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Carlos Sainz insisted Ferrari are "doing a very good job on strategy" despite a strange pit call which appeared to cost him a podium at the French Grand Prix.
The Spaniard was making good progress up the order after starting 19th on the grid due to penalties for new engine parts. It soon became clear he was his team's only hope for points after Charles Leclerc crashed while leading the race.
But he picked up a five-second time penalty after being given the green light to exit his pit box, almost crashing into Alexander Albon. And then, surprisingly, he was told to pit again while battling and overtaking Sergio Perez for third place, moving him into a podium spot.
With just 10 laps to go, there was not enough time for him to make up those places again even with fresh tyres. He had to settle for fifth, with commentators and pundits expressing their disbelief that Ferrari would throw away what looked like a likely podium finish.
But team chief Mattia Binotto explained: "We don't 'feel' it is the right choice, we are pretty sure it was the right choice. He was short on life and wear and we thought it was risky. We don't think he had the pace to open the gap and fight second. By stopping he did the fastest lap which was another point. It was the safest and right decision.
And Sainz appeared to be satisfied with that explanation, as he defended his team in his post-race interview. "I think the team is doing a very good job on strategy this year," he declared.
"At Ferrari we get super criticised for things that might be going wrong, but every time there is a moment we are discussing things, it is not a disaster like people say we are.
"We like to discuss things, we are open about them – yes I was in the middle of an overtake [when the team called for him to pit] and I didn't think it was the right lap to stop, I believed at the time it was better to risk it and stay out.
"I had made it to P3 and I saw the podium position and thought 'if I make these tyres last maybe I can finish on the podium', but we will never know. The team has a lot more data on the computer and if they make that decision, I'm 100% convinced they did it with the best of intentions. But the team is doing a good job." | https://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/other-sport/formula-one/ferrari-pit-sainz-leclerc-frenchgp-27564330 | 2022-07-24T16:48:57Z | https://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/other-sport/formula-one/ferrari-pit-sainz-leclerc-frenchgp-27564330 | true | 2 |
Carson Advisory Inc. raised its stake in Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ – Get Rating) by 15.6% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 16,764 shares of the cell phone carrier’s stock after buying an additional 2,263 shares during the quarter. Carson Advisory Inc.’s holdings in Verizon Communications were worth $854,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Several other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in VZ. Rinkey Investments acquired a new position in Verizon Communications in the fourth quarter valued at about $27,000. Econ Financial Services Corp bought a new stake in shares of Verizon Communications in the fourth quarter worth about $32,000. Conrad Siegel Investment Advisors Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Verizon Communications in the first quarter worth about $36,000. Gibson Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Verizon Communications in the fourth quarter worth about $37,000. Finally, Morton Brown Family Wealth LLC increased its holdings in shares of Verizon Communications by 109.2% in the first quarter. Morton Brown Family Wealth LLC now owns 726 shares of the cell phone carrier’s stock worth $37,000 after acquiring an additional 379 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 63.78% of the company’s stock.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Several equities research analysts have issued reports on the company. William Blair restated a “market perform” rating on shares of Verizon Communications in a report on Monday, April 25th. Royal Bank of Canada lowered their price target on Verizon Communications from $57.00 to $54.00 and set a “sector perform” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, June 22nd. Credit Suisse Group lowered their price target on Verizon Communications from $58.00 to $54.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, June 21st. Wolfe Research lowered their price target on Verizon Communications from $60.00 to $51.00 and set a “peer perform” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, June 2nd. Finally, Barclays downgraded Verizon Communications from an “overweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating in a report on Friday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, twelve have given a hold rating and four have given a buy rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $56.93.
Verizon Communications Stock Performance
Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ – Get Rating) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Friday, July 22nd. The cell phone carrier reported $1.31 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.32 by ($0.01). Verizon Communications had a net margin of 15.93% and a return on equity of 28.15%. The company had revenue of $33.79 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $33.77 billion. During the same period last year, the company posted $1.37 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up .1% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts predict that Verizon Communications Inc. will post 5.41 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Verizon Communications Announces Dividend
The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 1st. Stockholders of record on Friday, July 8th will be given a $0.64 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, July 7th. This represents a $2.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 5.76%. Verizon Communications’s payout ratio is 49.71%.
Insider Activity
In other news, CEO Tami A. Erwin sold 23,647 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, April 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $49.77, for a total value of $1,176,911.19. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer now directly owns 21,817 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,085,832.09. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. In other news, EVP Craig L. Silliman sold 1,558 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, June 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $50.94, for a total value of $79,364.52. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president now directly owns 34,961 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,780,913.34. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, CEO Tami A. Erwin sold 23,647 shares of Verizon Communications stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, April 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $49.77, for a total value of $1,176,911.19. Following the sale, the chief executive officer now directly owns 21,817 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,085,832.09. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Insiders sold a total of 28,321 shares of company stock valued at $1,414,288 over the last three months. Insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.
About Verizon Communications
Verizon Communications Inc, through its subsidiaries, offers communications, technology, information, and entertainment products and services to consumers, businesses, and governmental entities worldwide. Its Consumer segment provides postpaid and prepaid service plans; internet access on notebook computers and tablets; wireless equipment, including smartphones and other handsets; and wireless-enabled internet devices, such as tablets, and other wireless-enabled connected devices comprising smart watches.
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LE CASTELLET, France (AP) — Max Verstappen won the French Grand Prix on Sunday after Charles Leclerc crashed out while leading, a mistake that dropped the Ferrari driver 63 points behind the defending Formula One champion.
Verstappen’s seventh win through 12 races this season upped his career total to 27 victories, all with Red Bull. He said his lead in the title race is misleading because Red Bull and Ferrari have been fairly even this season.
“Of course it’s a great lead but a lot of things can happen. It’s probably a bit bigger than it should have been when you look at the performance of the two cars,” Verstappen said. “We still need a bit more one-lap race. I think Budapest (Hungary) will be a bit of a struggle for us and Ferrari will be really, really quick.”
Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton finished second in his 300th grand prix — his fourth consecutive podium and highest finish in what’s so far been a winless season — while teammate George Russell passed Sergio Perez of Red Bull following a late restart to give Mercedes its first double podium of the year.
“That’s an incredible result for the team, great job George,” said Hamilton, who estimated sweating out “about three kilos” as track temperatures hit 51 degrees Celsius (124 Fahrenheit) at the Paul Ricard Circuit in southeastern France.
“It was a tough race because my drinks bottle didn’t work,” Hamilton said. “But what a great result considering we’ve been so far off these guys all weekend.”
Hamilton lay on his back in the cool-down room as Russell watched a replay of the action.
“By Lap 20 I was like, ‘I really could do with a drink,’” Hamilton said. “Maybe the water evaporated.”
Hamilton’s first win with Mercedes came in Hungary in 2013. H e’s won a record eight times at the Hungaroring, twice as many as Michael Schumacher, and F1 races there next week.
“I hope the car feels good there,” Hamilton said. “I so love that track.”
Leclerc’s race ended on Lap 18 when he lost the rear of his car coming out of Turn 11, spinning 360 degrees before crashing into a tire wall. Leclerc could not speak at first, breathing heavily in his helmet before telling his team the mishap was caused by a throttle problem.
He then screamed a furious “Noooooooooo!”
It’s the third time this season Leclerc has failed to finish a race, while Ferrari has had seven DNF’s through 12 races. Leclerc’s failure Sunday came two weeks after a throttle problem almost cost him victory at the Austrian GP.
Leclerc, who is only seven points ahead of third-place Perez in the title battle, later said the crash was driver error.
“We’ll add things up at the end of the season, but if we’re 25 or 30 points short at the season I can only blame myself,” Leclerc said. “I couldn’t go into reverse, but those are small details. You just can’t put a car into the wall.”
Verstappen was tentative early and Leclerc held him off, but the Dutchman went for an undercut on Lap 17 with hard tires. Ferrari didn’t attempt to counter Red Bull’s strategy, only for Leclerc to crash one lap later.
“It was an error. It was a bit strange how I lost (the car),” Leclerc said. “If I stay at this level I certainly don’t deserve to win the championship. Two mistakes, here and Imola, that’s a bit much.”
Verstappen asked over radio if Leclerc was all right.
“I’m told he is, Max, thanks for asking,” his team replied.
As drivers switched tires under the safety car, Ferrari’s mistakes continued. Carlos Sainz Jr. received a five-second penalty for an unsafe release that almost led to a collision with a Williams car.
Sainz had passed Russell and Perez when his team told him to pit for new tires with 10 laps left.
“Come on, guys, I can’t believe you told me to box then,” Sainz grumbled. “I don’t know why we boxed. I don’t understand.”
After the race, he explained his position.
“At Ferrari we get super criticized for things other teams might go through in their pit stop window. We are not the disaster people seem to say we are,” Sainz said. “Yes I wanted to stay out, I maybe saw a podium position. The team has a lot more data on their screens. They did it with the best intentions and best spirit.
“My point of view is that if I couldn’t pass Checo, I would box. The moment I passed him, I thought ‘See if I could pull away.’ At that stage, the numbers said it was impossible I would make it to the end. In the moment my feeling was different but I didn’t see the numbers.”
Meanwhile, Russell tried to squeeze past Perez on the inside and they touched wheels. Perez went off and cut the corner to come back ahead with Russell asking for the position back. Stewards deemed it a racing incident, and Russell eventually passed him anyway.
“The restart was tasty,” Russell said. “I got a really nice run and timed it perfectly. It was pretty sweet.”
Perez finished fourth ahead of Sainz, who earned a bonus point for fastest lap.
Fernando Alonso of Alpine finished sixth, followed by Lando Norris of McLaren, Esteban Ocon of Alpine, Daniel Ricciardo of McLaren and Lance Stroll of Aston Martin rounding out the top 10.
Approaching the midway point of the 53-lap race, Mick Schumacher’s Haas was clipped by Zhou Guanyu’s Alfa Romeo and Zhou received a 5-second penalty.
Sainz started at the back of the grid with Kevin Magnussen as penalty for changes to their engines ahead of the race.
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Srinagar, July 24: Police on Sunday arrested four men for allegedly beating a journalist in Bemina area of Srinagar a day yesterday.
"Four accused arrested for beating a journalist yesterday evening. Prima facie the case seems to be that of road-rage. Case was registered at Bemina PS under relevant sections and investigation was taken up yesterday itself, " a police spokesman said.
The victim journalist Shabraiz Bashir son of late Bashir Ahmad, a resident of Hamdanya colony Bemina, correspondent with the News Now, lodged a written complaint to the effect that on Saturday he was thrashed and injured by four unknown persons in Bemina Chowk who fled away from the spot in a white car, news agency GNS reported.
In this regard Case FIR no 71/22 U/S 341,323 IPC was registered in Police station Bemina and investigation taken up.
During the course of investigation efforts were made to trace out the accused and CCTV footage etc. was analysed and the investigation led to the arrest of the four accused identified as Iqbal Saleem son of Mohd Saleem resident of Hajjiabad Bemina, Mohd Qasim son of Manzoor Ahmed Dar resident of Firdous colony Bemina, Imran Manzoor son of Manzoor Ahmed Badyari resident of Mansoor colony Bemina and Jahanger Ahmed Khan son of Farooq Ahmad Khan resident of Firdous abad Batmaloo. | https://www.greaterkashmir.com/srinagar/four-arrested-for-allegedly-beating-journalist-in-srinagar | 2022-07-24T17:00:53Z | https://www.greaterkashmir.com/srinagar/four-arrested-for-allegedly-beating-journalist-in-srinagar | true | 1 |
Brooke Henderson rolled in an 8-foot birdie putt at the 18th hole to win the Evian Championship by one stroke on Sunday after a wild final round, sealing her second major championship title.
The Canadian was soaked in champagne on the 18th green after her even-par round of 71 that saw her finish ahead of LPGA rookie Sophia Schubert on 17-under 267.
Henderson won the Women’s PGA Championship in 2016 at the age of 18.
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New York City triathletes braved scorching temperatures Sunday as a heatwave continued to bake the Big Apple — but some participants brushed aside the extreme weather.
Race organizers had shortened the event’s biking part from 24.8 to 12.4 miles and its running event from 6.2 miles to 2.5 miles due to the heatwave, which stretched into its sixth day.
Brazil native Danilo Pimentel, who won the men’s competition, told The Post the race was no sweat.
“I was born in the Amazon, this heat is normal! I don’t need preparation for these conditions,” said the 35-year-old.
“They did really well, the course is really tough, the up and down hills,” he said of his competitors.
The winner of the women’s professional race, Amy Cymerman of Rochester, conceded, “I was a little hot to be honest.”
But the 30-year-old pro said she was prepared for the boiling temperatures.
“I was hydrating the whole time with water and electrolytes, and I was in bed by 7:30 last night!” she said.
Still, she noted, “I would have loved a 10K, I’m not gonna lie.”
Athletes were off to the races Sunday at 6:30 a.m. — 40 minutes after its scheduled start time — when the temperature was already in the low eighties.
“While it is disappointing to reduce the length of both races, our number one priority is to do all we can to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our competitors, volunteers, medical personnel and spectators,” the New York City Triathlon announced via a Facebook post on Thursday.
Tim Cranston, 68, who traveled from Denver, Colorado for the race, lamented that the race’s length was reduced.
“It’s too bad they cut it in half! It started 40 min late and there was no current for the swim, which makes it a lot harder, but over half the athletes were first timers and I didn’t see anyone struggling out there,” said the retiree.
“I definitely think they made a mistake, everybody could have handled the full distance, definitely.”
Alex Kneselac — a graphic designer from Fort Lee, New Jersey — told The Post, “The heat was not as bad as I thought it would be.”
“It’s pleasant this morning,” said the 51-year-old.
Still, he added that it was a “good idea they cut it down.”
Elyse Salpeter, 55, a sales rep from Nassau County expressed relief that the race was abridged.
“I was glad it was reduced, I was concerned about the heat. I took gels, stopped at each water station, so I was able to make due in this heat. But I’ll be honest, it was hot!” Salpeter, 55, told The Post. “I think it was a smart move to cut it down.”
Arnaud Brohe, who owns a construction firm and lives in Manhattan, was also thankful that he had to spend less time in the hot sun.
“It was so hot! I’m glad they shortened it. At first I was really upset they cut it down but the heat, I got leg cramps on the running section and if they hadn’t cut it short I would have been in real trouble,” said Brohe, 40.
Blaise Barron, a 54-year-old IT worker, declared, “The heat was tough!”
“It was a good call,” the Upper West Side resident told The Post. “I saw one or two [people] getting medical assistance, because they’d fallen, but I didn’t see one person really suffering from the heat or in crisis, so they made the right call.” | https://www.thehamdenjournal.com/us/athletes-brave-extreme-temps-as-heatwave-shortens-nyc-triathlon/272642/ | 2022-07-24T17:10:12Z | https://www.thehamdenjournal.com/us/athletes-brave-extreme-temps-as-heatwave-shortens-nyc-triathlon/272642/ | true | 2 |
(The Hill) — Former President Trump called Arizona state House Speaker Rusty Bowers (R) a “RINO coward,” using the acronym for “Republican in name only,” and reiterated his support for his endorsed candidate who is vying for a state Senate seat against Bowers.
“Rusty Bowers is a RINO coward who participated against the Republican Party in the totally partisan unselect committee of political thugs and hacks the other day and disgraced himself, and he disgraced the state of Arizona,” Trump said during a rally held in the Grand Canyon State for several of his endorsees.
“David Farnsworth is going to do a fantastic job. And importantly, I have to say, you have so many advantages. That would be the guy I’d most like to run against ‘cause this guy’s bad news,” Trump added, referring to Bowers’s opponent for the Arizona state Senate’s 10th legislative district, who the former president has endorsed.
Bowers gave testimony before the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot last month in which he disagreed with Trump’s claims that Bowers told him that Trump had won the state of Arizona in 2020 and that the election had been rigged.
“Anywhere, anyone, anytime has said that I said that the election was rigged, that would not be true,” Bowers said as he testified before the committee in June.
The Arizona House Speaker also told the panel that Rudy Giuliani had told him that Trump’s allies did not have specific evidence showing that election fraud had been committed during the last presidential election.
“And I don’t know if that was a gaffe or maybe he didn’t think through what he said, but both myself and others in my group … both remember that specifically, and afterwards we kind of laughed about it,” Bowers said.
The Arizona GOP executive committee earlier this week voted to censure Bowers.
“The @AZGOP Executive Committee formally censured Rusty Bowers tonight— he is no longer a Republican in good standing & we call on Republicans to replace him at the ballot box in the August primary. Full press release from AZGOP coming soon,” Kelli Ward, chair of the Arizona Republican Party, tweeted this week.
While Trump was stumping for his endorsed Arizona candidates, including gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake (R) on Friday, former Vice President Pence was stumping for his endorsed candidate in the governors’ race, Karrin Taylor Robson (R) the same day.
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Center for Financial Planning Inc. increased its position in shares of iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (BATS:IEFA – Get Rating) by 4.5% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 864,217 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 36,900 shares during the period. iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF comprises 12.3% of Center for Financial Planning Inc.’s holdings, making the stock its 2nd largest holding. Center for Financial Planning Inc.’s holdings in iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF were worth $60,072,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. RMB Capital Management LLC raised its stake in iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF by 14.4% during the fourth quarter. RMB Capital Management LLC now owns 6,424 shares of the company’s stock worth $479,000 after acquiring an additional 807 shares in the last quarter. Dynamic Advisor Solutions LLC grew its holdings in shares of iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF by 7.1% during the 4th quarter. Dynamic Advisor Solutions LLC now owns 19,307 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,441,000 after purchasing an additional 1,283 shares during the last quarter. Shelton Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF during the 4th quarter worth approximately $2,288,000. Strategic Investment Advisors MI lifted its stake in iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF by 21.8% in the 4th quarter. Strategic Investment Advisors MI now owns 206,401 shares of the company’s stock valued at $15,406,000 after purchasing an additional 36,944 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Avion Wealth boosted its position in iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF by 689.8% in the fourth quarter. Avion Wealth now owns 7,353 shares of the company’s stock valued at $549,000 after buying an additional 6,422 shares in the last quarter.
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Biden's COVID-19 symptoms have improved 'significantly,' White House doctor reports
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden's condition is improving under his current treatment plan for COVID-19, according to an update released by the White House Sunday.
The president completed his third full day of Paxlovid, an antiviral treatment for the contagious disease, on Saturday night. "His symptoms continue to improve significantly," Kevin O'Connor, White House physician, said.
Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday.
The president's primary symptom is a sore throat, which O'Connor said is a result of lymphoid activation as his body clears the virus. His pulse, respiratory rate, blood pressure and temperature all remain normal.
O'Connor said the president's symptoms will continue to be treated with Paxlovid, supported by hydration, Tylenol and an albuterol inhaler for an occasional cough.
The president's physician said Saturday that Biden was likely infected with the BA.5 omicron subvariant of COVID-19, which has proven highly transmissible. The strain is currently the most dominant in the U.S.
He also said the president will be closely monitored while continuing to work in isolation in accordance with recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
On Friday, Biden was pictured wearing a KN95 mask as he signed the FORMULA Act to help increase access to baby formula into law. He also appeared virtually that day at a meeting with economic and energy advisers.
Biden is fully vaccinated and twice-boosted.
Reach out to Chelsey Cox on Twitter at @therealco. | https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2022/07/24/biden-covid-improving-antiviral-treatment/10139049002/ | 2022-07-24T17:23:07Z | https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2022/07/24/biden-covid-improving-antiviral-treatment/10139049002/ | false | 3 |
Northeast US swelters under ‘extremely oppressive’ heat
(AP) - Residents around the Northeast U.S. braced for potentially record-breaking temperatures Sunday as a nearly weeklong hot spell continued, prompting officials to warn of “dangerous” heat.
At least one heat-related death, in New York, was reported during the stretch of sweltering weather. Around the region, athletic events were shortened or postponed, and cities opened cooling centers and even turned to buses to offer relief from the heat.
From the Pacific Northwest to the southern Great Plains to the heavily populated I-95 corridor, more than 85 million Americans woke up Sunday to excessive heat warnings or heat advisories, the National Weather Service said. Much of the heat was in the Northeast, where the weather service warned of “extremely oppressive” conditions from Washington to Boston.
“Numerous records highs are forecast to be tied and/or broken today in the Northeast as highs make a run at the century mark” and humidity makes it feel as hot as 105 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit (40.5 to 43 degrees Celsius), the weather service said in a forecast discussion.
Philadelphia was forecast to hit 100 degrees (38 Celsius) before even factoring in humidity, said weather service meteorologist Matt Brudy in Mount Holly, N.J.
Philadelphia officials extended a heat health emergency declaration through Sunday, sending workers to check on homeless people and knock on the doors of other vulnerable residents. With Health Commissioner Dr. Cheryl Bettigole calling the weather “dangerously hot,” the city also opened cooling centers and stationed air-conditioned buses at four intersections for people to cool off.
Forecasters urged people to take precautions, wear light clothing, drink lots of water, limit time outside and check on elderly people and pets.
New York City medical examiners confirmed Sunday that a person had died of heat-related causes but didn’t say when or where. The person had heart disease and emphysema, which contributed to the death, the medical examiner’s office said.
With the city expected to approach its record high of 97 degrees (36 Celsius) for Sunday’s date, organizers of the New York City Triathlon shortened the distances that athletes had to run and bike. The bicycle leg was cut in half to 20 kilometers (12.4 miles).
This weekend’s Boston Triathlon, meanwhile, was put off until Aug. 20-21. Temperatures were expected to reach the upper 90s in Boston on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
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DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Midday Daily 3" game were:
4-0-9
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DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Midday Daily 3" game were:
4-0-9
(four, zero, nine) | https://www.manisteenews.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Midday-Daily-3-game-17325636.php | 2022-07-24T17:35:56Z | https://www.manisteenews.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Midday-Daily-3-game-17325636.php | false | null |
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has congratulated Super Falcons’ forward Rasheedat Ajibade for emerging joint top-scorer of the just-ended 12th Women Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco, where the Super Falcons earned a ticket to the FIFA World Cup finals even as the team failed to realise its ambition of a 10th triumph.
NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi said: “We rejoice with Rahseedat Ajibade for her emergence as joint top-scorer of the tournament and we implore her to continue to show even more prolificacy and commitment in the jerseys of club and country. Her three goals surely helped the Super Falcons to win a World Cup ticket. Our team would certainly have been in the Final if not for the incident that led to her expulsion in the semi-final match against the host nation.
“She probably would have won the award outright if she finished the game and played one more match.”
Ajibade was ejected after 70 minutes of the semis against Morocco at the Complexe Prince Moulay Abdellah, with Nigeria already one woman down, and the Falcons played the next 50 minutes (of regulation and extra time) with only nine players, losing in the ensuing penalty shoot-out.
In the third-place match against Zambia on Friday, a fierce shot by Evarine Suzeni Katongo in the 28th minute struck the upright and bounced off the goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie for the only goal of the match, with the Falcons failing to convert any of a slew of chances they created.
Sanusi also congratulated Mimisen Calvin-Onwuka, who played the role of Assistant Referee 1 in the Final match between Morocco and South Africa on Saturday, saying her stellar performance alongside referee Salima Mukansanga from Rwanda did not go unnoticed by the global football community. He urged her to continue to develop herself with available top-level courses and programmes in order to continue her rise to global reckoning.
Meanwhile, Nigeria’s U20 girls, Falconets have continued their preparations for next month’s FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup finals scheduled for Costa Rica. The girls, who have been training in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja will depart for a one-week training tour in Barranquilla, Colombia, from where the delegation will fly into San Jose for the finals slated for August 10 – 28. | https://www.newtelegraphng.com/nff-congratulates-ajibade-mimi-calvin-onwuka/ | 2022-07-24T17:37:07Z | https://www.newtelegraphng.com/nff-congratulates-ajibade-mimi-calvin-onwuka/ | false | 2 |
Northeast US swelters under ‘extremely oppressive’ heat
Residents around the Northeast U.S. braced for potentially record-breaking temperatures Sunday as a nearly weeklong hot spell continued, prompting officials to warn of “dangerous” heat.
At least one heat-related death, in New York, was reported during the stretch of sweltering weather. Around the region, athletic events were shortened or postponed, and cities opened cooling centers and even turned to buses to offer relief from the heat.
From the Pacific Northwest to the southern Great Plains to the heavily populated I-95 corridor, more than 85 million Americans woke up Sunday to excessive heat warnings or heat advisories, the National Weather Service said. Much of the heat was in the Northeast, where the weather service warned of “extremely oppressive” conditions from Washington to Boston.
“Numerous records highs are forecast to be tied and/or broken today in the Northeast as highs make a run at the century mark” and humidity makes it feel as hot as 105 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit (40.5 to 43 degrees Celsius), the weather service said in a forecast discussion.
Philadelphia was forecast to hit 100 degrees (38 Celsius) before even factoring in humidity, said weather service meteorologist Matt Brudy in Mount Holly, N.J.
Philadelphia officials extended a heat health emergency declaration through Sunday, sending workers to check on homeless people and knock on the doors of other vulnerable residents. With Health Commissioner Dr. Cheryl Bettigole calling the weather “dangerously hot,” the city also opened cooling centers and stationed air-conditioned buses at four intersections for people to cool off.
Forecasters urged people to take precautions, wear light clothing, drink lots of water, limit time outside and check on elderly people and pets.
New York City medical examiners confirmed Sunday that a person had died of heat-related causes but didn’t say when or where. The person had heart disease and emphysema, which contributed to the death, the medical examiner’s office said.
With the city expected to approach its record high of 97 degrees (36 Celsius) for Sunday’s date, organizers of the New York City Triathlon shortened the distances that athletes had to run and bike. The bicycle leg was cut in half to 20 kilometers (12.4 miles).
This weekend’s Boston Triathlon, meanwhile, was put off until Aug. 20-21. Temperatures were expected to reach the upper 90s in Boston on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. | https://kesq.com/news/ap-national-news/2022/07/24/northeast-us-swelters-under-extremely-oppressive-heat/ | 2022-07-24T17:41:53Z | https://kesq.com/news/ap-national-news/2022/07/24/northeast-us-swelters-under-extremely-oppressive-heat/ | true | 10 |
LONG POND, Pa. (AP) — Kyle Busch pulled a yellow M&M’s polo over another shirt before he walked onto the stage to celebrate o ne more victory as a team owner in the NASCAR Truck Series.
He’s antsy for a fashion makeover — in the form of new sponsor merchandise — for 2023.
Busch is down to his final months wearing the M&M’s gear until the shirt gets tossed aside like an old Snickers wrapper. The wait for a new deal with Joe Gibbs Racing dragged on into Pocono Raceway with the two-time Cup champion seemingly no closer to a contract resolution.
M&M Mars, which has sponsored Busch since he joined the Gibbs organization in 2008, is out of NASCAR at the end of the season. Much like a bite into some crispy M&M’s, Busch, JGR and Toyota are feeling the crunch.
“We’re all working as hard as we can, obviously, and the goal hasn’t changed,” Busch said Saturday. “And that goal is for me to be able to continue at Joe Gibbs Racing with Toyota and to have that chance to continue to race for wins and race for championships.”
Thanks to signage around the track, Busch couldn’t ignore what he was losing at the end of the season. Yes, his No. 18 Toyota boasts the familiar candy paint scheme, but Sunday’s Cup race is titled the M&M’s Fan Appreciation 400 and its logo took over the flagstand. Mars Wrigley’s offices and its plant in Hackettstown, New Jersey, are less than an hour’s drive east of Pocono Raceway
Busch also has to worry about the future of KBM, a wildly successful Truck Series program run out of a 77,000-square-foot corporate headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina.
“That weighs on me a lot. We’ve got 50-something employees,” at KBM, Busch said. “It’s important for me to continue to keep all of them in mind and all their families and stuff to make sure we get something done that keeps all of that going. It’s a topic point of mine to keep that as much as we can and to keep that place flourishing.”
Gibbs made contract talks sound grim last weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, saying “I’m surprised at this point that we haven’t been able to get that finished.” Toyota’s optimism also has fizzled. TRD President David Wilson told NBC Sports this week, “We’re in a bad place right now” and unspecified contingency plans had been considered.
NASCAR President Steve Phelps said he didn’t necessarily find it troubling that so late in the season one of the great drivers in the sport can’t land the sponsorship that infuses teams with the big payday largely needed to operate.
“We obviously want Kyle in the race car,” he said. “We want Kyle to stay at Joe Gibbs Racing to the degree that Kyle and coach and the organization can figure that out. He’s a tremendous talent, obviously first-ballot Hall of Famer. We want Kyle around for another decade or however long he wants to race in NASCAR.”
The 37-year-old Busch has 222 wins across NASCAR’s three national series and is the only active Cup driver with multiple championships. Busch has just one win this season, which earned him a playoff spot secured headed into Pocono.
“The best thing right now is to go out there and show everybody that you can still do it, that you can still win, that you can still be competitive,” Busch said.
Meanwhile, big brother Kurt, the 2004 Cup champion, continues to drop hints that next season at 23XI Racing will be his last in NASCAR. Kurt Busch, though, said Saturday “there’s no real game plan just yet” on when he planned to retire.
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Two of the St. Louis Cardinals' best players, third baseman Nolan Arenado and first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, won't be making the trip to Toronto for a short series with the Blue Jays because they haven't received the COVID-19 vaccination.
The Cardinals announced Sunday that catcher Austin Romine also will not be going to Canada with the team for its Tuesday and Wednesday games.
Canada has restrictions on travelers who aren’t vaccinated against COVID-19.
Arenado, Goldschmidt and Romine will be placed on the restricted list and forfeit pay and major league service time in accordance with the terms of MLB’s collective bargaining agreement. Arenado will lose $384,416, Goldschmidt $241,758 and Romine $10,989.
Goldschmidt leads the Cardinals in most offensive categories, including batting average (.333), home runs (22), RBIs (74), on-base percentage (.416) and hits (116). Arenado has 102 hits, 18 home runs and 59 RBIs.
Romine joined the Cardinals earlier this season as backup for the injured Yadier Molina, who is expected to rejoin the team next month. | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/chicago-baseball/cardinals-all-stars-goldschmidt-arenado-to-miss-toronto-trip-because-theyre-not-vaccinated-against-covid/2896836/ | 2022-07-24T17:45:29Z | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/chicago-baseball/cardinals-all-stars-goldschmidt-arenado-to-miss-toronto-trip-because-theyre-not-vaccinated-against-covid/2896836/ | false | 20 |
'God, give us rain' - Romanian monastery prays for end to drought
Iulia Coleasa, an 81-year-old who relies on her small plot for food, travelled 15 km in searing heat to a monastery in southern Romania on Sunday to join a service praying for rain. Temperatures have spiked above 40 Celsius (104 F) in the country this week and the drought has left hundreds of Romanian villages with rationed water.
Iulia Coleasa, an 81-year-old who relies on her small plot for food, travelled 15 km in searing heat to a monastery in southern Romania on Sunday to join a service praying for rain.
Temperatures have spiked above 40 Celsius (104 F) in the country this week and the drought has left hundreds of Romanian villages with rationed water. Crops are being decimated in the country which is an exporter of grains. Romania's Orthodox Church has asked clerics to perform traditional rain prayers. At the Pantocrator monastery in the southern Romanian county of Giurgiu, Culeasa joined roughly 100 people in prayer.
She said the weather had never been this bad. "I haven't seen drought like this until now," she said.
"We have children, we have cattle. We make an effort to plant tomatoes in the garden and they dry out and we have nothing to eat. God, give us rain, don't abandon us." More than 40% of Romania's population of 20 million live in the countryside and many rely on subsistence agriculture on small plots of land. The country has massive investment needs in infrastructure, including roads, running water and irrigation.
Romania's weather agency issued temperature warnings for Sunday, adding torrential storms would follow, although it said temperatures would remain abnormally high. Water levels on the river Danube were three times lower than usual. "The drought period is fairly cruel, not just for this place, but for the entire country," said Father Justinian, one of several priests who held the service at the Pantocrator. The priests prayed in a field of harvested wheat across from the monastery, with sunflower and maize fields withering nearby.
The scorching heat is part of a global pattern of rising temperatures, attributed by scientists to human activity. Pope Francis earlier this month called on world leaders to heed the Earth's "chorus of cries of anguish" stemming from climate change, extreme weather and loss of biodiversity.
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Odd News Roundup: Mexican beauty queen, Romanian-Dutch man arrested after chase across Europe over $1.7 million wine theft | https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/law-order/2120547-god-give-us-rain---romanian-monastery-prays-for-end-to-drought | 2022-07-24T17:46:50Z | https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/law-order/2120547-god-give-us-rain---romanian-monastery-prays-for-end-to-drought | true | 6 |
Liberating Client Device Admin From Complexity and Cost
HCS wanted to update the whole experience of refreshing and managing client machines company wide. As it stood, machines were swapped out in batches, meaning staff had to work with older, less reliable machines. Plus, not all machines could handle an upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10 and Office365.
The business results are: | https://www.techrepublic.com/resource-library/whitepapers/liberating-client-device-admin-from-complexity-and-cost/ | 2022-07-24T17:49:21Z | https://www.techrepublic.com/resource-library/whitepapers/liberating-client-device-admin-from-complexity-and-cost/ | false | null |
Independent truckers block Oakland port in days-long protest of labor law
OAKLAND, Calif. (KPIX) – Independent truckers say they will continue their strike at the Port of Oakland indefinitely over the state’s new gig-worker law.
AB5 requires trucking companies to reclassify independent drivers as employees. Many now worry they’ll be forced to join a union or give up their current lifestyle.
An extended strike could mean more stress on the already-strained supply chain, especially if it spreads to California’s other ports.
Richmond City council member Harpreet S. Sandhu spoke during the fourth day of the protest.
“If implemented, your jobs will be gone as independent workers, you will not have a job unless you work under some company,” Sandhu said to the drivers on site.
The 2019 statute is poised to affect some 70,000 California truck drivers after the recent lifting of a 2-year legal stay.
Those drivers are asking for a carveout in the law, which is meant to prevent abuse of independent contractors.
“I know that none of you are asking that AB5 be taken away, but you are asking that certain amendments should allow you an exemption, exemptions that were given to many other organizations,” Sandhu said.
The days-long protest effectively grounded work to a halt at the Port of Oakland, the ninth busiest port in the world.
Larry Gross, the president and founder of Gross Transportation Consulting, says if the strike goes on much longer, there could be a fresh set of supply chain nightmares to deal with.
“So, you can imagine if there’s a stoppage, it’s kinda like a crimp in a hose and the water is going to back up very quickly,” he said. “It’s not going to take a long time of this type of disruption before it’s going to break at least the Port of Oakland.”
The Port of Oakland handles about 98,000 Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs), or containers, a month, which can be pushed to other ports like Los Angeles or Long Beach at the moment.
Gross is concerned that other independent truckers will join the movement and shut down those ports as well.
“If this kind of activity spreads to southern California, it is extremely significant from a supply chain standpoint,” he said.
Nearly one-third of all containers coming into the U.S. enter through L.A. and Long Beach.
Independent trucker Mohander Singh said he and the other truckers have been working with the Port of Oakland for a long time.
“We don’t have an issue with the port, our fight is with our government,” he said.
The truckers have been told that they have until Monday to move along. They are in regular talks with the Port of Oakland and are hoping to get the attention of lawmakers in Sacramento and California Governor Gavin Newsom to protect them.
Copyright 2022 KPIX via CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | https://www.whsv.com/2022/07/24/independent-truckers-block-oakland-port-days-long-protest-labor-law/ | 2022-07-24T17:49:45Z | https://www.whsv.com/2022/07/24/independent-truckers-block-oakland-port-days-long-protest-labor-law/ | false | 12 |
Punjab: Congress leader Partap Bajwa slams AAP for "ignoring" his party MLAs
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Senior Punjab Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa on Sunday accused the ruling AAP of ignoring his party's MLAs from Gurdaspur district.
Bajwa was referring to a meeting AAP minister Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal held in Gurdaspur on Saturday to review the development works there.
Bajwa claimed that all five Congress MLAs from the district were not called to the meeting.
Out of seven assembly constituencies in Gurdaspur district, five are represented by the Congress.
“Aam Aadmi Party came to power in Punjab with the promise of 'badlav' (change). It showed its true colours when five out of seven MLA's in the Gurdaspur constituency belonging to the Congress Party received no information regarding a meeting convened by Kuldip Singh Dhaliwal, Minister for Rural Development and Panchayats to oversee developmental projects in Gurdaspur District,” Bajwa said in a statement here.
By “ignoring” elected representatives and “side-lining” them, AAP's 'badlav' has ignored the will of the people in Gurdaspur, said Bajwa who is the Leader of Opposition in the Punjab Assembly.
“This is in complete opposition to the beliefs of Dr B R Ambedkar and Shaheed Bhagat Singh, whom the AAP professes to follow,” he said.
Congress MLAs from Gurdaspur earlier raised the issue of interference by the “defeated” AAP candidates in the day-to-day working of the administration. Speaking on the floor of the assembly, Aruna Chaudhary, Congress MLA from Dinanagar, alleged that AAP's Shamsher Singh has been giving directions on development projects in her constituency and has been interfering in the official meetings. “Similarly, Jagroop Singh Sekhwan is doing the same in my constituency, Qadian. People of the Gurdaspur district are being represented by those who lost in the recent Vidhan Sabha elections,” Bajwa said.
AAP's Shamsher and Jagroop had lost from Dinanagar and Qadian constituencies in the assembly polls held earlier in the year.
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The Dons rounded off their first taste of League Cup football at this stage of the competition with a relatively comfortable 3-0 home win over Raith Rovers to secure an away tie with Annan Athletic in the last-16 of the Premier Sports Cup. They did so as the only Premiership side to have won all four of their games, while not conceding a goal in the process.
This was, however, Aberdeen's toughest fixture and it showed.
Raith, especially in the first half, gave a very good account of themselves and were unlucky to not equalise when Jamie Gullan poked a Liam Dick cross towards the far corner. Dylan Easton’s introduction after the interval made you ponder how he would have impacted proceedings had he started the match.
Dons boss Jim Goodwin will have found the greater resistance they faced, the increased pressure on the defence useful.going into the league opener against Celtic on Sunday useful.
"There were elements of the first half I wasn't pleased with and I spoke to the guys at half-time to make them aware that if we are that sloppy with possession and the cheap turnovers we gave, if we do that next Sunday at Parkhead then we will find ourselves 3-0 down at half-time and completely out of the game," he said.
Exciting team
Yet, they came through unscathed with three positive goals.
Miovski slammed home an early penalty he won as he made his Dons bow. Ross McCrorie rounded off an excellent League Cup campaign with a driving run and finish via the bar and Jonny Hayes also registered a deserved goal, running onto Vicente Besuijen’s through pass.
The early signs are that Aberdeen are going to be an exciting team to watch this campaign – as are Raith Rovers who play with plenty of composure and imagination but are lacking balance. The defence plays higher up the pitch, players are committed forward, midfielders and full-backs are instructed to get beyond the striker.
All part of a new-look, more proactive and expansive side being formed by Goodwin at Pittodrie, at odds to what was served up last season and one which will be challenged when they travel to Celtic Park. Will they be as brave with their positioning in and out of possession?
Miovski, taking over the No.9 from Christian Ramirez, showed a touch and intelligence to fulfil that role effectively and a willingness to stretch the game. Importantly he was well supported and perhaps the best indication of a player adapting and settling in was the third goal when he left the ball for Hayes having been informed he was offside. The Irishman made reference to it in the celebrations, touching his ear as he gave the North Macedonian international a high five.
“We will always get opportunities,” Goodwin said. “I don't care who we are playing, what the level of opposition is, I believe we have got players in the attacking end that can hurt most teams and I believe we will score every game but we have to keep clean sheets.”
That will be tested at Celtic. | https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/why-aberdeen-are-going-to-excite-as-bojan-miovski-makes-impact-but-new-identity-will-be-challenged-by-celtic-3780077 | 2022-07-24T17:57:50Z | https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/why-aberdeen-are-going-to-excite-as-bojan-miovski-makes-impact-but-new-identity-will-be-challenged-by-celtic-3780077 | true | 1 |
Verstappen emerges victorious in French GP, Leclerc meets race-ending crash
- Verstappen was in the lead following the incident. He led the race till the very end and cruised to a comfortable victory and extended his championship advantage over Leclerc to 63 points.
Max Verstappen of Red Bull emerged victorious in the French Grand Prix after Charles Leclerc of Ferrari crashed out of the race on lap 18 at Circuit Paul Richard on Sunday.
The Mercedes drivers Lewis Hamilton and George Russell grabbed the second and third positions respectively.
Leclerc was dominating the race. He was in the lead early from the pole but his ambitions to win the race were shattered on the 18th lap when he lost control of his vehicle on Turn 11 and crashed into the barriers to the shock of spectators.
Verstappen was in the lead following the incident. He led the race till the very end and cruised to a comfortable victory and extended his championship advantage over Leclerc to 63 points.
Verstappen won over Hamilton. Despite that, Mercedes had a great outing, with seven-time champion Hamilton finishing second and Russell finishing at third.
Verstappen won from Hamilton on his 300th race as Mercedes enjoyed a super Sunday, with their seven-time world champion starting well and then easily holding off rivals behind to take second, his best finish of the season.
Sergio Perez of Red Bull was at the fourth position as he was passed by Russell with three laps left. Carlos Sainz finished in the fifth position for Ferrari. | https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/others/verstappen-emerges-victorious-in-french-gp-leclerc-meets-race-ending-crash-101658684416794.html | 2022-07-24T18:01:55Z | https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/others/verstappen-emerges-victorious-in-french-gp-leclerc-meets-race-ending-crash-101658684416794.html | false | 4 |
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Pope Francis lands in Canada to apologize to Indigenous people for abuses committed at Catholic-run residential schools.
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Independent truckers block Oakland port in days-long protest of labor law
OAKLAND, Calif. (KPIX) – Independent truckers say they will continue their strike at the Port of Oakland indefinitely over the state’s new gig-worker law.
AB5 requires trucking companies to reclassify independent drivers as employees. Many now worry they’ll be forced to join a union or give up their current lifestyle.
An extended strike could mean more stress on the already-strained supply chain, especially if it spreads to California’s other ports.
Richmond City council member Harpreet S. Sandhu spoke during the fourth day of the protest.
“If implemented, your jobs will be gone as independent workers, you will not have a job unless you work under some company,” Sandhu said to the drivers on site.
The 2019 statute is poised to affect some 70,000 California truck drivers after the recent lifting of a 2-year legal stay.
Those drivers are asking for a carveout in the law, which is meant to prevent abuse of independent contractors.
“I know that none of you are asking that AB5 be taken away, but you are asking that certain amendments should allow you an exemption, exemptions that were given to many other organizations,” Sandhu said.
The days-long protest effectively grounded work to a halt at the Port of Oakland, the ninth busiest port in the world.
Larry Gross, the president and founder of Gross Transportation Consulting, says if the strike goes on much longer, there could be a fresh set of supply chain nightmares to deal with.
“So, you can imagine if there’s a stoppage, it’s kinda like a crimp in a hose and the water is going to back up very quickly,” he said. “It’s not going to take a long time of this type of disruption before it’s going to break at least the Port of Oakland.”
The Port of Oakland handles about 98,000 Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs), or containers, a month, which can be pushed to other ports like Los Angeles or Long Beach at the moment.
Gross is concerned that other independent truckers will join the movement and shut down those ports as well.
“If this kind of activity spreads to southern California, it is extremely significant from a supply chain standpoint,” he said.
Nearly one-third of all containers coming into the U.S. enter through L.A. and Long Beach.
Independent trucker Mohander Singh said he and the other truckers have been working with the Port of Oakland for a long time.
“We don’t have an issue with the port, our fight is with our government,” he said.
The truckers have been told that they have until Monday to move along. They are in regular talks with the Port of Oakland and are hoping to get the attention of lawmakers in Sacramento and California Governor Gavin Newsom to protect them.
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The deadly heat wave scorching much of the US will continue Sunday, when the Northeast and mid-South regions are likely to be suffocated by temperatures feeling as hot as 105 degrees.
More than 90 million people across the country are under various heat alerts for dangerously high temperatures. Sunday is expected to bring the hottest temperatures to the Northeast.
