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MUNICH, May 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL), a global leader of new energy innovative technologies, is in the spotlight with its award-winning all-scenario energy storage solutions at the ees Europe 2022, the largest and most international exhibition for batteries and energy storage systems in Europe, which was held from May 11-13 at Messe München, Munich.
CATL's cutting-edge products demonstrated at the exhibition cover application scenarios of power generation, power transmission and distribution, and power consumption. EnerOne, the modular outdoor liquid cooling BESS, won this year's ees AWARD on May 10. Equipped with 280 Ah LFP cells, the flagship product boasts a cycle life of up to 10,000 cycles, featuring long service life, high integration, and high degree of safety. Temperature difference among cells can be controlled within 3 degrees Celsius, a great improvement over industry average of 5 to 8 degrees Celsius. It has a floor space of just 1.69 square meters, 35% less than traditional air cooling products, and is suitable for inverters with operating voltages ranging from 600 to 1,500 volts. Meanwhile, the modular design enables it to adapt to a variety of application scenarios.
To meet the market demand for all-weather energy storage applications, such as extreme temperatures, high humidity, desert, ocean, among others, CATL has developed the innovative EnerC, a containerized liquid-cooling battery system. With IP55 and C5 anti-corrosion protection, EnerC is able to meet the requirements of various harsh climatic conditions, ensuring the safe and reliable operation of the whole system for 20 years. Empowered by the industry-leading highly-integrated liquid cooling design, its energy density can reach 259.7 kWh per square meter, almost a 200% increase over traditional air cooling systems.
At the power consumption side, EnerU, CATL's blockbuster for the UPS application, offers a trailblazing solution for the replacement of lead-acid backup batteries with more environment friendly lithium-ion ones. By overcoming the high impedance of LFP materials, EnerU's 6 C solution achieves high power performance and high degree of safety at the same time. In addition to safety at cell level, EneU further guarantees its safety at system level through mechanical methods and thermal insulation materials. For single cell thermal runaway situation, there is no thermal propagation to adjacent cells.
At ees Europe 2022, CATL also displayed 48100 battery module for base stations, which features small size and light weight. Supported by substantially safe LFP cells and the 3U modular design, the product has greatly improved space utilization and service life. The 48100 base station can house up to 16 battery packs, and the number of packs can be flexibly adjusted to meet the requirements of different system backup time, which makes it compatible with multiple application scenarios.
Aside from showcasing its latest battery products and technologies at its booth B1.440, CATL also shared insights and innovative ideas on the future of energy storage with industry peers at the Intersolar Forum.
The year 2021 sees the leapfrogging development of CATL's energy storage business as it ranked first in the market share of global energy storage battery production for the first time. CATL has forged partnership with top-tier Chinese energy enterprises including China National Energy, SPIC, China Huadian Corporation, China Three Gorges Group, China Energy Engineering Corporation as well as key international players in the industry such as NextEra, Fluence, Wartsila, Tesla, Powin, Schneider Electric and Eaton, applying its advanced energy storage solutions in major markets including China, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, etc. In the future, CATL will join forces with more partners to promote energy transition and contribute to global efforts for carbon neutrality.
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WINTON GROUP Ltd trimmed its holdings in shares of Chubb Limited (NYSE:CB – Get Rating) by 27.5% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 4,253 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after selling 1,616 shares during the period. WINTON GROUP Ltd’s holdings in Chubb were worth $822,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Quadrant Capital Group LLC grew its holdings in Chubb by 4.4% during the fourth quarter. Quadrant Capital Group LLC now owns 2,535 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $490,000 after acquiring an additional 108 shares during the period. Victory Capital Management Inc. grew its holdings in Chubb by 71.5% during the fourth quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. now owns 90,734 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $17,540,000 after acquiring an additional 37,838 shares during the period. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC acquired a new position in Chubb during the fourth quarter worth about $41,798,000. Diligent Investors LLC acquired a new position in Chubb during the fourth quarter worth about $233,000. Finally, United Asset Strategies Inc. acquired a new position in Chubb during the fourth quarter worth about $403,000. 88.86% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
CB has been the topic of a number of analyst reports. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price target on Chubb from $230.00 to $240.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, April 12th. JMP Securities raised their price objective on Chubb from $210.00 to $225.00 and gave the stock a “market outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, January 14th. Raymond James raised their price objective on Chubb from $240.00 to $250.00 in a research report on Thursday, April 28th. Barclays raised their price objective on Chubb from $244.00 to $250.00 in a research report on Thursday, April 28th. Finally, Morgan Stanley raised their price objective on Chubb from $210.00 to $224.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Friday, February 4th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, twelve have assigned a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Chubb currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $221.80.
Chubb (NYSE:CB – Get Rating) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April 26th. The financial services provider reported $3.82 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.48 by $0.34. Chubb had a return on equity of 10.30% and a net margin of 19.65%. During the same period last year, the company earned $2.52 EPS. On average, research analysts anticipate that Chubb Limited will post 14.92 earnings per share for the current year.
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, April 8th. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 18th were paid a dividend of $0.80 per share. This represents a $3.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.55%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, March 17th. Chubb’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 17.04%.
In other Chubb news, insider John J. Lupica sold 22,436 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, March 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $215.00, for a total value of $4,823,740.00. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, insider John J. Lupica sold 901 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, February 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $204.39, for a total value of $184,155.39. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Insiders have sold 56,989 shares of company stock worth $11,959,061 in the last ninety days. 0.39% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
Chubb Company Profile (Get Rating)
Chubb Limited provides insurance and reinsurance products worldwide. The company's North America Commercial P&C Insurance segment offers commercial property, casualty, workers' compensation, package policies, risk management, financial lines, marine, construction, environmental, medical, cyber risk, surety, and excess casualty; and group accident and health insurance to large, middle market, and small commercial businesses.
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9 Bills You Should Never Put on Autopay
We can all use a simpler, more efficient way to manage expenses and save money. Putting your bills on autopay can ensure never forgetting a due date, which minimizes the risk of late fees and dings on your credit report. But although automatic payments can save time and streamline your personal finances, it isn't the right choice for every expense.
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Autopay is ideal for payments that don't fluctuate every month, such as your mortgage and car payments. You know what to expect from these bills every month, so it's easier to plan and budget for automatic drafts. This isn't the case with monthly expenses that fluctuate.
Cellphone Bill
If you have an unlimited cellphone plan and your bill never varies, autopay is a time-saving strategy for managing payments. There's also the option of setting up automatic payments for a non-unlimited cellphone plan. The problem, however, is that the amount you owe can change from month to month, depending on data usage. And if you forget to read your cellphone statement in months that you owe more than usual, the extra funds taken from your bank account could trigger an overdraft and bank fees.
Some cellphone plans also don't have the same billing date each month. While you might have a set date -- say the 15th -- others have a monthly cycle that varies depending on the number of days the month. That doesn't guarantee a consistent payment date each month, and you could be caught off guard -- and out of funds -- if a payment posts when you weren't expecting it.
Since autopay is a hands-off approach to paying bills, you're also less likely to inspect your cellphone bill after setting up automatic payments. That means you might not catch billing errors and will pay more than necessary.
Utilities Bill
Unless you're on a budget plan through your utility company -- which lets you pay a set amount every month -- your water, gas and electric bills also will fluctuate every month. Therefore, it's generally safer not to set utility bills on autopilot.
Initiating one-time payments every month involves signing into your accounts. In this case, you're more likely to review statements before making a payment. And when you regularly review your statements, it's easier to identify unusual price increases.
For example, a higher water bill can indicate a water leak in your house. If you set up auto-draft for this bill and never review your statements, a leak might go unnoticed for months and cause extensive damage to your home -- and your wallet.
Gym Membership
A gym membership helps you get into shape and lose excess pounds. But you could lose more than that.
If you're committed to visiting the gym regularly, putting the monthly membership fee on autopay is a good idea. But despite your intentions, your actual time spent at the gym could be far less than anticipated -- to the point where it no longer makes sense to pay for a membership.
With autopay, some bills become out of sight and out of mind. As a result, there's a risk of losing track of money being drafted from your account. Or, you become so accustomed to paying certain expenses that you fall into a rut of paying for a membership you never use.
On the other hand, if you pay monthly, you're more likely to evaluate your gym usage occasionally and cancel the membership if you're not using it.
Cable and Satellite Service
Your cable and satellite bills can vary, especially if you watch a lot of movies on demand. With your cable bill automated and funds taken from your bank account, you might never monitor the amount you spend on extra services.
Cable and satellite companies also seem to increase their rates every year and include fees for new offerings, such as regional sports networks, that you don't watch. Paying the traditional way, by check or by making a one-time payment online, gives you the chance to review your bill for price increases and all the options you might not be using.
Evaluating your cable or satellite bill also will let you know when all those promotional offers you signed up for have expired. It also could motivate you to call the company and ask to renegotiate your services.
Streaming Video Services
Streaming services such as Netflix and Hulu are convenient because you can watch whatever you want, whenever you want. But think twice before signing up for these services. If you have cable, some of the shows and movies offered by streaming services are also available through your cable provider on demand.
If you get used to streaming fees coming out of your bank account or being charged to your credit card every month, you might pay these fees month after month without considering whether you need the services. When you sign up for streaming but don't take full advantage of the service, you're essentially flushing money down the toilet.
Music Streaming
Music services such as Spotify and Apple Music allow you to stream just about any song from any artist. The downside is that you have to provide a credit card or bank account number before accessing songs. The music service automatically charges the monthly fee to your account.
Streaming music is a fun luxury, but only if you're getting your money's worth. If your usage drops and you stream less music (or you stop streaming altogether), the company continues to draft your account until you cancel your subscription. If you forget to cancel, you end up paying for a service you don't use anymore.
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Several beauty brands promote beauty box subscriptions, where subscribers receive a box of products each month to sample at home. This is a smart marketing tactic for cosmetic companies, and it's an easy way for you to experiment with different beauty brands before paying the full retail price.
Since these subscriptions are relatively inexpensive -- typically starting as low as $10 a month -- it can seem like a minor monthly expense. But the cost of a beauty box subscription adds up over the year. If you set up automatic payments for this subscription, you might neglect to break down the cost and calculate its value. You might spend more than $100 annually, yet only use a small percentage of the items in your boxes.
Newspaper Subscription
If you prefer reading the news over watching it, subscribing to a print or digital edition of a newspaper puts the latest headlines at your fingertips.
Some newspapers give subscribers the option of automatic payments. This isn't a bad deal if you read your subscription. But, of course, life can become hectic at a moment's notice. And if you get busy and pile the newspapers in the corner without reading them, you'll waste money paying for a subscription you don't use.
On the other hand, if you schedule one-time payments every month, you're more likely to cancel the subscription once you're no longer benefiting from the service.
Annual Subscriptions
If you have subscriptions or services that renew once a year, don't set up automatic payments for these expenses. Even if you're an organized person with an outstanding memory and a knack for writing everything on the calendar, annual expenses can catch you off guard. Since you don't think about these bills on a regular basis, you might fail to remember the next due date, especially if you don't receive a reminder.
When annual subscriptions auto-renew, you give the company or retailer permission to automatically charge your credit card or draft funds from your bank account on the next payment due date. If you don't prepare for this expense, the company could draft your bank account when you don't have enough funds in the account and cause an overdraft fee.
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The claim is already being made that if Ukraine hadn’t given up its nuclear weapons in the mid-1990s, Putin would not have attacked that country. Nukes, we are told, would have deterred him, and so, we should cast our lot — even more than at present — with nuclear weapons so as to deter would-be aggressors.
History argues otherwise, namely, that nuclear weapons do not prevent wars. During and after the Cold War, each side engaged in much conventional warfare and military arm-twisting: the Soviets, for example, in Hungary (1956), Czechoslovakia (1968), and Afghanistan (1979–1988); the Russians in Chechnya (1996–2009), Georgia (2008), Ukraine (2014-present), as well as in Syria (2015-present). The United States in Korea (1950–1953), Vietnam (1962–1974), Beirut (1982), Grenada (1983), Panama (1989), the first Gulf War (1990–1991), in the former Yugoslavia (1999), Afghanistan (2001–2021), and Iraq (2003–2016), to mention just some of the more prominent cases.
Nor did the threat presumably posed by the US nuclear arsenal deter aggressive maneuvers by the Soviet Union when it was not yet a nuclear power. In 1948, the US had a nuclear monopoly, which didn’t inhibit Stalin from initiating the Berlin Blockade, one of the USSR’s most provocative Cold War actions. In fact, the Soviets were most aggressive vis-à-vis the US between 1945 and 1949, when only the US had nuclear weapons. It was during that time that Stalin, in violation of the promises he had made to Roosevelt and Churchill during their Yalta summit, consolidated Soviet control over its Eastern European satellites.
Moreover, the alleged deterrent effect of nuclear weapons did not even prevent actual attacks by non-nuclear opponents upon nuclear-armed states or their avowed strategic interests. In 1950, China was 14 years from developing its own nuclear weapons, whereas the US had dozens, perhaps hundreds of atomic bombs. US military and civilian officials judged, moreover, that China’s military was exhausted by decades of civil war and would not dare intervene against the world’s sole nuclear superpower. They were spectacularly wrong. As the Korean War’s tide shifted against the North, Mao’s China felt threatened that General MacArthur’s forces wouldn’t stop at the Yalu River and might invade China in an attempt to overthrow its new, communist government.
To the surprise and consternation of US leadership, the American nuclear arsenal did not deter China from sending more than 300,000 soldiers southward, resulting in the stalemate on the Korean peninsula that divides it to this day, and that has produced one of the world’s most dangerous unresolved standoffs. In 1956, nuclear-armed Great Britain warned non-nuclear Egypt to refrain from nationalizing the Suez Canal, to no avail. The UK, France, and Israel ended up invading the Sinai in an unsuccessful effort to achieve their goal. A decade later, Israel had obtained its own nuclear weapons, which didn’t keep armies from non-nuclear Egypt, Syria, and Jordan from attacking it in the 1973 Yom Kippur War. Argentina invaded the British-held Falkland Islands in 1982, even though the UK had nuclear weapons and the attacker did not.
Following the US-led invasion of Iraq in 1991, that non-nuclear country was not deterred from lobbing 39 Scud missiles at nuclear Israel, which did not retaliate, although it could have demolished Baghdad. It is hard to imagine how doing so would have benefitted anyone; the fact that Israel had this capacity did not stay Saddam’s hand, perhaps because he realized that Israel would have had more to lose than to gain by “making good” on its implied deterrent threat. Moreover, nuclear weapons obviously did not deter the terrorist attacks of 9/11 on New York and Washington, DC, just as the nuclear arsenals of the UK and France have not prevented repeated terrorist attacks on those countries.
The pattern of nuclear non-deterrence is historically established and geographically widespread, along with the frequent failure of nuclear-armed militaries to get their way, even against non-nuclear countries. Nuclear-armed France couldn’t prevail over the Algerian National Liberation Front. The US nuclear arsenal didn’t inhibit North Korea from seizing an American intelligence-gathering vessel, the USS Pueblo, in 1968. Even today, this boat remains in North Korean hands. Its nuclear arsenal didn’t enable China to get Vietnam to end its invasion of Cambodia in 1979; a conventional invasion did. Nor did US nuclear weapons stop Iranian Revolutionary Guards from capturing US diplomats and holding them as hostages from 1979 until 1981, just as fear of American nuclear weapons didn’t prevent Iraq from invading Kuwait in 1990.
Moreover, the historical record is clear that when a nuclear state is losing in an armed struggle against a non-nuclear one, being armed with what was once called “the winning weapon” doesn’t contribute to winning. The US unequivocally lost in Vietnam, but accepted this defeat rather than flailing about with its atomic and hydrogen bombs. Ditto for the USSR and then the US in Afghanistan, outcomes that were not reversed by the superpowers’ ability to incinerate Kabul.
By the end of the 20th century both India and Pakistan had nuclear weapons, which might have inhibited each side – thus far – from using them. But it certainly hasn’t made their confrontations less dangerous, nor, it seems likely, any less frequent. In 1999, Pakistan snuck military units – disguised as Kashmiri militants - into the high-altitude region known as Kargil, on the Indian side of the Line of Control that separates India and Pakistan in the disputed region of Jammu and Kashmir. The Pakistanis apparently thought that its nuclear arsenal would force India to accept the move as a fait accompli. Pakistan had tested its first nuclear weapons in 1998, and it seems likely that its military was emboldened by this addition to its arsenal, expecting that the threat of going nuclear would inhibit an Indian response. If so, it didn’t work. India responded by mobilizing 200,000 troops, initiating an air campaign (not answered by Pakistan), and preparing a naval blockade of Karachi.
Pakistan’s next step was to begin issuing nuclear threats. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif announced “If there is a war, or if the present confrontation continues on the borders, it will bring so much devastation, the damage of which will never be repaired.” This did no good whatever, and by mid-June, Indian forces had retaken all of the key positions in Kargil. India’s nuclear arsenal had not deterred the Pakistanis from their military adventuring, just as Pakistan’s didn’t prevent India from retaking its lost territory.
There is very little reason to think that nuclear weapons would have made Ukraine safe, or that they would benefit other countries, not to mention the world. Nonetheless, ostensibly because of the Ukraine War (or, more likely, using it as an excuse), the US Air Force now intends a three-fold increase in spending on a new ICBM — labelled “Sentinel” — from $1.1 billion to $3.6 billion. Former Secretary of Defense William Perry has described the proposed Sentinel as “one of the most dangerous weapons in the world,” because like all ICBMs, it would be easily targeted by an adversary and would leave a president only a few minutes to decide whether to launch a retaliatory strike, greatly increasing the risk of Armageddon based on a false alarm. The Ukraine War has also stimulated $5 billion on a new bomber (labelled “Raider”), which itself carries a planned total of $20 billion by fiscal 2027.
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Guj: Pvt hospitals, nursing homes in Ahmedabad remain shut to protest new rule for registration renewal
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Private hospitals and nursing homes in Ahmedabad in Gujarat on Saturday downed shutters for two days while doctors, nurses and healthcare workers took out rallies to protest against a rule making 'Building Use' certificate mandatory for renewal of registration of the units.
OPD services and planned surgeries across most of the 1,700-odd private hospitals and nursing homes in the city were shut on Saturday, and around 4,500 doctors, nurses and healthcare staff took to the streets to protest, an official of the Ahmedabad Hospitals and Nursing Homes Association (AHNHA) said.
The Association's protest was against the decision of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) to make BU permits mandatory for renewal of Form-C, which is required under Bombay Nursing Homes Act, 1949 to register an entity as a medical establishment. Earlier, it was renewed without any hassles. Making BU permit mandatory for renewal of registration is unjust and has affected over 400 units in the city, said AHNHA president Dr Bharat Gadhavi.
''We demand immediate withdrawal of the requirement imposed by the AMC to have BU permission for Form-C renewal. Form-C of hundreds of hospitals and nursing homes which have not been renewed yet for lack of BU permission should be done so immediately,'' said a protestor.
Gadhavi said around 30,000 OPDs were cancelled and 3,000 operations postponed, though emergency services continued, adding that a blood donation camp will be organised on Sunday as part of the protest.
The AMC's action to tighten rules has come after the Gujarat High Court, while hearing a PIL on fires in hospitals, pressed the civic authorities to ensure buildings, especially hospitals and nursing homes, comply with both BU permit and fire safety.
A fire at Shrey hospital in Ahmedabad in August 2020 killed eight patients, while a fire at Uday Shivanand Hospital at Rajkot in November the same year killed nine. A fire at a Bharuch hospital on May 1, 2021 had killed 18 persons.
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Shafaq news/ The Group of Seven industrialized nations said Saturday they would never recognize the borders Russia is trying to shift in its war against Ukraine and pledged enduring support for Kyiv.
Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24 but Kyiv’s forces managed to push Moscow’s troops back from the capital. The conflict is now well into its third month.
“We will never recognize borders Russia has attempted to change by military aggression, and will uphold our engagement in the support of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, including Crimea, and all states,” the G7 foreign ministers said in a statement after three days of talks in northern Germany.
They also vowed to expand sanctions to include sectors on which Russia is dependent and keep supplying Ukraine with weapons to help it repel Russia’s invasion.
“We reaffirm our determination to further increase economic and political pressure on Russia, continuing to act in unity,” they said.
Western countries have supplied Ukraine with artillery, anti-aircraft missiles, anti-tank weapons and other powerful material, but Kyiv has been pushing allies for more support.
As the war drags on, the G7 foreign ministers also highlighted the growing impact of the war on poorer countries, especially in the area of food security.
The ministers also slammed Belarus over its stance on the war.
“We ... call on Belarus to stop enabling Russia’s aggression and to abide by its international obligations,” they said.
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AEX Liquidity Mining Beginners Guide
To celebrate 3rd anniversary of AEX Finance and as a thanks to users, AEX is launching a series of liquidity mining activities that offer higher average profits
HONG KONG, CHINA, May 14, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ASwap is a liquidity mining product based on AMM launched in 2020 by AEX. It consists of 6 liquidity pools, namely GAT Pool, Stable Pool, Hot Pool, Activity Pool, Interest Raise Pool and Moon Pool. Every liquidity pool includes two different coins such as ETH, Solana, BSC, HECO, and Polkadot. By now, the TVL of ASwap has exceeded 200 million dollars, accumulatively generating more than $41216728 of profits for users. Detailed information: https://www.aex.com/page/amm_swap.html#/poolList?type=2Beginner Friendly Liquidity Mining Product
Liquidity Mining Product is a safe, stable and profitable product that allows you to invest in or withdraw digital assets at any time. The beginner-friendly ASwap offers many liquidity pools with over 100 coin types. No lock-up, asset security, high APR and fast swap.
200+ Liquidity Pools
ASwap allows digital assets to be exchanged on different chains. 100+ types of coins can develop 200+ liquidity pools where users can exchange coins via ASwap. Generally, users can get revenue in GAT (AEX platform coin) or stablecoins or get hot coins like GMT and DOGE as rewards for Genesis mining. When Genesis mining ends, all received coins will be converted into equivalent stablecoins or GAT. It is worth mentioning that users who are dissatisfied with the current liquidity pools can build their own liquidity pool to earn trading fees (in GAT) and mining revenue.
Flexible Access, No Lock-up
Among the biggest risks in liquidity mining are liquidation and volatile loss. Different protocols have different ways of liquidation, while AEX does not lock up positions, allowing users to avoid this risk. At the same time, AEX's professional quantitative organisations help users hedge the risk so that the unpredictable loss is minimised. Users can invest or withdraw their digital assets at any time and do not have to worry about missing an opportunity.
High asset security with 0 incidents
AEX has been running safely for 9 years since it was established in 2013. To date, there has been neither a theft nor a security incident, proving that AEX deserves trust.
Above-average APR
ASwap offers several liquidity pools with a APR that is higher than the industry average and where users enjoy 0 gas charges and a quick receipt of interest. The Stable Pool, as the most popular mining pool, includes two stablecoins where users can earn income at low risk and enjoy APR up to 16.9%, and the average annual income is about 10-15%. Parts of the Stable Pool can even enjoy an increase in interest rates.
Quick Swap
AEX supports fast arrival with 22 channels for fiat and cryptocurrencies. By participating in ASwap, users can receive the mining token quickly via spot swap or direct fiat conversion.
How to start ASwap Liquidity Mining?
There are 6 liquidity mining pools with corresponding ways to join.
1. GAT Pool
It contains GAT-Token liquidity pools. Users can join it by adding GAT and other tokens in a certain proportion into the GAT Pool. Click ASwap > List of liquidity Pools > GAT Pool to join. Users will get GAT as rewards.
2. Stable Pool
It contains stablecoin liquidity pools where users can earn income with low risk due to the low price fluctuations of stablecoins. Users can join it by adding two stablecoins in a certain ratio to the stable pool. Click ASwap > List of Liquidity Pools > Stable Pool to join. Users will receive GAT or hot coins as rewards. Please note that some Stable Pools may receive interest rate increases (if users invest more, the interest rate will also increase). On this 3rd anniversary (May 1 - May 15), the Stable Pool has launched the promotion "Mine DOGE for free, Enjoy 600% Genesis APR". After Genesis mining, users will receive USDT as a reward and can continuously earn passive income.
3. Hot Pool
It includes some currently hot coins such as BTC, ETH and DOGE. Users can join it by adding two hot coins in a certain ratio to the Hot Pool. Click ASwap > List of liquidity Pools > Hot Pool to join. Users will receive GAT as a reward. It is obvious that no matter in which liquidity pool, the APR is always around the 10%-15%, higher than the industry average.
4. Activity Pool
This is where the latest activities on ASwap are presented, such as genesis mining and adding new coin pairs, in which especially newbies can participate. Usually, users who participate in these activities receive a high APR as a reward. The earlier users participate, the more they receive as APR fluctuates with TVL. Click ASwap > List of liquidity Pools > Activity Pool to join.
5. Interest Rate Hike Pool
The more users invest, the higher interest they receive. Click ASwap > List of liquidity Pools > Interest Rate Hike Pool to join.
6. Moon Pool
It is a special pool for genesis mining, which usually offers genesis mining activities for some hot coins. Users can add some stablecoins in a certain ratio to participate in the activity and get the hot coins as returns. The earlier users join, the more they will get, because Genesis APR fluctuates with TVL. When the activity ends, all the rewards you receive will be converted into equivalent USDT. Click ASwap > List of Liquidity Pools > Moon Pool to join.
Self-built Mining Pool
If the current pools cannot meet the users' requirements, one option is to create a pool yourself by clicking ASwap > Create a Liquidity Pool. It helps users to earn profits as well as transaction fees. A maximum of 8 coins can be added and the total percentage of the added coin must be 1. The default transaction fee is 0.3%.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A toxic cesspool. A lifeline. A finger on the world’s pulse. Twitter is all these things and more to its over 217 million users around the world — politicians, journalists, activists, celebrities, weirdos and normies, cat and dog lovers and just about anyone else with an internet connection.
For Elon Musk, its ultimate troll and perhaps most prolific user whose buyout of the company is on increasingly shaky ground, Twitter is a “de facto town square” in dire need of a libertarian makeover.
Whether and how the takeover will happen, at this stage in the game, is anyone’s guess. On Friday, Musk announced that the deal is “on hold,” then tweeted that he was still “committed” to it. On Tuesday, the billionaire Tesla CEO said he’d reverse the platform’s ban of former President Donald Trump if his purchase goes through but also voiced support for a new European Union law aimed at protecting social media users from harmful content.
It’s been a messy few weeks and only one thing seems sure: the turmoil will continue for Twitter, inside and outside of the company.
“Twitter at its highest levels has always been chaos. It has always had intrigue and it has always had drama,” says Leslie Miley, a former Twitter engineering manager. “This,“ he says, ”is in Twitter’s DNA.”
`WHAT PEOPLE ARE THINKING ABOUT’
From its 2007 debut as a scrappy “microblogging service” at the South by Southwest Festival in Austin, Texas, Twitter has always punched above its weight.
At a time when its rivals count their users by the billions, it has stayed small, frustrating Wall Street and making it easier for Musk to swoop in with an offer its board could not refuse.
But Twitter also wields unrivaled influence on news, politics and society thanks to its public nature, its simple, largely text-based interface and its sense of chronological immediacy.
“It’s a potluck of pithy self-expression simmering with whimsy, narcissism, voyeurism, hucksterism, tedium and sometimes useful information,” Associated Press technology writer Michael Liedtke wrote in a 2009 story about the company a few months after it rejected a $500 million buyout from Facebook. Twitter had 27 employees at the time, and its most popular user was Barack Obama.
Today, the San Francisco icon employs 7,500 people around the world. Obama is still its most popular account holder, followed by pop stars Justin Bieber and Katy Perry (Musk is No. 6). Twitter’s rise to the mainstream can be chronicled through world events, as wars, terror attacks, the Arab Spring, the #metoo movement and other pivotal moments in our collective history played out in real time on the platform.
“Twitter often attracts thinkers. People who are thinking about things tend to be attracted to a text-based platform. And it’s full of journalists. So Twitter is both a reflection of and a driver of what people are thinking about,” says writer, editor and OnlyFans creator Cathy Reisenwitz, who’s been on Twitter since 2010 and has over 18,000 followers.
These days, Reisenwitz tweets about politics, sex work, housing and land use issues among many other things. She finds it great for discovering people and ideas and having others discover her writing and thoughts. That’s why she’s stayed all these years, despite harassment and even death threats she’s received on the platform.
Twitter users in academia, in niche fields, those with quirky interests, subcultures small and big, grassroots activists, researchers and a host of others flock to the platform. Why? Because at its best, it promises an open, free exchange of facts and ideas, where knowledge is shared, debated and questioned. Journalists, Reisenwitz recalled, were among the first to really take on Twitter en masse and make it what it is today.
“If I’m on Twitter, (almost) any journalist, no matter how big their platform was, if you said something interesting would respond to you and you could have a conversation about what they’d written and pretty real time,” Reisenwitz says. “And I just thought, this is amazing. Just whatever field you’re in, you can talk to the experts and ask them questions.”
And those subcultures — they’re formidable. There’s Black Twitter, feminist Twitter, baseball Twitter, Japanese cat Twitter, ER nurse Twitter and so on.
“It’s enabled interest groups, especially those that are organized around social identity, whether we’re talking about gender or sexuality or race, to have really important in-group dialogues,” says Brooke Erin Duffy, a professor at Cornell University who studies social media.
