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New report details shocking scale of crude theft in Nigeria
A new Wood Mackenzie report has revealed the troubling scale of the crude heists in the Niger Delta involving previously unseen volumes, high sophistry, and how operators are scrambling to deal with the losses.
The NNPC had reported that crude thefts in 2021 reached 200,000 barrels per day – a quarter of the total onshore production.
Putting a value on the loss, the upstream regulator, the Nigerian Upstream Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) said that stolen volumes cost Nigeria up to $3.27 billion.
Thefts combined with export terminal and pipeline shut-downs are limiting Nigeria’s ability to ramp up production and take advantage of high prices.
However, Nigeria has been here before in 2016 as similar outages largely caused by sabotage crimped production. But plans on alternative pipelines have been far too slow to materialize so investors and the Nigerian government are paying a heavy price.
Oil shut-ins also impact associated gas production and sales to the domestic market and Nigeria LNG Ltd.
The Bonny and Brass pipelines in the eastern delta are worst affected, Forcados much less. There was reported systemic crude theft on the pipelines.
For example, Heirs Oil & Gas averaged losses of 66 percent from OML 17 in 2021, peaking at 97 percent in December.
Some of the identified hotspots include Imo River and Rumukpe.
The Nembe Creek Trunkline (operated by Aiteo) reported downtime of up to 40 percent. The Offshore ACOES pipeline alternative is under construction but is too late to help in the current crisis.
Eni’s Brass oil pipeline in the northern areas of the Niger Delta was worst affected as local security contractors scramble to contend with an unprecedented number of incidents.
Read also: Nigeria in spat with oil firms over plot to up gas exports amidst global energy shortage
Eni declared force majeure at the Brass River oil terminal in March 2022 due to pipeline sabotage. The Obiafu-Obrikom and Ebocha facilities are the focal points for sabotage. Pipeline users upstream of these points, face losses of up to 50 percent, the report stated.
The report details how onshore operators are spending huge sums of money to secure current production rather than grow it.
Some operators have resorted to barging which can only be cost-effective only at a small scale. Barging costs typically US$15 to US$20 per barrel are not cost-effective for large volumes.
“Barging becomes cost effective when losses exceed 20 percent, provided that oil prices are high enough to cover the additional cost, “ the report noted.
It further states that logistics can limit barging volumes to a maximum of 20,000 barrels per day.
Producers need access to a navigable river and barging jetty, and an agreement with an offshore vessel to export the crude but this is often not available hence the call for longer-term solutions.
The rampant crude theft in the Niger Delta is limiting Nigeria’s ability to meet its OPE+ quota. Average production was at 1.3m bpd in 2021 and Nigeria’s quota has been raised in March to 1.72 million b/d “Nigeria is unlikely to help global supply crunch,” the report said.
The report noted that Nigeria’s production is likely to improve in 2022, but underperformance against OPEC+ quota remains a major risk.
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Two drivers killed in Butler County crash
Two people were killed when two semi tractor-trailers crashed at a rural intersection in southwest Butler County late...
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In a seeming desperate bid to ensure timely completion and value for money, Bayelsa State Government says it will sustain its policy of strict monitoring and evaluation of ongoing infrastructure projects.
Works and Infrastructure Commissioner, Moses Teibowei, speaking after inspecting ongoing internal roads projects in various parts of Yenagoa, the state capital, said that 17 of the 20 ongoing internal roads have been completed.
Teibowei expressed satisfaction with the quality and pace of work on the road projects which consists of Asphalt and Concrete roads.
He exp!aimed that the government remained determined to complete the ongoing projects so it can embark on new ones adding that the monitoring and evaluation has ensured that contractors kept to set standards.
“We are continuing with the policy of strict supervision of projects which keeps our contractors on their toes, as we speak almost all the 20 internal roads approved for construction are ready for use.
“The remaining three are nearing completion and will be rounded up by April, and hopefully they will be put to use for the benefit of the people of Bayelsa,” Teibowei said.
Teibowei was accompanied on the inspection by his Information, Orientation and Strategy Counterpart, Ayiba Duba, top officials of the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure.
On his part, the Information Commissioner applauded the patience of residents along the corridors of ongoing projects and appealed to them to bear with the government.
“The saying goes that for you to make omelette, eggs must be broken, as we went round project sites, we could see that the ongoing jobs are causing some discomfort and that is the sacrifice required to have improved social amenities.
“The government is a sensitive and people centred one and we are aware of the development needs of Bayelsa people and we are certainly going to the next phase of jobs to reach more people,” Duba said
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Virginia lawmakers start special session to address the budget, here’s how much 1 day costs
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia lawmakers came back to Richmond to start a special session to wrap up unfinished work from the regular General Assembly session, including the state’s two-year budget and bills that remain in limbo.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin and state lawmakers acknowledged a special session would be needed after the legislature convened its 60-day regular session on March 12 without agreeing on a two-year spending plan and before ironing out key differences in several bills that passed.
RELATED: Special session starts with no action on gas tax holiday, no budget dealAfter a little over an hour into Monday’s session, the Virginia House of Delegates and state Senate only agreed on a resolution on how the special session would move forward before recessing and sending lawmakers home for the day.
Democrats criticized Gov. Youngkin for introducing legislation to suspend Virginia’s gas tax for three months, which the governor called on legislators to pass during the special session.
“The Governor’s timing is completely outrageous. House Democrats came to town this morning ready to debate a plan to help Virginians directly, not out of state drivers,” House Democratic Leader Eileen Filler-Corn (Fairfax) said in a statement.
“The Governor could have acted in the Regular Session last month, he could have acted during Special Session today, but he failed to do so. I am baffled as to why he did not introduce this sooner.”
Youngkin’s proposal, which was introduced by Del. Tara Durant (R-Stafford) and state Sen. Steve Newman (R-Lynchburg), would suspend Virginia’s gas tax of 26.2 cents per gallon for three months.
“Virginians need tax relief and it’s time for the General Assembly to act on the multiple tax relief proposals,” Youngkin said in a statement.
Youngkin signs ‘Beagle Bills’ for animal welfare reformBillions in proposed tax cuts that Gov. Youngkin campaigned on, including doubling the state’s standard deduction and repealing the grocery tax, have been the main hurdle in negotiations over the spending plan.
The status of the budget negotiations remain up in the air and it’s unclear how many days the special session could take. Meanwhile, each special session day is expected to cost the commonwealth over $40,000.
Including mileage reimbursement and per diem for session, the cost of a day of special session is $13,425 in the state Senate and a little over $30,000 in the House of Delegates, according to each of the chamber’s clerks.
These figures depend on the number of lawmakers in attendance. With six delegates not in attendance on Monday, the cost of the session was about $30,000, the House’s clerk told 8News.
Stay with 8News for updates.
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Growing up in Orlando, Shawn Welcome regarded himself as a “regular guy” who played basketball and hung out with his friends. But as a fan of hip-hop and a thinker, he now considers that perhaps he was primed for poetry.
When Welcome returned to his birthplace — New York — for his senior year of high school, he discovered he had the gift of creative expression when he stumbled into writing and performance poetry.
“I was around a lot of creatives like friends who were in rap ciphers. Writing and performing in the hallways was just part of the culture,” he said. “I ended up, very naturally, kind of trying my hand at expressing myself, writing, doing raps and stuff like that. That whole year, it was like an incubation time for me.”
Soon after, Welcome returned to the City Beautiful and two decades later, he’s serving as the Orlando Poet Laureate. The UCF graduate and master’s student will seek to honor his craft this Saturday at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, where he’ll perform poetry during “A Celebration of the Orlando Poet Laureate.”
The event, part of UCF Celebrates the Arts 2022, also includes the city’s inaugural poet laureate, Susan Lilley, a UCF alumna, and UCF faculty members Terry Thaxton, Chrissy Kolaya and Martha Brenckle.
After Welcome discovered poetry and found a personal “tipping point” when he attended the National Poetry Slam in 2006, he explored ways the medium could help others process and heal.
“Between that and doing some work at 33rd Street Jail, where I hosted a poetry class, seeing the power that it had on the youth offenders, really inspired me to start my open mic night to really capture that energy,” Welcome said, recounting the start of Diverse Word, Orlando’s longest-running open mic. “All of these derivatives from trying out a rap just matured into something that I didn’t imagine, even for myself. I think it ultimately culminated in the selection of me as Poet Laureate for the City of Orlando.”
Through his work, Welcome hopes to inspire a new generation of young creatives to find their voice.
“If young people are exposed to tools of self-expression and creativity and there are people they can relate to around them … you increase the likelihood they’ll hear their voice through someone else in a way that resonates,” he said. “Maybe they’re primed or they have the creative speaking capacity that, in the right context, maybe they could try this.”
When Lilley, who was born and raised in Orlando, served as the city’s inaugural poet laureate and began her term in October 2017, she had similar goals of encouraging expression and championing literary arts.
“I really wanted to raise awareness of all the good writing that’s going on here. We have a vibrant literary community, it’s very welcoming,” said Lilley, who teaches at Trinity Prep and recently published a poetry book, “Venus in Retrograde.” “Writing is one of the great free human activities and my focus was to get more people to understand they can do it.”
Through his own writing and in hearing countless poems shared by others at Central Florida open mics, Welcome has witnessed the healing power of the written word.
“We’re talking about inspiration to keep living; we’re talking about people who come to my open mic nights and said that in their 12 Step program, they were asked to write a poem as a part of their healing,” he said. “We’re talking about people developing empathy, across time and space, because they heard a perspective that they haven’t heard before, through an art form.”
At this weekend’s event, these poets hope to share their craft and celebrate Orlando’s focus on arts.
“I’m really grateful that creative writing is being recognized as an important artistic part of our city — not just music, the dramatic arts and visual arts, but also creative writing. It’s wonderful,” Lilley said.
If you go
“A Celebration of the Orlando Poet Laureate” begins at 6 p.m. April 9 at 445 S. Magnolia Ave. in Orlando. The event is free and will take place inside the venue’s DeVos Family Room. UCF Celebrates the Arts 2022 is April 5-16 with musical performances, theater and visual arts. For more information, visit drphillipscenter.org or arts.cah.ucf.edu/celebrates.
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While Waymo has been operating its driverless vehicles in San Francisco since 2021, it recently got the permission from authorities to operate these vehicles without a safety driver behind the wheel. Following this, the company announced that one of its specially equipped self-driving Jaguar I-Pace robo taxis has for the first time driven in the city without a human behind the wheel.
The company has shared a video on YouTube demonstrating the first days of fully autonomous driving in San Francisco. The video shows a part of that first driverless drive with a split screen showing both the normal camera feed and what the vehicle sees. On this achievement, the company's CEO Tekedra Mawakana said, “We’re particularly excited about this next phase of our journey as we officially bring our rider-only technology to San Francisco."
(Also read | Geely's premium EV maker partners Waymo to develop autonomous vehicles)
However, the company's self-driving vehicles currently won’t be traveling all over San Francisco and will be limited to driving in an area stretching from the Presidio to Candlestick Point. This area will be expanded upon in the future, just as Waymo did in its home town of Phoenix, Arizona, where the service was recently brought downtown for the first time.
Currently, Waymo only has a license to test autonomous vehicles in California, and it is only offering rides to its employees and members of its Trusted Tester program. It has not yet announced when it plans to get a license to also charge people for autonomous rides, but plans to do it soon, in order to keep up with GM's Cruise. The latter is already charging passengers in the city albeit only with a safety driver in the car for now.
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After you take care of business and push the handle on your toilet, it's out of sight, out of mind, right?
But when the pandemic started, some folks, like Pieter Van Ry, realized there's actually gold in that stuff.
"How it began was I actually, on a Sunday morning, woke up and I read a Popular Mechanics article," he said. This was early on, March 2020, when the first wave of COVID-19 infections hit. "At the end of that article, it said, 'If you have a wastewater facility and you're interested in participating in this study, please contact us.'"
As a matter of a fact, he did happen to have a wastewater facility.
Van Ry directs South Platte Renew. Its Englewood treatment plant serves 300,000 people southwest of Denver. That article Van Ry read had a catchy title: How Poop Offers Hints About The Spread of Coronavirus.
To see just how, I took a visit to the South Platte facility. On a snowy February afternoon, a hatch was opened down to a dark stream where the effluent flows into the plant.
"So this is essentially where it comes in," Van Ry said, motioning to where big pipes meet down more than dozen feet below.
Let's just say the odor did not carry the delightful fragrance of a dozen roses.
Van Ry's colleague, lead operator Brandon Hinkhouse, showed how a machine siphoned off fluid through piping into a white plastic container.
"It grabs a sample and then purges it again. Then it'll actually take a sample and that's what we collect," he said.
The South Platte team sends those wastewater samples to a Massachusetts company called Biobot Analytics. Its mission: "population health analytics powered by sewage."
How the testing works
From the start, lab results from the samples showed exactly what the virus was doing, Van Ry said. The team at South Platte Renew had stumbled onto a powerful new public health tool: testing wastewater to monitor, wave by wave, the spread of a virus.
"It was spreading rapidly through the community," Van Ry said.
In a conference room, he showed a slide of data from samples. All the surges were clear: alpha, delta and then a spectacular spike driven by a new variant in early 2022.
The technique caught on around Colorado and the country. Colorado Mesa University's program, in collaboration with the Broad Institute of M.I.T. and Harvard, generated national coverage via a story in the New York Times.
Now the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is aiming to expand wastewater testing with the National Wastewater Surveillance System.
And Colorado is doing the same.
At the state lab in Denver, techs wearing masks and white lab coats draw out liquid with pipettes.
"The samples come in here and they start their initial processing," said lab director Emily Travanty. "They get concentrated and filtered, and then they go on to the detection and sequencing."
People infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, shed viral RNA, genetic material from the virus, in their feces. In wastewater tests, scientists use that RNA to tell what's there.
Travanty said the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) started doing this five years ago with routine testing of foodborne illnesses, like salmonella.
"So we were able to pivot that expertise toward COVID-19 as the pandemic emerged, and build upon that expertise within the laboratory," she said.
Effort could expand
The agency is now working with 47 wastewater utilities that currently serve about 60% of Colorado's population. Its goal is statewide coverage.
The state compiles the data from a variety of sites on a public dashboard. It also shares its numbers with the CDC. About $9.4 million in federal funds is paying for the state's wastewater testing project from January 2021 through at least July 2023. The total includes personnel, supplies, equipment and contracts.
Travanty's colleague, epidemiologist Rachel Jervis, noted that with clinical coronavirus tests, someone needs to seek medical care, get tested and then get results.
"Whereas with COVID wastewater, we found that up to 50 percent of people will shed COVID virus in their stool regardless of whether or not they have symptoms," she said. "So we're sort of removing the human behavior component of seeking medical care."
Along with normal testing, it gives an early warning sign about where COVID spread is highest.
"Essentially we're looking at trends. We rarely use a single sample to infer much about our COVID wastewater data," Jervis said. "We're looking at trends across several samples."
"It's a blunt instrument in some sense, right? You're able to say that, 'Yeah, there seems to be a lot of virus in this location at this time,'" said Jude Bayham, an assistant professor at Colorado State University and in the Colorado School of Public Health, who is also a member of the state's COVID-19 modeling team.
Bayham said as overall COVID-19 trends improve and Colorado pivots to the next phase — and maybe scales down other testing — still-evolving wastewater analysis promises to step up.
"Wastewater surveillance is a relatively cheap alternative that can provide a lot of information," he said.
That kind of information can guide coronavirus response.
Action at the University of Denver
At the University of Denver, outside a red-bricked dorm, some folks with the school's response team recently cracked open a heavy steel manhole lid.
Down below, a steady stream of wastewater flowed.
"That's sewage right now. Well, it's everything right now," said Keith Miller, an associate professor in chemistry and biochemistry at DU. "It's heavy load, right? They're taking showers right now. So there isn't a lot of solids."
In fall 2020, the first weeks of the in-person school year, DU's team started pulling samples from pipes like this.
Mechanical engineer Corinne Lengsfeld oversees the campus's saliva testing lab. She said a wastewater sample taken on one Friday early that semester was off the charts. "It was a million virus units per one liter," she said. "Holy Toledo!"
That information convinced school officials to have everyone in the dorm do rapid nasal testing. "That's what wastewater testing is — it's the one that's gonna give you the biggest picture first," Miller said.
Using the wastewater data, plus following up with quick testing, allowed them to quickly identify 10 infectious students and move them to an isolation dorm. Lengsfeld said that without that, perhaps 100 more students in the dorm of 300 might have caught it.
"It works. I mean, it definitely is a case study, I think, of exactly how to control spread," she said.
How testing wastewater will help in the future
Back at Platte Valley, Pieter Van Ry also takes pride in his team's work. Treatment plants like this have generally been unheralded, doing a key job no one wants to think about, and is often the butt of wisecracks.
"Yeah, your number two is our number one," he said. "There's a lot of good ones out there."
But now there's a new lofty priority: to be a sentinel of coming contagion. And not just for COVID-19. Eventually, it could be used to spot other diseases too.
"It could be one of those things that does become somewhat of a game changer in terms of understanding community health," Van Ry said.
"We are really excited about this new tool," said state epidemiologist Dr. Rachel Herlihy. "It will help us understand regional differences. It's also been incredibly useful for us in understanding the emergence of new variants."
"We're still really figuring out how to best put it to use," Herlihy added.
A top official with the CDC sees it that way too, telling reporters in a recent conference call that the agency anticipates using the system for infectious diseases and other things.
"One of the strengths of wastewater surveillance is that it is very flexible," said CDC microbiologist Dr. Amy Kirby, team lead for the National Wastewater Surveillance System. "So once we have built this infrastructure to collect the samples, get them to a laboratory, get the data to CDC, we can add tests for new pathogens fairly quickly."
Should a new pathogen of interest pop up, she said, they could ramp up this system within a few weeks to start gathering community level data on it.
The agency expects to be able to use the system to target other pathogens, such as antibiotic resistance, foodborne infections, and an emerging fungal organism called Candida auris.
There is also interest, down the road, in using it for noninfectious diseases, like tracking substance abuse, Kirby said.
While the approach is groundbreaking in the U.S., it's been used for years elsewhere.
"Wastewater surveillance has been used for many decades to track polio in communities, not in the U.S., but definitely overseas as part of polio eradication efforts," Kirby said. "And they use it essentially the same way we do – to look for communities where polio is circulating and then use that as a trigger for additional clinical surveillance in those communities."
TSR: John Daley / Wastewater Surveillance in the Nationl Covid Plan : The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is aiming to expand wastewater testing with the National Wastewater Surveillance System. And it's all part of the Biden plan to track and contain covid going forward. Colorado is doing this to such an extent that much of its population is "covered" — but nationally only a quarter of the population is covered. John Daley, CPR.
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Learn about bariatric surgery with virtual informational seminar
MANISTEE — A virtual informational seminar for northern Michigan residents considering bariatric surgery is scheduled to take place from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on April 11. Michael Nizzi, medical director of Munson Medical Center’s...
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Solomon's wisdom needed as China envelops a pacific nation
Solomon Islands is forging ahead, despite opposition at home and among neighbors, with a security cooperation agreement with China promising far greater cooperation, and potentially paving the way for China to deploy military assets in the Pacific nation.
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Solomon Islands is forging ahead, despite opposition at home and among neighbors, with a security cooperation agreement with China promising far greater cooperation, and potentially paving the way for China to deploy military assets in the Pacific nation. This could potentially amount to an open door for the Chinese military to operate from Solomon Islands in the future. On March 30, Chinese Ambassador Li Ming and Solomon Islands' Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade signed a framework agreement. The earlier leak of a draft garnered swift condemnation amongst countries like Australia and New Zealand.
Nonetheless, a Chinese Embassy press release stated, "As two sovereign and independent countries, China and Solomon Islands are committed to normal law enforcement and security cooperation on the basis of equality, respect and mutual benefit, which conforms to international laws and customary practices." The embassy said the agreement would strengthen bilateral cooperation "in areas such as disaster response, humanitarian aid, development assistance and maintaining social order, to jointly address traditional and non-traditional security challenges".
Ironically, many regional countries describe China as the single greatest security threat. To such, Beijing warned that they should respect Chinese and Solomon Islands sovereignty, and "stop irresponsible smears and spreading misinformation". However, the claim that this agreement "will inject important positive energy and certainties into the security environment of Solomon Islands and the region as a whole" is far-fetched.
Indeed, New Zealand's 2021 Defence Assessment listed the following as among the most threatening potential developments. "The establishment of a military base or dual-use facility in the Pacific by a state that does not share New Zealand's values and security interests: Such a development would fundamentally alter the strategic balance of the region. In addition to crowding out access to limited Pacific infrastructure, such a military facility would enable a greater quantity, quality and diversity of military capabilities to operate in and through the region, as well as potentially supporting gray zone and other activities counter to New Zealand's interests."
Such a facility could well become a reality with the signing of this framework agreement.What exactly did the document say? According to the leaked draft, "Solomon Islands may, according to its needs, request China to send police, armed police, military personnel and other law enforcement and armed forces to Solomon Islands to assist in maintaining social order, protecting people's lives and property, providing humanitarian assistance, carrying out disaster response, or providing assistance on other tasks agreed upon by the parties."
It continued, "China may, according to its own needs and with the consent of Solomon Islands, make ship visits to carry out logistical replenishment in and have stopover and transition in Solomon Islands, and the relevant forces of China can be used to protect the safety of Chinese personnel and major projects in Solomon Islands." Any Solomon Islands request for security assistance will include a brief introduction of the internal security situation, the number of police/military personnel requested, their main duties and the duration of the mission.
"If China agrees to perform the relevant mission, Solomon Islands shall provide all necessary facilities and assistance, including but not limited to the border entry of personnel and weaponry, intelligence and information support, logistical support, and legal status and judicial immunity of the relevant personnel. The relevant expenses shall be settled through friendly consultation by the parties."The agreement will have an initial duration of five years, and will be automatically extendedfor five-year periods unless specifically terminated by either party. The rather vaguely worded agreement gives China a major Pacific foothold. For example, if social unrest similar to the November 2021 riots occurs again, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare could ask for Chinese assistance in the form of Chinese police, the People's Armed Police, the Public Security Bureau or the People's Liberation Army (PLA). Potentially, Chinese troops could be used to put down any civilian protests, to potentially deter Australia or another nation from intervening, and conduct widespread and invasive surveillance of the population.
There is no specific mention of a military base, but it seems logical given that the document discusses logistical support. This could be similar to China's installation in Djibouti, where PLA land forces are stationed and where Chinese warships and aircraft routinely visit. Dr. Anna Powles, senior lecturer at Massey University's Centre for Defence and Security in New Zealand, told Radio New Zealand: "Now that raises a lot of questions obviously; what is the distinction between police and armed police, and who are the other law enforcement and armed forces that are referred to in the agreement?"
Powles continued, "It also talks about what kind of tasks that a Chinese contingent would be involved in, such as maintaining social order. It's not clear what that means. It also talks about providing assistance on other tasks, and it's also unclear what those other tasks would be." The provision allowing China to send ships "according to its needs" for replenishment, stopovers and "transition" is vague, and needs to be clarified. Nor does it specify what kind of ships China can send. If China does establish a logistics support base, the PLA Navy will have far greater freedom of movement around the Pacific.
Chinese warships are no stranger to the Pacific, and there are long-standing public concerns about the potential for increased Chinese warship visits let alone for a permanent PLA base. Such an installation would give the PLA a considerable boost in its quest to break out of the so-called First and Second Island Chains. What happens if China's needs cross paths with Honiara's or key partners like Australia and New Zealand? Do China's "needs" refer to Beijing's strategic aims, where it wishes to isolate Australasia or to teach regional powers a lesson? Beijing will not be leery of putting intense pressure on Honiara to compel it to agree with any Chinese requests.
Another provision promises tight controls on public information. "Without the written consent of the other party, neither party shall disclose the cooperation information to a third party." Knowing how secretive and paranoid China is, this essentially seals the release of any information and ensures extremely limited access for media. Such provisions must set alarm bells ringing. Professor Anne-Marie Brady, a specialist in Chinese politics at Canterbury University in New Zealand, noted, "The agreement has been widely leaked, indicating not everyone in the Solomon Islands is in support of the Sogavare government turning the Solomons into a puppet state of the Chinese Communist Party [CCP]."
