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Down at our local harbor the pleasure craft have been unwrapped from their winter plastic. They make a fine display, rocking gently on the water, although they never seem to go anywhere. Some of these party boats are big enough to be second homes, and you can’t help being impressed by them, especially when, as in my case, the largest vessel you have ever owned was a small rowing boat, which sank.
But in recent years, when it comes to pleasure boats, we have a new standard for comparison. We have become more familiar with the global class of oligarchs. Every day we see images of their giant homes with nuclear bunkers, their private jets, their luxury cars, their art collections, and their smug faces. They have reasons to be smug. They are the ultimate winners in the casino economy. The Russian oligarchs alone have vacuumed up some $800 billion, although our own home-grown billionaires are way ahead of them. By some estimates, these few extremely rich individuals hold half of all the wealth in the world, and they continue to vacuum up more, in case they one day run out of money for groceries. As long as they don’t offend some super-oligarch at the top of the money tree, they can do more or less exactly what they like.
What today’s oligarchs choose to do with their unlimited money gives us a rather disturbing window into human nature. Of all their Byzantine extravagances, the giant yachts are the most revealing. A seagoing ship is a private kingdom, an escape capsule. These yachts can go anywhere and stay at sea for months, untouched by wars, plagues, and economic disasters. They will be welcome in any port, representing as they do a literal shipload of money. The party boats going nowhere in our local harbor may look like second homes, but the super yachts of the oligarchs are on a different scale altogether, almost second countries in themselves, with their own subservient populations and their own absolute monarchs.
What we all want to know is: does such immense wealth bring happiness, as promised? If it does, such a great quantity of happiness must be almost too much to bear, and indeed the available photographs of the oligarchs show most of them looking rather grim, and not happy at all. Mr. Putin, who owns at least two super yachts, and may be one of the richest people in the world, never looks even slightly cheerful. What are we to make of this?
Perhaps what we learn is that we are not missing much. We can’t all be oligarchs, not least for linguistic reasons. The word comes from the Greek for “few,” and we can’t all be the few. If the few became the many, if all six billion people tried to claim half of the world’s resources, we would have some problems, not least problems of arithmetic. And how many more giant yachts could the oceans hold?
No, the idea is ridiculous. Cupidity on this scale is not something to be envied, still less imitated. Imagine owning a super yacht. Imagine the fuel bills, imagine the seventy-five-million-dollar-a-year operating costs, imagine finding a place to park your ten-thousand-ton treasure in your local harbor, and wrapping it up in enormous quantities of plastic for the winter. Imagine the embarrassment.
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Ajax 2022-23 new home kit: Price, how to buy & design explained
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Ajax has released a classic look for their brand new home kit for the 2022-23 season. It’s focused on what adidas are calling ‘golden moments’, and for a good reason. You’ve still got the traditional red and white colourway, but this time with a touch of gold stripe detailing on the sleeve, cuffs, and collars.
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Ajax 2022-23 home kit price & how to buy
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Sidhu Moosewala killing: Two main shooters among three arrested
New Delhi, Jun 20: The Delhi Police on Monday arrested two main shooters involved in the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala. The Special Cell of Delhi said it also recovered large number of arms and explosives while making the arrests.
The shooters have been identified as Priyavrat Fauji and Kashish. The police have also recovered a haul of arms and explosives.
The sharp shooters were arrested from Gujarat's Mundra.
Priyavrat Fauji is a Haryana-based gangster. He was a member of the Ramkaran gang and worked as a sharpshooter. He led the team of shooters and was in direct contact with gangster Goldy Brar on the day of Moose Wala's death. Fauji was previously involved in two murder cases and faced arrest in 2015.
According to police, Priyavrat Fauji was the module head of the shooters.
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Midlands petrol prices have crossed the £2 a litre threshold on the M5 at a popular service station. Motorists have been bracing themselves for busting the significant price barrier as the Russia-Ukraine War rages on.
The Esso petrol station on the M5 between Junctions 12 and 11a at Gloucester Services, on the Worcestershire border started charging drivers with some of the highest prices in the region yesterday(Sunday, June 19). Unleaded petrol is priced at 202.9p a litre while diesel is 204.9p.
Popular for its farm shop, the services is run by an independent group. It also manages the M6's Tebay Services, between Junctions 38 and 39 at Penrith in the Lake District and nearby J38 Truckstop.
READ MORE: Inside story on running one of Midlands’ cheapest petrol stations
A consolation for drivers was that if they spent £15 in the Farmshop and Kitchen at Gloucester Services, they got a one-time use vouched for 10p off each litre. But that still left the price higher than most petrol stations at 192.9p for unleaded and 194.9p for diesel.
The top 10 cheapest petrol stations within 20 miles of Birmingham city centre, according to petrolprices.com, sees the lowest for fuel at 176.7p at Costco in Coventry. Prices relate to dates from between June 15 and 20, reported by drivers.
You can see the full list of the cheapest petrol stations below. Among the supermarkets, Costco is the cheapest but there are many Asda branches from across the region in the top 10 list.
Other cheap petrol stations have been reported in Dudley, Small Heath and Sutton Coldfield over the past few days.
Owner of Beoley Service Station, just off the M42 near Redditch, Velautham Sarveswaran has said that he believes motorists will all be paying £2 a litre for fuel "very, very soon" unless there is a sudden resolution in the Ukraine War - or if the Government stops making garages pay VAT on fuel duty.
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Mr Sarveswaran opened up about how petrol stations are making less money from the fuel prices being so high than if they were lower due to heavy taxes and high prices to buy in petrol.
Top 10 cheapest petrol stations within 20 miles of Birmingham city centre, according to petrolprices.com
1. COSTCO COVENTRY - 176.7p
2. COSTCO BIRMINGHAM - 177.7p
3. BLAKENHALL SERVICE STATION, DUDLEY ROAD - 180.8p
4. ASDA SMALL HEATH - 181.7p
5. ASDA MINWORTH - 181.7p
6. GULF HIGH STREET COLESHILL - 181.7p
7. ASDA BRIERLEY HILL - 181.7p
8. ESSO BLACK COUNTRY NEW ROAD WEDNESBURY - 181.9p
9. ESSO WHITEHOUSE COMMON ROAD SUTTON COLDFIELD - 181.9p
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Gas prices for Columbus drivers are slightly cheaper than in previous weeks.
GasBuddy reports the average price for a gallon of gas in the Columbus area is now $4.95, which is 7.9 cents cheaper than last week. That’s still 48.7 cents higher than a month ago, however, and $1.93 than a year ago.
The cheapest gas station around Columbus was $4.71, with the most expensive being $5.29.
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BROOKLINE, Mass. (AP) — Billy Foster grabbed the flag on the 18th green, pulled it toward his face and gave it a kiss.
Finally, that flag belongs to him.
After four decades of caddying for some of the greatest in the game, Foster has his major title.
Matt Fitzpatrick’s U.S. Open win Sunday also marked a breakthrough for one of the most popular loopers in the game. Among others, Foster has carried...
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BROOKLINE, Mass. (AP) — Billy Foster grabbed the flag on the 18th green, pulled it toward his face and gave it a kiss.
Finally, that flag belongs to him.
After four decades of caddying for some of the greatest in the game, Foster has his major title.
Matt Fitzpatrick’s U.S. Open win Sunday also marked a breakthrough for one of the most popular loopers in the game. Among others, Foster has carried for Seve Ballesteros, Lee Westwood, Thomas Bjorn — even for Tiger Woods at the Presidents Cup one time — but had never been on the bag for a major winner.
“Normally, people have a monkey on their back. I had a gorilla on my back,” Foster said. “I can’t even think about being excited. It was just ‘pffffff.’ What a relief.”
He’ll get a nice cut of the winner’s check. Winning caddies also traditionally bring home the flag on the 18th green.
“I can’t tell you how much it means to Billy. It’s unbelievable,” Fitzpatrick said. “I know it’s something he’s wanted for a long, long, long time. To do it today is incredible.”
Foster came close last month when Fitzpatrick tied for fifth at the PGA. Some of his other close calls included Westwood’s three-shot loss to Phil Mickelson at the Masters in 2010 and Westwood’s three-putt at Turnberry the year before to finish one shot out of the playoff between Tom Watson and Stewart Cink.
Foster was on the bag for Bjorn at Royal St. George’s when it took Bjorn three shots to get out of a bunker on the 70th hole in 2003. Bjorn lost to Ben Curtis by one.
Foster and Fitzpatrick connected shortly after the caddie and Westwood split in 2018.
“He kept telling me the first time on the job, I’ll just do 25 weeks and maybe get a fill-in for the others,” Fitzpatrick said. “I think he’s had about two weeks off in four years.”
Foster’s job this week — all year, really — hasn’t involved too much heavy lifting. Fitzpatrick is playing great golf. He hit 17 greens Sunday in his one-shot win over Will Zalatoris. The U.S. Open marked the second straight major in which Fitzpatrick and Foster were part of the day’s final pairing.
One of their few disagreements this week came over how to approach the 18th tee box. With a one-shot lead heading into the final hole, Fitzpatrick finally gave in and took Foster’s advice: He hit the 3-wood Foster wanted, not the driver he preferred.
Alas, Fitzpatrick yanked the 3-wood into a bunker left of the fairway to set up the biggest shot of the tournament.
“And as soon as it’s in the air and turning toward the bunker I’m thinking, ‘Why didn’t I just say hit the driver,’” Foster said.
From there, Foster and Fitzpatrick could only see the left side of the green.
“I just tried to pick a spot up by the tree, and he cut it off the tree and it was a brilliant golf shot,” Foster said.
Two putts later, Fitzpatrick had his par. When Zalatoris barely missed a putt to tie, Foster was kissing the flag.
“First and foremost, it was a relief,” Foster said. “But tonight and next week I think I’m going to have a liver like a football. There’s going to be a big party going on tonight and all next week.”
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As voting was underway on Monday for the elections to 10 seats in the Maharashtra Legislative Council, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut expressed confidence that all six nominees of the ruling allies will win the polls.
All top leaders of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA-comprising the Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress), including Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and Congress leaders Nana Patole, Balasaheb Thorat, Mallikarjun Kharge, were holding discussions with each other over the polls, Raut told reporters. The polling process began at 9 am on Monday in the state Legislature complex in Mumbai and will end at 4 pm.
Read | Maharashtra MLC polls: Shiv Sena slams BJP over its 'politics of discrimination'
The results will be declared in the evening. A total of 11 candidates are in the fray for the 10 seats, with the MVA allies Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress fielding two candidates each. The BJP has nominated five candidates.
The state MLAs form the electoral college for the MLC elections “All official candidates of the three parties of the Maha Vikas Aghadi will win,” Raut said.
The role of Independents and smaller parties is being seen as crucial since the MVA is facing the challenge of getting all its six candidates elected to the Legislative Council, after being outwitted by the opposition BJP in the recent Rajya Sabha elections in Maharashtra. Smaller parties and Independents account for 25 MLAs in the House.
The Shiv Sena has nominated Sachin Ahir and Amshya Padvi, a party functionary from the tribal-dominated Nandurbar district. The NCP has fielded Ramraje Naik Nimbalkar and former minister Eknath Khadse, who had quit the BJP to join the Sharad Pawar-led party.
The Congress has fielded Mumbai Congress chief Bhai Jagtap and former minister Chandrakant Handore.
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CHICAGO, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HUB International Limited (Hub), a leading full-service global insurance brokerage and financial services firm, announced today that it has acquired the assets of Heritage Wealth Management Group, LLC (Heritage Wealth Management Group). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Located in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, Heritage Wealth Management Group is an independent financial services firm helping clients in Western Pennsylvania establish and maintain their long-term financial goals. Heritage Wealth Management Group has 300 clients with assets of more than $205 million as of January 2022.
"We are excited to welcome Mike and the team to Hub," said Joe DeNoyior, President of Hub Retirement and Wealth Management. "Their experience both on the plan side and serving wealth management clients with their "client first" approach which aligns to the HUB RPW service model."
Michael Finnell, President of Heritage Wealth Management Group, and the Heritage Wealth Management Group team will join Hub HDH.
Hub Retirement and Private Wealth ("RPW") offers institutional and retirement services to for-profit and not-for-profit organizations and customized private wealth management services to individuals and families. Employees of Hub International offer securities through partner Broker Dealers not affiliated with Hub. Employees of Hub provide advisory services through both affiliated and unaffiliated Registered Investment Advisors (RIA). Global Retirement Partners, LLC, Millennium Advisory Services, Inc, TCG Advisors, Hub Investment Advisors, LLC, HUB International Investment Advisory Services, Inc., and Sheridan Road Advisors, LLC are wholly owned subsidiaries of Hub International. Learn more about Hub Retirement and Private Wealth.
Hub International Limited is committed to growing organically and through acquisitions to expand its geographic footprint and strengthen industry and product expertise. For more information on the Hub M&A experience, visit WeAreHub.com.
Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Hub International Limited is a leading full-service global insurance broker and financial services firm providing risk management, insurance, employee benefits, retirement and wealth management products and services. With more than 14,000 employees in offices located throughout North America, Hub's vast network of specialists brings clarity to a changing world with tailored solutions and unrelenting advocacy, so clients are ready for tomorrow. For more information, please visit www.hubinternational.com.
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A million meals: La Jolla resident leads food-packing party for international charity
With the lofty goal of packing a million meals to help people in need, La Jolla resident Mike Daniels organized a food-packing party June 11-12 at Cathedral Catholic High School in Carmel Valley and opened the invitation to fellow Catholics who wanted to help. Daniels, a deacon at St....
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The moments resonating from the Jan. 6 hearings (so far)
NEW YORK (AP) — By the numbers, the Jan. 6 committee hearings attracted 20 million live viewers on opening night, 11 million for the first daytime session and nearly 9 million for Thursday’s third installment.
Yet those traditional Nielsen company yardsticks don’t begin to measure the true reach of what is being said there.
Memorable moments from each hearing are sliced for quick consumption on countless news programs, comedy shows and online, to the point where some have been seen more times later than when they were live.
In many respects, it’s the first congressional hearing in memory that seems specifically designed with modern media needs in mind, said Jeff Jarvis, a City University of New York journalism professor and frequent blogger on the media.
“That has already worked,” he said.
While it’s impossible to know what — if anything — covered in the initial stages of the hearing will stick much beyond the week’s news, there are already breakout moments and characters.
GIULIANI AND ALCOHOL
Receiving wide circulation: snippets where President Donald Trump’s former political director, Bill Stepien, aide Jason Miller and committee member Liz Cheney say that lawyer Rudy Giuliani had too much to drink before advising Trump on election night 2020.
Hours after the allegation had been made, the clips were featured in the monologues of top-rated late-night comics Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel. The shows are typically seen by a combined audience of nearly 5 million people each night, with many more people watching online the next morning. Kimmel accompanied it with a film package of times when Giuliani acted oddly in defense of Trump.
The episode resonated in part because it was a connectable moment in an otherwise very serious story, said Robert Thompson, director of Syracuse University’s Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture.
“Having people who are major figures in a national political setting outed for being wasted is something that people can find immediately understandable,” Thompson said.
BARR’S REALITY
Former Attorney General William Barr’s recorded testimony that he found Trump “detached from reality” with some of his claims about election fraud was the lead in several news stories about Monday’s hearing. It was a vivid and disturbing image of a former president from the man who ran Trump’s Justice Department.
The ABC, CBS and NBC evening newscasts that night all featured the clip of Barr’s comment, and together the three programs typically reach more than 20 million viewers — or double the amount of people who saw the hearing live.
There’s no count of how many times it was repeated on cable news, or estimate of how many people saw it that way.
Two anecdotal examples illustrate the extent to which it was seen online. A clip of the moment posted by Reuters on Facebook was watched 928,000 times, and the clip posted on The New York Times’ Instagram account was seen 404,000 times.
DAUGHTER AND SON-IN-LAW
Filmed testimony from Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner has been particularly potent, in large part simply because they come from the family of a man who prizes loyalty.
A clip of Ivanka Trump saying she trusted Barr’s assessment of the fraud allegations amassed more than 1.6 million views in an Instagram post published by The Shade Room, a media outlet that focuses on celebrity entertainment, and 1 million when Bloomberg shared it on Twitter. Twitter posts of the video uploaded by MSNBC and the committee itself got more than 900,000 views together.
A video of her recollection of a phone call her father made to Vice President Mike Pence on the morning of Jan. 6, 2021 was shown on each of the three evening newscasts on Thursday, sometimes accompanied by the colorful descriptions of his language.
Kushner’s halting response when asked about what he had said to his father-in-law about Giuliani — as if he was weighing in real time what it meant to be under oath — became fodder for jokes.
NEW STAR
Previously little-known, former White House attorney Eric Herschmann has become a breakout star this past week for his filmed testimony concerning his conversations with John Eastman, architect of Trump’s failed maneuvering to hold onto power.
Editing his own colorful language, Herschmann recalls saying “are you out of your effing mind?” when Eastman talks the day after the Capitol riot about a potential appeal of Georgia election results. Like a stern parent, he tells Eastman that the only words he wants to hear from him are “orderly transition” and advises him to “get a great f-ing criminal defense lawyer. You’re going to need it.”
Recognizing the testimony’s potential impact, Cheney released it on Twitter the day before it was prominently featured in the hearing, giving it extra attention. That also served to highlight the committee’s finding that Eastman had unsuccessfully sought a presidential pardon.
Politico even did a story on the art hanging on the wall behind Herschmann during his testimony.
CHENEY’S PREDICTION
Cheney’s prosecutor-like outline of the committee’s case at the top of its only prime-time hearing drew wide attention, along with some advice that may live longer than her political career.
“Tonight, I say this to our Republican colleagues who are defending the indefensible: There will come a day when Donald Trump is gone — but your dishonor will remain,” she said.
The Associated Press’ tweet with video of Cheney making that remark has been seen more than 1 million times.
Someday, depending on how history regards the events of Jan. 6, 2021, it may wind up the moment most recalled, like when it was revealed during the Watergate hearings that John Dean has warned Richard Nixon about a “cancer on the presidency,” Thompson said.
“I see that as the classic quote,” Thompson said.
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Associated Press correspondent Arijeta Lajka in New York contributed to this report.
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2 killed, 1 hurt in early morning Overland Park house fire
One person was taken to a local hospital and is listed in stable condition.
One person was taken to a local hospital and is listed in stable condition.
Two people have died after an early morning house fire in Overland Park Monday.
The Overland Park Fire Department responded to the home in the 10,300 block of Westgate street around 1:30 Monday morning. Crews arrive to find a working fire, with reports of multiple people trapped.
Firefighters from Lenexa and Overland Park began search and rescue operations as they worked to put the fire out.
They found three people inside the house, two of whom were found dead. The third person was taken to the hospital and is reportedly in stable condition, according to the Overland Park Fire Department.
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Rail and Tube strikes are set to cripple services this week, causing travel chaos for passengers across the UK.
– Who is going on strike?
Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union at Network Rail and 13 train operators.
– When are the strikes?
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
– How bad will the disruption be?
Fewer than one in five trains will run, and only on main lines and only for around 11 hours, starting later and finishing earlier.
– Will there be strikes on the London Underground?
Yes. Members of the RMT and Unite will strike on Tuesday.
– Are other unions involved in the dispute?
Yes. The Transport Salaried Staffs Association and the drivers union Aslef are also taking industrial action or balloting for strikes.
– What are the strikes about?
The railways are proposing to make efficiency savings, especially as fewer passengers are travelling by train because of the pandemic, which has led to more people working from home.
– Why are the unions striking?
They argue that many of their members worked throughout the virus crisis and were hailed as ‘Covid heroes’ but now face job cuts, changes to their working conditions and pay rises well below the rate of inflation following years of wage freezes.
– Will there be more strikes after this week?
Yes. Members of Aslef on the Croydon Tramlink will stage a 48-hour walkout next week, and more strikes are likely if there is not a breakthrough.
– Have there been talks to try to resolve the dispute?
Yes. Talks continued until Monday, involving senior RMT and rail industry officials.
– Why hasn’t the Government been involved in the negotiations?
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said it is up to the unions and employers to negotiate pay and conditions, but Labour and the unions believe he should be taking part in the talks.
– What are the efficiency savings the industry wants?
They largely revolve around the use of new technology, such as drones to check on railway tracks rather than having workers walk along lines.
– How many jobs are likely to be lost?
Unions believe between 2,000 and 2,500 jobs are at risk.
– Who are the union leaders?
The RMT general secretary is Mick Lynch, who has worked for the union for decades after an earlier career in the building industry. He took over from Mick Cash, who had succeeded Bob Crow after his sudden death.
The TSSA is led by Manuel Cortes, and Aslef by Mick Whelan, who are both long standing officials in the rail unions.
– Are the union leaders driving the strikes?
Thousands of RMT members voted overwhelmingly in favour of strikes, while similar outcomes are expected among TSSA and Aslef members currently being balloted.
– Has a pay offer been made and what are the unions asking for?
Offers of around 2.5% have been made during talks with Network Rail, although nothing has been formally tabled by the train operators.
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Byrne Asset Management LLC reduced its position in shares of CDW Co. (NASDAQ:CDW – Get Rating) by 10.5% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 1,025 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock after selling 120 shares during the period. Byrne Asset Management LLC’s holdings in CDW were worth $183,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Zullo Investment Group Inc. bought a new position in CDW in the fourth quarter worth about $28,000. Neo Ivy Capital Management bought a new position in CDW in the fourth quarter worth about $29,000. Sandy Cove Advisors LLC bought a new position in CDW in the fourth quarter worth about $36,000. Blue Bell Private Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in CDW in the fourth quarter worth about $38,000. Finally, JFS Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in CDW in the fourth quarter worth about $76,000. Institutional investors own 92.46% of the company’s stock.
NASDAQ:CDW opened at $156.20 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 7.29, a current ratio of 1.26 and a quick ratio of 1.06. The firm has a market capitalization of $21.11 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.57, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.30 and a beta of 1.11. CDW Co. has a one year low of $154.13 and a one year high of $208.71. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $168.42 and a 200-day moving average price of $179.71.
The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, June 10th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, May 25th were paid a $0.50 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, May 24th. This represents a $2.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.28%. CDW’s payout ratio is presently 27.62%.
In other news, insider Albert Joseph Miralles, Jr. acquired 1,475 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 6th. The stock was purchased at an average price of $169.90 per share, for a total transaction of $250,602.50. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider now directly owns 16,313 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,771,578.70. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Corporate insiders own 0.67% of the company’s stock.
A number of brokerages have weighed in on CDW. StockNews.com began coverage on shares of CDW in a research note on Thursday, March 31st. They set a “hold” rating for the company. William Blair reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of CDW in a research note on Thursday, May 5th. Morgan Stanley raised shares of CDW from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and raised their target price for the company from $201.00 to $214.00 in a research note on Thursday, March 31st. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus raised shares of CDW from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and raised their target price for the company from $200.00 to $210.00 in a research note on Thursday, April 14th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and six have given a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $214.83.
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CDW Corporation provides information technology (IT) solutions in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. It operates through three segments: Corporate, Small Business, and Public. The company offers discrete hardware and software products and services, as well as integrated IT solutions, including on-premise, hybrid, and cloud capabilities across data center and networking, digital workspace, and security.
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VANCOUVER, BC, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gold Port Corporation, (CSE: GPO) (OTCQB: GPOTF) (the "Company") is pleased to announce that its Company owned Discovery I Core Rig, by Multi-Power Products Ltd of Kelowna, B.C., has now arrived in Georgetown, Guyana. The state-of-the-art track mounted rig system along with support equipment and supplies are now being cleared through customs and scheduled for transportation to the project site.
Site preparation is ongoing, with a new access road being sited and placed. Heavy equipment on site has been refurbished for the ensuing drill program. Other support structures have been purchased and will be sited prior to the program commencement.
A 10,000-meter, 54-hole core drill program is planned to begin. All holes have been located, and access on site is good. The intent of the program is to potentially expand the known inferred resource and to upgrade the resource definition to measured and indicated. This large tonnage gold copper project is very well located close to infrastructure and deep-water access. The Company is very well funded to complete the planned exploration program.
About Gold Port Corporation
Gold Port Corporation is the 100% owner of three Mining Permits comprising the Groete Gold Copper Project, located in Essequibo, Guyana. Exploration to date has defined an Inferred Mineral Resource of 1.57 million gold copper equivalent ounces within 74 million tonnes a grade of 0.66 grams per tonne gold copper equivalent using a cutoff grade of .025 gold copper ounce per tonne equivalent and a gold price of $US 1,275 per ounce and a copper price of $US 3.00 per pound. Details of the resource are contained in a National Instrument 43-101 report titled Technical Report and Updated Mineral Resource Estimate on the Groete Gold Copper Deposit, Groete Property, Guyana, South America by P & E Mining Consultants Ltd., dated April 16, 2019, available on SEDAR and the Company website at www.goldportcorporation.com.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
Adrian F. C. Hobkirk
President, CEO and Director
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Mr. William Feyerabend, a Consulting Geologist and Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101, participated in the writing of, and has reviewed and approves of the technical disclosure contained in this press release.
No stock exchange or securities regulatory authority has reviewed or accepted responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
This news release contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the United States Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Except for statements of historical fact relating to the Company, certain information contained herein constitutes forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based upon opinions and estimates of management at the date the statements are made and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. We seek safe harbor.
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Earlier today we got to have a look at some more new features coming on the iPhone with iOS 16 and now we have another new video.
Apple released iOS 16 beta 1 to developers at their Worldwide Developer Conference recently, the public beta will be released sometime next month.
There are a number of new features coming to the iPhone with this new software update, the new video from Zollotech below gives us a look at some more of these new features. The video also gives us a look at the most recent iOS 15.6 beta.
Apple’s iOS 16 is going to bring some major new features to the iPhone, there will also be updates for all of the company’s own apps. This will include Mail, Messages, Safari, and many more.
One of the major new features is an updated lock screen which will be much more customizable than the current lock screen with new widgets and more.
Apple is expected to release iOS 16 along with their new iPhone 14 lineup, this is expected to happen sometime in September.
There will be four new iPhones in September, the iPhone 14 and 14 Max and the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max. As soon as we get some details on when the iOS 16 update will land, we will let you know.