In a 2018 study on social media subcultures — Black Twitter, Asian American Twitter and feminist Twitter — the Knight Foundation found that they not only helped challenge top-down, sometimes problematic views of the communities but also influence wider media coverage on important issues.
“So there’s this really interesting flow of information that’s not just top-down, mainstream media communicating to subcultures, but allowing various groups, in this case Black Twitter, to have really important, impactful conversations that the media took up and got disseminated to the wider public,” Duffy says.
Software engineer Cher Scarlett says that while Twitter is far from perfect — and, undeniably, home to harassment, hate speech and misinformation — it’s still a step above many platforms. That’s because Twitter has at least tried to address toxic content, she says, with improvements like Twitter Safety Mode, a product now being tested that would make it easier for users to stop harassment. Scarlett has faced repeated online abuse for her advocacy for women in the tech field.
“I’ve been on Twitter since it started. A big part of my network is Twitter,” Scarlett says. “There is nothing else really like it.”
THE DARK SIDE
On the flip side of Twitter’s immediacy, public, open nature and 280-character (once 140-character) limit is a perfect recipe for passions to run high — especially anger.
“When dealing with fans, emotions can get boiling, especially if you are sharing anything negative about their teams,“ says Steve Phillips, a former general manager of the New York Mets who now hosts a show on MLB Network Radio. “The anonymity of Twitter empowers people to take shots sometimes, but it is till one of the most effective ways to communicate with people with similar interests.”
But it’s not all baseball Twitter out there. There’s also the massive, scary, dark part of Twitter. This is the Twitter of Nazis, of demented trolls, of conspiracy theorists and of nation states funding massive networks to influence elections.
Jaime Longoria, manager of research and training for the Disinfo Defense League, a nonprofit which works with community organizations to fight misinformation, says Musk’s purchase of Twitter jeopardizes a platform that many experts believe has done a better job of reining in harmful content than its competitors.
He worries Musk will relax moderation rules that offered some protection against white supremacy, hate speech, threats of violence and harassment. He says he hopes he is wrong. “We’re watching and waiting,” Longoria says. “The Twitter we know may be over. I think Twitter as we have known it will cease to exist.”
In a series of tweets in 2018, then-CEO Jack Dorsey said the company was committed to “collective health, openness, and civility of public conversation, and to hold ourselves publicly accountable towards progress.”
“We have witnessed abuse, harassment, troll armies, manipulation through bots and human-coordination, misinformation campaigns, and increasingly divisive echo chambers. We aren’t proud of how people have taken advantage of our service, or our inability to address it fast enough,” he wrote.
Twitter, led by its trust and safety team, has worked to improve things. It enacted new policies, added labels to false information, kicked off repeated violators of its rules against hate, inciting violence and other harmful activities.
Since the 2016 U.S. presidential elections, social media companies have gone through a reckoning over how Russia used their platforms to influence U.S. politics. In fits and starts, things have started to improve, at least in the United States and Western Europe.
At its best, Twitter connects people across the world to participate in the open exchange of ideas. Musk told The Associated Press recently that he wants Twitter to be “inclusive” and “where ideally most of America is on it and talking.” But this does not take into account the fact that most of Twitter’s user base is outside of the United States — and that Twitter looks very different in the rest of the world, where American party-line divisions and free speech arguments make little sense.
Outside Western democracies, for instance, users say not much has changed when it comes to clamping down on hate and misinformation.
“There’s a lot of hate on Twitter, especially directed at minorities. And so there’s always a constant battle to get Twitter to clamp down on hate speech, very often violent hate speech and fake news. And yeah, I think Twitter really does not really do enough for that,” says Shoaib Daniyal, associate editor with the Indian news website Scroll.
“Twitter is almost like a central node, which feeds political activity out into TV channels and to journalists and WhatsApp groups.”
Musk’s free speech absolutism, Daniyal says, doesn’t make much sense in India because there have not been many curbs on speech on the platform to begin with.
“It’s fairly filled with hate anyway,” he says. “And Twitter hasn’t done a lot about it. So let’s see where it goes.” Which, given Musk’s mercurial nature, could be almost any direction at all.
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Karan Johar is the richest director in India. His net worth is close to ₹1500 crores. He charges around ₹10 crores for each film. That kind of money can give you the luxuries you want in life. And Karan Johar doesn't shy away from owning these luxuries. So, let's have a look at some of the uber-expensive things owned by Karan Johar.
1. A luxurious duplex in Mumbai worth ₹30 crores
Karan Johar bought a swanky penthouse located on the 12th floor of The Residency in 2010. It is an 8,000-square-foot duplex situated on Carter Road, Bandra and reportedly cost him around ₹30 crores.
2. An 18,000-square-foot office space
Karan Johar owns Dharma Production, one of the biggest production houses in the country. His office is a sprawling 18,000 square-foot space, done tastefully by the interior designer Simone Dubash Pundole.
3. A fleet of swanky cars
Karan Johar owns several swanky and luxurious cars. That includes an Audi A8 L worth ₹1.5 crores, a Mercedes Maybach S3500 worth ₹2 crores, a BMW 760 worth ₹2.5 crores, a BMW 745 ₹1.7 crores and a Range Rover Vogue worth ₹2.3 crores.
4. A groovy sneaker collection
Karan Johar is a sneaker aficionado and has a groovy collection. He owns pieces from Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, and Balenciaga, among others. He owns a Versace x 2Chainz, which cost him $1,343 or about ₹95,000 and a Balenciaga Metallic sneakers costing around ₹75,000.
5. A collection of luxurious bags
Karan Johar can often be seen donning luxurious bags and being an absolute fashion icon. He has a great collection of bags which includes a blood-red Louis Vuitton x Supreme Epi Keepall Bandouliere bag worth ₹2 lakhs and a Gucci 'GG Supreme tote with Embroidered Angry Cat' bag worth ₹1 lakh.
6. An expensive jacket collection
Karan Johar is a style icon. He owns a number of uber-cool jackets including a Libertine space writing flight jacket worth ₹1,37,280, a Balenciaga Colorblocked Nylon Oversized Track Jacket worth ₹1,80,000, and a Valentino camouflage jacket which costs around ₹1 lakh.
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Men stabbed during 15-year-old's birthday party describe the chaos
Sitting in their family dining room, Adan Segoviano, 21, and his uncle, Jerson Estrada, 21, point to the bandages on their body. They were two of four people stabbed last Saturday night during a 15-year-old's birthday party at an FOP rental hall in Hamilton.
"He got stabbed in the neck and forehead," said a younger relative who helped translate our conversation with Estrada.
Segoviano was stabbed in the back. Another relative, Joaquin Tovar, 56, was also stabbed. He remains hospitalized.
A family friend, 20-year-old Ivan Israel Diaz was stabbed and died from his injuries.
"He said we went to have fun and have a good time and enjoy the party," the translator said.
Around 10:30 p.m., while the room was filled with families and children dancing and eating, uninvited guests pushed their way through the crowd.
"They knew someone at the party and showed up. They didn't have a personal invitation," said Hamilton Police Sgt. Eric Taylor.
Shots were fired in the air and the four men were stabbed. The translator said her relatives who were injured didn't know the suspects personally.
Hamilton police Detective Anthon Kiep said they have identified three murder suspects
"Juan Flores, his son Luis Flores and Oscar Flores. Any tips on where they can be, where they're hiding give us a call, let us know," Kiep said.
A fourth person, Sara Rodriguez, was arrested. She is accused of hiding the murder weapon — a knife.
Hamilton detectives said the birthday girl and her family are innocent victims of the violence as well as a couple of people stabbed.
They said this stems from an ongoing feud between the Flores family and another family.
Hamilton police are looking for witnesses to talk to. They said they will not ask about anyone's immigration status. Anyone with information is asked to call Kiep at 513-868-5811 ext. 1261.
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Helen was born in Ireland to Margaret and Dennis McLean. Her family immigrated to the U.S. in 1950. She met Andre Laumond in 1964 and was married the same year. They had three children, Robert, Diane, and Gary. Diane married Garrett Worden and had Helen's only granddaughter, Vanessa. Last year, Vanessa married Max Short. Helen, who loved to dance, was able to dance at their wedding.
Helen will be missed by her sister Kathy and her husband Red Passman, brother-in-law Dr. James Laumond, the Palladino family, the Macdonald family, the Hinton family, the Calvo family, the Barganier family, and the Worden family. Helen was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She passed away on Easter Sunday, a day when she held great parties for many years. Famous for her pizza, which was taught to her by her Italian mother-in-law. Wonderful memories that we will treasure forever. May she Rest In Peace with her husband, daughter Diane, sister-in-law Nancy, and niece Susan in heaven.
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Paradigm Financial Partners LLC bought a new position in DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (NYSE:DD – Get Rating) during the fourth quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund bought 7,315 shares of the basic materials company’s stock, valued at approximately $607,000.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Ibex Wealth Advisors purchased a new stake in shares of DuPont de Nemours during the third quarter valued at $25,000. Masso Torrence Wealth Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of DuPont de Nemours during the fourth quarter valued at $25,000. FSB Premier Wealth Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of DuPont de Nemours during the fourth quarter valued at $26,000. First National Bank of South Miami bought a new position in DuPont de Nemours in the fourth quarter valued at about $27,000. Finally, Equitec Proprietary Markets LLC bought a new position in DuPont de Nemours in the fourth quarter valued at about $28,000. 73.33% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
DD has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lowered their target price on DuPont de Nemours from $90.00 to $80.00 in a report on Wednesday, May 4th. Citigroup lowered their target price on DuPont de Nemours from $98.00 to $96.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, February 9th. Zacks Investment Research downgraded DuPont de Nemours from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating and set a $59.00 target price on the stock. in a report on Monday, April 11th. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price objective on DuPont de Nemours from $99.00 to $83.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, April 14th. Finally, Mizuho decreased their price objective on DuPont de Nemours from $101.00 to $97.00 in a research note on Wednesday, May 4th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, three have given a hold rating and fourteen have issued a buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, DuPont de Nemours currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $90.94.
DuPont de Nemours (NYSE:DD – Get Rating) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, May 3rd. The basic materials company reported $0.82 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.67 by $0.15. DuPont de Nemours had a return on equity of 7.88% and a net margin of 9.79%. The firm had revenue of $3.27 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.21 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.91 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was down 17.7% on a year-over-year basis. On average, research analysts predict that DuPont de Nemours, Inc. will post 3.4 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, June 15th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, May 31st will be issued a dividend of $0.33 per share. This represents a $1.32 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.06%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, May 27th. DuPont de Nemours’s dividend payout ratio is presently 44.15%.
DuPont de Nemours declared that its board has authorized a stock repurchase plan on Tuesday, February 8th that permits the company to buyback $1.00 billion in shares. This buyback authorization permits the basic materials company to buy up to 2.4% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are generally a sign that the company’s board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.
About DuPont de Nemours (Get Rating)
DuPont de Nemours, Inc provides technology-based materials and solutions in the United States, Canada, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. It operates through three segments: Electronics & Industrial, Mobility & Materials, and Water & Protection. The Electronics & Industrial segment supplies materials and printing systems to the advanced printing industry; and materials and solutions for the fabrication of semiconductors and integrated circuits addressing front-end and back-end of the manufacturing process.
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Play ball, Y'all! Florence Y'alls expects thousands of fans for Opening Day
After creating a social media and merchandise stir with its "Where Y'alls gonna go?" comeback shirt, the Florence Y'alls hope to shift attention from the Cincinnati Reds to its own home team.
After creating a social media and merchandise stir with its "Where Y'alls gonna go?" comeback shirt, the Florence Y'alls hope to shift attention from the Cincinnati Reds to its own home team.
After creating a social media and merchandise stir with its "Where Y'alls gonna go?" comeback shirt, the Florence Y'alls hope to shift attention from the Cincinnati Reds to its own home team.
The crack of the bat is back inside Thomas Moore Stadium as the Florence Y'alls host Opening Day on Thursday.
The Frontier League opens the season with the Y'alls hosting the Tri-City Valleycats. First pitch in Florence is set for 6:34 p.m.
This year marks the first "normal" Opening Day the Y'alls have seen and hosted since rebranding the team in 2020.
"As an organization, you know, we're excited," Florence Y'alls General Manager Max Johnson said. "But I think the guys in the field are super excited just to have people in the stands and playing, you know? We came into last season under some restrictions with social distancing. So they haven't had an Opening Day. A lot of these guys haven't been here for official Y'alls Opening Day. Whether they're new to the team or they've played with us the past couple years."
An estimated 3,000 people are expected to attend Thursday evening's game. The Y'alls staff expects potentially half of the attendees to result from vouchers given out at the Reds Opening Day. One month ago to the day, Reds fans were growing in frustration after Reds Chief Operation Officer Phil Castellini infamously asked, "Where are you going to go?" in response to increased anger over the team's roster moves.
During Reds Opening Day, members of the Y'all staff were outside Great American Ball Park working to raise awareness and excitement about their own season. Soon it became the jumping-off point for a new marketing campaign.
"So honestly, when we were downtown," Max Johnson recalled. "We just heard fans saying 'Where are you going to go?' And we were handing out tickets promoting our opening day handing out BOGOs just trying to get some momentum ourselves. And we didn't really know what they were talking about. We weren't kind of in the loop. They were so crowded down there. So we just kind of adapted it's just you know, we heard people saying, 'Where are y'all? Where are you gonna go?' And we're like, well, 'Y'all can come here.' Not knowing what, you know, kind of led to kind of learning that over the next 24 hours that it was a quote."
In response to Castellini's quote, the Florence Y'alls responded by answering his question with their own question in the form of a shirt that read, "Where Y'alls gonna go?" The shirt quickly sold out online with an estimated 1,000 shirt orders. Only a handful of shirts remained for sale inside the stadium team shop as of Thursday morning.
Johnson said the Reds haven't commented or contacted the Florence Y'alls about the shirt design and popularity. Johnson said he and his team are fans of the Reds and meant no harm by the shirt. Now, Johnson said, he wants the focus to go back to his team and their Opening Day festivities.
The first 1,000 fans to enter the ballpark will receive a free Florence Y'alls hat. The Opening Day games also mark the first Thirsty Thursday of the season with $1 beers for sale.
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Very many players who engage in the indoor sport of Table Tennis have strong attributes as they approach their different games.
Whereas many are offensive in the style of play, others are defensive and rather conservative.
A bulk of Table Tennis player cherish the forehand stroke and a fraction are back-hand specialists.
Uganda national team member Halima Astolo lies in that unique cluster of players whose back-hand is very powerful and wins her games.
The 17-year-old senior four student at Mbogo College is currently part of the Uganda schools’ Table Tennis team at the 2022 International Schools’ Federation (ISF) games in Normandy city, France.
She treasures her backhand to the brim as spins that ball to the opposition.
“I love my back-hand because it is strong. It has won me many games and I want to further master it with the spinning ball” Astolo asserts.
Astolo is nick-named Keicy in the Table Tennis family.
She was born to Swaib Taban and Scovia Andrua on 31st July 2005 in Adjumani Hospital, West Nile region.
Astolo had her elementary education at Kibedi Primary School where she completed her primary leaving examinations before elevating to Table Tennis hub, Mbogo College.
She is currently in Senior four at Mbogo College where she is on a fully education bursary because of the Table Tennis sport.
Astolo yearns to maintain the training regime and further better her game so that she improves the seeding.
“Every day, I train so hard to improve upon my skills as a player and polish in areas of my game which are lacking. I want to be a better player each passing day” she dreams.
Her favourite meal is steamed matooke and chicken (luwombo).
Astolo’s role models are her mother, Scovia Andrua and a professional Table Tennis player, Ding Ning.
Detailed Profile:
- Full Names: Halima Astolo
- Nick-name: Keicy
- Parents: Swaib Taban & Scovia Andrua
- Date of Birth: 31st July 2005
- Place of Birth: Adjumani Hospital, West Nile
- Education: Kibedi Primary School, Mbogo College (Now in S.4)
- Best Stroke: Back-hand, Spin
- Best Dish: Matooke & Chicken (Luwombo)
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SAUSAL
219 Main Street, El Segundo
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Shrimp Fajitas
$27.50
Onions, peppers, black beans, mexican rice, avocado crema, blue corn tortillas, charred tomato salsa
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Good Stuff Restaurant
131 W Grand Ave C, El Segundo
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Blackened Shrimp Fajita Salad
$14.00
sautéed blackened shrimp, bell peppers and onions served over romaine tossed with Spanish rice, black beans, tortilla strips, and diced tomatoes, and Italian dressing - topped with fresh guacamole
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THERE’S nothing better than spending time in a fresh, tidy home.
Although all of us want our spaces to look good, most of us don’t have the time to do a full on deep clean.
An organization expert and DIY pro named Caroline Solomon, who goes by @neat.caroline on TikTok, shared her hacks to make a home look spick and span in minutes.
It’s great for when you’re on a time crunch.
THE LIVING ROOM
The living room is the first thing that you and your guests see when walking inside, so it’s important that it feels inviting.
A messy couch is never a good look.
“Fluff your pillows,” Caroline advised, while karate chopping them into shape.
As for the coffee table, remove the smudges and fingerprints from its surface with all-purpose cleaner.
“Straighten out your coffee table books,” she added.
THE KITCHEN
Next, Caroline moved on to the most used—and often the dirtiest—room in the house: the kitchen.
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To change the greasy appearance of your oven door, spray equal parts water and vinegar onto the surface and rub with a microfiber cleaning cloth.
She said it’s a “bonus” if you also swap out your dish towels so that crisp, clean ones hang from the rack.
BATHROOMS
She then tackled the room that most people dread cleaning: the bathroom.
“Wipe down mirrors with vinegar and water,” she said.
Be sure to also straighten out your towels so that they don’t look so messy.
BEDROOM
And finally, Caroline finished off with the bedroom.
First things first, no room will look tidy with an unkept bed—so try to make that up as soon as you can.
And all those clothes lying on the floor? It’s time to just toss them in the hamper. Out of sight, out of mind.
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WASHINGTON — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell led a delegation of Republicans to war-torn Ukraine to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Video posted to Zelenskyy's Instagram account on Saturday shows McConnell, as well as Republican Sens. Susan Collins of Maine, John Barrasso of Wyoming and John Cornyn of Texas as part of the delegation.
It's unclear when the visit took place or if the senators are still in Ukraine.
"The visit of the US Senate delegation led by the leader of the Republican minority in the upper house of Congress (Mitch) McConnell is a strong signal of bipartisan support for Ukraine from the United States Congress and the American people," a translation of the post Zelenskyy wrote in Ukranian said. "Thank you for your leadership in helping us fight not only for our country, but also for democratic values and freedoms. We really appreciate it."
The visit comes just after Republican Senator Rand Paul stonewalled a $40 billion aid package meant to fortify Ukrainian forces fighting against the Russian invasion. Paul, the lone dissenting vote in the Senate, demanded a watchdog to track the money.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi led a separate delegation of high-profile Democrats to Ukraine two weeks ago ahead of a House vote approving the aid package Paul later tanked.
Both McConnell and Pelosi's visits were unannounced, as was a Mother's Day visit by First Lady Jill Biden. The secret visits by high-level U.S. officials underscore the bipartisan support for Ukraine's sovereignty shared by Washington as well as the dangers of VIPs traveling to conflict areas.
Ukraine's capital city of Kyiv has not been a major target of Russian attacks for several weeks, ever since a stiff Ukrainian resistance caused heavy losses for the invaders and forced Moscow to pull back troops to focus on an Eastern assault.
But since then, Russian bombardments of the capital have at times coincided or come immediately after visits from Western leaders.
In late April, Russian forces shelled Kyiv in their boldest assault since the withdrawal from the area two weeks earlier. The attack came as UN Secretary-General Antonio Gutterres was visiting. Kyiv's mayor, Vitali Klitschko, said the deadly strike was Russian President Vladimir Putin's "middle finger" to the UN and to the West in general. | https://www.whas11.com/article/news/nation-world/ukraine/mcconnell-ukraine-visit/507-c49823f7-97a7-41d0-b790-5d01d05ce866 | 2022-05-14T16:12:48Z | https://www.whas11.com/article/news/nation-world/ukraine/mcconnell-ukraine-visit/507-c49823f7-97a7-41d0-b790-5d01d05ce866 | false | 11 |
Rainbow Sheikh Built A Huge Hummer H1
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Rainbow Sheikh, real name Sheikh Hamad bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, of the United Arab Emirates is a fan of extreme car builds. When we say “extreme” that’s actually a bit of an understatement. With an estimated worth of something around $20 billion, he unlike Elon Musk likes to really flaunt it with material possessions, including some of the craziest vehicles you’ll ever see. His latest one, an oversized Hummer H1, is a perfect example.
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Called the X3, it is as the name suggests three times larger than a regular Hummer H1. That means it’s about 46 feet long, 21.6 feet tall, and 19 feet wide, absolutely dwarfing an SUV some automotive journalists would describe as being traumatic just being around, let along driving.
You would think there are few places to drive such a behemoth, but Rainbow Sheikh uses this and his other oversized vehicles to cart around his friends. That’s why the interior isn’t a scale replica with seats and a steering wheel three times the size of a regular car. Instead, it’s more like a motor home for partying, complete with a bathroom. The guy has a 1950 Dodge Power Wagon oversized build which contains multiple bedrooms, so he might go that direction with the Hummer as well.
With a car collection numbering somewhere in the neighborhood of 3,000 examples, this guy isn’t exactly hurting for toys to play with. But he does seem to really get a kick out of these gargantuan replicas of his trucks and SUVs.
Instead of just keeping all those rides to himself, Rainbow Sheikh does share his passion with the public. The Goliath Hummer current is at the Off-Road History Museum located in Al Madam, UAE. We’re sure plenty of people make the trek there just to see this thing and get their photo taken in front of it. | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2597362831015/rainbow-sheikh-built-a-huge-hummer-h1 | 2022-05-14T16:28:58Z | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2597362831015/rainbow-sheikh-built-a-huge-hummer-h1 | true | 1 |
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Leinster have booked their place in next weekend's Heineken Champions Cup final.
The Blues are heading to the Marseilles decider following a 40-points to 10 win against holders Tolouse at the Aviva Stadium.
James Lowe scored tries in either half for Leo Cullen's side with Josh van der Flier and Hugo Keenan also crossing the whitewash.
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Sheffield Wednesday defender delivers message to supporters following Sunderland defeat
Chey Dunkley has penned a message of gratitude towards Sheffield Wednesday fans.
The Owls’ season came to an end following a play-off semi-final defeat to Sunderland, losing 2-1 on aggregate following a late Patrick Roberts goal.
The centre-back has perhaps played his final game for the club with his current deal set to expire this summer.
The 30-year old has yet to have a contract extension agreed with Wednesday, meaning he may have played his final game for the Yorkshire club.
Dunkley wrote on social media that he was disappointed to suffer defeat to Alex Neil’s side, but that he is confident that Darren Moore’s side can go one step better next season and earn promotion to the Championship.
“Very tough one to take and as a team we are all devastated not to get this club back in the higher league,” wrote Dunkley, via Instagram post.
“Although we are sorry not to achieve this; I know that apologies won’t be enough as we all desperately wanted to end this season on a high through our actions.
“Nevertheless, I do not doubt the commitment & endeavour my team have shown & with the core players left for the next season I know that the aim and focus will be very much the same to go one step better as success isn’t a straight line.
“Thanks for all your amazing support this season as you really did come out in numbers and personally supported me through some lows in the season; it’s appreciated.
“Have a great summer as we recharge our batteries for the oncoming season.”
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This was Dunkley’s second season with the Owls, having also been with the team during their relegation to League One last season.
While he was never the most important player to the team, he did still feature 21 times in the league this campaign, including 15 starts as he battled with injuries.
While his future remains unclear, Wednesday will now begin preparations for another season in the third division of English football.
Moore will be hoping to steer the team towards an automatic promotion push, as the team readies for its second campaign at this level.
The Verdict
It was a disappointing way to lose in the play-offs, with Roberts’ goal coming in stoppage time of the second leg.
It does appear that Dunkley’s time with the club will conclude with that moment, which is unfortunate for everyone involved.
However, the defender simply hasn’t been able to establish himself as a key member of the team.
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Elliott Bay Brewhouse & Pub - Burien
255 SW 152nd St, Burien
Avg 4.2
(1193 reviews)
Blackened Mahi Mahi Sandwich -
$15.25
Blackened Mahi Mahi on a spent grain bun with chipotle aioli, cilantro lime coleslaw and grilled pineapple rings.
Mahi Gordita Salad -
$17.50
Blackened Mahi Mahi over fresh greens with Sonoran ranch, avocado, pickled red onions, chipotle aioli, pico de gallo, radishes, feta cheese, black olives, cilantro lime coleslaw and flour gordita tortillas.
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Moctezuma's Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar
1150 Southcenter Mall, Tukwila
Avg 4.1
(4114 reviews)
Mahi Mahi Tacos
$18.49
Grilled with corn tortillas or dos equis beer battered with flour tortilla. Mayo, cabbage, crema mexican, pico de gallo, pickled onions.
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A federal judge on Friday blocked part of an Alabama law that made it a felony to prescribe gender-affirming puberty blockers and hormones to transgender minors.
U.S. District Judge Liles Burke issued a preliminary injunction to stop the state from enforcing the medication ban, which took effect May 8, while a lawsuit goes forward. The ruling was a victory for families and advocacy groups who challenged the first-of-its-kind law as an illegal intrusion into family and medical decisions. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey referred to the ruling as a “temporary legal roadblock." Alabama's state attorney general indicated he will appeal.
“This ruling means that parents of transgender children in Alabama will continue to be able to make the healthcare decisions that are best for their families. It is an extraordinary relief. Parents should not be punished for wanting to do what’s best for their kids,” said Jennifer Levi, director of the transgender rights project for GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders
The Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protection Act made it a felony, punishable by up to 10 years in prison, to prescribe or administer gender-affirming medication to transgender minors to help affirm their new gender identity. The judge left in place another part of the law that banned gender-affirming surgeries for transgender minors, which doctors had testified are not done on minors in Alabama. He also left in place a provision that requires counselors and other school officials to tell parents if a minor discloses that they think they are transgender.
“We will continue fighting to protect Alabama’s children from these radical, unproven, life-altering drugs, despite this temporary legal road block," Ivey said in a statement issued Saturday morning. “It is especially important while they are at such a vulnerable stage in life. We will continue to uphold our duty to ensure that children are free to grow up into the adults God intended them to be, even with today’s societal pressures and modern culture."
A spokesman said Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is disappointed in the court’s decision “and is already working on filing an appeal in defense of the law.”
Four families with transgender children ranging in ages 12 to 17, had filed a lawsuit challenging the Alabama law as discriminatory, an unconstitutional violation of equal protection and free speech rights and an intrusion into family medical decisions. The U.S. Department of Justice joined the lawsuit seeking to overturn the law.
Burke — nominated to the court by former President Donald Trump in 2017 — ruled that Alabama had produced no credible evidence to show that transitioning medications are “experimental.”
He added that “the uncontradicted record evidence is that at least twenty-two major medical associations in the United States endorse transitioning medications as well-established, evidence-based treatments for gender dysphoria in minors.” He noted testimony from a mother who said she feared her child would commit suicide if she lost access to the medications.
“Enjoining the Act upholds and reaffirms the ‘enduring American tradition’ that parents — not the states or federal courts — play the primary role in nurturing and caring for their children,” Burke wrote in the opinion.
Jeff Walker of Auburn, Alabama, told The Associated Presss on Saturday that the ruling “took a lot of weight off our shoulders.” The Walker family is not one of the plaintiffs in the case but said they had been scrambling to figure out how to continue care for their 15-year-old daughter, Harleigh, and if they needed to move to another state.
Harleigh Walker said the decision was a “huge stress relief."
The legislation was part of a wave of bills in Republican-controlled states regarding transgender minors, but was the first to levy criminal penalties against the doctors who provide the medications. In Arkansas, a judge blocked a similar law before it took effect.
Dr. Morissa Ladinsky, a pediatrician who founded a Birmingham medical team that treats children with gender dysphoria, said the decision was a, “huge relief for transgender children and their families.”
“The court’s decision recognizes that this is well established care that has been endorsed by 22 major medical associations. This decision will ensure transgender children in Alabama, and beyond, can continue to receive this evidence-based well-known life-saving care," she said.
More than 20 medical and mental health organizations urged Burke to block the law.
Fifteen states filed a brief in the case in support of Alabama’s law.
The state attorney general’s office argued that the use of the medications is unsettled science, and thus the state has a role in regulation to protect children. During a court hearing before Burke, state attorneys argued European countries take a more conservative approach to the medications. Alabama lawmakers, who approved the bill this spring, said decisions on the medications should wait until adulthood.
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Zelensky welcomes US Senate GOP delegation led by Mitch McConnell
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By Tim Lister and Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has welcomed to Kyiv a congressional delegation led by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.
Zelensky said on his Instagram account that the visit “is a strong signal of bipartisan support for Ukraine from the United States Congress and the American people.”
He added: “Thank you for your leadership in helping us in our struggle not only for our country, but also for democratic values and freedoms. We really appreciate it.”
Republican Sens. Susan Collins of Maine, John Barrasso of Wyoming and John Cornyn of Texas were also seen meeting Zelensky in video and photos posted to the Ukrainian president’s social media accounts.
It’s unclear whether the meeting took place Saturday and whether the delegation is still in the Ukrainian capital.
McConnell and the other senators are the latest US officials to visit Ukraine since Russia invaded the eastern European nation in late February. Two weeks ago, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi led the first congressional delegation to Ukraine since war broke out. Pelosi, joined by several senior House Democrats, met with Zelensky in Kyiv.
