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U.S. Airmen with the 325th Fighter Wing pose for a photo during the wing’s annual awards ceremony in Panama City Beach, Florida, April 1, 2022. Team Tyndall hosted the event to recognize members selected as annual award winners at the installation level. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cheyenne Lewis)
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The Centre on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that transfers and postings in Delhi should stay under its control, contending that the entire world views India through Delhi and the city also houses high officials from all countries, therefore, it needs special powers over the administration.
The Centre also moved an application seeking to refer the matter to a constitution bench for a holistic interpretation of Article 239AA of the Constitution.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Centre, submitted before a bench headed by Chief Justice NV Ramana that the entire world looks at Delhi and also high officials of all countries are in the national capital.
He emphasised since Delhi is the national capital, it is necessary that the Centre has powers over appointments and transfers of public servants. He contended before the bench, also comprising Justices Surya Kant and Hima Kohli, that "Delhi is the face of the nation. The world views India through Delhi."
The Centre has argued that the question is not about any political party governing the capital, rather Delhi's laws were guided by how the capital would be administered.
Citing Balakrishnan Committee report, which had concluded that it will be in the national interest for Delhi to be under control of the Centre, to defend the Centre's stand, he emphasised there is a difference between administering Puducherry and Delhi, and pointed out that controlling administration in Delhi also allows the Centre to discharge its national and international duties.
He submitted that being the capital of the country, it is essential that Centre has control over important issues.
In 2018, a constitution bench had ruled that police, land and public order are the domain of the Centre, and the rest is under the Delhi government. The Centre filed an application to refer the matter to a five-judge constitution bench.
"The applicant submits issues involve a substantial question of law requiring interpretation of a provision of the Constitution and the key issues involved in the present matter cannot be determined unless the same is decided by a constitution bench in terms of Article 145 (3) of the Constitution," said the application.
Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, representing the Delhi government, contended that there is no need to refer the matter to a larger bench. He said in the past few hearings on the matter, the Centre has been arguing for sending it to the constitution bench. The hearing in the matter will continue.
On April 12, the Supreme Court commenced the hearing on the dispute between the Centre and the Delhi government in connection with the control over administrative services in the capital. The AAP government alleged that the Centre has been "negating" federalism by taking away its power of transfers and postings.
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THE Great British Sewing Bee fans were left shocked when Joe Lycett announced he had quit the show.
The comedian, who began hosting the show in 2019, revealed in 2021 that he had left the popular series,
Why is Joe Lycett not hosting The Great British Sewing Bee?
Following his absence from the Christmas special on December 23, 2021, fans took to social media to ask why Joe Lycett was missing.
The comedian decided to step down after hosting the show for three years.
He announced in early 2022 on his Twitter that he would not be returning to the show as he feels it's the "right time".
Fans shared their love for the host, tweeting that they missed him.
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One Twitter user said, "Not going to lie I'm missing Joe Lycett a lot and we're not even 15 minutes in #SewingBee".
Another fan shared, "I'm really upset @joelycett isn't doing Sewing Bee anymore #SewingBee".
Who is the new host on The Great British Sewing Bee?
British comedian Sara Pascoe is the new host of the competition.
With a huge fan base like Joe's, the boots may be a little hard to fill but some fans are willing to give the new presenter a chance.
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One fan tweeted, "Oh I loved naughty @joelycett and I really liked @sarapascoe when she did the celebrity version, so I'm a happy bunny...".
Another fan shared, "Give Sara a chance for her good opportunity, just for Christmas".
Where can I watch The Great British Sewing Bee?
The Great British Sewing Bee returns to BBC One TONIGHT (Wednesday, April 27, 2022) at 8pm.
The competition features 12 contestants battling it out to win the trophy.
Every episode has a distinct theme with three main tasks.
First up there is a pattern challenge, then a transformation task, and finally sewing challenge, which tests the contestants’ ability to create an outfit for a real-life model.
Their creations are all judged by sewing experts Patrick Grant and Esme Young. | https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/tv/8191760/joe-lycett-not-hosting-great-british-sewing-bee-why/ | 2022-04-27T18:51:33Z | https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/tv/8191760/joe-lycett-not-hosting-great-british-sewing-bee-why/ | false | 3 |
Anna-Marie Campisi and Mursel Mistanoglu of "90 Day Fiancé" have welcomed their first child.
Campisi announced the news that their son, Gokhan John, was born via a surrogate on April 11.
She wrote in the caption of a series of photos that their son was born five weeks early but is "doing amazing! Just a small guy at 5.3 pounds 18 inches."
"Our surrogate is also doing well!," Campisi wrote. "I was able to meet her and she's such an amazing woman!"
She also hailed the Dynamo Project, which she said helped them safely pick up their son in war-torn Ukraine.
"They planned the logistics including travel into Ukraine, a safe place to stay while in Ukraine, and travel while inside," she wrote. "They were with me the entire time."
The couple's story played out on Season 7 of "90 Day Fiancé," with the pair having a language barrier as Mistanoglu is from Turkey and Campisi lives in Nebraska.
They fell in love despite the long distance and language barrier. Mistanoglu eventually joined Campisi in the US, where they wed.
Campisi is also the mother of three sons, Joey, Gino and Leo, from a previous relationship.
"90 Day Fiancé" airs on TLC, which is owned by CNN's parent company.
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Two people have been arrested after a targeted drive-by shooting in North Carolina in which a man was killed and a 14-year-old boy was wounded as he waked down the street, police said.
Officers with the Winston-Salem police responded on Tuesday to a reported shooting and were told that Miguel Angel Fuentes Nava, 27, was driven in a private vehicle to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead soon after his arrival, the Winston-Salem Journal reported.
The injured teenager was driven to a local medical center, where he was treated and released, police said.
Investigators believe the homicide victim was targeted outside his home, and the teenager who was injured was an unintended target.
Luis Enrique Arellano Salinas, 19, was charged with murder and with resisting, delaying and obstructing a law enforcement officer. He's jailed without bond and it's not known if he has an attorney. Police have also charged a 17-year-old boy with murder and transferred him to a juvenile detention facility.
This homicide marks the 15th in Winston-Salem in 2022 compared to nine homicides at this time in 2021. | https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/2-arrested-in-targeted-drive-by-shooting-in-North-17131084.php | 2022-04-27T18:54:47Z | https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/2-arrested-in-targeted-drive-by-shooting-in-North-17131084.php | false | 10 |
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York’s highest court rejects the state’s new congressional district maps, widely seen as favoring Democrats.
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York’s highest court rejects the state’s new congressional district maps, widely seen as favoring Democrats. | https://www.darientimes.com/news/article/Alert-New-York-s-highest-court-rejects-the-17131031.php | 2022-04-27T18:55:07Z | https://www.darientimes.com/news/article/Alert-New-York-s-highest-court-rejects-the-17131031.php | true | null |
How to choose a right financial advisor
4 min read . Updated: 28 Apr 2022, 12:10 AM IST- Sebi data shows there are about 1,300-odd RIAs; an individual RIA can onboard 150 clients
Consider a young professional — Let’s call him A — who can shell out ₹10,000 per month for investing in mutual funds (MFs). Should he invest through a registered investment advisor (RIA) or a mutual fund distributor (MFD)?
RIAs charge a fixed fee for the investment advisory and A may not be in favour of this either because he cannot afford it or for some other reason. RIAs also charge a renewal fee to review the financial plan every year.
With MFDs, there will not be any upfront charges for the investor. They get paid in trailing commission from the asset management company (AMC), which, in turn, collects this commission from investors themselves. Since there is no upfront charge, it may entice A to invest through an MFD. However, A will still be paying MFD, albeit indirectly, and for the period he stays invested in the MF scheme.
RIAs help you invest in the direct plans of a MF scheme, while MFDs sell regular plan of the same MF scheme. The commission on regular plans is higher than that on a direct plan.
Which route is better, you wonder? Let’s get to the hardcore numbers.
RIAs usually charge a fixed-fee of ₹20,000 to ₹35,000 per annum in the first year and a lower amount next year onwards as renewal fee. If an RIA charges ₹20,000 in the first year and ₹10,000 thereafter, then total fees paid (including GST) would amount to ₹70,800 for five years. Assuming that annual returns of 12% on ₹10,000 invested monthly in a systematic investment plan (SIP), the post-fee returns would come to ₹7.54 lakh for the holding period of five years.
If A invests in the same MF scheme through an MFD, we may assume annual returns of 11% on ₹10,000 monthly SIP. The remaining 1% each year will go to the MFD in trailing commission. So, the regular plan yielding 11% return per annum for five years will amount to ₹8.02 lakh.
Clearly, investing through the MFD route appears more profitable in a five-year period. However, this scenario changes drastically the longer you hold the investment.
If you stay invested through an RIA for the next 20 years, the post-fee returns would come to ₹97.43 lakh compared to ₹87.35 lakh in case of an MFD, a difference of a whopping ₹10 lakh. (See accompanying chart.)
Should everyone invest through RIAs then? Note thatthere are not enough RIAs to cater to the growing number of MF investors. Data from market regulator Sebi show that there are just about 1,300-odd RIAs. Individual RIAs can only onboard 150 clients. Moreover, the compliance procedure is too rigorous which makes the RIA model unviable unless high-net-worth individuals with a large AUM (asset under management) size are your clients.
“RIAs may prefer onboarding new clients each year over renewing the relationship with existing ones because renewal fees from existing clients will be lower and cap their revenues at a certain level," says Niraj Dugar, co-founder and CEO, Holistic Wealth.
Besides, individual RIAs only suggest suitable products. The investment part has to be executed by investors. There are some fintech platforms such as Kuvera, Groww, and Paytm Money which have RIA license and sell direct MF plans, but they will not help with investments directly.
“If you are hi-tech and know which products to buy, you may save money and invest through tech-enabled platforms. However, hi-touch and a low-on-tech person should prefer RIAs. Once you know where to invest, you may execute it through fintech platforms," says Vivek Rege, founder and CEO, V R Wealth Advisors Pvt Ltd.
What investors should know
Holding an RIA license does not guarantee that the RIA will be ethical. Similarly, not all MFDs will have vested interests. The person advising you should be competent enough to handle your money. “The most important aspect of choosing financial planners is their background. Go for an advisor who has a strong research background and avoid the ones with banking and sales experience. How much AUM an MFD or an RIA handles does not guarantee that they are good in research," says Dugar of Holistic Wealth.
Ask relevant questions. Please check if the distributors are listed on the AMFI website and RIAs on the Sebi’s website, suggests Rege.
Mint take
Where the amount involved in SIPs is small, you may start your investment in index funds through platforms that offer you direct plans. Beyond this, if you need complex advisory, you should go to an RIA. An RIA can not only suggest MF products but also take care of aspects such as tax and estate planning and cash-flow and risk management. If you are investing for a specific goal and only want advice on MF investments, choosing an MFD would be a better option. | https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/how-to-choose-a-right-financial-advisor-11651078657899.html | 2022-04-27T18:55:32Z | https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/how-to-choose-a-right-financial-advisor-11651078657899.html | true | 2 |
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By Humeyra Pamuk and Doina Chiacu WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States and Russia swapped prisoners on Wednesday amid their most tense relations in decades over the war in Ukraine, with former U.S. Marine Trevor Reed released in exchange for Russian pilot Konstantin Yaroshenko. The swap, announced by both countries, was not part of broader diplomatic talks and did not represent an American change in approach on Ukraine, U.S. officials said. Russian-American ties have been at their worst since the Cold War era following Russia’s Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine and subsequent Western sanctions im… | https://turkeynewsgazette.com/u-s-russia-swap-prisoners-reed-and-yaroshenko-despite-war-tensions/ | 2022-04-27T18:55:40Z | https://turkeynewsgazette.com/u-s-russia-swap-prisoners-reed-and-yaroshenko-despite-war-tensions/ | true | null |
SALEM, Mass. (AP) — An Alabama man has been arrested in connection with the 1988 killing of an 11-year-old girl found stabbed to death in a Massachusetts railyard, authorities said Wednesday.
Marvin C. McClendon Jr., 74, faces a murder charge in the death of Melissa Ann Tremblay, of Salem, New Hampshire, Essex District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett said at a news conference.
He was arrested at his home in Bremen, Alabama, and is being held on a fugitive charge pending a court appearance scheduled for Thursday. He will be arraigned in Massachusetts at a date to be determined.
The district attorney’s office did not know if he had a lawyer who could speak on his behalf and the case was not included in Alabama court records.
“I can’t even express how gratified we are in this office that we are able to pursue justice for any family,” Blodgett said. “And it is extremely gratifying that after all these years of never giving up, we believe we have the right suspect.”
The sixth-grader's body was found in the Lawrence trainyard the day after she was reported missing.
Melissa Ann had accompanied her mother and her mother’s boyfriend to a Lawrence social club on Sept. 11, 1988, not far from the railyard, and went outside to play while the adults stayed inside, authorities said.
She was reported missing later that night and found the following day. She had been stabbed and her body had been run over by a train, Blodgett said.
Lawrence and Salem, New Hampshire, are just a few miles apart.
McClendon, a former employee of the Massachusetts prisons department, lived in Chelmsford and was doing carpentry work at the time of the killing. He worked and attended church in Lawrence, Blodgett said.
It is unclear whether the suspect and victim knew each other, the district attorney said.
Blodgett's cold case unit has been working on the case since 2014, and McClendon has been a “person of interest” for some time, Blodgett said. Evidence recovered from the victim’s body was instrumental in leading to the suspect, authorities said. Blodgett did not detail exactly what that evidence was and did not disclose a motive.
The girl's mother has since died, but an aunt and a cousin have been informed of the arrest, Blodgett said.
“It’s overwhelming and shocking,” Andrea Ganley, a childhood friend of Tremblay's who, in recent years, has helped keep the case in the public eye, told The Eagle-Tribune. “I never thought this day was going to happen. There is always hope. Never give up hope.” | https://www.myplainview.com/news/article/Authorities-make-arrest-in-1988-killing-of-17130994.php | 2022-04-27T18:56:59Z | https://www.myplainview.com/news/article/Authorities-make-arrest-in-1988-killing-of-17130994.php | false | 11 |
Katie Price’s ex Kieran Hayler celebrates anniversary with fiancee as star faces court over breaking restraining order
KATIE Price's ex Kieran Hayler has gushed about his fiancee Michelle Penticost as they celebrate their fourth anniversary.
The couple marked the special occasion ahead of today's court battle with Kieran's former wife.
Sharing the first picture they ever took together, Kieran said: "4 years of loving you, my perfect match."
He added: "Through hard times and the good we have each others back.
"Happy anniversary my gorgeous @michellepenti here’s to the rest of our lives. I love you! ❤️💗🌎.
Katie, 43, stands accused of calling Michelle a "gutter s**g" in a text to him.
She was charged with breaching a restraining order after allegedly sending the foul-mouthed message aimed at Michelle.
She will appear at Crawley Magistrates' Court this afternoon.
Katie spent 12 hours in police custody after being arrested at her mucky mansion in January.
The ex-glamour model faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison if charged and convicted.
Katie is already on a 16-week suspended sentence for drink driving after she flipped her BMW in a horror smash in September.
A person can be recalled to prison for the length of their suspended sentence if they were to breach the terms of their licence.
In this case, Katie could be jailed for five years with the 16 weeks running concurrently or potentially on top of the main sentence. | https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/celebrity/8767821/katie-prices-kieran-hayler-celebrates-anniversary-fiancee/ | 2022-04-27T18:57:07Z | https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/celebrity/8767821/katie-prices-kieran-hayler-celebrates-anniversary-fiancee/ | true | 5 |
Despite being into fashion since I was young, I never once thought that I could be a model. I am a proud member of the Hän Gwich'in and Sičangu/Oglala Lakota tribes in the US -- but like most Indigenous teenagers, I grew up without any representation in pop culture. I didn't feel confident or even like the way I looked.
When I was 14 years old, I received my first facial tattoo, a traditional hand poke tattoo called Yidįįłtoo, in a ceremony that was practiced to signify coming of age. It was truly a special moment. I could have done it sooner, but waited until I could better articulate its meaning and sacredness: why it's so important for us to reclaim this tradition after it -- like so many other cultural practices -- has been nearly erased. The other tattoos have each been a rite of passage. Not every Indigenous person's tattoos are the same; they each tell our personal histories.
I have always wanted to represent my people in the best way, and now I am fortunate enough to do so, by being on magazine covers and walking runways. Being someone who can shift how others see beauty is important, because I know a lot of girls who look like me and who can feel out of place.
It's really beautiful to be a part of a larger change in the fashion industry where people from all walks of life are increasingly represented. But my rule is, if you want to work with me, you have to work with all of me. I won't cut or change the color of my hair and I won't cover up my facial tattoos because they are part of my identity as an Indigenous person. When I first started out, I worried that these non-negotiables would prevent me from booking jobs, but instead I have found the opposite. Every person that I've worked with has been so accepting, understanding and graceful. I've been so blessed.
Honoring my indigeneity
Last September, I attended my first Met Gala, one of fashion's biggest nights. I wanted to debut the right way, especially knowing that the theme was a celebration of American fashion. I set out to be myself and honor my indigeneity, which I did by pairing a gold lamé dress designed by Peter Dundas with Native accessories.
The turquoise and silver jewelry actually belong to one of my aunties, who was named Miss Navajo Nation in 2006. I wore many of her beautiful silver and turquoise necklaces, earrings and bracelets.
My mom had to raise me and my brothers as a single parent, and my aunties were a big part of my upbringing and I often talk about my mom and the auntie squad and how much they mean to me. These strong matriarchs have shown me what true power looks like and how to utilize it in the best way possible.
I love how supportive Anna Wintour (who thought it was a brilliant idea to incorporate the pieces) and Peter were, knowing intuitively how much wearing Native jewelry on the red carpet would mean to me. I wore some of my auntie's pieces again during my shoot with Vogue Mexico, as well as ones made by local Alaskan artists.
My people have always felt invisible and so having this kind of visibility is so meaningful. Despite everything that Native communities have endured and lost, we are still here, and we are proud of who we are.
Finding my voice
From a very young age, my mom taught me about our connectedness to one another, to our community and to the land. As Indigenous people, we don't consider ourselves separate from or more important than nature. When you grow up with a connection to the land, it's natural that you want to defend it, because it is a part of you. I choose to walk the path I do because of those teachings, and today, I continue to try my best and do my part, spreading awareness to many issues within Native country, including climate justice, protecting sacred lands and waters, Indigenous sovereignty, and the movement MMIWG2S, which stands for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People and was formed to stop violence against Native women.
My mom and my aunties have traveled with me to several rallies and protests, where I have been given space to speak on some of these issues. They've come with me to Washington D.C., where I lobbied on behalf of my people to restore our sacred lands through the HR 1146 bill (which was passed on the floor of the House of Representatives last year but did not go further). Because of their constant encouragement, I have found my voice and I am discovering my own power.
Modeling has become another conduit for my advocacy work. It's become a platform for storytelling as well as spotlighting pressing issues. Because of that, it's important for me to work with designers and brands who also uphold the same values around climate justice and sustainability. I recently walked for designer Gabriela Hearst, who is sustainability-focused, and has collaborated with Indigenous people, credited them for their work and hired Native models to showcase the pieces. I've also partnered with the luxury outerwear brand Mackage, who made a beautiful sustainable and recycled collection and donated to a non-profit organization that supports Indigenous peoples all over the world.
These days, I get so many messages from young Indigenous women who are excited to see my recent fashion shoots in magazines. I can't even explain the type of feeling I get because it's such a powerful thing for our people to finally feel seen and heard, after such a long time without being represented in fashion. And this younger generation won't have to break the first barrier, instead they will be able to walk this path with me.
And while I do see more inclusivity in fashion when it comes to the race, size and gender, there's always room for improvement. At every show or shoot I'm part of, I meet the most beautiful people, and I'm not only talking about their appearance. So many rising models now have something special and unique about them that they bring -- they aren't just meant to wear clothes. Seeing these changes across the industry is heartening as it evolves into a better version of itself. But we have to keep holding each other accountable. I'm looking forward to watching it grow.
Top image: Quannah Chasinghorse speaks at the Justice for the People, Justice for the Earth rally in Fairbanks, Arkansas.
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Are you and your kids still dancing and singing to the Academy Award-winning Disney movie “Encanto”? If watching the movie at home just isn’t enough to keep your fans of the Madrigal family satisfied, then you need to know about the “Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert Tour” hitting the road starting this July.
Disney Concerts and Live Nation released a press statement on April 26 announcing the 32-city tour with stops across the U.S. Pre-sale tickets begin on the Live Nation website on Wednesday, April 27, and general public ticket sales begin Friday, April 29.
Audiences can expect to experience a “one-of-a-kind concert event, featuring the entire feature-length film and an on-stage band celebrating all the record-breaking hit songs from the beloved soundtrack,” according to the press release.
While no live characters will appear as part of this event, fans of the movie will have a chance to see their favorite movie in a venue with a larger-than-life screen with a band accompanying the film and encouraging everyone to sing along to some of the most popular Disney songs in recent memory.
You may remember back in January when the earworm “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” became the song everyone couldn’t stop talking about because of all the Disney records it started to smash as it climbed up the Billboard charts.