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New Forced Labor Prevention act goes into effect June 21 By Emily Feng Published June 20, 2022 at 5:05 AM MDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 3:57 New U.S. legislation will force companies to prove that goods imported from the Chinese region Xinjiang < > are not made with forced labor. Experts say proving this is nearly impossible. Copyright 2022 NPR | https://www.ypradio.org/2022-06-20/new-forced-labor-prevention-act-goes-into-effect-june-21 | 2022-06-20T12:35:16Z | https://www.ypradio.org/2022-06-20/new-forced-labor-prevention-act-goes-into-effect-june-21 | true | null |
Football Football Rudiger says he was rooting for Real against Liverpool Rudiger agreed to join the Real Madrid on a four-year deal as a free agent as his contract with Chelsea expired at the end of the 2021-22 season. Reuters 20 June, 2022 18:01 IST Germany defender Antonio Rudiger said on Monday he was rooting for Real Madrid to beat Liverpool in the Champions League final last month. - GETTY IMAGES Reuters 20 June, 2022 18:01 IST Germany defender Antonio Rudiger said on Monday he was rooting for Real Madrid to beat Liverpool in the Champions League final last month because was still hurting after losing the FA Cup and League Cup finals with Chelsea against the Merseyside club.Real ground out three come-from-behind wins against Paris St-Germain, Chelsea and Manchester City in the knockout stage to reach the final, where they beat Liverpool 1-0 in Paris."I was really happy that Real Madrid won. I knew that I was going to play here and it was like a personal third final for me after those two losses in cup finals to Liverpool," Rudiger told a news conference as he was unveiled as a Real player.The 29-year-old centre back agreed to join the LaLiga and European champion on a four-year deal as a free agent as his contract with Chelsea expired at the end of the 2021-22 season.READ: Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck to step down following sale of club "Real Madrid is about winning. That's what it means to play in this club and I’m really looking forward to start."What they did last year in the Champions League was hard to explain and put into words. It was incredible. They did it against all odds and doubts. Really remarkable," Rudiger said.Rudiger, who was part of the Chelsea side eliminated by Real in the quarter-finals, said playing against the team that could be his future club was not an issue."At that time I wasn’t sure that I was going to Real, but it would be easy anyway because we are professionals and those contractual elements stay off the pitch," Rudiger said."It was a very special and intense game the second-leg, my first time playing at Santiago Bernabeu. It was all going well for our team but after we scored the third goal I was surprised that the atmosphere was still positive from the crowd, it was quite impressive."ALSO READ: A beer and a chat: Man United’s CEO meets with disgruntled fans Chelsea, which lost 3-1 in the first leg in west London, led 3-0 in the return but allowed Real to score twice late in the second half and qualify for the semi-finals 5-4.Rudiger has been a key player for Chelsea since joining from AS Roma in 2017, winning the FA Cup, Champions League, Europa League, UEFA Super Cup and Club World Cup.He made 54 appearances in all competitions in his final season, all from the start, more than any other Chelsea player and departed with 203 appearances and 12 goals to his name.Rudiger has played 50 times for Germany since his debut in 2014. Read more stories on Football. For more updates, follow Sportstar on : | https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/antonio-rudiger-supporting-real-madrid-vs-liverpool-champions-league-final/article38504543.ece | 2022-06-20T12:37:41Z | https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/antonio-rudiger-supporting-real-madrid-vs-liverpool-champions-league-final/article38504543.ece | false | 7 |
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HARRY POTTER IS 25!
This week marks a very special anniversary – Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone turns 25! J.K. Rowling’s book was first published on 26 June 1997 and has since gone on to become part of one of the best-known book franchises in the world!
As Harry Potter celebrations take place across the globe this week, we’ve collected some amazing facts about the book. Here are just a few – check out more in First News this Friday!
When the first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was released in 1997, Bloomsbury (the publisher) only printed 500 copies! The first version of the book has a cover illustrated by Thomas Taylor (pictured). It was Thomas’ first illustrating job after leaving art school and he didn’t even get a copy himself! These copies are now incredibly rare and valuable.
In early drafts of the book, Draco Malfoy’s surname was Smart, Spinks and Spungen!
Dumbledore is an old English word for ‘bumblebee’. J.K. Rowling said she chose this name because she could picture Professor Dumbledore humming to himself.
Only four spells feature in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. They are Wingardium Leviosa, Petrificus Totalus, Alohomora and Locomotor Mortis.opher’s Stone. They are Wingardium Leviosa, Petrificus Totalis, Alohomora and Locomotor Mortis.
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As a Muslim, I followed the holy month of Ramadan, which was in April this year. Ramadan is when you don’t eat or drink from sunrise to sunset. It is about getting closer to God and feeling how others feel without food.
In Ramadan, it’s important that we give to charity and help other people.
DIARY DATES
The Great Get Together
24-26 June
Communities are encouraged to come together and host street parties in memory of MP Jo Cox, who was killed in 2016. www.greatgettogether.org
Wimbledon
27 June – 10 July
The world’s oldest Grand Slam tennis tournament returns. Let’s hope it doesn’t rain!
WOW!
Five-year-old Bella J Dark has officially become the youngest female to publish a book. Bella wrote and illustrated The Lost Cat, which has now sold more than 1,000 copies.
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Industry's premier conference shines a light on tech that boosts NOI with software built to work together
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Apartmentalize powered by NAA is coming up fast – June 22-24 in San Diego – and Yardi® looks forward to spotlighting high-value technology innovations at the multifamily industry's premier annual gathering of thought leaders, trendsetters and innovators.
As a strategic partner and registration sponsor at the National Apartment Association-hosted conference, Yardi will play a central role in realizing the event's "success in a new light" theme. Visit booth 815 to see the latest property management software innovations that help improve NOI, attract prospects, convert leads, manage the resident experience and more, including:
- REACH by RentCafe®, which boosts marketing success and reduces unproductive spend through creative search marketing and strategy analysis.
- The Yardi® Multifamily Suite, a connected, customer-centric solution built to work together across your entire property management workflow.
- Yardi Breeze®, which enables property marketing, leasing and management with refreshingly simple, all-in-one software.
Yardi leaders will also share tips and insight in several panel sessions. Highlights include:
- Youth & Wisdom: Esther Bonardi, vice president of marketing and REACH by RentCafe for Yardi, joins representatives from KETTLER and The Management Group in illustrating the benefits of pairing experienced marketers with fresh perspectives.
- Imploding Myths: Chris Voss, vice president of affordable housing for Yardi, and experts from TM Associations and GEM Management expose common misconceptions about technology's role in the affordable housing arena.
- Next Data Evolution: Michael Tuer, Yardi vice president, leads Grubb Properties and MEB Management into an examination of how informational data can be made transformational by turning reporting into a productivity tool.
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'Derogatory' text about Juneteenth sent by eastern Massachusetts plumbers union angers lawmakers
A text including what one Massachusetts lawmaker is calling a "derogatory and offensive" phrase was sent out to 2,000 members of a plumbers union on Monday describing the upcoming Juneteenth holiday. Local 12 plumbers union, based in eastern Massachusetts, sent a text to members saying that Juneteenth is a...
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Cremica unveils a range of lip-smacking sauces
Cremica Food Industries today launched a new variety of sauces that are deliciously addictive and can be used in salad dressing, for dips or to prepare to fill sandwiches and wraps. The next time you shop, seven different types of lip-smacking sauces are going to be available at the Cremica counters.
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New Delhi [India], June 20 (ANI/NewsVoir): Cremica Food Industries today launched a new variety of sauces that are deliciously addictive and can be used in salad dressing, for dips or to prepare to fill sandwiches and wraps. The next time you shop, seven different types of lip-smacking sauces are going to be available at the Cremica counters. On this momentous occasion, Akshay Bector, Chairman and Managing Director, Cremica Food Industries said, "We have been experimenting with new and different ingredients/flavours to create new, tastier cold condiments and sauce recipes. While we previously had only a tomato sauce, and mayonnaise, with the introduction of these seven varieties of sauces, along with the tomato ketchup, the flavour profile of the dish will be improved and will offer unique culinary experiences to the diners."
With changing lifestyles and income levels, there has been an increase in consumption of condiments and growth of the food services sector. Consumers are looking for more exotic flavours which were not known a decade ago. They are also switching to vegetarian and healthy products. This has led to a lot of innovation and demand to provide unique and exotic flavours in the food sector. Cremica is debuting its range of seven sauces and tomato ketchup to cater to this ever-changing palate of millennial consumers. Cremica pioneered the vegetarian mayonnaise from 1996 and posted a turnover of Rs. 300 crore last fiscal, with average annual growth of 20 per cent and is keen to capture this new disruption in the market, in a similar fashion. "Though tomato ketchup, tomato sauces, Indian Ethnic Chutney, Pudina & Imli, mustard, and mayo remain on the top of the list of most-used sauces overall when dining at restaurants or in other food establishments, an increasing number of people are searching for specific sauces with a distinctive flavour. With the introduction of these flavours from Cremica - Chipotle Sauce, Sriracha Sauce, Piri piri sauce, Tomato Ketchup, Honey Mustard, Sweet Onion Sauce, Thai Sweet Chili Sauce, Barbeque Sauce - we would like to capture and become global leaders in the cold condiment market," said Akshay Bector, Chairman and Managing Director, Cremica Food Industries.
Across the globe, the market for tomato ketchup is expected to increase by US$ 4 Billion in the next 5 years due to significant growth in the food and beverage industry across the globe. Tomato ketchup pairs well with a wide variety of cuisines and foods offered by hotels, cafes and fast-food chains. Flavoured tomato ketchup, with fresh and new ingredients like sweet and spicy, chili, barbeque, chipotle, and jalapeno, is being used to enhance the flavour of the dish and to accompany snacks and appetizers. This combination of flavours is exactly what you will find under the Cremica banner of products. The new product line includes: - Chipotle Sauce is bright red with specs of coarse chili and smokey with high fiery notes!- Cremica Sriracha is a multi-purpose hot sauce that is deliciously addictive. This Thai-inspired hot sauce is orange Red in Colour with Hot chilli and has a tangy taste.- PIRI-PIRI Sauce is Reddish Orange with spices and has tangy notes. It is best used for marinating. It can spice up savoury dishes or be used as a sandwich spread or Jazz up veggies. Piri piri sauce is a complex and versatile condiment that is sour, sweet, salty and spicy all at the same time.- Cremica Honey Mustard can be used as an ideal salad dressing, for dips or to prepare to fill for sandwiches and wraps. It is a yellow-coloured sauce with a thick and smooth texture and glossy appearance having a sweet taste with traditional mustard and honey taste.- Sweet Onion Sauce has the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavours. Light brown in colour, smooth with chunks of onions, it works wonders on your favourite salads or sandwiches.- Thai Sweet Chili Sauce is a mild spicy dipping sauce. Best used for fresh or fried spring rolls, wontons or grilled meats. It is a bright red colour with visible chilli flakes and Garlic. It is sweet with a prominent garlic flavour.- Barbeque Sauce is dark brown, smooth and tangy with smoke flavour. - Tomato Ketchup - Tomato ketchup is made from tomatoes, sugar, and vinegar, with seasonings and spices. The spices and flavours vary, but commonly include onions, allspice, coriander, cloves, cumin, garlic, and mustard, and sometimes include celery, cinnamon, or ginger.
This array of cold condiments from Cremica is manufactured from soft red tomatoes and can be consumed with both hot and cold foods. They can be served on the side with sandwiches, burgers, fries and grilled or fried meat in homes, restaurants, cafes and Fast-food chains. They are also used as a base sauce for various curries and soups. This range of sauces from Cremica improves the overall flavour and consistency of the dish and is also a rich source of essential antioxidants, vitamins and lycopene that have various health benefits. When dining at restaurants or in other food establishments, an increasing number of people are searching for specific sauces with a distinctive flavour. With the range of sauces from Cremica, their search ends here.
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Five Muslim girl students of the university college at Hampankatta in the city have requested the college administration to issue transfer certificates to enable them to join other colleges. The college had prohibited wearing of hijab in classrooms which had triggered protest from Muslim students. Recently, Mangalore University vice chancellor P S Yadapadithaya had announced that the varsity will make special arrangements for Muslim girls to join other colleges, if they are not willing to go by the High Court direction asking students to stick to the dress code prescribed by respective institutions.
College Principal Anasuya Rai said the five students had approached her with the request for TC so that they could join other colleges which permitted hijab. As the letters were found incomplete, the students were asked to produce a fresh letter with corrections. The students have not yet come back with the new letters, Rai said. All undergraduate classes have been shifted to online as evaluation work is going on in the campus. Except for a few students, all the 44 Muslim girls studying for UG courses are attending classes, the principal said.
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Legendary actress Janet Hubert is in her winning season; she announced on her Instagram page that she landed a regular series role in AMC’s Demascus.
Playwright Tearrance Arvelle Chisholm created the AMC Studios comedic sci-fi series that centers around the character Demascus, played by Okieriete Onaodowan, a 33-year-old Black man who uses groundbreaking technology to experience various parts of his life. The series will explore variations of the Black male perspective, according to Deadline.
Hubert gets to sink her teeth into the role of Dr. Bonnetville, a brazen psychotherapist who has razor-sharp wit. Her apathetic demeanor and innovative technology help her patients achieve their journey of personal growth, Variety reports.
Hubert is seeing a resurgence of her career after her fallout from one of her defining roles as Aunt Vivian Banks on the first three seasons of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Audiences were delighted when she graced the screen once more in HBO Max Love Life and The Last O.G. on TBS, Variety reports.
Hubert had a public feud with Oscar winner actor Will Smith, blaming him for causing her to become blacklisted in the industry. However, the two actors recently reconciled during The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air reunion on HBO Max, and now her fans celebrate her exciting news and comeback.
The talented actress posted on her Instagram the good tidings with a caption that read, “My first series in 32 years. I have joined the cast of AMC’S DEMASCUS. I am honored and excited to be a part of this brilliant series!”
Karyn Parsons, her former co-star who played her daughter on the Fresh Prince, posted in the thread, “They’re lucky to have you. Congratulations!”
Hubert responded to Parsons about how she adores her and will call her soon.
Other fans showed their support and joy on her return to primetime, “And I will restore the years…Congratulations, Ms. Janet!!!! posted by one user.
“Yessss Queen!!!! Congratulations blessings on blessings to you,” penned another.
“WE LOVE TO SEE YOU WIN,” exclaimed another admirer giving Hubert much-needed encouragement.
Hubert joins cast members such as Caleb Eberhardt, who plays Redd, a reprobate and the main character’s best friend. Shakira Ja’nai Paye has the role of Naomi, a woman that has Demascus smitten, according to Variety.
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MONTREAL, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Aifred Health, an award-winning digital healthcare company, today announced the treatment of the first patient in its 350 patient North American Clinical Trial. This clinical trial, a world-first in the treatment of mental health using an AI-based clinical decision support tool, was designed with input from US and Canadian regulatory authorities to validate Aifred's AI platform for use with patients suffering from moderate to severe depression.
The trial is being conducted at up to 12 U.S. and Canadian centres of excellence for depression treatment including Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals where Aifred is a VA research partner. Aifred expects to complete enrollment in 2022 and report top-line results in mid 2023.
Aifred's technology was developed using high quality clinical data from clinical trials evaluating therapeutic treatments of depression and is not reliant on any external test inputs. Aifred's software was developed with and for treating physicians (family doctors and psychiatrists) who today have limited tools to personalize the therapeutic choice for patients, leading to what is for many patients a lengthy and painful trial-and-error process. Aifred's software is intended to support clinical decision making and improve this experience for patients and clinicians alike.
Commenting on the trial initiation, Marina Massingham, Aifred President & CEO, noted: "We are incredibly happy to begin our North American regulatory approval trial. Since our technology placed #1 in North America and #2 in the world in the IBM Watson AI XPRIZE, our staff has been working tirelessly to complete the work needed to initiate and complete this clinical trial which will provide clinicians across North America with a much-needed tool. We are working with and being advised by some of the leading experts and centers of excellence for the treatment of depression in North America and are gratified by their support and enthusiasm as we seek to tackle the key problem of improving depression treatment, for the benefit of patients, families, employers, and healthcare systems."
Dr. David Benrimoh, Chief Scientific Officer, Aifred Health, added: "We have been collaborating with clinicians and clinical centres for more than 3 years to inform and guide our development of a decision support tool that will integrate into clinical workflow and be used by treating physicians to positively impact care. If the clinical trial validates our hypothesis, I expect the rapid adoption of Aifred's technology across North America, as the advantages for the patients, doctors, and hospitals are crystal clear."
Physicians and patients who are interested in receiving additional information about this landmark clinical trial can consult: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04655924
Aifred Health, a Montreal-based digital healthcare company, is delivering clinician-focused solutions for the treatment of mental health including a world-class AI approach to providing clinical decision support in mental health. In June 2021 Aifred's AI technology placed # 1 in North America and #2 in the world in the global IBM WATSON AI XPRIZE. Aifred initiated its regulatory approval clinical trial for decision support in major depression in Q2 2022 and has begun work to extend its technology to a second indication in mental health. Aifred's current clinical trial received financial support from the Brain Canada Foundation.
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NEW CASTLE, N.H. (AP) — A 70-foot yacht burned and sank in New Hampshire, sending three people to the hospital, authorities said.
The vessel, the Elusive, was on the Piscataqua River heading toward a marina in New Castle around 4 p.m. Saturday when a passenger noticed black smoke below deck, the New Hampshire Department of Safety said in a statement.
The Coast Guard and the New Hampshire State Police Marine Patrol posted photos of the flames and thick black smoke pouring from the vessel.
Three passengers, as well as two dogs, jumped overboard as the boat became engulfed in flames. They were rescued by other boats.
The passengers, identified as Arthur Watson, 67, and Diane Watson, 57, both of New Canaan, Connecticut, and Jarrod Tubbs, 33, of Jupiter, Florida, were taken to a hospital, treated and released.
Despite efforts to save the yacht, it drifted into Maine waters and eventually sank about two hours after the 911 initial call, authorities said.
The cause of the fire is being investigated. | https://www.cbs17.com/news/national-news/3-people-2-dogs-jump-overboard-as-yacht-burns-and-sinks/ | 2022-06-20T12:55:41Z | https://www.cbs17.com/news/national-news/3-people-2-dogs-jump-overboard-as-yacht-burns-and-sinks/ | false | 26 |
Video of Lady Getting 'Heartbreak' Hairstyle Leaves Internet Users Amused: "This Breakfast Enter"
- Yet another video has gone viral on social media as it captures the moment a lady got an interesting hairstyle
- In the now-trending video, she is seen getting a patch in the front part of her hair dyed blonde and in a shape of a heartbreak symbol
- Several internet users have reacted to the video with some speculating why she opted for the peculiar hairstyle
They say fashion is art and art is a form of expression. This is something we see quite often and yet another person has gone viral for her unique sense of style.
A video shared by blogger, @gossipmilltv, has since gone viral as it captures the moment a lady got her short hair styled to carry an interesting symbol - that of heartbreak.
The clip sees the hairstylist dye a round patch in the front of her head and proceeds to shape it in the form of a heartbreak symbol.
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Internet users react to video of hairstyle
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Celebrity style glam: Davido's ex-fiancee Chioma Rowland goes blonde in new photos
When it comes to rocking certain looks, there are some ladies who always get it right regardless of the style they opt for.
One of such ladies in Chioma Rowland.
Better known as Chef Chi, the brand influencer and ex-fiancee of hitmaker, Davido, recently took to her Instagram to unveil yet another look - a blonde one.
In the photos, the mother of one who was attending a wedding is seen posing on the arm of a chair in a purple dress which she paired with some Mach & Mach shoes alongside a D & G clutch.
Source: Legit.ng | https://www.legit.ng/entertainment/fashion/1475284-video-lady-getting-heartbreak-hairstyle-leaves-internet-users-amused-this-breakfast-enter/ | 2022-06-20T12:58:09Z | https://www.legit.ng/entertainment/fashion/1475284-video-lady-getting-heartbreak-hairstyle-leaves-internet-users-amused-this-breakfast-enter/ | false | 2 |
South stars Naga Chaitanya and Samatha Ruth Prabhu shocked well-wishes by announcing their separation last year. The ex-couple had tied the knot in 2012 and ended their marriage after four years of togetherness.
Ever since their separation, Samantha and Chay are in the limelight continuously for one or another reason. Now, the latest buzz suggests that the Love Story actor has found love again. Yes, you read that right!
A Pinkvilla report states that Chay was spotted at his new home with Made In Heaven fame Sobhita Dhulipala and they were at ease in each other's company. For the unversed, the actor has invested in a new home in Hyderabad's Jubilee Hills neighbourhood, which is under development.
Revealing the same, a source informed the portal, "Chay and Sobhita seemed very comfortable in each other's company as they spent time at the actor's new house. Naga Chaitanya was giving her a tour of his massive home. After a few hours, they left together in the same car".
Lately, the rumoured couple has been reportedly spending a lot of time together. The source added, "Chay was spotted multiple times at the same hotel as Sobhita Dhulipala where she was staying for the promotions of her last film Major. In fact, she also spent her birthday recently in Hyderabad with her 'close buddies'".
However, both the actors are yet to react to the latest speculations. Well, only time will tell if they are indeed dating each other or are just 'friends'.
On the career front, Naga Chaitanya is all set to make his Bollywood debut with Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan's Laal Singh Chaddha. Also, the Bangarraju star will be making his digital debut with the upcoming Amazon Prime Video series titled Dhootha.
Sobhita, on the other hand, was recently seen in Adivi Sesh's Major. Her lineup also includes Made In Heaven 2, Ponniyin Selvan 1, and the American film Monkey Man. | https://www.mensxp.com/entertainment/celebrities/110231-samantha-ruth-prabhu-ex-husband-naga-chaitanya-dating-major-sobhita-dhulipala.html | 2022-06-20T12:58:17Z | https://www.mensxp.com/entertainment/celebrities/110231-samantha-ruth-prabhu-ex-husband-naga-chaitanya-dating-major-sobhita-dhulipala.html | false | 1 |
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Russian-born tennis star Natela Dzalamidze avoids Wimbledon ban after switching nationality
NATELA DZALAMIDZE will play at Wimbledon after switching her international allegiance from Russia to Georgia.
The Moscow-born doubles specialist has represented her country of birth since debuting on the WTA Tour in 2015.
Following Wimbledon's decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, however, she has decided to switch her nationality.
Ranked 44 in the world in doubles, Dzalamidze will be able to compete at SW19 alongside partner Aleksandra Krunic of Serbia.
An All England Club spokesperson told SunSport: "'Player nationality, defined as the flag they play under at professional events, is an agreed process that is governed by the Tours and the ITF."
Following the Championships' controversial decision, the ATP and WTA Tours elected to strip the event of ranking points.
This has led Eugenie Bouchard to pull out of the competition, as the Canadian doesn't want to waste one of her protected ranking tournament entries on a competition that cannot help her rebuild her ranking.
Dzalamidze, 29, was last in action at Roland Garros, where she was eliminated in the round of 64 alongside Kamila Rakhimova by seventh seeds Caroline Dolehide and Storm Sanders.
She won't be the only Russian-born player in the draw at SW19.
Alexander Bublik, born in the Russian town Gatchina, has represented Kazakhstan since 2016.
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The 25-year-old big server competed at the Queen's Club last week, and will play Frances Tiafoe in the LTA-run ATP 250 event in Eastbourne later today.
Wimbledon will be without a number of high-profile superstars this summer.
Men's world No1 Daniil Medvedev will be absent, as well as No8 Andrey Rublev, No22 Karen Khachanov and Belarusian No40 Ilya Ivashka, among others.
Tennis bad boy Alexander Zverev will also be missing, after suffering an injury during his French Open semi-final against Rafael Nadal.
Belarusian stars Aryna Sabalenka and Victoria Azarenka will be missing from the women's draw.
While Daria Kasatkina leads a number of Russians that will also miss out.
Former world No1 and four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka will also be absent due to an Achilles injury. | https://www.thesun.ie/sport/8976507/tennis-natela-dzalamidze-wimbledon-ban/ | 2022-06-20T13:04:33Z | https://www.thesun.ie/sport/8976507/tennis-natela-dzalamidze-wimbledon-ban/ | true | 4 |
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HARRY POTTER IS 25!
This week marks a very special anniversary – Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone turns 25! J.K. Rowling’s book was first published on 26 June 1997 and has since gone on to become part of one of the best-known book franchises in the world!
As Harry Potter celebrations take place across the globe this week, we’ve collected some amazing facts about the book. Here are just a few – check out more in First News this Friday!
When the first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was released in 1997, Bloomsbury (the publisher) only printed 500 copies! The first version of the book has a cover illustrated by Thomas Taylor (pictured). It was Thomas’ first illustrating job after leaving art school and he didn’t even get a copy himself! These copies are now incredibly rare and valuable.
In early drafts of the book, Draco Malfoy’s surname was Smart, Spinks and Spungen!
Dumbledore is an old English word for ‘bumblebee’. J.K. Rowling said she chose this name because she could picture Professor Dumbledore humming to himself.
Only four spells feature in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. They are Wingardium Leviosa, Petrificus Totalus, Alohomora and Locomotor Mortis.opher’s Stone. They are Wingardium Leviosa, Petrificus Totalis, Alohomora and Locomotor Mortis.
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PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Kosovo’s central government and authorities in the capital joined forces on Monday to bring back home an international music festival founded by the father of singer-songwriter Dua Lipa which had been moved following a dispute with its organizers.
A week ago the Sunny Hill Festival announced it was moving to neighboring Albania after a political dispute between Kosovo’s ruling party and the party in power in Pristina prevented organizers from getting permission to put on the festival, which has a daily capacity of 15,000.
Dukagjin Lipa, the singer’s father and manager, who was born in Kosovo, said he had made “a difficult but necessary” decision to stage the Aug. 4-7 event in Albania’s capital, Tirana.
Organizers have been asking Kosovar authorities for three years to allow them to manage a 17-hectare (42-acre) area of parkland where they say they will build the appropriate infrastructure for the annual festival and also let it be freely used for the rest of the year.
A joint statement from the Culture Ministry and the Pristina municipality on Monday said they have agreed to hold this year’s edition at a location in Pristina — “where it belongs” — and also to continue to discuss holding the festival at its usual location starting from next year.
A special edition with a different line-up of artists will be held in the Albanian capital, Tirana, Aug. 26-28.
Organizers said this year's artists would include Diplo, Skepta, DJ Regard, AJ Tracey, Mahmood and Albanian performers, and would also include “two world great artists” who have yet to be revealed.