"From the southern Plains into the East, it will feel extremely oppressive, especially in the major metro areas of Washington D.C. to New York City and Boston," the National Weather Service warned.
In New York City, at least one person died from heat exposure Saturday, a spokesperson for the city's medical examiner's office said. The person also had other medical issues, the spokesperson said. The forecast high in the city Saturday was 97 degrees.
Other heat-related deaths during this week's heat wave include a 66-year-old Dallas woman who had underlying health conditions, according to county officials. And Wednesday, a 22-year-old hiker died due to possible dehydration and exposure after running out of water in a South Dakota national park, local officials said.
Cities including Philadelphia, Boston and Washington, DC, are set to see heat in the upper 90s, with humidity intensifying conditions to feel as high as triple-digits.
The extreme conditions -- which experts note are becoming more common around the globe due to climate change -- have led local officials to issue heat emergencies to allow for resources to aid in confronting the heat millions have been enduring. Officials are also imploring people to practice extreme caution when spending time outdoors, stay hydrated and check on vulnerable communities and neighbors.
On Sunday, heat index values -- what the air feels like -- may exceed 100 degrees in some areas due to stifling humidity, the Weather Prediction Center noted.
"Widespread high temperature records are forecast to be tied or broken from the Mid-Atlantic up into New England (Sunday) with many places expected to hit the upper 90s and heat indices to eclipse 100 degrees," the prediction center wrote.
Metro areas under heat emergencies Sunday as temps soar
In Philadelphia, where the high is expected to be 99 degrees Sunday, officials extended a heat health emergency. Cooling centers, home visits by special teams and enhanced daytime outreach to people experiencing homelessness are available through the weekend.
"Very hot weather can make people sick, even healthy adults. During this heat wave, please be sure to check on neighbors and loved ones, especially the elderly," Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney wrote on social media.
To the west, in Greensburg, Pennsylvania near Pittsburgh, more than 10,000 customers were still without power Sunday after storms a day earlier.
"With another round of storms potentially in the forecast later today, delays and additional outages are possible," West Penn Power said. "As higher-than-normal temperatures are also impacting our service area today, customers should take any necessary steps to stay safe and escape the heat."
In Washington, DC, where the mayor declared a heat emergency earlier this week, temperatures are expected to reach 100 degrees Sunday. The emergency will last through at least Monday morning, allowing for the availability of shelters and cooling centers to serve those who need them, Mayor Muriel Bowser said.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul urged people in her state to take advantage of cooling centers and check on particularly vulnerable communities.
"We need everyone to be on alert this weekend, keeping an eye out for any signs of heat-related illness and looking after one another," Hochul said in a news release.
Excessive heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in US
In the US, excessive heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths, and the conditions climate change imposes have been making extreme weather events more deadly and more common.
In fact, heat deaths have outpaced hurricane deaths by more than 15-to-1 over the past decade, according to data tracked by the National Weather Service.
Part of the problem is the high humidity making it feel like more than 100 degrees in many areas also makes it harder for the body to cool down.
"Sweating removes 22% of excess body heat by redirecting heat towards the evaporation of the sweat," CNN meteorologist Robert Shackelford explained. "High humidity means that there is more moisture in the air. Since there is significantly more moisture in the air, it causes sweat to evaporate slower, which leads to a slowing down of your body's natural ability to cool.
In Arizona's Maricopa County, there have been 29 confirmed heat-related deaths since March, according to the county's public health department. Last year, there were 16 heat-related deaths during the same period, the health department said. In the meantime, dozens of other deaths are under investigation in the county for heat-related causes.
New York City sees an average of 10 heat stress deaths every year, according to a report commissioned last year by the city's health department. The report found a lack of home air conditioning "continues to be an important risk factor for heat stress death."
It is not known whether the person who died of heat exposure Saturday had access to air conditioning.
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TOKYO (AP) — A volcano on Japan’s main southern island of Kyushu erupted Sunday night, spewing ash and rocks. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries in nearby towns but residents were advised to evacuate.
Japan’s Meteorological Agency said Sakurajima volcano erupted at around 8:05 p.m., blowing off large rocks as far as 2.5 kilometers (1.5 miles) away in the southern prefecture of Kagoshima.
Footage on Japan’s NHK public television showed orange flames flashing near the crater and dark smoke of ash billowing from the mountaintop high up into the night sky.
“We will put the people’s lives first and do our utmost to assess the situation and respond to any emergency,” Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihiko Isozaki told reporters. He called on residents in the area to pay close attention to the latest update from the local authorities to protect their lives.
The agency said it has raised the eruption alert to the highest level of five and about 120 residents in two towns facing the volcano were advised to leave their homes.
The agency warned of falling volcanic rocks in areas within 3 kilometers (1.8 miles) of the crater and possible flow of lava, ash and searing gas within 2 kilometers (1.2 miles).
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Bolsonaro kicks off presidential bid at party convention
By DAVID BILLER and DÉBORA ÁLVARES
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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has made official his bid to run for reelection in October, giving him three months to close a double-digit gap in the polls to secure victory. The Liberal Party’s formal approval of Bolsonaro’s candidacy took place at its convention in a Rio de Janeiro stadium. The far-right president has effectively been campaigning for months, crisscrossing the country to drum up support and remind voters why they shouldn’t back his nemesis, leftist former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Bolsonaro has sought to characterize the upcoming race as a battle between good and evil. | https://ktvz.com/news/ap-national-news/2022/07/24/bolsonaro-kicks-off-presidential-bid-at-party-convention/ | 2022-07-24T18:23:14Z | https://ktvz.com/news/ap-national-news/2022/07/24/bolsonaro-kicks-off-presidential-bid-at-party-convention/ | false | null |
Ugnerkami miskiiRat amleritaartut. – In the spring there are many spiders.
There are at least 350 species of spiders in Alaska, belonging to seventeen families. Spiders are not insects. They are close relatives of ticks and mites and belong to a group called arachnids. Insects have three body parts, six legs, and a pair of antennae. In contrast, arachnids have two body parts, eight legs, and no antennae.
Alaska spiders are typically small, especially when compared with varieties found in warmer climates. Many don’t build webs but hide in flowers to catch insects or hunt along the ground. Common Alaska spiders include crab spiders with a long second set of legs, shy hairy wolf spiders, and cobweb spiders with an orb-like body.
In the Alutiiq language, miskiiRaq is the general word for spider. However, there are many other spider words, indicating that Alutiiq people recognized different types and had unique names for unique varieties. For example sukunuuk, the Alutiiq word for daddy longlegs, a spider-like arachnid, literally means “one who likes damp places.”
Spiders seek warm places when the weather gets cold and may crawl into houses or be transported inside with materials like firewood. So it is quite likely that spiders were regular residents of Alutiiq sod houses, living among the rafters and grass thatching that covered these warm dwellings.
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What do you need for a top-notch Zoom meeting?
Working from home can seem a bit chaotic at first, but hopefully, after about a year in the house, you’ve slowly found a rhythm that works for you. If you aren’t going to work in an office soon, it might be time to upgrade to a more permanent work-from-home configuration. It’s important to note that the amount of space matters less than how it’s creatively configured. Creative configurations can help promote better Zoom calls along with the use of proper lighting options and both comfortable and practical furniture. A proper workspace in the home can help provide a sense of control and order that promotes the best quality of work.
What is Zoom?
Zoom provides the ability for people to communicate and connect using video conference technology. Zoom offers both a free service and a paid option that provides additional services and tools that are more extensive than the free version. You can use Zoom through either a downloaded application on a smartphone or a standard web browser you can access from a computer such as a laptop.
Are there other programs that are similar to Zoom?
Several companies offer video call capabilities, but overall, Zoom has gained impressive attention and market traction since people began working from home. Companies that also similarly provide video calls are companies such as Google Meet and Adobe Connect.
Best lights for a Zoom meeting from home
Proper lighting is imperative to presenting and communicating during a critical video meeting. Improved lighting makes you more visible to the audience and improves the overall visual quality of the call. You can place or clip lights at the top of a laptop or with a stand such as a tripod. The additional light also adds a level of professionalism and literal clarity that is also ideal for recording videos or even teaching online lessons.
This LED ring light is about 18 inches tall and includes a dimmable feature. A light stand is included in the set and it can be adjusted to be 19 inches to 59 inches in height. This kit also includes a bag to ensure that the light and additional items are more easily portable.
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Sensyne LED Circle Lights with Phone Holder
This ring light is 10 inches and ideal for creating the perfect lighting for different activities such as video calls and videos. The light includes multiple features such as three different light color options and up to 10 different levels of ring brightness. The ring has the option for both remote-controlled adjustments and manually controlled changes to get the lighting correct for every activity.
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UBeesize Selfie Ring Light with Tripod Stand & Cell Phone Holder for Live Stream
This black ring light comes with three different options for colors that can also be adjusted by more than 11 brightness levels. This kit also includes an adjustable tripod stand and phone holder that can successfully accommodate most smartphones. This ring light uses a USB port from an item such as a laptop for a source of power.
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Cyezcor Video Conference Lighting Kit
This LED light can be attached to the top of a computer and is powered by a USB port, which is a convenient power source when the light is used in combination with an item such as a laptop. The light can be adjusted between five different light intensity levels and comes with three light color options.
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Best desk chairs for a Zoom meeting from home
A proper desk chair can help provide some much-needed back support during meetings that tend to run longer. Desk chairs are also ideal for video conferences such as Zoom meetings due to their often adjustable nature makes it easier to angle the chair into the screen’s view.
This ergonomic desk chair comes in multiple colors, such as dark gray and orange. The chair includes three levers to reach the ideal position and achieve maximum comfort. It weighs over 30 pounds and is designed with commercial endurance quality in mind.
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The black swivel office chair comes in both high-back and mid-back options to best fit personal needs. The chair weighs a little over 50 pounds and can hold up to around 250 pounds. It’s designed with lumbar support and can spin in a circular motion to help access even the furthest corner of the desk.
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Best bookshelves for a Zoom meeting from home
Bookshelves are large items that are multi-purposed as they can serve both practical and aesthetic purposes. Bookshelves are ideal in the pursuit of adding much-needed storage to a new home office or work-from-home desk nook. Additionally, bookshelves can help to frame a space or better partition a room. It is also useful for a Zoom call as it adds depth to the background of your room and can also keep the focus away from other sections of the room.
Bookshelf comes in two color options, such as classical wooden and vintage pine. It measures over 65 inches in height by almost 30 inches in width and nearly 13 inches in diameter. The unit can support around 130 pounds due to a combination of metal and MDF board.
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Sunon Collection Wood Bookcase
The bookcase comes in styles such as four shelves and five shelves and comes in various colors to accommodate both aesthetic and storage needs. It’s advised to listen to the instructions during the assembly process, given the nature of the connectors. The bookcase is 36 inches wide by just under 60 inches in height and includes some adjustable shelves.
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FURINNO Jaya Simply Home 5-Shelf Bookcase
The bookshelf is made from wood material and comes in five shelves and three shelves options with various color possibilities. This bookshelf spans over 70 inches tall and a little over 24 inches in width.
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Bolsonaro kicks off presidential bid at party convention
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro made official his bid to run for reelection in October, giving him three months to close a double-digit gap to secure victory.
The Liberal Party's formal approval of Bolsonaro's candidacy took place at its convention Sunday in a Rio de Janeiro stadium. Support was widely expected and merely symbolic, given that the far-right president has effectively been campaigning for months, crisscrossing the country to drum up support and remind voters why they shouldn't back his nemesis, leftist former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
"We don´t need another ideology that hasn´t worked anywhere else in the world. We need to improve what we have," Bolsonaro said on stage, surrounded by ministers, former ministers, family and other allies. "Our life wasn't easy, but one thing comforts me isn't seeing a communist sitting in that chair of mine."
Bolsonaro has sought to characterize the upcoming race as a battle between good and evil, echoing his 2018 campaign that presented him as an outsider crusading to restore law, order and conservative values to a wayward nation. He joined the centrist Liberal Party in November after failing to found his own party.
People snaked through lines to enter the stadium, where the campaign jingle "Captain of the People" played repeatedly. Cheering supporters were decked out in the green-and-yellow national colors, though there were dozens of empty seats in the stadium, which has capacity of about 13,600.
Several supporters of the president told The Associated Press that if Bolsonaro doesn´t win a second term, Brazil will follow the catastrophic lead of Venezuela. And many spoke about how they don´t trust polls that show Bolsonaro trailing, and fully expect him to win.
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro speaks during a rally to launch his reelection bid, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, July 24, 2022. Brazil's general elections are scheduled for Oct. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)
Alexandre Carlos, 52, said he came to the convention to support Bolsonaro´s quest to make Brazil better, and that the president didn´t waver in his first term.
"It´s good versus evil and we´re in favor of the good," Carlos said. "Bolsonaro is the only hope we have now to save the country."
Da Silva, leads all polls to return to his former job - as he had in 2018 until his removal from that race due to a corruption conviction. That enabled Bolsonaro, then a seven-term fringe lawmaker, to cruise to victory. Da Silva's conviction was annulled last year by the Supreme Court that ruled the judge overseeing the probe had been biased and colluded with prosecutors.
Bolsonaro faces an uphill battle. His approval ratings have recovered only slightly since declining during the pandemic. A congressional investigation last year recommended he and administration officials face criminal indictments for actions and omissions related to the world´s second highest death toll from the disease.
The latest survey by pollster Datafolha, in June, found more than half of respondents said they wouldn't vote for him under any circumstance. And 47% of respondents said they plan to vote for da Silva, versus 28% for Bolsonaro, according to the poll, which had a margin of error of plus or minus 2 percentage points.
Political analysts expect the race to tighten somewhat in coming months.
Bolsonaro's administration recently limited interstate taxes to reduce gasoline prices for consumers - an effort aided by falling global oil prices - and approved an increased social welfare program that will begin next month and run through year-end. Bolsonaro announced Sunday that, if elected, the program will be extended into 2023.
The unemployment rate has also dipped below double digits for the first time since 2016, and economic prospects for this year have climbed steadily. Analysts surveyed by the central bank expect 1.75% growth, more than triple the level they forecast in April.
"The cumulative impact of a better economy, relief on inflation in July, and a larger cash transfer stipend does move the needle somewhat on the election. But not tremendously," Christopher Garman, Americas managing director for political risk consultancy Eurasia Group wrote in a July 19 note, forecasting the race will ultimately tighten to single digits.
The welfare program will provide a limited bump for Bolsonaro because the social class benefiting is more favorable to da Silva, according to Esther Solano, sociologist at the Federal University of Sao Paulo who has conducted targeted polling of potential Bolsonaro voters.
"There is a very strong attachment of this popular base to Lula. He is recognized as a political leader who actually cared about that base," Solano said.
Bolsonaro is particularly struggling to draw support from female voters, and looking to his wife, an evangelical Christian, for help. Michelle Bolsonaro took the stage Sunday and delivered a speech full of biblical passages, at one point referring to her husband as "God's chosen one."
To help burnish his appeal among women, allies had encouraged him to tap his former agriculture minister, Tereza Cristina, as his vice president. Instead, Bolsonaro chose a fellow military man, Gen. Walter Braga Netto, who served as a special adviser.
With the possibility of a loss looming, Bolsonaro has insisted that the electronic voting system used since 1996 is susceptible to fraud, though never presented any evidence. Many political analysts have expressed fear that Bolsonaro - an outspoken admirer of Donald Trump - is preparing to follow the former U.S. president's lead and reject results.
His unsubstantiated claims have been roundly dismissed, most recently after he called dozens of diplomats to the presidential palace to hold forth on the subject. Associations of prosecutors, judges and Federal Police expressed their faith in the current system, as did members of the Supreme Court and electoral authority, lawmakers include the Senate's president, and the U.S. State Department.
Bolsonaro made no direct mention of the matter in his speech on Sunday.
Standing outside the stadium, Marcelo Cunha, 57, said he isn´t a Bolsonaro fanatic, but that the president is the only one who can prevent da Silva´s return to power, which he said would be "terrible."
"It hasn´t been a government of great achievements, but I was OK with what was done," Cunha said. "For me, it is the best option at the moment."
___ Álvares reported from Brasilia.
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro, who is running for a second term, speaks during a rally to launch his reelection bid, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, July 24, 2022. Brazil's general elections are scheduled for Oct. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro, who is running for a second term, left, alks with his running-mate General Braga Neto during a rally to launch his reelection bid, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, July 24, 2022. Brazil's general elections are scheduled for Oct. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro, center, who is running for a second term, center, listens to the national anthem flanked by his wife Michelle Bolsonaro, left, and running-mate General Braga Neto during a rally to launch his reelection bid, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, July 24, 2022. Brazil's general elections are scheduled for Oct. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro, center, who is running for a second term, listens to the national anthem flanked by his wife Michelle Bolsonaro, left, and running-mate General Braga Neto during a rally to launch his reelection bid, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, July 24, 2022. Brazil's general elections are scheduled for Oct. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro speaks during a rally to launch his reelection bid, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, July 24, 2022. Brazil's general elections are scheduled for Oct. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro speaks during a rally to launch his reelection bid, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, July 24, 2022. Brazil's general elections are scheduled for Oct. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro and his wife Michelle Bolsonaro kiss during a rally to launch his reelection bid, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, July 24, 2022. Brazil's general elections are scheduled for Oct. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro smiles during a rally to launch his reelection bid, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, July 24, 2022. Brazil's general elections are scheduled for Oct. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)
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How do the latest wireless Samsung earbuds compare to their wired AKG counterpart?
Renowned Austrian manufacturer AKG knows a thing or two about headphones, having produced its first set in 1949. It’s no surprise that Samsung has been working with them to produce the AKG-branded headphones included with its flagship phones. Samsung even went so far as to buy AKG’s parent company, Harman, further cementing their union. Take a look at the Korean tech giant’s latest wireless earbuds versus its wired AKG-branded headphones to see how they compare.
Samsung Galaxy Buds2
If you are looking for wireless freedom from your headphones, they don’t come much smaller than the Samsung Galaxy Buds2. They are available in four soft colors with a customizable fit and lightweight, at just 5 grams each.
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 offer seamless switching between devices, meaning you can flick between phone and laptop with minimal fuss, and they incorporate three microphones for clear voice calling and noise-reduction purposes.
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Samsung Galaxy Buds2 pros
Notable for their compact design, Samsung Galaxy Buds count noise cancellation and wireless charging among their many positive features. Their battery life extends to approximately five hours. Connection to Android devices is quick and easy, and the overall user experience is good. Sound quality is decent, and they pack a punch in the lower and higher registers, with the midrange slightly lacking in detail. However, most listeners will be more than happy with the quality since this is ideal for modern contemporary music.
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 cons
The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 carry an IPX2 water-resistance rating, which in simple terms means that they are splash-proof. However, while you should have nothing to worry about when using them in a light rain shower, they might not be able to withstand a heavy workout at the gym. Users of iOS devices may also be disappointed to hear that the latest companion app is heavily focused on Android users, and they may find they miss out on certain features.
AKG Type-C wired earbuds
When Samsung jumped on Apple’s bandwagon and ditched the 3.5-millimeter headphone jack on its flagship models, many people took the news badly. Yet, many still prefer wired headphones as they are not fussy, don’t need charging and are less likely to become lost in the couch.
Enter the AKG Type-C wired earbuds that plug directly into the charging socket, skirting the requirement for a headphone socket in doing so. This well-built set is basic but represents excellent value.
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AKG Type-C wired earbuds pros
AKG Type-C wired earbuds are well designed with highly compact earpieces. The cable has a woven sleeve from the jack plug to the divider, where the cables become rubber-coated and hardwearing. There is a simple three-button inline remote on the right-hand cable with volume up and down/call answering/play and pause controls as well as an inbuilt microphone. AKG Type-C wired earbuds come with three differently-sized earpieces to ensure a snug fit and are ideal for mobile gaming and movies, thanks to their being very low-latency.
AKG Type-C wired earbuds cons
AKG Type-C wired earbuds are non-water-resistant and should not be used outdoors in heavy weather. They do not have good noise isolation, with a lot of lower-frequency ambient noise blending into the mix. While their bass response is good enough for playing EDM or hip-hop tracks, they lack sound enhancement features and noise-canceling technology.
Should you get AKG Type-C wired earbuds or Samsung Galaxy Buds2?
Many Samsung phones owners will have received a set of AKG Type-C wired earbuds with one of their high-end handsets and may be wondering whether to upgrade to Samsung Galaxy Buds2. If you place a lot of value in wireless technology and like to work or exercise without having a phone on your person, you may consider switching. On the other hand, if you like to charge your device while listening to music or other media, you’d benefit from the free USB-C port that the AKG Type-C wired earbuds would otherwise use.
That said, if you prefer the reliability of wired headphones or simply don’t wish to hand over $100 more for the wireless Samsung Galaxy Buds2, you might be happier with the AKG Type-C wired earbuds. The AKG Type-C wired earbuds offer a better bang for your buck, but there are obvious limitations when it comes to being tied to your handset. While wireless earbuds are undoubtedly here to stay, they will not last a long-haul flight on a single charge and in situations like this, sometimes the old-school solutions work best. Alternatively, you might consider a set of the pro-audio headphones, for which AKG are famous. It’s always beneficial to do some research on the best AKG headphones to compare both wired and wireless models that are equally suited to the home or studio.
We couldn’t help but be impressed with the Samsung Galaxy Buds2, and they have deservedly managed to make their mark in a saturated market where competition from brands such as Apple has ruled the roost. While the AKG Type-C wired earbuds are evenly matched as far as sound quality, the high-quality peripherals — including the companion app and smart charging case — make the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 stand out as the far superior product, albeit at a price.
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How to tell what is dandruff or dry scalp and how to treat it
One of the most important aspects of a healthy head of hair is a healthy scalp. Haircare starts with the scalp, ensuring that it is clean and has the correct oil production. You can do this by balancing the pH levels or checking to ensure hormones are balanced if shampoo or scalp treatments do not produce results.
The difference between dandruff and dry scalp is that dandruff is caused by an overproduction of oil in the scalp, while a lack of oil causes dry scalp.
Causes of dandruff
According to the Mayo Clinic, dandruff is “considered to be a mild form of seborrheic dermatitis.” Seborrheic dermatitis is also known as “cradle cap” in babies. The leading causes of dandruff are a build-up of oil in the scalp, an overproduction of oil, or an imbalance of hormones. Often overusing products such as curling mousse, hairspray, styling gel or paste without washing the hair enough can result in dandruff.