First lady Jill Biden met last weekend with Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska in Uzhhorod at the Slovakian border at a converted school that now serves as temporary housing for displaced citizens. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with Zelensky in Kyiv last month.
Congress has been in the process of trying to pass a roughly $40 billion aid bill that would provide Ukraine with military and humanitarian assistance. In a rare show of unity, McConnell and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer pushed for swift passage of the bill this week, after the House had advanced the measure in a bipartisan vote. That Senate effort, however, was blocked Thursday by GOP Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky who has demanded changes to the legislation. The Senate is now expected to pass the bill sometime next week, with Schumer forced to take procedural steps to overcome Paul’s objection, before sending it to President Joe Biden’s desk.
This story has been updated with additional details.
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Sanders keeps on winning at Placerville Speedway
Justin Sanders is always a favorite when he signs into the pit area at Placerville Speedway and on Saturday he continued to show why, racing to his third win of the year at the track in as many starts. Sharing victory lane with Sanders at Mother’s Day Madness were...
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Cy-Fair ISD reports students miss academic targets set prior to COVID-19
Cy-Fair ISD students failed to meet the district's 2021 academic targets set prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to data presented by Ashley Clayburn, assistant superintendent of district improvement and accountability, at the May 5 board work session. The benchmarks students were aiming for...
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Burna Boy’s New Music “Last Last” Is Repeat Worthy | Listen
Burna Boy has released “Last Last,” the first track from his upcoming sixth studio album, “Love, Damini.”
The Grammy-winning artist debuted the breakup-themed song on the night of his historic Madison Square Garden show, much to the delight of those in attendance and those who watched the event live from across the globe.
Chopstix produced “Last Last,” which was released with a video directed by none other than Burna Boy.
Listen to the track below:
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CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago musician is hoping for the return of a violin made in 1758 that was stolen from her family’s home while they were sleeping.
Minghaun Xu said the instrument was made by renowned Italian violin-maker and was lent to her by a private sponsor 20 years ago. It was taken along with a newer violin and her son’s cello.
“Losing that violin is like losing a family member,” Xu said. “It’s like losing my own voice. The violin itself lost a voice, the violin needs to be played. And my heart is broken.”
Xu is a music faculty member at Roosevelt University and performs with a University of Chicago ensemble.
Xu said she didn’t believe her home was targeted for the early Wednesday burglary because of her instrument.
The violin, which is insured, has a sentimental value greater than its monetary worth, Xu said.
“What I can tell you is this, that it’s not replaceable, something like that is not replaceable, and it’s beyond its price,” she said. “There’s so much sentimental value to it. It was made in 1758 and sometimes I think about all the stories that the violin has, all of the musicians and violinists who played it before me.” | https://www.ncadvertiser.com/news/article/Violin-made-in-1758-stolen-from-Chicago-17173065.php | 2022-05-14T16:55:22Z | https://www.ncadvertiser.com/news/article/Violin-made-in-1758-stolen-from-Chicago-17173065.php | false | 11 |
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West Ascension Recreation kicks off baseball, softball season with record-breaking numbers
The parks are full with kids and families as West Ascension Recreation opened the baseball and softball season with record-breaking numbers.
There are four 4-6, five 7-9, and 5 10-12 teams.
Here is a recap from coordinator coach Jerry Butler:
"I have worked very hard with my staff to assure great numbers and participation. Bringing baseball back to the City of Donaldsonville was very challenging. Now we actually can compete with anyone along Hwy 1. Thanks to the parents and hard working coaches. Special thanks to Coach Lloyd Bernard, Carl Franklin and Coach BJ Romano with the impressive camp that drew in more than 50 plus kids for two days to start the season off."
"We never let good enough be enough! We have shown that a will to win is not nearly so important as the will to prepare to win. Whatever it takes. We practice winning every day. Practice, practice, practice. Teaching the game, practicing and not to be the best on the team, rather the best for the team. We teach lots of defense. Defense wins. Offense sells tickets, Defense wins championships. Keep in mind, 'The fans can make you famous, a contract can make you rich, the press can make you a superstar, but only the love can make you a player. Thanks so much for the dedication to the program. We are back in motion again." | https://www.donaldsonvillechief.com/story/news/2022/05/13/west-ascension-recreation-kicks-off-baseball-softball-season-record-breaking-numbers/9761478002/ | 2022-05-14T17:04:03Z | https://www.donaldsonvillechief.com/story/news/2022/05/13/west-ascension-recreation-kicks-off-baseball-softball-season-record-breaking-numbers/9761478002/ | true | 1 |
State Minister for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Junaid Ahmed Palak held a bilateral meeting with senior officials of the World Bank at it’s head office in Washington DC yesterday.
During the meeting, the parties discussed in detail various issues related to the IT sector, especially the Digital Entrepreneur and Innovation Ecosystem Development (DEIED) project funded by the World Bank, a press release of the ministry said on Saturday, BSS reports.
It was stated in the meeting that under the project, a global standard acceleration program will be launched for 1,000 start-ups, including assistance to increase mentorship and venture capital.
The meeting also stated that a 125,000-square-foot “Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design” (LEED) certified Green Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) will be set up in city’s Karwan Bazar for IT companies and start-ups, said the release.
In order to strengthen the entrepreneurial supply chain, innovation hubs will be set up in about 10 universities, and 3,000 IT professionals will be trained to develop high quality capabilities, the discussers said during the meet.
Alexander Pankov, Lead Financial Sector Specialist of the World Bank, Andres Garcia, Deputy Manager for FCI South Asia and Professor Rami Galal, Economist were present at the meeting among others. | https://banglamirrornews.com/2022/05/14/palak-discusses-deied-project-with-world-bank/ | 2022-05-14T17:08:11Z | https://banglamirrornews.com/2022/05/14/palak-discusses-deied-project-with-world-bank/ | false | 2 |
(CBS) – A mother is suing TikTok after her 10-year-old daughter died from attempting a dangerous stunt called the “blackout challenge” that she found out about on the app. Tawainna Anderson said in December 2021, her daughter Nylah was rushed to the hospital after attempting the challenge, which encourages users to choke themselves until passing out. She was in the intensive care unit for several days before she died.
In her lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Anderson says her daughter heard about the challenge from TikTok’s “for you page” which serves users videos based on an algorithm. TikTok’s “algorithm determined that the deadly Blackout Challenge was well-tailored and likely to be of interest to 10-year-old Nylah Anderson, and she died as a result,” the suit reads.
Before she died, Nylah was “an active, happy, healthy, and incredibly intelligent child,” the suit reads. “Though only 10 years old, Nylah spoke three languages.”
The suit names several reports that found social media could negatively affect young children, especially their mental health. The algorithm, the suit alleges, takes into account users’ demographics, including age, and that it preys “upon vulnerable users, such as children, who are thrust into a never-ending dopamine feedback loop which creates addiction and a compelling urge to engage further in the TikTok Defendants’ app.”
The suit names several other dangerous challenges that circulated on TikTok, such as the “milk crate” challenge, which had users trying to climb flimsy pyramids of milk crates which sometimes collapsed beneath them and could lead to injuries.
“One of the deadliest TikTok Challenges to make its rounds on the TikTok Defendants’ app and be promoted to users by their FYP algorithm is the TikTok Blackout Challenge, which encourages users to choke themselves with belts, purse strings, or anything similar until passing out,” the suit reads.
The suit alleges TikTok knew of several other children who died from the challenge, saying Nylah is just the latest in a growing list. In April 2021, the family of 12-year-old Joshua Haileyesus, from Colorado, said he may have died doing the challenge.
The family believes he may have tried to choke himself with a shoelace, KCNC reports.
Anderson’s suit says Nylah tried the challenge and died as a result of TikTok’s “corrosive marketing practices.” The mom is suing the social media giant for multiple counts including wrongful death, strict products liability and negligence. She is suing for an undisclosed amount in damages.
Anderson told CBS Philadelphia that she cannot stop replaying the day her daughter died in her head. “I want to hold this company accountable,” Anderson said. “It is time that these dangerous challenges come to an end, that other families don’t experience the heartbreak we live every day.”
“Our lawsuit is not about simply somebody posting the video, it’s about the actions that TikTok took to send the video to Nylah,” said attorney Jeffrey Goodman, partner at Saltz Mongeluzzi & Bendesky P.C.
CBS News has reached out to TikTok for comment and is awaiting response. | https://www.rochesterfirst.com/news/mom-suing-tiktok-after-10-year-old-daughter-dies-from-blackout-challenge/ | 2022-05-14T17:10:28Z | https://www.rochesterfirst.com/news/mom-suing-tiktok-after-10-year-old-daughter-dies-from-blackout-challenge/ | false | 3 |
Biden marks COVID 'tragic milestone' in US at global summit
President Joe Biden appealed to world leaders at a COVID-19 summit Thursday to reenergize a lagging international commitment to attacking the virus as he led the U.S. in marking the "tragic milestone" of 1 million deaths in America. He ordered flags lowered to half-staff and warned against complacency around the globe.
"This pandemic isn't over," Biden declared at the second global pandemic summit. He spoke solemnly of the once-unthinkable U.S. toll: "1 million empty chairs around the family dinner table."
The coronavirus has killed more than 999,000 people in the U.S. and at least 6.2 million people globally since it emerged in late 2019, according to figures compiled by Johns Hopkins University. Other counts, including by the American Hospital Association, American Medical Association and American Nurses Association, have the toll at 1 million.
"Today, we mark a tragic milestone here in the United States, 1 million COVID deaths," he said.
The president called on Congress to urgently provide billions of dollars more for testing, vaccines and treatments, something lawmakers have been unwilling to deliver so far.
That lack of funding — Biden has requested an additional $22.5 billion in what he calls critically needed money — is a U.S. reflection of faltering resolve that jeopardizes the global response to the pandemic, he says.
Eight months after he used the first COVID summit to announce an ambitious pledge to donate 1.2 billion vaccine doses to the world, the urgency of the U.S. and other nations to respond has waned.
Momentum on vaccinations and treatments has faded even as more infectious variants rise and billions of people across the globe remain unprotected.
Biden addressed the opening of the virtual summit Thursday morning with recorded remarks and made the case that tackling COVID-19 "must remain an international priority." The U.S. is co-hosting the summit along with Germany, Indonesia, Senegal and Belize.
"This summit is an opportunity to renew our efforts to keep our foot on the gas when it comes to getting this pandemic under control and preventing future health crises," Biden said.
The U.S. has shipped nearly 540 million vaccine doses to more than 110 countries and territories, according to the State Department — far more than any other donor nation.
The leaders announced about $3 billion in new commitments to fight the virus, along with a host of new programs meant to boost access to vaccines and treatments around the world. But that was a far more modest outcome than at last year's meeting.
"At the global level, all countries, big or small, rich or poor, must have equal access to health solutions," Indonesian President Joko Widodo said in his remarks.
After the delivery of more than 1 billion vaccines to the developing world, the problem is no longer a lack of shots but of logistical support to get doses into arms. According to government data, more than 680 million donated vaccine doses have been left unused in developing countries because they were expiring and couldn't be administered quickly enough. As of March, 32 poorer countries had used less than half of the COVID-19 vaccines they were sent.
U.S. assistance to promote and facilitate vaccinations overseas dried up earlier this year, and Biden has requested about $5 billion for the effort through the rest of the year.
"We have tens of millions of unclaimed doses because countries lack the resources to build out their cold chains, which basically is the refrigeration systems, to fight disinformation and to hire vaccinators," White House press secretary Jen Psaki said this week.
"We're going to continue to fight for more funding here," Psaki said. "But we will continue to press other countries to do more to help the world make progress as well."
Congress has balked at the price tag for COVID-19 relief and has thus far refused to take up the package because of political opposition to the impending end of pandemic-era migration restrictions at the U.S.-Mexico border. Even after a consensus for virus funding briefly emerged in March, lawmakers decided to strip out the global aid funding and solely focus the assistance on shoring up U.S. supplies of vaccine booster shots and therapeutics.
Biden has warned that without Congress acting, the U.S. could lose out on access to the next generation of vaccines and treatments, and that the nation won't have enough supply of booster doses or the antiviral drug Paxlovid for later this year. He's also sounding the alarm that more variants will spring up if the U.S. and the world don't do more to contain the virus globally.
In an interview Thursday with The Associated Press, White House COVID-19 coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha pressed the need for the U.S. to fund global vaccination efforts as a way to protect Americans at home, warning that strains like delta and omicron first sprang up overseas.
"All of these variants were first identified outside of the United States," he said. "If the goal is to protect the American people, we have got to make sure the world is vaccinated. There's just no domestic-only approach here."
Demand for COVID-19 vaccines has dropped in some countries as infections and deaths have declined globally in recent months, particularly as the omicron variant has proved to be less severe than earlier versions of the disease. For the first time since it was created, the U.N.-backed COVAX effort has "enough supply to enable countries to meet their national vaccination targets," according Dr. Seth Berkley, CEO of the vaccines alliance Gavi, which fronts COVAX.
Still, despite more than 65% of the world's population receiving at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose, less than 16% of people in poor countries have been immunized. It is highly unlikely countries will hit the World Health Organization target of vaccinating 70% of all people by June.
In countries including Cameroon, Uganda and the Ivory Coast, officials have struggled to get enough refrigerators to transport vaccines, send enough syringes for mass campaigns and get enough health workers to inject the shots. Experts also point out that more than half of the health workers needed to administer the vaccines in poorer countries are either underpaid or not paid at all.
Donating more vaccines, critics say, would miss the point entirely.
"It's like donating a bunch of fire trucks to countries that are on fire, but they have no water," said Ritu Sharma, a vice president at the charity CARE, which has helped immunize people in more than 30 countries, including India, South Sudan and Bangladesh.
"We can't be giving countries all these vaccines but no way to use them," she said, adding that the same infrastructure that got the shots administered in the U.S. is now needed elsewhere.
Sharma said greater investment also is needed to counter vaccine hesitancy in developing countries where there are entrenched beliefs about the potential dangers of Western-made medicines.
Gavi's Berkley also said that countries are increasingly asking for the pricier messenger RNA vaccines made by Pfizer and Moderna, which are not as easily available as the AstraZeneca vaccine, which made up the bulk of COVAX's supply last year.
Variants like delta and omicron have led many countries to switch to mRNA vaccines, which seem to provide more protection and are in greater demand globally than traditionally made vaccines like those from China and Russia.
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Cheng reported from London. AP writer Chris Megerian contributed. | https://www.wpbf.com/article/biden-2nd-covid-summit/39973825 | 2022-05-14T17:15:57Z | https://www.wpbf.com/article/biden-2nd-covid-summit/39973825 | true | 62 |
A golden retriever didn't know what to think when his parents brought home a new puppy one day. His little brother didn't get much affection from him for a good while, but the older dog eventually came round when the puppy needed extra paws to make it downstairs.
As soon as the puppy got stuck at the top of the stairs, the big brother went to help, and he protected and helped him learn how to get back down.
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Diane Newton, who lives in Toronto, Canada, felt that Sterling, her golden retriever, needed a playmate after she saw him lie around bored each time they came back from a morning walk. So, she found Collin, and the puppy joined their family.
What she didn't expect was Sterling's reaction, though.
"I can't say Sterling was too happy when we first brought Colin home," Newton shared with The Epoch Times.
Not being the only pet affected Sterling, and he got confused and even avoided having anything to do with Colin.
"He was the only child, and he was used to getting all the attention. Colin tried his best to interact, but Sterling was having none of it; we were worried if we'd done the right thing," the woman explained.
Fortunately, their friendship was meant to last even if it got a difficult start. Things changed completely one morning when Colin got stuck at the top of the stairs. The puppy was scared to go down, and he didn't know what to do.
Sterling immediately sensed that the little one was worried, so he ran over to give the puppy some paws help.
The older dog climbed up the stairs and met the little brother. He gradually taught Colin how to come down, one step at a time, while constantly shielding him from falling.
Newton was very touched by those moments and pointed out that the bond they formed that day was a permanent one.
It came naturally, and the two brothers have been getting along great since then. Colin looks up to Sterling, and there are plenty of fun times, dances, and cuddles.
"We did our best not to force Colin on him, and it finally worked. He warmed up to him a lot more once he realized he wasn't being replaced. They are firm buddies now and love to play, wrestle, and even cuddle together," the woman said.
Sterling, who is "calm and loving," is now excited to spend time with his brother. They play together, run, go hiking, and snooze close to each other at the end of the day.
"They're both typical retrievers. They love to carry things around the place and to greet family members with an old object; it's usually a sock or a shoe, sometimes a toy," Newton said.
And each one has funny habits that make starting the day a one-of-a-kind experience.
"Sterling makes such cute noises when he does a stretch, and Colin does his 'spinning dance' when he feels ready for his breakfast," the woman added.
Newton revealed she is a "full-time dog mom," and she's set up social media accounts for both dogs. She loves to document all their adventures and the way they grow closer to each other constantly.
Sterling and Colin have their own followers, and many people enjoy seeing their habits and big hugs just to take a break from hardship and get a chance to smile for a few minutes.
"The response was overwhelmingly positive. People have loved watching Colin grow and their relationship blossom," Newton concluded.
If she ever doubted bringing Colin into her family, the way the two brothers have bonded certainly showed her that a rough start could make for a wonderful life together.
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From tapas in Cambridge to taverns in Allston, check out the neighborhood restaurants that make up this sprawling New England metro area. | https://www.toasttab.com/local/boston-ma-restaurants/dish/dumpling-soup | 2022-05-14T17:19:47Z | https://www.toasttab.com/local/boston-ma-restaurants/dish/dumpling-soup | false | null |
While Thugger was already behind bars, Gunna was putting in work to tie up any loose ends.
The YSL Gang Indictment is one plotline that we didn't expect to see unfold this year, and although Young Thug and Gunna are among the many members who have been wrapped up in a 56-count case involving RICO charges, among other things, they're still receiving plenty of love from friends and fans.
During one of the initial press conferences, Fulton County's DA made it abundantly clear that she and other prosecutors anticipate that "many" of the people involved would likely be facing life sentences. At the same time, it was revealed that Gunna – born Sergio Kitchens – was not in custody, and instead, was making arrangements with the sheriff's office.
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Seeing as his mugshot has surfaced online, we know that the 28-year-old is now in custody, and according to TMZ, he spent his last few hours in the free world checking in with his family and ensuring that his business affairs are in order.
Sources have revealed to the outlet that it was important for Gunna to see his mother and others close to him – "he's big on family," they explained. It's also been noted that the DS4EVER hitmaker was hoping to release the music video for "Banking On Me" in the near future, and wanted to tie up loose ends on that and other projects before taking himself to jail.
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Tha Atlanta native's lawyers have maintained his innocence and are "hammering police for using his lyrics against him" in their indictment. Before surrendering, the rapper reportedly met with his legal team one last time to ensure that they're all on the same page.
Read our full report on the YSL Gang Indictment here, and tap back in with HNHH later for more hip-hop news updates.
[Via] | https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/gunna-saw-family-and-got-business-in-order-before-turning-himself-in-report-news.151957.html | 2022-05-14T17:22:32Z | https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/gunna-saw-family-and-got-business-in-order-before-turning-himself-in-report-news.151957.html | true | 1 |
[Note: This article discusses major spoilers for Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness.]
Let’s start with a disclaimer here (after the disclaimer we just started with): Polygraph tests are bullshit. There’s a whole host of academic research that shows, in no uncertain terms, that polygraphs do not “detect lies” with any degree of accuracy, that they’re mostly just used by law enforcement as an intimidation tactic, and that they have absolutely zero place in the investigation of crimes or the determining of a human being’s culpability in anything that matters.
That being said, they are a pretty neat way to make celebrities squirm a little bit.
Vanity Fair proved that again this week, releasing a new “Famous Person X Takes A Lie Detector Test” interview, this time with Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness star Elizabeth Olsen in the proverbial hot seat. (Not to be confused with the time Elizabeth Olsen went on Hot Ones, declaring hilariously that she felt “brave” and “strong” at the end while in a sort of capsaicin-imposed fugue state.)
The result was one of the more interesting interviews we’ve seen Olsen give to date; it’s fascinating to see her thread the question of how much honesty is too much when asked about things like the quality of her high school friend Danielle Haim’s brief performance in Licorice Pizza—one of the only times she gets dinged for outright “lying” by the test administrator—and the apparent drifting apart of her friendship with Chris Evans. (She’s also charmingly unapologetic about her recent efforts to start smoking weed, and kicking her husband Robbie Arnett’s band Milo Greene off of her regular music playlist.)
For the purposes of a pop culture web site, though, the most relevant bit of the interview comes about 10 minutes in, when a picture of John Krasinski is placed in front of Olsen and she’s asked “Do you think this man is the smartest man alive?” After getting over her laughter at the very idea, Olsen makes an interesting claim: “I don’t know him, though… I’ve never met him.”
Which is interesting, in so far as Olsen’s character Wanda Maximoff certainly has met a character played by Krasinski, who, bowing to the inevitabilities of inexplicable fan desires, briefly appears as the Fantastic Four’s Reed Richards in Multiverse. The two characters don’t, uh, “interact” for very long, but they certainly do have a scene together.
Which raises one of two possibilities: Either a) Elizabeth Olsen is a pretty good liar (possibly even a professional “say things that aren’t true while pretending to be fake people” person) trying to keep up Marvel’s beloved veil of secrecy, or b) she legitimately has never met Krasinski. The latter is a genuinely fascinating thought; among other things, it raises questions about how late the members of Multiverse’s spoiler-heavy Illuminati were chosen, and then cast, and how heavy the secrecy must have been around those scenes.
None of which Olsen is going to get into while hooked up to a polygraph, mind you. “I’ve never met that man,” she replies consistently, even when it’s noted they’ve been in the same movie. “I’ve never met him. I’ve met his wife.” | https://www.avclub.com/elizabeth-olsen-john-krasinski-lie-detector-1848926605 | 2022-05-14T17:24:56Z | https://www.avclub.com/elizabeth-olsen-john-krasinski-lie-detector-1848926605 | true | 1 |
Boyzone’s Mikey Graham is a grandad at 49 as daughter gives birth to first child
BOYZONE'S Mikey Graham has become a grandad at 49 after his daughter gave birth to her first child.
The singer, 49, shared the exciting news on Twitter.
Mikey shares his daughter Hannah, 25, with his ex-girlfriend Sharon Keane.
The star and his wife Karen Corradi are also proud parents to 16-year-old Sienna.
Last month his oldest daughter Hannah gave birth, and proud grandad Mikey couldn't wait to tell his fans about the new family addition.
Mikey said: "Well guys hope your all doing well. Thankfully life has been nothing but wonderful to me the last three weeks since the birth of my absolutely stunningly beautiful granddaughter BONNIE.
"My eldest daughter Hannah brought her into the world on February 2nd & all is well. 🙏🏻👶🏼❤️."
Many fans replied to the tweet to congratulate the star.
One wrote: "Awww how lovely! However I for one don’t believe you are old enough to be a grandad hehe coolest grandad about for sure xx."
Another said: "Congratulations to Hannah on the birth of her daughter. And congratulations to you as well, Mikey. Thank you for letting us in and giving us this wonderfully good news. Sending much love y'all's way."
A third chimed in: "Aw that's lovely, congratulations! Such happy news which is definitely in short supply at the moment. I can't believe you're a grandad though, where has the time gone?! Welcome to the world Bonnie. x."
Mikey later tweeted: "Thank you so much for all the lovely comments.
"As you you know I tend to be a very private man but I had to share this good news with all you wonderful fans.
"Nice to have some good news to share for a change. X🙏🏻❤️👶🏼."
One fan took the opportunity to ask if the boyband would ever get back together.
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"If boyzone do reform for a 30th anniversary tour will you be the only grandfather on tour and congratulations on becoming a grandad," they asked.
But Mikey made it clear that it wasn't in any of their future plans.
The singer replied: "Aw thank you so much. Don’t mean to rain on your parade but Ronan decided boyzone was finished in 2019 so I don’t think there will be any more BZ gigs. Sorry folks. I’d love to do them."
Mikey hot to fame in 1993 as part of Irish boyband Boyzone, which was created by Louis Walsh.
Originally he wasn't part of the final line up of Ronan Keating, Shane Lynch, Keith Duffy, Stephen Gately, Mark Walton and Richard Rock.
However Louis Walsh called him back after firing Mark and Richard for their lack of commitment.
Some of their songs include No Matter What, Love Me For A Reason and All That I Need.
Four years ago the group announced they would officially split up after 25 years. | https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/8504096/boyzone-mikey-graham-grandad/ | 2022-05-14T17:28:28Z | https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/8504096/boyzone-mikey-graham-grandad/ | true | 1 |
At least 11 people have died and 38 suspected migrants were rescued Thursday after a vessel capsized near Puerto Rico, a U.S. Coast Guard official said.A U.S. Customs and Border Protection aircrew on Thursday morning spotted the troubled vessel and people in the water about 10 nautical miles north of Desecheo Island, Puerto Rico, the Coast Guard said in a news release. The people didn't appear to be wearing life jackets.Crews were able to pull 31 survivors from the water, a spokesperson with the U.S. Coast Guard's 7th District told CNN. The Coast Guard increased the total survivors to 38 in a Friday update.Of the survivors, 36 are from Haiti and two are from the Dominican Republic. Eight people are still hospitalized, according to the Coast Guard.Eleven bodies have been found, officials said.The search and rescue operation is ongoing, the agency said.U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Puerto Rican police also are on the scene, the spokesperson said. Two Coast Guard cutters are part of the search operation.
At least 11 people have died and 38 suspected migrants were rescued Thursday after a vessel capsized near Puerto Rico, a U.S. Coast Guard official said.
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection aircrew on Thursday morning spotted the troubled vessel and people in the water about 10 nautical miles north of Desecheo Island, Puerto Rico, the Coast Guard said in a news release. The people didn't appear to be wearing life jackets.
Crews were able to pull 31 survivors from the water, a spokesperson with the U.S. Coast Guard's 7th District told CNN. The Coast Guard increased the total survivors to 38 in a Friday update.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection courtesy photo
U.S. Coast Guard air and surfaces rescue crews, Customs and Border Protection law enforcement boat crews and partner agencies respond to an unidentified amount of people in the water approximately 12 miles north of Desecheo, Puerto Rico.
Of the survivors, 36 are from Haiti and two are from the Dominican Republic. Eight people are still hospitalized, according to the Coast Guard.
Eleven bodies have been found, officials said.
The search and rescue operation is ongoing, the agency said.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Puerto Rican police also are on the scene, the spokesperson said. Two Coast Guard cutters are part of the search operation. | https://www.wlky.com/article/puerto-rico-deadly-vessel-capsized-water-rescue/39994432 | 2022-05-14T17:29:03Z | https://www.wlky.com/article/puerto-rico-deadly-vessel-capsized-water-rescue/39994432 | true | 16 |
What's the reason for the baby formula shortage?
Many parents are hunting for infant formula after a combination of short- and long-term problems hit most of the biggest U.S. brands.
Millions of babies in the U.S. rely on formula, which is the only source of nutrition recommended for infants who aren't exclusively breastfed.
Here's a look at what's behind the problem and what parents can do:
Why is there a shortage?
Ongoing supply disruptions have combined with a recent safety recall to squeeze supplies.
The problems began last year as the COVID-19 pandemic led to disruptions in labor, transportation and raw materials — economy-wide issues that didn't spare the formula industry. Inventory was further squeezed by parents stockpiling during COVID-19 lockdowns.
Then in February, Abbott Nutrition recalled several major brands of powdered formula and shut down its Sturgis, Michigan, factory when federal officials began investigating four babies who suffered bacterial infections after consuming formula from the facility.
Abbott is one of only a handful of companies that produce the vast majority of the U.S. formula supply, so their recall wiped out a large segment of the market.
What is in baby formula?
Most formulas are made from protein from cow's milk that's been altered to be easier to digest and enhanced with extra nutrients babies need for growth and development. The Food and Drug Administration sets specific nutritional requirements, including minimum amounts of protein, fat, calcium and a number of vitamins. Formula makers achieve these levels by adding various sugars, oils and minerals.
The formulas are designed to mimic breast milk, though studies have repeatedly shown better health for babies who are breastfed.
Why can't all mothers rely on breast milk?
Health professionals recommend exclusively breastfeeding babies until they are 6 months old. But federal figures show that only 1 in 4 are relying solely on breast milk at that age.
Mothers face a number of challenges to long-term breastfeeding, including returning to work and finding the time and equipment needed to pump breast milk. About 60% of mothers stop breastfeeding sooner than they had planned, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
State and federal laws have been enacted to encourage breastfeeding by requiring break time and accommodations for mothers of infants.
Rates of breastfeeding have consistently been lower among Black babies than other groups. About three quarters of Black babies ever are breast fed, below the national average of 84%, according to the CDC.
What should parents do if they are having trouble finding formula?
Talk with your pediatrician or call a local food bank to see if they can help locate some options. Experts also recommend checking with smaller stores and pharmacies, which may still have supplies when larger stores run out.
Most regular baby formulas contain the same basic ingredients and nutrients, so parents shouldn't hesitate to buy a different brand if they're having trouble finding their regular one.
Some infants require specialty formulas due to allergies, digestive problems and other medical conditions. Parents should talk to their doctor if they can't find those products, which manufacturers usually distribute through pharmacies and clinics.
Low-income families that qualify for WIC — a federal program similar to food stamps that serves mothers and children — can also contact their local agency.