The Sunny Hill festival made its debut in Kosovo’s capital, Pristina, in 2018 and took place again in 2019, attracting international artists, including the British-born Dua Lipa.
The festival has brought Kosovo priceless publicity. The event was put on hold in 2020 and 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic. | https://www.bigrapidsnews.com/news/article/Festival-founded-by-Dua-Lipa-s-father-returns-to-17253044.php | 2022-06-20T13:07:30Z | https://www.bigrapidsnews.com/news/article/Festival-founded-by-Dua-Lipa-s-father-returns-to-17253044.php | true | 32 |
WINSTON-SALEM — Police say a teenager was critically wounded overnight when he was shot in the back.
When officers responded to the 3700 block of Muddy Creek Court at 12:20 a.m. today, they found David Morales-Noyola, 18, in the back seat of a car suffering from a single gunshot wound to the back, Winston-Salem police said in a news release.
Investigators believe the shooting occurred in the 300 block of Barnes Road, where a gathering of friends was being held and unknown suspects drove by and fired several rounds, striking the victim.
Morales-Noyola was taken by ambulance to the hospital, where his condition is critical but stable, police said in the news release.
Authorities are asking anyone with any information to call the Winston-Salem Police Department at 336-773-7700, Crime Stoppers at 336-727-2800, or En Espanol 336-728-3904. | https://journalnow.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/police-teen-critically-wounded-overnight-in-drive-by-shooting-in-winston-salem/article_5c007cfe-f08a-11ec-a152-872f8efde8ac.html | 2022-06-20T13:13:42Z | https://journalnow.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/police-teen-critically-wounded-overnight-in-drive-by-shooting-in-winston-salem/article_5c007cfe-f08a-11ec-a152-872f8efde8ac.html | true | null |
Why are train drivers and other railway staff going on strike?
NATIONAL strikes are planned across the rail network in June 2022 that will bring chaos for commuters.
So why is the industrial action happening, and how much are drivers paid? Here's all you need to know.
Why are train drivers and other railway staff going on strike?
National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) members at Network Rail, and 13 train operators are set to strike on three days - June 21, 23 and 25, 2022.
Widespread disruption is expected, with just one in five trains running on strike days.
The union have said the walk-outs are taking place over job cuts and below-inflation pay rises.
Network Rail chief executive Andrew Haines said the strikes have been timed to cause "maximum disruption".
But RMT general secretary Mick Lynch insisted that they "don't want to cause misery".
He said: "We've got a cost of living crisis and our workers have been working throughout the pandemic and their reward has been a pay freeze.
"I understand the anger of people - but I also understand the anger of our workers.
"We're not holding the public hostage - but we're not going to accept the poverty of our members."
If you have a season ticket, an advance ticket, or if you forgot there were strikes and bought a ticket on the day, you will be able to claim at least some of your money back.
How much are drivers paid?
During a debate in Parliament on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, the Transport Secretary Grant Shapps referred to the median salary for drivers.
Responding to former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn's suggestion that pay was inadequate, he said: "The median salary for a train driver is £59,000, compared with £31,000 for a nurse and £21,000 for a care worker."
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Figures from the Office for National Statistics show that for 2021, train and tram drivers had a median salary of £59,189, while nurses took home £31,093.
However, median pay for home carers and care workers was actually £16,502, while senior care workers got £20,105.
The vast majority of drivers in England, Scotland and Wales are represented by their own union called Aslef that isn't taking part in the strikes, though they're taking part in separate action on June 23, 2022, the BBC reported.
Is the median salary for rail workers £44,000?
At the same debate, Mr Shapps said the rail sector median salary is £44,000, a figure "which is significantly above the median salary in the country".
The median figure is £43,747 across five worker categories according to the ONS, and median rail worker salaries are in fact above the median salary for all employees in the UK, which was £25,971 in 2021.
But RMT says the figures used by the Government don't reflect the true picture because drivers are part of a separate union, and other staff like cleaners aren't categorised as rail workers in official stats.
They claim if you exclude drivers from the quoted £44,000 figure and add cleaning staff, the median pay is actually £33,000. | https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/18942417/why-train-drivers-railway-staff-on-strike/ | 2022-06-20T13:13:57Z | https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/18942417/why-train-drivers-railway-staff-on-strike/ | false | 4 |
CASTRO VALLEY, Calif., June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoVision today announces the launch of AutoVision 3.0 – delivering the biggest update ever to their vehicle inventory acquisition optimization platform.
AutoVision's system analyzes every facet of a vehicle's equipment, condition, retail market, market, recent transaction velocity, and dealer performance in every market in the United States in less than 1 second. The platform makes it possible to get a realistic real-time view of the profit potential of any vehicle, not only a vehicle's book value.
AutoVision 3.0 updates include:
- Enhanced omni-channel vehicle acquisition tools to help dealers locate the most profitable vehicles in their market and capitalize on auctions, third-party, and private sellers.
- Wingman™ Chrome extension enables users to check VIN history, retail market data, and generate buy lists on vehicle sites without changing tabs or leaving their browser window.
- A suite of tools to identify highest grossing opportunities per car nationwide and adjust the history of your market across time, geographic range, vehicle specs
- Automated notifications when a vehicle fitting a dealer's settings and profit parameters enters the market.
"Working directly with dealers has highlighted that there is a significant need for a more targeted data analysis engine to drive more profit," Lyle Dizon, Chief Operating Officer said, "With this update we've significantly upgraded our ability to deliver the real-time analysis and personalized insights dealerships need."
AutoVision will be holding demonstrations in Booth 351 at the annual National Independent Automobile Dealers Association (NIADA) Convention in Las Vegas, NV June 21-23.
AutoVision is a market leader in the movement to power the automotive industry with big data and personalized market analysis to understand the true value of a vehicle in any context or geography. With deep roots in enabling technology at scale and decades of hands-on auto dealer experience, AutoVision is a flexible end-to-end platform of interwoven tools and APIs backed by cutting edge competitive data analysis that enables dealers, auctions, and OEMs to make better assessments and minimize risk. With a goal of maximizing profit at every step in the vehicle's lifecycle, AutoVision augments the art of car buying with actionable insights and a unified framework to provide personalized, easy-to-use experiences to fit each user's unique needs. For additional information, visit autovision.com.
CONTACT: Zac Sutton, z@autovision.com, 844-984-7466
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Man killed in early morning shooting in Harrison Twp.; Deputies investigating
Deputies are investigating a deadly shooting that happened in Harrison Twp. early Monday morning, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.
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Deputies and medics were dispatched around 4:30 a.m. Monday to North Main Street near Forest Park Drive on reports of a shooting.
A man was found shot and was pronounced dead at the scene by medics, deputies said in a media release. The identity of the victim was not released pending notification of family and further investigation by the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office.
Additional details about the investigation were not released.
We’ll continue to update this story as we learn more. | https://news.yahoo.com/man-killed-early-morning-shooting-124900632.html | 2022-06-20T13:15:44Z | https://news.yahoo.com/man-killed-early-morning-shooting-124900632.html | true | null |
KYLIAN MBAPPE must already be regretting his decision to snub Real Madrid, reckons Florentino Perez.
The French striker, 23, seemed certain to be heading to the Bernabeu this summer as he ran down his contract at Paris Saint-Germain.
However, he left the LaLiga champions stunned last month as he announced that he had penned a lucrative new deal until 2025 at Parc des Princes.
Madrid were left raging with president Perez already stating that Mbappe was not the type of character he wanted to sign anyway.
Now he has delivered another shot at the ex-Monaco ace by saying that the star will already know that he has made a mistake.
A video clip has emerged of Perez signing autographs for supporters this weekend.
He was then told by one fan: “Florentino, don’t bring Mbappe now.”
Perez replied: “Poor guy, he must be regretting it already.”
Mbappe was in incredible form for PSG once again last term.
He fired in 28 goals in Ligue 1, a tally only bettered in Europe by Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski (35), to shoot PSG to the title.
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The ace also produced 17 assists - meaning he was involved in a total of 45 goal involvements.
Now after resolving his future, Mbappe will be looking to add a ninth domestic championship in 11 years to PSG’s collection.
And he will also be expected to try and help them finally secure Champions League glory for the club. | https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/18940668/real-madrid-florentino-perez-dig-kylian-mbappe/ | 2022-06-20T13:16:01Z | https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/18940668/real-madrid-florentino-perez-dig-kylian-mbappe/ | false | 3 |
Fans are all saying the same thing after Deontay Wilder releases first ever single following Tyson Fury defeat
DEONTAY WILDER has sent social media into meltdown after the former WBC heavyweight champion released his debut single Everytime.
The 36-year-old teased the track - which was released on Father's Day - earlier this month after teaming up with brother Marsellos to record the song.
Wilder posted a snippet of the single on Instagram, where he stated: "There’s nothing like the feeling of being a great father and getting into the groove baby."
The Alabama native worked on the track during his time away from the ring following his trilogy bout defeat to Tyson Fury in October.
Fans of the Bronze Bomber were quick to comment on his post - joking his loss to the Gypsy King forced the American to switch professions.
One user said: "Tyson Fury made this guy change career."
Another remarked: "This will go down in boxing history as the moment when one of the most fearsome HW boxers ever got beaten so hard that he reconverted as a singer."
A third added: "Fury kicked his a** to music industry."
This supporter then told Wilder: "This ain't it champ... go back to boxing."
Meanwhile another quipped: "Damn... Fury ruined my guy."
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One then simply stated: "Tyson Fury done turnt this man into a R&B singer."
Despite attempting to break into the music industry, Wilder has confirmed he still intends to return to the ring.
However, Fury has urged his rival to RETIRE, saying: "He is a very dangerous opponent but I don’t know what he has left in his tank.
"You don’t have a trilogy with one of the of the best fighters on the planet and come out on the other side to tell a great story and go on to win more world titles.
"He has been absolutely destroyed physically, mentally and emotionally and I would say he is a wreck at the moment.
"He has had a cracked jaw, a cracked skull and been knocked out cold twice, it is a tough comeback for him and it all depends on what he has left.
"I would not like to see him carry on, he has made a lot of money and I would like to see him retire." | https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/18941242/deontay-wilder-releases-first-single-everytime/ | 2022-06-20T13:16:50Z | https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/18941242/deontay-wilder-releases-first-single-everytime/ | false | 4 |
SRP Sponsors Outreach, Education for Valley Pediatricians to Improve Water Safety Among Families of Children Ages 1 to 4
PHOENIX, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to improve water safety messaging and reduce child drownings in Arizona, SRP is supporting Phoenix Children's by partnering to support the health system's drowning prevention curriculum to pediatricians' practices statewide.
With funding from SRP, Phoenix Children's is furthering their longstanding work to reduce drownings through a first-of-its-kind drowning prevention program, that will provide pediatricians throughout Arizona with the tools and training they need to educate families about water safety during regularly scheduled well-child visits for children who are at highest risk of drowning.
"The partnership with SRP means more pediatricians will have access to evidence-based drowning prevention curriculum and resources," said Tiffaney Isaacson, senior injury prevention specialist at Phoenix Children's Center for Family Health & Safety. "This is a critical aspect of preventive care for families with young children, especially in Arizona. Our programming helps clinicians engage families in concise, meaningful conversations about risk factors and strategies based on the child's age and developmental stage."
According to the Centers for Disease Control, drowning is the number one cause of death in children from ages one to four. In Arizona, the rate of drowning is nearly twice the national average.
"As the largest provider of water to the Valley, SRP understands the importance of water safety. Most drownings take place in swimming pools and can occur silently and swiftly, which is why we work closely with cities and agencies around the Valley to help our community partners educate families about the importance of water safety," said Regina Lane Haycock, SRP's water safety community engagement strategist.
Phoenix Children's designed the curriculum to dovetail with clinician and caregiver discussions on typical developmental milestones for young children. When a parent visits a trusted medical provider, they will also be armed with information on how to keep their little one safe around the pool or any body of water.
"For example, parents of a two-year-old will learn about their child's thinking, physical and social skills, such as their interest in climbing and scrambling and their tendency to break rules," said Isaacson. "These conversations will help parents understand their toddler's risk factors at a much more personal level and bring the importance of water safety to life in a powerful way. Our goal is simple: to save children's lives."
Program development and recruitment have taken place through Phoenix Children's Care Network, one of the nation's largest clinically integrated networks. PCCN pediatricians who opt into this program receive training during two instructional sessions and can earn Maintenance of Certification Part IV credits from the American Board of Pediatrics. They also have ongoing access to the health system's injury prevention team as questions and needs arise. Phoenix Children's provides supplemental materials, including provider newsletters, exam room posters and caregiver handouts in English and Spanish, and sunscreen packets for patient families, to underscore the water safety messaging.
Phoenix Children's, Arizona State University and Phoenix Children's Care Network are measuring the impact of the drowning prevention curriculum over the coming years. The quality improvement study is designed to assess and enhance provider drowning prevention efforts, knowledge, and resource-sharing during well child visits, with the goal of reducing child drowning across the state.
About Phoenix Children's
Phoenix Children's is one of the nation's largest pediatric health systems. It comprises Phoenix Children's Hospital–Main Campus, Phoenix Children's Hospital–East Valley at Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, four pediatric specialty and urgent care centers, 11 community pediatric practices, 20 outpatient clinics, two ambulatory surgery centers and seven community-service-related outpatient clinics throughout the state of Arizona. The system has provided world-class inpatient, outpatient, trauma, emergency and urgent care to children and families for more than 35 years. Phoenix Children's Care Network includes more than 1,175 pediatric primary care providers and specialists who deliver care across more than 75 subspecialties. For more information, visit phoenixchildrens.org.
About SRP
SRP is a community-based, not-for-profit public power utility and the largest electricity provider in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area, serving approximately 1.1 million customers. SRP provides water to about half of the Valley's residents, delivering more than 244 billion gallons of water (750,000 acre-feet) each year, and manages a 13,000-square-mile watershed that includes an extensive system of reservoirs, wells, canals and irrigation laterals.
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Fact vs fiction: Sherwood — did spy cops really infiltrate mining communities?
By Sean Marland published
Sherwood is inspired by historical events, but are spy cops real?
A tale of miners, murder and spy cops, Sherwood has captivated viewers since it arrived on BBC One, yet things are set to get even more tense as the six-part series continues.
The third episode features a cameo from Stephen Tompkinson as Warnock, an ex-miner who went on strike in 1984 and still doesn't see eye-to-eye with many of the miners from Ashfield, who crossed picket lines and returned to work.
Yet as he was ejected from the club, Warnock dropped a shocking bombshell, when he revealed that an undercover police officer had been sent to live in Ashfield to report on the striking miners back in 1984 — and was still in the town, living under that false identity!
Yet did spy cops really infiltrate mining unions and pit communities? And if so is it possible that some of them could still be there to this day? We take a look...
What are spy cops?
A 'spy cop' is a police officer who adopts a new identity and infiltrates an organization or protest group with the intention of reporting back to the police on the group's activities.
Undercover police officers are known to have had intimate relationships and even fathered children with people they were spying on, often leading double lives for years.
It's alleged that police forces used hundreds of spy cops to report on organizations and protest groups between 1968 and 2010. The spy cops scandal is currently the subject of an ongoing public inquiry.
What is the 'Spy cops inquiry'?
The Undercover Policing Inquiry is currently looking into the tactics and activities of undercover police officers who operated in the UK. It's examining the conduct of more than 130 spy cops, with some shocking allegations being made.
It was first called for by then-Home Secretary Theresa May in 2014, after it emerged that Scotland Yard had spied on the family of Stephen Lawrence following his murder.
The inquiry, which will be hearing evidence from more than 200 witnesses, including the officers involved as well as people who were spied on, is not expected to publish its findings until at least 2023. Campaigners have criticized the slow pace of proceedings.
The inquiry is examining the conduct of two police units, the Metropolitan Police Special Demonstration Squad and the undercover section of the National Public Order Intelligence.
Which groups did the spy cops target?
Spy cops are alleged to have infiltrated a number of left-wing and progressive organisations, such as London Greenpeace, Reclaim the Streets and The Socialist Party.
One of the most infamous spy cop cases involves an environmental activist named Lisa Jones, who told The Guardian about her relationship with a fellow activist named Mark Stone.
In 2010 while they were on holiday in Greece, she discovered his real passport, with the name Mark Kennedy inside and a mobile phone containing emails from two children, calling her boyfriend “Dad”.
“I remember feeling that the world was suddenly a really long way away,” she said. “I just remember that the mountains were pulsating and swimming around me.”
When Lisa Jones — who uses a pseudonym — and her friends established that Kennedy was a police officer, it set in motion a chain of events that unearthed what many people consider to be one of the most closely guarded secrets in police history.
Did undercover officers spy on miners during the strike?
There's no solid evidence that the government infiltrated mining communities, but the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) has been given core participant status at the inquiry, meaning it gives evidence and hope to find out if they were spied on.
Tyrone O'Sullivan, former NUM branch secretary, told the BBC he's convinced that undercover officers infiltrated the union's ranks during the strike and fed information back to the police, who in turn passed intelligence on to Margaret Thatcher's government.
"We were a huge threat to the government. They spent billions to defeat us," said Mr O'Sullivan. "They tapped our phones, they infiltrated into us. That didn't happen because of the strike, it started years before.
"You can't do it infiltrate the community a week before the strike — you can do it two years before the strike. You can be part of the community that way."
Mr O'Sullivan has also spoken of his suspicions that one individual he knew at the time — whom he refuses to name — was an undercover police officer.
"Definitely now, at the time no, but with what happened after the strike we thought there was a reason for this. He'd gone away too soon, he'd left too soon. He'd left a girl he had made so many promises to."
Sherwood writer, James Graham, on spy cops
"I wanted to tell lots of different stories inspired by historic events, traumas or anxieties. Through the ongoing inquiry, we're uncovering new victims of undercover policing all the time," says James Graham.
"We're familiar with that as a tactic in other police dramas, like Line Of Duty, where we expect undercover officers to assume identities and go and fight organised crime or terrorist cells. What's completely shocking and is how that same thing was applied to completely non-violent, innocent, everyday people.
"The National Union of Mineworkers are a core participant in this inquiry. They absolutely believe that during the 1980s, and if not before, spies were placed to report on normal people. They believe they exacerbated — and some people would argue, deliberately provoked - tensions within and between different mining villages in order to whip up a febrile atmosphere with which the police and everyone else could beat the strike.
"I think it's a new story. I think most people aren't aware of it. I think it's shocking and I thought that drama was a helpful way of unpicking how complicated and shocking some of that stuff is."
Sean has been writing about all things telly for over 10 years and in that time he's been lucky enough to interview stars like Ian McKellen, Tom Hardy and Kate Winslet. His favourite shows are The Great British Bake-Off, People Just Do Nothing and Succession and in his spare time he enjoys drinking tea, doing crosswords and watching football.
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Good morning bloggers,
It has been quite the week. I arrived in Milwaukee last Monday for a big week of visiting with many of my peers in meteorology, an amazing discussion with some of the "titans" in the field, some injuries and presentations.
- On Friday, I presented the LRC to the conference
- There were many discussions on Climate Change
- We had some great presentations on how best to present the weather
And, on last Tuesday I was texting and walking on my way to breakfast, around a 20 minute walk along the river in downtown Milwaukee, and I bumped into a bench. I could tell a different story, but I always tell you the truth. I literally bumped into a bench and somehow pulled my right hamstring. It is slightly better now, but it's only been six days.
On Friday, I presented the LRC to my peers. The first question at the end of my talk was excellent, by Paul Gross, a Meteorologist in Detroit. He wondered if the LRC changes when there is a phase change in the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO). He said he loved seeing the advances as he had been at all of the previous five LRC presentations in the past 20-years.
The LRC is the centerpiece of the big atmospheric puzzle and ENSO influences it, but the LRC continues regardless of phase change from La Niña to El Niño.
In my discussion I showed how the major tornado disasters in 2013, the last EF-5 Tornado to strike the the world in Moore, OK and the El Reno Tornado are directly related to Super Storm Sandy. The 10-year anniversary of Sandy is in late October this year. We will discuss in a few months!
The Current Weather Pattern:
Today is the last day of spring! Summer begins on June 21, and there are cold fronts showing up. There are also some chances of rain showing up as well. Here is a look at the 7 p.m. Tuesday surface forecast:
As we move into summer, Tornado Season ends. One of the biggest factors in tornado season is the fact that the jet stream interacts with warm and humid air. Wind shear (a change of wind direction and speed with height) causes thunderstorms to rotate. During the summer the jet stream lifts north. With this northward lifting of the jet stream, the conditions don't come together as often for tornadoes. Now, this doesn't mean we won't have an occasional risk of tornadoes, and it doesn't mean there aren't severe thunderstorms during summer. There are set-ups for severe thunderstorms that will continue, it is just much less likely for tornadoes.
Today's risk is a great example. Here is the Storm Prediction Center Outlook for today:
There is a large area showing a level 2 out of 5 or a slight risk of severe weather. Now, look at the tornado risk:
This is a great example of the point I am making. Now, this does not mean there no chance of a tornado tomorrow, but the conditions just are not favorable for them.
We will go into a level 1 out of 5 risk tomorrow with that weak cold front sneaking into the area. Here is tomorrow's risk:
So, even though tornado season is over, the summer severe weather season is going to begin. Again, occasionally there is enough energy for the severe weather risks to include higher tornado risks. Most of these increased risks days are predictable using the LRC.
We will discuss the rain chances and severe weather risks on KSHB-41 later today and tonight. I am back in the swing of things, even though I am hobbling around a bit. I will see you later, or rather you will see me later and we will go in-depth today and tonight.
Rainfall Forecast: Next 15-Days
If this map above is close to accurate, then we will have 1 to 3 inches of rain in the next two weeks! There are some stronger cold fronts showing up beginning this weekend. We will discuss on our weather forecasts later.
Thank you for sharing in this weather experience and spending a few minutes of your day reading the weather blog.
Have a great last day of spring, on this Juneteenth Holiday! Juneteenth is the newest Federal Holiday!
Gary | https://www.kshb.com/weather/weather-blog-summer-begins-soon-with-cold-fronts-showing-up | 2022-06-20T13:28:17Z | https://www.kshb.com/weather/weather-blog-summer-begins-soon-with-cold-fronts-showing-up | true | 1 |
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwasi Amoako-Attah says his outfit has constituted a rapid response team that will ensure that roads destroyed by floods are fixed within 24 hours after destruction.
He made this known while addressing the press at Junkwa in the Central Region on Monday, June 20, 2022.
According to the Minister, the destruction of roads by floodwaters is unfortunate, and the Ministry is aware of many roads across the country that have been left in deplorable states and some completely destroyed such that communities are cut off.
But he said the ministry has put in place a comprehensive plan to ensure that roads that have been destroyed are fixed immediately.
“We’re having these challenges across the country. The government through the Ministry [of Roads and Highways] has put together a quick response team to deal with this type of situation and I want to assure not only the people of the Central Region but the nation that we have a strong and formidable programme on the ground so that when such things happen, we will move in to restore the road depending on the degree and state of the road,” he said.
The Twifo Praso to Cape Coast Road was cut off following a downpour in the area last week that led to portions of the stretch caving in.
The 22-metre bridge collapsed because the Surowi river had overflown its banks.
Mr. Amoako-Attah said while the government does not expect many of such incidents, there could be such developments due to the torrential nature of recent rains.
Meanwhile, the Minister said the government is focused on completely restoring the destroyed bridge to ensure that social and economic activities are brought to normalcy.
“Our immediate attention is to reinstate the road so that life comes back to normal. We can’t afford to leave it inaccessible for a long time,” he said. | https://citinewsroom.com/2022/06/special-team-constituted-for-emergency-repair-of-roads-destroyed-by-floods-amoako-attah/ | 2022-06-20T13:28:28Z | https://citinewsroom.com/2022/06/special-team-constituted-for-emergency-repair-of-roads-destroyed-by-floods-amoako-attah/ | false | 2 |
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s defense minister on Monday said that Israel is helping build a U.S.-led regional air-defense alliance against Iran, and that the partnership has already thwarted attempted Iranian attacks.
Defense Minister Benny Gantz said he expected the upcoming visit by President Joe Biden to the region to further strengthen this alliance.
In testimony to parliament’s powerful Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, Gantz gave few details about the “Middle East Air Defense Alliance,” including what other countries are part of it. He called it the “first element” of a shared vision “in the face of Iran’s attempts to attack the region’s countries using rockets, cruise missiles and UAVs” — unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones.
“This program is already operative and has already enabled the successful interception of Iranian attempts to attack Israel and other countries,” he said. Biden’s visit, which includes stops in Israel and Saudi Arabia in mid-July, “will support this process,” he added.
Israel considers Iran to be its greatest enemy. Two years ago, it established full diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, two Gulf Arab countries that also feel threatened by Iran.
It also is believed to have behind-the-scenes ties with Saudi Arabia, ties that Israel hopes the Biden visit could strengthen. | https://www.myplainview.com/news/article/Israel-says-regional-alliance-has-thwarted-17253047.php | 2022-06-20T13:29:42Z | https://www.myplainview.com/news/article/Israel-says-regional-alliance-has-thwarted-17253047.php | false | 12 |
Primary school pupils in Livingston have drawn up a dog-poo map to identify the worst areas around their school in their work to help clean up the community.
Now their map has been reproduced by Ladywell Regeneration group and will form the basis of a new poster campaign in the area, encouraging dog owners to clean up after their pets.
A litter clean-up took place earlier this year and that’s when the P6 class at Harrysmuir Primary decided to start mapping the area for dog fouling. They quickly identified the worst areas around the school.
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The mapping survey targeted 11 streets and paths around the school and found the worst affected areas were Ryebank, Harrysmuir Path and Loan Path.
Elaine Carder, Principal Teacher at Harrysmuir pointed out that the school regularly uses outdoors as an extra classroom for a variety of lessons.
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She told the Local Democracy Reporting Service: “I have been working with two groups of P6 children on the John Muir Award. As part of the work we did towards the award we carried out litter picks. Whilst doing this we noticed a lot of dog dirt so decided to do a survey of the dog dirt we found. Each group went out and surveyed areas around our school and local area.
“We plotted the findings on a map produced by the Ladywell Regeneration Group. This map showed the location of the bins in the area. By using the same map we could work out whether the dog dirt may have been left because there were no bins nearby or whether it was because dog owners were just not picking it up.
“You can see from our map that there were two areas that a lot of dog dirt was found. One area to the West was at the far end of the Harrysmuir Path and the other area, to the East, was along the Loan path and surrounding area. We know that there is no bin at the far end of the Harrysmuir Path area so this will need to be looked at, however the other area does have bins.”
