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LONDON (AP) — A U.K. Conservative lawmaker was released on bail Wednesday while police investigate allegations of rape and sexual assault against him, the latest in a series of sexual misconduct allegations that have led some to label Britain's Parliament a toxic workplace.
The legislator was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of indecent assault, sexual assault, rape, abuse of position of trust and misconduct in public office. Police, who identified the suspect only as a man in his 50s, said the arrest followed a report of alleged offenses that took place in London between 2002 and 2009.
House of Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle told lawmakers that “a member has been arrested in connection with an investigation into an allegation of very serious criminal offenses.”
He said the lawmaker would stay away from Parliament while police were investigating.
“I, the House of Commons Commission and the House service take the safety of our staff and parliamentary community as a whole very seriously and are ensuring any necessary measures are taken in respect of MPs, employees and staff,” Hoyle said.
Britain’s Parliament was long known for its boozy, macho culture and late-night hours. That has changed in recent years, but parliamentary authorities acknowledge that bullying and other forms of misbehavior remain a problem in a loosely regulated workplace where several thousand people — from senior government ministers to young staffers — work long hours under intense pressure.
Staff members have been encouraged to report inappropriate behavior to Parliament’s complaints watchdog, and several lawmakers have faced sex crimes charges.
Conservative legislator Charlie Elphicke was jailed in 2020 for sexually assaulting two women, and earlier this month Imran Ahmad Khan resigned as Conservative lawmaker after he was convicted of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy.
Another Tory legislator, Neil Parish, resigned after looking at porn on his phone in the Commons chamber. Another, David Warburton, has been suspended from the Conservative group in Parliament over allegations of sexual harassment and cocaine use.
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, who is also the equalities minister, said “the culture of the House of Commons has changed and needs to change further.”
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Web accessibility enhancements to improve equity in public sector capital program management by supporting users with disabilities.
AUSTIN, Texas, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aurigo Software, North America's leading capital planning and construction management software company, announced that its flagship product suite, Masterworks Cloud, is now compliant with the World Wide Web Consortium's Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), version 2.1. WCAG is an internationally recognized set of standards for making web applications more accessible, primarily for people with disabilities. This accreditation is highly sought after in the public sector since it is often used to support government compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which cover accessibility requirements for information technology and communication.
"Providing the necessary access to all stakeholders on a major capital program is vital to our clients," said Josh Moriarty, Aurigo's Vice President of Customer Success. "By complying with WCAG 2.1, our infrastructure and facility owners can rest assured they are offering the highest levels of accessibility to their broadest user base."
Government agencies are often required to ensure that any software they deploy is easy to use for those who may be sight- or hearing-impaired. In order to meet the stringent requirements mandated by WCAG 2.1, Aurigo collaborated with prominent multinational quality assurance consultancy Qualitest over several months. The Masterworks platform was evaluated across more than 50 different criteria such as color usage, layout, integration with speech recognition software, and overall user experience.
"Many of our customers are preparing for an expansion of their capital programs with the passing of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act last year," said Manish Sharma, Aurigo Software Vice President of Cloud, Security, and Operations. "We're proud that our software is available to all agencies who are building a better tomorrow at the local, regional, state, and federal level."
Aurigo Software is the solution provider of choice for public infrastructure owners, including the Massachusetts, Nevada, and Utah Departments of Transportation, the Cities of Houston, Las Vegas, Seattle, and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The company is one of only a small number of firms on the StateRAMP Authorized Vendor List and the Masterworks product suite has been available on the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) marketplace since late 2020.
About Aurigo Software
Aurigo builds software that helps build the world. Aurigo provides modern, cloud-based solutions for capital infrastructure and private owners to help them plan with confidence and build with quality. With more than $300b of capital programs under management, Aurigo's solutions are trusted by over 300 customers in transportation, water and utilities, healthcare, higher education, and the government on over 40,000 projects across North America. Aurigo helps capital program executives make better decisions based on proprietary artificial intelligence and machine learning technology. Aurigo is a privately held U.S. corporation headquartered in Austin, Texas, with global offices in Canada and India. Learn more at www.aurigo.com.
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2022 Fayetteville Softball Regional: Schedule, scouting reports, stats
For the third time in five years, Arkansas is hosting postseason softball at Bogle Park. The Razorbacks are the No. 4 overall seed and will welcome Oregon, Wichita State and Princeton to Fayetteville this weekend.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the 2022 Fayetteville Regional…
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Schedule
Friday, May 20
Game 1: Arkansas vs. Princeton — 5 p.m. CT, SEC Network
Game 2: Oregon vs. Wichita State — 7:30 p.m. CT, SECN+
Saturday, May 21
Game 3: Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2 — 1 p.m. CT, TBA
Game 4: Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 2 — 3:30 p.m. CT, TBA (elimination game)
Game 5: Winner Game 3 vs. Loser Game 3 — 6 p.m. CT, TBA (elimination game)
Sunday, May 22
Game 6: Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 5 — 1 p.m. CT, TBA
Game 7: Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 5 — 3:30 p.m. CT, TBA (if necessary — if Game 3 winner loses Game 6)
Scouting Reports
Arkansas
2022 Record: 44-9 (19-5 SEC)
Conference Finish: 1st in regular season, won SEC Tournament title
Head Coach: Courtney Deifel (234-126 in 7 seasons at Arkansas)
The Razorbacks have followed up the best season in program history with an even better one in 2022. After capturing a share of the SEC regular-season title and hosting a super regional — both firsts — last year, Arkansas won the SEC outright, captured the SEC Tournament championship and is now the No. 4 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament, in prime position to make their first ever trip to the Women’s College World Series.
They’ve done it with a balanced attack, but the Razorbacks have been particularly potent offensively. As a team, they’ve already shattered single-season school records for batting average, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, runs scored and home runs. They’ll enter the postseason ranked fourth, third, fifth, fourth and tied for fourth in those categories, respectively, among Division I teams.
Individually, Danielle Gibson (.442/.492/.848, 18 HR, 63 RBI) is one of 10 finalists for USA Softball’s National Player of the Year award, while Linnie Malkin (.397/.483/.913, 20 HR, 63 RBI) actually leads the team in home runs, but it was KB Sides — an Alabama transfer — who was named SEC Player of the Year. She’s hitting .395/.510/.722 overall with 12 home runs, but hit an incredible .453/.543/.853 in SEC play, plus is 28 for 32 on stolen base attempts this season.
Back as a super senior, Mary Haff — last year’s SEC co-Pitcher of the Year — is 18-4 with a 2.79 ERA, 140 strikeouts and only 32 walks in 133 innings this season. Arkansas actually has two aces this year with the emergence of Tulsa transfer Chenise Delce, who was named SEC Pitcher of the Year with a 17-2 record, 2.19 ERA, 161 strikeouts and 33 walks in 128 innings.
Oregon
2022 Record: 31-17 (10-14 Pac-12)
Conference Finish: 5th in regular season, no conference tournament
Head Coach: Melyssa Lombardi (115-66 in 4 seasons at Oregon)
Despite a losing record in the loaded Pac-12 conference, Oregon still ended the year as a top-25 team, landing at No. 23 in the latest USA Today/NFCA Coaches Poll. The Ducks won five of their final six games of the season, helping them reach the NCAA Tournament for a second straight year and 22nd time in school history.
Catcher Terra McGowan is Oregon’s best player, earning first-team All-Pac-12 and Pac-12 All-Defensive Team honors despite missing half of the season with a hand injury. The junior doesn’t have a lot of power — only 10 of her 30 hits have been for extra bases, with just two home runs — but rarely strikes out (3 strikeouts in 75 at bats) and is incredibly clutch (.529 with RISP). She hit .393 in Pac-12 play.
The Ducks’ overall pitching numbers aren’t terrible — 3.83 ERA and 1.24 WHIP — but they have struggled a bit against good competition, as those numbers fall to a 5.71 ERA and 1.52 WHIP in conference play. Freshman Stevie Hansen is their top pitcher, as she’s 13-8 with a 3.10 ERA, 120 strikeouts and 28 walks in 115 1/3 innings.
It’s also worth noting that Oregon is prolific on the base paths, with 81 steals in 98 attempts. The Ducks’ 1.69 steals per game led the Pac-12 and rank 28th nationally. They appear to have speed throughout the order, too, as three players have double-digit stolen bases (led by Hanna Delgado’s 14) and four others have at least six.
Wichita State
2022 Record: 33-16 (14-4 AAC)
Conference Finish: 2nd in regular season, reached semifinals of AAC Tournament
Head Coach: Kristi Bredbenner (319-250-1 in 11 seasons at Wichita State)
This is a team that should be familiar to Arkansas, as Wichita State visited Bogle Park back on Feb. 19 and lost to the Razorbacks 7-4. Located just 4.5 hours apart, the two teams have met frequently, with Arkansas — having won five straight — leading the all-time series 10-4.
Led by Kristi Bredbenner, the Shockers have become a very good mid-major program in recent years. This is their fourth trip to the NCAA Tournament since 2016. That includes an appearance in the 2018 Fayetteville Regional, in which it finished runner-up to the Razorbacks.
Wichita State may have managed only four runs against Arkansas back in February, but it has one of the best offenses in the country. Similar to the Razorbacks, the Shockers are top-five nationally in batting average, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, scoring and home runs. In fact, they rank third in batting average and second only to No. 1 Oklahoma in the other categories.
The onslaught is led by AAC Player of the Year Addison Barnard, who leads the country with 32 home runs, and first-team All-ACC shortstop Sydney McKinney, who leads the country with a .511 batting average. Those two went a combined 4 for 8 against Arkansas on Feb. 19, while their teammates were a combined 3 for 21.
In the circle, Wichita State is not a very high strikeout team, with only 211 in 300 2/3 innings, and has a team ERA of 4.00. Opponents are hitting .269 against the Shockers, who appear to have three primary pitchers: Alison Cooper (3.36 ERA, 60 1/3 IP), Erin McDonald (4.01 ERA, 103 IP) and Caitlin Bingham (4.27 ERA, 100 IP).
Princeton
2022 Record: 27-15-2 (17-4 Ivy League)
Conference Finish: 1st in regular season, won Ivy Playoff Series
Head Coach: Lisa Van Ackeren (166-194-2 in 10 seasons at Princeton)
With the pandemic wiping out most of 2020 and the Ivy League limiting its teams to playing just local teams in 2021, Princeton played only 11 games over the last two years. Before that, it had back-to-back seasons finishing 19 and 13 games under .500.
That made the season the Tigers enjoyed this year even more impressive. They started off 1-8, but have gone 26-7-2 since then and won the regular-season title before punching their ticket to the NCAA Tournament by taking two of three games against Harvard in the Ivy Playoff Series.
Princeton is a pitching-dominated team, with an ERA of 2.99 and 353 strikeouts in 295 1/3 innings. The staff is led by Ivy League Pitcher of the Year Alexis Laudenslager, who is 11-7 with a 1.93 ERA and holding opponents to a minuscule .181 batting average. The junior has also racked up 138 strikeouts in 109 innings. Two other pitchers have also seen significant innings: junior Ali Blanchard (2.65 ERA, 151 K, 105 2/3 IP) and sophomore Molly Chambers (3.50 ERA, 62 IP). The trio has a combined ERA of 2.56.
Offensively, six Tigers are hitting over .300. Adrienne Chang (.368), Serena Starks (27 RBI) and Lauren Sablone (5 HR) lead the team in the Triple Crown categories, plus Sophia Marsalo (.324/.355/.430) was named the Ivy League Rookie of the Year. As a team, Princeton hits for a solid average (.295), but has only 15 home runs in 44 games.
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Nicola Coughlan Addresses Doctor Who Companion Rumours After Ncuti Gatwa Sparks Speculation
Nicola Coughlan and Ncuti Gatwa at this year's TV Baftas (Photo: Jeff Spicer via Getty Images)
Earlier this month, Ncuti Gatwa sent the Doctor Who rumour mill into overdrive when he shared a cryptic photo of himself and Nicola Coughlan on his Instagram page.
Just hours after he was announced to be taking over from Jodie Whittaker at the helm of the Tardis, Ncuti posted a picture of himself and Nicola holding hands on the red carpet at the TV Baftas.
“A pair of dolls,” he teased, leading many to suspect the Derry Girls and Bridgerton star could be about to become a new companion for the Time Lord when Doctor Who returns in 2023.
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Nicola Coughlan from Derry Girl as Ncuti Gatwa’s companion???
Is Ncuti hinting ?? 👀#DoctorWhopic.twitter.com/qzql0VTghW— Safe Space Who (@SafeSpaceDrWho) May 9, 2022
However, it turns out fans may have been getting ahead of themselves.
“I am not going to be on Doctor Who,” she told Variety, although she did confirm that she and Ncuti were “doing something together”.
And while she offered no additional information, Nicola noted that Ncuti’s involvement in the mystery project had already been confirmed, though hers had not.
Interestingly, Ncuti was recently added to the cast of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie film, which could potentially explain his “pair of dolls” comment.
Nicola will next be seen in action in the last ever episode of Derry Girls, which debuts on Wednesday night on Channel 4.
It’s also been revealed that her character Penelope Featherington will take centre stage when Bridgerton returns for its third series in 2023.
Meanwhile, although Nicola is not going to be playing a new pal of The Doctor, it has been confirmed that Heartstopper star Yasmin Finney has been added to the cast.
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AcademicInfluence.com Ranks the Best Colleges & Universities in New Hampshire for 2022
CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE, UNITED STATES, May 18, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The top colleges & universities in New Hampshire get an updated ranking for 2022 in the AcademicInfluence.com series “The Best Colleges & Universities in the USA.” The updated series includes rankings that cover multiple categories of higher education institutions in the state of New Hampshire.
Best Colleges & Universities in New Hampshire for 2022
Students can access a number of category rankings of New Hampshire colleges & universities to fit their needs:
• 2 Research Universities
• 11 Liberal Arts Colleges & Universities
• 6 Graduate Schools
• 5 Public Colleges & Universities
• 8 Private Colleges & Universities
• 3 Christian Colleges & Universities
• 10 Small Colleges & Universities (fewer than 5,000 students)
• 6 Affordable Colleges (below $20,000/year)
• 5 Community Colleges
• 4 Online Colleges
For many students, attending an in-state college or university continues to provide tuition benefits. The cost advantages they receive from attending a school in their state may be the deciding factor in pursuing a college degree. The convenience of a school within driving distance also factors into costs by providing locals with commuting as an alternative to expensive on-campus housing.
“Students today want more value from their college choices, which is why choosing an in-state education continues to be attractive. Rising costs are a staple of daily news stories. We want to shift the focus off expensive out-of-state schools and onto the best in-state schools each state has to offer its students,” says Dr. Jed Macosko, academic director of AcademicInfluence.com and professor of physics at Wake Forest University.
Which colleges & universities in New Hampshire rank among the best overall?
(Listed alphabetically)
• Colby–Sawyer College (New London)
• Dartmouth College (Hanover)
• Franklin Pierce University (Rindge)
• Granite State College (Concord)
• Keene State College (Keene)
• New England College (Henniker)
• Plymouth State University (Plymouth)
• Rivier University (Nashua)
• Saint Anselm College (Manchester)
• Southern New Hampshire University (Manchester)
• Thomas More College of Liberal Arts (Merrimack)
• University of New Hampshire (Durham)
• University of New Hampshire at Manchester (Manchester)
Baseline eligibility for selection: four-year undergraduate degree offerings and full accreditation. Visit the link above to see where these schools rank, along with additional details about each school, as well as rankings of all other New Hampshire colleges & universities.
In addition to comprehensive New Hampshire rankings, AcademicInfluence.com also provides students with updated U.S. rankings for colleges & universities:
The 50 Best Universities in the United States for 2022
For even greater customization, students can filter results to meet 24 personalized criteria through the Custom College Rankings at the AcademicInfluence.com site.
Why do the rankings from AcademicInfluence.com outperform those from other ranking sites? The proprietary InfluenceRanking™ Engine—innovative machine-learning technology that measures a school’s influence through its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. By analyzing massive data sources such as Wikipedia, Crossref, and Semantic Scholar, the InfluenceRanking Engine creates a map of academic influence that provides students with reliable ranking results. See the AcademicInfluence.com About page for further details on the unique capabilities and advantages of this advanced technology.
“At a time when college rankings are under increasing scrutiny, AcademicInfluence.com stands behind our tech-driven rankings. Unlike some ranking sites, we’re not dependent on older, more subjective, and more game-able processes. We’ve pioneered better rankings for a better education,” says Macosko. “Not only will students find our rankings superior, but they’ll also benefit from our many helpful guides and our college selection tools. This collection of best-in-class resources is why students from around the world come to AcademicInfluence.com to find answers to their college-search questions.”
AcademicInfluence.com is the preeminent, technology-driven, academic rankings site dedicated to students, researchers, and inquirers from high school through college and beyond. AcademicInfluence.com is a part of the EducationAccess group, a family of sites dedicated to lifelong learning and personal growth.
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HOUSTON, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CNS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: CNSP) ("CNS" or the "Company"), a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of novel treatments for primary and metastatic cancers in the brain and central nervous system, today announced that its abstract was accepted for poster presentation at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2022 Annual Meeting being held virtually and in Chicago, IL from June 3-7, 2022.
Details of the accepted abstract are as follows:
For more information about the ASCO 2022 Annual Meeting, please visit conferences.asco.org.
About Berubicin
Berubicin is an anthracycline, a class of anticancer agents that are among the most powerful chemotherapy drugs and effective against more types of cancer than any other class of chemotherapeutic agents. Anthracyclines are designed to utilize natural processes to induce deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) damage in targeted cancer cells by interfering with the action of topoisomerase II, a critical enzyme enabling cell proliferation. Berubicin treatment of brain cancer patients appeared to demonstrate positive responses that include one durable complete response in a Phase 1 human clinical trial conducted by Reata Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Berubicin, was developed by Dr. Waldemar Priebe, Professor of Medicinal Chemistry at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
About CNS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
CNS Pharmaceuticals a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing a pipeline of anti-cancer drug candidates for the treatment of primary and metastatic cancers of the brain and central nervous system. The Company's lead drug candidate, Berubicin, is a novel anthracycline and the first anthracycline to appear to cross the blood-brain barrier. Berubicin is currently in development for the treatment of a number of serious brain and CNS oncology indications including glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), an aggressive and incurable form of brain cancer.
Additionally, the Company is advancing the development of its WP1244 drug technology portfolio, which utilizes anthracycline and distamycin-based scaffolds to create small molecule agents and is believed to be 500x more potent than daunorubicin in inhibiting tumor cell proliferation. Preclinical studies of WP1244 demonstrated high uptake in the brain with antitumor activity. CNS Pharmaceuticals is evaluating the use of WP1244 in the treatment of brain cancers, pancreatic, ovarian, and lymphomas.
For more information, please visit www.CNSPharma.com, and connect with the Company on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Forward-Looking Statements
Some of the statements in this press release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation, the ability of the Company's cash runway to extend until Q1 2022 and the timing of patient dosing to commence. These statements relate to future events, future expectations, plans and prospects. Although CNS believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date made, expectations may prove to have been materially different from the results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. CNS has attempted to identify forward-looking statements by terminology including ''believes,'' ''estimates,'' ''anticipates,'' ''expects,'' ''plans,'' ''projects,'' ''intends,'' ''potential,'' ''may,'' ''could,'' ''might,'' ''will,'' ''should,'' ''approximately'' or other words that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes to identify these forward-looking statements. These statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including those discussed under Item 1A. "Risk Factors" in CNS's most recently filed Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and updated from time to time in its Form 10-Q filings and in its other public filings with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of its date. CNS undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this press release to reflect events or circumstances occurring after its date or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
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New York, May 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Insight Partners published the latest research study on Plant Based Meat Products Market Forecast to 2028 – COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis – by Type (Patties, Nuggets, Meatballs, Sausages, and Others), Category (Frozen, Refrigerated, and Ambient), Distribution Channel (Supermarkets & Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Online Retail, and Others), and Geography. Plant-based meat products include burger patties, nuggets, sausages, etc. These products are made using plant proteins such as soy protein, wheat protein, and pea protein. Plant proteins offer similar texture and flavor as animal meat products. The surging trend of veganism owing to increasing empathy for animals and growing sustainability concerns is driving the plant based meat products market.
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Plant-based Meat Products Market: Competitive Landscape and Key Developments
The key players operating in the plant-based meat products market include Beyond Meat; Conagra Brands, Inc.; Impossible Foods Inc.; Quorn Foods, Inc.; Kellogg Company; Hilary’s Eat Well; Vbites Foods, Ltd.; Before the Butcher; Field Roast; and Tofurky; among others. These companies are making significant investments in research and development to launch cost-effective products that closely resemble the texture, flavor, and appearance of animal meat products. Further, they are partnering with other industry players to expand their market shares and improve their customer reach.
Based on type, the plant-based meat products market is segmented into patties, nuggets, meatballs, sausages, and others. Based on category, the market is segmented into frozen, refrigerated, and ambient. Based on distribution channel, the plant-based meat products market is segmented into supermarkets & hypermarkets, convenience stores, online retail, and others. Based on geography, the plant-based meat products market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific (APAC), the Middle East & Africa (MEA), and South & Central America (SAM).
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North America is expected to register the fastest CAGR in the plant-based meat products market during the forecast period. Americans are increasingly focusing on reducing their meat consumption owing to the growing prevalence of obesity, diabetes, and heart diseases. Moreover, they are also concerned about animals being inhumanly treated at slaughterhouses. These factors indicate the strong potential for the plant based meat products market across North America. Low fat and high fiber content of plant-based meat help reduce cholesterol levels and blood pressure in the human body. According to the “Plant-Based Food Association,” Kroger, an American retail company, experienced an increase in its plant based meat customer count by more than 50% from March 2020 to June 2020, compared to the previous year. The growing vegan population is directly influencing the growth of the plant based meat products market across North America.
Surging Demand in Developing Regions to Provide Lucrative Growth Opportunities to Plant-Based Meat Product Market Players
Plant-based meat is experiencing strong demand in emerging regions, such as the Asia Pacific and the Middle East & Africa. According to a recent study commissioned by DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences, an ingredient giant, and IPSOS, a global market intelligence firm, the demand for plant-based meat substitutes in China and Thailand is expected to climb collectively by 200% by 2025. The rising demand for low- or no-meat diets owing to shifting consumer priorities toward sustainability and wellness is driving the plant-based meat industry across the Asia Pacific, and the Middle East & Africa.
To address the augmenting demand for plant-based meat, many companies are expanding their operations in these regions. For instance, in January 2021, VBites, a UK-based vegan food company, expanded its operations across the Middle East & Africa by winning listings with two supermarket chains—Spinneys and Waitrose. Such geographic expansions are expected to open immense growth avenues for the plant-based meat products market players during the forecast period.
Plant-Based Meat Products Market: Segmental Overview
Based on type, the plant-based meat products market is segmented into patties, nuggets, meatballs, sausages, and others. The patties segment held the largest share of the market in 2020. With the growing trend of healthy eating, plant based meat patties are gaining significant popularity, particularly in the Americas and Europe. The plant-based patties are made from ingredients such as beans, soybeans and tofu, nuts, grains, seeds, and mushrooms. A strong nutritional profile of these ingredients makes plant-based meat patties healthier than conventional meat patties. Many leading fast-food companies are replacing their traditional meat patties with plant-based patties to address consumer demand. For instance, in 2021, McDonald launched “McPlant” a new product that was a plant-based substitute for meat burgers patties. Such innovations are projected to boost the plant-based meat products market over the forecast period.
Based on category, the plant-based meat products market is segmented into frozen, refrigerated, and ambient. The refrigerated segment is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The plant-based meat products are perishable. Due to their limited shelf lives, these products can easily get spoiled if proper storage conditions are not maintained. Plant-based meat products can be refrigerated at 3–7°C to increase their shelf life. The shelf life of plant based meat products can be extended to ~15–20 days by refrigeration. Retailers find storing refrigerated plant-based products convenient as it doesn’t require any additional cost and workforce.
Based on distribution channels, the plant-based meat products market is segmented into supermarkets & hypermarkets, convenience stores, online retail, and others. The online retail segment is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. E-commerce platforms have witnessed massive growth over the past few years owing to the increasing number of consumers looking for convenient shopping platforms.
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Consumers find online retail channels convenient for shopping as they offer multiple brands of products under one roof and home delivery services. Moreover, these stores provide lucrative discounts and offers, which attract a large number of consumers. In addition to hassle-free shopping experience, the availability of a wide range of plant-based meat products with consumer reviews, multiple payment options, and home delivery services drives the growth of the plant based meat products market for the online retail segment.
The growing importance of environmental sustainability is expected to significantly drive the development of the plant-based meat products market over the forecast period. Also, the growth of the veganism trend is also attributed to growing affiliation with animals. Animals are ill-treated in slaughterhouses and factor which is raising concerns related to animal protection among consumers. This factor is also expected to boost the consumption of plant-based food. Thus, rising veganism and vegetarianism trends are projected to significantly drive the growth of the plant-based meat products market over the forecast period.
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Plant-Based Meat Products Market
The COVID-19 pandemic affected economies and industries in various countries due to lockdowns, travel bans, and business shutdowns. The food & beverages industry was one of the major areas that suffered serious disruptions such as breaks in supply chains and shutdowns of production plants. During the initial phases of the pandemic, various companies announced possible delays in product deliveries and a slump in future sales of their products. However, amid this global health crisis, people became more concerned about their health and fitness. They began shifting toward healthy alternatives that reinforce their immune system and boost their health. People are increasingly replacing conventional meat products with plant based meat products, especially after the outbreak, due to rising safety concerns regarding animal meat consumption. Further, online grocery sales increased as brick-and-mortar stores were closed, while e-commerce platforms provided home delivery amid lockdown restrictions. In line with this trend, the manufacturers of plant based meat products strengthened their online presence by offering their products through e-commerce platforms, such as Amazon.com, Walmart, and Lidl.
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Plant-based meat is experiencing strong demand in emerging regions like the Asia Pacific and the Middle East & Africa. Rising demand for low or no meat diets owing to shifting consumer priorities towards sustainability and wellness is driving the plant-based meat industry across the Asia Pacific. On the other hand, plant-based meat is also gaining huge traction across the Middle East & Africa as consumers in the region are reducing their meat consumption in an attempt to lead a sustainable and healthy life. Thus, the surging demand for plant-based meat in emerging regions will provide a strong market potential over the forecast period.
Based on distribution channels, the supermarkets and hypermarkets segment accounted for the largest revenue share as the increasing urbanization, rising working-class population, and competitive pricing are boosting the popularity of supermarkets and hypermarkets in developed and developing regions. Moreover, manufacturers of plant-based meat products usually prefer to sell their products through supermarkets and hypermarkets owing to a heavy customer base.
Europe accounted for the largest share of the global plant-based meat products market. Europe has emerged as a significant plant-based meat products market due to considerable demand for animal-meat alternatives from consumers owing to increasing health consciousness and the rising veganism trend.
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Weakley County Commissioners to deal with drastic decrease in appraisal ratio
Weakley County Commissioners will soon be tasked with how deal with next year’s decreased appraisal ratio for the county and projected drop in property tax collection.
The appraisal ratio for the current fiscal year is 0.9326 and the ratio for next fiscal year is 0.7452.
At this week’s county commission meeting, Weakley County Property Assessor David Tuck told commissioners that the appraisal ratio is the difference between what houses are selling for and for what they’re appraised.
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Opinions of Wednesday, 18 May 2022
Columnist: Atiwa Ba
Ladies and gentlemen of the media fraternity, Fellow NPP lovers, Atiwaman, other well-meaning Ghanaians who wish well for our beloved party NPP, and Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen herein present; we are highly elated to welcome you all to this all-important Press Conference to address the NPP Fraternity and the General Public on the above subject to set the records straight on the happenings here in Atiwa West NPP.
We would like to draw the attention of our hardworking MP who doubles as Minister of Roads and Highway Hon. Akwasi Amoako Atta, the Eastern Regional NPP Secretariate and National Executives Committee of our great political party NPP to the shallow and undeserving appointments of Deputy Organizer, Deputy Youth Organizer and reappointment of Communication Director.
These appointment(s) came as a disappointment to the party delegates and the hardworking party faithful who have over the years, committed themselves to the progress and development of the party in the constituency.
Surprisingly the elected Woman organizer and the elected Nasara Coordinator were allowed to appoint those they can work with but the nominees by the Organizer and the Youth Organizer were objected and rather had their deputies imposed on them.
The inability of Ibrahim Amadu (former Youth Organizer) and the former Organizer to mobilize the grassroots, led to the abysmal performance of the party in the 2020 elections where our percentage of votes was reduced by 5% and 7% for the Presidential and Parliamentary elections respectively. If we are serious about 2024 elections, then Ibrahim Adamu and others should not be given appointments after they had been voted against by the well-known delegates of the party.
Mr. Isaac Tutu Obeng who also campaigned massively against the elected youth organizer, Clement Asare, and openly insulted him during the campaign season has been imposed on Clement as his deputy. It, therefore, baffles our minds, as to how he is going to work with Clement (Youth Organiser). Tutu has no shame else he would have objected to his appointment as deputy youth organizer. Per our constitution; “all appointments shall be made to reflect the diversity and the national character of the party”.
These appointments are incoherent to our party’s constitution because both Organizer and his supposed deputy are from Akyem Kwabeng and the Youth organizer and his supposed deputy are also from Akyem Abomosu. Meanwhile, the party has 18 electoral coordinating areas and 3 zonal areas making 29 towns. Out of 17 executives, 9 of them are from Akyem Kwabeng which is 52.94%.