Health officials also warn against buying formula via social media websites or outside of conventional retailers because they could be counterfeit.
Why are parents told not to use make-your-own formula recipes online?
Many do-it-yourself formula recipes are made from cow's milk and granular sugar that may be difficult for young babies to digest. They also lack the specific vitamins and proteins found in breastmilk and FDA-approved formulas that are needed for basic nutrition.
"Particularly for small babies, many of these formulas and mixtures that are found online don't contain even the most basic nutrient mixes that babies need to survive," said Dr. Steven Abrams, a pediatricians at the University of Texas, Austin.
Abrams also stressed that parents should never dilute infant formula.
When are supplies likely to improve?
Health regulators recently announced several steps designed to boost supply, including allowing faster importation of certain foreign brands.
The FDA is working with Abbott to try and fix the violations that triggered the shutdown of its Michigan plant, which produces Similac, EleCare and several other leading brands.
The Chicago-based company said this week that, pending FDA approval, it could restart manufacturing at its plant within two weeks. After that it would take another six to eight weeks before new products hit store shelves.
But even then, experts caution that many of the industrywide issues will continue to restrain supplies.
"This is going to be problem and it's not going away for at least a period of several months," Abrams said. | https://www.wlky.com/article/reason-behind-the-baby-formula-shortage/39981122 | 2022-05-14T17:29:24Z | https://www.wlky.com/article/reason-behind-the-baby-formula-shortage/39981122 | true | 25 |
Madonna has defended her decision to release an NFT collection that features a 3D model of her vagina.
Earlier this week, the pop star announced that she was preparing to release a charity collection of 3D non-fungible tokens which includes a video of her avatar giving birth to insects, butterflies and trees.
The pop star’s Mother Of Creation collection is described in press material as a “labour of love” made over the course of a year with digital artist Beeple (Mike Winkelmann) who sold an NFT last year for $69million (£55million).
A number of fans have since taken to social media to criticise the NFT and voice their confusion over its premise. One Twitter user wrote: “Why did Madonna have to go and do that to the market,” while another said: “I did not have a tree growing out of Madonna’s vagina NFT on my 2022 bingo card but here we are.”
Acknowledging the criticism and those who might have been “weirded out” by it, Madonna told Winkelmann that it’s “not often that a robot centipede crawls out of my vagina”.
“I’m doing what women have been doing since the beginning of time, which is giving birth. But on a more existential level, I’m giving birth to art and creativity and we would be lost without both.”
She added: “I think it’s really important that a lot of thought and conversation went into creating these videos.”
Mother Of Nature is the first work in the series, which is followed by Mother Of Evolution (containing lyrics from ‘Justify My Love’ and original music by Igor Bardykin) and, lastly, Mother Of Technology.
The three artworks went up for auction on Wednesday (May 11) through the NFT marketplace SuperRare. Two have been won, while the Mother Of Nature NFT is still accepting bids at the time of publishing.
All proceeds from the trio of digitally rendered collectables will go to three charities: the Voices of Children Foundation, which helps women and children affected by the war in Ukraine; the City of Joy Foundation, which advocates for victims of violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo; and Black Mama’s Bail Out, which provides bail for incarcerated caregivers.
Moonpay, a crypto platform that assisted with the project, will also donate $100,000 to each of the charities.
Madonna’s 2019 track ‘I Don’t Search I Find’, which featured on her ‘Madame X’ album, earned the artist her 50th number one on the Dance Club Songs chart in the US in February 2020.
The achievement made Madonna the first and only artist with 50 number ones on any single Billboard chart.
Madonna is now set to further celebrate that success by releasing the career-spanning ‘Finally Enough Love’ collection digitally on June 24, before a physical release follows on August 19. Pre-order is available now from here and here. | https://www.nme.com/news/music/madonna-defends-nft-collection-that-features-3d-model-of-her-vagina-3225404 | 2022-05-14T17:29:50Z | https://www.nme.com/news/music/madonna-defends-nft-collection-that-features-3d-model-of-her-vagina-3225404 | false | 4 |
Texas can investigate families seeking gender-affirming care for their transgender children
After a pause on investigations of families seeking gender-affirming care for their transgender children, the Texas Supreme Court said the state's child protective services investigations can continue while an appeals process plays out on the merits of the case.
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The opinion released Friday still restricts the state from investigating the so-called "Doe" family, which brought forward a lawsuit against the state in March after the family was investigated by the Department of Family and Protective Services for seeking care for their trans teen.
And significantly, the opinion also denied that Gov. Greg Abbott had any legal authority or power to order DFPS to investigate these families in the first place.
A legal battle began when state Attorney General Ken Paxton, in late February, declared gender-affirming surgical procedures for children and prescribing drugs that affect puberty to be considered child abuse. In response to Paxton's legal opinion, Abbott directed the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) "to conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of any reported instances of these abusive procedures in the State of Texas."
Gender-affirming care is medically necessary, evidence-based care that uses a multidisciplinary approach to help a person transition from their assigned gender — the one the person was designated at birth — to their affirmed gender — the gender by which one wants to be known.
In March, a district court judge in Austin blocked the state from enforcing Abbott's directive by issuing a temporary injunction. The judge said Abbott's order was "beyond the scope of his authority and unconstitutional," and a trial was set for July.
The state immediately challenged the statewide freeze on investigations but lost at Texas' Third District Court of Appeals. While the appeals process continues to play out on the merits of the case, the question of whether the state could continue investigations during the legal battle made its way to the high court, prompting Friday's opinion.
Nine alleged abuse investigations of minors receiving gender-affirming health care were opened by state, Patrick Crimmins, a Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) spokesman, confirmed to CNN in March.
"Just secured a win for families against the gender ideology of doctors, big pharma, clinics trying to 'trans' confused, innocent children. SCOTX green-lighted investigations that lower Dem courts froze," Paxton tweeted Friday. "'Transing' kids through surgery/drugs is abuse & I'll do all I can to stop it."
In the new ruling, the Texas Supreme Court also argued that Abbott's directive to DFPS "cites no legal authority" and doesn't legally bind DFPS to follow his directive, unlike some of his other executive orders. The court, in its opinion, also affirmed that Paxton's opinion does not alter pre-existing law or legal obligations of DFPS.
"The State does not contend in this Court that the Governor's letter formally changed the legal obligations of DFPS, of parents in Texas, or of medical professionals in Texas. Nor does it contend that the Attorney General's opinion did so," the opinion states.
If DFPS decides to resume investigations of families other than the Doe family, then "it's still our position to do so would be unlawful," Paul Castillo, senior counsel at Lambda Legal who represents the Doe family, told CNN on Friday.
The parties in the Doe lawsuit are set to make their arguments before the appellate court this month and in June, according to Castillo.
DFPS is reviewing the ruling and has "no immediate comment beyond that," said spokeswoman Marissa Gonzales.
More than 58,000 transgender youth 13 and older across the U.S. are facing restricted access or proposals, and could soon lose access to gender-affirming care, according to UCLA's Williams Institute, which conducts independent research on sexual orientation and gender identity law and public policy.
Republican Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed two bills into law targeting transgender youth in the state, including one that restricts access to gender-affirming health care for minors.
The Florida Department of Health advised against any gender-affirming care for children and adolescents in guidelines released in April.
Last year, Republican lawmakers in Arkansas overrode a veto from their governor to put their own health care ban on the books, and Tennessee has passed a similar ban. | https://www.wlky.com/article/texas-gender-affirming-care/39994963 | 2022-05-14T17:31:18Z | https://www.wlky.com/article/texas-gender-affirming-care/39994963 | false | 21 |
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At 44.2 degrees Celsius, Delhi records hottest day of the year so far
The highest maximum temperature at any station of Delhi was recorded at 47.2 degrees Celsius at Mungeshwar station, followed by Najafgarh at 47 degrees Celsius - eight and seven notches above normal, respectively
Delhi's Safdarjung observatory, which is India capital's base weather station, recorded a maximum temperature of 44.2 degrees Celsius on Saturday, making it the hottest day of the year so far. The mercury settled at five notches above normal with the minimum temperature recorded at 26.5 degrees Celsius. Before today, the hottest days of the year were 28, 29 and 30 April , when the maximum temperature at Safdarjung was recorded at 43.5 degrees Celsius.
Furthermore, according to 24-hour temperature observations by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), more than five weather stations in the national capital recorded over 45 degrees Celsius on Saturday.
The highest maximum temperature at any station was recorded at 47.2 degrees Celsius at Mungeshwar station, followed by Najafgarh at 47 degrees Celsius - eight and seven notches above normal, respectively.
Ridge, Ayanagar, Pitampura, Jafarpur and Sports Complex (in Akshardham) were other base weather stations in Delhi where the mercury was recorded above 45 degrees Celsius.
Met records show that the mercury has hit, or surpassed, 45 degrees Celsius at Safdarjung twice in the last four years.
Last year, the highest maximum temperature at the base station in May was only 41.6 degrees Celsius (5 May), while in 2020 and 2019, it was 46 degrees Celsius (27 May ) and 44.7 degrees Celsius (31 May), respectively.
The all-time record for hottest May day is 47.2 degrees Celsius, which was recorded at Safdarjung on 29 May, 1944.
This comes even as the Met department has predicted that heatwave to severe heatwave conditions will prevail throughout Saturday and continue on Sunday. An orange alert was issued for Saturday, which is a warning call for preventive action ahead of a weather phenomenon.
A yellow alert has been issued for Sunday, with the maximum temperature expected to hover between 44 and 46 degrees Celsius at most weather stations. | https://www.tbsnews.net/world/south-asia/442-degrees-celsius-delhi-records-hottest-day-year-so-far-419818 | 2022-05-14T17:31:29Z | https://www.tbsnews.net/world/south-asia/442-degrees-celsius-delhi-records-hottest-day-year-so-far-419818 | true | 2 |
Invesco International Dividend Achievers ETF (NASDAQ:PID – Get Rating) was the target of a large growth in short interest in the month of April. As of April 30th, there was short interest totalling 318,000 shares, a growth of 197.8% from the April 15th total of 106,800 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 268,800 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.2 days.
Invesco International Dividend Achievers ETF stock traded up $0.42 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $18.12. The company had a trading volume of 246,432 shares, compared to its average volume of 254,476. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $19.11 and a 200 day moving average price of $18.66. Invesco International Dividend Achievers ETF has a 12-month low of $16.96 and a 12-month high of $20.00.
A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Morgan Stanley raised its position in shares of Invesco International Dividend Achievers ETF by 14.6% in the third quarter. Morgan Stanley now owns 2,019,432 shares of the company’s stock valued at $35,481,000 after buying an additional 256,620 shares during the last quarter. AJ Wealth Strategies LLC raised its position in shares of Invesco International Dividend Achievers ETF by 23.1% in the fourth quarter. AJ Wealth Strategies LLC now owns 610,953 shares of the company’s stock valued at $11,278,000 after buying an additional 114,609 shares during the last quarter. Wells Fargo & Company MN raised its position in shares of Invesco International Dividend Achievers ETF by 6.7% in the fourth quarter. Wells Fargo & Company MN now owns 395,140 shares of the company’s stock valued at $7,294,000 after buying an additional 24,867 shares during the last quarter. Clear Creek Financial Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Invesco International Dividend Achievers ETF in the first quarter valued at approximately $7,179,000. Finally, Bank of America Corp DE raised its position in shares of Invesco International Dividend Achievers ETF by 12.0% in the fourth quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 350,953 shares of the company’s stock valued at $6,479,000 after buying an additional 37,614 shares during the last quarter.
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Scant regard for fire safety norms, buildings functioning without required clearances and illegal factories have led to loss of precious lives in fire incidents in Delhi in recent years, with the blaze in Mundka on Friday being the latest.
In terms of casualties, Friday's fire at the commercial building was the largest since the blaze at a factory in the Anaj Mandi area and the second largest since the Uphaar Cinema tragedy in 1997.
The Mundka factory blaze has so far claimed the lives of 27 people while 29 people are still reported to be missing, according to officials. Twelve people were injured in the fire that ravaged the four-storeyed building that had a single and narrow entry and exit route making escape difficult.
Before Mundka, the national capital has been witness to several fire incidents.
In March this year, seven people were killed in a fire that ravaged several shanties in Gokumpuri.
In December 2019, the Anaj Mandi blaze claimed 44 lives, making it the most severe fire incident in the national capital after the Uphaar Cinema tragedy that claimed 59 lives and left over 100 injured in June, 1997.
The Uphaar theatre in the posh Green Park area was screening Bollywood film "Border" and several families were there to catch the movie featuring Sunny Deol on its release day -- June 13, 1997.
But the movie outing turned into a mayhem as a massive blaze broke out during the 3 pm show.
Days after the Anaj Mandi blaze, the national capital woke up to another fire tragedy, which claimed the lives of nine people.
A massive fire ripped through a three-storey residential-cum-commercial building in outer Delhi's Kirari area, killing nine people, including three children.
Fourteen years after the Uphaar tragedy, a fire broke out at a meeting organised for transgenders in Nand Nagri, where almost 10,000 people had gathered, leaving 14 dead and nearly 30 injured.
In July 2017, four members of a family, including two children, died due to asphyxiation and two others were injured while trying to escape the early morning blaze at a four-storey building in the Dilshad Garden area.
The family had celebrated the birthday of their 12-year-old daughter a day before the tragedy.
The girl was killed while she was trying to escape the fire with her father, grandfather and younger brother.
Another massive fire ripped through a firecracker storage unit in Bawana next year that left 17 persons, including 10 women, dead.
Two separate fires in northwest Delhi's Kohat Enclave and Shahdara's Mansarovar Park the same year claimed five lives, including that of three minors.
In April 2018, a fire broke out at a building in Kohat Enclave, killing a couple and their two children. A few days later, a major fire gutted 300 shanties in Shahdara and killed a girl.
In November 2018, four persons were killed and one was injured after a fire broke out at a factory in central Delhi's Karol Bagh.
In February 2019, a massive fire swept through a four-floor hotel in Karol Bagh in the early hours, killing at least 17 guests, including two persons who jumped off the building in a desperate bid to save themselves.
In August the same year, six persons, including three children, died and 13 were injured in a massive fire at a building in southeast Delhi's Zakir Nagar area due to a short circuit early in the morning.
In November 2019, a massive fire gutted a footwear factory at Narela, killing a security guard and a labourer. The body of the security guard was found after the fire was brought under control, but the charred body of the second victim was recovered four days after the blaze.
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Lucknow Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday (May 14) said the coronavirus pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war have caused price rise and the government has taken several steps to tackle the challenge. Even developed countries like the USA and China are not untouched by inflation, he said according to a press release.
"Inflation has increased in the country due to coronavirus and the Ukraine crisis," he said addressing a programme organised by the Lucknow Intellectual Foundation Addressing a Financial Markets Workshop organised by the Indian Institute of Chartered Accountants.
Rajnath Singh said the economy has been affected due to COVID-19, prices have increased slightly and steps have been taken to deal with the challenges. The Reserve Bank has also taken steps to reduce inflation, whose results will be out soon, he said.
"Many agency surveys are showing that India is the fastest growing economy. Our government has signed a major free trade agreement with Australia," he said. According to the press release, Rajnath also claimed that efforts made by the BJP government to check the coronavirus crisis have been appreciated by the World Health Organization.
Ever since the Modi government was formed in 2014, India's credibility on the world stage has increased and now the whole world listens carefully to what India says, he said, adding that all this has happened because of the strong leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Singh said India is currently the sixth largest economy in the world and the vision is to be named among the top three economies in the world in coming 10 years.
Singh, who took part in a number of programmes, discussed development projects in Lucknow and said six flyovers have been built here and five new ones have been approved. He said officials have been asked to complete the work at the earliest.
Many prominent leaders, including former UP deputy chief minister Dinesh Sharma, were present on this occasion. Padma Shri recipient litterateur Vidya Bindu Singh requested Rajnath to rename Lucknow as Laxman Puri. | https://zeenews.india.com/india/covid-19-pandemic-russia-ukraine-war-behind-price-rise-rajnath-singh-2463609.html | 2022-05-14T17:55:12Z | https://zeenews.india.com/india/covid-19-pandemic-russia-ukraine-war-behind-price-rise-rajnath-singh-2463609.html | true | 4 |
Nashville joins 'Bans Off Our Bodies' protest supporting abortion rights
- TKTK demonstrators gathered in Legislative Plaza in support of abortion rights Saturday
Protesters were set to gather at noon at Legislative Plaza in Nashville and march to the federal courthouse on Church Street in support of abortion rights.
The protest is in conjunction with other "Bans Off Our Bodies'" rallies organized by Planned Parenthood after a leaked draft of a U.S. Supreme Court opinion. The leaked document, first published by Politico on May 3 and later verified, showed the court is on the verge of overturning the landmark 1973 case of Roe v. Wade that established a constitutional right to abortion.
It has since sparked protests and fierce debate nationwide. Hundreds of abortion rights supporters gathered in Nashville on Mother's Day, chanting: "Motherhood should be a choice."
On Saturday, abortion rights supporters are also set to gather in Chattanooga, Knoxville and Memphis.
"Bans Off Our Bodies is a nationwide protest in response to the draft leak opinion attacking not only the right to an abortion, but the entire foundations of the right to privacy, which allows people to decide when to terminate a pregnancy," a news release from the Nashville rally organizers said.
Storms are possible in Nashville starting around noon, according to National Weather Service meteorologist John Cohen. He said he does not expect the storms to be strong or severe in Nashville. However, he said storms may become more widespread as the afternoon goes on, especially east of Interstate 65.
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Attendance tops 1,000
By 12:30 p.m., more than 1,000 had gathered to protest.
Amy Griffith and her daughter Leah Griffith, both from Nashville, said they felt compelled to come out in light of the leaked opinion.
Amy Griffith said she is a Christian but does not believe abortion should be outlawed.
“We are not a theocracy,” she said, echoing the sign she was carrying.
Leah Griffith said public support is largely in favor of keeping abortion legal, pointing to recent polls that showed 60-70% of Americans support it. She also said she’s afraid that states banning abortion will only make it unsafe, especially for people without the resources to access it in other states.
“It’s going to happen regardless of if it’s legal,” Leah Griffith said.
Her sign featured a snake in the shape of a uterus that read, “Don’t tread on me.”
Julie Edwards of Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi started the rally off with a chant—“Bans off our bodies,” the crowd repeated several times.
Counter protesters at the back of the crowd called on megaphones as the rally leaders led songs and chants. Across the street overlooking Sixth Avenue and the rally crowd, several more counter-protesters also called out.
Erin Trentes and her husband, John Trentes, sat at the top of the steps of the War Memorial building. “I have a sign for them,” she said as she looked down at the counter-protesters.
“Ban Viagra, it’s God’s will,” her sign read on one side. She turned it over, showing the side that read, “Stop manhandling my women’s rights.”
She said she is at today’s rally, the first she’s ever attended, because she’s scared that if Roe is overturned, more restrictions will follow. She doesn’t have children of her own because of multiple miscarriages, and she said reproductive decisions should be up to a woman and her family.
“It’s everything,” she said through tears. “Being able to choose is everything.”
The protest begins
About 200 protestors gathered in Legislative Plaza by 11:45 a.m. Saturday. Many were dancing to songs by Lizzo, which were playing from large speakers in front of the state Capitol building, and could be heard from several blocks away.
Three anti-abortion protestors were pacing at the back of the growing crowd, taking turns speaking through a megaphone.
One carried a flagpole with an upside-down American flag and one that said “abortion is murder.”
Andrea Hewitt, a volunteer with Planned Parenthood, was dancing near the three men, carrying a sign that said “abortion is health care.” She said her job was to direct the energy toward the abortion-rights protest.
“We want to remind people that nothing good comes of engaging with them,” Hewitt said.
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Cutting corners: Previous stories have shown how Russia is making up for deficiencies in electronic components stemming from international sanctions since it began its invasion of Ukraine. Recent findings in Ukraine emphasize just how far Russian manufacturers have gone.
In a Senate hearing on Wednesday, the US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo cited Ukrainians who found semiconductors from dishwashers and refrigerators in Russian tanks. Ukrainian officials say these are substitutes for components Russian manufacturers can't get due to international sanctions.
Raimondo said US technology exports to Russia have sunk by almost 70 percent since Russia started its invasion in late February. Moreover, spokesperson from the US Commerce department Robyn Patterson said US component shipments to Russia have fallen by 85 percent in the last year. Raimondo said the Ukrainian findings prove the sanctions are successfully diminishing Russia's war effort.
Complying with sanctions, computer companies like Intel, AMD, IBM, TSMC, and GlobalFoundries also stopped chip sales to Russia.
One response from Russia has been to turn a blind eye to illegal imports of electronics and components. Russia also plans to develop local chip manufacturing and reverse-engineer Western electronics. The country wants to produce its own 28nm nodes by 2030. Chinese purchases of old lithography machines might make that goal unrealistic.
Russia isn't the only entity cannibalizing appliances to fill chip deficiencies. Last month, ASML CEO Peter Wennik admitted that some companies are repurposing chips from washing machines to compensate for the ongoing global chip shortage. | https://www.techspot.com/news/94589-russian-tanks-using-chips-household-appliances-due-sanctions.html | 2022-05-14T18:02:46Z | https://www.techspot.com/news/94589-russian-tanks-using-chips-household-appliances-due-sanctions.html | false | 1 |
Clarence Thomas says abortion leak has changed Supreme Court
WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Clarence Thomas says the Supreme Court has been changed by the shocking leak of a draft opinion earlier this month. The opinion suggests the court is poised to overturn the right to an abortion recognized nearly 50 years ago in Roe v. Wade.
The conservative Thomas, who joined the court in 1991 and has long called for Roe v. Wade to be overturned, described the leak as an unthinkable breach of trust.
“When you lose that trust, especially in the institution that I’m in, it changes the institution fundamentally. You begin to look over your shoulder. It’s like kind of an infidelity that you can explain it, but you can’t undo it,” he said while speaking at a conference Friday evening in Dallas.
The court has said the draft does not represent the final position of any of the court’s members, and Chief Justice John Roberts has ordered an investigation into the leak.
Thomas, a nominee of President George H.W. Bush, said it was beyond “anyone’s imagination” before the May 2 leak of the opinion to Politico that even a line of a draft opinion would be released in advance, much less an entire draft that runs nearly 100 pages. Politico has also reported that in addition to Thomas, conservative justices Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett had voted with the draft opinion’s author, Samuel Alito, to overrule Roe v. Wade and a 1992 decision, Planned Parenthood v. Casey, that affirmed Roe’s finding of a constitutional right to abortion.
Thomas said that previously, “if someone said that one line of one opinion” would be leaked, the response would have been: “Oh, that’s impossible. No one would ever do that.”
“Now that trust or that belief is gone forever,” Thomas said at the Old Parkland Conference, which describes itself as a conference “to discuss alternative proven approaches to tackling the challenges facing Black Americans today.”
Thomas also said at one point: “I do think that what happened at the court is tremendously bad...I wonder how long we’re going to have these institutions at the rate we’re undermining them.”
Thomas also touched in passing on the protests by liberals at conservative justices’ homes in Maryland and Virginia that followed the draft opinion’s release. Thomas argued that conservatives have never acted that way.
“You would never visit Supreme Court justices’ houses when things didn’t go our way. We didn’t throw temper tantrums. I think it is ... incumbent on us to always act appropriately and not to repay tit for tat,” he said.
Protests at the Supreme Court and around the nation were planned for Saturday.
Neither Thomas nor any of the attendees at the Dallas session made mention of the Jan. 6 insurrection or the actions of Thomas’ wife, Virginia, in fighting to have the results of the 2020 presidential election overturned.
Clarence Thomas was speaking before an audience as part of a conversation with John Yoo, who is now a Berkeley Law professor but worked for Thomas for a year in the early 1990s as a law clerk.
Each justice generally has four law clerks every year and the current group of law clerks has been a focus of speculation as a possible source of the draft opinion’s leak. They are one of a few groups along with the justices and some administrative staff that has access to draft opinions.
Thomas also answered a few questions from the audience, including one from a man who asked about the friendships between liberal and conservative justices on the court, such as a well-known friendship between the late liberal Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the late conservative Justice Antonin Scalia. “How can we foster that same type of relationship within Congress and within the general population?” the man asked.
“Well, I’m just worried about keeping it at the court now,” Thomas responded. He went on to speak in glowing terms about former colleagues. “This is not the court of that era,” he said.
Despite his comments, Thomas seemed in good spirits — laughing heartily at times. Yoo, who is known for writing the so-called “torture memos” that the George W. Bush administration used to justify using “enhanced interrogation” techniques after the Sept. 11 terror attacks, said at one point that he had taken pictures of notes Thomas had taken during the conference.
“You’re going to leak them?” Thomas asked, laughing.
Yoo responded: “Well, I know where to go...Politico will publish anything I give them now.”
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Which Sun Joe lawn mower is best?
Lawn mowers play a significant role in landscaping and choosing the right one can be challenging. Sun Joe is a well-known brand that produces a variety of lawn mowers. Whether you want a manual, electric or battery-powered mower, Sun Joe has what you need. For example, the Sun Joe iON16LM 16-Inch Brushless Cordless Lawn Mower is an excellent mower that features a rechargeable battery and a large, removable bag.
What to know before you buy a Sun Joe lawn mower
Sun Joe Lawn Mower style
- Corded-electric mower: These are often among the most affordable Sun Joe lawn mowers and are relatively powerful. The power ranges from 6.5 to 13.5 amps, but they may have trouble mowing dense lawns. The cord’s length can be a hassle, and you can run over it if you aren’t careful.
- Cordless mower: These are usually more expensive than corded models, but you don’t have to worry about a cord getting in the way. They’re often less powerful than corded mowers but more powerful than manual ones. The battery can last anywhere from 25 to 45 minutes.
- Manual mower: These require no power source and are surprisingly efficient. Manual mowers are usually the most affordable and compact. Still, they typically require more effort than corded and cordless mowers.
Cut width
The cut width ranges from 11 to 20 inches. Those with a larger width may be more challenging to maneuver, although they’re usually an excellent choice for those with large yards. Sun Joe mowers are lightweight, so even wide ones are easier to operate than gas mowers.
Assembly
Most Sun Joe mowers require assembly. Most include an easy-to-understand manual, although the setup is intuitive, so you may not need it. Many mowers take less than 15 minutes to assemble.
Adjustable cutting height
Adjustable cutting height is essential for those with uneven lawns. Many Sun Joe mowers have between three to six height settings. You can usually adjust the height easily with a lever.
What to look for in a quality Sun Joe lawn mower
Clipping disposal
Many include bags that catch and store your clippings. Bags are ideal for overgrown lawns, as the clumps of dead grass other mowers leave behind can kill the grass beneath them. Most bags are detachable, so if you’d prefer to leave the clippings on your lawn, you can spread them across your yard after mowing.
If you prefer not to bag your clippings, Sun Joe also offers rear and side-chute mowers. Leaving your clippings on your lawn leads to healthy, green grass.
Run time
If you opt for a cordless mower, you’ll want one with enough battery life to mow your lawn on a single charge. Inexpensive ones with around 25 to 30 minutes of run time should be enough for small yards. If you have a medium-sized lawn, you may want one with 45 minutes of run time. It may be best to buy a corded electric or manual mower if your yard is large, although manual mowers can be strenuous with big lawns.
Ease of use
Ease of use depends on your personal preferences. Corded electric mowers are ideal for people who don’t want to deal with charging and changing batteries, as having a battery die in the middle of mowing can be frustrating. Still, if you feel that a cord will get in your way, it’s best to buy one that’s battery-powered or manual.
Manual mowers are the hardest to push, although many people like that they provide a light workout. They’re ideal if you don’t like noisy mowers or want to mow early in the morning when your neighbors are asleep.
What you can expect to spend on a Sun Joe mower
Manual mowers usually cost under $120. Corded electric ones cost anywhere from $100-$150. Battery-powered mowers cost $180-$500.
Sun Joe lawn mower FAQ
Who makes Sun Joe lawn mowers?
A. Sun Joe mowers are made by Snow Joe, a well-known producer of affordable snow blowers.
How long does it take for a Sun Joe lawn mower to charge?
A. Though times can vary, most take three to five hours to charge fully.
Is it OK to leave a lithium-ion battery on the charger?
A. In most cases, it’s perfectly fine to charge a lithium-ion battery overnight. These batteries typically won’t overcharge unless the control system malfunctions.
How do you cut with an electric corded lawn mower?
A. When using a corded mower, it’s best to drape the cord over your shoulder to keep it out of the way of the blades. Start from the point closest to the cord and mow away from it.
What’s the best Sun Joe lawn mower to buy?
Top Sun Joe lawn mower
Sun Joe iON16LM 16-Inch Brushless Cordless Lawn Mower
What you need to know: This model runs for 40-45 minutes on a single charge and includes a safety key.
What you’ll love: It’s lightweight and has a 16-inch cutting width. It features a large, detachable bag with an indicator that lets you know when it’s full. Assembly is easy, and you can adjust the blades to six heights. It’s more powerful than most battery-powered mowers.
What you should consider: It is louder than most battery-powered mowers.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Sun Joe lawn mower for the money
Sun Joe MJ501M Manual Reel Mower
What you need to know: This mower doesn’t require a cord or battery.
What you’ll love: It comes with a 7-gallon detachable bag. It has numerous cutting widths, between 14 to 20 inches. It features five steel blades and four durable wheels. It is nearly silent compared to other mowers.