The class work has already received widespread publicity and support on social media through groups such as West Lothian Litter Pickers. Now the pupils plan to work with the Ladywell Regeneration Group and Cleaner Communities team on the council to see if signage and pavement stencilling can be put in the key hot spot areas.
“Once that is in place we will carry out another survey to see if it has made any difference,” said Mrs Carder
She added: “We are also planning to do a community litter pick over the weekend of 10 and 11 September to encourage local people to get involved. More information will be shared nearer the time.” | https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/west-lothian-pupils-dog-poo-24272752 | 2022-06-20T13:45:19Z | https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/west-lothian-pupils-dog-poo-24272752 | false | 1 |
Infusion therapy at home vital to a $20 billion worldwide market
PORTSMOUTH N.H., June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pneuma Systems Corporation (Pneuma), an emerging leader in the infusion therapy industry, today announced it appointed Stanley N. Chamallas, RPh FASHP FNHIA, as its Director of Infusion Therapy Process Improvement for Home Care.
Mr. Chamallas was one of a handful of pioneering pharmacists that created the now well-established field of home infusion therapy. Just over 40 years ago, when options for treating patients at home were very limited, Chamallas helped develop early methods for bulk preparation of intravenous nutrition products. He contributed to nearly every aspect of home infusion with Home Health Care of America, which evolved into Caremark and subsequently was acquired by Baxter International. Since then, Chamallas contributed to many commercial and industry organizations, both large and small, until his retirement from OptionCare Health, a current leader in home infusion services.
Pneuma plans to support a network of Centers of Infusion Excellence where therapies are carried out in controlled environments under intense observation. Traditional outpatient treatments will be accompanied by procedures for home and acute care, carried out in simulated environments.
"I have long envisioned creating a streamlined process for drug delivery, but the technology never supported it," said Mr. Chamallas. "The approach by Pneuma is different; they look at the entire process rather than just a product. It reminds me of the transformation with Uber, in which all the 'friction' has been removed from a process. I was very active in the initial use of 'elastomeric infusion pumps,' which had a positive impact on patient care, and I'm eager to be part of an effort that can have an even larger impact."
Mr. Chamallas is a native New Englander who resides in New Hampshire.
Pneuma Founder and CEO Jeffrey Carlisle notes, "Stan brings vast experience in all aspects of infusion therapy and behind-the-scene pharmacy operations, but his passion for patient care is the most important characteristic to us. We are honored to be able to work with such an industry pioneer. We expect his many stories to significantly influence Miranda Bakos, our recently appointed VP of Process Transformation (https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pneuma-systems-names-vice-president-to-develop-centers-of-infusion-excellence-301531492.html?tc=eml_cleartime.)
Pneuma recently announced a multi-faceted business collaboration with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. allowing Pneuma to provide a novel closed-loop fluid flow control platform. (https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pneuma-systems-collaborates-with-west-pharmaceutical-services-inc-to-improve-the-patient-experience-301519643.html?tc=eml_cleartime.) The collaboration marks a strategic new step in Pneuma's long history of working to improve the patient's experience with drug therapy.
About Pneuma
Pneuma Systems is a New Hampshire based company founded by Jeffrey Carlisle, also Founder of the recently acquired Ivenix (https://yhoo.it/3veu0Oy). Pneuma is dedicated to removing obstacles in the infusion therapy process which interfere with a nurse's ability to care for the patient. More information about Pneuma Systems is available at www.pneuma-systems.com.
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NEW YORK, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is excited to announce that the AKC Flyball Dog Challenge, brought to you by presenting and official sponsors The Farmer's Dog and YuMOVE, will be broadcast on ESPN2. The competition will premiere on Saturday, June 25th at 1pm ET.
This invitational event, held in collaboration with North American Flyball Association, took place on May 22, 2022, in Concord, NC. Eight teams from the United States and Canada competed over two days.
"We're thrilled to introduce ESPN viewers to a variety of dog sports, and Flyball is as exciting as they come," said Gina DiNardo, AKC Executive Secretary. "This canine relay race is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats!"
The broadcast will be hosted by sportscaster Carolyn Manno, including sideline reporter Bill Ellis and analysis by Ashley Hilliker.
Founded in 1884, the American Kennel Club is a not-for-profit organization, which maintains the largest registry of purebred dogs in the world and oversees the sport of purebred dogs in the United States. The AKC is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function. Along with its more than 5,000 licensed and member clubs and its affiliated organizations, the AKC advocates for the purebred dog as a family companion, advances canine health and well-being, works to protect the rights of all dog owners and promotes responsible dog ownership. More than 22,000 competitions for AKC-registered purebred and mixed breed dogs are held under AKC rules and regulations each year including conformation, agility, obedience, rally, tracking, herding, lure coursing, coonhound events, hunt tests, field and earthdog tests. Affiliate AKC organizations include the AKC Humane Fund, AKC Canine Health Foundation, AKC Reunite and the AKC Museum of the Dog. For more information, visit www.akc.org.
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DUBLIN, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Gene Therapy Global Market Report 2022: By Gene, By Vector, By Application, By End-User" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
The global gene therapy market is expected to grow from $5.77 billion in 2021 to $7.37 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27.8%.
The growth is mainly due to the companies resuming their operations and adapting to the new normal while recovering from the COVID-19 impact, which had earlier led to restrictive containment measures involving social distancing, remote working, and the closure of commercial activities that resulted in operational challenges.
The market is expected to reach $21.25 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 30.3%
The gene therapy market consists of sales of gene therapy related services by entities (organizations, sole traders and partnerships) that manufacture gene therapy drugs. Gene therapy is used to replace faulty genes or add new genes to cure disease or improve the body's ability to fight disease. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The main types of gene therapy are antigen, cytokine, suicide gene and others. Antigen is a poison or other foreign substance that triggers an immunological response in the body, including antibody formation. The different vectors include viral vector, non-viral vector, others and is used in oncological disorders, rare diseases, cardiovascular diseases, neurological disorders, infectious diseases, others. it is implemented in various sectors such as hospitals, homecare, specialty clinics, others.
Incidences of cancer and other target diseases have been increasing significantly, which is calling for effective treatments, driving the growth of the gene therapy market. The rise in the number of cancer cases across the globe is likely to contribute to the growth of the gene therapy market during the forecast period. According to the American Cancer Society, there were 1.7 million new cases and 0.6 million cancer deaths in 2019 in the USA.
The four most common types of cancer worldwide are lung, prostate, bowel, and female breast cancer, accounting for 43% of all the new cancer cases. Therefore, the rise in the cancer incidence rate globally is anticipated to boost the demand for the gene therapy market over the forthcoming years. Gene therapy is one of the most effective treatments in oncology.
In this treatment, new genes are introduced into a cancerous cell or the surrounding tissue to cause cell death or slow the growth of cancer. For instance, in September 2019, RMIT University, Australia has found that non-viral gene therapy can be used to speed up cancer research, which can bring patient-friendly cancer treatment in the market.
The high prices of gene therapy medicines are expected to limit the growth of the gene therapy market. The pressure to contain costs and demonstrate value is widespread. Political uncertainty and persistent economic stress in numerous countries are calling into question the sustainability of public health care funding. In less wealthy countries, the lack of cost-effective therapies for cancer and other diseases has influenced the health conditions of the population and has led to a low average life expectancy.
Luxturna, a one-time treatment for acquired retinal eye disease, costs $850,000 in the US and £613,410 in the UK, despite a markdown that is applied through Britain's National Health Service. Zolgensma, for spinal muscular atrophy, is valued at $2.1 million in the US and Zynteglo, which focuses on a rare genetic blood disorder, costs $1.78 million, thus restraining the growth of the market.
The use of machine learning and artificial intelligence is gradually gaining popularity in the gene therapy market. Artificial intelligence (AI) is the simulation of human intelligence in machines, which are programmed to display their natural intelligence. Machine learning is a part of AI.
Machine learning and AI help companies in the gene therapy market to conduct a detailed analysis of all relevant data, provide insights between tumor and immune cell interactions, and offer a more accurate evaluation of tissue samples often conflicted between different evaluators. It is also expected to reduce turnaround time and also the cost of gene therapies.
Major players in the gene therapy market are
- Novartis AG
- Bluebird Bio, inc.
- Spark Therapeutics, inc.
- Audentes Therapeutics
- Voyager Therapeutics
- Applied Genetic Technologies Corporation
- UniQure N.V.
- Celgene Corporation
- Cellectis S.A.
- Sangamo Therapeutics
- Gilead Lifesciences, inc.
- Orchard Therapeutics
- Sibiono GeneTech Co., Ltd.
- Gensight Biologics S.A.
- Shanghai Sunway Biotech Co., Ltd.
- Biogen
- Sarepta Therapeutics, inc.
- Sangamo Therapeutics
- Audentes Therapeutics
- Regenxbio, inc.
- Gegenxbio, inc.
- Oxford BioMedica plc.
- Dimension Therapeutics, inc.
- Bristol-Myers Suibb Company
- Sanofi
- Taxus Cardium Pharmaceuticals Group, inc. (Gene Biotherapeutics)
- Shrine plc.
- Benitech Biopharma
- Transgene
- Epeius Biotechnologies Corp.
- Calimmune, inc.
Key Topics Covered:
1. Executive Summary
2. Gene Therapy Market Characteristics
3. Gene Therapy Market Trends And Strategies
4. Impact Of COVID-19 On Gene Therapy
5. Gene Therapy Market Size And Growth
5.1. Global Gene Therapy Historic Market, 2016-2021, $ Billion
5.1.1. Drivers Of The Market
5.1.2. Restraints On The Market
5.2. Global Gene Therapy Forecast Market, 2021-2026F, 2031F, $ Billion
5.2.1. Drivers Of The Market
5.2.2. Restraints On the Market
6. Gene Therapy Market Segmentation
6.1. Global Gene Therapy Market, Segmentation By Gene Type, Historic and Forecast, 2016-2021, 2021-2026F, 2031F, $ Billion
- Antigen
- Cytokine
- Suicide Gene
- Others
6.2. Global Gene Therapy Market, Segmentation By Vector, Historic and Forecast, 2016-2021, 2021-2026F, 2031F, $ Billion
- Viral Vector
- Non-Viral Vector
- Others
6.3. Global Gene Therapy Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2016-2021, 2021-2026F, 2031F, $ Billion
- Oncological Disorders
- Rare Diseases
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Neurological Disorders
- Infectious Diseases
- Others
6.4. Global Gene Therapy Market, Segmentation By End Users, Historic and Forecast, 2016-2021, 2021-2026F, 2031F, $ Billion
- Hospitals
- Homecare
- Specialty Clinics
7. Gene Therapy Market Regional And Country Analysis
7.1. Global Gene Therapy Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2016-2021, 2021-2026F, 2031F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Gene Therapy Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2016-2021, 2021-2026F, 2031F, $ Billion
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Home of consultant tied to forged signature gathering ring raided by law enforcment
LANSING, Mich. — Law enforcement authorities have raided the Warren home of a man tied to a forged signature gathering ring at the center of Michigan's Republican gubernatorial candidate pool. The raid, first reported by the Detroit Free Press, happened Thursday at the home of political consultant Shawn...
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CALGARY, AB, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Frontera Energy Corporation (TSX: FEC) ("Frontera" or the "Company") announces that its board of directors (the "Board") has approved the commencement of a substantial issuer bid (the "Offer") pursuant to which the Company will offer to purchase from shareholders for cancellation up to $65 million (equivalent to US$50 million) of its outstanding common shares (the "Shares"). The Offer will proceed by way of a "modified Dutch auction" procedure with a tender price range from $11.00 to $13.00 per Share.
The Company plans to fund repurchases of Shares through available cash on hand. Unless otherwise stated, the Offer is denominated in Canadian dollars, and shareholders will have the option to elect to receive payment in either Canadian or United States dollars.
The Offer is expected to commence on June 24, 2022 and remain open for acceptance until 11:59 p.m. (Eastern time) on July 29, 2022, unless extended, varied or withdrawn by the Company.
The Company will conduct the Offer through a "modified Dutch auction" procedure. Shareholders wishing to tender to the Offer may do as follows: (i) by making an auction tender pursuant to which the tendering shareholders agree to tender a specified number of Shares at a price of not less than $11.00 and not more than $13.00 per Share in increments of $0.20 per Share (an "Auction Tender"); (ii) by making a purchase price tender pursuant to which the tendering shareholders do not specify a price per Share, but rather agree to have a specified number of Shares purchased at the Purchase Price (as defined below) (a "Purchase Price Tender"); or (iii) by making a proportionate tender pursuant to which the tendering shareholders agree to sell to the Company, at the Purchase Price, a number of Shares that will result in them maintaining their respective proportionate equity ownership in the Company following completion of the Offer (a "Proportionate Tender"). The Company will deem those shareholders who validly deposit Shares without specifying the method in which they are tendering their Shares to have made a Purchase Price Tender.
The purchase price Frontera will pay for each validly deposited Share taken up by the Company (the "Purchase Price") will be determined upon expiry of the Offer. The Purchase Price will be the lowest price (which will not be less than $11.00 per Share and not more than $13.00 per Share) that enables the Company to purchase Shares up to the maximum amount available for Auction Tenders and Purchase Price Tenders, determined in accordance with the terms of the Offer. Each Shareholder who has properly deposited Shares pursuant to an Auction Tender at or below the Purchase Price, a Purchase Price Tender or a Proportionate Tender and who has not withdrawn such Shares will receive the Purchase Price, payable in cash (subject to applicable withholding taxes, if any, as will be outlined in the Offer Documents, as defined below), for all Shares taken up by the Company upon the terms and subject to the conditions of the Offer. The Company will return those Shares not taken up in connection with the Offer, including Shares deposited pursuant to Auction Tenders at prices above the Purchase Price.
If the aggregate Purchase Price for Shares validly tendered pursuant to Auction Tenders and Purchase Price Tenders is greater than the amount available for Auction Tenders and Purchase Price Tenders (after taking into consideration the Proportionate Tenders), the Company will purchase the Shares on a pro rata basis after giving effect to "odd lot" tenders (Shares tendered by shareholders beneficially owning fewer than 100 Shares), which will not be subject to pro-ration. In that case, all Shares tendered at or below the Purchase Price will be purchased, subject to pro-ration, at the same Purchase Price determined pursuant to the terms of the Offer. Shares that are tendered but not purchased, including Shares tendered pursuant to Auction Tenders at prices above the Purchase Price, will be returned to shareholders.
The Board believes that the trading price of the Shares is not fully reflective of their intrinsic value based on the value of the Company's assets and its business, future prospects and financial position. Share buybacks are a key tool to increase value for and return capital to shareholders. The Offer reflects the Board's view that the Company's Share price remains undervalued and represents a value accretive use of the Company's financial resources.
The Board remains committed to creating increased value for shareholders. In doing so, the Board will continue to consider various forms of strategic initiatives or transactions in addition to the Offer, which may include, without limitation, a further return of capital to shareholders, a merger or consolidation, recapitalization or a business combination, or the transfer, sale or other disposition of all or a significant portion of the business, assets or securities of the Company or of interests in one or more subsidiaries or in assets of the Company, whether in one or a series of transactions. There can be no assurance that any such initiative or transaction will occur or if it occurs, the timing thereof.
The Offer will be for up to approximately 6.355% of the total number of issued and outstanding Shares on a non-diluted basis (based on a Purchase Price equal to the minimum Purchase Price per Share and 92,982,495 Shares issued and outstanding as of June 17, 2022).
The Offer is optional for all shareholders, who are free to choose whether to participate, how many Shares to tender, and the manner in which they tender their Shares. Any shareholders who do not deposit their Shares (or whose Shares are not purchased under the Offer) will realize a proportionate increase in their equity interest in the Company, to the extent that Shares are purchased under the Offer.
In connection with the Offer, Frontera has suspended Share repurchases under its normal course issuer bid ("NCIB"), and therefore the Company shall not repurchase any of its Shares under its NCIB during the term of the Offer. The Company shall resume Share repurchases under its NCIB, which is for up to 10% of the Company's public float, calculated as of March 7, 2022, following closing of the Offer.
The terms and conditions of the Offer, including instructions for tendering Shares, will be included in the formal offer to purchase and issuer bid circular, letter of transmittal, notice of guaranteed delivery and other related documents (the "Offer Documents"). In respect of the Offer, including any applicable withholding taxes, shareholders are urged to consult their own tax advisors with respect to their particular circumstances. On or about June 24, 2022, the Offer Documents will be mailed to shareholders, filed with applicable Canadian securities regulatory authorities, and made available without charge on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
The Offer is not conditional upon any minimum number of Shares being tendered. However, the Offer will be subject to other conditions described in the Offer Documents. Frontera reserves the right, subject to applicable laws, to withdraw, extend or amend the Offer, if certain events occur at any time prior to the payment for tendered Shares.
The Catalyst Capital Group Inc. ("Catalyst") is the beneficial owner of, or exercises control or direction over, 34,775,609 Shares, which represent approximately 37.400% of all issued and outstanding Shares. Catalyst has advised the Company that it will not be depositing any Shares pursuant to the Offer.
The Company intends to engage Computershare Investor Services Inc. to act as depository for the Offer and has engaged BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. to act as financial advisor and dealer manager. Shareholders who have questions regarding the Offer or require any assistance tendering Shares may contact Computershare Investor Services Inc. by telephone at 1-800-564-6253 (North America) or 514-982-7555 (International), or by e-mail at corporateactions@computershare.com, or BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. by email at FronteraSIB@bmo.com.
The Offer referred to in this news release has not yet commenced. This news release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to buy or the solicitation of an offer to sell Shares. The solicitation and the offer to buy Shares will only be made pursuant to the Offer Documents to be filed with the applicable Canadian securities regulatory authorities. The Offer remains subject to obtaining the necessary exemptive relief under applicable securities laws in Canada. The Offer will not be made to, nor will tenders be accepted from or on behalf of, holders of Shares in any jurisdiction in which the making or acceptance of offers to sell Shares would not be in compliance with the laws of that jurisdiction. None of Frontera, its Board or the depositary makes any recommendation to shareholders as to whether to tender or refrain from tendering any or all of their Shares pursuant to the Offer or the price or prices at which shareholders may choose to tender Shares. Shareholders are strongly urged to read the Offer Documents carefully and to consult with their financial, tax and legal advisors prior to making any decision with respect to the Offer.
Frontera Energy Corporation is a Canadian public company involved in the exploration, development, production, transportation, storage and sale of oil and natural gas in South America, including related investments in both upstream and midstream facilities. The Company has a diversified portfolio of assets with interests in 33 exploration and production blocks in Colombia, Ecuador and Guyana, and pipeline and port facilities in Colombia. Frontera is committed to conducting business safely and in a socially, environmentally and ethically responsible manner.
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This news release contains forward-looking information or forward-looking statements (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements as to the Company's current intentions regarding commencement of the Offer, the timing, terms and conditions of the Offer, and the ultimate purchase price, the number of Shares purchased and the amount of capital returned to shareholders under the Offer, the resumption of Share purchases under the Company's NCIB, and the consideration of strategic initiatives or transactions. Any such forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to us and are based on assumptions and analyses made by us in light of our experience and our perception of historical trends and current market and other conditions. Readers should also refer to the risk factors set forth in the Company's annual information form and management's discussion and analysis for the year ended December 31, 2021, each dated March 2, 2022, available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. There can be no assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which forward-looking statements are based will be realized. Actual results may differ, and the difference may be material and adverse to the Company and its shareholders.
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Ship Repairing Global Market To Grow At Rate Of 11% Through 2026
The Business Research Company’s Ship Repairing Global Market Report 2022: Market Size, Trends, And Forecast To 2026
LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, June 20, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- According to ‘Ship Repairing Global Market Report 2022 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2022-2026’ published by The Business Research Company, the ship repairing market size is expected to grow from $29.73 billion in 2021 to $33.2 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.7%. The global ship repairing market is then expected to grow to $50.2 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 10.9%. The increasing seaborne trade is predicted to contribute to the growth of the shipbuilding market.
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The ship repairing industry consists of revenue generated by sales of ship repairing services by entities (organizations, sole traders, and partnerships) that operate shipyards. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
Global Ship Repairing Market Trends
Major companies in the ship repair sector are concentrating on the development of advanced technology services for ship repair.
Global Ship Repairing Market Segments
The global ship repairing market is segmented:
By Vessel Type: Oil and Chemical Tankers, Bulk Carriers, General Cargo, Container Ships, Gas Carriers, Offshore Vessels, Passenger Ships and Ferries, Mega Yachts and Others
By Application: General Services, Dockage, Hull Part, Engine Parts, Electric Works, Auxiliary Services
By End-User: Transport Companies, Military, Others
By Geography: The global ship repairing market is segmented into North America, South America, Asia-Pacific, Eastern Europe, Western Europe, Middle East and Africa. Among these regions, Asia-Pacific accounts for the largest share.
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“The Lakes” also offers plenty of pit stops along the way. Known as a popular camping hotspot for many British travellers, the team at Pitchup have rounded up the best hikes and where to camp along the way, to give your legs a well-needed rest before your next adventure.
Catbells
Distance: 3.5 miles
Time: 2-3 hours (including stops)
Difficulty: Moderate
The well-known Catbells is one of the most popular walking routes in the Lake District and sits on the western shore of Derwentwater, three miles from the bustling Keswick.
The scenic hike boasts stunning views of both Derwentwater and the surrounding fells and has been called one of the best views in the Lake District. The route is also moderately easy to climb, adding to its popularity, with the exception of the short steep path at the start and the last little scramble to the summit.
There are also 31 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Catbells, with the nearest campsite, Newlands Valley Campsite, just 1 mile away.
The Old Man of Coniston
Distance: 4.7 miles
Time: 2.5 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
The Old Man of Coniston is one of the largest fells of the Furness Fells in Cumbria and boasts picturesque panoramic views of tarns, sweeping valleys and, on a clear day, the Pennines, Blackpool Tower and Scafell Pike.
The Jack Diamond Path is the shortest route to take to the top and whilst the climb is quite steep for large parts of the walk, reaching the summit is easily achievable for most walkers. Those wanting a tougher route also have the option of taking the Circular Route, which takes approximately 4.5-6 hours.
There are also 39 bookable campsites within 15 miles of The Old Man of Coniston, with the nearest campsite, Coniston Experience Freedom Glamping, just 1.9 miles away.
Scafell Pike Via Wasdale Head
Distance: 2.6 miles
Time: 3-4 hours
Difficulty: Hard
Claiming the name of the tallest mountain in England at 978 metres above sea level is the popular Scafell Pike.
Known for its difficulty and part in the famous Three Peaks Challenge, avid walkers flock to this mountain every year to take on its tough yet rewarding trail. For those looking to make the hike slightly less daunting, they can take the route from the scenic valley of Wasdale for a less challenging experience.
There are also 31 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Scafell Pike, with the nearest campsite, Seatoller Farm, just 4.3 miles away.
Rydal Water and Grasmere Circular
Distance: 6 miles
Time: 4 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
This six-mile circular walk around Rydal Water and Grasmere is a moderately-easy ramble and is home to a number of must-see historic locations and stunning natural scenery.
The walk offers beautiful views across the lake and the surrounding fells, alongside tourist hotspots to visit along the way, including the famous Dove Cottage and Wordsworth Museum, and Rydal Mount (one of the homes of William Wordsworth).
There are also 36 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Grasmere, with the nearest campsite, Greenhowe Caravans, just 2.3 miles away.
Tarn Hows Circular
Distance: 1.9 miles
Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
The beautiful Tarn Hows Circular that’s owned by the National Trust is a great trail for everyone from walkers and runners to keen twitchers.
There are also a variety of smaller paths leading off to short routes that later rejoin the main path. This walk is a great trail to do with the family, as it only takes around an hour and the terrain is relatively flat, making it manageable for all ages.
There are also 36 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Tarn Hows, with the nearest campsite, High Yewdale Camping, just 0.9 miles away.
Windermere Western Shore
Distance: 4-8 miles
Time: 1 ½ - 3 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
The Windermere Western Shore walk is an accessible low-level trail through various woodland and parkland, whilst still boasting breathtaking views of the lake.
Sharp Edge Scramble Blencathra
Distance: 2.7 miles
Time: 2 hours
Difficulty: Hard
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The Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader – Abhishek Banerjee remarked that votes in favour of Mamata Banerjee-led TMC administration through a cohesive manner will deliver citizen-centric governance; promoting the state’s vast development.
Banerjee urged the electors to refrain from splitting votes – a process which will benefit the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He also requested the electors to not “waste their votes” for Congress and CPI-M.
The TMC leader further alleged that Tripura has one of the highest unemployment rates at 18 per cent as per CMIE data, which resulted in the highest number of political violence incidents.
Addressing the mediapersons, “If the present situation of terror continues in Tripura, there will be no jobs, business, growth or prosperity. Journalists have been attacked. But we did not leave the fight. I assure you that unless democracy is restored in Tripura, Trinamool Congress is not going anywhere.”
“The people of Tripura have given chance to BJP, Congress, and CPI(M), I now request you to give us a chance to us in the upcoming by-polls to Agartala, Town Bordowali, Surma, and Jubarajnagar. This is because we have proved that despite constant threats from Delhi, we have not sold our spine like other parties,” – Banerjee further added.
He also claimed that BJP falsely declared of transforming Agartala into a Smart City, “but the reality is that if it rains even for an hour, people have to wade through chest-deep waterlogging. It was Trinamool workers who were working on the ground. No MLA or CM was seen. CM was monitoring the situation virtually from the secretariat but our workers were with the people.”
“Will BJP leaders answer how did they use the Rs 245 crore that was allocated toturn Agartala into a Smart City – where did this money go? Why are the roads in such a bad condition?” – he questioned.
Even if the BJP receives 40% of the vote, the remaining 60% will go to the opposition’s coffers, according to the Lok Sabha MP.
“This 60% anti-BJP vote will be meaningless if it is split among the opposition. As a result, I urge everyone to vote for TMC,” he said.
Banerjee accused the ruling-BJP of using “terror tactics” to intimidate voters ahead of the by-elections.
“Two of our candidates — Panna Deb (Agartala) and Sanhita Bhattacharya (Town Bardowali) — were attacked by BJP goons. Democracy has been throttled in Tripura,” he said.
At least 22 candidates, including the Chief Minister Manik Saha, are in the fray for impending bye-polls to four assembly constituencies.