With an essentially permanent Chinese security presence in this Pacific nation, there will be innumerable threats to political freedoms and human rights. Brady warned, "Sogavare wants to create a false flag or domestic security situation so that he can use the Public Security Bureau to go in and arrest his political opponents in opposition and in the provinces." She concluded, "The CCP profited from a conflict provoked by their own political interference in Solomon Island politics to insert a military presence to prop up the corrupt and incompetent Sogavare government and install a PLA military base."
Indeed, the security agreement has implications for the security of all Pacific islands, and a Chinese military presence there would pose new headaches for Australia and others. A hostile power there can begin to block shipping traffic from the Pacific into the Indian Ocean, into the Coral Sea and beyond. The Solomons is strategically positioned, which explains why both Japan and the Allies prioritized capturing it in World War II. Daniel Suidani, Premier of Malaita, a region hostile to Sogavare in Honiara, has forged solid ties with Taiwan, and has garnered greater public support for his anti-China stance. When the USA provided USD25 million in development assistance to Malaitan provincial authorities in 2020, Sogavare accused "foreign powers" of meddling in internal affairs.
To sugarcoat security cooperation with China, Sogavare is emphasizing the economic benefits to the populace. In a press release, the government claimed that broader partnerships are "needed to improve the quality of lives of our people, and address soft and hard security threats facing the country". It reasserted the mantra that its security arrangements have a "development dimension". The Solomon Islands signed its first ever security agreement with Australia in 2017. Under that Solomon Islands - Australia Treaty, the four countries of Australia, Fiji, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea (PNG) sent personnel after last year's Honiara riots. A bilateral agreement with PNG is also currently being finalized. Despite the new protocol with China, it promised to "preserve" the Australian treaty.
On 29 March, New Zealand's Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta announced continuation of New Zealand military and police deployments to help maintain peace and stability. This involves five military personnel of the Solomon Islands International Assistance Force (SIAF) serving through till 31 May, as well as four police officers. The SIAF will remain until the end of 2023. Just recently, Australia promised to donate approximately USD16.2 million, build a radio network and construct a second patrol boat outpost on the eastern border.
Meanwhile, Mahuta added: "Solomon Islands' proposed agreement with China, while within Solomon Islands' sovereign rights, risks destabilizing the current institutions and arrangements that have long ensured the Pacific region's security. Given this would not benefit New Zealand or our Pacific neighbors, we will continue to raise our strong condemnation of such agreement directly with the countries involved." As well as security, Honiara is working on items such as a civil aviation services agreement with China, expanding non-reciprocal trading, and sending more students to China for tertiary education.This security cooperation agreement has probably been in the works since Honiara shifted recognition from Taipei to Beijing in 2019.
Interestingly, the Solomon Island 2021 budget included AUD90 million from the Chinese government for "constituency development funds". From last year's budget, Sogavare authorized that monies from an escrow account jointly managed by China and the Solomon government be paid out to 39 of the country's 50 members of parliament. These were members supportive of the prime minister, with the money essentially being a legal slush fund. In February, a team of Chinese policemen began operating in the Solomon Islands, a follow-on from China's offer to restore law and order following anti-government protests last November. The training includes riot control and even firearms training. In fact, Chinese police were training their Solomon counterparts on plastic replica Type 95 assault rifles.
Alarmingly, these were delivered to Solomon Islands via a Chinese logging ship rather thanthrough any open avenue. Then, a memorandum of understanding on police cooperation was signed by Chinese Public Security Vice minister Wang Xiaohoong and Solomon Minister of Police, National Security and Correctional Services Anthony Veke, on March 18. From 2006-20, China provided aid of around USD3 billion to Pacific countries, of which more than half was loans rather than grants. China has already displaced Australia as the largest export market for the Pacific. The International Monetary Fund estimates that public debt as a proportion of GDP in the Pacific rose from 33% to 39% from 2019 to 2021, due at least in part to Chinese investment.
The 14 nations and seven territories of the Pacific span more than 15% of the world's surface but have a cumulative population of less than 13 million people. As Solomon Islands show, the regional order is changing rapidly, and Beijing is making inroads not only in terms of security, but also threats to sovereignty and human rights. (ANI)
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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MINNEAPOLIS and WINNIPEG, Manitoba, April 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Manitoba Harvest the world's leading hemp foods brand, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tilray Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: TLRY; TSX: TLRY), debuts their innovative Hemp+ Matcha and Hemp+ Supergreens powders exclusively at 300 plus Whole Foods Market locations nationwide, landing on shelves throughout April 2022.
"We are thrilled to be working with Whole Foods Market to launch our new Hemp+ powders, Matcha and Supergreens. Whole Foods seeks out the finest natural and organic foods available. This exclusive release is a testament to our product quality and hemp's increasing popularity," said Jared Simon, President at Manitoba Harvest.
Manitoba Harvest's Hemp+ Matcha and Superfoods powders combine the power of hemp with complementary on-trend plant-based ingredients. Consumers can choose between the added benefits of Matcha-based caffeine or 8 Essential Vitamins & Minerals coming from Supergreens. Each serving contains 6 grams of plant-based protein and 2-3 grams of fiber from hemp.
"Whole Foods Market is excited to bring customers an expanded offering of innovative formats within our hemp seed segment that provides multiple benefits in one convenient product. Manitoba Harvest consistently provides well-positioned, quality products that we know will satisfy and delight our consumers," said Megan Causgrove, Global Category Merchant, Whole Foods Market.
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Activists occupy south-east England’s busiest oil terminal
Just Stop Oil campaigners have blockaded the Navigator oil terminal in Essex in the aim of cutting off region’s fuel supply
Activists who aim to choke off the supply of petrol to south-east England have occupied the region’s busiest oil terminal.
Supporters of the Just Stop Oil campaign used telescopic ladders to climb over the fence at Navigator oil terminal in Thurrock, Essex, at 3am on Wednesday morning after trekking along the banks of the Thames to reach the rear of the site.
After using sleeping mats to avoid being impaled on the spiked fenceposts, they sprinted through the site to its loading bay, where fuel tankers are filled for deliveries to petrol stations across the south-east. Once there, they used lock-on devices and superglue to obstruct activities.
Activists from @JustStop_Oil have trespassed on to Navigator oil terminal in Thurrock to stop deliveries of petrol pic.twitter.com/kEqpkHS5vb
— Damien Gayle (@damiengayle) April 6, 2022
A source with the campaign said they believed the Navigator terminal to be the most important fuel distribution centre in the the south-east, with up to 50% of the region’s vehicle fuels distributed from the site.
“Navigator is by far the busiest terminal in the south-east,” the activist told the Guardian. “Navigator, when it’s running, has about 60 tankers an hour going out.”
Police were removing some protesters by 7am. But six or seven had been able to clamber up into the pipework in the ceiling of the loading area, making their removal more difficult, Just Stop Oil’s activist said.
Activists from @JustStop_Oil run through the Navigator oil terminal on their way to disrupt its operations pic.twitter.com/0dK5iTe4Cg
— Damien Gayle (@damiengayle) April 6, 2022
Just Stop Oil began taking action against oil terminals across the south and in the Midlands on Friday, at one stage blocking 10 in various locations. They are calling on the government to agree to a moratorium on new licences for fossil fuel projects and have vowed to disrupt fuel distribution until their demand is met.
Speaking from her lock-on position inside the terminal, one activist, named as Hannah from Brighton, said: “I’m 23 and the only way people will listen to me is if I lock on to the pipework of a fuelling station. Boris Johnson is signing a death sentence for my future by subsidising £25m a day of taxpayers money into new oil and gas.
“They can take away my liberty, they can take away my freedom and they can choose to ignore the alarm we are sounding on the climate crisis. But they can’t take away my courage to put my body on the line for every young person that is suffering from extreme heat in the global south or freezing to death in fuel poverty in the UK and having to choose between heating and eating.
“We are not going to die quietly. Please don’t be a bystander. Say no to new oil.”
@JustStop_Oil activists have filmed and circulated this footage from inside the Navigator oil terminal in Thurrock pic.twitter.com/onxerU1fgY
— Damien Gayle (@damiengayle) April 6, 2022
Elsewhere, seven activists blocked one nearby roundabout that the campaign said was on a key route used by tankers accessing Navigator and other nearby oil terminals, while another 11 attempted to do the same elsewhere but were intercepted by police.
Just Stop Oil’s activists have targeted the Navigator site repeatedly since beginning their campaign on Friday, blockading the entrance to the facility and even digging a tunnel beneath its access road in an effort to stop vehicles leaving.
But an aggressive response by Essex police had forced the activists to change tactics. In recent days, van loads of protesters had been arrested on the way to the site, while a pair who had occupied the tunnels at the site had come out after police instructed firefighters to dig them out.
At the beginning of the campaign, Just Stop Oil’s activists had managed to blockade sites in London, Essex, Hampshire, Hertfordshire and the Midlands, in the hope they could choke the supply of fuel to the capital. Explaining the strategy, a campaign supporter said: “In the first 24 hours, we closed almost 100% of the south-east’s fuel supply. Petrol stations have three days fuel, so that means in 24 hours one-third will close, in 48 hours, two-thirds, and in 72 hours all of them will shut.
“That’s why in the first two days it was maximum intensity, to push it over the edge. We nearly pushed it over the edge and some started to close. Birmingham was targeted as that was viewed as the next place that would have the capacity to supply London.”
On Wednesday morning, after the activists invaded the Navigator site, the first police vehicle to arrive at the scene, inside the fenced off area, was a Welsh police van, suggesting that Essex police had called in mutual aid from other forces to tackle the threat posed by Just Stop Oil.
The Guardian has contacted Essex police for comment.
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Some Hawaii lawmakers want to channel $30 million annually from state visitor accommodation taxes to benefit local natural resources including parks, beaches and marine habitat.
A joint House of Representatives committee voted unanimously Tuesday for a bill that would do this through a proposed new commission, led by the Hawaii Tourism Authority’s CEO, by distributing the money via grants to nonprofit organizations and county and state agencies.
The measure, Senate Bill 775, received heavy support from environmental advocates as well as from several visitor industry stakeholders. But some dissent exists over the proposed commission and special fund.
Also, the bill could test the bounds of a recent Hawaii Supreme Court decision given that the content in the measure approved Tuesday did not receive a public airing in the Senate earlier — when the bill proposed a completely different change to Hawaii’s transient accommodations tax.
Originally, SB 775 aimed to boost the TAT’s existing 10.25% rate by 2% after years in which visitor arrivals reach or exceed 9 million, and to decrease the rate by 2% but not below 10.25% if arrivals total fewer than 8 million.
On Tuesday the House Committee on Labor and Tourism, along with the House Finance Committee, held a public hearing on a proposed new draft of the bill — aiming to create a natural resource management commission that would receive $30 million in TAT revenue for distribution to nonprofits as well as local government agencies “to address impacts to natural resources and manage natural and open space resources that are important to residents and the visitor industry.”
Additionally, the new draft of the bill would give HTA $60 million from TAT revenue for normal operations.
Hawaii’s TAT generated more than $600 million in 2019, when tourism surpassed the mark of 10 million visitor arrivals. HTA automatically secured a share of the tax revenue until 2021 when lawmakers did away with dedicated funding and cut the agency’s budget to $60 million from its per-pandemic rate of about $80 million.
The envisioned natural resource management commission would have 17 members — HTA’s CEO as chair, four state department directors, four county visitors bureau directors, a tourism industry representative, a Hawaiian cultural representative, a young adult with experience in environmental preservation and five representatives of nonprofit organizations — each with expertise in a different environmental issue.
”I think that this allocation could make a really big difference, a transformational difference, for (natural resources) work and for the implications of that work on our island for future generations,” Carissa Cabrera, an Oahu-based marine conservationist, told the committees.
“I also think that it’s high time that visitors play a role in giving back to our island that they also get to enjoy during their time here.”
About 90 individuals and organizations submitted written testimony supporting the proposed draft of
SB 775 discussed Tuesday, including The Nature Conservancy, Sustainable Coastlines Hawai‘i, The Surfrider Foundation, Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund, Resources Legacy Fund, The Trust for Public Land, Friends of Hanauma Bay and Climate Protectors Hawai‘i.
Visitor industry stakeholders expressing support included HTA, Hawaiian Airlines, the Hawai‘i Lodging and Tourism Association, the Maui Hotel and Lodging Association and The Kohala Coast Resort Association.
The state Department of Budget and Finance opposed the measure in part because placing the commission under HTA as opposed to one of the state’s principal departments might run afoul of Hawaii’s Constitution.
Craig Hirai, the agency’s director, also raised a concern that conflicts of interest could arise with entities represented on the commission applying for and receiving grants, and added that the state Department of Land and Natural Resources is better aligned to carry out what is proposed in the House draft of SB 775.
DLNR Director Suzanne Case told the committees that it would be more efficient for such a fund to be administered by DLNR with grant decisions made by the agency’s board.
Currently, DLNR receives $3 million a year in TAT revenue to spend on natural resource management. This allocation would be eliminated under the new draft of SB 775.
State Rep. Patrick Branco (D, Kailua-Kaneohe) raised a concern about how much TAT revenue could be spent by the commission and grant recipients on personnel and administrative costs. Under the bill, up to $900,000 (3%) could be spent by the commission, and up to $1.5 million (5%) could be spent by grant recipients on such costs, which the Finance Committee member viewed as expensive.
“I think this is an innovative and great idea, but I don’t know if this is the right mechanism,” Branco said.
State Rep. Richard Onishi (D, South Hilo-Keaau-Honuapo) endorsed the measure as chair of the Labor and Tourism Committee and suggested that state agencies also be allowed to seek and receive grants from the proposed commission.
SB 775, with Onishi’s suggested change, was approved on a 7-0 vote by the Labor and Tourism Committee. The Finance Committee, chaired by state Rep. Sylvia Luke (D, Punchbowl-Pauoa-Nuuanu), voted 13-0 for the bill.
If the full House approves the bill, it could be considered by the Senate for approval as is or get referred to a House-Senate conference committee to negotiate changes.
If enacted without additional hearings in the Senate, SB 775 could be vulnerable to legal challenge over the controversial practice of gutting and replacing contents of bills well into the legislative session.
In November the Hawaii Supreme Court declared a 2018 law unconstitutional because it stemmed from a bill that didn’t receive three separate readings in both the state House and Senate while pertaining to the same subject.
The 2018 law had to do with a hurricane shelter mandate under a bill that originally had to do with prison inmate data, though both were related to public safety.
SB 775 was passed by two Senate committees in February, followed by a 25-0 vote in the full Senate in March, while pertaining to the proposed TAT rate change.
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If I mentioned the name Julia Fox a year ago, you probably wouldn’t have known who she is.
Today, however, the “Uncut Gem” star’s name seems to be on everyone’s lips.
And if you don’t know her name, you’ve most certainly seen her face.
Fox was a fairly low-key Hollywood personality until she was spotted with, and rumoured to be dating, rapper Ye.
When the dynamic duo arrived in matching denim at the Kenzo men’s autumn/winter 2022 show in Paris earlier this year, the paparazzi couldn’t get enough of the uber-stylish pair.
While Fox’s head-to-toe denim look was perfection, it was her dramatic eye look, done by famous make-up artist Pat McGrath, that really got our attention.
If you thought Amy Winehouse’s eyeliner was dramatic, Fox’s eye look is even more so. And while Winehouse’s eyeliner paid homage to the ’50s classic wing, Fox’s look is in no way a look from the past, but one that’s very much in the now and a mega beauty trend that we will be seeing for a while to come.
Fox’s look is a combination of a graphic liner and an over-the-top smokey eye. The look is so way out that people thought it was one of Ye’s crazy creative moments!
Since debuting this edgy make-up look, it’s become her signature look.
At the Vanity Fair after-party, post-Oscar Awards, Fox stunned in a black leather dress, featuring a claw-like hand around her neck. Her black eye make-up elevated the look.
Although Fox shared a tutorial on how to create the look, you might not want to go through all the effort to do so.
And why would you need to if TikTok can do it for you?
TikTok beauty filters can be wild sometimes, so this comes to no surprise.
If you want to see if you can rock her look, simply check out and try the Julia Fox Eye effect, which was created by filter creator Gracemchoi.
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Janney Montgomery Scott LLC reduced its position in BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ:BMRN – Get Rating) by 2.4% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 34,940 shares of the biotechnology company’s stock after selling 853 shares during the period. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC’s holdings in BioMarin Pharmaceutical were worth $3,087,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the company. SeaTown Holdings Pte. Ltd. purchased a new position in BioMarin Pharmaceutical in the fourth quarter worth about $7,478,000. Foundry Partners LLC bought a new stake in shares of BioMarin Pharmaceutical during the 4th quarter valued at about $212,000. Tokio Marine Asset Management Co. Ltd. grew its stake in shares of BioMarin Pharmaceutical by 5.6% during the 4th quarter. Tokio Marine Asset Management Co. Ltd. now owns 27,245 shares of the biotechnology company’s stock valued at $2,407,000 after purchasing an additional 1,441 shares during the period. National Bank of Canada FI bought a new stake in shares of BioMarin Pharmaceutical during the 4th quarter valued at about $1,034,000. Finally, Rothschild Investment Corp IL grew its stake in shares of BioMarin Pharmaceutical by 3.4% during the 4th quarter. Rothschild Investment Corp IL now owns 14,554 shares of the biotechnology company’s stock valued at $1,286,000 after purchasing an additional 481 shares during the period. 91.71% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
A number of equities research analysts have issued reports on the company. Piper Sandler boosted their price target on BioMarin Pharmaceutical from $121.00 to $125.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 24th. Truist Financial boosted their price target on BioMarin Pharmaceutical from $125.00 to $135.00 in a research note on Monday, January 10th. Wedbush reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $155.00 price objective on shares of BioMarin Pharmaceutical in a research report on Thursday, February 24th. Morgan Stanley reaffirmed a “hold” rating and set a $90.00 price objective on shares of BioMarin Pharmaceutical in a research report on Friday, February 18th. Finally, StockNews.com started coverage on BioMarin Pharmaceutical in a research report on Thursday, March 31st. They set a “hold” rating on the stock. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and ten have given a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $111.71.
BioMarin Pharmaceutical (NASDAQ:BMRN – Get Rating) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 23rd. The biotechnology company reported ($0.21) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the Zacks’ consensus estimate of ($0.22) by $0.01. BioMarin Pharmaceutical had a positive return on equity of 1.32% and a negative net margin of 3.47%. The business had revenue of $449.81 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $442.38 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted ($0.05) EPS. The company’s revenue was down .5% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts forecast that BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. will post 0.89 EPS for the current fiscal year.
In other news, EVP Jeffrey Robert Ajer sold 1,618 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, March 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $79.43, for a total transaction of $128,517.74. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, CEO Jean Jacques Bienaime sold 15,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, March 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $77.57, for a total value of $1,163,550.00. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. In the last ninety days, insiders sold 44,522 shares of company stock worth $3,604,165. Corporate insiders own 1.69% of the company’s stock.
About BioMarin Pharmaceutical (Get Rating)
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc develops and commercializes therapies for people with serious and life-threatening rare diseases and medical conditions. Its commercial products include Vimizim, an enzyme replacement therapy for the treatment of mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) IV type A, a lysosomal storage disorder; Naglazyme, a recombinant form of N-acetylgalactosamine 4-sulfatase for patients with MPS VI; and Kuvan, a proprietary synthetic oral form of 6R-BH4 that is used to treat patients with phenylketonuria (PKU), an inherited metabolic disease.
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Ky. teacher resigns after controversy over pro-LGBTQ message
ESTILL COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - A Kentucky teacher has resigned after writing a message encouraging LGBTQ students on his classroom board that read “You are free to be yourself with me.”
Tyler Morgan was a music teacher at West Irvine Intermediate School, which teaches third through fifth grade students. He posted a photo of the message on his Facebook page, WKYT reports. It included a rainbow flag, a transgender flag and rainbow colors.
“You are free to be yourself with me. You matter,” the message read.
Some parents feel Morgan’s message was inappropriate, and others did not have an issue with it. Dozens in the community said they stand behind Morgan.
Morgan noted he resigned from Estill County Schools on his own recognizance.
“I still firmly believe more work needs to be done in Kentucky, especially in Eastern Kentucky, to ensure that more resources are provided to make sure all students feel safe, secure, and seen,” he wrote on Facebook.
The Estill County Board of Education is investigating.
Superintendent Jeff Saylor said he had no problem with the statement, explaining the district must meet the needs of all students and families. He said the main issue stemmed from a conversation that took place during class.
It’s not clear what that conversation entailed, but the superintendent said it was not related to academic standards.
In a statement, Saylor wrote, “Of course, there are times that conversations may vary from that day’s lesson plan, but these conversations went far beyond the music curriculum. It is my job to make sure that parents are not surprised by these types of situations.”
The Fairness Campaign, an organization that advocates against sexual orientation and gender discrimination, feels the district mishandled the situation.
“I would not be surprised at all if the school is sued,” said Chris Hartman with the Fairness Campaign.
Hartman said talking about LGBTQ issues in the classroom could help students who may be struggling.
“We know that the rates of suicide, self-harm, depression, and isolation among LGBTQ kids is astronomically high,” Hartman said.
In his statement, Saylor said school counselors have been trained to offer support to students dealing with difficult circumstances.
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New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday told Lok Sabha that India is in touch with Ukraine's neighbouring countries Hungary, Romania, Kazakhstan and Poland to help the evacuated medical students from the war-torn country to pursue their studies.
"We have been in touch with Hungary, Romania, Czech Republic, Kazakhstan and Poland (about continuing education for the students evacuated from Ukraine) because they have similar models of education," he said in Lok Sabha.
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Responding to the Opposition's concerns over the disruption of the studies of the evacuated medical students, Jaishankar said that India is in talks with Poland, Romania, Kazakhstan, and Hungary to find ways to help the affected students complete their education.
On the Opposition criticism that the government sent Union ministers to neighbouring countries to gain political mileage, Jaishankar said that the presence of the ministers helped the evacuation process.
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"Had the four ministers not gone to countries neighbouring Ukraine, India would not have got the same level of cooperation from them, and, in fact, the ministers worked as a team," he said.
Commenting on India's advisories, Jaishankar said: "Our advisories helped people get updates on which border was open and where to move for them in Ukraine."
He further said that Ukraine Government decided that there'll be relaxation (for students) in respect of completion of the medical education.
"The KROK 1 (Ukrainian Medical Examination) exam, for 3rd-year medical students to go to the 4th year, postponed to next academic year while students are allowed to progress to the next academic year on the basis of the completion of the study requirement," Janshankar said.
He added that for 6th-year students, there is an exam called KROK 2. The Ukraine Government decided that on the basis of the results of academic assessments, they will be awarded degrees without taking KROK, he said.
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Honest (NASDAQ:HNST – Get Rating) is one of 49 public companies in the “Catalog & mail-order houses” industry, but how does it weigh in compared to its peers? We will compare Honest to related businesses based on the strength of its valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability and earnings.
Analyst Ratings
This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for Honest and its peers, as provided by MarketBeat.
Earnings and Valuation
This table compares Honest and its peers top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
Honest’s peers have higher revenue and earnings than Honest. Honest is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than its peers, indicating that it is currently more affordable than other companies in its industry.
Profitability
This table compares Honest and its peers’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
Insider & Institutional Ownership
69.2% of Honest shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.0% of shares of all “Catalog & mail-order houses” companies are held by institutional investors. 28.9% of shares of all “Catalog & mail-order houses” companies are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.
Summary
Honest peers beat Honest on 10 of the 12 factors compared.
Honest Company Profile (Get Rating)
The Honest Company, Inc. manufactures and sells baby, personal, and beauty care products. It offers products in the areas of diapers, bath, body, beauty, cleaning, gifts, kids, and clothing. The company serves customers through digital and retail sales channels, such as its website and third-party ecommerce sites, as well as brick and mortar retailers. The Honest Company, Inc. was incorporated in 2012 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
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Pain At The Pump! Gas Prices In Maine Spike To An All Time High
While energy prices have been climbing for the last year, and have spiked in the last few weeks, they have hit an all-time high, following President Biden's announcement that the United States would no longer importing fuels from Russian.
Yesterday's announcement came as the Russian invasion of Ukraine entered its third week.