Despite the good work of our hardworking MP/Minister, in terms of road networks, schools, hospitals, water, sanitation etc, our deficient communication director was not able to propagate the good works to the constituents. This led to a decline in the party’s votes in 2020 by 7% in parliamentary and 5% in presidential. The Communication Director lacks proper communication skills. We, therefore, plead with the Chairman and all elected executives to reconsider their decision.
The party youth wings like; Youth For Amoako-Atta and Nana Addo 2012-2020, Loyal Ladies, Maidens, Volunteer 2016-2020, Samira Ladies, Diplomatic Patriots etc and IT team have all been sidelined.
We want to tell Mr. Ayim Darkwa, and his elected team, the Eastern Regional Executives, and the National Executive Committee that the Deputy Organizer, the Deputy Youth Organizer and the Communication Director's appointments must be reconsidered, if the party wants us to collectively work towards "Breaking The 8" in Atiwa West Constituency.
Long live Atiwa West,
Long Live NPP,
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METALS-Copper prices fall on U.S. Fed pledge for high rates
By Zandi Shabalala
LONDON, May 18 (Reuters) - Copper prices retreated on Wednesday under pressure from a stronger dollar after the Federal Reserve reaffirmed its hawkish outlook.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell pledged that the U.S. central bank would ratchet interest rates as high as needed to kill a surge in inflation that he said threatened the foundation of the economy.
The comments pushed the dollar higher USD=, which sapped demand for assets priced in the greenback as this made them more expensive to holders of other currencies. FRX/
Meanwhile, sentiment remains under pressure from China's "zero-COVID" strategy which has disrupted a global rebound in production of everything from mobile phones to electric vehicles. Restrictions are scheduled to lift on June 1.
"We are concerned that metal prices have likely peaked in Q1 of this year", said Julius Baer analyst Carsten Menke.
"The medium to long term Chinese demand will struggle to recover from this lockdown," he said, adding that the firmer dollar pressured metal prices.
Benchmark three-month copper CMCU3 on the London Metal Exchange (LME) lost 0.7% to $9,303 per tonne by 1050 GMT, snapping a three-session winning streak.
"Metals markets remain in down trends and the rallies this week have been largely of a short covering nature only," said Alastair Munro at brokerage Marex.
INVENTORIES: Total copper stocks in LME-approved warehouses inched up by 2.5% to 180,925 tonnes. About 44% of that is earmarked for delivery and unavailable to the market. MCUSTX-TOTAL
ALUMINIUM: China's aluminium imports fell 37.7% in April from the same month a year earlier as overseas prices rose and domestic consumption weakened, government data showed on Wednesday.
PRICES: LME aluminium CMAL3 rose 0.5% to $2,905 a tonne, zinc CMZN3 slipped 0.6% to $3,639, lead CMPB3 fell 0.8% to $2,085 and tin CMSN3 dipped 1.3% to $33,615, nickel CMNI3 eased 0.8% to $26,180.
(Reporting by Zandi Shabalala;Editing by Elaine Hardcastle)
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. | https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/metals-copper-prices-fall-on-u.s.-fed-pledge-for-high-rates | 2022-05-18T13:54:34Z | https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/metals-copper-prices-fall-on-u.s.-fed-pledge-for-high-rates | true | 2 |
Tracy Benaman Joins the Company as VP of Sales
FOSTER CITY, Calif. , May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Deep North, the intelligent video analytics company, today announced it has named Tracy Benaman the company's new vice president of sales. Benaman brings extensive experience to her role leading business development efforts for Deep North's retail practice.
Benaman has led retail operations for 26 years with five different apparel brands, including Gap Inc., American Eagle, Polo Ralph Lauren, Ashley Stewart, and NY & Company. In addition, she spent two years consulting for Claris Solutions, heading up the store operational practice and working with a variety of retailers to improve sales, productivity, and ultimately profit. Most recently, Benaman led the client engagement team at Alliance Data Card Services working with over 80 clients to improve customer engagement.
"We are so excited to have Tracy join the company," said Rohan Sanil, CEO and co-founder of Deep North. "As we continue our aggressive growth, we are bringing onboard leaders that have deep industry experience and domain knowledge to demonstrate the impact Deep North delivers to empower critical decision making. We know that Tracy will help both the company and our clients grow in the retail space."
Deep North offers an intelligent video analytics platform that uses computer vision and AI to help retailers gain data insights to improve in-store shopping experiences, including optimizing product placement, preventing asset loss, tracking inventory, assisting shoppers in avoiding long checkout lines, and redirecting employees to where they can be of most help in a store. The solution empowers retailers to enhance store operations, bolster customer experiences, and increase sales.
About Deep North
Deep North helps businesses achieve better outcomes through its video analytics and AI platform for the physical world. Its end-to-end software solution combines computer vision with deep learning technologies to help retailers and businesses deliver metrics such as footfall, conversion, consumer demographics, dwell times, shopper journey and more, helping retailers and businesses make strategic decisions in real time. Deep North is used by Fortune 500 retailers for both strategic planning and day-to-day store management to boost in-store sales conversion, reduce costs and offer exceptional consumer experiences. Deep North is fully compliant with CCPA, GDPR and PII regulations.
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Jason Sudeikis SPLITS with Page 3 model Keeley Hazell after couple struggled to make it work due to hectic schedules
ACTOR Jason Sudeikis has ended his romance with ex-Page 3 Girl Keeley Hazell.
The Ted Lasso star, 46, called time on his on-off relationship with the 35-year-old model-actress after they struggled to make it work due to their hectic schedules.
Keeley played Bex in the Apple+ comedy-drama series alongside Jason and the pair appeared to confirm their romance last June when they were spotted embracing while sightseeing in New York.
A source told The Sun: “Jason has always found Keeley incredibly attractive, and has told pals he’s had a crush on her since her Page 3 days.”
Lewisham-born Keeley modelled for FHM, Loaded, Nuts and Zoo Weekly after she was chosen as the winner of The Sun’s Page 3 Idol competition in December 2004.
She was first linked to American Jason in February 2021 after his split from actress Olivia Wilde at the end of 2020.
He shares eight-year-old son Otis and five-year-old daughter Daisy with Olivia.
Olivia, 38, who is now dating former One Direction singer Harry Styles, was dramatically served custody papers while on stage at an event in Las Vegas last month.
Her speech about her upcoming film Don’t Worry Darling, which stars singer Harry and Florence Pugh, was halted as she was handed a manilla envelope marked “personal and confidential”.
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The instrument aboard the space station documents blistering hot temperatures in urban areas around Delhi during the historic heat wave on the Indian subcontinent.
A relentless heat wave has engulfed India and Pakistan since mid-March, causing dozens of deaths, fires, increased air pollution, and reduced crop yields. Weather forecasts show no prospect of relief any time soon. NASA’s Ecosystem Spaceborne Thermal Radiometer Experiment on Space Station instrument (ECOSTRESS) has been measuring these temperatures from space, at the highest spatial resolution of any satellite instrument.
This ECOSTRESS Land Surface Temperature image, taken shortly before local midnight on May 5, shows urban areas and agricultural lands northwest of Delhi (the large red area in the lower right) that are home to about 28 million people. The image covers about 4,800 square miles (12,350 square kilometers).
Cities are usually markedly warmer than the surrounding countryside due to human activities and the materials used in the built environment. The image clearly delineates these urban “heat islands.” Nighttime temperatures in Delhi and several smaller villages were above 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius), peaking at about 102 degrees F (39 degrees C), while the rural fields nearby had cooled to around 60 degrees F (15 degrees C). This data suggests that city dwellers are experiencing considerably higher temperatures than the average temperatures recorded for their regions.
ECOSTRESS measures the temperature of the ground itself, which is very similar to air temperature at night (though the ground may be warmer than the air in daylight hours). The instrument was launched to the space station in 2018. Its primary mission is to identify plants’ thresholds for water use and water stress, giving insight into their ability to adapt to a warming climate. However, ECOSTRESS also records other heat-related phenomena, like this heat wave. With a pixel size of about 225 feet (70 meters) by 125 feet (38 meters), its high-resolution images serve as a powerful tool for understanding aspects of the weather event that might be overlooked by traditional observation networks.
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Southern California built and manages the ECOSTRESS mission for the Earth Science Division in the Science Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington. ECOSTRESS is an Earth Venture Instrument mission; the program is managed by NASA’s Earth System Science Pathfinder program at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia. | https://www.thehamdenjournal.com/science/nasas-ecostress-detects-blistering-heat-islands/189334/ | 2022-05-18T14:00:02Z | https://www.thehamdenjournal.com/science/nasas-ecostress-detects-blistering-heat-islands/189334/ | false | 3 |
British automaker Bentley has revealed new details about its first all-electric car – and, to be frank, it sounds absolutely terrifying.
In a recent interview with Automotive News Europe, company CEO Adrian Hallmark claimed that the unnamed Bentley EV will boast an almighty 1,400 horsepower (1,044 kilowatts) and be capable of accelerating from 0 to 60mph in as little as 1.5 seconds.
The car isn't slated to arrive until 2025, but those figures would put Bentley's all-electric debut at the top of our list of the fastest accelerating electric cars in the world – a ranking currently capped by the Rimac Nevera, which can sprint from 0-60mph in just 1.85 seconds.
Despite the Bentley EV's "brutal" speed, though, Hallmark believes that the car's biggest selling point will instead be its "effortless overtaking performance from a huge amount of torque on demand."
"Most people enjoy the 30-70 mph acceleration, or in Germany the 30-150 mph acceleration," the CEO said, adding that the "problem" with high 0-60 speeds is that the driver inevitably becomes "uncomfortable" and "nauseous".
Bentley will, therefore, offer owners a 'slower' acceleration setting – one propelling them from 0-60mph in a mere 2.7 seconds – if owners find the car's standard speeds too difficult to stomach.
As for how the beastly Bentley will look, the famously sophisticated automaker is keen to avoid falling into the same aesthetic traps as other EV manufacturers (the less said about the BMW XM, the better).
"What we will not do is try and make [our vehicles] look like electric cars," Hallmark said, adding that the design of Bentley's new saloon-cum-supercar will be an updated version of the brand's existing look.
Bentley unveiled its EXP 100 GT concept back in 2019 as a means of exploring "how grand touring could look in 2035," so there's every chance that the brand's first EV could bear more than a few aesthetic similarities to this spaceship-like model.
Naturally, though, that interstellar elegance will come at a price. CEO Hallmark told Automotive News Europe that at least one variant of the EV will cost in excess of €250,000 (that's around $260,000 / £210,000 / AU$375,000).
In fairness, electric vehicles of this type cost an eye-watering amount to produce – the sheer size of the ion-lithium batteries required are the main culprit – and the price tag of the aforementioned Rimac Nevera sits at a tidy $2.4 million, but we'd still recommend saving those pennies as soon as possible. | https://www.techradar.com/news/bentleys-first-fully-electric-car-will-blow-your-socks-off | 2022-05-18T14:00:06Z | https://www.techradar.com/news/bentleys-first-fully-electric-car-will-blow-your-socks-off | false | 6 |
NEW YORK, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE: MFA) (the "Company") announced today that its Board of Directors has declared the payment of dividends on the Company's outstanding 7.50% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (the "Series B Preferred Stock") and 6.50% Series C Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (the "Series C Preferred Stock").
In accordance with the terms of the Series B Preferred Stock, the Board of Directors has declared a preferred stock dividend of $0.46875 per share for the quarter ending June 30, 2022. This dividend is payable on June 30, 2022, to Series B Preferred stockholders of record as of June 1, 2022.
In addition, in accordance with the terms of the Series C Preferred Stock, the Board of Directors has declared a preferred stock dividend of $0.40625 per share for the quarter ending June 30, 2022. This dividend is payable on June 30, 2022, to Series C Preferred stockholders of record as of June 1, 2022.
MFA Financial, Inc. is a leading specialty finance company that invests in and finances residential mortgage assets. MFA invests, on a leveraged basis, in residential whole loans, residential mortgage-backed securities and other real estate assets. Through its subsidiaries, MFA also originates and services business purpose loans for real estate investors. MFA is an internally-managed, publicly-traded real estate investment trust.
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United Therapeutics Co. (NASDAQ:UTHR – Get Rating) has earned a consensus rating of “Buy” from the nine research firms that are covering the firm, MarketBeat.com reports. Two analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation, five have assigned a buy recommendation and one has issued a strong buy recommendation on the company. The average 1-year price target among brokerages that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $223.67.
Several brokerages recently commented on UTHR. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their price objective on shares of United Therapeutics from $230.00 to $223.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, April 19th. BTIG Research assumed coverage on shares of United Therapeutics in a research note on Friday, February 11th. They set a “neutral” rating for the company. HC Wainwright reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of United Therapeutics in a research report on Friday, February 25th. Oppenheimer lifted their target price on shares of United Therapeutics from $275.00 to $300.00 in a research report on Thursday, May 5th. Finally, Wedbush restated a “buy” rating and issued a $236.00 price objective (down from $276.00) on shares of United Therapeutics in a report on Sunday, February 27th.
UTHR opened at $190.99 on Wednesday. The company has a market capitalization of $8.65 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.22, a PEG ratio of 4.18 and a beta of 0.64. The company has a quick ratio of 8.54, a current ratio of 8.84 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $182.37 and a 200-day moving average price of $192.25. United Therapeutics has a twelve month low of $158.38 and a twelve month high of $218.38.
In other United Therapeutics news, EVP Paul A. Mahon sold 6,000 shares of United Therapeutics stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $202.17, for a total value of $1,213,020.00. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Insiders sold 36,000 shares of company stock worth $6,744,360 in the last quarter. 12.10% of the stock is owned by insiders.
Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Fifth Third Bancorp raised its stake in shares of United Therapeutics by 9.7% during the 4th quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp now owns 2,199 shares of the biotechnology company’s stock worth $475,000 after buying an additional 194 shares during the period. Tamarack Advisers LP grew its holdings in United Therapeutics by 4.8% in the 3rd quarter. Tamarack Advisers LP now owns 65,000 shares of the biotechnology company’s stock valued at $11,998,000 after buying an additional 3,000 shares in the last quarter. Advisor Resource Council grew its holdings in United Therapeutics by 8,129.6% in the 3rd quarter. Advisor Resource Council now owns 2,222 shares of the biotechnology company’s stock valued at $410,000 after buying an additional 2,195 shares in the last quarter. Frontier Capital Management Co. LLC grew its holdings in United Therapeutics by 124.5% in the 4th quarter. Frontier Capital Management Co. LLC now owns 196,388 shares of the biotechnology company’s stock valued at $42,436,000 after buying an additional 108,924 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Yousif Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in United Therapeutics in the 4th quarter valued at $5,274,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 94.68% of the company’s stock.
United Therapeutics Company 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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Musa Yamak dead at 38: Unbeaten boxing star suffers heart attack in ring and collapses to mat in horrifying scenes
UNBEATEN boxing star Musa Yamak has died at the age of 38.
The Turkish fighter collapsed in shocking scenes during a fight in Munich on Saturday.
Yamak is believed to have suffered a heart attack ahead of the third round against Hamza Wandera.
And the world of boxing has been plunged into mourning following the sad news.
Germany-based Yamak boasted an undefeated 8-0 record, with all of his wins coming by knockout.
He only turned professional in 2017, but made waves last year after winning the WBFed international title.
The light heavyweight was fighting on Wandera in Munich on Saturday when the tragic incident occurred.
Witnesses claim Yamak took a big hit from Wandera in the second round which wobbled him.
The bell rang and both parties retreated to their respective corners before standing up for the third round.
But as Yamak came out, he reportedly stumbled before collapsing to the mat.
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Medics flooded the ring to provide first aid and revive him.
Yamak was then rushed to a local hospital, but was sadly pronounced dead of a heart attack.
A spokesman for the Munich police told BILD: "The paramedics saw turbulent scenes of emotionally charged fans and family members on site.
"To ensure the safety of the paramedics, we sent out a lot of patrols.
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Ethanol Co-Products Market – Global Outlook and Forecast 2022-2028
The global Ethanol Co-Products market was valued at million in 2021 and is projected to reach US$ million by 2028, at a CAGR of % during the forecast period.
The U.S. Market is Estimated at $ Million in 2021, While China is Forecast to Reach $ Million by 2028.
Distillers Grains Segment to Reach $ Million by 2028, with a % CAGR in next six years.
The global key manufacturers of Ethanol Co-Products include Archer-Daniel Midland, Poet Nutrition, Redfield Energy, Pacific Ethanol, Flint Hills Resources, CHS Inc, Green Plains, Valero and The Andersons Ethanol Group, etc. In 2021, the global top five players have a share approximately % in terms of revenue.
We surveyed the Ethanol Co-Products manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and industry experts on this industry, involving the sales, revenue, demand, price change, product type, recent development and plan, industry trends, drivers, challenges, obstacles, and potential risks.
Total Market by Segment:
Global Ethanol Co-Products Market, by Type, 2017-2022, 2023-2028 ($ Millions) & (Kiloton)
Global Ethanol Co-Products Market Segment Percentages, by Type, 2021 (%)
- Distillers Grains
- Distillers Corn Oil
- Others
Global Ethanol Co-Products Market, by Application, 2017-2022, 2023-2028 ($ Millions) & (Kiloton)
Global Ethanol Co-Products Market Segment Percentages, by Application, 2021 (%)
- Feed
- Biofuel
- Others
Global Ethanol Co-Products Market, By Region and Country, 2017-2022, 2023-2028 ($ Millions) & (Kiloton)
Global Ethanol Co-Products Market Segment Percentages, By Region and Country, 2021 (%)
- North America
- US
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- U.K.
- Italy
- Russia
- Nordic Countries
- Benelux
- Rest of Europe
- Asia
- China
- Japan
- South Korea
- Southeast Asia
- India
- Rest of Asia
- South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Rest of South America
- Middle East & Africa
- Turkey
- Israel
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Rest of Middle East & Africa
Competitor Analysis
The report also provides analysis of leading market participants including:
- Key companies Ethanol Co-Products revenues in global market, 2017-2022 (Estimated), ($ millions)
- Key companies Ethanol Co-Products revenues share in global market, 2021 (%)
- Key companies Ethanol Co-Products sales in global market, 2017-2022 (Estimated), (Kiloton)
- Key companies Ethanol Co-Products sales share in global market, 2021 (%)
Further, the report presents profiles of competitors in the market, key players include:
- Archer-Daniel Midland
- Poet Nutrition
- Redfield Energy
- Pacific Ethanol
- Flint Hills Resources
- CHS Inc
- Green Plains
- Valero
- The Andersons Ethanol Group
- UWGP
- White Energy
- Ace Ethanol
- Cardinal Ethanol
- Alcogroup
- Pannonia Bio
- Husky Energy
- COFCO Biochemical
- Jilin Fuel Alcohol
- Aemetis
- United Wisconsin Grain Producers
- Greenfield Global
Table of content
1 Introduction to Research & Analysis Reports
1.1 Ethanol Co-Products Market Definition
1.2 Market Segments
1.2.1 Market by Type
1.2.2 Market by Application
1.3 Global Ethanol Co-Products Market Overview
1.4 Features & Benefits of This Report
1.5 Methodology & Sources of Information
1.5.1 Research Methodology
1.5.2 Research Process
1.5.3 Base Year
1.5.4 Report Assumptions & Caveats
2 Global Ethanol Co-Products Overall Market Size
2.1 Global Ethanol Co-Products Market Size: 2021 VS 2028
2.2 Global Ethanol Co-Products Revenue, Prospects & Forecasts: 2017-2028
2.3 Global Ethanol Co-Products Sales: 2017-2028
3 Company Landscape
3.1 Top Ethanol Co-Products Players in Global Market
3.2 Top Global Ethanol Co-Products Companies Ranked by Revenue
3.3 Global Ethanol Co-Products Revenue by Companies
3.4 Global Ethanol Co-Products Sales by Companies
3.5 Global Ethanol Co-Products Price by Manufacturer (2017-2022)
3.6 Top 3 and Top 5 Ethanol Co-Products Companies in Global Market, by Revenue in 2021
3.7 Global Manufacturers Ethanol Co-Products Product Type
3.8 Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 Ethanol Co-Products Players in Global Market
3.8.1 List of Global Tier 1 Ethanol Co-Products Companies
3.8.2 List of Global Tier 2 and Tier 3 Ethanol Co-Products Companies
4 Sights by Product
4.1 Overview
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New Delhi | Jagran Lifestyle Desk: Hypertension or High Blood pressure is one of the most common conditions in people nowadays. In this condition, the force of blood against your artery walls gets high enough to eventually cause health problems, such as heart disease and others. Usually, hypertension is defined as blood pressure above 140/90 and is considered severe if the pressure is above 180/120. This condition often has no symptoms and over time, if untreated, it can cause health conditions, such as heart disease and stroke. It is very important to be aware of this silent disease and know-how can one deal with it or prevent it.
In this episode of Jagran Dialogues, Subhasish Dutta, Deputy Editor, Jagran New Media, spoke to Dr Sanjay Kumar, Director - Of cardiology, Fortis Escorts Hospital, Faridabad and discussed Hypertension and its symptoms and treatment.
Here's an excerpt from the Interview
Q- What is Hypertension and why it is so common these days?
Dr Sanjay Kumar- Hypertension is increased blood pressure and if we go by definition then the normal blood pressure is 120-80 and if it goes higher then that is called hypertension by classification but significant BP is considered when the pressure of the blood goes higher than 140. 90 per cent of BP is caused by Essential Hypertension and it does not have any significant symptoms. It can be caused due to ageing and genetic issues. The remaining 10 percent of Blood pressure is caused by Secondary hypertension and it is caused by different diseases such as Kidney disease, Thyroid problems, Adrenal gland tumours and others.
Q- Why is Hypertension called 'Silent Killer'?
Dr Sanjay Kumar- Generally, BP does not have a very visible effect on the person suffering from it. Acute BP is diagnosed in very few people and lesser than those few are taking any adequate treatment for the same. But slowly and gradually those few symptoms get heightened and cause major problems such as heart blockage or Kidney failure and that's why BP is called the silent killer.
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CENTURY 21 ANNOUNCES A RETURN TO THE BIG APPLE IN SPRING 2023
NEW YORK, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Once a New Yorker, always a New Yorker. Century 21 today announced it is making a New York City comeback, relaunching the beloved institution in Spring 2023 at its flagship location downtown across from the World Trade Center. The iconic retailer and purveyor of off-price luxury fashion has teamed with global premium experiences company Legends to introduce a revitalized shopping experience to Century 21's faithful local - and global – fans.
Through this next evolution, Century 21 will remain true to its DNA - one synonymous with value and luxury - continuing to thrill New Yorkers and tourists alike with an exceptional assortment of designer brands at the unbeatable prices the brand has delivered for over 60 years. With an emphasis on their Big Apple roots, Century 21 will be adding NYC to their iconic logo.
Complementing Century 21's long-standing legacy as a New York City icon, Legends boasts a prominent footprint in the New York City market, overseeing retail and hospitality operations at landmark establishments including Yankee Stadium (New York Yankees and NYCFC), One World Observatory and the MLB Flagship Store. As a global, data-driven holistic sales service provider, Legends has operated brick and mortar, pop-ups, e-commerce and in-venue retail experiences for renowned brands such as the NFL, MLB, PGA, NASCAR, Real Madrid, Dallas Cowboys, and the 2012 and 2016 Olympics, among many others.
This partnership will couple Legends omnichannel operating expertise with Century 21's expert curation of designer brands at amazing prices, to bring fans of the iconic brand an enhanced shopping experience in-store and online.
"Century 21 is, and always will be, a New York City brand," says Raymond Gindi, Century 21 Co-Chief Executive Officer, "Our flagship store has been a long-time symbol of this city's resilience and unwavering spirit. In our 60 year history we have only closed our doors twice, once after the devastation of 9/11 and then again during the COVID-19 pandemic. But like the true New Yorkers we are, we have persevered. We could not be more excited to bring Century 21 back home, delivering the same products and value to customers, in partnership with Legends."
"Legends is proud to partner with Century 21 to bring the beloved retail experience back to New York City," said Dan Smith, President, Legends Hospitality. "Working side by side with the Century 21 team, we have enhanced the in-store and e-commerce experience and are excited to 'open the doors' to a global audience in 2023."
As a result of this partnership, Century 21 will be introducing a more streamlined customer shopping experience through in-store upgrades and an elevated, e-commerce presence, which will debut at the same time the brick and mortar store opens its doors. The re-opened Cortlandt Street location will span the four main floors of the original downtown space and will offer men's, women's and children's designer apparel, footwear, outerwear, handbags, accessories, and fragrances.
About Century 21 Stores:
Century 21 Stores, a NYC icon for more than 60 years, is legendary for its exceptional offering of designer brands at amazing prices. The brand will continue to be run by the Gindi family and regain its position as the leader in high-end, off price fashion retail both in the US and through international expansion. For more information, follow Century 21 Stores on Facebook and @Century21Stores on Instagram and Twitter.
About Legends:
Founded in 2008, Legends is a premium experiences company with six divisions operating worldwide – Global Planning, Global Sales, Global Partnerships, Hospitality, Global Merchandise, and Global Technology Solutions – offering clients and partners a 360-degree data and analytics fueled service solution platform to elevate their brand and execute their vision. Currently, Legends works with marquee clients across business verticals including professional sports; collegiate; attractions; entertainment; and conventions and leisure. We are the industry leaders in designing, planning and realizing exceptional experiences in sports and entertainment. For more information, visit www.Legends.net and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @TheLegendsWay.
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A look at what's happening around the majors today:
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SHOHEI AND THE RANGERS
Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani pitches at Texas again a month after allowing six runs over 3 2/3 innings in a 10-5 loss to the Rangers at Globe Life Field. Ohtani has been stellar on the mound since that second consecutive loss to open the season — after he lost just twice in 23 starts last year. He is 3-0 with a 1.13 ERA and 32 strikeouts in four starts covering 24 innings since that visit to his AL West rival. Speaking of division foes, Ohtani's 4.56 ERA against the Rangers is the second-highest of any team he has faced at least twice. The highest is Houston (4.75).
MISSOURI MAX
Mets ace and St. Louis-area native Max Scherzer (4-1, 2.66 ERA) makes his 15th career start against the Cardinals, one of three teams against which he has a losing record — he's 4-6 with a 2.55 ERA versus his hometown club.
He got a no-decision in St. Louis last month despite striking out 10 over seven scoreless innings at Busch Stadium. He'll face hard-throwing Cardinals right-hander Jordan Hicks (1-3, 4.15) in the third game of a four-game set.
OCTOBER CONTENDERS
Atlanta and Milwaukee, both NL division winners last season, wrap up their playoff rematch when Braves lefty Max Fried (4-2, 3.14 ERA) faces reigning Cy Young Award winner Corbin Burnes (1-2, 1.77) in the finale of a three-game series.
Atlanta reliever Tyler Matzek went on the injured list Tuesday, retroactive to May 14, with left shoulder inflammation — but star outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. returned to the lineup in a 3-0 victory after missing five games with a sore groin.
WELCOME BACK
Blake Snell returns from a groin injury to make his first start of the season for the San Diego Padres (23-13). Snell, the 2018 AL Cy Young Award winner, pitches in Philadelphia against Zack Wheeler (1-3, 4.26 ERA) — runner-up for the NL Cy Young Award last year.
Snell was 7-6 with a 4.20 ERA in 27 starts last season, his first with the Padres.
Bryce Harper could return to the Phillies' lineup — or he could miss at least one more game as he recovers from a platelet-rich plasma injection in his right elbow. The two-time MVP is expected back Wednesday or Thursday. He is batting .305 with nine home runs, 14 doubles, 27 RBIs, and an NL-best .634 slugging percentage.
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Here Come More Lay Offs: Netflix Reduces Employee Count By 150, Mostly In U.S.
A couple of days ago we wrote an article highlighting a lot of the layoffs being made as the U.S. heads face first into a recession and quantitative tightening.
In addition to the names mentioned, Netflix is giving 150 employees - mostly in the U.S. - their walking papers. The lay offs are slightly less than 2% of the company's total staff.
The company explained to CNBC this week: “As we explained on earnings, our slowing revenue growth means we are also having to slow our cost growth as a company."
It continued: “So sadly, we are letting around 150 employees go today, mostly US-based. These changes are primarily driven by business needs rather than individual performance, which makes them especially tough as none of us want to say goodbye to such great colleagues. We’re working hard to support them through this very difficult transition”.
The lay offs are less than one month after Netflix's horrific earnings report that showed its first subscriber loss in a decade and helped shares fall more than 70% since January.
Netflix is working on lower-priced ad-based tiers to help expand its reach, the company said last month. It's also going to be cutting back on password sharing, a feature being used by more than 100 million households.
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By LINDSEY BAHR
It wasn’t Jessie Buckley’s audition but an observation she made that got her the leading role in “ Men.”
When speaking to filmmaker Alex Garland about his heady idea to grapple with masculinity and its foundational myths and virulent cycles within a folk horror construct, Buckley caught him off guard: She started talking about the metallic taste of blood and how the character might feel about it. It was strange and unusual and perfect, he thought.
“It was quite an abstract way of thinking. It was also a very clear way of thinking,” Garland said. “It wasn’t trying to second guess either me or an invisible person who might be observing and judging the conversation. It was very unfettered and very instinctive and it just spoke to me. I thought, ‘Oh we’re going to be able to work together.’”
For “Men” to work, or at least not be conservative or boring, which are his greatest fears, he knew he’d have to take big, weird swings. After all, “Men,” which opens in exclusively theaters on Friday, is a film which draws on the ancient imagery and symbolism of the Green Man, an historic symbol of rebirth and regeneration, and the Sheela-na-gig, a carving of a naked woman with exaggerated female anatomy.
