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Ousters, upsets halfway through 2022 primary election season
By MEG KINNARD
Associated Press
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — More than halfway through a tumultuous primary season, voters have rendered verdicts in a number of contests, many of which featured candidates arguing they best represented a continuation of policies favored by former President Donald Trump.
While not on the ballot himself, Trump has played a role in several races, with candidates bearing his endorsement meeting a variety of electoral outcomes. There have also been tumbles by several incumbents, some taken out by Trump-backed challengers and others bested by fellow representatives in faceoffs forced by redistricting.
Here’s what’s happened so far in primary races across the country:
FALLEN INCUMBENTS
Eight incumbents — three Democrats and five Republicans — lost their U.S. House seats already this year after being defeated in their primary elections.
Four of those losses came in incumbent-on-incumbent races, a result of the once-a-decade redistricting process. But the other four were defeated by insurgent challengers after finding themselves vulnerable as a result of scandal, investigation, irritating progressives or crossing Trump.
Seven-term centrist Democratic U.S. Rep. Kurt Schrader of Oregon fell to progressive challenger Jamie McLeod-Skinner in his May 17 primary. Schrader had angered many Democrats by opposing some of President Joe Biden’s priorities, including a $1.9 trillion coronavirus pandemic relief bill because he didn’t support a minimum wage increase.
Republican Rep. Madison Cawthorn of North Carolina was defeated by state Sen. Chuck Edwards after a whirlwind of scandals that included Cawthorn saying he’d been invited to orgies and had seen opponents of drug addiction use cocaine, getting caught twice with guns at airports and appearing in videos showing him in sexually suggestive poses.
On June 14, five-term GOP Rep. Tom Rice of South Carolina lost his reelection bid to state Rep. Russell Fry after voting to impeach Trump over the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. And on June 28, six-term Mississippi Republican Rep. Steven Palazzo lost a runoff to Sheriff Mike Ezell after being accused in a congressional ethics report of misspending campaign funds.
MEMBER-ON-MEMBER FACEOFFS
Redistricting guaranteed that some U.S. House incumbents would be ousted.
The first to fall was Republican Rep. David McKinley of West Virginia, who voted with Democrats in support of Biden’s $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, betting that West Virginians would reward him for prioritizing such funding in one of the nation’s poorest states. Instead, they dumped him for Rep. Alex Mooney, who opposed the infrastructure bill. Mooney won Trump’s endorsement the day Biden signed the measure into law.
In Georgia, Democratic Rep. Lucy McBath, a gun safety advocate, went district shopping after a GOP-dominated Legislature turned her home area into a Republican stronghold. She defeated fellow Democratic Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux, who said she’d considered McBath like a “sister.”
Two Illinois incumbents lost their seats this past week when Republican Rep. Mary Miller defeated five-term Republican Rep. Rodney Davis, and Democratic Rep. Sean Casten beat one-term Democratic Rep. Marie Newman.
Miller won days after she called the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade a “historic victory for white life” during a rally with Trump. Calling it “a mix-up of words,” Miller’s spokesman told The Associated Press that she had intended to say the decision was a victory for a “right to life.”
TRUMP’S TARGETS
Still stinging from his 2020 presidential election loss to Biden, Trump vowed revenge on Republicans who defied him.
He zeroed in on Georgia, recruiting challengers to Gov. Brian Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, who had rebuffed his efforts to overturn his narrow defeat in the state. But he fell short, with Kemp easily turning back former Sen. David Perdue, and Raffensperger defeating Rep. Jody Hice.
Trump also directed his rage toward the 10 House Republicans who voted with Democrats to impeach him for his role in the Jan. 6 insurrection. Four decided against seeking reelection.
But of those who stayed to fight, Rice became first to lose, a result he acknowledged was possible over a vote he said his conscience forced him to take. Another, Rep. David Valadao of California, finished second in his primary, meaning he advanced to the November general election as one of the top two finishers.
Four of the House Republicans still await their primaries.
In South Carolina, Trump targeted another GOP incumbent, Rep. Nancy Mace, following her criticism of his role in the Jan. 6 attack and her vote to certify Biden’s win. Mace withstood her challenge from Katie Arrington, a Trump-backed opponent.
TRUMP: KEEPING SCORE
Trump helped lift some U.S. Senate candidates to victory. In Ohio, he backed “Hillbilly Elegy” author JD Vance after a furious push by Vance’s opponents to win Trump’s favor. The endorsement just three weeks before the election propelled Vance to a win.
Dr. Mehmet Oz got Trump’s seal of approval about five weeks before Pennsylvania’s primary, a blow to former hedge fund CEO David McCormick, whose wife, Dina Powell, served in Trump’s administration. Oz eked out a slim victory over McCormick after a recount.
In North Carolina, Trump endorsed Rep. Ted Budd a year before his primary, elevating the little-known congressman from a 14-candidate field to win the GOP Senate nomination.
Trump also waded into statewide races, backing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton against primary challenger George P. Bush. Trump was rewarding Paxton for petitioning the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the 2020 election — an effort the state bar termed “dishonest” as it sought to punish him for it.
Katie Britt nearly won a GOP primary outright to replace her boss, retiring Alabama Sen. Richard Shelby, but ended up in a runoff with longtime Rep. Mo Brooks, whom Trump initially supported before pulling his endorsement as Brooks’ polling languished. Trump endorsed Britt only after she finished first in the primary.
Republican voters in Nebraska rejected Trump’s gubernatorial pick, businessman Charles Herbster, who was accused late in the campaign of having groped multiple women, going instead with University of Nebraska Regent Jim Pillen as their nominee. In a U.S. House race in Georgia, GOP voters picked trucking company owner Mike Collins over Vernon Jones, a Trump-backed Democrat-turned-Republican.
Voters handed primary wins to some candidates who supported Trump’s assertions that Biden’s election victory was illegitimate. Those false claims have been roundly rejected by elections officials, Trump’s own attorney general and the courts, including by judges he appointed.
Nonetheless, state Sen. Doug Mastriano won Pennsylvania’s crowded Republican gubernatorial primary. He has been subpoenaed by the House committee investigating the attack on the U.S. Capitol for his role in a plan to arrange for an “alternate” slate of electors from Pennsylvania for Trump after the 2020 election.
Trump’s pick for Nevada secretary of state, former state lawmaker Jim Marchant, won his primary after spending months arguing that there hadn’t been a legitimate Nevada election for years and that Trump’s victory had been stolen.
In Idaho, Trump’s insurgent candidate Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin lost her bid to oust Gov. Brad Little. McGeachin had said she would “bring integrity to Idaho’s elections,” without citing any inconsistencies. She also said she’d push for a 50-state forensic audit of the 2020 election.
In Colorado, GOP voters chose Pam Anderson as their nominee for secretary of state over Tina Peters, an indicted county clerk who gained national prominence by promoting conspiracy theories about voting machines. Anderson had pledged to keep politics out of running elections, while Peters was indicted on seven felony counts accusing her of taking part in a “deceptive scheme” to breach voting system technology.
LOOK AHEAD
Primary season resumes in earnest in August, with a number of high-profile races still to be decided.
Rep. Liz Cheney faces a stiff primary challenge in Wyoming on Aug. 16 after voting to impeach Trump and becoming vice chair of the House committee investigating the Capitol insurrection. Trump has endorsed Harriet Hageman in the race.
In Arizona, one of five battleground states Biden flipped, the former president endorsed a slate of loyalists who promote his false election claims. In the governor’s race, he backed former TV news anchor Kari Lake over developer Karrin Taylor Robson for the GOP nomination to replace Republican Gov. Doug Ducey, who resisted Trump’s election year pressure and is barred from another term.
In Arizona’s U.S. Senate race, Trump supports investor Blake Masters for the GOP nomination to face Democratic incumbent Mark Kelly in November. Masters has said “I think Trump won in 2020″ and espoused the baseless “great replacement” conspiracy theory, a racist ideology that says white people and their influence are being replaced by people of color.
And in Arizona’s secretary of state race, Trump backed state Rep. Mark Finchem, who was photographed outside the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and worked to overturn Trump’s 2020 loss.
In Michigan, one of the country’s top battleground states, Republicans have faced setbacks in their bid to defeat Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in November. Five GOP candidates failed to qualify for the Aug. 2 primary after submitting fake signatures collected by paid petition circulators. Another candidate, Republican Ryan Kelley, was charged last month with misdemeanors related to the Jan. 6 attack.
Establishment Republicans are worried about the Aug. 2 GOP primary for U.S. Senate in Missouri, where former Gov. Eric Greitens is trying to make a political comeback, following his resignation four years ago amid investigations into possible campaign finance issues and into whether he blackmailed a woman against speaking about their extramarital affair. Some Republicans fear Greitens would be a weak general election candidate who could cede a safe seat to Democrats.
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Meg Kinnard can be reached at http://twitter.com/MegKinnardAP.
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EPISODE: 3/009 Anything Goes
This week on SCOPE we’re all about anything and everything that’s science! We’ve searched far and wide to bring you a random selection of the best stories around. See tonnes of potatoes make their way through a potato processing plant. Check out a mozzie lab that is home to a variety of little bloodsuckers all in the name of research. And take a ride on the largest observation wheel in the Southern Hemisphere – the Melbourne Star – and discover how science makes it work!
Potato Factory
Pop into a potato processing factory and find out what happens to spuds once they leave the ground! Alisha Peeters from SAPotatoCo gives us a tour of the processing plant.
Boiling Point: The Hottest in Science News
Sally Celsius shares her favourite science stories from around the world! This week it’s the ‘goss’ on how polar bears keep warm in super cold weather, the lowdown on a fast new way of boiling water using terahertz radiation, and the latest on rooves that keep us cool.
Mosquito Lab
Have your insect repellent at the ready as we go into a high security mozzie lab! Dr Jonathan Darbro from the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute shows us where he keeps a variety of these little buzzy bloodsuckers for research.
Experiment: Balloon in a Bottle
Want to know how to blow up a balloon in a bottle? You’re in luck! Join Junior Scientist Skye as she learns a thing or two about the properties of air. Watch this experiment now! Email us for experiment instructions.
Baseball
Batter up! It’s a story all about the sport and science of baseball! Hang out at a training session with the Brisbane Bandits and learn the tips, techniques (and science!) from the pros.
Melbourne Star
Head to great heights on the Melbourne Star – the biggest observation wheel in the Southern Hemisphere! Meet Technical Manager, Omar Elsayed, and find out how science makes this giant wheel spin.
Be random, and join Dr Rob as once again the ordinary becomes extraordinary, under the SCOPE.
Watch Scope Season 3 Episode 009 ANYTHING GOES now! | https://10play.com.au/scope/articles/anything-goes/tpa190615qxoke | 2022-07-04T16:19:18Z | https://10play.com.au/scope/articles/anything-goes/tpa190615qxoke | false | 1 |
EPISODE: 3/032 MORE STUDENT SCIENCE
It’s an episode devoted entirely to the scientists of tomorrow this Thursday on yet another spectacular student science edition of SCOPE! Join Dr Rob as he takes a trip out to St Peters Lutheran College to find out what role your nose plays in taste, we travel to the University of Western Australia to meet some students and their autonomous race car and solve the mysteries of the cosmos with a universe simulator!
Centipede Milking
When you think of venomous creepy crawlies, medicine may not be the first thing that comes to mind. However that is exactly what Eivind Undheim from the University of Queensland is trying to create from the venom of the Chinese red-headed centipede.
Taste Test
Dr Rob visits St Peter’s Lutheran College to take over a lab of year 7 students to perform another one of his famous classroom experiments. This time, with his pureed fruit and nose pegs in hand, he’ll be investigating the role that your nose plays in tasting food.
Autonomous Electric Race Car
In the sport of Formula One, you usually need a good driver to cross the finish line first! However Martin from the University of Western Australia is hoping to make that a thing of the past by creating the world’s first ever self-driving, electric race car.
DIY – Juggling
Join junior scientist Lilli as she not only teaches you the basics of juggling but also how to make your very own set of juggling balls with nothing more than some empty bottles, balloons, rice, vinegar and bi-carb soda.
Watch this experiment now! Email us for experiment instructions
Universe Simulator
Join Chris, Rick and Paul from the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research as they show you how they are using a series of super computers for a project that allows them to simulate the entire universe as we know it!
All that and more scientific student goodness when the ordinary becomes extraordinary, under the SCOPE.
Watch Scope Season 3 Episode 032 MORE STUDENT SCIENCE now! | https://10play.com.au/scope/articles/more-student-science/tpa190615eazqo | 2022-07-04T16:27:19Z | https://10play.com.au/scope/articles/more-student-science/tpa190615eazqo | false | 1 |
Clyde Drexler Explains Why The Portland Trail Blazers Didn't Want To Draft Michael Jordan
The 1984 NBA Draft is considered one of the best in league history, given all the talent that was drafted that year and how successful some of the players were. That was the draft that introduced Hakeem Olajuwon to the league and also the GOAT, Michael Jordan. That year,...
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'People don’t understand' - Andreas Christensen sends honest Chelsea message ahead of transfer
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Andreas Christensen is expected to join Barcelona after departing Chelsea at the end of his contract
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BAGHDAD (AP) — A chlorine gas leak at a water purification plant in southern Iraq injured at least 300 people, officials said Monday.
The incident happened Sunday night when the potentially fatal gas leaked from a container in the plant in the district of Qal'at Sukkar north of the southern city of Nasiriyah.
Hundreds of people suffering severe respiratory distress from exposure to the chlorine were taken to a nearby hospital, said Abbas Jaber, Dhi Qar province's deputy governor.
He said a committee was formed by the governor Monday to investigate the circumstances surrounding the leak. “The negligent (officials) will be held accountable,” he said.
Dhi Qar is among Iraq's poorest and and historically most underdeveloped provinces. Residents complain of a lack of electricity and access to drinking water. It has been a hotbed of anti-government protest and many youths from the province participated in the mass 2019 protest movement, the largest in Iraq's modern history.
Public safety hazards have struck the beleaguered city before. Last year, over 90 people, patients and health care workers were killed when a fire broke out in Nasiriyah's al-Hussein Teaching Hospital. Officials blamed lack of safety measures and negligence. | https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/article/Chlorine-gas-leak-in-Iraq-s-south-injures-at-17283474.php | 2022-07-04T16:35:08Z | https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/article/Chlorine-gas-leak-in-Iraq-s-south-injures-at-17283474.php | true | 13 |
HONG KONG:
China Evergrande Group is reaching out to its offshore creditors for their support to fight a lawsuit in a Hong Kong court aimed at liquidating the embattled property developer, according to a person with direct knowledge of the matter.
Evergrande, which is deemed to be in default on its nearly $23 billion of offshore debt and is working on a debt restructuring plan, aims to submit the backing of creditors as part of the evidence to the court ahead of the first hearing on the winding-up petition on Aug. 31, the person said.
Last week,
Top Shine Global Ltd, an investor in Evergrande unit
Fangchebao, said it had filed a winding-up petition against the developer as it had not honoured a pact to repurchase shares from Top Shine in Fangchebao.
A successful outcome of the petition could impact the developer's debt restructuring plan by diminishing the value of the overseas assets that are central to the interests of offshore creditors.
The developer was not considering an out-of-court settlement with Top Shine at the moment, the source said. The vast majority of its creditors oppose the winding-up petition, the source added, without elaborating.
Law firm Kirkland & Ellis and investment bank Moelis & Co, advisers to a key group of Evergrande's creditors, declined to comment.
Evergrande also declined to comment. Top Shine could not be immediately reached for comment.
The person declined to be named as the deliberations on the firm's restructuring process are confidential.
The petition marks the first lawsuit of its kind against Evergrande, which has over $300 billion in liabilities.
Evergrande, formerly
China's top-selling developer, said last week that Top Shine filed the liquidation petition over a financial obligation of $110 million, adding it will "vigorously" oppose the petition.
It also said the lawsuit will not impact its offshore debt restructuring plan, expected to land by end-July.
Restructuring planEvergrande's restructuring proposal is taking shape and the company aims to reach consensus with offshore creditors on specific restructuring terms by end of this year, said the person.
While a liquidation or fire sale of Evergrande assets will result in very little recovery for creditors, the developer is pushing ahead with its asset disposal plan with an aim to set aside such proceeds for restructuring purposes, said the person.
The sale of Evergrande's Hong Kong headquarters building might conclude in the coming months, the person said, after a potential $1.7 billion deal for the same collapsed late last year.
The sale of a plot of undeveloped land in Hong Kong's suburbs is also still underway, the person added.
U.S. asset manager Oaktree Capital Management, a lender to Evergrande to develop that land plot, has sought to seize control of the asset by appointing a receiver in February. | https://realty.economictimes.indiatimes.com/amp/news/industry/evergrande-canvassing-creditors-support-against-winding-up-petition-source/92659835 | 2022-07-04T16:35:44Z | https://realty.economictimes.indiatimes.com/amp/news/industry/evergrande-canvassing-creditors-support-against-winding-up-petition-source/92659835 | false | 4 |
EPISODE: 3/105 World Science Festival:
World Science Festival: An entire cacophony of science descended upon Brisbane for the World Science Festival and Dr Rob was there to scope it all out! Join us as we meet renowned theoretical physicist Brian Green, learn how to paint with bacteria and explore the new and exhilarating sport of drone racing!
Brian Greene Q&A: Brian Greene is the co-founder of the World Science Festival and one of the most widely celebrated theoretical physicists in the world. Dr Rob caught up with him to find out what inspired him and his aspirations for the future of science!
Josh Richards Q&A: If you’re watching this in 2026 there’s a 1 in 25 chance that Josh Richards is currently rocketing through space headed for the ‘red planet’. He’s an Engineer and a candidate ‘Mars One’. A privately funded expedition to colonise Mars!
Bioluminescence Bacteria Q&A: Bacteria can glow through a process called bioluminescence. And no one knows more about Bioluminescence than Dr Siouxsie Wiles! Dr Rob met up with her to find out how this little trick of nature is helping create glow in the dark art!
Drone Racing: Racing on foot, in a car or even in a boat can make for an exciting spectacle! But as Chris Ballard and Paul New from Freedom Class Drone Racing explains, nothing quite compares to zooming through the air at 80km per hour!
First Scientist Q&A: Long before the arrival of European settlers there were a different kind of scientist in Australia. Dr Rob catches up with indigenous scientist Mibu Fischer from the CSIRO to discuss the contribution that was made by Australia’s first scientists.
BioBlitz: Citizen Science plays an important role in expanding our scientific knowledge. And one of the biggest citizen science events in Australia is the BioBlitz! Join Dr Phillip Roetman as he explains what it is and why it’s so important to our understanding of the world.
All that and more on a mind blowing episode of SCOPE: where the ordinary becomes extraordinary.
Watch Scope Season 3 Episode 105 WORLD SCIENCE FESTIVAL now! | https://10play.com.au/scope/articles/world-science-festival/tpa190615prycw | 2022-07-04T16:35:57Z | https://10play.com.au/scope/articles/world-science-festival/tpa190615prycw | false | 1 |
“Pincher by name, pincher by nature.”
If Boris Johnson really did use those sniggering words of the man he then made deputy chief whip regardless, then they must surely now return to haunt him. For those words do something no previous Westminster scandal has quite done, and strip away some of the excuses surrounding sexual harassment and bad behaviour on the scale now emerging in politics.
Because it’s not just about the booze, or the late nights, or some mythical entitled culture embedded in Westminster’s ancient buildings and rituals. Chris Pincher was stone cold sober and in a meeting to discuss hospice fundraising when – according to an NHS worker named Mark Dabbs, the seventh man so far to level accusations against him – he asked some inappropriately personal questions and allegedly groped Dabbs.
It’s not even just about misogyny either, with the men now coming forward to accuse Pincher – who has firmly denied a string of allegations against him – illuminating a form of harassment all too often brushed under the carpet, perhaps in part because society still isn’t comfortable acknowledging male vulnerability or victimhood.
Strip away the cultural excuses, and what remains is the fact that abuses of power happen most readily wherever they’re allowed to happen, either because those at the top don’t take them seriously enough or because the alleged abuser is simply too important to them. This scandal at the heart of the whips’ office leaves many Tory MPs questioning whether their own leader actually gives a damn about them, a feeling with which much of the country will already be familiar.
Downing Street says the prime minister wasn’t aware of “specific” allegations against Pincher, a claim likely to be sorely tested in the coming days. But even setting all other rumours aside, anyone capable of reading a newspaper knew Pincher had resigned from the whips’ office in 2017 following allegations of making a pass at a young activist. Although an internal party investigation in 2018 cleared his path back to office, the risks of putting someone with that history into a job wielding power over potentially vulnerable MPs – including those suffering personal problems, or reporting sexual misconduct by colleagues – should have been visible from space.
Equally disturbing, meanwhile, was the message his appointment sent to other MPs about what would and wouldn’t be considered career-ending behaviour – at least if you were loyal, and as fervently willing as Pincher to help keep the leader in office. The anger visibly bubbling up in Tory ranks isn’t just because once again they’re mired in avoidable scandal, but because they’re increasingly disinclined to cover up for a man who makes them feel like collateral damage to his own ambitions.
Boris Johnson’s modus operandi has always required an army of people clearing up behind him. He needs wives prepared to forgive his infidelities, deputies willing to do the work that bores him, spin doctors capable of reconciling sweeping public statements with known facts, and allies willing publicly to defend some exceedingly sticky wickets. When he was foreign secretary, diplomats nicknamed his junior minister Alan Duncan the “pooper scooper”, forever cleaning up his messes. Yet suddenly, some of Big Dog’s allies seem to be downing their scoops.
The backlash against Downing Street’s protestations of innocence over Pincher, with detailed allegations of concerns being raised with the whips’ office over the past five years, suggests Tory MPs are no longer willing to keep quiet. Ministers too are visibly tired of being sent out to defend bad decisions, such as the initial refusal to remove the whip from Pincher, only for No 10 to U-turn and leave them looking ridiculous. First the Daily Telegraph and now the unswervingly loyal Daily Mail are turning hostile. All these are signs of a Conservative establishment nearing the end of its tether, and this week’s elections to the 1922 Committee – the body with the power to change the rules and trigger another leadership contest – may provide another.
Yet if the end of the Johnson era is now in sight, the Conservative party should not expect to find much closure in it. For everything that can be said of Boris Johnson’s appointment of Chris Pincher – that he knew enough to guess this would become a political problem, that he should have thought about the example it set, that political expediency shouldn’t trump the wider interest – is uncannily also true of the Conservative party’s appointment three years ago of one Boris Johnson. They knew what he was, hired him anyway, and have yet to take responsibility for the consequences. How ironic, if this is what it takes for the penny to start dropping.
Gaby Hinsliff is a Guardian columnist | https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/jul/04/chris-pincher-boris-johnson-mps-whips | 2022-07-04T16:38:21Z | https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/jul/04/chris-pincher-boris-johnson-mps-whips | false | 1 |
Insights on the Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Market Report & Forecast to 2028 – by Players, Types, Applications and Region
QY Research latest released a report about Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media(country), players, by Type and by Application. Players, stake holders, and other participants in the global Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media will be able to gain the upper hand as they use the report as a powerful resource. The segmental analysis focuses on revenue and forecast by region (country), by Type and by Application for the period 2017-2028.
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This report focuses on global and United States Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media, also covers the segmentation data of other regions in regional level and county level.
Key Market Segmentation
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Breakup by Type
Erbium-doped Glasses
Erbium-doped Crystals
Segment by Application
Lasers
Amplifiers
Others
Breakup by Region
North America
United States
Canada
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Russia
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
India
Australia
China Taiwan
Indonesia
Thailand
Malaysia
Latin America
Mexico
Brazil
Argentina
Middle East & Africa
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Breakup by Company
Megawatt Lasers
Le Verre Fluore
iXblue
Key Questions Answered in This Report
Ø How has the Global and United States Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
Ø What are the key regional markets?
Ø What is the breakup of the market based on the Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media type?
Ø What is the breakup of the market based on the application?
Ø What is the breakup of the market size based on the region?
Ø What is the breakup of the market based on the region Level & country Level?
Ø What is the structure of the Global and United States Erbium-doped Laser Gain Mediaand who are the key players?
1 Study Coverage
1.1 Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Product Introduction
1.2 Global Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Outlook 2017 VS 2022 VS 2028
1.2.1 Global Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Sales in US$ Million for the Year 2017-2028
1.2.2 Global Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Sales in Volume for the Year 2017-2028
1.3 United States Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Outlook 2017 VS 2022 VS 2028
1.3.1 United States Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Sales in US$ Million for the Year 2017-2028
1.3.2 United States Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Sales in Volume for the Year 2017-2028
1.4 Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Market Size, United States VS Global, 2017 VS 2022 VS 2028
1.4.1 The Market Share of United States Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media in Global, 2017 VS 2022 VS 2028
1.4.2 The Growth Rate of Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Market Size, United States VS Global, 2017 VS 2022 VS 2028
1.5 Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Market Dynamics
1.5.1 Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Industry Trends
1.5.2 Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Market Drivers
1.5.3 Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Market Challenges
1.5.4 Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Market Restraints
1.6 Study Objectives
1.7 Years Considered
2 Market by Type
2.1 Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Market Segment by Type
2.1.1 Erbium-doped Glasses
2.1.2 Erbium-doped Crystals
2.2 Global Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Market Size by Type
2.2.1 Global Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Sales in Value, by Type (2017, 2022 & 2028)
2.2.2 Global Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Sales in Volume, by Type (2017, 2022 & 2028)
2.2.3 Global Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Average Selling Price (ASP) by Type (2017, 2022 & 2028)
2.3 United States Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Market Size by Type
2.3.1 United States Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Sales in Value, by Type (2017, 2022 & 2028)
2.3.2 United States Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Sales in Volume, by Type (2017, 2022 & 2028)
2.3.3 United States Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Average Selling Price (ASP) by Type (2017, 2022 & 2028)
3 Market by Application
3.1 Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Market Segment by Application
3.1.1 Lasers
3.1.2 Amplifiers
3.1.3 Others
3.2 Global Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Market Size by Application
3.2.1 Global Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Sales in Value, by Application (2017, 2022 & 2028)
3.2.2 Global Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Sales in Volume, by Application (2017, 2022 & 2028)
3.3.3 Global Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Average Selling Price (ASP) by Application (2017, 2022 & 2028)
3.3 United States Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Market Size by Application
3.3.1 United States Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Sales in Value, by Application (2017, 2022 & 2028)
3.3.2 United States Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Sales in Volume, by Application (2017, 2022 & 2028)
3.3.3 United States Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Average Selling Price (ASP) by Application (2017, 2022 & 2028)
4 Global Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Competitor Landscape by Company
4.1 Global Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Market Size by Company
4.1.1 Top Global Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Manufacturers Ranked by Revenue (2021)
4.1.2 Global Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Revenue by Manufacturer (2017-2022)
4.1.3 Global Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Sales by Manufacturer (2017-2022)
4.1.4 Global Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Price by Manufacturer (2017-2022)
4.2 Global Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Concentration Ratio (CR)
4.2.1 Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Market Concentration Ratio (CR) (2017-2022)
4.2.2 Global Top 5 and Top 10 Largest Manufacturers of Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media in 2021
4.2.3 Global Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Market Share by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3)
4.3 Global Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Manufacturing Base Distribution, Product Type
4.3.1 Global Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Manufacturers, Headquarters and Distribution of Producing Region
4.3.2 Manufacturers Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Product Type
4.3.3 Date of International Manufacturers Enter into Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Market
4.4 Manufacturers Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion Plans
4.5 United States Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Market Size by Company
4.5.1 Top Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Players in United States, Ranked by Revenue (2021)
4.5.2 United States Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Revenue by Players (2020, 2021 & 2022)
4.5.3 United States Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Sales by Players (2020, 2021 & 2022)
5 Global Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Market Size by Region
5.1 Global Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Market Size by Region: 2017 VS 2022 VS 2028
5.2 Global Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Market Size in Volume by Region (2017-2028)
5.2.1 Global Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Sales in Volume by Region: 2017-2022
5.2.2 Global Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Sales in Volume Forecast by Region (2023-2028)
5.3 Global Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Market Size in Value by Region (2017-2028)
5.3.1 Global Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Sales in Value by Region: 2017-2022
5.3.2 Global Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Sales in Value by Region: 2023-2028
6 Segment in Region Level & Country Level
6.1 North America
6.1.1 North America Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Market Size YoY Growth 2017-2028
6.1.2 North America Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Market Facts & Figures by Country (2017, 2022 & 2028)
6.1.3 United States
6.1.4 Canada
6.2 Asia-Pacific
6.2.1 Asia-Pacific Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Market Size YoY Growth 2017-2028
6.2.2 Asia-Pacific Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Market Facts & Figures by Region (2017, 2022 & 2028)
6.2.3 China
6.2.4 Japan
6.2.5 South Korea
6.2.6 India
6.2.7 Australia
6.2.8 China Taiwan
6.2.9 Indonesia
6.2.10 Thailand
6.2.11 Malaysia
6.3 Europe
6.3.1 Europe Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Market Size YoY Growth 2017-2028
6.3.2 Europe Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Market Facts & Figures by Country (2017, 2022 & 2028)
6.3.3 Germany
6.3.4 France
6.3.5 U.K.
6.3.6 Italy
6.3.7 Russia
6.4 Latin America
6.4.1 Latin America Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Market Size YoY Growth 2017-2028
6.4.2 Latin America Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Market Facts & Figures by Country (2017, 2022 & 2028)
6.4.3 Mexico
6.4.4 Brazil
6.4.5 Argentina
6.4.6 Colombia
6.5 Middle East and Africa
6.5.1 Middle East and Africa Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Market Size YoY Growth 2017-2028
6.5.2 Middle East and Africa Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Market Facts & Figures by Country (2017, 2022 & 2028)
6.5.3 Turkey
6.5.4 Saudi Arabia
6.5.5 UAE
7 Company Profiles
7.1 Megawatt Lasers
7.1.1 Megawatt Lasers Corporation Information
7.1.2 Megawatt Lasers Description and Business Overview
7.1.3 Megawatt Lasers Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2017-2022)
7.1.4 Megawatt Lasers Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Products Offered
7.1.5 Megawatt Lasers Recent Development
7.2 Le Verre Fluore
7.2.1 Le Verre Fluore Corporation Information
7.2.2 Le Verre Fluore Description and Business Overview
7.2.3 Le Verre Fluore Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2017-2022)
7.2.4 Le Verre Fluore Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Products Offered
7.2.5 Le Verre Fluore Recent Development
7.3 iXblue
7.3.1 iXblue Corporation Information
7.3.2 iXblue Description and Business Overview
7.3.3 iXblue Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2017-2022)
7.3.4 iXblue Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Products Offered
7.3.5 iXblue Recent Development
8 Industry Chain and Sales Channels Analysis
8.1 Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Industry Chain Analysis
8.2 Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Key Raw Materials
8.2.1 Key Raw Materials
8.2.2 Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Distributors
8.3 Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Production Mode & Process
8.4 Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Sales and Marketing
8.4.1 Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Sales Channels
8.4.2 Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Distributors
8.5 Erbium-doped Laser Gain Media Customers
9 Research Findings and Conclusion
10 Appendix
10.1 Research Methodology
10.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
10.1.2 Data Source
10.2 Author Details
10.3 Disclaimer
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The National Conference and the PDP - major constituents of the People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration - said on Monday that the grouping will jointly contest the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir.