According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of gas is just over $4.25. The average price in Maine is $4.25. The highest average prices in the state are in Cumberland County and York County, where the price for a gallon is $4.31. In Kennebec County, the average price is $4.27. The lowest price in the state is in Aroostook County, where it is about $4.19 for a gallon of regular.
Prices have jumped an average of 65 cents in the last two weeks.
It could be worse. The price for a gallon of regular in New York is $4.43 per gallon and the price of a gallon of gas in California is a WHOPPING $5.57!
Of course, the price jump is not just affecting regular gasoline. Our listeners who drive diesels are reporting the price of diesel fuel is over $5.00 in many places.
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- Agreement will see Japan-based Mitsui take 49% stake in the project
- ReNew signed 400 MW round-the-clock (RTC) PPA last year to supply electricity to Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI)
- For the 400 MW PPA, the company will install 1,300 MW of renewable energy capacity and up to 100 MWh of battery storage
GURGAON, India, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ReNew Power ("ReNew", RNW, RNWWW: NASDAQ), India's leading renewable energy company, has finalized a partnership with Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ("Mitsui", 8031.T-JP: Tokyo Stock Exchange), a leading global general trading and investment firm.
The partnership will see Mitsui invest in the RTC renewable energy project being developed by ReNew.
The RTC project will consist of three newly built wind farms and one solar plus battery storage farm (1,300 MW in total plus up to 100 MWh battery storage) across the states of Rajasthan, Karnataka, and Maharashtra, and provide 400 MW electricity to SECI, an Indian central government-owned entity with an AA+ domestic debt rating by ICRA, a subsidiary of Standard & Poor's.
The project's commercial operations are expected to start in the third calendar quarter of 2023. ReNew, through its affiliates, will also undertake EPC, O&M, and project management for the RTC project.
The 25-year PPA for the project, the first-of-its-kind renewable energy PPA in India, was signed last year with SECI for supplying electricity at ₹2.90/kWh (~US 3.8¢), which will increase by 3% annually for 15 years after which it will stabilise for remaining period of the project.
India, being the third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases globally, made commitments at the Glasgow COP26 summit last year to reach 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based installed capacity by 2030, and to source 50% of all its energy from renewables by then. The RTC project will feed into this target and support the Government of India's policy of scaling up the renewable energy sector as part of the country's historic clean energy transition.
Speaking about this partnership with Mitsui, Mr. Sumant Sinha, Founder, Chairman and CEO of ReNew Power said, "The RTC project, the first of its kind in India, provides the lowest cost and emission-free 24 X 7 renewable electricity. We are proud to partner with Mitsui, a leading global conglomerate, to support India's green energy transition and look forward to strengthening this partnership in the future."
Ryoichiro Uno, General Manager in charge of infrastructure projects in India, Middle East, and Africa of Mitsui, said, "Our mission is to build brighter futures for people around the world through infrastructure development. We view India as an extremely promising market for many reasons, including its high economic growth and strong commitment towards decarbonization. Through this project, Mitsui will accelerate India's clean energy transition together with ReNew, and contribute to the project's successful development by leveraging our extensive global experience in power project development, as well as our wide-ranging business network across industries. We look forward to expanding Mitsui's further collaboration with ReNew beyond this RTC project in India."
US$ 1.0 = INR 76.29 (as on 27-03-2022)
About ReNew
ReNew is one of the largest renewable energy Independent Power Producers (IPPs) in India and globally. ReNew develops, builds, owns, and operates utility-scale wind and solar energy projects, and hydro projects . As of February 1, 2022, ReNew had a total portfolio of 10.2 GW of renewable energy projects across India, including commissioned and committed projects
About Mitsui:
Mitsui & Co., Ltd. is one of the leading Japanese general trading and investment firms, established in 1947, with global presence in various business fields and across 63 countries/regions with approximately 45,000 employees. Mitsui's core strategic aim is to pursue sustainable growth, and through its business activities contribute to the development of countries and regions around the world while addressing climate change and other global issues. As part of this, Mitsui has set a target to reduce its GHG impact by 2030 to half of what it was in 2020 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Mitsui currently has 65 power assets in 22 countries, with a gross capacity of 39.6 GW and a net capacity (Mitsui's share) of 10.8 GW.
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Shares of Treace Medical Concepts, Inc. (NASDAQ:TMCI – Get Rating) saw an uptick in trading volume on Monday . 7,655 shares were traded during mid-day trading, a decline of 97% from the previous session’s volume of 228,576 shares.The stock last traded at $19.50 and had previously closed at $18.91.
Several research firms have weighed in on TMCI. Stifel Nicolaus lowered their price target on Treace Medical Concepts from $37.00 to $32.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, March 4th. Zacks Investment Research lowered Treace Medical Concepts from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Wednesday, December 22nd. Finally, Morgan Stanley cut their target price on Treace Medical Concepts from $30.00 to $28.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, March 4th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating and four have issued a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $32.25.
The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32, a current ratio of 7.58 and a quick ratio of 7.00. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $19.56 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $20.51. The company has a market cap of $1.05 billion and a P/E ratio of -46.78.
In related news, SVP Terry W. Lubben purchased 2,500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, March 8th. The shares were bought at an average price of $18.62 per share, for a total transaction of $46,550.00. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, SVP Sean F. Scanlan sold 25,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, March 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $20.82, for a total value of $520,500.00. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 110,674 shares of company stock valued at $2,217,630.
A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Parametric Portfolio Associates LLC bought a new position in shares of Treace Medical Concepts in the 2nd quarter valued at about $523,000. Lord Abbett & CO. LLC grew its holdings in Treace Medical Concepts by 73.4% in the third quarter. Lord Abbett & CO. LLC now owns 273,532 shares of the company’s stock worth $7,358,000 after purchasing an additional 115,807 shares during the last quarter. BlackRock Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Treace Medical Concepts by 0.6% during the third quarter. BlackRock Inc. now owns 686,235 shares of the company’s stock valued at $18,461,000 after buying an additional 3,894 shares during the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of Treace Medical Concepts by 0.9% during the third quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 216,838 shares of the company’s stock valued at $5,832,000 after buying an additional 1,845 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Candriam Luxembourg S.C.A. grew its holdings in shares of Treace Medical Concepts by 60.0% during the third quarter. Candriam Luxembourg S.C.A. now owns 32,000 shares of the company’s stock valued at $861,000 after buying an additional 12,000 shares during the last quarter. 38.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Treace Medical Concepts Company Profile (NASDAQ:TMCI)
Treace Medical Concepts, Inc, an orthopedic medical device company, engages in the design, manufacture, and marketing of medical devices for foot and ankle surgeons in the United States. It offers Lapiplasty procedure that allows podiatric surgeons to treat all three dimensions of the bunion, providing patients with a cosmetic and medical improvement.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Mary Gray hadn’t even made it all the way to the first tee at Augusta National Golf Club when the reality of the protective bubble that settles over the course during Masters’ week fully set in.
She knew the club’s “no phone policy” and dutifully left her cell in her group’s rental car. Standing near the massive leaderboard to the right of the first fairway before Tuesday’s practice round and clutching a disposable camera that took multiple trips to a drug store to secure, Gray kept reflexively tapping her pocket.
“I’m … jonesing,” Gray said with an exasperated laugh.
She’s not alone. Part of the Masters’ enduring appeal is its timelessness.
“It’s like a different world when you walk through the gates,” said 21-year-old Tim Nelson of Atlanta, clad from head to toe in Masters swag while watching Tiger Woods chipping 30 yards away.
A world that predates selfies and social media and all the other daily distractions that fit in the palm of our hands. To step onto the perfectly manicured grass is like boarding a 352-acre time machine. It comes with its perks. Such as azaleas in bloom. Pimento cheese sandwiches that run just $1.50 and a chance to truly unplug for a few hours.
Still, the Fear Of Missing Out is real. Besides, what good is posing for a group picture at any number of Augusta’s iconic spots if you can’t immediately humble brag about it on the social media platform of your choosing?
No “Doing it for the ‘Gram” here.
“I know right!” said Melissa McDonald of Athens, Georgia as she posed for a picture being taken by her fiancee Max Jensen near the second green. “I think it’s cool that it’s sort of old school but at the same time, you’re so used to just being connected at all times.”
That connection to the outside world is put on hold at the nursery Bobby Jones turned into one of the most storied courses on the planet. The initial angst that Gray felt as she made her way from the entrance to the course didn’t exist for Kelly Poff of Orlando as she stood to the side of the eighth fairway waiting for Brooks Koepka to blast one on the par-5.
Poff’s family purchased a Go Pro on Monday explicitly so they could bring it to Augusta. At first, Poff admitted there was an “Oh my God, I can’t have my phone” moment. A couple of hours into her first session along the ropes, her anxiousness had eased.
“It’s kind of nice,” said Poff, who is from Orlando, Florida. “You’re really sort of away from it. Now it’s like, you don’t even think about your cell unless you want a selfie.”
While the Poffs splurged for something a little fancier than the kind of disposable technology last seen on tables at wedding receptions nearly a generation ago, Larry Diedrich fished into the back of a drawer for a waterproof digital camera that only sees the light of day during family trips to Hawaii.
“I had to remember to recharge it,” said Diedrich, who made the short two-hour trip from the Hilton Head, South Carolina, area.
Diedrich spent 20 years as a volunteer at the John Deere Classic, which basically has no restrictions, just like every other golf tournament on the planet. Searching for that charging cable was a small price to pay for the opportunity to snap a couple of action shots as players made their way to the fifth green.
A few holes away, Zach Mendill of Columbia, South Carolina, reveled in the chance to have the mostly undivided attention of his two sons as they navigated their way from the grandstand behind the eighth green to the ninth tee box.
“See boys, this used to be the 18th hole,” Mendill said as Trent and Anthony looked on silently underneath their blue-and-white Masters baseball caps.
No oohs. No aahs. But no telling them to put the hand-held device of their choice down either. It’s a tradeoff Mendill will happily live with.
“It’s nice to have a couple hours where it’s just me and them,” he said.
Augusta isn’t entirely cut off. There is a bank of touch-tone phones across from the gift shop and a few rows of them adjacent to a concession stand near the 18th tee, with instructions on how to use your credit card so you can give someone a shout just to tell them where you’re calling from.
“It’s kind of a ‘I’m here and you’re not,’ situation,” said Tom Miller of Charlotte, North Carolina, who called his brother to gently rub it in.
There are its drawbacks. Gray’s group of four became a group of three when they were separated at some point between the parking lot and the course. No phone means no quick text for a place to meet up. While she’d like to see a dedicated area where phones could be used, she understands it’s out of her hands.
You don’t come to Augusta to spend it with your head down scanning Twitter. You come for the sights. The smells. The roars. The tradition. The chance to be a part of something at a place intent on keeping its promise to deliver an experience unlike any other.
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Yousif Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Cable One, Inc. (NYSE:CABO – Get Rating) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund bought 2,563 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,520,000.
A number of other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Vestmark Advisory Solutions Inc. purchased a new position in Cable One during the 4th quarter valued at about $354,000. Highlander Partners L.P. bought a new stake in shares of Cable One in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $351,000. Bay Colony Advisory Group Inc d b a Bay Colony Advisors bought a new stake in shares of Cable One in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $235,000. AltraVue Capital LLC grew its stake in shares of Cable One by 8.7% in the 4th quarter. AltraVue Capital LLC now owns 12,150 shares of the company’s stock valued at $21,426,000 after buying an additional 970 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Ten Capital Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Cable One in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $55,000. 88.88% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Several research firms recently weighed in on CABO. StockNews.com began coverage on Cable One in a report on Thursday, March 31st. They issued a “hold” rating for the company. Truist Financial reduced their target price on Cable One from $2,300.00 to $2,000.00 in a report on Friday, February 25th. KeyCorp reduced their target price on Cable One from $2,480.00 to $2,326.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Monday, February 28th. Zacks Investment Research upgraded Cable One from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, March 1st. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company upgraded Cable One from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and set a $2,100.00 price target for the company in a report on Monday, February 28th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and four have issued a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Cable One has an average rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $2,041.86.
Cable One (NYSE:CABO – Get Rating) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, February 24th. The company reported $10.54 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $12.09 by ($1.55). The firm had revenue of $432.60 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $431.99 million. Cable One had a net margin of 18.17% and a return on equity of 17.15%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 28.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $9.80 earnings per share. On average, research analysts anticipate that Cable One, Inc. will post 50.95 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, March 4th. Investors of record on Tuesday, February 15th were paid a $2.75 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, February 14th. This represents a $11.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.73%. Cable One’s payout ratio is 23.53%.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Two words can go a long way when Tiger Woods is behind them.
No one would have been surprised if Woods never played golf again after a car crash in Los Angeles that damaged his right leg so badly he said doctors raised the prospect of amputation. Out of the public eye for nine months, Woods sent hopes soaring last November with a video of him swinging the club with a simple message, “Making progress.”
And here he is at Augusta National, making a Monday practice round feel like Sunday at a major because of the gallery, walking the steep slopes, swinging well and making it clear he has every intention of playing in the Masters.
Does he think he can win?
Woods offered the shortest answer of his press conference: “I do.”
He said Tuesday he is planning to play and thinks he can win. Never mind that it will be 508 days from the last time he played a tournament where he had to walk, or that he returns to this Masters with screws and rods still holding the bones in place in his right leg.
Woods also is 46. He would be the oldest Masters champion by three weeks over Jack Nicklaus.
The biggest question is how he holds up over 18 holes for four straight days. Woods walked 18 holes last week — his first big test — during a scouting trip with 13-year-old son Charlie (including a stop at the Par 3 course).
He played the back nine on Sunday, the front nine on Monday.
Woods plans nine more for Wednesday and then it’s “game time.” He is to tee off at 10:34 a.m. Thursday with Louis Oosthuizen and Joaquin Niemann.
“I can hit it just fine. I don’t have any qualms about what I can do physically from a golf standpoint,” Woods said. “Walking is the hard part. This is normally not an easy walk to begin with. Now given the conditions that my leg is in, it gets even more difficult.
“Seventy-two holes is a long road and it’s going to be a tough challenge,” he said. “And a challenge that I’m up for.”
That might be the biggest reason Woods is even at Augusta National for more than the sushi and miso-glazed cod and Wagyu beef that defending champion Hideki Matsuyama put on the menu for the champions-only dinner Tuesday night.
If he never plays — if he never wins — Woods said he is satisfied with what he has achieved.
“I think 82 is a pretty good number,” Woods said. “And 15 is not too bad, either.”
His 15 majors are second only to Jack Nicklaus and his 18, the gold standard in golf. He is tied with Sam Snead for the PGA Tour career record with 82 wins.
So why keep coming back? What else is there to prove?
“I love competing,” Woods said. “And I feel like if I can still compete at the highest level, I’m going to. And if I feel like I can still win, I’m going to play.”
“I don’t show up to an event unless I think I can win it. So that’s the attitude I’ve had,” he said. “There will be a day when it won’t happen, and I’ll know when that is.”
Shortly after he spoke, the starting times were released. Woods is helped by being part of the early-late rotation, meaning he will have some 22 hours between rounds.
Otherwise, Tuesday was mostly a wash. Woods wasn’t planning on anything more than working on the range, anyway, and even that worked in his favor. Heavy storms moved over Augusta about the time he finished his work, and the course was closed the rest of the day.
As long as Woods has been part of Masters lore — Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer once predicted he would win more green jackets than both of them combined (10) — the reality is rust from no serious competition and a body that has endured at least 10 surgeries to both legs and his back.
But he’s planning to play, and that feels like enough. For now.
“I think that the fact that I was able to get myself here to this point is a success,” Woods said. “And now that I am playing, now everything is focused on, ‘How do I get myself into the position where I’m on that back nine on Sunday with a chance?’ Just like I did a few years ago.”
That was 2019, his fifth Masters title that followed four surgeries the previous five years on his lower back.
“How many comebacks has he had?” Jordan Spieth asked in wonderment.
There was the return from reconstructive knee surgery after his 2008 U.S. Open victory. He won seven times worldwide the following year. There was a return to No. 1 following the implosion in his personal life, and before the back surgeries.
Nothing compares with this one, mainly because of the walking involved on a leg so badly damaged that Woods spent three months in a hospital bed before advancing to a wheel chair, crutches, a compression sleeve and still the occasional limp.
“It’s amazing if you think about where he was at a year ago to now,” Spieth said. “I don’t know how many people — if anybody — could be out here. And this is not an easy walk. So to be out here and not to throw his age in the mix, but I don’t think that helps much for that recovery.
“But is anybody surprised?”
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The Ames City Council delegated the city staff to work with planning consultants to explore how the City of Ames can implement the goals of the Climate Action Plan.
In the fourth Steering Committee meeting Tuesday, the council heard from the Sustainable Solutions Group (SSG) about the planning process to achieve the city’s goal in greenhouse gas reductions. During the presentation, the consultants presented two low-carbon models. The first potential option aimed to cut emissions by 70 percent by 2030 and 94 percent by 2050. The second option would reduce 78 percent of carbon emissions by 2030 and 98 percent by 2050.
These scenarios differed from the council's goal of cutting emissions by 83 percent in 2030 and hitting net-zero emissions by 2050. When examining emissions produced by the Ames community, transportation carries the heaviest burden, followed by the commercial and residential sectors.
The Ames City Council will determine how to proceed with the Climate Action Plan goals after city staff completes research around implementation. The Sustainable Solutions Group also presented the Six Big Moves to accomplish the greenhouse gas reduction goal. These include:
Building retrofits
Net-zero new construction
Reduce waste emissions
Renewable energy generation
Reducing vehicle emissions
Increasing active transportation and transit use
The consultants then guided the council through 29 proposed action steps to accomplish the Six Big Moves. These actions were based on the council's targets, local context and best practices. The plan is meant to be adaptable with time. Because the planning is at a strategic and community level, the consultants can only provide recommendations of general actions to launch the project.
The work of city staff is to examine the potential legal constraints municipalities face. For example, the state government limits local government authority from mandating residents to retrofit their home, which means the council will have to explore alternative means to accomplish certain components of the plan.
Once the city staff has gathered information on the feasibility and expenses of the Big Six Moves and the action steps, then the council will determine what steps are tangible to proceed with.
Costs for the Climate Action Plan could amount to $2.4 billion, but the city won’t be the only entity making investments into the implementation. In addition, the city could also generate $1.5 billion in net return and avoided costs as a result of the plan.
Ward 2 Rep. Tim Gartin raised concerns of the potential price tag raising property taxes which would deter people from living in Ames. Mayor John Haila said while these concerns could be a potential outcome, as of now they are premature because council hasn’t taken any action.
“I want to be careful because messaging can be very very important,” Haila said. “I know this council is very committed to climate action planning. I just want to be careful that people don’t get the wrong idea… I am not saying it couldn’t be the case that council chooses things, but it also may not be the case.”
The consultants also pointed out the $2.4 billion in expenses aren’t solely the responsibility of the city. Aspects of the plan will have to be a community effort. To accomplish this community transition, Ward 1 Rep. Gloria Betcher determined education to be a key component in swaying the hearts and minds of Ames’ citizens.
The Sustainable Solutions Group also presented the results from six focus groups, which included participants from various sectors of the community including: business, labor, students, construction, non-profit, transportation and residential groups.
One survey included 626 respondents, and found that the majority of participants were concerned about regulation as opposed to incentivisation. The outreach efforts also reflected a need for the plan to be equitable.
“We can create an aspirational situation that we can pursue, and I think it is well-worth our time to investigate the issue of the how now that we know the what,” Betcher said. “And I don’t think we have enough information to make any decisions without having that how.”
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LIMA – Peru's president on Tuesday lifted a curfew he had decreed less than a day earlier in the country's capital and its main port in a bid to quell sometimes violent protests over rising fuel and food prices.
President Pedro Castillo had announced the surprise curfew and emergency measures shortly before midnight and ended them Tuesday afternoon after more than 1,000 people protested the stay-at-home order in Lima and amid a meeting with congressional leaders. Opposition lawmakers had decried the emergency measures as illegal.
“It is up to the executive at this time to rescind the measure limiting mobility,” Castillo said while he met with lawmakers to discuss the political crisis.
The curfew and emergency measures marked the first time since the government of now-jailed strongman Alberto Fujimori that Peruvian authorities had ordered people to stay at home to control protests. On April 5, 1992, Fujimori shut down Peru's congress and judicial system, and sent tanks into the streets amid social and economic unrest.
On Tuesday, major highways and street markets in Lima were almost deserted, and the main bus and public transportation lines were out of service. The empty streets had resembled the tightest lockdowns of the COVID-19 pandemic which hit Peru badly, leaving more than 212,000 people dead.
“It’s a shame. We’re experiencing a terrible economic situation, brother,” said Juan Gutiérrez, a 45-year-old father of four who had been waiting in vain for a bus for more than an hour so he could get to a clothing workshop where he is paid by the piece.
“Do you know what it means to lose a day? We have to work to eat,” he said.
The state of emergency ordered people to stay at home and restricted rights to movement and gatherings. It also eased rules limiting arbitrary searches.
The government said people could leave their homes only in cases of medical emergency or the need to buy medicine or food. The curfew exempted essential services such as food markets, pharmacies, clinics and trash collection. But there were no buses to take workers to their jobs.
Truckers and other transport workers have been protesting and striking over fuel and food prices, blocking some key highways. Protests over the past week have resulted in four deaths and the burning of toll stations and small-scale looting.
In response, the government on Sunday temporarily removed a tax that increases the prices of gasoline and diesel by 28% to 30%.
That supposedly brought the price of diesel down to 47 cents a liter — about $3.68 a gallon. But many of the protesters said stations had not adopted the lower prices.
Castillo said the disturbances caused “worry among workers, mothers and the population in general” and imposed the curfew to “reestablish peace and internal order.”
Defense Minister José Gavidia told journalists Tuesday the curfew was motivated by intelligence indicating there were plans for broader violence, especially in central Lima.
Armed soldiers were deployed at strategic points in Peru's capital and the port of Callao, including the airport, gas stations and shopping centers. Agents were seen detaining several passengers on a bus taking people to a protest in southern Lima.
“I don't think things are going to be fixed from one day to the next because (Castillo) has closed everything," said Elena Gamboa, 40, who managed to open her street stand despite the curfew.
In Lima's wealthier districts, people banged pots and pans in protest. One 75-year-old man, who identified himself only as Oscar, said he was marching against “the communist government of Castillo.”
Castillo has acknowledged in recent weeks that the country faces an economic crisis that he blamed on the pandemic and Russia's war on Ukraine.
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Tritium DCFC (NASDAQ:DCFC – Get Rating) had its price target hoisted by Raymond James from $10.00 to $11.00 in a report released on Tuesday morning, Benzinga reports. Raymond James currently has an outperform rating on the stock.
Separately, Zacks Investment Research lowered shares of Tritium DCFC from a buy rating to a hold rating in a report on Tuesday, March 8th.
NASDAQ DCFC opened at $9.84 on Tuesday. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $8.43. Tritium DCFC has a 1-year low of $6.42 and a 1-year high of $19.75.
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PARIS (AP) — French financial prosecutors have opened a preliminary investigation into suspected tax fraud by American management consulting firm McKinsey & Company.
The national financial prosecutor’s office said Wednesday the investigation was launched last week for alleged “money-laundering aggravated by tax fraud.”
A report by the French Senate issued last month said McKinsey had not paid corporate profit taxes in the country since at least 2011. The report also questioned the government’s use of private consultants.
The so-called “McKinsey Affair” has prompted criticism from President Emmanuel Macron's rivals and is dogging him at campaign stops ahead of the first round of voting in France's presidential election vote on Sunday.
The report of the Senate, where opposition conservatives hold a majority, found that state spending on consulting contracts doubled in the past three years despite mixed results and the potential for conflicts of interest.
Dozens of private companies have provided consulting, including giants like Ireland-based multinational Accenture and French group Capgemini.
The report alleged that McKinsey used a system of “tax optimization” through its Delaware-based parent company.
McKinsey issued a statement saying it “respects French tax rules that apply to it” and defending its work in France.
The American company was notably hired to advise the French government on its COVID-19 vaccination campaign and other policies.
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President Emmanuel Macron is the clear favourite in France's presidential race on Sunday yet a big unknown factor may prove decisive: an unprecedented proportion of people say they are unsure who to vote for or don't intend to vote at all, bringing a large dose of uncertainty to the election.