He knew Buckley was a great actor, but it was a meeting of sensibilities that made her right. She’d do a primal scream in a church that would end up becoming a note in the actual score, throw out ideas of her own and try wild things that she knew would probably end up on the cutting room floor.
“Alex sets a place where everything is possible,” said Buckley.
Garland had been thinking about the concept for many years. He wrote the first draft sometime after writing “Sunshine” and would go back to it time and time again. Sometimes themes would even find their way into his other films like “Ex Machina” and “Annihilation.” Though toxic masculinity is a contemporary phrase, the concept is anything but and Garland wanted to make something that acknowledged that.
But “Men” didn’t come together until he distilled it down to its simplest form: A woman, Harper (Buckley), has just had a traumatic experience and personal loss and retreats to the English countryside for a stay in a 500-year-old estate. There she encounters a variety of men, all of whom are played by Rory Kinnear. There’s an aggressive child, a misogynistic vicar, a kind homeowner, a police officer, a barkeep, some townies and a drifter who appears to be following her. As the film progresses, her personal safety and search for peace come under attack in ways both subtle and not.
Whenever Kinnear would come on set as a different character, Buckley said there was always a shift in the air. When the homeowner Geoffrey was there, it was “party time.” When the vicar came, “there was an iciness.” Kinnear isn’t method, so it wasn’t anything he was doing per se, but it was a visceral experience for the actors and crew. It helped that they kept it light between the intense takes.
“Rory is probably the funniest person I’ve ever worked with, which was a complete tonic,” Buckley said. “If it was someone who was incredibly serious and heavy with it, it would have been completely different.”
Garland looked to many of his frequent collaborators to help bring the world of “Men” to life, like production designer Mark Digby, set decorator Michelle Day and cinematographer Rob Hardy. Garland feels like he’s always asked to present a kind of lie to the world as the public face of a film and he wants to give credit where it’s due.
“Everybody overdignifies directors,” Garland said. “I’m constantly being given credit for things I have nothing do with. So many things that feel directorial in the film are Michelle Day. Sometimes people will talk about the way I framed a shot, but it’s Rob Hardy who framed the shot. There’s a phrase that often gets used: ‘So and so coaxed a performance out of such and such actor.’ I don’t think I’ve ever coaxed a performance out of anyone in my life.”
But, Buckley noted, someone does need to lead.
“You need somebody to set that tone,” Buckley said. “I’ve worked with directors that don’t do that. They don’t create a space where there is a collective conscience.”
Garland does just that, she said. It’s this synthesis that audiences have come to love about the films and shows that bear Garland’s name. The ideas and images in his stories, even the ones he just wrote, are guaranteed to rattle around in your head for days. And there’s often a significant song that he does admit he has a hand in picking.
“Men” begins and ends with two different version of Lesley Duncan’s “Love Song,” from 1969. At the beginning, it’s Duncan’s version. At the end, it’s the Elton John cover from “Tumbleweed Connection.” And it became a sort of metaphor for the film.
“I liked its brazenness. The lyrics are the kind of lyrics that almost embarrass people,” Garland said. “They’re so straightforward and they’re so simple and they’re so true that it actually makes people feel slightly uncomfortable. Or it makes a certain kind of person uncomfortable.
“There’s a lot in this film that is oppositional to people being coy and not just engaging with something,” he continued. “The whole film is a Sheela-na-gig. And I know it embarrasses some people. I know that song embarrasses some people. I know the film embarrasses some people. But there is a kind of subtext to it that just says ‘Get over yourself.’”
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars formally hired Ethan Waugh as the team’s assistant general manager on Wednesday.
Waugh, who had been rumored to be in line for the job for more than a month, worked alongside current Jaguars general manager Trent Baalke for a dozen seasons (2005-16) in San Francisco. Waugh served as the 49ers’ senior personnel assistant (2012-14) and senior player personnel coordinator (2015-17) while Baalke was GM in San Francisco.
“Strengthening the personnel department was a priority this offseason, and we are thrilled to make this addition to the team,” Baalke said in a statement. “I know he will work tirelessly to help build a winning organization here in Jacksonville.”
Waugh most recently served as San Francisco’s vice president of player personnel (2021-22) following three seasons as the team’s director of college scouting and football systems.
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The public-private alliance aims to construct data-driven systems around safety & mobility parameters
Carrot's partnerships with government units accelerate advancement of the nation's traffic safety system
SEOUL, South Korea, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carrot General Insurance Corp. ("Carrot" or the "Company"), South Korea's first fully-licensed digital insurance carrier accelerating insurance innovation through technology, is pleased to announce the execution of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Korea Transportation Safety Authority ("TS"). With vision to improve road safety & traffic management system, TS focuses its efforts in deploying adequate automobile-related government policies, resources, procedures, and technologies.
Public-private partnership
The new public-private partnership will collaborate resources, infrastructure, expertise and technology to advance the nation's current traffic safety systems, as well as operate state-level safe-driving campaigns for truck drivers throughout the streets of metropolitan Seoul area.
Wider implementation of Safe-driving program & campaign
The announcement is the latest of a series of partnership deals between Carrot and the Korean government. Since August 2021 South Korean InsurTech has joined forces with Korea Expressway Corporation, to administer Carrot's telematics-driven safe-driving programs designed for the truck drivers travelling country's high-speed freeways. With the new partnership, however, Carrot will extend its safe-driving algorithm's application to truck drivers who travel local roads with low speed limits or in safety zones. Data suggest that in line with other developed countries, commercial trucks account for over 50% of the entire auto accidents of Korea.
Government partnerships validate Carrot's technology
On the heels of the execution of MoU, extensive R&D projects will kick off with aim to reduce accident rates by raising social awareness of the safe driving. Incorporating real-time driving data, big data analytics & safe-driving scoring algorithm are the key components that enable the development of the program. As such, the government's on-going partnerships with Carrot demonstrate that the authorities are keen to advance the current traffic safety system through the deployment of Carrot's proven technology.
Carrot's spokesperson stated, "The goal of the current project is to have fleets and commercial truck drivers cause less accidents on the road," he continued, "through joint efforts with the government bodies, we plan to implement our safe-drive programs for all driving citizens…by continually developing and deploying technology, we intend to pursue new avenues for improving the nation's traffic safety system moving forward."
About Carrot General Insurance Corp.
Based in Seoul Korea the company was established through a JV partnership with some of the big-name investors, including Hanwha, SK Telecom, Hyundai Motor Group, Altos Ventures, and Stic Investments. Being the nation's first fully-licensed 100% digital insurance carrier, Carrot has been disrupting the market with innovative products and has outpaced its global peers in terms of the speed of acquiring customers to its usage-based insurance program. The company's successful footprint owes itself to strong customer value propositions, including easy and accessible insurance, transparent premiums, AI automated accident registration and prompt dispatch of help services all made possible via proprietary technology. The company is also pursuing business in Pay-As-How-You-Drive auto insurance, which assesses the premiums as per customer's driving patterns and behavior through sensor data analytics. In line with the company's open innovation strategy, Carrot has 100+ national & international partnerships, including South Korean government unit that oversees national highways and traffic controls.
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Infrastructure Performance, Capacity, and Cost are Real Challenges for Multi-Cloud Management as Tool Sprawl Grows, Data is Siloed, and 63% of Respondents Manually Correlate Data from Five or More Tools
SAN JOSE, Calif., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Virtana, a leading provider of AI-driven solutions for hybrid cloud management and monitoring, today released its latest independent research report, The State of Multi-Cloud Management 2022. The report, based on a survey of 360 CIOs and IT leaders in the US and the UK—all of whom are cloud decision-makers—reveals that enterprises plan to grow their multi-cloud environments in 2022; 82% of organizations are currently leveraging a multi-cloud strategy and 78% of organizations have workloads deployed in more than three public clouds.
Given the pandemic-induced wave of remote work, it was not surprising to see that the number of respondent organizations with over half of their workloads in the public cloud grew 75% in the last 13 months. And that 51% plan to increase their number of public cloud instances by the end of 2022.
Tim Grieser, Research VP, Enterprise System Management Software at IDC commented: "In the current era of digital transformation, hybrid and multi-cloud strategies are table stakes. Management of these critical environments is essential in order to have a true strategic business impact and avoid risks that can have real consequences for an organization."
Tool sprawl and siloed data impede digital transformation
As organizations continue to move workloads to the cloud, it is increasingly critical to be able to manage it all, including tools, data, controls and evolving capabilities. The report shows that organizations are dealing with:
- Too many tools: 63% of respondents are using five or more separate tools for migration, cloud cost optimization, IPM, APM, and cloud infrastructure monitoring
- Manual processes: 83% are expending some level of manual effort to consolidate data from all of these tools, while 53% of organizations using 20+ tools still have manual processes
Without consolidated data, organizations are unable to get a comprehensive and complete view of their infrastructure, and 73% state that siloed efforts are limiting their ability to realize the full potential of the cloud.
Cloud deployment may be widespread; formal controls are not
The report also found that the majority of organizations do not have solid cost and governance controls in place, which are of strategic importance to digital transformation and competitiveness. While the vast majority agree there is value in both financial operations (FinOps) (87%) and cloud governance (96%), 70% of respondents have not yet developed a mature FinOps practice and 75% are lacking cloud governance to guide cloud management.
"After rushing to the public cloud in early 2020, organizations spent last year feeling the business impacts from suboptimal hybrid cloud implementations that ranged from skyrocketing costs and performance problems to management headaches," said Jonathan Cyr, VP of Product Management for Virtana.
The complexities of hybrid and multi-cloud environments are forcing organizations to look for new ways to improve their management capabilities. Two approaches – workload portability and serverless computing – have gained traction. 96% of organizations see the value in workload portability, but for many (71%), it is not yet an operational reality. Still, over half (58%) of organizations believe workload portability will lead to maximized cost savings.
When it comes to serverless computing – a cloud computing model where cloud service providers (CSPs) manage the servers on behalf of their customers – 95% of respondents see the value in the effort, but only 76% are in the early stages of implementing a serverless strategy. To that end, more than half cite increased scalability (55%) and reduced cost (54%) as top benefits for doing so.
Cyr continued: "This year, organizations are reimagining hybrid cloud strategies and processes and are realizing that in order to maximize the benefits of the cloud they must first understand that unified visibility and simplified management are critical to controlling cost and risk – paving the way for true business transformation."
Get the full research report, "The State of Multi-Cloud Management 2022" at: virtana.com/the-state-of-multi-cloud-management-2022/
About the Survey
Virtana commissioned an independent research firm to survey 360 cloud decision-makers in the US and the UK during February and March 2022. Respondents were verified and randomized using global panel service providers, and all surveys were completed online. The margin of error for this study is +/- 5.2% at the 95% confidence level.
About Virtana
Virtana provides a unified multi-cloud management platform to simplify the optimization, migration, and monitoring of application workloads across public, private, and hybrid cloud environments. The cloud-agnostic SaaS platform allows enterprises to efficiently plan their cloud migrations and then rightsize workloads across their hybrid cloud infrastructure for performance, capacity, and cost—most customers see 25% cloud cost savings or more within the first 10 days of use. Try Virtana's optimization module for free at virtana.com/optimize-free-tier.
Virtana was named Coolest Cloud Company by CRN, Top Cloud Leader Reducing Public Cloud Costs by Business Insider, Best Company Culture by Comparably, and a Customer First company by Gartner.
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Urban core investments signify the firm's confidence in the market
ATLANTA, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cortland, a vertically integrated, multifamily real estate investment, development, and management company, announced today it is acquiring four properties in Arlington, Virginia, totaling more than 1500 units. The $1-billion-dollar investment marks Cortland's re-entry into the DC area market and confidence in the return to the urban core.
"Northern Virginia is a highly coveted location that is already seeing a rebound in growth as residents move back to the urban core," said Mike Altman, Chief Investment Officer at Cortland. "This is just the start of Cortland's investment in the region, driven by our commitment to deliver an unrivaled resident-centric, hospitality-driven experience that is changing the standard of apartment living."
The initial acquisitions include Aubrey, a 331-unit apartment community, now to be known as Cortland Rosslyn, and Aura Pentagon City, a 534-unit apartment community, to be renamed Cortland Pentagon City. Two additional Arlington communities are expected to close and will be announced soon.
"The combination of these investments allows us to gain a strong foothold in the region at a strategic time based on our proprietary analysis of market trends. Cortland Rosslyn is a trophy asset, and we plan to match that with Cortland's value-add capability in our other new communities," said Altman.
Cortland Rosslyn a luxurious, LEED Gold Certified community, developed by Penzance, has a sophisticated aesthetic, offering studios to 3-bedroom homes, penthouses, and two-level townhomes as well as a rooftop sky lounge and pool with spectacular, sweeping views of the Potomac River and DC. Residents can enjoy well-appointed, flexible amenities as well as a vibrant, active lifestyle in the Rosslyn neighborhood with convenient access to all DC has to offer and is considered a "walker's paradise" with a 93 walk score.
Cortland Pentagon City is located across the street from Amazon HQ2 in National Landing, with views of the planned Helix Tower. The premiere mixed-use urban community is defined by a dynamic blend of offices, apartments, restaurants, shops, parks, hotels, cultural venues, walking trails and more.
"Our capabilities will allow us to modernize Cortland Pentagon City to go along with the grand vision that others have laid out for National Landing," said Dan Irvin, Director of Investments at Cortland. "We believe the technological sector growth of this area is important to the future of the region's economy and offers diversity to Cortland's sunbelt portfolio. These are generational assets, and we intend to be stewards of the community."
Cortland plans to double its investment in the area with the goal of becoming a top player in the market in the near future.
Cortland was founded in 2005 focusing on multifamily development in Atlanta with a vision to challenge the conventions of the traditional multifamily industry through better living spaces and experiences.
About Cortland:
Cortland is a vertically integrated, multifamily real estate investment, development and management company focused on delivering resident-centric, hospitality-driven apartment living experiences. Headquartered in Atlanta, Cortland manages and is invested in, directly or indirectly, over 250 apartment communities comprised of more than 85,000 homes in the U.S. with regional offices in Charlotte, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Orlando and Tampa. Cortland has significant experience in acquiring, developing, renovating, owning and operating multifamily communities, leveraging the services of its construction, design, and property, asset and investment management affiliates. Internationally, Cortland maintains a management and development platform in the UK.
Cortland is a National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) Top 50 Owner and Manager, the Top Brand Performer for online reputation in 2021 (Reputation Score by reputation.com), and is a Great Place to Work-Certified™ Company (2021). For more information, please visit cortland.com.
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The U.S. Soccer Federation reached milestone agreements to pay its men's and women's teams equally, making the American national governing body the first in the sport to promise both sexes matching money.
The federation announced separate collective bargaining agreements through December 2028 with the unions for both national teams on Wednesday, ending years of often acrimonious negotiations.
The men have been playing under the terms of a CBA that expired in December 2018. The women's CBA expired at the end of March but talks continued after the federation and the players agreed to settle a gender discrimination lawsuit brought by some of the players in 2019. The settlement was contingent on the federation reaching labor contracts that equalized pay and bonuses between the two teams.
“I feel a lot of pride for the girls who are going to see this growing up, and recognize their value rather than having to fight for it. However, my dad always told me that you don’t get rewarded for doing what you’re supposed to do — and paying men and women equally is what you’re supposed to do," U.S. forward Margaret Purce said. “So I’m not giving out any gold stars, but I’m grateful for this accomplishment and for all the people who came together to make it so.”
Perhaps the biggest sticking point was World Cup prize money, which is based on how far a team advances in the tournament. While the U.S. women have been successful on the international stage with back-to-back World Cup titles, differences in FIFA prize money meant they took home far less than the men's winners.
The unions agreed to pool FIFA’s payments for the men’s World Cup later this year and next year’s Women’s World Cup, as well as for the 2026 and 2027 tournaments.
Each player will get matching game appearance fees in what the USSF said makes it the first federation to pool FIFA prize money in this manner.
“We saw it as an opportunity, an opportunity to be leaders in this front and join in with the women’s side and U.S. Soccer. So we’re just excited that this is how we were able to get the deal done," said Walker Zimmerman, a defender who is part of the U.S. National Team Players Association leadership group.
The federation previously based bonuses on payments from FIFA, which earmarked $400 million for the 2018 men’s tournament, including $38 million to champion France, and $30 million for the 2019 women’s tournament, including $4 million to the champion United States.
FIFA has increased the total to $440 million for the 2022 men’s World Cup, and its president, Gianni Infantino, has proposed that FIFA double the women’s prize money to $60 million for the 2023 Women’s World Cup, in which FIFA has increased the teams to 32.
For the current World Cup cycles, the USSF will pool the FIFA funds, taking 10% off the top and then splitting the rest equally among 46 players — 23 players on the roster of each team. For the 2026-27 cycle, the USSF cut increases to 20% before the split.
After missing the 2018 World Cup, the men qualified for this year's World Cup in Qatar starting in November. The women's team will seek to qualify this year for the 2023 World Cup, cohosted by Australia and New Zealand.
For lesser tournaments, such as those run by the governing body of North America, players will earn identical game bonuses. And for exhibition games, players will receive matching appearance fees and performance payments based on the match result and opponent rank. Players who don’t dress will earn a fee that is the equivalent of participating in a national team training camp.
The women gave up guaranteed base salaries which had been part of their CBA since 2005. Some players had been guaranteed annual salaries of $100,000.
“I think we’ve outgrown some of the conditions that may look like we have lost something, but now our (professional) league is actually strong enough where now we don’t need as many guaranteed contracts, you know, we can be on more of a pay-to-play model," Purce said.
Child care, covered for women for more than 25 years, will be extended to men during national team training camps and matches.
The women and men also will receive a portion of commercial revenue from tickets for matches controlled by the USSF, with bonuses for sellouts, and each team will get a portion of broadcast, partner and sponsor revenue.
Players will get a 401(k) plan and the USSF will match up to 5% of a player's compensation, subject to IRS limits. That money will be deducted from the shares of commercial revenue.
“There were moments when I thought it was all going to fall apart and then it came back together and it’s a real credit to all the different groups coming together, negotiating at one table," said federation President Cindy Parlow Cone, a former national team player who became head of the governing body in 2020. “I think that’s where the turning point really happened. Before, trying to negotiate a CBA with the women and then turn around and negotiate CBA terms with the men and vice versa, was really challenging. I think the real turning point was when we finally were all in the same room sitting at the same table, working together and collaborating to reach this goal."
Women ended six years of litigation over equal pay in February in a deal calling for the USSF to pay $24 million, a deal contingent on reaching new collective bargaining agreements.
As part of the settlement, players will split $22 million, about one-third of what they had sought in damages. The USSF also agreed to establish a fund with $2 million to benefit the players in their post-soccer careers and charitable efforts aimed at growing the sport for women.
Mark Levinstein, counsel for the men’s union, said the agreement ended “more than 20 years of federation discrimination against the USWNT players."
“Together with the USWNTPA, the USMNT players achieved what everyone said was impossible — an agreement that provides fair compensation to the USMNT players and equal pay and equal working conditions to the USWNT players,” he said. “The new federation leadership should get tremendous credit for working with the players to achieve these agreements.” | https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/nation-world/us-soccer-equal-pay/507-95c2bc59-ec86-4b83-a21e-19ee6d06a242 | 2022-05-18T14:17:19Z | https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/nation-world/us-soccer-equal-pay/507-95c2bc59-ec86-4b83-a21e-19ee6d06a242 | false | 59 |
The St. Louis Park Senior Program is highlighting the following activities:
• Anyone may attend the Grand Ole Opry Country Music Jam 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, June 1. Attendees may play instruments, line dance, sing and simply listen.
• Instructor Vera Kovakovic will present “Fun with Watercolor: Tools for Successful Paintings” 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays June 1-29. Students will learn steps that can be applied to any type of painting to improve their painting skills. Each class starts with a demo.
• Customize an Android phone or tablet with instructor Judy Goebel 10 a.m. to noon Thursdays June 2-16. Students will learn to set up their devices, use email, take and share pictures, download applications safely and more.
For more information and to register for events, call 952-928-6444. Events are conducted at the Lenox Community Center, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd. in St. Louis Park. Members of the St. Louis Park Senior Program receive discounts on fees.
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Atlassian Corporation Plc (NASDAQ:TEAM) has a beta value of 1.17 and has seen 2.87 million shares traded in the last trading session. The company, currently valued at $39.49B, closed the last trade at $174.43 per share which meant it lost -$2.57 on the day or -1.45% during that session. The TEAM stock price is -176.98% off its 52-week high price of $483.13 and 7.68% above the 52-week low of $161.04. If we look at the company’s 10-day average daily trading volume, we find that it stood at 3.21 million shares traded. The 3-month trading volume is 2.10 million shares.
Atlassian Corporation Plc (NASDAQ:TEAM) trade information
Sporting -1.45% in the red in last session, the stock has traded in the red over the last five days, with the highest price hit on Tuesday, 05/17/22 when the TEAM stock price touched $174.43 or saw a rise of 7.86%. Year-to-date, Atlassian Corporation Plc shares have moved -54.25%, while the 5-day performance has seen it change -3.62%. Over the past 30 days, the shares of Atlassian Corporation Plc (NASDAQ:TEAM) have changed -32.68%. Short interest in the company has seen 2.56 million shares shorted with days to cover at 1.39.
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Atlassian Corporation Plc (TEAM) estimates and forecasts
Figures show that Atlassian Corporation Plc shares have outperformed across the wider relevant industry. The company’s shares have lost -59.81% over the past 6 months, with this year growth rate of 20.71%, compared to 5.60% for the industry. Other than that, the company has, however, increased its growth outlook for the 2022 fiscal year revenue. Growth estimates for the current quarter are 8.30% and -23.90% for the next quarter. Revenue growth from the last financial year stood is estimated to be 32.40%.
16 analysts offering their estimates for the company have set an average revenue estimate of $721.5 million for the current quarter. 15 have an estimated revenue figure of $766.37 million for the next quarter concluding in Sep 2022. Year-ago sales stood $559.54 million and $582.32 million respectively for this quarter and the next, and analysts expect sales will grow by 28.90% for the current quarter and 31.60% for the next.
If we evaluate the company’s growth over the last 5-year and for the next 5-year period, we find that annual earnings growth was 38.15% over the past 5 years. Earnings growth for 2022 is a modest -94.70% while over the next 5 years, the company’s earnings are expected to increase by 20.00%.
TEAM Dividends
Atlassian Corporation Plc is expected to release its next earnings report between April 27 and May 02 this year, and investors are excited at the prospect of better dividends despite the company’s debt issue.
Atlassian Corporation Plc (NASDAQ:TEAM)’s Major holders
Insiders own 0.56% of the company shares, while shares held by institutions stand at 87.65% with a share float percentage of 88.14%. Investors are also buoyed by the number of investors in a company, with Atlassian Corporation Plc having a total of 939 institutions that hold shares in the company. The top two institutional holders are Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc with over 13.94 million shares worth more than $5.32 billion. As of Dec 30, 2021, Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc held 10.15% of shares outstanding.
The other major institutional holder is Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc, with the holding of over 13.94 million shares as of Dec 30, 2021. The firm’s total holdings are worth over $5.32 billion and represent 10.15% of shares outstanding.
Also the top two Mutual Funds that are holding company’s shares are Price (T.Rowe) New Horizons Fund and Fidelity Contrafund Inc. As of Dec 30, 2021, the former fund manager holds about 2.44% shares in the company for having 3.34 million shares of worth $1.28 billion while later fund manager owns 2.31 million shares of worth $705.27 million as of Feb 27, 2022, which makes it owner of about 1.68% of company’s outstanding stock. | https://marketingsentinel.com/2022/05/18/how-will-atlassian-corporation-plc-nasdaq-team-perform-in-the-next-few-months/ | 2022-05-18T14:19:26Z | https://marketingsentinel.com/2022/05/18/how-will-atlassian-corporation-plc-nasdaq-team-perform-in-the-next-few-months/ | false | 1165 |
Chewy Inc. (NYSE:CHWY) went up by 4.06% from its latest closing price compared to the recent 1-year high of $97.74. The company’s stock price has collected 2.64% of gains in the last five trading sessions. Barron’s reported on 03/29/22 that Chewy Stock Tumbles on Earnings. The Supply Chain Is Still a Problem.
Is It Worth Investing in Chewy Inc. (NYSE :CHWY) Right Now?
Opinions of the stock are interesting as 12 analysts out of 24 who provided ratings for Chewy Inc. declared the stock was a “buy,” while 1 rated the stock as “overweight,” 10 rated it as “hold,” and 1 as “sell.”
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The average price from analysts is $58.33, which is $31.39 above the current price. CHWY currently public float of 87.30M and currently shorts hold a 25.97% ratio of that float. Today, the average trading volume of CHWY was 4.97M shares.
CHWY’s Market Performance
CHWY stocks went up by 2.64% for the week, with a monthly drop of -30.32% and a quarterly performance of -48.80%, while its annual performance rate touched -60.74%. The volatility ratio for the week stands at 12.51% while the volatility levels for the past 30 days are set at 9.89% for Chewy Inc.. The simple moving average for the period of the last 20 days is -10.66% for CHWY stocks with a simple moving average of -52.49% for the last 200 days.
Analysts’ Opinion of CHWY
Many brokerage firms have already submitted their reports for CHWY stocks, with Deutsche Bank repeating the rating for CHWY by listing it as a “Buy.” The predicted price for CHWY in the upcoming period, according to Deutsche Bank is $55 based on the research report published on March 11th of the current year 2022.
RBC Capital Mkts, on the other hand, stated in their research note that they expect to see CHWY reach a price target of $77. The rating they have provided for CHWY stocks is “Outperform” according to the report published on January 28th, 2022.
Piper Sandler gave a rating of “Neutral” to CHWY, setting the target price at $55 in the report published on January 07th of the current year.
CHWY Trading at -27.32% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought CHWY to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -71.71% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 9.89%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 12.51%, as shares sank -34.77% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading -35.44% lower at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, CHWY rose by +2.64%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by -67.62% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $30.21. In addition, Chewy Inc. saw -53.11% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further losses.
Insider Trading
Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at CHWY starting from Bowman Stacy, who sale 11,252 shares at the price of $57.83 back on Dec 29. After this action, Bowman Stacy now owns 143,042 shares of Chewy Inc., valued at $650,731 using the latest closing price.
Bowman Stacy, the Principal Accounting Officer of Chewy Inc., sale 11,254 shares at $55.04 during a trade that took place back on Dec 22, which means that Bowman Stacy is holding 154,294 shares at $619,377 based on the most recent closing price.
Stock Fundamentals for CHWY
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- -0.81 for the present operating margin
- +26.08 for the gross margin
The net margin for Chewy Inc. stands at -0.83. Equity return is now at value -131.30, with -3.60 for asset returns.
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For the ninth consecutive day, gas prices hit a record high. According to AAA, the average for a gallon of regular gas reached an all-time high of $4.56 nationwide on Monday after increasing by 4 cents overnight, AAA said.
According to AAA, gas has increased 16 cents in the last week, 48 cents in the last month and $1.52 in the last year. This streak of records topped the nation’s previous record of $4.33 set back on March 11.
AAA notes that there is normally a lull in gas prices between spring break and Memorial Day, but the U.S. is not seeing that this year.
“The high cost of oil, the key ingredient in gasoline, is driving these high pump prices for consumers,” said Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson. “Even the annual seasonal demand dip for gasoline during the lull between spring break and Memorial Day, which would normally help lower prices, is having no effect this year.”
Several states — Alaska, California, Nevada, Washington and Hawaii — are averaging more than $5 per gallon. Meanwhile, all 50 states are now reporting average gas prices of over $4 per gallon.
The cost of crude oil jumped significantly from December 2021 through March 2022, going from a low of $65 a barrel to a high of $119.
The sting Americans are feeling at gas stations is shared throughout the world. For instance, the Canadian Automobile Association reports gas hit $5.90 (U.S. dollars) a gallon on Wednesday. The U.K. is reporting the equivalent of $7.87 a gallon.
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Watchdog: US troop pullout was key factor in Afghan collapse
WASHINGTON (AP) — A government watchdog says decisions by Presidents Donald Trump and Joe Biden to pull all U.S. troops out of Afghanistan were the key factors in the collapse of that nation’s military.
The new report by the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction, or SIGAR, mirrors assertions made by senior Pentagon and military leaders in the aftermath of the U.S. troop withdrawal that ended last August in the chaotic evacuation of Americans and other civilians from the embattled country. Military leaders have made it clear that their recommendation was to leave about 2,500 U.S. troops in the country, but that plan was not approved.
In February 2020, the Trump administration signed an agreement with the Taliban in Doha, Qatar, in which the U.S. promised to fully withdraw its troops by May 2021. The Taliban committed to several conditions, including stopping attacks on American and coalition forces. The stated objective was to promote a peace negotiation between the Taliban and the Afghan government, but that diplomatic effort never gained traction before Biden took office in January 2022.
Just a few months later, Biden announced he would complete the U.S. military withdrawal. The announcement fueled the Taliban’s campaign to retake the country, aided by the Afghans’ widespread distrust of their government and entrenched corruption that led to low pay, lack of food and poor living conditions among the Afghan troops.
“Many Afghans thought the U.S.-Taliban agreement was an act of bad faith and a signal that the U.S. was handing over Afghanistan to the enemy as it rushed to exit the country,” the interim report said. “Its immediate effect was a dramatic loss in (Afghan troops’) morale.”