What you should consider: It can be challenging to use on tall grass and large lawns.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
Worth checking out
Sun Joe MJ403E 17-Inch Electric Lawn Mower
What you need to know: This features a large 17-inch cutting path and 12-gallon bag.
What you’ll love: It starts instantly and features all-terrain wheels. It has a seven-position height control and a safety switch. Although it isn’t self-propelled, it’s light enough to push with ease.
What you should consider: Assembly can be tricky compared to other Sun Joe mowers. Most users felt it was easy to maneuver.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Chris Kreider doesn’t believe in dwelling on the past. There is only the next play for the New York Rangers’ star forward.
It’s why Kreider threw linemate Mika Zibanejad’s iPad to the ground out of frustration after Zibanejad stewed over a breakaway during the second period against Pittsburgh’s Louie Domingue on Friday night that ended up with Zibanejad hitting the post.
Kreider told Zibanejad to stop second-guessing himself. It was a good move. It didn’t go in. It happens. Just keep playing.
So Zibanejad did. Kreider, too. And thanks to their relentlessness the resilient Rangers are heading back home for a Game 7.
The two longtime teammates scored two goals apiece — including Kreider’s blast from the point that hit Domingue high then sailed over the goaltender’s head and rolled into the net with 1:28 remaining to lift the Rangers to a 5-3 win over the Sidney Crosby-less Penguins to push their thrilling first-round playoff series to the limit.
“Regardless of the situation, I’m proud of the way this team competes,” Kreider said. “Whether we’re down, whether we’re up, we’re trying to get to our game, trying to play the same way.”
As they have done repeatedly throughout this topsy-turvy series the Rangers rallied from a multiple-goal deficit and will host Game 7 on Sunday at Madison Square Garden with some serious momentum.
“We battled back after (falling behind) and that showed some character in our group,” Rangers coach Gerard Gallant said.
A group looking to advance in the playoffs for the first time since 2017. New York will get a chance thanks to the play of Kreider and Zibanejad, four assists from Adam Fox and 31 saves by Igor Shesterkin, who rebounded from two shaky performances at PPG Paints Arena earlier in the series to silence the chants of “IIIIGOOORRRR” that rained down on him frequently.
“He battles, it’s what he does,” Kreider said of Shesterkin, a finalist for both the Vezina and Hart trophies. “He’s been our best player all year and he continues to be our best player.”
Pittsburgh’s best player, by contrast, was forced to watch his team let a chance to advance slip away from afar. The Penguins played without Crosby, who is dealing with an upper-body injury that forced the captain to miss his first playoff game in five years.
For long stretches, it looked as if Pittsburgh would find a way to move on even with Crosby’s familiar No. 87 out of the lineup. Bryan Rust and Jeff Carter scored during the first period to stake the Penguins to a 2-0 lead and Evgeni Malkin’s breakaway late in the second knotted the game at 3 after the Rangers had surged in front.
In the end, it didn’t matter. Shesterkin held firm in the third period and Domingue — who’s played solidly if not spectacularly while filling in for injured starters Tristan Jarry and Casey DeSmith — let in his first truly soft goal of the playoffs when Kreider’s relatively innocuous shot from the point hit the goaltender’s glove then fluttered behind him.
“Nobody said it was going to be easy,” Pittsburgh defenseman Kris Letang said. “They’re a really good team. They have a lot of skilled players that can score goals. It’s a race to four and we have to regroup, stay positive and get the job done.”
SPECIAL TEAMS ISSUES
The Penguins were in control early in the second period when forward Evan Rodrigues was issued a penalty for roughing after taking exception to a hit along the boards by New York’s Ryan Lindgren.
It took Zibanejad all of 5 seconds to score with the man advantage to provide the Rangers with a needed jolt and give him his first goal of the postseason. Zibanejad’s second came just 1:16 later on another laser, this one from the right circle.
Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan chastised Rodrigues for failing to keep his emotions in check.
“That’s a necessary part of winning at this time of the year,” Sullivan said.
So is scoring when you’re on a 5-on-3. The Penguins failed to do so early in Game 5 in New York. They failed to do it again on Friday, generating little despite having 1:07 with the two-man advantage. Pittsburgh went 0 for 3 on the power play on the night while the Rangers went 2 for 3.
“I think I’m probably stating the obvious, but the special teams was the difference,” Sullivan said. “We have to be better.”
GAME 7 UNCERTAINTY
Crosby skated early Friday morning with Pittsburgh skating and skills development coach Ty Hennes but was not part of the Penguins’ optional skate. His status for Sunday is unknown.
Jarry, who’s been out since mid-April with a broken foot, took shots during the skate but was held out once again. Penguins forward Rickard Rakell missed his fifth straight game after taking a high hit in the series opener. Pittsburgh lost veteran forward Brian Boyle in the first period. Sullivan said Boyle was being evaluated for a lower-body injury.
PREDICTING THE FUTURE?
Gallant said before the playoffs began that the only time home ice matters in the postseason is in Game 7.
“I hope I’m right,” Gallant said. “We’ve played well in our building. And like I said, it’s a Game 7. Winner goes on. Loser goes home. So I think it’s going to be a great game.”
The Penguins, by the way, are unbeaten all-time (6-0) when playing Game 7 on the road.
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WFO BURLINGTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Saturday, May 14, 2022
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Burlington VT
333 AM EDT Sat May 14 2022
...National Weather Service Cold Water Safety Message...
...Please check with state and local authorities regarding
guidelines for allowed activities...
* Warm air temperatures today in the mid 80s may cause people to
underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures which are
currently only in the lower 50s across Lake Champlain, and around
60 in the regions smaller lakes and rivers.
* The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to
anyone immersed in the water. When the water temperature is below
60 degrees, the average submerged person could loose dexterity
within minutes and be unable to accomplish simple tasks. Anyone
on small boats, canoes or kayaks should plan accordingly if
recreating this weekend and use extreme caution to avoid this
threat. Paddle smart from the start and always wear your life
jacket!
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Padres: No cancer found during Bob Melvin's prostate surgery
SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Padres say no cancer was found when manager Bob Melvin had prostate surgery on Wednesday.
Melvin, 60, was recovering at home Friday after being released from the hospital, the team said.
Melvin said Tuesday that he didn’t think he had cancer, but the doctors wouldn’t know until the surgery. He said he hoped to miss only the first six games of the team’s forthcoming nine-game trip, which started Friday night in Atlanta and continues through Philadelphia and San Francisco.
Bench coach Ryan Christenson is serving as interim manager during Melvin's absence. He was Melvin's bench coach the last four seasons in Oakland. Melvin was hired away from the Athletics on Nov. 1 and is in his 19th season as a big league manager.
Melvin said he had been feeling various symptoms since the team returned from a road trip that ended May 4. He missed a game the next night with what the team said was a gastrointestinal issue.
The Padres also said Friday that third base coach Matt Williams remained in COVID-19 protocol and hoped to rejoin the team in Philadelphia for a series that starts Tuesday night. First base coach David Macias moved to third base and Morgan Burkhart coached first base just as they did Wednesday in a home loss to the Cubs. | https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/sports/padres-no-cancer-found-during-bob-melvins-prostate-surgery/ | 2022-05-14T18:15:00Z | https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/sports/padres-no-cancer-found-during-bob-melvins-prostate-surgery/ | true | 22 |
Inmate mistakenly released from jail after ‘fooling’ officers, sheriff reports
PHOENIX (KTVK/KPHO/Gray News) - Arizona authorities are investigating how an inmate could have mistakenly been released from their custody on Thursday.
The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office reports Anthony Pena was booked into jail for failing to appear in court and drug charges. His bond was set at $250, and he was put in the minimum security general population area.
Arizona Family reports a few hours later, Pena then pretended to be a different inmate and was released from the detention center.
The sheriff’s office said its team is working on figuring out how the mistake happened along with getting a warrant for Pena’s arrest.
Deputies urged anyone with more information on the whereabouts of Pena to contact the Phoenix Police Department at 602-262-6151.
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Mogy Joel R Investment Counsel Inc. trimmed its position in shares of Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR – Get Rating) by 90.0% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 118 shares of the company’s stock after selling 1,064 shares during the period. Mogy Joel R Investment Counsel Inc.’s holdings in Charter Communications were worth $77,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Veritas Asset Management LLP raised its holdings in shares of Charter Communications by 31.7% during the fourth quarter. Veritas Asset Management LLP now owns 2,623,631 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,710,529,000 after acquiring an additional 631,800 shares in the last quarter. California Public Employees Retirement System grew its stake in Charter Communications by 165.1% in the third quarter. California Public Employees Retirement System now owns 794,529 shares of the company’s stock worth $578,068,000 after purchasing an additional 494,813 shares during the period. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA grew its stake in Charter Communications by 23.1% in the fourth quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA now owns 2,509,077 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,635,843,000 after purchasing an additional 470,982 shares during the period. GQG Partners LLC grew its stake in Charter Communications by 31.4% in the third quarter. GQG Partners LLC now owns 1,888,381 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,373,693,000 after purchasing an additional 450,710 shares during the period. Finally, UBS Asset Management Americas Inc. grew its stake in Charter Communications by 78.9% in the third quarter. UBS Asset Management Americas Inc. now owns 862,291 shares of the company’s stock worth $627,368,000 after purchasing an additional 380,229 shares during the period. 83.63% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
CHTR stock traded up $6.13 during trading on Friday, reaching $471.39. The stock had a trading volume of 1,456,837 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,873,395. Charter Communications, Inc. has a 52 week low of $410.33 and a 52 week high of $825.62. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $528.77 and its two-hundred day moving average is $595.73. The company has a current ratio of 0.40, a quick ratio of 0.40 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.69. The firm has a market cap of $79.13 billion, a PE ratio of 17.07, a PEG ratio of 0.47 and a beta of 1.04.
Several equities research analysts recently weighed in on CHTR shares. Bank of America cut Charter Communications from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 3rd. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their price target on Charter Communications from $603.00 to $393.00 in a research note on Monday, May 2nd. TD Securities reduced their price target on Charter Communications from $815.00 to $735.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, May 2nd. Barclays cut their target price on Charter Communications from $599.00 to $436.00 in a research note on Monday, May 2nd. Finally, BNP Paribas cut Charter Communications from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 18th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, sixteen have issued a hold rating and nine have assigned a buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $690.21.
Charter Communications Profile (Get Rating)
Charter Communications, Inc operates as a broadband connectivity and cable operator company serving residential and commercial customers in the United States. The company offers subscription-based video services, including video on demand, high-definition television, digital video recorder, pay-per-view services.
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Trade Desk (NASDAQ:TTD – Get Rating) had its price objective cut by Susquehanna from $125.00 to $95.00 in a report released on Wednesday morning, The Fly reports.
Other research analysts also recently issued research reports about the stock. StockNews.com started coverage on shares of Trade Desk in a research note on Thursday, March 31st. They issued a hold rating for the company. Stifel Nicolaus boosted their target price on shares of Trade Desk from $68.00 to $70.00 and gave the company a hold rating in a research note on Thursday, February 17th. Jefferies Financial Group cut their target price on shares of Trade Desk from $105.00 to $85.00 in a research note on Monday, May 9th. Zacks Investment Research lowered shares of Trade Desk from a hold rating to a sell rating in a report on Thursday, April 21st. Finally, KeyCorp lowered their target price on shares of Trade Desk from $102.00 to $90.00 and set an overweight rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, April 20th. Seven research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and fourteen have assigned a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of Buy and a consensus price target of $89.28.
Trade Desk stock opened at $51.92 on Wednesday. Trade Desk has a 52 week low of $39.39 and a 52 week high of $114.09. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $62.75 and its 200 day simple moving average is $76.96. The firm has a market capitalization of $25.17 billion, a PE ratio of 247.24, a P/E/G ratio of 9.89 and a beta of 2.15.
In other news, CFO Blake Jeffrey Grayson sold 9,633 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, February 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $74.05, for a total value of $713,323.65. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, Director Eric B. Paley sold 7,500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, March 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $83.16, for a total transaction of $623,700.00. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 23,217 shares of company stock valued at $1,778,114. 10.79% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Morgan Stanley boosted its holdings in shares of Trade Desk by 1,101.8% in the second quarter. Morgan Stanley now owns 20,863,893 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $1,614,032,000 after acquiring an additional 19,127,872 shares in the last quarter. Mackenzie Financial Corp boosted its holdings in shares of Trade Desk by 36.6% in the third quarter. Mackenzie Financial Corp now owns 38,188 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $2,685,000 after acquiring an additional 10,242 shares in the last quarter. TD Asset Management Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Trade Desk by 51.4% in the third quarter. TD Asset Management Inc. now owns 104,765 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $7,365,000 after acquiring an additional 35,579 shares in the last quarter. Ieq Capital LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Trade Desk by 49.3% in the third quarter. Ieq Capital LLC now owns 6,607 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $465,000 after acquiring an additional 2,181 shares in the last quarter. Finally, JustInvest LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Trade Desk by 2.5% in the third quarter. JustInvest LLC now owns 7,819 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $550,000 after acquiring an additional 187 shares in the last quarter. 63.40% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
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NATO is precisely the military alliance that Russian President Vladimir Putin tried to intimidate before – and during – the invasion of Ukraine. One of Moscow’s main demands is that NATO move away from its borders and that Ukraine be expressly prohibited from joining.
Both Finland and Sweden have a long history of neutrality but in unison, they are asking to join the military alliance. The announcements prompted threats from Russia that it will be “forced” to take retaliatory “military-technical” measures.
Russia said on Friday that will suspend electricity supply to Finlandat a time of growing tensions between the two countries due to the Nordic country’s approach to the Western military alliance. This is the first of the retaliation so far.
But first, these are the keys to understanding what NATO is and why Putin is concerned about the union of two Scandinavian countries that were not considered a threat. We explain:
What is NATO, why was it created?
It is a military alliance created in 1949 as a response to the threat of expansion of communism of the then Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. The agreement initially included 12 countries: the US, Canada, Belgium, Denmark, France, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal and the United Kingdom.
Much of Europe in World War II (ended in 1945) was destroyed. The NATO was created to provide security guarantees against the possibility that in Germany resurgent aspirations over neighboring countries or that the Soviet Union wanted to extend its power to the west.
What countries make up NATO?
NATO does not have an army of its own., but is organized with the forces of its member countries. Following the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, several former Warsaw Pact countries became members of NATO. In total there are now 30 members, as seen in this is the map:
Why does Finland want to join NATO in the midst of the war in Ukraine?
To understand it, you have to understand that the NATO’s main function is “collective defence”. The NATO operates diplomatically first and then, if that doesn’t work, it activates “military power.” NATO’s principle is that “an attack against one of its members is considered an attack against all”.
Now, when Putin launched the invasion of Ukraine in February, many countries territorially close to each other began to worry: which country could be next?
One of Putin’s demands before invading Ukraine was to prohibit that country from joining NATO and for the alliance to return to its pre-1997 configuration, when it was not made up of any nation from the disappeared Soviet sphere, that is, countries like Poland, Lithuania, Latvia or Estonia left the alliance.
And while those countries began to worry, NATO is ‘watching their back’ which makes it far less likely that Russia will want to attack them and enter into direct confrontation with the alliance (something that was clearly not the case in Ukraine).
Why is Putin worried?
One of the things that worries Putin is that with the union of these countries, but especially Finland, territorially Russia is practically surrounded by NATO. The military alliance is defensive in nature, so Finland (or any other partner) is not expected to threaten Russia.
However, this growth of NATO to another border nation is just the opposite of what Putin wanted. The Russian leader has sought to decimate the alliance and intimidate it with his security demands prior to the invasion of Ukraine.
Is there a history of war between Finland and Russia?
The most recent past war between Finland and Russia is known as the Winter War (between 1939 and 1940).
At the time, Finland, which declared itself neutral at the start of World War II, feared that the Soviet Union would seek to expand into its territory.
Faced with Soviet pressure, the Finns mobilized their small army to defend themselves against the powerful Russian Red Army. A border incident was the excuse for the Russian invasion which was sloppy and poorly equipped. He was met by a modest but well-prepared Finnish force.
The Russians ended in a counteroffensive that, by early 1940, it razed the Finnish lines forcing Finland to sign a treaty in March 1940, in which it ceded more than 10% of its territory to the Soviets.
What difference would there be between Finland and Ukraine?
The alliance has not acted on Ukraine because that country is not a member of NATO. For several years, kyiv has expressed a desire to be part of the alliance, but it – aware of the delicate balance in the area – A formal process for its acceptance has not begun.
A Ukraine in NATO is considered by Putin as a security threat at the very gates of his country and he wants to prohibit the association of the former Soviet republic with the alliance, an old enemy of the Cold War.
Despite this, the alliance provides strategic advice to the Ukrainians. In the current war they are receiving financial and material support from partners of the organization, with the US at the head.
In the case of Swedes and Finns, an application for membership will be accepted without delay and full membership could be a matter of months.
That would extend to those countries the protective umbrella of NATO that would serve as a deterrent to any hostile Russian gesture and would force Moscow to consider the consequences of entering into a direct clash with the rest of the alliance. | https://d1softballnews.com/war-in-ukraine-why-finland-wants-to-join-nato-univision-world-news/ | 2022-05-14T18:32:50Z | https://d1softballnews.com/war-in-ukraine-why-finland-wants-to-join-nato-univision-world-news/ | true | 1 |
Aloisi, United raring for Victory clashes
Western United and John Aloisi are two tantalising games away from a maiden A-League Men grand final, with both club and coach up for the mammoth task against Melbourne Victory.
United beat Wellington 1-0 in their elimination final to qualify for the two-legged semi-final and will face Victory at AAMI Park on Tuesday and Saturday.
"It's huge for the club. Another home final against Victory, that's massive," Aloisi said.
"The players deserve it and the club deserve it because for the whole year we've been in the top two or three so we deserve to be there, along with Victory, and along with City.
"It's massive for the game in Melbourne and we're excited to be there.
"We know it's going to be difficult because Victory are a good side but it's huge, it's over two legs, they're both at AAMI Park. It's another two home finals for us, really."
United have one draw and two losses against Victory this season.
Aloisi has never coached in a grand final but twice reached the final four at Brisbane.
"For myself, the journey's part of it. You have your ups and downs in coaching," he said.
"I'd like to get there of course, but it's more about the team getting there and we've got two important games and two difficult games.
"But this is the first time I'm having a home semi-final or major semi-final. Both times at Brisbane, we played away.
"Whenever we play at home at the moment, the team that I'm coaching wins, so let's hope that's a good omen."
Goalkeeper Jamie Young, who played under Aloisi at Brisbane and followed him to United, hailed the 46-year-old's efforts to take the club from 10th to a semi-final.
"I don't think many people would think that we would be where we are," Young said.
"But I've known the boss probably a decade now and I know what he brings to the table. You're looking at one of the top three coaches in the country and (assistant) Hayden Foxe is right up there as well.
"So we have to give credit to these coaches because, John might sit here and answer your questions, but he's also at the training ground until six o'clock every night and he's the first one in at training as well ... and no-one sees that.
"When you see someone like John or Foxy, where they've had such credentialled playing careers, they're still willing to put their reputation on the line and that's quite inspiring." | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/aap/article-10816587/Aloisi-United-raring-Victory-clashes.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-05-14T18:36:07Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/aap/article-10816587/Aloisi-United-raring-Victory-clashes.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false | 4 |
Australia gears up for Eurovision final
Australia's Sheldon Riley will belt out a deeply personal tune for the Eurovision Song Contest final.
The 23-year-old singer, who grew up on the Gold Coast, performed his song Not the Same wearing a crystal mask as part of a flamboyant white outfit to propel him to Sunday's final.
"It is the story I never thought I'd ever feel I'd be able to tell," the singer told the competition's organisers.
Riley said it was inspired by his experiences such as being diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, growing up in public housing and battling with his sexuality in a religious household.
Representing Australia, Riley was one of 18 performers in the second semi-final on Thursday night and joins Belgium, Czech Republic, Azerbaijan, Poland, Finland, Estonia, Sweden, Romania and Serbia for the final on Sunday morning (Saturday night local time in Turin, Italy).
Australia has not won the Eurovision competition, which has steadily expanded its borders beyond continental Europe, but has been a fan favourite in recent years scoring a top-10 finish four times.
Australia has taken part in every competition since 2015, except in 2020 when the singing extravaganza was cancelled due to COVID-19. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/aap/article-10816591/Australia-gears-Eurovision-final.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-05-14T18:36:20Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/aap/article-10816591/Australia-gears-Eurovision-final.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false | 1 |
One killed, several hurt in crash on Kellogg early Saturday
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A man is dead and three others are critically injured after a crash on eastbound Kellogg early Saturday morning.
The Wichita Police Department (WPD) says shortly before 2 A.M., officers were called out to an injury accident on Kellogg near Armour. The initial call reported a single vehicle involved in a rollover crash with two people inside.
WPD says when officers got on scene, they learned a second crash involving a motorcycle had happened right after the first crash.
Through it’s investigation, WPD says a silver SUV, driven by a 48-year-old woman with a 28-year-old male passenger, was traveling Eastbound on Kellogg. The woman lost control of the SUV and struck the median, causing the vehicle to roll over. An uninvolved woman who witnessed the crash, started rendering aid to the two people inside the SUV. WPD says as she was rendering aid, the woman was struck by a motorcycle traveling eastbound on Kellogg. The motorcycle then hit the SUV.
WPD says the man driving the motorcycle died on scene. A woman passenger on the motorcycle was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. The witness who was rendering aid was also taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver of the SUV was taken to the hospital with serious injuries and the passenger in the SUV was uninjured.
The investigation is still on going.
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SEATTLE (AP) — The CEO of Alaska Airlines says the high level of flight cancellations since April will continue through this month.
The Seattle Times reports that Ben Minicucci said in a message to employees Thursday evening that stability should return in June.
“Of the 1,200 flights that we operate every day, we’ve been canceling about 50 of them, roughly 4%. This is coming at a time when flights are already full, so rebooking options are limited and many of our guests have experienced extraordinarily long hold times,” Minicucci wrote.
Passengers whose travel plans have been disrupted have found little help from the airline in finding alternative ways to their destination, with customer service phone lines citing hold times of up to 10 hours.
In a follow-up video message for the traveling public that was posted on YouTube Friday morning and sent via email to Alaska’s mileage plan members, Minicucci apologized.
“I’m deeply sorry,” he said in the two-minute video. “I hear every day from friends, neighbors and guests about how disruptive our flight cancellations have been.”
In his message to staff, Minicucci acknowledged that responsibility for the situation lies with management, saying he and the leadership team “take full responsibility.”
He said Alaska started April and May with 63 fewer pilots than needed to fly the published flight schedule. Management didn’t recognize this shortage until too late.
He said the airline has centralized staff and schedule planning under one team and prioritized hiring, training and recruiting for pilots, flight attendants and other workgroups. | https://www.thehamdenjournal.com/world/deeply-sorry-alaska-ceo-flight-cancellations-to-continue/183727/ | 2022-05-14T18:41:37Z | https://www.thehamdenjournal.com/world/deeply-sorry-alaska-ceo-flight-cancellations-to-continue/183727/ | true | 16 |
Jarvis Landry is heading home.
The former Cleveland Browns wide receiver is signing with the New Orleans Saints, he announced via Twitter on Friday.
The Louisiana native and LSU alum became a free agent in March when the Browns released him after four seasons with the team, a move that saved Cleveland $15.1 million cap space.
Saints QB Jameis Winston will have plenty of WR options
The five-time Pro Bowler is coming off the worst season of his career, in which he posted a career-low 570 receiving yards and career-low two touchdowns in 12 games. He spent a significant chuck of the season on injured reserve with a knee sprain.
With Landry aboard, the Saints have a suddenly crowded wide receiver room after ranking in the bottom five in wide receiver receiving yards last season. The team traded up to draft Ohio State standout Chris Olave 11th overall in the 2022 NFL draft and is expected to get Michael Thomas back after the former Offensive Player of the Year missed all of 2021 with an ankle injury.
The Saints also still have last year’s top receivers in Marquez Callaway, Deonte Harty and Tre’Quan Smith aboard, with the whole group slated to catch passes from Jameis Winston.
The signing will also reunite Landry with his LSU teammate Tyrann Mathieu. The All-Pro safety signed a three-year, $33 million deal with the Saints earlier this month. | https://www.thehamdenjournal.com/world/ex-browns-wr-jarvis-landry-joins-saints/183847/ | 2022-05-14T18:42:54Z | https://www.thehamdenjournal.com/world/ex-browns-wr-jarvis-landry-joins-saints/183847/ | false | 1 |
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Thomas De Gendt wins stage eight of the Giro d'Italia 2022 after race long break
The circuit race from Napoli to Napoli saw a large breakaway formed in the opening kilometres
Thomas De Gendt (Lotto-Soudal) won stage eight of the Giro d'Italia 2022, after a counterattack which saw the day's favourite Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin–Fenix) forced to chase into the very last kilometre of the race.
De Gendt punched the air to celebrate his victory, having taken on the lion's share of the work in what eventually became a break of four riders.
In second, but barely contesting the sprint, was Davide Gabburo (Bardiani–CSF–Faizanè), followed by Jorge Arcas (Movistar). Behind, the final rider in the successful break, Harm Vanhoucke (Lotto-Soudal), celebrated his teammate's win.
The 149 kilometre stage came down to a nail-biting final, with Van der Poel and Biniam Girmay (Intermarché–Wanty–Gobert Matériaux) just seconds behind the leaders, having chased from around 40km to go, following the splintering of a day-long break.
Heading into stage nine, which will finish atop of the Blockhaus climb, Juan Pedro López (Trek-Segafredo) continues to lead the GC, with Lennard Kämna (Bora-Hansgrohe) second and Rein Taaramäe (Intermarché-Wanty-Gobert Matériaux) third.
Giro d'Italia 2022 stage eight: How the race unfolded
Stage eight's parcours was a short but intense affair. Beginning in Napoli the riders headed to Bacoli, before embarking on five laps of a 19 kimometre circuit, ahead of an about-turn back to Napoli for a closing sprint along the Via Caracciolo seafront.
Whilst far from a mountainous race, a series of undulating climbs left little opportunity for respite on this Giro d'Italia 2022 route, with the winner highly likely to come from a reduced bunch.
Attacks began from the drop of the neutral flag, with Mathieu van der Poel heavily involved in efforts to force a break. His early attacks were pulled back, but after just 6km of racing, he was away solo.
Not content to let the Alpecin–Fenix rider solo off the front uncontested, a trio of Thomas De Gendt (Lotto-Soudal), Andrea Vendrame (AG2R Citroën Team) and Biniam Girmay (Intermarché–Wanty–Gobert Matériaux) soon set off in pursuit.
The presence of a breakaway specialist like De Gendt off the front of the race inspired confidence, with more riders making the move - eventually resulting in a group of 20 trailing 10 seconds behind Van der Poel.
The sizeable chase group included (deep breath): Guillaume Martin (Confidis), Diego Ulissi (UAE Team Emirates), Sylvain Moniquet (Lotto-Soudal), Harold Tejada (Astana Qazaqstan Team), Davide Gabburo (Bardiani–CSF–Faizanè), Jorge Arcas (Movistar), Mattias Skjelmose-Jensen (Trek–Segafredo), Edoardo Zardini (Drone Hopper–Androni Giocattoli), Lilian Calmejane (AG2R Citroën Team), Fabio Felline (Astana), Wout Poels (Bahrain Victorious), Simone Ravanelli (Drone Hopper–Androni Giocattol), Mirco Maestri (Eolo–Kometa), Jasha Sütterlin (Bahrain Victorious), Mauro Schmid (Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl), Samuele Rivi (Eolo–Kometa), Harm Vanhoucke (Lotto-Soudal), as well as De Gendt, Girmay and Vendrame.
With 55s over the peloton, the chasing group absorbed Van der Poel with 135km to go, the 21-strong escapee bunch gaining a one minute gap come the 133km remaining mark.
Back in the peloton, Trek-Segafredo's riders worked hard to protect maglia rosa leading the Giro d'Italia 2022 standings, Juan Pedro López, but with little help from the remainder of the peloton, there was 2-07 between the two groups on the road.
The first intermediate sprint was a relatively calm affair, Girmay taking the honours over Zardini and Schmid.
Slipping under the 100km to go mark, the break was charging through the course at 55.7kph, with the peloton at a slower 47.5kph.
The break still had just over two minutes on the peloton as they made their first ascent of the 2km Monte di Procida, a climb which they'd crest a total of four times, the final ascent becoming a classified test. De Gendt was the first rider to the top, with Van der Poel continuing to drive the pace.
Soon after, the breakaway had its first casualty - Sütterlin detaching himself from the group of 21, and collecting bottles from the team car to ferry back to the bunch - giving the De Gendt/Van der Poel selection a total of 20 riders.
Up front, Van der Poel grabbed a bag of ice to cool himself down, cloudless skies making for a hotter "feels like" than the 22 degrees Celcius temperatures would belie.
With 61km remaining, Mark Cavendish (Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl) appeared to be losing his grip on the back of the peloton but was able to claw his way back on once the climb leveled out. Meanwhile, the break's lead exceeded three minutes.
At the 46km to go mark, when the gap had reduced to 2-36, Van der Poel made his move, dramatically jumping out of the saddle with a powerful attack. Behind, the riders of the break were strung out, with Girmay, Schmid and Poels joining him, just as Van der Poel glanced over his shoulder to see who had made it to his self-appointed lead selection.
However, the attack wasn't enough to distance the 20 strong group of escapees. Soon, the break was largely complete - in time for a new move, made up of De Gendt, Gabburo, Arcas, Ravanelli and the Belgium's team mate, Vanhoucke.