Dandruff treatment pros
The pros of dandruff treatments are that they can effectively cleanse and remove dirt, product, oil build-up and dead skin cells. In most cases, just a couple of treatments and routine maintenance are enough to get on track toward a healthy scalp.
Dandruff treatment cons
The cons of dandruff treatments are that some of them can be too harsh for sensitive skin. It is also vital not to over wash with these products because they can dry the scalp, resulting in more flakiness.
Best treatments for dandruff
The Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo is a highly recommended shampoo to eliminate dandruff within just a few washes while still being gentle on color-treated, chemically processed hair as well as grey hair. While this is a more expensive option than other products, it is powerful enough to combat severe cases.
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A classic go-to for dandruff treatments is Head and Shoulders. This is one of the most well-known anti-dandruff shampoos. It is perfect for anyone looking for credible treatment at a great value.
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If you’d like something more natural to occasionally incorporate into your shower routine, this Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal and Coconut Oil Micro-Exfoliating Shampoo is an excellent choice. Charcoal has a great cleasing power and coconut oil will keep your scalp moisturized.
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Additional accessories to help remove dandruff, dirt, oil and product build-up are shampoo brushes such as the Heeta Scalp Care Hair Brush, which you can also use to massage the scalp gently.
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For more selections on recommended dandruff treatments, read the full buying guide for anti-dandruff shampoos by BestReviews.
Causes of dry scalp
The primary difference between dandruff and dry scalp is that an excess or overproduction of oils from the scalp causes dandruff. Dandruff is typically caused by hormones, washing the hair too often or not washing the hair enough. By contrast, a lack of oil production causes dry scalp, appearing as flaking on the scalp.
A lack of oil in the scalp can result from harsh shampoos, damage from coloring the hair and other abrasive treatments that can irritate the scalp. It can also be caused by simply shampooing too often. It is important to note that how often to wash your hair depends on the hair type and texture. In many cases, hair texture that is thick, curly or kinky is usually drier and should not be washed as many times throughout the week as fine or thin hair, which tends to be more oily.
Dry scalp treatment pros
Dry scalp treatment pros include the benefits of a replenished scalp that feels refreshed, soothed and moisturized.
Dry scalp treatment cons
If done excessively, it could make the scalp too oily or irritate.
Best treatments for dry scalp
The Tea Tree Special Shampoo is a soothing, minty treatment that refreshes and revitalizes the scalp, providing moisture and taking away itchiness.
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The Malibu C Scalp Wellness Shampoo has an inviting spearmint and eucalyptus scent that calms and prevents dry, flaky scalp. Apply only a small portion to test how dry it may make your hair for the first wash.
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Derma E Scalp Relief Shampoo is a gentle and nourishing way to give relief from dry scalp. It contains tea tree and menthol, which cools on contact. This is also a 100% vegan, sulfate-free and GMO-free product.
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This Himalayan Salt Scalp Scrub shampoo is perfect for moisturizing and making hair soft and shiny. It naturally exfoliates and detoxifies while giving a refreshing peppermint and rosemary scent.
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For more information and recommendations on dry scalp, be sure to check out the buying guide on BestReviews.
Should you get a dandruff treatment or a dry scalp treatment?
Whether you should choose a dandruff treatment or dry scalp treatment depends heavily on what symptoms you are experiencing. Although dandruff and dry scalp may look similar regarding the tiny white flakes, there are still ways to tell which one it might be. Most often, with dandruff, after running your fingers through the top of your head, you should be able to feel an excess of oils. With a dry scalp, however, by touching the scalp, you should sense less oil and more dryness. Often dry scalp may feel itchier, but the most distinct difference should be how oily or dry the scalp is.
If you are washing more than twice a week and have tried dandruff shampoo with no results, it could be a dry scalp. In that case, an oil treatment or a gentle replenishing shampoo may be best. If you often find your scalp and hair oily, the best place to start would be an anti-dandruff shampoo and possibly a scalp exfoliator to cleanse the dead skin cells and excess oil.
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BLUFFDALE, Utah, July 24, 2022 (Gephardt Daily) — A Tesla driving in autopilot mode struck a motorcyclist in Bluffdale Sunday, resulting in the rider’s death, according to a press release by the Utah Highway Patrol.
The collision happened happened at 1:09 a.m. in the area of 15000 South.
“A Tesla was behind the motorcycle and the driver advised he had the autopilot setting on,” a Utah Highway Patrol statement says.
“The driver of the Tesla did not see the motorcyclist, and collided with the back of the motorcycle which threw the rider from the bike. The motorcycle rider sustained fatal injuries on scene.”
The Tesla autopilot mode has been implicated in multiple deaths since it was first offered in October of 2015.
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IAG Wealth Partners LLC grew its holdings in shares of Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:QQQ – Get Rating) by 44.4% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 390 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after acquiring an additional 120 shares during the quarter. IAG Wealth Partners LLC’s holdings in Invesco QQQ Trust were worth $141,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Regency Capital Management Inc. DE acquired a new position in shares of Invesco QQQ Trust in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $27,000. CarsonAllaria Wealth Management Ltd. acquired a new position in shares of Invesco QQQ Trust in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $29,000. William Allan LLC acquired a new position in shares of Invesco QQQ Trust in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $36,000. Arcadia Investment Management Corp MI bought a new stake in Invesco QQQ Trust in the first quarter valued at approximately $36,000. Finally, Aquire Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Invesco QQQ Trust in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $37,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 42.74% of the company’s stock.
Invesco QQQ Trust Trading Down 1.8 %
Shares of QQQ stock opened at $301.99 on Friday. Invesco QQQ Trust has a one year low of $269.28 and a one year high of $408.71. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $292.35 and its 200 day simple moving average is $326.87.
Invesco QQQ Trust Increases Dividend
Invesco QQQ Trust Company Profile
PowerShares QQQ Trust, Series 1 is a unit investment trust that issues securities called Nasdaq-100 Index Tracking Stock. The Trust’s investment objective is to provide investment results that generally correspond to the price and yield performance of the Nasdaq-100 Index. The Trust provides investors with the opportunity to purchase units of beneficial interest in the Trust representing proportionate undivided interests in the portfolio of securities held by the Trust, which consists of substantially all of the securities, in substantially the same weighting, as the component securities of the Nasdaq-100 Index.
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Meyer was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday with a sprained right elbow, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
The 23-year-old exited Saturday's start with elbow discomfort during the first inning, and he'll now move to the IL after being diagnosed with a sprain. The severity of the injury remains unclear, but it wouldn't be surprising if Meyer is on the shelf beyond the 15-day minimum given it's an elbow issue. | https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/marlins-max-meyer-heading-to-injured-list/ | 2022-07-24T18:34:19Z | https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/marlins-max-meyer-heading-to-injured-list/ | true | null |
CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline plunged 32 cents over the past two weeks to $4.54 per gallon.
Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey said Sunday that the continued decline comes as crude oil costs also fall.
“Further drops at the pump are likely as the wholesale gasoline price cuts continue making their way to street level,” Lundberg said in a statement.
The average price at the pump is down 55 cents over the past six weeks, but it’s $1.32 higher than it was one year ago.
Nationwide, the highest average price for regular-grade gas was in Los Angeles, at $5.65 per gallon. The lowest average was in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at $3.90 per gallon.
According to the survey, the average price of diesel dropped 22 cents over two weeks to $5.55 a gallon.
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BeatzCoin (BTZC) traded 31.4% lower against the U.S. dollar during the 1-day period ending at 13:00 PM ET on July 24th. BeatzCoin has a market cap of $116,838.37 and approximately $20.00 worth of BeatzCoin was traded on exchanges in the last day. One BeatzCoin coin can now be bought for approximately $0.0000 or 0.00000000 BTC on exchanges. Over the last week, BeatzCoin has traded 28.6% lower against the U.S. dollar.
Here’s how similar cryptocurrencies have performed over the last day:
- WAX (WAXP) traded 2.7% higher against the dollar and now trades at $0.10 or 0.00000452 BTC.
- 0Chain (ZCN) traded up 1.9% against the dollar and now trades at $0.19 or 0.00000845 BTC.
- Centric Cash (CNS) traded flat against the dollar and now trades at $0.0003 or 0.00000001 BTC.
- Metaverse Dualchain Network Architecture (DNA) traded up 0% against the dollar and now trades at $0.0001 or 0.00000000 BTC.
- LiquidApps (DAPP) traded 100.3% higher against the dollar and now trades at $0.0013 or 0.00000006 BTC.
- YAS (YAS) traded down 2.8% against the dollar and now trades at $0.0136 or 0.00000034 BTC.
- Nokencoin (NOKN) traded flat against the dollar and now trades at $0.63 or 0.00000011 BTC.
- Ndau (NDAU) traded up 1.1% against the dollar and now trades at $15.87 or 0.00069834 BTC.
- Ace Entertainment (ACE) traded flat against the dollar and now trades at $0.0039 or 0.00000033 BTC.
About BeatzCoin
BeatzCoin (CRYPTO:BTZC) is a coin. Its launch date was January 1st, 2018. BeatzCoin’s total supply is 3,000,000,000 coins and its circulating supply is 2,570,575,654 coins. The Reddit community for BeatzCoin is https://reddit.com/r/BeatzCoin. BeatzCoin’s official Twitter account is @BeatzCoin and its Facebook page is accessible here.
Buying and Selling BeatzCoin
It is usually not presently possible to buy alternative cryptocurrencies such as BeatzCoin directly using U.S. dollars. Investors seeking to acquire BeatzCoin should first buy Bitcoin or Ethereum using an exchange that deals in U.S. dollars such as Gemini, Coinbase or Changelly. Investors can then use their newly-acquired Bitcoin or Ethereum to buy BeatzCoin using one of the aforementioned exchanges.
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SEATTLE (AP) — Justin Verlander became the major leagues’ first 13-game winner, striking out nine and topping 99 mph in his final inning to lead the Houston Astros over the Seattle Mariners 3-1 on Saturday.
Verlander (13-3) allowed four hits in seven innings to win his fifth straight start and lower his ERA to 1.86, second in the American League to Shane McClanahan’s 1.71 for Tampa Bay.
A 39-year-old right-hander who missed last season while recovering from Tommy John surgery, Verlander averaged 96.3 mph with his fastball, 1.4 mph above his season average coming in.
“I feel like I haven’t been able to let it go like that in a long time,” Verlander said.
He said he was throwing the ball recently on an off day and tried a different arm path. He saw positive results in his last start before the All-Star break.
‘It was a solid one tick up,” he said. “I was able to do that again today and a lot more times, so I’m definitely happy and a bit surprised. Surprise is the wrong word — I was hopeful that this this could happen.”
Verlander retired 15 straight between Adam Frazier’s second-inning single and Carlos Santana’s ninth home run, which cut the lead to 2-1 in the seventh. Seattle loaded the bases on walks by Eugenio Suárez and pinch-hitter Kyle Lewis around Frazier’s single, and Verlander struck out No. 9 hitter Sam Haggerty on his 101st and final pitch, clocked at 97.4 mph.
Verlander has allowed one earned run or fewer in seven of his last eight starts.
“I remember the greats, Bob Gibson and (Tom) Seaver, and I told him, ‘You know, when they were in trouble, they knew how to pitch out of trouble,’” Houston manager Dusty Baker said. “The mark of a good pitcher is figuring out how to get either a double play or a popup or a strikeout, and I tell you, that one that was great. I mean, we needed that. He needed it. We’re operating on fumes today, so I’ll say that was a great victory.”
Kyle Tucker and Yuli Gurriel hit RBI doubles in the fourth to help the Astros to their fourth consecutive win and send Seattle to its second straight loss after a 14-game winning streak.
Houston is 27-9 since June 12 and ended the Mariners’ streak of eight consecutive winning series.
Logan Gilbert (10-4) gave up two runs and five hits in six innings with eight strikeouts and one walk. He struck out his first four batters, but gave up back-to-back doubles to Gurriel and Tucker with two outs in the fourth after his only walk, to Yordan Álvarez.
Jose Altuve scored on Ryan Boruki’s wild pitch in the eighth.
Bryan Abreu got three straight outs to finish the four-hitter for his second big league save, his first since May 26 last year.
“We haven’t lost a series in a while,” Seattle manager Scott Servais said. “We’ve played so well. We’ve been getting all those big hits in those big moments. It just hasn’t happened the last couple of nights.”
SANTANA
Santana has nine homers against Verlander, a two-time Cy Young Award winner.”
TRAINER’S ROOM
Astros: Closer Ryan Pressly could return to an overused bullpen Sunday from paternity leave. … RHP Lance McCullers Jr. (right forearm strain) made a rehab start Friday for Double-A Corpus Christi, striking out three over two innings. He threw 40 pitches, allowing a run. McCullers has missed the entire season. “I heard he had good velocity,” Baker said. “I heard he threw the ball well, and I’ve heard he’s very happy with his performance, especially the first time out. I’m sure he was a little nervous. But I’m waiting to hear today from our trainers to see if he has the aftereffects.”
Mariners: Servais said All-Star rookie Julio Rodríguez remains day to day after missing a second day due to a left wrist strain. The center fielder was not available off the bench Saturday, and Servais said he would remain out of the lineup until there was no soreness. Servais wasn’t sure when Rodríguez injured the wrist. He jammed it against the Rangers last Sunday sliding into second, but told Servais he wasn’t hurt afterward and appeared to participate in the Home Run Derby without issue. “If anybody’s ever been involved in an event like that — not many of us have — but the adrenaline rush just has to be out of this world, you know, with everybody on their feet and you’re doing your thing and you’re 21 years old,” Servais said. “And I’m guessing he felt that the next day after or something like that.”
UP NEXT
Astros: LHP Framber Valdez (8-4, 2.66 ERA) returns to the mound for the first time following his All-Star Game win. He struck out 10 over six scoreless innings during his last start, a 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels on July 14.
Mariners: LHP Robbie Ray (8-6, 3.54) is 4-0 in his last eight starts, matching his season high with 12 strikeouts at Texas on July 15.
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — After finding a surprise at its front door, the Humane Society of Harlingen issued a statement regarding the appropriate ways to help the animals in the community.
During a July 18 staff meeting, the Humane Society of Harlingen was surprised to find a litter of abandoned puppies at its front door. There were five puppies in the litter.
While understanding that there are many stray animals in the region, the Humane Society addressed that puppies require plenty of attention.
A Facebook post, made by the Humane Society, addressed how leaving animals at an overcrowded shelter places those animals and the ones already in the shelter in “imediate danger.”
“Luckily, we found them in time,” the Humane Society wrote in a Facebook post. “To the owner that left them outside our building — we understand why you thought this was the right thing to do, but it places us in a harder situation as our shelter is already over capacity.”
The shelter asks anyone who has found a stray or can no longer keep their pet to follow the Humane Society’s intake process.
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For tonight, showers and storms will move in after 1 a.m., and continue on and off through the night. It will be warm and muggy with a low of 74.For Monday, showers and storms are possible throughout the entire day. Some of them may be severe, containing torrential rain with the possibility of flash flooding, damaging winds, and maybe even hail. Because of this, a Red Alert is in place. Some locations may be receive up to 2 or more inches of rain.It will remain very humid with a high of 85. Coverage and intensity of the storms will start to dwindle later on Monday night as we see a low of 74.Tuesday begins a prolonged stretch of high heat and humidity, in which we are likely to experience the hottest temps of the summer thus far. | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2675266184278/hot-afternoon-inland-mild-coastal-day | 2022-07-24T18:54:40Z | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2675266184278/hot-afternoon-inland-mild-coastal-day | false | null |
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Illinois Lottery's "LuckyDay Lotto Midday" game were:
13-17-28-32-42
(thirteen, seventeen, twenty-eight, thirty-two, forty-two)
Estimated jackpot: $250,000
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Illinois Lottery's "LuckyDay Lotto Midday" game were:
13-17-28-32-42
(thirteen, seventeen, twenty-eight, thirty-two, forty-two)
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The Hartz IV subsidy will be paid out in July 2022 – according to Lindner, the standard rates of basic security in the new relief package will then be adjusted in 2023.
Berlin – The call for new relief from the politics is getting louder and the majority of Germans are dissatisfied with what they have received so far in the relief package. But although the CSU, the left and also the Greens and the SPD have already called for new financial aid for the citizens, Finance Minister Christian Lindner (FDP) puts Germany off with a new relief package to the coming year. In the train should also Rules of basic security be adjusted upwards in 2023.
But for one Bonus can get Hartz IV recipients look forward to very soon: Der Hartz IV subsidy of 200 euros should be paid out in early July.
Third relief package according to Lindner only in 2023 – but with higher Hartz IV standard rates
Prices have been increasing noticeably in almost all areas of German everyday life for weeks. That’s why Markus Söder demanded from the CSU already a new relief package, with which pensioners also receive the 300 euro energy flat rate should. Because the relief packages that have been approved this year are not enough for many people.
But Lindner does not want to put together a third relief package until next year, since “new budget funds are no longer available this year,” said the FDP politician business week and continued: “There will be another relief package in 2023. In any case, the standard rates for basic security will be adjusted upwards – that helps those who need it the most.”
When is the Hartz IV bonus paid out? 200 euros subsidy for Hartz IV recipients end up in July on the account
In addition, the FDP boss emphasized that the measures of the relief packages that had already been decided, with the exception of the fuel discount and the nine-euro ticket, had not yet arrived – which is correct. Because the energy flat rate, the child bonus and the Hartz IV subsidy from the 2022 relief package are still being paid out.
Recipients of social benefits can look forward to their bonus very soon. The 200 euro Hartz IV subsidy is expected to be paid out at the beginning of July 2022 together with the Hartz IV standard rate. This applies to all those who are entitled to unemployment benefit II or social benefit in July. Besides, he’s coming Corona bonus for Hartz IV recipients in July 2022.
But also people who receive unemployment benefit I in Germany obtain, do not go away empty-handed. As part of the relief package, you will also receive a one-off payment of 100 euros in July.
Financial aid from the 2022 relief package: “We should let it sink in first”
It is questionable whether the satisfaction of Germans and politicians will increase when the remaining payments from the 2022 relief package, such as the energy flat rate of 300 euros, make themselves felt. Nevertheless, Lindner is loud business week of the opinion: “A family of four, in which both parents work, is relieved with the EEG surcharge, child bonus and employee allowance alone with more than 1000 euros. It all comes first. We should let it sink in first.”
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NEWTON, Iowa (AP) — Will Power swept both poles for the IndyCar doubleheader at Iowa Speedway to move within one of Mario Andretti’s all-time record.
Power dominated Saturday’s quirky qualifying session in which his first lap set his starting spot for the race later that afternoon. His second lap put him on the pole for Sunday’s race.
The Iowa haul put Power at 66 poles for his career; Andretti’s record is 67 poles.
“This qualifying session, all season, I was like, ‘This is where I can really make some damage, I can really, really put myself in a position to get there,’” Power said. “That was a big step for me.”
The Australian driver for Team Penske had targeted this weekend as an event where he could close the gap on Andretti. His only other pole this season was in May on the road course at Indianapolis.
“These two poles are key. I was thinking about them all season,” Power said. “Put a lot of focus on this race for that reason. If I got those two, it’s very realistic I could get that record.”
Last week, Scott Dixon tied Andretti for second on the all-time IndyCar wins list with 52 career victory. Power has five more chances this season to snatch another Andretti mark.
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Selena Gomez And Taylor Swift Celebrate Selena's Birthday Together
Selena Gomez just turned 30 and the singer/actor decided that the best way to spend her 30th birthday would be hanging out with her long-time best friend Taylor Swift .
Selena took to Instagram and posted pictures of her quality time spent with Taylor swift .
Selena posted 2 pictures, one of them showing the two singers hugging while Taylor made a 30 sign with her hands, holding up 3 fingers with one hand and making a 0 with the other hand. The other picture showed Selena giggling uncontrollably while Taylor made a funny face and a thumbs up towards the camera.
The caption of the post read: "30, nerdy and worthy."
This is a play on the classic line, "30, flirty, and thriving" from the movie 13 going on 30.
Selena and Taylor have been best friends for quite a while now and their friendship started in very unusual circumstances. The two singers met while both of them were dating 2 of the Jonas brothers at the same time. In 2008, Taylor Swift was dating Joe Jonas and Selena Gomez was dating Nick Jonas.
Selena revealed the entire situation in a radio interview with KIIS FM UK saying, "We actually dated the Jonas Brothers together! It was hysterical. It was amazing, because she was the girl with the big curly hair and all the bracelets and the cowboy boots. And I was definitely up-and-coming, and we just clicked. It was the best thing we got out of those relationships."
Taylor Swift talked about the relationship she shares with Selena in the following words while speaking to E!
"It's been the longest one I think either of us had really. When your life changes and you become thrust into this really strange whirlwind where what your life is is different from what other people think your life is. And your life is commented on and your life is written about and fictionalized and all that. Both of us have kind of stuck it out and hung in there through all the different changes we've gone through."
The two singers clearly hold a lot of love and affection for one another and as they both enter a new chapter in their 30s with Swift also being 32, they clearly intend to support one another through it. | https://celebrityinsider.org/selena-gomez-and-taylor-swift-celebrate-selenas-birthday-together-528542/ | 2022-07-24T18:59:00Z | https://celebrityinsider.org/selena-gomez-and-taylor-swift-celebrate-selenas-birthday-together-528542/ | true | 1 |
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Damage to new Manly ferries to worsen, leaked report says
Damage discovered on a new Manly ferry just months after it began carrying passengers is expected to worsen and occur on the other overseas-built vessels now used on the popular Sydney harbour route, a leaked report warns.
Independent inspectors found a deformed plate, buckling to a crucial internal rod, and cracked coatings and welds near the front of the new Fairlight ferry in April not evident during an examination about four months earlier.
They warned that similar damage appeared to be on the Balmoral, one of the three new Emerald-class ferries which sail between Circular Quay and Manly. The Balmoral was not subject to the same inspection as the Fairlight in April.
The leaked report by independent inspectors hired by Transdev, which operates the government-owned fleet, warns that the damage to the Fairlight’s port side “will only increase with time due to further fatigue of the area”.