The pro-European centrist is still comfortably leading in the polls.
His main challenger, far-right leader Marine Le Pen, appears on the rise in recent days. Both are in good position to reach the presidential runoff on April 24, which would make them replay the 2017 election that Macron won handily.
There's no certainty, Macron warned during his first big rally on Saturday near Paris.
Don't believe in polls or commentators who would sound definitive and tell you that ... the election is already done, that everything is going to be all right, he told his supporters.
From Brexit to so many elections, what seems unlikely can happen!
Scenarios for the this year's second round vote show that Le Pen has significantly narrowed the gap with Macron compared to 2017 when she lost with 34 per cent support to his 66 per cent.
Polls still place her behind Macron, but much closer, apparently showing the wisdom of her longstanding strategy to soften her rhetoric and image allowing her to capture the anti-Macron vote as well as far-right support.
In recent days, Macron's campaign has also hit a speed bump dubbed the McKinsey Affair, named after an American consulting company hired to advise the French government on its COVID-19 vaccination campaign and other policies.
A new French Senate report questions the government's use of private consultants and accuses McKinsey of tax dodging. The issue is energizing Macron's rivals and dogging him at campaign stops.
Many in Macron's camp fear that his supporters may not go to polling stations because they already think he will win, while those angry at his policies will make sure to vote.
Of course I have concerns, said Julien Descamps, a 28-year-old member of Macron's party, stressing that some people in his entourage don't know what to do.
They are not fully convinced by Macron, but if they reject the extremes, they should vote for him, he said.
Macron called on voters to get mobilised against both France's far-right and the far-left. Don't boo at them, fight their ideas, he said.
In third position according to the polls is far-left figure Jean-Luc Mlenchon, who has increased his support but still is a distance behind Le Pen.
Another far-right candidate, Eric Zemmour, and conservative contender Valrie Pcresse are amid other key challengers. Sunday's first round will qualify the two top candidates for the runoff.
The presidential election is the one that is attracting French voters the most.
Yet the turnout has decreased from 84 per cent in 2007 to about 78 per cent in 2017, and studies show that abstention may be higher than five years ago.
In particular, young and working-class people appear less certain to go to the polls than retirees and upper-class voters.
A low turnout could have a major impact on the vote, pollsters say. They note that a greater proportion of people don't know yet for whom they will vote or whether they will vote at all.
That's the situation of managing assistant Liza Garnier, 45, who lives in the wealthy suburb of Montmorency, north of Paris.
I don't believe in what politicians say anymore. They make a lot of promises, they say candidates' words, and once in power, we are disappointed, she said.
I get the impression that more and more people think it's useless: voting for who? For what?
Garnier feels politicians are too far away from the reality of French daily life. She said she may just pick a blank vote, even in the second round if Macron is facing Le Pen.
I want to show I'm not happy with it, she said.
The sinking purchasing power of French families is one of voters' top concerns amid rising food and energy prices, along with social payments, security, immigration and the environment.
But many feel these issues have not been addressed as much as they should in this year's campaign, partly because the war in Ukraine is overshadowing all other issues.
Kevin, a 26-year-old history and geography teacher in a public middle school who has worked in an impoverished suburb north of Paris, deplored a lack of political debate in this campaign. Describing himself as a leftist, he said he feels very disillusioned by the current French political scene.
Kevin, who cannot be identified by his last name because state employees are required to be neutral ahead of elections, said he is still hesitating.
But in any case, he won't vote for Macron or Le Pen, and considers a blank vote an option.
Macron, who has dedicated most of his time recently to diplomatic talks trying to end the war in Ukraine, is seeking to boost his short campaign ahead of Sunday's vote, giving several interviews in the French media and putting campaign activities on his agenda almost each day.
Friends, you got it: It's now time for mobilization. It's now time to fight, he told supporters Saturday.
(Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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MAFS Australia: Why did Cody Bromley break up with Selina Chhaur?
MARRIED AT FIRST SIGHT AUSTRALIA fans were left in shock during the reunion episode when there was an unexpected split midway through. So why did Cody Bromley break up with Selina Chhaur?
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Married at First Sight Australia returned at the beginning of the year, uniting complete strangers in the hope they would fall in love. Cody Bromley, 30, was paired up with 32-year-old Selina Chhaur who didn't have the easiest of journeys in the E4 reality show. However, it did appear the couple were in it for the long haul as there were talks of them moving in together.
WARNING: This article contains spoilers from Married at First Sight Australia.
From the start, Cody had struggled with attraction and showing affection towards Selina.
But as the show continued, he started to open up more and it seemed as if their relationship was heading in the right direction.
Cody had even previously asked Selina to leave her hometown of Adelaide to move in with him to Sydney.
But in a sudden twist during the reunion episode, everything quickly came crashing down for the couple.
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Why did Cody Bromley break up with Selina Chhaur?
Cody and Selina were still a couple when the reunion episode began and were getting along fine when they were with the other contestants.
But it was after the reunion dinner party that Cody told Selina he wanted to end their relationship.
When it was their turn to speak to the experts, Selina confessed what happened the night before.
She had tried to hold his hand but he flinched, saying he felt he was being "forced" to and this is when he told her that he wanted to end things.
During the reunion show, Cody told the experts: "I really wanted this to work.
"We had some really amazing times but we also had some shockers so we never quite lost that habit."
He has since further explained the reason behind splitting up with Selina to Australian broadcaster 9Entertainment.
From the sounds of it, Cody had been having doubts about being together for quite some time.
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Cody explained: "I just didn't sort of feel that we completely resolved all of our issues.
"Because we were so up and down, every time we were at that good point you just think, 'This is so worth it,' and when you're at those down points you're just really starting to question, 'Why are we in this relationship?'"
"Selina said to me, 'If you can't think of a distinct answer or you can't say yes straight away, I think there's our answer there.'
"And I've seen I'd seen her upset enough times I just thought maybe it is the right thing to do."
Selina has since taken to Instagram, putting a positive spin on her experience which sadly didn't end up with a happily ever after.
She wrote: "Although I didn’t find my soulmate I ended up finding the greatest love of all which is Self Love.
"This #MAFS journey has been an incredible one, to say the least, and I am so grateful for all the blessings and lessons I’ve learnt along the way.
"Thank you to all the people that have supported me throughout this whole experience, you all know who you are. I couldn’t have done it without you."
Married at First Sight Australia is available to watch on Channel Nine in Australia and E4 in the UK.
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Vestmark Advisory Solutions Inc. raised its stake in shares of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI – Get Rating) by 40.4% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 8,721 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 2,511 shares during the period. Vestmark Advisory Solutions Inc.’s holdings in Activision Blizzard were worth $580,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Several other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Morgan Stanley grew its stake in shares of Activision Blizzard by 7.3% in the 2nd quarter. Morgan Stanley now owns 10,097,483 shares of the company’s stock valued at $963,703,000 after purchasing an additional 687,258 shares during the period. Wolff Wiese Magana LLC grew its position in shares of Activision Blizzard by 480.0% during the 3rd quarter. Wolff Wiese Magana LLC now owns 725 shares of the company’s stock worth $56,000 after buying an additional 600 shares during the period. Stratos Wealth Partners LTD. grew its position in shares of Activision Blizzard by 11.6% in the 3rd quarter. Stratos Wealth Partners LTD. now owns 6,129 shares of the company’s stock valued at $474,000 after purchasing an additional 638 shares during the period. Arkadios Wealth Advisors boosted its stake in Activision Blizzard by 5.7% in the 3rd quarter. Arkadios Wealth Advisors now owns 2,402 shares of the company’s stock worth $185,000 after purchasing an additional 130 shares during the period. Finally, North Star Investment Management Corp. boosted its position in Activision Blizzard by 21.8% during the 3rd quarter. North Star Investment Management Corp. now owns 4,073 shares of the company’s stock worth $315,000 after acquiring an additional 730 shares during the last quarter. 84.01% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
A number of analysts have recently issued reports on ATVI shares. BMO Capital Markets raised their target price on shares of Activision Blizzard from $90.00 to $95.00 in a research note on Thursday, January 20th. Exane BNP Paribas cut Activision Blizzard from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating and lowered their target price for the stock from $106.00 to $95.00 in a report on Wednesday, January 19th. Credit Suisse Group cut shares of Activision Blizzard from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating and decreased their price target for the company from $125.00 to $95.00 in a research report on Wednesday, January 19th. Raymond James cut Activision Blizzard from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating in a research note on Friday, January 21st. Finally, StockNews.com assumed coverage on shares of Activision Blizzard in a research report on Thursday, March 31st. They set a “hold” rating for the company. Nineteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and ten have issued a buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Activision Blizzard presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $96.82.
ATVI stock opened at $80.38 on Wednesday. Activision Blizzard, Inc. has a 12 month low of $56.40 and a 12 month high of $99.46. The company has a market capitalization of $62.77 billion, a PE ratio of 23.30, a P/E/G ratio of 1.67 and a beta of 0.55. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $80.28 and its 200 day moving average is $73.25. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21, a current ratio of 5.21 and a quick ratio of 5.21.
Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ:ATVI – Get Rating) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 3rd. The company reported $1.00 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the Zacks’ consensus estimate of $1.23 by ($0.23). The company had revenue of $2.49 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.78 billion. Activision Blizzard had a net margin of 30.65% and a return on equity of 15.15%. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $1.13 earnings per share. Sell-side analysts forecast that Activision Blizzard, Inc. will post 3.34 EPS for the current fiscal year.
The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, May 6th. Stockholders of record on Friday, April 15th will be issued a $0.47 dividend. This is an increase from Activision Blizzard’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.34. This represents a $1.88 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.34%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, April 13th. Activision Blizzard’s dividend payout ratio is 13.62%.
Activision Blizzard Profile (Get Rating)
Activision Blizzard, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, develops and publishes interactive entertainment content and services in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. The company operates through three segments: Activision, Blizzard, and King. It develops and distributes content and services on video game consoles, personal computers, and mobile devices, including subscription, full-game, and in-game sales, as well as by licensing software to third-party or related-party companies that distribute Activision and Blizzard products.
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EAST HAMPTON, CT (WFSB) - The East Hampton Public Library is focusing on kindness. It’s a month-long focus, according to organizers, that comes in different forms. The library said it’s focusing on four types: Kindness to yourself, spreading kindness in your community, kindness toward animals, and kindness...
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Which bubble waffle maker is best?
Everybody loves waffles, but it can get boring eating the same old circular waffle day in and day out. You can shake it up a little by making square waffles. However, it’s still pretty much the same. To truly change up your breakfast, make bubble waffles with the Health And Home 3-In-1 Waffle, Bubble Waffle and Omelet Maker. It makes waffles convex circles rather than concave squares, completely changing how it feels to eat without changing the flavor. It can also make standard waffles and omelets.
What to know before you buy a bubble waffle maker
Bubble waffle maker types
There are three types of bubble waffle maker. Two of the options are electric, and one uses your stove.
- Electric: The two varieties of electric waffle makers are pressed and flipped. Pressed waffle makers have you pour the batter into the bottom and simply close the lid. They are small and efficient. Flip makers need you to spin the cooking plates to cook the waffle evenly. They are large, expensive and typically found only in commercial environments.
- Stovetop: Few stovetop waffle makers are still produced, let alone bubble waffle makers, as they are more dangerous and less effective. It’s best to ignore this option should you find one.
Waffle results
A given bubble waffle maker produces waffles of varying shapes, sizes and amounts. Most bubble waffle makers only produce one waffle at a time in a six-sided honeycomb-like shape roughly 6 inches wide. Budget makers usually cut the size down to 3 to 4 inches long but retain the shape. Most makers produce a 0.75- to 1-inch thick waffle, even budget makers.
What to look for in a quality bubble waffle maker
Extra plates
Some bubble waffle makers have swappable cooking plates and include a standard waffle plate in addition to bubble waffles. A few also include an omelet cooking plate.
Temperature settings
The best bubble waffle makers offer temperature control during cooking. This lets you increase the heat for a crispy waffle or lower it for a soft waffle. Most bubble waffle makers don’t have a temperature control option, requiring you to go strictly by time cooked to produce your preferred result.
Indicator lights
Most bubble waffle makers have one indicator light that tells you the heating element is powered and functioning. The best have a second indicator light which triggers once the waffle has finished cooking. Some use a sound effect rather than, or in addition to, a cooked indicator light.
How much you can expect to spend on a bubble waffle maker
Bubble waffle makers usually cost $25-$50. Some mini makers can cost as little as $15. Higher-end makers usually cost $50-$75. The most advanced makers usually cost more than $100, possibly as much as $200-plus.
Bubble waffle maker FAQ
How long does a bubble waffle take to cook?
A. That depends equally on your waffle recipe, the bubble waffle maker you’re using and how much batter you need to fill it. Some makers have indicator lights that trigger once the waffle is fully cooked. Most will require some trial and error on your part before you find the proper balance of batter amount, heat and time to produce your preferred doneness of waffle.
How should I clean a waffle maker?
A. That depends on the cooking plates. The easiest bubble waffle makers to clean are those with removable nonstick plates. Just wait for them to cool, take them out and clean them as you would any other kitchen gear. If they aren’t removable, you’ll need to be careful how you scrub them so that you don’t get any water into the electrical components if it has any. Non-stick plates will likely need to have charred batter chipped away. You can wipe the exterior clean of batter without fuss.
Can my children safely use a bubble waffle maker?
A. Yes, with the proper oversight. Most bubble waffle makers use handles that are detached enough from the cooking plates and heating element that burning oneself is fairly difficult to do. However, pouring batter and removing a cooked waffle brings children dangerously close to the hot metal plates — it’s best that younger children not be allowed to perform these tasks at all.
What’s the best bubble waffle maker to buy?
Top bubble waffle maker
Health and Home 3-In-1 Waffle, Bubble Waffle and Omelet Maker
What you need to know: This pick includes three plate types for breakfast variety.
What you’ll love: This three-in-one waffle maker includes bubble and standard waffle cooking plates plus an omelet cooking plate. All of the plates are nonstick. Cool-touch handles make opening and closing simple and safe. Indicator lights show when the maker is on and once it has fully preheated.
What you should consider: Some consumers didn’t receive the correct variety of cooking plates. Others were unhappy with the lack of precise temperature control.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top bubble waffle maker for the money
CucinaPro Mini Bubble Waffle Maker
What you need to know: This budget pick can still make a mean bubble waffle.
What you’ll love: Multiple recipes and an easy-to-follow instruction guide are included. One waffle only takes minutes to cook. The cooking plates are nonstick and easy to clean. It includes a cord wrap and stands upright for easy storage.
What you should consider: The bubble waffles it makes are small. Some consumers had issues with the maker becoming hot enough to cook properly.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Dyna-Living Bubble Waffle Maker
What you need to know: This rotating pick doesn’t mess around.
What you’ll love: The cooking plates are non-stick and each heat equally when flipped 180 degrees. It has a temperature control knob that hits 50-250 degrees. It has an adjustable cooking timer that goes up to five minutes. It has a power indicator light.
What you should consider: It’s among the priciest options. It takes up significant kitchen counter space and is difficult to store.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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We have a fantastic slate on deck this weekend for UFC 273. It features both the featherweight and bantamweight championships, and a top contender matchup between Khamzat Chimaev and Gilbert Burns as well.
I am going to discuss both championship fights, and one fight from the undercard that I feel we can take advantage of from a betting perspective. If you’re interested in reading my full breakdowns on every single fight from the card, you can always find that on my site DailyFanMMA, and please follow me on Twitter at BrettAppley.
Let’s begin!
UFC 273: Volkanovski vs. Jung
Our headliner this week is the featherweight championship between Alexander Volkanovski and Chan Sung Jung. Volkanovski is largely expected to retain his belt.
He’s still undefeated in the UFC at 10-0, and has beaten the likes of Max Holloway, Brian Ortega, Jose Aldo and Chad Mendes, which is quite the resume. Volkanovski is simply one of the best round winners in the sport currently, and it’s incredibly difficult to find advantages against him in any area of the game.
On the feet, Volkanovski is landing 6.42 significant strikes per minute, while only absorbing 3.34 in return with a 60 percent defensive rate. He’s also landing 1.77 takedowns per 15 minutes, and defending them at 70 percent.
In matchups where it’s necessary for him to wrestle offensively, he will do so. He racked up takedowns in the early part of his career, and most recently landed three takedowns against Holloway, which helped him edge out the latter rounds of that title bout.
When he’s forced to fight defensively, he can do that as well.
I am going to discuss both championship fights, and one fight from the undercard that I feel we can take advantage of from a betting perspective. If you’re interested in reading my full breakdowns on every single fight from the card, you can always find that on my site DailyFanMMA, and please follow me on Twitter at BrettAppley.
Let’s begin!
UFC 273: Volkanovski vs. Jung
Our headliner this week is the featherweight championship between Alexander Volkanovski and Chan Sung Jung. Volkanovski is largely expected to retain his belt.
He’s still undefeated in the UFC at 10-0, and has beaten the likes of Max Holloway, Brian Ortega, Jose Aldo and Chad Mendes, which is quite the resume. Volkanovski is simply one of the best round winners in the sport currently, and it’s incredibly difficult to find advantages against him in any area of the game.
On the feet, Volkanovski is landing 6.42 significant strikes per minute, while only absorbing 3.34 in return with a 60 percent defensive rate. He’s also landing 1.77 takedowns per 15 minutes, and defending them at 70 percent.
In matchups where it’s necessary for him to wrestle offensively, he will do so. He racked up takedowns in the early part of his career, and most recently landed three takedowns against Holloway, which helped him edge out the latter rounds of that title bout.
When he’s forced to fight defensively, he can do that as well.
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Ukrainians fleeing occupation pour into Zaporizhzhia
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A large white tent in a shopping centre car park in Zaporizhzhia has become the meeting place for thousands from southern Ukraine who have fled the Russian invasion and left everything behind.
The lot is a transit point for those escaping besieged Mariupol, over 200 kilometres (124 miles) to the southeast, and the coastal region captured by Russian forces.
Under the marquee, displaced people eat at communal tables, are given clothes, medicine and even toys, as they wait for buses to take them on to regions less exposed to attacks.
Children's drawings have been stuck to the inside of the tarp, most of them celebrating Ukraine and its army. One is a portrait of a green-eyed black cat with the message: "If you find my cat Myka, let the psychologist know."
Further along, a noticeboard is filled with announcements offering spaces in cars heading west and the photos and numbers of missing relatives.
Angela Berg, an energetic 55-year-old with short hair, left everything behind in Mariupol, including her mother, too old to take on the journey.
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"A man armed with a machine gun forced us to lie on the ground in front of our 12-storey building, on bits of broken glass. Then they started to fire on it with tanks. The building caught on fire and the man with the machine gun shot at the people trying to get out," she told AFP.
"They didn't let us retrieve anything from the building until it had all burnt, not our stuff, not any documents," said Berg, who worked in hospitality before the war.
"Even the clothes I am wearing now are the ones the welcome centre gave me."
Her voice begins to break at the mention of the mother and disabled sister-in-law, whom she left behind to save the rest of her family, including her sick three-month-old granddaughter.
"It's the hardest decision I have ever had to make. I had to choose between my mother and my grandchildren."
"Only people who can walk are able to escape. My mother and my sister-in-law have nowhere to go, and we have no information on what happened to them," she said.
'Burnt alive'
The conditions faced by the 120,000 people still in Mariupol, scene of intense fighting for over a month, are "unliveable", the city's mayor Vadym Boichenko told AFP on Tuesday.
"We have passed the point beyond a humanitarian disaster, because for the last 30 days, these people haven't had heating, water -- anything," he said.
Ivan Kosyan, 17, who arrived in Zaporizhzhia on March 22 with his mother and some friends describes appalling scenes from the besieged port.
"In our building, three entrances were completely engulfed by the flames. People burnt alive. It was horrible," said the teenager.
"It took us between 10 to 12 hours to get here," he said over tea handed out by volunteers.
More than 3,800 people were evacuated on Tuesday, 2,200 of them coming to Zaporizhzhia from Mariupol and Berdyansk, another port city, according to Ukrainian authorities.
At another table, Natalia Babychuk, a teacher from Polohy, between Mariupol and Zaporizhzhia, is still trying to understand what happened to her.
"Truth be told, it's a month now that we haven't slept properly," she said, playing with her wedding ring.
"I asked one of the Russian soldiers, who they called 'Avenger' because his son had been killed by Ukrainians, what they wanted. He said it was payback for what is happening in Donbas," the eastern region where Ukrainian troops have clashed with pro-Russian separatists since 2014, Babychuk said.
"They take the kids' phones and ours, the SIM cards, the computers, everything... They take everything," she said. "I don't know how they can call themselves our brothers."
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PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Mason-Oceana dispatch received a 911 call just before 4:00 p.m. on April 5, regarding a car that had rolled on US-31.
Preliminary investigation showed that a 2006 Pontiac Torrent was occupied by a family of four from Holland, Michigan, including a 3-month old baby, a 4-year-old child, and a family dog.
Troopers from the MSP, Hart Post say the car, which was being driven by a 28-year-old woman, was traveling northbound US-31 in the left passing lane just south of the Pere Marquette Highway off-ramp.
As the vehicle was traveling on the freeway, the female driver’s 29-year-old husband, who was the front seat passenger, reached over and grabbed the steering wheel causing the vehicle to lose control, cross over 2-lanes of traffic, and run off the roadway.
The driver of the car attempted to regain control of the vehicle but was unable to as the vehicle veered back across the same 2-lanes of traffic, drove into the muddy median, and rolled 2 times. The car is said to have narrowly missed other motorists traveling northbound on US-31.
Pursuant to the vehicle rolling, the male front seat passenger was ejected through the moonroof, before the vehicle landed on top of him.
Additionally, the 3-month-old, along with the rear-facing car seat she was riding in, was also ejected from the vehicle.
The driver, along with her two children, were transported by ambulance to the Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
The male front seat passenger was transported by ambulance to Mercy Health in Muskegon and was listed as being in serious condition.
The family dog was not injured and was transported to the Mason County Animal Control facilities.
Alcohol is currently being investigated as a possible contributing factor in the rollover accident. Additionally, the improper installation of the car seat is also being investigated.
The left passing lane of the southbound US-31 Freeway was closed for approximately one hour while law enforcement officials investigated the series of events leading up to the final crash.
Troopers at the scene were assisted by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office, MCSO Accident Reconstruction Unit, Mason County Animal Control, MSP Grand Rapids Post, along with advanced first responders from the Pere Marquette Fire Department and Ludington Fire Department, and Life EMS.
The crash remains under investigation. Any witnesses to the crash that did not speak to police at the scene are requested to please contact the Michigan State Police Hart Post at 231-873-2171.
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Calorie counts to feature on menus from today to tackle obesity
Diners in England will see the calorie content of dishes appear on menus from today (6 April) as part of a government drive to tackle obesity and improve the nation’s health.
Under the new rules, businesses with more than 250 employees in England, including cafes, restaurants and takeaways, must display the calorie information of non-prepacked food and soft drinks for customers.
Calories need to be displayed at the point of choice for the customer, such as on physical menus, online menus, food delivery platforms and food labels.
The measures have been introduced to help consumers make more informed, healthier choices when eating out or ordering takeaways, and form part of the government’s wider war on obesity.
A Department of Health and Social Care spokesman said: “Obesity is one of the biggest health issues we face as a country and clear food labelling plays an important role in helping people make healthier choices for themselves and their families.
“We are all used to seeing nutritional information on products sold in supermarkets and displaying calorie information on menus can help us consume fewer calories when eating out or getting a takeaway.
“The regulations will also allow businesses to provide menus without calorie information at the request of the customer.”
What are the obesity figures in the UK?
It is estimated that overweight and obesity-related conditions cost the NHS £6.1 billion each year.
Almost two-thirds (63%) of adults in England are overweight or obese, and one in three children leave primary school at an unhealthy weight.
A Public Health England survey on calorie reduction showed that 79% of respondents said menus should include the number of calories in food and drinks.
However, the move has received a mixed response, with one charity warning this will negatively affect people with eating disorders.