U.S. officials have said they were surprised by the quick collapse of the military and the government, prompting sharp congressional criticism of the intelligence community for failing to foresee it.
At a congressional hearing last week, senators questioned whether there is a need to reform how intelligence agencies assess a foreign military’s will to fight. Lawmakers pointed to two key examples: U.S. intelligence believed that the Kabul government would hold on for months against the Taliban, and more recently believed that Ukraine’s forces would quickly fall to Russia’s invasion. Both were wrong.
Military and defense leaders have said that the Afghanistan collapse was built on years of missteps, as the U.S. struggled to find a successful way to train and equip Afghan forces.
In a blunt assessment of the war, Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told Congress last fall that the result was years in the making.
“Outcomes in a war like this, an outcome that is a strategic failure — the enemy is in charge in Kabul, there’s no way else to describe that — that is a cumulative effect of 20 years,” Milley said, adding that lessons need to be learned, including whether the U.S. military made the Afghans overly dependent on American technology in a mistaken effort to make the Afghan army look like the American army.
Indeed, in the end, the new report said that the Afghans were still heavily dependent on U.S. air support for strikes and emergency evacuations, and also on U.S. contractors to maintain and repair aircraft and other systems.
But all agree that the Doha agreement was a lynchpin in the collapse.
“The signing of the Doha agreement had a really pernicious effect on the government of Afghanistan and on its military — psychological more than anything else, but we set a date-certain for when we were going to leave and when they could expect all assistance to end,” Gen. Frank McKenzie told Congress last year.
McKenzie, who was then the top U.S. general in the Middle East and has since retired, argued to keep 2,500 U.S. troops there, as did Milley.
The Doha agreement, said the SIGAR report, led the Afghan population and its military to feel abandoned. And the Trump administration’s decision to limit U.S. airstrikes against the Taliban stopped any progress the Afghans were making, and left them unable and eventually unwilling to hold territory, it said.
According to the report, a former U.S. commander in Afghanistan said the U.S. built the Afghan army to rely on contractor support. “Without it, it can’t function. Game over,” the commander told SIGAR. “When the contractors pulled out, it was like we pulled all the sticks out of the Jenga pile and expected it to stay up.”
More broadly, the SIGAR report said that both the U.S. and Afghan governments “lacked the political will to dedicate the time and resources necessary to reconstruct an entire security sector in a war-torn and impoverished country.”
Neither side, it said, “appeared to have the political commitment to doing what it would take to address the challenges.” As a result, it said, the Afghan military couldn’t operate independently and never really became a cohesive force.
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Pockets full of fruity flavor unveil the juiciest chew ever for HI-CHEW™
IRVINE, Calif., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HI-CHEWTM, the immensely fruity, intensely chewy candy is elevating its beloved chewlets with HI-CHEWTM Infrusions Orchard Mix, a new premium delicious experience infused with pockets of flavor, featuring three fruity offerings: Juicy Blood Orange, Juicy Peach and Juicy Strawberry.
HI-CHEWTM is bringing innovation to the forefront yet again with Infrusions, redefining their chewlets to create the juiciest chews yet. While maintaining HI-CHEW's signature texture, Infrusions adds more juiciness with infused concentrated apple puree and pieces of pectin jelly to mimic adored, true-to-life, fruity flavors. The signature double layer is double packed with pockets of HI-CHEWTM goodness that fans can't get enough of. Each chewlet in the Infrusions Orchard Mix provides a vibrant explosion with each bite, leaving consumers craving the juicy new taste. This fresh, more intense flavor journey features three enhanced fruit offerings. These new additions to HI-CHEW's tasty portfolio add a mouthwatering experience for every palate to enjoy.
- Juicy Blood Orange balances the subtly sweet and tangy flavors of the beloved fruit with the vibrant burst of color
- Juicy Peach mimics the experience of biting into a fresh peach straight off the tree: juicy and delicious
- Juicy Strawberry transports you into a strawberry field through the taste and texture of this true-to-fruit chewlet
"We're eager to introduce a new texture experience to HI-CHEWTM brand fans with our Infrusions Orchard Mix," said Teruhiro Kawabe (Terry), President and Chief Executive Officer of Morinaga America, Inc. "While staying true to our fruit-forward affinity and adding in the bursts of flavor, Infrusions provides the perfect blend of chewiness and juiciness we've been aiming to achieve through our continued innovation."
Since launching in 1975, Morinaga America Inc. has been dedicated to bringing authentic fruity confections to fans across the country. Now with Infrusions, the chewlets become a new experience that reimagines how HI-CHEWTM is enjoyed. Infrusions was rated as a Superstar Innovation in Nielsen research, where it showed strong trial interest, relevance, and uniqueness, proving its potential to disrupt the category. According to Nielsen, only 5% of tested products rate as a Superstar Innovation, truly making Infrusions a standout product.
HI-CHEWTM contains no colors from synthetic sources and is gluten-free. The HI-CHEWTM Infrusions Orchard Mix is offered in a 4-ounce stand up pouch for a suggested retail price of $4.29 (varies per market). HI-CHEWTM Infrusions Orchard Mix is rolling out at select retailers nationwide. To learn more about HI-CHEW™, please like us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram (@HICHEWUSA) and Twitter (@HICHEW).
About Morinaga America, Inc.:
Established in 2008, Morinaga America, Inc. is the official distributor of HI-CHEW™ in the United States. With over 200 flavors of HI-CHEW™ having debuted in Japan, Morinaga America, Inc. has introduced the United States market to the best of Japanese confectionery. Morinaga America, Inc. (marketing and sales) and Morinaga America Foods, Inc. (manufacturing) are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Morinaga & Co., Ltd., which began in 1899 as the first, modern candy maker and producer of chocolates in Japan. In 2015, Morinaga America, Inc. opened its first United States manufacturing facility in North Carolina.
About HI-CHEW™:
The history of Morinaga stretches back over a century when company founder Taichiro Morinaga brought his candy-making skills to Japan from America in the 1800s. HI-CHEW™ has long been the best-selling soft candy in Japan and continues to see year-over-year growth throughout other parts of Asia and in the United States. In the United States, HI-CHEW™ is currently offered in sticks, peg bags, and stand-up pouches. The HI-CHEW™ sticks come in a variety of flavors including Strawberry, Green Apple, Mango, Grape, Banana, Kiwi, Açaí, and Sweet & Sour Watermelon. HI-CHEW™ also offers peg bags in the following flavors: Original Mix, Tropical Mix, Superfruit Mix, Sweet & Sour Mix, Soda Pop Mix, Berry Mix, Plus Fruit, and the new Fantasy Mix. The Stand-Up Pouches are available in Original Mix, Tropical Mix, Sweet and Sour Mix, Fruit Combos and Infrusions. HI-CHEW™ is made with concentrated fruit juices and is free of gluten, with no colors from synthetic sources. HI-CHEW™ continues to expand fruity, chewy flavor offerings annually. In 2020, HI-CHEW™ won a Nielsen Design Impact Award for its new Original Mix packaging update that hit shelves in 2019. For more information, visit HI-CHEW.com.
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3 players Blackburn Rovers should be worried about losing this summer
Blackburn Rovers could be set for a summer of change with Tony Mowbray moving on, but they will still be hoping to hold onto some of their prized assets.
Blackburn Rovers’ 8th place finish came after a season of fighting for the play-offs, but they were unable to drag themselves over the line and ultimately missed out on a top-six spot.
READ: Blackburn Rovers make decision on potential permanent swoop for loan man
Uncertainty now surrounds the futures of some key players. Here, we look a three players Blackburn Rovers should be worried about losing this summer.
Darragh Lenihan
Club captain and academy graduate Lenihan has been an exemplary figure at the back for Rovers since breaking into the first-team.
However, uncertainty surrounds his long-term future at Ewood Park with his contract expiring at the end of this season. West Brom, Middlesbrough and Burnley are among those linked with a bargain swoop for the Irish star.
Losing a player as influential as Lenihan would be a big blow to Blackburn Rovers, especially if it was to a Championship rival.
Ben Brereton Diaz
Brereton Diaz’s stock has risen drastically over the last year or so, becoming one of the Championship’s most dangerous strikers and a Chilean sensation.
West Ham United have been among those consistently linked with the striker and losing him would leave the new manager with a hefty job to replace the talismanic striker. Blackburn Rovers will be determined to hold onto Brereton Diaz, but they could have a fight on their hands to keep him this summer.
Ashley Phillips
Keeping top young talents to develop into future first-team players has worked well for Blackburn Rovers before, but with the likes of Manchester United, Chelsea and Spurs among those linked with 16-year-old Phillips, the club will surely be worried about losing him.
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MINNEAPOLIS — A former Minneapolis police officer pleaded guilty Wednesday to a state charge of aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in the killing of George Floyd.
As part of the plea deal, Thomas Lane will have a count of aiding and abetting second-degree unintentional murder dismissed. Lane, along with J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao, has already been convicted on federal counts of willfully violating Floyd's rights during the May 2020 restraint that led to the Black man's death.
The state is recommending a sentence of three years for Lane and has agreed to allow him to serve the time in a federal prison.
Their former colleague, Derek Chauvin, pleaded guilty last year to a federal charge of violating Floyd’s civil rights and faces a federal sentence ranging from 20 to 25 years. Chauvin earlier was convicted of state charges of murder and manslaughter and sentenced to 22 1/2 years in the state case.
Lane's plea comes during a week when the country is focused on the deaths of 10 Black people in Buffalo, New York, at the hands of an 18-year-old white man, who carried out the racist, livestreamed shooting Saturday in a supermarket.
Floyd, 46, died May 25, 2020, after Chauvin, who is white, pinned him to the ground with a knee on his neck, as Floyd repeatedly said he couldn’t breathe. Lane and Kueng helped to restrain Floyd, who was handcuffed. Lane held down Floyd’s legs and Kueng knelt on Floyd’s back. Thao kept bystanders from intervening during the 9 1/2-minute restraint.
Lane, who is white, was convicted along with Kueng and Thao of federal charges in February, after a monthlong trial that focused on the officers' training and the culture of the police department. All three were convicted of depriving Floyd of his right to medical care and Thao and Kueng were also convicted of failing to intervene to stop Chauvin during the killing, which was caught on video and sparked protests around the world.
After their federal conviction, there was a question as to whether the state trial would proceed. At an April hearing in state court, prosecutors revealed that they had offered plea deals to all three men, but they were rejected. At the time, Lane’s attorney, Earl Gray, said it was hard for the defense to negotiate when the three still didn't know what their federal sentences would be.
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Private credit major Monroe Capital has followed its recent $2.3bn flagship fund close by hiring MUFG CIO Gila Cohen as managing director, head of global institutional partnerships.
Cohen will be responsible for new initiatives to expand Monroe’s global footprint among institutional investors, focusing on the high growth opportunistic and real estate private credit areas of the firm.
She has more than 25 years of experience in investment banking, M&A, sell and buy side transactions, underwriting, originating and investing across real-estate, private equity and private credit, and building strong strategic partnerships.
Prior to MUFG, Cohen was a managing partner at Castle Lanterra, where she was responsible for corporate strategy, M&A, and private placement efforts.
She also previously held senior positions at Courtland Partners, Capital Dynamics and Golub Capital, and worked in investment banking roles at JP Morgan, UBS and Credit Suisse First Boston.
Ted Koenig, chairman and CEO of Monroe Capital, said, “Gila has an accomplished career of over 25 years of experience in alternative investments focusing on global institutional investors and capital formation.
“She brings with her many long-term relationships and much experience across the globe.”
It said 2022 Monroe Capital Private Credit Fund IV will have $4.8bn of investable capital, including targeted fund leverage and separately managed accounts, and will target private equity sponsored and non-sponsored, lower mid-market US companies with less than $35m in EBITDA.
The firm followed that earlier this month with $286m for its Opportunistic Private Credit Fund I, which also has targeted leverage of about $215m.
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Upgrades
- According to William Blair, the prior rating for On Holding AG ONON was changed from Sell to Hold. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $55.87 and a 52-week-low of $16.38. On Holding closed at $20.61 at the end of the last trading period.
- Roth Capital upgraded the previous rating for Salesforce Inc CRM from Neutral to Buy. For the fourth quarter, Salesforce had an EPS of $0.84, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $1.04. The current stock performance of Salesforce shows a 52-week-high of $311.75 and a 52-week-low of $154.64. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $163.73.
- For Expedia Group Inc EXPE, Redburn Partners upgraded the previous rating of Neutral to Buy. In the first quarter, Expedia Group showed an EPS of $0.47, compared to $2.02 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Expedia Group shows a 52-week-high of $217.72 and a 52-week-low of $121.50. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $122.83.
- Credit Suisse upgraded the previous rating for Welltower Inc WELL from Neutral to Outperform. For the first quarter, Welltower had an EPS of $0.82, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.80. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $99.43 and a 52-week-low of $71.34. Welltower closed at $89.66 at the end of the last trading period.
- Evercore ISI Group upgraded the previous rating for Cardinal Health Inc CAH from In-Line to Outperform. For the third quarter, Cardinal Health had an EPS of $1.45, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $1.53. The stock has a 52-week-high of $64.53 and a 52-week-low of $45.85. At the end of the last trading period, Cardinal Health closed at $56.70.
- According to BMO Capital, the prior rating for Cornerstone Building Brands Inc CNR was changed from Market Perform to Outperform. Cornerstone Building earned $0.66 in the first quarter, compared to $0.03 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $24.50 and a 52-week-low of $13.51. Cornerstone Building closed at $24.29 at the end of the last trading period.
- Bernstein upgraded the previous rating for Monster Beverage Corp MNST from Market Perform to Outperform. In the first quarter, Monster Beverage showed an EPS of $0.55, compared to $0.59 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $99.89 and a 52-week-low of $71.78. Monster Beverage closed at $89.23 at the end of the last trading period.
- For Ventas Inc VTR, Credit Suisse upgraded the previous rating of Neutral to Outperform. For the first quarter, Ventas had an EPS of $0.79, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.72. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $64.02 and a 52-week-low of $45.44. Ventas closed at $56.67 at the end of the last trading period.
- For Penn National Gaming Inc PENN, Jefferies upgraded the previous rating of Hold to Buy. For the first quarter, Penn National Gaming had an EPS of $0.29, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.55. The current stock performance of Penn National Gaming shows a 52-week-high of $86.40 and a 52-week-low of $28.30. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $30.92.
- According to RBC Capital, the prior rating for Mercury Systems Inc MRCY was changed from Sector Perform to Outperform. In the third quarter, Mercury Systems showed an EPS of $0.57, compared to $0.64 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $72.28 and a 52-week-low of $44.44. At the end of the last trading period, Mercury Systems closed at $58.77.
- For AeroVironment Inc AVAV, RBC Capital upgraded the previous rating of Sector Perform to Outperform. In the third quarter, AeroVironment showed an EPS of $0.32, compared to $0.14 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $115.95 and a 52-week-low of $52.03. At the end of the last trading period, AeroVironment closed at $81.87.
See all analyst ratings upgrades.
Downgrades
- According to B of A Securities, the prior rating for Carrier Global Corp CARR was changed from Buy to Neutral. In the first quarter, Carrier Global showed an EPS of $0.54, compared to $0.48 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Carrier Global shows a 52-week-high of $58.89 and a 52-week-low of $36.23. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $40.18.
- Truist Securities downgraded the previous rating for Target Corp TGT from Buy to Hold. For the first quarter, Target had an EPS of $2.19, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $3.69. The stock has a 52-week-high of $268.98 and a 52-week-low of $184.00. At the end of the last trading period, Target closed at $215.28.
- According to DA Davidson, the prior rating for Hanmi Financial Corp HAFC was changed from Buy to Neutral. In the first quarter, Hanmi Financial showed an EPS of $0.68, compared to $0.54 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $28.84 and a 52-week-low of $16.67. At the end of the last trading period, Hanmi Financial closed at $23.26.
- For Century Aluminum Co CENX, Wolfe Research downgraded the previous rating of Outperform to Peer Perform. In the first quarter, Century Aluminum showed an EPS of $0.59, compared to $0.54 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Century Aluminum shows a 52-week-high of $30.36 and a 52-week-low of $10.39. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $13.79.
- For Galmed Pharmaceuticals Ltd GLMD, Raymond James downgraded the previous rating of Outperform to Market Perform. For the first quarter, Galmed Pharmaceuticals had an EPS of $0.24, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.38. The current stock performance of Galmed Pharmaceuticals shows a 52-week-high of $4.08 and a 52-week-low of $0.55. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $0.58.
- For Warby Parker Inc WRBY, Goldman Sachs downgraded the previous rating of Buy to Neutral. For the first quarter, Warby Parker had an EPS of $0.30, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.03. The current stock performance of Warby Parker shows a 52-week-high of $60.30 and a 52-week-low of $15.02. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $17.47.
- According to Piper Sandler, the prior rating for Comstock Resources Inc CRK was changed from Neutral to Underweight. In the first quarter, Comstock Res showed an EPS of $0.51, compared to $0.25 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $19.17 and a 52-week-low of $5.05. Comstock Res closed at $16.68 at the end of the last trading period.
- For VSE Corp VSEC, RBC Capital downgraded the previous rating of Outperform to Sector Perform. In the first quarter, VSE showed an EPS of $0.72, compared to $0.44 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $65.42 and a 52-week-low of $39.00. At the end of the last trading period, VSE closed at $40.78.
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Initiations
- With a Buy rating, Litchfield Hills initiated coverage on Greenland Technologies Holding Corp GTEC. The price target seems to have been set at $15.00 for Greenland Technologies. For the first quarter, Greenland Technologies had an EPS of $0.16, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.21. The current stock performance of Greenland Technologies shows a 52-week-high of $12.60 and a 52-week-low of $2.60. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $3.03.
- With an Outperform rating, Northland Capital Markets initiated coverage on Sunnova Energy International Inc NOVA. The price target seems to have been set at $30.00 for Sunnova Energy Intl. For the first quarter, Sunnova Energy Intl had an EPS of $0.30, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.31. The current stock performance of Sunnova Energy Intl shows a 52-week-high of $46.40 and a 52-week-low of $12.47. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $16.24.
- Oppenheimer initiated coverage on Leafly Holdings Inc LFLY with a Perform rating. The current stock performance of Leafly Holdings shows a 52-week-high of $11.58 and a 52-week-low of $5.27. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $9.82.
- Berenberg initiated coverage on Performance Food Group Co PFGC with a Buy rating. The price target for Performance Food Group is set to $71.00. For the third quarter, Performance Food Group had an EPS of $0.51, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.19. The current stock performance of Performance Food Group shows a 52-week-high of $58.13 and a 52-week-low of $38.82. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $46.49.
- With a Buy rating, Berenberg initiated coverage on US Foods Holding Corp USFD. The price target seems to have been set at $53.00 for US Foods Hldg. In the first quarter, US Foods Hldg showed an EPS of $0.36, compared to $0.12 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of US Foods Hldg shows a 52-week-high of $40.51 and a 52-week-low of $30.02. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $34.78.
- With an Overweight rating, Wells Fargo initiated coverage on ServiceNow Inc NOW. The price target seems to have been set at $600.00 for ServiceNow. ServiceNow earned $1.73 in the first quarter, compared to $1.52 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $707.60 and a 52-week-low of $406.47. At the end of the last trading period, ServiceNow closed at $432.85.
- With an Overweight rating, Piper Sandler initiated coverage on Amplitude Inc AMPL. The price target seems to have been set at $25.00 for Amplitude. In the first quarter, Amplitude showed an EPS of $0.07, compared to $0.13 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Amplitude shows a 52-week-high of $87.98 and a 52-week-low of $13.64. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $17.77.
- Goldman Sachs initiated coverage on PAR Technology Corp PAR with a Neutral rating. The price target for PAR Technology is set to $43.00. In the first quarter, PAR Technology showed an EPS of $0.26, compared to $0.34 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $74.50 and a 52-week-low of $28.87. PAR Technology closed at $34.54 at the end of the last trading period.
- Goldman Sachs initiated coverage on Global Payments Inc GPN with a Neutral rating. The price target for Global Payments is set to $151.00. Global Payments earned $2.07 in the first quarter, compared to $1.82 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $198.16 and a 52-week-low of $114.80. At the end of the last trading period, Global Payments closed at $123.99.
- Barclays initiated coverage on Waters Corp WAT with an Overweight rating. The price target for Waters is set to $375.00. Waters earned $2.80 in the first quarter, compared to $2.29 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $428.22 and a 52-week-low of $288.32. Waters closed at $331.86 at the end of the last trading period.
- Barclays initiated coverage on PerkinElmer Inc PKI with an Underweight rating. The price target for PerkinElmer is set to $125.00. For the first quarter, PerkinElmer had an EPS of $2.41, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $3.72. The stock has a 52-week-high of $203.16 and a 52-week-low of $137.37. At the end of the last trading period, PerkinElmer closed at $147.63.
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NEAR Protocol's NEAR/USD price has decreased 10.85% over the past 24 hours to $6.17, continuing its downward trend over the past week of -20.0%, moving from $7.84 to its current price.
The chart below compares the price movement and volatility for NEAR Protocol over the past 24 hours (left) to its price movement over the past week (right). The gray bands are Bollinger Bands, measuring the volatility for both the daily and weekly price movements. The wider the bands are, or the larger the gray area is at any given moment, the larger the volatility.
The trading volume for the coin has decreased 80.0% over the past week, while the overall circulating supply of the coin has increased 5.1% to over 690.67 million. This puts its current circulating supply at an estimated 69.07% of its max supply, which is 1.00 billion. The current market cap ranking for NEAR is #22 at $4.26 billion.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.
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Price: $49.99
Genre: RPG
Platform: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PC (Epic Games)
Developer: Big Bad Wolf Studio
Publisher: Nacon
I really, really wanted to love Vampire: The Masquerade — Swansong. I’m a huge fan of the World of Darkness franchise, especially the Vampire subseries. The cult classic Vampire: The Masquerade — Bloodlines remains one of my favorite games of all time. So when I learned about Swansong, I got excited, especially since Bloodlines 2 seems lost in limbo.
However, Swansong’s jarring visuals ultimately ripped me out of my immersion. No matter how hard I tried to get lost in the writing — which is pretty solid — the shoddy, unpolished graphics took me out of the moment. Whether I was weirded out by wooden faces, dead eyes or animations that looked unfinished, I found myself growing more and more annoyed and disappointed with Swansong over time.
In this Vampire: The Masquerade — Swansong review, I’ll go over why I think this game misses the mark, despite its strong foundation.
Vampire: The Masquerade — Swansong review: Gameplay
Vampire: The Masquerade — Swansong sees you play as three vampires: Galeb, Emem and Leysha. Each has their own skillset and abilities, ranging from invisibility to persuasion. You tackle separate missions with these characters as you try to uncover what’s happening to the vampire culture in Boston.
As you go about these missions, you’ll have to discover clues to progress the story. Whether it’s tracking someone down via their scent or gaining access to restricted areas, Swansong tries to challenge you to solve problems in various ways. However, I wish the game gave you more freedom on how to accomplish each mission, since your play space is very limited.
As Swansong is a narrative RPG, there are several choices you have to make at key moments in the narrative. These choices impact not only the story, but also the experience points that you gain at the end of each level. Experience points are critical to upgrading your vampires’ skills and abilities.
When you approach a clue, you will sometimes have the ability to unlock further information if you meet the skill requirements. Sometimes, you need to expend willpower, a finite resource you have in each level. You can also temporarily boost your skills in dialogue using willpower, giving you better odds of winning each skill check encounter. Just beware, as the NPC to whom you’re speaking can do the same thing.
Using your vampiric powers increases your hunger, and the closer you get to maxing it out, the more likely your character is to succumb to their inner Beast. This primal force within each vampire can drive them to feed, even when it’s not safe to do so. You can lower your hunger by finding safe zones, where you can lure unsuspecting victims in order to feed on them. Just don’t get too greedy.
While Swansong lacks combat and any sense of freedom outside each mission’s sandbox, you get access to more subtle aspects of being a vampire in the World of Darkness. You have to put your mind to use first, since force won’t help you solve these mysteries. I like this change of pace over other games where you play as a vampire, such as Bloodlines or Vampyr.
Vampire: The Masquerade — Swansong review: Story and setting
Vampire: The Masquerade — Swansong takes place in the Boston domain. You take on the roles of Galeb, an ancient Ventrue; Emem, a wily Toreador; and Leysha, an unstable Malkavian who has premonitions. All three are under orders from the Prince of Boston to figure out what happened at a party. Vampires of the local ruling Camarilla faction and the nearby Tremere Warlocks had gathered together to celebrate a unification treaty. But things went horribly wrong.
Since this game takes place in the world of Vampire: The Masquerade 5th edition, vampires are all under threat. The Second Inquisition, a term used for the coalition of international intelligence agencies and the Vatican, has risen to slay all of these parasitic monsters, and has thus far accomplished said mission with alarming efficiency.
As you progress through the game, you’ll discover more and more about what’s going on. The writing captivated me as I dug through the codex and picked apart every clue and piece of dialogue.
Some of the dialogue is a bit stiff and awkward, or occasionally outright cringey. But overall, I enjoyed Swansong’s story and setting. While I acknowledge my bias toward this universe, if you like undead underworld intrigue, you’ll like what Swansong’s writers have done.
Vampire: The Masquerade — Swansong review: Visuals and sound
Swansong falls apart in the visuals department. While I don’t expect flawless graphics, I do want to see a game that looks finished and polished. I played Swansong on PC at max settings, and it still looked like a game in the alpha stages. Characters are way too shiny, facial expressions don’t seem to go above the characters’ mouths and the wide, dead eyes genuinely weirded me out. Think Mass Effect: Andromeda and the “my face is tired” meme.
Character models also look unfinished. They’re blocky, like you might find in a game from 10 or more years ago. Animations are also pretty bad, with even main characters walking unnaturally. I realize it might be difficult to properly animate a woman walking in high-heeled shoes, but Emem’s gait in the opening section just doesn't look right. The visuals are so unnerving that they rip me out of my immersion in Swansong’s story.
While the graphics disappoint, Swansong does redeem itself with its sound design. The soundtrack fades into the background, but it has a post-grunge vibe that reminded me of Bloodlines’ soundtrack. The voice acting is also pretty good throughout the game, especially from the protagonists. A lot of the actors accurately portrayed the cool and collected vampires of the Camarilla, creatures that can be centuries old (as Galeb is).
Vampire: The Masquerade — Swansong review: Verdict
Vampire: The Masquerade — Swansong seems like it needed a lot more production time. On top of everything else, the copious amounts of errors and typos in the text further cemented this opinion. I think that it would have benefited from a delay or two. Swansong has a good underlying structure, but the overall product suffers from its rough presentation.
As someone who enjoys Vampire: The Masquerade, I found the story engaging, but I couldn’t get over the awkward facial expressions, animations, and character models.
Swansong is a tough sell at $49. If you’re interested in a solid Vampire story, I recommend Vampire: The Masquerade — Coteries of New York, or the original Bloodlines if you're feeling nostalgic. At this point, I’d wait to see if Swansong gets patched, and if you can find a good sale. | https://www.tomsguide.com/uk/reviews/vampire-the-masquerade-swansong | 2022-05-18T14:30:22Z | https://www.tomsguide.com/uk/reviews/vampire-the-masquerade-swansong | false | 2 |
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The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has asked defence pensioners to complete the process of submitting their annual life certificate by May 25 to ensure smooth processing of monthly pension.
Non-updation of records by many pensioners in time had resulted in the pension of several thousand ex-servicemen across all ranks not being credited to their bank accounts earlier this month.
“Upon verification of data received till May 17, it has been noticed that 43,774 pensioners who have been migrated to the System for Pension Administration -- Rakshasa (SPARSH) have not completed their annual identification, neither online nor through their respective banks by November 2021,” the MoD said in a statement issued today.
Further, for pre-2016 retirees who continue to be on the old system of pension, it was found that nearly 1.2 lakh pensioners have not completed their annual identification through any of the means available, the statement added.
The process of annual identification and life certification is a statutory requirement for continued and timely credit of pension. There are several specified online and offline modes for submitting and verifying identification and life certificate.
However, the pension for April 2022 was credited through a special one-time waiver for 58,275 pensioners out of 4.47 lakh pensioners on SPARSH, as their annual identification details could not be verified by their respective banks by month-closing.
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Iridium (IRD) traded 5.9% higher against the dollar during the 24 hour period ending at 9:00 AM ET on May 18th. Over the last seven days, Iridium has traded 15.4% higher against the dollar. Iridium has a total market capitalization of $170,614.58 and $120.00 worth of Iridium was traded on exchanges in the last day. One Iridium coin can currently be bought for $0.0071 or 0.00000024 BTC on major cryptocurrency exchanges.
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- JUMPN (JST) traded down 25.9% against the dollar and now trades at $64.64 or 0.00181864 BTC.
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- XRP (XRP) traded 3.6% lower against the dollar and now trades at $0.42 or 0.00001415 BTC.
- Wrapped Cardano (WADA) traded 6% lower against the dollar and now trades at $0.55 or 0.00001852 BTC.
- Enegra (EGX) (EGX) traded down 0.4% against the dollar and now trades at $154.11 or 0.00520896 BTC.
- Lido stETH (STETH) traded down 0.6% against the dollar and now trades at $2,947.45 or 0.07417648 BTC.
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After a nationwide search, Virginia Repertory Theatre has named three artistic directors -- Desirée Roots, Todd D. Norris and Rick Hammerly -- to lead the professional theater company.
In a statement, William H. Carter, chair-elect of the Richmond-based theater’s board and chair of the selection committee, said the theater’s artistic leadership “will be best served by the appointment of these three co-equal artistic directors, focusing on community , education and program.”