"We will contest the elections together. There is a political party that said that they have left the alliance. The truth is that they were never part of the alliance. They had come to break us from within," National Conference president Farooq Abdullah, who heads the PAGD, told reporters in Srinagar.
Similar sentiments were expressed by PDP president and former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti earlier in the day.
"We intend to contest the elections together as it is the will of the people that we should strive together for the restoration of our lost dignity," Mehbooba said.
Responding to a question, Abdullah said elections can be held whenever the government wants.
"Elections were held when we had floods. Why can't elections be held now? The question is how they want to contest the polls," the former chief minister added.
Asked about the ongoing Amarnath Yatra, Abdullah said it was the people of Kashmir who have wholeheartedly ensured smooth conduct of the pilgrimage over the years.
"Who was the man who discovered the cave? He was a Muslim from Pahalgam, " he added.
Abdullah said the government of the time can hoist the national flag from every house. ''They have the final say. But it would be great when people fly the tricolour on their own and not due to diktats, " he said.
The PAGD, comprising five J-K parties, was formed in October 2020 with a stated aim of restoring Article 370, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir and was scrapped on August 5, 2019. The Centre had also bifurcated the erstwhile state into two UTs- Jammun and Kashmir, and Ladakh.
The Election Commission has set in motion the preparations for holding assembly polls in the Union Territory. It has initiated the revision of electoral rolls following the delimitation exercise in Jammu and Kashmir.
The Election Commission will publish the finalised electoral rolls of Jammu and Kashmir on October 31, the union territory's first voters' list after the boundaries of the assembly seats were redrawn.
In a letter to the chief electoral officer of Jammu and Kashmir, the poll panel has given a timeline to complete various activities before the final publication of the electoral rolls.
(With PTI inputs) | https://www.outlookindia.com/national/pagd-announces-to-jointly-contest-elections-in-jammu-and-kashmir-news-206754 | 2022-07-04T16:41:46Z | https://www.outlookindia.com/national/pagd-announces-to-jointly-contest-elections-in-jammu-and-kashmir-news-206754 | false | 8 |
Jammu, Jul 4 (PTI) Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district on Monday finalized arrangements for two-day Sarthal Devi Yatra, scheduled to commence on July 7, an official spokesman said.
Additional District Development Commissioner, Kishtwar, Sham Lal finalized the arrangements at a joint meeting of officers and members of the Shri Sarthal Devi Management Council, the spokesman said.
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Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shafqat Hussain Bhatt also attended the meeting which was informed that the traditional yatra would proceed from Gouri Shankar Mandir Sarkoot on July 7 afternoon towards Sarthal Shrine and the Holy Chhari will be received by the priest in the temple in the evening.
"Hawan will conclude on July 8 on the temple premises and the yatra will return to Kishtwar on the same day," the spokesman said.
Lal directed the departments concerned to ensure all basic amenities at Gouri Shankar Mandir Sarkoot, at the shrine and enroute.
Regarding the security arrangements and availability of fire tenders, the SSP said that a foolproof security plan has been framed for the smooth and safe conduct of the yatra.
(This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body) | https://www.latestly.com/agency-news/india-news-arrangements-finalized-for-sarthal-devi-yatra-in-j-ks-kishtwar-3908197.html | 2022-07-04T16:46:20Z | https://www.latestly.com/agency-news/india-news-arrangements-finalized-for-sarthal-devi-yatra-in-j-ks-kishtwar-3908197.html | true | 1 |
The 11-try romp was Leeds’ biggest victory against the Black and Whites and our fans’ panel were delighted for Ash Handley who touched down five times.
There have been false dawns before, but the Jury will be travelling north for the Magic Weekend derby against Castleford Tigers in confident mood.
TOM RHODES
What a win for the boys on Saturday.
I know Hull FC were quite weak in the pack and very inexperienced in the backs, but we took advantage.
After going 20 points ahead, we could have stayed back and played it safe but, instead, took full advantage of what was in front of us.
A big shout-out to Ash Handley for scoring five tries for us. It was fully deserved as he has been the most consistent all season. Also, to Kruise Leeming who had a blinder all game, being involved in every play to gain us a try. The main advantage from the game, I would have to say, is improving the points difference in our favour, which could be crucial at the end of the season.
Looking ahead to Magic Weekend, Castleford will be a tough game after their success in bursting Huddersfield’s bubble last Friday and comfortably beating them. We need to head into that game behaving ourselves and playing to the game plan Rohan Smith sets up.
If we throw the ball about like the ‘old Leeds’, Castleford will struggle to keep hold of us.
OLIVER LIMON
The boys are back in town ... It has been a long time coming but Leeds recorded a 62-16 thrashing of Hull FC which was their biggest away win since 2009.
Having not beaten any of the top six this season, a win was imperative with the team needing this result to keep alive any play-off hopes. Leeds scored early and dominated the first half, going into the sheds 22-10 up at half-time. I am not sure anyone anticipated Leeds annihilating Hull in the second period. However, with seven unanswered tries, the home team just could not contain the Rhinos with red-hot Ash Handley running in five tries.
Leeds notched up 11 tries, playing some enthralling rugby league and we should wear pink every week as we are now unbeaten in three in the dayglow kit.
The Loiners head to Magic Weekend in buoyant mood and, if we produce a similar performance, we will have every chance of beating Cas. Special thanks to Nadine Dorries who’s speech gaffe in confusing RL with union created huge social media traffic and a boost for the World Cup which wouldn’t have been possible without this embarrassing clanger.
JOSH MORROW
For the second time under Rohan Smith, we’ve seen what happens when he can get the team to click.
Going to Hull FC and putting 62 points on them is a great result for any team, never mind an at-times struggling Leeds Rhinos outfit. It was evident that Richie Myler’s ball handling makes him invaluable wherever you play him.
And Kruise Leeming came out strong after a dip in standards against Saints the week before.
He has got to be up there with the best runners from dummy-half in the league.
I gave him a bit of a hammering last week but he deserves credit where it’s due.
No matter how bad Leeds have been the last few years, you can always rely on Ash Handley. He is always up there or thereabouts among the top try scorers and metres made.
Five tries for Handley in the No 5 jersey, which has had some decent players wear it in the past to say the least.
A win against Cas at Magic Weekend and then, with a few winnable games coming up on the horizon, we may just sneak into that sixth spot.
KHYA GOTT
It was a good week to be a Rhinos fan.
With our women’s team beating Wigan and our men’s team beating Hull, it was great to watch.
A total of 110 points scored between two games where we thrashed our opposition, it was definitely a good change of fortune.
A couple of weeks ago, I said something about how Ash Handley has been a stand-out so far this season and he got his reward over the weekend with a handful of tries.
But it was also great to see Aidan Sezer and Blake Austin ‘click’ while working together on Saturday. Those occasions have been few and far between for the duo this season, but let’s hope they can continue that and push us on for some success now this season.
Given the fact we had three players missing through suspension as well, we put in a performance and a half. Long may it continue.
With the young Rhinos reserves smashing 52 points against Newcastle Thunder, it was a good weekend all round. Roll on Magic Weekend.
KENDLE HARDISTY
An all-round performance and victory was needed for the Rhinos at the weekend – and what they came up with wasn’t too bad at all!
It really does show that when the Rhinos have a full squad they will be able to compete with any team. We just haven’t had that all season. It will be interesting to see what Rohan Smith does with Harry Newman and Jack Walker when they return.
I was shocked to see Ash Handley miss out on an England spot a few weeks back with his form. But, if he carries on scoring for fun, he has to start for England at the World Cup.
It’s the best time of the year this weekend and it’s the Tigers versus the Rhinos.
We gave them a good game at their place with a very young team earlier this campaign and, if we play like we did at the weekend, I can’t see anything else but a win.
Credit to Cas, they got a great result on Friday against Huddersfield Giants so they are on form.
We’ll need to be at our best to win, though.
It feels like another massive game to keep the play-off hopes alive.
IAIN SHARP
The victory at Hull was stunning and, clearly, all down to wearing the pink kit!
Hull FC were shocking and couldn’t blame that on Josh Reynolds, who they’d sacked a couple of weeks ago. Leeds actually coughed up two more clear chances and could have scored 70-plus points. Everyone ‘fired’ on the day and, apart from a wee wobble midway through the first half when Hull got back into it, there were fine performances all round.
I’m not a massive fan of Magic Weekend, put off by habitually playing Bradford five times a season back in the day.
I’m also bored with hanging around all day for the Leeds game which is always on last on whatever day (I think there’s only been one, out of all the Magics, where Leeds hasn’t been the last game of the day).
However, buoyed by the victory at Hull, Leeds could give Castleford a good run for their money on the day …
Finally, missing from last week’s piece owing to deadlines, let me pay tribute to the late Harry Gration. Rugby league doesn’t seem to have too many friends in the mainstream media and Harry was one.
He also spent time as the media manager at the RFL in the mid-90s in a brief departure from his TV work. As his catchphrase went “enjoy your Rugby league, we do”. He will be much missed. | https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/yep-jury-roll-on-magic-weekend-after-stunning-display-from-leeds-rhinos-3755829 | 2022-07-04T16:49:13Z | https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/yep-jury-roll-on-magic-weekend-after-stunning-display-from-leeds-rhinos-3755829 | false | 1 |
Courts Watch: Sentences, pleas and other developments in St. Cloud-area criminal cases
Editor's note: This weekly report includes new information about Stearns, Benton and Sherburne county criminal cases covered in the St. Cloud Times.
DeJuan Terrell Davis, 28, of St. Cloud pleaded guilty June 20 to one felony count of DWI, refusing to submit to a chemical test. He is scheduled to be sentenced Aug. 1. Judge Sarah Hennesy presided.
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Sami Zakaria Abdullahi, 37, of St. Cloud was sentenced June 20 to six years and six months in prison, stayed for five years, and 14 days in jail for one felony count of first-degree drugs sale. He was credited for 14 days served and will be on probation for five years. Judge Matthew Engelking presided.
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Kevin Lee Sund, 51, of St. Cloud pleaded guilty May 17 to one felony count of felon in possession of a dangerous weapon. He is scheduled to be sentenced Sept. 8. Judge Laura Moehrle presided.
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John Duane Elrod, 55, of St. Cloud was sentenced June 21 to five years and five months in prison for one felony count of promoting prostitution of an individual. Elrod was credited for 134 days served. One felony count of receiving profits from prostitution was dismissed. Judge Laura Moehrle presided.
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Richard Shane Daily Sr., 58, of St. Cloud was sentenced June 22 to a stay of imposition for one misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct. With a stay of imposition, the conviction will be deemed a misdemeanor if probation is successfully completed. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail, stayed 86 days for one year, and was credited for four days served. He will be on probation for one year. One felony count of domestic assault was dismissed. Judge Matthew Engelking presided.
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Jeremy Jermine Chamberlain Jr., 20, of St. Cloud was sentenced June 22 to four years in prison for one felony count of first-degree burglary, assault on a person on the property. He was credited for 314 days served. One felony count of first-degree burglary, possessing a dangerous weapon and one felony count of third-degree assault were dismissed. Judge Matthew Engelking presided.
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Luther Christopher Morris, 28, of Plainfield, Ill. pleaded guilty May 16 to one felony count of fifth-degree drugs and one misdemeanor count of DWI. One misdemeanor count of DWI was dismissed. Morris is scheduled to be sentenced Sept. 23. Judge Laura Moehrle presided.
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Oscar Lee Haywood Jr., 34, of Waite Park was sentenced June 22 to one year and one day in prison, stayed for five years, and 72 days in jail for one felony count of threats of violence. He was credited for 72 days served and will be on probation for five years. He also was sentenced to one year in jail, stayed 293 days for two years, for one gross misdemeanor count of fourth-degree assault. He was credited for 72 days served and will be on probation for two years. Two misdemeanor counts of domestic assault were dismissed. Judge Sarah Hennesy presided.
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Tamarah Aaliyyah Taylor, 41, of St. Paul was sentenced June 23 to four years and 10 months in prison, stayed for 10 years, for one felony count of aiding and abetting first-degree burglary with a firearm. Taylor was credited for 33 days served and will be on probation for 10 years. One felony count of aiding and abetting first-degree burglary with a firearm and assault of a person on the property and two felony counts of aiding and abetting second-degree assault with a firearm were dismissed. Judge Laura Moehrle presided.
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Vinneo De'Aries Cotten, 19, of St. Cloud was sentenced June 23 to 90 days in jail, stayed 87 days for one year, for one gross misdemeanor count of interfering with a 911 call. He was credited for three days served and will be on probation for one year. One felony count of domestic assault was dismissed. Judge Laura Moehrle presided.
More:St. Cloud man charged with choking woman, interfering with 911 call
Kira Pearle Reiman, 20, of Sebeka pleaded guilty May 16 to one misdemeanor count of aiding and abetting fifth-degree assault. One felony count of aiding and abetting first-degree burglary was dismissed. Reiman is scheduled to be sentenced Sept. 12. Judge Laura Moehrle presided.
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Javier De Jesus Beccerra-Ramirez, 40, of Waite Park was sentenced June 24 to 90 days in jail, stayed 87 days for one year, in two separate cases for one misdemeanor count of violating a domestic abuse no contact order each. With each case, he was credited for three days served and will be on probation for one year. Judge Laura Moehrle presided.
More:Waite Park man suspected of assaulting a child
Paris Terrill Berry, 45, of St. Cloud pleaded guilty June 22 to one felony count of threats of violence. Berry is scheduled to be sentenced Aug. 31. Judge Robert Raupp presided. | https://www.sctimes.com/story/news/2022/07/04/courts-watch-sentences-pleas-and-other-developments-in-st-cloud-area-criminal-cases/65365393007/ | 2022-07-04T16:50:39Z | https://www.sctimes.com/story/news/2022/07/04/courts-watch-sentences-pleas-and-other-developments-in-st-cloud-area-criminal-cases/65365393007/ | false | 2 |
This “Strong and Powerful” Interview Look Symbolizes a Major First for Dorit Kemsley
The RHOBH cast member’s “empowered” Chanel-drenched interview ensemble is different from any other Dorit has done before. There’s no question that Dorit Kemsley is behind some of Bravo’s most iconic interview looks of all time. Her aesthetic oozes luxury as she routinely drapes herself in high-end designer duds, including vintage pieces...
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "All or Nothing Morning" game were:
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(two, three, four, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven, thirteen, sixteen, twenty)
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "All or Nothing Morning" game were:
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Monkeypox is in Iowa: what you should know
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Iowa Department of Public Health reported the state’s first case of Monkeypox Friday as part of a global outbreak of the virus.
Health officials believe the person from north-central Iowa got the disease while traveling internationally. That person is now isolating and recovering.
Iowa is the 31st state to report at least one case of the virus, with densely populated states like New York, California, Illinois and Florida reporting the most. That’s not surprising if you know how the virus spreads.
Here’s what you should know.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Monkeypox starts off similar to many viral infections with a fever, sore throat and fatigue. Then the most telltale sign of monkeypox can form: the rash with blisters that look like pimples. Those blisters can appear in any area of the body, including inside the mouth. The rash goes through several phases but typically lasts 2-4 weeks.
HOW IT SPREADS
According to the CDC, the monkeypox virus is not as easily transmitted as COVID-19 or the flu. Instead, monkeypox needs even closer contact to spread.
- direct contact with the infectious rash, scabs, or body fluids
- respiratory secretions during prolonged, face-to-face contact, or during intimate physical contact, such as kissing, cuddling, or sex
- touching items (such as clothing or linens) that previously touched the infectious rash or body fluids
- pregnant people can spread the virus to their fetus through the placenta
A person who has monkeypox can spread the disease the entire time symptoms are present until the rash has completely healed.
TREATMENTS AND VACCINES
Most cases resolve on their own in 2-4 weeks but those with weaker immune systems may get treatments to prevent complications. There are no specific treatments for monkeypox but it is similar to the smallpox virus, so the CDC says those treatments may be used for monkeypox patients, along with other antiviral treatments.
There are two vaccines for monkeypox but both have limitations. One is in low supply, though more doses are expected soon, and the other has a risk of complications for people with certain health conditions. Right now, the CDC is not recommending a widespread vaccination effort in the U.S.
People who received the smallpox vaccine may get some protection from it, but the CDC it is not lifelong protection. The smallpox vaccine has not been widely administered in the U.S. since the virus was declared eradicated in 1972.
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Through Week 51 of 2021, the Premium Portfolio has gained +6.8% compared to the S&P 500 +21.6% YTD. The Premium Portfolio compound annual growth rate of +25.57% compares favorably to the S&P 500 of +14.31% from 2018. While it has consistently remained positive through many challenging years, it was unfortunately the only portfolio from January offered to members that failed to reach double digits this year.
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The Premium Portfolio cumulative total return of +248.6% over four years has outpaced the S&P 500 with +170.8% returns over the same period. Both the S&P 500 and the Premium Portfolio have consistently outperformed all the leading hedge fund measures on the Barclay Hedge fund index +5.59% and the Aurum Hedge fund index +5.81% compound annual returns from 2018.
The Premium Portfolio began in 2018 and is currently the only portfolio offered with live buy/sell alerts for members. Next year a new actively traded ETF portfolio will begin with the same format as the Premium Portfolio but only trading ETF/ETN funds. This active portfolio follows the Momentum Gauge® signals, so when the gauges turn negative the portfolio moves to cash and remains in cash until the Momentum Gauge® signals turn positive again.
Returns on the Premium Portfolio in every year have been obtained in fewer trading days than their benchmark S&P 500 index and Hedge Fund benchmarks. Currently more than ten portfolio types have beaten the S&P 500 over the past 4 years through major downturns in 2018 as well as the 2020 Covid correction. All the portfolios from January remain positive with returns shown below through Week 51.
Unlike traditional hedge funds and other portfolios, the Premium portfolio is interactive and transparent, allowing continuous member feedback, critiques, requests for charts, analysis and explanations or justifications on a daily basis. It serves both as a model to try to beat the benchmark indices as well as a platform to instruct and share the rationale behind many trades throughout the year. Additionally, every transaction is sent as an alert to members and often includes charts, analysis, and some review of the MDA selection criteria from my doctoral research. Prior year portfolio returns are shown below
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Prior year's Premium Portfolio report cards are available here:
2021 was unique from prior years as we saw very strong divergence between large / mega cap stocks and the smaller cap stocks that struggled to keep up with the S&P 500 index. We also saw record breaking short squeeze events that crippled and closed hedge funds this year. Several major hedge funds like Melvin Capital, White Square Capital, Light Street Capital, and Alphadyne suffered billions in losses leading to closures of funds and even shutting down of the hedge fund company in the case of Melvin Capital. These were a few of the funds on the wrong side of retail traders extreme 500%+ squeezes in stocks like AMC Entertainment (AMC) and GameStop (GME) earlier in the year. Additionally, there were many frequent sector rotations in many weeks of furious fund flow changes that saw the S&P 500 moving higher while underlying sectors took significant losses.
Goldman calculates that just the five most popular tech names - AAPL, MSFT, NVDA, TSLA, GOOGL - have contributed 51% of S&P 500 returns since April. After contributing over double their starting weight to the index’s return, these stocks now make up 22% of the S&P 500 by market cap, a 4% increase from the start of the year. ~ Source
Gains in the S&P 500 continue to come from fewer of the mega cap names in the S&P 500 index as the breadth of the market return has declined significantly in 2021. Generally this is caused by herding effects to chase momentum into fewer top performing stocks. In an autocorrelating cycle, these top stocks also happen to be those stocks that benefit most from the large inflows of passive index funds obligated to buy the top names even into high valuations. In non-technical terminology, this is how a bubble forms with overcrowded trading into a few top names that overweight the measured stock market indices regardless of valuations and underlying fundamentals.
The chart below of the Premium Portfolio shows the weekly returns for each of the actively traded weeks (full and partial) following the Momentum Gauges® and a change to the S&P 500 Momentum Gauges® from May onward. You will notice 3 strong periods of gains that are discussed at the end of the article in the comparison section with hedge fund index performance.
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Additional statistics of the Premium Portfolio in 2021
This year the average return per stock was +3.28% with the average gain among 129 positive stocks was +13.84%. The largest gain was in Tellurian +93.9%. Even though the trading rules set a fixed 10% stop loss for the portfolio, there are occasions when after hour declines create a larger loss at the open than -10%. 25 stocks delivered worse returns than the -10% limit and as large as -19.1% through 2021. The average decline among losing stocks was -6.5% with a larger downside average than prior years. Overnight adverse reactions to earnings were very strong this year and reflected highly reactive trading with short holding periods.
The top 25 largest gaining stocks this year are listed in the table below:
The waterfall chart of performance by sector through 2021 for the Premium Portfolio shows that Energy, Technology, and Consumer Goods sectors contributed a majority of the gains this year. Healthcare was the worst sector for the portfolio with many disruptions from the Covid pandemic and related high volatility from news of the variants of Delta and Omicron. Related this the Biotech sector has nearly inverted with stronger YTD gains of -7.0% in the Direxion Daily S&P Biotech Bear -3X fund (LABD) compared to -60.1% losses in the Direxion Daily S&P Biotech Bull 3X fund (LABU).
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No Utility sector stocks were selected again for the portfolio and that is consistent with the growth strategy of the investment model.
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The average stock holding period in 2021 was 9.09 days compared to 8.99 days in 2020 and 13.94 days in 2019 with very different years of market volatility. For example, in 2020 we experienced 44 daily moves greater than ±2% on the S&P 500, with more daily +/- 2% moves than these 7 prior years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2019 COMBINED.
The duration is based both on the MDA timing criteria and Momentum Gauge® signals. One of the most common questions I receive regarding the Premium Portfolio is whether stocks currently in the portfolio are still good enough to buy days after the purchase alert was given. That is always a new buy decision that members should consider whenever deciding to join the portfolio, but stocks always remain in the portfolio for as long as they are expected to go higher.
The Premium Portfolio follows a set of rules and MDA selection criteria designed for larger growth stocks with lower dividend yield. The primary trading rules of the Premium Portfolio are as follows:
For the more adventurous trader, the halted periods of the Premium Portfolio also correspond to the negative Momentum Gauge® ETF signal to buy inverse bear funds to further increase annual returns. The chart below of member selected combo funds shows the compound annual growth rates over the past 4 years from following the Momentum Gauges® in each tracked fund. More details will be addressed in the 2021 year end article for the ETF combo trading model.
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There are many differences between the Premium Portfolio and the enormous challenges and constraints of running a hedge fund. One of the most positive differences is that the Premium Portfolio does not require anywhere near the fees of 2% management and 20% of fund performance as charged by many hedge funds.
The guiding strategy for the Premium Portfolio selection follows my MDA research in finding selections that try to front-run hedge fund selection preferences. As I have detailed in many articles, there are certain characteristics that attract large inflows of investment capital. Some of this is detailed in:
Among some of the benefits I offer members are strategies and ways to think like hedge fund managers who watch liquidity and money flows very closely. One comparison to the Premium Portfolio is the popular and actively managed ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) shown below. This fund has had a series of strong positive gaining years outperforming its peers until 2021 where it is down -23.9% YTD and down over -38% from 2021 highs.
The Premium Portfolio outperformed the ARK Innovation fund this year by +30.7% through 51 trading weeks. But we can observe strong similarities in performance patterns with 3 major periods of gains in the market in a January rally, May rally, and an October rally.
The major performance difference is that Momentum Gauge® signals reduced the Premium Portfolio downturns and especially outperformed ARK on the negative November 17th signal avoiding significant -8.3% market declines to year end: Momentum Gauge Topping Signal: The Second Largest 2021 Negative Signal To Date
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For 2021 the Premium Portfolio produced the worst returns of the model since inception in 2018. However, the compound average growth rates continue to significantly outperform the S&P 500 and many major hedge funds with positive returns in every year so far. Also it is remarkable that these returns are accomplished with many days and weeks out of each year moving completely to cash while following the Momentum Gauge® signals.
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Current hedge fund performance in 2021 according to major hedge fund performance averages show actively traded managers are not outperforming the S&P 500 or generating double digit annual returns over the past 4 years.
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We can see that hedge fund index continues to underperform the S&P 500 and is on track to extend the streak to 12 consecutive years of trailing the S&P 500 as this year comes to a close. The HFR index shown below underperformed the S&P 500 back in 2020 and again in 2021. This is understandable in the current pandemic environment when we have had the highest levels of volatility in more than a decade.
The continued underperformance of the average hedge funds to the S&P 500 is having consequences on the hedge fund business. As the record short squeeze events this year added to painful surprises for fund managers the trend of more hedge funds liquidations than new funds opening continues through 2021. However the increased market volatility is reportedly contributing to the first year of net inflows to the hedge fund industry in three years.
Global hedge funds are poised to achieve positive inflows in 2021, for the first time in three years, data from Preqin shows, thanks to strong returns and an investor shift to alternative assets during a period of volatility and rising inflation. ~ Thomson Reuters
For 2022 I will publish an updated outlook article as I set out to try to beat the S&P 500 again across numerous portfolios. At the start of 2019 I wrote a piece called:
Funds And Fundamentals Breaking Down: What Are Your Best Alternatives For 2019?