Hitting the 40km to go mark, the new leaders had gained 20 seconds on the rest of the break, with the time to the peloton at 3-35.
Now finding himself in the chase group, Van der Poel was working hard on the front, alongside Girmay, with a concerted rotation still failing to get closer to the five out front.
On to the Monte di Procida once again, with 35km to go, the leaders had 29s. De Gendt was taking the lion's share of the work, whilst Ravanelli dropped, reducing the leaders to four. Behind, Van der Poel's strength resulted in another splinter group of eleven, the advantage of De Gendt et al coming down to 15s at 33km left.
At the top of the Monte di Procida, it was De Gendt who took the KOM, his team mate Vanhoucke second, with Movistar's Arcas third.
As the road continued to undulate after the classified climb, the front four increased their lead to Van der Poel and Girmay's group of 11, to 41s at 27km left. More attacks reduced the chase group to five: Schmid, Van der Poel, Girmay, Poels, and Martin. However, gaps kept opening up, with little cohesion compared to the four at the front of the race.
At 23km to go, De Gendt's group was 32s ahead, with Van Der Poel's group at 51s, the peloton at 4-14.
Coming into the 8km to go mark, the gap to the chasers was holding steady, at 28s, suggesting there was little chance of Van der Poel, Girmay and the rest of the chasers making it to the front of the race.
The action began to unfold in the peloton, Bora-Hansgrohe's Lennard Kämna putting in an attack, but López was immediately on his wheel, revealing little appetite for losing any of the 38s GC advantage he had on Kämna at the start of the stage.
At the 2 kilometre point, Van der Poel and Girmay had seemingly dispatched their companions, and were just 9s behind the leading four. Coming into the finish sprint, all six riders were in view, but the chasers weren't going to make it.
It was De Gendt who pulled from the rear of the group for a final sprint, after a leadout from Vanhoucke, punching the air having won with a sizeable gap to Gabburo, with Arcas rounding off the podium.
Results
GIRO D'ITALIA 2022, STAGE EIGHT: NAPOLI to NAPOLI (149km)
1. Thomas De Gendt (Bel) Lotto-Soudal, at 3-32-52
2. Davide Gabburo (Ita) Bardiani–CSF–Faizanè)
3. Jorge Arcas (Esp) Movistar, at same time
4. Harm Vanhoucke (Bel) Lotto-Soudal, at 4s
5. Biniam Girmay (Eri) Intermarché–Wanty–Gobert Matériaux, at 15s
6. Mauro Schmid (Sui) Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl
7. Mathieu van der Poel (Ned) Alpecin-Fenix, at same time
8. Wout Poels (Ned) Bahrain Victorious, at 35s
9. Guillaume Martin (Fra) Confidis, at same time
10. Fabio Felline (Ita) Astana, at 2-56
General classification after stage eight
1. Juan Pedro López (Esp) Trek-Segafredo, in 32-15-31
2. Lennard Kämna (Ger) Bora-Hansgrohe, at 38s
3. Rein Taaramäe (Est) Intermarché-Wanty-Gobert Matériaux, at 58s
4. Guillaume Martin (Fra) Confidis, at 1-06
5. Simon Yates (GBr) BikeExchange-Jayco, at 1-42
6. Mauri Vansevenant (Bel) Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl, at 1-47
7. Wilco Kelderman (Ned) Bora-Hansgrohe, at 1-55
8. João Almeida (Por) UAE Team Emirates, at 1-58
9. Pello Bilbao (Esp) Bahrain Victorious, at 2-001
10. Richie Porte (Aus) Ineos Grenadiers, at 2-04
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Cycling Weekly's Tech Editor Michelle Arthurs-Brennan is a traditional journalist by trade, having begun her career working for a local newspaper before spending a few years at Evans Cycles, then combining the two with a career in cycling journalism.
When not typing or testing, Michelle is a road racer who also enjoys track riding and the occasional time trial, though dabbles in off-road riding too (either on a mountain bike, or a 'gravel bike'). She is passionate about supporting grassroots women's racing and founded the women's road race team 1904rt.
Favourite bikes include a custom carbon Werking road bike as well as the Specialized Tarmac SL6.
Height: 166cm
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Five talking points from stage eight of the Giro d'Italia 2022
What we learned from an exciting day of intense action
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Cycling and cramp: the fact, the theory and the fallacy behind the affliction
What are the causes and treatments for the lightening bolt of pain poised to hit cyclists at the very worst moment?
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LOS ALAMOS N.M. (AP) — Public schools were closed and evacuation bags packed this week as a stubborn wildfire crept within a few miles of the city of Los Alamos and its companion U.S. national security lab — where assessing apocalyptic threats is a specialty and wildland fire is a beguiling equation.
Lighter winds on Friday allowed for the most intense aerial attack this week on those flames west of Santa Fe as well as the biggest U.S. wildfire burning farther east, south of Taos.
“We had all kinds of aviation flying today,” fire operations chief Todd Abel said at a Santa Fe National Forest briefing Friday evening. “We haven’t had that opportunity in a long time.”
In Southern California, where a fire has destroyed at least 20 homes south of Los Angeles in the coastal community of Laguna Niguel, Orange County emergency officials scaled back the mandatory evacuation area Friday from 900 residences to 131.
People who remained on alert to prepare for evacuations west of Santa Fe included scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory who are tapping supercomputers to peer into the future of wildfires in the U.S. West, where climate change and an enduring drought are fanning the frequency and intensity of forest and grassland fire.
The research and partnerships eventually could yield reliable predictions that shape the way vast tracks of national forests are thinned — or selectively burned — to ward off disastrously hot conflagrations that can quickly overrun cities, sterilize soil and forever alter ecosystems.
“This actually is something that we’re really trying to leverage to look for ways to deal with fire in the future,” said Rod Linn, a senior lab scientist who leads efforts to create a supercomputing tool that predicts the outcome of fires in specific terrain and conditions.
The high stakes in the research are on prominent display during the furious start of spring wildfire season, which includes a blaze that has inched steadily toward Los Alamos National Laboratory, triggering preparations for a potential evacuation.
The lab emerged out of the World War II efforts to design nuclear weapons in Los Alamos under the Manhattan Project. It now conducts a range of national security work and research in diverse fields of renewable energy, nuclear fusion, space exploration, supercomputing and efforts to limit global threats from disease to cyberattacks. The lab is one of two U.S. sites gearing up to manufacture plutonium cores for use in nuclear weapons.
With nearly 1,000 firefighters battling the blaze, laboratory officials say critical infrastructure is well safeguarded from the fire, which spans 67 square miles (175 square kilometers).
Still, scientists are ready.
“We have our bags packed, cars loaded, kids are home from school — it’s kind of a crazy day,” said Adam Atchley, a father of two and laboratory hydrologist who studies wildfire ecology.
Wildfires that reach the Los Alamos National Laboratory increase the risk, however slightly, of disbursing chemical waste and radionuclides such as plutonium through the air or in the ashes carried away by runoff after a fire.
Mike McNaughton, an environmental health physicist at Los Alamos, acknowledges that chemical and radiological waste was blatantly mishandled in the early years of the laboratory.
“People had a war to win, and they were not careful,” McNaughton said. “Emissions now are very, very small compared with the historical emissions.”
Dave Fuehne, the laboratory’s team leader for air emissions measurement, says a network of about 25 air monitors encircle the facility to ensure no dangerous pollution escapes the lab unnoticed. Additional high-volume monitors were deployed as fire broke out in April.
Trees and underbrush on the campus are removed manually — 3,500 tons (3,175 metric tons) over the course of the last four years, said Jim Jones, manager of the lab’s Wildland Fire Mitigation Project.
“We don’t do any burning,” Jones said. “It’s not worth the risk.”
Jay Coghlan, director of the environmental group Nuclear Watch New Mexico, wants a more thorough evaluation of the lab’s current fire risks and questions whether plutonium pit production is appropriate.
This year’s spring blazes also have destroyed mansions on a California hilltop and chewed through more than 422 square miles (1,100 square kilometers) of tinder-dry northeastern New Mexico. In Colorado, authorities said Friday one person died in a fire that destroyed eight mobile homes in Colorado Springs.
The sprawling fire in New Mexico’s Sangre de Cristo Mountain range is the largest burning in the U.S., with at least 262 homes destroyed and thousands of residents displaced.
Nearly 2,000 fire personnel are now assigned to that fire with a 501-mile (806-kilometer) perimeter — a distance that would stretch from San Diego to San Francisco.
Atchley says extreme weather conditions are changing the trajectory of many fires.
“A wildfire in the ’70s, ‘80s, ’90s and even the 2000s is probably going to behave differently than a wildfire in 2020,” he said.
Atchley says he’s contributing to research aimed at better understanding and preventing the most destructive wildfires, superheated blazes that leap through the upper crowns of mature pine trees. He says climate change is an unmistakable factor.
“It’s increasing the wildfire burn window. … The wildfire season is year-round,” Atchley said. “And this is happening not only in the United States, but in Australia and Indonesia and around the world.”
He’s not alone in suggesting that the answer may be more frequent fires of lower intensity that are set deliberately to mimic a cycle of burning and regeneration that may have take place every two to six years in New Mexico before the arrival of Europeans.
“What we’re trying to do at Los Alamos is figure out how do you implement prescribed fire safely … given that it’s exceedingly hard with climate change,” he said.
Examples of intentional prescribed burns that escaped control include the 2000 Cerro Grande Fire that swept through residential areas of Los Alamos and across 12 square miles of the laboratory — more than one-quarter of the campus. The fire destroying more than 230 homes and 45 structures at the lab. In 2011, a larger and faster-moving fire burned fringes of the lab.
Atchley said the West’s forests can be thought of and measured as one giant reserve that stores carbon and can help hold climate change in check — if extreme fires can be limited.
Land managers say expansive U.S. national forests can’t be thinned by hand and machine alone.
Linn, the physicist, says wildfire modeling software is being shared with land managers at the U.S. Forest Service, as well as the Geological Service and Fish and Wildlife Service, for preliminary testing to see if can make prescribed fires easier to predict and control.
“We don’t advocate anybody using any of these models blindly,” he said. “We’re in that essential phase of building those relationships with land managers and helping them to begin to make it their model as well.” | https://www.news10.com/news/science/menaced-by-flames-nuclear-lab-peers-into-future-of-wildfire/ | 2022-05-14T18:46:50Z | https://www.news10.com/news/science/menaced-by-flames-nuclear-lab-peers-into-future-of-wildfire/ | false | 24 |
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Bhopal’s 15-year-old hearing-impaired shuttler Gauranshi Sharma was welcomed at the TT Nagar stadium on Saturday on her return with a gold win at Brazil’s Summer Deaflympics.
She had won a badminton team gold representing the country at the Summer Deaflympics in Brazil on May 5. She was welcomed with flowers and bouquets. She met director of sports and youth welfare Ravi Kumar Gupta who congratulated her on her achievement.
Gauranshi’s former coach Rashmi said she had a distinct talent despite her disability, that she never let come her way. Gauranshi won the Second World Deaf Championship in China in 2019. She then went to Gwalior Badminton Academy for higher training.
She is representing Madhya Pradesh State Badminton Academy at present. Gauranshi’s parents too are speech and hearing impaired. Spotted first by sports minister Yashodhara Raje Scindia, Gauranshi was selected as a future medal prospect at a time when no one had any confidence in her to win a medal. She was just seven when she started playing. She is now 15 and in class 10.
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Man targeted in shooting earlier this year arrested while carrying gun, drugs: Surrey RCMP
Mounties in Surrey say a man fled from officers during a traffic stop late last month. When they caught up with him the following day, he was carrying a handgun, four kinds of drugs and more than $1,400 in cash.
Police arrested the man on April 27 on 61 Avenue near 131 Street, according to a news release from Surrey RCMP.
Officers from the detachment's Community Response Unit recognized him from the previous day's attempted traffic stop, police said.
The 35-year-old was taken to jail, and officers seized "a handgun, ammunition, $1,455 in Canadian currency, 550 grams of suspected fentanyl, 140 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 18 grams of suspected crack cocaine and 45 grams of unknown pills," according to the release.
Mounties said their investigation is ongoing and charges have not yet been laid, "as further analysis is required on the drugs and firearm."
The suspect remains in custody, however, for breaching a conditional sentence order related to previous charges, police said, adding that the man was the target of a shooting earlier this year.
"There is a nexus between gun violence and the drug trade, which is why the Surrey RCMP continues to proactively target individuals who engage in crime," said Const. Gurvinder Ghag, media relations officer for Surrey RCMP, in the release.
"This individual has already been shot at due to his involvement in criminal activity, yet continues to put himself and others in the community at risk." | https://www.iheartradio.ca/ctv-news-content/man-targeted-in-shooting-earlier-this-year-arrested-while-carrying-gun-drugs-surrey-rcmp-1.17774247 | 2022-05-14T18:52:50Z | https://www.iheartradio.ca/ctv-news-content/man-targeted-in-shooting-earlier-this-year-arrested-while-carrying-gun-drugs-surrey-rcmp-1.17774247 | false | 1 |
VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. (AP) — A SpaceX rocket carrying 53 satellites for the Starlink internet constellation blasted off from California on Friday.
The Falcon 9 booster lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base at 3:07 p.m., and minutes later the first stage landed on a droneship in the Pacific Ocean while the second stage continued toward low Earth orbit.
Satellite deployment was scheduled to occur about an hour later.
Starlink is a space-based system that SpaceX has been building for years to bring internet access to underserved areas of the world.
Hawthorne, California-based SpaceX has hundreds of Starlink satellites orbiting Earth at an altitude of 340 miles (550 kilometers). | https://www.tristatehomepage.com/technology/ap-technology/spacex-launches-starlink-satellites-from-california/ | 2022-05-14T18:59:25Z | https://www.tristatehomepage.com/technology/ap-technology/spacex-launches-starlink-satellites-from-california/ | false | null |
Milwaukee declares partial curfew after 21 people injured in 3 separate shootings
At least 21 people were injured Friday night in three separate shootings near Milwaukee's entertainment district, where thousands of people had been watching the Bucks play the Boston Celtics in Game 6 of the NBA's Eastern Conference semifinals. None of the injuries from the shootings are believed to be life-threatening, authorities said.
The first shooting occurred around 9:10 p.m. local time near the Deer District — an entertainment district with numerous bars and restaurants where large crowds often assemble to watch major sporting events. The Milwaukee Fire Department said authorities transported two people, a 30-year-old man and a 16-year-old girl, and a third person drove to a hospital.
A 29-year-old man of interest is in custody, and a gun was recovered.
A little over an hour later, a nearby shooting left a 20-year-old man injured. No one has been taken into custody, police said.
And at around 11:09 p.m., 17 people were injured in a third shooting. Ten people were taken into custody, including five who were injured, and ten guns were recovered, Milwaukee Police Department assistant chief Nicole Waldner said Saturday afternoon at a press conference.
There was no immediate indication whether the shootings were related or involved fans who were watching the game.
The Bucks said in a statement Friday night that no shootings occurred inside the Deer District, where an estimated 11,000 fans who couldn't get inside the arena gathered to watch the game.
Mayor Cavalier Johnson imposed a curfew for anyone under the age of 21 for Saturday and Sunday night from 11 p.m. until 5:30 a.m. in a limited emergency order following the shootings. The curfew covers the city's entertainment district, and violators may be subject to ticket fines and towing, he said.
"To those who were injured last night, I am hoping for a prompt and speedy recovery," Johnson said. "You came down to enjoy yourself, to have a good time in our city and people should be able to do that downtown or anywhere else in Milwaukee and I want that to continue happening."
Bill Reinemann, a parking attendant at lot adjacent to Deer District, said he heard gunshots but didn't see anyone get shot or see the shooter during the earlier shooting.
"It sounded like six to eight gunshots," he said "It was close."
After the shots were fired, scores of fans began running toward the Deer District, he said.
Reinemann, who has worked the lot for 18 years, remained at his post even as fearful Bucks fans ran past him.
"I sat in my chair here the whole while," he said.
"The incident took place outside of the Deer District area. We direct all questions to the Milwaukee Police Department," Bucks spokesman Barry Baum said.
Of Milwaukee's 193 killings in 2021, 180 were by firearms. Another 873 people were wounded in shootings, according to police data.
This year, the pace is even worse. Milwaukee has already recorded 77 killings, a 40% increase from the same time in 2021. The number of nonfatal shootings this year is 264, two less than from the same time a year ago.
The mayor did not cite any plans to prohibit downtown watch parties for Sunday afternoon's Game 7. Though the game is in Boston, thousands of fans often congregate downtown to watch on big-screen TVs in the Deer District.
He called for anyone with information to contact the Milwaukee Police Department.
"If somebody did that to your family, then you would want somebody to stand up and say something on your family's behalf too," he said. "So all of us have to be in the game on this. It's not just police. It cannot just be police. It's all of us together."
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DA: Officer charged for masturbating in front of victims while investigating disturbance
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Gray News) - A police officer is under investigation for indecent exposure while working a disturbance call last month.
San Jose Police Department Officer Matthew Dominguez, 32, was arrested this week on a misdemeanor indecent exposure charge, according to the Santa Clara District Attorney.
The District Attorney’s office reports Dominguez, with two other officers, responded to a home on April 21 about a mentally ill family member being violent.
After initiating the investigation, Dominguez sent the other officers away to locate the subject, according to the DA’s office. Dominguez then touched himself in front of two female family members and exposed himself to the mother.
County officials said the women left the house and reported the officer’s behavior to their relatives nearby. Another witness also told authorities they saw the officer exposing himself in a dining area.
“The charged behavior is beyond disturbing,” said District Attorney Jeff Rosen. “Law enforcement officers respond to our homes to help crime victims, not terrorize, traumatize, and create new victims.”
Dominguez, who has been with the SJPD for four years, could face a year in jail and be placed on the sexual offender list for 10 years if convicted. The 32-year-old officer is currently on administrative leave, according to the DA.
Officials said Dominguez’s case remains under investigation with a scheduled court appearance on June 22.
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PEARL, Miss. (AP) — A 20-year-old woman is in custody accused of repeatedly throwing her 9-week-old daughter to the ground before running into the woods when officers arrived.
The woman is being held on charges of attempted murder and felony child abuse, but Rankin County and City of Pearl officials expect the charges to be upgraded to capital murder, news outlets reported.
Pearl Police Chief Dean Scott said the baby, as of Saturday, was still in critical condition at the Children’s Hospital of Mississippi, but her outlook was bleak.
“At this point, as small as she is, they’re trying to keep her comfortable and painless,” he said. “It’s just a matter of time, according to medical staff, at this point. Her injuries are too severe to attempt to treat.”
Scott said the baby is currently unresponsive and on a ventilator.
Madison/Rankin County District Attorney Bubba Bramlett said if the child dies, the woman would face a capital murder charge and his office would seek the death penalty.
The infant's older brother is now living with his grandmother.
According to police, several 9-1-1 calls came in around 2 p.m. on Thursday, saying a woman had “repeatedly and forcibly” thrown her baby on the road. When officers arrived, they found a different woman holding a severely injured child.
The fire department and an ambulance arrived and began first aid on the infant, who was transported to Children's.
Scott said the officers involved have been unable to sleep since the incident.
“This act was very deliberate and intentional,” Scott said. The mother, he added, “showed no remorse.” | https://www.nhregister.com/news/article/Upgraded-charges-possible-for-mom-who-tried-to-17173175.php | 2022-05-14T19:15:41Z | https://www.nhregister.com/news/article/Upgraded-charges-possible-for-mom-who-tried-to-17173175.php | false | 12 |
Under the rules, ministers can use official accommodation only for 15 days after the expiry of the cabinet.
Sources said that the cabinet of the PTI government was dissolved on April 10. Despite the dissolution of the cabinet, Pervez Khattak has not yet vacated his official residence.
Sources said that former minister Noor-ul-Haq Qadri also did not vacate his official residence.
Parvez Khattak could not be contacted despite repeated calls to Geo News.
Sources said Pervez Khattak’s official residence has been allotted to federal minister Maulana Abdul Wasi, who could not be shifted as the residence was not vacant. | https://defence.pk/pdf/threads/pervez-khattak-and-noor-ul-haq-qadri-refuse-to-leave-the-ministers-enclave.742266/ | 2022-05-14T19:16:49Z | https://defence.pk/pdf/threads/pervez-khattak-and-noor-ul-haq-qadri-refuse-to-leave-the-ministers-enclave.742266/ | false | null |
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Liverpool beat Chelsea on penalties to win FA Cup final
Liverpool won an absorbing English FA Cup final on Saturday as they prevailed 6-5 in a penalty shootout after the Wembley showpiece somehow ended 0-0 after extra time.
Substitute Kostas Tsimikas slotted the winning penalty after Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta had hit the post and Alisson had saved Mason Mount's effort.
Liverpool's Sadio Mane also missed. It was a carbon copy of the League Cup final in February, which Liverpool won 11-10 on penalties after that game also finished goalless.
Saturday's win means Liverpool remain on course for an unprecedented quadruple of trophies.
They are three points behind Manchester City in the Premier League race with two games to go and meet Real Madrid in the Champions League final on May 28. | https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/football/liverpool-beat-chelsea-on-penalties-to-win-fa-cup-final-101652553828020-amp.html | 2022-05-14T19:22:09Z | https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/football/liverpool-beat-chelsea-on-penalties-to-win-fa-cup-final-101652553828020-amp.html | true | null |
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday afternoon's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Day" game were:
1-2-2-8, FIREBALL:
(one, two, two, eight; FIREBALL: zero)
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday afternoon's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Day" game were:
1-2-2-8, FIREBALL:
(one, two, two, eight; FIREBALL: zero) | https://www.myplainview.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Daily-4-Day-game-17173184.php | 2022-05-14T19:25:39Z | https://www.myplainview.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Daily-4-Day-game-17173184.php | true | null |
Tyrone won the All Ireland Under 20 Championship in Carrick on Shannon on Saturday evening thanks to a 1-20 to 1-14 win over Kildare.
Ruairi Canavan scored the goal for Tyrone in the opening minute of the game and ended it with a tally of 1-07.
Ger McNally has the full time report… | https://highlandradio.com/2022/05/14/tyrone-win-all-ireland-u20-championship/ | 2022-05-14T19:32:24Z | https://highlandradio.com/2022/05/14/tyrone-win-all-ireland-u20-championship/ | true | null |
Cargojet Inc. (OTCMKTS:CGJTF – Get Rating) has earned a consensus recommendation of “Buy” from the seven analysts that are currently covering the company, MarketBeat.com reports. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a hold recommendation and one has assigned a buy recommendation to the company. The average 1 year target price among analysts that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $226.00.
CGJTF has been the subject of several analyst reports. National Bank Financial raised their price target on shares of Cargojet from C$201.00 to C$203.00 in a report on Wednesday, February 16th. Royal Bank of Canada lowered their price target on shares of Cargojet from C$311.00 to C$302.00 in a report on Wednesday, March 30th. Scotiabank lowered their price objective on shares of Cargojet from C$215.00 to C$197.00 in a research note on Tuesday, May 3rd. BMO Capital Markets lowered their price objective on shares of Cargojet from C$220.00 to C$200.00 in a research note on Tuesday, May 3rd. Finally, Canaccord Genuity Group lifted their price objective on shares of Cargojet from C$240.00 to C$250.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, March 30th.
Cargojet stock traded up $1.75 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $113.93. 40 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 385. Cargojet has a 12 month low of $110.38 and a 12 month high of $180.00. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $126.96 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $134.46.
Cargojet Inc provides time sensitive overnight air cargo services in Canada. Its air cargo business activities include operation of domestic air cargo network services between fourteen cities in North America; and provision of dedicated aircraft to customers on an aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance (ACMI) basis operating between points in Canada, North and South America, and Europe.
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday afternoon's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Numbers Midday" game were:
1-2-4
(one, two, four)
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday afternoon's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Numbers Midday" game were:
1-2-4
(one, two, four) | https://www.manisteenews.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Numbers-Midday-game-17173269.php | 2022-05-14T19:36:30Z | https://www.manisteenews.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Numbers-Midday-game-17173269.php | true | null |
Fred Ward, Tremors and The Right Stuff actor, dies at age 79
Fred Ward has died at the age of 79. Best known for his roles in Tremors, The Right Stuff, Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins, Miami Blues, Southern Comfort, Henry & June, Sweet Home Alabama, and the Robert Altman films The Player and Short Cuts, the actor died Sunday, May 8, his publicist Ron Hofmann confirmed. The cause of death has not been revealed.
"The unique thing about Fred Ward is that you never knew where he was going to pop up, so unpredictable were his career choices," said Hofmann in a statement. "He could play such diverse characters as Remo Williams, a cop trained by Chiun, Master of Sinanju (Joel Grey) to become an unstoppable assassin in Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins; or Earl Bass, who, alongside Kevin Bacon, battles giant, worm-like monsters hungry for human flesh in 'cult' horror/comedy film, Tremors (1990); or a detective in the indie film Two Small Bodies (1993), directed by underground filmmaker Beth B.; or a terrorist planning to blow up the Academy Awards in The Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult (1994); or the father of the lead character in Jennifer Lopez's revenge thriller Enough (2002); or the Major, Danny McBride's overbearing ex-Marine father, in 30 Minutes or Less (2011)."
Ward was born in San Diego and served for three years in the United States Airforce.
"I'd been in the Air Force when I was young — not as a pilot, but as an airborne radar technician in Goose Bay, Labrador during the Cold War," he once told Wired. "We were one of the first lines of defense."
Ward spent six months as an acting student in New York during the early 1960s but quit to take up a series of blue-collar jobs in an array of locales.
"I was very restless then," he told The Washington Post in 1990. "Thought I'd go to Florida and catch a ship. Didn't work out. Wound up in New Orleans."
Ward eventually traveled to Rome, where he started his career as a screen actor with a part in Roberto Rossellini's 1973 miniseries The Age of Medici.
After memorable supporting roles in 1981's Southern Comfort and 1983's The Right Stuff, Ward achieved leading-man status with 1985's Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins, 1990's Henry & June, and 1990's horror-comedy-western Tremors, in which he costarred with Kevin Bacon.
"I thought he was a really great, interesting choice, because Fred has a real, genuine American cowboy, man-of-the-earth kind of persona," Bacon said in a recent interview. "You could have could have gone, 'Well, who's a funny guy that we can put in this part?' But they really didn't cast in that way. They really wanted some authenticity in that role, and I thought he really lended a lot of authenticity to it... He's just such an unusual character that I really sparked to him, and we enjoyed our time in the desert together."
Bacon paid tribute to his Tremors costar after news of his death broke.
"So sad to hear about Fred Ward," the actor wrote. "When it came to battling underground worms I couldn't have asked for a better partner. I will always remember chatting about his love of Django Reinhardt and jazz guitar during our long hot days in the high desert. Rest In Peace Fred."
Ward's last significant role was in the 2015 second season of HBO's True Detective. According to Hofmann, Ward spent the last years of his life developing his second-favorite art form: painting.
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Do you know who your mayor is?
As a newspaper reader, you’re better informed than the average voter. Yet, in most Southern California cities and suburbs, the mayor is essentially a ceremonial role — not elected directly by voters but instead as a member of the local City Council selected by their colleagues. Even those who are directly elected usually share power with appointed city managers who do the actual hiring and firing of department heads (including police chiefs) and prepare budgets. So it’s no wonder that most Southern California voters have no clue who serves as mayor of their town.
That’s why the mayor of Los Angeles looms so large. As the chief executive officer of the region’s largest metropolis, the person elected to that office is usually far better known than all the other mayors combined. The L.A. mayor is seen as the pre-eminent regional leader, whether holding televised pandemic news conferences or presiding at sports championship parades.
Because L.A. mayors can only serve two four-year terms, the seat is open, so we’re in the midst of a fierce battle that dominates the airwaves and media. A dozen candidates are jostling for the post. If you live outside L.A., you may not know your mayor, but you likely have seen commercials or Facebook ads for billionaire developer Rick Caruso, who so far has spent $24 million to hammer home the message he’s the guy for “a better, safer Los Angeles.” At this point, his only serious rival is Congresswoman Karen Bass, one of the politicians who Joe Biden considered for the vice presidency. She’s coalesced most of the partisan Democratic support in a city where 58% of voters are registered Democrats.
Caruso is also a Democrat — at least since Jan. 24 of this year, just before he announced his candidacy. The post is actually supposed to be non-partisan, but since Republicans make up only 13% of the voters, that was a wise move, even at the last moment.
So what kind of power does the L.A. mayor have? If you listen to Caruso’s ubiquitous ads, a lot. He vows “to end street homelessness, make our communities safer and clean up corruption.”
That’s a tall order. The mayor of L.A. lacks the clout of mayors in cities like New York and Chicago or even Boston, Seattle or San Francisco. That’s by design. The reformers who wrote L.A.’s 1924 City Charter sought to prevent corruption by distributing power to appointed commissions made up of upstanding citizens instead of grubby politicians. That largely didn’t work — instead the City Council grabbed most of the power, becoming virtual mayors of their districts. In fact, L.A. mayors weren’t even officially the “chief executive officer” until a frustrated Mayor Richard Riordan convinced voters to change the Charter in 1999.
You can change words, but the council still retains clout. L.A. mayors were hardly taken seriously by the bureaucracy before candidate Eric Garcetti announced in 2013 if elected he’d fire every department head and make them reapply for their jobs. Even now, the council (members can serve 12 years) and workforce (with union and civil service protection) know they can outwait elected mayors. A billionaire business executive promising to “fix L.A.” could be easily be stymied by the permanent government.