Roots was first named the theater’s artistic director of community in 2021. She is now joined by Norris, artistic director of education, and Hammerly, artistic director of programming.
Roots is a well-known performing artist across Virginia. She began her association with Virginia Rep at age 16, when she served as a high school intern with Theatre IV, which merged with Barksdale Theatre to form Virginia Rep in 2012. Her first professional engagement was when she appeared in the cast of Theatre IV’s production of Ain’t Misbehavin’ in 1988. Since then, she has starred in numerous Theatre IV, Barksdale Theatre and Virginia Rep productions, including “The Color Purple” and “Dreamgirls.”
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Norris comes to Virginia Rep from the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis where he was associate vice president of interpretation and family programs and was involved in the museum’s performances in its gallery and theater spaces. He previously worked at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, where he was senior manager of performance interpretation.
Hammerly has worked as an award-winning Washington D.C.–based actor, director, filmmaker and arts manager for more than three decades. He received a 2018 Helen Hayes Award for his direction of Lela & Co. and a 2020 Helen Hayes Award nomination for his direction of “Agnes of God,” both for Factory 449, a professional, D.C.-based theater company for which he was a founder and is the current producing artistic director.
Nathaniel Shaw was previously the artistic director of Virginia Rep from 2016 until 2020, when he and the company parted ways.
The new leadership model aims to be a return to the theater company’s roots; the company’s mission in 1975, as Theatre IV, was “to seek national caliber excellence equally in four areas: the arts, education, children’s health and community leadership.” | https://richmond.com/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/virginia-repertory-theatre-names-three-artistic-directors/article_ea90de8e-1dac-53a2-b889-7847f64d1164.html | 2022-05-18T14:43:35Z | https://richmond.com/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/virginia-repertory-theatre-names-three-artistic-directors/article_ea90de8e-1dac-53a2-b889-7847f64d1164.html | true | 1 |
The $5.15M sale of Dive marks the highest recorded price in Palm Springs history on a cost per key basis
PALM SPRINGS, Calif., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Foxden Hospitality, the California-based luxury hospitality management company, announced the sale of its boutique Hotel, Dive Palm Springs, to Mariners Group for $5.15 million. This significant sale, at $468,000 per key, marks the highest recorded price in history for any hotel in Palm Springs and the surrounding Coachella Valley.
Dive Palm Springs emerged in 2019 to high acclaim following a renovation led by Foxden founders Dale & Brookelyn Fox, GM Abdi Manavi, and Interior Designer Vanessa Schreiber. Transporting guests back to the casual elegance of St Tropez in the '60s, the award-winning, 11-room property has become renowned as one of the most desirable destinations, combining original murals and vintage artwork, contemporary guest rooms, an original Libott swimming pool and a half-acre of private verdant grounds. Dive accelerated its growth despite the pandemic, registering one of the highest occupancy and ADR of any Palm Springs hotel during 2020 and 2021.
"Creating Dive was one of the greatest joys of my career" comments Dale Fox, Founder and CEO of Foxden Hospitality. "It was a deep expression of my personal passion for hospitality and for design. It's my pleasure to see our beloved hotel find such a great new home with Mariners Group"
Despite multiple bids, Foxden agreed on the sale with Mariners Group based on its extensive experience in the hospitality industry and existing presence in the Palm Springs market.
"When we discovered Dive, we felt it was the perfect addition to our growing hospitality group. The design concept compliments our other Palm Springs hotel, Talavera, and we plan to build upon the great momentum and reputation already established by Foxden Hospitality," said April Smith of Mariners Group.
"The attention to detail and thoughtful concept by Foxden Hospitality is what allowed Dive Palm Springs to trade at a record price," adds Adam Gilbert, President, The Firm. "Dive stands out from the crowd as the right way to do hospitality by carving out a high-end niche focused on a discerning traveler who appreciates both style and elegance."
Founded in 2019 by entrepreneurial husband and wife, Dale and Brookelyn Fox, Foxden Hospitality is a curated collection of architectural gems set in iconic California locations. Guests can opt between jaw-dropping properties in Joshua Tree, prime locations in Palm Springs, and a romantic bungalow in the heart of Venice Beach. Foxden's diverse range of accommodations not only suits differing tastes, needs and occasions, but further removes the stresses of scouring through rental and hotel websites for luxury destinations.
"We have multiple new projects on the way and look forward to continue developing other amazing design-centered hospitality concepts in compelling marketplaces for years to come," comments Brookelyn Fox, co-Founder of Foxden Hospitality.
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The public should be given clarity on the criteria for calling a poll on Irish unification, Michelle O’Neill has said.
The Sinn Fein vice president said there was a need to fill in the “grey” area of the Good Friday Agreement on the circumstances for holding a referendum on constitutional change.
Her comments come after Irish deputy premier Leo Varadkar also called for clarity on the mechanism for calling a poll.
Under the terms of the 1998 Good Friday/Belfast agreement, a vote should be triggered if the secretary of state for Northern Ireland believes that it appears likely that a majority would back constitutional change.
There is very little additional information in the public domain as to what evidence the secretary of state is obliged to rely on to inform this decision.
Ms O’Neill was asked about Mr Varadkar’s remarks as she spoke to reporters in Belfast on Wednesday.
“There is a need for clarity, we should always have clarity,” she said.
“We should know what are circumstances in which a unity referendum will be called.
“I think that would be really important for the public to understand what we’re working towards. So, I think there’s no doubt that the Good Friday Agreement is a bit grey in terms of the criteria, but yes that should be clarified.
“It says it’s for the secretary of state to call the unity referendum whenever he thinks that there will be a successful outcome to that referendum. So I just think we need clarity around that, I think that would be helpful for everybody.”
Giving a speech at a business dinner on Tuesday evening hosted by the peace building organisation Co-Operation Ireland, Mr Varadkar said he did not believe the test for calling a referendum had been met.
But she said there was also a need to provide clarity around the test.
The Tanaiste also suggested a potential role for the Stormont Assembly in triggering a future poll.
While Sinn Fein emerged as the largest party in the recent Assembly election, Mr Varadkar noted that the overall number of MLAs at Stormont who supported unification had fallen amid a surge by the unaligned Alliance Party.
But he added: “I do think we’ll need to clarify the mechanism for calling a border poll. Surely it should involve the Northern Ireland Assembly and not just be the judgment of the secretary of state.
“We would also need to know what the question was and have clear proposals as to what unification would look like.”
Asked about Mr Varadkar’s suggested role for the Assembly, Ms O’Neill urged the Tanaiste to concentrate his efforts on establishing an all-island citizens’ assembly tasked with planning for unification.
“There’s no doubt the conversation around the unification of the country constitutional change is under way,” she said.
“That was the case before the election, it’s the case after the election.
“I think that’s a healthy debate for us all to be engaged in. Those of us that want unity and those that are against it – let’s get around the table and actually have the conversation.
“That’s why Leo Varadkar’s energies would be best placed in trying to bring about a citizens’ assembly ensuring that people have an opportunity to have their say to talk about the things that are important to them, to talk about what the health service would look like, what the education system would look like, what our economy could look like.
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International Assets Investment Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Dominion Energy, Inc. (NYSE:D – Get Rating) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 2,882 shares of the utilities provider’s stock, valued at approximately $226,000.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Bank of New York Mellon Corp raised its holdings in Dominion Energy by 20.7% in the 3rd quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 9,118,316 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $665,818,000 after buying an additional 1,560,823 shares during the period. Brookfield Asset Management Inc. boosted its holdings in Dominion Energy by 5,247.4% in the third quarter. Brookfield Asset Management Inc. now owns 1,251,300 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $91,370,000 after purchasing an additional 1,227,900 shares in the last quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA grew its position in shares of Dominion Energy by 5.0% in the 4th quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA now owns 21,175,100 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $1,663,516,000 after buying an additional 1,005,105 shares during the last quarter. Eaton Vance Management raised its stake in Dominion Energy by 952.7% during the 3rd quarter. Eaton Vance Management now owns 974,859 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $70,319,000 after acquiring an additional 882,256 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Boston Partners boosted its stake in Dominion Energy by 20.2% in the fourth quarter. Boston Partners now owns 3,683,246 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $289,399,000 after acquiring an additional 618,709 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 68.39% of the company’s stock.
Shares of D opened at $84.25 on Wednesday. Dominion Energy, Inc. has a 12-month low of $70.37 and a 12-month high of $88.78. The stock has a market cap of $68.35 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.53, a PEG ratio of 3.23 and a beta of 0.41. The company has a current ratio of 0.79, a quick ratio of 0.65 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.42. The company has a 50-day moving average of $84.13 and a two-hundred day moving average of $79.90.
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, June 20th. Shareholders of record on Friday, June 3rd will be paid a $0.6675 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, June 2nd. This represents a $2.67 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.17%. Dominion Energy’s payout ratio is currently 74.58%.
A number of equities analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. KeyCorp raised their target price on shares of Dominion Energy from $90.00 to $92.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 20th. StockNews.com began coverage on shares of Dominion Energy in a research note on Thursday, March 31st. They issued a “hold” rating on the stock. Barclays initiated coverage on Dominion Energy in a report on Tuesday, January 25th. They set an “equal weight” rating and a $86.00 price target on the stock. Finally, Morgan Stanley upped their price objective on Dominion Energy from $87.00 to $94.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 20th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, five have given a hold rating and three have issued a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Dominion Energy has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $85.25.
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Dominion Energy, Inc produces and distributes energy. The company operates through four segments: Dominion Energy Virginia, Gas Distribution, Dominion Energy South Carolina, and Contracted Assets. The Dominion Energy Virginia segment generates, transmits, and distributes regulated electricity to residential, commercial, industrial, and governmental customers in Virginia and North Carolina.
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Pockets full of fruity flavor unveil the juiciest chew ever for HI-CHEW™
IRVINE, Calif., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HI-CHEWTM, the immensely fruity, intensely chewy candy is elevating its beloved chewlets with HI-CHEWTM Infrusions Orchard Mix, a new premium delicious experience infused with pockets of flavor, featuring three fruity offerings: Juicy Blood Orange, Juicy Peach and Juicy Strawberry.
HI-CHEWTM is bringing innovation to the forefront yet again with Infrusions, redefining their chewlets to create the juiciest chews yet. While maintaining HI-CHEW's signature texture, Infrusions adds more juiciness with infused concentrated apple puree and pieces of pectin jelly to mimic adored, true-to-life, fruity flavors. The signature double layer is double packed with pockets of HI-CHEWTM goodness that fans can't get enough of. Each chewlet in the Infrusions Orchard Mix provides a vibrant explosion with each bite, leaving consumers craving the juicy new taste. This fresh, more intense flavor journey features three enhanced fruit offerings. These new additions to HI-CHEW's tasty portfolio add a mouthwatering experience for every palate to enjoy.
- Juicy Blood Orange balances the subtly sweet and tangy flavors of the beloved fruit with the vibrant burst of color
- Juicy Peach mimics the experience of biting into a fresh peach straight off the tree: juicy and delicious
- Juicy Strawberry transports you into a strawberry field through the taste and texture of this true-to-fruit chewlet
"We're eager to introduce a new texture experience to HI-CHEWTM brand fans with our Infrusions Orchard Mix," said Teruhiro Kawabe (Terry), President and Chief Executive Officer of Morinaga America, Inc. "While staying true to our fruit-forward affinity and adding in the bursts of flavor, Infrusions provides the perfect blend of chewiness and juiciness we've been aiming to achieve through our continued innovation."
Since launching in 1975, Morinaga America Inc. has been dedicated to bringing authentic fruity confections to fans across the country. Now with Infrusions, the chewlets become a new experience that reimagines how HI-CHEWTM is enjoyed. Infrusions was rated as a Superstar Innovation in Nielsen research, where it showed strong trial interest, relevance, and uniqueness, proving its potential to disrupt the category. According to Nielsen, only 5% of tested products rate as a Superstar Innovation, truly making Infrusions a standout product.
HI-CHEWTM contains no colors from synthetic sources and is gluten-free. The HI-CHEWTM Infrusions Orchard Mix is offered in a 4-ounce stand up pouch for a suggested retail price of $4.29 (varies per market). HI-CHEWTM Infrusions Orchard Mix is rolling out at select retailers nationwide. To learn more about HI-CHEW™, please like us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram (@HICHEWUSA) and Twitter (@HICHEW).
About Morinaga America, Inc.:
Established in 2008, Morinaga America, Inc. is the official distributor of HI-CHEW™ in the United States. With over 200 flavors of HI-CHEW™ having debuted in Japan, Morinaga America, Inc. has introduced the United States market to the best of Japanese confectionery. Morinaga America, Inc. (marketing and sales) and Morinaga America Foods, Inc. (manufacturing) are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Morinaga & Co., Ltd., which began in 1899 as the first, modern candy maker and producer of chocolates in Japan. In 2015, Morinaga America, Inc. opened its first United States manufacturing facility in North Carolina.
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The history of Morinaga stretches back over a century when company founder Taichiro Morinaga brought his candy-making skills to Japan from America in the 1800s. HI-CHEW™ has long been the best-selling soft candy in Japan and continues to see year-over-year growth throughout other parts of Asia and in the United States. In the United States, HI-CHEW™ is currently offered in sticks, peg bags, and stand-up pouches. The HI-CHEW™ sticks come in a variety of flavors including Strawberry, Green Apple, Mango, Grape, Banana, Kiwi, Açaí, and Sweet & Sour Watermelon. HI-CHEW™ also offers peg bags in the following flavors: Original Mix, Tropical Mix, Superfruit Mix, Sweet & Sour Mix, Soda Pop Mix, Berry Mix, Plus Fruit, and the new Fantasy Mix. The Stand-Up Pouches are available in Original Mix, Tropical Mix, Sweet and Sour Mix, Fruit Combos and Infrusions. HI-CHEW™ is made with concentrated fruit juices and is free of gluten, with no colors from synthetic sources. HI-CHEW™ continues to expand fruity, chewy flavor offerings annually. In 2020, HI-CHEW™ won a Nielsen Design Impact Award for its new Original Mix packaging update that hit shelves in 2019. For more information, visit HI-CHEW.com.
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After the death of their advisor in March, Goddard High School’s FFA students faced the choice of whether or not to continue preparing for state and national competitions.
Agriculture teacher and FFA advisor Daniel Mathews died March 8, about a month before the state FFA Career Development Event in Las Cruces.
“We gave them the decision, do you want to compete, what do you want to do?” Angel Munson, assistant principal at GHS, said.
“Every one of them traveled to Las Cruces and competed, and they did well,” she said.
Thirty students competed in 10 teams in categories such as livestock, pasture and range, agricultural mechanics, entomology, farm businesses management, vet science, horse and wildlife.
The team of seniors Maycie Henington and Hallie Munson and freshmen Julie White and Gabriella Miranda took first place in the homesite evaluation category at state.
Mathews taught the senior team members everything they knew, Hallie Munson said.
“Going into it without him, we kind of took it upon ourselves to teach these younger girls with the help of another advisor, and then just being able to win meant a lot to all of us, continuing his legacy,” she said.
FFA Advisor Justin Lamb helped the team with some assistance from Skyler Pierce, former Roswell High School agriculture teacher.
“I kind of took over being in charge of the contest but the girls knew everything. I wasn’t able to give a lot of help other than facilitating,” Lamb said.
The seniors recruited White, and Miranda joined the team on her own, Hallie Munson said. The younger team members said they appreciated the experience the seniors had.
“I’m really thankful that Mr. Mathews really did train up Hallie and Maycie. They pretty much taught us everything they knew. And I also really appreciate all the help we had from Skyler Pierce. It really helped us. I mean, we made it pretty far,” Lamb said.
“It was kind of nerve-wracking getting into a whole new competition with a bunch of people I just met, but it was fun and I learned a lot,” Miranda said.
Homesite evaluation is evaluating sites of land for building a home. Contestants judge a site on the texture, permeability and depth of soil and determine the potential for erosion and flooding, among other factors.
While the team did well in state competition, the national contest in Oklahoma was more challenging and not just because rains made the conditions muddy.
“We texture soils, and that was the biggest challenge going to nationals. Our soils here, when you texture something and you call it coarse or you call it fine, it’s different than the coarse or fine in Oklahoma,” Henington said.
Being an all-girl team was not a challenge, however.
“I think that a lot of people look at the contest as a boys’ contest because it’s like we’re playing in the dirt, we’re outside a lot, and you have a team of four girls who went in and really just did their best,” Hallie Munson said.
Even though neither of the seniors plan to go into a career that’s directly related to agriculture, they said the experience at the contests and in FFA will benefit them beyond high school.
“We have so many contests that might help you later on in life, and there’s some that are purely fun and that’s why kids do them. But homesite is a skill that I could go and turn into a job in my later life and be successful because of my skills that I learned these last four years,” Hallie Munson said.
GHS teams also placed third in entomology and agriculture mechanics, fourth in livestock, and second in pasture and range.
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An adult taking the time to report a child’s journal entry about sexual abuse is what led to a North Carolina man’s conviction on related charges this week, Lancaster County prosecutors said.
After a three-day trial, 53-year-old Angel Merced was found guilty Wednesday of sexually abusing four children — the youngest 6 and oldest 12 — between 2007 and 2009 in Lancaster, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office.
Merced was convicted of three counts of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, seven counts of aggravated indecent assault, four counts of indecent assault, and four counts of corruption of minors. Sentencing will be determined at a later date.
An adult was alerted to the abuse when one of the victims wrote about it in a school notebook, prosecutors said. A criminal investigation was launched in August 2018 and charges were filed in 2020.
“The difference between justice and getting away with sexually abusing four little girls—a teenager’s school notebook and a police officer who was dedicated enough, who cared enough to put in the work, to do it the right way,” said Assistant District Attorney Fritz Haverstick.
Sexual abuse survivors can call 717-392-7273 to access the YWCA Lancaster’s 24-hour sexual abuse hotline and receive free, confidential counseling and therapy services.
READ MORE: Woman killed in overnight central Pa. homicide: police
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A former Minneapolis police officer pleaded guilty Wednesday to a state charge of aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in the killing of George Floyd.
As part of the plea deal, Thomas Lane will have a count of aiding and abetting second-degree unintentional murder dismissed. Lane, along with J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao, has already been convicted on federal counts of willfully violating Floyd's rights during the May 2020 restraint that led to the Black man's death.
The state is recommending a sentence for Lane of three years — which is below state sentencing guidelines — and has agreed to allow him to serve the time in a federal prison. He has not yet been sentenced in the federal case.
Attorney General Keith Ellison, whose office prosecuted the case, issued a statement saying he was pleased that Lane accepted responsibility for his role in Floyd's death.
“His acknowledgment he did something wrong is an important step toward healing the wounds of the Floyd family, our community, and the nation,” Ellison said. “While accountability is not justice, this is a significant moment in this case and a necessary resolution on our continued journey to justice.”
Lane's attorney, Earl Gray, said he and Lane would have no comment. Lane was not taken into custody and a presentence investigation was ordered. He is scheduled to be sentenced Sept. 21 on the state charge.
The hearing was streamed over Zoom for Floyd's family members.
Lane's former colleague, Derek Chauvin, pleaded guilty last year to a federal charge of violating Floyd’s civil rights and faces a federal sentence ranging from 20 to 25 years. Chauvin earlier was convicted of state charges of murder and manslaughter and sentenced to 22 1/2 years in the state case.
The plea by Lane, who is white, comes during a week when the country is focused on the deaths of 10 Black people in Buffalo, New York, at the hands of an 18-year-old white man, who carried out the racist, livestreamed shooting Saturday in a supermarket.
Floyd, 46, died May 25, 2020, after Chauvin, who is white, pinned him to the ground with a knee on his neck, as Floyd repeatedly said he couldn’t breathe. Lane and Kueng helped to restrain Floyd, who was handcuffed. Lane held down Floyd’s legs and Kueng knelt on Floyd’s back. Thao kept bystanders from intervening during the 9 1/2-minute restraint.
Lane was convicted along with Kueng and Thao of federal charges in February, after a monthlong trial that focused on the officers' training and the culture of the police department. All three were convicted of depriving Floyd of his right to medical care and Thao and Kueng were also convicted of failing to intervene to stop Chauvin during the killing, which was caught on video and sparked protests in Minneapolis and around the globe as part of a reckoning over racial injustice.
After their federal conviction, there was a question as to whether the state trial would proceed. At an April hearing in state court, prosecutors revealed that they had offered plea deals to all three men, but they were rejected. At the time Gray said it was hard for the defense to negotiate when the three still didn't know what their federal sentences would be.
Thao's attorney, Robert Paule, was in the courtroom for Lane's plea hearing. When asked if his client would also take a plea deal, he replied “No comment.”
Kueng, who is Black, and Thao, who is Hmong American, are scheduled to go to trial in June on state charges.
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Mohamed Ibrahim is a corps member for the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues.
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Woman brings home baby fox, mistaking it for kitten
ROCKLIN, Calif. (CNN) - A woman in California recently took in a baby fox that she thought was a needy kitten.
Police say they got a call from a concerned family member. Animal control responded to the call and confirmed it was a baby fox, also known as a kit.
They took it to Gold Country Wildlife Rescue where it can be properly cared for.
Rocklin police posted a photo of the kit on their Facebook page and gave instructions on what to do if you come across orphaned or injured wildlife.
They said to check for wildlife rehabilitation resources on your local humane society’s website. You should also keep the animal in a dark, quiet, mildly warm place away from other animals and children before getting it to a rehab center.
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MIAMI – “The Greatest Show on Earth” is making a comeback — without animal acts — five years after shutting down its three-ring circus, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey announced Wednesday.
The interactive, live show will launch in September 2023, celebrating performers from around the world “displaying incredible feats that push the limits of human potential," the Florida-based company said in a news release.
A global talent search seeks acts to bring the 360-degree show to life as a unique interactive experience for each audience, the company said.
Rehearsals are set to begin June 23 for a 50-city North American tour.
The circus ended its 146-year run in January 2017 when ticket sales declined after customers became conflicted about animal acts, and costly court battles with animal rights activists led to the end of elephant acts in 2016. Officials hinted at the comeback last October. | https://www.clickorlando.com/entertainment/2022/05/18/greatest-show-on-earth-ringling-bros-announces-comeback-tour-without-animals/ | 2022-05-18T14:51:27Z | https://www.clickorlando.com/entertainment/2022/05/18/greatest-show-on-earth-ringling-bros-announces-comeback-tour-without-animals/ | true | 23 |
It’s Wednesday and it’s a match day. Lets get to those Breakfast Links, my friends.
Houston
Despite having a great match versus Nashville SC, and an amazing rating from our boy Dustyn (with a Y), it wasn't enough for Coco Carrasquilla to make the starting XI for the MLS Team of the Week, but he made into the bench of said team.
The week for the Houston Dynamo continues tonight as the Orange host the newly crowned CONCACAF champions “of the world” (as people in the US would say about any championship), the Seattle Sounders. Don’t forget to get your picks in for the lineup, as we all can play coach too. PNC Stadium will be the stage for this match up that will start at 7:30 PM tonight.
Major League Soccer
Yesterday, we found out how much the players we all love and support make, and let me tell you this, they are getting p-p-p-p-paid. The Dynamo currently have 3 millionaires in their roster and the question is, in your opinion should they be getting paid that amount given their contribution to the team? Let us know in the comments.
A Texas boy is getting his place in the Hall of Fame. Clint Dempsey, alongside Shannon Boxx, Hope Solo, Marco Etcheverry, Linda Hamilton and Esse Baharmast will be honored this weekend in Frisco for their achievements and contributions to the world of soccer in the United States.
Around the World
The Premier League will have to wait until the last day of the competition to crown a champion. Liverpool were able to close to the gap, in their victory over Billy’s beloved Southhampton, to just one point behind current leaders Manchester City.
Sunday, May 22nd will be the day where the 2021-22 season will come to a close when every team will play at the same time, giving the opportunity for craziness and mayhem to happen. Liverpool will host Wolves, as Manchester City travels to the legendary Villa Park to take on Stevie G’s Aston Villa. May the best team take the crown.
In the Championship, Nottingham Forest inched their way to a possible promotion yesterday. After beating Sheffield United in penalties, they will take on Huddersfield, who did their job in beating Luton, to decide the final promotion spot to the English Premier League. This final will take place on May 29 to see who will join the best league in the world, after MLS of course. | https://www.dynamotheory.com/2022/5/18/23110905/dynamo-theory-breakfast-links-may-18-2022 | 2022-05-18T14:52:53Z | https://www.dynamotheory.com/2022/5/18/23110905/dynamo-theory-breakfast-links-may-18-2022 | false | 1 |
The $5.15M sale of Dive marks the highest recorded price in Palm Springs history on a cost per key basis
PALM SPRINGS, Calif., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Foxden Hospitality, the California-based luxury hospitality management company, announced the sale of its boutique Hotel, Dive Palm Springs, to Mariners Group for $5.15 million. This significant sale, at $468,000 per key, marks the highest recorded price in history for any hotel in Palm Springs and the surrounding Coachella Valley.
Dive Palm Springs emerged in 2019 to high acclaim following a renovation led by Foxden founders Dale & Brookelyn Fox, GM Abdi Manavi, and Interior Designer Vanessa Schreiber. Transporting guests back to the casual elegance of St Tropez in the '60s, the award-winning, 11-room property has become renowned as one of the most desirable destinations, combining original murals and vintage artwork, contemporary guest rooms, an original Libott swimming pool and a half-acre of private verdant grounds. Dive accelerated its growth despite the pandemic, registering one of the highest occupancy and ADR of any Palm Springs hotel during 2020 and 2021.
"Creating Dive was one of the greatest joys of my career" comments Dale Fox, Founder and CEO of Foxden Hospitality. "It was a deep expression of my personal passion for hospitality and for design. It's my pleasure to see our beloved hotel find such a great new home with Mariners Group"
Despite multiple bids, Foxden agreed on the sale with Mariners Group based on its extensive experience in the hospitality industry and existing presence in the Palm Springs market.
"When we discovered Dive, we felt it was the perfect addition to our growing hospitality group. The design concept compliments our other Palm Springs hotel, Talavera, and we plan to build upon the great momentum and reputation already established by Foxden Hospitality," said April Smith of Mariners Group.
"The attention to detail and thoughtful concept by Foxden Hospitality is what allowed Dive Palm Springs to trade at a record price," adds Adam Gilbert, President, The Firm. "Dive stands out from the crowd as the right way to do hospitality by carving out a high-end niche focused on a discerning traveler who appreciates both style and elegance."
Founded in 2019 by entrepreneurial husband and wife, Dale and Brookelyn Fox, Foxden Hospitality is a curated collection of architectural gems set in iconic California locations. Guests can opt between jaw-dropping properties in Joshua Tree, prime locations in Palm Springs, and a romantic bungalow in the heart of Venice Beach. Foxden's diverse range of accommodations not only suits differing tastes, needs and occasions, but further removes the stresses of scouring through rental and hotel websites for luxury destinations.
"We have multiple new projects on the way and look forward to continue developing other amazing design-centered hospitality concepts in compelling marketplaces for years to come," comments Brookelyn Fox, co-Founder of Foxden Hospitality.
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The popular smartphone manufacturer Poco is apparently gearing up for the launch of a new smartphone under its C-series – the Poco C40. To recall, the Poco C40 was spotted at the NBTC certification site with the model number 220333QPG just a few days ago. The same smartphone has also been spotted on the FCC certification website. Now, the company has already announced the MIUI Global Stable ROM testing program for the device even though it hasn’t even launched the Poco C40 yet.
The Chinese smartphone maker invited applications for Poco C40 MIUI Global Stable ROM testing via a post on its Poco community forum. The brand has invited applications for ROM testers for the device in the region of Indonesia hinting at a launch in Indonesia. Moreover, the company has also hinted at the existence of a Poco C40+ device.
Details About Poco C40 and C40+
The company has mentioned both Poco C40 and C40+ in its post on the community forum which most likely means that both devices will operate on the same firmware. This could mean that just like Redmi 9A and Redmi 9i smartphones in the past, Poco C40 and Poco C40+ could have distinct storage and memory options.
What’s actually interesting is that Poco C40 comes with the model number 220333Q which is also the model number for the Redmi 10C smartphone. This could possibly mean that the Poco C40 and Poco C40+ are rebranded versions of the Redmi 10C. Redmi 10C was launched with a 6.71-inch LCD display. The FCC listing of the device suggests that it will boot MIUI 13, however, as per Kacper’s claim, the handset will boot MIUI Go Edition.
The device was powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chipset. We can expect up to 4GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 64GB / 128GB of internal storage. There might be a 5,000mAh battery that supports 10W charging. As far as the camera specifications of the smartphone are considered, Redmi 10C comes with a 5MP selfie camera. The back of the device features a 50MP primary camera along with a 2MP secondary lens in the square-shaped camera module. | https://telecomtalk.info/poco-c40-and-c40-officially-confirmed-to/519741/ | 2022-05-18T14:56:17Z | https://telecomtalk.info/poco-c40-and-c40-officially-confirmed-to/519741/ | true | 1 |
RICHLAND, Wash. (AP) — An autopsy has confirmed that a body found in southeastern Washington belongs to a Washington mother of three who had been reported missing.
Yanira Cedillos was celebrating her 30th birthday before she disappeared in early March. Since then Moses Lake police say they have been searching for her body, believing she was killed in her apartment by a Hermiston, Oregon, man, with whom she had previously lived and been involved romantically.
Police said information from suspect Juan Gastelum’s cellphone showed he had been a remote area off Highway 12 near the Washington-Oregon border on the day she disappeared.