In this article, I tried to anticipate what some of the best strategies would be for traders back then and it still holds true again for 2022. I incorporated lessons learned from prior years and continue to make additional enhancements to apply throughout the year. Some key observations continue through today:
Major effects are disrupting the marketplace and it is very important to be sensitive to changes even if they seem to go against logic and preconceived investment ideas. Two of the strongest effects were once again the monetary policies of the Federal Reserve and record levels of corporate buybacks that are sustaining the market at levels many experts never imagined. Additionally we have seen record stimulus levels from the Fed and Congress and some of the highest inflationary conditions in more than 30 years. Constant awareness of these broader market conditions is always very important to the success of individual sector and stock selections.
How this unfolds into 2022, I cannot say with certainty. But I do know that these models provide the flexibility to make change as market conditions change.
All the very best to you in the New Year!!
JD Henning, PhD, MBA, CFE, CAMS
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Richard Spencer is looking forward to running his improving two-year-olds Waiting All Night and Ivory Madonna during Newmarket’s July Festival this week.
Both of the youngsters outran their odds at Royal Ascot last month with Waiting All Night relishing the step up six furlongs when keeping on strongly for fifth in the opening day Coventry Stakes, while similar applies to Ivory Madonna, who was good value for her bronze medal in the Albany Stakes.
Waiting All Night will now appear at Group Two level once again when he lines up in Thursday’s July Stakes, although Spencer is keen to see Ivory Madonna secure a first win and suggests she is more likely to appear in the fillies’ maiden on the opening day card than the Duchess of Cambridge Stakes later in the week.
Spencer said: “They are both in good form and both are intended for Newmarket this week. I would imagine Ivory Madonna will run in the maiden on Thursday and Waiting All Night will go for the July Stakes.
“Ivory Madonna holds entries on Thursday and Friday, but we are keen to run in the maiden. If we can get her head in front this week, then it will lead to bigger and better things in the future. She’s an exciting filly and hopefully can run well.
“They have been ticked over since Ascot and are fit and well. They haven’t done any galloping as they don’t need to do any galloping as they are fit and ready to go.
“It has simply been a case of ticking them over and freshening them up ahead of their scheduled runs this week. They seem in good form and hopefully they can run well at another big meeting.”
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Cullinan Associates Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:BLK – Get Rating) in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm acquired 500 shares of the asset manager’s stock, valued at approximately $382,000.
Several other large investors also recently modified their holdings of BLK. Two Sigma Advisers LP bought a new position in shares of BlackRock during the third quarter valued at $587,000. Diversified Trust Co increased its holdings in shares of BlackRock by 13.1% during the fourth quarter. Diversified Trust Co now owns 1,644 shares of the asset manager’s stock valued at $1,505,000 after acquiring an additional 191 shares in the last quarter. BlueSky Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of BlackRock during the fourth quarter valued at $301,000. Stock Yards Bank & Trust Co. increased its holdings in shares of BlackRock by 1.4% during the fourth quarter. Stock Yards Bank & Trust Co. now owns 35,119 shares of the asset manager’s stock valued at $32,154,000 after acquiring an additional 468 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Sound Income Strategies LLC increased its holdings in shares of BlackRock by 52.0% during the fourth quarter. Sound Income Strategies LLC now owns 38 shares of the asset manager’s stock valued at $35,000 after acquiring an additional 13 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 93.81% of the company’s stock.
BLK stock opened at $616.70 on Monday. BlackRock, Inc. has a twelve month low of $575.60 and a twelve month high of $973.16. The company has a quick ratio of 4.33, a current ratio of 4.33 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39. The stock has a market cap of $93.43 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.50, a PEG ratio of 1.98 and a beta of 1.26. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $628.32 and its 200-day moving average price is $730.64.
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, June 23rd. Stockholders of record on Monday, June 6th were given a dividend of $4.88 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, June 3rd. This represents a $19.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.17%. BlackRock’s payout ratio is currently 49.06%.
In other BlackRock news, Director William E. Ford purchased 2,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, April 18th. The shares were bought at an average cost of $681.44 per share, with a total value of $1,362,880.00. Following the acquisition, the director now owns 14,915 shares in the company, valued at $10,163,677.60. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Director William E. Ford purchased 1,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, April 14th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $701.00 per share, for a total transaction of $701,000.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director now owns 12,915 shares in the company, valued at approximately $9,053,415. The disclosure for this purchase can be found here. 1.06% of the stock is owned by insiders.
BLK has been the subject of several research analyst reports. StockNews.com initiated coverage on BlackRock in a report on Thursday, March 31st. They issued a “hold” rating for the company. Exane BNP Paribas downgraded BlackRock from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating and set a $725.00 price objective for the company. in a report on Tuesday, March 8th. Citigroup reduced their price objective on BlackRock from $1,035.00 to $900.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, April 12th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reduced their price objective on BlackRock from $905.00 to $747.00 in a report on Thursday, May 19th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reduced their price objective on BlackRock from $830.00 to $710.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, June 29th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and ten have issued a buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $848.93.
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Battered emerging markets are already primed for a US recession.
Emerging markets are well positioned to weather a US recession and may even draw investors to them.
That’s the message from money managers including JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Deutsche Bank AG, even as fears of a contraction in the world’s largest economy spark a rush into Treasuries and other haven assets. Beyond the short-term turmoil, they say, developing nations will be cushioned by cheap valuations, higher yields, faster growth and, above all, a resurgent China.
That sounds like a tall order given the current scale of losses in emerging markets. Stocks and bonds have been hit by the steepest decline since the 1990s, while currencies are suffering their worst losses on record, surpassing even the Covid rout of 2020. And Argentine assets are primed for increased scrutiny. following the sudden resignation of Economy Minister Martín Guzmán on Saturday.
So why do investors expect the developing world to show resilience when a US recession strikes?
The historic defeat in emerging markets sows seeds of superior performance.
“We may be close to peak pessimism,” said Oliver Harvey, who heads currency research for Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America at Deutsche Bank. “There are reasons to think that emerging market performance could hold up better than in past recessions, including very low foreign ownership of local assets, a relatively high starting point for interest rates, and cheap valuations.”
History shows that mere expectations of economic trouble in the US cause an early sell-off in emerging markets and leave them low in value when the downturn hits. For example, the US only emerged from the so-called Great Recession in June 2009, but emerging market stocks and bonds bottomed in October 2008, even before the Federal Reserve began quantitative easing.
This time, the sell-off in emerging markets started in the first quarter of 2021, a full year before it started in developed markets.
“Emerging market assets are cheap relative to history and relative to their developed market peers,” Ninety One’s Grant Webster, Werner Gey van Pittius and Peter Kent wrote in an email. “Current valuations suggest a mild recession It already has a price and that a hard recession, while not our base case, is not far from having a price.”
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Of all the factors investors say would minimize the impact of a shrinking US economy, none ranks higher than China. They are betting on a rebound in the world’s second-biggest economy in the second half as the government gradually eases Covid restrictions and policymakers ease monetary tightening.
“If China continues to grow reasonably well, it could partially mitigate fears of a recession in the United States or Europe,” said Claudia Calich, head of emerging markets debt at M&G Investments. “While there are still potential macroeconomic headwinds and some of the weaker countries may face difficulties, prices and valuations have already adjusted very significantly and many of the negatives are already priced in.”
Some doubt that China can play an outsized role in shielding emerging economies from a US recession.
“A recovery in China from the Covid-zero-related shutdown would certainly be helpful,” said Kamakshya Trivedi, co-head of global currency and interest rate research at Goldman Sachs Group AG. “I doubt it will fully shield emerging markets from adverse effects, but it would mitigate the impact.”
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While countries dependent on exports to the US and Europe, as well as those with weak external balances and low real yields, will remain vulnerable, commodity exporters could be protected by demand from China, which is the largest buyer, Tai Hui said. Chief Asia Market Strategist at JP Morgan Asset Management.
Growth in developing economies will continue to outpace that of the US, providing support for local currencies, according to Deutsche Bank. Still, the picture is diversified. While growth risks are rising in countries such as the Czech Republic and Chile, the outlook is strong in economies such as Poland and recoveries continue in South Africa and Mexico, the bank said.
Overall, economists surveyed by Bloomberg project that the rate at which emerging markets are growing faster than developed markets will more than double to 2.5 percentage points in 2023. If the US should go
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Bogart Wealth LLC boosted its position in Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT – Get Rating) by 6.9% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 22,053 shares of the manufacturing equipment provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,421 shares during the quarter. Bogart Wealth LLC’s holdings in Applied Materials were worth $2,907,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the business. State Street Corp raised its holdings in Applied Materials by 0.5% in the fourth quarter. State Street Corp now owns 39,984,883 shares of the manufacturing equipment provider’s stock worth $6,292,021,000 after purchasing an additional 183,501 shares in the last quarter. Capital World Investors raised its holdings in Applied Materials by 6.1% in the fourth quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 27,869,799 shares of the manufacturing equipment provider’s stock worth $4,385,603,000 after purchasing an additional 1,609,461 shares in the last quarter. Capital International Investors raised its holdings in Applied Materials by 10.5% in the fourth quarter. Capital International Investors now owns 23,268,369 shares of the manufacturing equipment provider’s stock worth $3,661,525,000 after purchasing an additional 2,209,223 shares in the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in Applied Materials by 0.4% in the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 17,016,315 shares of the manufacturing equipment provider’s stock worth $2,671,813,000 after purchasing an additional 62,513 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Deutsche Bank AG raised its holdings in Applied Materials by 14.5% in the fourth quarter. Deutsche Bank AG now owns 7,933,311 shares of the manufacturing equipment provider’s stock worth $1,248,387,000 after purchasing an additional 1,003,013 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 77.90% of the company’s stock.
Shares of NASDAQ:AMAT opened at $86.27 on Monday. The stock has a market capitalization of $75.05 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.50, a PEG ratio of 1.38 and a beta of 1.50. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.47, a quick ratio of 1.54 and a current ratio of 2.29. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $106.33 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $126.10. Applied Materials, Inc. has a 52-week low of $84.46 and a 52-week high of $167.06.
Applied Materials declared that its board has authorized a share buyback plan on Friday, March 11th that authorizes the company to buyback $6.00 billion in outstanding shares. This buyback authorization authorizes the manufacturing equipment provider to purchase up to 5.5% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are generally an indication that the company’s leadership believes its shares are undervalued.
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 15th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, August 25th will be given a dividend of $0.26 per share. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, August 24th. This represents a $1.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.21%. Applied Materials’s payout ratio is currently 13.87%.
Several equities analysts have recently weighed in on the company. StockNews.com upgraded Applied Materials from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, June 27th. UBS Group reduced their price target on Applied Materials from $120.00 to $100.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, June 28th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reduced their price target on Applied Materials from $145.00 to $135.00 in a report on Friday, May 20th. Morgan Stanley reduced their price target on Applied Materials from $160.00 to $133.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Friday, May 20th. Finally, Mizuho reduced their price target on Applied Materials from $180.00 to $160.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Friday, May 20th. Eight equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and eighteen have assigned a buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $151.27.
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Applied Materials, Inc provides manufacturing equipment, services, and software to the semiconductor, display, and related industries. It operates through three segments: Semiconductor Systems, Applied Global Services, and Display and Adjacent Markets. The Semiconductor Systems segment develops, manufactures, and sells various manufacturing equipment that is used to fabricate semiconductor chips or integrated circuits.
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By Sally Underwood • 04 July 2022 • 18:41
Further strikes have been announced by two major airlines that fly out of busy Spanish airports.
Strikes from easyJet and Ryanair are most likely to affect both airlines’ three Spanish bases in Malaga, Barcelona, and Palma de Mallorca airports, although strikes could have a knock-on affect at other Spanish airports.
Cabin crews from easyJet will strike again on July 15, 16, 17, 29, 30, and 31, at their three Spanish bases in Malaga, Barcelona, and Palma de Mallorca airports.
While Ryanair staff will strike from July 12 to 15, 18 to 21 and 25 to 28 across Spanish airports.
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TA Associates L.P. lessened its holdings in shares of LegalZoom.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:LZ – Get Rating) by 0.4% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 4,216,231 shares of the company’s stock after selling 17,206 shares during the period. LegalZoom.com accounts for 2.1% of TA Associates L.P.’s holdings, making the stock its 2nd biggest holding. TA Associates L.P.’s holdings in LegalZoom.com were worth $59,618,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other large investors have also modified their holdings of LZ. Covestor Ltd bought a new position in LegalZoom.com during the fourth quarter worth $25,000. Whittier Trust Co. of Nevada Inc. bought a new position in LegalZoom.com during the first quarter worth $27,000. MetLife Investment Management LLC bought a new position in LegalZoom.com during the first quarter worth $63,000. FourThought Financial LLC bought a new position in LegalZoom.com during the first quarter worth $66,000. Finally, Royal Bank of Canada raised its stake in LegalZoom.com by 49.9% during the first quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 5,099 shares of the company’s stock worth $72,000 after buying an additional 1,697 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 51.19% of the company’s stock.
LZ has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. JMP Securities reissued a “buy” rating and set a $31.00 target price on shares of LegalZoom.com in a research note on Thursday, March 24th. Citigroup raised shares of LegalZoom.com from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and lifted their price target for the company from $19.00 to $20.00 in a research note on Wednesday, April 20th. Credit Suisse Group decreased their price target on shares of LegalZoom.com from $40.00 to $31.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, March 11th. Morgan Stanley lifted their price target on shares of LegalZoom.com from $14.00 to $16.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, March 23rd. Finally, Barclays decreased their price target on shares of LegalZoom.com from $32.00 to $17.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, March 11th. Four 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, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $26.25.
LegalZoom.com (NASDAQ:LZ – Get Rating) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May 12th. The company reported ($0.05) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.01) by ($0.04). LegalZoom.com had a negative net margin of 21.77% and a negative return on equity of 1,446.94%. The business had revenue of $154.21 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $150.66 million. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 14.5% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that LegalZoom.com, Inc. will post -0.22 EPS for the current year.
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LegalZoom.com, Inc operates an online platform for legal and compliance solutions in the United States. The company's platform offers products and services, including business formations, creating estate planning documents, protecting intellectual property, completing certain forms and agreements, providing access to independent attorney advice, and connecting customers with experts for tax preparation and bookkeeping services.
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to me 25th Anniversary Pokemon There was a big event from March to April last year McDonald’s Show. Happy Meals come with one each Pokémon Trading Card Mini Pack Equipped and there was Another good thing.
Many celebrated this collaboration between Pokemon and McDonald’s, and there may be another reason to celebrate: Pokémon Happy Meals should be Find your way back to McDonald’s this summer.
Insider leaks planning to promote Pokémon Happy Meal
Consequently Report from Nintendolife when Unknown inside McDonald’s I reported it again this summer Happy Meals in Pokemon Theme will give. even one A picture of the planned advertising campaign The insider shared:
must work On August 3 Get started so far only for Restaurants in the United Kingdom a favour. but what does not necessarily meanThat the procedure does not come back yet Germany You can come.
Until now Not yet in detail Know exactly what these happy meals will contain. But Nintendolev firmly assumes that Also this time Booster mini packs with Pokemon trading cards there will be.
Why Happy Meals with Pokémon Trading Cards are viewed with skepticism
If you look at it work 2021You don’t just see happy kids holding a booster pack and a sheet of Pokémon stickers.
As with all actions around Big games and perksThey’re also on the Pokémon Happy Meal show again Speculators in the beginning:
The hype surrounding Pokemon trading cards This has seen the flourishing of many Happy Meals Bought in bulk It was only for cards and those in other places Resell for huge amounts.
McDonald’s Pokemon trading cards lead to food waste
He went that far McDonald’s itself responds And served the Happy Mills share Limit It had to.
Since brokers only for cards And not interested in the edible rest, it was just a great deal food waste.
One can only hope at this point that McDonald’s has learned from last year’s campaign and Take appropriate measures.
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Green's string of hits in the '70s include "Let's Stay Together" and "Love and Happiness." He later became an ordained minister, and bought a church in Memphis. Originally broadcast in 1991 and 2000.
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LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portuguese authorities on Monday set in motion a summer contingency plan at the country’s airports, promising unprecedented staffing levels at passport control amid chaotic scenes in Lisbon and other airports across Europe.
The contingency plan incudes an additional 176 police – trained at immigration procedures – assigned to passport control and another 55 Border Service inspectors. Most will be sent to Lisbon airport.
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LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portuguese authorities on Monday set in motion a summer contingency plan at the country’s airports, promising unprecedented staffing levels at passport control amid chaotic scenes in Lisbon and other airports across Europe.
The contingency plan incudes an additional 176 police – trained at immigration procedures – assigned to passport control and another 55 Border Service inspectors. Most will be sent to Lisbon airport.
Wider use of electronic passport gates, more support staff to help passengers and improved information services are also promised for the summer.
The government said the plan is a response to the “exponential” increase in arrivals, as travel has boomed after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Scores of flights were cancelled last weekend, resulting in long queues and irate passengers at Lisbon airport. Similar scenes have occurred across Europe and at airports in the United States.
The pressure on Lisbon airport eased Monday, though several dozen flights were cancelled, local media reported.
Portuguese authorities have blamed a variety of reasons for the disruption, including an unanticipated surge in travelers, cancellations elsewhere in Europe having a knock-on effect, and a shortage of staff.
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Essence Fest is in full swing this year and all of our favorite celebrities are out and about enjoying the festivities. Held in New Orleans, the annual event brings out the best in music, fashion, television, film, books, and more all in honor of a celebration of Black excellence and a lot of fun.
While we’re certainly enjoying the panels and concerts happening all weekend long, we can’t help but to notice all of the eye candy that this event has brought out! From Method Man to Nas to Tank and everybody in between, check out our round up of all of the gorgeous Black men in attendance at the annual festival.
Essence Fest Eye Candy Round Up was originally published on hellobeautiful.com
1. Method Man
Source:GettyMethod Man was in attendance of the annual event looking as handsome as ever in this blue fit.
2. Lance Gross
Source:GettyOne of our faves, Lance Gross, was also in the building showing off his glowing skin.
3. Rotimi
Source:GettyRotimi spoke at SiriusXM’s Heart & Soul Channel broadcast live the event and had us swooning with his gorgeous smile.
4. Nas
Source:GettyNas took to the stage to perform during the 2022 Essence Festival and swerved swag on a platter.
5. Michael Ealy
Source:GettyMichael Ealy was also in the building and looked quite dapper as he posed for the cameras at the annual event.
6. Tank
Source:GettyTank looked too cool as he showed off his gorgeous smile at the event.
7. Kofi Siriboe
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Meixler Investment Management Ltd. increased its position in Intel Co. (NASDAQ:INTC – Get Rating) by 42.1% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 19,758 shares of the chip maker’s stock after purchasing an additional 5,853 shares during the quarter. Intel makes up about 1.0% of Meixler Investment Management Ltd.’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 20th largest holding. Meixler Investment Management Ltd.’s holdings in Intel were worth $979,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Norges Bank purchased a new position in shares of Intel in the fourth quarter valued at about $2,080,248,000. BlackRock Inc. grew its stake in shares of Intel by 2.1% during the fourth quarter. BlackRock Inc. now owns 331,347,190 shares of the chip maker’s stock valued at $17,064,379,000 after buying an additional 6,936,922 shares during the last quarter. State Street Corp grew its stake in shares of Intel by 3.7% during the fourth quarter. State Street Corp now owns 177,117,083 shares of the chip maker’s stock valued at $9,121,530,000 after buying an additional 6,279,484 shares during the last quarter. Atreides Management LP bought a new position in shares of Intel during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $214,503,000. Finally, Assenagon Asset Management S.A. boosted its holdings in shares of Intel by 112.3% in the fourth quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. now owns 6,616,258 shares of the chip maker’s stock valued at $340,737,000 after purchasing an additional 3,500,399 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 62.74% of the company’s stock.
Shares of NASDAQ INTC opened at $36.34 on Monday. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $41.80 and its 200 day simple moving average is $46.69. The company has a market cap of $148.59 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 6.04, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.39 and a beta of 0.67. The company has a quick ratio of 1.73, a current ratio of 2.13 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32. Intel Co. has a 12-month low of $35.88 and a 12-month high of $57.46.
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, June 1st. Shareholders of record on Saturday, May 7th were given a dividend of $0.365 per share. This represents a $1.46 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.02%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, May 5th. Intel’s payout ratio is 24.25%.
Several equities analysts recently issued reports on INTC shares. Citigroup cut their target price on Intel from $50.00 to $45.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, June 6th. Tigress Financial reissued a “buy” rating and set a $72.00 target price on shares of Intel in a research note on Friday, June 3rd. Bank of America decreased their price target on shares of Intel from $47.00 to $39.00 and set an “underperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, June 29th. TheStreet lowered shares of Intel from a “b-” rating to a “c+” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 24th. Finally, Truist Financial decreased their target price on shares of Intel from $53.00 to $49.00 in a research note on Friday, April 8th. Seven research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, thirteen have issued a hold rating and six have issued a buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $52.72.
In related news, CFO David Zinsner purchased 5,500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 3rd. The shares were bought at an average price of $44.73 per share, for a total transaction of $246,015.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer now owns 8,803 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $393,758.19. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. 0.02% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
Intel Company Profile (Get Rating)
Intel Corporation engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of computer products and technologies worldwide. The company operates through CCG, DCG, IOTG, Mobileye, NSG, PSG, and All Other segments. It offers platform products, such as central processing units and chipsets, and system-on-chip and multichip packages; and non-platform or adjacent products, including accelerators, boards and systems, connectivity products, graphics, and memory and storage products.
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Brown A, Gardner E. Youth Violence Juv. Justice 2022; 20(3): 250-275.
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Abstract
Researchers have made great strides in identifying risk factors associated with the commission of sexual harm by youth. However, many of the risk factors associated with youth who sexually harm (YSH) are also associated with nonsexual delinquency, making it hard to create typologies of YSH to target prevention and treatment. To eliminate an overlap with nonsexually offending general delinquents, Brown (2019) used latent class analysis to identify four unique classes of youth based only on their sexual crime characteristics. A research implication of Brown's findings was to explore the relationship of the classes to characteristics associated with sexual crime by youth to identify targeted treatment implications and opportunities to prevent sexual crime. In this study, the authors used chi-square analyses and logistic regression to test the relationships of mental health, family factors, concurrent delinquency with the classes identified in Brown's (2019) study using the same sample (N = 573) used by Brown. FINDINGS highlight the potential differing etiology and treatment needs of YSH according to their offense characteristics. Treatment implications and directions for future research are offered.
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As a beloved children's company, Disney sure has a host of problematic skeletons in its closet. Despite princesses serving as their bread and butter, Disney's depiction of its female protagonists has come under intense scrutiny for years. It wasn't until recently that Disney made a concerted effort to consistently amend its presentation of female protagonists, as opposed to occasional one-offs like Lilo and Stitch.
In addition to how Disney presents women, there are also many overtly racist elements interwoven into several classic films and comics produced by the house of mouse.
Dumbo is typically the first film that comes to mind that prominently features negative Black stereotypes in the form of the crows. However, Disney's Song of the South takes the proverbial cake.
To their credit, Disney has scrubbed Song of the South from their library, even going so far as not to feature the film on Disney +. Now, Disney has taken the next step in expunging the movie from their record books. The famous Splash Mountain ride at Disneyland- which is named after the controversial film- will be renamed to reflect their current standing on the racist nature of Song of the South.
Disney's Song of the South has long been deemed too racist for public release. But even as criticism of the 1946 musical mounted, the entertainment conglomerate continued to profit from Splash Mountain, its beloved Song of the South-inspired log flume ride, which debuted at Disney theme parks in 1989.
That will soon change. Last week, Disney announced plans to drop Song of the Southreferences from Splash Mountain rides at Disneyland in California and Magic Kingdom Park in Florida.
The attractions will be "completely reimagined" as celebrations of 2009 film The Princess and the Frog. The animated musical is set in New Orleans and stars Anika Noni Rose as Tiana, Disney's first black princess.
"[T]he retheming of Splash Mountain is of particular importance today," says Disney in a statement. "The new concept is inclusive—one that all of our guests can connect with and be inspired by, and it speaks to the diversity of the millions of people who visit our parks each year."
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LONDON, July 4 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday OPEC+ must produce more oil to try to tackle a growing cost-of-living crisis and bring down prices.
"There is no doubt that we are going to need a lot more OPEC+ oil," he told parliament, referring to a group that includes Saudi Arabia, Russia and other major oil producers.
"The UK has ... strong and productive relations with Saudi Arabia. We need to make sure the whole of the West does as well," Johnson said, adding that Saudi Arabia needed to produce more oil.
(Reporting by William James, writing by Elizabeth Piper)
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Data lakehouse technology developer Databricks is taking its lakehouse platform to the next level with a series of new capabilities – including expanded data governance and machine learning pipeline functionality – that boost analytic workload performance.
Databricks, which held its Data + AI Summit in San Francisco this week, also said the company is contributing all Delta Lake enhancements to the Linux Foundation with the release of Delta Lake 2.0 and unveiled Project Lightspeed for developing next-generation Spark streaming data analytics technology.
The company also unveiled an online marketplace where businesses – including channel partners – can package and distribute data and analytics assets.
Databricks, with its Databricks Lakehouse Platform, is one of the fastest growing companies in the IT space. But it faces stiff competition in the data lakehouse arena against such companies as Snowflake, Dremio and Cloudera – as well as the major cloud service providers AWS, Microsoft and Google. And the Apache Iceberg and Apache Hudi technologies are seen as open-source alternatives to the Databricks-supported Delta Lake.
Delta Lake is data storage and data table format technology developed by Databricks and open sourced by the company in 2019. This week the company released Delta Lake 2.0 and said it will contribute all Delta Lake features and enhancements to the Linux Foundation and will open source all Delta Lake APIs.
“There are a lot of performance enhancements we built on top of Delta Lake over the last couple of years. But at the end of the day, we are an open-source company at heart and wanted to bring those back to the community,” said Joel Minnick, Databricks marketing vice president, in an interview with CRN US.
The move, Minnick said, means that businesses and organizations can get the same Delta Lake performance whether they choose to run it on Databricks or some other platform.
“With the announcement of Delta Lake 2.0, we’re very pleased to be able to say all those performance enhancements that we have built on top of Delta Lake, we are giving those to the Linux Foundation,” Minnick said. “All that performance, the query performance in particular that you get out of Databricks when you‘re using Delta Lake, you will now be able to achieve that anywhere you deploy Delta Lake.”
Minnick said Databricks’ revenue is largely generated by developing high-level data lakehouse functionality and software for specific use cases and vertical industries.
In recent months the company has debuted a number of data lakehouse packages targeting such vertical industries as financial services, healthcare and retail and developed its Brickbuilder Solutions program to work with partners within specific verticals.
“If you don‘t out innovate yourself, somebody else will,” Minnick said. “From a revenue standpoint, things we’ve been investing in like Delta Live Tables [and] Databricks SQL – these are services that really enable the lakehouse paradigm to come to life, enable those really advanced data engineering and data warehousing use cases on a data lake. That‘s where we tend to see customers perceiving the most value out of the Databricks platform. And it’s where we put a lot of our engineering efforts.”
Speedier MLOps
At the Data + AI Summit Databricks also unveiled MLflow 2.0, a new release of the company’s machine learning operations platform with new MLflow Pipelines functionality designed to provide standardization and repeatability for developing and deploying large numbers of machine learning models and provisioning them with data.
“As a result, I‘m going to be able to get more models into production faster and more successfully,” Minnick said. “That’s what we’re trying to do now with MLflow Pipelines, it‘s about making that MLOps process much, much easier by instituting repeatability and standardization.”
Databricks was founded by the developers of the Spark analytics engine for processing huge volumes of streaming data. This week Databricks debuted Spark Connect, a client and server interface for Apache Spark based on the DataFrame API that makes it possible to access Spark from any device.
Lightspeed Ahead
The company also announced Project Lightspeed, an effort to engage with the Spark community about the future of the Spark community and what the future of the Spark architecture will look like.
“The core focus of Project Lightspeed is to enable really, really low latency streaming workloads on the lakehouse as I‘m moving towards a world where more and more of what I’m trying to do is machine learning decisions in real time. That way the latency between when I see the data and when I make a decision on the data is as small as it possibly can be,” Minnick said.
The Databricks Marketplace, slated to launch over the next few months, will provide an open marketplace for packaging and distributing data and analytics assets including data tables, files, machine learning models, notebooks and analytics dashboards.