Director of external affairs at Beat, Tom Quinn, said the eating disorder charity was “extremely disappointed” at the decision, and warned it could create a fixation on restricting calories or increase feelings of guilt among those with an eating disorder.
He said: “We know from the people we support that including calories on menus can contribute to harmful eating disorder thoughts and behaviours worsening.
“For instance, it can increase a fixation on restricting calories for those with anorexia or bulimia, or increase feelings of guilt for those with binge-eating disorder.
“There is also very limited evidence that the legislation will lead to changed eating habits among the general population.
Henry Dimbleby, who co-founded the Leon restaurant chain, described the move as a “small intervention” and argued it will help companies make more informed choices about their menu options.
Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, Mr Dimbleby, who is also lead non-executive director at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, said: “If you look at what calorie labelling might do, I think it is a small intervention.
“The primary benefit, I think, actually, and from my experience at Leon – which we sold last year, I should say, so I’m not involved at the moment – it will make companies think a bit more carefully about what they put on the menu.
“But for the customer… I doubt it will have much effect for eating out.”
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A majority of the nation’s small business owners—78%—say they are concerned about the threat of a Russian cyberattack in light of recent news coverage, according to new survey data released by New Jersey-based Provident Bank today. Looking ahead to the next 12 months, three in 10 survey respondents said it is “very likely” their business will experience a cyberattack or cybersecurity breach, compared to just 11% who said it was not likely at all.
Seven in 10 small business owners said that addressing a cyberattack or breach was part of their business continuity plan; however, just half said they are actually fully prepared to face a cyberattack on their organization. A similar percentage (around 50%) said that the threat of a cyberattack is something they think about nearly every day.
The most common steps taken by small business owners to protect their business and their customers’ data included using a secure wi-fi network, using antivirus or anti-phishing software, backing up data, using a VPN and using a password protector tool. When asked how long it takes the business to recover from a cyberattack or security breach, 19.3% said they could recover within hours, 22.5% said within a day and 21.5% said within a month.
Businesses reported that over the past 12 months, malicious cyber activity has contributed to increased IT costs, reputational damage, intellectual property loss and lost productivity, among other things.
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Free Fire, Garena's prominent shooter, has garnered an incredible player base globally. The community consists of distinct gamers, each having unique skills to play the mobile battle royale.
Even though there are a considerable number of PC users in the community, mobile players are appreciated more for obvious reasons.
Generally, the latter are evaluated based on their movement speed, the accuracy of headshots, tactical gameplay, and more factors.
Note: The list intends to cover versatile players from several Asian countries, and it solely reflects the author's personal opinion.
Free Fire: Best mobile users who play on Asian servers in 2022
5) PAGAL M10
Prince "PAGAL M10" Yadav is one of India's fastest Free Fire mobile players. His unique style of making one-tap headshots fascinates his fans.
Prince's in-game UID is 387604143, and he plays on the country's server. He is a content creator on YouTube as well as an esports athlete.
PAGAL filmed his first gameplay on November 23, 2019, on his YouTube channel, PAGAL M10, which currently has over 965K subscribers with an aggregate of 60 million views and 106 uploads.
This set of data boasts why he is on this list.
4) GamingWithNayeem
Nayeem Alam is a famous esports athlete from Bangladesh and is appreciated for his professional mobile gameplay. He also manages a YouTube channel called GamingWithNayeem, uploading content regularly.
Nayeem's in-game UID is 206923045, and he plays Free Fire on his country's server.
His YouTube channel has accumulated a mammoth number of subscribers, i.e., 1.48 million. Starting his YouTube journey with his first upload on August 11, 2018, Nayeem has completed 332 uploads that have been watched over 90 million times in total.
3) Qari FF
Pakistan's Qari FF (channel name) is a renowned name in the regional FF community. Movement speed and precise headshots are two major attractions for his followers.
Qari FF's in-game UID is 297564785, and he plays the shooter on his country's server.
Despite his irregular schedule of publishing content, Qari FF has been able to gain over 50.2K subscribers and has a summation of 861K views on YouTube over the past couple of years, with only 17 uploads. He filmed his first gameplay on August 14, 2020.
2) Tahirfuego FF
Tahirfuego FF is a well-known YouTube channel managed by an Indian esports athlete, Tahir. He has swift movement and good command over several in-game controls.
Accurate sit-up headshots are one of the key highlights of his gameplay. Tahir's in-game UID is 648859472, and he plays on the country server.
Since his first upload on July 1, 2020, the YouTube channel has grabbed over 381K subscribers and 34 million views. Currently, there are 132 uploads on the channel.
1) Zerox FF
Zerox FF is a famed YouTube channel owned by a talented player from Nepal. He is known for his breakneck speed in deploying gloo walls and magnificent gameplay in custom room matches.
Zerox FF's in-game UID is 241369622, and he plays Free Fire on the Bangladesh server.
Zerox FF started filming his gameplay on September 21, 2020, and has received the support of over 217K subscribers. With 189 uploads, the channel has piled up more than 16 million total views.
Note: The data shown for each channel is as of April 6.
Disclaimer: Gamers from India should note that Free Fire is banned in the country. Consequently, they should only access their player IDs via the MAX variant.
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No matter how old their child gets, most mums still worry about their kids - regardless of how responsible and adult they are.
But for Lindsay Grace, dozing off and forgetting to charge her phone caused her mum to panic so much the parent called the police because she thought she was dead.
Many people have now said that the parent is “chaotic” and needs to cut the “umbilical cord” to her grown-up child.
Lindsay Grace has now taken to TikTok to share her ordeal which made her believe she was being broken into in the middle of the night - although it was just the police checking in.
In the clip, Lindsay explained that she fell asleep “peacefully” but forgot to put her mobile phone on charge so the battery died without her realising.
As she was sleeping, her mum started to become “worried” and told her other daughter that her phone calls were going straight to her Lindsay’s voicemail and her location was also off.
The sister tried to reassure the mum that everything was okay, she said: “I bet she fell asleep and her phone died, she’s fine.”
Although the sister had predicted the situation correctly - she planted a concerning seed in her mother’s mind.
Lindsay’s sister expressed: “But if something did happen to her, we only have 24 hours to find her.”
The mum then ‘panicked’ and called the police to check up on Lindsay - and at this point she was safely asleep in bed.
To put her mind at ease, the police visited Lindsay's place.
But, she was not expecting anyone to come by her house at that time.
Lindsay explained: “Me waking up to banging on my door at 2am scared to death thinking a bad guy is trying to break in and kill me.”
Mistaking the police for a potential murderer, Lindsay then ended up calling the police herself - although they were the ones knocking on her door.
She called the emergency services once her phone switched on and then hid in the corner whilst armed with a baseball bat, as she shook in horror.
Luckily, the caller informed Lindsay that she was not in fact being broken into but had police outside her door worried for her welfare.
Lindsay then started to piece the bizarre incident together when she realised she had a barrage of texts from her mum.
After she replied to the worried texts from her mum, the parent declared: “I thought you were dead. Your location is off, it’s going straight to email.
“I love you honey.”
Well at least she meant well!
Lindsay captioned the clip: “Last night was a thriller for sure.”
Concerned by the mother’s reaction, many people fled to the comments to urge Lindsay to set some boundaries between her and her mum.
One person criticised: “Your mum needs to cut the umbilical cord. Jesus.”
Another user slammed: “Umm. Mum would no longer have access to my location.”
Whilst a third person voiced: “Your family is chaotic and I love it.”
However, others praised the mum for being protective of Lindsay and thinking of the best interests of her daughter.
One person commented: “As a mum, I get it.”
Someone else expressed: “You're really lucky to have someone always making sure you're safe.”
And, this person shared: “You’re so blessed. Everyone deserves a mum like this.”
Let us know in the comments what you think of the mum’s reaction - did she go over the top?
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Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz have revealed their star-studded wedding guest list - and it's safe to say there are some huge names attending.
The couple, who are due to be married on April 9 2022, will be surrounded by A-list guests including mum Victoria's former band mates The Spice Girls, as Brooklyn and Nicola exchange vows.
They're expected to tie the knot at a luxury beachside estate in Florida, with the happy day expected to be one of the biggest celebrity weddings of the year.
Ahead of Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz's big day, Daily Star takes a closer look at their star studded wedding guest list.
The Spice Girls
If you 'wannabe' on the guest list, you better be a Spice Girl, as Victoria's former band mates have all been invited to share in son Brooklyn's big day.
Each member of the Spice Girls (Mel C, Mel B, Geri Horner and Emma Bunton) have been invited to the wedding, but no details have been released to say if they are definitely attending.
However Mel C will definitely be there, after telling Lorraine Kelly on daytime TV show Lorraine last week: "I’m going to see her at her son’s wedding anyway," and said a reunion with her former bandmates "would be great".
The Ramsays
It is no secret that The Ramsays and The Beckhams are close friends, with chef Gordon Ramsay even tipped to be catering the event - although this has never been confirmed.
However a source told The Sun: "The families are close pals and Brooklyn has previously raved about Gordon’s cuisine. He’s top choice to be the chef designing the menu."
Whether or not Gordon is designing the menu is yet to be revealed, but it is sure to be an emotional day for the Ramsays too, who have been a huge part of Brooklyn's life, as their son Jack Ramsay is one of Brooklyn's closest friends.
Eva Longoria
Victoria Beckham has become one of the world's most famous fashion icons - so it is no surprise that some of her closest friends are style icons too.
When the Beckhams moved to Los Angeles, Victoria became close friends with actress and Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria - even sharing outfits with one another.
Eva told People: "I just go into her closet normally and go ‘I need a dress.’ She usually tells me what to wear."
It has since been revealed by Victoria that both stars will be coordinating their outfits at the wedding too - with fans eagerly waiting to see what they will be wearing.
Gigi Hadid
Brooklyn's wife-to-be Nicola Peltz, who is an actress and model, is also inviting many famous faces to the wedding including close friend and supermodel Gigi Hadid.
Nicola and Gigi became friends when they modelled alongside each other as teenagers - with Nicola even dating Gigi's younger brother Anwar for over 18 months.
However despite the split, Nicola and Anwar are still on good terms, with the actress revealing that she "loves his family so much."
Snoop Dogg
With rumours that Gordon Ramsay is set to design the wedding menu, another huge a-lister has been confirmed to provide the music on the big day - Snoop Dogg.
Snoop is close friends with The Beckhams and revealed to The Mirror that he would be DJ'ing at the wedding as a gift to Brooklyn and Nicola, saying: "David has been my boy for over 10 years now and I am tight with his family."
He added: "Brooklyn's wedding is going to be a big affair and my gift to him and his wife-to-be is I will come down and do a set for them on their big day.
"Nothing is going to get the party started after the first dance like a set from Snoop… the dance floor is gonna be on fire."
Rocco Ritchie
Brooklyn's famous friends also include the child of two Hollywood stars - Guy Ritchie and Madonna - with their son Rocco becoming 'like a brother' to Brooklyn.
The childhood friends even studied photography alongside one another in New York, and dads Guy Ritchie and David Beckham are reported to be close friends too.
However it has not been confirmed if Guy Ritchie or Madonna will be at the wedding.
Sofia and Nicole Richie
Sisters and fellow a-listers Sofia and Nicole Richie have been invited to the wedding too, after becoming close friends with Nicola Peltz while modelling alongside one another.
The three models are often seen spending time with one another, and at different points in their lives, even dated the same person.
Both Sofia and Nicola dated music star Justin Bieber, before the singer went on to marry model Hailey Baldwin.
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Commonwealth Equity Services LLC increased its stake in shares of Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF (NYSEARCA:XCEM – Get Rating) by 68.2% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 378,443 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 153,408 shares during the quarter. Commonwealth Equity Services LLC owned approximately 15.77% of Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF worth $12,018,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of XCEM. Avantax Advisory Services Inc. boosted its stake in Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF by 19.1% during the third quarter. Avantax Advisory Services Inc. now owns 7,476 shares of the company’s stock worth $239,000 after acquiring an additional 1,200 shares in the last quarter. Pure Financial Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF in the fourth quarter valued at $252,000. LPL Financial LLC lifted its stake in shares of Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF by 100.1% in the third quarter. LPL Financial LLC now owns 14,830 shares of the company’s stock valued at $477,000 after buying an additional 7,419 shares in the last quarter. GWM Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF by 3.4% in the third quarter. GWM Advisors LLC now owns 24,746 shares of the company’s stock valued at $796,000 after buying an additional 815 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Advisor Group Holdings Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF by 127.8% in the third quarter. Advisor Group Holdings Inc. now owns 30,361 shares of the company’s stock valued at $976,000 after buying an additional 17,031 shares in the last quarter.
Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF stock opened at $30.71 on Wednesday. Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF has a 1-year low of $28.38 and a 1-year high of $34.13. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $30.95.
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Paul Heckingbottom sends clear message on Sheffield United player amid previous social media criticism
Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom believes it’s important his side’s supporters know how committed Oli McBurnie has been to the cause by putting himself forward despite experiencing sickness before the QPR clash, speaking to the Yorkshire Post after the match.
The 25-year-old has been the subject of intense social media criticism by some for his performances this term, failing to get on the scoresheet in any of his 26 league matches this term as he has been unable to heavily contribute to the Blades’ cause.
This must be a real source of disappointment for McBurnie who arrived from Swansea City back in 2019 for a fee believed to be in the region of £17m, not being able to repay that investment yet despite being given numerous first-team opportunities this term.
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But his presence has been particularly important lately with Rhian Brewster and David McGoldrick out for the remainder of the campaign and Billy Sharp also out of action at this stage, with McBurnie’s absence leaving teenager Daniel Jebbison as Heckingbottom’s only real option up top at the weekend in their 1-0 defeat against Stoke City.
Missing the weekend with a thigh strain, the Scotsman suffered a further blow when he was suffering with a stomach bug just hours before kick-off against Mark Warburton’s men yesterday.
This didn’t faze the forward though, who put himself in contention for the match and this was something Heckingbottom was keen to highlight post-match.
The latter said: “He’s had moments where he’s been battling through, making himself available for the bench.
“He was actually throwing up with a stomach bug today but if he’d declared himself fit I was going to start him and just get out of him what I could. He managed to keep some food down pre-match.
“I knew he wouldn’t last but I thought his performance was excellent in terms of leading the line and being a target.
“I’m pleased for him but everyone needs to know what he has been doing and how he has put himself forward.”
The Verdict:
You have to feel sorry for the forward – because it’s not his fault that he arrived for such a sizeable amount of money – putting pressure on him straight away to perform.
And it’s not as if he had an easy start to life at Bramall Lane either, being forced to endure a baptism of fire as he took the step up to the Premier League with the Blades on his arrival.
Unlike Billy Sharp who has adapted seamlessly back to second-tier football though, McBurnie hasn’t produced the goals many people thought he would after taking the step back down and this is why frustration from supporters is understandable.
However, some of the social media criticism has been harsh and it will inevitably affect the 25-year-old who still remains on these platforms. In a world that’s connected with technology, it’s easier said than done to just delete his accounts to escape from some of these harsh words.
And regardless of this, he shouldn’t have to come off platforms anyway. He may be a £17m signing – but he is a normal human being and fair play to many United fans last night – because they are often fair and gave him the credit he deserved for his performance yesterday evening.
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Crypto exchange Binance among investors to bail out victims of $615 million heist
By Elizabeth Howcroft
LONDON (Reuters) -Crypto exchange Binance is leading investors' contribution to a bailout of victims of a $615 million digital coin theft, the company targeted in the heist said on Wednesday.
The Vietnam-based company Sky Mavis, which runs the game Axie Infinity, said last week it had been hit by one of the largest crypto heists on record, leaving users unable to withdraw their money from the game.
Sky Mavis said it would reimburse the lost money through a combination of its own balance sheet funds and $150 million raised by investors including cryptocurrency exchange Binance and venture capital firm a16z.
"Sky Mavis is committed to reimbursing all of our users' lost funds and implementing rigorous internal security measures to prevent future attacks," said Trung Nguyen, CEO of Sky Mavis.
The part of the network which was hacked, a blockchain "bridge" called Ronin, which allows users to move funds in and out of the game, will reopen after a security upgrade and audits which "can take several weeks", Sky Mavis said.
The "funding round" will allow users to withdraw and deposit their money, the company said.
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao said "we strongly believe Sky Mavis will bring a lot of value and growth for the larger industry and we believe it's necessary to support them as they work hard to resolve the recent incident."
Binance and Sky Mavis did not put a figure on how much of the $150 million Binance would provide.
Sky Mavis's game, Axie Infinity, allows its 2.2 million players to buy and trade in-game assets in the form of NFTs, which they compete against each other to earn crypto tokens.
"While racing for mainstream adoption, we made some trade-offs that ended up leaving us vulnerable to this sort of attack," a blog post on the Axie Infinity website announcing the fundraise said. "It's a lesson that we've learned the hard way."
Hacks have long plagued the $2.1 trillion crypto sector, which saw an influx of investment during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In February, a crypto platform called Wormhole lost $320 million in what was one of the largest crypto heists on record at the time. The cryptocurrency arm of Jump Trading, which had recently acquired Wormhole's developer, provided funds to replace the stolen money.
(Reporting by Elizabeth HowcroftEditing by Mark Potter and David Evans)
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Sheriff: 2 wounded, suspect dead, in shooting at SC plant
A suspect shot and wounded two employees at an industrial plant in northwest South Carolina before taking his own life, authorities said.
The shooting occurred around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Fraenkische plant in Anderson County. Two people were wounded, one critically, and taken to a hospital, county Coroner Greg Shore told local media.
READ MORE: CMPD chief: Officer shoots person at southwest Charlotte apartment complex
Sheriff Chad McBride said there were around 30 employees present at the time of the shooting. The workers fled to a nearby business, McBride said. He indicated during a press briefing that the employees at the plant included the two victims.
McBride said the suspected shooter died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He said authorities believe the suspect was a former employee at the plant.
Additional details on the shooting weren’t immediately available.
(WATCH BELOW: New Jersey man charged with shooting bystander near Gaston County Courthouse, police say)
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While conducting a drive to arrest him from a Gulshan’s flat, the RAB recovered 22 bottles of foreign liquors, 16 credit cards of different banks, two iPhones, one ipad and cash Tk 200,000, the RAB added.
According to the RAB, he was planning to flee the country as the court issued an arrest warrant against him on 28 March in the case.
During the primary interrogation, the elite force claimed a club ‘Trumps Club’ was jointly established by Ashish and Asadul Islam alias Banti Islam in 1996 at Abedin Tower in Banani.
The club was infamous for various anti-social activities orchestrating throughout the night. At a stage, the club was turned into a special abode for the underworld gangs.
Aziz Mohammad Bhai used to visit the club regularly to meet the gangs. Taking this as an advantage, Banti and Ashish made friendship with Aziz Mohammad and started controlling the underworld’s activities in the capital city, the RAB said.
The elite force claimed there was a mosque nearby the club. The actor Sohel Chowdhury accompanied by the mosque committee tried to stop the antisocial activities in the club. On 24 July in 1998, actor Sohel censured Aziz Mohammad in public.
To take revenge of this incident, Banti and Ashish chalked out a plan. As a part of their plan, they hired the then top criminal Sanjidul Islam alias Emon and asked him to kill Sohel Chowdhury.
On 17 December in 1998, actor Sohel Chowdhury was shot dead outside the Tramps Club. His brother Touhidul Islam filed a murder case with the Gulshan police station. On 30 July 1999, the detective branch submitted a charge sheet against nine people in this case.
On 30 November in 2001, Dhaka’s third additional metropolitan session judge court framed charges against the nine accused. After two years of indictment, the case was transferred to Dhaka Speedy Trial Tribunal-2.
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Thieves burglarize Memphis Police CJ Davis’s new home, records show
In less than a year, new Memphis Police Chief CJ Davis is the victim of another crime.
Thieves broke into her newly built home over the weekend, records show.
The home is unfinished and not occupied.
The break-in happened in a new residential development in East Memphis.
Records show the thieves got away with at least two furnaces and a washer.
The police report lists a possible second victim in Davis’s neighborhood, who also had a furnace stolen out of their unfinished home.
Back in January, Davis’s gun was stolen from her car while she shopped at a Cordova furniture store.
Police said the gun was in a lockbox.
FOX13 has not obtained any information about possible suspects in the break-in.
Call CrimeStoppers at 901.528.CASH with tips.
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EXCLUSIVE: Abhishek Bachchan opens up on Aaradhya’s online school, feels it was ‘convenient’
Abhishek Bachchan is all geared up for the release of his upcoming movie Dasvi. The film is about a politician who is in Jail and wishes to appear for the 10th board exams. Well, when we talk about education a lot has changed in the past couple of years due to the ongoing pandemic. Offline classes had begun and students were attending lectures from the comfort of their homes instead of going to school. Well, in a recent interview with Pinkvilla, Abhishek opened up about offline vs online education and how his daughter Aaradhya Bachchan did online schooling during the pandemic.
Talking about the entire offline vs online debate, Abhishek Bachchan said that he is first-hand experience. His daughter, Aaradhya is in school and she did online schooling for almost 2 years and according to him, that is unbelievably convenient. Further talking about it he said, “It was a God sent during the lockdown. But I do personally believe that children should be in school. There has to be a certain physical contact and interaction which always makes a big difference and even when you are going to a physical school, technology is very much a part of their lives so I don’t think that is an issue.”
Watch Abhishek's interview here:
Meanwhile, in a recent interview, Abhishek Bachchan opened up about mom Jaya Bachchan’s reaction after watching the film. Revealing that his mother Jaya Bachchan saw the movie last night, the Dhoom actor said that the veteran actress saw Dasvi along with some of her colleagues from the upper house and the lower house. Abhishek further said that she had a reaction so he would take that as a positive sign.
ALSO READ: Dasvi Song Ghani Trip OUT: Abhishek Bachchan’s Haryanavi swagger is super high in this trippy dance number
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A Big Setback, Now For The Comeback | Talk Is Cheap
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A Big Setback, Now For The Comeback | Talk Is Cheap
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Grace V. Rawson
July 22, 1927 - Dec. 27, 2021
QUEENSBURY - Grace V. Rawson, 94, of Willowbrook Rd. and formerly of Lake Luzerne, passed away Monday morning, December 27, 2021 in her sleep.
Born on July 22, 1927 in Watervliet, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Grace (O'Neil) Zukowski. She moved to Queensbury in 1958, Lake Luzerne in 1967 and back to Queensbury in 2015.
She worked for many years at Lake Luzerne School, Harris' Grocery in Lake Luzerne, Dream House Furniture in Queensbury and the Gift Shop at Thousand Acres Ranch Resort in Stony Creek.
Grace enjoyed reading, watching tv, bowling, dancing and going out to lunch. She especially enjoyed spending winters in Florida for many years with her dear friend Chris.
She was a past member of the Hadley-Luzerne Lioness Club, the Red Hats in Lake Luzerne and the Jessups Landing Red Hatters in Corinth. She was a communicant of Holy Mother and Child Parish.
She was predeceased by her parents and siblings: Betty and Jerry Agopovich, Jimmy Zukowski, Bill and Thelma Zukowski and Bob Zukowski.
Survivors include her children: Diane (William) Corbett of Colchester, VT, Boyce (Michelle) Rawson II of Lewis, John "Jack" (Lynne) Rawson of Lake George, Theodore "Ted" (Kathy) Rawson of Queensbury; grandchildren: Billy (Kayla) Corbett, Ryan Corbett, Amanda Rawson, Tiffany Rawson, Andrea Rawson, Boyce Rawson III, Brittany Crowningshield and Dustin Crowningshield; great-grandchildren: Nell and Silas Corbett; a sister, Shirley Keegan of Troy; she had fond memories of her step-daughters: Cindy, Phyllis and Martha. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews; and her dear friends: Chris, Janet, Pat and Marge.
A special thank you to Gracie's dear caregiver Joyce and her dear friend Sue from Meals on Wheels.
At the request of the family there will be no calling hours.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 3, 2022 at Holy Mother and Child, 405 Palmer Ave., Corinth.
Private burial will be at St. Patrick's Cemetery, Watervliet.
A Celebration of Grace's Life will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers contributions in Grace's memory may be made to Meals on Wheels, c/o Warren County Office for the Aging, 1340 US Rte. 9, Lake George, NY 12845, the American Heart Association, 2 Clinton Square, Suite 305, Albany, NY 12205 or to a charity of one's choice.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Brewer Funeral Home, Inc., 24 Church St., Lake Luzerne.