The inspectors say that, while unlikely to compromise the 34-metre ferry’s structural integrity, it is likely that over time the damage will appear on the starboard side of the Fairlight as well as the two other new Manly ferries because they “share the same design and operational loadings”.
“Some evidence of this is already present on Balmoral,” the report says.
The inspectors who examined the Fairlight in April believe the damage to the plating near the front of the ferry was the result of flexing of its hull. They do not think the buckling was due to the ferry hitting a wharf or other structure.
“If the damage is simply repaired without addressing the cause, any repairs are likely to be ineffective in the long term,” the report said.
The new Emerald-class ferries are at the centre of a fierce debate over whether they can handle large swells near the entrance to Sydney Harbour as capably as the larger Freshwater vessels they are designed to replace on the Manly route.
A leaked Transdev memo in February revealed captains of the new Manly ferries had been warned not to sail directly into waves near Sydney Heads in heavy swells in case their vessels became airborne.
Labor transport spokeswoman Jo Haylen said Manly ferry services had been cancelled and passengers stranded because the new vessels had serious systemic flaws.
“This damning internal report shows that normal repair works won’t be enough to fix the government’s defective overseas-built Emerald-class Manly ferries,” she said. “Their decision to purchase overseas-built ferries has led to a marked decline in the quality of ferry services.”
Transport for NSW launched a review in May of the Emerald-class vessels. The new ferries’ poor performance has also led to the agency taking “contractual actions” against Transdev.
Last month the Fairlight was temporarily removed from service after the ferry’s fire pump was found to be faulty.
The transport agency said in a statement that it was “closely monitoring” the performance of ferry services, especially the fleet’s reliability and availability.
“We are focused on providing a reliable service for customers and will continue to work with the operator of the service to ensure the best outcome for customers,” it said.
Transdev said inspections in April confirmed the second-generation Emerald-class vessels were structurally sound, and the “minor cosmetic issues” identified had “no impact on safety”.
The costs of repairs were covered under warranty with the shipbuilder, the French company said.
However, Action for Public Transport spokesman Graeme Taylor said the larger Freshwater ferries needed to be permanently returned to the Manly route, and the smaller Emerald-class ferries used on easier inner harbour runs instead.
“As the Emeralds continue to flex, the welds on the hulls will start to crack and water will get into the hulls and the vessels will corrode from the inside out,” he said.
“They are simply not a strong enough to withstand the wave action at Sydney Heads.”
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Both Bangladesh, Japan want dignified repatriation of Rohingyas
Sheikh Hasina denounced the killing of Shinzo Abe and described him as a great friend of Bangladesh
Both Bangladesh and Japan want dignified repatriation of the forcibly displaced Rohingyas to their homeland Myanmar.
The Rohingya issue was discussed when Honda Taro, parliamentary vice minister for foreign affairs, Japan, and Tanaka Akihiko, president of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (Jica), paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her official Ganabhaban residence yesterday.
PM's Press Secretary Ihsanul Karim briefed newsmen after the meeting.
During the meeting, Bangladesh's Prime Minister sought Japanese support to repatriate Rohingyas to their motherland Myanmar.
"Several years have elapsed since the Rohingyas took shelter in Bangladesh and they are now becoming a burden for us," she added.
In reply, Honda Taro said they also want the Rohingyas' repatriation in a dignified manner.
He added: "Japan wants dignified repatriation of Rohingyas and they are supporting Bangladesh on the issue."
Both the leaders of Bangladesh and Japan discussed economic development cooperation between the two countries.
The Japanese leader and the JICA President congratulated the Bangladesh premier for constructing the much-hyped Padma Bridge with own finances, saying the bridge would quicken Bangladesh's overall development.
Sheikh Hasina said the Padma Bridge and the Bangabandhu Bridge over the Jamuna river have connected the southern and northern regions to remaining parts of the country.
The Premier said Japan is implementing Bangladesh's three mega projects- Matharbari coal fired power plant in Maheshkhali, metro rail and third terminal at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka- to specially help accelerate Bangladesh's development.
In reply, the JICA President appreciated Bangladesh government's all out support to implement the three mega projects.
The Japanese leader appreciated Bangladesh's graduation as a developing nation from a least developed country under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Both the Bangladeshi and Japanese leaders recalled the visit of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to Bangladesh in 2014.
Sheikh Hasina denounced the killing of Shinzo Abe and described him as a great friend of Bangladesh.
The Japanese leader said Shinzo Abe's visit to Bangladesh elevated the bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Japan to a comprehensive partnership.
The Prime Minister said Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's October 1973 visit to Japan led to the foundation of today's Bangladesh-Japan relations.
She said Bangabandhu was a great admirer of the socio-economic and technological advancement of Japan and he wanted to replicate the Japanese model to transform agriculture- based Bangladesh into an industrialized one.
PM's Principal Secretary Dr Ahmad Kaikaus and Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Ito Naoki were present. | https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/both-bangladesh-japan-want-dignified-repatriation-rohingyas-464362 | 2022-07-24T19:07:48Z | https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/both-bangladesh-japan-want-dignified-repatriation-rohingyas-464362 | false | 1 |
Another consignment of illegal liquor seized in Ctg
The same C&F agent was responsible for clearing the consignments seized on Saturday and Sunday
The Chittagong Customs House has seized one more consignment of illegal liquor from Chittagong port just one day after seizing two liquor consignments from Narayanganj.
Clearing and Forwarding (C&F) company Zafar Ahmed, which was in charge of clearing the consignment on behalf of Dong Jin Industrial (BD) Company Ltd, tried to clear the consignment by submitting a false import permit, said Md Saiful Haque, deputy commissioner, Customs Audit Investigation and Research, Chattogram Customs.
Customs sources said the consignment arrived at the port on 16 July from the Ningbo port in China. Zafar Ahmed submitted a bill of entry on 20 July for releasing the consignment with a declaration of "textured yarn of polyester 100% recycled post".
On Saturday, the customs seized two consignments of liquor from Narayanganj. And, the same C&F agent, Zafar Ahmed was in charge of releasing the consignments.
Sources said Zafar Ahmed is engaged in the clearance of goods in Chattogram on a regular basis. The company has cleared goods of many compliant companies. Taking advantage of this opportunity, the agent brought liquor consignments using the names of various export-oriented companies.
Customs authorities will investigate the consignments released so far in the name of Zafar Ahmad to determine whether anyone else is involved in this cycle as the custom believes that organised gangs are involved in this incident.
Several attempts were made on Saturday and Sunday to contact Zafar Ahmed, the proprietor of the C&F agent, but his phone could not be connected.
Meanwhile, in the case of the consignments seized in Narayanganj, a six-member probe committee has been formed with Chittagong Custom House Additional Commissioner-1 Abu Noor Rashed as the convener.
During the preliminary investigation, the customs found out that the user ID and password of Nasir Uddin, revenue officer of the EPZ branch of Chittagong Customs House, were used for customs clearance, using a computer outside the customs house.
To encourage the export-oriented industry, the government gives duty-free facilities to the import of raw materials for this industry. And using this facility, some are importing alcohol by creating fake documents in the name of various export-oriented industries, said customs sources.
Bepza's explanation
The Bangladesh Export Processing Zone Authority (Bepza) on Sunday sent an explanation after the news of seizing two consignments of liquor in Narayanganj was published in the media.
The letter, signed by Bepza Executive Director (Public Relations) Nazma Binte Alamgir, mentioned that a criminal syndicate has used the names of Hashy Tiger Company Ltd in Cumilla EPZ and BHK Textile Mills Ltd in Iswardi in importing alcohol through forged import documents.
It also reads that Hashi Tiger Ltd is a toy manufacturer but in the fake LC the criminal syndicate mentioned Textured Yarn of Polyester which is not on the import list of the company. Besides, the LC against which alcohol was imported was fake too as no such import LC with the said number was issued by the Cumilla EPZ authorities.
On the other hand, the LC number in favour of BHK Textile Ltd which was used to import alcohol was issued on 18 May 2021. On 13 June that year, Roving Machine Bobbin entered the EPZ. It is against the rule of the Bepza and the customs to use the same LC in importing goods for the second time after one year, the statement said.
The statement also said the syndicate has tarnished the image of those EPZs and the Bepza as a whole by using the names of the companies and publishing such news is harmful to ensuring an environment-friendly environment in the country.
Similar incidents in the past
This is not the first time that liquor has been imported through Chittagong port.
On 23 February 2021, Chittagong Customs seized various brands of liquor from a private car with a Chittagong port sticker while those were being delivered to an autorickshaw.
On 1 June 2021, the customs seized a consignment of 42 tonnes of poppy seeds, used to produce opium, imported with the announcement of mustard seed import from Malaysia by Azmin Trade Centre. In this incident, the importer tried to smuggle Tk14.78 crore abroad.
In August 2019, liquor and beer imported under a declaration for capital machinery for the Payra Thermal Power Plant were seized at Chattogram.
On 6 June 2015, Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate seized 370 litres of liquid cocaine in a shipment declared as sunflower oil at Chittagong port. Its price was about Tk9,000 crores.
In March 2017, a trader imported foreign liquor, cigarettes and undeclared TVs on false declaration of import of capital equipment for poultry feed. The market value of this was almost Tk100 crores.
On April 17, 2012, 1,486 cartons of liquor including whiskey, brandy, vodka and gin, and 70 cartons of cigarettes were imported in two 40-foot containers, worth around Tk9 crore. | https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/crime/another-consignment-illegal-liquor-seized-ctg-464402 | 2022-07-24T19:07:59Z | https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/crime/another-consignment-illegal-liquor-seized-ctg-464402 | false | 1 |
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Scientists Discover How 'Zombie Fungus' Converts Houseflies Into Necrophiles
Scientists Discover How 'Zombie Fungus' Converts Houseflies Into Necrophiles
Nature can sometimes be as repulsive as it can be bewitching: for instance, there are organisms that survive by forcing certain species to mate with the dead. 24.07.2022, Sputnik International
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The pathogenic fungus Entomophthora muscae has adopted what might be the most disgusting survival strategy ever: after infecting female houseflies with its deadly spores and killing them, it lures males to mate... with the corpses.The unsettling findings were presented by the University of Copenhagen, with researchers analyzing fragrances emitted by the fungus and amplified in dead female flies, as well as looking into males’ sexual behavior.As it infects female flies, the fungus slowly consumes them from within, eventually killing them and then emitting chemical signals known as sesquiterpenes that attract males.After a male fly mates with the corpse, it ends up being infected by the fungus as well, only to face the same gruesome fate.What's more unsettling is the fact that corpses tend to become even more attractive as time passes. According to the research, 73 percent of male flies mated with female carcasses that had died from the fungal infection between 25-30 hours earlier, while only 15 percent mated with the corpses which had been dead for 3-8 hours.However, there's more to the unappetizing findings than one could initially notice. According to the scientists, the study might help to come up with effective fly repellents in the future - not least due to Entomophthora muscae's revolting survival strategy.
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Scientists Discover How 'Zombie Fungus' Converts Houseflies Into Necrophiles
Nature can sometimes be as repulsive as it can be bewitching: for instance, there are organisms that survive by forcing certain species to mate with the dead.
The pathogenic fungus Entomophthora muscae has adopted what might be the most disgusting survival strategy ever: after infecting female houseflies with its deadly spores and killing them, it lures males to mate... with the corpses.
The unsettling findings were presented by the
University of Copenhagen, with researchers analyzing fragrances emitted by the fungus and amplified in dead female flies, as well as looking into males’ sexual behavior.
As it infects female flies, the fungus slowly consumes them from within, eventually killing them and then emitting chemical signals known as sesquiterpenes that attract males.
"The chemical signals act as pheromones that bewitch male flies and cause an incredible urge for them to mate with lifeless female carcasses," Henrik H. De Fine Licht, an associate professor at the University of Copenhagen’s Department of Environment and Plant Sciences and one of the study’s authors, explained.
After a male fly mates with the corpse, it ends up being infected by the fungus as well, only to face the same gruesome fate.
What's more unsettling is the fact that corpses tend to become even more attractive as time passes. According to the research, 73 percent of male flies mated with female carcasses that had died from the fungal infection between 25-30 hours earlier, while only 15 percent mated with the corpses which had been dead for 3-8 hours.
"We see that the longer a female fly has been dead, the more alluring it becomes to males. This is because the number of fungal spores increases with time, which enhances the seductive fragrances," De Fine Licht said.
However, there's more to the unappetizing findings than one could initially notice. According to the scientists, the study might help to come up with effective fly repellents in the future - not least due to Entomophthora muscae's revolting survival strategy. | https://sputniknews.com/20220724/scientists-discover-how-zombie-fungus-converts-houseflies-into-necrophiles-1097752841.html | 2022-07-24T19:08:11Z | https://sputniknews.com/20220724/scientists-discover-how-zombie-fungus-converts-houseflies-into-necrophiles-1097752841.html | true | 1 |
From July 24 through July 31, the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift makes its debut with an eight stage race that begins in Paris and ends on the La Super Planche des Belles Filles. The top teams and cyclists are all in France for what should be a week of racing with a mix of flat stages, hilly stages, and mountain stages.
Read below for stage-by-stage updates, results, and highlights of each stage.
Full Tour de France Femmes Standings
Stage 1
Lorena Wiebes outsprinted fellow Dutchwoman Marianne Vos to win the first stage of the women's Tour de France in Paris on Sunday and pull on the leader's yellow jersey.
Team DSM rider Wiebes accelerated past Vos of Jumbo-Visma on the Champs-Elysees, with Belgian Lotte Kopecky third after the 81.6km run around Paris starting at the Eiffel Tower.
"The team did an amazing job," said Wiebes. "It was a really chaotic and long sprint."
Three-time world champion Vos had attacked early to try to win.
But Wiebes was well placed on the final bend to take victory.
"It was really close but luckily I could accelerate one more time and overtake Marianne on the finish line," added Wiebes.
"I was quite relaxed before the start. We did everything as normal, we saw it as a normal race but of course I was quite nervous towards the end."
At 23, the DSM sprinter claimed the 52nd success of her career and the 16th of the season.
Monday's second stage of eight heads east, covering 136.4km between Meaux and Provins. | https://www.bicycling.com/tour-de-france/a40698617/2022-tour-de-france-femmes-results/ | 2022-07-24T19:12:51Z | https://www.bicycling.com/tour-de-france/a40698617/2022-tour-de-france-femmes-results/ | false | 1 |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Amarillo Police Department reports that one man has been arrested after allegedly stealing a car with a child inside Wednesday afternoon.
According to police, officers were called to a convenience store on 2700 I-40 W at 2:54 p.m. on a report of a stolen vehicle with a child inside. Officers obtained and released to the public information, photographs, and a description of the suspect, child, and vehicle.
At 3:29 p.m. police said they received a call from an apartment saying that a child had knocked on a door asking for help. Police said they confirmed that this was the child that was inside the stolen vehicle.
Police continue saying that at 3:31 p.m. the suspect, who police identify as Christopher Leon Turlington, 28, had been found riding a bike at Western St. and Wolflin Ave.
Turlington was arrested for Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle and Abandoning/Endangering a Child and booked into the Potter County Detention Center said police.
APD said the child was not injured and has returned to her family and the stolen vehicle was found behind an apartment complex on Julian Blvd. | https://www.kxan.com/news/texas/texas-man-arrested-for-stealing-car-with-child-inside/ | 2022-07-24T19:12:56Z | https://www.kxan.com/news/texas/texas-man-arrested-for-stealing-car-with-child-inside/ | false | 11 |
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After Andrij Melnyk’s dismissal as ambassador, a successor is now to be determined. Melnyk caused a stir with controversial statements.
Berlin / Munich – Ukraine’s new ambassador has probably been chosen: Andriy Melnyk’s successor is Oleksiy Makeyev. Melnyk had come under criticism for controversial statements and on July 9 by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy been fired.
It is reported that Makejev is now to follow him RTL. The Federal Foreign Office is only to be officially informed in two weeks. He currently has another job: he works as a special representative for sanctions. As the broadcaster reports, Makejev speaks German and English very well. Makejev was born in 1975 and has therefore been in the diplomatic service since 1996. He worked in Berlin and Bonn and headed the Political Department of the Foreign Ministry from 2014 to 2020.
Ukraine: What will happen to Andriy Melnyk?
However, what should happen to Melnyk remains unclear. After seven years of service as Ambassador of Ukraine in Germany, according to information from picture Plans to drag him into the State Department. According to government circles, it is said that Melnyk’s dismissal does not amount to demotion, but that he can even be promoted and become deputy foreign minister. Melnyk’s end as ambassador also had nothing to do with his statements about the Ukrainian nationalist leader Stephan Bandera (1909-1959). It is a “simple rotation, as is customary,” assured Selenskyj.
Melnyk said there was “no evidence that Bandera’s troops murdered hundreds of thousands of Jews.” The former ambassador still does not back down from his statements. Bandera led the radical wing of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists. The group was responsible for ethnically motivated expulsions, in which tens of thousands of Polish civilians are said to have lost their lives. After escaping to Germany after World War II, he was murdered by the KGB. The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry had distanced itself from Melnyk’s statements. They weren’t the only ones who caused a stir during the Ukraine conflict – including those in the dispute with Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. (cg)
In the Ukraine war, an attack in Odessa causes a stir. Russia has now acknowledged this. The news ticker on negotiations and sanctions.
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Paris — Denmark's Jonas Vingegaard won the Tour de France on Sunday, ending the reign of two-time defending champion Tadej Pogacar who was second.
Geraint Thomas, the 2018 champion, was third.
Belgium's Jasper Philipsen won the dash for the line on the cobbled Champs Elysees to take the iconic final stage victory.
The ecstatic Philipsen lifted his bike aloft at the finish line after taking his second win of this Tour, turning the page on his embarrassment of mistakenly celebrating on stage four, when he had in fact finished second.
Vingegaard and his Jumbo-Visma teammates all crossed the line together in a line and cheering wildly.
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After a relentless struggle over peaks and plains in a crushing heatwave, Vingegaard assured his win on Saturday's time-trial having taken the lead in the Alps and extended it in the Pyrenees.
His Dutch team Jumbo produced a brilliant collective effort with six stage wins, the green sprint jersey for van Aert and the polka dot mountains jersey for Vingegaard.
Defeated champion Pogacar won the best under-25s jersey for the third time and leaves this Tour with his reputation intact after attacking Vingegaard to the bitter end.
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1 dead, 1 injured in Harrison County crash
Published: Jul. 24, 2022 at 1:25 PM CDT|Updated: 53 minutes ago
HARRISON COUNTY, Iowa (WOWT) - One person was killed and another injured in a single-car crash overnight.
According to the Iowa State Patrol, two people were traveling southbound in a 2019 Chevy Cruze on 335th Street and approached a turn at the intersection with Merrick Place around 2:49 a.m. Sunday.
The driver did not make the turn and left the road, striking two trees.
The passenger in the car, identified as 21-year-old Faith Staska of Missouri Valley, Iowa, was killed in the crash. The driver of the car, also of Missouri Valley, was injured and transported to the hospital. Both were wearing their seatbelts.
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Sunny Edwards recently taught a Twitter troll a lesson when he showed up at the boxer's gym on a Saturday morning. Edwards, who lives and trains in Sheffield, went back and forth with a troll on Twitter who mocked his boxing ability and believed he could beat him. The troll, named Fabrizio Tanga, then decided to travel 4 hours via train from London to Sheffield to spar Edwards.
Edwards revealed that he was sitting at home with his kids when Tanga sent him a photo of himself outside the boxer's gym. Edwards then drove down to the gym and decided to spar with the man. The spar lasted a few rounds, and the Brit gave the troll a good taste of what it's like to step into the ring with a professional boxer. In the end, Fab Tanga was kneeling against the ropes and saying he felt like vomiting.
Boxing King Media managed to record the entire ordeal, and after the sparring session, the pair were in good spirits and Tanga explained how he had a newfound respect for Edwards:
"It is impossible to hit him, it is a dream to hit him. I was almost crying for to give up you know, because I feel like vomit. He hit me a couple of times in the stomach and I had to be strong for not to go down. I know that he was not even using his full power and that make me more upset."
Watch the video below:
Sunny Edwards and Boxing King Media show Twitter troll an amazing gesture
Sunny Edwards, along with Boxing King Media, showed Fabrizio Tanga a great gesture for the courage he showed to come spar Edwards. Tanga traveled all the way from London to Sheffield via train and was a man of his word, which impressed the IBF Flyweight Champion. The man also explained to 'Showtime' how he was disrespected in London and was facing tough times financially.
After hearing about it, both Sunny Edwards and Boxing King Media presented him with an idea:
"Sunny's just come up with an idea and what we're gonna do is that any money that comes from the YouTube video, I'd like to transfer it across to you. Just you know, for the bravery that you showed here today."
Tanga was speechless and thanked Sunny Edwards and wished him the best in his career. Fans loved the way the British Champion handled the situation and did not resort to bullying the man inside the ring.
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NEW YORK — Jordan Peele’s UFO thriller “Nope” topped the North American charts in its first weekend in theaters with an estimated $44 million in ticket sales, Universal Pictures said Sunday. Though it doesn’t come close to the $71 million debut of “Us,” it is still significantly impressive for an original, R-rated film — and the biggest of the pandemic for an original screenplay.
“Nope,” which opened on 3,785 theaters in the U.S. and Canada, is the most expensive film Peele has made to date with a reported $68 million production budget, not accounting for marketing and promotion costs. “Us” cost around $20 million to produce, while “Get Out” was made for only $4.5 million. Both films ultimately made over $255 million worldwide.
Critics were largely positive about “Nope,” which stars Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer and Steven Yeun and pays homage to UFO films like “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” and “Signs,” and is currently resting at 83% on Rotten Tomatoes.
The film got off to a strong start with $6.4 million from Thursday previews. By the end of Friday, it had grossed $19.3 million. Audiences, who were quite diverse according to exit polls, gave the film a B CinemaScore. Word of mouth is going to be critical in the coming weeks.
“Nope” knocked “Thor: Love and Thunder” to second place in its third weekend. The Disney and Marvel blockbuster starring Chris Hemsworth and Natalie Portman added $22.1 million, bringing its global total to $598.2 million.
Universal’s “Minions: The Rise of Gru” landed in third place with $17.7 million in its fourth weekend. The animated pic has made $640.3 million globally.