Built on Delta Lake and powered by the open-source Delta Sharing protocol for securely sharing data, the marketplace will provide an opportunity to monetize data assets without moving or replicating data from their cloud storage.
Other Databricks announcements at Data + AI Summit included:
*Databricks SQL Serverless on AWS, which Databricks said removes the need to manage, configure or scale cloud infrastructure on a lakehouse.
*Enzyme, a new optimization layer within Delta Live Tables to speed up data ETL (extract, transform and load) processes.
*Cleanrooms, available over the next few months, will provide a way to share and join data across organizations using a secure, hosted environment without the need for data replication.
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BAKHMUT, Ukraine (AP) — Torched forests and cities burned to the ground. Colleagues with severed limbs. Bombardments so relentless the only option is to lie in a trench, wait and pray.
Ukrainian soldiers returning from the front lines in eastern Ukraine’s Donbas region — where Russia is waging a fierce offensive — describe life during what has turned into a grueling war of attrition as apocalyptic.
In interviews with The Associated Press, some complained of chaotic organization, desertions and mental health problems caused by relentless shelling. Others spoke of high morale, their colleagues’ heroism, and a commitment to keep fighting, even as the better-equipped Russians control more of the combat zone.
Lt. Volodymyr Nazarenko, 30, second-in-command of the Ukrainian National Guard’s Svoboda Battalion, was with troops who retreated from Sievierodonetsk under orders from military leaders. During a month-long battle, Russian tanks obliterated any potential defensive positions and turned a city with a prewar population of 101,000 into “a burnt-down desert,” he said.
“They shelled us every day. I do not want to lie about it. But these were barrages of ammunition at every building,” Nazarenko said. “The city was methodically leveled out.”
At the time, Sievierodonetsk was one of two major cities under Ukrainian control in Luhansk province, where pro-Russia separatists declared an unrecognized republic eight years ago. By the time the order to withdraw came on June 24, the Ukrainians were surrounded on three sides and mounting a defense from a chemical plant also sheltering civilians.
“If there was a hell on Earth somewhere, it was in Sievierodonetsk,” Artem Ruban, a soldier in Nazarenko’s battalion, said from the comparative safety of Bakhmut, 64 kilometers (40 miles) to the southwest of the since-captured city. “The inner strength of our boys allowed them to hold the city until the last moment.”
“Those were not human conditions they had to fight in. It is difficult to explain this to you here, what they feel like now or what it was like there,” Ruban said, blinking in the sunlight. “They were fighting until the end there. The task was to destroy the enemy, no matter what.”
Nazarenko, who also fought in Kyiv and elsewhere in the east after Russia invaded Ukraine, considers the Ukrainian operation in Sievierodonetsk “a victory” despite the outcome. He said the defenders managed to limit casualties while stalling the Russian advance for much longer than expected, depleting Russia’s resources.
“Their army incurred huge losses, and their attack potential was obliterated,” he said.
Both the lieutenant and the soldier under his command expressed confidence that Ukraine would take back all occupied territories and defeat Russia. They insisted morale remained high. Other soldiers, most with no combat experience before the invasion, shared more pessimistic accounts while insisting on anonymity or using only their first names to discuss their experiences.
Oleksiy, a member of the Ukrainian army who started fighting against the Moscow-backed separatists in 2016, had just returned from the front with a heavy limp. He said he was wounded on the battlefield in Zolote, a town the Russians also have since occupied.
“On the TV, they are showing beautiful pictures of the front lines, the solidarity, the army, but the reality is very different” he said, adding he does not think the delivery of more Western weapons would change the course of the war.
His battalion started running out of ammunition within a few weeks, Oleksiy said. At one point, the relentless shelling kept the soldiers from standing up in the trenches, he said, exhaustion visible on his lined face.
A senior presidential aide reported last month that 100 to 200 Ukrainian troops were dying every day, but the country has not provided the total number killed in action. Oleksiy claimed his unit lost 150 men during its first three days of fighting, many from a loss of blood.
Due to the relentless bombardments, wounded soldiers were only evacuated at night, and sometimes they had to wait up to two days, he said.
“The commanders don’t care if you are psychologically broken. If you have a working heart, if you have arms and legs, you have to go back in,” he added.
Mariia, a 41-year-old platoon commander who joined the Ukrainian army in 2018 after working as a lawyer and giving birth to a daughter, explained that the level of danger and discomfort can vary greatly depending on a unit’s location and access to supply lines.
Front lines that have existed since the conflict with pro-Russia separatists began in 2014 are more static and predictable, whereas places that became battlegrounds since Russia sent its troops in to invade are “a different world,” she said.
Mariia, who refused to share her surname for security reasons, said her husband is currently fighting in such a “hot spot.” Everyone misses and worries about their loved ones, and though this causes distress, her subordinates have kept their spirits high, she said.
“We are the descendants of Cossacks, we are free and brave. It is in our blood,” she said. “We are going to fight to the end.”
Two other soldiers the AP interviewed — former office-workers in Kyiv with no prior battle experience — said they were sent to the front lines in the east as soon as they completed their initial training. They said they observed “terrible organization” and “illogical decision-making,” and many people in their battalion refused to fight.
One of the soldiers said he smokes marijuana daily. “Otherwise, I would lose my mind, I would desert. It’s the only way I can cope” he said.
A 28-year-old former teacher in Sloviansk who “never imagined” he would fight for his country described Ukraine’s battlefields as a completely different life, with a different value system and emotional highs as well as lows.
“There is joy, there is sorrow. Everything is intertwined,” he said.
Friendship with his colleagues provide the bright spots. But he also saw fellow soldiers succumbing to extreme fatigue, both physical and mental, and displaying symptoms of PTSD.
“It’s hard to live under constant stress, sleep-deprived and malnourished. To see all those horrors with your own eyes — the dead, the torn-off limbs. It is unlikely that someone’s psyche can withstand that,” he said.
Yet he, too, insisted that the motivation to defend their country remains.
“We are ready to endure and fight with clenched teeth. No matter how hard and difficult it is,” the teacher said, speaking from a fishing store that was converted into a military distribution hub. “Who will defend my home and my family, if it is not me?”
The center in the city of Sloviansk provides local military units with equipment and provisions, and gives soldiers a place to go during brief respites from the physical grind and horrors of battle.
Tetiana Khimion, a 43-year-old dance choreographer, set up the center when the war started. All kinds of soldiers pass through, she says, from skilled special forces and war-hardened veterans to civilians-turned-fighters who signed up only recently.
“It can be like this: For the first time he comes, smiles widely, he can even be shy. The next time he comes, and there is emptiness in his eyes,” Khimion said. “He has been through something, and he is different.”
Behind her, a group of young Ukrainian soldiers on rotation from the front lines sit sharing jokes and a pizza. The thud of artillery can be heard a few miles away.
“Mostly they hope for the better. Yes, sometimes they come in a little sad, but we hope to raise their spirits here, too,” Khimion said. “We hug, we smile at each other and then they go back into the fields.”
On Sunday, Russian forces occupied the last Ukrainian stronghold in Luhansk province and stepped up rocket strikes on Donetsk, the Donbas province where the center is located.
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Valerii Rezik contributed to this story.
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DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Midday Daily 4" game were:
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DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Midday Daily 4" game were:
9-9-7-0
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Russia-Ukraine live updates: Russian strikes near Odesa after Snake Island withdrawal
(NEW YORK) — Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “special military operation” into neighboring Ukraine began on Feb. 24, with Russian forces invading from Belarus, to the north, and Russia, to the east. Ukrainian troops have offered “stiff resistance,” according to U.S. officials.
The Russian military has since launched a full-scale ground offensive in eastern Ukraine’s disputed Donbas region, capturing the strategic port city of Mariupol and securing a coastal corridor to the Moscow-annexed Crimean Peninsula.
Here’s how the news is developing. All times Eastern:
Jul 04, 6:54 am
Pope hints at possible trip to Ukraine
Speaking of the situation in Ukraine in an exclusive interview with Reuters over the weekend, Pope Francis said he might be heading to Ukraine after returning from his trip to Canada.
Francis, who has repeatedly condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, said he “would like to go [to Ukraine],” but wanted to “go to Moscow first.”
No pope has ever visited Moscow. Last Thursday, Francis implicitly accused Russia of waging a “cruel and senseless war of aggression.”
Francis noted over the weekend that there have been contacts between Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov about a possible trip to Moscow.
“After I come back from Canada, it is possible that I will manage to go to Ukraine,” Francis said. “The first thing is to go to Russia to try to help in some way, but I would like to go to both capitals.”
According to Francis, the Vatican first inquired about a trip to Russia several months ago, but Moscow said it was not the right time.
-ABC News’ Edward Szekeres, Yuriy Zaliznyak, Max Uzol and Fidel Pavlenko
Jul 04, 6:37 am
Ukrainian annual military budget spent in just over a month, PM says
Ukraine spends almost as much on its army in a month as it did in a year before Russia’s invasion, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal told local media on Sunday.
Ukraine’s monthly military budget is now about $4.4 billion, according to Shmyhal. Before the war, its annual military budget was close to $5.3 billion, the prime minister said.
Shmyhal added that Ukraine’s overall monthly budget is lacking around $150 million. Many businesses have suspended work or completely ceased to exist, he said, adding that millions of tons of harvest remain stuck in warehouses due to Russia blocking the path for exports.
On Sunday, Turkish customs detained a Russian cargo ship with grain stolen by Russian forces and shipped from the Ukrainian port of Berdyansk, the Ukrainian ambassador to Turkey said.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Friday that Turkey will be able to re-export grain products, including wheat, oat, and barley from the Black Sea to countries in need after talks with Russia and Ukraine that will be held in the coming days.
Turkey has about 20 bulker ships ready to transport grain, Erdogan added.
-ABC News’ Edward Szekeres, Yuriy Zaliznyak, Max Uzol and Fidel Pavlenko
Jul 03, 4:26 pm
Ukrainian troops retreat from Lysychansk
Ukrainian troops have retreated from the eastern Ukrainian city of Lysychansk in order to save the lives of soldiers, Ukrainian military officials said Sunday.
The General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces confirmed that Ukrainian troops have left Lysychansk after weeks of heavy fighting.
Ukrainian military officials said a combination of Russian artillery superiority, the prowess of Russian military aviation and its rocket salvo systems proved too much for Ukranian troops.
“This was done to save the lives of the soldiers,” the general staff said in a statement, adding that the continuation of the defense of the city “would lead to fatal consequences.”
Russian forces now effectively control Luhansk Oblast, bringing them a step closer to seizing Donbas region of eastern Ukraine.
Jul 03, 4:24 pm
Russia claims total control of Lisichansk in eastern Ukraine
The city of Lysychansk in eastern Ukraine is purportedly under total control of Russian forces and the Kremlin-backed Luhansk People’s Militia, the Russian Ministry of Defense said Sunday.
Russian Army Gen. Sergei Shoigu said in a statement that Lysychansk and a number of settlements in the Luhansk oblast, or province, of the Dobas region — including the largest settlements of Belogorovka, Novodruzhesk, Maloryazantsevo and Belaya — are under control of Russia after weeks of heavy fighting.
Shoigu said that over the past day, Russia and the Luhansk People’s Militia have taken control of more than 70 square miles of the Luhansk province.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday that Ukraine has not confirmed that the Russian’s have seized Lysychansk.
“We cannot definitively say that Lysychansk is under the control of the Russian Federation” Zelensky said in a joint news conference with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Sunday.
However, Zelensky acknowledge that battle for Lysychansk and other areas of the Luhansk region has been tough for Ukrainian forces.
“It’s really the most difficult situation, the most dangerous, and we don’t have an advantage there, and it’s true, it’s our weak spot,” Zelenskyy said.
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(WSYR-TV) – Third-generation American Flat Track pro racer, died at Weedsport Raceway on Saturday, July 2, American Flat Track says.
24-year-old Ryan Varnes, from Pennsylvania, was involved in an on-track crash in the Production Twins Main Event at Weedsport Speedway, Saturday evening. He was treated on-scene and was then transported to Upstate University Hospital, in Syracuse where he later died.
“The Varnes family has been a staple in the flat track community for decades, and they need our prayers during this difficult time,” said Gene Crouch, COO of AMA Pro Racing. “Ryan was the class of the field, both on and off track. His bright, perpetual optimism and loyal friendship will be dearly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.”
Varnes, who followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, began racing at the age of five, according to American Flat Track. He began pro-racing at the age of 16 and scored four wins with AFT Production Twins from 2019 to 2020.
American Flat Track says Varnes made the selfless decision to register as an organ donor, and he will continue to extend his spirit not just in the world of racing, but to people in need, as well.
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The energy sector has been a rare bright spot this year — one of just two sectors on the MSCI World Index that are in positive territory. The sector is up about 15% this year, outperforming the wider index, which has declined about 20% in the same period. After steep declines at the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic, oil prices have spiraled in recent months, as refining capacity failed to keep pace with a resurgent economy. Russia's invasion of Ukraine drove oil prices even higher, with sanctions hitting Russia's ability to export its crude and refined products to Europe and beyond. In the U.S., President Joe Biden ordered the unprecedented release of 180 million barrels of oil from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve and called on other countries to do the same in an effort to drive down prices. Biden has also urged U.S. oil refiners to ramp up output, saying they need to help alleviate the burden of high prices on consumers, while slamming "well above normal" refinery profit margins as "unacceptable." Oil producer group OPEC and its allies have committed to increase overall monthly production to 648,000 barrels per day for July and August, but concerns over the spare capacity of OPEC+ members mean the oil market is likely to remain tight as demand continue to outweigh supply. Hedge fund manager David Neuhauser said the energy sector is a favorite of his as he doesn't expect oil prices to come down any time soon. Get ready for the third quarter The U.S. economy is entering the back half of 2022 on shaky ground Investors are counting on the 3rd quarter — typically a 'no man's land' — to set up a year-end rally These stocks have major upside heading into the second half, Wall Street analysts say Oil prices show no signs of easing as China starts to reopen and supply worries persist "I think Brent oil can go to $175 a barrel ... almost 50% higher," said Neuhauser, the founder and chief investment officer of Livermore Partners, in an interview with CNBC. "They are hard assets, they're true and they're tangible," he said. "They're used in the global economy every single day. They're scarce. Everything's cyclical, of course, but unlike past cycles, this cycle looks like it's going to be a lot longer dated than others." Brent crude futures, the global benchmark, traded at just over $111 a barrel on Friday, while West Texas Intermediate crude futures, the U.S. benchmark, stood at about $108. A fan of small-cap energy firms, Neuhauser's fund has stakes in oil and gas exploration and production firms Vista Energy and Jadestone , as well as Canada's Kolibri Global Energy . He often takes an activist approach with his investments. "There are still too many small-and-mid names out there where the executives think they have a game plan and eventually it's all going to work out. But I think sometimes you have to push them into doing deals," he said. One example is Jadestone, a company that Neuhauser invested in six years ago, when it was valued at $30 million. Today, it's worth several times that amount and is generating more than $100 million a year in free cash flow, he said. Bank of America strategist Savita Subramanian also expects oil prices to stay higher for longer. The bank's base case for Brent and WTI are $104 a barrel and $100 a barrel in 2022, respectively. "Our commodity strategists expect that a sharp contraction in Russian oil exports could trigger a full-blown 1980s-style oil crisis ... pushing Brent well past $150/barrel," Subramanian said. China's economic reopening should also boost oil consumption and provide further upside to prices, she said. China's once red-hot economy has suffered a slowdown amid successive Covid-19 lockdowns, but a rebound could now be on the horizon. China's official manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index came in at 50.2 in June, the first time it has crossed the 50-point mark since February, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics. A reading above the 50-point mark indicates growth in the sector. "China was a 14 million a day consumer [prior to the lockdowns]," Dan Pickering, founder and chief investment officer of Pickering Energy Partners, told CNBC. "Rough numbers say that China has had about 1 million barrels a day shut-in with their rolling Covid issues but some of that has come back on in the past month. We would expect reopening activity will move that demand number back toward 14 million barrels a day." "If China tries to accelerate its economy, we may look at $120 a barrel and say it's cheap," he added. One wild card is economic. Months of higher energy prices have driven up prices for all sorts of goods and there are signs the U.S. economy is slowing. If that plays out, oil prices could ease as demand slows. When it comes to stock picks, energy companies "still look cheap," Pickering said, adding that many are trading at "very attractive forward multiples." He likes oilfield services provider Schlumberger , which he said is trading down about 30% from its May high and at a price of about 13 times 2023 earnings. He also favors a number of oil exploration firms, all of which are now trading around 30% from their recent highs, according to Pickering. These stocks also enjoy a low EV/EBITDA ratio and high free cash flow yield, he added. The EV/EBITDA ratio — or enterprise value to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization — compares the value of a company, with debt included, to its cash earnings less non-cash expenses. The stocks are Devon Energy , Diamondback Energy and Antero Resources , which are trading at below four times their 2023 EV/EBITDA multiples. Goldman Sachs has also identified several buy-rated energy stocks with environmental, social and governance attributes as a core part of their investment highlights. These include Norwegian aluminum and renewables firm Norsk Hydro , Norwegian hydrogen producer and distributor Nel and Spanish oil and gas firm Repsol . Shares in Repsol are up nearly 40% this year. The stock closed at 13.9 euros ($14.50) on Thursday, which implies a potential upside of 36.7% to Goldman's price target of 19 euros. Norsk Hydro and Nel are down about 14% and 21%, respectively, but remained buy-rated by Goldman. The firm has price targets of 112 Norwegian krone ($11.30) for Norsk Hydro, and 21 Norwegian krone for Nel. | https://www.cnbc.com/2022/07/03/quarterly-investment-guide-3q-2022-global-energy-outlook.html | 2022-07-04T17:46:58Z | https://www.cnbc.com/2022/07/03/quarterly-investment-guide-3q-2022-global-energy-outlook.html | true | 1 |
Kyle Edmund leaves Wimbledon ready to begin his comeback for real in the United States later this month and believing that he can get back to the top of the game.
The former British number one and Australian Open semi-finalist made his long-awaited return in mixed doubles at Wimbledon after three knee operations and 20 months on the sidelines.
Edmund has targeted a second-tier Challenger event in three weeks for his first singles tournament back and hopes to play at the US Open at the end of August using his protected ranking reserved for those who have been out for significant periods.
The 27-year-old said: “I’ve just got to get that mindset playing again, the tennis fitness. I’m training two to three hours anyway so I just need to continue to do that, in terms of having the slam in mind at the end of that swing.
“That means I have to be ready for five sets and I’ve not played a match like that in a long time, so that is the aim. And the idea is to not just get through that physically, I want to play and win but, with what I’ve had in the last 18 months, I want to be in a good place afterwards.”
Edmund had struggled with knee pain since the end of 2018, the season in which he brilliantly made the last four in Melbourne and peaked at 14 in the rankings.
By late 2020, he was forced to take the surgical route and, after two small operations and one major one, he is finally pain free again – something he admitted he began to doubt would ever happen.
“I would genuinely have struggled to see that in January,” he said. “It was only in February that it started improving. It was great to be on the court pain-free and thinking about tennis, thinking about being there rather than ‘how am I going to hold up? How is my knee doing?’.”
Edmund knows it will not be easy to get back to where he was and that he needs to be patient but, with players competing at the top well into their 30s, he feels time is still on his side.
“I wouldn’t say I took anything for granted but, when you don’t have what I had before, you definitely appreciate it a lot more,” he said.
“When I started going on court again, I just feel lucky to be able to do that. It’s crazy to think, I’m not trying to ask for much, I just want to play tennis.
“In terms of actual performance and talking rankings and wins and losses, that is ultimately the goal. What you have tasted before, you get the bug for it. You have the slams, getting to the latter end of slams, that I’ve done properly once, winning the tournaments, all those sorts of things.
“I want to do again, knowing it will take work and there will be some days where it is a bit crap because I’m not going to win all the time, no matter how much you want to.
“With everything I’ve been through, I’m ready. Starting off with Challengers and I’m motivated to do that. I know that I have to build up again, that’s the nature of it.
“I’m looking forward to it, it’s been a long time just thinking about it, feeling sorry for myself. Now it’s a good position to be in to go and do that.”
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In May 2022, 13 enumerators conducted 588 face-to-face interviews in Payinjiar County, Unity State, using a standardized survey instrument and script.
This infographic reflects the summarized outcomes of the survey. The research method used is called the Human Security Survey (HSS). The HSS is developed by PAX's Protection of Civilians team to collect data and facilitate dialogue about civilians' experiences and perceptions in situations of conflict. The methodology includes a series of complementary activities, including population-based research, community engagement, and advocacy. | https://reliefweb.int/report/south-sudan/human-security-survey-south-sudan-payinjiar-county-unity-may-2022 | 2022-07-04T17:48:04Z | https://reliefweb.int/report/south-sudan/human-security-survey-south-sudan-payinjiar-county-unity-may-2022 | true | null |
Asit will take up his role on July 11 and succeed Amit Malik.
Aviva India today announced the appointment of Asit Rath as chief executive officer and managing director. Asit will take up his role on July 11 and succeed Amit Malik who is leaving the business after 10 years.
Asit is currently the CEO of Prudential Myanmar Life Insurance. He comes with 22 years of banking and insurance experience in India and Myanmar and has strong distribution experience with ICICI Bank and ICICI Prudential Life in India.
Commenting on this change, Randy Lianggara, regional CEO, Asia said, “I am delighted to welcome Asit to Aviva. He has a proven track record in transforming and innovating businesses and will be well suited to lead Aviva India through the next phase of our transformation journey. I would also like to thank Amit for his dedication to our business in India over the years and wish him all the best for future endeavours.”
Asit Rath said, “I am delighted to have the opportunity to join Aviva at a point where the insurance industry, as well as our business in India, is all set to take the next stride forward. I look forward to working closely to chart a high growth path, unlocking the true potential of our team and the market.” | https://www.afaqs.com/people-spotting/aviva-india-appoints-asit-rath-as-ceo-and-md | 2022-07-04T17:54:41Z | https://www.afaqs.com/people-spotting/aviva-india-appoints-asit-rath-as-ceo-and-md | false | 2 |
More than 50kg of cocaine and heroin were discovered in a northbound truck at a Lower Mainland border crossing on Sunday, July 3.
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reported when a truck driver arrived at the Aldergrove commercial truck crossing, seeking entry into Canada, the vehicle was referred for a secondary examination after initial questioning.
A search of the truck’s cargo discovered some of the pallets had been tampered with.
Further inspection led to the discovery of 50 brick-shaped objects containing substances suspected to be illegal narcotics.
More than 50 kilograms of suspected cocaine and one kilogram of suspected heroin were seized.
CBSA has transferred the suspect and drugs to the RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime (FSOC) Major Projects Team for further criminal investigation.
READ ALSO: Armed border jumping suspect zapped in Langley while fleeing police
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino commented: “by stopping illegal drugs at the border, we’re reducing the risk of harm to Canadians. I want to thank the CBSA employees for their quick and decisive work.”
Bryce Bengco, Chief, Aldergrove Port of Entry, Pacific Region, Canada Border Services Agency: “we are proud of the continued outstanding work by our officers which contributes directly to protecting Canadian communities. This interception is another great example of how our officers, with support from the RCMP, are key to maintaining border integrity.”
Superintendent Richard Bergevin, Officer in Charge of the BC RCMP Federal Serious & Organized Crime – Major Projects, said “illicit drugs have caused incalculable harm to our communities throughout the overdose crisis that continues to claim lives and impact families for years to come. The RCMP are committed to working closely with the CBSA and their partners to detect, deter and disrupt the trafficking of drugs across our borders.”
Anyone with information about suspicious cross-border activity is encouraged to call the CBSA Border Watch Toll-free Line at 1-888-502-9060 or submit a tip online.
READ ALSO: 650 kg of meth seized from boat near Bellingham-Canada border
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Quick Draw Midday" game were:
03-10-12-14-22-23-25-26-30-31-44-46-55-60-61-65-69-71-73-79, BE: 12
(three, ten, twelve, fourteen, twenty-two, twenty-three, twenty-five, twenty-six, thirty, thirty-one, forty-four, forty-six, fifty-five, sixty, sixty-one, sixty-five, sixty-nine, seventy-one, seventy-three, seventy-nine; BE: twelve) | https://www.manisteenews.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Quick-Draw-Midday-game-17283627.php | 2022-07-04T17:58:44Z | https://www.manisteenews.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Quick-Draw-Midday-game-17283627.php | false | null |
July 2022
“We just went on our first date [since the twins were born],” Chung gushed exclusively to Us. “When his parents were in town and we went to go see a movie and, like, that’s quite luxurious, but even when the kids are napping, we find the time to connect.”
She added: “When the kids go down, we find the time to check up on each other, to make sure that he’s doing OK, that I’m doing OK. I feel like therapy helps me a lot to work out all of my issues and it’s something that I don’t wanna pass on to my kids. I think we’re all a constant work in progress. Lot of work in progress.”
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Police: 5 dead, 19 hospitalized in shooting at July 4 parade
CHICAGO (AP) — At least five people are dead and 19 were taken to hospitals after a shooting at a July Fourth parade in a Chicago suburb, police said.
The shooting in Highland Park disrupted the annual parade just after it began at 10 a.m.
Highland Park Police said in a statement that five people were killed and 19 people were taken to hospitals. It was unclear if the five dead were among the 19 hospitalized.
The police said authorities are still searching for the suspect and called it an active incident.
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.
Police are responding to a shooting at a July Fourth parade in a Chicago suburb, authorities said Monday. No casualties have been officially reported, but witnesses described seeing bloodied bodies covered with blankets as hundreds of people ran for safety.
The Chicago Sun-Times reported that the parade began around 10 a.m. but was suddenly halted 10 minutes later after shots were fired. A Sun-Times reporter saw blankets placed over three bloodied bodies. Several witnesses told the newspaper that they heard gunfire.
Hundreds of parade-goers — some visibly bloodied — fled the parade route, leaving behind chairs, baby strollers and blankets.
Police told people: “Everybody disperse, please. It is not safe to be here.”
Video shot by a Sun-Times journalist after the gunfire rang out shows a band on a float continuing to play as people run past, screaming. A photo posted to social media appeared to show pools of blood near upturned chairs in downtown Highland Park.
Gina Troiani and her son were lined up with his daycare class ready to walk onto the parade route when she heard a loud sound that she believed was fireworks — until she heard people yell about a shooter.
“We just start running in the opposite direction,” she told The Associated Press.
Her 5-year-old son was riding his bike decorated with red and blue curled ribbons. He and other children in the group held small American flags. The city said on it’s website that the festivities were to include a children’s bike and pet parade.
Troiani said she pushed her son’s bike, running through the neighborhood to get back to their car.
In a video that Troiani shot on her phone, some of the kids are visibly startled at the loud noise and they scramble to the side of the road as a siren wails nearby.
It was just sort of chaos,” she said. “There were people that got separated from their families, looking for them. Others just dropped their wagons, grabbed their kids and started running.”
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said in a tweet that he is “closely monitoring the situation in Highland Park” and that Illinois State Police are assisting. The ISP said in an email that it was assisting in the response to an active shooter reported around 10:24 a.m.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said on Twitter that it is assisting Highland Park Police “with a shooting in the area of the Independence Day parade route.” The sheriff’s office directed an AP reporter to contact Highland Park Police. The Police Department said no one was immediately available to comment.
Debbie Glickman, a Highland Park resident, said she was on a parade float with coworkers and the group was preparing to turn onto the main route when she saw people running from the area.
“People started saying: ‘There’s a shooter, there’s a shooter, there’s a shooter,’” Glickman told the Associated Press. “So we just ran. We just ran. It’s like mass chaos down there.”
She didn’t hear any noises or see anyone who appeared to be injured.
“I’m so freaked out,” she said. “It’s just so sad.”
By KATHLEEN FOODY
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A Fourth of July parade was interrupted by gunfire Monday morning in Highland Park, Ill., leaving behind five dead and 16 have been hospitalized, city officials said. The suspect involved remained at large as of Monday afternoon.
Residents are being advised to "shelter in place."
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker responded to the situation.
"My staff and I are closely monitoring the situation in Highland Park. State police are on the scene and we have made all state resources available to the community. We will continue working with local officials to help those affected," the governor said.