So does it matter who is mayor of L.A.? Yes. A skilled and patient leader can make a difference. Boldness is key — L.A. needs fixing. But change can’t be forced singlehandedly. To be successful, whoever the voters choose will need to build an effective team, forge strong coalitions and work with the City Council to get anything done.
Rick Cole served as deputy mayor for Budget and Innovation for the city of L.A., 2013-2015. He was previously mayor of Pasadena and has been city manager in Azusa, Ventura and Santa Monica. He invites feedback at urbanistcole@gmail.com. | https://www.ocregister.com/2022/05/14/do-you-know-who-your-mayor-is/ | 2022-05-14T19:50:54Z | https://www.ocregister.com/2022/05/14/do-you-know-who-your-mayor-is/ | false | 10 |
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Roundview Capital LLC grew its stake in United Therapeutics Co. (NASDAQ:UTHR – Get Rating) by 128.9% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 3,614 shares of the biotechnology company’s stock after purchasing an additional 2,035 shares during the quarter. Roundview Capital LLC’s holdings in United Therapeutics were worth $781,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Several other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Amundi Pioneer Asset Management Inc. raised its stake in United Therapeutics by 18.8% during the first quarter. Amundi Pioneer Asset Management Inc. now owns 76,221 shares of the biotechnology company’s stock valued at $8,945,000 after buying an additional 12,087 shares during the last quarter. Morgan Stanley grew its position in shares of United Therapeutics by 245.3% during the second quarter. Morgan Stanley now owns 129,990 shares of the biotechnology company’s stock valued at $23,323,000 after purchasing an additional 92,346 shares in the last quarter. Advisor Group Holdings Inc. boosted its position in shares of United Therapeutics by 6.8% during the 3rd quarter. Advisor Group Holdings Inc. now owns 3,259 shares of the biotechnology company’s stock valued at $603,000 after acquiring an additional 208 shares during the last quarter. Truist Financial Corp raised its position in United Therapeutics by 24.6% during the third quarter. Truist Financial Corp now owns 9,484 shares of the biotechnology company’s stock valued at $1,751,000 after purchasing an additional 1,872 shares during the period. Finally, JustInvest LLC lifted its holdings in shares of United Therapeutics by 76.7% in the 3rd quarter. JustInvest LLC now owns 2,043 shares of the biotechnology company’s stock worth $377,000 after acquiring an additional 887 shares during the last quarter. 94.68% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Several research firms have issued reports on UTHR. Oppenheimer lifted their target price on United Therapeutics from $275.00 to $300.00 in a research note on Thursday, May 5th. Zacks Investment Research downgraded shares of United Therapeutics from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $175.00 price target on the stock. in a report on Tuesday, March 1st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price objective on shares of United Therapeutics from $230.00 to $223.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, April 19th. HC Wainwright reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of United Therapeutics in a report on Friday, February 25th. Finally, StockNews.com upgraded United Therapeutics from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Friday, April 1st. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, five have issued a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $223.67.
United Therapeutics (NASDAQ:UTHR – Get Rating) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 4th. The biotechnology company reported $5.03 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.96 by $2.07. The firm had revenue of $461.90 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $420.02 million. United Therapeutics had a return on equity of 17.62% and a net margin of 38.87%. United Therapeutics’s revenue was up 21.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.61 EPS. On average, equities research analysts expect that United Therapeutics Co. will post 16.77 earnings per share for the current year.
In related news, EVP Paul A. Mahon sold 6,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, March 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $174.12, for a total transaction of $1,044,720.00. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Insiders have sold a total of 36,000 shares of company stock valued at $6,744,360 over the last 90 days. Corporate insiders own 12.10% of the company’s stock.
United Therapeutics Profile (Get Rating)
United Therapeutics Corporation, a biotechnology company, engages in the development and commercialization of products to address the unmet medical needs of patients with chronic and life-threatening diseases in the United States and internationally. Its commercial therapies include Remodulin to treat patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) to diminish symptoms associated with exercise; Tyvaso, an inhaled formulation of prostacyclin analogue treprostinil to enhance the exercise ability in PAH patients and pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD); Orenitram, a tablet dosage form of treprostinil to enhance the exercise capacity in PAH patients; Unituxin, a monoclonal antibody for treating high-risk neuroblastoma; and Adcirca, an oral PDE-5 inhibitor to enhance the exercise ability in PAH patients.
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Only two out of 10 with schizophrenia in Mexico receive specialized care
Only two out of 10 with schizophrenia in Mexico receive specialized care
Angeles Cruz Martinez
Newspaper La Jornada
Friday May 13, 2022, p. 9
In Mexico, around one million people live with schizophrenia and it is estimated that only 19 percent receive specialized care. The lack of information is one of the obstacles, since it takes up to a year before those affected arrive with the doctor trained to make the diagnosis and indicate the therapy, said Jesús Ramírez-Bermudez, a specialist at the Manuel Velasco National Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery. Suarez.
In a conference, he pointed out that, in addition to the necessary economic investment in the area of mental health, it is necessary to strengthen the preparation of specialists. And it is that only 4 percent of the curricula of medical schools include the subject of mental health.
Ramírez stressed that the identification of schizophrenia in the initial stages is complex because it can be confused with other illnesses. Before the appearance of the most well-known symptoms, such as hallucinations, ideas of harm and persecution, there are other manifestations such as social isolation, difficulty paying attention, memory loss and in the speed of response to solve problems.
It also happens that those who have schizophrenia become indifferent and suspicious, even towards people with whom they had previously maintained an emotional closeness.
When this happens, patients are victims of accusations and discrimination, which also contributes to the delay of adequate medical care.
He commented that the affectation in the ability to think, feel and behave can have a genetic origin and in the environment.
The specialist mentioned, among other risk factors, the lack of stimulation in the early stages of life. Adverse experiences in childhood, and even before birth, have been shown to increase the risk of developing the disorder.
Regarding the diagnosis, it is necessary to carry out physical and neurological studies, to explore whether there has been use of substances such as marijuana, cocaine and other hallucinogens, with respect to which it has been documented that they increase the risk of alterations of the central nervous system.
Doctors should also do hormone function tests, find out if the person has had accidents, and brain injuries that can also cause symptoms of schizophrenia. He explained that an accurate diagnosis is obtained after six months, a period in which, if the symptoms persist, it is enough to declare the existence of schizophrenia.
Regarding the available treatments that should always be used, Ramírez-Bermúdez highlighted the scientific advances by which adverse effects such as parkinsonism, weight gain and metabolic alterations no longer occur. | https://d1softballnews.com/only-two-out-of-10-with-schizophrenia-in-mexico-receive-specialized-care/ | 2022-05-14T20:00:00Z | https://d1softballnews.com/only-two-out-of-10-with-schizophrenia-in-mexico-receive-specialized-care/ | false | 1 |
Tennessee Valley Authority PARRS A 2029 (NYSE:TVE – Get Rating) was the recipient of a significant growth in short interest in April. As of April 30th, there was short interest totalling 4,800 shares, a growth of 140.0% from the April 15th total of 2,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 13,100 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.4 days.
Shares of TVE stock traded down $0.12 during trading hours on Friday, hitting $23.17. 3,005 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 11,890. The business has a 50 day moving average of $23.83 and a two-hundred day moving average of $24.96. Tennessee Valley Authority PARRS A 2029 has a 52 week low of $22.39 and a 52 week high of $27.38.
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Sunday, May 1st. Stockholders of record on Thursday, April 14th were paid a dividend of $0.1385 per share. This represents a $0.55 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.39%. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, April 13th.
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Fortistar Sustainable Solutions Corp. (NASDAQ:FSSI – Get Rating) saw a large growth in short interest in April. As of April 30th, there was short interest totalling 29,100 shares, a growth of 62.6% from the April 15th total of 17,900 shares. Approximately 0.1% of the shares of the stock are sold short. Based on an average daily volume of 38,500 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.8 days.
Shares of NASDAQ:FSSI traded up $0.01 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $9.81. 11,990 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 42,452. Fortistar Sustainable Solutions has a twelve month low of $9.61 and a twelve month high of $9.86.
Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Sculptor Capital LP raised its stake in shares of Fortistar Sustainable Solutions by 55.1% during the 1st quarter. Sculptor Capital LP now owns 933,969 shares of the company’s stock worth $9,143,000 after buying an additional 331,685 shares during the last quarter. Basso Capital Management L.P. increased its stake in shares of Fortistar Sustainable Solutions by 6.8% during the 1st quarter. Basso Capital Management L.P. now owns 263,659 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,581,000 after acquiring an additional 16,802 shares during the last quarter. Context Capital Management LLC increased its stake in shares of Fortistar Sustainable Solutions by 466.7% during the 1st quarter. Context Capital Management LLC now owns 85,000 shares of the company’s stock valued at $832,000 after acquiring an additional 70,000 shares during the last quarter. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Public School Empls Retrmt SYS increased its stake in shares of Fortistar Sustainable Solutions by 20.0% during the 1st quarter. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Public School Empls Retrmt SYS now owns 60,000 shares of the company’s stock valued at $588,000 after acquiring an additional 10,000 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Wolverine Asset Management LLC increased its stake in shares of Fortistar Sustainable Solutions by 30.5% during the 1st quarter. Wolverine Asset Management LLC now owns 34,357 shares of the company’s stock valued at $336,000 after acquiring an additional 8,039 shares during the last quarter.
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Nowadays, you can find practically anything in social networks. Recently, a video circulated showing how Shakira stopped Adele Ramones when he touched her waist.
Currently Shakira She is a global star, recognized all over the world, so no one would have imagined that someone would try to cross the line with her, under any circumstances. But in the early days, when she was working to get where she has today, she had to stand her ground to prevent things from happening that she didn’t want to happen.
This was the case with his visit to the program another roll from Adele RamonesWhere the driver had a situation that the singer did not like and was not ashamed to stop him in front of the cameras.
Shakira with Justice Ramones on another roll
We have to go back to 1995, when Shakira He was only 19 years old and he was promoting his album “Pies descalzos”. As part of her promotional tour, the singer visited the Moment Program: another rollwith the idea of making their songs known.
Before the clip pictures circulated on the Internet where we see a file Shakira With dark and sleek hair, everything came off very well. The driver and singer joked about some of the circumstances and even the Colombian tried to imitate the Mexican accent.
Everything was laughing until the singer commented on it She is a very modest woman so she only dared to show her stomach, nothing else. what Adal Ramones replied by telling her that she had no stomach at all and tried to touch her, and there she looked a little uncomfortable..
The interview continued and after a few minutes the driver asked him to teach him how to move his hips to which of them Shakira He politely replied that he would send instructions later. Finally came the general question session, where they asked Barefoot’s translator if it was true that her waist was 60 centimeters.
“I think he has a waist of 60,” he said. Adele Ramones while touching it. But Shakira quickly raised her hand from him, showing that she didn’t like him at all.
“Hold me I don’t say anything, hold me”, The driver responded to this situation, and Shakira said to him:Who said I don’t want to catch you? After a few minutes Adele Ramones He wanted to measure her waist with a tape measure, but she kept talking, which meant that wouldn’t happen.
Although this clip is being questioned today by all netizens, it should be noted Shakira He confirmed that he had a great time and that he laughed a lot.
You, what do you think of that?
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New Delhi, May 14: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is conducting search operations in four cities in connection with an IPL betting racket involving a Pakistani national.
The searches are going on in Delhi, Jaipur, Hyderabad and another city. The agency has recovered a few incriminating documents during the raids so far.
The CBI has lodged an FIR against three persons who have been identified as Dileep Kumar, a resident of Delhi's Rohini area, and Gurram Satish and Gurram Vasu, both residents of Hyderabad. The trio allegedly influenced IPL matches in 2019 on the instruction of a Pakistani handler. They were in touch with a Pakistani national named Waqas Malik, who used to call them frequently from across the border.
The accused had allegedly opened multiple bank accounts using forged documents and by bribing bank officials to route hawala money involved in the IPL betting racket.
"A reliable information was received about a network of individuals involved in cricket betting by influencing the outcomes of Indian Premier League (IPL) matches based on inputs received from Pakistan. They were cheating the general public by inducing them for betting," a CBI official said.
The official added that a part of the money received from the general public in India on account of such betting activities was shared with their associates based in foreign countries using hawala transactions. As per the information received, the said network of individuals was involved in cricket betting since 2013.
"The trio and others were in contact with one Pakistani suspect named Waqas Malik, who contacted Kumar and Satish and some unknown persons in India using a Pakistani number. They were all part of a network involved in illegal betting activities," the CBI official said.
Kumar, Satish and Vasu used different IDs in KYC forms of the bank accounts in connivance with unknown bank officials. Transactions worth over Rs 45 lakh were found to be suspicious in one of Kumar's accounts.
This network of individuals was involved in betting in IPL matches held in 2019. They were routing the money for illegal purposes.
"The transactions of domestic deposits in the bank account of Vasu defied economic rationale. They were valued at more than Rs 5.37 crore between 2012-13 and 2019-20. The KYC documents of the suspect bank accounts were not properly scrutinised by the bank officials. Maximum cash deposited in these accounts were of pan-India nature which further substantiated the allegation of these unusual financial transactions being linked to cricket betting and other criminal activities," the official said. | https://www.greaterkashmir.com/national-2/cbi-traces-pak-link-in-2019-ipl-betting-racket-conducts-raids-in-4-cities | 2022-05-14T20:39:02Z | https://www.greaterkashmir.com/national-2/cbi-traces-pak-link-in-2019-ipl-betting-racket-conducts-raids-in-4-cities | false | 3 |
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Thousands are gathering in Washington, D.C., and other cities around the country to protest the possible elimination of abortion rights, amid fears the Supreme Court is set to overturn the Roe v. Wade decision this summer.
The protests are taking place less than two weeks after a draft Supreme Court ruling leaked. The ruling signaled five conservative Supreme Court justices are set to reverse Roe v. Wade, which could lead to a number of states eliminating access to abortion.
“We are here because a handful of people have weaponized the very structures of our democracy,” Kelley Robinson, the executive director for the Planned Parenthood Action Fund, said at the start of the D.C. protest amid a light drizzle.
“We are here to show them that we are the majority, y’all. Look around. You're the majority. And we're here this weekend with a clear message to anyone that wants control of our bodies: Keep your bans off our bodies y'all.”
Protesters at the event carried signs saying things like "get your THEOLOGY out of my BIOLOGY" and groups within the crowd passed around abortion rights literature while others had conversations together on the topic.
Demonstrators listened in rapt attention to the speakers, who also included Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.).
"If they're coming for us today they're coming for you tomorrow," Lee told demonstrators during the event. "So fight we must to keep these bans off our bodies.”
The demonstration, part of a wider network of “Bans Off Our Bodies” protests across the U.S., kicked off at noon at the Washington monument and is expected to end at the Supreme Court, according to official details of the event.
Organizations supporting the demonstrations include Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, Women's March, MoveOn, and UltraViolet.
Event organizers say that close to 400 rallies are scheduled for Saturday, according to The Associated Press, with tens of thousands of people anticipated to participate.
Demonstrators who spoke to The Hill expressed their concern over what could happen should Roe v. Wade be overturned, even if some of them personally had never an abortion.
“I am aghast at what seems to be happening with this right that has been, you know in in the constitution for 50 years. It is so scary to think how in so many ways we are going backwards and it’s a real turning point I think for the country," Marguerite Casillas from Berkeley, Calif., told The Hill. "If we lose this it’s as a people been saying here today every little bit but we fought for is gonna be chipped away everything that is for supporting people.”
Shaheen Khurana of Northern Virginia told The Hill she did not have an experience with abortion personally but wanted to show her solidarity on the issue.
“It’s exactly this, stop telling women what to do with their bodies,” Khurana said, gesturing toward a handmade sign. “I have two daughters and people need to just stop telling us what to do with our bodies.”
Online, some politicians showed solidarity with the protesters or urged others to participate.
“Extremists want to force their unpopular agenda on the rest of America by rolling back abortion rights—and opening the door to investigate miscarriages, track OB-GYNs, & collect information on anyone who pulls into a clinic parking lot. But we’re fighting back. #BansOffOurBodies,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) tweeted.
“Across the country, Americans are standing up for abortion rights—and I’m proud of everyone making their voices heard. Join a march near you,” former President Obama tweeted, including a link to a slew of the “Bans Off Our Bodies” rallies.
The leaked abortion rights decision was published by Politico earlier this month.
Speaking about the leak on Friday, Justice Clarence Thomas, one of the five conservatives reportedly ready to overturn Roe v. Wade, said the incident had eroded trust in the high court.
“The institution that I’m a part of, if someone said that one line of one opinion would be leaked by anyone … you would say, ‘Oh, that’s impossible. No one would ever do that.’ There’s such a belief in the rule of law, belief in the court, a belief in what we were doing that that was verboten. It was beyond anyone’s understanding, or at least anyone’s imagination, that someone would do that,” Thomas said during an event hosted by the American Enterprise Institute, the Manhattan Institute and the Hoover Institution in Dallas.
“And look where we are, where now that trust or that belief is gone forever. And when you lose that trust, especially in the institution that I’m in, it changes the institution fundamentally,” he added.
Critics of the court and GOP leaders in Congress note that a GOP Senate refused to give a hearing to Obama's nominee, Merrick Garland, after conservative Justice Antonin Scalia died in 2016.
That helped pave the way for former President Trump to appoint three judges to the Supreme Court, which appears to have led to the possible overturning of Roe v. Wade.
The Senate failed to advance legislation to codify abortion protections this week after all Senate Republicans and Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) voted against the legislation.
The House Judiciary Committee is slated to hold a hearing next week on the implications of what could happen should Roe v. Wade be overturned by the Supreme Court.
This story was updated at 1:31 p.m.
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WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of IronNet, Inc. (NYSE: IRNT) between September 15, 2021 and December 15, 2021, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important June 21, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday afternoon's drawing of the New Mexico Lottery's "Pick 3 Day" game were:
3-5-4
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday afternoon's drawing of the New Mexico Lottery's "Pick 3 Day" game were:
3-5-4
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Elon Musk Has 1-Word Response to Biden's 'Minister of Truth's' Horrifying Plan for Twitter
Though Republicans are trying to dismantle Biden’s “Disinformation Governance Board,” the head of the board, Nina Jankowicz, seems to have her own ideas about reining in free speech and Twitter, specifically.
Most recently, the Post Millenial tweeted a video of a Zoom meeting in which Jankowicz aired some ideas about handling Twitter.
But Elon Musk, who is in the midst of buying Twitter, had a word to say about her plan.
In a recording of the Zoom meeting (presumably separate from the Disinformation Governance Board), Jankowicz suggested that tweets containing perceived factual errors should be edited by others such as herself, the Post Millennial tweeted.
Biden’s “Ministry of Truth” director says she wants “verified people” like her to be able to edit people’s tweets so they can “add context to certain tweets” pic.twitter.com/KgMxUn3Hs6
— The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) May 11, 2022
Jankowicz’s plan is that “verified” Twitter users should be able to edit other users’ tweets if they believe they are misleading.
She went on to say that she is “verified” by Twitter. But “there are a lot of people who shouldn’t be verified, who aren’t legit” because “they’re not trustworthy.”
“Verified people can essentially start to ‘edit’ Twitter [in] the same sort of way that Wikipedia is so they can add context to certain tweets,” Jankowicz said.
She then offered this hypothetical situation to prove and justify her point:
“If President [Donald] Trump were still on Twitter and tweeted a claim about voter fraud, someone could add context from one of the 60 lawsuits that went through the court or something that an election official said…so that people have a fuller picture rather than just an individual claim on a tweet,” she said.
To this, Musk responded with just one word.
““Disconcerting … ,” Musk tweeted.
Disconcerting …
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 12, 2022
Musk’s tweet should not be brushed aside, since his deal to acquire Twitter appears to be going through.
Though Musk has announced that he has plans down the road to make Twitter public again, once he acquires the social media platform, it is expected that he will take it private, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Upon his initial offer, Musk made it clear that in order for Twitter to be successful, it has to be privatized first.
“However, since making my investment I now realize the company will neither thrive nor serve this societal imperative in its current form. Twitter needs to be transformed as a private company,” Musk’s SEC filing for the deal stated.
Jankowicz can dream about all the changes she wants to make to social media and free speech, but once Twitter is in Musk’s hands and private, she will have a hard time making those dreams come true.
But aside from the technicalities that will likely prohibit Jankowicz from making any serious changes to Twitter, the fact that this idea has been floated so openly by the woman who is now director of Biden’s Disinformation Governance Board — commonly referred to by conservatives as the ‘Ministry of Truth — should have everyone concerned.
While Jankowicz may not be able to touch Twitter in a few months, she can still tamper with all other social media platforms.
What’s concerning is that she didn’t even take the pains to try to veil this plan of hers. She was quite blatantly clear in advocating for direct tampering with free speech.
Sure, it’s important to have the right information out there. No one likes when lies are circulated. But that is part and parcel of the risks of free speech and the fundamental principles of our society.
A large part of our society rests on the marketplace of ideas. The marketplace of ideas is the theory that all ideas can compete in free, transparent and public discourse. The conclusion of that will be that the truth emerges from the competition of ideas, because ideologies and lies will always be culled based on their superiority, or inferiority.
Jankowicz has suggested that we regulate that marketplace. But that doesn’t work, because it breaks the whole system by introducing an unnatural suppression of ideas.
Make no mistake: This is an ill-intentioned power tactic from someone who now holds a position with potentially immense power in the Biden administration.
Luckily, there is a hope that with Musk’s ownership of Twitter, there will be some sort of cultural fighting back against this kind of free-speech suppression and power grab.
Musk’s privatized Twitter is, of course, not the answer or long-term solution, but it’s a bit of a start.
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Shot of the Day Manny Pacquiao Jr., son of ring legend Manny Pacquiao, won his second amateur bout via three-round decision on Thursday night in Los Angeles. Saturday Boxing Lineup Like this:Like Loading... | https://fightnews.com/shot-of-the-day-55/132065 | 2022-05-14T21:06:53Z | https://fightnews.com/shot-of-the-day-55/132065 | false | null |
‘This is a devasting time’: Britney Spears announces she has lost her baby
(Gray News) - Britney Spears announced that she has lost her baby in a statement she shared on her Instagram account Saturday.
The 40-year-old pop superstar said last month that she was expecting a child with fiancé Sam Asghari.
However, on Saturday, Spears updated her pregnancy by writing it is with the “deepest sadness we have to announce that we have lost our miracle baby early in the pregnancy.”
Thousands of Spears’ fans have already responded to her social media post, sending their condolences.
Spears’ Saturday statement continued, stating the couple “will continue trying to expand our beautiful family.”
She also thanked everyone for showing their support during this difficult time.
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Small plane crashes on bridge near Miami, striking an SUV
Published: May. 14, 2022 at 4:24 PM EDT|Updated: 10 minutes ago
MIAMI (AP) — A small plane has crashed on a bridge near Miami, striking an SUV and bursting into flames.
The Federal Aviation Administration reported the single-engine Cessna 172 lost power just before Saturday’s crash.
Social media posts showed the plane burning on the bridge.
Drone video showed the plane crumpled on the Haulover Inlet Bridge with a damaged SUV nearby.
A man can be seen on the video scrambling from the plane and being helped away by others just before the aircraft was engulfed in flames.
Miami-Dade Rescue said two people on the plane were taken to a trauma center and three others with non-life threatening injuries were taken to a hospital.
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MYT Netherlands Parent B.V. (MYTE) CEO Michael Kliger on Q3 2022 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
MYT Netherlands Parent B.V. (NYSE:MYTE) Q3 2022 Earnings Conference Call May 10, 2022 8:00 AM ET
Company Participants
Martin Beer - Chief Financial Officer
Michael Kliger - CEO
Conference Call Participants
Matthew Boss - JPMorgan
Michael Binetti - Credit Suisse
Oliver Chen - Cowen
Kunal Madhukar - UBS
Geoffroy De Mendez - Bank of America
Abhinav Sinha - Societe Generale
Operator
Greetings, and welcome to Mytheresa Third Quarter Fiscal 2022 Earnings Conference Call [Operator Instructions]. Today's call is being recorded and we have an allocated 1 hour for prepared remarks and Q&A.
It is now my pleasure to introduce your host, Martin Beer, Mytheresa's Chief Financial Officer. Thank you, sir. Please begin.
Martin Beer
Thank you, operator, and welcome, everyone, to Mytheresa's investor conference call for the third quarter of fiscal year 2022. With me today is our CEO, Michael Kliger. Before we begin, we would like to remind you that our discussions today will include forward-looking statements. Any comments we make about expectations are forward-looking statements and are subject to risks and uncertainties, including the risks and uncertainties described in our previous annual report. Many factors could cause actual results to differ materially. We are under no duty to update forward-looking statements. In addition, we will refer to certain financial measures not reported in accordance with IFRS on this call. You can find reconciliations of these non-IFRS financial measures in our earnings press release which is available on our Investor Relations website at investors.mytheresa.com.
I will now turn the call over to Michael.
Michael Kliger
Thank you, Martin. Also from my side a very warm welcome to all of you and thank you for joining our call today. We will today comment on the results and performance of our third quarter of fiscal year 2022. Our business has shown excellent strength and resilience. We are pleased that Mytheresa delivered very solid results and continued profitability despite the impact of external challenges. We outlined last time the delays in spring/summer deliveries from the third quarter into the fourth quarter, thus also moving the corresponding revenues from the third into the fourth quarter. But unfortunately, there were additional and totally unexpected external shocks in the third quarter. We saw in March a strong rise of COVID infections in Asia shutting down public life. Even more tragic and totally unexpected was the outbreak of war in Ukraine at the end of February. This had a temporary negative impact on consumer sentiment in Europe. Despite all this, Mytheresa delivered very solid results and continued profitability in the third quarter of fiscal year 2022.
I want to leave you today with 3 key messages allowing you to have a clear view on the strength and health of our business. First, the fundamental drivers for continuous growth for our business remain all in place, mainly the shift of luxury consumers to online shopping as well as untapped geographic and category growth potential for our business. All of this supports our belief in a long-term growth trajectory of 22% to 25% annually. Second, despite the challenges in the third quarter we have produced excellent results and KPIs demonstrating our customer excellence which is driving customer loyalty and sector-leading profitability. Third, the first weeks of the fourth quarter fuel our confidence to remain the best partner of choice for luxury designer brands to engage with our high value multi-brand customers and for a speedy passing of the external shocks. Therefore, we have full confidence to deliver a solid fiscal year at the low end of our guidance.
Let me now comment in more detail on these 3 key messages for today. First, in the third quarter, we grew our gross merchandise value by 13.2% compared to Q3 of fiscal year 2021. Our continued growth momentum compared to extraordinary strong growth in Q3 fiscal year '21 is evidenced by the consistent high 2-year growth rate in GMV of 67% in the third quarter of fiscal year 2022 over Q3 of fiscal year 2020. We had a very good number of new customers in the third quarter with over 110,000 first-time buyers shopping with us. We combined the growth once again with a strong gross margin so our growth was driven by consumer demand, not by promotional intensity, which we have seen break out in some markets with some players recently. Again, I would like to remind everyone that luxury is still lagging in online penetration. It is estimated by Bain and Altagamma that still only 30% of personal luxury goods spend will be online by 2025. This would be nevertheless a global online market of EUR110 billion of which at least 30%, over EUR33 billion, is estimated to be captured by multi-brand fashion platforms of which we believe we are the clear leader.
The long-term growth potential and our continued long term guidance of 22% to 25% annual GMV growth is of course also supported by regional expansion and category expansion in addition to share of wallet penetration of customers. United States showed again the highest growth for Mytheresa with 41.6% of growth in GMV compared to Q3 of fiscal year 2021. U.S. accounted for 16.4% of our business in the third quarter compared to 13.1% in the third quarter of fiscal year 2021. We continue to see strong demand of luxury consumers particularly from states like Florida or Texas. Logically, we have therefore focused our activities in these states in the third quarter with high impact customer events such as the physical pop-up and dinner in collaborations with Vogue in Palm Beach and a shopping lunch hosted by a local brand ambassador for us in Dallas. People are spending their disposable dollars on unique and special pieces and are dressing up. We saw it clearly at our recent party in Miami hosted together with Domenico Dolce to celebrate the upcoming launch of our exclusive capsule collection of Dolce & Gabbana only available at Mytheresa.
While mainland China was of course impacted by the unfortunate return of COVID outbreaks, we grew again by over 25.9% in GMV compared to Q3 of fiscal year 2021. We continue to pursue our long term aspiration of being the best destination for luxury multi-brand wardrobe shopping in China. As part of the strategy, we launched our flagship store on JD.com in the middle of March. This is not just to generate short-term revenue growth, but rather longer term customer awareness and trust. We believe that JD.com provides a good environment for this approach also evidenced by the recent announcements of brands such as Louis Vuitton, Givenchy, Loire, Dior and Bulgari to open a presence on JD.com. From a category perspective, we see continued success with our new categories of kidswear and menswear. In the third quarter, our kidswear business grew by 21.9% in GMV compared to Q3 of fiscal year 2021 and accounted for 3.4% of our total business, making us a global leader in luxury kidswear.