The Sony-released adaptation of the bestseller “Where the Crawdads Sing,” meanwhile, is enjoying a modest second weekend drop. The film starring Daisy Edgar-Jones added an estimated $10.3 million from 3,650 locations. It’s now grossed $38.3 million domestically.
Paramount’s “Top Gun: Maverick” rounded out the top five in its ninth weekend with an additional $10 million. Earlier this week it surpassed “The Avengers” to become ninth biggest domestic release of all time with its total now sitting at $635.6 million.
In limited release, “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On” continued its expansion and made $846,950 from 590 theaters.
Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Comscore. Final domestic figures will be released Monday.
1. “Nope,” $44 million.
2. “Thor: Love and Thunder,” 22.1 million.
3. “Minions: The Rise of Gru,” $17.7 million.
4. “Where the Crawdads Sing,” $10.3 million.
5. “Top Gun: Maverick,” $10 million.
6. “Elvis,” $6.3 million.
7. “Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank,” $3.9 million.
8. “The Black Phone,” $3.5 million.
9. “Jurassic World Dominion,” $3 million.
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A baffling optical illusion that tricks the brain has gone viral on Twitter.
The image appears to contain 12 colourful spheres.
It might be on the older side but it can still bamboozle your mind.
On first glance at the picture, it appears as if the sphere are one of three colours - pink, blue and green.
However, not everything is what it seems!
What colours are the spheres?
Have you taken a look at the image yet?
It probably appears as if you are looking at 12 colourful spheres, with a number of coloured lines cutting through them.
The colours will probably look pink, blue and green to many viewers.
However the spheres are actually brown!
One person wrote: “I’m confunded.”
Another responded: “Ok, that got me for a minute I’m not ashamed to admit! Cool illusion.”
One user reacted: “This is witchcraft.”
Another added: “And the skies are grey.”
However, a number of people were actually able to see the spheres as brown to begin with.
One wrote: “What… are they supposed to look like? Of course they’re brown? They look brown?”
Another added: “Yes, they are. Guess these optical illusions don’t work on me.”
How does the illusion work?
It is important to remember that perception is not always reality.
The image comes from David Novick, who is a Professor of Engineering Education and Leadership, the University of Texas at El Paso.
In it the spheres are floating behind a series of red, blue and green lines.
And it is these lines which cause the spheres to appear as if they are colourful - not brown.
David Novick tweeted: “A three-color confetti illusion with spheres, which appear to be yellowish, reddish, and purpleish but in fact have exactly the same light-brown base color (RGB 255,188,144). Shrinking the image increases the effect.”
In another twist, depending on where your eyes are focusing on the image the colours of the spheres can change.
For example a “purplish” sphere may appear reddish or greenish.
How can you see the brown spheres?
If you remove the red, green and blue lines which streak sideways across the image, then the spheres will be clearly brown.
Responding to a reply, where the user had stripped back the coloured streaks, David Novick said: “Very nice! This neatly matches the original with the foreground stripes removed.”
What causes your brain to see the colours?
The optical illusion works by creating a disconnect between the raw data taken in by our brain and the way that information is processed.
When our eyes perceive colours, they also take into account the colours surrounding it.
So in this case, because of the streaks cutting through the spheres, our brains are perceiving the red, blue and green as well as the brown.
It is an example of the Munker–White’s illusion.
Novick told LiveScience the illusion works because: “our acuity for shape is better than our acuity for color, which means that we perceive the shapes with more detail and the colors with less detail”. | https://www.nationalworld.com/news/offbeat/twitter-optical-illusion-sphere-colours-3779526 | 2022-07-24T19:29:47Z | https://www.nationalworld.com/news/offbeat/twitter-optical-illusion-sphere-colours-3779526 | false | 1 |
Among defensive players, no one gets a better look at the entire offensive formation than safeties do. Whether they’re moving all over the field or staying deep to cover over the top, their responsibilities include reading an opponent’s formation both before and after the snap.
As we’ve seen with safeties such as Eric Berry and Tyrann Mathieu, leadership is essential. When the bullets are flying, safeties must play fast and make plays — but they must also communicate with their teammates.
Whether it’s offseason acquisition Justin Reid or fourth-year player Juan Thornhill, the 2022 Kansas City Chiefs will have new voices at the back end of the defense — but don’t count out second-round rookie Bryan Cook, who says leadership comes easily to him.
“I think it’s natural [for me],” Cook declared to reporters after Saturday’s first rookie and quarterbacks practice. “The biggest part for me as a person is seeing people do good. When I get someone in the right position, that makes me feel better — because not only did I help you, I helped myself too — and now I understand the bigger thing.”
As he starts to learn the Chiefs’ defense, Cook has an advantage: for two seasons, he was a cornerback at Howard University before moving to safety at the University of Cincinnati.
This positional versatility is something Cook shares with a rookie teammate: first-round cornerback Trent McDuffie. The two should eventually be key chess pieces for defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo — and at training camp, the development of that adaptability has already begun.
“The situation he came from — being a nickel to being a corner — I got to tell him ‘Hey, you’re not in there anymore. You’re over there’,” Cook said of his new teammate. “It keeps me on my toes, too; I can learn the whole defense as well and keep everybody in tune.
“I love that part about being a safety: making sure everyone is on the same page and making sure we’re all staying tight. Connecting and communicating is very key as far as defense.”
They’re just getting going with the on-field work, but the off-field communication between Cook and his teammates started when he first joined the team.
“Everything starts with relationships first,” said Cook. “So what you’re maybe lacking in a certain aspect, I can help in certain things. Everyone doesn’t reach the same way, so I might be able to reach someone differently than somebody else; that’s just knowing my teammate. The better I can learn my teammates, the better I can help them in situations on a Sunday, where we can all stay tight. That’s the biggest thing.”
We’re just beginning to learn what kind of player Cook will be — but his college tape clearly showed his willingness to hit. Both in name and in playing style, “strong safety” fits Cook like a glove. He forced a fumble on Saturday.
On defense, S Bryan Cook forced TE Matt Bushman to fumble shortly after he caught a pass from Mahomes. "We always harp on punching the ball out... saw an opportunity," he said.
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 23, 2022
Cook added he wished he was able to pick it up but is happy to be practicing good habits.
“We always harp on punching the ball out as a defender,” Cook said of the play. “It was an opportunity to see a little pigskin, so I put my hand on the ball. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to pick it up — but it is what it is. [You should] practice good habits.”
The forced fumble didn’t happen at full speed — but Cook will be getting those kinds of opportunities this week, when the Chiefs begin padded practices.
“I’m very excited,” said Cook of the coming opportunities. “Some things are just innate in you. I think that’s a big thing since I was young. So I’m definitely excited about that. But my main focus right now is just learning the plays — because when the ball is snapped, I’m going to play how I play regardless.”
Still, he’s aware of that he’s moving to a different level of competition.
“It is a little different from college in the NFL: people out here driving a little different cars,” laughed Cook. “So I’ll make sure I’m smart with certain things — but I’m definitely excited for it.”
Highlight-reel tackles and takeaways will certainly get the fans’ attention. But Cook’s leadership skills will be more likely to get the attention of his teammates. As we’ve seen, it’s a foundational trait in every great safety. | https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2022/7/24/23275534/chiefs-rookie-safety-bryan-cook-embraces-the-natural-leadership-role-of-his-position | 2022-07-24T19:33:15Z | https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2022/7/24/23275534/chiefs-rookie-safety-bryan-cook-embraces-the-natural-leadership-role-of-his-position | false | 1 |
Diogo Dalot has urged Cristiano Ronaldo to remain at Manchester United.
Ronaldo is determined to leave Old Trafford this summer following the club’s failure to qualify for this season’s Champions League with his agent Jorge Mendes offering him to a number of clubs across Europe.
Chelsea, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are all thought to have turned down the chance to sign the 37-year-old with Atletico Madrid not currently in a position to fund a move.
The striker did not travel with the club for their tour of Asia and Australia and has not returned for pre-season training due to ‘family reasons’.
Erik ten Hag is still counting on Ronaldo ahead of his first season in charge with Dalot also hopeful his countryman remains in Manchester. ‘
‘I think Cristiano is important for us,’ Dalot said. ‘What we know is he is going through some family issues, we hope everything is OK and that’s how we do.’
United ended their pre-season tour undefeated with wins over Liverpool, Melbourne Victory and Crystal Palace and a draw with Aston Villa.
After throwing away a two-goal lead against Steven Gerrard’s side on Saturday, Dalot suggested ten Hag had stern words with the squad but insists the group must learn to deal with the demands he is placing on the side.
‘It’s discipline,’ said Dalot. ‘We need to be ready for that, to be ready to hear things that maybe we don’t want to hear.
‘But I think everything is for the greater good of the team and that’s the most important thing.
‘I feel that we start from scratch, new manager, new stuff, new energy, new players coming in and we’re looking forward to play with them as well.
‘We need to build a team, a staff, a club, everyone together and go forward. It’s tough, but we need to adjust quickly. We need to be ready for any kind of challenge.’
Dalot has impressed during pre-season for United and is expected to start the season as ten Hag’s first choice right-back.
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WFO BINGHAMTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, July 24, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
316 PM EDT Sun Jul 24 2022
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 PM EDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN STEUBEN COUNTY...
At 316 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Woodhull, or 14
miles west of Corning, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Bath, Caton, Lindley, Addison, Woodhull, Jasper, Thurston, Cameron,
Gang Mills and Erwins.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
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The student went to the emergency room in Feltre, the police investigate
BELLUNO. At the Feltre hospital, where the 17-year-old student went for a visit to the emergency room, she said she was raped. In Belluno, where she studies and where she often goes to have fun with her friends, like Thursday evening among the many who attended the trade festival: shops open for shopping, shows, and crowds of people. That is the party, in the center. The facts that are summarized in the police report indicate a secluded place, Borgo Prà. That was where the rape would take place.
In the file opened by the prosecutor Marta Tollardo, also the report of the gynecological examination. The investigations are conducted by the provincial investigative team.
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Arizona State Retirement System cut its position in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK – Get Rating) by 0.0% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 693,116 shares of the company’s stock after selling 178 shares during the quarter. Arizona State Retirement System’s holdings in Merck & Co., Inc. were worth $56,870,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. BlackRock Inc. raised its position in Merck & Co., Inc. by 5.5% in the fourth quarter. BlackRock Inc. now owns 198,224,263 shares of the company’s stock worth $15,191,909,000 after acquiring an additional 10,326,974 shares during the period. State Street Corp raised its position in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. by 2.7% in the fourth quarter. State Street Corp now owns 118,668,673 shares of the company’s stock valued at $9,174,491,000 after purchasing an additional 3,132,078 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC raised its position in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. by 12.7% in the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 48,153,283 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,682,009,000 after purchasing an additional 5,409,154 shares during the period. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. raised its position in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. by 5.5% in the fourth quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 29,002,620 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,222,762,000 after purchasing an additional 1,500,754 shares during the period. Finally, Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA increased its holdings in Merck & Co., Inc. by 13.7% during the 4th quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA now owns 28,981,674 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,221,156,000 after acquiring an additional 3,484,786 shares during the period. 72.88% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Merck & Co., Inc. Price Performance
NYSE MRK opened at $90.11 on Friday. Merck & Co., Inc. has a 12 month low of $70.89 and a 12 month high of $95.72. The stock has a market cap of $227.87 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.12, a PEG ratio of 1.22 and a beta of 0.35. The company’s 50 day moving average is $91.08 and its two-hundred day moving average is $84.86. The company has a current ratio of 1.40, a quick ratio of 1.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.75.
Merck & Co., Inc. Dividend Announcement
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, July 8th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, June 15th were paid a dividend of $0.69 per share. This represents a $2.76 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.06%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, June 14th. Merck & Co., Inc.’s dividend payout ratio is currently 49.37%.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
A number of analysts recently weighed in on MRK shares. Atlantic Securities upped their target price on shares of Merck & Co., Inc. from $105.00 to $110.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 13th. Cowen boosted their price target on shares of Merck & Co., Inc. from $95.00 to $102.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research note on Monday, June 27th. Cowen boosted their price target on shares of Merck & Co., Inc. from $95.00 to $102.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research note on Monday, June 27th. Mizuho began coverage on shares of Merck & Co., Inc. in a research note on Friday, June 24th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $100.00 price objective for the company. Finally, StockNews.com initiated coverage on shares of Merck & Co., Inc. in a research note on Thursday, March 31st. They issued a “strong-buy” rating for the company. Eight investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, nine have issued a buy rating and two have issued a strong buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $97.22.
Merck & Co., Inc. Company Profile
Merck & Co, Inc operates as a healthcare company worldwide. It operates through two segments, Pharmaceutical and Animal Health. The Pharmaceutical segment offers human health pharmaceutical products in the areas of oncology, hospital acute care, immunology, neuroscience, virology, cardiovascular, and diabetes, as well as vaccine products, such as preventive pediatric, adolescent, and adult vaccines.
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus vs Vivo V23 Pro
Here we compared two smartphones: the 6.67-inch Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus (with MediaTek Dimensity 920) that was released on October 28, 2021, against the Vivo V23 Pro, which is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1200 and came out 2 months after. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the gadgets.
Key differences
An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus
- Water-resistant body (IP53 classification)
- Higher display refresh rate – 120 Hz
- Compatible with the latest Wi-Fi 6 wireless networks
- Expandable storage via MicroSD card up to 512GB
- Stereo speakers
- Includes a 3.5 mm headphone audio jack port
- Has a built-in infrared port
Reasons to consider the Vivo V23 Pro
- Shows 18% longer battery life (32:05 vs 27:09 hours)
- 26% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (610K versus 483K)
- More recent OS version: Android 12 versus 11
- Faster storage type - UFS 3.1 versus UFS 2.2
- Weighs 33 grams less
- 15% faster in single-core GeekBench 5 test: 844 and 731 points
- The front-facing camera can record video at 4K
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Performance
CPU/GPU performance in apps and games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
NanoReview score
Final comparison evaluation
You can enter your local price of these phones (in USD or any other currency) and click on the "Calculate" button to see which one has a better value for money.
Tests and specifications
Comparison table of technical specifications and tests
Peak brightness test (auto)
Performance
Tests of Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus and Vivo V23 Pro in the benchmarks
Benchmarks
Geekbench 5 (Single-Core)
3DMark Wild Life Performance
Camera
Specs and camera test of smartphones
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
If the software, connectivity, design, and sound are more important to you, then choose the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus. But if the performance and battery life are more of a priority – go for the Vivo V23 Pro.
Cast your vote
So, which phone would you choose?
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TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Albania’s new president was sworn in on Sunday and urged the nation's political parties to cooperate on the country's future and consolidate the rule of law.
President Bajram Begaj, 55, who won after getting 78 votes in the 140-seat Parliament, formally took office at a ceremony in parliament.
“I won't stand neutral to anyone putting personal interests above those of our nation,” said Begaj, a former army chief-of-staff general.
At a later ceremony at the presidential office the Constitutional Court head handed over the country's Constitution to Begaj.
Begaj was nominated by the governing left-wing Socialist Party after no compromise candidate was reached with the opposition. Most opposition lawmakers boycotted the voting and some avoided the swearing in ceremony too.
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Begaj is post-communist Albania’s eighth president and the third from the military ranks. The five-year presidency has a largely ceremonial role and the president is expected to stand above partisan divisions. The president is the army's commander general, also holding some authority over the judiciary and the armed forces.
Begaj started his speech at parliament talking about Albania's “irreversible European path.”
Earlier this month Albania, a NATO member since 2009, launched accession talks with the European Union.
“European Albania, today a promise and tomorrow a reality, is the crown of the most beautiful historical dream of the Albanian people,” he said.
The EU, the United States and other Western countries welcomed Begaj in his new post.
European Council President Charles Michel congratulated Begaj in a tweet Sunday, adding that “With the opening of accession talks, we are at an exciting time in EU-Albania relations."
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After the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in 2021 saw ceremonies around Greater Victoria honour survivors and the children who didn’t come home from Canada’s residential schools, a regional gathering could mark the 2022 reflection.
Mayors of the region’s 13 municipalities recently wrote to local First Nations on how to best observe the Sept. 30 date. The 13 communities said they’d be honoured to be included and assist in a larger regional event, with a goal of ensuring any municipal ceremonies on the day didn’t conflict with those being held by the Nations.
The mayors also stated they would be respectful if the Nations chose to observe the day with their own communities.
“This will be the second official National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and we know that there is a lot of work to do and there is a dark history in our country. We want to observe this day, in a respectful, meaningful and sensitive way,” the group letter stated.
After receiving guidance from local First Nations, the City of Victoria has cleared the way for a regional gathering at Royal Athletic Park.
In response to the mayors, Songhees Nation Chief Ron Sam said his council sees the day as an opportunity to build or reset relationships with local municipalities, to advance shared priorities and to chart a path towards implementing all of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 calls to action.
“Songhees Nation will be observing the second National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in a meaningful way that will honour the former Indian Residential School students, intergenerational survivors and the memory of those children who died while being forced to attend these institutions,” Sam wrote.
The Songhees proposed a Sept. 30 cultural celebration and pow wow on the South Island, with support from the 13 municipalities, given such an event’s likelihood to draw interest from First Nations and Indigenous Peoples, the general public and all levels of government. The Nation suggested an athletic field or the University of Victoria since those venues would be large enough to hold a safe and respectful event.
Victoria council on July 14 approved the use of Royal Athletic Park and up to $50,000 from its corporate contingency fund for the gathering. Mayor Lisa Helps will also work with the other mayors to contribute funding for the event.
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WFO BINGHAMTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, July 24, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Seneca County in central New York...
Schuyler County in central New York...
Southeastern Yates County in central New York...
Northeastern Chemung County in central New York...
Central Tioga County in central New York...
Tompkins County in central New York...
* Until 430 PM EDT.
* At 358 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Tyrone to near Millport to near Breesport,
moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Ithaca, Newfield, Hector, Cayuga Heights, Starkey, Lansing,
Enfield, Danby, Caroline and Covert.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN ERIE COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
western New York.
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM EDT
FOR SOUTHERN WYOMING...NORTHEASTERN CATTARAUGUS...SOUTHWESTERN
LIVINGSTON AND NORTHERN ALLEGANY COUNTIES...
At 400 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles east of
Arcade, or 15 miles west of Letchworth State Park, moving east at 40
mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Expect wind damage to
trees and power lines.
Locations impacted include...
Dansville, Letchworth State Park, Perry, Mount Morris, Portageville,
Houghton, Groveland, Nunda, Eagle and Pike.
This includes Interstate 390 between exits 4 and 7.
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN SCHUYLER...
CHEMUNG AND EAST CENTRAL STEUBEN COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
central New York.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Binghamton.
Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for
Schuyler and eastern Chemung Counties until 430pm
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Advocacy groups working to end extreme poverty say they hope Canada will use an upcoming international AIDS conference in Montreal to commit new funding for a global organization that fights AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.
But the groups say they’re worried Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s commitment to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria will fall short.
Elise Legault, Canada director at the ONE Campaign, an international non-governmental organization that fights extreme poverty and preventable disease, said her group is calling for Trudeau to commit $1.2 billion to the fund during the AIDS 2022 conference, which begins July 29.
“With this investment, Canada would, alongside lots of other countries, help save another 20 million lives over the next few years, but we’re concerned that the prime minister might not be taking this opportunity,” she said in a recent interview.
Legault said the Global Fund, which provides financing to health departments and NGOs fighting the three diseases, has helped save an estimated 44 million lives over the past 20 years.
Canada is one of the fund’s largest supporters and has pledged more than $4 billion since 2002.
Chris Dendys, executive director of Results Canada, an Ottawa-based advocacy organization that works to end extreme poverty, said her group is also “pushing for this $1.2-billion contribution, which is what the Global Fund says is needed — the bare minimum needed.”
“What we’re hearing is that there’s been some sticker shock associated with that ask, which is unfortunate, given the opportunity for impact and the opportunity for Canada to really step up on a global stage where the world will be watching,” she said in an interview Thursday.
The Global Fund has asked donor nations for US$18 billion in funding over the next three years — a nearly 30 per cent increase from the US$14 billion it asked for three years ago. The organization said it needs more money to make up ground lost during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The pandemic, Legault said, disrupted health-care services, including those aimed at fighting AIDS, TB and malaria.
“When the COVID pandemic struck, we let these killers regain the initiative, we saw deaths from TB and malaria rise for the first time in many years, and if we don’t stem that tide, it would be the worst possible legacy of the pandemic,” she said. “We’re really concerned about losing progress.”
The $1.2-billion contribution to the Global Fund is Canada’s “fair share” of the US$18 billion the organization needs, Legault said. It would be a 30 per cent increase over the $930.4 million Canada pledged to the fund during the last replenishment in 2019.
In the past, Trudeau has played a leadership role in encouraging other nations to contribute to the Global Fund, Dendys said, adding that other countries will be watching what Canada does.
“It’s not just about Canada’s pledge, it’s really that the stakes are high globally for other donors to come in and to come in at the level that’s needed to make a difference,” she said. “If we do come in too low, we’re not raising the bar, we’re digging a trough that other donors will fall into.”
A spokeswoman for the prime minister directed questions to the office of International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan, which said Thursday it would not be able to respond to questions about commitments to the Global Fund until the following week.
Jacob Serebrin, The Canadian Press
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Moss Coin (MOC) traded 0% higher against the U.S. dollar during the 1 day period ending at 15:00 PM ET on July 24th. Over the last seven days, Moss Coin has traded 9.4% higher against the U.S. dollar. Moss Coin has a market capitalization of $36.22 million and $1.21 million worth of Moss Coin was traded on exchanges in the last day. One Moss Coin coin can currently be bought for approximately $0.0954 or 0.00000420 BTC on exchanges.
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JALPAIGURI:
West Bengal's forest department personnel on Sunday seized timber worth Rs 30 lakh from a truck in Jalpaiguri district and arrested one person in this connection, an official said.
Acting on a tip-off, the forest personnel intercepted a Kolkata-bound truck on National Highway 31D near Korotoa river under the Belakoba Forest Range limits, and recovered the Burma teak from the vehicle, he said.
The driver of the truck was arrested as he was not able to produce any valid document for the seized timber, Ranger Sanjay Dutta said.
During interrogation, the driver, a resident of Haryana, admitted that he was carrying the timber from Assam, the forest ranger said.