The Chicago Sun-Times reported that dozens of shots were fired as the parade was about to begin.
My video.. I was at #Highland Park parade.. Terrified people fleeing July 4th parade when shooting started. pic.twitter.com/DSe0NJOuem
— Lynn Sweet (@lynnsweet) July 4, 2022
“I heard 20 to 25 shots, which were in rapid succession. So it couldn’t have been just a handgun or a shotgun," Miles Zaremski, area resident, told the Sun-Times.
Images on social media showed pools of blood along with abandoned lawn chairs and other personal items left behind as people fled.
City officials confirmed that the parade was canceled and encouraged people to avoid the area.
Highland Park is located 26 miles north of Chicago. Multiple surrounding Chicago-area communities are canceling their Fourth of July festivities. Also many beaches along Lake Michigan have closed as police look for the suspect.
Some Chicago-area residents received a phone text notification that a suspect is still at large, as of midday Monday.
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Stranger Things 5 Writers Room Opening This Summer: Duffer Brothers
Considering how things ended just before the credits rolled on Volume 2 of Netflix and Matt Duffer & Ross Duffer's Stranger Things 4, what you're about to hear is initially good news and then… still good news but reality kicks in. During an exclusive interview with Collider, the series creators confirmed that the writers' room for the fifth and final season will be open for business in August. Yes, this August (surprising us almost as much as the news that Amazon's The Boys would be filming its fourth season that same month). "We're going to take a little vacation in July and then we're going to come back. I know that the writer's room is going to start in that first week of August," Ross revealed. Great news, right? Definitely! Now… the reality check. Even with the Duffer Bros having the season mapped out in general, there's still writing that needs to be done and that takes time. So for those of you looking for a teaser trailer for the holidays? Yeah, that stocking might go empty.
In the following highlights from a recent interview with Variety, the Duffer Bros. not only drop a few more clues about what viewers can expect from the spinoff but also confess to being practitioners of… "George Lucas-ing"?!
So When Are They Starting Work on That "Different" Spinoff?
Ross Duffer: "There's a version of it developing in parallel [to season 5], but they would never shoot it parallel. I think actually we're going to start delving into that soon as we're winding down and finishing these visual effects, Matt and I are going to start getting into it."
Matt Duffer: "The reason we haven't done anything is just because you don't want to be doing it for the wrong reasons, and it was just like, 'Is this something I would want to make regardless of it being related to Stranger Things or not?' And definitely. Even if we took the 'Stranger Things' title off of it, I'm so, so excited about it. But it is not… It's going to be different than what anyone is expecting, including Netflix."
How to Fix the Problem with Will's Birthday? It's Time to "George Lucas" It: So remember that big screw-up back in S04E02 regarding Will's (Noah Schnapp) birthday and no one acknowledging it? Well, it looks like the Duffer Bros. are going to "George Lucas" it (a phrase for when one goes back to make changes/update a long-standing work). During the interview, Matt offered the possibility of changing Will's birthday to May 22 " because 'May' can fit in Winona's [Ryder, Joyce Byers] mouth" as an example of "us 'George Lucas-ing' the situation." Matt continued, "It's [Will's birthday mishap] too sad! And it doesn't make any narrative sense. But we were talking about it yesterday, and I think we're going to 'George Lucas' that."
But This Would Be the First Time They "George Lucas'd," Right? "We have George Lucas'd things also that people don't know about," Matt revealed. And while they didn't offer up any specifics, Ross did have one suggestion for those wanting to do a little investigating: "You do have the physical copies though, the Blu-rays and stuff — you'd have to compare." In fact, they applied the method as recently as Volume 1, with Ross adding, "Some of the visual effects. It's not, like, story, but you're essentially patching in shots. Netflix is — I don't think they've ever allowed people to patch on opening week and even weekend. And we said, 'Well, why not?' And he said, 'Well, it makes us nervous.' And we're like, 'Well, maybe we try it this time.' And it turned out fine."
Netflix's Stranger Things stars Winona Ryder (Joyce Byers), David Harbour (Jim Hopper), Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven), Finn Wolfhard (Mike Wheeler), Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin Henderson), Caleb McLaughlin (Lucas Sinclair), Noah Schnapp (Will Byers), Sadie Sink (Max Mayfield), Natalia Dyer (Nancy Wheeler), Charlie Heaton (Jonathan Byers), Joe Keery (Steve Harrington), Maya Hawke (Robin Buckley), Priah Ferguson (Erica Sinclair), Brett Gelman (Murray), Cara Buono (Karen Wheeler), and Matthew Modine (Dr. Brenner). Now without further delay, we return you to your continued repeated viewings of the official trailer for the fourth season:
It's been six months since the Battle of Starcourt, which brought terror and destruction to Hawkins. Struggling with the aftermath, our group of friends are separated for the first time — and navigating the complexities of high school hasn't made things any easier. In this most vulnerable time, a new and horrifying supernatural threat surfaces, presenting a gruesome mystery that, if solved, might finally put an end to the horrors of the Upside Down.
Jamie Campbell Bower (The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, Sweeney Todd), Eduardo Franco (Booksmart, The Binge), and Joseph Quinn (Catherine the Great, Howards End) joined the cast of Stranger Things as series regulars. Tom Wlaschiha (Game of Thrones), Sherman Augustus (Into the Badlands, Westworld), Mason Dye (Bosch, The Goldbergs), Nikola Djuricko (Genius, In The Land of Blood and Honey), and Robert Englund (A Nightmare on Elm Street Franchise, V) also joined in recurring roles. In addition, Brett Gelman's Murray Bauman was promoted to series regular. In addition, Amybeth McNulty (Anne with an E), Myles Truitt (Black Lightning), Regina Ting Chen (Queen of the South), and Grace Van Dien (The Village) joined the cast. | https://bleedingcool.com/tv/stranger-things-5-writers-room-opening-this-summer-duffer-brothers/ | 2022-07-04T18:10:44Z | https://bleedingcool.com/tv/stranger-things-5-writers-room-opening-this-summer-duffer-brothers/ | true | 4 |
To explain what depth of field is, it can be helpful to start by looking at lenses. Lenses can only focus precisely at one distance at a time. But things that are closer or more distant than the subject can still look sharp. This ‘zone of apparent sharpness’ can be so shallow that it’s virtually non-existent, or can stretch to a distant horizon.
‘Zone of apparent sharpness’ is a good working definition of depth of field (DoF). Only perfect focusing at one distance can create pin-point sharpness, but things on either side may still appear sharp – any blur is too slight to be perceptible. It’s apparent sharpness that counts in the real world. If something looks sharp, even if theoretically it isn’t, it’s sharp enough for our purposes.
Most landscape photographers will normally try to get everything sharp, but it’s a matter of choice, not a law. In sports or portraiture, a shallow depth of field can be welcome, as it throws distracting backgrounds and foregrounds out of focus.
Controlling depth of field
Depth of field varies enormously, and it’s governed by three factors. The first is aperture (opens in new tab), the size of the opening created by the lens’s iris. Most of know that wider apertures give shallower depths of field, but remember that aperture numbers are fractions, so f/16 is a narrow option and f/4 is wide.
How you set the aperture on your camera depends on the brand and the model, of course. To set the aperture on the best Nikon camera (opens in new tab), for example, you'd use Aperture Priority (A on the mode dial) and tweak settings with the command dial (on cameras with two dials, use the sub-command dial at the front of the camera). As the aperture changes, the camera adjusts the shutter speed to keep the overall exposure constant.
The next factor to impact depth of field is the lens’s focal length. A longer focal length reduces DoF while a shorter on increases it. A wide-angle setting (such as the 18mm end of a kit lens) is good for keeping everything sharp, whereas to blur the background, you need to use a longer focal length, such as 55mm.
The third factor is the distance between the camera and subject. The smaller this is, the less DoF you’ll have. This is clear with macro work, when DoF all but disappears. But DoF extends beyond the point of focus, as well as in front – so focusing on the most distant point won’t give you maximum DoF.
However, the three factors controlling DoF don’t always work in harmony. You might decide to swap to a wide-angle lens to improve DoF. This makes your subject look smaller in frame. To fix this, you’d move closer, but this reduces DoF.
A sneak preview
Looking through the viewfinder of a DSLR doesn’t show the effect of changing aperture – it shows the view with the lens wide open, but predicting the end result isn’t pure guesswork. Many Nikon DSLRs have a DoF Preview button, which stops down the lens to the selected aperture. Unfortunately, this darkens the image, making it harder to see.
With the electronic viewfinders of Z-series Nikons, not only is the lens always stopped down to the selected aperture, enabling you to judge DoF, but the brightness reflects the exposure settings, so you can see the image clearly. This is also true of using Live View on a DSLR. Indeed, some DSLRs, such as the D3500, don’t have a DoF Preview button, so you’ll have to use Live View if you want to get an idea of how much of your scene is in focus before you take the shot.
Three ways to affect depth of field
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Attend any sporting event and you’re bound to witness the wave. But while some baseball fans love it, others look on in annoyance.
Vic Vela of Colorado Public Radio encapsulates the debate.
This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
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Trump-backed Michigan secretary of state nominee said abortion is ‘child sacrifice’
CNN, WXMI
By Em Steck and Andrew Kaczynski, CNN
Before becoming the Trump-backed Republican nominee for Michigan secretary of state, Kristina Karamo said that abortion is “child sacrifice” and a “satanic practice.”
“Abortion is really nothing new. The child sacrifice is a very satanic practice, and that’s precisely what abortion is. And we need to see it as such,” Karamo, a community college professor, said in an October 2020 episode of her podcast “It’s Solid Food,” which CNN’s KFile reviewed.
“When people in other cultures, when they engage in child sacrifice, they didn’t just sacrifice the child for the sake of bloodshed,” Karamo said later in the episode. “They sacrificed the child cuz they were hoping to get prosperity and that’s precisely why people have abortion now. ‘Because I’m not ready. I don’t wanna have a baby. I don’t feel like it. I don’t have time. I wanna make more money. I want my freedom.’ So you’re sacrificing that child hoping to get something out of their death, which is your freedom, your happiness, your prosperity.”
In another comment, Karamo called abortion the “the greatest crime of our nation’s history.”
Karamo and her campaign did not respond to multiple requests for comment by CNN.
Karamo, a devout conservative Christian who has served on the board of Michigan’s Right to Life organization and on the board of an anti-abortion pregnancy crisis center affiliate in Detroit, reiterated that belief in another episode from July 2020, in which she said humans have sacrificed other humans, including their own children, for “thousands of years, just packaged differently.”
“[People] were sacrificing them to these deities, which were really demons,” she said.
Karamo went on to say in a later episode of her podcast reviewed by CNN’s KFile that demonic possession is real and can be transmitted through “intimate relationships.”
“If a person has demonic possession — I know it’s gonna sound really crazy to me saying that for some people, thinking like what?!” Karamo said in September 2020. “But having intimate relationships with people who are demonically possessed or oppressed — I strongly believe that a person opens themselves up to possession. Demonic possession is real.”
Karamo has repeatedly touted to her followers that left-leaning elites are trying to push their own values, including pro-abortion views, on America. In a video she posted on her website in 2018 that CNN’s KFile accessed and reviewed, Karamo suggested a conspiracy in which left-leaning political operatives who now have business relationships with Netflix — including prominent philanthropist and Democratic donor George Soros, former national security adviser Susan Rice and former President Barack Obama — were taking over the streaming service to push pro-abortion content.
“Is abortion funny to you? I would argue that it is nothing funny about abortion whatsoever, but apparently Netflix found it quite all right to air episode of Michelle Wolf’s show or season,” Karamo said, describing the comedian’s short-lived Netflix show that aired in 2018 in which Wolf addressed having an abortion.
“Why is Netflix putting out a series like this?” she said. “All these people with these interesting political motives, all teaming up to create content for you to consume.”
The political newcomer rose to prominence in Michigan politics after she claimed she had witnessed fraud as a poll challenger during the 2020 election and baselessly claimed widespread voter fraud occurred in the state, signing on to an unsuccessful lawsuit. Karamo’s promotion of election denial and other conspiracy theories earned her Trump’s endorsement last fall. If elected to Michigan’s top election post, she would oversee the 2024 presidential election in which Trump is weighing a run.
Karamo’s embrace of conspiracy theories has also led to her association with QAnon, a conspiracy theory that posits that Trump was working to take down a shadow cabal of Democratic politicians and elites running a child sex-trafficking ring and that one day soon cabal members will face arrests, tribunals and mass executions. Last year she spoke at a QAnon conference in Las Vegas featuring prominent Q influencers.
She previously called for a “citizenship arrest” of Soros and said he “needs to be in jail” and spread the Clinton Kill List conspiracy, a baseless conspiracy theory that alleges former President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have had dozens of people assassinated.
CNN previously reported some of Karamo’s beliefs and rhetoric, including her attacks against premarital sex and the LGBTQ community, such as that it will lead to the “normalization” of pedophilia; her anti-vaxxer comments; and her election denialism. Karamo frequently attacks those she disagrees with as being instruments of Satan or “demonic,” including the Democratic Party and the LGBTQ community.
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It’s going to take more than a global pandemic to slow the booming economic engine that is Silicon Valley’s real estate market, according to the latest property data from Santa Clara County.
The assessed value of all property in the county has reached a record-breaking $619.9 billion — a nearly 7.5% increase over the year before. That’s a major boost even for pricey Silicon Valley, and it comes despite the COVID-19 pandemic that experts worried would put a damper on the region’s prosperity.
“Last year, we feared the recession would extend for a longer period of time, and I projected a pessimistic view for recovery,” Santa Clara County Assessor Larry Stone said in a news release. “The resilience of Silicon Valley coupled with an extraordinarily strong residential market have reinforced the local economy, accelerating growth in the assessment roll to a record level.”
Santa Clara County gained $43 billion in property value last year, according to the 2022-2023 assessment roll, which determines property taxes for Santa Clara County commercial and residential properties as of January 1, 2022.
Stone credits the availability of the COVID vaccine, coupled with a $3 trillion federal economic stimulus package, with preventing a major economic collapse. And Silicon Valley’s real estate market has been red-hot for years. The median sale price for a home in Santa Clara County was $1.5 million in May — up 18% from a year ago, according to CoreLogic. The median price was $1.2 million in Alameda County, $1.8 million in San Mateo County, $1.7 million in San Francisco and $925,000 in Contra Costa County.
Changes in property ownership and new construction were the two biggest factors driving real estate growth last year — accounting for $24.5 billion and $5.9 billion in increases, respectively. Because of Proposition 13 — the controversial 1978 state law that artificially depresses property values — a property’s assessed value, and property taxes owed, increase no more than 2% per year unless a property changes hands or undergoes construction.
Following a pandemic lull, new construction has picked up again, according to Stone’s office. The new Nvidia campus in Santa Clara, for example, added $310 million to the county’s property roll. And more is to come, with projects including San Jose’s massive Google Downtown West project on the horizon.
The tech industry — the backbone of Silicon Valley’s economy — continued to pump money into the economy last year, closing $3.5 billion in office and commercial building acquisitions. Business property, including machinery and computers, increased by nearly 7% to $42.9 billion.
But Silicon Valley didn’t make it out of the pandemic unscathed, as many retail stores, restaurants and entertainment facilities continue to suffer the consequences of lockdowns that forced them to close for long periods of time. The assessors office lowered the assessed value of 2,595 properties because of drops in the properties’ market value. Of those properties, 18% were commercial — and most qualified for an adjusted assessment because of the blows they were dealt by the pandemic.
And experts caution the real estate market may be cooling down as inflation, high interest rates, soaring gas prices, stock market volatility and other economic uncertainties scare away potential buyers. Bay Area realtors have reported homes are getting fewer offers and are selling for closer to their asking price — a contrast to several months ago when many homes sold for significantly over asking.
“Mortgage interest rates have doubled and inflation has reduced consumer buying power,” Stone said in a news release, “indicating that next year we may see a flattening of growth.” | https://www.siliconvalley.com/2022/07/01/santa-clara-county-property-values-hit-record-620-billion-despite-covid/ | 2022-07-04T18:28:04Z | https://www.siliconvalley.com/2022/07/01/santa-clara-county-property-values-hit-record-620-billion-despite-covid/ | false | 3 |
Liffey Linear Park, Newbridge, Co Kildare
Sections of the Liffey Linear Park public amenity in Newbridge are owned by developers, according to Kildare County Council.
The revelation was made at the June meeting of the Newbridge-Kildare Municipal District on June 15 following a motion by Cllr Fiona McLoughlin Healy.
Cllr McLoughlin Healy had called for the council clarify who owns Liffey Linear Park or any part of it, and the adjacent lands.
The council said that the lands from the Bridge to the Strand are unregistered.
However the lands known as the Strand within the Park are registered to Aston Limited, which is currently applying for permission for over 600 homes in the Great Connell Area of the town.
The lands forming the embankment and towpath from the Strand to the Gables B&B are registered to land owner Denise Harris.
In addition, the lands along the boundary of the Gables are owned by the William Cribbon Limited while the lands from the Gables B&B car park to the new Belin Woods development being built by Glenveagh are registered to Glenveagh Homes.
Senior executive parks superintendent Simon Wallace said that the council’s legal advisors are currently researching any potential ownership of the unregistered lands with a view to Kildare County Council registering the lands.
Mr Wallace said the council’s legal advisors are currently working on the transfer of lands owned by The Gables B&B.
Mr Wallace added: “The lands on north side of the Liffey adjacent to the strand area of the park are registered to Aston Limited who are currently applying for a Strategic Housing Development on some of these lands. The Parks Section were involved in Planning meetings related to the application.”
Cllr Peggy O’Dwyer said she was surprised that the Strand area, which is popular for swimming, was not owned by the council.
Cllr Chris Pender commented that the Linear Park and public access to the Liffey was the ‘lifeblood’ of the town of Newbridge and where the local Tidy Towns volunteers carry out a lot of work to maintain and enhance the area.
He said that the council must ensure that as much of the park as possible is kept in public ownership.
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Mon, 4 Jul 2022
Source: United Mfantseman, Contributor
Breakout Ghanaian singer, Mkaey (real name Emmanuel Kwofie Krah), after going viral on social media with his freestyle videos is out with his debut single titled “Poison”.
Although young, Mkaey on this record proves he is wild at heart and addresses the toxicity in love. He sings about the emotional stress people go through when what they love hurts them.
The Twitter breakthrough act has received so much love and endorsement from industry personalities and fans that have made the release of his debut single possible.
The production credit goes to Beatz Vampire with mix and mastering by DDT.
Mkaey is currently an independent artiste but looks forward to making an impact with his promising career.
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Nature Hear-Through: All-new Hisense U5120G Soundbar Launches in South Africa
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, July 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — World-renowned electronics manufacturer, Hisense, has recently announced the launch of the newest generation of U5120G Soundbar in South Africa. Available from June 29th at Takealot, Tafelburg, HiFi Corp, and Hirsch’s, the powerful and easy-to-use U5120G Soundbar will retail for R7999 and is expected to be a popular addition to at-home entertainment systems, providing a theatre-like experience for consumers.
The innovative U5120G Soundbar comes with 11 in-built multi-directional speakers and a 180-watt wireless subwoofer for a total of 510 watts of high-quality audio. The 8-inch subwoofer can process sounds as low as 40Hz, adding deep and powerful bass effects to movies, TV shows, games, and music. The devices feature easy connectivity and are Bluetooth compatible, meaning setup is clean, easy, and painless.
As to audio experience, speaker positioning inside the U5120G Soundbar creates a surround system with real 5.1.2ch sound. A user remarked that, unlike traditional surround sound systems, which have one “sweet spot” seat for the best surround effects, with an intuitive DTS Virtual:X feature and Dolby Atmos, the U5120G Soundbar provides them with an immersive 360-degree surround sound that is warm and heartfelt at any seating position in their TV room.
The U5120G Soundbar can process high-resolution audio, giving sound quality comparable to that of recording studios and concert halls. Its Hi-Remaster technology enables it to upscale the sound quality of other input sources such as CDs and MP3s. Many users praised this feature, claiming that it amplified the compressed audio into an expanded, warmer and richer audio signal that adds depth and dimension to music or movies. For higher-end audio requirements such as movies and games, the U5120G Soundbar also supports 4k and 3D, processing data without quality loss and greatly improving the overall entertainment experience.
According to user feedback, the U5120G Soundbar is easily wall-mountable. It is also easy to set up, with a single remote that supports EzPlay and intuitive menus for customization and switching between different audio modes. If users do not wish to change audio modes manually, the AI EQ mode supported by Hi-AT technology offers sound optimization for each scene. Whether watching sports, a movie, or the news, listening to music or playing a game, AI EQ mode can detect and adjust to the best sound experience. | https://jordannewsgazette.com/nature-hear-through-all-new-hisense-u5120g-soundbar-launches-in-south-africa/ | 2022-07-04T18:36:41Z | https://jordannewsgazette.com/nature-hear-through-all-new-hisense-u5120g-soundbar-launches-in-south-africa/ | true | 4 |
CVA Family Office LLC cut its position in shares of iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (BATS:IEFA – Get Rating) by 6.1% in the first quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 290,683 shares of the company’s stock after selling 18,810 shares during the quarter. iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF accounts for approximately 4.8% of CVA Family Office LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 2nd largest position. CVA Family Office LLC’s holdings in iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF were worth $20,205,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Bank of America Corp DE boosted its position in shares of iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF by 5.2% in the fourth quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 243,552,018 shares of the company’s stock worth $18,178,722,000 after acquiring an additional 12,073,555 shares during the last quarter. TIAA FSB boosted its position in shares of iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF by 2.3% in the first quarter. TIAA FSB now owns 64,735,035 shares of the company’s stock worth $4,494,814,000 after acquiring an additional 1,468,701 shares during the last quarter. BlackRock Inc. boosted its position in shares of iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF by 10.5% in the fourth quarter. BlackRock Inc. now owns 47,074,555 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,513,643,000 after acquiring an additional 4,486,189 shares during the last quarter. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. boosted its position in shares of iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF by 4.6% in the fourth quarter. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. now owns 39,083,604 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,917,200,000 after acquiring an additional 1,716,112 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Raymond James & Associates lifted its position in iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF by 4.0% during the fourth quarter. Raymond James & Associates now owns 33,873,750 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,528,336,000 after buying an additional 1,306,432 shares in the last quarter.
IEFA stock traded up $0.08 during midday trading on Monday, reaching $58.93. 10,944,748 shares of the company’s stock traded hands. iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF has a fifty-two week low of $56.55 and a fifty-two week high of $70.84. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $62.69 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $67.92.
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Sports News of Monday, 4 July 2022
Source: footballghana.com
Ghana international Benjamin Tetteh has emerged as a transfer target for Saudi Arabian giants Al Hilal this summer.
Tetteh, who is contracted to Turkish outfit Yeni Malatyaspor until 2025 has become a subject of interest for several clubs with Al Hilal no exception.
The Saudi Arabian club have already made an offer and will in the coming days meet the representatives of the player.
English Championship side Hull City are also keen to secure the services of the Ghanaian striker in the ongoing transfer window.
Despite scoring 8 goals and providing 4 assists in 27 games in all competitions last season, his side Yeni Malatyaspor could not survive relegation and will compete in the Turkish second-tier next season.
Footballghana.com understands the Ghanaian forward is keen to move since he wants to play top-flight football next season.
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Colonoscopies help detect cancer early and save lives. (Photo: Twitter)
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- The 46-year-old Blink-182 drummer, said he is "currently much better" as he updated his 7.5 million Instagram followers on Saturday.
- Barker just beat a health scare and is now back home after he was hospitalised earlier this week due to "life-threatening" pancreatitis.
- Earlier, he had been wheeled into Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on a stretcher and accompanied by his wife, Kourtney Kardashian.
God save me, wrote
Travis Barker on 28 June after being admitted to the Emergency Room of the Cedars Sinai Hospital. Apparently, what he was suffering was a fallout of a health procedure he had undergone on June 27. "I went in for an endoscopy Monday feeling great. But After dinner, I developed excruciating pain and have been hospitalized ever since," he wrote on Twitter - after recovering a week later.
"During the endoscopy, I had a very small polyp removed right in a very sensitive area, usually handled by specialists, which unfortunately damaged a critical pancreatic drainage tube. This resulted in severe life-threatening
pancreatitis," he tweeted.
I am so very very grateful that with the intensive treatment I am currently much better, he tweeted on 3 June.
Barker's wife
Kourtney Kardashian also noted that they were "so touched and appreciative" for the support they've received, sharing an update on her own Instagram Story.
"Oh what a scary and emotional week it has been. Our health is everything and sometimes we take for granted how quickly it can change," Kardashian wrote. "Travis and I went in for a routine endoscopy together and he ended up with severe, life-threatening pancreatitis."
Are colonoscopy and pancreatitis linked?
Colonoscopy is a procedure in which a flexible fibre-optic instrument (camera-enabled) is inserted through the anus (rectum and colon) in order to examine the insides of the colon. Special instruments can be passed through the colonoscope to biopsy (sample) or remove any suspicious-looking areas such as polyps if needed - reports the
American Cancer Society.
Pancreatitis, meanwhile, is inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreas is a gland that makes enzymes and sends them into your small intestine so as to help break down food. The pancreas makes the hormones insulin and glucagon and sends them into your bloodstream. These hormones control your body’s blood sugar level.
Is pain natural after colonoscopy?
While abdominal discomfort is possible immediately after a colonoscopy, it should not be severe or persist, experts say - as per a report by Trisha Pasricha in
New York Times. Colonoscopy is a procedure often used to screen for colon cancer that has been performed by gastroenterologists since it was introduced in 1969.
NYT asked several experts about the safety factor in a colonoscopy procedure. "Colonoscopy is very, very safe,” said Dr Avinash Ketwaroo, a gastroenterologist who specialises in endoscopic procedures at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. “It’s been extraordinarily successful in reducing the risk of colon cancer.”
Colonoscopy is neither a rare procedure nor a high-risk one. Before a colonoscopy, you'll need to clean out (empty) your colon. Any food residue in your colon may make it difficult to get a good view of your colon and rectum during the exam, says
Mayo Clinic.
Dr Ketwaroo told NYT that millions of colonoscopies are performed in the United States each year. Highly trained gastroenterologists carry out these procedures and that serious risks of the procedure are rare.
Mayo Clinic cites the risks involved:
A colonoscopy poses few risks. Rarely, complications of a colonoscopy may include:
- Ill-effects of anaesthesia: A reaction to the sedative used during the exam
- Bleeding: This can be from the site where a tissue sample (biopsy) was taken or a polyp or other abnormal tissue was removed.
- Perforation: A tear in the colon or rectum wall.
- Infection: Again, a rare complication.
You can expect some abdominal discomfort after colonoscopy, said Dr Keval Visrodia, a gastroenterologist at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center who studies improving the safety of endoscopy. You may even find cramping or bloating occurring after the procedure. It is caused by the carbon dioxide used to inflate the colon and to better visualise possible polyps. It subsides within a few hours though.
Pancreatitis after colonoscopy was not even described as a risk of colonoscopy and would be an extremely rare complication, Dr Ketwaroo told NYT. “So rare that it’s at the level of what we call case reports, which means it occurs perhaps once in every million colonoscopies.”
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NEW YORK, July 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA) between May 29, 2020 and May 9, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important July 18, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased PEGA securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the PEGA class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6286 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than July 18, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
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DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) PEGA had engaged in corporate espionage and misappropriation of trade secrets to better compete against Appian; (2) Defendants' product development and associated success was, in significant part, not the result of its own research and product testing but rather the result of such corporate espionage and trade secret theft; (3) Defendants had engaged in a scheme to steal Appian trade secrets, which was not only known to, but carried out through the personal involvement of PEGA's CEO; (4) PEGA's CEO and other officers and employees did not comply with PEGA's written Code of Conduct; (5) PEGA was "unable to reasonably estimate damages" in the Appian Litigation; and (6) as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' statements about PEGA's business, operations, prospects, legal compliance, and potential damages exposure in the Appian Litigation were materially false and/or misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis when made.