“We Don’t Talk About Bruno” went on to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart for five weeks and has earned a three-time Platinum-certified status from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling more than 3 million units. The full soundtrack, which features eight original songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, held the top of the Billboard 200 album chart for nine non-consecutive weeks and also has a Platinum RIAA certification as of March 20.
Get out your calendars and check the full listing of the 32-city to write down when “Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert Tour” is hitting a stage near you.
Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert Tour Dates:
- Monday, July 18 – Ridgefield, WA – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater
- Tuesday, July 19 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre
- Thursday, July 21 – Concord, CA – Concord Pavilion
- Saturday, July 23 – Phoenix, AZ – Ak-Chin Pavilion
- Sunday, Julu 24 – San Diego, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
- Tuesday, July 26 – El Paso, TX – Plaza Theatre
- Wednesday, July 27 – Lubbock, TX – The Buddy Holly Hall
- Thursday, July 28 – Houston, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
- Friday, July 29 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion
- Saturday, July 30 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP
- Sunday, July 31 – St. Louis, MO – Stifel Theatre
- Tuesday, August 2 – Brandon, MS – Brandon Amphitheater
- Wednesday, August 3 – Pelham, AL – Oak Mountain Amphitheatre
- Friday, August 5 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
- Saturday, August 6 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
- Sunday, August 7 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
- Tuesday, August 9 – Franklin, TN – FirstBank Amphitheater
- Wednesday, August 10 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
- Thursday, August 11 – Vienna, VA – Wolf Trap
- Friday, August 12 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
- Saturday, August 13 – Greensboro, NC – White Oak Amphitheatre at Greensboro Coliseum Complex
- Sunday, August 14 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
- Tuesday, August 16 – Philadelphia, PA – TD Pavilion at The Mann
- Thursday, August 18 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
- Friday, August 19 – Hartford, CT – XFINITY Theatre
- Saturday, August 20 – Darien Center, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater
- Sunday, August 21 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
- Tuesday, August 23 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
- Thursday, August 25 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
- Friday, August 26 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
- Saturday, August 27 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
- Sunday, August 28 – Chicago, IL – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – CHI
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Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers has hailed Jose Mourinho as “one of the greats" as he prepares to pit his wits against the Roma boss in the Europa Conference League semi-finals on Thursday.
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Rodgers’ side host Roma in the first leg as Mourinho returns for his first game on English soil since being sacked by Tottenham last year.
Mourinho has endured a difficult period at Roma, who sit fifth in Serie A after a season that has strengthened the belief of some critics that the Portuguese coach is past his best.
But Rodgers, who was youth team coach at Chelsea during Mourinho’s first spell at Stamford Bridge, is adamant his old boss is still a force to be reckoned with.
“He has nothing to prove to anyone," Rodgers told reporters on Wednesday. “He will always be a winner. I cannot speak any higher of him. He is one of the greats of our generation.
“I have got nothing but admiration for him. I became a manager in my own right but I will never forget what I gained from him as a young coach. I studied him and watched him and at that time it was a really special period."
In his prime, Mourinho won the Champions League with Porto and Inter Milan and secured three Premier League titles over two stints at Chelsea.
He led Inter to a pair of Serie A titles and won La Liga with Real Madrid, while also lifting Manchester United’s most recent trophies in 2017.
Asked what makes him rank Mourinho among the great managers of all time, Rodgers pointed to the 59-year-old’s array of qualities.
“He had the X factor. There wasn’t one single thing. He was brilliant in so many aspects of the game," Rodgers said.
“Detail-orientated, man-management of the players, his understanding of the tactical adaptation of the game, he had that special quality I was able to see."
Despite criticism of the Europa Conference League when it was launched, Rodgers believes the continent’s third-tier tournament has been an entertaining success in its first season.
After winning Leicester’s first-ever FA Cup last season, he has his sights on their maiden European prize.
“It’s a prestigious competition, all four teams will want to win it," he said.
“It’s a fantastic occasion against a top-class team. To get to the final we will do everything we can. It’s another symbol of our growth as a club."
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Dr. Anthony Fauci has given an upbeat assessment of the current state of the coronavirus in the United States, saying the country is “out of the pandemic phase” when it comes to new infections, hospitalizations and deaths, but that it appears to be making a transition to COVID-19 becoming anendemic disease — occurring regularly in certain areas.
Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, said on the PBS “NewsHour” on Tuesday that the coronavirus remains a pandemic for much of the world, but the threat is not over for the United States, adding that he was speaking about the worst phase of the pandemic.
“Namely, we don’t have 900,000 new infections a day and tens and tens and tens of thousands of hospitalizations and thousands of deaths. We are at a low level right now,” he said.
In comments Wednesday to The Washington Post, however, Fauci seemed to clarify his earlier remarks, saying that unlike the “full-blown explosive pandemic phase” during the brutal winter omicron surge, he was describing what appears to be a period of transition toward the coronavirus becoming an endemic disease.
“The world is still in a pandemic. There’s no doubt about that. Don’t anybody get any misinterpretation of that. We are still experiencing a pandemic,” Fauci told the Post.
His comments come as health authorities wrestle with how to keep COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations manageable and learn to live with what’s still a mutating and unpredictable virus. The Biden administration has stressed that the nation has more tools — vaccinations, booster shots and medications — to better handle infections than earlier in the pandemic.
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Modder Kebby_Quake has spat in the face of Shub-Niggurath, creating a mod for Quake that replaces weapons, enemies, and pickups with Lego facsimiles, bringing a childlike innocence and whimsy to the gruesome, Trent Reznor-scored FPS.
Kebby's work is impressive, and demonstrates the same impish sense of humor as the Lego Star Wars games. Humanoid enemies have been replaced with minifigs, while more complex foes like the Scrag have faithful block-based designs. I'm especially fond of what Kebby did with the game's weapons. They constructed the Super Shotgun with a double-stack of those one-peg, barrel-shaped Legos, while the Nailgun now fires out tiny Lego studs as its projectiles.
Perhaps most exciting of all, if you manage to directly hit an enemy with the Grenade or Rocket Launcher, their gibs are now tasteful red bricks, and their cute Lego head might just go flying off.
Kebby wisely avoids any direct Lego associations, exclusively referring to the plastic components of this new world as "blocks" with a wink and a nudge. I have to imagine they're safe, though, if egregious Lego competitor Mega Bloks could remain unchallenged legally for so long. This isn't Nintendo we're talking about here.
Kebby isn't done with Block Quake and has a list of ambitious (and hilarious) features they plan to implement in the future:
- Add some blocky themed sound effects for weapons, enemies and objects.
- Create new custom blocky themed HUD and GUI graphics.
- Possible mod support for online multiplayer modes like QuakeWorld CTF (maybe!)
- Finish the new gibbed-limbs and blocky blood models for the CustomC source code overhaul version.
- Once CustomC is complete, implement the new source code changes into the ProgsDump version.
- Censor the entire game and remove any mature themed content and replace it with age appropriate material.
- Finish the Blocky WAD textures by adding more brick pattern variety and color options.
- Create some Blocky themed maps in Trenchbroom and maybe have a Block Quake Map Jam! (eventually)
Finally, the child-appropriate Quake I was denied in 1996 at one year old. Block Quake is compatible with the multiple source ports of the game, as well as Nightdive's excellent remaster. Block Quake is available for download on Kebby_Quake's GitHub and itch.io pages, and here's some footage of the mod running in the remaster's horde mode. | https://www.pcgamer.com/block-quake-delivers-the-lego-quake-experience-we-didnt-know-we-needed/ | 2022-04-27T19:08:35Z | https://www.pcgamer.com/block-quake-delivers-the-lego-quake-experience-we-didnt-know-we-needed/ | false | 3 |
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Play4 Day" game were:
8-3-1-4, WB: 6
(eight, three, one, four; WB: six)
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8-3-1-4, WB: 6
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Weather Cancels Kickapoo Rail Trail Celebration
Organizers of a planned celebration for the Kickapoo Rail Trail canceled the event Sunday due to weather conditions. Events had been planned both in Oakwood and on the Trestle...
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For much of the past two years, America has been first in line for COVID-19 vaccines and treatments. Now, as drugmakers develop the next generation of therapies, the White House is warning that if Congress doesn’t act urgently the U.S. will have to take a number.
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Already the congressional stalemate over virus funding has forced the federal government to curtail free treatment for the uninsured and to ration monoclonal antibody supplies. And Biden administration officials are expressing increasing alarm that the U.S. is also losing out on critical opportunities to secure booster doses and new antiviral pills that could help the country maintain its reemerging sense of normalcy, even in the face of potential new variants and case spikes.
Japan, Vietnam, the Philippines and Hong Kong have all placed orders for treatments and vaccine doses that the U.S. can't yet commit to, according to the White House.
Months ago, the White House began warning that the country had spent the money in the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan that was dedicated directly to COVID-19 response. It requested an additional $22.5 billion for what it called “urgent” needs in both the U.S. and abroad.
The Senate last month closed in on a smaller $10 billion package focused on domestic needs. But even that deal fell apart as lawmakers objected to an announcement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that it would end Trump-era border restrictions related to the pandemic.
The White House this week is mounting a push for doctors to get less stingy about prescribing the antiviral pill Paxlovid, which was initially rationed for those at the highest risk for severe outcomes from COVID-19 but is now more widely available. A 20 million-dose order placed last year by the government helped boost manufacturing capacity.
The U.S. used similar advance-purchase agreements to boost the domestic supply and manufacture of COVID-19 vaccines, through what was known in the Trump administration as “Operation Warp Speed.”
Now, with a new generation of treatments on the horizon, the U.S. is falling behind.
Because of the funding delays, officials say, the U.S. has yet to place an advance order for drugmaker Shionogi's upcoming COVID-19 antiviral pill, which would help the company scale manufacturing to ramp up production.
Complicating matters further are the long lead times to manufacture the antiviral and antibody treatments. Paxlovid takes about six months to produce, and monoclonal antibody treatments used to treat COVID-19 and prevent serious disease in the immunocompromised take similarly long, meaning the U.S. is running out of time to replenish its stockpile before the end of the year.
The funding debate is also holding up U.S. purchases of COVID-19 vaccine booster doses, including an upcoming new generation of vaccines that may better protect against the omicron variant.
The Biden administration has said that while the U.S. has enough vaccine doses for children under 5, once they are approved by regulators, and for fourth shots for high-risk people over 50, it doesn’t have the money to order the new generation of doses.
Republicans have shown no signs of backing down from their insistence that before supplying the 10 GOP votes needed for the COVID-19 funding package to pass the Senate, the chamber must vote on their effort to extend the Trump-era Title 42 order. That COVID-linked order, which requires authorities to immediately expel nearly all migrants at the border, is set to be lifted on May 23.
An election-year vote to extend that order would be perilous for Democrats, and many hope no such vote occurs. Many say privately they hope President Biden will keep the immigration curbs in place or that a court will postpone the rules’ termination, but Republicans could well force a vote anyway.
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Who are the top in-state football players within the Class of 2024? Maryland Varsity answers that question now!
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Best cat allergy medicine for seasonal allergies
If you suffer from seasonal allergies, you know how miserable it can feel. A cat’s body can also react to environmental aspects such as pollen or dust. You may notice them biting at their skin or scratching more frequently. Itchy eyes, a rash, sores, coughing, head shaking and runny nose are some of the other the signs your cat has seasonal allergies.
The good news is that there are plenty of prescription medications and natural remedies that can help your feline friend feel better in no time. The type of medicine is determined by the severity, so it’s best to consult a vet if you’re uncertain. If the symptoms don’t clear up within a few days, take your cat to the vet to be sure something else isn’t the cause.
Best prescription-strength cat allergy medicine
If you want to knock out your cat’s symptoms fast, these are some of the most trusted allergy medications available. Keep in mind that, with the exception of the medicated wipes, all require a prescription from your veterinarian.
Atopica Cyclosporine Oral Solution
Prescribed to cats who suffer from allergic dermatitis, this topical cream relieves itchiness so the cat doesn’t lick or scratch the affected area. It’s safe to use for a long time and often doesn’t require added steroids.
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Chlorpheniramine Maleate Compounded Chew For Cats
If the allergies don’t subside quickly, you might want to administer an antihistamine. This prescription medication is used to treat sneezing, coughing or eye irritation from pollen, dust or other environmental factors. It is available in tuna or chicken flavors in blister packs ranging from 15 to 60 chews.
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Hydrocortisone (Generic) Cream 1% For Cats
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BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — Central African Republic has legally recognized the use of cryptocurrency after the president approved a law adopted by deputies last week that has also made bitcoin an official currency alongside the West African CFA franc in the African nation.
President Faustin Archange Touadera validated the law Wednesday, saying that the exchange rate between cryptocurrencies and the FCFA is freely determined by the market. Tax contributions can also be paid in cryptocurrencies through platforms recognized by the government, the government statement said.
It said the country is now the “first country in Africa to adopt bitcoin as a reference currency.”
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Many officials and civil society groups including Citizens Standing in Solidarity with Central African Republic have protested this law, saying it risks national sovereignty.
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JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – On Wednesday, April 27, Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) announced the expansion of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption’s signature program, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids, which focuses on finding adoptive homes for children within the Mississippi foster care system.
The governor signed House Bill 1313, which creates the “State Representative Bill Kinkade Fostering Access and Inspiring True Hope (or Faith) Scholarship Program.” This legislation provides a million dollars for foster children in Mississippi to pursue postsecondary education.
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Higher food and energy prices could last ‘for years,’ World Bank warns
By Matt Egan, CNN Business
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has contributed to an historic shock to commodity markets that will keep global prices high through the end of 2024, according to the World Bank.
The spike in energy prices over the past two years is the biggest since the 1973 oil crisis, while the jump in food prices is the most since 2008, the World Bank said Tuesday in its commodity markets outlook report.
“Overall, this amounts to the largest commodity shock we’ve experienced since the 1970s,” said Indermit Gill, the World Bank’s vice president for equitable growth, finance and institutions.
Russia is a leading exporter of oil, natural gas and coal, while Ukraine is a major source of wheat and corn. The situation has been exacerbated by soaring fertilizer costs and price spikes for key metals.
After nearly doubling last year, energy prices are expected to jump more than 50% this year before easing in 2023 and 2024, the World Bank said. Food prices will soar by 22.9% this year, highlighted by a 40% rise in wheat prices, according to the report.
“These developments have started to raise the specter of stagflation,” the World Bank warned. “Policymakers should take every opportunity to increase economic growth at home and avoid actions that will bring harm to the global economy.”
Prices are expected to stay at “historically high levels” through the end of 2024, the World Bank said.
The fear is that high prices for necessities will hit low-income families the hardest.
“The resulting increase in food and energy prices is taking a significant human and economic toll — and it will likely stall progress in reducing poverty,” Ayhan Kose, director of the World Bank’s Prospects Group, said in the report.
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As efforts to regulate the rapidly-growing cryptocurrency market increase, some observers are raising concerns about the rising number of U.S. lawmakers beginning to dabble in digital assets.
Current members of Congress bought and sold an estimated $1.8 million worth of crypto-related investments since the beginning of 2021, according to an analysis conducted by data provider 2iQ Research. The amount is based on the midpoint of dollar ranges reported by lawmakers in public disclosures.
The findings come amid a broader backlash against members of Congress being able to trade securities while in office. In the case of crypto, the debate is taking place as the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission are still staking out their roles in regulating the asset class. The tug-of-war puts committees like Senate Banking and Agriculture, which oversee the SEC and CFTC, in a position to address crypto-regulation policy.
The 2iQ Research analysis found 21 members of Congress or their immediate family traded cryptocurrencies, crypto-investment products and stocks in crypto-related businesses. Out of the group, seven members serve on committees in the Senate or House that hold key regulators accountable.
“We need public confidence that Congress is making the right rules for the right reasons,” Richard Painter, former chief White House ethics lawyer and University of Minnesota law professor, said. “This is going to undermine public confidence in the crypto market.”
Among the assets include shares of Coinbase Global Inc. and Block Inc., owned by Democrats and Republicans alike. Coinbase, the largest U.S. crypto exchange, spent $1.5 million on lobbying efforts last year, according to a Public Citizen analysis of federal disclosures, more than any other crypto-focused entity. Block, which offers retail Bitcoin trading and spent $220 million to hold Bitcoin on its balance sheet, employed 10 lobbyists who worked on crypto-focused issues last year, the report found.
Senator Pat Toomey, top Republican on the Senate Banking Committee, and Democrat Representative Marie Newman were among lawmakers who disclosed holdings of Grayscale Investments LLC funds, offering exposure to Bitcoin and Ethereum. Grayscale launched a campaign earlier this year to pressure the SEC to permit a U.S.-listed exchange-traded fund, or ETF, that directly holds Bitcoin. The firm aims to convert its Bitcoin Trust, held by Toomey of Pennsylvania and Newman of Illinois, into a spot ETF. Its parent company Digital Currency Group Inc. has also participated in lobbying efforts.
Representative Newman’s spokesperson declined to comment. A spokesperson for Toomey said crypto accounts for less than 1% of the senator’s overall investment portfolio.
“Senator Toomey is concerned that forbidding elected officials and their families from participating in the stock market will further discourage qualified individuals from entering public service,” an emailed statement said. “From housing to agriculture, there’s no part of the economy Congress doesn’t touch.”
Republicans were the only members of Congress to report direct ownership of cryptocurrencies. Their digital assets range from Bitcoin to fringe coins like Basic Attention Token and Stellar Lumens. Alabama Representative Barry Moore counted Ethereum and meme-crowd favorite Dodgecoin in his holdings. Moore, a member of the House Agriculture Committee, didn’t respond to a request for comment.
Senator Cynthia Lummis, a long-time Bitcoin investor and Republican on the Banking Committee, is one of the lawmakers advocating for the CFTC to have a role greater role. Lummis has partnered with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York to introduce a broad regulatory framework bill that includes definitions of duties for the SEC and CFTC.
Lummis’ spokesperson said the Wyoming senator does not actively trade cryptocurrencies and “has worked closely with the ethics committee to ensure her digital asset holdings are in compliance with all laws and ethical standards.”
Members of the House reported the most crypto-related asset trades. New Jersey Congressman Josh Gottheimer, who serves on Financial Services, disclosed investments in Block. He says his investments are managed by a third party with “full investment discretion.” The Democrat has co-sponsored a bill that would require Congress members to put stocks and bonds in a blind trust, preventing direct involvement in decision-making.
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California Representative Rohit Khanna, a member of the Agriculture Committee and Blockchain Caucus, disclosed his family invested in Block. A spokesperson for the Democrat said he does not own any individual stocks and his wife’s assets are managed in a diversified trust by an outside financial adviser.
Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville, who sits on Agriculture, disclosed investments in Coinbase and Block. His spokesperson says the Alabama senator’s portfolio is actively managed by financial advisers without his day-to-day involvement. Representative Ed Perlmutter, a Democrat on Financial Services, also reported stakes in the companies. The Colorado lawmaker didn’t respond to a request for comment. | https://www.nny360.com/communitynews/business/congress-members-tiptoeing-into-crypto-raise-conflict-concerns/article_34db1c7f-2837-5427-84bb-7e271e7ef5c2.html | 2022-04-27T19:35:42Z | https://www.nny360.com/communitynews/business/congress-members-tiptoeing-into-crypto-raise-conflict-concerns/article_34db1c7f-2837-5427-84bb-7e271e7ef5c2.html | false | 2 |
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — At the first meeting of Disney World’s private government since Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law a measure to dissolve it next year, officials were still confused about what the new legislation meant, even as some ripple effects were starting to be felt. The administrator of the Reedy Creek Improvement District told its board of supervisors Wednesday that the expansion of a solar power program would likely be delayed because a developer was experiencing financing challenges related to the legislation. DeSantis signed the measure into law last week as punishment for Disney’s opposition to a new law that critics call “Don’t Say Gay.” | https://kvia.com/news/business-technology/ap-national-business/2022/04/27/disney-government-in-dark-about-effect-of-law-dissolving-it/ | 2022-04-27T19:38:53Z | https://kvia.com/news/business-technology/ap-national-business/2022/04/27/disney-government-in-dark-about-effect-of-law-dissolving-it/ | false | null |
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Iron on Earth’s surface—whether in simple nails or mighty girders—reacts gradually when exposed to moist air or oxygenated water through a chemical reaction known as oxidation. The reddish-brown product of this reaction, rust, can consist of various forms of hydrous (water-bearing) iron oxides and iron oxide-hydroxide materials. In nature, the red rocks found in the arid climes of the southwestern United States and elsewhere similarly owe their color to the iron oxide mineral hematite, whereas in wetter environments, iron ore minerals like hematite weather to form the iron oxide-hydroxide mineral goethite (FeOOH).
Deep below Earth’s surface—2,900 kilometers deep, to be precise—is a mass of mostly molten iron forming the planet’s outer core. Could it rust as well?
In experiments, scientists have recently shown that when iron meets moisture—as water or in the form of hydroxyl-bearing minerals—at pressures close to 1 million atmospheres, similar to pressures in the deep lower mantle, it forms iron peroxide or a high-pressure form of iron oxide-hydroxide with the same structure as pyrite (i.e., pyrite-type FeOOH) [Hu et al., 2016, Mao et al., 2017]. In other words, the oxidation reactions in these experiments do, indeed, form high-pressure rust.