The bypolls to four assembly segments – Agartala, Town Bardowali, Surma and Jubarajnagar; slated to be held on June 23.
Meanwhile, TMC which wants to expand its presence in the northeastern state, has candidates in each of the four constituencies.
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Fathom Holdings Inc. (FTHM) is priced at $8.07 after the most recent trading session. At the very opening of the session, the stock price was $7.99 and reached a high price of $8.26, prior to closing the session it reached the value of $7.90. The stock touched a low price of $7.60.Recently in News on May 24, 2022, Fathom Holdings Launches Veteran Division. — Online Real Estate Brokerage Dedicated to Servant-Leadership to Enhance Support and Career Opportunities for Military Personnel –. You can read further details here
Fathom Holdings Inc. had a pretty Dodgy run when it comes to the market performance. The 1-year high price for the company’s stock is recorded $20.84 on 01/03/22, with the lowest value was $6.07 for the same time period, recorded on 05/12/22.
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Fathom Holdings Inc. (FTHM) full year performance was -76.17%
Price records that include history of low and high prices in the period of 52 weeks can tell a lot about the stock’s existing status and the future performance. Presently, Fathom Holdings Inc. shares are logging -78.85% during the 52-week period from high price, and 32.95% higher than the lowest price point for the same timeframe. The stock’s price range for the 52-week period managed to maintain the performance between $6.07 and $38.16.
The company’s shares, operating in the sector of Real Estate managed to top a trading volume set approximately around 93438 for the day, which was evidently lower, when compared to the average daily volumes of the shares.
When it comes to the year-to-date metrics, the Fathom Holdings Inc. (FTHM) recorded performance in the market was -60.56%, having the revenues showcasing -32.53% on a quarterly basis in comparison with the same period year before. At the time of this writing, the total market value of the company is set at 137.67M, as it employees total of 244 workers.
Specialists analysis on Fathom Holdings Inc. (FTHM)
During the last month, 0 analysts gave the Fathom Holdings Inc. a BUY rating, 0 of the polled analysts branded the stock as an OVERWEIGHT, 0 analysts were recommending to HOLD this stock, 0 of them gave the stock UNDERWEIGHT rating, and 0 of the polled analysts provided SELL rating.
According to the data provided on Barchart.com, the moving average of the company in the 100-day period was set at 10.44, with a change in the price was noted -4.50. In a similar fashion, Fathom Holdings Inc. posted a movement of -35.80% for the period of last 100 days, recording 83,367 in trading volumes.
Total Debt to Equity Ratio (D/E) can also provide valuable insight into the company’s financial health and market status. The debt to equity ratio can be calculated by dividing the present total liabilities of a company by shareholders’ equity. Debt to Equity thus makes a valuable metrics that describes the debt, company is using in order to support assets, correlating with the value of shareholders’ equity The total Debt to Equity ratio for FTHM is recording 0.11 at the time of this writing. In addition, long term Debt to Equity ratio is set at 0.00.
Trends and Technical analysis: Fathom Holdings Inc. (FTHM)
Raw Stochastic average of Fathom Holdings Inc. in the period of last 50 days is set at 34.60%. The result represents improvement in oppose to Raw Stochastic average for the period of the last 20 days, recording 11.06%. In the last 20 days, the company’s Stochastic %K was 15.51% and its Stochastic %D was recorded 19.65%.
Now, considering the stocks previous presentation, multiple moving trends are noted. Year-to-date Price performance of the company’s stock appears to be encouraging, given the fact the metric is recording -60.56%. Additionally, trading for the stock in the period of the last six months notably deteriorated by -56.73%, alongside a downfall of -76.17% for the period of the last 12 months. The shares increased approximately by -19.54% in the 7-day charts and went down by 2.41% in the period of the last 30 days. Common stock shares were lifted by -32.53% during last recorded quarter. | https://investchronicle.com/2022/06/20/fathom-holdings-inc-fthm-lucky-investors-are-lined-up-for-success/ | 2022-06-20T14:12:01Z | https://investchronicle.com/2022/06/20/fathom-holdings-inc-fthm-lucky-investors-are-lined-up-for-success/ | true | 19675 |
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OTTAWA, ON, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - 15 June 2022 - On 29 June 2022, Claigan Environmental Inc. (www.claigan.com) will present a webinar on testing for California Proposition 65 compliance. With an average of 300 prosecutions a month, California Proposition 65 (Prop 65) is the most heavily prosecuted restricted materials legislation in the world, and requires warnings for chemical exposures in products above California reproductive toxicity or carcinogenic limits. With most restricted materials legislations regulated by concentration in a material, Prop 65's exposure based limits create unique complications for product manufacturers.
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Rt. Hon. Pierre Poilievre
Prime Minister of Canada
Dear Prime Minister Poilievre,
This may be presumptuous, but I want to be among the first to congratulate you on becoming the 24th prime minister of Canada. As your website, pierre4pm.ca, made clear from the get-go, you did not run just for the leadership of the Conservative Party of Canada, but to replace that thief in the night, Justin Trudeau, who is stealing our rights and freedoms.
We know he is stealing our rights. We know it because the trucker convoy that held Parliament Hill hostage told us so. Those “bright, joyful, and peaceful Canadians championing freedom over fear,” as you called them, and cheered on as they called for the overthrow of the government and/or the lynching of the aforementioned thief in the night.
Thanks to you, Sir, we have hope. Hope that Insp. Poilievre will discover where Liberal/NDP cabal is hiding the rights it is stealing and, as you promise, “I will restore them, to put Canadians back in control of their lives and make Canada the freest nation on earth.” Hope that those Canadians who don’t understand that they are being robbed of rights and denied control of their lives will see, as you so clearly do, that, “the Trudeau government has been spying on you everywhere. They’ve been following you to the pharmacy, to your family visits, even to your beer runs.”
Thanks to you, we know to watch what we say to the clerk at Beer Store and to turn our face away from security cameras at the drugstore.
Historically, Conservatives have fancied themselves the party of law and order. There was a time when they would have been disgusted by a prominent politician bonding with a motley mob of racists, anti-Semites, hate merchants and other promoters of insurrection. They might have installed said politico in jail, not the leader’s office. Yet you seduced them with a brilliant campaign. It may have been, as described by some, a Trump knock-off, a toxic blend of pixie dust and snake oil, but it worked.
It worked, although most Conservatives I know don’t believe for a second that your campaign really sold 311,000 new party memberships in just over 100 days. That, as one of them says, is equivalent to the combined total populations of Moose Jaw, Sask., Brandon, Man., Red Deer, Alta., and Belleville, Cornwall, and Huntsville, Ont.
When the candidates are finished challenging the memberships submitted by other candidates, no one will care about the claim of 311,000 memberships. It won’t matter. What will stick is the perception among Conservatives that Pierre Poilievre is running away with the race and they’d better leap on board.
I’m afraid not everyone is convinced. One who isn’t sold is an old friend and former press gallery colleague Perry Anglin. Yes, he does have some Liberal skeletons in his closet at his home on Manitoulin Island, where he dabbles in political verse. Perhaps you’d like to post this one on pierre4pm.ca.
Pierre Poilievre has caused a commotion
Going all out on a far-fetched notion
To fire the head of our central bank
For leadership that we really should thank
As it saved us in COVID from ruination.
But Pierre says it caused (worldwide) inflation.
So is white black in Mr. Poilievre’s eyes?
He’s just dumb like a fox and ruthless in lies.
He throws them around in any amount
As lately when claiming his membership count.
You are most welcome, Mr. Poilievre. | https://www.wellandtribune.ca/opinion/contributors/2022/06/20/pierre-poilievres-pixie-dust-and-snake-oil.html | 2022-06-20T14:14:37Z | https://www.wellandtribune.ca/opinion/contributors/2022/06/20/pierre-poilievres-pixie-dust-and-snake-oil.html | true | 4 |
Man arrested after asking for protection from drug supplier coming to collect, deputies say
HARRISON COUNTY, Texas (KWTX/Gray News) - Authorities in southeast Texas this past week arrested Pedro Serrano, 33, after he showed up at the sheriff’s office to ask for protection after he reportedly failed to pay a drug supplier.
Serrano spoke with investigators Thursday afternoon and claimed his life was in danger.
During the interview, he allegedly said he had “a large quantity of narcotics in his vehicle, which he had parked outside” the sheriff’s office.
The interview revealed Serrano was seeking safety from law enforcement after not paying for the narcotics from a supplier, the sheriff’s office said.
Officials said that as the interview concluded and investigators attempted to take Serrano into custody for the narcotics, he began fighting them inside the interview room. Serrano allegedly continued to resist even after several investigators responded.
The man was eventually jailed, and investigators said they secured and executed a search warrant for his vehicle, which they said turned up nearly two pounds of methamphetamine.
Serrano was charged with possession of a controlled substance and resisting arrest.
“Law enforcement is a unique career, and every day is different, as this episode clearly shows. I am thankful these narcotics landed in our lap instead of the streets or lives of our community. Fortunately, none of my staff were injured during the struggle of trying to arrest this suspect,” said Harrison County Sheriff Brandon Fletcher.
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A STRATEGY is being drawn up to restore nature after Government officials pointed to evidence revealing a “dramatic declines in its biodiversity” across Scotland.
Scotland’s peatlands are no longer a ‘carbon sink’ and are instead now contributing to the climate crisis by causing around 20 per cent of annual emissions, while research has found a mass decline in species in Scotland.
Ministers have launched a consultation ahead of publishing a new strategy – warning that “urgent action across Government and society” is needed to reverse the loss of biodiversity.
In a new document, the Scottish Government has admitted that in Scotland “almost all of the land surface has been altered by us”, leading to “one of the lowest biodiversity intactness indexes in the world” which is “undermining our ability to rely on our natural environment to hold onto its carbon stocks and sequester greenhouse gas emissions”.
It added: “It is increasingly recognised that the climate and biodiversity crises are intrinsically linked and need to be tackled together.”
READ MORE: Scottish Government admits climate strategy won't meet net-zero pledge
Scotland has set a 2045 target to become net zero along with a 2030 aim to cut 1990 levels of emissions by 75% - with a biodiversity strategy expected to mirror that progress.
The paper highlights that “in Scotland, the evidence on biodiversity decline is strong and demonstrates that Scotland is seeing dramatic declines in its biodiversity”.
Since 1994, there has been a 24 per cent decline in “average abundance” of 352 species and there has been a 14% decline in freshwater species since 1070.
The stark new document warns that Scotland’s peatlands “are in such poor condition” that they are “emitting instead of storing carbon” and are now responsible for one fifth of Scotland’s total carbon emissions.
As well as the peatland warning, only around 64% of Scotland’s protected woodlands are in a “favourable or recovering condition”.
Scotland’s marine assessment in 2020 highlighted “declines in biogenic habitats and species such as Atlantic salmon”, the paper warns, adding that “climate change is now the most critical factor affecting the marine environment”.
Between 1986 and 2016, there was a 38% decline in Scottish breeding seabirds – while only 30,000 hectares of Scotland’s unique Atlantic rainforest remains and is “highly fragmented”.
The Scottish Government’s strategy aims that by 2045, action will have taken place to “have substantially restored and regenerated biodiversity across our land, freshwater and seas”.
READ MORE: Scotland set for 'rebound' after pandemic puts emissions reductions on track
But in order to achieve that goal, a number of actions will need to have happened in just eight years’ time.
By 2030, the Scottish Government hopes that farmland practices will have been adopted to encourage biodiversity as well as agriculture cutting harmful emissions, with action having stalled over the last decade.
Government officials also point to “a reformed agricultural subsidy scheme” which they add “delivers for nature restoration and biodiversity as well as high quality food production, and climate mitigation and adaptation”.
The draft strategy also points to “controlling grazing and fewer deer” in the uplands to allow trees, woodlands and other vegetation to rebound, alongside “creating natural open woodlands and scrub at higher elevations” and restoring peatland.
Action will also be needed for coastal and freshwater habitats, as well as urban areas across Scotland.
Officials have warned that “critically, due to the complex relationships between ecosystems, land types and marine environments we will need to see progress in all areas”, adding that “falling short on one outcome will undermine the overall goal”.
READ MORE: Scotland's strategy to mitigate climate crisis 'not keeping pace'
Since Scotland’s first biodiversity strategy was published in 2004, officials admit that not enough has been done to prevent a decline in biodiversity.
Greens Biodiversity Minister, Lorna Slater, said: “We recognise that the interlinked crises of climate change and nature loss need urgent action across Government and society.
"That’s why we have recently established the £65 million Nature Restoration Fund, committed to expanding protected areas and our National Park network, and supported the expansion of the beaver population.
“But we know we can and must do more. Sadly the evidence tells us that Scotland, in common with the rest of the UK and the world, has not done enough over the two past decades to prevent the continuing decline in biodiversity.”
She added: “Our existing strategy, published in 2004, now needs a fundamental overhaul to address the new uncertainties we face as a result of the global climate emergency.
"In addition to high level strategic leadership, we will need responsible public and private investment to achieve our outcomes and an inclusive ‘whole-of-society’ approach that engages with communities, business and decision makers alike.
“This consultation is a key part of developing our new strategic approach. Biodiversity is important for everyone and I would encourage everyone to share their views and help us shape this crucial roadmap toward a better and more sustainable future for Scotland.”
Francesca Osowska, chief executive of NatureScot, added: “The nature and climate crises cannot be overstated. We have reached a critical point where we must take ambitious action for nature now, and Scotland’s new biodiversity strategy gives us the best opportunity to do this.
“This national endeavour means that by 2045 we will have restored and enhanced biodiversity across our land and seas. Our plant and animal species will be richly diverse, resilient and adapting to climate change and everyone will understand the importance and value of nature.”
She added: “With global biodiversity targets being agreed at the upcoming COP15, there is no better time to start making this vision a reality.
“I strongly encourage people across Scotland; partners; communities and businesses, to get involved in the consultation and play a part in creating a nature rich, net-zero future for all.”
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You will find ‘Moj on Sports’ podcasts on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, iHeart and Google podcasts and MojonSports.com
NHL legend Kirk McLean and Bob Marjanovich, ‘The Moj’, talk about Kirk’s early days, getting his start in hockey and his great career in the National Hockey League, from being traded to the Vancouver Canucks from the New Jersey Devils to the 1994 Stanley Cup run.
McLean currently works for the Canucks as an ambassador and is a board member of the Canuck Alumni Foundation. He is best known for his 10 seasons with the Canucks, during which time he was a finalist for two Vezina Trophies and was between the pipes for the Stanley Cup finals against the New York Rangers in 1994.
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A major route in Nottingham was temporarily blocked by the emergency services due to an incident. The incident happened on the A52 Clifton Boulevard as it heads past the Queen's Medical Centre.
The busy road is used by up to 15,000 vehicles every day. The incident has reportedly happened close to the slip road near Abbey Street but it has since reopened.
Nottingham City Council's traffic control says: "Lane one of two south-east bound on A52 Clifton Boulevard close to its slip road with Abbey Street is currently blocked by emergency services. Please allow extra time for your journey as delays are building on A52 Clifton Boulevard southeast bound, or use an alternative route."
This is a live incident and we will be bringing you the latest updates in the blog below. | https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/nottingham-news/live-updates-a52-blocked-emergency-7229529 | 2022-06-20T14:21:09Z | https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/nottingham-news/live-updates-a52-blocked-emergency-7229529 | false | null |
Κyriacos Koushos will take over as Minister of Labour and Social Insurance, following the demise of Zeta Emilianidou, who died on June 6 in hospital after suffering a brain aneurysm. Koushos, who serves currently as Deputy Minister to the President, will be succeeded by the Director of the President’s Office, Petros Demetriou, a written statement by Government Spokesman Marios Pelekanos says.
President of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades, exercising the powers provided by the Constitution of the Republic of Cyprus, is also appointing Pantelis Pantelides, who serves as the head of the Secretariat of the Presidency of the Republic of Cyprus, as the new Director of his office, the announcement adds.
All appointments will be valid from Monday, June 27, onwards after the swearing in ceremony of the newly appointed officials, the announcement concludes. | https://www.parikiaki.com/2022/06/kyriacos-koushos-has-been-appointed-new-labour-minister-in-cyprus/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kyriacos-koushos-has-been-appointed-new-labour-minister-in-cyprus | 2022-06-20T14:25:08Z | https://www.parikiaki.com/2022/06/kyriacos-koushos-has-been-appointed-new-labour-minister-in-cyprus/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kyriacos-koushos-has-been-appointed-new-labour-minister-in-cyprus | true | null |
African Americans throughout the nation celebrate Juneteenth, but who knows what actually happened on June 19, 1865? As the nation observes the second federal legal holiday marking the emancipation of enslaved people in Texas, there are a number of misconceptions about the historical event that keep getting repeated.
Myth #1: President Abraham Lincoln issued his Emancipation Proclamation on Jan. 1, 1863, and it's outrageous that it took two and a half years for the news to finally reach enslaved people in Texas.
Fact: Many slaves knew about Lincoln's executive order emancipating them. The news was widely covered in Texas newspapers—with an anti-abolitionist spin—and Black people would have overheard white people discussing it in private and in public. Moreover, "There was an incredibly sophisticated communication network among slaves in Texas," says Edward T. Cotham, Jr., Texas Civil War historian and author of Juneteenth, The Story Behind The Celebration. "News like that spread like wildfire. We know some slaves knew about the Emancipation Proclamation even before slaveowners. It didn't mean anything because there was no army to enforce it."
June Collins Pulliam is a fifth-generation Galvestonian whose enslaved great-great-grandparents, Horace and Emily Scull, were freed by the Juneteenth Order. "It wasn't that all these poor people didn't get the message," she says, "It was that there was no one enforcing it, no one making it happen!"
Myth #2: Major Gen. Gordon Granger penned General Orders No. 3, the Juneteenth Order, and is credited with freeing Texas slaves.
Fact: The order—which includes the powerful language "all slaves are free" and "absolute equality"—was actually written by Granger's staff officer, Maj. Frederick Emery, who hailed from an abolitionist family in Free Kansas. "As a crusader against slavery in Kansas, Emery was well versed on the subject of emancipation," writes Cotham in his Juneteenth book.
Sam Collins III, the unofficial ambassador of Juneteenth tourism in Galveston, says, "Granger is just one of the characters in the story. He's not any great hero. Matter of fact, he was no friend of the enslaved people. There are reports of Granger sending runaway slaves back to slave states."
Myth #3: Gen. Gordon Granger read the Juneteenth Order from a balcony to the people of Galveston, announcing that "all slaves are free."
Fact: According to Cotham, Gen. Granger never read the order publicly, nor did any member of his staff. It would have been posted around town, particularly at places where Black people gathered, such as "the Negro Church on Broadway," as Reedy Chapel-AME Church was then called. Most enslaved people in Texas learned of General Orders No. 3 when the slavemaster called them together and read them the news.
Myth #4: The Juneteenth Order was basically a Texas version of the Emancipation Proclamation.
Fact: General Orders No. 3 stated unequivocally "all slaves are free," but it also contained patronizing language intended to appease planters who didn't want to lose their workforce. Forty-one words of the brief 93-word order urged enslaved people to stay put and keep working.
"The freed are advised to remain at their present homes, and work for wages. They are informed that they will not be allowed to collect at military posts; and that they will not be supported in idleness either there or elsewhere."
Sam Collins: "The last two sentences advised the freedmen to remain at their present homes and work for wages. So you're free, but don't go anywhere."
Ed Cotham: "Many years later, the formerly enslaved (interviewed for the 1930s WPA Slave Narratives) remembered when the Freedom Paper was read to them. The slaveholder wanted to keep them working, but they didn't hear it that way. Once they heard "all slaves are free" they said to hell with you. That's what made the Juneteenth Order so memorable and made it succeed."
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The Central Information Commission has directed the India Security Press (ISP) to provide the total cost of "printing" as well as the "associated cost" of electoral bonds to an RTI applicant.
Information Commissioner Vanaja N Sarna rejected the contention of the ISP that the disclosure of the information would "adversely affect the economic interests of the country" warranting protection under section 8(1)(a) of the Right To Information (RTI) Act.
The section allows a public authority to withhold information, disclosure of which would prejudicially affect the sovereignty and integrity of India; security, strategic, scientific or economic interests of the state; relation with foreign state or lead to incitement of an offence.
RTI activist Commodore Lokesh Batra (retd) had filed an RTI with the India Security Press to provide details of total cost of printing the electoral bonds introduced by the government to ensure transparency in political donations.
Since 2018, over 9,208 crore electoral bonds having a value of Rs 9,187 crore have been sold for various elections, according to a Lok Sabha reply by the government in March this year.
The ISP had denied the information citing Section 8(1)(a) of the RTI Act, which Batra had challenged before the commission, the highest adjudicating body in RTI matters.
Information Commissioner Varna said similar information has been provided earlier in connection with other RTI applications of the same appellant, and this was provided by the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, which included the number of electoral bonds and the cost of printing with associated costs for a particular period.
"Therefore, the denial by the CPIO (Central Public Information Officer) of SPMCIL (Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Ltd) is not acceptable as such information has been provided in the past by the Ministry itself without referring to any exemption under the RTI Act. The CPIO is accordingly directed to provide the sought for information," she said.
Under the electoral bonds scheme, the purchaser is allowed to buy the bonds of a particular denomination only on fulfillment of all KYC (know your customer) norms issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and by making payment from a bank account from the specified branches of the State Bank of India (SBI).
Electoral bonds have a life of only 15 days during which it can be used for making donation only to registered political parties.
The scheme remains available for purchase for a period of 10 days each in the months of January, April, July and October, as may be specified by the central government.
The bonds can be encashed by an eligible political party only through a designated bank account with the authorised bank.
The scheme has been challenged before the Supreme Court by Association of Democratic Reforms, Common Cause and CPM leader Sitaram Yechury.
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Family feud puts English Point Marina in jeopardy
A vicious family fight has broken out at the English Point Marina over share allocation, piling on the hotel’s financial woes that compelled the Kenya Commercial Bank to place it under receivership earlier this month.
Mr Amyn Kanji, who claims to have built it with his own finances, has asked police to probe his brother Alnoor, sister-in-law Nafisa and Mr Nazir Jinnah for fraud. Mr Jinnah is the controversial businessman who was accused of impersonating an advocate.
While Amyn’s complaint with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) was filed three weeks before KCB placed the hotel under receivership, it has sparked an ownership battle that could complicate matters.
For now, the hotel is enjoying court orders that bar KCB from proceeding with the receivership spell until a case filed by English Point Marina that disputes the balance of a Sh4.8 billion loan issued by the lender is heard.
KCB argues that English Point Marina has defaulted on the loan but the hotel insists that aside from the receivership being premature and against legal procedures, there was a past banking error that saw the hotel irregularly overcharged by Sh893 million.
Amyn says the alleged shares fraud has reduced his stake from 30 per cent to 0.4 per cent. Official records at the Business Registration Service indicate that Amyn has three shares, while his wife Leila owns two.
Alnoor has 278 shares, while his wife Nafisa owns 277. Mr Jinnah has 198 shares under the new structure that was filed with the Business Registration in March. It was backed by minutes of a physical board meeting that was allegedly held at the hotel’s head office in Mombasa.
Amyn, however, claims the meeting minutes are a forgery as he was not in Kenya at the time. He lives in the UK. His wife was also outside the country.
The statement does not, however, state whether Amyn’s signature appears in the minutes filed with the Business Registration Service.
Amyn says he suspected fraud when the Business Daily published a story on the DCI probing English Point Marina for money laundering, which mentioned ownership records at the Business Registration Service.
“This prompted me to log into my BRS e-Citizen portal, where I made shocking discoveries on forgery of documents to fraudulently dilute the shareholding of my wife and I. Noting that neither my wife nor I were present in the country on March 1, and never participated in any meeting of the company, it is evident that the resolutions are fraudulent,” he offers.
Amyn argues that Pearl Beach Hotels Limited, which owns English Point Marina, was incorporated on October 16, 1991 by Prem Dutt Prinja.
The Mombasa-based Prinja family – Amala, Aparna, Mallika and Prashant – joined the company, whose main asset was a four-acre piece of land that would later host English Point Marina.
In the DCI statement, Amy says he and Leila bought Pearl Beach Hotels Limited and its assets from the Prinja family for £1 million (Sh144 million).
The couple further spent £900,000 (Sh129 million) in developing the hotel. This included hiring UK-based consultants who flew in and out of Kenya to monitor construction progress. Amyn holds that in 2007, he co-opted Alnoor and allocated him 50 per cent of the company.
Alnoor chose to split the shares with his wife, as Amyn did the same thing. This meant that Amyn and Alnoor each had three shares. Their wives each held two shares each. The other 990 shares were not allotted.
Construction of English Point Marina started two years after the Kanjis took full ownership of Pearl Beach Hotels Limited. Amyn does not state when, but the Kanjis later hired Mr Jinnah as a consultant.
The March 1 meeting that Amyn disputes allocated the 990 shares to everyone other than him and Leila.
“Effectively, because of Alnoor, Nafisa and Nazir’s fraudulent allotment scheme, my shareholding has been diluted from owning a 30 per cent stake in the company to a meagre 0.4 per cent,” Amyn states.
He claims that the other shareholders falsely declared to the Kenya Revenue Authority that he was paid a Sh787,852 salary in February, 2020.
“I was not paid any wage for February, 2020 and therefore do not understand why my salary was included for the month. From the face of it, it appears that Nazir, Alnoor and Nafisa deliberately made a false declaration to KRA,” Amyn says.
Amyn wants the DCI to investigate the hotel, which he says may have been converted into a vehicle for committing fraudulent acts. Detectives probing a tiff between English Point Marina and a group of individuals who bought apartments within the premises revealed that they have reason to believe that the hotel is being used to launder illicit funds.
English Point Marina last year filed a suit to stop the investigation but in February, Justice John Mativo allowed the probe to continue. | https://nation.africa/kenya/business/family-feud-puts-english-point-marina-in-jeopardy-3854146 | 2022-06-20T14:30:40Z | https://nation.africa/kenya/business/family-feud-puts-english-point-marina-in-jeopardy-3854146 | true | 1 |
– PARIS, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ –The first edition of Global Mobility Call, the world congress on sustainable mobility organised by IFEMA MADRID and Smobhub, concluded today with a great boost for more sustainable, efficient and inclusive mobility, and with the consolidation of the new ecosystem of new mobility’s institutional and business actors.