The truth regarding PEGA's fraudulent conduct was revealed after the close of the markets on May 9, 2022, when PEGA issued a press release announcing that the jury in the Appian Litigation had awarded Appian more than $2 billion for PEGA's misappropriation of trade secrets. In response to this news, PEGA's stock price fell 21%, from a closing price of $65.93 per share on May 9, 2022, to a closing price of $52.25 on May 10, 2022. As the market continued to digest the verdict, PEGA's stock price dropped another 8% to close at $48.07 per share the following day.
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ACB arrests former Bengaluru DC J Manjunath in bribery case
ACB arrests former Bengaluru DC J Manjunath in bribery case
Bengaluru: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday arrested a former District Collector of Bengaluru city for accepting a bribe to give an order in favour of the complainant in a case related to the land ownership litigation. As per an order issued by the Karnataka government on Friday, the arrested IAS officer J. Manjunath-who is been facing an ACB probe in a bribery case- was transferred from the post of Bengaluru City Collector to the post of the Director of Integrated Child Development Scheme.
The ACB had arrested District Collector Office Manager Mahesh and Court Division Assistant Chetan Kumar alias Chandru on May 21, while they were receiving a bribe of Rs 5 lakh from Azam Pasha, a resident of Begur, to give a favourable order in a case related to the ownership of 38 acres of land in Kudlu village of Anekal taluk.
“I had met the Collector to request him to publish the order of the case related to my land and met with Mahesh as per his instructions,” Azam Pasha mentioned in his complaint against Mahesh demanding bribe. The complainant had also recorded the details of the conversation with the Collector and Mahesh on his mobile phone and gave them to the investigating agency along with the complaint.
Although Mahesh and Chetan Kumar received the bribe money, it was found during the investigation that the file related to the complainant was directed to the Collector. “It was found that the order was not published even three months after the completion of the case investigation,” officials noted.
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Manjunath has been named the third accused in the case after the ACB officials interrogated the IAS officer for the whole day on June 22 and June 30. The said arrest was undertaken by a team led by ACB’s Deputy Superintendent of Police K. A Ravishankar at 3 PM today in Karnataka’s Yeswanthpur. ( with Agency inputs) | https://www.etvbharat.com/english/national/state/karnataka/acb-arrests-former-bengaluru-dc-j-manjunath-in-bribery-case/na20220704235609664664235 | 2022-07-04T18:47:49Z | https://www.etvbharat.com/english/national/state/karnataka/acb-arrests-former-bengaluru-dc-j-manjunath-in-bribery-case/na20220704235609664664235 | false | 4 |
BERLIN (AP) — A 101-year-old man who was convicted last week as an accessory to murder for serving as a guard at a Nazi concentration camp during World War II has appealed, a German court said Monday.
The man, whom local media have identified as Josef S., was convicted last Tuesday of more than 3,500 counts of accessory to murder and sentenced to five years in prison.
He had denied working as an SS guard at the Sachsenhausen camp and aiding and abetting the murder of thousands of prisoners. But the Neuruppin state court concluded that he did in fact work at the camp on the outskirts of Berlin between 1942 and 1945 as an enlisted member of the Nazi Party’s paramilitary wing.
Prosecutors had based their case on documents relating to an SS guard with the man’s name, date and place of birth, as well as other documents.
The five-year prison sentence was in line with the prosecution’s demand. The defendant’s lawyer had sought an acquittal.
The Neuruppin court said Monday that the defendant has now filed an appeal. It wasn’t immediately clear when it might be considered. | https://kfor.com/news/international/ap-international/germany-101-year-old-appeals-conviction-in-nazi-guard-case/ | 2022-07-04T18:52:37Z | https://kfor.com/news/international/ap-international/germany-101-year-old-appeals-conviction-in-nazi-guard-case/ | true | 22 |
Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ:ESLT) Q4 2021 Results Conference Call March 29, 2022 9:00 AM ET
Company Participants
Rami Myerson - Investor Relations
Butzi Machlis - President and Chief Executive Officer
Yossi Gaspar - Chief Financial Officer
Conference Call Participants
Pete Skibitski - Alembic Global
Dina Korshunov - Leader Capital Markets
Sheila Kahyaoglu - Jefferies
Operator
Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by. Welcome to Elbit Systems Fourth Quarter 2021 Results Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] As a reminder, this conference is being recorded. You should have received by now the company’s press release that is available in the news section of the company’s website www.elbitsystems.com.
I would now like to hand over the call to Rami Myerson, Elbit Systems Investor Relations Director. Rami, please go ahead.
Rami Myerson
Thank you Shantel. Good day everyone and welcome to our fourth quarter and year-end 2021 earnings call. On the call with me today are Butzi Machlis, our President and CEO; Yossi Gaspar, our Chief Financial Officer; and Kobi Kagan, who will take over from Yossi on April 1.
Before we begin, I would like to point out that the Safe Harbor statement and the company’s press release issued earlier today also refers to the contents of this conference call. As we do every quarter, we will provide you with both our regular GAAP financial data as well as certain supplemental non-GAAP information. We believe that this non-GAAP information provides additional detail to help understand the performance of the on-going business. You can find all the detailed GAAP financial data as well as the non-GAAP information and the reconciliation in today’s press release. Yossi will begin by providing a discussion of the financial results, followed by Butzi, who will talk about some of the significant events during the quarter and beyond. We will then turn the call over to a question-and-answer session.
Earlier today we hosted an investor conference at the Tel Aviv stock exchange. The recording of the event will be available in the investor relations section of our website www.elbitsystems.com. Investors and analysts who wish to ask questions related to topics discussed in the investor questions are welcome to present their questions during the Q&A session over the call.
With that, I would like now to turn the call over to Yossi. Yossi, please?
Yossi Gaspar
Thank you Rami. Hello everyone and thank you for joining us today. As Rami mentioned on April 1, Kobi Kagan will take over as Chief Financial Officer. I will continue as CEO, Executive Vice-President Business Management and would retain among corporate wide duties the responsibility for capital market investor relations working together with Rami. I look forward to introducing Kobi to investors and analysts over the coming weeks and months. I would like to take this opportunity to wish Kobi good luck and success in his new role.
The 2021 annual results reflect the very positive transformation of Elbit over the last few years, during which we successfully moved up the value chain from a provider of products and systems to a provider of comprehensive solutions. The Hellenic flight school contract is a good example of a comprehensive contract as a result of this transformation, as well as supports the growth in order backlog and revenues that indicate the strong demand for our systems and solutions.
We continue to implement mitigation plans to limit the impact of the strengthening Israeli shekel and the competition for talent. In the short term, these include the adoption of rolling currency hedge policy and efficiency measures. Over the longer term, we plan to expand our engineering and manufacturing footprint in high quality low cost countries to better balance our currency exposure and reduce risk. The introduction of a company-wide ERP system will support these ends.
I will now highlight and discuss some of the key figures and trends in our financial results. First quarter revenues were $1,494 million and increased by 8.5% year-over-year. For 2021 as a whole, our revenues were $5.3 billion versus $4.7 billion last year, representing a growth of 13%. A major part of the growth was organic in addition to the contribution from Sparton, which we acquired in the second quarter of 2021. In terms of annual revenue breakdown across our areas of operation, airborne systems accounted for 38% of total annual revenues and increased year-over-year mainly due to airborne precision-guided munition sales.
Land systems sales accounted for 24% of total revenues, a similar level to the revenues for 2020. C4ISR at 26% of revenues increased year-over-year, primarily due to the acquisition of Sparton and unmanned systems sales. Electro-optics accounted for 9% of total sales and other sales were 4% of revenues and increased year-over-year mainly due to the gross of our U.S. medical instrumentation subsidiaries.
Our diverse geographic revenue base is important to the long-term sustainability of our business. In 2021 North America contributed to 31% of our revenues; Asia Pacific 27%; Israel was 21% and Europe 17%. The growth in U.S. was mainly due to the Sparton acquisition and sales of commercial medical instrumentation.
Asia-Pacific revenues increased mainly due to sales of precision-guided munitions and Unmanned Airborne Systems. The growth in European revenues was primarily to training and simulation sales.
Elbit has always viewed Europe as a strategically important market with significant potential. We have made significant investments to expand our positions across the continent. Since 2014, our European revenues increased by more than 90% significantly faster than the growth of the European NATO members’ defense budgets in the same period. Almost all of this growth was organic. Following many years of investment, we believe Elbit is well positioned to benefit from the planned increase in the European defense spending.
Compared with the fourth quarter last year, we saw strong growth in Asia Pacific that more than offset losses in certain other markets. This reflects the phasing of programs and trends to fluctuate from quarter-to-quarter. We believe the longer term trends are more representative of our business.
The non-GAAP gross margin for the fourth quarter was 25.5%, compared with the fourth quarter of 2020 at 26.3%. For the full year of 2021, non-GAAP gross margin was 26.2% compared with 26.7% last year. Non-GAAP gross margin in 2021 reflect an unfavorable program mix as well as the impact of a strong shekel the U.S. dollar compared to 2020.
GAAP gross margin in the fourth quarter of 2021 was 25.1% of revenues compared to 26% in the fourth quarter of 2020. GAAP gross margin in 2021 was 25.7% compared with 35% in 2020. GAAP gross profit in 2020 included expenses of approximately $60 million as a result of a non-cash expense related to inventory write-offs, and asset impairment mainly in our commercial aviation activities, due to the impact of the COVID-19.
The fourth quarter non-GAAP operating income was $120 million or 8% of revenues, compared with $113.8 million or 8.3% of revenues last year. Margin has declined slightly year-over-year due to lower gross margins and higher G&A expenses in the quarter. GAAP operating income in the fourth quarter was $107.3 million versus $104.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2020.
Non-GAAP operating income in 2021 was $451 million or 8.5% of revenues compared with $390 million or 8.4% of revenues last year. GAAP operating income was $490 million versus $326 million last year. The operating expense breakdown in 2021 was as follows: Net R&D expenses were 7.5% of revenues versus 7.7% in 2020. Marketing and selling expenses declined to 5.5% of revenues versus 6.2% last year.
G&A expenses were 5.1% of revenues compared with 4.8% last year. The increase in the G&A expenses was mainly related to the Sparton acquisition. While we do not provide forward guidance, I would note that the recent rise in the share price could lead to an increase in expenses in 2021 and all related to employee share price link compensation plans.
Financial expenses were $20 million in the fourth quarter compared with $33 million in 2020. The lower level of financial expenses were mainly due to exchange rate differences related to the revaluation of lease liabilities in the quarter. Financial expenses in 2021 were $40 million compared to $71 million last year.
We recorded the tax expense of $92.2 million in the fourth quarter compared with $1.9 million in 2020. Taxes on income in the fourth quarter included a onetime expense of approximately $80 million related to the release of exempt earnings. Please see our press release published on 22nd of February this year. We have excluded this expense from our non-GAAP net income due to the non-recurring nature of this expense.
Including this extraordinary expense, the effective tax rate in 2021 was 34.3% compared with 13.9% in 2020. Our non-GAAP diluted earnings per share was $2.14 in the fourth quarter, and $8.30 for the full year of 2021. GAAP diluted EPS was $0.18 for the fourth quarter and $6.20 for the full year of 2021.
Our backlog of orders as of December 31, 2021 was $13.7 billion, $2.6 billion higher than the backlog at the end of 2020. Approximately 60% of the current backlog is scheduled to be performed during 2022 and 2023. And the rest is scheduled for 2024 and beyond. The percentage of the short term backlog declined in recent years following the receipt of long term contracts improving our visibility for the future revenues.
Operating cash flow for the fourth quarter was $260 million compared with $172 million in the same quarter last year. For 2021 as a whole, we reported $417 [ph] million operating cash versus $279 million in 2020. Operating cash flow benefited from receipts or delayed payments from the Israeli Ministry of Defense in the fourth quarter as well as growth in advance payments on contract by customers. The Board of Directors declared the dividend of $0.50 per share for the fourth quarter of 2021.
I will now turn the call over to Mr. Machlis. Butzi, please?
Butzi Machlis
Thank you, Yossi. I would also like to wish Kobi and Yossi good luck in their new roles. I look forward to continue working with both of you. 2021 was a solid year for Elbit and the growth in revenues and backlog was flat. Our strategy that combines strong market positions around the world and a broad portfolio and technological capabilities that will leverage maritime [ph] market leading relevant and cost effective solutions for customers. At our investor’s conference today, we discussed the strategy and the investment we made and continued to make to grow both these market positions and disruptive technologies.
We continue to see good momentum across almost all our end markets, and recent in recent weeks, we have all heard European and NATO leaders announce plans to dramatically increase defense spending. Elbit Systems has established subsidiaries in countries across Europe, as part of our strategy to build a global multi domestic company. Our European subsidiaries employ hundreds of employees creating local jobs and supporting domestic supply chain. They provide engineering, manufacturing and support services for domestic and export customers.
Elbit Systems has invested a lot more than just capital to develop these subsidiaries. We have transferred technologies, IP business best practices, and provided these subsidiaries with benefit of Elbit’s global sales force and equipments. Our investments in Europe has already generated good returns. All European revenues have grown significantly faster than European defense budgets in recent years, providing an encouraging indication of both our market position and the demand for solutions.
Sweden provide another example of our strategy. In 2021, we opened Elbit Systems Sweden, following a number of commercial successes. This includes avionics for the Gripen [ph] fighter, radial and ammunition for the army and combat management system for the Royal Swedish Navy. The Swedish Prime Minister recently announced plans to increase defense spending to 2% of GDP. I believe Elbit Systems, Sweden can provide the Swedish military with a broad range of additional advanced -- to help address the increasing stress environment. This is also true for additional European countries with Elbit Systems subsidiaries that have also announced plans to increase defense spending, including Germany, Belgium and Romania.
In 2021, we open our subsidiary in the United Arab Emirates and in January this year, Elbit system Emirates received its first contract to supply DIRCM and Electronic Warfare Self-Protection System for the UAE Air Force, Airbus 330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport Aircraft. I'm optimistic about the potential for Elbit Systems in the UAE and additional countries that were part of the historic Abrahamic [ph] codes. At our investor day in 2020 we presented the maritime market as one of Elbit growth prices and the investment we have made to develop a range of solution for this growing market. Following the progress made over the last 12 months, we decided to highlight our activities in the maritime market today 2020 investor day. This progress includes the acquisition of Sparton is the U.S. a contract for our Naval [indiscernible] system as well as conduct of our civil unmanned naval vessel. The $100 million Royal Navy Electronic Warfare contract, our U.K. subsidiary Elbit System U.K. received in November was a significant achievement for both our U.K. subsidiary and our maritime activities. As part of this contract Elbit System U.K. will design and manufacture Maritime EW suites comprised of digital full-spectrum radar electronic support measures and EW command and control systems. These latest generation technologies will enhance the situation awareness and anti-ship missile defense of the Royal Navy ships improving the capability to exploit the electromagnetic environment.
I believe there is a significant potential for cooperation across Elbit subsidiaries that operate in the maritime markets. Following the acquisition of GTI in Canada in 2018, the Sparton in the U.S. in 2021 Elbit System today is a supplier to the U.S. Navy, the Canadian Navy and the British Royal Navy. These three countries are members of the Five Eyes alliances with Australia and New Zealand. I'm optimistic about Elbit’s potential in the maritime market, following the progress we delivered in 2021.
In summary, I believe Elbit System's investments to build significant market position around the world, and the living portfolio of technological capabilities will enable us to benefit from future growth in defense budgets.
And with that, I will be happy to take your questions. Operator?
Question-and-Answer Session
Operator
[Operator Instructions] The first question is from Pete Skibitski of Alembic Global. Please go ahead.
Pete Skibitski
Yes, Butzi, Yossi and Kobi and Rami and good afternoon. Hope everyone is doing well.
Butzi Machlis
Good afternoon, Pete.
Pete Skibitski
Maybe we could start off talking about backlog. Backlog in the quarter was fairly flat versus the third quarter. But I'm wondering how the continuing resolution in the United States impacted that. Because that was on the CR [ph] was on going through the entire December quarter and really on-going until only a few weeks ago. So I was just wondering if you saw some order headwinds from the CR in the fourth quarter? And maybe you expect that to continue through the first quarter given the lengths of that.
Yossi Gaspar
Hi, Pete, this is Yossi. No, I cannot confirm that we have seen any headwinds. As you know, we have increased significantly about $2.5 billion the backlog in this year. A significant part of that came also from the U.S. There are fluctuations in these income orders. However, we are very optimistic when we heard today that the Biden administration has proposed an increase of 4% of over $30 billion in the recommended budget for next year. That will definitely be something very positive for us as well.
Pete Skibitski
And that kind is a Segway into my next question, because and you guys alluded to that in your opening commentary. We're seeing certainly higher defense spending in the U.S. now. Certainly in Europe, pretty sizable increases, it sounds like so if we put that all together, maybe it's too early, but how are you guys now thinking of your organic revenue growth outlook, maybe through the midterm given this pretty strong kind of macro environment here what we're seeing out there.
Butzi Machlis
We see, Pete it’s Butzi. We see a lot of interest in our portfolio. And we see the funnel the potential new business opportunity that we are managing right now has increased a lot. So I'm -- we also got some immediate orders already. We just published last week. Nice contract to get from Sweden, to provide the tank ammunition for the arm. So I'm quite optimistic that this this funnel will be transformed to growing, growing backlog in the near future as well as in the long future.
Pete Skibitski
Sure, Mach. Thanks. So one last one for me if I could, on the gross margin in the fourth quarter, can you say was which was more of a headwind in the fourth quarter gross margin, was it, was it the program mix, or was it FX headwind? And maybe you could give us a sense of if you can reverse those headwinds in 2022.
Butzi Machlis
Well, it's a combination of both. We as you know, Pete we're working very hard to mitigate these headwinds. On our future planning, we have a very extensive, long term plan to improve profitability in our business, and we are working hard to implement that the one company Pete that I mentioned earlier, one of them the reorganization that we did, the synergy that we are building between the various parts of the organization to reduce costs and, and overheads, all of that is underway with the long term planning. We hope to see some improvements in the midterm future.
Pete Skibitski
I won't ask any more questions, but let me just say, congrats on the free cash flow performance this year. It turned out to be over 90%, one of the best years I think over five years or so for Elbit. So, great job there. And thanks for the time, guys.
Yossi Gaspar
Thank you.
Butzi Machlis
Thanks, Pete.
Operator
The next question is from Dina Korshunov of Leader Capital Markets. Please go ahead.
Dina Korshunov
Hi, guys. Great talking to you again today. And I have couple of questions. My first question is, regarding the war in Ukraine. Can you please detail what are the immediate and long term effects regarding the supply change and going operation, and can it escalate to a significant rise in costs or disruption in activity? This is my first question you can answer then I will ask the other question.
Butzi Machlis
Hi Dina, I don't see any effect on supply chain. There is an effect on supply because of COVID which we found some ways to handle. But I don't see any immediate effect on supply chain and other and other cost drivers, which might affect our performance in the future. So I don't see actually, I see more -- I see many opportunities related to the Ukrainian War and for new business for the company.
Dina Korshunov
I Understand. Thank you. The second question, and what are your estimations regarding the future trend in defense budgets, the medium and our long term? Maybe not in the next year, but in couple of years?
Butzi Machlis
No, I think that we will see increase in defense spending in this year as well as in the future. Actually, it looks like this war was a wake up call to NATO and there is a decision to increase defense spending in NATO countries to 2% of GDP. And or just yesterday, it was announced the increase in the defense budget of 4% might take place which is about additional US$30 billion. We also see additional growing defense spending also in Asia Pacific, not just in NATO countries. So I believe that this year, as well as in the coming years, we will see growing defense spending all over the globe.
Dina Korshunov
Understand, and in the long term, maybe I don't know in 5 years, 10 years, won’t you stop at some point of time?
Butzi Machlis
It's -- it's quite, quite difficult to predict what will be in five to six years. But it looks like many countries in Europe took a strategic decision to build strong local defense industries and to support the industries. We heard that Germany for example, will invest €100 billion this year in defense, and we also see a trend to invest most of the budgets locally and Elbit is very well positioned via our subsidiaries in Europe as well as all around the globe to take benefits of this growing investment.
Dina Korshunov
Great, thank you. And my last question, what are the main progress or so segment that is expected to rise in the U.S. budgets in 2023 proposal that can influence you the most or vice versa?
Butzi Machlis
We see additional investment in the naval domain. Before growing investments in the naval domain, this was one of the reasons for strategic decision to invest in this domain. And that's one of the reasons to acquire Sparton, which supplies sonobuoys to the U.S. Navy. And we also see increasing defense -- increasing spending for airborne platforms. The army, I assume that based on the last conflict in Ukraine, we will see also increase in the army budget. This yield will…
Dina Korshunov
I understand. Thank you. Great, great answers, good luck.
Butzi Machlis
Thank you.
Yossi Gaspar
Thanks Dina.
Operator
The next question is from Ellen Page of Jeffries. Please go ahead.
Sheila Kahyaoglu
Hi, good morning, guys. It's actually Sheila on the line. I just wanted to follow up on some of Pete’s questions actually. With regards to Europe, can you remind us of your largest exposures there in terms of on a country basis? I know you mentioned some specific opportunities. But if you could give us a breakdown?
Butzi Machlis
Could you repeat please?
Sheila Kahyaoglu
Sorry about the background noise. In Europe, can you remind us of your exposure on a country basis? And how we think about the opportunities actually being accretive in terms of timing, countries sorry?
Butzi Machlis
Actually…
Sheila Kahyaoglu
Countries, sorry?
Butzi Machlis
[Indiscernible]
Sheila Kahyaoglu
It’s revenue exposure in terms of countries sorry.
Butzi Machlis
Well our subsidiaries, our major subsidiaries in European countries we have starting with the U.K., we have actually, under Elbit U.K. we have about five various plants that are operating the various business areas that we work on and do business in. We have hundreds of people in these operations. The other one that worth mentioning is of course, Germany. We have two operations there. Again, several hundreds of people operating in Germany. When I say operating, then I would say it's manufacturing, it's engineering work, customer relations, customer support, and everything related with the business that we are performing in that country. We have in Belgium. We have in Belgium several hundred people operating in the Electro-optics enhance systems. Again, developing and manufacturing equipment. We have a relatively significant base in Romania, which is high quality, low cost territory. We're manufacturing over there are a lot of mechanical and electronic assemblies, parts and assemblies. And of course, we have as well, some software capability to develop software and related with all the engineering work that we are doing. That's in Romania. We have several hundred people over there. We have in Hungary, we have in Hungary, a subsidiary that is operating in the advanced RF business, including radar systems. We have quite a lot of, quite a lot of people over there. We have a subsidiary in Sweden, which we established about a year and a half ago, but already received significant contracts for the Swedish minister of defense. And we have the people on site doing performing these contracts.
Austria is another base of ours. It did start in the past with the command control systems but it developed in many other areas as well like fire control systems and unmanned turrets and then power control systems and so on and communication. Everything that I mentioned is just a part of it. We of course have subsidiaries, maybe it's a little bit lower scale in France. We are doing over there commercial avionics, supporting the local, commercial industry. And we also have subsidiaries in Italy and other places as well. So quite a lot of spread. In total, I would say, in Europe, we are close to probably over thousand people that are working for our subsidiaries in this continent.
Sheila Kahyaoglu
Okay, great. Thank you for all that color. And then maybe I wanted to ask about free cash flow once again. We get conversion on strategic percent on adjusted net income and 83 or so on that. I think it's just that there's so customer payments outstanding, can you maybe remind us of those?
Butzi Machlis
Oh, yes, well, we had a short period of time during which there was no stability in the budget of the whole budget of the country of Israel. With the establishment of the new government, the budget stabilized was approved. And as part of that budget, the budget for the ministry of defense here in Israel was approved, and they have actually paid off all their debt to us and actually continuing on normal regular basis to pay whatever they have to pay to us. So I would not, I would love to look at them as any debt holder for Elbit.
[Indiscernible] have you have a inventory question? On inventory. I think…
Sheila Kahyaoglu
No, no it was customer payments. It was customer payments, but you talked about inventory. And that's the last question.
Butzi Machlis
Okay. Thank you very much.
Sheila Kahyaoglu
Thank you.
Operator
[Operator Instructions] There are no further questions at this time. Before I asked Mr. Machlis to go ahead with his closing statement, I’d like to remind participants that a replay of this call will be available two hours after the conference ends. In the U.S. please call 1-888-782-4291 and Israel please call 03-925-5900 and internationally please call 9-723-925-5900. A replay of this call will also be available on the company's website, www.elbitsystems.com and so Machlis, would you like to make your concluding statement.
Butzi Machlis
Thank you. I would like to thank all our employees again for their continued hard work and contribution to Elbit Systems success. To everyone on the call, thank you for joining us today and for your continued support and interest in our company. Have a good day. And goodbye.
Operator
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5 Things You’ll Need to Survive Kennewick’s River of Fire Celebration
Kennewick's 4th Of July River Of Fire Celebration Has Free Parking. It's almost the 4th of July and if you are headed to the River Of Fire celebration in Kennewick's Columbia Park on Monday, you'll need these five essential things to survive the experience. Kennewick's Fireworks Return To The...
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AKRON, Ohio (AP) — A Black man was unarmed when Akron police chased him on foot and killed him in a hail of gunfire, but officers believed he had shot at them earlier from a vehicle and feared he was preparing to fire again, authorities said Sunday at a news conference.
Akron police released video of the shooting of Jayland Walker, 25, who was killed June 27 in a pursuit that had started with an attempted traffic stop. The mayor called the shooting “heartbreaking” while asking for patience from the community.
It’s not clear how many shots were fired by the eight officers involved, but Walker sustained more than 60 wounds. An attorney for Walker’s family said officers kept firing even after he was on the ground.
Officers attempted to stop Walker’s car around 12:30 a.m. for unspecified traffic and equipment violations, but less than a minute into a pursuit, the sound of a shot was heard from the car, and a transportation department camera captured what appeared to be a muzzle flash coming from the vehicle, Akron Police Chief Steve Mylett said. That changed the nature of the case from “a routine traffic stop to now a public safety issue,” he said.
Police body camera videos show what unfolded after the roughly six-minute pursuit. Several shouting officers with guns drawn approach the slowing car on foot, as it rolls up over a curb and onto a sidewalk. A person wearing a ski mask exits the passenger door and runs toward a parking lot. Police chase him for about 10 seconds before officers fire from multiple directions, in a burst of shots that lasts 6 or 7 seconds.
At least one officer had tried first to use a stun gun, but that was unsuccessful, police said.
Mylett said Walker’s actions are hard to distinguish on the video in real time, but a still photo seems to show him “going down to his waist area” and another appears to show him turning toward an officer. He said a third picture “captures a forward motion of his arm.”
In a statement shared Sunday with reporters, the local police union said the officers thought there was an immediate threat of serious harm, and that it believes their actions and the number of shots will be found justified in line with their training and protocols. The union said the officers are cooperating with the investigation.
Police said more than 60 wounds were found on Walker’s body but further investigation is needed to determine exactly how many rounds the officers fired and how many times Walker was hit.
The footage released by police ends with the officers’ gunfire and doesn’t show what happened next. Officers provided aid, and one can be heard saying Walker still had a pulse, but he was later pronounced dead, Mylett said.
The chief said an officer firing at someone has to be “ready to explain why they did what they did, they need to be able to articulate what specific threats they were facing … and they need to be held to account.” But he said he is withholding judgment on their actions until they give their statements.
A handgun, a loaded magazine and an apparent wedding ring were found on the seat of the car. A casing consistent with the weapon was later found in the area where officers believed a shot had come from the vehicle.
State Attorney General Dave Yost vowed a “complete, fair and expert investigation” by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and cautioned that “body-worn camera footage is just one view of the whole picture.”
Akron police are conducting a separate internal investigation about whether the officers violated department rules or policies.
The officers involved in the shooting are on paid administrative leave, which is standard practice in such cases. Seven of them are white, and one is Black, according to the department. Their length of service with Akron police ranges from one-and-a-half to six years, and none of them has a record of discipline, substantiated complaints or fatal shootings, it said.
Demonstrators marched peacefully through the city and gathered in front of the Akron justice center after the video was released. NAACP President Derrick Johnson said in a statement that Walker’s death wasn’t self-defense, but “was murder. Point blank.”
Late Sunday, police in full riot gear fired a dozen tear gas cannisters to disperse a handful of protesters outside the justice center, WKYC-TV reported.