Officers searched the area Thursday and discovered a woman’s body inside a sleeping bag covered in tree limbs and leaves, The Tri-City Herald reported. An autopsy Monday at the Spokane County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed it was Cedillos.
Gastelum was arrested in March on suspicion of murder and rape. He remains lodged in Umatilla County Jail in Oregon, court records show. It wasn't immediately known if he has a lawyer to speak on his behalf.
Her family in a statement thanked Moses Lake police for continuing the search and thanked the community and others for their support, KREM reported. | https://www.myplainview.com/news/article/Missing-woman-s-body-found-in-southeast-Washington-17181154.php | 2022-05-18T14:56:57Z | https://www.myplainview.com/news/article/Missing-woman-s-body-found-in-southeast-Washington-17181154.php | true | 11 |
PIPER CITY — “Rob” (Robert R.) Read, of Piper City, and Naples, Fla., passed away March 17, 2022, near Marathon, Fla., from a medical emergency while participating in one of his favorite activities, flying his own private plane.
Rob was born Oct. 10, 1953, the son of Bob and Bonnie (Lange) Read, in Pittsburg, Pa., while his father was in the service. In 1976, while in the hospital after surgery, he met the love of his life, nurse Sue Berry. They were married Jan. 14, 1978. Together they raised their three sons on the family farm.
He and his brother, Gary, had farmed together for several years. Rob enjoyed farming, flying, boating, fishing, bowling and spending time with his three grandsons.
Surviving are his loving wife of 44 years, Sue; his two sons, Jeff (Julie) Read, of Onarga, and Craig Read, of Fort Collins, Colo. He leaves behind three beloved grandsons, Tyler, Trenton and Teagan Read. He is also survived by his brother, Gary (Lynn) Read, of Roberts; his mother-in-law, Betty Berry; brothers-in-law, Doug (Kelly) Berry and Bill (Sue) Berry, all of Piper City; several nieces and nephews; several cousins; and many friends, since he was a friend to anyone he met. He was very generous and kind.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Bob (2012) and Bonnie (2020); and son, Andy (1994).
A celebration of life is being planned for a later date in Piper City.
Rob was a member of the EAA, Sons of American Legion, Pella Township Board and Piper City United Methodist Church.
He enjoyed camping in Shelbyville with his best friends, wintering in Naples with the Lange families and friends going to Oshkosh and being on the Read Farm.
Sue would like to “thank all family, friends and neighbors for their support, love and compassion during this difficult time.”
Funeral arrangements are by Knapp-Redenius Funeral Home in Gilman. | https://www.daily-journal.com/obituaries/rob-read/article_1f845078-d61f-11ec-abcf-d3aac9cdea6d.html | 2022-05-18T15:00:51Z | https://www.daily-journal.com/obituaries/rob-read/article_1f845078-d61f-11ec-abcf-d3aac9cdea6d.html | true | 1 |
BALTIMORE (AP) — The new wall in left field at Camden Yards served its purpose, denying Aaron Judge a home run on his 399-foot drive in the first inning.
“I learned my lesson and decided to go to right field after that,” he said.
READ MORE: Davidsonville Man Charged In Deadly Crash That Killed Maryland Road WorkerThe ballpark couldn’t hold Judge’s next two hits, a pair of solo homers that helped the New York Yankees to a 5-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night. Judge and reliever Michael King were the biggest stars of this victory, New York’s 20th in its last 23 games.
Judge came within a few feet of a three-homer game. His bid in the first hit high off the wall — which was moved back and made taller before this season. He settled for an RBI double, then went deep in the third and fifth to increase his major league-leading home run total to 14.
Judge added a single in the eighth for his third four-hit game and first since 2019.
Ramón Urías homered for the Orioles, who matched a season high with their fifth straight loss. Down 5-3, Baltimore managed a run against Aroldis Chapman in the ninth on a two-out double by Ryan McKenna. With men on second and third, Chapman retired Cedric Mullins on a foul pop for his ninth save in nine chances.
Jameson Taillon (4-1) allowed three runs in five-plus innings. King came on after a leadoff double in the sixth and retired all nine of his hitters with six strikeouts before giving way to Chapman.
After Urías tied the game at 1 with a homer in the second, Judge began hitting to parts of the ballpark that are unchanged this year. His home run to right-center made it 2-1 in the third. After a pair of Baltimore runs in the fourth, Judge tied it with a shot to center.
In the sixth, DJ LeMahieu came up with the bases loaded and one out against Dillon Tate (0-2) and put the Yankees ahead with a groundball. Baltimore then pitched to Judge with first base open, and he grounded out.
An error by Urías at shortstop with two out in the seventh gifted New York an unearned run that made it 5-3.
TIDBITS
Judge’s two homers went 410 and 422 feet, according to Statcast, after his double was just under 400. Judge’s reaction to the new dimensions at Camden Yards was about what you’d expect from a right-handed slugger.
READ MORE: Maryland Weather: Rain Tonight, Record Heat This Weekend“It’s a travesty man. I’m pretty upset,” Judge said. “It looks like a create-a-park now. I didn’t like it because I always like coming here and playing here. Hopefully maybe in a couple years they can put it back in.”
King induced 10 swings and misses, equaling the total by all of Baltimore’s pitchers combined.
“He’s been one of the best relievers in the league, especially considering the amount of innings we’ve been able to get from him,” manager Aaron Boone said. “Really impact innings.”
MOVES
Before the game, the Orioles designated LHP Logan Allen for assignment and optioned INF Rylan Bannon to Triple-A Norfolk. They selected the contract of LHP Nick Vespi and recalled RHP Logan Gillaspie from Norfolk.
Gillaspie pitched the final two innings, keeping the Yankees off the scoreboard in his big league debut.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Orioles: OF Austin Hays (hand) returned after missing four games. He misplayed Judge’s drive in the first, allowing it to bounce past him off the wall, but he made up for that by throwing Judge out at third when the slugger tried for a triple.
UP NEXT
The Yankees send Gerrit Cole (3-0) to the mound Wednesday night against Jordan Lyles (2-3) of the Orioles. Cole has a 1.42 ERA over his last four starts.
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Watch: Rajnath Singh flies sortie in Indian Navy's P-8I anti-submarine aircraft
Defence minister Rajnath Singh flew a sortie in the Indian Navy's P-8I long-range maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft during his visit to Mumbai.
“Witnessed Naval Air Ops onboard the P8I, ably conducted by young and dynamic men & women. Having experienced Long Range Maritime Surveillance & ASW capabilities firsthand, I am certain that our maritime interests are in safe hands of a Combat Ready, Credible & Cohesive,” Singh tweeted on Wednesday along with a video of his sortie.
The defence minister flew the sortie on Tuesday hours after he launched two frontline warships of the Indian Navy at the Mazagon Docks Limited (MDL) in Mumbai.
"Defence Minister Singh, during his visit to Mumbai, undertook a sortie on the Indian Navy P8I long-range maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft," navy spokesperson commander Vivek Madhwal said.
During the mission, long-range surveillance, electronic warfare, imagery intelligence, ASW missions and Search & Rescue capabilities employing the state-of-the-art mission suite and sensors were demonstrated.
What is P-8I aircraft?
The P-8I aircraft, produced by the US aerospace major Boeing, with its superior maritime surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities and operational readiness has proven to be an important asset to the Indian Navy.
The navy was the first international customer for the P-8 aircraft. The aircraft is also operated by the US Navy, the Royal Australian Air Force, the United Kingdom's Royal Air Force and the Royal Norwegian Air Force. | https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/watch-rajnath-singh-flies-sortie-in-indian-navy-s-p-8i-anti-submarine-aircraft-101652883064428.html | 2022-05-18T15:02:51Z | https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/watch-rajnath-singh-flies-sortie-in-indian-navy-s-p-8i-anti-submarine-aircraft-101652883064428.html | false | 3 |
Shares of Equinix Inc.
EQIX,
The stock outperformed some of its competitors Tuesday, as Akamai Technologies Inc.
AKAM,
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Why these unsettling ’90s Ukrainian passport photos are more relevant than ever
CNN, GOOGLE MAPS, FAMILY PHOTOS
Jacqui Palumbo, CNN
In a photograph taken in newly independent Ukraine during the mid-1990s, an elderly woman casts her eyes away from the camera, her mouth pursed with tension. Another woman, gray hair braided across her head, holds the subject’s face firmly, one hand cupping her jaw, the other behind her neck. A white backdrop is up by someone just out of frame. A sense of unease and strangeness fills the composition.
From 1994 to 1995, only a few years after Ukraine’s population voted for independence in a referendum, photographer Alexander Chekmenev took many photos like these, of people in their homes, in the eastern city of Luhansk. He had been given a peculiar and difficult task: to go door-to-door and take passport photos of the city’s most vulnerable residents.
The assignment was part of the former Soviet state’s rushed goal of issuing new passports to all residents within a year — though, in reality, it took many years, according to Chekmenev. Social services in different cities employed photographers to help speed up the process.
With little pay, Chekmenev found himself in the homes of Luhansk’s neglected elderly and infirm residents, taking portraits of each person against a portable white backdrop held up by family members or social workers. The cropped passport images belied the full, uneasy scenes: lonely seniors, often living in poor conditions, propped up or posing for the camera. Many did not have basic necessities, like running water or gas, in their homes.
Those residents had lived through the rise and fall of the Soviet Union, and were left forgotten in its collapse, according to the photographer.
“The limited frame of a passport photo is like a TV box in Soviet times: propaganda of a happy lifestyle within the allowed limits,” Chekmenev said from Kyiv, where he is based, in an email interview translated from Russian. “Behind the corners of the passport and behind the square of a white background, the true reality, without retouching and censorship, was hidden.”
Many of the residents were unwilling to have their images taken, and some were near death. “There were people who cried and asked not to torture them with photography and not to interfere with their peaceful death,” Chekmenev said. “That was the hardest thing for me, psychologically.”
Chekmenev recalled that one man had a coffin in his home, awaiting his own death. Every time he finished a bottle of vodka, he would place it in the coffin, lining them up until it was full. Upon filling the coffin, he would then decide it was not yet his time to die and would began anew, he told the photographer. The social workers did not permit Chekmenev to photograph his subject in that room.
Altogether, Chekmenev took several hundred passport photos, as well as 36 color behind-the-scenes images for posterity. In 2017, he published them as a book, titled “Passport,” with Dewi Lewis Publishing in London.
Today, while Russian forces continue to attack Ukraine, forcing millions to flee their homes during Europe’s biggest land war since 1945, the body of work is a grim reminder of the frailty of statehood, symbolized by a 2-inch by 2-inch photo.
Chekmenev, who is now 52 years old, had his own passport photo taken by his family in 1996 as part of the program. “Mom and dad held the background, and my sister took pictures of me,” he recalled. Today, in Kyiv, he added, “my passport is still with me.”
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Shane Merchant tried to hide a package in his trousers when officers stormed the property on Sycamore Green in June 2019.
He was finally sentenced at Leeds Crown Court this week.
Prosecutor Laura Marshall said two women were found at the kitchen table among drugs and paraphernalia.
Merchant was then seen trying to put a bag in the waistband of his trousers, but they fell to the floor.
They found heroin around the property worth more than £1,300, crack worth £220 and cocaine worth £40.
they also found scales and mobile phones belonging to Merchant containing drug-dealing messages.
Michael Greenhalgh, mitigating, said 49-year-old Merchant was now homeless but had sought to address his own drug addictions.
He admitted supplying heroin and crack cocaine.
He has 21 convictions for 52 offences, but had stayed out of trouble since the raid.
The judge, Recorder Benjamin Nolan QC told him: "It was three years ago, you have not been involved in any offences since then, and you appear to have made a degree of progress.
He jailed him for two years, but suspended the sentence for two years, and ordered him to undergo six months of drug rehabilitation.
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Shares of Ford Motor Co.
F,
-3.44%
rose 3.68% to $13.53 Tuesday, on what proved to be an all-around positive trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index
SPX,
-2.16%
rising 2.02% to 4,088.85 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average
DJIA,
-1.92%
rising 1.34% to 32,654.59. Ford Motor Co. closed $12.34 below its 52-week high ($25.87), which the company achieved on January 13th.
The stock demonstrated a mixed performance when compared to some of its competitors Tuesday, as Tesla Inc.
TSLA,
-2.17%
rose 5.14% to $761.61, Toyota Motor Corp. ADR
TM,
-1.36%
rose 0.48% to $159.98, and Bayerische Motoren Werke AG ADR
BMWYY,
-1.09%
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The Russian Army Is an Atrocity Factory
State weakness has created a callous and brutalized soldiery.
On the phone, Russian soldiers are bragging about the goods they’ve managed to loot from the Ukrainian houses they found temporary lodging in: One has drunk cognac, one appropriated machine tools for his own projects, and one obtained fur coats for his wife and daughter. One woman is elated but with a tinge of worry: “Are you allowed to do this?” she asked. She asks not out of concern for Ukrainians, but out of fear of her husband’s superiors. The soldier reassures her: His officers don’t care because “they get stuff out of it too.”
This was posted on a single, biased source: Ukraine’s official Twitter account. But many sources have corroborated that the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation have been looting on a massive scale. The movement of loot like AirPods, phones, and laptops is visible across continents in GPS tracking.
The looting has been taking place on all levels of operation, from ordinary soldiers like these men to their officers. On March 12, Defence Intelligence of Ukraine reported that the Russian army legalized looting: “Due to significant logistical problems and stretched communications, they are unable to properly provide their units with fuel, food, equipment, ammunition and rotation.” The Russian army gave permission to do something that had already been occurring for weeks when it instructed its troops to live off the land and “move to ‘self-sufficiency’ until further orders.”
On the phone, Russian soldiers are bragging about the goods they’ve managed to loot from the Ukrainian houses they found temporary lodging in: One has drunk cognac, one appropriated machine tools for his own projects, and one obtained fur coats for his wife and daughter. One woman is elated but with a tinge of worry: “Are you allowed to do this?” she asked. She asks not out of concern for Ukrainians, but out of fear of her husband’s superiors. The soldier reassures her: His officers don’t care because “they get stuff out of it too.”
This was posted on a single, biased source: Ukraine’s official Twitter account. But many sources have corroborated that the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation have been looting on a massive scale. The movement of loot like AirPods, phones, and laptops is visible across continents in GPS tracking.
The looting has been taking place on all levels of operation, from ordinary soldiers like these men to their officers. On March 12, Defence Intelligence of Ukraine reported that the Russian army legalized looting: “Due to significant logistical problems and stretched communications, they are unable to properly provide their units with fuel, food, equipment, ammunition and rotation.” The Russian army gave permission to do something that had already been occurring for weeks when it instructed its troops to live off the land and “move to ‘self-sufficiency’ until further orders.”
But this isn’t, as a European Union official claimed, because “Russians may look European [but] they’re not European.” The causes lie in the nature of the Russian state at present and the material conditions of the Russian army, not in Russians themselves.
The Russian army is extremely poorly supplied. Even at the beginning of the war, the men were feeding and transporting themselves by theft. A photograph posted on Twitter on Feb. 27, three days after the invasion began, showed an advancing Russian convoy made up of looted civilian vehicles. On March 9, a Ukrainian Twitter account posted a video of Russian soldiers stealing chickens. Early in the war, soldiers were filmed begging for food and stealing gasoline. Conscripted Donetsk People’s Republic troops were taped sleeping behind tarps and what looks like structures of scrap lumber.
Some of the motivation for theft is poor pay and a lack of supplies. Many soldiers come from the poorest and most remote regions of Russia, and for them, loot is a precious source of extra funds: Russian conscripts get the equivalent of a $31 monthly stipend, and before the war, contract soldiers were getting 62,000 rubles a month, which was about $961 a month at prewar exchange rates. If these men die, their wives will get 10,000 rubles, the equivalent of roughly $153.
Russian troops were also cut off from their own supplies because Russian logistics have been shockingly bad. Possibly thinking of prior engagements like in Syria, the Russian army prepared for brutal but less logistically-taxing assaults on major cities. These assaults failed, and there was no backup plan. The Russian army now faces challenges like moving supply convoys through hostile territory, poor communication, and scattered to possibly nonexistent command.
Yet these problems are not just the result of a failed bet on a quick victory. There is a complex of attitudes and practices deeper and more pervasive producing these problems. For instance, Russian military vehicles have been breaking down not only because they were not maintained adequately during their lifetimes and many of their parts were counterfeited or missing but because they were stolen.
This is the product of years of failure. This dismal provisioning situation is visible in retrospect in earlier sources before the war where soldiers complained about not being supplied basic materials like uniforms and boots.
The Russian army is poorly supplied and poorly paid because within Russia’s military apparatus, the public and the private are interpenetrated. There’s a long history of this in warfare: In 17th-century Europe, it was normal for “military entrepreneurs” to contract their services to heads of state for profit because the nascent state could not yet handle war-making on its own. In modern Russia, the converse is the case. Instead of state capacity not yet being sufficient to tackle warfare, the Russian state has degraded to the point where it can no longer run the military endeavors it once did. Private individuals are profiting off a state that can no longer perform basic tasks.
In both early modern Europe and modern Russia, the weakness of the state apparatus and the unaccountability of private individuals lead to phenomena like officers confiscating their men’s rations to resell. However, while corruption was known and expected then and heads of state planned around it, its catastrophic effects in this war were not foreseen by Western analysts—and may not even have been grasped by those in power in Russia. These analysts have been shocked by early modern officers’ most fundamental problem: the gulf between paper and real strength in a society where war is pursued for profit and the interpenetration of public and private is normal.
State interest and personal interest sometimes coincide; for instance, the aim of many but not all early-modern military entrepreneurs was to win glory for themselves and make money or rise socially in the service of their lords and paymasters. Like the sale of venal offices, this relationship could be beneficial on both sides: The head of state gets an officer, and the officer gets ennobled. But when they’re at odds, the effects are corrosive. Russian President Vladimir Putin has grand ideological ambitions for a war of conquest, but the aim of the individuals in his army is to profit. This is true at all levels, from figures like Yevgeny Prigozhin, the Russian oligarch who also heads the infamous mercenary Wagner Group, to common soldiers. Profit can be secured by corrupt activity like stealing your men’s rations to resell. In the field, it can also be secured by looting or forced contributions. Whether the Ukrainian tweet of Russian phone calls was authentic or not, the fact that a soldier reportedly said officers do not care because “they get stuff out of it too” expresses events on the ground.
The coordination missing from the battlefield has been on display in the pillaging. For instance, a picture of a destroyed Russian cargo truck full of looted washing machines appeared on Twitter: Both the truck and the sorting of loot into specific categories imply coordination. So does looting military supplies and shipping them express to Russia. It’s likely that officers are appropriating their men’s loot and coordinating its sale while giving them a cut.
Although many ordinary soldiers just want food or alcohol or things for their own or their families’ use, like their 17th-century counterparts, many view this war as an opportunity to obtain goods to resell. One Ukrainian journalist observed markets in Belarus reselling loot, such as “dishwashers, bicycles, carpets.” There is plenty of precedent for this in war. Otto von Guericke, mayor of Magdeburg, Germany, when imperialist troops sacked it in 1631, left descriptions of the pop-up soldier markets made during and after the sack that could be identical to those existing today except for the bicycles and the dishwashers.
Habitual looting, thefts, requisitions, and clashes with civilians create an example of what psychiatrist Robert Jay Lifton called an “atrocity-producing situation.” An “atrocity-producing situation” is one so structured that an average person, like an 18-year-old Russian conscript—or you or I—can “regularly commit atrocities.” Lifton lists factors, such as a feeling of vulnerability, a breakdown in the distinction between combatants and civilians, tacit or explicit encouragement by superiors to produce results, and anger and grief at dead friends. One factor he stresses is the assumed presence of “invisible” or hidden assailants and the “desperate need to identify some ‘enemy.’”
Some of these factors were present for all armies in the 16th and 17th centuries: For instance, because of the way armies could not control territory beyond their lines of communication, there was often no such thing as a classical “front” behind which hostilities did not occur. Civilians routinely attacked soldiers, and the difference between people who were threats and people who were not was not apparent by sight. All of these factors were present for the U.S. Army in Vietnam and Iraq, and they are present for the Russian army in Ukraine. The difference is that in the Russian army, the eventual atrocities are at best ignored and often officially praised.
The Wall Street Journal reports “hungry and undisciplined Russian troops shooting unarmed villagers, breaking into supermarkets and shops, and raiding homes in search of food and valuables as their own supply lines have failed.” At checkpoints, soldiers demand food and cigarettes. When Russian troops occupied Trostyanets, Ukraine, they cut the city’s water and power. As their supplies ran out, soldiers began shooting their way into homes and shops in small groups. The cohesion of small groups, which military theorists regard as one of the reasons men fight, is also a framework that can encourage abuse, rape, looting, or desertion.
In this case, the invisible enemy is Nazis, Banderites, or Ukrainian nationalists the Russian army was supposed to be liberating Ukraine from. When Russian troops did not find these Nazis in occupied Trostyanets, they grew paranoid, frustrated, and enraged. They became more brutal as time passed—tanks firing on buildings at random. In Bucha, Ukraine, the soldiers herded people into a dacha, a Russian summer home, for torture. These soldiers also appear to have been hopelessly naive and unsupported by their government. Many did not know why they were there. One soldier interviewed in the Wall Street Journal’s report wanted to know if the Ukrainians liked them: Unexpectedly stiff Ukrainian resistance may have been felt by men like him as ingratitude or betrayal. They may have thought rape, murder, torture, and looting was punishment.
Russian soldiers loot, destroy, and rape as the result of a series of factors within the Russian military apparatus, which speaks to the fundamentals of governance and corruption in Russia itself. Offering nothing to its soldiers but contempt, the Russian army has created an atrocity factory.
Lucian Staiano-Daniels is a scholar of 17th century military history, who was most recently a Dan David Prize Fellow at Tel Aviv University. He is finishing a book on the historical social anthropology of early seventeenth century common soldiers. His most recent academic article was "Masters in the Things of War: Rethinking Military Justice during the Thirty Years War."
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Bridging the gap between learning and real-life experience with business simulations
SAN DIEGO, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ken Blanchard Companies®, a global leader in management training, consulting, and coaching, and Advantexe Learning Solutions, a global leader in digital simulation-centric training solutions, announce the launch of a new digital leadership tool, The SLII® Challenge Simulation.
Blanchard is the creator of SLII®, the most taught leadership development solution in the world, and a portfolio of award-winning solutions and human-powered learning experiences. Advantexe and Blanchard have partnered to offer The SLII® Challenge Simulation to support the application of SLII® skills of goal setting, diagnosing, and matching. The teams have also partnered with clients to bring core offerings together for a more integrated leadership development experience.
The SLII® Challenge Simulation is designed to teach your leaders how to lead situationally by giving their people the right support or direction at the right time using the time-tested and research-backed SLII® Model. SLII® enables leaders to build deeper relationships with their work, their company, and their colleagues.
SLII enables leaders to diagnose the development level of an employee for a task: D1 – Enthusiastic Beginner; D2 – Disillusioned Learner; D3 – Capable, but Cautious, Contributor; and D4 – Self-Reliant Achiever. Managers then use the appropriate directive and supportive behaviors to help them succeed: S1 – Directing, S2 – Coaching, S3 – Supporting, and S4 – Delegating.
This simulation-centric learning experience follows a proven process of learn, practice, assess, and reflect to provide the most effective structure to absorb, adopt, and apply the concepts taught within SLII® quickly and efficiently. During this learning experience, participants are given access to timely resources, supporting materials that can be used back on the job, and a series of interactive micro-simulations for application-based learning and skill-building.
Each scenario is a decision-tree experience in which the simulated story unfolds based upon learners' actions at critical decision points. Each choice is scored against the defined SLII® best-practice behavior for that specific scenario. Learners receive both qualitative and quantitative feedback to illustrate the consequences of their choices. This dynamic learning tool includes:
- Resource Center – access to specific reference resources that can be reviewed at any time during the learning journey
- Development Center – short learning videos to introduce learners to key topics and concepts
- Scenario Simulations – six SLII® leadership scenarios that learners directly interact with to apply learning in a risk-free environment
- Fitness Test – a short review that will assess how well learners implemented the SLII® framework back on the job
- Reflection – learners reflect on their experience by completing capstone activities, which culminate in a 2-minute self-reflection video
The SLII® Challenge Simulation can be used as part of an in-person or virtual learning journey, or as an asynchronous learning tool for self-study and personal development.
"We are so excited for the opportunity to team with Blanchard to develop and launch a state-of-the-art leadership simulation," says Robert Brodo, President and CEO of Advantexe. "Blanchard is the undisputable innovator in leadership training. In an age where more and more training is being delivered virtually, The SLII® Challenge Simulation is a cloud-based, digital learning tool that will provide learners with a highly interactive learning experience. In a risk-free environment, learners have the opportunity to build key leadership skills and uncover the critical interactions that drive or prevent success."
"Blanchard is committed to fusing innovative learning experiences and technologies with the simple truths of leading people. Our vision remains steadfast: to unleash the potential and power in people and organizations for the greater good. Our alliance with Advantexe, a leader in the field of business simulations, is a powerful way to achieve our vision with an innovative enhancement to our solutions, which will make the learner experience more transformative. This simulation acts as a bridge between learning and real-life experience," said Mark D. Forsyth, Vice President of Alliance Partners, The Ken Blanchard Companies.
About The Ken Blanchard Companies
The Ken Blanchard Companies is a global leader in management training, consulting, and coaching. For more than 40 years, Blanchard has been helping organizations develop inspired leaders at all levels and create cultures of connection that unleash talent and deliver extraordinary results. Blanchard's SLII® powers inspired leaders and is the leadership model of choice for more than 10,000 organizations worldwide. Blanchard also offers a suite of other award-winning leadership development solutions through flexible delivery modalities to meet the specific needs of its clients. Learn more at www.kenblanchard.com.
About Advantexe
Advantexe Learning Solutions partners with clients around the world to build the business acumen, leadership, and selling skills needed to execute their business strategies and achieve meaningful business results. Our comprehensive toolkit includes skills assessments, dynamic learning engagements powered by digital business simulations, and reinforcement tools that encourage immediate skill application. These elements combine to produce a measurable and lasting impact on our clients' businesses.
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How this Williamsville soccer player put her name in the state record books
WILLIAMSVILLE — Grayson Mirabile will thrash the net more often than not if she gets the ball inside the box.
The relentless Williamsville senior forward did just that on a perfectly placed free kick by senior teammate Olivia Fandel in Saturday’s Class 1A home regional final against Champaign St. Thomas More.
She masterfully tapped the ball up in the air with her left thigh before unleashing the opening goal with her right foot inside the upper right corner.
“It was perfect, it was beautiful,” Mirabile said of Fandel’s assist. “It was right in the air and I was just able to get there and volley it in.”
Mirabile added three more goals en route to a 4-0 victory over the Sabers to claim the program’s first regional title since 2016. Williamsville later lost to Normal U-High 7-0 on Tuesday night in the Warrensburg-Latham Sectional semifinals.
“I usually just try to find the ball in the air , and if I get there before the defense, it's usually a pretty good bet for me,” Mirabile said. “We have a good defense that can get the ball up there to me, so I think it works out really well a lot of the time.”
Topping the charts
Mirabile hurdled a couple of lofty Marah Abu-Tayeh school records in the process that date from Williamsville’s fourth-place state finish in 2016.
She knocked off the career goals record of 141 in Tuesday’s regional semifinal and moved up to 146 despite enduring the COVID-19 pandemic. She then eclipsed the season goals record of 66 and swelled that number to 68.
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“It's really fun for me to experience it with this group of girls and all of my past teammates,” Mirabile said. “I think it's really fun and I'm just proud of myself for getting here. I've worked so hard.”
According to the Illinois High School Association record book, her season tally tied for second place with U-High's Sarah LaFayette from 2017 while the career total wound up at No. 13. U-High's Ashlee Pistorius mustered 74 goals in the 2004 season.
Mirabile has also scored seven goals in three different games the past two seasons, which tied seven other players for fourth place across the state.
“To be honest, I did not think I was going break any because I was only like at 100, I guess, halfway through the season,” Mirabile said. “But we had a lot of really good games, and we were able to connect really well, so I was able to break those records in the postseason.”
Seamless transition
Last season, Mirabile racked up 44 goals and 10 assists in 18 games with the aid of former teammate Blair Keebler.
Although the Bullets additionally lost freshman Clair Carter’s offensive contributions due to an injury late in the season, Mirabile and Co. still found a way to get it done this year at 16-7-1 overall.
“I don't think I really had to shoulder a lot more,” Mirabile said. “I feel like it was kind of the same because Laura Romence is up there now. She gets to the ball a lot and she's able to make good plays, as well as Clair, so I think it all just works out really well for us.”
If Mirabile was the anchor on offense, then Fandel was the team’s defensive pillar at center back. That back row withstood intense pressure from the Sabers in the first half and freshman goal keeper Lilly Johns tallied 10 saves.
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As far as Mirabile is concerned, Fandel said it’s been a blast to see her break records.
“She’s able to make the runs and we're able to just send it to her because she's always there, and she talks and calls for the ball, “ Fandel said, “and it just really works out the way we talk together and work.”
Stronger than ever
Williamsville coach Joe Fandel said Mirabile transformed into an even more potent scoring threat by taking more shots from longer distances.
Mirabile indeed reaped consecutive goals from outside the box to build a 3-0 advantage on Saturday. Her second goal slipped through the goal keeper’s breadbasket but her third arched just underneath the crossbar.