If rust is actually present where the outer core meets the mantle (the core-mantle boundary, or CMB), scientists may need to update their view of Earth’s interior and its history. This rust could shed light on the deep-water cycle in the lower mantle and the enigmatic origins of ultralow-velocity zones (ULVZs)—small, thin regions atop Earth’s fluid core that slow seismic waves significantly (Figure 1). It could also help answer questions about the Great Oxidation Event (GOE), which marked the beginning of Earth’s oxygen-rich atmosphere some 2.5 billion to 2.3 billion years ago, and the Neoproterozoic Oxygenation Event (NOE) 1 billion to 540 million years ago, which brought atmospheric free oxygen to its present levels.
But how do we know whether rusting has been happening at the CMB?
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Seismic Signatures at the Core-Mantle Boundary
Although we can’t mine the minerals at the CMB, we can examine them in other ways. If the core rusts over time, a layer of rust may have accumulated at the CMB, exhibiting certain seismic signatures.
Laboratory studies indicate that iron oxide-hydroxide core rust (i.e., FeOOHx, where x is 0–1) may cause significant reductions in the velocities of seismic shear waves (Vs) and compressional waves (Vp) that pass through it, much like the rocks (or partial melts, if present) in ULVZs do [Liu et al., 2017]. In fact, core rust could slow seismic wave velocities by as much as 44% for Vs and 23% for Vp, compared with the average seismic velocities as a function of depth represented in the Preliminary Reference Earth Model. These large velocity reductions would make the core rust recognizable in seismic tomography if it accumulates into piles thicker than 3–5 kilometers.
Scientists should be able to use seismic tomograms to differentiate between core rust and partial melting at the core-mantle boundary.
The difficulty lies in distinguishing whether seismic anomalies in ULVZs are caused by core rust or whether they have other origins. For example, partial melting, which is commonly believed to occur at the base of the lower mantle and to be responsible for ULVZs [Williams and Garnero, 1996], could give rise to seismic velocity reductions similar to those caused by core rust.
Scientists should be able to use seismic tomograms to differentiate between core rust and partial melting at the CMB. A seismic tomogram is normally produced through a mathematical inversion process that matches calculated and observed seismic waveforms. The inversion process requires determining possible mathematical solutions that fit the data and then choosing a “best” solution from among these on the basis of additional considerations.
Each possible mathematical solution corresponds to a distinct set of model parameters related to the physical properties of the materials involved—for example, the relative differences in Vs, Vp, and density between a material of interest and the average of the surrounding mantle around that material.
These differences can vary with the amount of the material in the mantle, but each material usually exhibits a characteristic range of values for the differential logarithmic ratio of Vs to Vp (δlnVs:δlnVp) [Chen, 2021], which can be used to distinguish materials in seismic tomograms (Figure 2). It’s known from mineral physics experiments that this ratio ranges from a lower limit of 1.2 to 1 to an upper limit of 4.5 to 1 for all possible materials explaining the origin of ULVZs. Within this broader range, ratios for core rust (pyrite-type FeOOHx) fall between 1.6 to 1 and 2 to 1 and are distinct from the other materials.
Evidence of Core Rust Origins
So far, seismologists have sampled about 60% of the CMB in their search for ULVZs, and they have identified nearly 50 locations of seismic anomalies, accounting for as much as 20% of the CMB area, that could represent ULVZs. Most of these areas are coupled with large low shear velocity provinces (LLSVPs) in the lowermost mantle and display a δlnVs:δlnVp of around 3 to 1, which suggests partial melting (Figure 2).
However, some of them, located at the margins of or outside the LLSVP beneath the Pacific, display a best fit ratio of about 2:1 [Chen, 2021]. For example, a ULVZ at the northern border of the Pacific LLSVP (about 9°N, 151°W) [Hutko et al., 2009] and a cluster of ULVZs beneath northern Mexico (about 24°N, 104°W) [Havens and Revenaugh, 2001] each have δlnVs:δlnVp ratios that suggest the presence of pyrite-type FeOOHx.
A common feature of these ULVZs is that they are located in a region of the CMB where temperatures are relatively low—a few hundred kelvins lower than average temperatures within the LLSVP. The low temperatures suggest these zones were produced by a mechanism other than melting. Notably, the region beneath northern Mexico has been identified as comprising the remnants of deep subduction deposited roughly 200 million years ago to the west of North and Central America, which supports the notion that water released from the subducting slab could have rusted the outer core at the CMB.
The Consequences of a Rusted Core
It is thought that the dominant mineral in Earth’s lower mantle, bridgmanite, has little ability to host water. However, rusting of the core could produce a high-capacity water reservoir at the CMB—the FeOOHx rust may contain about 7% water by weight [Tang et al., 2021]. Because core rust is heavier than the average mantle, this water reservoir would tend to stay at the CMB. Thus, water can theoretically be transported and stored just outside the core, at least until mantle convection carries it away from the cooler regions near the remnants of subducted slabs and makes it thermally unstable (Figure 3).
Whether and when this deep water cycles back to the surface would depend largely on the thermal stability of the core rust. Some scientists, on the basis of experimental work, have claimed that FeOOHx can survive only up to 2,400 K under the pressure at the CMB [Nishi et al., 2017], whereas others have observed the presence of FeOOHx at 3,100–3,300 K at similar pressure [Liu et al., 2017]. But whatever the maximum temperature that FeOOHx can withstand, it’s likely that when core rust migrates to hotter regions of the CMB, following the flow of mantle convection, it would decompose into hematite, water, and oxygen. This process offers a possible alternative explanation for the oxygenation history of Earth’s atmosphere.
Geological, isotopic, and chemical evidence suggests that Earth’s atmosphere was mostly or entirely anoxic during the Archean eon. Following the Archean, the first introduction of molecular oxygen into the atmosphere began about 2.4 billion years ago in the GOE. The second major rise in atmospheric oxygen, the NOE, then occurred about 750 million years ago, bringing concentrations close to today’s level.
So far, there is no convincing explanation for this rise and fall in atmospheric oxygen during the Great Oxidation Event based on cyanobacterial photosynthesis.
The causes of these oxygenation events remain uncertain. One possible explanation of the GOE is the emergence of cyanobacteria, the early photosynthesizing precursor to plants. The NOE, occurring almost 2 billion years later, has been attributed to a rapid increase in marine photosynthesis and to an increased photoperiod (i.e., longer daylight hours) [Klatt et al., 2021].
But these explanations are far from impeccable. For example, besides a large mismatch in timing between the appearance of cyanobacteria on Earth and the GOE, several studies have indicated the possibility that a large increase in atmospheric oxygen at the beginning of the GOE was followed by a deep plunge to lower levels that extended over a few hundred million years. So far, there is no convincing explanation for this rise and fall based on cyanobacterial photosynthesis.
Furthermore, although it is widely accepted that the GOE raised atmospheric oxygen concentrations only modestly compared with the rise during the NOE, laboratory experiments investigating the influence of photoperiod on the net oxygen export from microbial mats that host competitive photosynthetic and chemosynthetic communities suggest a contradictory result [Klatt et al., 2021]. Instead of more oxygen emerging from such mats as a result of longer daylight in the NOE, the experiments indicated that the increase in daylength, from 21 to 24 hours, during the NOE may have led to only about half the rise in oxygen seen when the daylength increased to 21 hours during the GOE.
Changes attributed to cyanobacteria and the length of the photoperiod thus do not provide a complete or consistent explanation for the atmospheric oxygen increases during the GOE or NOE, and alternative mechanisms for the origins of these events cannot be ruled out.
Subduction, Migration, Convection, Eruption
Decades of research have not produced conclusive evidence about when plate tectonics began on Earth. However, some recent studies indicate that subduction began bringing hydrous minerals down to the deep mantle before 3.3 billion years ago. And experimental studies have shown that hydrous minerals in subducting slabs are capable of relaying water all the way to the CMB [Ohtani, 2019]. If so, rusting might have happened as soon as the first ancient slab met the core. The core rust could have piled up gradually at the CMB, giving rise to ULVZs. As the pile migrated away from the cooler subduction region atop the molten outer core, driven by mantle convection, it would have heated up and likely become unstable when it reached a hotter region where a mantle plume was rooted (Figure 3).
Net removal of water from the surface and storage in the deep mantle in core rust could have contributed to the emergence of continents in the Archean.
Just as typical volcanic eruptions occur intermittently, the temperature-driven decomposition of core rust could result in fitful bursts of oxygen at the surface. In contrast to the gradual increase in oxygen from cyanobacterial photosynthesis, such a burst might have released oxygen faster than the surface environment could respond and consume it, causing a rapid initial rise and a subsequent fall of atmospheric oxygen levels.
The accumulation of a large core rust pile and its migration to the site of thermal decomposition could take a much longer time compared with the duration of eruptions of magma at the surface. Indeed, some piles that were formed may not have reached a region hot enough to cause decomposition, and their negative buoyancy amid the surrounding deep mantle would have kept them at the CMB. The geologic record suggests that Earth’s surface was entirely covered by ocean until about 3.2 billion years ago. Net removal of water from the surface and storage in the deep mantle in core rust could have contributed to the emergence of continents in the Archean, although changes in surface topography driven by plate tectonics and the growth of buoyant continents also contributed to this emergence.
A Potential Paradigm Shift
Although everyone can see that iron rusts at Earth’s surface, unfortunately, no one can directly prove that Earth’s liquid iron core 2,900 kilometers below the surface is similarly rusting. However, continuing studies will help scrape away layers of uncertainty and answer major questions, such as whether core rusting is responsible for the GOE and the NOE.
In particular, more laboratory experiments are needed to precisely determine the limits of the thermal and compositional stability of core rust in equilibrium with molten iron at the conditions of the CMB. For example, we need to investigate the equilibrium between core rust and liquid iron at high pressure and high temperature. Other studies could examine core rust thermal stability at high pressures. These experiments are challenging but doable with the current experimental capabilities of laser-heated diamond anvil cells.
If the pieces of the puzzle all fall into place, then rusting of the core may be a massive internal oxygen generator on Earth—and the next great atmospheric oxygenation event could be on its way.
Furthermore, additional work is needed to resolve when subduction began and, specifically, when “wet subduction,” which takes hydrous minerals into the deep interior, started. Geochemical evidence suggests that wet subduction did not start until 2.25 billion years ago, instead of 3.3 billion. This late a start of wet subduction may challenge the hypothesis that core rusting was the origin of the GOE.
Moreover, whether mantle convection involves layered circulations (i.e., separate convection cells in the lower and upper mantle), whole-mantle circulation, or some hybrid of these scenarios still requires clarification. If layered circulation prevails in the mantle, then subducting slabs would be prevented from entering the lower mantle. Thus, either whole-mantle or hybrid convection [Chen, 2016] must exist for slabs—and the hydrous minerals they carry—to reach the CMB and potentially cause rusting.
If the pieces of the puzzle all fall into place, then rusting of the core may, indeed, be a massive internal oxygen generator on Earth—and the next great atmospheric oxygenation event could be on its way. The possibility of such an event would raise all sorts of questions about the effects it could have on environments, climate, and habitability in the future. In the near term, confirming that Earth’s core rusts would cause a paradigm shift in our understanding of the planet’s deep interior and how it has fundamentally influenced conditions and life at the surface.
This article originally appeared in EOS Magazine and was republished under a Creative Commons license.
Acknowledgments
This work was supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. EAR-1723185.
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Aldous \ Walker LLP Partners Charla Aldous and Brent Walker were selected for inclusion the 2022 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers guide.
DALLAS, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Charla Aldous and Brent Walker, Partners at the renowned Dallas-based trial firm Aldous \ Walker LLP, have been named to the 2022 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers guide.
First published in 2007 and annually since 2019, the Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers guide shines a spotlight on attorneys who stand on the front lines of individual lawsuits and class actions that seek justice for plaintiffs.
Because selection is weighted heavily on peer assessment, lawyers named to the guide have demonstrated exceptional skill and expertise while garnering the respect of their colleagues. Both Aldous and Walker have been selected to Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers in years past, and Aldous has been previously named to the Lawdragon Leading Lawyers and Lawdragon Legends lists.
As partners of Aldous \ Walker LLP, Charla Aldous and Brent Walker have devoted themselves to fighting on behalf of plaintiffs who've been injured and wronged.
Among their many successes are high-profile victories against some of the world's largest corporations and millions in recoveries in complex civil claims involving defective products, sexual assault and abuse, serious personal injury, and wrongful death. Some of their most notable recent results include a $37.6 million verdict against Honda over a poorly designed seatbelt system, a $32 million verdict on behalf of a North Texas woman sexually assaulted at the age of 14, and a $20 million verdict against Greyhound over a fatal bus stop accident.
For Aldous and Walker, helping clients prevail in challenging cases is ultimate reward, but they've also garnered numerous accolades of their own. This includes selections to Super Lawyers, The Best Lawyers in America®, and other prestigious listings that recognize their achievements in civil litigation. For years, they've led Aldous \ Walker to a Tier 1 selection in the annual U.S. News' "Best Law Firms" rankings.
For more information about Charla Aldous and Brent Walker, visit www.AldousLaw.com.
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ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Play3 Day" game were:
3-3-4, WB: 6
(three, three, four; WB: six)
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Play3 Day" game were:
3-3-4, WB: 6
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Tut's Egyptian Street Food just opened in Square One's food court
The Food District in Square One Shopping Centre is a surprisingly great spot for good eats in this city.
With new food pop-up concepts cycling through the food court all the time, it’s a great spot to try new things and check out the diverse culinary offerings.
Tut’s Egyptian Street Food, the popular Toronto-based chain with three other locations, started as a pop-up here before recently getting its permanent spot in Square One’s food court.
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Tut’s specializes in Egyptian sandwiches in varieties like the Ferakh (with grilled chicken, onion, and coriander) and Kofta (grilled minced beef, pickled cucumber, and parsley). The menu also has a range of vegetarian options, including falafel and fried cauliflower.
You can also get add-ons like fries with dukka, garlic tomatoes, and mustard mint. Tut’s has a sweet option, too – the Sakalans sandwich features halva and cream.
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The Food District at Square One will be hosting a bunch of other local food businesses as pop-ups through the spring and summer:
- April 25 – 29: Riceballgirlz (Sicilian)
- May 16 – 19: Riceballgirlz
- May 20 – 29: The Good Good Sub
- May 30 – June 9: Kumain Kitchen (Filipino-inspired)
- June 10 – June 12 – Ensanemada
- June 30 – August 28: Sambal (Indonesian)
The new Tut’s location at Square One is now open, located in the Food Central food court.
Tut’s Egyptian Street Food
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Beginning in 2022-23, there will no longer be sectional tournaments in Class 1A and 2A.
Regional duals will now take place on January 31st and February 1st while the state dual tournament has been moved to February 4th -- the date that traditionally held sectional tournaments -- at a site yet to be determined.
District tournaments will take place on February 11th with the state tournament happening from February 16th through the 18th. The IHSAA has added an additional eight wrestlers to each weight class at the State Tournament, bringing each field's total to 24.
Check out the full release from the IHSAA here. | https://www.kmaland.com/sports/ihsaa-announces-changes-to-postseason-wrestling-format/article_1fe1cf5e-c65d-11ec-bee8-ab84f3eaae84.html | 2022-04-27T19:48:54Z | https://www.kmaland.com/sports/ihsaa-announces-changes-to-postseason-wrestling-format/article_1fe1cf5e-c65d-11ec-bee8-ab84f3eaae84.html | false | null |
Selena Gomez: Joe Biden supports his mental health project!
Joe Biden supports singer Selena Gomez and her mental health forum! We give you more details.
Selena Gomez launches her mental health forum. The young woman was able to count on the support of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris! MCE TV gives you more details.
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For the past few years, singer Selena Gomez has been fighting to break taboos around mental health. The young woman has therefore made it her priority, even if it means leaving her career as an artist a little aside.
At just 29 years old, the founder of the Rare Impact Fund is launching her very first forum, the Mental Health Youth Action Forum. In this mission, the young woman is far from alone.
Supported by her entire team, Selena Gomez also received the support for Joe Biden, the president of the United States. Moreover, its life-president, Kamala Harris is also in the game.
“As a mental health advocate, I am thrilled to partner with MTV Entertainment. Alongside my social impact initiative, the Rare Impact Fund. In an effort to de-stigmatize mental health. By shaping positive conversations about self-acceptance and mental well-being. said the young artist.
The forum will be held on May 18 in Washington DC. It was also created with the help of the Biden-Harris administration! Eh yes.
During the forum, Selena Gomez will therefore be accompanied by around thirty young activists. “The country’s mental health crisis has been amplified by the current state of the world. said Elyse Cohen, President of the Rare Impact Fund.
She believes that talking about mental health is essential today more than ever! In particular at young people who are constantly looking for support.
Selena Gomez, “on a personal mission”
Selena Gomez seems very invested in his project. Without too many surprises. Indeed, we know how much the problem of mental health is close to his heart. Because she suffered from it herself!
The young woman has therefore set herself a “personal mission” to highlight the problems related to mental health. “It is a personal mission to continue this important work and to empower young people to take charge of their mental health. » she then explained.
Chris McCarthy also supported the young woman. “We are proud to partner with Selena Gomez, a global superstar and leader in mental health advocacy. » announced the president of Paramount Media Networks and MTV.
Selena Gomez therefore continues her fight. The young artist also recently created a online platform dedicated to mental health. Eh yes !
Called Wondermind, she hopes to make it a place of exchange where people feel safe to confide. “I want it to be a meeting place and for people to understand that they are not alone. » she explained.
Justin Bieber’s ex suffered from mental health issues herself. Moreover, she does not hesitate to talk about it on her Instagram account. Today, she has therefore set herself the goal of breaking the taboo. And to reach out to those in need. Stay tuned, up close. | https://d1softballnews.com/selena-gomez-joe-biden-supports-his-mental-health-project/ | 2022-04-27T19:52:28Z | https://d1softballnews.com/selena-gomez-joe-biden-supports-his-mental-health-project/ | false | 1 |
- Baby Shark Creators Debut Its First 3D Animated Family Show, Premiering Exclusively on YouTube
- With a Successful Launch, The Series Hit the Milestone of 100,000 Subscribers and 25 Million Cumulative Views Within Three Weeks of Its Launch
SEOUL, South Korea, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pinkfong Company, the global entertainment company behind Baby Shark, unveils Bebefinn, its highly-anticipated new 3D animated sing-along series about the heartwarming adventures of the three lovable babies and their parents. Produced by the creators of Baby Shark, Bebefinn is the company's first family show featuring 3D animated babies and parents, premiering exclusively on its YouTube channel starting in April 2022.
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Centering around Finn, a curious 20-month-old baby who loves Baby Shark, this brand-new animated series (50 episodes) depicts the dynamic daily lives of Finn and his family. Accompanied by 3-minute songs, each episode follows Finn and his two older siblings, Bora and Brody, and their parents as they explore fun-filled adventures in their house while learning something new.
With relatable stories and joyful tunes, this beautifully animated series became a breakout sensation, marking strong growth in its viewership. Within the three weeks of its launch, Bebefinn's official YouTube channel achieved Silver Creator Award by YouTube to hit 100,000 subscribers, while its videos amassed 25 million cumulative views. In addition, its own Baby Shark video hit 12 million views in the same period.
"We are excited to finally reveal our brand-new 3D animated sing-along series Bebefinn," said Bitna Kwon, Chief Strategy Officer at The Pinkfong Company. "Finn's contagious smile and endless curiosity will motivate kids and families around the world to explore new aspects of daily life and make their learning fun. We can't wait to see more people meet adorable Finn and his lovely family and look forward to further expanding the world of Bebefinn."
That experience of growing Baby Shark into one of the most beloved IPs and creating-high quality content led The Pinkfong Company to turn family life into a 3D animated show that can genuinely be enjoyed by the whole family. In addition to bringing authentic stories about family, fun and easy lyrics and memorable melodies help kids to learn fundamental life skills such as healthy habits, social skills, and problem-solving abilities while watching Bebefinn.
New episodes of the Bebefinn series will be released on its official YouTube channel every Tuesday and Friday. Currently available in English, the series will roll out in Korean this May.
About The Pinkfong Company
The Pinkfong Company is a global entertainment company that delivers content and entertaining experiences around the world. Driven by award-winning brands and IPs, the company has created and distributed a range of content across genres and formats including original animated series, world live tours, interactive games, and more. Believing in the power of entertaining and engaging content, The Pinkfong Company is committed to connecting people around the world and bringing joy and inspiration to worldwide audiences of all ages.
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Official Website: www.pinkfong.com/en
YouTube: www.youtube.com/pinkfong
Facebook: @pinkfong.official
Twitter: @pinkfong
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(CNN) -- Vice President Kamala Harris has tested positive for COVID-19, the White House announced Tuesday.
Harris completed her two-dose regimen of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in January 2021. She received her first booster dose in late October and a second booster vaccine on April 1.
The vice president's positive Covid-19 test comes as the US has largely lifted most of its COVID-19 mitigation measures after the Omicron variant spike over the winter.
In accordance with federal public health guidelines, officials and visitors have not been required to wear masks or socially distance at large White House events. COVID cases in Washington have declined since their peak in early January, when the country was facing a wave of Omicron variant cases, but have been rising recently.