Walker’s family is calling for accountability but also for peace, their lawyers said. One of the attorneys, Bobby DiCello, called the burst of police gunfire excessive and unreasonable, and said police handcuffed Walker before trying to provide first aid.
“How it got to this with a pursuit is beyond me,” DiCello said.
He said Walker’s family doesn’t know why he fled from police. Walker was grieving the recent death of his fiancee, but his family had no indication of concern beyond that, and he wasn’t a criminal, DiCello said.
“I hope we remember that as Jayland ran across that parking lot, he was unarmed,” DiCello said.
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CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls and guard Goran Dragic have agreed to a one-year, $2.9 million contract, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Sunday.
The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because free-agent deals can’t be announced until Wednesday. The Athletic first reported the agreement.
The 36-year-old Dragic has averaged 13.7 points and shot 36.2% on 3-pointers over 14 seasons with Phoenix, Houston, Miami, Toronto and Brooklyn. From Slovenia, he made an All-Star team with the Heat during the 2017-18 season and helped them advance to the 2020 NBA finals.
Dragic averaged 7.5 points while shooting 25.4% from beyond the arc last season for Toronto and Brooklyn. Though the Bulls ranked fourth in the NBA in 3-point accuracy, they were last in attempts.
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Candidates Discuss Their Plans For Office - County Council, District 5
In our May edition, we featured a Meet the Candidates segment with bios on the people running for office. With early voting for the primary election starting on July 7 and Election Day scheduled for July 19, we asked the candidates about their priorities and experience. While not every...
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At least 6 killed in shooting at Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois
get the free appSix people were killed in a shooting at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, and two dozen people were taken to area hospitals with injuries, police said.
Law enforcement agencies are still searching for the suspect, Highland Park Police Commander Chris O'Neil said during a press conference. Police said the suspect hasn't been identified but described him as a White male, approximately 18-20 years old, with longer black hair, a small build and wearing a white or blue T-shirt. They said he should be considered armed and dangerous.
Investigators said a firearm had been recovered from the scene and it appeared the gunman was shooting from a roof.
The Illinois State Police and Lake County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene of the shooting in the suburb north of Chicago a little after 10 a.m. local time. Police and ambulances from several jurisdictions swarmed the area, with some officers carrying rifles. Video from the scene showed people being placed into ambulances.
CBS Chicago digital producer Elyssa Kaufman, who was watching the parade with her family, heard what sounded like gunshots.
"Everyone was was running, hiding and screaming," Kaufman said. "It was extremely terrifying. It was very scary. We are very fortunate, we got out very quickly."
Some witnesses reported up to 20 shots, according to CBS Chicago.
Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering said the rest of the festival has been canceled, and several nearby communities also canceled their parades.
"On a day that we came together to celebrate community and freedom, we're instead mourning the loss, the tragic loss of life and struggling with the terror that was brought upon us," Rotering said at a news conference after the shooting.
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Bishop & Co Investment Management LLC decreased its position in shares of Vanguard Value ETF (NYSEARCA:VTV – Get Rating) by 1.1% in the 1st quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 150,381 shares of the company’s stock after selling 1,701 shares during the quarter. Vanguard Value ETF accounts for about 9.6% of Bishop & Co Investment Management LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 5th largest holding. Bishop & Co Investment Management LLC’s holdings in Vanguard Value ETF were worth $22,223,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.
Other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Provida Pension Fund Administrator bought a new stake in shares of Vanguard Value ETF in the 4th quarter valued at $304,119,000. Intelligence Driven Advisers LLC bought a new stake in shares of Vanguard Value ETF in the 4th quarter valued at $144,491,000. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. increased its stake in shares of Vanguard Value ETF by 2.5% in the 4th quarter. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. now owns 20,778,823 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,056,771,000 after acquiring an additional 511,775 shares in the last quarter. SCS Capital Management LLC increased its stake in shares of Vanguard Value ETF by 21.1% in the 4th quarter. SCS Capital Management LLC now owns 2,749,630 shares of the company’s stock valued at $404,498,000 after acquiring an additional 479,083 shares in the last quarter. Finally, LGL Partners LLC bought a new stake in shares of Vanguard Value ETF in the 4th quarter valued at $69,286,000.
Shares of VTV stock opened at $133.21 on Monday. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $138.54 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $143.59. Vanguard Value ETF has a 12 month low of $127.16 and a 12 month high of $151.89.
Vanguard Value ETF (the Fund) is an exchange-traded share class of Vanguard Value Index Fund, which employs a passive management or indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the MSCI US Prime Market Value Index (the Index). The Index is a diversified index of value stocks of predominantly large United States companies.
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Ludhiana: Burglars target three houses, decamp with ₹65,000
Burglars targeted three houses in Kothi Megh Singh area on the intervening night of Sunday and Monday and decamped with at least ₹65,000.
On being informed, the Division Number 1 police reached the spot and initiated an investigation. Mayank Sabu, a banker, told the police that he found out about the burglary at his house on Monday morning when his father told him about some documents lying on the roof of the house. Mayank added that when he checked his wallet, he found that money was stolen. The burglars had also stolen cash from the wallets and handbags of all the other family members, amounting to ₹30,000 in total.
Sabu alleged that police reached the spot five hours after being informed and told them that the rain led to the delay.
The burglars also targeted the houses of Rajesh Bansal and Honey Kumar. Bansal, a trader, stated that the burglars stole ₹25,000 from his house and Kumar lost ₹10,000 to the miscreants.
The complainants also alleged that instead of registering their complaint, the police personnel started questioning them about the source of the money.
Sabu further added that the burglars barged entered the house through the roof. CCTVs cameras captured a suspect entering the area at around 1 am and again at 3.15 pm while leaving.
Inspector Amritpal Singh, station house officer (SHO) at Division Number 1 police station, refuted the allegations of tardiness. He added that the process to lodge an FIR is underway
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Bargari sacrilege: After clean chit, SAD exploring legal options
The Shiromani Akali Dal is exploring legal options to bring to book those who accused its leaders of involvement in Bargari sacrilege cases, which had triggered violent protests in Punjab in 2015, after the special investigation team in its final report that was made public on Saturday ruled out any political link while concluding that the series of crimes was committed by Dera Sacha Sauda followers on the directions of its head Gurmeet Ram Rahim.
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Youth held for kidnapping, sexually molesting minor girl in Mathura
A 19-year-old youth accused of kidnapping and sexually molesting a minor girl from another community was arrested by Mathura police on Monday. The incharge of Yamuna Par police station in Mathura, Maharaj Singh Bhati informed that the matter relates to kidnapping of a 15-year-old girl on February 1 this year. Police began searching the accused, and on Monday, he was arrested from la ocation near Raya road.
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U.P. mining dept stores sand as mining activities stop due to monsoons
The mining department has stored sand and maurang after the closure of the mining activities due to onset of monsoon in the state. “On chief minister Yogi Adityanath's directions, the department has stored record sand and maurang at various spots across the state. The availability of minerals for construction work will be ensured despite the interruption in mining activities during monsoon,” said secretary and director, geology and mining department, Dr Roshan Jacob.
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Fire dept junks DDA request to renew fire safety certificate for Vikas Minar
New Delhi: The Delhi Fire Service has rejected a request by the Delhi Development Authority to “renew the fire safety certificate for its ITO office in Vikas Minar”, said officials on Monday. The DDA officials, meanwhile, said that they have made several changes in the advance fire technologies at the office, following an inspection by the DFS on June 23.
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7-year-old girl sexually assaulted in east Delhi
A 7-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted in east Delhi's Laxmi Nagar on Sunday, police said on Monday adding that a case has been registered and investigation has been initiated. Deputy commissioner of police (east) Priyanka Kashyap said that a police control room call was received early morning on Sunday regarding sexual assault with a minor girl. | https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/ludhiana-burglars-target-three-houses-decamp-with-65000-101656960355806.html | 2022-07-04T19:09:28Z | https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/ludhiana-burglars-target-three-houses-decamp-with-65000-101656960355806.html | true | 1 |
HC stays Patna demolition drive, next hearing on July 6
The Patna high court Monday stayed the demolition drive in Nepali Nagar area of Patna with immediate effect and said it will hear the matter again on July 6, an advocate associated with the case said.
Hearing a petition filed by residents, the bench of Justice Sandip Kumar passed the order and asked the additional advocate general (AAG-2) Md Khurshid Alam to communicate it to the collector, said counsel for the Nepali Nagar residents, Basant Choudhary, who mentioned the cases relate to demolition of houses situated in Nepali Nagar/Rajiv Nagar.
The court, in its order, said the presence of Patna district magistrate and managing director of Bihar State Housing Board (BSHB) was required in the matter. “The court waited for them till 4:40 pm but they have not been able to reach the court despite messages. The court cannot wait for the respondents indefinitely,” the bench observed.
“It has been submitted by the counsel for the petitioners that demolition has been ordered without giving personal notice to each and every house owner and a general notice was given in the area and thereafter, an order was passed for demolition of the houses in question... The proceeding has not been initiated by the owner of the land i.e. Bihar State Housing Board, but by the circle officer and his order is appealable before the collector but the collector himself is supervising the demolition,” the three-page order states.
On Sunday, locals settled in the area for years and paying regular municipal tax and electricity bills clashed with the police when a demolition drive was launched to free the land claimed by the Bihar state Housing Board. The protests continued on Monday when bulldozers reached the area amid a strong police deployment.
Local BJP MLA Sanjeev Chourasia has also been vocal in support of the residents against the decision of his own government and the BSHB, which also comes under the urban development and housing department headed by deputy chief minister Tar Kishore Prasad.
Left parties had also opposed the demolition. “Residents have Aadhar and ration cards and their names are registered in the voter list. Government funds have been used for construction of roads and drains. It is ironical that the district administration views the residents as illegal occupants. It smacks of a conspiracy of land mafia in connivance with some officials. The government should find an alternative,” said CPM district secretary Manoj Kumar Chandravanshi.
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Two among 8 missing as SUV falls in Ganga
Two persons are still missing after an SUV with eight people on board fell into the Ganga river at Patna's Jethuli ghat Sunday evening, police said, adding that six people managed to swim to safety. Police said that after nearly 20 hours, a team of State Disaster Response Force and National Disaster Response Force, managed to pull out the SUV from the river on Monday.
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‘Out of respect…’: Team Shinde's disqualification list skips Aaditya Thackeray
Bharat Gogawale, chief whip of the Shiv Sena faction led by chief minister Eknath Shinde, said on Monday notices were issues for disqualifying all Sena legislators who defied the whip during the trust vote. He, however, added that the name of Aaditya Thackeray, former minister and son of Uddhav Thackeray, was not added in the list out of respect for Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray.
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2 arrested by Kalyan GRP for making hoax call about person carrying bomb
Kalyan Government Railway Police, on Monday, arrested two men for making a hoax call on Sunday night stating that a person was carrying bomb in his bag at Ambernath railway station. A bomb squad, Kalyan, Ambernath and Badlapur government railway officials reached the spot and checked the platform and the commuters. The callers were identified as Atul Prajapati, 27, and Pradip Prajapati, 28, both residents of Kalwa.
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Kidnapped from Mumbai, Telangana man found abandoned in Puducherry
More than 12 days after a 47-year-old man was allegedly kidnapped from Sion, where he was to catch a bus to his hometown in Telangana, police have rescued him in Puducherry and reunited him with his family. Deputy commissioner of police, Sanjay Patil, zone IV, said a search is on to arrest the culprits. According to police, Mathmalla landed at the city airport from Dubai on June 22.
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Bandra man found dead in car on Mumbai Nashik Highway
A 35-year-old share broker from Bandra was found dead in Prafull Pawar, resident of Bandra's car that was parked near Kharadi village on the Mumbai-Nashik Highway early on Monday morning. Shahapur police found a Scorpio car at the same spot for two days and upon checking, they found a dead body inside. The officers immediately started an investigation and discovered that the car belonged to resident of Bandra, Prafull Pawar. | https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/patna-news/hc-stays-patna-demolition-drive-next-hearing-on-july-6-101656951838071.html | 2022-07-04T19:21:44Z | https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/patna-news/hc-stays-patna-demolition-drive-next-hearing-on-july-6-101656951838071.html | true | 1 |
Two years on, the ‘calamity coalition’ has survived – but from now on the dangers mount
Not since the Civil War and the State’s foundation has any Irish government faced such a rolling series of successive bouts of turmoil.
First, an unexpected and unknown rampant pandemic which landed a shock bill in tens of billions, and still counting, over two years. Then, as Covid was perhaps petering out in late February of this year, it was straight into the first war in Europe for eight decades.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine displaced millions of unfortunate victims across the world, among them more than 30,000 people seeking refuge and support in Ireland. All that human suffering was swiftly compounded by the resulting energy price spiral, which quickly fed into inflation already being driven by post-Covid supply chain disruption.
Now, precisely two years into this Government’s lifespan, it very much looks like there will be no “return to normal” while it is in office.
Still, when this disparate three-party coalition of centre-sometimes-right Fine Gael; centre-sometimes-left Fianna Fáil; and ecological leftist Green Party took office on June 27, 2020, there were grounds for saying it would not last even two years.
Over six months there were a series of damaging errors, mainly by Fianna Fáil and a Green Party at war internally, but also compounded by Fine Gael lapses in the collegiality needed to make a coalition work. Between July and Christmas 2020 it truly earned the sobriquet of ‘Calamity Coalition’. But with the start of 2021, things began to slowly cohere, notably with good working relations between Micheál Martin and Eamon Ryan, though there were still sporadic lapses in the good colleague image of Leo Varadkar.
Yet it is easy to underestimate the need for cultural learning for three disparate political organisations about just how to pull together. Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael had to cope with disappointed party loyalists who felt the February 2020 general election was a deep disappointment.
Fine Gael caretaker Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and his acting health minister, Simon Harris, had built a reputation and rising popularity during the initial periods of pandemic and lockdown in early spring 2020, while coalition-making talks waxed and waned. Pressure not to relinquish this by reducing Fine Gael visibility in the coalition is understandable to some extent.
It has to be said that the Government and its supporting health authorities handled the pandemic well, despite the odd glitch and some serious reverses. The vaccination programme started slowly but surprised many, this writer included, by the pace with which it built to considerable success.
It must also be acknowledged that many of the economic indicators – up to very recent times of war, energy crisis, and inflation – have gone from strength to strength on this Coalition’s watch. There is a record 2.5 million people at work, and government revenues are healthy for the medium term at least.
We must also remember, looking at the bigger picture on taking office, this Coalition’s key goals were tackling crises in housing and health, and ameliorating the effects of climate change. All three were impacted and slowed by Covid 19 and now they have been knocked sideways by war in Ukraine.
It is a fact that honouring Ireland’s obligation to cater for 30,000 Ukrainian war victims puts still more pressure on already strained housing and health. The economic fallout of war also affects costs in health and housing, while also playing havoc with efforts on climate, opening the prospect of a return to fossil fuel use and a resort to nuclear power at least indirectly, via imported energy.
Granted, the three government parties are faring poorly in opinion polls. But bear in mind that they have had to dish out a series of negatives to a nation already suffering badly from the pandemic and the war fallout.
Hard to be top of the pops amid all that. Far easier for Sinn Féin and others on the opposition benches to simply be right about all that is wrong, rather than defending tough decisions based on limited resources.
From now on, the dangers will mount. Next up is the “switcheroonie” where Micheál Martin and Leo Varadkar pull another historic first and swap the office of Taoiseach and Tánaiste. And what odds on the Green Party seeking a Programme for Government review as they did after two-plus years in government the first time around? Internal dangers for renewed instability abound. But they must be tempered against a great gloomy energy and interconnected inflation crisis.
By December and the job switch, fuel availability may be a bigger issue than its price. It is imperative parliamentary members in all three political parties keep that in mind and act prudently.
So on balance, and so far, there are grounds for giving this coalition a B-plus rating – with a ritual injunction that they all “must try harder.” By now, they know two things.
First is that Government is slow, hard and a difficult role in which to show results. The second is that the global economic news tells us the years of great test are still only just beginning.
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Sudan's army to withdraw from political talks, leader says
Sudan's military leader General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said on Monday the army will withdraw from ongoing political talks and allow political and revolutionary groups to form a transitional government. Burhan's declaration during a televised speech came after the death of eight people on Thursday during protests against his military leadership that seized power eight months ago.
Sudan's military leader General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said on Monday the army will withdraw from ongoing political talks and allow political and revolutionary groups to form a transitional government.
Burhan's declaration during a televised speech came after the death of eight people on Thursday during protests against his military leadership that seized power eight months ago. Last October, the military replaced a transitional government that was formed to organise elections after the toppling of President Omar al-Bashir in 2019. The military takeover triggered rallies demanding the army quit politics.
The ruling sovereign council, led by Burhan and consisting of military and civilian members, will be dissolved after the formation of the new government, he added in the speech aired by state television. Burhan's comments did not clarify how much of a political role the armed forces will have going forward.
A new Supreme Council of the Armed Forces will be created after the formation of the government and it will be responsible for security and defence tasks and "related responsibilities" in agreement with the government, the military leader said. The army withdrawal from the talks was aiming at allowing the political and revolutionary groups to form the technocrat government, he said.
Burhan called on the groups to start "an immediate and serious dialogue... that brings everyone back to the path of democratic transition." The military will be committed to implementing the outcomes of the dialogue, he said.
The talks are backed by the United Nations and the African Union.
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India’s June 2022 labour statistics are hugely disappointing. Employment fell by a massive 13 million from 404 million in May to 390 million. This is the biggest fall in employment during a non-lockdown month. Employment had risen by 8 million during April and May 2022. The fall in May has more than wiped out this gain. In fact, employment in June was the lowest in the last 12 months, i.e. since July 2021.
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Manchester United returned to pre-season training last week as Erik ten Hag got to work with several of his players. United are yet to make a signing in this window, with their pursuit of Frenkie de Jong stagnating and other targets being delayed.
Cristiano Ronaldo did not help Ten Hag on Saturday when news broke that he had asked the club to let him go if a suitable offer came along. It hasn't been the easiest week for the Dutch manager.
What Ten Hag can take encouragement from is the return of some talented young players who spent last season out on loan. These players have been impressive in their loan spells, while others are talented but need to be unlocked.
United are bound to make signings this summer, but Ten Hag will have to use several of these players, and some could impress him. The article will look at three such players.
#1 James Garner - United's midfield solution?
Fred and Scott McTominay leave much to be desired from United's midfield, and that is where James Garner stands a chance. Garner has spent the last two seasons on loan at Nottingham Forest and helped them secure promotion to the Premier League in May.
He made 69 appearances for Forest, scoring eight goals and providing 10 assists, and was a mainstay in their midfield.
Now 21-years-old, Garner is ready to feature for the first team. He can score goals, is combative in midfield, and also has an eye for key passes.
Garner deserves a chance to play for his club, but if United choose another route, then Forest are waiting to buy him. Pre-season will be crucial, but Ten Hag likes to use young players, and Garner has been forged in the Championship and is ready for a taste of the top flight.
#2 Amad Diallo - A depth option?
Amad Diallo was bought from Atalanta during the 2020-2021 season with a lot of promise. He impressed when called upon by Ole Gunnar Solksjaer as the club reached the Europa League final.
The first six months of the 2021-2022 season did not go to plan for Diallo, and he was sent out on loan to Rangers. At Rangers, he only made 10 appearances, scoring three goals.
Diallo has the pace and attacking intuition to thrive for any team, but what he needs is consistent game time and a coach that encourages him. Ten Hag is a stern operator, but Ajax have developed some eye-catching wingers under his management, and Diallo has the base attributes to replicate that.
The club are searching for a regular right winger, but Diallo could offer good depth.
#3 Axel Tuanzebe - One last chance to shine?
It feels like Axel Tuanzebe has been at United for several seasons, and that is because he has. Now 24-years-old, Tuanzebe has been in and out of the first-team squad for years and is a casualty of the managerial merry-go-round. After barely playing last season, he was sent on loan to Napoli in January but only made two appearances.
Tuanzebe has made 37 appearances for the club and 46 appearances for Aston Villa the year they were promoted to the Premier League. The defender has plenty of experience, and while Solksjaer initially trusted him, he was sidelined soon after.
Tuanzebe has one year left on his contract, so this is his final opportunity to play for the Red Devils and make his case for an extended run in the squad. A physical and pacy center-back, he has the attributes to play for Ten Hag.
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Doc Antle, Zoo Owner from ‘Tiger King,’ Indicted for Alleged Wildlife Trafficking, Money Laundering
Bhagavan “Doc” Antle, the self-stylized guru who gained attention for his turn in the popular Netflix docuseries Tiger King, has been indicted on charges of alleged wildlife trafficking and money laundering, the U.S. Justice Department announced on Thursday, June 30. A federal grand jury returned a 10-count indictment that names Antle...
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On July 01, 2022, Progyny Inc. (NASDAQ: PGNY) opened at $28.97, higher 1.31% from the last session. During the day, the shares moved up to $30.13 and dropped to $28.93 before settling in for the closing price of $29.05. Price fluctuations for PGNY have ranged from $25.67 to $68.32 over the past 52 weeks.
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A company in the Healthcare sector has jumped its sales by 86.60% annually for the last half of the decade. Company’s average yearly earnings per share was noted 39.70% at the time writing. With a float of $77.85 million, this company’s outstanding shares have now reached $91.41 million.
In an organization with 311 employees, it is important to assess its efficiency. In terms of profitability, gross margin is +22.40, operating margin of +6.46, and the pretax margin is +6.48.
Progyny Inc. (PGNY) Insider Updates
A key investor’s attitude towards the stock of the Health Information Services industry is another important factor to consider. The insider ownership of Progyny Inc. is 1.10%, while institutional ownership is 97.80%. The most recent insider transaction that took place on Nov 23, was worth 11,258. In this transaction Director of this company sold 200 shares at a rate of $56.29, taking the stock ownership to the 580,656 shares. Before that another transaction happened on Jun 27, when Company’s CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER sold 20 for $31.21, making the entire transaction worth $624. This insider now owns 162,126 shares in total.
Progyny Inc. (PGNY) Performance Highlights and Predictions
If we go through the results of last quarter, which was made public on 3/30/2022, the company posted $0.05 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, besting the agreed prediction (set at $0.01) by $0.04. This company achieved a net margin of +13.14 while generating a return on equity of 31.41. Wall Street market experts anticipate that the next fiscal year will bring earnings of 0.04 per share during the current fiscal year.
According to the Wall Street analysts, stocks earnings will be around 39.70% per share during the next fiscal year.
Progyny Inc. (NASDAQ: PGNY) Trading Performance Indicators
Check out the current performance indicators for Progyny Inc. (PGNY). In the past quarter, the stock posted a quick ratio of 2.40. In addition, a publicly-traded company’s price to sales ratio for the trailing twelve months stands at 4.85. Likewise, its price to free cash flow for the trailing twelve months is 230.26.
For the trailing twelve months, Company’s Diluted EPS (Earnings per Share) is 0.56, a number that is poised to hit 0.04 in the next quarter and is forecasted to reach 0.43 in one year’s time.
Technical Analysis of Progyny Inc. (PGNY)
Let’s dig in a bit further. During the last 5-days, its volume was 0.58 million. That was inferior than the volume of 0.75 million it reported in year-ago period. As of the previous 9 days, the stock’s Stochastic %D was 64.44%. Additionally, its Average True Range was 1.67.
During the past 100 days, Progyny Inc.’s (PGNY) raw stochastic average was set at 13.71%, which indicates a significant decrease from 67.02% during the past two weeks. Based on volatility metrics of the stock, it showed a historical volatility of 60.06% in the past 14 days, which was lower than the 65.69% volatility it showed in the past 100 days.
At the time of writing, stock’s 50-day Moving Average is $33.20, while its 200-day Moving Average is $45.73. However, in the short run, Progyny Inc.’s stock first resistance to watch stands at $30.06. Second resistance stands at $30.70. The third major resistance level sits at $31.26. If the price goes on to break the first support level at $28.86, it is likely to go to the next support level at $28.30. Assuming the price breaks the second support level, the third support level stands at $27.66.
Progyny Inc. (NASDAQ: PGNY) Key Stats
There are currently 91,944K shares outstanding in the company with a market cap of 2.67 billion. Presently, the company’s annual sales total 500,620 K according to its annual income of 65,770 K. Last quarter, the company’s sales amounted to 172,220 K and its income totaled 4,970 K. | https://newsdaemon.com/2022/07/04/no-matter-how-cynical-the-overall-market-is-progyny-inc-pgny-performance-over-the-last-week-is-recorded-4-88/ | 2022-07-04T19:42:54Z | https://newsdaemon.com/2022/07/04/no-matter-how-cynical-the-overall-market-is-progyny-inc-pgny-performance-over-the-last-week-is-recorded-4-88/ | true | 6580 |
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Whatever the wisdom or folly of the belief, Americans who live in violence-affected neighborhoods often believe they need a gun for self- defense. Yet many are, due to age or criminal record, unable to legally possess a firearm. The result is a Catch-22 they describe as either being "caught with a gun. . . [or] dead without one." Indeed, Chicago, Philadelphia, and other cities imprison thousands of mostly young, Black men each year for non-violent gun offenses. These offenses do not involve firing or wielding a gun, but simply being found in possession of one-- commonly, during a routine traffic stop where police discover a firearm under the seat of the car. Research indicates that mandating prison sentences for gun possession is not an effective tool for reducing gun violence. Yet, as this Comment describes, the painful status quo has proven difficult to change, even for "progressive prosecutors" elected to reform criminal justice. This Comment draws on first-hand interviews to detail how progressive prosecutors handle gun possession cases in practice. While these prosecutors advance some important changes, reforms remain limited by practical and political realities. To aid in breaking through these barriers, this Comment proposes a new cost-benefit framework called "Burden-Adjusted Violence Averted" (BAVA). BAVA yields the simple insight that we should invest in policies that do the most to reduce gun violence with the least pain and inequity. Imprisoning people for simple gun possession is deeply burdensome. And, in comparison to community-based anti-violence interventions, it is less likely to make our cities safe.
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NEW YORK, July 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA) between May 29, 2020 and May 9, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important July 18, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased PEGA securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the PEGA class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6286 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than July 18, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
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DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) PEGA had engaged in corporate espionage and misappropriation of trade secrets to better compete against Appian; (2) Defendants' product development and associated success was, in significant part, not the result of its own research and product testing but rather the result of such corporate espionage and trade secret theft; (3) Defendants had engaged in a scheme to steal Appian trade secrets, which was not only known to, but carried out through the personal involvement of PEGA's CEO; (4) PEGA's CEO and other officers and employees did not comply with PEGA's written Code of Conduct; (5) PEGA was "unable to reasonably estimate damages" in the Appian Litigation; and (6) as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' statements about PEGA's business, operations, prospects, legal compliance, and potential damages exposure in the Appian Litigation were materially false and/or misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis when made.
The truth regarding PEGA's fraudulent conduct was revealed after the close of the markets on May 9, 2022, when PEGA issued a press release announcing that the jury in the Appian Litigation had awarded Appian more than $2 billion for PEGA's misappropriation of trade secrets. In response to this news, PEGA's stock price fell 21%, from a closing price of $65.93 per share on May 9, 2022, to a closing price of $52.25 on May 10, 2022. As the market continued to digest the verdict, PEGA's stock price dropped another 8% to close at $48.07 per share the following day.
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Quattro Financial Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of iShares S&P SmallCap 600 ETF (NYSEARCA:IJR – Get Rating) in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor bought 9,943 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock, valued at approximately $1,073,000.
Other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Leuthold Group LLC increased its position in iShares S&P SmallCap 600 ETF by 3.2% during the fourth quarter. Leuthold Group LLC now owns 3,231 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $370,000 after buying an additional 99 shares during the last quarter. Leonard Rickey Investment Advisors P.L.L.C. increased its position in iShares S&P SmallCap 600 ETF by 2.0% during the first quarter. Leonard Rickey Investment Advisors P.L.L.C. now owns 5,154 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $556,000 after buying an additional 99 shares during the last quarter. Lincoln Capital Corp increased its position in iShares S&P SmallCap 600 ETF by 1.5% during the fourth quarter. Lincoln Capital Corp now owns 6,745 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $772,000 after buying an additional 100 shares during the last quarter. Patten & Patten Inc. TN increased its position in iShares S&P SmallCap 600 ETF by 4.2% during the fourth quarter. Patten & Patten Inc. TN now owns 2,489 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $285,000 after buying an additional 100 shares during the last quarter. Finally, First Midwest Bank Trust Division increased its position in iShares S&P SmallCap 600 ETF by 1.5% during the fourth quarter. First Midwest Bank Trust Division now owns 7,248 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $830,000 after buying an additional 104 shares during the last quarter.