Not having to expend more energy toward the net turned out to be an elixir in the muggy heat.
“I've challenged her this year to shoot a little more, like stop beating people and see if you pull the trigger because most of her goals have come from beating people and then it's her and the goalie,” Joe said. “I'm like, 'Teams are going to give you that, you've got to take that window maybe a little earlier and shoot some from 18-20 (yards) out.'
"And she's hit a few and I mean, that one that she hit over the keeper's head for the third goal, she had to shoot from distance and she can do that, too.”
Mirabile duly credited her teammates and coaches. That includes assistants James Doerfler and Alex Edmiston.
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“They've all been very encouraging and they all helped me get to where I am today,” Mirabile said.
But unlike Abu-Tayeh, she will not resume soccer after high school. She instead wants to focus on academics at Illinois State University with an interest in the medical field.
“It was hard,” Mirabile said of the decision. “I was talking to a few colleges and getting offers a lot. But I think this will just be where I want to go with my future.”
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Senior U.S. health officials are holding a Covid-19 press conference for the first time in over a month, as infections and hospitalizations are on the rise as more transmissible omicron subvariants spread across the country.
Dr. Ashish Jha will lead the briefing for the first time in his role as the White House Covid-19 response coordinator. White House chief medical advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky will provide updates as usual.
The U.S. is reporting more than 94,000 new infections daily on average as of Monday, a 25% increase over the week prior, according to data from the CDC. Hospitalizations have also increased 18% over the past week with about 3,000 people admitted with Covid every day on average, according to CDC data.
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PANAMA CITY, Fla., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lux Speed has committed to bring its Smart Technology to one of Panama City's most luxurious and historic resorts. With this investment, residents will receive fiber to their unit with gigabit speed. The internet connection is uniquely designed to follow residents to core areas of the property. For example, while at the pool or in the privacy of their unit, residents will be able to have support on IoT applications, obtain advanced television services, and receive managed Wi-Fi. Edgewater Beach and Golf Resort is a home and vacation destination for many, as it is located on waterfront at the Gulf of Mexico's beautiful white sand beaches in Panama City Florida. The community amenities include a restaurant, golf course, workout facility and multiple pools.
Providing high speed and reliable internet is the next step for the community at Edgewater. With each resident configured for ultra-fast speeds; residents and students alike can work or be educated anywhere without the slow dated internet of traditional telecom providers. "The new board has taken significant strides to improve the property. This is another example of this board working together for the betterment of our community, with improved and smart services for residents" said Charley Combs, Edgewater Beach and Golf Resort COA President."
Lux Speed's advanced technology will utilize state of the art, enterprise grade access points in every one of the 892 units and at various areas located throughout the property. In today's economic climate reliable internet is a must. Having the ability to have your own personal internet connection follow you anywhere on the property truly does make this a "smart community" said Robin Baldwin board secretary and lead board member of the project.
Brad Fenton, Lux Speed's Vice President of Sales commented, "Lux Speed is quickly gaining a reputation as the best in market technology, coupled with a world class customer experience, and ultra-fast speeds. Residents are now demanding an enterprise grade solution and Lux Speed is delivering on that experience. The marketplace is continuing to reward us for our commitment to the MDU space."
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Three things so many people seem to want to avoid. The first one, sure! The second … well, maybe? But macro photography … no way! So if you have been avoiding trying macro, now there is NO excuse. Here are just a few simple steps to get you shooting macro in no time.
Bought a macro lens and never use it?
OK, hands up, who is guilty here? I know I was years ago. Bought a macro lens and then, well, left it in the cupboard.
Well, it’s time to dust it off and put it on the camera. Doesn’t matter what size — 50mm, 90mm, 105mm — they are all fabulous. There are a few other things you might find handy as well — here’s my seven favorite tools for macro flowers.
Depth of field
So many people assume that if your macro lens can shoot wide-open like f/1.8 or f/2.8, that’s what you should use. Wrong — especially when you first start out. The depth of field (DoF) is so small close up, so try with something like f/5.0 (or even f/9) until you get your eye in.
There will still be blur, but enough DoF to get your image sharp. Once you get used to using the lens a bit more you can get more experimental with the aperture. But why frustrate yourself in the beginning? It’s better to get your subject sharp, than the background blurry.
Distance
Depending on your lens you do NOT need to get super close to your subject.
Often a lens will have different settings you can choose for distance. On the side of the lens there are usually two switches — the one at the top (pictured below) has three settings: Full, Infinity–0.5m and 0.5m–0.28m. These distances may change from lens to lens but will remain in the same setup.
Full is shooting several meters from your subject, but no closer than 0.5m, suitable for portraits. The next set of numbers is the midrange. In the below image this lens will focus best on this setting when the focal distance is around 0.5m from your subject. The last setting, closet to the camera is for up-close shooting up to the minimum focal distance of 0.28m.
The Optical Steady Shot (this name may change from brand to brand) allows you to quickly turn the stabilization on and off. Some lenses may have a Manual/Autofocus switch as well.
When talking about macro photography the tech head often refers to 1:1, 1:2 or 1:4 (or perhaps a few more). Without getting bogged down in details, 1:1 is super close, 1:2 is pretty close and 1:4 is what our eye is looking at — approximately. So if you want to get super close, flick the distance switch closest to the camera and then use the focus ring to wind your lens out to 1:1. You should see it marked on your lens.
Use a tripod or macro rail
While carting a tripod around can be annoying, using one will certainly make your images much sharper, due to the stabilization. Note if using a tripod, turn the in-camera stabilization off. While using a tripod can be good, something like a macro rail can be a game-changer. It is stable, but it also offers the ability to make small movements to achieve great focus and composition.
Use the live view function
Honestly, why I never learned this straight off, such a lifesaver. When on live-view often many cameras have a zoom or magnification setting. You can zoom in 1x, 5x or even 10x magnification (check your camera make and model) you can then check if your subject is tack sharp.
Some brands (like Sony) have peak metering to help with focus too. You can choose either autofocus or manual focus. Either are perfectly fine, as long as you can move your focus point to where it needs to be.
Use a remote or 2-second timer
When you’re this close and your subject that small, the slightest movement can introduce camera shake. So place your camera on a 2-5 second timer or use a remote shutter release. The least amount of interaction with your camera, the better. If you’re handholding your camera, make sure the shutter speed is significant enough to compensate for minor movements (1/320s) and hold your breath. It may sound silly, but it works.
Now that we have covered some of the basics, why not grab your gear and get shooting, even if it’s just in your own backyard? Practice makes perfect and a lens sitting in the cupboard is such a waste. | https://photofocus.com/photography/shooting-photography/death-taxes-and-macro-photography/ | 2022-05-18T15:20:44Z | https://photofocus.com/photography/shooting-photography/death-taxes-and-macro-photography/ | true | 1 |
The pedestrian was airlifted to hospital after the incident on the A4811 New Road, in Newtown, on Thursday.
A 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of driving a vehicle dangerously and driving while unfit through drugs, and released under investigation.
A police spokesman said: “Dyfed-Powys Police attended a road traffic collision which occurred at around 8.40am,Thursday, 12th May 2022 on the A4811 New Road, Newtown.
"A trailer, being towed by a DAF lorry, and a pedestrian were involved in the collision. The pedestrian was taken to hospital by air ambulance.
"The road was closed, with diversions in place.
"A 27-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving a vehicle dangerously and driving whilst unfit through drugs. He has been released under investigation pending further police enquiries.
"Anyone who witnessed the incident or anyone with information that could help officers with their investigation is asked to report it to Dyfed-Powys Police, either online at: https://bit.ly/DPPContactOnline, by emailing 101@dyfed-powys.police.uk, or by calling 101. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired text the non-emergency number on 07811 311 908. Quote reference: DP-20220512-044.” | https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/local-hubs/mid-wales/newtown/2022/05/18/man-arrested-and-pedestrian-sustains-significant-head-injury-after-lorry-trailer-crash-in-newtown/ | 2022-05-18T15:21:15Z | https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/local-hubs/mid-wales/newtown/2022/05/18/man-arrested-and-pedestrian-sustains-significant-head-injury-after-lorry-trailer-crash-in-newtown/ | true | 1 |
SOMERSET, Mass. (AP) — Actor Sacha Baron Cohen has dropped his lawsuit against a Massachusetts cannabis dispensary that used an image of his character Borat on a billboard without his permission.
A document filed in Boston federal court on Tuesday said the two sides have agreed to dismiss the case brought last year by the “Borat” star.
The legal filing did not mention any settlement in the case. Emails seeking comment were sent Wednesday to lawyers for Baron Cohen and the dispensary, Somerset-based Solar Therapeutics Inc.
The billboard showed Baron Cohen posing as Borat with two thumbs up and the words “It’s nice!” — one of Borat’s catchphrases. The billboard along a Massachusetts interstate highway was taken down three days after Baron Cohen’s attorneys sent a cease-and-desist order to the dispensary, according to the suit.
His attorneys said in the complaint that the actor “never would participate in an advertising campaign for cannabis” and that the use of his image falsely conveyed to the public that he endorsed the company’s products.
Baron Cohen and his California-based company Please You Can Touch LLC were seeking $9 million in damages. | https://www.ksnt.com/page-2/baron-cohen-drops-lawsuit-over-cannabis-dispensary-billboard/ | 2022-05-18T15:21:57Z | https://www.ksnt.com/page-2/baron-cohen-drops-lawsuit-over-cannabis-dispensary-billboard/ | true | 32 |
‘Hocus Pocus 2’ will release this fall, just in time for Halloween
(Gray News) - Watch out - the Sanderson sisters will be back this fall in the highly anticipated sequel to the beloved 1993 film, “Hocus Pocus.”
Disney+ announced Tuesday that “Hocus Pocus 2″ will release Sept. 30, according to Entertainment Weekly.
Bette Middler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy return as the Sanderson sisters who have been called back to the present day, ready to wreak havoc on the world.
“Now more than ever, people need to laugh. We should be laughing every day, and there is so much fun to be had with these three unbelievable women playing delicious characters from such a beloved film,” said Director Anne Fletcher in a news release issued during production.
Fletcher says the sequel will be a movie for everyone – from the fans who grew up with the original to the next generation of viewers.
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The folding phone's superior hardware offers enhanced features from the Huawei Mobile Services Ecosystem
MILAN, Italy, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HUAWEI has launched the HUAWEI Mate Xs 2, HUAWEI's flagship foldable smartphone, offering an elevated All-Scenario Seamless AI Life Experience on HMS apps. The HUAWEI Watch GT 3 Pro has also been launched, bridging the gap between smart and fitness watches. users.
HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 & Petal Maps– making navigation seamless
Optimised for the foldable screen, Petal Maps' leading user experience design and colour reproduction with professional colour gamut management offer a true-to-life, easy-to-use experience with HUAWEI Mate Xs 2.
The latest version of Petal Maps includes a lighting effect in dark mode, which shows road lights and building lights while driving at night or in dark mode.
Personalised skins for Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter have been launched, with temperature and precipitation layers added.
With Lane-level guidance, lane-specific information, and arrow, Petal Maps offers users a better view of their surroundings on the foldable screen.
HUAWEI Browser, HUAWEI Books, HUAWEI Video, and Petal Search – Optimised for the wider screen with Smart Multi-Window
HUAWEI Mobile Cloud on the HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 makes data management easier. Features like automatic backups, cross-device syncing of data, and Find Device, mean that precious memories are always at hand.
Additionally, Huawei's AI web layout optimisation feature optimises the web page content on the foldable.
Harnessing the folding capabilities of the HUAWEI Mate Xs, HUAWEI Books incorporates its "double page turning" interface, which reproduces the look and feel of traditional books.
On the HUAWEI Mate Xs 2, news, applications, and more in Petal Search can be displayed smoothly in a dual-window layout with Smart Multi-Window.
GameCenter on the HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 provides more room for enhanced gameplay
With its vast game library and exclusive benefits, GameCenter on HUAWEI Mate Xs 2's big screen lets users enjoy games such as State of Survival and Mobile Legends: BangBang.
AppGallery on the HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 Brings You Big-Screen Apps
AppGallery has launched a comprehensive developmental framework and design specifications specifically for foldable phones and supports the App Multiplier feature, which allows two pages within the same app to be displayed on each of the phone's screens.
HUAWEI Watch GT 3 Pro
The fashionable and refined HUAWEI Watch GT 3 Pro will be available in Ceramic and Titanium. Huawei has also launched a new "Sense" Series of watch faces which incorporate the fine-grained details of traditional timepieces.
For more information on the products launched, please visit: https://consumer.huawei.com/en/
About HUAWEI Mobile Services (HMS)
HUAWEI Mobile Services is part of Huawei Consumer Business Group which aims to provide a complete mobile experience to users globally. As of 31stMarch 2022, HUAWEI Mobile Services covers 730 million users in over 170 countries, enabling smart living for every Huawei device user.
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Sarah Jessica Parker says she hasn’t spoken to onscreen love interest Chris Noth since sexual assault allegations
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In a Hollywood Reporter interview alongside her husband and Plaza Suite on Broadway co-star Matthew Broderick, Sarah Jessica Parker made a revelation about her relationship with Chris Noth — or rather, their current lack of one.
Noth played Mr. Big, SJP’s love interest, and eventual husband, on Sex and the City and its follow-up, And Just Like That…, but the actor was booted from the series after a pair of women accused him last year of sexual assault. Noth denied the allegations but, although Mr. Big was scripted to die in the SATC sequel series, producers canceled shooting a planned follow-up appearance with his character.
In fact, Parker tells the trade she hasn’t even spoken to Noth since the accusations were leveled against him. “No,” she answered when asked if she’s been in touch.
“I don’t even know if I’m ready to talk about it,” she said of the accusations. The also told The Hollywood Reporter “I wasn’t reacting as a producer” when she and her co-stars/co-producers made a public statement in December of last year about the allegations.
Parker, along with Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon, co-signed a statement that read, “We are deeply saddened to hear the allegations against Chris Noth. We support the women who have come forward and shared their painful experiences. We know it must be a very difficult thing to do and we commend them for it.”
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Nuclear leaders partner to drive SMR research, innovation and training
OTTAWA, ON, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - As Canada looks toward a low-carbon future, McMaster University, Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation (USNC), and Global First Power (GFP) have embarked on a new partnership to advance research in small modular reactors (SMRs) – a clean energy technology that will play an essential role in Canada's Net Zero by 2050 goal.
The three partners have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to further examine the feasibility of deploying a Micro Modular Reactor (MMR®) at McMaster University or an affiliated site. The partnership is expected to pave the way for Canadian communities considering the adoption of this new approach to greenhouse gas-free energy.
The MMR is a new class of nuclear reactor, much smaller in size and power than traditional nuclear reactors, with enhanced safety features. Factory constructed with a far smaller footprint and expected economies from fleet operation, the MMR is suitable for powering remote communities and providing process heat to industry, and is expected to be operational in Canada later this decade.
Seattle-based USNC has developed the MMR technology for worldwide deployment. GFP is the partnership between USNC and Ontario Power Generation (OPG) that is deploying USNC's MMR technology in Canada. Both USNC and OPG are contributors to Canada's SMR Action Plan.
Dave Tucker, McMaster's assistant vice-president, research (nuclear) said the partnership builds on McMaster's rich nuclear expertise and follows on the University's contributions to Canada's SMR Action Plan.
"McMaster is a global leader in nuclear R&D and a recognized centre of excellence for training," he said, noting the partners are frontrunners in this field.
"Combining our capabilities with those of USNC and GFP will allow us to conduct life-cycle studies on the optimal utilization of SMRs and train the next generation of experts that will build, operate, maintain, monitor and regulate these facilities."
GFP is developing Canada's first commercial demonstration SMR at the Canadian Nuclear Laboratory's (CNL) Chalk River site, where much of the research and training will take place, according to Dominique Minière, GFP's president and CEO.
"It's the most advanced SMR project in the country and, arguably, the Western world," said Minière. "Tapping into McMaster's talent pool of experts, building research collaborations and fostering student training initiatives will strengthen the position of Canada as a global leader in SMR deployment which is critical for addressing the global climate emergency," he said, adding that GFP's MMR Project at Chalk River is expected to be operational in 2027.
It's a sentiment echoed by USNC's CEO Francesco Venneri, who said the GFP MMR project is a market-ready design, specifically designed for Canadian climates, and similar in size and power to McMaster's five-megawatt reactor.
"Partnering with McMaster at this stage will be instrumental for training the next generation of leaders as we collectively investigate enhanced safety measures, cost structures, power utilization, and waste management options," he said. "We're excited at this opportunity and keen to begin our collaborations to ensure Canada has the requisite talent and infrastructure moving forward."
Tucker said the partnership is an important step in the launch of the University's SMR feasibility study – an estimated 18-month initiative in consultation with community, business, and government stakeholders, including Indigenous communities and municipal councils. Based on those findings and McMaster's decision to pursue SMR deployment, the process of seeking the necessary licenses from the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission will begin.
"We have over 60 years of experience operating a community-based nuclear reactor safely and efficiently, and the subsequent health, research and economic benefits continue to advance the health and well-being of society," he said. "It's incumbent upon us to use our knowledge and expertise to help Canada meet its Net-Zero target."
About Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation
Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation (USNC) is the Seattle-based global leader in the deployment of micro reactors, with its Canadian operations headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario. It is a strong vertical integrator of nuclear power technologies, entirely committed to bringing safe, commercially competitive, clean and reliable nuclear energy to markets throughout the world. USNC's proprietary Micro Modular Reactor (MMR®) Energy System can provide electricity or process heat to heavy industry and remote communities. The company adheres to strict inherent and intrinsic safety principles through technological innovation in fuels, materials and design.
About McMaster University
McMaster University – home to Canada's most powerful nuclear research reactor – is among the country's most research-intensive universities and is consistently ranked as one of the world's Top 100 universities. Together, our researchers, students and staff advance human and societal health and well-being, creating a Brighter World.
About Global First Power
GFP is a Canadian energy company, jointly owned by Ontario Power Generation and USNC-Power Ltd. Our vision is to contribute to a world where small modular reactors (SMRs) are an inherently safe, low-carbon and cost-effective generation option to provide the energy people need, regardless of their location. Our mission is to contribute to the global transition to sustainable, inclusive, accessible energy, by being among the first developers to successfully generate power using innovative micro modular reactor technology.
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BOGOTA, Colombia, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sumitomo Corporation Andes S.A.S. (SCAN), a subsidiary of Sumitomo Corporation, one of the world's largest traders and investors in goods and services, together with Promigas, a leading energy distributor and transporter in South America, announced today their intent to collaborate on the development of Hydrogen mobility solutions in Colombia.
The purpose of this agreement is to establish a collaboration between the two companies to assess the opportunities related to hydrogen mobility within the Colombian marketplace. This includes studying and analyzing the market for developing a Proof of Concept, and then analyzing the potential of a commercially viable solution for the transportation and logistics sectors within the country.
"We are excited to begin this collaboration with Promigas, a widely-respected company and trusted partner within the energy industry," said Takahiro Saito, President, Sumitomo Corporation Andes. "I believe that Sumitomo's vast global network and resources, paired with Promigas' operational excellence and local knowledge, will make this collaboration a success."
"It is an honor to join forces with a global organization so rich in history, values and experience," said Mr. Juan Manuel Rojas Payán, President, Promigas. "Hydrogen is leading the revolution in mobility transformation, and our combined experience brings the right kind of resources together to create real, scalable solutions for the future mobility industry in Colombia, and even beyond."
Sumitomo Corporation in the Americas has emerged as a strong supporter of hydrogen technology, especially in the mobility space. Last year, Sumitomo Corporation of Americas invested in OneH2, a hydrogen production and distribution company providing fuel for immediate use, primarily for forklifts, throughout the United States. The company also joined the Japanese Hydrogen Forum, which is comprised of a group of leading Japanese affiliated companies with hydrogen businesses in the U.S. that are intent on providing the latest information regarding technology and policy in hydrogen energy sectors, including state-of-art integrated hydrogen solutions to support the adoption from governments throughout the country. Promigas has a proven track-record connecting markets in Peru and Colombia to stable energy sources and generating value through responsible environmental management.
Experience aside, both companies are rooted in values that go beyond business objectives and share the same vision of enriching society through sustainable development.
Established in 1996, Sumitomo Corporation Andes S.A.S. (SCAN) has offices in Bogota, Colombia; Lima, Peru; and Quito, Ecuador. SCAN is a part of Sumitomo Corporation's group companies in South America, collaborating with sister companies in this region such as SC Brazil, SC Argentina and SC Chile. As part of Sumitomo Corporation's global network, which comprises over 130 offices in over 60 countries and regions, SCAN is able to bring the best solutions and global resources to its partners and customers.
SCAN operates in a variety of business fields including agriculture, chemicals, metals and automotive, among others. The company is committed to creating and implementing innovative business opportunities to meet customer and societal needs, making good on the company's mission of enriching lives and the world. For more information, visit www.sumitomocorp.com.
For more than 45 years, Promigas has been connecting markets to sources of energy and generating value through responsible environmental management, always committed to sustainable development. This is how the company has led the natural gas revolution in Colombia and Peru. Promigas manages 21 companies dedicated to the transportation and distribution of natural gas, LNG, energy distribution and integrated solutions for industry. For more information, visit www.promigas.com.
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The Supreme Court on Wednesday gave the go-ahead for local body polls in Madhya Pradesh with OBC reservation, allowing the state government to notify the reservation pattern on the basis of the recommendations in a second report of a state backward classes commission.
A bench presided by Justice A M Khanwilkar took into account the state’s submission that an earlier report which the court had objected to had been revised and that the delimitation exercise had already been completed and notified.
“For the time being, we permit the Madhya Pradesh state election commission to notify the programme for the respective local bodies keeping in mind the delimitation notification already issued as on date .i.e. till today and the report submitted by the dedicated commission…,” the Supreme Court ordered. “We permit the state of Madhya Pradesh to notify the reservation pattern local body wise to be adhered to by the state election commission within one week. The state election commission shall notify the election programme in respect of the concerned local bodies thereafter within one week.”
On May 10, the court had directed that the elections to the local bodies be notified within two weeks without providing for OBC reservation as the state was yet to complete the triple test laid down by the SC before providing for such reservation.
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Subsequently, the state again approached the court seeking permission to implement the OBC quota saying that the first report of the commission was revised keeping in view the concerns expressed by the court and contended that the second report satisfies the triple test requirement.
On Wednesday, the bench which perused the second report said it focuses on the local body wise reservation for OBCs by keeping in mind the maximum reservation limit of 50 per cent as laid down by the Supreme Court.
However, it added that this should not be seen as an expression of any final opinion by the court on the validity or correctness of the report and if someone challenges it, that may have to be considered on its own merits in accordance with law.
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Medical Practitioner and Global Scientist, Dr. Richard Egan, has described aphrodisiacs as chemicals that aid in sexual activities.
However, he said there is very little scientific evidence to support his claim.
Dr. Egan noted that, there is ongoing research to understand the roles aphrodisiacs really play during sexual intercourse.
“In the scientific community, there is no such thing as robust evidence to support the fact that these aphrodisiacs actually work but we also know that there are ongoing studies that are trying to establish it” he stated.
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This notwithstanding, he said aphrodisiacs are needed to stimulate sexual desires of people with sexual dysfunctions.
Speaking with Kafui Dey on GBC Breakfast Show, Dr. Egan said some foods help boost libido in both men and women.
“Dark chocolate, oyster, honey, vanilla and red wine contains certain chemicals to turn people on before sex. I have used it for a few people so I know. We also have atadwe (tiger nut)” he said.
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“Apart from these foods, we also have products such as herbal medicine products” Queseting” or“Qweseting” is an immune booster known to help boast libido and even help with erection. We also know about Yohimbey. Yohimbey is actually a herbal substance that is actually a chemical that is extracted from a substance called Yohimbine. It’s an African tree that is also known to boost libido”.
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“Like I said before, red wine actually helps in helping the mood. We need to really get the mood right before sex. The ambiance is like a form of psychological aphrodisiac” Dr. Egan stressed. | https://www.adomonline.com/aphrodisiacs-are-solutions-to-sexual-dysfunction-doctor/ | 2022-05-18T15:36:25Z | https://www.adomonline.com/aphrodisiacs-are-solutions-to-sexual-dysfunction-doctor/ | false | 1 |
- G8 enters into MOU agreement with ODIN South Korea for the development of next generation wind power systems
- Advances Modular construction has two registered patents and 55 other patents in countries like the United States and Europe, and is renowned to be economically efficient and eco-friendly with low space occupancy
- Advances design enables wind energy with low velocity of 3m/s with ultra-low noise levels, which is suitable for Singapore and other coastal and urban applications
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 18 May 2022 - Singapore-based technology company, G8 has entered into an agreement ("MOU") with the South Korean wind energy producer, ODIN to develop a charging tower powered entirely by renewable wind energy. Its highly sophisticated design will boost capacity factor and electrical value. Engineered with state-of-the-art energy management functions, the tower will also enable recharging, real-time interconnectivity, as well as smart peak power consumption management.
ODIN is a multi-layered cylindrical tower that generates electricity independently. The venturi and vortex effect on the opposite side of the tower creates gusts of wind and increases wind speed, making it the world's first renewable energy technology to maximize power efficiency. Its rooftop will be used for a variety of functions related to its commercial enterprise. The tower's lowest levels host an energy generating layer that could potentially be used to power infrastructure projects in urban areas and offshore islands.
Gerald Tan, Founder & Managing Director at G8 said, ''We are excited about this collaboration with our S-Korean partners and we will utilize this proven technology to increase the efficiency and capacity factor of wind power generation for our Island Power and offshore based systems. G8 Energy has responded to the strong demand for renewable energy by accelerating investment in the industry. As G8 and ODIN embark on this new partnership, both companies hope to realize their aspiration of ushering in a future powered by clean infinite energy."
Emerging Enterprise: G8
Having received Singapore's 2021 Emerging Enterprise Award, G8 remains committed to capitalizing on the robust demand for renewable energy technologies. The company's ambition for a potential NASDAQ listing in 2022 has attracted a USD 10 million investment and technology collaboration deal with 3DOM of Japan, valuing G8 at USD 200 million. Growing interest from investors has positioned the Group as leaders in sustainable energy storage and wind and solar energy exploration globally. Together with 3DOM as a technology partner, the Group has set its sights on playing a key role in the battle against climate change with complete green energy generation and storage solutions.
Demand is growing faster than in any other region worldwide, supported by expanding populations, robust economic growth prospects, and significant potential due to the low market penetration of renewables4. Global consulting agency Deloitte predicts that the aggregate installed capacity of floating photovoltaics (FPVs) will reach 5.2GWp globally by the end of 2022, representing US$4 to 5 billion in spending.
G8 has nearly 3 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy and sub-sea transmission projects under development in Asia. Its footprint spans Indonesia, South Korea, India, and soon, Africa.
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(The Hill) – Tuesday was the most dramatic primary night so far this election cycle.
High-profile battles were fought in Pennsylvania and North Carolina, while voters in Idaho, Kentucky and Oregon also went to the polls.
The night’s marquee contest — the GOP Senate primary in Pennsylvania — has yet to be decided, with TV personality Mehmet Oz and businessman David McCormick only a hair’s breadth apart in the early hours of Wednesday.
Here are the big winners and losers so far.
WINNERS
Lt. Gov. John Fetterman
Fetterman was the clearest winner of the night — from his hospital bed.
Fetterman, 52, suffered a stroke on Friday and had a pacemaker device fitted on Tuesday. The candidate says he did not incur any “cognitive damage” from his stoke.
His health drama appears to have had no negative impact on his electoral performance. With almost 90 percent of returns in by midnight, Fetterman had racked up more than twice as many votes as his closest rival, Rep. Conor Lamb (D-Pa.).
It was a striking victory for Fetterman, whose unorthodox appeal is underlined by his shaven-headed appearance and fondness for dressing in shorts and hoodies.
Fetterman leans toward the more progressive side of the Democratic Party, so his victory gave the left a much-needed boost.
He will have to wait to see whom he will face in November, but his margin of victory on Tuesday demonstrates striking enthusiasm for his candidacy among his party’s base.
Election denialism
Another of the more emphatic results of the night was notched up by state Sen. Doug Mastriano, who became the GOP’s gubernatorial nominee in Pennsylvania.
Mastriano has trafficked in false claims of fraud in the 2020 election and came to Washington on Jan. 6, 2021, though he has said he did not enter the Capitol itself.
After the election, but before the insurrection, Mastriano had pushed for an alternate slate of electors to be appointed by the state legislature in Pennsylvania — a move that would likely have overturned the election result in the state had it been successful.
Democrats’ alarm about Mastriano’s beliefs is leavened by their confidence that their nominee, Attorney General Josh Shapiro, can defeat the Republican in November.
Still, Mastriano’s victory underlines, one more time, just how the fictions propagated by former President Trump have been mainstreamed among Republican voters.
Perhaps that should be no surprise: An Economist/YouGov poll last week indicated that 76 percent of GOP voters believe President Biden was not the legitimate winner of the 2020 election.
Progressive Democrats
There are some results still to come but Tuesday was shaping up to be a solid night for the left of the Democratic Party.
In addition to Fetterman’s victory, an even more left-wing candidate, Summer Lee, was holding onto a lead, albeit a minuscule one, against the more centrist Steve Irwin in a House primary in Pennsylvania’s 12th district.
Early returns from the Democratic primary in Oregon’s 5th district — which could still change — showed progressive favorite Jamie McLeod-Skinner pulling ahead of incumbent Rep. Kurt Schrader.