Though the White House has continued to hold crowded indoor events where masks are optional and officials have forgone masks in public, the administration has said they are going beyond federal guidelines to detect COVID-19 in the building. There's mandatory testing for those who come into contact with President Joe Biden and social distancing during meetings, at least when it's possible.
The White House is not considering returning to pandemic-era restrictions, according to White House press secretary Jen Psaki.
"We are continuing to implement the return-to-work policy and feel we have the measures necessary to do that," she said. | https://www.wpsdlocal6.com/coronavirus_news/vice-president-kamala-harris-tests-positive-for-covid-19/article_ca095990-c57f-11ec-a76c-d3516aec6dff.html | 2022-04-27T19:53:16Z | https://www.wpsdlocal6.com/coronavirus_news/vice-president-kamala-harris-tests-positive-for-covid-19/article_ca095990-c57f-11ec-a76c-d3516aec6dff.html | true | 3 |
JUNSON ASSET MANAGEMENT (HONG KO bought a fresh place in Smartsheet Inc. (NYSE:SMAR). Money CNN data shows that the institutional investor bought 71.8 thousand shares of the stock in a transaction took place on 3/31/2022. In another most recent transaction, which held on 3/31/2022, SWEDBANK ROBUR FONDER AB bought approximately 60.0 thousand shares of Smartsheet Inc. In a separate transaction which took place on 3/31/2022, the institutional investor, ALASKA RETIREMENT MANAGEMENT BOA bought 10.2 thousand shares of the company’s stock. The total Institutional investors and hedge funds own 90.50% of the company’s stock.
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In the most recent purchasing and selling session, Smartsheet Inc. (SMAR)’s share price decreased by -2.62 percent to ratify at $49.48. A sum of 1240911 shares traded at recent session and its average exchanging volume remained at 1.59M shares. The 52-week price high and low points are important variables to concentrate on when assessing the current and prospective worth of a stock. Smartsheet Inc. (SMAR) shares are taking a pay cut of -42.23% from the high point of 52 weeks and flying high of 18.81% from the low figure of 52 weeks.
Smartsheet Inc. (SMAR) shares reached a high of $50.87 and dropped to a low of $47.97 until finishing in the latest session at $50.87. Traders and investors may also choose to study the ATR or Average True Range when concentrating on technical inventory assessment. Currently at 3.04 is the 14-day ATR for Smartsheet Inc. (SMAR). The highest level of 52-weeks price has $85.65 and $41.65 for 52 weeks lowest level. The liquidity ratios which the firm has won as a quick ratio of 1.50, a current ratio of 1.50 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00.
Having a look at past record, we’re going to look at various forwards or backwards shifting developments regarding SMAR. The firm’s shares fell -8.30 percent in the past five business days and shrunk -7.24 percent in the past thirty business days. In the previous quarter, the stock fell -11.99 percent at some point. The company’s performance is now negative at -36.11% from the beginning of the calendar year.
According to WSJ, Smartsheet Inc. (SMAR) obtained an estimated Buy proposal from the 15 brokerage firms currently keeping a deep eye on the stock performance as compares to its rivals. 0 equity research analysts rated the shares with a selling strategy, 2 gave a hold approach, 13 gave a purchase tip, 0 gave the firm a overweight advice and 0 put the stock under the underweight category. The average price goal of one year between several banks and credit unions that last year discussed the stock is $65.14.
Zoom Video Communications Inc. (ZM) shares on Tuesday’s trading session, dropped -3.98 percent to see the stock exchange hands at $98.36 per unit. Lets a quick look at company’s past reported and future predictions of growth using the EPS Growth. EPS growth is a percentage change in standardized earnings per share over the trailing-twelve-month period to the current year-end. The company posted a value of $4.49 as earning-per-share over the last full year, while a chance, will post $4.02 for the coming year. The current EPS Growth rate for the company during the year is 99.60% and predicted to reach at 14.01% for the coming year. In-depth, if we analyze for the long-term EPS Growth, the out-come was 141.50% for the past five years and the scenario is totally different as the current prediction is 13.58% for the next five year.
The last trading period has seen Zoom Video Communications Inc. (ZM) move -75.80% and 4.07% from the stock’s 52-week high and 52-week low prices respectively. The daily trading volume for Zoom Video Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:ZM) over the last session is 3.78 million shares. ZM has attracted considerable attention from traders and investors, a scenario that has seen its volume drop -20.13% compared to the previous one.
Investors focus on the profitability proportions of the company that how the company performs at profitability side. Return on equity ratio or ROE is a significant indicator for prospective investors as they would like to see just how effectively a business is using their cash to produce net earnings. As a return on equity, Zoom Video Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:ZM) produces 27.90%. Because it would be easy and highly flexible, ROI measurement is among the most popular investment ratios. Executives could use it to evaluate the levels of performance on acquisitions of capital equipment whereas investors can determine that how the stock investment is better. The ROI entry for ZM’s scenario is at 23.10%. Another main metric of a profitability ratio is the return on assets ratio or ROA that analyses how effectively a business can handle its assets to generate earnings over a duration of time. Zoom Video Communications Inc. (ZM) generated 20.40% ROA for the trading twelve-month.
Volatility is just a proportion of the anticipated day by day value extend—the range where an informal investor works. Greater instability implies more noteworthy benefit or misfortune. After an ongoing check, Zoom Video Communications Inc. (ZM) stock is found to be 6.02% volatile for the week, while 5.66% volatility is recorded for the month. The outstanding shares have been calculated 298.40M. Based on a recent bid, its distance from 20 days simple moving average is -12.72%, and its distance from 50 days simple moving average is -15.46% while it has a distance of -55.78% from the 200 days simple moving average.
The Williams Percent Range or Williams %R is a well-known specialized pointer made by Larry Williams to help recognize overbought and oversold circumstances. Zoom Video Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:ZM)’s Williams Percent Range or Williams %R at the time of writing to be seated at 88.10% for 9-Day. It is also calculated for different time spans. Currently for this organization, Williams %R is stood at 89.54% for 14-Day, 92.48% for 20-Day, 92.77% for 50-Day and to be seated 96.52% for 100-Day. Relative Strength Index, or RSI(14), which is a technical analysis gauge, also used to measure momentum on a scale of zero to 100 for overbought and oversold. In the case of Zoom Video Communications Inc., the RSI reading has hit 37.75 for 14-Day. | https://www.bovnews.com/industry/key-turning-points-to-take-off-smartsheet-inc-smar-zoom-video-communications-inc-zm/ | 2022-04-27T19:55:50Z | https://www.bovnews.com/industry/key-turning-points-to-take-off-smartsheet-inc-smar-zoom-video-communications-inc-zm/ | false | 19813 |
Racist calls to Starbucks, noose left at 7-Eleven net hate crime charges in Michigan
A Michigan man has been accused of hate crimes after prosecutors say he left nooses in public places, along with threatening and intimidating racist messages.
Kenneth Pilon, 61, tried to intimidate protesters for Black Lives Matter with his messages and threats, the Department of Justice said in an April 27 news release.
Pilon called nine Starbucks stores in June 2020 and told each worker who answered to tell the employees wearing Black Lives Matter T-shirts that, “ the only good (racial slur) is a dead (racial slur).”
He also told one employee, “I’m gonna go out and lynch me a (racial slur),” the release said.
Throughout the following month, Pilon left five nooses around the Saginaw area, four in parking lots and one in a 7-Eleven drink cooler, charging documents said.
Along with the noose, prosecutors said in the release that Pilon left a handwritten note that said, “An accessory to be worn with your ‘BLM’ t-shirt. Happy protesting!”
The FBI, along with the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, will be prosecuting the case.
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Man paralyzed after fall from Oklahoma overpass at BLM rally, he says. Now he’s suing | https://news.yahoo.com/racist-calls-starbucks-noose-left-192909442.html | 2022-04-27T19:56:35Z | https://news.yahoo.com/racist-calls-starbucks-noose-left-192909442.html | false | 2 |
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York’s highest court rejects the state’s new congressional district maps, widely seen as favoring Democrats.
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York’s highest court rejects the state’s new congressional district maps, widely seen as favoring Democrats. | https://www.lakecountystar.com/news/article/Alert-New-York-s-highest-court-rejects-the-17131031.php | 2022-04-27T19:56:54Z | https://www.lakecountystar.com/news/article/Alert-New-York-s-highest-court-rejects-the-17131031.php | true | null |
Aerosmith coming to Bangor this summer
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Aerosmith fans - “Dream On” no longer.
The Bad Boys of Boston will “Walk this Way” to Bangor.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers will headline the Maine Savings Amphitheater, one night only on Sunday, September 4, and you “Don’t Want to Miss a Thing.”
Tickets will be available this Friday at 10 a.m., and fans will be “Livin’ on the Edge” until then.
Alex Gray of Waterfront Concerts tells us this show has been more than a decade in the making.
”It’s obviously, they’re the Bad Boys from Boston,” Gray said. “You’d be hard-pressed to find a more heralded New England act in the history of music, so this was something that we wanted to try and put together, and fortunately, they were as interested in coming to Bangor as we were interested in having them.”
You can get your tickets at waterfrontconcerts.com.
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By Dave Schramm
When war and conflict make the headlines and children see disturbing images on television or the internet, it can create feelings of fear, stress, sadness, anxiety and even anger. They may also hear things from friends, teachers, and other children and adults about what is happening in the world, including frightening possibilities about what could happen.
One of the most important roles a parent plays in their child’s life is to keep them safe and secure, especially in times of turmoil. Here are five tips for talking with children about war and conflict and how to provide support to ease their fears.
Find out what their concerns are, what they have heard from othersand how it makes them feel. Find a comfortable time, such as during a family meal, when you can ask them what they know and how they are feeling. Try to avoid a discussion right before bedtime as it can create more worry and make sleeping difficult.
Be open to how much or how little children want to share, and pay close attention to their emotions. Some children may know little about what is happening and won’t be interested in talking about it. Others may worry in silence, while others may open up and share details. It’s important not to minimize or dismiss their concerns or be too quick to correct them. Let them share freely and then clarify where needed.
Younger children are often unable to distinguish between images on screens and their own personal reality and may believe they are in immediate danger, even if the conflict is happening far away. Older children might have seen troubling things on social media and be worried about how conflicts might escalate. The key is to hold up a figurative emotional mirror, reflect what you see and offer compassion as you reassure them of their safety. As you show you are interested by listening with your full attention, they will be more likely to open up to you and other trusted adults now and in the future.
Keep it calm and age-appropriate. Children grow and develop differently, including in their emotional and mental abilities to process images and information. While children have a right to know what’s going on in the world, adults should use wisdom in how much detail to share. Use age-appropriate words, watch their reactions and be sensitive to their worries. You know your child best. The key is to calm fears and reassure children of their safety.
It is normal for parents to spend time watching the news and feeling emotions of worry, sadness, and anger in times of war and conflict. But, remember that children take their emotional cues from adults, so use your time wisely and be cautious in oversharing your emotions with them.
Remind them that many people are working hard around the world to stop the conflict and find peaceful resolutions. It’s okay not to have the answers to every question your child has. You can say that you need to look it up or use it as an opportunity with older children to find the answers together. Use websites of reputable news organizations or international organizations like UNICEF and the UN. Explain that some information online isn’t accurate and stress the importance of finding reliable sources.
Spread compassion, not stigma. News stories and images from war and conflict can stir up strong feelings, which can create prejudice and discrimination against a people or a country. When speaking with or around children, avoid labels and name calling, such as “bad people” or “evil” and instead use it as an opportunity to encourage compassion, such as for the families forced to flee their homes.
Focus on those who are doing good. It’s important for children to know about the good that people are doing for those who suffer from war and conflict. Find and share stories of helpers and heroes who serve and sacrifice for the benefit of those who are affected by war. Talk with children about ways they can help. The sense of doing something, no matter how small, can often bring great comfort.
Continue to check in. As conflicts arise and news stories gain attention, be sure to check in regularly to see how children feel about war and conflict. Do they have more questions? Are they interested in getting your perspective? Do they want to clarify something they heard or saw?
If your child seems worried or anxious about what’s happening, be especially aware of any changes in how they behave or feel, such as stomachaches, headaches, nightmares or difficulty sleeping. Children have different reactions to stressful events and some signs of distress might not be so obvious. Younger children may become clingier than usual, while teens might show intense grief or anger. Many of these reactions only last for a short time and are normal reactions to stressful events. If these reactions last for a prolonged period of time, your child may need to see a counselor or specialist.
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DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is expanding a data center in northern Illinois and says more than 200 operational jobs will be based there once complete.
The company announced the expansion Wednesday.
The company announced its initial plan for the DeKalb data center in June 2020, proposing an $800 million project in northern Illinois that would require about 100 operational employees once complete.
The expansion brings the total project cost to more than $1 billion, Meta said in a statement.
“We are thrilled to be expanding our presence in Illinois," said Darcy Nothnagle, director of community and economic development for Meta. “The city of DeKalb and the state of Illinois have been great partners from the beginning, and we look forward to a continued strong and fruitful partnership for years to come.”
Paul Borek, executive director of the DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation, said more than 1,200 construction workers have been at work on the site — “a boon to Illinois."
DeKalb officials and the company also touted Meta's grant program available to schools or nonprofits where it runs data centers, which will launch in DeKalb County this fall.
The county's school district Superintendent Minerva Garcia-Sanchez said it will create opportunities for local students.
"We look forward to the future as we transform from being known as an agricultural community to one of the leading technological centers in the nation and we look forward to our future endeavors," Garcia-Sanchez said. | https://www.daytondailynews.com/nation-world/facebook-parent-meta-expands-illinois-data-center-in-dekalb/Q4ZMJORQTFFZHHC2WZ7NA4CCBI/ | 2022-04-27T20:01:08Z | https://www.daytondailynews.com/nation-world/facebook-parent-meta-expands-illinois-data-center-in-dekalb/Q4ZMJORQTFFZHHC2WZ7NA4CCBI/ | false | 12 |
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OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – Voters across Grand Haven Charter Township will decide if a fire and rescue millage will be renewed in the upcoming Tuesday, May 3 election.
The ballot proposal requests a 1.9-mills for the Grand Haven Charter Township Fire and Rescue Department for five years, 2022 through 2026. If approved and levied in 2022, the millage is estimated to generate roughly $1.7 million.
Grand Haven Charter Township is the only department to operate with a non-transport Advanced Life Support license in Ottawa and Kent counties, interim Fire Chief Shawn Schrader told MLive/Grand Rapids Press.
“Without this millage … we’d have a huge shortage in funds to continue operating with the staff we do,” Schrader said, noting the department has a crew working around the clock.
The cost to an owner of a home with a taxable value of $100,000 is $190 per year, Schrader said.
“We’ve had great community support in the past,” Schrader said. “It’s really a testament to this area that we’re able to do that.”
Voters approved a 1.9 millage in 2014 – the first increase since 1985.
The monies collected each year is set aside for future capital equipment purchases, such as the replacement of a fire truck or rescue vehicle.
“We can’t do the things we’ve been able to do without this (millage),” Schrader said.
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The common time to fill your garden with frost-weary plants is Memorial Day weekend. But do we really have to wait that long around southwest Michigan?
To figure out our historical “safe from freezing date,” we should use the date when there is only a 10% chance of a 32-degree temperature. I don’t like the “average last freeze date,” as that means half of the years still have a freeze occur after that date. You can’t use that information to make any gardening decision other than you can’t plant yet.
But using the 10% chance still of a freeze gives you a solid possible planting date.
Here are the dates for that 10% chance of a 32-degree temperature.
The data shows Grand Rapids has only a 10% chance of a freeze after May 13. Kalamazoo actually has a later freeze date. May 19 is the date to key in on across far southern Lower for only a 10% chance of 32 degrees.
The graph below shows us when our risk of freezing temperatures goes down quickly. The graph shows how many times in the past 129 years the temperature dropped below freezing at Grand Rapids.
At Grand Rapids, through May 10 there is around a 12% chance of temperatures dropping to 32 degrees. Between May 10 and May 15, the chance of a freeze drops to 5%. After May 15, the chance of a freeze is only one to 2%.
In the Grand Rapids area, we should look at the weather forecast around May 10. If we don’t see a threat for a freeze in the week after May 10, we should be safe to plant any garden favorite that won’t survive a freeze.
Of course if you want to wait until the chance of a freeze is almost zero, May 22 is your date in Grand Rapids. You don’t have to wait until Memorial Day weekend.
Kalamazoo residents can be a touch more excited with early planting. Between May 10 and May 15, the chance of a freeze goes down from 10% to 5%. After May 16, the chance of a freeze in Kalamazoo becomes very low.
Battle Creek is a little more susceptible to a mid-May freeze. In the Battle Creek area, watch the weather forecast closely. If you don’t see any frost threat coming around May 15, you are probably OK to plant tomatoes and peppers.
Finally, the very southwest corner of Lower Michigan is warmer. Niles’ threat of a freeze is pretty low already by the first week of May. I’d definitely watch the weather forecast in the first few days of May to see if the first half of May looks safe from a freeze.
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74-year-old Alabama man charged with murder in 1988 cold case investigation
CULLMAN, Ala. (WAFF/Gray News) - Investigators with a north Alabama sheriff’s office arrested a 74-year-old man in connection to a cold case murder investigation beginning over 30 years ago.
WAFF reported that on Tuesday, Marvin McClendon, 74, was arrested by the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and charged with a murder that he allegedly committed in 1988 in Essex County, Massachusetts.
According to the Essex County District Attorney, McClendon is suspected of murdering 11-year-old Melissa Anne Tremblay in September 1988.
“I want to thank everyone involved in this investigation from beginning to end,” Essex District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett said. “Their tireless pursuit of justice for Melissa has brought us to this moment. We never forgot about Melissa, nor did we give up on holding her killer accountable.”
According to the release from the district attorney, Melissa was last seen playing in the neighborhoods of Lawrence, Massachusetts, while her mother and her mother’s boyfriend were at a nearby social club on Sept. 11, 1988.
After searching for her to no avail, her mother reported her missing to the police.
Her body was later found in the old Boston & Maine Railway Yard. She had been stabbed to death.
The release stated that since then countless witnesses, suspects and persons of interest have been interviewed in connection to Melissa’s death.
Evidence recovered from her body was instrumental to solving the case.
McClendon lived in nearby Chelmsford, Massachusetts, at the time of Melissa’s death and had known connections to Lawrence, according to the release.
At this time, McClendon is being held in the Cullman County Detention Center until he can be extradited to Massachusetts.
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KUALA LUMPUR: The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Malaysia and South Korea today will be a legal instrument in further strengthening defence cooperation between the two countries, says Senior Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein.
He said the MoU signed with South Korean National Defence Minister Suh Wook would be the main reference document in interactions, programmes and joint activities between the Malaysian Armed Forces and the Republic of Korea Armed Forces.
“This bilateral meeting is very meaningful and brings important benefits to both countries, especially in the context of defence diplomacy.
“Efforts towards realising this MoU have been implemented for the past three years and finally, it was signed today,“ he told reporters after attending a virtual bilateral meeting with Suh Wook and signing the MoU between Malaysia and South Korea in a hybrid manner at Wisma Pertahanan here today.
Hishammuddin said to ensure that the planning under the MoU could be implemented well and run smoothly, a Working Committee between the defence ministries of both countries would be established.
Apart from that, he said both countries were working towards an MoU on the defence industry which was also closely related to the National Defence and Security Industry Policy which was being drafted by the Ministry of Defence.
Hishammuddin said Malaysia had previously cooperated with several countries such as Italy, France and the United States and was now working to further expand cooperation with more countries such as Turkey, India and South Korea.
On the meeting with Suh Wook, Hishammuddin said he took the opportunity to discuss multilateral cooperation, especially with regards to the ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting and security threats in the cyber security domain.
“I also express confidence that with the support of the Republic of (South) Korea, the Ministry of Defence’s initiative on the ASEAN Cyber Defence Network can be implemented more effectively,“ he said.
In another development, Hishammuddin advised the public not to take for granted the flexibility of Covid-19 control and prevention measures in the country announced today by Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin in line with the Transition to Endemic Phase.
“In the process of transitioning to the endemic phase what we (the government) are doing in stages is the right thing to do, and I hope the announcement by Khairy is well received. The announcement has the blessing from the Cabinet,“ he said.
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Rick Mercer on pandemic, politics and a performing career that started in Ottawa
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Rick Mercer has a soft spot for Ottawa, and it’s not only because the nation’s capital provides an abundance of targets to satirize, from politicians to protesters.
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The popular Newfoundland comedian, who returns to the nation’s capital Saturday to host Just For Laughs’ Comedy Night in Canada at TD Place, recently reminded us that Ottawa is also the city that gave him his start in showbiz.
“The first one-man show I ever did was in Ottawa,” Mercer said in an interview, “and so for me as a performer, Ottawa is totally my home town. It was the first time I ever stood alone on stage.”
Let’s revisit that moment: It was 1990, and Mercer was a 19-year-old member of a St. John’s comedy troupe when he was tapped to do a solo show for the National Arts Centre’s Off-Centre series, which featured emerging Canadian theatre artists performing off-site. The venue was at 333 King Edward Street, a stage then known as the Atelier, now called La Nouvelle Scène Gilles Desjardins.