To express online condolences, please visit www.brewermillerfuneralhomes.com.
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Caf Confederation Cup: ‘Simba will have referee in their pocket against Orlando Pirates’ – Banda
South African giants Orlando Pirates have been warned on what to expect when they come face to face with Simba SC of Tanzania in the quarter-finals of the Caf Confederation Cup.
The two teams were drawn to face each other on Tuesday and the first meeting will see the Buccaneers travel to Dar es Salaam on April 17 for the clash at Mkapa Stadium before the return leg on April 24 in Johannesburg.
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Ahead of the two-legged fixture, former Simba and Tanzania international Abdi Banda, who currently turns out for Mtibwa Sugar in the Mainland Premier League, has cautioned Pirates to be wary of Simba’s tactics when playing at home, including paying referees to favour their results.
‘Simba vs Pirates will go beyond football’
“When Pirates come to Dar es Salaam, they must expect the worst and know that the battle will be beyond football because Simba is supported by politicians,” Banda said as quoted by KickOff.
“Simba will have the referee in their pocket because Simba will give the referee money. Simba always uses dirty tactics when they play at home, but they obviously don’t have the kind of quality that Pirates so they will budget on winning at home by a wide margin.”
However, the 26-year-old Banda, who has earned 18 caps for the Tanzania national team, is confident Pirates will qualify for the semis at the expense of the Wekundu wa Msimbazi.
“What I know is that Pirates is going to qualify for the semi-finals after the two legs. It would have been a risk if Pirates played in Johannesburg first,” Banda continued.
“Pirates must make use of Senzo [Mazingiza] for the trip to Tanzania because he knows Tanzania very well and used to be at Simba before and is now at Yanga. Yanga will be happy to assist Pirates in whatever they need because they are enemies with Simba.”
Banda has also called on Pirates to devise ways of dealing with Simba’s “most dangerous” player Bernard Morrison, who also played for the Buccaneers in the Premier Soccer League.
‘Morrison will want to revenge against Pirates’
"Morrison is a guy that will be out to prove a point to Pirates considering what happened in the past. I think Morrison had some misunderstandings with Pirates before so I know he will be out to show them what he can do,” added Banda.
“He has that kind of mentality of always wanting to prove himself to those that doubt him, and he usually gets the job done.
“The other threat for Simba is Sakho [Pape Ousmane] otherwise they don’t have a good team like they did last season, and it shows in the gap between them and Yanga who are top of the standings.
“When they played Chiefs last season they had a better team.”
Simba qualified for the last eight after finishing second in Group D with 10 points from six matches while Pirates finished top of Group A with 13 points from six outings.
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Communities offering bonuses and incentives to fill open summer lifeguard positions
FOX VALLEY, Wis. (WBAY) - Despite the recent gloomy weather, community pools are still scheduled to open about two months from now. And while it’s been a struggle to find lifeguards for the summer, some extra incentives have been added to staff those spots.
It doesn’t matter what local community, or local pool -- recreation departments across the region are having a hard time filling summer lifeguard positions. According to Ann Moeller, the Recreation Supervisor with the City of Green Bay, “We have been in a lifeguard shortage for a few years. This even started before the pandemic, so this isn’t new, but it also doesn’t seem to be getting a whole lot better.”
The summer job, in the sun, just isn’t as appealing to teens as it once was. “It’s just not the dream job, apparently, that everyone wants to have. They want to get out there and make that buck as fast as possible and they want to make top dollar,” adds Veronica Robinson with the Oshkosh Recreation Department.
From Green Bay, to De Pere, Appleton, and Oshkosh -- the wages for those city’s lifeguard positions were all increased significantly this summer. Oshkosh is paying $14 an hour. De Pere is paying $16 an hour for a lifeguard and nearly $20 an hour for a managerial position. Every municipality understands money talks. Ann Moeller says, “We definitely have to be aware of what each different community is offering so that we can stay competitive.”
Communities are also paying for lifeguard training, providing uniforms and other equipment, and some are even offering cash bonuses. “Never thought that, but really excited that we are able to do that and hope that it does put us on the map,” says Moeller.
While officials are hoping that the increased wages and extra incentives will bring in applicants for these lifeguard positions, they also want teens to understand the potential benefits these kinds of jobs could have on their futures. Robinson says, “If you’re looking to be a teacher or work in education, work in the field of parks and recreation, or anything along those lines, these are great starting points. They’re great for your resume. They’re great to get those references.”
The application process for these lifeguard positions are open now.
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Henderson woman travels to US-Mexico border to bring aide to Ukrainian refugees
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Henderson woman travels to US-Mexico border to bring aide to Ukrainian refugees
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Henderson woman travels to US-Mexico border to bring aide to Ukrainian refugees.
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Note from Zennie62Media and OaklandNewsNow.com : this video-blog post demonstrates the full and live operation of the latest updated version of an experimental Zennie62Media , Inc. mobile media video-blogging system network that was launched June 2018. This is a major part of Zennie62Media , Inc.’s new and innovative approach to the production of news media. What we call “The Third Wave of Media”. The uploaded video is from a YouTube channel. When the YouTube video channel for 8 News NOW Las Vegas uploads a video it is automatically uploaded to and formatted automatically at the Oakland News Now site and Zennie62-created and owned social media pages. The overall objective here, on top of our is smartphone-enabled, real-time, on the scene reporting of news, interviews, observations, and happenings anywhere in the World and within seconds and not hours – is the use of the existing YouTube social graph on any subject in the World. Now, news is reported with a smartphone and also by promoting current content on YouTube: no heavy and expensive cameras or even a laptop are necessary, or having a camera crew to shoot what is already on YouTube. The secondary objective is faster, and very inexpensive media content news production and distribution. We have found there is a disconnect between post length and time to product and revenue generated. With this, the problem is far less, though by no means solved. Zennie62Media is constantly working to improve the system network coding and seeks interested content and media technology partners.
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US-owned Africell to launch mobile service in Angola
"Africell is building a mobile network that will soon be recognised as the best in the country," Africell Angola Chief Executive Chris Lundh said in a statement on Wednesday.
"Africell is building a mobile network that will soon be recognised as the best in the country," Africell Angola Chief Executive Chris Lundh said in a statement on Wednesday.
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San Marino appoints world’s first openly gay head of state Paolo Rondelli
San Marino has named the world’s first gay head of state, marking a shift in attitudes in the tiny republic, where public displays of affection between people of the same sex were banned until 18 years ago.
Paolo Rondelli, 58, a former ambassador, theatre director, keen naturist and MP for the RETE Movement Party, was appointed as one of San Marino’s two captain regents, who ensure the enclave’s constitution is upheld by its parliament.
“San Marino has changed a lot in the last 20 years and this appointment proves there are no barriers to holding public office here,” said Luca Beccari, the country’s foreign minister.
Iceland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Ireland and Serbia have previously elected openly gay heads of government, but San Marino is the
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Elizabeth 'Beth' Hattie Eggers
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Elizabeth "Beth" Hattie Eggers passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, December 15, 2021, after courageously fighting cancer for seven years.
Beth was born April 12, 1959, in Bonne Terre, Missouri, to Robert (Bob) and Alma Jean McLane. She was raised in Bismarck, Missouri, along with her two elder sisters Bobbi Inman and Pam Frakes, and her younger brother Rob McLane.
She is survived by her husband of 44 wonderful years, Butch Eggers; her daughters, Chloe (Nathan) Mattox, and Collin Eggers; two grandchildren, Moira Olivet Mattox, and Ransom Emmaus Mattox; two sisters, Bobbi (Gary) Inman, and Pam (David) Frakes; one brother, Rob (Karen) McLane; Many beloved nieces, nephews, and friends also survive.
A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, January 8, 2022, at First Baptist Church, 1017 Spruce Street in Bismarck, Missouri, with Pastor Michael Harrison officiating.
Because of her love for others, in lieu of flowers, Beth would have liked for donations to be made to Arkansas Baptist Children's Home, 150 Hyatt Ct., Monticello, AR 71655, (870) 367-5358, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105, (800) 822-6344.
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Turkey detected a third floating naval mine in its waters in the Black Sea and military diving teams were working on defusing it, the defence ministry said on Wednesday amid the war in Ukraine.
NATO member Turkey borders the Black Sea, as do Russia and Ukraine, which Moscow invaded on Feb. 24.
The Black Sea is key for shipping grain, oil and oil products. Its waters are shared by Bulgaria, Romania, Georgia and Turkey, as well as Ukraine and Russia, which have been at war since President Vladimir Putin's troops invaded his southern neighbour.
Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of laying mines in the Black Sea, and in late March, Turkish and Romanian military diving teams defused stray mines around their waters.
Maritime officials say the risk of coming across floating mines in the major Black Sea shipping route is adding to perils for merchant ships sailing in the region, and governments must ensure safe passage to keep supply chains running.
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BBC Three’s £80m relaunch branded a ‘waste of money’ over disastrous viewing figures
BBC Three’s £80million relaunch has been branded a flop and a ‘complete waste of money’ on disastrous viewing figures.
Many shows have attracted fewer than 50,000 viewers – and just one a week has attracted more than 100,000.
The Fast and the Farmer-ish, where young farmers compete to test their favorite tractors, was watched by only 42,890 people.
Mood, about a singer trying to make a career out of it, scored 46,200.
The channel, which had only been online for six years, was relaunched in February following the success of shows such as Normal People and Fleabag.
BBC bosses hoped to hijack young viewers from Netflix and YouTube. But that hasn’t happened yet.
Tory MP Nigel Mills said: ‘It’s typical of the BBC – throwing public money at projects with little planning or worrying about the consequences.
“There is an urgent need to rethink this. It’s a total waste of money. »
The BBC has doubled the channel’s budget at a time when others are being cut – and BBC Four has become an ‘archive’ channel. This also comes after the removal of the free license fee for over 75s.
BBC Three’s early figures were inflated by the projection of the Winter Olympics and the African Cup of Nations football.
Since then, apart from RuPaul’s Drag Race, no show has managed to capture large numbers of viewers.
BARB audience researcher figures only record the top 15 shows, which means most are not even published.
A BBC spokesperson said: “We do not judge a program on a single night rating as it does not reflect actual viewing of the program as there is often more than one opportunity to watch at any one time on air. and online.”
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Cannabis cultivators in all Metrc track-and-trace states can now pair Trym's proven compliance integration with innovative team management and crop steering capabilities.
NOVATO, Calif., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trym, industry-leading cultivation software provider, announced today its integration with Metrc, cannabis track and trace software system, in 11 new states, enabling cultivation businesses to simplify compliance reporting and achieve greater efficiencies and profitability in their operations.
Metrc is the state-selected traceability system in recreational cannabis markets like California, Massachusetts, and Nevada, and tracks the movement of cannabis plants and products throughout the supply chain. Trym integrated with Metrc in California in 2019 and has perfected its integration and user-experience over the last 3 years.
Trym's comprehensive compliance offering, paired with its precision agriculture and team management capabilities, is the preferred combination of functionality for cultivation businesses like Cresco Labs, Cookies, and Natura Life Science. By providing a customized suite of features for cultivators, Trym has successfully partnered with premier brands who need more functionality than conventional seed to sale software can provide. At this time in the industry, operators need tools that help them increase profitability amidst growing competition and diminishing profit margins.
"Trym has created a more fluid and efficient means of managing and monitoring nearly every aspect of our plant lifecycles. The platform's seamless integration with Metrc offers enhanced process flow with minimal room for human error. '' said Andrew Rayl, Director of Compliance - Western Region, Cresco Labs
About Trym
Founded in Novato, California in 2018, Trym software is custom-built for commercial cannabis growers. Trym boosts production efficiency, empowers team members, and turns insights into strategic decisions. Trym's comprehensive platform supports growers in optimizing daily operations to increase profitability and scale faster. The company currently operates in 18 U.S. states and works with many of the largest cultivators and multi-state operators in the country. www.trym.io
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3 Sheffield United players who may have already played their last game for the club
Sheffield United could have a busy summer ahead of them, with a number of players approaching the end of their contracts and loan men set to return to their parent clubs.
Sheffield United currently occupy 5th place in the Championship table, and Paul Heckingbottom will be determined to take the Blades back to the Premier League this season.
Regardless of which division they find themselves in though, Sheffield United will have one eye on their summer recruitment plan, including who will be heading out and who will be coming in. Here, we look at three players who may have already played their last game for the club…
David McGoldrick
Although a popular player, the experienced Irishman has struggled to make a telling impact this season and is out of contract this summer.
On top of that, the former Ipswich Town and Southampton man is currently out through a thigh injury and isn’t expected to play again this season, so unless the Blades offer McGoldrick a new contract, he may well have played in a Sheffield United shirt for the final time.
Lys Mousset
Another out of contract striker is Frenchman Mousset. The 26-year-old is on loan with Italian outfit Salernitana as it stands, and he has played only 152 minutes of Serie A football since his January loan move.
After arriving from Bournemouth in the summer of 2019, Mousset has shown signs of promise but has been unable to get on a consistent run, leaving him out of favour at Bramall Lane this season. Sheffield United may be inclined to give him another chance given the fee they paid for him, but a summer departure could be beneficial for everyone.
Charlie Goode
Shortly after joining on loan from Brentford in January, Goode suffered a troublesome cartilage injury that Heckingbottom has admitted may mean he remains back with his parent club until the end of the season.
If he does indeed stay with the Bees, it would be a surprise if Goode returns for a second stint to don the red and white stripes once again.
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Hillsborough appraiser says tax notices will show record numbers this summer
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — One Hillsborough County Property appraiser said the surge in real estate values are likely to negatively impact property owners late this summer.
According to Bob Henriquez, property taxes are likely to hit record numbers with some seeing nearly a 20% increase overall. New homebuyers will be most affected.
“If you have a homesteaded property, your taxable value can’t go up more than three percent this year, but where you’ll really feel it is if you’re a new home buyer, if you have new construction,” Henriquez said.
Homeowners won’t be the only residents feeling the pinch. If you’re a renter, the property increases could also impact your monthly rate.
“There are a lot of investors that will be hit the full 20 percent most likely and then they will pass that through to their renters, so they’ll be negatively affected as well,” he added.
Henriquez encourages residents to get involved when city or county leaders are making decisions about their tax dollars.
“Encourage them to be engaged this year as those milage rates are being set by the taxing authorities because ultimately that’s the only way they can help to lessen that burden a little bit this year.”
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Miranda, April 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hudstone Home is an eco-friendly cleaning product company based in Australia. As part of their commitment to protecting the environment, they are today delighted to announce the sponsorship of The Reef Restoration Foundation, a not-for-profit social enterprise committed to regenerating and preserving the Great Barrier Reef.
The sponsorship will see hudstonehome.com dedicate a portion of each eco-friendly cleaning product sale to the foundation; supporting their mission to address the coral bleaching across the Great Barrier Reef, regenerate damaged reefs and educate the public on how they can play their part in saving this globally-significant habitat.
Hudstone Home’s cleaning products do not use harmful chemicals or unnecessary plastics that can damage reefs. They believe that through sponsorship, support and advocation of The Reef Restoration Foundation, they can be part of a working solution. This includes encouraging the public to switch to eco-friendly cleaning products and championing the regeneration and preservation of the planet’s largest living organism.
Below, we outline the sponsorship from hudstonehome.com and detail the current dangers faced by The Great Barrier Reef:
“The way you do your laundry could help save the Great Barrier Reef” – Steve Davis, co-founder of Hudstone Home
Hudstone Home have already begun their sponsorship of The Reef Regeneration Foundation by dedicating a portion of profits from each eco-friendly cleaning product sale to the social enterprise. To further champion this initiative and the work of the foundation, they have created a new campaign called “Could doing your laundry help save The Great Barrier Reef? This eco-friendly Aussie cleaning brand say yes!”
The campaign will aim to highlight the affect that many supermarket brand cleaning products are having on the Great Barrier Reef, as a result of the harmful chemicals and unnecessary plastics used in the manufacturing process. They believe that everyone has a responsibility to protect the planet and its resources and are actively encouraging fellow Aussies to do their bit in preserving the reefs by switching to eco-friendly cleaning products, such as Hudstone Home’s washing powders.
Steve and Liz Davis, co-founders of hudstonehome.com, are excited about the new partnership. “Our lives are health focused, that’s why our products are fragrance free, contain no toxic chemicals and are grey-water safe. Customer satisfaction is something we take very seriously. By supporting us, not only are you buying Aussie made and owned, but you’re also helping to regenerate our Great Barrier Reef by planting baby corals.”
How can the sponsorship help The Reef Regeneration Foundation mitigate and navigate the dangers faced by the Great Barrier Reef?
The Great Barrier Reef has enormous worldwide value, as our planet’s largest living organism and a barometer of global environmental well-being. It holds significant cultural significance for Indigenous Australians, who belong to one of the world’s oldest extant civilizations. The Great Barrier Reef also contributes significantly to Australia’s economy through direct employment of more than 64,000 people.
The reef is in danger due to human activity such as pollution, overfishing and climate change. These activities have caused numerous problems including coral bleaching, which is when the corals lose their colour and eventually die.
Social enterprises, such as The Reef Restoration Foundation Australia, and eco-friendly brands, such as Hudstone Home, are committed to addressing these issues. Through sponsorship programs like this, not only can the cause by supported financially, but more can be done to inform the Australian public on the dangers the Great Barrier Reef is facing and get widespread buy-in to help to preserve and save the reefs.
How to support the regeneration and preservation of The Great Barrier Reef:
Hudstone Home are encouraging Australian’s to challenge harmful supermarket brands and make the switch to their safe and environmentally friendly laundry and cleaning products. Although the reefs face many dangers, they believe that a shift to eco-friendly cleaning products could have a dramatic and positive influence on the future of the reefs.
The eco-friendly brand, in partnership with The Reef Regeneration Foundation, are also encouraging Aussies to learn more about the dangers facing the reefs and corals, and to support the fantastic regeneration work already underway.
To learn more about these eco-friendly products, The Reef Regeneration Foundation and how you can play your part, visit: hudstonehome.com or their Instagram @hudstone_home
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Hudstone Home is an eco-friendly, Australian owned and operated cleaning products company. We are passionate about protecting our environment and that’s why we only use sustainable, natural ingredients in all of our products that are safe for both your skin and the environment: https://hudstonehome.com/
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Mandaue City braces for busy Holy Week
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — The Mandaue City Government has already coordinated with church officials for the schedule of Holy Week activities.
Lawyer John Eddu Ibañez, executive secretary of Mayor Jonas Cortes, said since Mandaue is already under Alert Level 1, religious activities like processions that were not allowed for the last two years because of the pandemic will now be conducted.
Ibañez said just like any other establishment, full capacity in religious institutions is also permitted.
He said that safety and health protocols should still be maintained.
Ibañez said the Mayor gave an assurance to the archdiocese that the city will support the church by deploying personnel and police officers during the days the activities will be conducted.
Edwin Jumao-as, the officer-in-charge of the Traffic Enforcement Agency of Mandaue (TEAM), said they have already prepared the traffic plan and deployment of personnel.
Jumao-as said they expect that during the Holy Week many people will go out of their houses since the city has relaxed its restrictions.
He added that aside from the Holy Week, they are also preparing for the city’s fiesta on May 8. /rcg
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Denver Health Foundation announces new executive director, board members
The Denver Health Foundation announced a new executive director Monday, as well as two new members of its board of directors. Crystal Potter Rivera, who joined the foundation in 2012, is its new leader, after her predecessor,...
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Chevy Chase Trust Holdings Inc. trimmed its holdings in shares of Bio-Techne Co. (NASDAQ:TECH – Get Rating) by 1.3% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 23,566 shares of the biotechnology company’s stock after selling 313 shares during the period. Chevy Chase Trust Holdings Inc. owned 0.06% of Bio-Techne worth $12,192,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Yousif Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in Bio-Techne during the 4th quarter worth $4,237,000. Desjardins Global Asset Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Bio-Techne during the fourth quarter worth $530,000. Ten Capital Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Bio-Techne in the fourth quarter valued at about $61,000. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC acquired a new position in Bio-Techne in the fourth quarter valued at about $126,684,000. Finally, Everence Capital Management Inc. bought a new position in Bio-Techne during the fourth quarter worth about $693,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 92.84% of the company’s stock.
Bio-Techne stock opened at $433.05 on Wednesday. The company has a 50 day moving average of $416.12 and a 200-day moving average of $455.38. The company has a quick ratio of 3.03, a current ratio of 3.81 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16. Bio-Techne Co. has a twelve month low of $347.88 and a twelve month high of $543.85. The stock has a market capitalization of $17.01 billion, a PE ratio of 84.58, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.44 and a beta of 1.21.
The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, February 25th. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 11th were issued a $0.32 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, February 10th. This represents a $1.28 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.30%. Bio-Techne’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 25.00%.
TECH has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. StockNews.com initiated coverage on shares of Bio-Techne in a research note on Thursday, March 31st. They set a “buy” rating on the stock. SVB Leerink lifted their price target on shares of Bio-Techne from $530.00 to $575.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 2nd. Finally, Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of Bio-Techne from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 8th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and five have issued a buy rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $553.80.
Bio-Techne Profile (Get Rating)
Bio-Techne Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and sells life science reagents, instruments, and services for the research, and diagnostics and bioprocessing markets worldwide. The company operates through two segments, Protein Sciences, and Diagnostics and Genomics. The Protein Sciences segment provides biological reagents used in various aspects of life science research, diagnostics, and cell and gene therapy, such as cytokines and growth factors, antibodies, small molecules, tissue culture sera, and cell selection technologies.
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AUGUSTA - Ask Tiger Woods a simple question and you get a simple answer.
The five-time champion intends to play the Masters tournament this week, some 14 months after a car accident that nearly cost him his right leg. While it’s considered remarkable that Woods has recovered to the point that he can compete, the competitive Woods tends to look beyond just being able to play.
Woods was asked Tuesday whether he thinks he can win this Masters.
“I do,” he said succinctly.
And what gives him such confidence in what appears to be an uphill battle, considering he came to Augusta National over the past two weeks to see if a comeback was even possible?
“I can hit it just fine,” he said. “I don’t have any qualms about what I can do physically from a golf standpoint. It’s now walking is the hard part. This is normally not an easy walk to begin with. Now given the conditions that my leg is in, it gets even more difficult.
“You know, 72 holes is a long road, and it’s going to be a tough challenge and a challenge that I’m up for.”
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Parks Associates: Consumers Report Saving $49 a Month on Electricity on Average Because of Smart Thermostat Usage
ADT Solar, ecobee Energy, Powerley, Brinks Home, Xcel Energy, and more to speak at Smart Energy Summit
DALLAS, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Parks Associates will host the "State of Residential Energy Management" virtual session tomorrow, April 7, starting at 11 am CT/12 pm ET, as part of the 13th annual Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumer conference series. Sponsored by Schneider Electric, SmartThings, Rapid Response Monitoring, Zen Ecosystems, and Particle.io, Smart Energy Summit addresses the changing markets for residential energy management, including consumer adoption and engagement, and new partnerships driving the growth of demand response programs.
Parks Associates' latest consumer data from Smart Energy at Home: Renewable, Responsive, Resilient shows that on average, smart thermostat owners and users report saving $49 a month on electricity as a result of the device. More than 90% of owners report they are satisfied with the energy savings from their smart thermostat.
"While smart thermostat adoption has stalled in recent years, our latest research shows that consumers who own them are satisfied with the purchase and are saving money and energy," said Chris White, Senior Analyst, Parks Associates. "We look forward to bringing the industry together to talk about how consumers will manage their home energy in the future as smart energy products and services gain traction."
"State of Residential Energy Management" features an executive spotlight session with Bruce Sher, Head of Business Development, LGE Energy Solutions, and two interactive panels, "The Future of Energy: A Paradigm Shift" and "Expanding Adoption: Smart Thermostats and Utility Partnerships," with the following panelists:
- Boris Besner, CEO, Okos Smart Homes
- Kari Binley, Senior Manager, Energy Partnerships, ecobee Energy
- Abigail Daken, Environmental Engineer, ENERGY STAR Program, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- Jamie Haenggi, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, ADT Solar
- Chuan He, Director of Product Management, Wyze Labs
- Geoff Martin, President & Co-founder, vipHomeLink
- Anne Arquit Niederberger, PhD, SVP Market Development, Enervee
- Akash Sah, Chief Procurement Officer, Brinks Home
- Paul Wezner, VP, Product and Customer Success, Powerley
- Shawn White, Director, Commercial & Industrial Programs, Xcel Energy
Parks Associates will feature its latest consumer and industry insights throughout the event, featuring data from its ongoing quarterly surveys of 10,000 internet households.