If McLeod-Skinner pulls off the victory, it will be cause for jubilation on the left — and embarrassment at the White House. President Biden endorsed Schrader.
Sen. Thom Tillis and GOP House leadership
Controversial Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-N.C.) was defeated in his primary by state Sen. Chuck Edwards (R), despite having been endorsed by Trump.
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) had supported Edwards, a remarkable and risky intervention that ultimately paid off.
There won’t be too many tears shed among GOP leaders in Washington over Cawthorn’s loss either.
Cawthorn was a headache for GOP leadership, sparking furors ranging from the emergence of photos of him dressed in women’s lingerie to his assertion that he had been invited to orgies.
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said after the latter controversy that he had told the freshman congressman he had “lost my trust.”
MIXED
Former President Trump
Tuesday was a mixed night at best for Trump.
Cawthorn’s defeat was one blow.
Another came with the uncertainty in the Pennsylvania Senate primary. Trump backed Oz there. Even if the TV personality prevails in the end, it will be by the skin of his teeth.
Trump can point to other, more favorable results.
In North Carolina, his pick in the GOP Senate primary, Rep. Ted Budd, won with consummate ease over former Gov. Pat McCrory.
Trump left it very late to endorse Mastriano in the Pennsylvania gubernatorial primary— but Mastriano is cut from very Trump-like cloth.
Overall, it was a night that saw Trump’s hold on the GOP appear not quite so solid as previously thought.
Democratic general election hopes
Democrats had hoped that conservative commentator Kathy Barnette’s late surge in the Pennsylvania GOP Senate primary would propel her to victory.
Most Democratic insiders believed Barnette, with her history of inflammatory statements and scant political experience, would be the easiest candidate to defeat in November.
Instead, they have wound up with either McCormick or Oz, who are likely to be tougher adversaries.
On the other hand, Democrats believe Mastriano’s wide victory in the gubernatorial race gives them a real opening there.
Losers
Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-N.C.)
The 26-year-old congressman’s defeat was one of the biggest headlines of the night.
The dynamics behind that defeat have been mentioned above, but it was still a remarkable fall for the pro-Trump provocateur.
He can easily find a prominent place in the conservative media firmament if he wants one, post-Congress. But a primary defeat before his first term is out must surely be a bitter pill nevertheless.
Rep. Conor Lamb (D-Pa.)
Just four years ago, Lamb was a rising star in the Democratic Party.
In 2018, he won a special election in a Republican-leaning district to become a congressman at the age of just 33.
At the time, Lamb’s ideological moderation and military record — he served in the Marine Corps — was perceived to be an ideal recipe to win competitive districts.
But the congressman never gained traction in the Senate race this year.
Some blamed the fact that he entered the race six months after Fetterman. But it also seemed as if Democratic primary voters simply weren’t buying the conventional centrism that Lamb represents.
The Associated Press called the race for Fetterman less than an hour after polls closed — an embarrassing loss for Lamb, given his previously elevated reputation.
Kathy Barnette
Barnette looked like the woman of the moment in the final stretch of the GOP Pennsylvania Senate primary.
Her momentum appeared so pronounced that there were real prospects of a Barnette victory as Tuesday dawned.
In the end, she didn’t come particularly close.
Clarity
Tuesday’s results — and the lack of results in some places — made it tougher than normal to draw clear lessons.
- Manchin throwing a wrench into Democrats’ push for broader gun control
- Senate GOP resists calls for gun control after Buffalo shooting
Trump’s endorsement mattered some places — but not in others.
An ultra-MAGA approach was Mastriano’s ticket to victory — but not enough for Barnette.
Ultimately, the night was a reminder that candidates, and the dynamics of each individual race, can matter as much as the big national trends. | https://www.wjtv.com/washington/washington-dc/winners-and-losers-from-tuesdays-primaries/ | 2022-05-18T15:38:25Z | https://www.wjtv.com/washington/washington-dc/winners-and-losers-from-tuesdays-primaries/ | false | 19 |
Natural and Plant-Based Supplements, Snacks and Topicals Rolling Out to 5,000 Retail Locations
FORT COLLINS, Colo., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Remedy Products LLC, the leader in natural plant-based supplements, snacks and topicals designed to support active lifestyles, is proud to announce a distribution partnership with notable cannabis and hemp investment and business development firm, Greenhouse Ventures (GHV). The first multi-channel and multi-regional distribution endeavor for Remedy+ will introduce the full line of Remedy+ products into 5,000 retail locations including gas stations, convenience stores, and natural food and grocery stores across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Ohio, West Virginia, Florida, Texas and California.
"We are thrilled to partner with such an innovative and success driven corporate accelerator that believes in our mission of bringing the highest quality, commercially distributed plant-based line to the market," says Tom Kurz, Remedy+ Managing Member. "This additional support to our supply chain enables Remedy+ to have a more expansive reach in the market, helping the brand move one step closer to our goal of ensuring our premium products become a household name."
The full line of Remedy+ products are designed to positively impact and support optimal functions of the body and mind. Each product is custom-tailored with a specific performance or recovery goal in mind. The entire suite of natural supplements, snacks and topicals work together to allow each individual the ability to perform at their peak potential. Scientifically pairing hemp compounds with other plant-based ingredients, Remedy+ provides holistic solutions for performance challenges wherever and whenever needed.
"Store owners within our retail network are increasingly seeking healthier alternatives to the sweet and salty snack categories," Kevin Provost, Managing Partner of Greenhouse Ventures. "We're excited to partner with the Remedy+ team to bring high quality wellness products to retail customers across the country beginning in late August / early September."
To date, Remedy+ has an established footprint in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic markets and a strong e-commerce presence. All products including The DROP, The BAR, The SHOT, The RUB, and The CAP are currently available nationwide for purchase online.
To learn more, please visit www.myremedyproducts.com.
ABOUT REMEDY+
Remedy+ is a premium line of natural supplements, topicals and snacks produced by Remedy Products LLC. Each product offers a unique and proprietary blend of powerful hemp-derived compounds and other plant-based ingredients, specially formulated to boost performance and enhance recovery from strenuous activities. Remedy+ currently offers five products - The DROP, The BAR, The SHOT, The RUB, The CAP - each designed to offer solutions to performance challenges in several categories. Remedy+ products are THC free and subject to intense, third-party lab testing. All test results are published on the Remedy+ website. To learn more, please visit www.myremedyproducts.com.
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Nineteen Students Nationwide Received Award From Operator of Manufactured Home Communities
HOLLAND, Mich., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Two Michigan students were among the 19 recipients of academic scholarships from Havenpark Communities, an operator and developer of manufactured home communities. The awards are part of Havenpark's expansion of its Education Success program, which offers financial support, mentoring, and other education initiatives to increase education access and opportunity for residents.
David Sanchez, who will be starting his third semester at Grand Rapids Community College, said the scholarship would supplement the full-time job he balances while dealing with the high costs of books, tuition, and other expenses, while Brenden Sears, who will start at Michigan Technological University, said the funds will go a long way toward his tuition.
"Work has a lot of impact on your happiness," said Sanchez, who is studying to go into Information Technology. "I definitely want to work with computers. I get passionate talking about it and working toward it. This scholarship will definitely play a role in assisting with the cost of books and tuition."
Sears, who will be graduating from Lake Orion High School in Orion Township next month, plans to study chemical engineering, which he expects will offer lots of opportunities for his career.
"My first three years are almost paid for now," said Sears. "It's incredible and definitely helps alleviate a lot of student debt that a lot of people struggle with."
Havenpark announced the scholarship recipients last month, where winners were awarded up to $10,000 annually to cover post-secondary expenses for colleges, universities, trade, and vocational schools. In its second year, the initiative has grown exponentially from its pilot in 2021, which awarded two scholarships to residents in Indiana and Ohio. Havenpark's program pledges at least $500,000 annually to support education initiatives.
Scholarship recipients participate in Havenpark's mentoring program, which provides students – many of whom are first-generation college students—with encouragement, support, and resources to succeed in their journey to certificate or degree attainment.
"We are incredibly proud of the scholarship recipients and their hard work," said Robbie Pratt, chief executive officer of Havenpark. "David and Brenden have shown an incredible drive to succeed, and we are excited to see their future accomplishments, as well as the accomplishments of all the scholarship recipients."
Each scholarship recipient will receive up to $10,000 per year and may be renewed for three additional years or until a bachelor's degree is earned. A little more than two-thirds of recipients plan to attend a four-year college or university, and about one-third plan to attend a two-year or vocational-technical school.
The 2022 competitive scholarship application period ran from December 15, 2021, to January 31, 2022, with about half of the applicants rewarded with scholarships. To be eligible for consideration, applicants needed to have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or above, be either a current resident of a Havenpark community or have a parent/guardian who is a resident and must plan to enroll or continue enrollment in full-time or part-time undergraduate study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school in the United States for the entire 2022-2023 academic year. Awards may transfer from a two-year institution to a four-year intuition and vice versa.
About Havenpark
Havenpark Communities is an operator and developer of manufactured home communities and makes caring communities attainable for responsible residents across America. Earlier this year, Havenpark Communities announced it has committed to adding 1,000 new affordable homes across the country, including in Michigan. Havenpark Communities believes in respectful and professional management, well-maintained communities, and attainable homeownership. Havenpark Communities makes long-term investments in its communities, providing enduring value for current and future residents.
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Ordinarily CB handles our Softball coverage — and he always has much to say and more. However, I’m skating in to do what I do best: crunch numbers to figure out the whys. And today the question is why 6th-seed Alabama, comes limping into WCWS play at Rhoads having lost 5 of the last 8 contests, sporting its third-worst SEC record in the last decade, and its first First-Round SECT exit in over two decades?
The answer is simple, but the solution is not: This is a bad offensive team that has somehow played way above its head, and leaned on the overworked arm of Montana Fouts, to reach its 41-11 record.
How grisly was it? In its last 10 games, the Tide have plated no more than 4 runs in any contest. You have to go back a literal month (April 18th vs. Alcorn State) to find another instance where Alabama has reached more than 4 runs. The national scoring average for all teams is 5.08 runs per game. In 29 of Alabama’s 52 games, Alabama went below that. And, even when the Tide was winning, it wasn’t exactly explosive. In 10 of ‘Bama’s 41 wins, Alabama plated 3 or fewer runs.
With functionally the same core returning team, Alabama has seen seriously diminishing results over last season. In 2021, Alabama was involved in 14 run-rule games: it won all 14 of them en route to a 52-9 season and a disastrously-mismanaged Super Regional exit to Florida State. This season, Alabama has been involved in half as many, and none in the last two months... except the beating that Texas A&M inflicted on them. Overall, the Tide run-ruled one opponent, one time. Last year, Alabama notched five in-conference beatdowns.
Individually, only Ashley Prange is in the SEC Top 20 for batting average (15th); only Bailey Dowling is the Top 20 of OBP (19th); Prange is the only player in the Top 20 of slugging (13th) and OPS (12th); only Prange has been in the Top 20 at drawing walks (11th); only Ally Shipman is in the Top 20 of RBI; freshman Dallis Goodnight leads Bama in stolen bases with 17 (the conference leader is UF’s Skyler Wallace at 47); and the Tide has no one in the Top 20 of runs or hits. Not a single Bama player has double-digit home runs. In fact, Bama’s top three power hitters (Prange, Dowling, Shipman) have 27 home runs...total. The conference leader, MSU’s Mia Davidson has 21.
As a team, it looks far worse. In the SEC, Alabama is dead last in at-bats, in runs scored, in hits, in RBI, and total plate appearances. It is next-to-last in total bases. It is has grounded into the 3rd-most DP. The two things Bama have been good at is not striking out (best in the conference) and sac bunts (2nd with 30 — insert your own jokes).
All in all, you see a team that doesn’t reach the base paths with either their bats or plate discipline; one that can’t hit for power; that tries to swipe bases and keep pitchers occupied but are just middling at doing so; and one that at the end of the day doesn’t push runners across when they do get on base.
The anemic offense was disguised earlier in the season by Alabama leaning on its pitching to finish close games (as defined by a save opportunity of 3 runs or less). In their first 12 close contests, Alabama went 12-0. It would not be until March 29th that Alabama could not get it done in a close ballgame.
But then something troubling began to happen. The pitching was getting touched up a bit more (injuries and fatigue do happen), and the offense simply could not get on the board. From March 29th until the present, the Tide went 7-6 in close games — not coincidentally, about the same time the offense noticeably vanished. And “noticeable” is the operant word here, because the Tide’s offense was just not good this year.
—
Alabama is a bad offensive team, and there simply aren’t many answers at the moment, except a fundamental rethink of the Tide’s approach. While Alabama leads the SEC in practically every meaningful pitching category and is second in fielding, this isn’t 1995 and Murph isn’t Bobby Cox. The nation’s most dominant teams are winning with power, and this Alabama program simply has none at the moment.
This isn’t meant to be descriptive and critical so much as prescriptive. The facts are what they are.
But Alabama’s brand of small ball leaves no margin for error. The pitching has to be outstanding every single night, and anything less than that puts the onus on an offense that must manufacture a run or two so as to bail out the arms. It has worked more often than not over Murphy’s almost-30-year tenure. But there are winds of change that have been ongoing in the game since 2014. Those epic 1-0 and 2-1 WCWS aren’t what fills the trophy case. Good pitching is still a must, but far more important is the ability to get runs on the board and not require four months of absolute perfection in the circle and in the field.
Thus, while Coach Murphy’s tried-and-true approach has and generally will always allow for Alabama to be an elite team, it is also one that is ultimately doomed to fail in the trophy case. Because it also a style of play that not only has allowed the rest of the SEC to catch up, and catch up they have. Perhaps most emblematic are the Arkansas Razorbacks, were a steady .500 team just 3-4 years ago. But by emphasizing power, have won back-to-back conference titles, an SEC Tournament championship, have the SEC OPOTY (‘Bama’s former KB Sides) and the SEC COTY. And the Hogs have done that with quick three-year rebuild.
And, more importnantly, the perfection required of small ball has proven to be disastrous when it most counts, when the Tide cannot get crucial runs across the plate when it matters the most: the postseason. Simply putting the ball in play is no longer enough.
Because, In Oklahoma City, everyone has got an ace. But only those that can hit for power survive and advance.
Just ask Florida State. | https://www.rollbamaroll.com/2022/5/18/23092187/power-outage-alabama-softball-limps-into-regional-play-with-an-ice-cold-offense | 2022-05-18T15:44:06Z | https://www.rollbamaroll.com/2022/5/18/23092187/power-outage-alabama-softball-limps-into-regional-play-with-an-ice-cold-offense | true | 1 |
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary is giving $30,000 from its COVID-19 safe restart grant money to two housing organizations and nine local food banks.
The Lower Columbia Housing Society and Boundary Family Services Society will receive $7,500 each, while $1,667 is earmarked for each of the Beaverdell Community Club Food Bank, Beaver Valley Food Bank, Blessings Boutique, Boundary Community Food Bank, Greenwood and Midway Foodbank, Kettle River Food Share Program, Rossland Food Bank, Trail Salvation Army Food Bank, and Trail United Church Food Bank.
The RDKB says the funding is intended to help vulnerable populations.
“It is so imperative that we all help in any way we can,” says chair Linda Worley.
“These people are going above and beyond to help folks get through the next day, the next week the best they can. These organizations, these volunteers, these societies are the backbone of our communities.”
The safe restart grants are specifically to help local governments and other organizations recover from the pandemic. | https://www.mykootenaynow.com/46491/regional-news/rdkb-provides-30k-to-food-banks-housing-groups/ | 2022-05-18T15:48:13Z | https://www.mykootenaynow.com/46491/regional-news/rdkb-provides-30k-to-food-banks-housing-groups/ | false | 1 |
A summer tradition in the nation’s capital returns this weekend at the Sculpture Garden.
Jazz in the Garden delivers 10 outdoor concerts every Friday from May 20 to July 22.
“We did a bit of an abbreviated version last year, but this is our full season of concerts since the summer of 2019,” National Gallery of Art Head of Education Damon Reaves told WTOP. “This is a D.C. institution, it’s been a beloved event for over 20 years, so we’re just really excited to bring it back in full form.”
The concerts are free, but you must register at noon the Friday one week before each concert. This Friday’s event is already sold out, Reaves said.
Outside food is permitted for your picnic, and there will be food offerings from the Pavilion Cafe, but you can’t bring outside alcohol. “We’ll have beverages as well, including the famous sangria,” Reaves said. “We want it to be relaxed and fun.”
“It’s that Friday-night atmosphere,” Reaves said. “It’s a bit more relaxed; you’re transitioning into the weekend. It’s a good date night without the pressure of heading into the office the next day. … You get to hang out outside in this beautiful environment surrounded by all of these wonderful works of art, live music, food and drink, and get to be with other people.”
The Sculpture Garden is on the north side of the National Mall. Entrances are at 7th Street Northwest, 9th Street and Constitution Avenue Northwest, and Madison Drive Northwest.
On concert days, the Sculpture Garden will close from 4 to 5 p.m. to allow time to set up the event, then the gates will reopen at 5 p.m. and concerts will begin at 6 p.m.
Music performances range in style from jazz to Afro-Cuban and bluegrass. Reaves is particularly excited about Afro-Cuban percussionist Pedrito Martinez June 3, Grammy-nominated Hawaiian contemporary instrumentalist Daniel Ho June 10 and trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis, part of the famed Marsalis family, July 1.
The series opens Friday with the sold-out show from jazz violinist Nataly Merezhuk. The rest of the lineup:
May 27: Blues with the Martha Redbone Roots Project
Registration opens May 20 at noon
June 3: Afro-Cuban percussionist Pedrito Martinez
Registration opens May 27 at noon
June 10: New Hawaiian and Contemporary instrumentalist Daniel Ho
Registration opens June 3 at noon
June 17: Global psychedelia from Bombay Rickey
Registration opens June 10 at noon
June 24: Afro-Brazilian from Caique Vidal & Batuque
Registration opens June 17 at noon
July 1: Funky fun from the Delfeayo Marsalis Sextet
Registration opens June 24 at noon
July 8: Soul-Jazz flute by Althea Rene
Registration opens July 1 at noon
July 15: The Todd Marcus Jazz Orchestra
Registration opens July 8 at noon
July 22: Bluegrass by Sideline
Registration opens July 15 at noon
More information on each performance is available at nga.gov/jazz.
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Regulatory News:
TotalEnergies SE (Paris:TTE) (LSE:TTE) (NYSE:TTE):
Number of voting rights exercisable at Shareholders' Date Total number of shares meetings April 30, 2022 2,609,773,274 2,759,163,712 A total number of 2,778,549,221 voting rights are attached to the 2,609,773,274 underlying TotalEnergies shares (referred to as 'theoretical voting rights'), including: - 19,385,509 voting rights attached to the 19,385,509 TotalEnergies shares held by TotalEnergies SE that cannot be exercised pursuant to the provisions of the Articles L. 225-111 and L. 225-210 of the French Commercial Code.
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BIOCEPT INC (FormNT 10-Q)
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MONROEVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Northeastern Indiana authorities have identified a 6-year-old boy who died in a weekend house fire after his father was driven back by intense flames while trying to rescue him.
The Allen County coroner’s office on Tuesday identified the boy as Rory McBride and said he died from thermal burns and smoke inhalation in Sunday's fire. His death was ruled an accident.
The boy died Sunday morning when a fire swept his family's home in the town of Monroeville, about 10 miles (16.1 kilometers) southeast of Fort Wayne.
Erin McBride, her husband, Jason, and their other four children, ages 14, 13, 10 and 1, escaped the fire. Jason tried to save Rory, but the blaze was too intense for him to go back inside, said Dennis Lyons, Erin’s father.
Lyons said the fire destroyed the family's home, their two cars and their possessions. He has started a GoFundMe page to aid the family's recovery.
“To get a house together for a family of six is not going to be easy when you start from scratch,” Lyons told The Journal Gazette.
The fire remains under investigation by the Allen County Sheriff’s Department and coroner’s office. | https://www.ncadvertiser.com/news/article/Coroner-identifies-NE-Indiana-boy-6-who-died-in-17181333.php | 2022-05-18T15:50:36Z | https://www.ncadvertiser.com/news/article/Coroner-identifies-NE-Indiana-boy-6-who-died-in-17181333.php | true | 13 |
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) Ghana has announced that there are 476,400 migrants in the country with more than one million Ghanaians living abroad.
Even though the numbers form part of the issues of migration, others like the push factors, conditions in the host countries and the attitude of the migrants outweigh them.
Some people are pushed out of their countries by economic, education, career and political factors.
While the push factors motivate or compel people to leave their home countries, eventually a good number of the migrants bring some benefits to both the home and host countries.
For instance, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially-recognised sources, remittance inflows to Ghana in 2020 was 4.9267 per cent to Gross Domestic Product.
Besides, World Bank staff estimates based on IMF balance of payments data for 2020 indicate that personal remittances that flowed into the country that year totalled US$4,291,956.80.
These apart, there are always non-financial remittances too such as vehicles, dresses and food items.
There are conventions and protocols that protect migrants such as the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families meant to guarantee dignity and equality in the face of globalisation; International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination; AU Treaties, Conventions, Protocols and Charters; and the 1951 Refugee Convention.
The protection of migrants, including refugees, is important because they are deemed to be engines for social development in both their host and mother countries.
In spite of the benefits of migration, there are certain negative issues associated with it that call for serious attention.
For this, it is important to consider the assertion by IOM that there is the need for alliance and robust measures to help leverage the positive sides of migration and limit its adverse impacts.
The Ghanaian Times agrees with the IOM that Ghana is faced with a dynamic migration context due to its location within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a place described as a region of hyper-migration.
Ghana has become a country of transit and destination for migrants, particularly those from other ECOWAS countries, due to its political stability and relatively better avenues of opportunities for individual socio-economic progress.
However, the problem the country has is that citizens from its neighbouring countries do not respect its laws.
It is sad to read or hear in the media that these people are involved in such crimes as human trafficking, armed robbery, murder, kidnapping, smuggling and prostitution.
Others flout protocols on work and get involved in economic areas reserved for the citizens such as retail trade and attempts by the citizens to stop that sometimes lead to violence.
One positive side of migration is that the migrants should bring some skills that can benefit the host country.
However, in Ghana, we find some of these migrants soliciting alms all over the place.
Meanwhile, the Beggars and Destitutes Act, 1969 (NLCD 392) makes the act an offence and worse so when children are used as that is prohibited by the Children's Act, 1998 (Act 560).
Besides, it is irritating seeing some migrants openly engaging in the black market.
Worse of it all is that some even dabble in politics in the country, particularly by voting in national elections, and parties such acts favour seem not to see anything wrong with them.
That situation can bring the country some doom if it is not checked now.
It is time, therefore to check the negative issues of migration before they become deep-rooted and deemed normal to make them difficult to address. | https://allafrica.com/stories/202205180225.html | 2022-05-18T15:50:43Z | https://allafrica.com/stories/202205180225.html | true | 1 |
Taco Bell’s Mexican pizza is finally back
Published: May. 18, 2022 at 10:14 AM CDT|Updated: 37 minutes ago
(CNN) - Taco Bell is bringing Mexican pizza back after a two-year absence from the menu.
The pizza will be available to order starting Thursday, but fans can get it Wednesday through a special offer on the Taco Bell app.
Taco Bell CEO Mark King said last month its Mexican pizza has a long history with the fast-food chain and customers have been calling for its return. Taco Bell announced last month that the fan-favorite item would be coming back.
Taco Bell is also joining forces with Dolly Parton and Doja Cat for a musical inspired by the Mexican pizza. It will make its debut on TikTok later this month.
Copyright 2022 CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | https://www.kplctv.com/2022/05/18/taco-bells-mexican-pizza-is-finally-back/ | 2022-05-18T15:51:10Z | https://www.kplctv.com/2022/05/18/taco-bells-mexican-pizza-is-finally-back/ | true | null |
GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. (NASDAQ:GFS) went up by 5.46% from its latest closing price compared to the recent 1-year high of $79.49. The company’s stock price has collected 6.20% of gains in the last five trading sessions. Barron’s reported on 05/10/22 that GlobalFoundries Reports Strong Earnings. The Chip Shortage Is Helping Margins.
Is It Worth Investing in GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. (NASDAQ :GFS) Right Now?
Opinions of the stock are interesting as 11 analysts out of 17 who provided ratings for GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. declared the stock was a “buy,” while 2 rated the stock as “overweight,” 2 rated it as “hold,” and 1 as “sell.”
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The average price from analysts is $71.03, which is $16.29 above the current price. GFS currently public float of 63.62M and currently shorts hold a 20.66% ratio of that float. Today, the average trading volume of GFS was 2.49M shares.
GFS’s Market Performance
GFS stocks went up by 6.20% for the week, with a monthly jump of 6.36% and a quarterly performance of 1.50%. The volatility ratio for the week stands at 8.26% while the volatility levels for the past 30 days are set at 7.30% for GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc.. The simple moving average for the period of the last 20 days is 6.22% for GFS stocks with a simple moving average of -4.84% for the last 200 days.
Analysts’ Opinion of GFS
Many brokerage firms have already submitted their reports for GFS stocks, with Morgan Stanley repeating the rating for GFS by listing it as a “Overweight.” The predicted price for GFS in the upcoming period, according to Morgan Stanley is $72.50 based on the research report published on March 03rd of the current year 2022.
Wedbush, on the other hand, stated in their research note that they expect to see GFS reach a price target of $75. The rating they have provided for GFS stocks is “Outperform” according to the report published on November 22nd, 2021.
Robert W. Baird gave a rating of “Outperform” to GFS, setting the target price at $100 in the report published on November 22nd of the previous year.
GFS Trading at -5.12% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought GFS to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -29.55% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 7.30%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 8.26%, as shares surge +5.88% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading +0.38% upper at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, GFS rose by +6.20%, in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $52.88. In addition, GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. saw -13.81% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further losses.
Stock Fundamentals for GFS
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- -0.91 for the present operating margin
- +15.38 for the gross margin
The net margin for GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. stands at -3.86.
The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 1.67. | https://newsheater.com/2022/05/18/is-globalfoundries-inc-gfs-a-keeper/ | 2022-05-18T15:51:29Z | https://newsheater.com/2022/05/18/is-globalfoundries-inc-gfs-a-keeper/ | false | 17415 |
Shares of Walt Disney Co.
DIS,
-2.83%
rose 3.29% to $108.64 Tuesday, on what proved to be an all-around favorable trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index
SPX,
-2.82%
rising 2.02% to 4,088.85 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average
DJIA,
-2.41%
rising 1.34% to 32,654.59. Walt Disney Co. closed $78.94 below its 52-week high ($187.58), which the company reached on September 9th.
The stock outperformed some of its competitors Tuesday, as Comcast Corp. Cl A
CMCSA,
-0.19%
rose 2.32% to $42.84 and Sony Group Corp. ADR
SONY,
+0.33%
rose 1.54% to $87.69. Trading volume (11.8 M) remained 1.2 million below its 50-day average volume of 13.0 M. | https://www.marketwatch.com/story/walt-disney-co-stock-outperforms-market-on-strong-trading-day-01652820501-45f7eb81aff1 | 2022-05-18T15:54:37Z | https://www.marketwatch.com/story/walt-disney-co-stock-outperforms-market-on-strong-trading-day-01652820501-45f7eb81aff1 | true | null |
Berenberg raised the price target for the Arrival (NASDAQ:ARVL) stock to “a Buy”. The rating was released on October 06, 2021, according to finviz.
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The latest trade, Performances and Moving Averages give us the following Picture
The share price of Arrival (NASDAQ:ARVL) raised 8.70% to close Tuesday’s market session at $2.00, higher as compared to yesterday’s close. The stock price fluctuated between $1.86 and $2.05 throughout the trading session with the volume trading being 5352533 shares, which represented a significant variation when compared to the three months average volume of 7.78 million shares. The firm’s stock price fluctuated 21.95% within the last five trades and -29.58% within the last 30 trades, which was a significant change from the beginning of this year. Despite the fact that the share price decreased -85.21% in the last 6 months and -50.00% was subtracted to its value over the previous 3 months. ARVL stock is trading at a margin of -5.86%, -32.18% and -75.29% apart from the 20-Day, 50-Day and 200-Day Simple Moving Average prices.
As of the close of trading, ARVL deals in the Consumer Cyclical domain. The stock is trading -91.28 percent below its 52-week high and 45.99 percent above its 52-week low. For example, looking both at the price and the high and low measurements of 52 weeks will give you a clearer picture of the direction the price is heading. The firm’s Weighted Alpha is -87.8. A positive weighted alpha indicates the firm has done well over the course of the year, whereas one below 0 indicates that the firm has done poorly.
What Does Arrival’s Profitability and Valuation Ratios Tell Us About the Stock?
The stock’s market cap achieved a total value of $1.05 billion as of the last trading session. Market capitalization is the total value of all outstanding shares of a corporation and it is used to measure a company’s market value. The firm managed a Price-to-Book ratio of 0.87, which equates the market value of a stock with its book value.
Is Insider Trading a Real Thing?
Almost all investors and traders prefer to invest in shares controlled by the management of a corporation as a management company will be more likely to run the business itself and to never conduct things against the management’s desires and will always try to do what is best for their shareholders. Currently, 73.43 percent of Arrival shares are owned by insiders, and 15.90 percent are held by financial institutions. | https://www.bovnews.com/2022/05/18/arrival-arvl-stock-is-the-one-stock-you-should-own-forever-2/ | 2022-05-18T15:58:02Z | https://www.bovnews.com/2022/05/18/arrival-arvl-stock-is-the-one-stock-you-should-own-forever-2/ | true | 16544 |
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