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Titled ‘Show me the button: I’ll push it (or Charles Lynch must die!),’ and directed by Gerald Lunz (who went on to become Mercer’s long-term partner), Mercer’s bit was essentially a rant about the Meech Lake Accord, inspired by a column written by Lynch, an author and journalist who suggested Newfoundland should be expelled from Confederation for opposing the accord.
The show was a hit. In her review, Citizen writer Barbara Crook described it as a “comic rant” that “captures the anger, hurt and frustration of a misunderstood people, as well as the arrogance and absurdity of mainland logic.” Even Lynch was reported to have been “charmed” by the performance.
Mercer was soon invited back to Ottawa for a run at the Great Canadian Theatre Company. By 1993, he was on television (This Hour Has 22 Minutes) and a decade later, had his own show. The Rick Mercer Report signed off in 2018.
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Television was his first love, “before anything else,” he says now, but he’s getting the hang of stand-up comedy, too. While most comedians start out doing stand-up, Mercer didn’t find his way to it until after the TV show ended. By then, of course, he was a household name with the ability to fill arenas.
“I never was a standup before TV, I tackled it after TV,” he says. “When I went out on the road with the (2019) Just For Laughs Comedy Night in Canada tour, I was at a position in my life where I could say, ‘Okay, I’ll go out and headline that show, but it’s gotta be an all-Canadian lineup,’ and they’d never done that before. But we put a bum in every single seat from St. John’s to Victoria.”
For the follow-up edition of the tour, which was originally scheduled two years ago but bumped to this year because of the pandemic, he said there was no question that it would again be an all-Canadian bill. Dave Merheje, Eman El-Husseini and Ivan Decker are also on the program.
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As for content, Mercer hints that one burning political issue is the polarization of the country, with Justin Trudeau “limping to the finish line” and Pierre Poilievre “rising like a phoenix from the ashes,” not to mention the comedic gold to be mined from the trucker occupation of downtown Ottawa.
The pandemic is another topic likely to surface, though Mercer doesn’t want to dwell on his experience. (Which was productive, by the way, as it resulted in his latest book, Talking to Canadians: A Memoir.)
“This is not one of those shows where I’m talking about my personal journey,” Mercer says. “I feel the role of a standup is to deliver jokes per minute. That’s what it’s all about, and I don’t believe it’s my role to go out and lecture people or teach them anything.”
He also points out that we’ve all been through a lot in the past couple of years, and to be able to gather together for a laugh is a good enough reason to celebrate.
“You have to be cognizant of the times we’re in and the fact that people are coming out for the first time in two years, and recognize what it is they need,” Mercer said. “They need to laugh.”
Rick Mercer
With Dave Merheje, Eman El-Husseini and Ivan Decker
Just For Laughs Comedy Night In Canada
When: Saturday, April 30, at 7:30 p.m.
Where: TD Place Arena
Tickets and info: tdplace.ca
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WFO MIDLAND/ODESSA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, April 27, 2022
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FIRE WEATHER WATCH
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
224 PM CDT Wed Apr 27 2022
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ TO 9 PM
CDT /8 PM MDT/ THURSDAY FOR RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 15% OR LESS,
20 FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE, AND HIGH TO EXTREME FIRE DANGER
FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO AND ADJACENT AREAS OF WEST TEXAS...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING FOR RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 12% OR LESS, 20 FT WINDS
OF 20 MPH OR MORE, AND HIGH TO EXTREME FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST
NEW MEXICO AND MOST OF WEST TEXAS...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING FOR RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 12% OR LESS, 20 FT WINDS
OF 20 MPH OR MORE, AND HIGH TO EXTREME FIRE DANGER...
* AFFECTED AREA...Midland, Ward, Crane and Davis Mountains
Foothills.
* TIMING...Friday morning through Friday evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 4 percent.
* RFTI...4 or near critical.
* IMPACTS...Avoid the use of open flames or any activities that
may generate sparks. Accidental ignitions will have the
potential to grow into dangerous wind-driven wildfires.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ TO 9 PM
CDT /8 PM MDT/ THURSDAY FOR RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 15% OR LESS,
20 FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE, AND HIGH TO EXTREME FIRE DANGER...
* AFFECTED AREA...Gaines, Dawson, Andrews, Martin, Loving,
Winkler, Ector, Sacramento Foothills and Guadalupe Mountains,
Chaves Plains, Eddy Plains, Lea, Guadalupe Mountains Above
7000 Feet, Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains, Van Horn and
Highway 54 Corridor, Eastern Culberson County and Reeves
County Plains.
* TIMING...Warning...From 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ to 9 PM CDT /8 PM
MDT/ Thursday. Watch...Friday morning through Friday evening.
* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RFTI...5 or critical.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now or will shortly. A combination of strong
winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures will increase
potential for fire growth.
* AFFECTED AREA...Borden, Scurry, Howard, Mitchell, Glasscock,
Upton, Reagan, Pecos, Chinati Mountains, Marfa Plateau and
Davis Mountains.
* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent.
...Ozone Action Day...
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an
Ozone Action Day for the Houston, Galveston, and Brazoria area for
Thursday, April 28, 2022.
Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing
high levels of ozone pollution in the Houston, Galveston, and
surrounding areas on Thursday. You can help prevent ozone pollution by
sharing a ride, walking, riding a bicycle, taking your lunch to work,
avoiding drive through lanes, conserving energy and keeping your vehicle
proper tuned.
For more information on ozone:
Ozone: The Facts www.tceq.texas.gov/airquality/monops/ozonefacts.html
EPA AirNow: www.airnow.gov/?city=Houston&state=TX&country=USA
Take Care of Texas: www.takecareoftexas.org/conservation-tips/keep-our-
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Martin hopes for sweet swansong at CSM
It has been six years since CSM Bucuresti won the EHF Champions League Women title in 2015/16 – their maiden season – and four years since they last made the EHF FINAL4 in Budapest.
With a star-studded lineup at their disposal, including the top goal scorer of the competition, Cristina Neagu, CSM have been eyeing a return to the business end of the EHF Champions League for some time, but have been left emptyhanded.
The toughest blow came in last season’s quarter-finals, when they won the first leg against CSKA, 32:27, only to be shocked in the second game, which they lost 24:19.
“I cannot say much about those two games, as I was sidelined with a Covid-19 infection. But I have seen the girls after the quarter-finals, and the mood was certainly low. My teammates were all ruing the missed chances,” says right wing Carmen Martin.
Martin, 34, is one of the two players winning the EHF Champions League with CSM six seasons ago that are still on the roster, alongside Croatian goalkeeper Jelena Grubisic.
The experienced Spanish right wing cites that superb 29:26 win against Györi Audi ETO KC as her highlight from two stints at CSM, where she played between 2014 and 2017 and again from 2019.
“There are plenty of superb memories at CSM, a professional team that constantly fought for winning the biggest trophies and had a lot of superb players. It has been nothing short of amazing,” adds Martin.
But as all good things come to an end, this will be the last season for the captain of the Spain women’s senior national team in the Romanian capital, as she is moving to IK Sävehof.
“I would like nothing more than to end my time at CSM with another big win in the EHF Champions League Women. However, nothing can match the season in which we made our debut and sealed the title.
“We were the biggest underdogs in the EHF FINAL4 and really had nothing to lose. But we played with all our heart, we did everything we could to make it happen and we shocked everybody,” adds Martin.
Yet for CSM to qualify for the EHF FINAL4 for the first time in four years, they will have to win on aggregate in a crunch doubleheader against Team Esbjerg, the team who won Group 1 and are considered one of the favourites for the trophy.
A successful summer on the transfer market, which saw Norwegian left back Henny Reistad, the All-star left back at the 2021 IHF Women’s World Championship and the MVP of the EHF FINAL4 2021, join the side propelled Esbjerg into the contender status.
However, CSM have already faced the Danish side and lost by a single goal in the first game of the season, 22:21, before drawing the home match: 29:29. Therefore, while Esbjerg were eight points ahead of the Romanian powerhouse at the end of the group phase, the gap between the two rivals might be closer.
There are plenty of superb memories at CSM, a professional team that constantly fought for winning the biggest trophies and had a lot of superb players. It has been nothing short of amazing.
The first leg, broadcasted on Sunday at 16:00 CEST on EHFTV, is the Match of the Week in the quarter-finals of the EHF Champions League Women, as CSM try to remain undefeated at home against Esbjerg.
“I am very excited to play this match, the EHF Champions League Women is the best competition in women’s handball. All of us want to win these two games and make it to the EHF FINAL 4.”
“But we must take into account that we are the underdogs: Esbjerg had an amazing season, they lost only one game and won against every team they played against until now. They are a force to be reckoned with, especially at home.”
The main issue plaguing CSM was their lack of focus in crucial moments. Three of their losses came by a single goal.
More crucially, Brest Bretagne Handball, FTC-Rail Cargo Hungaria and Team Esbjerg all scored the winning goals in the last second of the games, forcing CSM to reconsider their approach to the crunch moments of the matches.
“It really made us focus more. But, looking on the bright side, it means that we have the grit and strength to take teams all the way. Therefore, we are also doing something right,” concludes Martin.
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Norwegian Cruise Line has canceled its inaugural voyage of the new Norwegian Prima cruise ship. The cruise line says it’s due to supply chain issues. The new class vessel was set to depart Amsterdam on August 17, 2022.
Norwegian Prima Cruise Canceled
The cruise line has been forced to cancel the maiden voyage from Amsterdam, Netherlands, on August 17, 2022. Norwegian Cruise Line said that the reason was due to supply chain challenges.
Norwegian Pima is a new class vessel for the cruise line and was scheduled to depart on an eight-night Nothern Europe cruise, including calls to Brussels, Bergen, Geiranger, Akureyri, Isafjordur, and ending in Reykjavik in Iceland on August 25.
In a letter sent to impacted guests, Norwegian Cruise Line said, “We value your loyalty and always aspire to provide you and your loved ones with the experience of a lifetime. This is why we are so sorry to inform you that as a result of supply chain challenges, we are forced to cancel Norwegian Prima’s August 17, 2022 sailing from Amsterdam, Netherlands.”
It now means that Norwegian Prima’s first voyage with guests will depart on September 3 from Amsterdam. The 10-night cruise will end in Copenhagen on September 13.
Norwegian Prima will have a busy inaugural season and will not remain in Europe for too long. The new ship will sail from Southampton, UK, on September 23 and spend time in New York City from October 6 and from Galveston in Texas from October 27.
Impacted Guests
Undoubtedly, guests will be disappointed with the cancellation of the much-anticipated Norwegian Prima cruise out of Amsterdam. As a result, guests will automatically receive a 100% refund back to the original form of payment.
NCL says that the refund will be processed within 30 business days and then returned within seven to ten business days from the processed date. Those guests who booked the cruise using a future cruise credit will get that back applied to the Latitudes account.
In addition to the full refund and the return of the future cruise credit, Norwegian Cruise Line is offering a 25% off discount on another cruise. The discount can be combined with all available promotions at the time.
The discount will be available within the Latitudes account from May 2, 2022, and can be used through May 2, 2023, on any sailing through December 31, 2023. Norwegian Cruise Line will also cover up to $300 per person for any air change fees.
NCL’s New Class Cruise Ship
Norwegian Prima is one of the most anticipated new cruise ships of the year due to being a new class for the cruise line.
Read Also: Norwegian Prima to Homeport in Galveston and Feature Three-Level Racetrack
The ship is in the final outfitting stages by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. It takes NCL into a new era of ship design with new features and expanded offerings, such as the first three-level race track at sea.
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Smoore Flattered by FDA Marketing Orders
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When the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the NJOY Ace vaporizer and its tobacco-flavored e-liquid pods on April 26, the Ace became the first e-cigarette authorized by the FDA equipped with a ceramic coil. That coil is manufactured by FEELM, Smoore International’s flagship atomization tech brand.
The Ace marketing orders mark the first approval by the FDA of a pod vaping product. It is also the first approval of any vaping product manufactured by a company that is independent of the tobacco industry.
Smoore products have a good record of securing FDA authorizations. The first brand to receive marketing orders through the premarket tobacco product application (PMTA) pathway, Vuse Solo, is a strategic partner of Smoore, a Smoore representative told Tobacco Reporter’s sister publication, Vapor Voice. The second set of approved electronic nicotine-delivery system (ENDS) products, produced by Logic, are also manufactured by Smoore.
“NJOY has partnered with Smoore since 2009. The NJOY Ace was launched in 2018 and is powered by FEELM inside, the world’s first black ceramic atomization coil with metallic film. As the first ceramic coil e-cigarette and pod vape authorized by the FDA, NJOY Ace’s approval for sale fully showcases the harm reduction potential of FEELM ceramic coil,” the representative said.
“According to the FDA, NJOY Ace is authorized for sale because ‘chemical testing was sufficient to determine that overall harmful and potentially harmful constituent (HPHC) levels in the aerosol of these products is lower than in combusted cigarette smoke.’”
Based on PMTA requirements, Smoore established a comprehensive analytical testing and safety assessment system, including the vaping industry’s first corporate toxicology laboratory, which explores the health impacts of exposure to e-cigarette vapor by means of cytotoxicity test, evaluating the reaction of living cells to different components of e-cigarette vapor, according to Smoore.
The company has also developed the third generation of in-house safety standards—Smoore 3.0—that covers all of the PMTA tests, including harmful and potentially harmful constituents (HPHCs) listed by the FDA.
“The principle of PMTA is to scientifically and systematically substantiate harm reduction performance of the vaping product and show it is appropriate for the protection of the public health (APPH),” said Long, director of the Smoore Analytical Testing and Safety Assessment Center. “The manufacturer must demonstrate the product’s potential to switch adult smokers while preventing youth and non-smokers from nicotine addiction.”
Long said this could explain why all the FDA-authorized vaping products so far have been for tobacco flavors, and popular flavored products the agency has said promote youth use have been issued marketing denial orders. It is also an indication that vaping manufacturers should focus on “tobacco flavor reproduction and improve harm reduction performance” in order to be approved under the PMTA pathway.
According to Nielsen, for the two weeks ended April 9, 2022, Vuse has now surpassed Juul and become No.1 in U.S. e-cigarette sales with a market share of 35 percent. Its flagship product Vuse Alto is also equipped with FEELM ceramic coils.
As the No. 3 player in the U.S., NJOY accounts for approximately 3.1 percent market share. Moreover, a federal judge has required the FDA to provide progress reports on PMTAs submitted by major vaping brands and the first reports are due on April 29.
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Cryptonovae (YAE) traded up 4.4% against the US dollar during the 1 day period ending at 15:00 PM Eastern on April 27th. One Cryptonovae coin can currently be bought for $0.0264 or 0.00000068 BTC on major cryptocurrency exchanges. During the last week, Cryptonovae has traded down 3.4% against the US dollar. Cryptonovae has a market cap of $1.42 million and $64,664.00 worth of Cryptonovae was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours.
Here’s how related cryptocurrencies have performed during the last 24 hours:
- Tether (USDT) traded 0% higher against the dollar and now trades at $1.00 or 0.00002574 BTC.
- XRP (XRP) traded down 0% against the dollar and now trades at $0.65 or 0.00001663 BTC.
- Polkadot (DOT) traded down 0.2% against the dollar and now trades at $16.84 or 0.00043339 BTC.
- Shiba Inu (SHIB) traded 0.1% higher against the dollar and now trades at $0.0000 or 0.00000000 BTC.
- Lido stETH (STETH) traded down 0.6% against the dollar and now trades at $2,947.45 or 0.07417648 BTC.
- Lido Staked ETH (stETH) traded 0.4% higher against the dollar and now trades at $2,846.96 or 0.07326058 BTC.
- Wrapped TRON (WTRX) traded up 0.4% against the dollar and now trades at $0.0625 or 0.00000161 BTC.
- EarnX (EARNX) traded up 396,248.3% against the dollar and now trades at $0.0008 or 0.00000002 BTC.
- ApeCoin (APE) traded up 8.9% against the dollar and now trades at $19.66 or 0.00050602 BTC.
- stETH (Lido) (STETH) traded flat against the dollar and now trades at $3,479.19 or 0.06807369 BTC.
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Disney ‘metaverse’ begins to take shape
Walt Disney Co. has brought its characters to life in its theme parks and expanded its franchises through streaming services.
Now it’s hoping to keep up with the times again by preparing for the internet’s next evolutionary leap.
The Burbank entertainment giant has begun developing a strategy for its approach to a future version of the internet that blends the physical with the digital and the virtual, dubbed by futurists, tech executives and investors as the metaverse, or Web3.
This week, Mike White, the Disney executive charged with leading the company’s foray in the space, met with senior Disney leaders to lay out the broad strokes of a metaverse strategy, according to people familiar with the talks who were not authorized to comment.
White has been meeting with leaders throughout various Disney businesses in recent weeks to establish a task force and develop early models for how to best approach the emerging technology, these people said.
This week’s meeting included top Disney leadership such as Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution Chair Kareem Daniel and Parks, Experiences and Products Chair Josh D’Amaro, plus creative executives from parks and Imagineering, Marvel, Lucasfilm and Industrial Light & Magic.
Disney Chief Executive Bob Chapek has strongly signaled his interest in the metaverse. Speaking to CNBC in February, Chapek called it a “third dimension of the canvas” for Disney creatives.
"[I]t’s going to take all the great things that we as a media company have with Disney+ and use that as a platform for the metaverse,” Chapek said. “But at the same time, we have something that no one else has, and that’s the physical world, a world of our parks. And so, if the metaverse is the blending of the physical and the digital in one environment, who can do it better than Disney?”
In 2020, a Disney parks executive published an essay on LinkedIn that hinted at a future in which wearable tech and smartphones would be used to “transcend the physical and digital barrier.”
Disney declined to comment for this story.
The specifics of what Disney’s strategy will look like are not yet formed. A key goal of the meetings is for Disney to figure out what it actually means when it talks about the concept, loosely defined as a new version of the internet based on decentralized digital ledgers known as blockchains.
One thing is becoming clear: Disney is not necessarily thinking about the metaverse in terms of creating full-fledged digital worlds in the way that Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook parent company Meta Platforms Inc. are trying to do. Don’t expect a VR hug from Mickey Mouse in a virtual park anytime soon.
Instead, White and Disney executives are thinking about ways to better connect physical spaces like the parks to digital ventures such as streaming service Disney+, as well as virtual environments as they emerge. How, for example, could Disney+ and the Disneyland app’s park navigation service, known as Genie, work together to make a more complete experience?
Chapek in February appointed White as senior vice president of next generation storytelling and consumer experiences. White, who joined Disney in 2011, previously held roles leading technology groups at Disney divisions including parks, products and experiences.
The company has already experimented with blockchain-based technologies such as NFTs, or nonfungible tokens, which are essentially unique computer code meant to authenticate ownership of items. Last year, for example, it unveiled a series of “Golden Moments” NFTs resembling statues inspired by stories from Disney, Pixar, Star Wars and Marvel.
Multiple entertainment companies are dipping their toes into metaverse technologies. Studios including Sony, Warner Bros. and Lionsgate took part in the NFT craze during the last year or so by minting collectibles related to their movies.
Former WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar earlier this year spoke to The Times about ideas for creating interactive worlds where fans can live and breathe the Wizarding World of Harry Potter virtually. (Kilar departed when Discovery took over WarnerMedia assets this month.)
Former Disney CEO Bob Iger, who retired from his post as executive chairman at the end of last year, recently invested in a company called Genies that makes avatars for virtual experiences.
Analysts have been split on metaverse hype in Hollywood. Some see it as a promising opportunity to expand entertainment franchises. Skeptics, though, worry that it’s just the industry’s latest buzzword and that the NFT market in particular is prone to grifts. Developing the technology has not been cheap or easy. Meta Platforms lost $10 billion on its metaverse business, Reality Labs, in 2021.
But Disney could be in a prime position to benefit from innovations that bring the internet to life through apps, virtual reality, augmented reality and NFTs.
The company is known for building physical worlds at Disneyland and Walt Disney World, like Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, that re-create the universe of the films for guests. In a world where people can go to virtual concerts and buy virtual clothes from virtual stores, Disney may spot opportunities.
Disney has a mixed track record when it comes to new technology. Its streaming service Disney+, launched in November 2019 to compete with Netflix, has already grown to about 130 million subscribers global subscribers.
Less successful efforts have included Disney’s $500-million purchase of the digital video creator network Maker Studios and the online video game Club Penguin. Unlike Warner Bros., Disney no longer publishes its own video games, choosing instead to license its properties to game makers. Gaming is essential to most people’s understanding of the metaverse.
In February, one analyst, speaking on a Disney conference call to discuss earnings, noted that software development has been one area in which the company has struggled. As Disney gets further into businesses including the metaverse and sports betting, that will have to change. Chapek said that making technology a core competency of the company would be “top of mind” as Disney expands.
“We realize that it’s going to be less of a passive-type experience,” Chapek said. “And this is a very top-of-mind thing for us because we are continuing over time to augment our skills and the types of people that we attract into the Walt Disney Company to reflect the aggressive and ambitious technology agenda that we have.”
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Singapore might be a popular tourist destination but there are plenty of unconventional spots to be explored in the urban oasis. Luxury travel influencers, Jinali and Malav of TravelStoriesByUs take us through these lucky finds.