Shares of NYSEARCA:IJR traded up $0.87 during midday trading on Monday, hitting $93.28. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 591,503 shares, compared to its average volume of 5,111,932. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $97.33 and its 200 day simple moving average is $104.36. iShares S&P SmallCap 600 ETF has a fifty-two week low of $88.53 and a fifty-two week high of $121.45.
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Citation
Mansfield JA. Traffic Injury Prev. 2022; ePub(ePub): ePub.
Copyright
(Copyright © 2022, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)
DOI
10.1080/15389588.2022.2089663
PMID
35775879
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: Child restraint systems (CRS) can be installed using the Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) system. Two different types of lower anchors (LA) are available on CRS in the United States: (1) traditional flexible webbing LA, or (2) rigid LA, which is similar to the European ISOFIX system. The objective of this study is to evaluate consumer usability of flexible vs. rigid LA on infant CRS bases. METHODS: Thirty adult volunteers were recruited to install one infant CRS base with flexible LA and one infant CRS base with rigid LA into two different vehicles apiece, for a total of four installations per participant. One vehicle had easily accessible LA hardware and the other vehicle had less accessible LA hardware. A Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) inspected each installation and recorded any misuse or errors. Participants were asked to share their opinions and preferences on the two types of LA via written survey and verbal interview. Outcome variables include the number of errors committed, consumer preference, and ease of use (measured by time spent on each installation and participant feedback) of each LA system. RESULTS: Rigid LA installations resulted in higher rates of correct installation compared to flexible LA (72% correct vs. 47% correct, χ2 = 7.761, p = 0.0053). Participants reported better physical ease-of-use and higher confidence with rigid LA compared to flexible (Likert scale with Wilcoxon signed rank test, two-tailed, for paired data: p = 0.0326 and p = 0.0023, respectively). Rigid LA was faster to install during users' second installation of each CRS compared to flexible (p = 0.0007) but was not faster during the first installation (p = 0.1165, matched-pair two-tailed t-tests). This indicates that each CRS required about the same amount of time for participants to familiarize themselves with the system, but once familiar, the rigid LA system was faster to install. Overall, 24/30 participants (80%) preferred rigid LA to flexible. Self-reported sociodemographic factors suggest that the participant sample was skewed toward highly-educated, white, native English speakers. CONCLUSIONS: The rigid LA system was preferred by this group of consumers for installation of the base of infant CRS. The lower rate of installation errors suggests that rigid LA may help reduce the reported high rates of incorrect LA installation in vehicles in the US.
Language: en
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Freedom Papers: 6 books to inspire on this Independence Day
Whether you celebrate the Fourth of July, Juneteenth, both, or neither, if you believe in racial justice and equality, let these books inspire your quest for independence.
“What, to the slave, is the Fourth of July?” Frederick Douglass famously asked during an anti-slavery address at Rochester, New York’s Corinthian Hall on July 5, 1852 (you can hear James Earl Jones read the entire speech here). Almost 170 years to the day, that question still rings true for many of us technically free, but still deeply disenfranchised Americans, making any celebration of America’s emancipation…complicated, to say the least.
While many Black Americans have increasingly reclaimed Juneteenth as our Independence Day, our ongoing quest for equality should never be relegated to a single day, month, movement, or conversation. Neither should it be left to the whims, graces, biases, and inherent fallibility of the white gaze or a predominantly white electorate.
“We can simultaneously talk about what is owed to us by this nation—which for the record, is a lot—and how [there are] things that we need to do internally,” said author-activist Kimberly Jones in conversation with theGrio earlier this year. “We have to do them [simultaneously] because of how we’ve been impacted…but that doesn’t change the fact that we need to start having the internalized conversations. We need to start talking about healthy and whole families within the community. We need to start utilizing resources amongst the community to lift up the least of them.
“Literature is a delicious way to nurture empathy,” Jones later added. “Because the most revolutionary thing any of us can do is self-improvement.”
With that in mind, we’ve compiled a list of recommended reading to not only bolster your independence and intentions this July 4, but any day of the year.
How We Can Win: Race, History and Changing the Money Game That’s Rigged, Kimberly Jones (Macmillan, 2022)
At nine years old, Kimberly Jones made national news for offering her unapologetic opinion on the policies and impact of then-President Ronald Reagan. In 2020, Jones made headlines again, as an impromptu and emotional speech she made on the streets of Atlanta went viral, calling out not only the “racial reckoning” of so many American cities and communities but the deleterious effects of intra-racial classism, respectability politics, and long-held apathy, as well.
Using her proclivity for “research over me-search,” in 2022, Jones brought both her activist sensibilities and deep historical knowledge to bear in her third book, How We Can Win. Reflecting on the brief “patches in history” where things were actually improving for Black Americans— economically, socially, and politically—Jones proposes, in her words, a “Reconstruction 2.0.”
Just Us: An American Conversation, Claudia Rankine (Graywolf Press, 2020)
In 2014, poet and academic Claudia Rankine scored a bestseller and numerous awards with her book of poems and lyric essays, Citizen: An American Lyric. In 2020, she seemed to prove almost prescient with Just Us: An American Conversation, poignantly unpacking casual racism (often cloaked in liberalism), symbology, microaggressions, and even her own marriage in this searing, multi-medium offering that cuts to the core of how racial injustice is ingrained in American culture.
All the White Friends I Couldn’t Keep: Hope—and Hard Pills to Swallow—About Fighting for Black Lives, Andre Henry (Convergent Books, 2022)
No, we’re not suggesting you get rid of your white friends—many are both lovely and quite supportive and helpful, given the chance. But as many of us have learned in a brutal fashion, some white friends simply can’t handle the truth about racism—or even that it exists, at all. Henry takes us on his own difficult journey of excavating—and in some cases, eradicating—those tenuous bonds, as he finds a way forward that unflaggingly centers Blackness as its North Star.
The Devil You Know: A Black Power Manifesto, Charles Blow (HarperCollins, 2021)
Bestselling author and journalist Charles M. Blow has never been known to mince words, but in The Devil You Know, he makes a most unexpected proposition in favor of hacking the American electoral system. The question posed: should the descendants of the Great Migration retrace their ancestors’ steps for the purpose of reclaiming the South and turning historically red states blue? For many of us born and bred in Northern—or historically “free” states—the idea may seem preposterous, but as ever, Blow, himself a reverse migrationist, makes an intriguing argument, cutting to the core of what it means to be free, and what Black power could really look like.
America is traumatizing for Black people
How We Get Free: Black Feminism and the Combahee River Collective, ed. by Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor (Haymarket Books, 2018)
All praises due to acclaimed Professor Kimberlé Crenshaw, but it’s likely she’d be among the first to say you can’t talk about intersectionality without discussing the Combahee River Collective. The late-20th-century, Boston-based, Black feminist lesbian and socialist organization called out both the second-wave feminist movement and the civil rights movement for overlooking the specific oppressions women of color and/or queer communities face, understanding that until all of us are free, none of us can be. This is a piece of the Black canon that should be required reading for all.
What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?, Frederick Douglass (Mint Editions―Black Narratives, 2021)
Much has changed since Frederick Douglass advocated for the abolition of chattel slavery. Too much more has not. This transcript of his now-classic speech is not only a reminder of how far we’ve come but how far we still have to go before the so-called “American Dream” is accessible to all Americans.
Maiysha Kai is theGrio’s lifestyle editor, covering all things Black and beautiful. Her work is informed by two decades’ experience in fashion and entertainment, great books and aesthetics, and the brilliance of Black culture. She is also the editor-author of Body (Words of Change series).
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What is coercive control?
Four in ten (43 per cent) British adults say their understanding of coercive control is poor or non-existent, according to a new study commissioned by Vodafone and domestic abuse charity Hestia as part of a campaign to raise awareness and provide support to anyone affected.
The campaign, called ‘It’s Not Nothing’, has been created by Vodafone Foundation and aims to help people recognise coercive control and direct people to the Bright Sky app and website as a source of help and support. The Bright Sky app is available to download free via the App Store or Google Play.
Coercive control is when a someone you know, repeatedly behaves in a way which makes you feel controlled, dependent, isolated or scared.
The results of the study suggest that despite media coverage and portrayals of coercive behaviour in popular dramas such as Eastenders and The Archers, millions of Britons might fail to recognise the warning signs.
When asked to consider behaviours consistent with coercive control in their own relationships, past and present, 23 per cent said they had been isolated from friends and family, 19 per cent had had their time monitored and 24 per cent said they had been made to feel humiliated or degraded. Overall, more than quarter (28 per cent) said they had been in a relationship where they considered themselves to be a victim of coercive control.
The study also found that almost one in four (23 per cent) would not know how to help a friend, colleague or loved one experiencing domestic abuse.
Bright Sky is a safe and easy-to-use app and website that provides practical support and information on spotting the signs of abuse and how to respond. It uses location data to help users find the nearest support services and is for anyone experiencing domestic abuse, or for those concerned about family, friends or colleagues.
Bright Sky was developed by Hestia, Thames Valley Partnership and Vodafone Foundation and launched in the UK in 2018. The app is available in five languages - English, Urdu, Punjabi, Polish and Welsh - and has been downloaded 111,362 times in the UK since its launch. It is available in ten other countries where Vodafone operates as a business.
Nicki Lyons, UK Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Director, Vodafone said: “We have a long history of supporting people affected by domestic abuse, both within our own organisation and in local communities, with the help of brilliant partners like Hestia. Raising awareness of any type of domestic abuse is vital if we are to tackle it. Please download the Bright Sky app and share it with anyone who may need it.”
Patrick Ryan, CEO of Hestia said: “Domestic abuse is again on the rise. Bright Sky details the different types of abuse, the signs to look out for and a wide range of information and resources for friends and family to confidently signpost anyone they believe to be experiencing domestic abuse. Now more than ever, it is vital that all victims of domestic abuse know they are not alone, and we all have a part to play in that.”
Hestia recently reported a 30 per cent increase in demand for domestic abuse refuge spaces and support in the first quarter of 2022.
Vodafone has a global domestic abuse policy in place for employees. One of the first of its kind, it provides specialist support for employees affected by abuse, including counselling and ten days of additional paid leave if needed.
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PRINEVILLE, OR-- Oregon’s Department of Agriculture is awarding $2 million in grants to six meat processors, including $105,598 for Prineville's Central Oregon Butcher Boys. ODA’s Theresa Yoshioka says the legislature approved the funding to increase capacity when the pandemic caused food supply-chain issues, "As people became concerned about availability of meat, they turned to local supplies. And our local producers used these processors to process their meat for the local market. There was so much demand, and our producers - meaning the ranchers and farmers - weren’t able to get their animals processed locally." She says in some cases, the backlog grew to three years long. | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2652808786504/drink-one-plant-one-program-raises-money-for-seedlings | 2022-07-04T20:11:17Z | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2652808786504/drink-one-plant-one-program-raises-money-for-seedlings | true | null |
Boult Audio has expanded its product portfolio for millennials by venturing into the wearable segment. The Boult Audio smartwatch range – Drift and Cosmic — come packed with a bunch of health indicators such as heart rate sensor, steps count, blood oxygen monitor and periods monitoring. The smartwatches have a standby time of up to 10 days.
Boult Audio has forayed into the smartwatch segment with Drift and Cosmic watches. The Drift smartwatch is priced at Rs 1,999 while the price of the Cosmic watch is yet to be disclosed. The watches will be available for purchase via the company’s official website.
Boult Drift Smartwatch has 1.69″ screen size and offers Bluetooth Calling support. The display is TFT panel with 240×280 resolution, pixel density of 218ppi, and 500 nits high brightness. There are 60 preset sports modes and 150+ watch faces. It also features heart rate monitor, sleep tracker and 24/7 heart rate monitoring that allow you to check your heart rate anytime.
The watch also has an automatic sleep monitor that provides a comprehensive analysis of your sleep quality (deep sleep, light sleep, and wake-up time). The watch further has a dual-module and a built-in microphone and speaker. This lets you answer your incoming calls or dial your desired contact from your wrist.
The Boult Cosmic has a screen size of 1.69” with TFT, 240×280 resolution, pixel density of 218ppi, 500 nits high brightness display and 100+ watch faces. It comes with Blood pressure monitor, Blood saturation tracker, Heart rate monitor, menstrual cycle monitor, water resistance and multiple sports modes. It has advanced HR sensors for effective heart rate monitoring, calorie count, and step count.
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Alpha Cubed Investments LLC boosted its stake in shares of United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS – Get Rating) by 7.9% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 160,876 shares of the transportation company’s stock after acquiring an additional 11,813 shares during the quarter. United Parcel Service makes up approximately 2.2% of Alpha Cubed Investments LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 9th biggest holding. Alpha Cubed Investments LLC’s holdings in United Parcel Service were worth $34,501,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
A number of other large investors also recently modified their holdings of UPS. BlueSky Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of United Parcel Service in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $868,000. Stock Yards Bank & Trust Co. grew its stake in shares of United Parcel Service by 5.9% during the 4th quarter. Stock Yards Bank & Trust Co. now owns 99,028 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $21,226,000 after acquiring an additional 5,543 shares in the last quarter. 44 Wealth Management LLC grew its stake in shares of United Parcel Service by 6.5% during the 4th quarter. 44 Wealth Management LLC now owns 5,785 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $1,240,000 after acquiring an additional 352 shares in the last quarter. Parkside Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of United Parcel Service during the 4th quarter worth approximately $203,000. Finally, Canandaigua National Corp grew its stake in shares of United Parcel Service by 0.4% in the fourth quarter. Canandaigua National Corp now owns 16,568 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $3,551,000 after buying an additional 59 shares in the last quarter. 57.85% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
NYSE:UPS opened at $184.99 on Monday. United Parcel Service, Inc. has a 52 week low of $165.34 and a 52 week high of $233.72. The company has a quick ratio of 1.52, a current ratio of 1.52 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.28. The stock has a market capitalization of $161.64 billion, a PE ratio of 15.10, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.62 and a beta of 1.10. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $179.20 and its 200-day moving average price is $198.36.
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, June 2nd. Investors of record on Monday, May 16th were paid a dividend of $1.52 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, May 13th. This represents a $6.08 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.29%. United Parcel Service’s payout ratio is currently 49.63%.
A number of research firms have recently weighed in on UPS. Stephens dropped their target price on United Parcel Service from $240.00 to $220.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, April 27th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut United Parcel Service from an “overweight” rating to a “neutral” rating and set a $202.00 price target on the stock. in a report on Friday, May 13th. Loop Capital upgraded United Parcel Service from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and reduced their target price for the company from $232.00 to $189.00 in a report on Thursday, April 14th. Raymond James dropped their price target on United Parcel Service from $275.00 to $250.00 and set a “strong-buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, April 27th. Finally, Susquehanna lowered their target price on United Parcel Service from $218.00 to $195.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, April 27th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, twelve have given a hold rating, twelve have given a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, United Parcel Service currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $223.65.
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United Parcel Service, Inc provides letter and package delivery, transportation, logistics, and related services. It operates through two segments, U.S. Domestic Package and International Package. The U.S. Domestic Package segment offers time-definite delivery of letters, documents, small packages, and palletized freight through air and ground services in the United States.
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How worried should I be if I don’t have a fourth dose?
By Aisha Dow
Debate is heating up about the timing of the fourth round of COVID-19 vaccinations in Australia. The key question is: should we delay a widespread rollout to all adults as we wait for a vaccine that better targets the Omicron variant, or quickly roll out the vaccines we already have?
So far, only those aged 65 and over, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders aged 50 and over and those with conditions that increase the risk of severe illness are eligible for a fourth “winter” dose.
There are growing calls for eligibility to be expanded to younger adults, as many of the population is set to face more dangerous Omicron sub-variants many months after their last vaccine dose.
On Monday, Victoria’s Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton said two sub-variants with a greater ability to evade the immunity provided by vaccines had become the most dominant strain in Geelong and Melbourne. The BA.4 and BA.5 sub-variants now accounted for about 40 per cent of virus wastewater detections in Victoria, in line with similar patterns in NSW and Queensland, he said.
We put readers’ questions about the fourth dose issue to Dr Magdalena Simonis, an experienced GP and member of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners’ quality care expert committee, and infectious disease expert Professor Paul Griffin, who has been the principal investigator for seven COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials.
It’s been more than six months since my third dose. How worried should I be about the new variants if I don’t have my fourth dose?
Simonis: That’s a really good question. What we are seeing in the data is that the protection you get from three does still cover you for the severe consequences of the disease and death, to a large extent. At this stage, fourth doses have been rationed to those who are most vulnerable.
I’ve had COVID twice. Do I still need a third or fourth dose, if I’m eligible?
Simonis: If you’re three months after your last episode of COVID-19, the answer is yes. We don’t know what other variants are out there, and what other variants might arrive on our shores.
I’m a type 2 diabetic. Should I get my fourth dose now or wait a few more weeks to see if there are any new developments with the vaccines that could be more effective against Omicron? I’m doing everything I can to avoid COVID, I’m triple vaccinated and have had my flu shot.
Simonis: Get what you can now. If you’re a diabetic requiring medication, you qualify for a fourth, even if you’re under the age of 65. There are many reasons for this, and I’ll list a few. The disease is prevalent in the community; we no longer have any restrictions on travel; many people are not wearing masks in public spaces; and it takes time for new vaccines to hit the market – we could be looking at many months before another arrives.
Can I pay to get a COVID vaccine if and when I want one? I want to get my fourth dose now, not wait for the government to decide. It has been more than six months since my last COVID vaccination and I don’t know how much longer I can avoid it.
Simonis: My recommendation would be to have a conversation with your GP who will consider your risk factors, level of concern and latest recommendations from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation.
I had my third dose in January. I suspect I now have little to no residual protection against catching Omicron. Is this correct?
Griffin: I think we can say with some degree of certainty that protection has waned over time, but it’s not likely to have waned to zero.
Last year it was reported there were “second generation” vaccines being worked on that will be even more effective. Are there were any advances with this?
Griffin: There are lots and there will be second and subsequent generation vaccines. They won’t necessarily be better, but what they might have is some additional desired properties … things like the ability to block transmission better. Some of these may not replace the existing vaccines, but they may be able to be used in a complementary way.
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Fight over sunglasses ends with teen killing one person, injuring another, Mississippi police say
Published 10:31 am Monday, July 4, 2022
Police say a Mississippi teenager shot and killed one person and wounded another Sunday night after a fight over sunglasses escalated.
Gulfport Police say they arrested Lional Cornelius Jackson Jr., 16, and have charged him with one count of murder and one count of aggravated assault.
Police say they were called to a Gulfport apartment complex at approximately 9 p.m. Sunday where two people were found with gunshot wounds.
Investigators said Jackson and one of the victims were in a fight earlier Sunday over sunglasses. The second victim was apparently shot by stray bullets.
Jackson was held on a combined $1.25 million in bonds. | https://www.magnoliastatelive.com/2022/07/04/fight-over-sunglasses-ends-with-teen-killing-one-person-injuring-another-mississippi-police-say/ | 2022-07-04T20:24:14Z | https://www.magnoliastatelive.com/2022/07/04/fight-over-sunglasses-ends-with-teen-killing-one-person-injuring-another-mississippi-police-say/ | false | null |
French Prez reshuffles Cabinet after election losses
BY Agencies4 July 2022 5:31 PM GMT
Agencies4 July 2022 5:31 PM GMT
Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron rearranged his Cabinet on Monday in an attempt to adjust to a new political reality following legislative elections in which his centrist alliance failed to win a majority in the parliament.
The latest government reshuffle comes six weeks after Macron appointed Elisabeth Borne to lead a new government coalition at the outset of the president's second term. It's partly a result of rules that Macron and French presidents before him had set ahead of the parliamentary vote: Only ministers who retain their seats will remain in government posts.
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How worried should I be if I don’t have a fourth dose?
By Aisha Dow
Debate is heating up about the timing of the fourth round of COVID-19 vaccinations in Australia. The key question is: should we delay a widespread rollout to all adults as we wait for a vaccine that better targets the Omicron variant, or quickly roll out the vaccines we already have?
So far, only those aged 65 and over, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders aged 50 and over and those with conditions that increase the risk of severe illness are eligible for a fourth “winter” dose.
There are growing calls for eligibility to be expanded to younger adults, as many of the population is set to face more dangerous Omicron sub-variants many months after their last vaccine dose.
On Monday, Victoria’s Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton said two sub-variants with a greater ability to evade the immunity provided by vaccines had become the most dominant strain in Geelong and Melbourne. The BA.4 and BA.5 sub-variants now accounted for about 40 per cent of virus wastewater detections in Victoria, in line with similar patterns in NSW and Queensland, he said.
We put readers’ questions about the fourth dose issue to Dr Magdalena Simonis, an experienced GP and member of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners’ quality care expert committee, and infectious disease expert Professor Paul Griffin, who has been the principal investigator for seven COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials.
It’s been more than six months since my third dose. How worried should I be about the new variants if I don’t have my fourth dose?
Simonis: That’s a really good question. What we are seeing in the data is that the protection you get from three does still cover you for the severe consequences of the disease and death, to a large extent. At this stage, fourth doses have been rationed to those who are most vulnerable.
I’ve had COVID twice. Do I still need a third or fourth dose, if I’m eligible?
Simonis: If you’re three months after your last episode of COVID-19, the answer is yes. We don’t know what other variants are out there, and what other variants might arrive on our shores.
I’m a type 2 diabetic. Should I get my fourth dose now or wait a few more weeks to see if there are any new developments with the vaccines that could be more effective against Omicron? I’m doing everything I can to avoid COVID, I’m triple vaccinated and have had my flu shot.
Simonis: Get what you can now. If you’re a diabetic requiring medication, you qualify for a fourth, even if you’re under the age of 65. There are many reasons for this, and I’ll list a few. The disease is prevalent in the community; we no longer have any restrictions on travel; many people are not wearing masks in public spaces; and it takes time for new vaccines to hit the market – we could be looking at many months before another arrives.
Can I pay to get a COVID vaccine if and when I want one? I want to get my fourth dose now, not wait for the government to decide. It has been more than six months since my last COVID vaccination and I don’t know how much longer I can avoid it.
Simonis: My recommendation would be to have a conversation with your GP who will consider your risk factors, level of concern and latest recommendations from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation.
I had my third dose in January. I suspect I now have little to no residual protection against catching Omicron. Is this correct?
Griffin: I think we can say with some degree of certainty that protection has waned over time, but it’s not likely to have waned to zero.
Last year it was reported there were “second generation” vaccines being worked on that will be even more effective. Are there were any advances with this?
Griffin: There are lots and there will be second and subsequent generation vaccines. They won’t necessarily be better, but what they might have is some additional desired properties … things like the ability to block transmission better. Some of these may not replace the existing vaccines, but they may be able to be used in a complementary way.
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‘Boy racers’ driving like ‘lunatics’ terrorise sleepy Meath village of Dunboyne
Gangs of boy racers have been terrorising residents of a quiet rural Meath village over the last number of weeks by staging rallying events close to the local train station.
The events, known as 'meets' have been happening, mainly at weekend nights and Sunday afternoons in Dunboyne and Gardaí are investigating a number of complaints but so far no arrests have been made.
One source told the Sunday World: “Part of the problem is that these guys in souped up cars drive like lunatics through the village to get to where they are meeting which is generally around the train station and the noise levels from their exhausts are huge.
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“It’s happening with increasing frequency at the station and on the old Navan road, the guards have been informed but they don’t seem to be interested in doing anything.
“The day after these events you can see skid marks at the roundabouts and as there are usually up to 40 cars involved there’s an accident waiting to happen and you can imagine the noise that many cars make.
“There are those who will argue they are harming nobody and to a degree that is true but while they might not be harming anybody they are disturbing everybody, you try and get a young child or a baby asleep with that racket going on.
“Local residents feel too intimidated to approach them because of the sheer numbers involved but somebody has to shout stop and soon, this is a residential area, not a race track.”
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Drake surprises fans at Backstreet Boys concert in Toronto
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Backstreet Boys fans got a surprise at the group's concert in Toronto on Saturday.
There was what appeared to be a sixth Backstreet Boy at the Budweiser Stage as Canadian rapper Drake joined the boy band onstage.
Kim's Convenience actor Andrew Phung tweeted a video of the rapper with the band while they sung their 1999 hit I Want It That Way, with lines from the rapper's Hold On, We're Going Home blended in.
The Backstreet Boys were in Toronto as part of their DNA World Tour.
Ticketmaster says the concert was originally scheduled for Sept. 19, 2021, then rescheduled for July 2 and 3.
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Ofcom rules Channel 4 breached broadcast licence terms over subtitles outage
An Ofcom investigation has ruled that Channel 4 breached the conditions of its broadcast licence after an extended outage of its subtitle services last year.
The broadcaster experienced a number of major problems from September to November, caused by issues at the centre which handles its playout services.
Ofcom noted that the incident was “unprecedented” but found the “prolonged outage” of the broadcaster’s subtitling, signing and audio descriptions meant Channel 4 service “fell short of the statutory requirement to subtitle 90% of its programme hours over 2021 on the Freesat service.”
The media watchdog stated it also found the broadcaster had breached another licence condition by “failing to effectively communicate” with those affected audiences following the incident.
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A statement from Ofcom said: “An Ofcom investigation has found Channel 4 breached the conditions of its broadcast licence following an extended outage of its subtitling, signing and audio description services.
“These ‘access services’ are relied on by millions of people to watch and listen to television, including those who are deaf, have hearing loss, are blind or partially sighted.
“Our investigation found that, as a result of an incident at a broadcast centre run by Red Bee Media, Freesat audiences who rely on subtitles were unable to fully access Channel 4 programmes for nearly two months.”
The issues arose in September after a fire suppression system was triggered at the broadcast centre of Red Bee Media, severely damaging a large number of hard disks in a variety of systems.
The extended outage of Channel 4’s broadcast channels was not fully resolved until November 19.
Ofcom noted in the report that a number of other broadcasters were also affected by the incident but to “a lesser degree”.
Following the incident, the broadcasting watchdog has insisted broadcasters must improve their disaster recovery plans.
It stated: “Broadcasters must improve their disaster recovery plans and processes.
“Disaster recovery facilities must be specified to carry access services, as well as sound and vision, and be regularly tested under simulated emergency conditions.
“Technical infrastructure should also be regularly audited to identify any potential vulnerabilities.
“Staff at all points in the transmission chain must be properly trained to correctly follow the disaster recovery procedures.
It added: “Broadcasters must prepare effective communication plans in case of service interruptions.
“This includes taking into account the particular needs of the affected audience, and making use, as appropriate, of their own TV channels and not just social media to communicate with them.”
Ofcom added that it will be reviewing its ‘TV Technical Codes’ later this year where it will consider what changes are needed to bring the delivery of access services in line with sound and vision protocols.
Channel 4 is very disappointed with Ofcom’s decision and will review its findings carefully.
Channel 4
Kevin Bakhurst, Ofcom’s group director for broadcasting, said: “When things go wrong, broadcasters must have plans in place to restore important services, but also to let audiences know what they can expect.
“By failing to do this, Channel 4 let down people who use subtitles, signing or audio description to enjoy programmes.
“There are a number of lessons for broadcasters to learn from this incident. We’ve told them they must improve and test their back-up plans and infrastructure to minimise the risk of such a disruptive outage happening again.”
A statement from Channel 4 said: “Channel 4 is very disappointed with Ofcom’s decision and will review its findings carefully.
“We would like to apologise once again to our audiences for the disruption to our access services following the catastrophic incident last September and since then we have implemented a number of new systems and processes to avoid a serious incident in the future.”
The broadcaster noted that its commitments for 2022 include returning to 100% subtitled content across all its linear channels, and on its on-demand service All 4 by the end of the year.
It is also aiming to increase the amount of signing on Channel 4 and E4 as well as upping the audio descriptions on linear channels.
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