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How to find comfortable shoes
Last month, Amazon announced a new feature for shoppers. It was called Virtual Try-On. Customers can use their smartphone camera to see what they will look like wearing their new shoes. While the feature works with thousands of styles, it doesn’t tell you if the shoes fit. It only shows you how you will look when wearing them.
To find comfortable shoes, especially if you’re on your feet all day, can take a bit of trial and error. To help speed up the search, we’ve curated a list of shoes that will provide comfort all day long.
Why standing is so hard on the feet
When you walk or run, your feet get to rest as your weight shifts back and forth. When you stand, however, your full body weight is constantly supported by both feet. You do not get any rest. Additionally, maintaining your balance means all the muscles from your feet to your core are engaged. Because of these two factors, standing still can cause greater discomfort than walking for an equal period of time.
What makes a shoe more comfortable?
While many people focus on one factor when shopping for a comfortable shoe, there are several aspects you need to consider.
Size
The most important aspect of buying a comfortable shoe is getting the right size. Everyone’s feet are a little different. Even if two people have size 8 shoes, the same pair of shoes won’t necessarily be a good fit for both individuals. One person could have a wide foot that constantly pushes on the upper of the shoe and creates a painful corn or callus. The other might have a narrow foot that moves about inside the shoe and creates a blister. When shopping for a comfortable shoe, consider all aspects of size, not just the length.
Material
Material is also crucial for comfort. And again, in more ways than you are probably considering. Yes, you definitely want material that is soft and malleable. Shoes need to be flexible, otherwise, you won’t be able to walk very well. Additionally, you want material that is breathable as this helps minimize bacterial issues — there’s a reason why athletic socks are made of moisture-wicking fabric and not plastic bags. Soft leather, knit, suede and stretch shoes are often the best for comfort.
Support
The insole of a shoe is critical for support. Without support for your arch, all the weight of your body is supported on just a few small points. It’s the difference between doing push-ups using open hands or going up on your fingertips. If you wish to be as comfortable as possible, you need adequate arch support.
Shock absorption
Every step you take is a collision between your body and a solid object: the floor. Think about how quickly your hands would fatigue if they were repeatedly punching a wall. The outsole of your shoe absorbs the impact of walking (or running), so it takes less of a toll on your body.
Best shoes for people who are on their feet all day
Shoes for women
These shoes from Allbirds are made with eucalyptus fiber. They are lightweight, breathable and gentle on the planet. These casual shoes have a moisture-wicking insole and they are best for everyday wear and warmer weather.
Sold by Allbirds
Hoka One One Women’s Clifton 8 Running Shoes
With a streamlined silhouette, a lightweight design and extra cushioning, these athletic shoes are a great option for all-day comfort. They feature a plush collar with a responsive design and an extended heel to give you a softer, smoother landing.
Sold by Amazon, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Road Runner Sports
Adidas Ultraboost 5.0 DNA Shoes
If running is in your plans, Adidas is a trusted name in footwear that can give you what you need. These shoes have a molded heel that provides a comfortable natural fit and robust support. They are manufactured for durability and traction.
Sold by Adidas, Amazon, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and Macy’s
Birkenstock Arizona Suede Leather Sandals
Birkenstock is a brand known for its exquisite comfort, and these supple, suede leather sandals are no exception. They feature adjustable straps with a cork footbed that naturally conforms to the shape of your foot to provide maximum support and comfort.
Sold by Birkenstock
Shoes for men
If you are looking for a smart, earth-friendly option, these casual shoes are made using eucalyptus fiber and Brazilian sugarcane. They are lightweight, breathable and have an odor-reducing insole that makes them best for everyday wear and warmer weather.
Sold by Allbirds
Hoka One One Men’s Clifton 8 Running Shoes
These shoes earned the APMA Seal of Acceptance for promoting foot health. They are designed for comfort, traction and durability, but still boast a lightweight, responsive action that is stylish and stable.
Sold by Amazon, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Road Runner Sports
Adidas Ultraboost 1.0 DNA Shoes
Talk about comfort, these sneakers have a knit upper that conforms to the foot with a supportive fit. The enhanced midsole provides an uplifting boost that adds comfort to every step. For the earth-conscious individual, these shoes are made in part using parley ocean plastic to reduce plastic waste.
Sold by Adidas
Birkenstock Arizona Soft Footbed Nubuck Leather
Sandals are the ultimate comfort shoe — nothing is naturally more breathable. This offering from Birkenstock is made with nubuck leather, which is soft to the touch and delivers a luxurious wearing experience.
Sold by Birkenstock
Shoes for children
Allbirds Smallbirds Wool Runners
These earth-friendly shoes are made from natural materials to leave a smaller carbon footprint. The focus is on comfort, so your kids won’t mind wearing them all day long. If they get dirty, no worries because these Allbirds are machine washable.
Sold by Allbirds
New Balance Kids 888 V2 Lace-Up Running Shoe
New Balance has a classic sneaker design that gives kids a taste of nostalgia. The shoes have a high-density foam collar for support, and a high-tech midsole for comfort and support. The synthetic upper is breathable, while the rubber sole provides traction and shock absorption.
Sold by Amazon, Macy’s and Road Runner Sports
Sometimes, all it takes to make a great shoe is an ingenious idea. These comfortable kids’ shoes have a remarkably grippy outsole that is modeled after the hugely popular plastic building toy. The shoes are made using at least 50% recycled content and come in vibrant, child-friendly colors.
Sold by Adidas
Birkenstock Arizona Kids Birkibuc
Kids can wear sandals too. This iconic footwear from Birkenstock features a classic two-strap design, suede lining and the company’s signature footbed that promotes general foot wellbeing and health.
Sold by Birkenstock
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Marshalls, one of the nation’s leading off-price retailers with over 1,100 stores currently operating in 48 states, D.C., and Puerto Rico, will open at Newport Towne Center on August 4. Marshalls shoppers in Newport will find an amazing selection of high-quality, on-trend, brand name and designer merchandise in women, men, juniors, kids, shoes, accessories, home, pet, beauty and more.
“Our newest store in Newport will offer an ever-changing selection of high-quality, on-trend, and brand-name merchandise at the amazing prices that Marshalls is known for. Our buyers create a broad and exciting mix that offers exceptional values for the entire family, and we’re excited to bring this experience to a new neighborhood,” said Tim Miner, President of Marshalls. “With thousands of new items delivered to our stores every day, we know our shoppers will find unbelievable values every time they shop.”
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Be proud to be a taxpayer: Tamilisai
CHENNAI: Be proud to be a taxpayer, said Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan, Telangana Governor and Lt Governor of Puducherry here on Sunday.
In her address during the Income Tax Day celebrations here, she said the intention of the Income Tax Department is the welfare of the nation and not to burden the taxpayers.
“People should understand it and enjoy paying tax. The tax we pay is for the development of the nation and we all should work together to make our Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s dream of making India a five trillion dollar economy by 2025.
With the guidance of Modi, the IT department had taken several innovative measures to develop a close link with the public. The result of this is evident from the increased number of taxpayers and many people are coming forward to pay tax voluntarily, Tamilisai said.
She urged the department to make the IT procedures more simple and create awareness about the digital process among the public especially in the rural areas.
In his address, Madras High Court Chief Justice Munishwar Nath Bhandari said simplifying the laws is the need of the hour. He said that if the laws are made simple which a common man can understand with ease, then the role of the court will be minimised.
While appreciating the various social responsibility measures taken by the IT department, he urged the department to take welfare measures to the children under the age of 18, in the observation home due to the various crimes under the Juvenile Justice Act.
Principal Chief Commissioner of IT Department, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Ravichandran highlighted the various achievements and innovative measures of the department.
He said Tamil Nadu is the 4th largest contributor to the country’s direct tax revenues.
The IT department felicitated some of the prompt taxpayers and the income tax officials during the occasion.
Among those felicitated were Tamil film actor Rajinikanth, whose daughter Soundarya received the award on his behalf.
Hailing the actor, Tamilisai said Rajinikanth was not only a Superstar but a Super Taxpayer.
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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nick Fortes and Miguel Rojas hit RBI singles in the 10th inning and the Miami Marlins beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-5 on Sunday.
Fortes led off the 10th with a go-ahead single against closer David Bednar (3-4) and took second on a bobble by right fielder Cal Mitchell. Rojas drove him in two batters later with a single.
Jeff Brigham gave up a two-out, RBI single to Mitchell in the bottom half, then fanned Greg Allen to strand Ben Gamel at third for his second save in the majors and first since 2019.
Miami let a 4-2 lead slip away in the ninth, when Yoshi Tsutsugo hit a two-run single off reliever Anthony Bass (2-3). Bass had not allowed a run in 17 straight appearances. An error by first baseman Jesús Aguilar set up the rally.
The Marlins took two of three from the Pirates after losing their previous four.
Miami ace Sandy Alcantara struck out 10 in six innings, allowing two runs and two hits and leaving with a 1.81 ERA. It was his first outing since striking out Giancarlo Stanton and Byron Buxton in a perfect inning during the All-Star Game.
Alcantara has fanned 36 and permitted just four runs over 29 innings in his past four starts.
Aguilar gave Miami a 3-1 lead with a two-run single in the sixth off Pirates starter Mitch Keller.
Bryan De La Cruz hit his seventh home run for the Marlins. He stretched their lead to two with an RBI single in the ninth.
Pirates rookie Oneil Cruz hit his fifth home run.
PUT HIM ON THE BOARD
Marlins outfielder JJ Bleday picked up his first two hits in the majors, beating a throw from Cruz at short for a single before stealing second in the second inning and doubling in the ninth. Bleday, the No. 4 overall pick in 2019, made his first start after debuting in the seventh inning Saturday.
ROSTER MOVES
Marlins: RHP Huascar Brazoban, Brigham and Astudillo were selected from Triple-A Jacksonville.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Marlins: RHP Max Meyer was placed on the 15-day injured list after the rookie left 10 pitches into his start Saturday with a right elbow sprain. … RHP Tommy Nance also was put on the 15-day IL because of a right groin strain. … INF Brian Anderson (left shoulder sprain) went on the 10-day IL.
UP NEXT
Marlins: LHP Trevor Rogers (4-9, 5.46 ERA) will start Monday in the first of a four-game series against the Cincinnati Reds. He has lost his past three starts, giving up 10 runs (nine earned) in 16 innings.
Pirates: RHP JT Brubaker (2-8, 4.02) will take the mound Monday for the first of a two-game set at the Chicago Cubs. Brubaker tossed seven scoreless innings his last time out, allowing three hits and striking out nine with two walks in a 5-4 loss to the Marlins on July 13.
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Sergio Perez claims that incorrect information from the FIA over the withdrawal of the virtual safety car led to him losing out to George Russell in today's French Grand Prix.
Inheriting third when Charles Leclerc crashed out on lap 17, Sergio Perez spent the next ten laps fending off George Russell, before a charging Carlos Sainz passed the Mercedes to mount his own attack.
When Sainz made his shock pit stop, moments after passing the Red Bull, Perez once again found himself under attack from Russell.
The Briton eventually made a move at the chicane, and as the pair touched the Red Bull driver went off, cutting the chicane in the process.
While Russell insisted that the Mexican hand back the position, the stewards saw it differently and opted to take no action.
Then came the VSC that followed Guanyu Zhou's retirement, and when it was withdrawn just a couple of laps later Perez appeared to be caught on the hop.
Russell slowed right down, then suddenly raced forward, passing the Red Bull and leaving Perez for dead.
"It's a shame that the virtual safety car interfered with the result, to be honest," said Perez at race end. "It shouldn't be the case, but it was today the case. It was really unfortunate what happened.
"I got the message that the VSC was going to end out of turn nine, so I went for it," he explained. "But it didn't end, and I had the message saying that it's going to end all the way through turn 12. I was just too close to it.
"It was totally wrong with the system, there was something going on," he insisted. "It said it was going to end out of turn 9 and it only ended out of turn 13.
"It seems like George had different information and he was able to prepare better for it."
"Checo struggled a little more this weekend with degradation than we've seen previously," said Christian Horner. "What was frustrating for him is there was an issue in race control with the safety car, the VSC, because they couldn't turn it off, so they had to do a reset.
"He said he wasn't getting the delta in his car, so he was bang on his delta," he added. "George either pre-empted it, but was within the delta, or maybe the information to the two cars was different. We have to go and explore that.
"It was frustrating, because I think he would have had the pace to hold him off for a double podium."
Once the reason behind the deployment of the VSC has been resolved, usually meaning the track has been cleared, the teams are messaged by race control to advise that the VSC period is ending, the race is then supposed to go green at "any time between 10 and 15 seconds later", at which point the drivers are allowed to resume racing. However, in this particular case the message was delayed by almost a minute.
In a statement issued after the race, the FIA said: "A second VSC ending message was sent due to a hardware issue, which led to an automated switch to backup systems that worked exactly as they should in that scenario.
"The same information is supplied to all teams concurrently. The VSC ending countdown time to the green light being displayed on the trackside panels is always random." | https://www.pitpass.com/73199/Perez-hits-out-at-virtual-safety-car-error | 2022-07-24T21:14:09Z | https://www.pitpass.com/73199/Perez-hits-out-at-virtual-safety-car-error | false | 1 |
Irina-Camelia Begu has beaten Lucia Bronzetti 6-2 6-2 to win the Palermo Ladies Open and claim her first singles title in five years.
The Romanian sixth seed took control from the start on the red clay of the Country Time Club on Sunday and closed out the final with an ace on her first match point.
"This place is special for me because part of my family lives here," Begu said.
It was the fifth singles title of the 31-year-old's career, having also won nine doubles events.
Begu, who'd shown good form on clay by reaching the last-16 at the French Open, hadn't won a title since a tournament in her home country's capital Bucharest, nearly five years ago to the day.
But merciless in her attack on Bronzetti's second serve, she dominated the world No.78 who was playing in her first tour-level final. | https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/tennis/begu-wins-first-wta-title-in-five-years-c-7631640 | 2022-07-24T21:14:36Z | https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/tennis/begu-wins-first-wta-title-in-five-years-c-7631640 | true | 1 |
DALLAS – Muhammad Ali’s championship belt from his 1974 “Rumble in the Jungle” heavyweight title fight was sold at auction on Sunday for $6.18 million.
The winner of the heated competition for the belt was Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, according to Heritage Auctions in Dallas.
In a tweet Sunday, Irsay confirmed he acquired the belt for his collection of rock music, American history and pop culture memorabilia that is currently touring the country.
The belt will be displayed on Aug. 2 at Chicago’s Navy Pier and on Sept. 9 in Indianapolis.
“Proud to be the steward!” Irsay tweeted.
“After several hours of watching two bidders go back and forth over this belt, this proved to be a battle worthy of the Rumble itself,” Chris Ivy, Heritage’s director of sports auctions, said in a statement.
The 1974 fight was one of boxing’s most memorable moments. Ali stopped the fearsome George Foreman to recapture the heavyweight title in the African nation of Zaire. Ali won the fight in a knockout in the eighth round. | https://www.news4jax.com/sports/2022/07/24/muhammad-alis-rumble-in-the-jungle-belt-sells-for-61m/ | 2022-07-24T21:18:38Z | https://www.news4jax.com/sports/2022/07/24/muhammad-alis-rumble-in-the-jungle-belt-sells-for-61m/ | true | 28 |
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“This is a real expression of the one-state idea. We are seriously considering changing our policy that supported the boycott of the elections and are recalculating a new course,” a senior Fatah official told TPS.
By Baruch Yedid, TPS
Fatah activists and independent local politicians from eastern Jerusalem are expected to run an Arab candidate in the municipal elections in 2023 and have already begun collecting donations and trying to reach agreements on the identity of the head of the list.
A consultation took place between activists from the east of the city and at least one Arab Member of Knesset.
The activists, along with public figures and businessmen from eastern Jerusalem, have recently been holding consultations and meetings in offices and private homes on the question of participation in the next elections to the Jerusalem Municipality, and although many Fatah officials support the idea, the list will not be defined as the movement’s list.
In the meetings, several names of Palestinian candidates with Israeli citizenship were put forward who would run on the Fatah list or on a list that would be defined as “independent,” thus bypassing the official Fatah policy, which has not yet changed and is still boycotting the municipality.
The ‘Mansour Abbas effect’
The internal discussions went into high gear in light of the lessons of what activists call the “Mansour Abbas effect” in the Knesset and Israel’s power centers, and they add that consultations also took place with Palestinian Authority head Mahmoud Abbas’ associates.
Mansour Abbas, head of the Ra’am party, joined the last government and “received a seat by the table” in return for hefty payoffs in the form of massive budgets, a change from the traditional Arab stance of boycotting the government and staying in the opposition.
Walid Abu Tayya, an Israeli Arab lawyer who has an office in the east of the city, is the one who manages the legal affairs and coordinates the work in this matter. He was defined as the “living spirit” behind the initiative.
Abu Tayya told TPS that he intends to submit a candidacy and will act on behalf of an independent list “without connection to Fatah or Arab Knesset members,” emphasizing that he “does not know what the Mansour Abbas effect is.”
The talks are focused on the identity of the head of the list, since according to the law, he must be an Israeli citizen.
One of the activists recently participated in an event in which Mansour Abbas was present. He told TPS that “the Mansour Abbas effect is very present in the internal discussions we hold in eastern Jerusalem regarding participation in the elections. We heard him and learned from him.”
According to him, “there is no involvement on the part of Abbas, but the inspiration from his entry into the coalition certainly exists.”
Goal: 20,000 voters
“This is a real expression of the one-state idea,” a senior Fatah official told TPS. “We are seriously considering changing our policy that supported the boycott of the elections and are recalculating a new course, but the direction is positive.”
The activist added that “the goal is a vote of at least 20,000 people, who will support the Arab candidate for the municipality while taking advantage of the division in the Jewish and religious lists.”
In the discussions, the ways to raise 20,000 votes from among the youth sector in the eastern part of the city are being examined, and the need to establish an association that will manage the activity and the fundraising is also being discussed.
“It has not yet been decided which candidate will run at the head of the Palestinian list that will run in the elections,” says a Fatah activist from Jerusalem.
Samer Sangelavi, a Fatah activist and head of the East Jerusalem Development Fund, said that “after 55 years of boycotting the municipal elections, the time has come to review this policy and possibly change it, in the light of developments.”
“It is very possible that we will see Palestinian participation and also an independent list already in the upcoming elections,” he said.
Sources say that “there is an intention to mobilize support from high-status public figures and the important families in the eastern part of the city
In this context, the Nuseibeh family is now being talked about in eastern Jerusalem, and the name of Abd Kader al-Husseini, the son of Fitzal al-Husseini, who was the head of Orient House, has come up as someone invited to take part in the list.
Jerusalem’s Arabs integrating into Israeli life
During the elections in 2018, it was observed that young people from eastern Jerusalem wanted to participate in the elections and influence the results. Members of Hamas and the Popular Front acted to prevent participation in the elections, as they say this could be perceived as recognizing the legitimacy of the Jerusalem Municipality.
Today, the Jews in Jerusalem make up 60% of the total population; the Jewish majority lost 24% in the last 40 years. Furthermore, the trend of integration of the residents of the eastern part of the city into civil life is increasing, and it finds expression in studies and surveys conducted recently in Israel.
Israeli journalist Ohad Hamo recently reported that there has been an increase in the rate of Arabs seeking to obtain Israeli citizenship as well as in the rate of Arabs seeking to study the Israeli curriculum and the Hebrew language.
Hamo reported on Channel 12 that nearly 20,000 Arab residents of eastern Jerusalem have Israeli citizenship.
In the first decade of the 2000s, over 3,200 people received citizenship; in the second decade. the number jumped up to over 9,600.
According to the municipality’s data for 2021, over 13,000 students studied the Israeli curriculum under the supervision of the Israeli Ministry of Education, compared to 11,000 students in 2020 and only about 5,000 in 2017, which is an impressive increase of 160%.
The involvement of Fatah activists in municipal affairs is nothing new: The Jerusalem Municipality manages the Arab neighborhoods within its jurisdiction borders, but areas outside the security barrier are managed through a special directorate that sits in the Qalandia Crossing. Tanzim activists from the neighborhoods say they are full partners in the management of civil affairs, and the municipality admits that “it is impossible to act otherwise, and the influence of Fatah people cannot be ignored.” | https://worldisraelnews.com/one-state-idea-fatah-sponsored-candidate-to-run-in-jerusalem-elections/ | 2022-07-24T21:41:04Z | https://worldisraelnews.com/one-state-idea-fatah-sponsored-candidate-to-run-in-jerusalem-elections/ | true | 2 |
What are the best science fair project ideas you can do with your kid?
A science fair project is one of the most fun ways for kids to learn science. Kids of all ages love getting involved in experiments and constructing models that stretch their minds and abilities. In the end, they get to present the results of their hard work to their teachers and peers at a science fair.
If you’re looking for school science project ideas, we’ve got a range of options your kids will love, including DIY tool kits like the Ultimate Volcano Kit – Erupting Volcano Science Kit for Kids that you can choose from.
What to know before you buy science fair project ideas you can do with your kid
Grade level
Kids of all ages love the ideas of hands-on learning, but it’s important to choose an idea that they can get the most out of. The right science fair project should be challenging enough to stretch them outside their learning comfort zone without overwhelming them with complex concepts. Safety should also be an important consideration, especially for young science explorers. You’ll find that there are plenty of science fair projects appropriate for elementary, middle and high school.
Area of science
Knowing the branches of science that your kid will research and experiment on will make it easier to select the best project ideas for them. Consider your child’s interest and which topics they are most curious about exploring.
Materials
After choosing a topic and an experiment for your kid’s science fair project, it’s time to plan and shop for supplies. Think about the materials that you need to make the idea come to life. This may involve simple materials you can find at home, such as cardboard boxes and baking soda, to more elaborate ones such as wires and batteries. It’s important to make a complete list ahead of time, as some items may take time to find. Don’t forget to include supplies for the science fair project board.
Planning
Having a well-laid-out plan will ensure that you and your child have plenty of time for completing the project without rushing and skimping on quality. The general recommendation is to start six to eight weeks before the fair or as soon as teachers announce the project. Initially, kids should be brainstorming topic ideas and developing ideas for their presentations. Following this stage, you and your child should start outlining the details of what the presentation will look like and make a list of needed materials. The project should be near if not finished the week before the science fair.