The thing about hidden gems is that they soon become common knowledge. Yet, we are forever in search of lesser-travelled destinations or spots. So we turned to seasoned travellers and luxury bloggers, Jinali and Malav of TravelStoriesByUs to take us on a lesser travelled road to Singapore. On the way we discovered, Singapore’s vibrant street art, an indoor waterfall and a rainbow-hued police station. If you’re planning a trip to Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix this year, we highly recommend you check out these off-beat destinations. Here’s a glimpse of Jinali and Malav’s recent trip to Singapore.
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Jinali and Malav of TravelStoriesByUs on the hidden gems of Singapore:
Explore the amazing Cloud Forest
Bask in breathtaking mountain views amid diverse vegetation and floral ornaments, and learn about rare plants and their endangered environment in Singapore’s cloud forests. The cloud forest was built about 0.8 hectares wide and the size of 1.5 regular football fields combined. Be amazed as you experience the world’s tallest indoor waterfall at 30 meters and drop through the misty, dreamy Cloud Walk and Treetop Walk.
Visit the Old Hill Street Police Station
Instantly recognisable with its 927 rainbow windows, Old Hill Street Police Station currently houses Departments of Communications and Departments of Culture and Information, Community and Youth, as well as art galleries. Constructed in 1934, it used to house living quarters for policemen and their families. Sounds amazing right?
Experience the sunset at Tanjong Beach
Tanjong Beach situated in Sentosa Beach is famous for its beautiful ocean views. The waves crashing on the shore look divine during sunset. This beach in southern Singapore is loved for its cosy nighttime vibe and couples love to have fun under the twinkling stars. You can enjoy your stay here all day or visit for a short time to explore the highlights of this place.
Visit the ArtScience Museum
If you are interested in art or science then this place is a must-visit. This is the world’s first art and science museum, which makes it a little more interesting and special. Located in Marina Bay Sands resort which is well worth your visit. It mainly hosts exhibitions for other galleries and one can enjoy a tour of the galleries. In addition to hosting exhibitions and travelling exhibitions, it also hosts regular exhibitions and has 3 of the same galleries. Built in the shape of a lotus, the upside-down structure is quite beautiful.
Eat local delicacies in Chinatown
Chinatown has bagged the tourists’ attention over the years due to its temples, museums, and most significantly, its restaurants. Chinatown food has been multiplying in terms of popularity due to its richness and variety, ranging from spicy and tangy Chinese cuisine to some smoky and saucy Seafood and barbecue. Its wide collection of stalls and happening restaurants make it a perfect place for tourists to engage in a food tour in Singapore. You cannot miss the Boba Tea and the seasonal fruits there.
Visit the vibrant Haji Lane
Haji Lane attracts many tourists from all around the world. The area has become a tourist attraction for those who want to see something more than just skyscrapers in Singapore. What makes Haji Lane unique is the street art surrounding this neighbourhood. Many tourists come here in search of the perfect Instagram photo or just to escape the super-busy areas of Singapore.
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Chicago police commander approved charges in hammer attack, overriding Kim Foxx: report
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Gregory Stamps, 31, has been charged in the Saturday murder of a 42-year-old man last weekend, no thanks to Chicago‘s top prosecutor, Kimberly Foxx.
Stamps is accused of fatally hitting David Castile’s head with a hammer “multiple times” at his residence in the 7100 block of S. Lowe Ave, according to the Chicago Police Department and local reports.
He was taken into custody on Sunday and charged on Tuesday morning with first-degree murder, according to court documents. But the charges were only approved after CPD Detective-Commander Charles Brown decided to override Foxx’s decision not to immediately approve murder charges, as CWBChicago first reported.
The state’s attorney’s office has 48 hours to file charges until a suspect is released, and when Foxx’s felony review unit had not filed charges by the 44th hour, Brown apparently overrode that decision and approved the murder charge on his own, according to the outlet. Foxx’s office told Fox News Digital that it is “unable to comment on pending litigation.”
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The suspect had originally claimed that the victim tried to “rape” him, the source told CWBChicago.
Foxx’s felony review unit “was going with possible self-defense, but they wanted the hammer processed to find [Stamps’] prints or DNA even though he admitted to killing the guy with hammer,” a source told the outlet. “They’re just looking for any reason to deny charges.”
But when Stamps ran into police in the hallway of his building minutes after the incident, covered in blood, he apparently told authorities that he had fallen down the stairs into a pool of blood. Investigators determined that following the murder, the 31-year-old suspect dragged the victim’s body down three flights of stairs and dumped it in an alley. He also threw the victim’s blood-stained clothes into a dumpster, according to FOX 32 Chicago.
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Stamps also did not call 911 after the incident.
After police read Stamps his Miranda rights, he allegedly continued to talk and admitted to killing Castile with a hammer in his bedroom, CWBChicago reported.
“The medical examiner said there were 20 to 30 skull defects,” Murphy told Judge Kelly McCarthy on Tuesday, according to CWBChicago. “That’s 20 to 30 shots to the head that this defendant gave over and over and over again with that hammer. That is not self-defense. That is first-degree murder. And I would point out there are no injuries on this defendant. None … This is not self-defense.”
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Murphy continued: “He doesn’t call police. Doesn’t call 911. What he does is he tries to get rid of the body. The first thing he says is ‘I fell down the stairs,’ not ‘he tried to rape me.'”
Stamp’s defense attorney suggested the suspect was acting in self-defense.
Stamps is being held without bond. He was previously arrested for battery and assault on March 1, 2022, when he was held on $1,500 bond and released that same day. He was also previously arrested for theft on Jan 12, 2020, and released that day.
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Stamps had been on parole since May 2018 after serving five years of a six-year sentence for attempted stabbing murder, as well as a three-year sentence for domestic battery. Assistant State’s Attorney James Murphy said Tuesday that Stamps pleaded guilty to that crime after initially claiming self-defense, CWB Chicago reported.
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National pentathlete Ipek Akşin, who competed in the World Cup organized by the International Union of Modern Pentathlon (UIPM), made it to the semifinals bypassing the qualifications.
According to the statement made by the Turkish Modern Pentathlon Federation, the women's qualifying competitions were held today at the World Cup, which was organized in a new format in Budapest, the capital of Hungary, and continued with the participation of 61 athletes from 23 countries.
National athlete Ipek Akşin, who competed in Group A competitions in the championship, which started with fencing and continued with swimming and laser run stages, passed the qualifications with 1,555 points and made it to the semifinals to be held on April 29. If Akşin passes this round, she will make her mark in the new format final to be held on April 30 with 18 athletes.
The other national athlete, Yaren Nur Polat, who competed in Group A, failed to qualify with 989 points.
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Accuray Also Announces Chief Financial Officer, Ali Pervaiz
SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Accuray Incorporated (NASDAQ: ARAY) announced today that Suzanne Winter, President, will succeed Joshua Levine as the company's Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2022.
Mr. Levine will retire from the Accuray Board of Directors at the end of the company's fiscal year on June 30, 2022 and will remain available to the company in a consulting role through June 30, 2023 to ensure a smooth transition over the next year. Ms. Winter has been appointed as a director of the company and will join the Board effective April 27, 2022.
Ms. Winter joined Accuray as Senior Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer in October 2019 and has served as the company's President since July 2021. In this role she directs the Company's day-to-day operations, leads its global growth initiatives, and manages its innovation, regulatory and clinical efforts. During her tenure, Ms. Winter has implemented bold, forward-looking strategies including refocused investment in innovation and high impact product introductions delivering historic commercial results.
"Accuray has changed the way radiation therapy treatments are delivered. The unwavering commitment to ensuring that personalized precision treatments are available to anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer or neurological disorders is fundamental to who we are as a company," said Ms. Winter. "I want to thank the Board for their vote of confidence in selecting me as the company's next CEO. I am most excited about the opportunities ahead of us and the chance to lead our team of passionate professionals whose expertise and dedication to advancing patient care is key to our success. I look forward to building on the strong foundation built by Josh and leading the company into its next chapter, expanding on its legacy of innovation and creating value for all of our stakeholders."
"It has been a privilege over the past nine+ years to lead this organization that has made such a meaningful difference in the lives of cancer patients around the world," said Joshua Levine, Chief Executive Officer of Accuray. "We have made important improvements during my tenure with the company including strengthening our financial position, building the best product portfolio in the company's history, and establishing strategically impactful industrial relationships with premier collaboration partners. As a result of these important business development activities, I believe we are at an important inflection point to transition the company to its next leader. Suzanne has made a significant impact since joining Accuray and I am confident she will effectively lead Accuray on behalf of all of our stakeholders: our employees, our customers and their patients, and our shareholders."
"The leadership succession plan announced today is based on a thoughtful evaluation of the skills necessary to accelerate the organization's growth and build shareholder value. During her time at Accuray, Suzanne has demonstrated her ability to lead, transform and attain results, and the Board has full confidence in her and her ability to chart the next path forward for Accuray," said Joseph E. Whitters, Chairperson of Accuray's Board of Directors. "The Board would like to thank Josh for his commitment to the company as CEO. Josh has done an outstanding job in preparing the organization for future success, leading improvements in its financial position and development of a strategically focused product roadmap, and formation of important partnerships to leverage Accuray's competitive positioning. We are grateful for what he has achieved during his tenure and his continued leadership during the transition period."
Accuray also announced today that Ali Pervaiz has been appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), leading the global finance organization and overseeing all financial aspects of the company, effective May 9, 2022. Pervaiz has been with Accuray for two years and currently serves as the company's Vice President, Global Commercial Operations.
"Ali is a high-impact executive who, since joining Accuray, has led the transformation of our commercial operations and helped to drive revenue performance. Ali brings a 15- year career of financial leadership from GE Healthcare including an impressive blend of financial planning and analysis, well-honed operating skills and depth of experience in medical capital equipment commercial operations. His deep understanding of our business combined with a proven track record of delivering results and creating value makes him an outstanding candidate as our next CFO. Ali will be an invaluable partner to the business and allow us to continue to move the company forward executing on our revenue growth agenda and margin expansion plans," stated Suzanne Winter.
Ms. Winter added, "We would also like to thank Brandy Green, Controller and interim CFO, for her dedication to the company over this last year. She deserves the highest level of recognition for what she has accomplished in the role."
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Ms. Winter's expertise includes senior executive roles spanning general management, commercial operations, and strategic business development across a range of healthcare industry segments, including diagnostic imaging, cardiovascular, neurology, women's health and surgery. Prior to joining Accuray, she served as group vice president – Americas region at Medtronic Diabetes, where she led the $1.4 billion diabetes business. Previously, Ms. Winter was the general manager of GE Healthcare's $500M Detection and Guidance Solutions as well as Commercial leadership of the Ultrasound business unit at Toshiba America Medical Systems. Ms Winter received an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and has a B.S. in Chemistry from Saint Lawrence University.
More About Ali Pervaiz
Prior to joining Accuray, Mr. Pervaiz was with GE Healthcare for over 15 years in senior financial leadership roles. He began his finance career in GE's prestigious Corporate Audit Staff program, a rigorous multi-year rotation through different divisions used to groom future leaders before assuming increasing levels of responsibility within the Finance organization. Mr. Pervaiz previously held the roles of Chief Financial Officer for two GE Healthcare business units including the $1.3B US Imaging Equipment and $650M US Life Support Solutions business. Mr. Pervaiz received an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business with a focus on finance & operations, a M.S. in healthcare technologies management from the Medical College of Wisconsin and a B.S. from Marquette University. He will be based in Accuray Incorporated's Madison, Wisconsin location.
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Qualcomm Inc. dodged the impact of slowing smartphone sales from Covid-19 lockdowns in China and ebbing demand in Europe, posting record quarterly revenue as it gained market share on rivals.
The San Diego-based company, a leading supplier of chips for phones, cars and other devices, reported sales of $11.16 billion Wednesday for its fiscal quarter ended in March, generating $2.9 billion in net income. Its sales guidance for the current quarter also came in ahead of the $10.03 billion analysts surveyed by FactSet were expecting.
Market-share gains helped Qualcomm buck challenges in China and Europe, Chief Executive Cristiano Amon said. The company’s chips, for example, feature in three-quarters of Samsung Electronics Co.’s newest smartphones, the Galaxy S22, up from 40% of previous-generation phones, he said.
The higher-than-expected sales came despite an 11% fall in global smartphone shipments in the first quarter, according to a Bernstein Research estimate.
Qualcomm shares rose 1.2% Wednesday and advanced more than 4% in late trading after posting its quarterly earnings.
Like many of its peers, Qualcomm has benefited from a surge in demand for smartphones and other electronics needed to support remote teaching and working from home. Qualcomm’s sales have more than doubled since before the pandemic.
While Qualcomm is best-known for its smartphone chips, it has sought to broaden its reach under Mr. Amon, who took over as CEO last year.
The company also reported that its internet-of-things and automotive businesses grew at a rapid clip in the first quarter, boosting its results.
Qualcomm’s earnings and upbeat outlook come after Dallas-based chip-maker Texas Instruments Inc. reported better-than-expected results on Tuesday, but forecasted current-quarter revenue short of Wall Street estimates. Intel Corp., the U.S.’s largest chip-maker by revenue, is set to report results after market close on Thursday.
Qualcomm said revenue from chips for handsets rose 56% to $6.33 billion, and its chips for internet-connected smart devices went up 61% to $1.72 billion. Automotive sales rose 41% to $339 million. | https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/facebook-meta-earnings-q1-2022 | 2022-04-27T20:38:03Z | https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/facebook-meta-earnings-q1-2022 | false | 1 |
MENLO PARK, Calif., April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meta Platforms, Inc. (Nasdaq: FB) today reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2022.
"We made progress this quarter across a number of key company priorities and we remain confident in the long-term opportunities and growth that our product roadmap will unlock," said Mark Zuckerberg, Meta founder and CEO. "More people use our services today than ever before, and I'm proud of how our products are serving people around the world."
First Quarter 2022 Financial Highlights
First Quarter 2022 Operational and Other Financial Highlights
- Family daily active people (DAP) – DAP was 2.87 billion on average for March 2022, an increase of 6% year-over-year.
- Family monthly active people (MAP) – MAP was 3.64 billion as of March 31, 2022, an increase of 6% year-over-year.
- Facebook daily active users (DAUs) – DAUs were 1.96 billion on average for March 2022, an increase of 4% year-over-year.
- Facebook monthly active users (MAUs) – MAUs were 2.94 billion as of March 31, 2022, an increase of 3% year-over-year.
- Ad impressions and price per ad – In the first quarter of 2022, ad impressions delivered across our Family of Apps increased by 15% year-over-year and the average price per ad decreased by 8% year-over-year.
- Capital expenditures – Capital expenditures, including principal payments on finance leases, were $5.55 billion for the first quarter of 2022.
- Share repurchases – We repurchased $9.39 billion of our Class A common stock in the first quarter of 2022. As of March 31, 2022, we had $29.41 billion available and authorized for repurchases.
- Cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities – Cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities were $43.89 billion as of March 31, 2022.
- Headcount – Headcount was 77,805 as of March 31, 2022, an increase of 28% year-over-year.
CFO Outlook Commentary
We expect second quarter 2022 total revenue to be in the range of $28-30 billion. This outlook reflects a continuation of the trends impacting revenue growth in the first quarter, including softness in the back half of the first quarter that coincided with the war in Ukraine. Our guidance assumes foreign currency will be approximately a 3% headwind to year-over-year growth in the second quarter, based on current exchange rates.
In addition, as noted on previous calls, we continue to monitor developments regarding the viability of transatlantic data transfers and their potential impact on our European operations, and we are pleased with the progress on a political agreement.
We expect 2022 total expenses to be in the range of $87-92 billion, lowered from our prior outlook of $90-95 billion. We expect 2022 expense growth to be driven primarily by the Family of Apps segment, followed by Reality Labs.
We expect 2022 capital expenditures, including principal payments on finance leases, to be in the range of $29-34 billion, unchanged from our prior estimate.
Absent any changes to U.S. tax law, we expect our full-year 2022 tax rate to be above the first quarter rate and in the high teens.
Webcast and Conference Call Information
Meta will host a conference call to discuss the results at 2 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. ET today. The live webcast of Meta's earnings conference call can be accessed at investor.fb.com, along with the earnings press release, financial tables, and slide presentation. Meta uses the investor.fb.com and about.fb.com/news/ websites as well as Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook Page (facebook.com/zuck) and Instagram account (instagram.com/zuck) as means of disclosing material non-public information and for complying with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD.
Following the call, a replay will be available at the same website. A telephonic replay will be available for one week following the conference call at +1 (416) 626-4100 or +1 (800) 558-5253, conference ID 22016731.
Transcripts of conference calls with publishing equity research analysts held today will also be posted to the investor.fb.com website.
About Meta
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding our future business plans and expectations. These forward-looking statements are only predictions and may differ materially from actual results due to a variety of factors including: the impact of macroeconomic conditions on our business and financial results, including as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical events; our ability to retain or increase users and engagement levels; our reliance on advertising revenue; our dependency on data signals and mobile operating systems, networks, and standards that we do not control; changes to the content or application of third-party policies that impact our advertising practices; risks associated with new products and changes to existing products as well as other new business initiatives, including our metaverse efforts; our emphasis on community growth and engagement and the user experience over short-term financial results; maintaining and enhancing our brand and reputation; our ongoing privacy, safety, security, and content review efforts; competition; risks associated with government actions that could restrict access to our products or impair our ability to sell advertising in certain countries; litigation and government inquiries; privacy and regulatory concerns; risks associated with acquisitions; security breaches; and our ability to manage growth and geographically-dispersed operations. These and other potential risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from the results predicted are more fully detailed under the caption "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 3, 2022, which is available on our Investor Relations website at investor.fb.com and on the SEC website at www.sec.gov. Additional information will also be set forth in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022. In addition, please note that the date of this press release is April 27, 2022, and any forward-looking statements contained herein are based on assumptions that we believe to be reasonable as of this date. We undertake no obligation to update these statements as a result of new information or future events.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement our condensed consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP), we use the following non-GAAP financial measures: revenue excluding foreign exchange effect, advertising revenue excluding foreign exchange effect and free cash flow. The presentation of these financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. Investors are cautioned that there are material limitations associated with the use of non-GAAP financial measures as an analytical tool. In addition, these measures may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies, limiting their usefulness for comparison purposes. We compensate for these limitations by providing specific information regarding the GAAP amounts excluded from these non-GAAP financial measures.
We believe these non-GAAP financial measures provide investors with useful supplemental information about the financial performance of our business, enable comparison of financial results between periods where certain items may vary independent of business performance, and allow for greater transparency with respect to key metrics used by management in operating our business.
We exclude the following items from our non-GAAP financial measures:
Foreign exchange effect on revenue. We translated revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2022 using the prior year's monthly exchange rates for our settlement or billing currencies other than the U.S. dollar, which we believe is a useful metric that facilitates comparison to our historical performance.
Purchases of property and equipment; Principal payments on finance leases. We subtract both purchases of property and equipment, net of proceeds and principal payments on finance leases in our calculation of free cash flow because we believe that these two items collectively represent the amount of property and equipment we need to procure to support our business, regardless of whether we procure such property or equipment with a finance lease. We believe that this methodology can provide useful supplemental information to help investors better understand underlying trends in our business. Free cash flow is not intended to represent our residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures.
For more information on our non-GAAP financial measures and a reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP measures, please see the "Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Results" table in this press release.
Segment Results
We report our financial results for our two reportable segments: Family of Apps (FoA) and Reality Labs (RL). FoA includes Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, and other services. RL includes augmented and virtual reality related consumer hardware, software, and content.
The following table presents our segment information of revenue and income (loss) from operations. For comparative purposes, amounts in the prior period have been recast:
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Toronto Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews of San Ramon, California made National Hockey League history on Tuesday. Matthews became the first American-born player to score 60 goals in a season as the Maple Leafs defeated the Detroit Red Wings 3-0 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario.
Matthews made hockey history at 5:49 of the third period. He scored his 60th of the season from William Nylander and Morgan Rielly on the power play to put the Maple Leafs up 3-0 at the time. It was the second of two goals for Matthews during the game. He also scored at 15:48 of the first period from Jason Spezza and Colin Blackwell.
On the season, Matthews now has 60 goals and 44 assists for 106 points. He is a +20 with 18 penalty minutes, 44 even strength goals, 29 power-play points, 10 game-winning goals, 348 shots on goal, 691 faceoff wins, 62 blocked shots, 67 hits, 92 takeaways, and 48 giveaways.
The Maple Leafs are playoff bound. The odds of them winning the World Series are +1000 according to betonline.ag.
Related: Auston Matthews Ties Maple Leafs Single Season Record in Goals with Seventh Career Hat Trick
Brett Hull
It should be noted that Brett Hull had three consecutive seasons where he reached a minimum of 60 goals, and led the NHL in goals each season. He scored 72 goals in 1989-90, 86 goals in 1990-91, and 70 goals in 1991-92. However, even though Hull represented the United States internationally, and won a World Cup with the stars and stripes in 1996, he was born in Belleville, Ontario, before moving to Illinois at age four, where his dad Brett starred for the Chicago Black Hawks.
Others to score 60 goals in a season
Matthews became the 22nd player in NHL history to record 60 goals in a single season. In addition to Hull, he followed Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, Mike Bossy, Phil Esposito, Alexander Mogilny, Teemu Selanne, Jari Kurri, Lanny McDonald, Alexander Ovechkin, Steve Yzerman, Luc Robitaille, Reggie Leach, Jaromir Jagr, Steven Stamkos, Bernie Nicholls, Luc Robitaille, Pavel Bure, Guy Lafleur, Dennis Maruk, and Steve Shutt.