Global Mobility Call brought together more than 4,500 on-site attendees and 13,000 online attendees from 40 countries, with more than 1.3 million views of the live programme. In addition, 250 journalists have covered the more than 100 multi-sector dialogues, where over 300 panelists, representatives from public and private sectors, entrepreneurs, academics and experts have presented proposals, ideas, reports and reflections on the rapid processes of changes in mobility.
Among the main conclusions was the need to carry out national and international projects that promote digitalisation, decarbonisation, connectivity, intermodal and multimodal transport, industrial transformation, urban design, improvement of rural transport, funding and professional services.
The President of the Spanish Government, Pedro Sánchez, closed the Global Mobility Call by stating that this forum “is the best example of the capacity for resilience, ambition to transform, the essential collaboration between the public and private sectors, the strength of companies and of Spanish society as a whole. Both private and public sectors share a special ability to face difficulties and adapt to new scenarios”.
He has underlined that the uncertainties provoked by the war “should not delay” the sustainable mobility transformation.
In closing the event, the President of the Executive Committee of IFEMA MADRID, José Vicente de los Mozos, explained that these days at Global Mobility Call have shown “the inspiration and the keys to enter into business of enormous proportions, for which priority is to access recovery funds”, while the event has generated “content and professional networking, which will translate into a real boost for sustainable mobility”.
“We have to process the vast content and contacts of highest interest which have been produced during these days. It will be our job to organise and make this important legacy available to the different sectors and the thousands of professionals who have participated in Global Mobility Call”, he said.
Global Mobility Call has responded to the need to bring together all mobility actors at a time of profound transformation. The need to act on both climate and energy crises, seizing the opportunity provided by the EUR 800 billionNextGenerationEU European recovery funds, has made Global Mobility Call an unprecedented opportunity to shape the future of a decarbonised, safe, digitised mobility, which respects the planet and the people’s health, aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, the Paris Agreement and the European Green Pact.
Among the panellists, Jeffrey Sachs, American economist and specialist in sustainable development, called for further digital development of mobility and insisted that this be approached as an integrated ecosystem of sectors, just as Global Mobility Call does.
Clotilde Delbos, CEO of Mobilize, stressed the need to work towards providing users with mobility services tailored to their needs.
Michio Kaku, physicist and futurist, predicted how the quantum physics of the future will generate computers that will connect to the brain and the robotisation of the automotive industry.
Adina Vălean, European Commissioner for Transport, highlighted the opportunity presented by the Next GenerationEU Funds to boost projects in many of Europe’s mobility sectors. It was also stressed that it is important to make this coincide with the drive for energy transition, to make Europe less dependent on fossil fuels.
Monica Araya, Climate Mobility Advisor and member of the ClimateWorks & Partners’ Steering Committee suggested incorporating into the sustainable mobility agenda the questions of generating employment, fostering talent and economic value, at a time when countries are trying to remain within supply chains, and society is very anxious about the climate crisis and the retraining of labour in many sectors.
Urban planner and MIT professor Carlo Ratti called for reflection on deep structural changes in the mobility of people, jobs and products, at a time of disruption accelerated by the Covid crisis and war.
More information: https://www.ifema.es/en/global-mobility-call/
CONTACTS: Marta Cacho, Directrice de la Communication, mcacho@ifema.esElena Valera, Presse Internacionale, evalera@ifema.es
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The Returns On Capital At Autoscope Technologies (NASDAQ:AATC) Don't Inspire Confidence
What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? In a perfect world, we'd like to see a company investing more capital into its business and ideally the returns earned from that capital are also increasing. This shows us that it's a compounding machine, able to continually reinvest its earnings back into the business and generate higher returns. In light of that, when we looked at Autoscope Technologies (NASDAQ:AATC) and its ROCE trend, we weren't exactly thrilled.
What is Return On Capital Employed (ROCE)?
If you haven't worked with ROCE before, it measures the 'return' (pre-tax profit) a company generates from capital employed in its business. Analysts use this formula to calculate it for Autoscope Technologies:
Return on Capital Employed = Earnings Before Interest and Tax (EBIT) ÷ (Total Assets - Current Liabilities)
0.09 = US$1.9m ÷ (US$22m - US$1.0m) (Based on the trailing twelve months to March 2022).
So, Autoscope Technologies has an ROCE of 9.0%. In absolute terms, that's a low return but it's around the Electronic industry average of 11%.
View our latest analysis for Autoscope Technologies
Historical performance is a great place to start when researching a stock so above you can see the gauge for Autoscope Technologies' ROCE against it's prior returns. If you'd like to look at how Autoscope Technologies has performed in the past in other metrics, you can view this free graph of past earnings, revenue and cash flow.
What Can We Tell From Autoscope Technologies' ROCE Trend?
On the surface, the trend of ROCE at Autoscope Technologies doesn't inspire confidence. Over the last five years, returns on capital have decreased to 9.0% from 18% five years ago. Meanwhile, the business is utilizing more capital but this hasn't moved the needle much in terms of sales in the past 12 months, so this could reflect longer term investments. It may take some time before the company starts to see any change in earnings from these investments.
On a side note, Autoscope Technologies has done well to pay down its current liabilities to 4.6% of total assets. That could partly explain why the ROCE has dropped. What's more, this can reduce some aspects of risk to the business because now the company's suppliers or short-term creditors are funding less of its operations. Since the business is basically funding more of its operations with it's own money, you could argue this has made the business less efficient at generating ROCE.
The Bottom Line On Autoscope Technologies' ROCE
Bringing it all together, while we're somewhat encouraged by Autoscope Technologies' reinvestment in its own business, we're aware that returns are shrinking. Since the stock has gained an impressive 63% over the last five years, investors must think there's better things to come. But if the trajectory of these underlying trends continue, we think the likelihood of it being a multi-bagger from here isn't high.
On a final note, we found 4 warning signs for Autoscope Technologies (1 is significant) you should be aware of.
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School recruitment: Cal HC orders removal of top official from primary education board
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The Calcutta High Court on Monday ordered that Manik Bhattacharya be removed as West Bengal Primary Education Board chairman while also directing him to appear before it on Tuesday in connection with alleged illegal appointment of primary teachers in government-sponsored and aided schools.
Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay, who passed the order, had already ordered a court-monitored probe by a special investigation team of the CBI into the alleged illegal appointments of at least 269 primary teachers.
He directed that board secretary Ratna Chakraborty Bagchi will officiate as the president till the state government finds a replacement.
Justice Gangopadhyay had on June 13 directed the CBI to start investigation by registering a case against the Board in connection with the alleged illegal appointments of at least 269 candidates as teachers in primary schools.
It had ordered Bhattacharya and Bagchi to appear before the CBI on that day itself.
On June 15, the court ordered the formation of the SIT of the CBI to probe the appointments.
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) | https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/law-order/2079837-school-recruitment-cal-hc-orders-removal-of-top-official-from-primary-education-board | 2022-06-20T14:32:22Z | https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/law-order/2079837-school-recruitment-cal-hc-orders-removal-of-top-official-from-primary-education-board | true | 1 |
Company offers tips for customers to manage rising temperatures and energy costs
NEW CASTLE, Pa., June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Penn Power, a FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) electric company, recently completed proactive equipment inspections and maintenance to reinforce the electric system against extreme heat and severe weather this summer. The work builds upon vast equipment and technology upgrades FirstEnergy has made to its electric grid in western Pennsylvania over recent years to help prevent power outages and reduce many interruptions to just a brief or momentary outage.
"We proactively inspect, maintain and upgrade our equipment to minimize the length and impact of service interruptions that are often caused by events out of our control, like severe weather," said Scott Wyman, president of FirstEnergy's Pennsylvania operations. "This year alone, FirstEnergy plans to invest more than $20 million in new automated technology and equipment upgrades across the Penn Power service area to help keep power flowing to our customers in all types of weather conditions."
Proactive equipment inspections include using thermovision cameras to capture infrared images of electrical equipment, helping detect potential problems within substations and on power lines that cannot be observed during regular visual inspections. The infrared technology shows heat on a color scale, with brighter colors or "hot spots" indicating areas that could need repairs. These images can identify equipment issues such as loose connections, corrosion and load imbalances, and utility workers are able to make repairs to prevent potential power outages in the future.
Penn Power is also nearing completion on the construction of a new distribution substation in Cranberry, Butler County, to support the energy demands of the area's rapidly growing population and help prevent lengthy service disruptions during severe weather. The work includes installation of automated equipment and technology within the new substation and along power lines serving more than 20,000 customers in parts of Cranberry, Mars, Evans City, Jackson Township and nearby areas. The facility is expected to be operational by the end of the summer.
Other work being completed by Penn Power personnel includes inspecting electrical equipment, like transformers, located along neighborhood power lines and within substations to ensure the infrastructure is ready to perform reliably when demand for electricity increases during the summer, typically due to air conditioning usage.
In addition, helicopter patrols have completed inspections of nearly 750 miles of high-voltage power lines owned by American Transmission Systems, Inc., a FirstEnergy transmission subsidiary, located in the Penn Power service area. The inspections are designed to look for damaged wire, broken cross arms and other hardware problems not visible from the ground. Any potential reliability issues identified during the inspections are addressed as quickly as possible.
Beyond the infrastructure work, Penn Power and FirstEnergy employees have participated in readiness exercises and drills throughout the year to test the company's restoration process used to address storm-related power outages. Storm drills are becoming more common in the utility industry in the wake of severe weather over the last several years.
Customers can review tips to prepare in advance of severe weather, and view restoration updates if storms do cause power outages, by visiting FirstEnergy's 24/7 Power Center at www.firstenergycorp.com/outages.
With the summer storm season also comes higher-than-usual temperatures and rising energy costs. Customers can take steps to beat the heat while also managing their electricity bill this summer. The following tips can help customers use electricity wisely during this period of high demand:
- Set thermostats as high as comfort will allow. Every degree a customer can increase the temperature in their home will result in using about 3 percent less energy during the summer.
- Use fans – moving air cools skin faster, resulting in greater comfort on hot days.
- During sunny weather, close drapes or blinds on windows facing the sun to prevent direct radiant heating from impacting interior temperatures.
- Use a programmable or smart thermostat to keep temperatures higher when no one is home and to reduce the temperature before arrival back home.
- Seal any leaks with caulk or weather stripping to prevent hot air from sneaking into your home.
- Check air conditioner and furnace fan filters. Clogged filters waste energy and money by forcing HVAC systems to work harder than necessary.
- Avoid using heat-producing appliances during the hottest hours of the day. The less heat produced at home, the less work the air conditioner must do.
- Payment arrangements and assistance programs are available for customers who need help with their electric bills. For more information, visit www.firstenergycorp.com/billassist.
Summer is also a time when contractors and homeowners spend more time outdoors completing projects. Important outdoor electrical safety tips are available at www.firstenergycorp.com/publicsafety.
Penn Power serves more than 160,000 customers in all or parts of Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Crawford, Lawrence and Mercer counties in western Pennsylvania. Follow Penn Power on Twitter @Penn_Power, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PennPower, and online at www.pennpower.com.
FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its 10 electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. The company's transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Follow FirstEnergy online at www.firstenergycorp.com. Follow FirstEnergy on Twitter: @FirstEnergyCorp.
Editor's Note: Photos of Penn Power workers completing equipment upgrades and inspections are available for download on Flickr. A video of utility personnel conducting a thermovision inspection and explaining the work can be found on the company's YouTube channel.
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Bennett takes over for Jill Campbell, who will retire from Cox Enterprises at the end of the year.
ATLANTA, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Enterprises announced today that Karen Bennett will move from Cox Communications to Cox Enterprises as the company's new executive vice president and chief people officer, effective Jan. 1, 2023. Bennett has been with Cox since 2015 and most recently held the title of executive vice president and chief people officer. Her background includes more than 25 years of leading teams to help maximize talent potential and the total employee experience, while addressing the needs of the business across all areas of HR.
"We're excited to welcome Karen to Cox Enterprises," said Alex Taylor, chairman and CEO, Cox Enterprises. "Her time at Cox has shown that she's a talented leader who not only deeply cares for our people but also thinks strategically when it comes to our business operations. She's been a trusted leader in our company for many years, and we look forward to seeing the impact she will make in this role."
Current Cox Enterprises President and Chief People and Operations Officer Jill Campbell will retire at the end of the year. Campbell is celebrating her 40th year with the company. She shifted from Cox Communications to Cox Enterprises in 2018, and she currently leads the people solutions, real estate, aviation, facilities, security and corporate affairs departments.
"Jill's presence and the impact she's made at Cox isn't something you can put into words," said Taylor. "Our employees and company are some of the most important things to me in my life, and Jill carries that same passion. I have countless examples of things she's said and actions she's taken that have continually renewed my faith in her and her dedication to Cox. She will be sorely missed, but we wish her well in her retirement."
Karen Bennett
Karen Bennett became executive vice president and chief people officer for Cox Communications in 2017. In this role, she developed and executed a talent strategy that aligns with Cox's operating principles and works through the challenges of driving continual growth in our rapidly evolving business.
Prior to joining Cox Communications, Bennett was chief human resources officer for Cox Media Group, a sister company at the time within Cox Enterprises. Before her time with Cox, Bennett was chief human resources officer for YP (formerly AT&T Ad Solutions). She is a cable veteran as well, having served as senior vice president of human resources for Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. for nearly 14 years.
Bennett serves on the board of directors of the Society of Human Resources Management (SHM) Foundation; the board of directors for the Human Resources Leadership Forum of Atlanta; the WICT Network global board of directors; the Emma Bowen Foundation board of directors and Georgia State University's HR Roundtable consortium.
Bennett is a graduate of Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia where she earned both her bachelor's and executive MBA degrees. She is an ICF-certified executive coach.
Jill Campbell
Campbell assumed the role of EVP and chief people and operations officer at Cox Enterprises in 2018, before being promoted to president in 2021. She previously served as chief operations officer of Cox Communications. In this role, she oversaw the company's day-to-day operations, ensuring companywide alignment with competitive strategies to enhance marketplace execution and grow the company's nearly 7 million residential and business customers.
Campbell joined Cox in 1982 as director of communications in Oklahoma City, where she also served as customer service manager and acting general manager. She later served in several roles for Cox operations, including vice president and general manager for Cox's Bakersfield, California, and Santa Barbara, California, operations; vice president of customer operations for Cox in Phoenix; and vice president and general manager for Cox's Las Vegas operation. In 2001, she was promoted to senior vice president of operations for the Eastern Division, and in 2011, she expanded her role to oversee the company's entire field operations.
A graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Campbell also earned an MBA from Oklahoma City University. She is currently on the board of directors for the Atlanta History Center and Georgia Power, and is a member of the International Women's Forum. Campbell is a member of the International Coaching Federation and is also a certified master coach.
She previously served as a board member for several nonprofit organizations, including United Way, Boys & Girls Club of America, YMCA, Woodruff Arts Center, Girl Talk and the WICT Foundation. She also served on the boards of the California, Arizona and Nevada cable television associations.
Cox Enterprises
Cox Enterprises is dedicated to building a better future through our leading communications, automotive and media companies. Our major operating subsidiaries include Cox Communications and Cox Automotive, and we are strategically investing in new industries and emerging technologies, with sizeable interests in clean technology and health care. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Cox is a global company with $20 billion in annual revenues and brands that include Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book and Cox Homelife. Founded in 1898 by Ohio Governor James M. Cox, the company is a family-owned business committed to its people, communities and planet. To learn more about Cox, visit coxenterprises.com.
About Cox Communications
Cox Communications is committed to creating meaningful moments of human connection through technology. The largest private broadband company in America, we proudly serve seven million homes and businesses across 18 states. We're dedicated to empowering others to build a better future and celebrate diverse products, people, suppliers, communities and the characteristics that make each one unique. Cox Communications is the largest division of Cox Enterprises, a family-owned business founded in 1898 by Governor James M. Cox.
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Chloe Ferry has revealed why she wasn't in attendance at Holly Hagan’s star-studded nuptials in Ibiza.
Holly, 29, tied the knot with long-time beau Jacob Blyth, also 29, earlier this month on the sunny Balearic island - you can see the exclusive wedding album here.
A handful of well-known Geordie Shore faces flew out to Ibiza for the lavish affair, including Charlotte Crosby, Sophie Kasaei, Abbie Holborn, Zaheda Allen and Nathan Henry.
However, one person fans were quick to spot was missing was Chloe, 26, who joined the highly popular reality TV show back in 2015.
With her absence in mind, people were quick to presume that the pair had fallen out but Chloe’s since explained why she wasn’t there.
When asked where she was, the 26 year old told OK!: “I was in Bodrum [Turkey] as I had a family holiday, so I couldn’t go.”
Squashing any reports of bad blood between her and Holly, Chloe continued: “Obviously I spoke to her to wish her well, but I was on a family holiday that was already planned.”
The reality TV star said that they had to keep putting the trip back as a result of the pandemic.
“It’s good that things are back to normal so that people can go enjoy the sun and stuff now, and that they're able to fly to places,” Chloe added.
Speaking about her other Geordie Shore co-stars, Chloe revealed that she was set to meet Marnie Simpson’s newest addition yesterday and said that she was “excited” to see him.
Marnie, 30, gave birth to Oax last month – her second child with fiancé Casey Johnson.
After going out for food with Marnie and Casey, the trio went to Charlotte Crosby’s baby gender reveal party, where it was announced that Charlotte and her beau Jake Ankers are expecting a little girl.
While Marnie correctly predicted that Charlotte’s having a little girl, Chloe couldn’t even attempt a guess and insisted that she was just “waiting for the [party]”.
As to what she thought Charlotte wanted, Chloe said: “I think she’ll be happy with a boy or a girl to be honest.”
“I’m so happy for her,” Chloe went on. “The gender reveal is going to be so good.”
Sharing her favourite part of a gender reveal, she continued: “I love the cake. There’s always good cake isn’t there?"
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I’m a working mum and make an extra £400 a month with this simple side hustle
WITH the cost of living soaring, many people are looking for opportunities alongside their day jobs.
Mum-of-one Zena West works as a board secretariat lead for the Civil Service, and makes a bit of extra money every month thanks to her Etsy shops West Art and Glass and Eden Walk Arts.
At West Art and Glass she sells art prints, coasters and tote bags, among other things, while at Eden Walk Arts she sells decals with various different prints including animals and plants. All items sold at these shops are handmade by Zena herself.
While the profit from these ventures can vary somewhat, the total averages out to around £400 extra a month.
Talking to The Independent, Zena says: “Sometimes I won’t have a sale for days, but other times an item will go semi-viral and I’ll have over 40 open orders.”
Discussing whether she would quit her job to pursue her art full-time, Zena says: “My side-hustles can’t become my main business until our mortgage is cleared, at the very earliest.
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“I don’t know how people do this sort of thing full time without the security of a day job.”
On her Instagram, Zena says she is a “watercolour painter and kiln formed glass artist, creating handmade artworks and practical homewares.”
Here she shares the progress of a number of her ongoing and finished projects, and shas items she’ll be selling, such as coasters celebrating, or criticising, the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee - which one you purchase is up to you.
While you may not have the art skills for creating watercolour paintings or using a kiln, there’s plenty of other ways you can create items and then sell them on an online platform such as Etsy.
Alongside this extra income, Zena saves money by doing a lot of household repairs herself, rather than hiring help, she says:
“I’m reasonably good at decorating, fixing things and DIY. I’ve replaced toilet cistern valves, wallpapered and painted, and I’ve also tiled our balcony.”
She’s also a rather savvy shopper, regularly getting cashbacks and vouchers and shopping second hand - she even got deals on her second and third kilns, which she uses when making her creations. | https://www.the-sun.com/lifestyle/5599513/extra-money-side-hustle/ | 2022-06-20T14:40:42Z | https://www.the-sun.com/lifestyle/5599513/extra-money-side-hustle/ | false | 4 |
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COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Thousands of students from state universities marched in Sri Lanka’s capital on Monday to demand the president and prime minister resign over an economic crisis that has caused severe shortages of essential supplies and disrupted people's livelihoods and education.
The students say President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is responsible for the economic crisis, the worst since independence in 1948, and that Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, who took over the position a little more than a month ago promising to end shortages, has not delivered on his pledges.
Sri Lanka is nearly bankrupt and has suspended repayment of $7 billion in foreign debt due this year. It must also pay back more than $5 billion every year until 2026. Its foreign reserves are nearly gone and it is unable to import food, fuel, cooking gas and medicines. A lack of fuel to run power stations has resulted in long daily power cuts.
In recent months people have been forced to stand in long lines to buy fuel and gas, and the country has survived mostly on credit lines extended by neighboring India to buy fuel and other essentials.
With that credit also running out, authorities have shut schools and instructed teachers to teach online, and have asked non-essential government employees to work from home for one week to preserve limited stocks of fuel.
Officials from the International Monetary Fund are currently in Sri Lanka to discuss a bailout package.
Monthslong protests have nearly dismantled the Rajapaksa political dynasty that has ruled Sri Lanka for most of the past two decades.
One of Rajapaksa's brothers resigned as prime minister last month, and two other brothers and a nephew quit their Cabinet posts earlier.
President Rajapaksa has admitted he did not take steps to forestall the economic collapse early enough, but has refused to leave office. It is nearly impossible to oust a president under the constitution unless he resigns on his own accord. | https://www.greenwichtime.com/news/article/Sri-Lankan-students-demand-government-resign-over-17253212.php | 2022-06-20T14:41:42Z | https://www.greenwichtime.com/news/article/Sri-Lankan-students-demand-government-resign-over-17253212.php | true | 31 |
Loom Network (LOOM) traded up 8.7% against the U.S. dollar during the 1-day period ending at 9:00 AM ET on June 20th. Over the last week, Loom Network has traded up 6.1% against the U.S. dollar. Loom Network has a total market cap of $50.22 million and $3.99 million worth of Loom Network was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. One Loom Network coin can now be bought for $0.0386 or 0.00000189 BTC on popular cryptocurrency exchanges.
Here is how similar cryptocurrencies have performed over the last 24 hours:
- Binance USD (BUSD) traded up 0% against the dollar and now trades at $1.00 or 0.00004880 BTC.
- BITCOIN ADDITIONAL (BTCA) traded up 5.6% against the dollar and now trades at $20,482.81 or 0.99977100 BTC.
- Crypto.com Coin (CRO) traded up 5% against the dollar and now trades at $0.41 or 0.00001075 BTC.
- Parkgene (GENE) traded flat against the dollar and now trades at $25.59 or 0.00045023 BTC.
- Dai (DAI) traded 0.1% higher against the dollar and now trades at $1.00 or 0.00004882 BTC.
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How Life Sciences Companies Should Navigate the Sector’s Toughest Labor Market Ever
With the life sciences sector prospering beyond imagination over the last few years, CBRE took an in-depth look at how companies in the sector are securing research talent in its new report, “Life Sciences Research Talent 2022: The Search to Sustain an Industry Boom.” Partner Insights spoke to Ian Anderson, senior director of research at CBRE, about the report’s findings.
Commercial Observer: The report’s subtitle is “The search to sustain an industry.” Given the sector’s natural momentum over the last few years, is there really any apprehension about whether this boom will continue?
Ian Anderson: To just about every insider in the industry, the answer is no. There is too much innovation occurring. The “search to sustain” mainly refers to the fact that the industry continues to grow, but against one of the tightest labor markets many people have ever seen. So it’s becoming more of a struggle for a lot of our clients to expand in this environment.
At the same time, though, there has been a pullback in industry funding over the last year, and we expect that to moderate the rapid pace of growth we’ve been experiencing. But overall, prospects for industry expansion remain bright.
How dire are the labor challenges in the sector right now?
I wouldn’t say they’re dire. I would just say they’re challenging. Many of our clients and others in the industry have been caught off-guard in how hard they have to work to attract talent. The unemployment rate for life, physical and social scientists was below 1 percent in April. To secure talent in this environment, you have to be able to differentiate your company, the purpose of your mission, and demonstrate that you’re impacting people’s lives.
The report notes that more young people than ever are pursuing careers in life science. Will there be enough to fully staff the next generation of life sciences research positions?
Yes. More people are graduating with life sciences expertise than ever before. According to our data, between 2015 and 2020, new graduates with life science expertise grew twice as fast as the number of life science researchers. So we’re comfortable that the educational establishment is responding meaningfully enough to support future growth prospects for the industry.
We know about obvious life sciences hubs like Cambridge and areas in California. Talk about some of the lesser-known, emerging pockets for life sciences talent, and why new life science sectors are popping up at such a fast rate.
Let’s talk first about the major markets that have not been big life sciences markets traditionally — Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, and Miami, to name a few. They are emerging rapidly mainly because they have world-class health care and/or university institutions. So they have the infrastructure to make a mark in the industry right now. Then there are some much smaller markets emerging, like New Haven, Worcester, Albany — all in the greater New England region that benefit from the overflow from the Boston and New York clusters, but also their significant universities. Sacramento, similarly, benefits from a major university presence, and from overflow from the Bay Area cluster. One unusual, possibly overlooked market is Nashville, which is growing by leaps and bounds thanks, in part, to Vanderbilt. A local research institute or university is essential for any life sciences cluster’s future prospects.
COVID instigated a series of migrations throughout the U.S. How did that affect the major life sciences clusters over the last two years?
It didn’t affect us as much as some other industries, like high tech. But it did give a small advantage to Sun Belt or lower-cost markets, where some in the industry might have relocated, and it might give certain researchers the desire to stay in some of these lower-cost markets in the future, and thus give further reason for industry to migrate there.
What did the report find regarding what is motivating people to pursue careers in life sciences today, especially given the pandemic?
The pandemic clearly brought the life sciences industry into a level of prominence it hasn’t had in decades. With that, it’s been attracting more people to the industry to see what difference they can make in people’s lives. People are entering this industry at the highest rate in decades, and the amount of people pursuing biological or biomedical science degrees has grown at a rapid pace. A lot of that is due to the opportunities in the industry itself, the future growth trajectory, new innovations, and just much greater prospects for careers in this industry than there were 20 years ago. The pandemic has amplified all that.
How can life sciences companies use the information in this report to help recruit the best research talent, and what are some of the most important steps for them to take in those recruiting efforts?
Companies need to be aware that the paycheck may be a lesser priority to candidates than it has been in a long time. Companies need to be able to differentiate how researchers can affect people’s lives by joining that company. It’s a very different pitch to gain talent in today’s challenging market. More strategically, there are a lot of markets for talent that life sciences companies may be overlooking. The report shows that there are several smaller or less traditional markets that they should look to in order to expand their talent base.