To register, visit the event website. Apply for a Press Pass. To request data or an interview, contact Rosey Sera, [email protected], 972-490-1113.
About Smart Energy Summit
Smart Energy Summit addresses the evolution of the consumer utility market, the impact of COVID-19 on energy management programs, and new opportunities to drive engagement in utility-sponsored programs. Virtual panels and networking sessions, featuring executive-level experts from multiple industries, address discuss strategies for utilities, service providers, retailers, software providers, and manufacturers to expand and monetize energy management and other energy-focused offerings through consumer engagement, new business models, unique partnerships, and innovative technologies.
Smart Energy Summit features an in-person conference February 28–March 2 at the Omni Hotel in Frisco, TX, with virtual sessions on April 7, June 30, August 4, and November 17. The summit agenda features leaders from utilities, state and national regulators, telecom and security companies, retailers, and OEMs. Follow the event on Twitter at @SmartEnergySmt and #SmartEnergy22. For information on speaking, sponsoring, or attending Smart Energy Summit, visit www.smartenergysmt.com.
Contact:
Rosey Sera
Parks Associates
972.996.0202
[email protected]
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C'est La Vie Augusta offers pop-up French cuisine as Masters Week experience
In 2018, Laetitia Fernandez and her husband, Vincent, moved from France to Georgia and opened C'est La Vie, the first French restaurant in Washington, Georgia.
"When we decided to move it was just because we wanted to live an experience with our family, a new experience," Laetitia said. "We have two daughters, so it's a great opportunity for them to learn a new language, a new culture."
During Masters Week, the Fernandezes are providing Augusta with a chance to experience French culture – or at least cuisine – at a pop-up restaurant at the Ramada Hotel on Broad Street, appropriately named C'est La Vie Augusta.
"This is a special menu for the whole week, we also have a bar and room service menu," Laetitia said. "We have beautiful items, it's a beautiful menu."
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Among the menu selections are Mediterranean octopus and butternut veloute soup, while entrees include slow cooked rack of lamb, beef filet mignon and poulet a l'ecrevisse – chicken stuffed with peppers and crawfish and served on roasted pork belly.
"The first day, we had some tables, and afterwards it was a little bit slow," Laetitia said. "We also have a bar, upstairs, in the 13th floor, in the penthouse floor with a full bar, with a beautiful view of downtown."
A French restaurant was somewhat of an unexpected choice for the Fernandezes, neither of whom studied cooking in school and who came into the restaurant industry through a very different cuisine.
"We had a pizzeria in France, which was totally different," Laetitia said.
But Georgia was a good place to raise a family, she said, and it gave them the opportunity to do a different kind of restaurant. They ran C'est La Vi in Washington for two years, and when the COVID-19 pandemic hit they moved the main restaurant to Marble Hill. Their presence in Augusta is limited just to Masters Week, at least for now.
"For now, it is a pop-up, but since we are in USA, Augusta is a place that we are thinking of," she said. "This pop-up is a good way to see if it is a good fit."
C'est La Vie Augusta is open through April 10. They offer a breakfast buffet from 5:30-10 a.m. with restaurant hours from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. The bar is open from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. There is also live music from 7-10 p.m. every evening. See the menus and music lineup on their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/cestlavieaugusta.
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The ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Awards (DDA) recognize exceptional work produced by doctoral students for the high caliber of their scholarship and the significance and interest of their findings.
Each year, Rackham invites faculty to nominate outstanding dissertations produced in their programs. The nomination dossiers are read and discussed by a review panel of faculty members who identify the finalists. Then, members of the Michigan Society of Fellows read the finalists’ dissertations, review their merits, and select the winners.
Rackham is continually grateful to ProQuest for their generous and longstanding support of the DDA program.
Below is the list of 2021 winners, as well as the honorable mentions.
Winners (Pictured above, clockwise from top left.)
- Mikel Haggadone, Immunology
- Yinqiu He, Statistics
- Eshita Khera, Chemical Engineering
- Cindy Lin Kaiying, Information
- Rebecca Marks, Education and Psychology
- Michelle May-Curry, American Culture
- Zhijie Qu, Astronomy
- Akshitha Sriraman, Computer Science & Engineering
- Mei Ling Meilina Tsui, Music Composition
- Erica Twardzik, Movement Science
Honorable Mentions
- Sangmin Choi, Physics
- Zehra Hashmi, Anthropology and History
- Mary Hennessy, Germanic Languages & Literatures
- Yael Kenan, Comparative Literature
- Rohith Mittapally, Mechanical Engineering
- Abhijit Parolia, Molecular and Cellular Pathology
- Nicole Rockey, Civil and Environmental Engineering (Environmental Engineering)
- Niloufar Salehi, Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Matthew Villeneuve, History
- Xin Zhang, Mathematics
Read the event program for details on the awardees’ research.
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Chamber Dance Project Announces June 2022 Season: GRACE, GRANDEUR & GATSBY
The world premiere of Gatsby reunites choreographer Diane Coburn Bruning and theater director Matt Torney, creators of 2019's Prufrock.
Chamber Dance Project, Washington's premier contemporary dance company now in its ninth season, announces its 2022 summer season: Grace, Grandeur & Gatsby. It will open 7:30PM Thursday evening, June 16 at The Harold and Sylvia Greenberg Theatre, a 300-seat theatre located at4200 Wisconsin Avenue, NW Washington DC.
"We are roaring back to the theatre and stage in June and could not be happier to do so with new works in dance and music and, this year, with shadow puppets," said CDP Artistic Director Diane Coburn Bruning. "In welcoming our audiences back -- to the intimacy of the beautiful Greenberg Theatre -- we believe we will give them powerful art once more, up close and personal, in new works by today's artists."
An exhilarating response to one of America's most iconic novels, the world premiere of Gatsby reunites choreographer Diane Coburn Bruning and theater director Matt Torney, creators of 2019's Prufrock. Joining them is renowned puppeteer, Michael Haverty, who is creating a series of shadow puppets projected on screens that include and surround the dancers. This reimagining places Daisy Buchanan at the center of a story in which facades of success mask darker desires.
Known for unconventional and innovative approaches to performing art, CDP's production of Fitzgerald's seductive and dangerous world comes to life from a bold contemporary perspective through shadow puppetry, an original soundscape by James Garver and dynamic dance.
Additionally, the world premiere of Gravity to Grace, by award-winning guest choreographer Tommie-Waheed Evans, eloquently explores themes of yearning, grief, and human connection. This vibrant collection of duets for four dancers is further dramatized through original music by composers Alexsandra Vrebalov and Jlin, and played by CDP's own string quartet.
The 2022 Season also includes repertoire favorites:
Dwellings, choreographed by Chamber Dance Project dancer and choreographer Christian Denice (wo is currently dancing on Broadway in The Little Prince), is an intimate and emotional look at the necessity of connection and trust in times of chaos and uncertainty. It explores the way we cultivate and create sensations of home and security within ourselves and each other. As seen last year at CDP's National Cathedral performance, Dwellings is now making its theatre premiere.
Prufrock , the hit from CDP's 2019 season, navigates the emotional and psychological landscape of T.S. Eliot's masterwork "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock." This highly theatrical work, choreographed by Diane Coburn Bruning in collaboration with director Matt Torney, plays out against the poem's text and an original sound score by James Garver.
Extremely Close, choreographed by acclaimed choreographer Alejandro Cerrudo, is a powerfully poignant and sensual duet set among a sea of white feathers with a moving piano score by Philip Glass.
The full season includes:
- Friday, June 17, 8pm
- Saturday, June 18, 2pm, followed by a 20-minute onstage workshop for audience members of all ages
- Saturday, June 18, 8pm
- Sunday, June 19, 7pm
Opening night tickets, at $75 for the performance only and $125 for the performance and cast party afterwards at Surfside, are available only at Chamber Dance Project or 202.499.2297 or by check mailed to 700 12th Street, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20005. Friday-Sunday performance tickets are only sold through Greenberg's box office and 202.885.3634.
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CNN's New Streaming Service Off to Disastrous Start as Fox Weather App Grinds CNN App Into Dust
Now that CNN+ is well on its way to crashing and burning, perhaps the network can consider launching CNN-.
Instead of the $5.99 a month for CNN+ and its increased content, for $6.95 a month, CNN could ensure you have no access to any of its programming. The network would take the channel off your cable lineup. It could delete the app from the phone for you. When you walk through the airport, face ID technology could recognize you and automatically change the channel on the terminal’s TVs to ESPN.
Perhaps that last part would require a bit of maturation in terms of the technology necessary — but whatever the case, CNN- would be a more viable business plan than CNN+, which asks viewers to pay for a streamed programming annex for a channel they weren’t watching anyway.
The early numbers from CNN+ are horrible enough that the company is already prepping for layoffs.
(The effects of CNN’s fake news peddling seem to be finally coming home to roost. Here at The Western Journal, we make sure that America knows all about the network’s skewed reporting — and we’ll keep on doing it, no matter how few people are watching. You can help us keep the mainstream media honest by subscribing.)
Here, for example, from an industry insider, is where the Fox Weather app appeared in the rankings in the Apple App Store after the Fox Weather streaming channel debuted in the fall. The app was at the top of the chart:
And here was CNN’s app from the weekend, after the CNN+ rollout, stuck in 166th place.
In other words, a weather channel app’s debut apparently generated more interest than a new “news” product.
It’s worth noting, too, that if you want to stream CNN+ you need the app, which means other users who might not intend to use the app for CNN+ are also downloading it, increasing its uptake.
Even with that, it’s right in between Wendy’s and Fashion Nova.
Just days after the service launch, Fox Business’ Charles Gasparino wrote on Twitter: “@CNNplus employees bracing for layoffs possibly as soon as May amid projections of lackluster sales of new streaming channel; CNN employees say new streaming channel could be merged into larger @discoveryplus as early as May unless subscriptions pick up.”
Breaking: @CNNplus employees bracing for layoffs possibly as soon as May amid projections of lackluster sales of new streaming channel; CNN employees say new streaming channel could be merged into larger @discoveryplus as early as May unless subscriptions pick up 130 @FoxBusiness
— Charles Gasparino (@CGasparino) March 30, 2022
You can understand why, given the fact CNN signed Chris Wallace to a contract — presumably not a small one — for a show on the streaming service. Now, the app that streams it is losing out to a fast-food chain’s app and 164 others, as well.
“From a systems standpoint, it rolled out fine,” Gasparino told Fox Business Network host Neil Cavuto last week. “There were no major glitches. Employees were given huge kudos.”
“They were pretty satisfied with the technical rollout. The problem is the subscriptions … No one knows exactly how many people have signed up for this, despite spending millions of dollars on advertising.”
Gasparino also noted that the app is “way at the bottom.”
“You would think CNN might have gotten a bump if CNN+ had a really nice debut, and it looks like they didn’t.”
And there’s another problem — the fact CNN’s new owner, Discovery, wants to move back to a more news-centric format instead of punditry. For the most part, CNN+ doesn’t lend itself to the hard news format, given that’s what CNN is supposed to be for.
However, CNN’s head of strategic communications insisted things were all right at CNN+ in a response to Gasparino.
For the record, we are VERY happy with the launch of CNN+ and are only bracing for a long run of success.
— Matt Dornic (@mdornic) March 30, 2022
“For the record, we are VERY happy with the launch of CNN+ and are only bracing for a long run of success,” CNN’s Matt Dornic said in the tweet.
But, hey — if it doesn’t work out, there’s still CNN-.
CORRECTION, April 6, 2022: This article originally gave an incorrect time element for the chart that showed the Fox Weather app in the No. 1 position in the Apple App Store rankings. The chart showing the Fox Weather app at No. 1 was from the fall.
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The Yemeni government yesterday announced its need for economic support on three levels to prevent the collapse of state institutions and the country from slipping into famine.
The official Yemeni news agency quoted Prime Minister Maeen Abdul-Malik as saying that "there are three levels of economic support that can prevent the collapse … and slipping into famine."
He added that these levels are "receiving support in the field of currency stability, achieving food security, and the state's provision of basic services, especially water, electricity, health, education, and payment of salaries."
For months, Yemen has been suffering from a severe economic crisis, with its currency declining and currently standing at 1,000 riyals to the dollar compared to 215 riyals before the outbreak of the war in 2015.
Abdul-Malik pointed out that there is coordination with "the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and donor country brothers and friends and organisations to provide emergency economic support to the government to help it fulfil its obligations."
"The rise in the prices of foodstuffs and fuel against the decline in the local currency has crushed the purchasing power of citizens."
READ: Yemen has become 'chronic emergency'
Impoverished Yemen has been beset by violence and chaos since 2014, when the Houthis overran much of the country, including the capital, Sanaa. The crisis escalated in 2015 when a Saudi-led military coalition launched a devastating air campaign aimed at rolling back Houthi territorial gains.
The war, in which the United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK) back the Saudi-led coalition, has claimed the lives of more than 377,000 Yemenis and left 80 per cent of the population – about 30 million people – dependent on aid to survive, according to UN data.
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Rare collection launch toast of whisky industry
Distillery Reserve Collection
The Glenlivet has announced the release of three fine and iconic whiskies in the new Distillery Reserve Collection.
The 10, 14 and 22 Year Old single cask editions showcase the finest Scotch craftsmanship mastered over decades. The Glenlivet has made each of the 50cl bottles of the Distillery Reserve Collection available for pre-order.
Each bottle of cask strength captures The Glenlivet's pioneering style. Every bottle is drawn from a single cask by the makers themselves before being numbered to identify the age, cask type and bottling date.
The Glenlivet Distillery Reserve Collection 10 Year Old
This is the first in the collection. With flavours of juicy poached pears, raisin fudge and cinnamon, the whisky gives way to warming ginger and freshly baked glazed cinnamon buns. Only 849 bottles of this expression will be available.
The Glenlivet Distillery Reserve Collection 14 Year Old follows with a limited run of 700 bottles. The rich finish from the first fill sherry cask is rooted in the heritage of The Glenlivet distillery. Every precious drop from this limited release delivers, with flavours of plum, ginger cake and toasted oak.
Completing the trio with a vibrant and tropical finish is The Glenlivet Distillery Reserve Collection 22 Year Old first fill American barrel, which is packed full of citrus flavour.
Linda Brown, Brand Home Manager at The Glenlivet commented:“The rare collection celebrates the very best the distillery and Speyside has to offer and is a testament to the rich, bold flavours our makers can achieve. The Distillery Reserve Collection offers something truly unique in terms of taste, quality and experience.”
You can order from the theglenlivet.com site.
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PETALING JAYA: Property company EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd will launch an enlarged master plan for its Ampang township now that its landbank is a beneficiary of the third Mass Rapid Transit Line 3 (MRT3).
EcoFirst’s landbank in Ampang is 300 metres away from the future Hill View station under the proposed plan for MRT3.
The crown jewel of EcoFirst’s landbank is its flagship mixed development Ampang Ukay, a seven-phase project on 87 acres of land situated in Ukay Heights. This land was purchased a decade ago and is close to the site earmarked for Hill View MRT Station.
EcoFirst is a mid-sized property player with prime landbank in the Klang Valley, notably in Ampang, Sungai Besi, Shah Alam and Damansara Damai. In recent years, EcoFirst has switched its focus to selling affordable houses to the M40 or middle-class group of Malaysia due to the demand in this segment.
EcoFirst alternative director Datuk Kenneth Teoh Seng Kian (pix) said properties situated near MRT stations in Malaysia appreciate in value because of the convenience of connecting to all major business and entertainment hubs in Greater Kuala Lumpur.
“MRT3 is a game changer for us. We are in the midst of revising our master plan. It will be a lot more comprehensive as we intend to transform Ampang to become a sought-after and fully self-sufficient premium township. We will reveal this master plan in the second quarter of this year,“ Teoh said.
He disclosed that the original plan for the Ampang project had an estimated gross development value of more than RM4 billion.
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Study Finds Consumer Spending in March up 11% Year-Over-Year, Suggesting Solid Economic Momentum
NEW YORK, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of America launched the Bank of America Institute today with the release of its inaugural publication, Consumer Checkpoint, which provides a real-time and holistic view of U.S. consumers' spending and financial health.
Drawing on data and analyses from across the bank and the world, the Bank of America Institute is a new think tank that will provide timely and original perspectives on the economy, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and global transformation.
"Through the Bank of America Institute, we can provide forward-looking thought leadership by leveraging our propriety data and harnessing the power of our extensive expertise," said Brian Moynihan, Chair of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. "Our Consumer Checkpoint is just one example of the insights we will uncover that provide a unique perspective on the health of the economy."
Throughout March, Bank of America credit and debit card spending was up 11% year-over-year, suggesting consumers continue to provide good momentum to the economy. Aggregated payment data also remains robust, pointing to broader growth in bigger-ticket services.
"Consumers are facing headwinds from higher energy and food prices, with gas prices up almost 50% from a year ago" said David Tinsley, senior economist for the Bank of America Institute. "But their balance sheets appear strong enough to weather the storm, provided it doesn't persist too long."
Bank of America spending data (card and payments) suggests that cash spending by U.S. households is exhibiting solid momentum. A number of tailwinds are supporting the consumer, such as the buoyant labor market, with near-record job openings and rising wages. The return to work following the omicron wave has also been a strong positive.
Still, the latest inflation figures, with the annual change in U.S. Consumer Price Index reaching 7.9% in February, represent a major headwind to the consumer. At the very least, high inflation means that every dollar spent by households goes less far in terms of the goods and services they want to buy.
Other key findings include:
- Travel and leisure spending rebounded since the ebbing of the omicron wave; throughout March, airline spending was 91% higher year-over-year while restaurant spending rose by 17%
- Lower-income consumers feel a greater squeeze; card spending by households making less than $50k/year was up 4% relative to the same period in 2021 and up 30.4% from 2019, whereas spending by upper-income households (>$125k/year) rose 11.8% year-over-year and 22.5% from the pre-pandemic level three years ago
- Higher gas prices are having a noticeable impact, with cardholders spending 41% more than the same period last year
- Pandemic savings are still providing cash buffers, as evidenced by lower-income consumers having elevated cash savings in deposit accounts relative to pre-pandemic levels
For the complete Consumer Checkpoint including methodology, please visit our website.
Bank of America
Bank of America is one of the world's leading financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving approximately 67 million consumer and small business clients with approximately 4,200 retail financial centers, approximately 16,000 ATMs, and award-winning digital banking with more than 54 million verified digital users. Bank of America is a global leader in wealth management, corporate and investment banking and trading across a broad range of asset classes, serving corporations, governments, institutions and individuals around the world. Bank of America offers industry-leading support to approximately 3 million small business households through a suite of innovative, easy-to-use online products and services. The company serves clients through operations across the United States, its territories and approximately 35 countries. Bank of America Corporation stock (NYSE: BAC) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
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DENVER (AP) _ The Simply Good Foods Co. (SMPL) on Wednesday reported fiscal second-quarter earnings of $18.5 million.
The Denver-based company said it had net income of 18 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 36 cents per share.
The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 28 cents per share.
The nutritional foods company posted revenue of $296.7 million in the period, which also topped Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $275.9 million.
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In all honesty, praise for McBurnie from Heckingbottom is probably worth slightly less.
But in his last game there before the international break, against the Reds, the introduction of McBurnie as a substitute brought grumbles from the stands. When he was substituted in his next appearance there - Tuesday's 1-0 win over Queens Park Rangers - he came off to a standing ovation for the quality of his performance. It would surely have been even more rapturous had they known the backstory.
"He was actually throwing up with a stomach bug but if he'd declared himself fit I was going to start him and just get out of him what I could," revealed Heckingbottom afterwards. "He managed to keep some food down pre-match."
It is not the first time recently McBurnie has tried to play when he should not really have done. He declared himself fit for March's trip to Blackpool despite not having properly recovered from a dead leg at Coventry City. On that occasion, Heckingbottom decided it would be "unfair" to play him.
But with Billy Sharp injured and form wobbling just a touch after disappointing away performances at Coventry, Blackpool and Stoke City, the Blades needed to take full advantage of a return to the ground where they have fared so well this season.
They did, and McBurnie's display as a centre-forward was key to it.
Heckingbottom would tell you his striker is not the only one who has shown that determination to play in a heavy run-in, and he thinks they all should, but that does not make him ungrateful.
"You expect it but it's not as commonplace as it once was," he says. "It's something we demand here. I think they should demand it everywhere, in every place of work, but that's probably how I've been brought up.
"It's an expectation here and that's why I wanted to emphasise the point because it's important and it helped us get three points."
Showing the right attitude is one thing, but McBurnie's ovation came from the quality of football he produced, regularly linking up well with the outstanding Morgan Gibbs-White.
"I've had some honest conversations with him," says Heckingbottom. "I'm a fan but it's all right being a fan and it's all right talking a good game, you're judged on your actions all the time, we all will be.
"He has to deliver. Players have to deliver.
"Whether they've got the support of the manager or not whether they're upset with the manager or not, whatever the method is to get someone to deliver, they've got to deliver.
"He was in a bad way but he's delivered a performance which helped us great three points. I'm pleased with him and pleased for him.
"Oli's a good footballer and Morgan is. Morgan responds to good footballers around him, you can see, and I almost have to challenge him not just to pass to the people he wants to pass to. He does like to play a certain way.
"We know Oli and Morgan can link up, they do it all the time in training.
"I wasn't surprised by it but you've still go to see it delivered on the pitch.
"I was pleased with him but it was the workrate and the intensity we started the game with that delivered the performance and the points for us."
With the ability they have - albeit a bit too much for comfort is in the treatment room , with four of their last six matches at home, and from the point they find themselves in the table today, attitudes like McBurnie's should be enough to take the Blades' season into extra-time.
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Minter Network (BIP) traded down 3.8% against the U.S. dollar during the 1-day period ending at 7:00 AM Eastern on April 6th. Minter Network has a market cap of $10.24 million and $11,719.00 worth of Minter Network was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. One Minter Network coin can now be purchased for approximately $0.0019 or 0.00000004 BTC on exchanges. Over the last week, Minter Network has traded up 2% against the U.S. dollar.
Here is how similar cryptocurrencies have performed over the last 24 hours:
- Tether (USDT) traded 0% lower against the dollar and now trades at $1.00 or 0.00002205 BTC.
- Terra (LUNA) traded down 1.1% against the dollar and now trades at $114.38 or 0.00252151 BTC.
- XRP (XRP) traded 1.9% lower against the dollar and now trades at $0.81 or 0.00001786 BTC.
- Avalanche (AVAX) traded down 6.7% against the dollar and now trades at $89.08 or 0.00196367 BTC.
- Polkadot (DOT) traded 6.7% lower against the dollar and now trades at $21.38 or 0.00047140 BTC.
- Shiba Inu (SHIB) traded down 2.5% against the dollar and now trades at $0.0000 or 0.00000000 BTC.
- Cronos (CRO) traded down 4% against the dollar and now trades at $0.46 or 0.00001023 BTC.
- NEAR Protocol (NEAR) traded down 4.4% against the dollar and now trades at $16.24 or 0.00035798 BTC.
- Wrapped TRON (WTRX) traded 4.6% lower against the dollar and now trades at $0.0673 or 0.00000148 BTC.
- Lido stETH (STETH) traded down 4.8% against the dollar and now trades at $3,341.96 or 0.07367298 BTC.
About Minter Network
According to CryptoCompare, “Minter is a blockchain network based on the Tendermint engine. It uses a DPoS (Delegated Proof of Stake) consensus mechanism that allows for conducting near instant (up to 5sec.) cryptocurrency transactions and creating project coins with algorithmic price discovery. The BIP is a cryptocurrency created and developed to work within the Minter blockchain. It will serve the users as a medium of value exchange and the reserve currency for all of the other coins issued in the network, providing for instant and absolute liquidity. The BIP tokens will be mineable and can be exchanged for other coins issued in the Minter network and major cryptocurrencies. “
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Mohammad Ali (@ChaudhryMAli88) Published April 06, 2022 | 04:58 PM
The Bulgarian government is discussing lawmakers' proposal to declare Russian Ambassador to Sofia Eleonora Mitrofanova persona non grata, media reported on Wednesday, citing Deputy Prime Minister Assen Vassilev
MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 06th April, 2022) The Bulgarian government is discussing lawmakers' proposal to declare Russian Ambassador to Sofia Eleonora Mitrofanova persona non grata, media reported on Wednesday, citing Deputy Prime Minister Assen Vassilev.