Related: Canadiens’ Legend Guy Lafleur Passes Away at Age 70
Other Notable Record
In other NHL news, Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes of Orlando, Florida set the Canucks franchise record for most points in a season by a defenseman with 66. He accomplished the feat in a 5-2 Vancouver win over the Seattle Kraken. Doug Lidster had the old record of 63 points in 1986-87. | https://thesportsdaily.com/2022/04/27/auston-matthews-becomes-first-american-born-playerto-score-60-goals-in-a-single-nhl-season/ | 2022-04-27T20:40:52Z | https://thesportsdaily.com/2022/04/27/auston-matthews-becomes-first-american-born-playerto-score-60-goals-in-a-single-nhl-season/ | false | 1 |
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Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Wednesday, April 27.
Pep Guardiola praises two Man City players for unusual roles played vs Real Madrid
Pep Guardiola hailed Fernandinho for his fine performance as an emergency right-back against Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior. The veteran midfielder stepped in as a substitute when John Stones — who had been a big doubt for the game — pulled up with an injury after 36 minutes.
That meant the Brazil international was asked to play right-back for only the second time in City colours, after filling that role against Swansea in 2017 — when he was also asked to be a left-back in the following game against Bournemouth. Fernandinho had a fine game, especially going forward, although he failed to stop Vinicius as he raced through to make it 3-2.
READ MORE: Why Man City's Etihad Stadium beats Manchester United's Old Trafford - your best and worst grounds
On the flip side, Fernandinho’s interception and quality cross had teed up Phil Foden for City’s third, and he sent Riyad Mahrez clear for another great chance which the Algeria international fired against a post. Fernandinho stood up defensively after his error and was praised by Guardiola, who also expressed his gratitude to Stones for playing despite not being fully fit.
Read Guardiola’s comments here.
Bad news for Real Madrid as Man City should be even stronger for Champions League rematch
City were unplayable for the opening half-hour of their Champions League classic against Real Madrid. And the bad news for the Spanish aristocrats is that - barring an injury disaster against Leeds on Saturday - they should be even stronger for the return leg in the Bernabeu next week.
The news that both John Stones and Kyle Walker trained with the squad on Tuesday, ahead of the first leg, despite being absent for the opening 15 minutes of the session, when the media were present, puts a new complexion on the trip to Spain. Pep Guardiola took a chance on Stones, who only lasted 36 minutes before feeling his tight hamstring again, resulting in Fernandinho stepping into the right-back role.
That meant City ended the game with only centre-back pairing Ruben Dias and Aymeric Laporte from their regular back four, with Oleks Zinchenko slotting in at left-back. Zinchenko and Fernandinho did extremely well, but there is a real prospect that the Blues could have first-choice full-back pair Walker and Joao Cancelo back next week.
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National Ploughing Association Directors from every county in Ireland attended the NPA Annual General Meeting in Athy, Co Kildare today.
A full progress report was presented at the meeting detailing the preparations for the 91st National Ploughing Championships and 67th World Ploughing Contest taking place in Ratheniska on September 20, 21 and 22.
The focus of the AGM was firmly on plans for the return of the exhibition after a two-year break due to Covid-19 and the last minute allocation of the 2022 World Contest to Ireland. NPA Managing Director Anna May McHugh said: “At the moment it is full steam ahead for this year’s event with bookings pouring in as exhibitors are availing of the special early bird rate until mid-May.
It is fantastic to see such a positive reaction from patrons as they are delighted to see the return of the National Ploughing - it's a very challenging year for the Association with a huge workload ahead - but we are massively excited to be back with the added honour of holding a World Contest.”
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MENLO PARK, Calif., April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meta Platforms, Inc. (Nasdaq: FB) today reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2022.
"We made progress this quarter across a number of key company priorities and we remain confident in the long-term opportunities and growth that our product roadmap will unlock," said Mark Zuckerberg, Meta founder and CEO. "More people use our services today than ever before, and I'm proud of how our products are serving people around the world."
First Quarter 2022 Financial Highlights
First Quarter 2022 Operational and Other Financial Highlights
- Family daily active people (DAP) – DAP was 2.87 billion on average for March 2022, an increase of 6% year-over-year.
- Family monthly active people (MAP) – MAP was 3.64 billion as of March 31, 2022, an increase of 6% year-over-year.
- Facebook daily active users (DAUs) – DAUs were 1.96 billion on average for March 2022, an increase of 4% year-over-year.
- Facebook monthly active users (MAUs) – MAUs were 2.94 billion as of March 31, 2022, an increase of 3% year-over-year.
- Ad impressions and price per ad – In the first quarter of 2022, ad impressions delivered across our Family of Apps increased by 15% year-over-year and the average price per ad decreased by 8% year-over-year.
- Capital expenditures – Capital expenditures, including principal payments on finance leases, were $5.55 billion for the first quarter of 2022.
- Share repurchases – We repurchased $9.39 billion of our Class A common stock in the first quarter of 2022. As of March 31, 2022, we had $29.41 billion available and authorized for repurchases.
- Cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities – Cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities were $43.89 billion as of March 31, 2022.
- Headcount – Headcount was 77,805 as of March 31, 2022, an increase of 28% year-over-year.
CFO Outlook Commentary
We expect second quarter 2022 total revenue to be in the range of $28-30 billion. This outlook reflects a continuation of the trends impacting revenue growth in the first quarter, including softness in the back half of the first quarter that coincided with the war in Ukraine. Our guidance assumes foreign currency will be approximately a 3% headwind to year-over-year growth in the second quarter, based on current exchange rates.
In addition, as noted on previous calls, we continue to monitor developments regarding the viability of transatlantic data transfers and their potential impact on our European operations, and we are pleased with the progress on a political agreement.
We expect 2022 total expenses to be in the range of $87-92 billion, lowered from our prior outlook of $90-95 billion. We expect 2022 expense growth to be driven primarily by the Family of Apps segment, followed by Reality Labs.
We expect 2022 capital expenditures, including principal payments on finance leases, to be in the range of $29-34 billion, unchanged from our prior estimate.
Absent any changes to U.S. tax law, we expect our full-year 2022 tax rate to be above the first quarter rate and in the high teens.
Webcast and Conference Call Information
Meta will host a conference call to discuss the results at 2 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. ET today. The live webcast of Meta's earnings conference call can be accessed at investor.fb.com, along with the earnings press release, financial tables, and slide presentation. Meta uses the investor.fb.com and about.fb.com/news/ websites as well as Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook Page (facebook.com/zuck) and Instagram account (instagram.com/zuck) as means of disclosing material non-public information and for complying with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD.
Following the call, a replay will be available at the same website. A telephonic replay will be available for one week following the conference call at +1 (416) 626-4100 or +1 (800) 558-5253, conference ID 22016731.
Transcripts of conference calls with publishing equity research analysts held today will also be posted to the investor.fb.com website.
About Meta
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology.
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Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding our future business plans and expectations. These forward-looking statements are only predictions and may differ materially from actual results due to a variety of factors including: the impact of macroeconomic conditions on our business and financial results, including as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical events; our ability to retain or increase users and engagement levels; our reliance on advertising revenue; our dependency on data signals and mobile operating systems, networks, and standards that we do not control; changes to the content or application of third-party policies that impact our advertising practices; risks associated with new products and changes to existing products as well as other new business initiatives, including our metaverse efforts; our emphasis on community growth and engagement and the user experience over short-term financial results; maintaining and enhancing our brand and reputation; our ongoing privacy, safety, security, and content review efforts; competition; risks associated with government actions that could restrict access to our products or impair our ability to sell advertising in certain countries; litigation and government inquiries; privacy and regulatory concerns; risks associated with acquisitions; security breaches; and our ability to manage growth and geographically-dispersed operations. These and other potential risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from the results predicted are more fully detailed under the caption "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 3, 2022, which is available on our Investor Relations website at investor.fb.com and on the SEC website at www.sec.gov. Additional information will also be set forth in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022. In addition, please note that the date of this press release is April 27, 2022, and any forward-looking statements contained herein are based on assumptions that we believe to be reasonable as of this date. We undertake no obligation to update these statements as a result of new information or future events.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement our condensed consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP), we use the following non-GAAP financial measures: revenue excluding foreign exchange effect, advertising revenue excluding foreign exchange effect and free cash flow. The presentation of these financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. Investors are cautioned that there are material limitations associated with the use of non-GAAP financial measures as an analytical tool. In addition, these measures may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies, limiting their usefulness for comparison purposes. We compensate for these limitations by providing specific information regarding the GAAP amounts excluded from these non-GAAP financial measures.
We believe these non-GAAP financial measures provide investors with useful supplemental information about the financial performance of our business, enable comparison of financial results between periods where certain items may vary independent of business performance, and allow for greater transparency with respect to key metrics used by management in operating our business.
We exclude the following items from our non-GAAP financial measures:
Foreign exchange effect on revenue. We translated revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2022 using the prior year's monthly exchange rates for our settlement or billing currencies other than the U.S. dollar, which we believe is a useful metric that facilitates comparison to our historical performance.
Purchases of property and equipment; Principal payments on finance leases. We subtract both purchases of property and equipment, net of proceeds and principal payments on finance leases in our calculation of free cash flow because we believe that these two items collectively represent the amount of property and equipment we need to procure to support our business, regardless of whether we procure such property or equipment with a finance lease. We believe that this methodology can provide useful supplemental information to help investors better understand underlying trends in our business. Free cash flow is not intended to represent our residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures.
For more information on our non-GAAP financial measures and a reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP measures, please see the "Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Results" table in this press release.
Segment Results
We report our financial results for our two reportable segments: Family of Apps (FoA) and Reality Labs (RL). FoA includes Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, and other services. RL includes augmented and virtual reality related consumer hardware, software, and content.
The following table presents our segment information of revenue and income (loss) from operations. For comparative purposes, amounts in the prior period have been recast:
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PRINCETON, N.J. (AP) _ Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (EPRT) on Wednesday reported a key measure of profitability in its first quarter. The results topped Wall Street expectations.
The real estate investment trust, based in Princeton, New Jersey, said it had funds from operations of $48.9 million, or 38 cents per share, in the period.
The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for funds from operations of 37 cents per share.
Funds from operations is a closely watched measure in the REIT industry. It takes net income and adds back items such as depreciation and amortization.
The company said it had net income of $26.7 million, or 21 cents per share.
Essential Properties, based in Princeton, New Jersey, posted revenue of $70.1 million in the period, also beating Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $65.8 million.
Essential Properties expects full-year funds from operations in the range of $1.50 to $1.53 per share.
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Perhaps no group of people is more alarmed about Elon Musk's plan to make Twitter a free speech free-for-all than those most likely to be targeted for harassment: women, racial minorities and other marginalized groups.
They fear that a more hands-off approach to policing the platform will embolden purveyors of hate speech, bullying and disinformation to ratchet up their bad behavior — a possibility Musk has done little to dispel.
Yet even those who have faced extreme harassment on Twitter say they are unlikely to quit the platform. Despite the negative psychological toll, they value Twitter as a diverse forum to express their views and engage with others.
That could help explain why Musk shows little concern for the underbelly of unfettered free speech, although advertisers - who account for about 90% of Twitter's revenue - may not feel the same way.
Renee Bracey Sherman, a biracial abortion rights advocate, endures a steady stream of predictable criticism on Twitter and, occasionally, an eruption of vile tweets: messages calling for her death, photos of aborted fetuses and, recently, her likeness photo-shopped as a Nazi.
“It is a montage of hate and gore and violence,” Bracey Sherman said.
But while some famous people threaten to quit Twitter because of Musk, more typical users like Bracey Sherman say it's not that simple. They cannot cannot leave Twitter and expect their followers to join them.
To mitigate the hate, Bracey Sherman blocks thousands of people and uses filters to hide the most extreme messages. She also reports the most egregious messages to Twitter, although she says the platform rarely takes action.
Twitter did not immediately respond for comment. The company says on its site that it does not permit targeted harassment or intimidation that could make people afraid to speak up. And it says it does not tolerate violent threats.
Musk has called himself a “free-speech absolutist.” In tweets to his 85 million followers since Twitter accepted his $44 billion offer on Monday, Musk has made clear that he intends to regulate content with a much lighter touch, and that he isn't too concerned by the groundswell of criticism that it is likely to fuel harmful content.
“The extreme antibody reaction from those who fear free speech says it all," Musk tweeted Tuesday.
Playful, aggressive and often juvenile, Musk’s tweets show how he has used social media to craft his public image as a brash billionaire unafraid to offend. They may also reveal clues as to how Musk will govern the platform he hopes to own.
On Tuesday, Musk aimed criticism at one of Twitter's top lawyers involved in content-moderation decisions. That led some of his followers to direct racist and misogynistic comments at the lawyer, Vijaya Gadde, who was born in India and immigrated to the U.S. as a child.
The uproar engulfing Twitter echoes what other social media companies have experienced in the recent past. When Facebook was slow to act to remove then-President Donald Trump from the platform for his role in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol, users called for a boycott, but there was no mass exodus.
Even when fed-up users do leave a social media platform, there's typically a stream of new users that come in right behind them. It's not the angriest users who leave, experts say, but those who simply find no use for the platform.
While polls show all types of people are susceptible to online harassment, extensive research has shown that women and people of color are far more likely to be targeted, something Twitter itself acknowledges. That targeting is also true for people with disabilities, people who belong to religious minorities and members of the LGBTQ community.
Michael Kleinman, who has studied online harassment for Amnesty International, said if Twitter allows more hateful and abusive speech, marginalized people who get attacked are likely to express themselves less.
“No one feels safe in a public square where as soon as you speak, a hostile mob screaming obscenities descends upon you. That’s no longer a public square. That’s an arena,” Kleinman said.
Brianna Wu understands that arena as well as anybody.
She has received sexual-assault and death threats on Twitter since 2014, when she created a video game, Revolution 60, that featured women as protagonists. The harassment was part of a larger online campaign targeting female game developers that became known as GamerGate.
Wu has since worked closely with Twitter’s trust and safety team to improve the platform. She said “it terrifies me" to hear Musk talk about rolling back - if not completely wiping away - these efforts.
“We fought very, very hard to improve the platform for women, for LGBTQ people and people of color,” said Wu, who is white and identifies as bisexual.
But Wu has no plans to leave Twitter, which she - a former candidate for Congress in Massachusetts - relies on for personal and professional relationships. "I’ve developed life-long friends on Twitter. I think it’s really sad that to get that human connection I’m going to have to deal with harassment again that damages and deadens your humanity.”
Not everyone is dead set on staying. Comic book writer Kelly Sue DeConnick, who has faced harassment as an advocate for gender equity in the entertainment industry, said she'll wait to see what changes Musk makes before deciding.
“If this just becomes a place where people scream at each other and call each other names and wish one another ill, I’m out,” DeConnick said.
Bridget Todd, a spokeswoman for UltraViolet, an organization that advocates against discrimination in all forms, said that even though Twitter has managed to reduce harassment on its platform in recent years, she doesn't use it as much as she once did.
Todd said she is deeply worried about Musk guiding the company to eliminate the protections it does have - which she considers inadequate. But she doesn't intend to leave the platform.
“Our voices are so powerful on platforms like Twitter,” she said. “I don’t necessarily think that this signals the end of that, because I know our voices can really endure.”
Evan Feeney, campaign director for Color of Change, an online racial justice organization that works to improve the lives of Black people in the United States, called Musk’s push to relax content standards on Twitter “an alarming development.” He predicted more coordinated attacks on Black people, particularly Black women.
“It is never good when a single billionaire who purposely conflates freedom to harm with freedom of speech controls one of the (largest) social media platforms in the world,” Feeney said. “We’ve spent years pushing Twitter to implement polices we think have made the platform better. It’s alarming that with a flip of a switch those could be rolled back."
Harassment on Twitter also spills over into the real world, and it highlights just how much victims sometimes are forced to put up with.
Bracey Sherman says people have placed stickers of racist symbols, including swastikas and monkeys, on her potted plants and the front door of her home. It is why she bristles at those who extol limitless free speech, and who suggest she should just toughen up and ignore it.
“What am I supposed to be able to handle?" she asked. "The fact that you are sending me photos of Nazis and telling me I should be raped over and over and over again?”
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BROOMFIELD, Colo. (AP) _ Noodles & Co. (NDLS) on Wednesday reported a loss of $6.4 million in its first quarter.
On a per-share basis, the Broomfield, Colorado-based company said it had a loss of 14 cents. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 13 cents per share.
The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 17 cents per share.
The restaurant chain posted revenue of $112.6 million in the period, which missed Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $113.1 million.
For the current quarter ending in July, Noodles & Co. said it expects revenue in the range of $130 million to $133 million. Analysts surveyed by Zacks had expected revenue of $117.1 million.
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Ideas on mute? Study: Remote meetings dampen brainstorming
A new study says if you want to brainstorm during a meeting, it works better in person than over remote video conferencing
Video meetings dampen brainstorming because we are so hyper-focused on the face in that box that we don't let our eyes and minds wander as much, a new study found.
Staring isn't good for creativity. While it's rude to stare at someone in real life, it's expected when on a video call, researchers said.
When it comes to evaluating those new ideas, though, that focus, at least in one-on-one chats, seems to make remote meetings slightly better than in-person chats, Wednesday’s study in the journal Nature said.
Researchers watched 745 pairs of engineers in five different countries try to come up with creative ideas for using a Frisbee or bubble wrap. Those in the same room generated on average one more idea, which is about 17% more than those in remote meetings. And those in-person ideas were judged by outside experts to be more creative, the study found.
Study author Melanie Brucks, an applied psychology professor at Columbia University’s business school, said it was the outcome she expected — but not the reason she expected.
At first she figured it had to be the social and physical distance — maybe the two people just didn't connect as well or people didn't know who speaks when. But several different tests for social connectedness found that the remote meeting pairs were connecting with each other in the same way as people in the same room.
Then the eyes gave it away. When Brucks tracked eye movement she found that people in the same room gazed away more often, looked around. But the remote meeting pairs didn't.
“They were too focused on specifically the task at hand and that made them narrower in their thinking," Brucks said — in an interview over Zoom.
This makes sense because faces draw our focus, said Georgetown University psychology professor Adam Green, who wasn't part of the research.
“Faces really matter to our brains and we devote a lot of attention to looking at faces,” said Green, president of the Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity. “When we are with someone in person, it is not considered polite to stare directly at their face for an extended period of time.”
Remote meetings work otherwise, Brucks said.
“It’s not that Zoom’s bad, everything’s worse. It seems like (the problem) is unique to the more generative, creative process,” Brucks said.
When it was time to evaluate those options, the remote meeting engineers picked out the better choice -- as judged by a team of outside experts -- slightly more than those in person, the study found.
The experiment started before the pandemic and was done using WebEx with one company in offices in Portugal, Israel, Finland, Hungary and India. The results were about the same across the different locations.
“When I brainstorm now on Zoom, I turn off my camera,” Brucks said. She notes that's no different than talking on the telephone, except she establishes a personal connection by starting with the camera on.
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WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - Helmerich & Payne Inc. (HP) announced Loss for second quarter that decreased from last year
The company's bottom line came in at -$4.98 million, or -$0.05 per share. This compares with -$121.00 million, or -$1.13 per share, in last year's second quarter.
Excluding items, Helmerich & Payne Inc. reported adjusted earnings of -$17.60 million or -$0.17 per share for the period.
The company's revenue for the quarter rose 57.9% to $467.60 million from $296.17 million last year.
Helmerich & Payne Inc. earnings at a glance (GAAP) :
-Earnings (Q2): -$4.98 Mln. vs. -$121.00 Mln. last year. -EPS (Q2): -$0.05 vs. -$1.13 last year. -Revenue (Q2): $467.60 Mln vs. $296.17 Mln last year.
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CONWAY, S.C. – The Coastal Carolina University women’s basketball program and head coach Kevin Pederson are excited to announce the addition of Makaila Cange from Lander University, to the roster for the 2022-23 season.
The Douglasville, Ga. native played three seasons for coach Pederson at Lander, where she was a two-time WBCA All-American, two-time D2CCA Honorable Mention All-American, two-time Peach Belt Conference Player of the Year, two-time first-team All-PBC, and CoSIDA second-team Academic All-American.
“Makaila is exactly the type of student-athlete we want to attract to Coastal Carolina. She is a high performer on and off the court,” said Pederson. “Aside from being an absolute great person to be around, her intelligence, work ethic, and experience will go a long way towards helping us accomplish our goals.”
Cange recorded 17 double-doubles during the 2021-22 season to finish the year averaging a double-double with 19.0 points per game and 10.0 rebounds per game. The 5’ 11” forward recorded a career-high 43 points against Augusta on Jan. 12 by going 16-of-18 from the floor and 11-of-12 from the free throw line.
During her sophomore campaign last year, she led the Peach Belt with double-doubles (16), made field goals (139), field-goal percentage (.665), total rebounds (293, offensive rebounds per game (4.0), defensive rebounds per game (9.3), and total rebounds per game (13.3). Cange also recorded 17.4 points per game to average a double-double on the 2020-21 season.