Is there anything else you’d like to highlight regarding what people should focus on from this report?
When we talk about our rankings — the report ranks the best life sciences markets for accessing research talent, creating a comprehensive score for each — there are a couple of takeaways. For one, it is surprising to see Washington D.C. (No. 2) and New York (No. 4) score so high, even above traditional life sciences markets like San Francisco (No. 3) (in Washington’s case), San Diego (No. 5), or Raleigh (No. 6). That really has to do with massive talent and the possibly overlooked number of graduates with life sciences expertise. Some of the Sun Belt hubs are surprising too, like Houston (No. 13), Dallas (No. 16), Atlanta (No. 14), and Miami (No. 22). What was also remarkable about our report was how decisively Boston (No. 1) scored across different ratings we gave to evaluate all these markets, and how much higher it is than the rest of the markets. If anybody had any doubts about the future longevity of Boston as a leading hub for this industry, this report puts those doubts to rest. | https://commercialobserver.com/2022/06/how-life-sciences-companies-should-navigate-the-sectors-toughest-labor-market-ever/ | 2022-06-20T14:44:59Z | https://commercialobserver.com/2022/06/how-life-sciences-companies-should-navigate-the-sectors-toughest-labor-market-ever/ | false | 1 |
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Lenders will no longer have to check whether homeowners could afford mortgage payments at higher interest rates after the Bank of England ditched rules originally designed to avoid another 2007-style credit crunch.
The rules, introduced in 2014, were intended to make sure borrowers did not take on more debt than they could afford, and potentially “amplify” an economic downturn and put financial stability at risk.
The decision to withdraw the affordability test comes despite the Bank of England having raised interest rates for a fifth time in a row to 1.25% last week as part of efforts to tackle soaring inflation, meaning some mortgage borrowers could be in line for higher repayments.
The Bank of England, which originally consulted on the changes in February, confirmed that it would scrap the affordability test after determining that other rules, including those that cap mortgages based on the income of borrowers, were “likely to play a stronger role” in guarding against an increase in household debt.
The central bank said in a statement that those other rules “ought to deliver the appropriate level of resilience to the UK financial system, but in a simpler, more predictable and more proportionate way”.
Experts said that while some might find the rule changes “baffling” in light of rising interest rates, the risks were relatively low, given the loan-to-income rules would remain in place.
“The timing of today’s announcement that the Bank of England is going to loosen its affordability rules is somewhat baffling and may enrage some who still have the financial crash burned into their memory,” said Gemma Harle, the managing director of Quilter Financial Planning. “With interest rates starting to creep up to meet the damaging impact of inflation and soaring energy and food prices, you would think that people’s ability to afford their mortgage should really be under the spotlight now.”
However, she said: “While it is potentially bad timing for the announcement, the change in the affordability rules may not be as significant as it sounds as the loan to income ‘flow limit’ will not be withdrawn, which has much greater impact on people’s ability to borrow.”
Chris Sykes at the mortgage broker Private Finance added that the change would be positive news for borrowers who may be falling short on other affordability tests put in place by lenders who were taking the cost of living crisis into consideration. “This isn’t a case of the floodgates opening; in fact, whether the changed measures will even give flexibility close to that we saw when rates were 1% is a good question,” he said.
“Just because the recommendations change it doesn’t mean that banks will automatically change the way they look at things; they still have a duty of care, have to be seen to be lending responsibly and also have their own internal risk committees that they would need to get any changes by.
“What this will allow is for additional discretions or innovations by lenders. Perhaps it could inspire some lower stress rates for those that need it most with low income but with perfect credit and years of experience paying their rent.” | https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/jun/20/uk-mortgage-lenders-told-they-can-scrap-affordability-rules-for-buyers-bank-of-england | 2022-06-20T15:00:06Z | https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/jun/20/uk-mortgage-lenders-told-they-can-scrap-affordability-rules-for-buyers-bank-of-england | false | 1 |
GEORGE TOWN: Fourteen individuals, including two women, were charged at the Sessions Court here today for their alleged involvement in an organised crime group from 2016 to 2021.
They were A Santeran, 55; Mohd Azlisham Che Azmi, 38; C Maria Prakit, 48; S Boharaj, 29; Muhamad Fithri Mohamed Shafe, 41; Marzuki Osman, 42; Milon Masud; 30; K. Subramaniam, 49; A Balasubramaniam, 61; Rosman Mohd Ismail, 49; S. Puspakaran, 45; A Raymond, 51; Noor Wadia Aziz, 39; and Mohd Fitri Odus, 39.
All of them nodded to indicate they understood the charge, which was read to them separately by the court interpreter before Judge Mazdi Abdul Hamid.
However, no plea was recorded as the case charged under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (SOSMA) came under the jurisdiction of the High Court.
According to the charge, they were alleged to be members of the organised crime gang ‘Chandra Gang’ between January 2016 and March 12, 2021, in the Timur Laut district here.
They were charged under Section 130V (1) of the Penal Code, which provides for a jail term of at least five years and not more than 20 years if convicted.
Deputy public prosecutors Mohd Fakhrurazi Ahmad Salim, Saifuddin Rafaie and Rohaiza Abdul Rahim prosecuted while six of the accused were represented by counsel Ahmad Abdullah.
The six were Santheran; Maria Prakit; Balasubramaniam; Subramaniam; Boharaj; and Raymond, while lawyer Khairul Fairuz Rahman represented Mohd Fitri.
The court denied bail for all the accused and fixed Aug 5 for mention.
On May 24, police arrested 11 individuals, including a senior citizen, on suspicion of being involved in organised crime activities in a series of raids in the state.
Following the arrest, police also seized an active grenade, six firearms and 185 rounds of ammunition.
Three members of the gang were arrested in March and November last year, said the police source, adding that the group was involved in drug trafficking activities, crime and firearm possession. - Bernama | https://www.thesundaily.my/local/organised-crime-14-alleged-chandra-gang-members-charged-XB9355321 | 2022-06-20T15:01:24Z | https://www.thesundaily.my/local/organised-crime-14-alleged-chandra-gang-members-charged-XB9355321 | true | 1 |
Virat Kohli completed 11 years in Test cricket on Monday (June 11). Photograph:( AFP )
Former India captain Virat Kohli shared a special video on social media reliving his memorable journey as he completed 11 years in Test cricket on Monday (June 20).
Virat Kohli completed 11 years in Test cricket for the Indian cricket team on Monday (June 20). One of the greatest batters of all time, Kohli earned his maiden Test cap for India on this day eleven years ago. He played his first Test match for the country against West Indies at the Sabina Park in Jamaica. It has since been a memorable journey for the run machine in the whites for Team India.
Kohli didn't have the ideal start in his debut Test match as he could only manage scores of 4 and 15 runs across two innings against West Indies. However, there has been no looking back ever since as he went on to establish his credentials as one of the best in the world.
He has come a long way since his debut in Jamaica and has already played over 100 Test matches for India. He has amassed 8043 runs in 101 matches at averaging a brilliant 49.95 with 27 hundreds and 28 fifties to his name. He has been instrumental in helping India dominate in Test cricket over the last few years and has had a phenomenal journey so far.
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Kohli took to social media on Monday to share a special video reliving his memorable journey in the longest format after completing 11 years in whites for the Indian team. "Time flies," Kohli captioned the post.
Time flies #20June #TestDebut pic.twitter.com/eIktcGLg6i
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) June 20, 2022
Apart from being a prolific run-getter with the bat, Kohli also went on to become India's most successful Test captain of all time after taking over the reins from MS Dhoni. He was appointed as India's full-time Test skipper in 2015 and led the team in a total of 68 matches before stepping down in January 2022.
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He led India to 40 wins in 68 games - the most by any captain in the history of Indian cricket. He surpassed Dhoni to become the most successful Test captain the country has ever produced and also became the most successful Test captain in Asia.
Kohli led India to some memorable wins both at home and away from home, including a historic Test series win in Australia Down Under. Under Kohli's captaincy, India had won their maiden Test series on Australian soil in 2019. He also led India to the final of the World Test Championship last year. | https://www.wionews.com/sports/11-years-of-virat-kohli-in-test-cricket-former-india-captain-shares-special-video-to-relive-memorable-journey-489963 | 2022-06-20T15:05:52Z | https://www.wionews.com/sports/11-years-of-virat-kohli-in-test-cricket-former-india-captain-shares-special-video-to-relive-memorable-journey-489963 | false | 1 |
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CERVICAL SCREENING AWARENESS WEEK 2022
How enduring use of 150-year-old speculum puts women off smear tests
The medical tool used for smear tests has essentially remained unchanged since its invention in the 1840s, writes Sirena Bergman
Every year, around 3,000 new cases of cervical cancer are reported in the UK. Despite approximately 99.8 per cent of cases being preventable, there are still many misconceptions surrounding cervical cancer, particularly with regards to smear tests and HPV. Cervical Screening Awareness Week, an annual campaign led by Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust, is being held this year from 20 to 26 June.
Up until four years ago, if you found yourself on the northeastern corner of Central Park in Manhattan, you may have stumbled upon an imposing bronze statue of a male surgeon. The inscription identified him as J Marion Sims, MD – whose “brilliant achievement carried the fame of American surgery throughout the entire world”.
In April 2018, more than a century after the statue was first erected in 1894, the city of New York decided to remove it following a number of protests. Sims had spent years using enslaved black women as guinea pigs to test medical procedures, inflicting unimaginable pain with barely any form of anaesthetic and treating these women as subhuman creatures to whom the Hippocratic Oath need not apply.
Yet Sims’s legacy as the “father of modern gynaecology” lives on, particularly so for women undergoing cervical cancer screenings – or smear tests – during which they are faced with the speculum, essentially unchanged since Sims created it in the 1840s.
Cervical screenings are arguably one of the medical procedures with the most intense disconnect between what health officials claim it is (painless, simple, mildly uncomfortable but “over in minutes”), and what some women report the experience to be: painful, humiliating and, frankly, not worth it.
Over the years, many attempts have been made to address the worryingly low rates of patients attending their tests. The latest cervical screening statistics for England show cervical screening coverage is at 70.2 per cent, a two per cent decrease on the previous year.
Tactics to try and encourage women to book smear tests have included infantilising campaign slogans like “Don’t be a diva, it’s only a beaver” and “You’ll wax your bikini line but you won’t get a smear!”
In among the shaming of women who fail to attend smear tests, no one seems to have considered the possibility that perhaps it’s not millions of women who are the problem, but rather the way in which the test is conducted – a relic of Sims’s experiments of the 1800s, which treated women as objects to be fixed, rather than humans with complex feelings around bodily autonomy and differing anatomies which can drastically change their experience. And it all revolves around the speculum.
The speculum and the way in which it is used has been believed to strip women of their agency for some time. In 1972, feminist activist Carol Downer was arrested, imprisoned and put on trial for “practicing medicine without a licence” after she taught women how to insert speculums and examine themselves.
Even today, women using speculums themselves is rarely offered as a choice – even though many women report that they would feel much more comfortable doing so.
Professor Janice Rymer is the vice president for education at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, and a professor of obstetrics at King’s College London. She has performed countless cervical exams, and agrees that if women want to insert a speculum themselves, there’s no reason to not offer this option.
“Intimate examinations are often difficult for many women, and communication is key in helping a patient feel more comfortable,” she said. “You do not want to traumatise a woman. This is particularly important during a woman’s first smear test.”
One of the reasons often given for the pain some women suffer is that they may have a “retroverted” or “tilted” uterus – meaning the uterus is tipped backwards so that it aims towards the back instead of forward towards the belly. Professor Rymer explains that while this can make speculum insertion slightly trickier, it shouldn’t make it impossible. “In a gentle speculum examination, if you can’t see the cervix, then in that case I would conduct a manual examination to better understand the positioning of the cervix before reinserting the speculum.”
Yet many women with a tilted uterus report an unwillingness of doctors to adjust their methods or offer pain relief.
Victoria* is a 51-year-old mother of two based in Brighton. She realised there was something unusual about her anatomy at a young age, when she struggled to insert a tampon according to the instructions. She subsequently found out she has a retroverted uterus. Victoria’s mother had cervical cancer, so she is diligent about attending her smear tests, even though it can be a frustrating and uncomfortable experience.
She said: “I always tell them I have a retroverted uterus and some know how to deal with that but some don’t. If you insert the spectrum as usual you won’t be able to get it in more than a tiny bit. The last nurse couldn’t do it until I sat on my hands and told her exactly what to do.” She has never heard any discussion of addressing the tools used.
Considering the vast advances in technology, medicine and engineering that we’ve seen over the past hundred years, it seems incongruous that the continued use of an instrument designed in the 1840s by a man who had no interest in his female patients’ comfort is still being routinely used to protect them from cancer.
The first instance of a true rethinking of the speculum came in 2005, when a company called FemSuite designed and patented an inflatable speculum made out of polyurethane, the same material used to make condoms. It was about the size of a tampon, and expanded once inside the body. Yet despite initial interest, there was little uptake from the medical community. Writing in The Atlantic, Rose Eveleth explains that doctors simply didn’t want to use it. FemSuite’s director of marketing said: “Doctors and nurses would see it and praise it but then they didn’t want to take the time to learn something new.”
Subsequent efforts seem to bear out an unwillingness among the medical community to embrace innovation. In 2016, a student at the Pratt Institute designed a prototype for a speculum with a curved shape, to make insertion more comfortable, as well as preventing pinching and opening vertically, rather than horizontally – but as of yet nothing has come of it.
A generalised dismissal of women’s pain is a huge problem across the board, and is perhaps most clearly represented in attitudes towards smear tests, where women are essentially told to “suck it up”, while the establishment ignores the opportunity that medical innovations offer which could make it a much less traumatic procedure.
Constance is 42, and lives in Hampshire. During childbirth she was given an episiotomy – a cut in the vagina to help with labour – and she soon realised something was wrong. “No GP I saw seemed to see that I had effectively been closed up [through botched stitching]. Various GPs told me I had a psychological problem, needed some cream, or to try sex,” she said.
She still struggles with the idea of smear tests, but Constance believes that if the speculum were smaller, softer and more comfortable – and if she were able to insert it herself – it would make a big difference to her experience.
And there are seeds of change ahead, as more and more doctors and activists are seeing the value in rethinking the experience of cervical screenings. In the US, a group called Ceek Women’s Health has designed a range of speculum options, based on the understanding that women’s bodies and emotional needs require different sizes, shapes and features.
Another exciting innovation is Yona, a device which tackles a range of issues, including removing the noise a speculum makes when it’s being screwed open, and using three bills rather than two, allowing for the same visibility without having to stretch the vagina as wide, and – inspired by the sex toy industry – is made from silicone.
In the meantime, better training is crucial for medical professionals conducting smear tests. Professor Rymer, for example, pioneered a new training method where lay women teach doctors to perform intimate examinations. “This not only improves their technical skills but also their communication skills,” she explains.
The responsibility of making smear tests more comfortable should not be on the patients, but there are things women can do to feel more in control. Celia* is 50 and based in the south west. She has struggled with smear tests her whole life, so she now makes double appointments to ensure there’s enough time for her and her doctor to not feel rushed.
Many women with a retroverted uterus find that sitting on their hands during the test is incredibly helpful, and there’s no harm in requesting a smaller size of speculum or asking to insert it yourself, just as Carol Downer encouraged women to do half a century ago.
The wider medical community is also beginning to recognise the value in empowering women when it comes to the use of a tool like a speculum. According to Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust, 80 per cent of women would prefer to self-sample at home, rising to 88 per cent for women who had delayed having a smear test.
In February 2021, NHS England announced a trial which would offer 31,000 women kits to carry out smear tests in the privacy and convenience of their own homes. The swab tests were issued to women aged between 25 and 64 who live in Barnet, Camden, Islington, Newham and Tower Hamlets where screening appointment attendance is low.
Professor Rymer also strongly encourages women to speak up if they find the procedure painful, request a particular gender of practitioner and always know that they can ask for it to stop at any time.
With more conversation around smear tests than ever before and the pace of innovation gaining momentum, it seems likely that we could see a real shift in the narrative, placing the burden of increasing attendance back where it belongs – on the shoulders of the medical community, rather than the women.
*Names have been changed to protect anonymity
You can contact the Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust free helpline on 0808 802 8000. Click here to check the helpline opening times.
This article was originally published in 2019.
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US drivers got a slight — very slight — break on prices this weekend as the AAA average for a gallon of unleaded gas fell below the $5 mark.
The average price Sunday was $4.98 a gallon, down from $4.99 in Saturday's reading. The average gas price had been $5 or above for the previous seven days, the first time on record prices crossed that mark. It hit a high of $5.02 a gallon on Tuesday and has declined by a fraction of a penny each day since then.
But drivers shouldn't get too excited. Beyond the fact that the drop from $5.02 a gallon to $4.98 saves only 80 cents on a 20 gallon fill-up, it's very likely this is only a temporary retreat in gas prices.
With many schools about to let out and the summer travel season about to get into full swing, demand for gas — and prices — are likely to start climbing again soon. The average price of gas could approach $6 later this summer given current market fundamentals, said Tom Kloza, global head of energy analysis for OPIS, which tracks gas prices for AAA.
"Anything goes from June 20 to Labor Day," Kloza said recently about the demand for gas as people hit the road for long-anticipated getaways. "Come hell or high gas prices, people are going to take vacations."
And it's not as if $5 a gallon gas is now rare.
Nearly a third of the 130,000 gas stations in AAA's survey are selling regular gas for more than $5, according to data from OPIS. There are 17 states, plus Washington DC, where the average price is $5 or higher, with New Jersey only slightly behind with a $4.999 average. The highest priced state remains in California, where gas costs an average of $6.40 a gallon.
Gas prices have fallen much more slowly than they went up ahead of Tuesday's record, reaffirming the old adage that gas prices go up like a rocket and come down like a feather. For the two months ahead of Tuesday's record, the AAA average price reading rose 58 times in 60 days, adding 94 cents to the national average price. That's a steady climb of nearly 2 cents a day, compared to less than a penny a day that the price has fallen since Tuesday.
Gas and oil prices have been a major strain for many consumers' budgets. The typical US household buys about 90 gallons of gasoline a month, Kloza said, so with prices at an average $1.91 a gallon last year, the rise is costing the typical US household an additional $172 a month or more.
There are early signs the high prices could be forcing consumers to trim spending at other retailers, raising fears that it could be a factor causing the economy to slip into recession. | https://www.komu.com/news/nationworld/average-us-gas-price-dips-below-5-a-gallon/article_a8463024-4143-5199-975c-23e5ee85f4f5.html | 2022-06-20T15:11:07Z | https://www.komu.com/news/nationworld/average-us-gas-price-dips-below-5-a-gallon/article_a8463024-4143-5199-975c-23e5ee85f4f5.html | false | 16 |
‘Superheroes’ was the theme of the birthday party at the Fylde coast’s horse rescue and rehoming centre, near Blackpool and Zoe Clifford, the Penny Farm visitor officer, said: “The theme sums up every part of what we do here – the team who rescue and rehabilitate the ponies, the volunteers, the rehomers and also our supporters without whom none of what we do would be possible.
"The children loved meeting ‘Winnie’, the Horse Welfare mascot and taking part in the birthday challenge and Yasmin the farm mascot enjoyed the special pony cake while our visitors were treated to fabulous birthday cakes in the coffee shop.
“Fylde Coast Community First Responders also came along to the event to promote the importance of first aid and use of defib equipment.
"Thanks to everyone for their support.”
As well as birthday cake for visitors to enjoy, there was a special ‘pony’ version served up for Penny Farm’s charges, made of oats and sugar beet and decorated with carrots and apples. | https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/people/penny-farm-world-horse-welfare-centre-celebrates-its-21st-birthday-in-super-style-with-a-superheroes-themed-party-3738380 | 2022-06-20T15:12:18Z | https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/people/penny-farm-world-horse-welfare-centre-celebrates-its-21st-birthday-in-super-style-with-a-superheroes-themed-party-3738380 | true | 1 |
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No heat advisory today, but a few likely later this week.
THE FORECAST
Today & Tonight: There is no heat advisory today. Slightly lower humidity gave us a cooler starting point today with temperatures near 70 degrees. This afternoon, temperatures will still climb well into the 90s, but the heat index won’t be much higher than 102°. A stray shower will be possible today and tomorrow, but only the lucky few will get the cool down. There will likely be a few more heat advisories before the week is up. Hot and dry conditions are not going anywhere.
Sun and Heat Safety: Some friendly reminders as the intense heat makes a comeback—sunburn can occur in less than 15 minutes with the extreme U.V. Index typical of this time of year. In addition to that, heat exhaustion and heat stroke can set in just as quickly. Seek medical attention if you or somebody you know is affected. While we all enjoy a list of cool beverages, be sure water is at least a part of that list! Finally, look before you lock. DO NOT leave people or pets in an unattended car.
Up Next: Expect a string of heat advisories or warnings later this week. Afternoon temperatures will be at least 98°. By Wednesday afternoon, temperatures could briefly go up to 100°. This is more likely on Friday and over the weekend. That is just the air temperature! After factoring in the humidity, it will feel between 108-113° in the afternoon. Rain will be tough to come by. A stray shower will be possible almost every afternoon, but most locations will be completely dry. Click here to see the 7-day forecast.
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Yangon [Myanmar], June 20 (ANI/Xinhua): Myanmar has reported four new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the tally to 613,494, according to the Health Ministry.
The health authorities tested 5,141 people for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, and the daily positivity rate was 0.08 per cent.
It added that the death toll from COVID-19 remained unchanged at 19,434 as no new deaths were confirmed in the past 24 hours.
The total number of patients who have recovered from COVID-19 reached 592,498, including six new recoveries. (ANI/Xinhua) | https://www.aninews.in/news/world/asia/myanmar-reports-four-new-covid-19-cases20220620202552/ | 2022-06-20T15:24:18Z | https://www.aninews.in/news/world/asia/myanmar-reports-four-new-covid-19-cases20220620202552/ | true | null |
Paul Beck, State Extension Beef Nutrition Specialist
The Oklahoma State University Department of Animal and Food Science beef Extension team has announced a new webinar series on Reducing Costs in a Cow/Calf Operation.
Experts from OSU and across the region will present on topics ranging from forage management, deworming protocols, feeding recommendations, and tax strategies. The series will start on June 23rd at noon with Dave Delaney from the King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management presenting “Minimizing Cost in a Cow/Calf Enterprise” and the series will continue every Thursday at noon through August 18th. Be sure to register online: http://dasnr.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__0ALHFY9T965cgS0_swRUQ
This series is a continuation of the popular Rancher’s Thursday Lunchtime Series. We have hosted 50 webinars in 11 series with over 2,800 in attendance since May 2020. Links to past webinars are available at https://extension.okstate.edu/programs/beef-extension/ranchers-thursday-lunchtime-series/index.html | https://tscra.org/cow-calf-corner-new-webinar-series-announced-about-reducing-cow-calf-costs/ | 2022-06-20T15:24:51Z | https://tscra.org/cow-calf-corner-new-webinar-series-announced-about-reducing-cow-calf-costs/ | true | null |
TONTOGANY — The Otsego Penta FFA Chapter held the 14th annual Ag Day at Otsego Elementary on May 26.
The purpose of Ag Day is to teach fourth graders about science in agriculture, as well as provide hands on experiences in agriculture.
A total of 125 fourth graders participated. Otsego Penta FFA members taught five different lessons. Due to weather conditions the day was modified.
The plant session included learning about plant parts, growth and nutrition, as well as planting a mini farm for each student to take home. The agricultural technology session taught students about new technology in agriculture like using GPS, auto steer, field mapping of soils, and about the various crops planted in Wood County.
Students learned about biotechnology and did a taste test with apples, comparing organic and conventionally produced apples. The fourth session was focused on where food comes from. Students used world map to discover where their food is produced.
The final session taught student about food science. Students learned about ice cream and made ice cream in a bag.
All sessions were designed and taught by Otsego Penta FFA members. The chapter had 25 FFA members conduct the activities for Ag Day. | https://www.sent-trib.com/community/students-teaching-students-otsego-ffa-holds-ag-day/article_825a3f98-f099-11ec-93b4-7b6ac23d7c97.html | 2022-06-20T15:25:17Z | https://www.sent-trib.com/community/students-teaching-students-otsego-ffa-holds-ag-day/article_825a3f98-f099-11ec-93b4-7b6ac23d7c97.html | false | 1 |
Asia Pacific Wound Care Biologics Market to Surpass US$ 533.8 Million by 2030, Says Coherent Market Insights (CMI)
/EIN News/ -- Seattle, June 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to Coherent Market Insights, the Asia Pacific wound care biologics market is estimated to be valued at US$ 296.1 million in 2022 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 7.6% during the forecast period (2022-2030).
Key Trends and Analysis of the Asia Pacific Wound Care Biologics Market:
Key trends in the market includes recent approvals for products by major companies operating in the market which is expected to drive the Asia Pacific wound care biologics market growth over the forecast period. For instance, in June 2021, MIMEDX Group, Inc., an industry leader in utilizing amniotic tissue as a platform for regenerative medicine, announced successful regulatory approval by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) to market EPIFIX in Japan. EPIFIX, a bioabsorbable, human amniotic membrane allograft, is applied to affected areas for wound healing.
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Key Market Takeaways:
The Asia Pacific wound care biologics market is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 7.6% during the forecast period due to the rising prevalence of diabetes in Asia Pacific. For instance, according to an article published in BioMed Central in February 2021, it was estimated that in Singapore, over 400,000 Singaporeans live with the disease. The lifetime risk of developing diabetes is one in three among Singaporeans, and the number of those with diabetes is projected to surpass one million by 2050.
Among product type, the biologic skin substitutes segment is estimated to hold a dominant position in the Asia Pacific wound care biologics market over the forecast period, due to key market players focusing on growth strategies such as product launch. For instance, in September 2017, Amnio Technology, LLC, a leading manufacturer of advanced regenerative allografts derived from human amniotic tissues, announced the expansion of its product line with the launch of PalinGen InovōFlo. PalinGen lnovōFlo is a minimally manipulated liquid allograft derived from human amniotic fluid and intended for homologous use to supplement tissue for protection, cushioning, and lubrication.