The Democratic Bulgaria alliance demanded earlier this month that the Russian ambassador be expelled from the country in connection with the provocation in Ukraine's Bucha.
According to Vassilev, the cabinet can voice its stance on the matter later on Wednesday, the Nova broadcaster reported.
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In the highlight of looming unemployment in the sector, truck drivers complained about a 50 per cent drop in cargoes coming into the country,
The group also lamented a 60 per cent reduction in haulage fares which, according to them, might also lead to insecurity in the area as most of the affected truckdrivers would always look for means of survival.
The former chairman of, the dry cargo section of the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners, Abdullahi Inuwa, said the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic were still affecting the sector to date.
He also blamed the lack of empty containers in Europe for the shipment of cargo and the high exchange rate as reasons for the drop in cargoes.
“Activities in the port are low, and there is a drop in importation. The global challenge of COVID-19 has affected everything globally. You can even understand now that even in Europe, there is a scarcity of empty containers to carry cargo.
“Apart from that, you know that the high cost of the exchange rate has also affected importation. Also, some government policies, talking about the Nigeria Customs Service, affect importation.”
Inuwa said that apart from the federal government, the next biggest employer of labour is the transport sector, adding that a lot of people would be out of jobs due to a drop in cargoes.
“On the transport sector, transportation is a very big chain of movement because next to the federal government in terms of employment is the transportation sector.
“When you say there is a drop in importation and there is no cargo, at least the importation has dropped by more than 50 per cent for cargoes.
“So, as you know, it has thrown a whole lot of people out of jobs because it is when there are cargoes that there will be jobs.
“And you know there are so many people whose lives depend on a particular truck such as the driver, motor boy, electrician, amongst others. When there is low activity, it will affect everyone generally.”
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Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA – Get Rating) – Piper Sandler increased their Q1 2022 EPS estimates for shares of Tesla in a report issued on Sunday, April 3rd. Piper Sandler analyst A. Potter now anticipates that the electric vehicle producer will earn $1.95 per share for the quarter, up from their previous forecast of $1.76. Piper Sandler currently has a “Overweight” rating and a $1,350.00 target price on the stock. Piper Sandler also issued estimates for Tesla’s Q2 2022 earnings at $2.05 EPS, Q3 2022 earnings at $2.73 EPS, Q4 2022 earnings at $3.76 EPS, FY2022 earnings at $10.51 EPS, Q1 2023 earnings at $3.44 EPS, Q3 2023 earnings at $4.68 EPS, Q4 2023 earnings at $5.82 EPS and FY2023 earnings at $17.82 EPS.
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA – Get Rating) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, January 26th. The electric vehicle producer reported $2.05 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.68 by $0.37. The firm had revenue of $17.72 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $16.65 billion. Tesla had a return on equity of 20.36% and a net margin of 10.25%. The firm’s revenue was up 65.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $0.24 earnings per share.
Shares of NASDAQ:TSLA opened at $1,091.26 on Wednesday. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.10 trillion, a P/E ratio of 222.71, a P/E/G ratio of 3.57 and a beta of 2.08. The business has a 50-day moving average of $908.51 and a two-hundred day moving average of $961.67. Tesla has a fifty-two week low of $546.98 and a fifty-two week high of $1,243.49. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.17, a current ratio of 1.38 and a quick ratio of 1.08.
A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. OLD Mission Capital LLC bought a new position in Tesla during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $258,000. Ironwood Wealth Management LLC. increased its stake in Tesla by 66.0% during the 2nd quarter. Ironwood Wealth Management LLC. now owns 176 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $120,000 after purchasing an additional 70 shares in the last quarter. JJJ Advisors Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Tesla by 78.6% in the third quarter. JJJ Advisors Inc. now owns 359 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $278,000 after buying an additional 158 shares during the period. Covenant Multifamily Offices LLC increased its holdings in Tesla by 3.6% during the 3rd quarter. Covenant Multifamily Offices LLC now owns 459 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $358,000 after purchasing an additional 16 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Essex LLC acquired a new position in shares of Tesla during the third quarter worth about $435,000. 40.64% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
In other Tesla news, SVP Andrew D. Baglino sold 3,500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $1,065.00, for a total transaction of $3,727,500.00. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, CFO Zachary Kirkhorn sold 1,250 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, January 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,026.75, for a total transaction of $1,283,437.50. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 67,821 shares of company stock worth $61,134,868. 25.00% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
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Tesla, Inc designs, develops, manufactures, leases, and sells electric vehicles, and energy generation and storage systems in the United States, China, and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Automotive, and Energy Generation and Storage. The Automotive segment offers electric vehicles, as well as sells automotive regulatory credits.
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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is due to make his first visit to Jammu and Kashmir after his government stripped the tense disputed region’s autonomy and divided it into two federally run territories.
Officials from Mr Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party said he will visit Jammu city on April 24, where he will meet representatives of local elected bodies and lay foundations for various developmental projects.
“He is going to interact with peoples’ representatives like panchayat [village council] and district development members,” Girdhari Lal Raina, a BJP representative in the region, told The National.
“The final programme has not been declared yet but the visit is confirmed."
The official trip will be Mr Modi’s first to the region after his government revoked the erstwhile state’s autonomy and carved out separate union territories Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in August 2019.
The move sparked a diplomatic tussle between India and Pakistan, who rule the territory in parts but claim it in its entirety.
The region, particularly the Muslim-dominated Kashmir valley, is in the grip of a more than three-decade-old rebellion against New Delhi’s rule in which tens of thousands of people have been killed.
India claims Kashmir as an “integral” part, while Pakistan demands that a plebiscite be held as per United Nations Security Council resolutions.
New Delhi had granted special constitutional guarantees to the state after the local king acceded to India in 1947, on the condition that the region would retain some degree of autonomy, including barring non-locals from acquiring immovable properties in the region.
But after Mr Modi’s right-wing Hindu nationalist BJP won a second term in office in 2019, it unilaterally and controversially struck down the special status and said the decision was the correction of a “historical blunder”.
The government's move has been challenged in the Supreme Court but a hearing into the case has yet to begin.
New Delhi also dissolved the local assembly and appointed an administrator to run the restive region with an iron-hand policy against “anti-India” elements.
Mr Modi’s government has promised to hold local elections in the region, however, it ordered the redrawing of legislative boundaries that critics say is aimed at handing an advantage to the BJP.
No dates have been finalised for elections in the territories.
The government has assured that the status of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir will be restored at an opportune time.
But Ladakh — an area of rugged Himalayan desert bordering China, will remain under the direct control of New Delhi.
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Apple has released a number of new betas, this includes iOS 15.5 beta 1 for the iPhone, iPadOS 15.5 beta 1 for the iPad, and watchOS 8.6 beta 1 for the Apple Watch.
Now we have a new video from Zollotech that gives us a look at the iOS 15.5 beta 1 for the iPhone, let us find out what is coming in this new update.
As we can see from the video there are a number of new features coming to the iPhone with this new iOS 15.5 software update. This update includes a modem update and there is a change in messages from Apple Pay to Apple Cash for when you send money to someone.
There is also references to Apple Classical which is a new classical music service that Apple will be launching in the future, plus a range of other new features.
The new iOS 15.5 beta 1 is now available for developers to try out, we are also expecting Apple to release a new public beta for the software sometime soon.
As yet we do not have any details on when Apple will release their new iOS 15.5, iPadOS 15.5, and watchOS 8.6 software updates. As this is the first beta of the software it will be some time before the final version is released, it is possible that it could be released at Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference which starts on the 6th of June.
Source & Image Credit: Zollotech
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NYCHA’s Open Space Masterplan Recognized By American Society Of Landscape Architects
NYCHA’s Open Space Masterplan partner, Grain Collective, was recognized on March 23, 2022, by the American Society of Landscape Architects with a Merit Award in the Analysis and Planning Category for the organization’s extraordinary contribution to a comprehensive framework and toolkit for reimagining the outdoor spaces at 133 New York City...
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Anushka Sharma’s brother Karnesh Ssharma’s production house Clean Slate Filmz has collaborated with Yorkshire County Cricket Club in Leeds, England as per the latest report. The production house has been announced as their principal partner and it will also be the title sponsor at Yorkshire’s Headingley ground, reported Pinkvilla. According to the publication, via Sky Sports, the cricket stadium will be renamed Clean Slate Headingley.
However, this comes as a controversial move, as last year, the cricket club was involved in a racism scandal. For the uninitiated, in 2020, cricketer Azeem Rafiq had for the first time on record, talked about racism. He opened up on the same again and said that institutional racism is “at its peak" and worse than it’s ever been. Following that, in September 2022, an independent law firm Squire Patton Boggs was hired as Yorkshire officially launched an investigation. In December that year, Rafiq had filed a legal complaint against Yorkshire for direct discrimination and harassment on the grounds of race.
Yorkshire had said that the club is taking the allegations “extremely seriously". However, in February 2021, reports were delayed and no timeline was given as to when the investigation will be completed. Rafiq’s lawyer Asma Iqbal had claimed that by delaying, Yorkshire risks “legitimising racism".
About his partnership, Karnesh said, as reported by Pinkvilla, “We’re incredibly proud to partner with Yorkshire and to be the first Indian company to have their name prominently featured within a UK sports ground. Clean Slate puts inclusivity and diversity at the fore of its entertainment roster, and we truly believe that our entertainment vision and values align with that of Yorkshire County Cricket Club moving forward."
He added, “Our ambition is to help make the Headingley venue a beacon for equality and inclusivity in Yorkshire and the sport in general. We are looking forward to a great partnership with the club."
Meanwhile, Anushka Sharma, who was also a part of the production house, stepped away last month as she wanted tp focus on acting.
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Bakersfield Remarkable Women 2022 winner receives a remarkable surprise
Sponsored Content by Dignity Health and Clinica Sierra Vista. Studio 17’s Ilyana Capellan meets Bakersfield’s 2022 Remarkable Women winner, LaVonne Jarrow. To hear more about what makes Jarrow so remarkable check out her story here. Robin Mangarin-Scott with Dignity Health...
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The Hudson Valley continues to see a rise in new COVID-19 infections as the region and state both saw the infection rate climb over 3 percent.
In the past week, the average seven-day COVID-19 positive infection rate in the region rose from 2.33 percent on Monday, March 28 to 3.38 percent of those tested on Monday, April 4, according to the latest update from the state Department of Health.
Statewide, the positivity rate is also surging, up from 2.43 percent to 3.05 percent during the same time frame.
Ten new virus-related deaths were reported in New York, according to the Department of Health, though the death toll in each of the Hudson Valley's counties held steady.
Average seven-day Infection rates in the state’s 10 regions according to the latest update from the Department of Health on Tuesday, April 5:
- Central New York: 8.68 percent;
- Finger Lakes: 4.67 percent;
- North Country: 4.55 percent;
- Mohawk Valley: 4.26 percent;
- Western New York: 4.21 percent;
- Capital Region: 3.97 percent;
- Southern Tier: 3.93 percent;
- Mid-Hudson: 3.38 percent;
- Long Island: 3.13 percent;
- New York City: 2.26 percent.
The number of new cases being reported is also on a slight rise. Each region’s seven-day average of new cases per 100,00 population:
- Central New York: 42.50 new cases (up from 41.50 the previous day);
- Southern Tier: 23.65 new cases (up from 23.11 the previous day);
- Mohawk Valley: 23.40 new cases (down from 22.55 the previous day);
- North Country: 21.55 new cases (up from 19.47 the previous day);
- New York City: 17.37 new cases (down from 17.26 the previous day);
- Finger Lakes: 17.36 cases (up from 16.79 the previous day);
- Mid-Hudson: 16.26 new cases (up from 16.06 the previous day);
- Capital Region: 14.52 new cases (up from 14.12 the previous day);
- Long Island: 14.14 new cases (down from 14.27 the previous day);
- Western New York: 12.83 new cases (up from 12.37 the previous day).
The latest breakdown of new and total COVID-19 cases in the Hudson Valley since the pandemic began:
- Westchester: 151 new (251,125 since March 2020);
- Rockland: 28 (92,405);
- Orange County: 41 (106,678);
- Dutchess: 23 (63,983);
- Ulster: 22 (31,720);
- Putnam: 21 (23,649);
- Sullivan: 8 (18,386).
The latest breakdown of COVID-19 deaths in the Hudson Valley as of Tuesday, April 5:
- Westchester: 2,705;
- Orange County: 947;
- Rockland: 891;
- Dutchess: 655;
- Ulster: 360;
- Sullivan: 129;
- Putnam: 121.
Forty-nine new COVID-19 patients were admitted from New York hospitals in the past 24 hours as the number being treated for the virus rose to 885 statewide.
The number of patients being hospitalized in New York has now held steady under 1,000 for nearly three weeks.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 95 percent of New Yorkers over the age of 18 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, while 86.2 percent are fully vaccinated.
The CDC said that 89.7 percent of all New Yorkers have received at least one dose, with 76.3 percent completing the vaccination process.
As of April 5, 1,715,942 (446 new) first doses have been administered to Hudson Valley residents, while 1,506,874 (577 new) have completed the process, both among the highest rates in the state.
In the Hudson Valley, there have also been a total of 886,199 booster shots administered, including 3,256 in the past 24 hours and 15,632 in the previous seven days.
"The vaccine and booster are our best tools to protect ourselves from COVID-19 and keep the numbers down," New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said. "If you feel sick, get tested and limit your exposure to others.
"If you test positive, talk to a doctor right away about treatments," she added. "The booster dose improves your protection against severe illness and hospitalization, so don't delay in getting one once you are eligible."
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Twitch streamer Miekii was seen helping one of his friends help build her gaming PC over a Skype call. As his friend Minxkittyy followed what Miekki directed to do in order to build the gaming PC in the most efficient and perfect manner, Minxkittyy ended up doing something that she would go on to regret for some time to come.
Twitch streamer MinxKittyy breaks her computer's tempered glass side panel on stream
VOD for the clip begins at 00:27:09
Twitch streamer Miekii was on a quest to help his friend and content creator, Minxkittyy, make her personal computer work. Miekii started off with a Skype video call to get an impression of what was wrong with her current PC and what could be done to fix it.
After being on the video call for about twenty odd minutes, both the streamers seemed to know how to move forward with their current task at hand. As Miekii directed Minxkittyy on how to move ahead and take the necessary steps, Minxkittyy started to unscrew the side panel of her PC's CPU.
Miekii asked her to show her PC to him in a proper fashion. He then directed her to remove the tempered glass side panel carefully and slowly. He her directed her by saying:
"Is that a glass panel? Okay, there should be one side, at least one side of the computer that you can take off. Can you take off that glass panel, or can you take off the other side?"
Astounded by what Minxkittyy had to do, she exclaimed by saying:
"What?! I guess if I can unscew it, yeah. I don't know. I think so, yeah. Hold on. Oh my god! You're making me take it out?"
Miekii laughed while listening to how surprised Minxkittyy sounded. After figuring out what she had to do, Minxkittyy said:
"Oh yeah, because it came from storage. Half the day right after filming today like, getting this s**t out of the storage place, litearlly from like weird place in Singapore. I don't even know like which place it was. Like, my camera...."
As she was conversing with Miekii, Minxkittyy broke the side panel of her PC due to her putting too much tension with the screws still in place. The female streamer loudly shouted due to the shock from the tempered glass breaking.
Showing his concern, Miekii immediately asked:
"Careful, careful, careful! Oh! Are you okay? I saw that! Are you okay?"
Minxkittyy still in shock, replied by saying:
"No! It just shattered!"
Trying to reason with her, Miekii said:
"I don't think you unscrewed the bottom right one. Oh my god."
Minxkittyy panned her camera to show the damage done and it looked like she was about to cry. Still in shock, Minxkittyy stated that:
"I am traumatized. Oh my god!"
Fans react to Minxkittyy breaking her PC's side panel
Fans and audiences on Reddit were shocked to see how Minxkittyy broke her computer's delicate side panel. Some of the fans provided their take on this incident and some expressed their concern for Minxkittyy.
The PC building stream came to a halt after this tragic incident. The Twitch streamer Miekii continued to stream for the next seven more hours, during which he played a variety of games with Minxkittyy.
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Quelle: Privat
That says the Kazakh ambassador to Germany Dauren Karipov:
- oil, gas
- grains, all foods products
- precious metals as gold, silver, zink, copper, etc.
Companies that invest in Kazakhstan will be offered up to 25 years tax free.
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Quelle: Privat
That says the Kazakh ambassador to Germany Dauren Karipov:
- oil, gas
- grains, all foods products
- precious metals as gold, silver, zink, copper, etc.
You mean Putin will invent some shits like the Kazakh president is a Jew with Nazi heritage?They are a potential russian target as well and know that. Its good if we can help them and they help us
You mean Putin will invent some shits like the Kazakh president is a Jew with Nazi heritage?
LOL, it needs time to get the oil and gas out first, all of the current production has been sucked to meet current demand.
German should invest in Indonesia gas oil field but it needs another 8 years to get the gas out from the mother earth.
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This is what the boss of Inpex said about the Masela LNG production
NEWS - Pratama Guitarra, CNBC Indonesia
17 February 2022 11:40
Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - The Masela Block Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) project is rumored to be experiencing a production decline from the previous year 2027 to 2030.
This is because Inpex Corporation and Shell as the operator of the Masela Block are considering the inclusion of Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) into the revised Plant of Development (PoD) project that is included in this National Strategic Project (PSN).
Inpex CEO, Takayuki Ueda explained, that Inpex is conducting a comprehensive measure study such as the introduction of CCUS to make the Masela Block LNG project cleaner. "So this project can reduce costs further and promote the project as a competitive and clean project with the aim of starting production in the early 2030s," said Takayuki.
Deputy of Operations for the Special Unit for Upstream Oil and Gas Business Activities (SKK Migas), Julius Wiratno said that currently Inpex Masela has not submitted a proposal to postpone the completion of the Masela LNG project to 2030.
"SKK Migas has asked Inpex to immediately (submit a Plant of Development/PoD revision) if that is what we want, the planning team in particular can immediately conduct a review and evaluation," explained Julius to CNBC Indonesia, Thursday (17/2). /2022).
As is known, currently Inpex Masela Ltd and Shell as the operator of the Masela Block are revising the PoD of the oil and gas working area which is included in the National Strategic Project (PSN).
The PoD revision relates to the inclusion of carbon capture, utilization and storage facilities or CCUS. This is done so that the assets of the Masela Block in this case the Masela LNG can be said to be competitive because it has green energy requirements.
"The PoD revision has not been submitted yet. He said so (must include CCUS) but we don't know the details yet," said Julius.
SKK Migas is actually worried about this giant gas project worth US$ 19.8 billion. What is clear is that his party continues to encourage Inpex to continue to complete the project. Because, said Julius, Inpex's strategic decision is needed for the long term related to the competitiveness of its products.
As is known, last year Shell, the owner of a 35% stake in the Masela Block, decided to leave the perpetual gas project. However, Shell's departure has not been carried out because there are no investors who want to buy Shell shares.
Previously, Deputy Head of SKK Migas, Fatar Yani Abdurrahman told CNBC Indonesia that Shell was still having trouble finding investors to buy the divested 35% stake in the Masela Block. "The assets are considered uncompetitive, because of the current green energy requirements ," explained Fatar to CNBC Indonesia, Thursday (12/30/2021).
Fatar Yani reads that as a requirement for green energy the development plan or Plant of Development (PoD) in the Masela Block must include carbon capture, utilization and storage facilities or familiarly called CCUS. "If we read it indirectly, it becomes a requirement," explained Fatar Yani
Unfortunately Fatar does not explain in detail what assets are considered uncompetitive and do not qualify for green energy. However, he said, apart from the Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) assets which are planned to be built on shore or on land in the Tanimbar Islands Regency, Maluku, he said, they are also not competitive.
"Inpex also sees LNG as uncompetitive in the future. So LNG products must also be green. That's why they proposed the CCS/CCUS for PoD revision," said Fatar Yani.
Currently, Shell is the owner of 35% participating interest in the Masela Block. The remaining 65% is owned by Inpex Masela. The Abadi field has an investment value of US$ 19.8 billion, which is targeted to produce 1,600 million cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of gas or the equivalent of 9.5 million tons of LNG per year (mtpa) and 150 mmscfd of piped gas and 35,000 barrels of oil. per day. The project was previously expected to be operational in the second quarter of 2027.
Ini Kata Bos Inpex Soal Produksi LNG Masela
Bos Inpex Takayuki Ueda tengah melakukan kajian atas CCUS yang akan masuk ke dalam proyek LNG Blok Maselawww.cnbcindonesia.com
Putin propaganda makes Russia army bigger than in reality, now many see it as an army of murders, looters and rapists.Yes, Azerbaijan is in danger too. It all depends on Ukraine. If russias agression gets destroyed there, its game over for russian imperialism
Evrything is possible with the right incentive. Even more so for Germany.
Nope, Masela will use Japanese technology, no different with German one. It still needs time to suck the gas out from earth and build LNG production facility.
Shell want to sell their 30 % stakes, so German can buy the stake and start replacing Russian gas with Indonesian LNG in 2030's.
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Jogger, 60, fined for breaking lockdown rules
A man living in Putuo District was fined 200 yuan (US$31) for breaking lockdown rules, Shanghai police said on Wednesday.
The man, who is over 60, jogged 10 kilometers on empty streets despite the citywide lockdown, police said.
Taopu Police Station received a report from the public last Saturday morning about the jogging man.
The man allegedly also posted about it in a WeChat group with fellow joggers.
Police soon identified the man surnamed Li who has been staying in a company on Liuhua Road during the lockdown.
Li admitted that he went jogging at 5:50am that morning although he was aware of the lockdown rules. He told police he's a regular jogger.
He was fined for breaking the administrative punishment law by failing to comply with government decisions in an emergency situation.
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Weapons and drugs seized as police target organised crime groups across East Lancashire
Organised criminal groups (OCGs) in East Lancashire who use extreme violence and weapons to ‘tax’ rival gangs by stealing their cannabis crops, are being targeted by police.
Operation Coolant has seen officers disrupting OCG activity by acting on intelligence to target properties and individuals linked to cannabis cultivation and taxings.
This work has meant that police have seized grows before rival groups can get to them.
Since the operation began last month cannabis plants with a street value of between £2m. to £3m., as well as weapons including machetes and firearms have been seized.
More than 50 cannabis farms in properties across East Lancashire, including Burnley, Clitheroe, Brierfield, Nelson and Colne have been dismantled.
Police have arrested 19 people – including four people involved in a suspected drugs taxing in progress in Burnley, who were pursued by officers and later arrested in Rishton. A machete was recovered during that incident.
As part of Operation Alberta, which falls under the umbrella of Op Coolant and is the pursuit of those linked to suspected drugs taxings, 13 people have been arrested across Burnley and Pendle. Drugs, weapons, cash and phones have also been seized.
So far 14 people have been charged as part of Op Coolant.
As well as actively disrupting criminals and seizing criminal property, Op Coolant is focused on protecting and reassuring the public.
Det. Chief Insp Tim Brown, of East Division, said: “Fundamentally, this operation is about preventing the violence that is brought about by the existence of cannabis grows.
"Targeting the grows is not just about targeting those who are responsible for this type of organised criminality, but equally disrupting those who would tax them using violence and weapons. Put simply, if there are no cannabis grows then there can be no violence associated with them.
“I know people have differing views on cannabis cultivation, however I want to be clear that these grows are strongly linked to organised crime and in turn exploitation, human trafficking, violence and Class A drugs supply.
“East Lancashire is not and should not be seen as a safe place to operate for criminal gangs. Op Coolant is very much an ongoing operation and with it we will continue to relentlessly pursue offenders and protect our communities.”
Report any suspicious activity by emailing [email protected] or by calling 101.
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