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BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Police released images Tuesday of seven people of interest in the fatal shooting of a Fells Point bouncer early Monday morning.
Marco Nunez, the 30-year-old bouncer of Rodos Bar, was found with multiple gunshot wounds in the 1700 block of Thames Street around 1 a.m. Monday. He was pronounced dead at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Homicide detectives are looking to identify and question three men and four women pictured in a release:
female 1a, BPD
female 2, BPD
female 3 and male 2, BPD
female 4, BPD
male 1, BPD
male 2a, BPD
male 3a, BPD
Male 3b, BPD
Baltimore Police urge anyone who recognizes the people to call detectives at (410) 396-2100.
Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday announced the state will match the Metro Crime Stoppers’ $8,000 reward for information in the slaying, doubling the reward to $16,000.
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Esker SA (OTCMKTS:ESKEF – Get Rating) was the target of a significant increase in short interest in April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totalling 600 shares, an increase of 500.0% from the March 31st total of 100 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 0 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently ∞ days.
Shares of ESKEF stock remained flat at $$184.91 during mid-day trading on Wednesday. Esker has a twelve month low of $184.91 and a twelve month high of $417.82. The company’s 50-day moving average is $226.29 and its two-hundred day moving average is $303.75.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ Upwork Inc. (UPWK) on Wednesday reported a loss of $24.7 million in its first quarter.
The San Francisco-based company said it had a loss of 19 cents per share. Losses, adjusted for stock option expense and non-recurring costs, were 3 cents per share.
The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 13 cents per share.
The online freelance marketplace operator posted revenue of $141.3 million in the period, also topping Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $133.7 million.
For the current quarter ending in July, Upwork expects its results to range from a loss of 10 cents per share to a loss of 6 cents per share.
The company said it expects revenue in the range of $147 million to $151 million for the fiscal second quarter.
Upwork expects full-year revenue in the range of $590 million to $610 million.
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SAN RAFAEL, Calif. (AP) _ BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. (BMRN) on Wednesday reported first-quarter earnings of $120.8 million.
The San Rafael, California-based company said it had net income of 63 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 55 cents per share.
The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 38 cents per share.
The rare disease biopharmaceutical posted revenue of $519.4 million in the period, also exceeding Street forecasts. Ten analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $505.1 million.
BioMarin expects full-year revenue in the range of $2.05 billion to $2.15 billion.
BioMarin shares have decreased 9% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Wednesday, shares hit $80.26, a rise of nearly 1% in the last 12 months.
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- 4/20/2022 – Volkswagen was given a new €235.00 ($252.69) price target on by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co..
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- 4/19/2022 – Volkswagen was given a new €280.00 ($301.08) price target on by analysts at UBS Group AG.
- 4/19/2022 – Volkswagen was given a new €205.00 ($220.43) price target on by analysts at Credit Suisse Group AG.
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- 4/11/2022 – Volkswagen was given a new €130.00 ($139.78) price target on by analysts at Jefferies Financial Group Inc..
- 3/31/2022 – Volkswagen was given a new €230.00 ($247.31) price target on by analysts at Deutsche Bank Rese….
- 3/29/2022 – Volkswagen was given a new €205.00 ($220.43) price target on by analysts at Credit Suisse Group AG.
- 3/28/2022 – Volkswagen was given a new €310.00 ($333.33) price target on by analysts at Royal Bank of Canada.
- 3/23/2022 – Volkswagen was given a new €230.00 ($247.31) price target on by analysts at Deutsche Bank Rese….
- 3/23/2022 – Volkswagen was given a new €205.00 ($220.43) price target on by analysts at Credit Suisse Group AG.
- 3/21/2022 – Volkswagen was given a new €130.00 ($139.78) price target on by analysts at Jefferies Financial Group Inc..
- 3/21/2022 – Volkswagen was given a new €224.00 ($240.86) price target on by analysts at The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc..
- 3/17/2022 – Volkswagen was given a new €205.00 ($220.43) price target on by analysts at Credit Suisse Group AG.
- 3/17/2022 – Volkswagen was given a new €235.00 ($252.69) price target on by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co..
- 3/15/2022 – Volkswagen was given a new €170.00 ($182.80) price target on by analysts at Jefferies Financial Group Inc..
- 3/15/2022 – Volkswagen was given a new €280.00 ($301.08) price target on by analysts at UBS Group AG.
- 3/15/2022 – Volkswagen was given a new €310.00 ($333.33) price target on by analysts at Royal Bank of Canada.
- 3/14/2022 – Volkswagen was given a new €210.00 ($225.81) price target on by analysts at Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft.
- 3/14/2022 – Volkswagen was given a new €295.00 ($317.20) price target on by analysts at Barclays PLC.
- 3/14/2022 – Volkswagen was given a new €260.00 ($279.57) price target on by analysts at Warburg Research.
- 3/14/2022 – Volkswagen was given a new €238.00 ($255.91) price target on by analysts at The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc..
- 3/14/2022 – Volkswagen was given a new €185.00 ($198.92) price target on by analysts at Morgan Stanley.
- 3/11/2022 – Volkswagen was given a new €235.00 ($252.69) price target on by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co..
- 3/7/2022 – Volkswagen was given a new €310.00 ($333.33) price target on by analysts at Royal Bank of Canada.
- 3/2/2022 – Volkswagen was given a new €235.00 ($252.69) price target on by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co..
- 2/28/2022 – Volkswagen was given a new €280.00 ($301.08) price target on by analysts at UBS Group AG.
- 2/28/2022 – Volkswagen was given a new €170.00 ($182.80) price target on by analysts at Jefferies Financial Group Inc..
- 2/28/2022 – Volkswagen was given a new €310.00 ($333.33) price target on by analysts at Royal Bank of Canada.
Shares of Volkswagen stock traded down €3.52 ($3.78) during trading on Wednesday, reaching €145.50 ($156.45). 1,212,742 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,610,000. Volkswagen AG has a twelve month low of €131.30 ($141.18) and a twelve month high of €245.45 ($263.92). The company has a quick ratio of 0.87, a current ratio of 1.22 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 143.82. The firm has a market capitalization of $30.00 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 4.91. The business has a 50-day moving average price of €157.62 and a 200-day moving average price of €175.24.
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A couple of unique artists will be making a stop at the Smoky Hill Museum in Salina to host an event this weekend.
According to the organization, you can meet regional jewelry artists at a special come-and-go gathering on Saturday from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at the Smoky Hill Museum Store. The two artists are Jerry Drummond and Sandy Clanton of Wheat State Emporium, Minneapolis, Kansas. These two artists will be on hand to answer questions and discuss their artwork.
In addition, all jewelry in the Museum Store will be on Sale! This includes other regional art jewelry made by Sondra Forsberg (rolled paper jewelry) and Nancy Overmyer’s Gooseberry Lane (gourd art) and manufactured Kansas-themed Jewelry.
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MEXICO CITY (AP) — When Mexican police found a pile of about 150 skulls in a cave near the Guatemalan border, they thought they were looking at a crime scene, and took the bones to the state capital.
It turns out it was a very cold case.
It took a decade of tests and analysis to determine the skulls were from sacrificial victims killed between A.D. 900 and 1200, the National Institute of Anthropology and History said Wednesday.
“Believing they were looking at a crime scene, investigators collected the bones and started examining them in Tuxtla Gutierrez,” the state capital, the institute, known as INAH, said in a statement.
The police in 2012 weren’t being stupid; the border area around the town of Frontera Comalapa in southern Chiapas state has long been plagued by violence and immigrant trafficking. And pre-Hispanic skull piles in Mexico usually show a hole bashed through each side of every skull, and were usually found in ceremonial plazas, not caves.
But experts said Wednesday the victims in the cave had probably been ritually decapitated and the skulls put on display on a kind of trophy rack known as a “tzompantli.” Spanish conquistadores wrote about seeing such racks in the 1520s, and some Spaniards’ heads even wound up on them.
While usually strung on wooden poles using holes bashed through them — the common practice among the Aztecs and other cultures — experts say the cave skulls may have rested atop poles, rather than being strung on them.
Interestingly, there were more females than males among the victims, and none of them had any teeth.
In light of the cave experience, archaeologist Javier Montes de Paz said people should probably call archaeologists, not police.
“When people find something that could be in an archaeological context, don't touch it and notify local authorities or directly the INAH,” he said. | https://www.nhregister.com/news/article/Mexico-crime-scene-skulls-turn-out-to-be-from-17131503.php | 2022-04-27T21:23:59Z | https://www.nhregister.com/news/article/Mexico-crime-scene-skulls-turn-out-to-be-from-17131503.php | false | 40 |
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SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) _ Paypal Holdings Inc. (PYPL) on Wednesday reported first-quarter earnings of $509 million.
The San Jose, California-based company said it had net income of 43 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for stock option expense and amortization costs, were 88 cents per share.
The results met Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 15 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was also for earnings of 88 cents per share.
The technology platform and digital payments company posted revenue of $6.48 billion in the period, which topped Street forecasts. Eleven analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $6.41 billion.
For the current quarter ending in July, Paypal expects its per-share earnings to be 86 cents.
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When it comes to the senior members of the British Royal Family, there is perhaps none the public loves more than Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. The future Queen stole the hearts of the nation when she married Prince William in 2011, and her fans are keen to know all there is to know about her.
It is perhaps unsurprising that Kate, 40, was familiar with high society before she even met Prince William as a student. Her dad Michael is a well-known businessman and multi-millionaire, and the Middleton family have married into the British aristocracy for generations.
Despite Kate's association with high society, there are reportedly some things about her former live which she does indeed miss. Life as a Duchess of course has its perks, but it's now impossible for Kate to pop out for a walk, or be seen anywhere in public, without a media flurry. As a result, Kate has been known to head out into London secretly to enjoy the life she once knew.
According to a new book about the royal family, the busy mum-of-three has a little trick to "nourish her inner life". Journalist and friend of Princess Diana Tina Brown's The Palace Papers, which goes on sale next month, claims that Kate goes for secret 8am visits to London's museums and art galleries, reports the Daily Mail.
She claims that she was spotted at a Hockney exhibition at the Royal Academy by a stunned member of the public. She reportedly told him: "I miss my history of art,’ she told him. ‘It’s what I do to get my fix." Kate studied the subject at the University of St Andrew's, where she met Prince William, graduating in 2005 with a 2:1. She is also a talented artist herself, and is a big fan of sketching.
Aside from these occasional jaunts out into the world, some other details of Kate's morning routine have been revealed over the years. According to Finity, Kate has been known to wake up between 6am and 9am each morning, to help her kids get ready for the school day ahead.
The Duchess has been known to be a hands on mother, and she reportedly makes them breakfast, along with breakfast for herself. She is said to enjoy a green smoothie in the morning, and a healthy breakfast made up of vegetables, including kale, and hearty spices. When it comes to the sleep school run, Prince William and Kate could easily ask their nanny to take their children to school and nursery each day - however, the royal parents reportedly often like to accompany George, Charlotte and Louis themselves.
The Mail also revealed that the Duchess manages to fit in an hour's workout each morning, involving, "aerobic exercise, skipping, indoor rowing and intense interval training". She is said to favour the so-called 'Plank' exercise, and is also reportedly a fan of using a Swiss gym ball to keep her stomach muscles toned and enjoys running with her dog.
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JOHN DAY — The Blue Mountain Hospital District has been awarded roughly $400,000 in federal grant funding to purchase new medical equipment.
“Critical access hospitals like the Blue Mountain Hospital District serve as a lifeline for Oregon’s rural communities,” USDA Rural Development Oregon State Director Margi Hoffmann said in an April 14 press release.
“Too often rural Oregonians are forced to drive hours for specialized medical care, while rural health care workers and providers struggle to find funding for basic operations. If an expecting mother no longer needs to travel hundreds of miles for an ultrasound or a grandfather no longer loses crucial days waiting for a cancer screening, that’s a win in our books.”
The grant funding came through the Emergency Rural Health Care Grant Program, part of the American Rescue Plan Act. The funds were paid out to 93 rural health care organizations and groups across the country.
Joan Sonnenburg, the John Day hospital’s director of outpatient and provider services, said the USDA grant has helped the hospital acquire pieces of equipment it otherwise would not have been able to afford.
According to the press release, the grant helped the hospital purchase equipment that included an ultrasound machine, a portable chest X-ray machine, and a stand-alone auxiliary generator.
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Matt Stahl: Meet the Tribune's new Missouri athletics reporter
Above all, I love a good story.
Hi Columbia, I’m Matt. I’m the newest Missouri athletics beat reporter for the Tribune.
While you’ll have to bear with me in the early going as I try to gather my bearings in a new town, I’m unbelievably excited to be here.
I’m coming to the Tribune after covering horse racing in Louisville, Kentucky, at my last stop. While I’m new to this beat, I have been deeply obsessed with college sports for as long as I can remember.
And when I say obsessed, I mean it. I’m a multi-screen viewer on fall Saturdays, often with more than one game on each of them.
Sometimes it’s a curse, like when I realize I can remember random starting quarterbacks at Toledo, but not birthdays of family members. Other times, such as bar trivia nights, it helps me out.
This new job will be one of those times.
More Mizzou sports:What Mizzou basketball can do with its 2 scholarships as Amari Davis transfers out
I spend much of my time thinking up stories that others might not. I try and go beyond the obvious to create the kind of content that I myself would like to consume.
I’m just one man on this beat. There’s a lot I won’t be able to do, in part due to the limited hours in the day.
But you don’t need me for everything anymore — that’s not where sports journalism is going in 2022. You can find the box score, injury report and a list of who is transferring just about anywhere.
What I can do is provide some context. Why does the transfer portal matter so much to college sports these days? How could this injury impact the Tigers as they continue their season?
More Mizzou sports:How high school junior Brett Norfleet is biding his time to be Mizzou football and baseball star
Throughout my career, I’ve written about how crashing oil prices could impact FCS football, two separate 1992 exhibition games featuring U.S. colleges playing semi-pro teams from Russia and a feature on a man who rented a scissor lift in order to continue his Kentucky Derby attendance streak during a pandemic-impacted year.
I love turning out a great feature that provides insight into the background of a key player or coach. I like to take a deep-dive analytical look at something outside the box.
I’ll do all this and more for you as I take on this beat. I hope you’ll follow along and read my work so I can continue to attend sporting events for a living.
If you’d like to reach me with a story idea, words of affirmation or an angry rant about how this new beat writer just doesn’t uphold the proud history of the Tribune, shoot me an email at MStahl@gannett.com. Those interested can also find me on Twitter at @mattstahl97.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Wednesday:
Boeing Co., down $12.58 to $154.46.
The airplane maker reported a much bigger first-quarter loss than analysts' expected.
Microsoft Corp., up $13 to $283.22.
The software maker's fiscal third-quarter profit and revenue beat Wall Street forecasts.
Alphabet Inc., down $87.11 to $2,285.89.
The parent of search engine Google reported its slowest revenue growth since 2020 in the first quarter.
Visa Inc., up $13.01 to $214.11.
The payment processing giant's surge in fiscal second-quarter profits beat Wall Street forecasts.
Mondelez International Inc., up 1 cent to $64.05.
The maker of Oreos, Ritz crackers and Sour Patch Kids reported strong first-quarter financial results.
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., up $37.42 to $1,475.63.
The Mexican food chain's first-quarter profit and revenue beat Wall Street forecasts.
F5 Inc., down $24.90 to $169.01.
The computer networking company cut its revenue guidance for the year because of supply chain problems.
Juniper Networks Inc., down $1.70 to $31.90.
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You can’t choose the name you’re born with. Sometimes your chosen profession and your unchosen name can suggest a certain nominative determinism. Who can forget the challenges that faced the former Archbishop of Manila, Cardinal Sin? Or the US TV meteorologist Amy Freeze, whose stints in Chicago and New York seemed to portend inevitable cold snaps even in the summer?
It is with this in mind that we congratulate Citi’s newly appointed head of banking, capital markets and advisory division (BCMA) for Australia and New Zealand: Alex Cartel.
Cartel’s appointment was announced in April after the promotion of Tony Osmond to chairman of BCMA for Australia and New Zealand.
Still, if there’s ever a good time to be called Cartel, this might be it. Perhaps there’s a certain symmetry in Alex’s promotion just after an ill-judged cartel case, brought by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) against banks including Citi, collapsed in ignominy. | https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a0trct2k7usmke9ni41s/opinion/citi-promotes-an-australian-cartel | 2022-04-27T21:32:49Z | https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a0trct2k7usmke9ni41s/opinion/citi-promotes-an-australian-cartel | true | 1 |
When my husband, Scott, and I moved into our new house, the upstairs landing became a catch-all for all the things that didn't yet have a space. One of the items was an antique wooden rocking horse that I'd purchased years prior, with that hope that one day it would live in a nursery.
But with no baby and no nursery, it sat at the top of the stairs for weeks, a constant reminder of our infertility and grief.
Then one day, I looked at that rocking horse and I just lost it.
The pain and the prolonged disappointment had become too overwhelming. It had seeped into every area of my life from my relationship with Scott to my relationship with my body. After more than three years of IUI treatments and fertility drugs, I’d reached my breaking point.
Scott, who had heard me screaming, came running.
“I can’t do this anymore,” I told him.
“OK,” he said. “We don’t have to do this anymore.”
Now, don’t think that I went from losing my mind over a rocking horse to living this happy, carefree life — it’s a process. It’s not an overnight thing. But I am here to tell you that it will get better. Your identity is not wrapped up in your ability to conceive.
Related: Is child-free for me? Why many women opt out of parenthood
After Scott and I decided we weren’t going to have children, I went back to college to finish my degree. I was looking for something to pour myself into. After so many losses and so much disappointment, I needed a win. And in the process of going back to school, I began to see a life beyond my inability to become pregnant. It really pulled me out of a three-year long depression and funk, which in turn impacted my marriage positively.
To celebrate my graduation, we went to Europe for a couple of weeks with friends.
We love being just the two of us and getting in the car and going for a long drive. We love being able to prioritize each other. We have the ability to pick up and go — we've moved multiple times to different states without having to deal with school districts and uprooting a child.
Related: Child-free adults are just as happy as parents, study finds
I think a lot of people get really caught up on the on the idea of like, “Well, if I’m not a mother, then I’ve got to be extra cool and travel the world and have all these incredible experiences.” Don’t put that pressure on yourself. I’m just living a normal life! It’s OK to stop your fertility journey and just continue living, and that’s something I really want to stress. You don’t have to do anything spectacular. You can just drink a beer and lay in your hammock.
My best piece of advice is make some friends who don’t have children — whether it’s by choice, chance or circumstance. It’s important to surround yourself with people who are in a similar headspace. When Scott and I first decided to stop trying, it was hard for me to be around people with children because I was just too acutely aware of what I felt was lacking. I felt disdain when I saw pregnant women. I definitely don’t feel that anymore, which is a relief. Like I said, it does get easier. If you are looking to connect with other childless women, one great resource is Childless Collective.
Be patient with yourself. The overwhelming grief does lift. Not only am I happily child-free, I’m happier than I’ve ever been.
Katy DeJong is a sex educator based in Virginia.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri is now facing lawsuits in both federal and state court over the legislature's inability to pass new U.S. House districts.
Republicans control the Missouri House, Senate and governor's office, but they have been unable to agree on a final plan to redraw the state's eight congressional districts based on the 2020 census.
Missouri is the only state that has not at least passed some proposal, though several others also face uncertainties because of court challenges or vetoes.
The Missouri Legislature faces a May 13 deadline to pass bills. Hearings have been set in federal court for May 9 and in state court for May 23.
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BLOOMFIELD, Conn., April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) today declared a cash dividend of $1.12 per share of Cigna common stock, payable on June 23, 2022 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 8, 2022.
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Native American artist, chief, Oklahoma lawmaker Haney dies
OKLAHOMA CITY — (AP) — Enoch Kelly Haney, a Native American artist, Seminole Nation chief and Oklahoma state lawmaker, has died at age 81.
Haney’s death was announced Saturday by Brian Palmer, assistant chief of the Seminole Nation. A cause of death was not immediately released.
“With a heavy heart, the Seminole Nation woke to the news of the passing of Chief Kelly Haney. An inspiration to many, an accomplished artist, his work with the State and later as Chief highlighted his career, but his greatest achievement is that of family. Keep his family in prayer and may they find comfort in knowing the Seminole Nation and Indian Country mourns his loss,” Palmer said in a statement on Facebook.
In a tweet on Saturday, Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt said Haney’s “contributions to our state are mighty.”
Haney, who had most recently lived in Norman, grew up in Seminole. His grandfather was the chief of the Seminole Tribe in the 1940s.
A Democrat, Haney was a Methodist minister prior to entering politics in 1978 as co-chair of then-Lt. Gov. George Nigh’s first of four successful campaigns for governor.
Haney served stints in the state House and Senate from 1980-2002 and was chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee from 1994-2002.
He ran unsuccessfully for the Democratic nomination for governor in 2002 and was elected principal chief of the Seminole Nation in 2005. His 17-foot sculpture “The Guardian,” a towering statue of a Native American, was placed atop the state Capitol dome in 2002.
In a 2014 interview with The Oklahoman, Haney said his art was grounded in his heritage.
“My grandfather and father were great storytellers, so I have that ability to tell stories, about native people and their history and so forth. So I guess in one sense I’m still the keeper of the traditions,” Haney said.
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