On the basis of application, the chronic wounds segment is estimated to hold a dominant position in the Asia Pacific wound care biologics market over the forecast period, due to key market players focusing on product approvals. For instance, in June 2018, MediWound Ltd., a fully-integrated biopharmaceutical company bringing innovative therapies to address unmet needs in severe burn and wound management, announced the receipt of authorization from the Ministry of Health in South Korea to market and distribute NexoBrid, an enzyme-based formulation for the removal of dead or damaged tissue, known as eschar, in adults with deep partial and full-thickness thermal burns.
Competitive Landscape:
Key players operating in the Asia Pacific wound care biologics market are Smith & Nephew Plc, Organogenesis, Inc., Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation, Skye Biologics, Alphatec Holdings, Inc., Solsys Medical LLC, Amnio Technology LLC, Osiris Therapeutics, Inc., Anika Therapeutics, Inc., Zimmer Biomet, Wright Medical Group N.V., and Kerecis.
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Market Segmentation:
Detailed Segmentation:
- Asia Pacific Wound Care Biologics Market, By Product Type:
- Biologic Skin Substitutes
- Enzyme Based Formulations
- Growth Factors
- Asia Pacific Wound Care Biologics Market, By Application:
- Chronic Wounds
- Diabetic Foot Ulcers
- Venous Leg Ulcers
- Pressure Ulcers
- Acute Wounds
- Surgical Wounds
- Burns
- Chronic Wounds
- Asia Pacific Wound Care Biologics Market, By End User:
- Hospitals
- In-patient Settings
- Out-patient Settings
- Clinics
- Ambulatory Surgical Centers
- Home Care Settings
- Hospitals
- Asia Pacific Wound Care Biologics Market, By Country:
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- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
- ASEAN
- Rest of APAC
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A furious mum was booted out of a pizza restaurant because her crop top was not 'appropriate'.
Emma Prince, 34, went to visit her local restaurant on the hottest evening of the year wearing a crop-top - but was "barred" from entering.
The mum, who was with her young daughter, claimed the woman manager of the eatery confronted her and said she was not welcome inside because the white crop-top she was wearing was a bra.
However, a furious Emma maintained the piece of clothing was definitely a crop-top which she had chosen to wear because she was boiling in the 30 degree heatwave last Friday evening.
The mum was forced back to her car and put on a shirt which she wore instead and was allowed into the beer garden in Wolverton, Buckinghamshire.
She and two-year-old daughter Penelope ordered their food but after waiting more than an hour, stormed out because the meals had still not arrived.
Speaking at her home in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, today Emma told of her upset at being publicly humiliated in front of other diners at the Stonehouse Pizza and Carvery for wearing clothing which she said was "quite appropriate" and which she said she bought from ASOS.
She said: "The female manager said I couldn't come in because I was wearing just a bra. I explained to her it was a crop top, not underwear and it was 30 degrees outside.
"She told me 'this is a restaurant and it's our policy' so I asked to see the policy and dress code where it says no crop tops.
"She didn't show me anything but she just kept looking me up and down and saying, in a very patronising way, 'that is not a top'."
Emma, who owns The Vanity House beauty salon in Bletchley, had a friend with her who was also wearing a crop top.
She said: "The manager said that was okay because it had thick straps. Mine had thin straps.
"However, it was still a crop top, purchased from the clothing section rather than the underwear section!"
Fortunately Emma had a shirt in her car and she was made to put that on, despite the heat, to walk through the restaurant to the back garden.
"The manager was saying loudly 'that's not a top, it's a bra, and everyone was looking at me. It was really embarrassing."
Once in the garden, Emma was told she had to keep her shirt on. She ordered food for herself and daughter Penelope, who was hungry after being picked up from nursery.
"There were men in the garden with their shirts off. I couldn't understand why I was being discriminated against for wearing a top that showed my stomach. It didn't seem fair at all.
"People were coming up to me and sympathising, saying how harsh the manager had been.
"I was boiling hot in my shirt but I was afraid if I took it off and sat in my top I would be kicked out - and I did not want the confrontation in front of my daughter."
Emma and her friend ordered food, including macaroni cheese for little Penelope, who was starving hungry. She ordered at 6.20pm but by 7.30pm the food had still not arrived.
"People all around me were getting their food but ours did not come.
"My friend had hers and her son's food brought out but my daughter was getting increasingly hungry and upset. In the end I gave up and had to take her to McDonald's instead."
Afterwards Emma questioned the Stonehouse restaurant anonymously in its Instagram page, asking for details of its dress code.
The reply came saying: "The dress code is to wear whatever you're comfortable in."
Emma said: "I am beyond annoyed and disgusted the attitude of the manager and the service I was given.
"She discriminated against me and my attire. I want to speak out on behalf of other women as I believe we have the right to wear a piece of clothing without being judged, looked down on or sneered at."
She added: "Obviously if I was going to a very smart restaurant, I wouldn't wear a crop top. But this was a glorified pub with a beer garden on a sunny day!"
Stonehouse Pizza and Carvery is owned by Mitchells & Butler.
Asked why Emma had been confronted by the manager, a spokesman said: "Any decisions on dress code are down to the discretion of the restaurant's manager.
"We would like to apologise for the delay experienced with our service. Due to the weather, we had an incredibly busy day and our team was a lot busier than usual."
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Stephanie Beatriz is synonymous with detective Rosa Perez, a motorcycle-driving, leather-wearing, bisexual detective on NBC’s long-running comedy series Brooklyn 99.
Others know her as Mirabel in Encanto, Sofia Vergara’s sister on Modern Family, or from the film adaptation of Lin Manuel Miranda’s In The Heights.
This proud Latina is well-known across screens big and small, but what do we know about her private life? We scoured the internet for the most searched questions on Stephanie Beatriz and learned a few interesting facts about her along the way…
1. Is Stephanie Beatriz bisexual?
In her words, “Yup.” The actress came out as bisexual in July 2016, adding another solid player to our team.
— Stephanie Beatriz (@iamstephbeatz) July 16, 2016
2. Is Stephanie Beatriz blind in real life?
No, Beatriz is not blind, though the actress does have severe astigmatism. Despite needing glasses to see, she does not wear them in many of her roles and her condition cannot be corrected with contact lenses. As a result, she has a difficult time hitting her marks while filming.
so bad that first season I kept missing my marks because I couldn’t see em. they are huge marks- and hot pink. 😑 https://t.co/vG9Iq6O7mN
— Stephanie Beatriz (@iamstephbeatz) July 13, 2015
3. Does Stephanie Beatriz speak Spanish?
¡Si! She was born in Argentina. Her father is Colombian and her mother is Bolivian. She spoke Spanish at home growing up.
I was BORN in Argentina!!! https://t.co/nciYI7PpoQ
— Stephanie Beatriz (@iamstephbeatz) December 30, 2015
4. Is Stephanie Beatriz related to Sofia Vergara?
No, the two actresses are not related, though they played siblings on TV. Beatriz appeared a handful of times throughout the series as the walk-on character Sonia Ramirez, Gloria Pritchett’s sister.
5. Is Stephanie Beatriz vegan?
Not anymore, but she used to be vegan after a brief stint working on a chicken farm. The actress told Esquire, “I’m not vegan anymore, but I had to be for a little while because of the chicken factory. I was only there for a month because I couldn’t handle it. Spend two days smelling a chicken-processing plant and it’ll be a real intense experience.”
6. Is Stephanie Beatriz married?
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Yes, she married actor Brad Hoss in 2018. They have one beautiful daughter.
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Self Help Graphics & Art to Host Community Celebration Reception on Friday, June 24 at 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
LOS ANGELES, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Self Help Graphics & Art (SHG) has reached a key milestone in its Capital Campaign and has successfully repaid its mortgage this spring, just four years after the acquisition of Self Help Graphics & Art's current headquarters, located at 1300 E. 1st Street Los Angeles, CA. 90033 (Boyle Heights). In addition to this prodigious news, SHG has hired Los Angeles-based NAC Architecture and renovation project manager, TELACU, to oversee the execution of its building renovation, which is slated to begin spring 2023.
"The repayment of the building is a monumental accomplishment for Self Help Graphics & Art, which began in the garage of our co-founder, Sister Karen Boccalero and has since had three different homes," said Executive Director, Betty Avila. "It is powerful that on the precipice of 50 years, Self Help Graphics & Art can gift its permanency to the Chicano community, that has carved out a legacy of cultural contributions within its walls, and that has buoyed it over decades of systemic underinvestment. SHG can now center its full energy on the work our community needs most– a space for cultura, creativity, inspiration, and affirmation."
To date, SHG is only the fifth Latinx visual art organization in the country to own its property. "Self Help Graphics shares the gratitude and joy in the collaborative accomplishment of becoming land stewards with all of our colleagues in the cultura y arte field locally and globally. This advancement in SHG's Permanent Roots Capital Campaign is yet another testament to the brilliance of SHG's collaborative community values guiding our creative social justice praxis legacy for nearly 50 years. We also acknowledge that we are building on the interconnected local SHG and global resilience of activated bipoc artists and culture workers who have dedicated valuable time and energy cultivating wisdom and strength in future generations of community artists and arts administrators. This is a win for all of us; past, present and future generations, let's celebrate!," said Endy Bernal, Board Chair.
"Self Help Graphics is indispensable to people raised on the Eastside of LA. Since its founding, it's been a refuge for artists, activists, and those yearning to celebrate Chicano culture at a time when that celebration was an act of defiance. Decades later, Self Help Graphics continues to be a place to gather, plot, and create. The California Community Foundation is thrilled that Self Help Graphics now has a permanent home, that its legacy will endure, and that it stands ready to nurture future generations of artists, activists, and art lovers," said Maria Cabildo, Director of Housing and Economic Opportunity, California Community Foundation (CCF).
To mark this momentous occasion, Self Help Graphics will host a Community Celebration Reception on Friday, June 24, 2022 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend to learn more about SHG's vision and meet its new architectural and project partners who will oversee the building renovation and make SHG's creative home a reality for future generations. The free community reception will include music, libations and live printing by Master Printer, Dewey Tafoya, and Studio Assistant and Apprentice, Gaby Claro.
The path to complete the repayment of the mortgage was supported by the Los Angeles County Supervisorial District 1 (Office of Honorable Hilda L. Solis), La Vida Feliz Foundation, Perenchio Foundation, Ahmanson Foundation, Vera R. Campbell Foundation, The California Endowment, and private donors. The Capital Renovation fundraising is ongoing with support by the State of California and major contributions from generous private donors.
For more information, visit https://youtu.be/ok2tfQmYMuw.
Since its incorporation in 1973, SHG has produced more than 2,000 art print editions, including 62 atelier projects and exhibitions all over the world. The organization remains dedicated to the production, interpretation and distribution of prints and other art media by Chicana/o and Latinx artists; and its multidisciplinary intergenerational programs promote artistic excellence and empower community by providing access to working space, tools, training and resources. Nearly 50 years later, SHG continues to foster emerging Chicana/o and Latinx artists through its world-class printmaking practice and supports the role of artists as leaders, both within its organization and the community. For more information, visit www.selfhelpgraphics.com.
The California Community Foundation (CCF) has served as a public, charitable organization for Los Angeles County since 1915. Its mission is to lead positive systemic change that strengthens Los Angeles communities. CCF stewards $2.5 billion in assets and manages 1,800 charitable foundations, funds and legacies. For more information, please visit calfund.org.
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The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has dismissed reports that it has increased transport fares by 15 percent, saying it will be too much for Ghanaians.
The Union said a consultant it engaged to conduct a market survey into the prices of the components that went into the transport business proposed a 15 per cent increment, but that proposal had not been approved.
In an interview with the Ghana News Agency, Mr Godfred Abulbire, General Secretary, GPRTU said the Union cannot implement the 15 per cent increment proposal as doing so could risk their business.
He said the transport business had taken a nosedive since the last increment in fares last month and that another higher increment could ground their business in the wake of the seeming economic hardships.
Mr Abulbire said the GPRTU was still negotiating with relevant stakeholders and assured that the new increment in transport fares would not go beyond 10 per cent.
“The person who says we have increased fares by 25 per cent is only creating fear and panic. If we do that we are going to risk our business because a lot of people, especially students will be badly affected.
“In the Northern Region, for instance, I can factually tell you that people are not travelling because they can’t afford the fares. So you can imagine what will happen if the fares go up beyond 10 per cent,” he said.
Mr Abulbire said the GPRTU would meet the Minister of Transport, Mr Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, to discuss the proposed rate and arrive at a figure that would benefit both the public and transport operators.
He urged the public to stay calm and encouraged transport operators to desist from hiking fares.
The decision by the GPRTU to increase transport fares comes on the back of a sharp rise in prices of petrol and diesel at the pumps last Thursday, June 16, 2022.
The price of petrol has gone up by about 10 per cent to sell at an average GHS 10.95 per litre while diesel is trading at an average GHS 13.50 per litre, representing about 14 per cent increment in the Second June 2022 Pricing Window.
The Institute for Energy Security (IES) attributed the “sharp rise” in fuel prices to the continuous depreciation of the Cedi against the US Dollar and the rise in the international market prices for petrol and diesel.
The Institute said the cedi depreciated by 0.86 per cent in the just-ended pricing window (June 1 to 15, 2022) while the international market price for petrol and diesel shot up by 14.81 per cent and 17.67 per cent, respectively.
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The Rochester Honkers might be missing out on a chance to add a top-notch area player for the rest of the Northwoods League baseball season.
Hayfield’s Easton Fritcher concluded his senior season of high school baseball this past weekend as he helped the Vikings place second in the state in the Class A state tournament.
Fritcher might have just completed high school, but he is a left-handed hitter with a lot of power and has committed to play at the University of Minnesota. He is one of the seven finalists for Mr. Baseball as the top senior player in Minnesota. Hayfield coach Kasey Krekling said the Honkers had shown a lot of interest in Fritcher at one point.
“They were all over Easton about getting him signed to play this summer and now they have not talked to him for a week and a half,” Krekling said. “He’s a guy I think they would want.”
Krekling attended a Mankato MoonDogs Northwoods League game last Thursday. He said Fritcher may now look into playing with the MoonDogs for the rest of the summer.
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Fritcher has played amateur baseball for the Dodge County Diamondbacks for the past three summers as well as for a Twin Cities-based traveling team. If he doesn’t play in the Northwoods League this summer, Fritcher might be released by the Diamondbacks so he can play with the Rochester Royals.
“If neither of them (the Honkers or MoonDogs) take me, I’ll just stay home and play for the Rochester Royals amateur team,” Fritcher said.
“To get ready for college baseball, he needs to play at the highest level possible (this summer),” Krekling said. “But he would rather play in the Northwoods League so he’s playing every day.”
As of last week, the MoonDogs had just three outfielders on their roster, the position the left-handed Fritcher is expected to play in college. Krekling is also baffled that the Honkers haven’t tried to land Fritcher.
“He’s a local kid that everybody knows about who would draw fans and is good enough to be a Division I player,” Krekling said. “I don’t know why you wouldn’t want him.”
The Honkers have featured a number of local players over the years. Brendan Knoll, a Kasson-Mantorville grad, played Division II ball at Minnesota State, Mankato and he excelled as a pitcher for the Honkers last season.
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Stillwater native Alex Ritzer is playing for the Rochester Honkers this summer. He plays college baseball at the University of North Carolina and was a redshirt freshman during the 2021-22 season.
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At Carolina, Ritzer is teammates with Rochester’s Mac Horvath. Both players are infielders.
“He’s awesome,” Ritzer said. “He’s a great teammate and he helped me out a lot as a freshman. I dedicated a lot of my infield stuff to him. Obviously I have good footwork and I think that’s because of him.”
And while they have practiced together, there is a chance that Horvath and Ritzer will never play a game together. Horvath is eligible for the amateur draft in July and could be selected. Horvath had a stellar sophomore season as he hit .268 with 15 doubles, 18 home runs, 53 RBIs and a .947 OPS while starting 63 of the team’s 66 games. He also stole 19 bases in 22 attempts.
“Hitting home runs and stealing bases, that’s exactly what Big League teams want these days,” Ritzer said.
North Carolina finished the season 42-22 and lost to Arkansas in the Super Regional, just a series away from earning a berth in the College World Series. Ritzler was already in Rochester playing with the Honkers while the Tar Heels were in the postseason.
“The boys are having fun, obviously I had to redshirt,” Ritzer said. “I’m up here playing baseball and at the end of the day, that’s what I want to do.”
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Montgomery County DA investigating Hatfield officer-involved shooting
A Hatfield Township police officer shot and injured a 29-year-old man early Friday morning after a resident reported seeing a man run through her backyard and hide in a neighboring property.
Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele did not identify the police officer who shot the man or the shooting victim, who is hospitalized, according to a press release announcing where Steele announced office is investigating the shooting.
Hatfield Township police were called to the scene on Leon Drive around 7:30 a.m. and quickly found the man hiding between two woodpiles, according to the release.
An initial investigation indicated that police ordered the man to come out and show his hands, but he did not comply, Steele said. After an officer deployed an electroshock device, the man ran at a police officer who fired his weapon and struck the male.
A knife was recovered at the scene, but the press release did not say if the man was armed with the weapon when he was shot.
Police immediately provided aid to the man, who was transported to Grandview Hospital and was undergoing surgery as of Friday afternoon, the release said.
The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office asks anyone with information on the incident to contact Montgomery County Detectives at 610-278-3368.
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Dinesh Karthik was selected to play for Team India after the year 2019. He played brilliant knocks for his team RCB in the IPL season of this year and donned the role of finisher. The 36-year-old scored his maiden fifty at Rajkot against the Proteas. In the fourth match of the series between India and South Africa, he contributed to the team's victory by scoring 55 runs.
While T20 World Cup is nearing, India's head coach Rahul Dravid spoke about Karthik's role in the tournament. He said that the wicketkeeper-batsman opens up a lot of options going into the T20 World Cup. Dravid will be an integral part of the team identifying a core team of 18-20 players for the World Cup.
"It was really nice to see Karthik come off and do what he has been picked to do. That was good and it opens up a lot more options for us, going forward," Dravid said after the five-match series against South Africa ended in a 2-2 draw.
"He was picked for what he has been doing exceptionally well for the last two or three years (in IPL) and kind of indicated in the sense that it almost came together in the game at Rajkot," Dravid said after Karthik led his team to victory along with Hardik Pandya and Avesh Khan in the 4th match.
Dravid spoke about Pandya and Karthik being the last over enforcers.
"We needed that big performance in the last five overs to make a par score and he and Hardik batted beautifully.
Both of them are enforcers for us at the end," Dravid said.
The coach admitted that Karthik has made a good case for himself going into the upcoming T20 World Cup.
"I was telling guys that you have to start banging the door down and not just knocking the door down and innings like that (Rajkot fifty) means he is knocking very hard.
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VANCOUVER, BC, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Pender & Howe, a North American executive search firm, is proud to lead the search for a Chief Strategy Development Officer on behalf of Gandeeva Therapeutics.
Directly supporting Gandeeva's CEO, the Chief Strategy Development Officer (CSDO) will oversee the company's strategic development objectives. Unlike a traditional Chief Scientific Officer, this unique opportunity will enable the CSDO to help define and execute the company's scientific and corporate development strategy in collaboration with world-class scientists and industry leaders at Gandeeva.
Gandeeva Therapeutics is a rapidly growing biotechnology company that seeks to harness the power of cryo-EM technology and machine learning to design better drugs. The company's platform overcomes limitations in using X-ray crystallography for drug design and avoids discovery dead ends that can arise from computational docking methods in the absence of experimental validation.
Gandeeva's AI/ML-driven workflows enable high throughput structure determination combined with innovative biochemical methods to explore low-data targets, membrane proteins and protein complexes. From small molecules that induce protein proximity to engineered antibodies, Gandeeva's approach breaks new ground to develop precision medicines for our most challenging diseases.
Gandeeva is headquartered in a 22,000 sq. ft. building in Greater Vancouver, British Columbia, set to be fully operational by December 2022.
Pender & Howe is a boutique retained executive search firm specializing in identifying world-class executive leaders for governing boards and decision-makers. Locally committed but globally connected, Pender & Howe joined Kestria (the world's largest executive search alliance) in May and now represents them in Canada and the USA. More information about Pender & Howe is available at www.penderhowe.com.
A position description can be found on LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/3tHTG54
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The Hong Kong Palace Museum at the West Kowloon Cultural District. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong Palace Museum to act as ‘window’ for promoting Chinese culture, director of Beijing counterpart says
- Wang Xudong describes Hong Kong version of Palace Museum in Beijing as ‘important gift’ celebrating city’s handover
- Museum to amplify global influence of Chinese culture, Wang says two days ahead of opening ceremony
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Welcome Connect developed by Goldman Sachs, ServiceNow, and Infosys with support from Breakthrough Prize Foundation's Tech for Refugees initiative connects Americans with Ukrainians seeking refuge in the United States
New 'Be a Welcomer' campaign connects Americans with opportunities to welcome refugees, including donations of time, resources, and support
WASHINGTON D.C., June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, on World Refugee Day, Welcome.US is expanding pathways for Americans to support newcomers, including launching Welcome Connect, a first-of-its-kind platform, developed with support from Goldman Sachs, ServiceNow, Infosys, and the Breakthrough Prize Foundation's Tech for Refugees initiative. While more than 58,000 Americans have already raised their hand to sponsor Ukrainians seeking safety in the United States, there are still many more in need of refuge who have not yet been matched with a sponsor. To bridge this gap and recruit Americans to sponsor 100,000 Ukrainians, Welcome.US and its partners created Welcome Connect, a user-friendly platform to provide a safe, streamlined process for Americans looking to connect with beneficiaries and serve displaced Ukrainians in need of a sponsor but without a connection to one.
Starting June 22, Americans interested in being sponsors can sign up through Welcome Connect, where they will complete a training on sponsorship and build a profile. Beginning June 29, Ukrainians seeking refuge in the United States will be able to join the platform and once a threshold of profiles are populated for both sponsors and beneficiaries, users will be invited to connect with one another to pursue sponsorship.
Welcome.US is also inviting people across America to pledge to 'Be a Welcomer' and take action to support Ukrainian and Afghan newcomers. At the Welcome.US 'Be a Welcomer' interactive art installation in Pioneer Court in Chicago, Illinois from June 17–21, visitors can share a message of welcome for newcomers. Americans can also send a virtual postcard or recorded video message of welcome online. As one of the top 10 cities where Afghan and Ukrainian newcomers are being resettled in the United States, Chicago is a microcosm of the welcoming taking place in dozens of communities across the country. As a Welcomer, Americans can support newcomers from Afghanistan, Ukraine, and elsewhere through sponsorship or by volunteering, donating funds to the Welcome Fund to support community-based organizations and essential goods for home set-ups, or providing other resources including safe transportation or temporary housing through Welcome.US and partners.
"World Refugee Day is an opportunity to recognize the courage and resilience of the millions who are forced to flee their home country and to celebrate all who open their arms to welcome them," said Welcome.US CEO Nazanin Ash. "We need everyone to get involved, that's why we are asking Americans to pledge to be a Welcomer and take action to support those seeking safety in the United States. Through the new Welcome Connect platform, and together with our partners throughout the country, Welcome.US is inspiring and empowering people from all across America to unite in common purpose and help newcomers thrive in their new communities."
CONNECTING DISPLACED UKRAINIANS WITH AMERICAN SPONSORS
Ukrainians fleeing the war can seek refuge in the United States through the recently announced Uniting for Ukraine program. This federal program requires displaced Ukrainians to be sponsored by a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, other lawfully present individuals, non-profits, educational institutions, or an employer.
The new Welcome Connect platform brings together interested Americans and individuals fleeing the war in Ukraine who are in need of a sponsor, and initiates the sponsorship process in an accessible, efficient, and secure way. The easy-to-use site is designed to give agency to vulnerable Ukrainians and ensure that first time sponsors have a positive experience.
Welcome Connect was built with engineering leadership from Goldman Sachs, as well as extensive support from ServiceNow and Infosys, who are providing expertise and support for the initial build at no cost, including design, development, and technical support. The Breakthrough Prize Foundation's Tech for Refugees initiative will financially support the Welcome Connect platform as it scales, and ServiceNow is hosting Welcome Connect on its Now Platform at no cost. Integrations with additional platforms, including EdApp, are also currently being developed.
This solution is designed to meet the immediate needs around sponsorship for displaced Ukrainians, but can be adapted for future work related to private sponsorship for other refugee groups.
MEETING THIS HISTORIC MOMENT
This year, World Refugee Day marks an unprecedented moment as the number of forcibly displaced people worldwide reached 89.3 million by the end of 2021 and has now surpassed 100 million for the first time in history, according to the UN refugee agency. Spurred by the war in Ukraine, the fall of Kabul in August 2021, and other recent international conflicts, this figure represents one in every 78 people in the world that has been forced to flee their homes, which is equivalent to the 14th most populous country.
About Welcome.US
Welcome.US was founded to unite, inspire, and empower Americans to support those seeking refuge here, beginning with Afghan refugees evacuated to the United States after the fall of Kabul in August 2021. Welcome.US' ultimate ambition is to grow the contributions and deep desire of everyday Americans to help newcomers into durable capacity and an enduring commitment to welcome those seeking refuge here.
In partnership with local and national resettlement agencies, community organizations and leaders, refugees, community sponsorship groups, nonprofits, businesses, faith-based institutions, veterans, universities, four former Presidents and four former First Ladies, Welcome.US is the single point of entry for Americans who want to get involved and support those who are starting new lives in the United States.
To learn more about Welcome.US, please visit welcome.us.
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DENVER (CBS4) – The Five Points neighborhood in Denver holds one of the largest and most established Juneteenth celebrations in the nation.
“In Five Points, we’ve celebrated the holiday for over seven decades and we move forward with being branded “The Juneteenth Classic” identifying what makes our culture innovative and uniquely authentic,” said Norman Harris, President of the Juneteenth Music Festival in a press release.
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In addition to local and internationally acclaimed music acts on two main stages, hundreds of vendors were on-hand offering a variety of cuisines and retail merchandise. There were block parties on the side streets, and a youth boxing match.
The two-day festival kicked off with the Juneteenth Parade which started at Manuel High School and marched down East 26th Avenue.
“Our 2022 festival is distinctly special as it’s also the state’s first paid holiday honoring Juneteenth. It’s a momentous milestone in our historical recognition as African Americans,” Harris said in the news release.
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This is the first year that Juneteenth is a national holiday, which most companies, government agencies, and organizations will be observing with a paid day-off on Monday, June 20, 2022.
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