In the third quarter we also launched a very successful beauty pop-up with French plant-based skincare brand Sisley which was accompanied by a 360 degree marketing campaign. The campaign included a video featuring 3 generations of the founding family, digital beauty sessions and a high caliber lunch hosted by Christine d'Ornano during Paris Fashion. Please see our investor presentation for more details on the Sisley campaign. In addition, I'm delighted to announce our entry into a full range of luxury lifestyle products as a new additional category in May of 2022. All of the above gives us full confidence to deliver multiyear annual growth of 22% to 25% for our business. Despite the challenges in the third quarter we have produced excellent results and KPIs demonstrating our customer excellence, which is driving customer loyalty and sector-leading profitability.
Based on our excellent relationships with brand partners, we were again able to produce impactful digital content and campaigns that created visibility to our unique high-value multi-brand customer base that cannot be easily reached by mono-brand offering. Examples from the third quarter include the launch of the highly anticipated LOEWE x Spirited Away collection exclusively available on Mytheresa, which almost sold out within 12 hours. The launch of the exclusive Moncler Grenoble collection only available on Mytheresa. The launch of exclusive menswear shoe styles in collaboration with Berluti and the highly anticipated launch of the Manolo Blahnik Birkenstock collaboration and many more. Please see our investor presentation for more details on our brand collaborations in third quarter.
With our impactful campaigns, we were able to excite our existing and develop new customers. We expanded our LTM active customer number by 21.6% year-over-year to 755,000. It is again noteworthy that we kept our customer acquisition costs fairly stable, compared to extraordinary low costs in the third quarter of fiscal year 2021. One main driver of the profitability of our business are the strong underlying customer KPIs. We had again very positive repurchase rates in Q3 of fiscal year 2022 for customer cohorts first acquired a year ago. Please see our investor presentation for more details on this. The average order value increased in the third quarter of fiscal year 2022. And the average spend per customer grew by 4.4% for fiscal year to date '22 in the third quarter, compared to Q3 fiscal year to date 2021. All of this drove profitable revenues from existing customers. A particular focus of our business are our top customers as they drive the almost 100% revenue retention from year 2 onwards for newly acquired customer core. Our top customer base grew by 33.3% fiscal year to date '22 in the third quarter. To engage and satisfy top customers, we have grown our team of personal shoppers around the world and particularly in the U.S.
This allowed us to organize intimate top customer events around the world. Just in the third quarter of fiscal year 2022 we held events in the Middle East, Paris, Dallas, Palm Beach, London, Dublin, Hamburg, Zurich and New York. Another special service we offered to our best customers is the exclusive resale service and partnership with Vestiaire Collective. We continue to see strong traction with this service and our customers sold 3 of the items with a value of over EUR850,000 in the third quarter of fiscal year 2022. We are quite proud as a business to be so actively involved in advancing circularity in our industry. In March we expanded the service to the United Kingdom and as of summer we will also introduce the same service to our U.S. customers. We achieved high customer satisfaction as measured internally with a Net Promoter Score of 77.7% in the third quarter of fiscal year 2022. Not as high as last year due to continued global shipping delays driven by workforce shortages due to COVID.
The quality of execution and health of our business has well captured our ability to grow the business globally with a strong gross margin and sector leading profitability. Martin will talk about our bottom line results in the third quarter in a few minutes. The first week of the fourth quarter fueled our confidence to remain the best partner of choice for luxury designer brands and engage with our high value multi-brand customers and for a speedy passing of the external shocks. Just of the last 4 weeks we have launched or pre-launched collections only available at Mytheresa brands such as Zimmermann, Nensi Dojaka, the 2021 winner of the LVMH prize, Dries van Noten, Dolce & Gabbana and Gucci. The Gucci pre-launch is noteworthy as it marks the arrival of the new creative director this prestigious fashion house owned by the LVMH group, and Mytheresa served as the exclusive global partner to launch the collection with a 360 degree marketing campaign, including a weekend experience on Capri to celebrate the launch. All the mentioned exclusive merchandise only shoppable at Mytheresa delivers long awaited newness and comes on top of remaining spring/summer deliveries as of mid-April. This forms an unprecedented cadence of launch campaigns that will continue well into July.
As mentioned above, we will also launch in mid-May a new category on Mytheresa presenting a full range of luxury lifestyle products. The ongoing development of the war in Ukraine, as well as the COVID situation particularly in Asia makes it impossible to predict the macro-economic environment for the coming months but the luxury sector has consistently proven in the past to be the most resilient consumer sector of all. We believe we are the best partner of choice for luxury designer brands to engage with our high value multi-brand customers. We have full confidence to deliver a solid full fiscal year at the low end of our guidance. With all the above, it should come as no surprise we are overall very satisfied with our performance in the third quarter of fiscal year 2022 despite clear challenges. We believe that our results demonstrate the fundamental strength of our business model delivering profitable growth. We see ourselves as one of the few winners in the clearly consolidating luxury ecommerce space. The combination of best brand partnerships and best high value wardrobe, building customer base gives us full confidence to continue achieving outstanding results in the future.
And now I hand over to Martin to discuss the financial results in detail.
Martin Beer
Thank you, Michael. I will now review the financial results for the fiscal third quarter, January to March 2022 and we'll provide additional detail on some of the key topics previously mentioned. Unless otherwise stated, all numbers refer to Euro. GMV during the quarter was EUR186.6 million a 13.2% increase from EUR164.8 million in the prior year quarter. This compares to previous year quarter that grew plus 47% to the Q3 of fiscal year 2020. Our quarterly 2-year growth rate was at a strong 67% in line with a 2-year growth rate of preceding quarters between 65% and 68%. We showed a strong performance before the start of the unpredictable external events outlined by Michael. Our GMV growth from July to December 2021 was at 28%. As a reminder, GMV is one of our key value driver, as it shows the depth and growth of our customer relationships. So despite the external factors and a tough comparable from previous year, we delivered a strong GMV due to robust new customer growth and strong existing customer cohort performance. Customer engagement and retention continued to track very well as our active customers who shop with us in the last 12 months grew by 21.6% to 755,000. On a 2 year basis LTM active customers grew by 63%. The robust 2-year growth rates in active customers and higher retention speaks to our unique positioning, attracting a highly valuable multi-brand customer and our ability to deliver excellent service.
During the third quarter, net sales increased by EUR4.7 million or 2.9%. year-over-year to EUR169.5 million. Due to the onetime effect of selected brands switching from the wholesaler model to our curated platform model the net sales increase is lower than our GMV growth in the quarter. The difference in growth rates between GMV and net sale is purely a onetime financial accounting effect from brands switching from the wholesale model to the curated platform model. For the CPM brands, we can only book the platform fee as net sales. As planned in the third quarter we added total 6 brands. We have started shifting from wholesale to CPM. Most brands switching we now report the platform fee as net sales and not the GMV as the net sales. 12 months after the full transition of those brands this onetime effects will be over and that sales will grow in line with GMV again. As mentioned before we once again saw significant growth in many regions of the world in the third quarter except for Europe, which was impacted by the Ukraine war. The US remains a tough growth region with 42% GMV growth compared to the prior year quarter. Mainland China grew by 26%. Our total orders shipped in the last 4 months increased by 23.1% to 1.7 million. Gross profits of EUR82.8 million increased by EUR10.4 million or 14.4% year over year, even stronger than our GMV growth.
The gross profit margin of 48.8% improved by 490 basis points compared to the prior year period of 43.9%, driven by our growing share of CPM revenues and a higher share of countries with prepaid duties charged to the customer as for example, in the U.S. In these countries, our prepaid custom duties are reflected in the prices. Out of the 490 basis points increase, 290 basis points originate from the CPM effect and 200 basis points from the higher share of GDP countries. The underlying merchandise gross margin remained stable, reflecting the ongoing focus on full price, fully consistent with the high-end position of Mytheresa. Our consistently strong gross profit margin reflects the unique high-end positioning of Mytheresa. Shipping and payment costs grew by EUR5.9 million to EUR25.1 million, driven by an increase in total orders shipped. As a percentage of GMV, shipping and payment costs in this quarter increased to 13.5% from 11.7% in the prior year quarter. This increase of 180 basis points is mostly driven by an increasing share of countries where we pay all the customs duties for the customer such as the U.S. As mentioned before, the payment of these duties is reflected on our prices and therefore, increase our gross profit margin in respective countries in the same amount. If you exclude the DDP costs, the shipping and payment cost ratio in relation to GMV was stable at 8.8% versus 8.7% in the previous year quarter.
Despite increasing internationalization and cost pressure on logistics, we were able to keep this ratio stable. During the third quarter, marketing expenses increased to EUR23.3 million compared to EUR22.1 million in the prior year quarter, primarily due to the increase in number of our customers acquired. As a percentage of GMV, marketing expenses decreased to 12.5% from 13.4%. We were again able to attract new customers at competitive costs and had a strong existing customer cohort performance. And given the external factors in the quarter, we aligned our marketing activities accordingly. Adjusted selling, general and administrative expenses grew by EUR4.1 million or 20.3% to EUR24.3 million. Adjusted SG&A expenses as a percentage of GMV increased modestly to 13% from 12.3% due to the short-term less strong top line growth driven by multiple unprecedented external factors in the quarter. Around 80% of our SG&A expenses are personal expenses as we provide most services in-house and it shows our core competencies ourselves along the value chain. Personal expenses increased with number achieved especially in our warehouse shipping and customer care executives and are in line with expected GMV growth.
Adjusted EBITDA was EUR10.2 million as compared to EUR11.1 million in the prior year quarter. The adjusted EBITDA margin was at 6% compared to 6.8% in the previous year quarter. And this is quite remarkable despite the external factors affecting top line in the quarter at a very short notice the strong 6% adjusted EBITDA margin shows the resilience of our business model. We continue to deliver an industry leading performance on top and bottom line. Depreciation and amortization expenses were relatively stable at EUR2.3 million compared to the prior year period at EUR2 million. The resilience and flexibility of our business model is also visible on operating income level for the third quarter of fiscal 2022 Mytheresa reported an adjusted operating income of EUR8 million compared to EUR9.1 million in the previous year quarter. Despite the top line effects, our adjusted operating income or EBIT margin in this quarter is at 4.7%, only 80 basis points lower than in the previous year quarter. Adjusted net income in this quarter was EUR5.6 million as compared to EUR4.5 million in the prior year period. Also on adjusted net income level, we have generated a multiyear track record of continued and resilient performance. We continue to focus on delivering profitable growth, which is clearly visible on our very simple and transparent P&L. EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted operating income and adjusted net income are non-IFRS measures.
Moving to the cash flow statement. During the 9 months ended March 31, '22, operating activities generated EUR22.9 million positive operating cash flow driven by a decrease in owned inventories due to brand switching to CPM, which means the deliveries were in our warehouse, but not in our balance sheet. Wholesale and CPM combined inventory at the end of this quarter increased in line with our expected GMV growth in the next quarters. In the quarter, we had again a net increase in cash and cash equivalents. With a strong cash flow from operating activities and after taxes, CapEx and finance, cash and cash equivalents increased by EUR16.8 million during the 9 months ended March 31, 2022. The positive operating and free cash flow underscores that Mytheresa operates a superior capital-light model. We ended the quarter in a strong financial position with cash and cash equivalents of EUR93.5 million and total unused availability under the revolving credit facilities of EUR60 million as of March 31, 2022. Given our solid cash position, we reduced our committed revolving credit lines from EUR90 million to EUR60 million to reduce interest expenses.
Given our Q3 results, the increasing performance visible in the first weeks of Q4, we expect to achieve our full fiscal year guidance at the low end of the given ranges. Our fiscal year '22 will end in June '22. Our guidance for fiscal year '22 was GMV in the range of EUR755 million to EUR775 million, representing 23% to 26% growth. Net sales guidance in the range of EUR700 million to EUR720 million, representing 14% to 18% growth. Gross profit at EUR350 million to EUR365 million, representing 22% to 27% growth and finally, adjusted EBITDA in the range of EUR64 million to EUR71 million and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 9% to 10%. This is our maintained guidance for fiscal year '22 and now with the fiscal year coming to an end, we expect to achieve our guidance at the low end of the given ranges. We are very satisfied with our performance during the third quarter despite the external shocks, and we see an increase in performance in the last weeks. We are very proud to target an overall performance level for the full fiscal year on top and bottom line that is very strong and unparalleled in the industry. We confirm our guidance of a positive free cash flow for the full fiscal year 2022 and therefore, target positive operating and free cash flow conversion.
To finish, let me talk a bit about our medium and long-term targets. As laid out in our investor presentation, we target annual GMV and net sales growth of 22% to 25% medium term. We expect to double the GMV achieved in fiscal year '21 already in fiscal year '24. Adjusted EBITDA will also grow 22% to 25% per year in the medium term with a stable adjusted EBITDA margin around 9% to 10%. In the long term and with a higher share of existing customers in our GMV, we will be able to reduce our current 13% marketing spend of GMV substantially and position ourselves for higher adjusted EBITDA profitability level longer term.
I will now turn the call back over to Michael for his concluding remarks.
Michael Kliger
Thank you, Martin. We are overall very pleased with the third quarter earnings results as we continue to grow profitably. We see ourselves perfectly positioned to take advantage of the ongoing shift to online and luxury spend, the continued consolidation and distribution platforms and the global expansion opportunities. We are confident that Mytheresa offers high-value consumers the best multi-brand digital shopping experience there is and with that, I'd like to ask the operator to open up for your questions.
Question-and-Answer Session
Operator
[Operator Instructions] Our first question today comes from Matthew Boss from JPMorgan.
Matthew Boss
So Michael, your 2-year GMV growth this quarter matched the second quarter came in 500 basis points above your target model that's despite exposure to both Eastern Europe and China. I guess what have you seen that gives you confidence in the continued resiliency of your customer in the luxury category? And then can you just elaborate on regional performance that you've seen in the past few weeks that drives your view for the speedy passing of the external shocks?
Michael Kliger
What are the observations? I mean, number one, of course, we have the privilege of already knowing how the first weeks of the fourth quarter are developing. And when you look to our numbers, the U.S. continued a very strong trajectory, also Mainland China, despite the quite harsh lockdowns that, of course, hit them further from March into April. It is and was really Europe and in the regional breakout that is in the Q3 that can also be observed. We are strong in Europe that defines, of course, also the opportunity in other geographies. But at the moment, this is where most of our business sits at the end of February when the business broke out, there was a scenario of angst in these regions.
And while our customers are what I would say, quite resilient to inflation to recession being at the top of the pyramid in terms of wealth and income that did put them into a scale. But the shift back to vacationing, the shift back to going out that continued in the US, it's also coming back in Europe, and that gives us confidence. And the second level of confidence is what Martin explained, we have a business model that can adapt to even sudden shifts in demand and still produce the profitability. We have a very high share of variable costs and for weeks, we're actually enough to react to that and with more reaction, so we are confident. We don't need more of these test scenarios, but we are very confident in our business model and demand continues to come back as the world hopefully and permanently comes back to normal.
Matthew Boss
And then a follow-up for Martin on the profitability side. For gross margin, could you just speak to the stability of the underlying merchandise margin that you continue to see as you continue to grow market share? Any change to full price selling or just any dynamics, internal or external in the competitive landscape to consider as we build out the fourth quarter gross margin and go forward?
Martin Beer
As Michael said, I mean our focus is really on full price selling. So we target for a customer that values the unique positioning of Mytheresa and not a discount-driven proposition. And therefore, also in this quarter, the underlying merchandise gross margin was very stable despite the challenges. So we stay true on our focus on full price. And that stability, we will not give up and the stability continued in Q4 and obviously, will lead us through fiscal year '23 and further on. It's an inherent element in our value proposition.
Operator
Our next question comes from Michael Binetti from Credit Suisse.
Michael Binetti
A couple for you to help us look ahead. Can you help us understand how much -- you made some comment that the U.S. GMV trend was continuing in the fourth quarter. I think you said it was about 42% GMV growth in the U.S. in the third quarter. Is that about the right level? Is that what you're speaking to on a year-over-year basis. And it looks like as you broke down the gross margin in the third quarter, the big influences where the percent of sales to -- CPM, I guess, to total GMV. Should we expect that same impact to gross margin in the fourth quarter that you pointed to since that seems to be the most influential driver.
Michael Kliger
I'll take the top line question, GMV question, and Martin can comment on the gross margin projection. Yes, the 42% was referring to Q3. And in terms of Q4 performance, as I mentioned, one of the main issues in Q3 was obviously in Europe, and we see that passing based also on the first weeks of trading. So we believe we can come back to our global growth level more evenly across the geographies, and that drives our confidence to deliver a strong Q4 and achieve the guidance at the lower range. So that's the commentary on GMV. And Martin, maybe you take the margin question, gross margin question.
Martin Beer
Yes. Definitely, the underlying forces for increased gross profit margin are also valid in Q4. The magnitude, obviously, there's a lot of financial IFRS effects in there in addition. But the 2 callouts that we had, the growing share of CPM revenues and the higher share of countries where we deliver duties paid will also affect the gross profit margin of Q4. So those 2 drivers will also be driving the gross profit margin up in Q4. For the magnitude, I mean, the 490 basis point was quite strong in Q3, but it will be a significant increase, yes.
Michael Binetti
And then I wonder if I could add one. You noted that lower marketing expense as a percent of GMV was an opportunity longer term. What is it -- you were pretty specific that you see that in the longer term. What is it that influences the timing of achieving that? And I wonder how much progress you think you could make on that in fiscal '23, for example.
Michael Kliger
That's a very good question because it is very specific. We can actually answer it quite specifically. This is driven by the share of business from existing customers versus share of business from new customers. Our online marketing spend, which accounts for the majority of our marketing spend is really to acquire new customers, to bring them on to the platform. We have then many other levers and vehicles to retain them, to drive loyalty. So as more of the business is from existing customers because of the high cohort retention, naturally every year, there is the share of existing businesses increases. But also, of course, as we drive wallet penetration, as we drive category sale to existing customers, the need to drive total revenue from new customer increases becomes less. This is not the attention. We want to drive revenues from new customers as hard as we can, but existing business will slowly get bigger and bigger and therefore, the share of the online spend for new customers will be diluted and that is really driving this.
Operator
Our next question comes from Oliver Chen from Cowen.
Unidentified Analyst
This is Jonna for Oliver. Just curious on the active customer growth. Was it a little bit slower than you expected, we are lapping difficult comparisons from last year, but just wanted to get your thoughts around how you're thinking about active customer growth going forward? And any color around China will be helpful. I know you're seeing more positive trends, but any additional color will be helpful.
Michael Kliger
Let me start with the second one. This is where predictions are very tough at the moment. The zero tolerance policy of the Chinese government, of course, requires quite harsh lockdowns and we have seen that first in Shenzhen, Shanghai and then Beijing. And under this logic, public life really shuts down. So of course, China is a vast market, but markets like Beijing, Shanghai are a big driver for fashion sales. So we are absolutely optimistic on the future of the Chinese market, particularly for us as we focus on wardrobe building and because we see the Chinese consumer is more and more maturing and the share of just "buying" accessories, bags and shoes versus also buying wardrobe is going our way. But short term, it is almost impossible how the spread of COVID and the necessity for sort of strict lockdowns develops. So it remains to be seen short term but takes nothing away from the medium to long term. And again, Q3, we saw good growth in Mainland China despite these challenges.
On the more general question of active customer growth, yes, I mean the 2-year growth rate is showing -- shows good momentum in active customer growth, but we would have seen an even better number if we did not face the challenges in Europe. So clearly, with less headwind, we could and will produce an even better active customer growth. But the very strong results of business from our existing customers, particularly our top customers shows that we always can rely on our existing customer base, and then we will have to weather sometimes these headwinds driven by external factors, but we will continue to grow because this is the market share gain that we can clearly see against some not so strong competitors at the moment.
Unidentified Analyst
And just one follow-up. How are you thinking about the return rate as we continue to see a rebound in social events in the US? Do you expect it to pick up in the fourth quarter and the year end?
Michael Kliger
Did you speak about the return to social life or it's specifically return rate…
Unidentified Analyst
Return rates, yes, to the business, yes.
Michael Kliger
I think the US was leading the way out of the pandemic. We have seen the strong trend in the US for some quarters now. And we continue to see even in Q3, despite the challenge of somewhere else, good business. and good business in a sense, constant expansion. And yes, there are some strong local competitors, but our unique positioning and we see -- as we see everywhere else, when we drop capsules, when we drop exclusive, which you can't buy anywhere else, except for Mytheresa, this is how we get these customers that are constantly looking for newness and are willing to spend as long as it is a special item, in particular in the US, there is enormous willingness and ability to spend as long as you're assured that this is a unique piece. And so the return to us, if you ask for that, I mean there was an article recently put out. I mean everything you missed in Barneys, Mytheresa has it.
Operator
Our next question comes from Kunal Madhukar from UBS.
Kunal Madhukar
A couple if I could. One on AOV, can you talk about AOV trends in the third quarter and how you expect it to trend in the fourth? And then I think there has been a number of questions on gross margins, especially with regard to the guide. So to get to the low end of the guide, on the gross margin side, we probably need to model a Q-over-Q a significant decline in like the benefit that you are seeing from the CPM model. Is it the CPM model or the underlying 1P where we should see a decline on a Q-over-Q basis?
Michael Kliger
I think, Martin, you should take the question on the gross margin versus gross profit. I think that's very important to clarify.
Martin Beer
We can start with that, Kunal. There is no decline in the underlying gross margin profitability considered in Q4 and therefore, in the overall full fiscal year. So as we guide towards the lower end -- at the lower end of our ranges the profitability is exactly as we guide it and we upgraded our guidance in Q2. So the logic of the CPM being -- resulting in a very comparable profitable stays exactly the same. So the CPM and when we have it now for a couple of quarters shows the exact results as we planned. So there's no surprise in the CPM and the gross profit in absolute terms and the gross profit margin is in line with our overall guidance, what we always had. And also maybe on the AOV, you saw that we now in Q3, LTM AOV grew, is now at EUR617 million LTM versus the EUR588 million in the previous year. And that shows, again, our focus on full price and also our strong existing customer cohort behavior. As Michael outlined, the strong growth in top customers of 33% year-to-date is also then reflected in the high AOV, and that is in line with the last quarters with the continued strength and growth in AOVs.
Operator
Our next question comes from Geoffroy De Mendez from Bank of America.
Geoffroy De Mendez
I have three of them. So just the first one, going back to your guidance for the full year. So if you're doing 23% GMV growth, I think it means that Q4 has to reaccelerate to something like 25% from 13% in Q3. So I suppose there is an element of the comp base, which is a little bit easier, but are you seeing underlying performance getting better in all regions? I think you said the U.S. was still very good. Is it fair to assume Europe also accelerating after Q3. So that's the first question. Then the second one is on the CPM. I was wondering if you could give us an update on how much it is as a percentage of GMV and where you see that number going in fiscal year 2023. And then the last thing is on your comments on the new category that you're starting for lifestyle, if you could give us any insights into what types of product that would be exactly like -- things like AOV and why exactly you're going after new categories?
Michael Kliger
Let me take questions one and three. So yes, you're absolutely right. Mathematically, we are looking at an acceleration in Q4 and the first weeks of Q4 give us exactly that confidence of an acceleration from where we were in Q3. So absolutely right. On Q3, on your third question, why are we going there? Our intention and also the desire from our customer is that we serve them as best as we can in all their, let's call them, luxury needs. This is why we started the resale service with Vestiaire Collective. This is why at the pop-up level, we have looked at beauty, particularly skin care. And this is where we got a lot of comment and requests from customers to expand the fashion offer that we have and people that like to wear beautiful things tend to also like to live with beautiful things into lifestyle products.
There is -- as always, there are certain elements that regardless of the category, we take along. So number one, curation and editing. Also lifestyle products, there's an enormous offer out there, and we serve our customers with this added through multi-brand. Number 2, we focus on the high end. So this is not to sell products with item value of $50. But of course, this is to focus on the high end and so we are looking at product ranges -- price ranges in terms of products from 250 to 1,500. So totally taking the Mytheresa qualities, bring them to an adjacent category, which has many fashion brands, but we will also carry brands that today are not on our website to really serve this lifestyle product category. And we're looking forward to it because it's all based on implicit customer demand that we have encountered in our research and in our customer focus groups. Martin, you take question two.
Martin Beer
And then maybe also in addition, Geoffroy, on your question one, mathematically, the lower end of our full fiscal year guided range will lead Q4 at a 22.7% increase in Q4 GMV. Yes, the CPM share, as always, we're not giving the share of the CPM model in our GMV because then you could back out the platform fee, and this is very sensitive information and so we are seeing the positive effects of the CPM in our business model now offering both models to brands. We will see that an increasing share in fiscal year '23. As we said last time, we think that we have about now half of the brands that will switch. And therefore, fiscal year '23 will also be a transition year and then from fiscal year '24, then the growth will continue.
Operator
Our next question comes from Abhinav Sinha from Societe Generale.
Abhinav Sinha
A couple of questions from my side. So we saw that in Q3, you had some supply chain challenges because of which the revenue growth slowed down. But now that it's fixed, can we expect more like a surprise in Q4 and if that's the case, then why do you guide at the lower end of your target for FY '22? The second question is on CPM. So I know that you don't give precise data. But initially, when you had introduced the model, the target was less than 20% for FY '22. So like any hint on whether you are tracking that or is it like way behind that?
Michael Kliger
So I think on the first question, just to be precise, what we saw in Q3 and what we discussed last time was a shift of deliveries, a delay stemming back to production issues in Europe in November and December. But then, of course, fundamental external shocks that drove it. And so we are clearly looking at an acceleration, as Martin just described. That acceleration drives our confidence in delivering the guidance at the low end of the range. In terms of CPM, maybe, Martin, do you want to take that?
Martin Beer
Yes, the CPM, there's no change Abhinav from what we said in the last quarter. So we see great traction from the brands shifting to the CPM and also great satisfaction on their side. So it's a clear win-win model. And the overall target of well below 20% of the full fiscal year, we will continue to target and we will see that. So there's no change in the CPM traction or change in the CPM ramp-up because it's a well-tuned process where both sides have to work on the supply chain integration on the IT. So everything is as expected. So there's no change.
Abhinav Sinha
And just to be clear, like in terms of IT, the CapEx is from the partner side, not from my Mytheresa side, right?
Michael Kliger
I mean the work is needed on both sides. We do most of the work, but OpEx or IT. So the brands, we have now 6 brands like with CPM. All the IT we needed for that is fully reflected in our P&L.
Operator
We have a follow-up question from Michael Binetti from Credit Suisse.
Michael Binetti
Most of my questions have been answered, I apologize for jumping back in. But on that point, since the CPM model does influence the profitability on the different lines so much. Would you mind just updating us on the 6 brands that you have in today, you said about -- I think you said about half of the ones that in total wants to be on the CPM model. Is the next round of brands, the same magnitude as the ones in the model already today so that we can try to think about rolling forward some of those profitability metrics.
Michael Kliger
Yes, happy to address it. Yes, roughly, we are -- again, we estimate how many brands will in the end join the CPM model, but roughly half of what we believe at the moment. But those that started now are bigger ones. So you can expect that the additional volumes that will come on to this -- to the CPM model will be not of the size that we have seen so far.
Michael Binetti
And then I think you said in the prepared remarks that you saw growth was driven by consumer demand, not promotional intensity, which you have seen break out in some markets with some players recently. Would you mind just fine-tuning what you're seeing with that comment, please?
Michael Kliger
We have seen some quite aggressive pricing in Korea over the last couple of weeks, and we have seen some early starts of sale in the US, which compared to the pandemic phase the market is early. It's kind of, for those examples I quoted coming back to some of the characteristics that we saw before the pandemic. So this is nothing we are not used to. This is what we have to deal with. The pandemic luckily or fortunately created a pause in some of these tactics, but we see it that it is slowly -- it seems at least that it is slowly coming back for some players.
Michael Binetti
Has that impacted the underlying assumption you've made for promotional levels in fourth quarter as you've seen the competitive set change at all?
Michael Kliger
No. I mean we observed this, but this does not change our stance on promotional intensity and our margin stability is now I think in its fifth year on product margin. So regardless of the environment, we continue to drive our business and particularly drive our customer base with exclusive merchandise with special products, and this will not be changed.
Operator
We have no further questions. So today's call has now concluded. We'd like to thank you for your participation. You may now disconnect your lines. Thank you. | https://seekingalpha.com/article/4511638-myt-netherlands-parent-b-v-myte-ceo-michael-kliger-on-q3-2022-results-earnings-call | 2022-05-14T21:14:03Z | https://seekingalpha.com/article/4511638-myt-netherlands-parent-b-v-myte-ceo-michael-kliger-on-q3-2022-results-earnings-call | false | 1 |
PARIS — Eighth-ranked Matteo Berrettini withdrew from the upcoming French Open as he continues his recovery from surgery on his right hand.
The Italian announced in late March that he was having minor surgery. He wrote on Saturday on Instagram that he's making good progress but not quite ready to return yet.
"My hand is feeling great and I am working hard to build up my match fitness,'' he wrote. "My team and I have made the decision that going straight back into 5 set matches on clay at Roland Garros would not be sensible, therefore I will delay my comeback to compete in the full grass season.''
The French Open starts on May 22.
Berrettini reached the quarterfinals last year at Roland Garros, losing to eventual champion Novak Djokovic in four sets. He then lost to Djokovic in four sets in the Wimbledon final. | https://www.sportsnet.ca/tennis/article/berrettini-pulls-out-of-french-open-targets-return-on-grass/ | 2022-05-14T21:23:50Z | https://www.sportsnet.ca/tennis/article/berrettini-pulls-out-of-french-open-targets-return-on-grass/ | true | 5 |
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