Types of science fair projects
Investigative projects
The most common type of science project, investigative projects use the scientific method to establish a hypothesis and test it. Based on your observations, you can either accept or reject the hypothesis. You can use these experiments as a chance to introduce your kid to concepts such as limiting variables, control groups and determining the significance of the findings.
Demonstration projects
As the name implies, the demonstration science project involves demonstrating a known scientific principle, such as surface tension or Earth magnetism. Unlike investigative projects, it doesn’t try to answer a question but often re-tests a classic experiment. This project is not recommended for middle or high school students, because it doesn’t challenge them to think critically.
Research projects
Research projects are essentially science reports. Your child’s report should present your findings and information that you collected about specific topics. It’s recommended to start the project with questions that you would like to answer. When working with your child, help them find the most reliable and credible sources when gathering research for their report.
Collections
This science project often displays a collection of items to illustrate a student’s understanding of a topic or concept. For example, a butterfly collection or a collection of seashells can create an attractive display.
Models
A model science fair project involves building a model to demonstrate a concept or a phenomenon. Your child can opt for classic favorites, such as a baking soda volcano or wind turbine. If you want your child’s project to stand out, give them some ideas that can jumpstart their creativity and come up with something unique and eye-catching.
How much do science fair project ideas cost?
You can create projects for as low as $20-$50. If you’re willing to spend a little more, you’ll find average-priced options that range from $40-$100. The most expensive setups can cost you anywhere from $100 to over $150.
5 science fair project ideas you can do with your kid
Egg in a bottle experiment
This experiment is an excellent way for kids to learn and demonstrate air pressure. A lit piece of paper is placed inside a glass bottle and an egg is placed on top of the bottle. When the fire goes out, the air inside the bottle cools and the air inside the bottle causes the pressure inside to become less than the pressure outside. The difference in pressure pushes the egg until it’s eventually pushed into the bottle. Adults should always complete the experiment, as it involves lighting matches.
Sundial
As the Earth rotates, the sun appears to move across the sky, which is why most kids think the sun revolves around the Earth. Using simple tools such as the one created by VORCOOL Equatorial Sundial Clock or creating a sundial from scratch can help kids keep track of the Earth’s rotation. As the sun moves across the sky, the sundial’s central post casts a shadow on its circular plate.
Potato battery
A potato battery is an electrochemical cell where the potato acts as a buffer between two metal electrodes. This experiment helps kids learn how chemical energy converts to electrical energy and how batteries work. They also get a better grasp of the concepts of current, voltage and resistance. The 4M Potato Clock DIY Green Science Chemistry Engineering Lab is a ready-made setup that includes wires and prongs, a digital clock and two potatoes that you can use to quickly and easily build the potato battery.
Baking soda and vinegar volcano
Volcanic eruptions are one of the most powerful natural phenomena on our planet. Creating a miniature erupting volcano is a fun and safe way for kids to learn about this geological force. This classic experiment has become a favorite because it’s simple to set up and demonstrate. Ready-made kits like the Ultimate Volcano Kit – Erupting Volcano Science Kit for Kids can inspire a DIY model.
Solar system model
The solar system model is one of the basic subjects taught to students in science class and a great option to demonstrate your child’s understanding of how gravity works. Build a scaled model by learning variations in size and volume of each planet. If you need tools to guide your child, you can purchase kits that come with materials and directions, such as the 4M 3D Glow-in-the-Dark Solar System Mobile Making Kit.
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Idaho swimmers, recreationists told to steer clear of CJ Strike Reservoir. Here’s why
Southwest District Health is advising people to avoid swimming and other water activities at CJ Strike Reservoir after tests from the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality indicated high levels of toxin-producing bacteria.
Rising temperatures can cause naturally occurring cyanobacteria to bloom and release cyanotoxins in bodies of water, according to a news release Tuesday from the health district. These blooms can be harmful to humans, pets and livestock.
CJ Strike is a popular reservoir located along the Snake River about 30 miles southwest of Mountain Home.
Algae blooms caused by cyanobacteria “can vary in appearance, and may look like mats, foam, spilled paint, or surface scum, and have a foul odor,” according to the release.
Symptoms of cyanotoxic exposure include rashes, hives, diarrhea, vomiting, coughing and wheezing. Individuals with liver and kidney problems are at a higher risk of illness from cyanotoxin exposure, the release said.
Southwest District Health urged individuals to avoid the water at CJ Strike, but said that if people choose to fish, they need to wash their hands after handling the fish, because the cyanotoxins can accumulate in them. Fish should be cleaned and washed “thoroughly” in uncontaminated water before cooking them, the release said.
If any pets get in the water, their skin and fur should be washed as soon as possible, the release said, and owners should seek veterinary care. Pets can get very sick within minutes after cyanotoxin exposure.
Southwest District said in the release that it would advise the public when it is safe to swim and recreate at CJ Strike again. | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2672990137063/idaho-swimmers-recreationists-told-to-steer-clear-of-cj-strike-reservoir-here-s-why | 2022-07-24T21:44:56Z | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2672990137063/idaho-swimmers-recreationists-told-to-steer-clear-of-cj-strike-reservoir-here-s-why | false | 1 |
July 24, 2022
Not good! The Phillies were swept in South Philadelphia this weekend. Facing the lowly Cubs, the Phils, now at 49-46, squandered a prime opportunity to gain ground in Wild Card race. They entered the series in control of the third and final Wild Card spot in the National League and now find themselves 1.5 games out as of this writing. So much for this team grabbing the city's attention ahead of Eagles training camp!
A few notes from a Phillies series fans would love to forget...
You can't lose 15-2. You just can't. That's how the Phillies opened the second half of their season on Friday after improbably finding themself in playoff positioning following an uneven start to the 2022 campaign. Five of those runs came when backup catcher Garrett Stubbs pitched a meaningless ninth inning, but it's still a bad look all around. Kyle Gibson didn't last five innings before surrendering six runs. If not for the Blue Jays destroying the Red Sox 28-5 that night, that Phils outing would've been the most embarrassing performance of the entire weekend in baseball.
The Phillies had the third-easiest strength of schedule post-All-Star break in the majors. That was supposed to provide encouragement for a late-summer playoff push. The Cubs entered this series 22 games under .500 and promptly swept the Phils.
It's a bad sign when the most noteworthy moment of series comes off the field. Following Saturday's night loss to the Cubbies, Nick Castellanos got into it with NBC Sports Philadelphia's writers Jim Salisbury. Salisbury asked Castellanos if heard the boos from the fans. Castellanos didn't respond too well to what he summed up as a "stupid question." Here's the interaction that ended with Phillies staffers breaking up the interaction and interview:
Things got a bit contentious in the #Phillies clubhouse tonight during and after Nick Castellanos' media availability and our @6abc cameras were there. Thoughts on this exchange? pic.twitter.com/DcqmbIpz2e
— Jamie Apody (@JamieApody) July 24, 2022
I'm off two minds on this. It was a valid question from Salisbury. Castellanos has had a hellacious first season in Philly. His OPS of .655 is disastrous. A big money free agent signing, the early returns are rough for a dude who was an All-Star and won a Silver Slugger award in 2021. If you're not playing up to standard, criticism is going to come and criticism is deserved. I also liked that Castellanos showed some semblance of emotion and backbone here. He cares and is pissed about the way this season is going. He got a hit in the seventh inning on Sunday (though he went 1-for-4 overall). A pulse is good! Will it last? I doubt it, but, hey, perhaps it's a start.
Go work the phones, Dave Dombrowski. Another season where the Phillies miss the postseason is unacceptable.
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There used to be three certainties in life: death, taxes and Cody. Now only two remain. It is all rather discombobulating.
J Reid tweeted a photo of himself on Friday, sitting on the Croke Park turf, only his No 10 visible, Limerick players celebrating in the background.
“Well, we gave it our all,” the Kilkenny forward said. “It was an honour to wear the black and amber jersey for 2022. Thanks to all our supporters for your amazing support throughout the year, it’s still hard to accept but well done to Limerick, a superb team.”
A day later, persistent rumours that had consumed Noreside from earlier in the week were officially confirmed: the only inter-county manager that Reid has known in the last 16 seasons, from when he first joined Kilkenny’s senior panel in 2007, has left.
Just think how that will feel for TJ, entering a dressing-room in Nowlan Park and finding himself looking at a new leader.
This is going to take one hell of an adjustment, for the players, first and foremost. Will their next manager be the type who vociferously demands perfection or the polar opposite, arm-around-the-shoulder alternative? Will he be unashamedly old school or have a PhD in post-modern management?
Whoever or whatever he is, the next man won’t be Brian Cody, who, sometimes more so when he didn’t speak, conveyed a message of supreme authority.
For a county board that has known nothing except the comfort of having the same manager in perpetuity, this signals a sea change. Under Cody, Kilkenny knew they were always going to be there or thereabouts at the business end. There were no three-year terms with a review after two – none was required.
Cody would let it be known that he was carrying on, and it would all be rubber-stamped at a county board meeting sometime in late autumn. If management needed a shake-up, you’d see it among the selectors.
Now, all that certainty is gone. Kilkenny GAA chiefs may have to hire some recruitment whizz-kid given their understandable lack of expertise. And if the next appointment goes belly-up, they better get used to a state of flux last encountered in the late ‘90s, when Nickey Brennan lasted two years in the role and his successor, Kevin Fennelly, walked after one year.
That was 1998, the last season of BC.
This reporter first went on the full-time championship beat that year. It was a summer of unparalleled delirium and disruption – a year that culminated in a certain Pádraic Joyce waltzing around a Kildare goalkeeper to propel Galway footballers in the direction of dreamland – but almost all the anarchy happened in the hurling.
Babs Keating’s sheep in a heap. The Colin Lynch suspension saga. Ger Loughnane’s Clare FM sermon from the mount. A mysterious new Offaly manager called Bond, Michael Bond. Jimmy Cooney’s early whistle. Faithful fans going all Arthur Scargill on the Croke Park pitch. A unique refixture in Thurles. Offaly’s unlikeliest coronation.
All ending in defeat for Kilkenny.
Then Cody arrived from the bosom of James Stephens, boasting a significant playing pedigree but no managerial CV of note.
It was as if he had come to put manners on the miscreants, to restore the old order. And even if it took another All-Ireland defeat in year one (against Cork) and a watershed lesson in year three (when the unstoppable champions of 2000 were out-hungered by Galway in ’01), we all soon grew accustomed to the new reality.
Long before the Dublin footballers turned Leinster into their double-digit plaything, Kilkenny hurlers led the lopsided way.
When people talk about the GAA’s Mount Rushmore managers – Mick O’Dwyer, Seán Boylan, Jim Gavin and now John Kiely – the reality is that all of them were blessed with a surfeit of talent and most of their success could not have been achieved in its absence.
Cody was no different: he had first call on Henry, Tommy, JJ and TJ, four of the all-time greats. But even if it’s a cliché to say it, he looms above the lot. And not merely because of the record-shredding numbers: the 11 All-Irelands, the 18 Leinsters, the 10 National Leagues, or even the 102 All-Stars won by Kilkenny players on his watch (so far).
No, he leads the way because he matched longevity with relevance. Circa 2017-18, you wondered if the Cats were in a state of drift. They came back stronger. Their performance against a majestic Limerick on the third Sunday of July, pushing that epic contest to the very last play, was a fitting tribute to what Cody’s Kilkenny were all about.
The media could take him or leave him: he had zero interest in peeling back the layers of what happened within the inner sanctum, and he never saw it as his job to offer up an evocative insight or human interest nugget. When he wanted to, however, he knew exactly how to make his point and let the media run with it.
Even when he said little, Cody was box office. Nor should one final delicious irony be lost: this unapologetic hurling fundamentalist calling time on the weekend of an All-Ireland football final.
We won’t see his likes again. And God only knows when the hurling scribes will get to feast on a Langtons fillet again. | https://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/kilkenny-seek-a-new-leader-as-brian-codys-sense-of-certainty-goes-41864074.html | 2022-07-24T21:54:11Z | https://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/kilkenny-seek-a-new-leader-as-brian-codys-sense-of-certainty-goes-41864074.html | true | 1 |
King of the mountains. Champion on the Champs-Elysees.
Jonas Vingegaard blossomed from a talented rookie to a dominant leader in his own right over three weeks of epic racing to win his first Tour de France title on Sunday.
The former fish factory worker from Denmark dethroned defending champion Tadej Pogacar with memorable performances in the mountains in cycling’s biggest race.
The 25-year-old Vingegaard, who was runner-up to Pogacar in his first Tour last year, excelled in the scorching heat that enveloped France this month and came out on top of a thrilling duel with Pogacar, the big favorite at the start of the race.
Vingegaard competed last year as a replacement for Tom Dumoulin in the Jumbo-Visma squad. It was a revelation for Vingegaard as he realized that he could fight for the overall title after dropping Pogacar in the famed Mont Ventoux climb, but his Slovenian rival was at the top of his game and largely untouchable.
A year later, Vingegaard stood on top of the podium after building his triumph with two phenomenal rides in the Alps and the Pyrenees.
Three weeks ago in Copenhagen, the Jumbo-Visma team started the race with two leaders — Vingegaard and three-time Spanish Vuelta winner Primoz Roglic. But Roglic’s challenge took a blow when he suffered a dislocated shoulder and lost more than two minutes to Pogacar on the cobbled fifth stage of the race, leaving Vingegaard in a sole leader’s role.
Vingegaard more than exceeded expectations from that moment.
He made his intentions clear in the first big mountain stage up the Col du Granon to seize the race leader’s yellow jersey from Pogacar, who fell more than two minutes behind that day. Having claimed the famed tunic during a stage featuring three monster Alpine climbs, Vingegaard kept it until the end.
With the help of teammates including the versatile Wout Van Aert, Vingegaard responded to the relentless attacks launched by Pogacar day in, day out. His supremacy in the mountains was such that, in addition to his overall win, Vingegaard also claimed the jersey for king of the mountains — not bad for a rider who comes from a country whose highest point is barely 170 meters above sea level.
Vingegaard and Pogacar were clearly in a class of their own this year as their closest rival, 2018 Tour champion Geraint Thomas, was reduced to a mere spectator in the leaders’ fight. Thomas finished in third place.
Vingegaard delivered his decisive blow in the Pyrenees, posting a second stage win at the Hautacam ski resort. There the Dane responded to a series of attacks from Pogacar and ultimately dropped the Slovenian in the last big mountain stage of this year’s race to increase his overall lead to more than three minutes.
Pogacar cracked about four kilometers (2 1/2 miles) from the finish in the final ascent, with his hopes of winning a third consecutive title all but over. He fought until the very end but Vingegaard was again the strongest in Saturday’s individual time trial to effectively secure the title.
“The battle between me and Jonas for the yellow jersey has been very special,” Pogacar said. “I think we have some very interesting next two or three years ahead of us. Jonas has stepped up his game this year.”
The light-framed Vingegaard is not perhaps as naturally gifted as Pogacar, who has shown over the past couple of years that he is capable of winning Grand Tours and the most prestigious one-day classics as well.
But Vingegaard surely learns fast.
Vingegaard did not experience his first ascent before he was already 16. His climbing skills would not remain unnoticed for long, though.
After he posted a record time on the Coll de Rates climb during a training camp in Spain with his former team ColoQuick, he joined Jumbo-Visma in 2019 and rapidly improved. In his first Tour last year, he showed proper leadership skills after Roglic crashed out of the race, and followed up with a cold-blooded ride to victory this summer.
The growing rivalry between Pogacar and Vingegaard has brought new race scenarios that have delighted fans.
Both men were equipped with strong teams capable of controlling the race in the mountains, an essential element that was a trademark of the mighty Ineos teams in the past decade. But on many occasions, both Pogacar and Vingegaard were left just counting on themselves in high altitude, fighting each other on equal terms.
Pogacar also brought a sense of old-fashioned romanticism with his long-range attacks. At 23, the UAE-Emirates Team has a bright future.
Vingegaard became the first Dane to win the Tour since Bjarne Riis achieved the feat in 1996 during a time when doping was widespread in cycling.
Following his retirement from cycling, Riis admitted in 2007 to using the blood-booster EPO from 1993-98, including during his Tour victory.
Asked whether his team should be trusted, Vingegaard said he and his teammates “are totally clean, every one of us.”
“No one of us is taking anything illegal,” he added. “I think why we’re so good is the preparation that we do. We take altitude camps to the next step.”
Jasper Philipsen won Sunday’s last stage — a mainly processional ride around Paris to the Champs-Elysees — in a sprint ahead of Dylan Groenewegen and Alexander Kristoff. | https://www.marketwatch.com/story/denmarks-mountain-man-jonas-vingegaard-wins-a-tour-de-france-for-the-ages-01658694954 | 2022-07-24T21:56:53Z | https://www.marketwatch.com/story/denmarks-mountain-man-jonas-vingegaard-wins-a-tour-de-france-for-the-ages-01658694954 | false | 28 |
LA Sheriff Villanueva declines to testify before COC unless conditions met
LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is declining to testify before the Civilian Oversight Commission on Monday unless the commission meets certain conditions, namely the presence of a neutral hearing officer, the ability to cross-examine witnesses and deliver an opening statement, and a preview of all exhibits.
In a letter sent to the commission's executive director Brian Williams on Sunday, Villanueva said he was prepared to testify before the commission Monday, but "was deeply disappointed to learn the Commission is unwilling to allow very basic and reasonable elements of a legitimate oversight meeting designed to understand the truth. It makes neutral observers question whether the Commission's real agenda is to learn the facts, or to put on a show."
The sheriff, who has repeatedly accused the county Board of Supervisors and Inspector General Max Huntsman of pursuing personal political biases in clashes over the alleged deputy gangs and other issues, expressed concern about "demonstrably false statements having already been accepted by the Commission" in his letter to Williams.
"A legitimate oversight process should be based on full information, not the element of surprise or a reliance on `gotcha' questions," he wrote. "I would also call attention to the fact on several occasions, the documents presented by the Commission were clearly altered or manufactured, most notable, the so-called `Brady list' information referenced at the July 1, 2022, special meeting ... when an anti-law enforcement website was falsely represented as an official State of California website.
Villanueva said he "strongly" believes that every public servant must be open to public scrutiny and legitimate oversight.
"This is why I sent Department executives, on several occasions, to answer questions for the Civilian Oversight Commission (COC) about deputy cliques and subgroups. Additionally, on March 26, 2019, and December 17, 2020, I personally appeared and answered questions for the COC about deputy cliques and subgroups. Subsequently, I testified under oath before the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) on April 22, 2022, and I offered to testify again in May on the issue of deputy subgroups," he wrote.
On Thursday, attorneys for the county filed papers asking a court to consider holding Villanueva and Undersheriff Timothy Murakami in contempt for allegedly ignoring subpoenas to appear before the commission and testify about alleged deputy cliques.
The commission subpoenaed Villanueva because in 2018 his then-Division Chief Matthew Burson issued an order barring sheriff's department internal investigators from questioning witnesses about what role a suspected deputy gang known as the "Banditos" played in assaults by some deputies upon others at a department party, the petition states.
"Burson thus robbed criminal investigators before the investigation started of their best chance of exposing the Banditos, even though the evidence strongly suggested their direct involvement in the attacks and deputy gangs have reportedly plagued the department for decades," the petition states.
Villanueva's testimony is now even more critical because Burson, who is now retired, testified under oath on July 1 that Villanueva, through his then-chief of staff, directed him to issue the order to the internal sheriff's department investigators to not look into the activities of the Banditos, the petition states.
"The COC naturally wants to ask Sheriff Villanueva what reason he had for directing Burson to foreclose questioning regarding the Banditos," the petition states.
Murakami's failure to appear on July 1 was his fourth alleged consecutive disregard of a subpoena from the commission, according to the petition, which further states the commission wants to question the sheriff's department veteran of more than three decades about gangs as well.
Burson testified that he believes Murakami has a "suspected deputy clique Caveman tattoo," the petition states. In addition, Murakami once worked patrol at the East Los Angeles station, where the Banditos are allegedly active, the petition states.
Villanueva said he is "more than happy to speak with the commissioners as soon as these requests are granted." | https://www.foxla.com/news/la-sheriff-villanueva-declines-to-testify-before-coc-unless-conditions-met | 2022-07-24T22:01:20Z | https://www.foxla.com/news/la-sheriff-villanueva-declines-to-testify-before-coc-unless-conditions-met | true | 8 |
GLENEAGLES, Scotland — Darren Clarke birdied the last hole to beat a resurgent Padraig Harrington and win the Senior British Open by one shot on Sunday.
Clarke and Paul Broadhurst were level at 9 under overall after the third round but it was Harrington, a three-time major winner, who soared into contention at Gleneagles with a 3-under 67 to pressure Clarke on the last hole.
The 53-year-old Clarke held firm with a birdie to post a 69 to finish 10-under 270 overall and add a senior major to his Claret Jug at the British Open in 2011.
Play was suspended following heavy rain in the early evening with Clarke and Broadhurst still having five holes left when play resumed at 8 p.m. local time.
Argentine Mauricio Molina and American Doug Barron both posted 65s to end in a six-way tie for third place at 8 under, along with four-time major champion Ernie Els (68), Thongchai Jaidee (68), Steven Alker (70) and Broadhurst.
Broadhurst fell back with a 1-over 71 and finished one shot ahead of Scotland's Colin Montgomerie after he hit a 69.
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A lack of U.S. regulation is undermining Guatemala’s gun control laws by allowing hundreds of thousands of illegal firearms to be brought into the country.Read more https://progressive.org/latest/the-other-americans-u-s-made-guns-are-fueling-crime-abbott-220723/ | https://thedailyripple.org/index.php/rss-world/959508-the-other-americans-u-s-made-guns-are-fueling-crime-across-central-america | 2022-07-24T22:08:48Z | https://thedailyripple.org/index.php/rss-world/959508-the-other-americans-u-s-made-guns-are-fueling-crime-across-central-america | false | null |
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Lake County man tries to blow up home with homemade explosives, deputies say
LAKE COUNTY, Fla – A Lake County man was arrested after trying to blow up his own home with homemade explosives Wednesday, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. A woman, who was staying at the home of 55-year-old Markus Fricke, told deputies Friday that Fricke had built several devices with...
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Oxfam Vanuatu country coordinator Anita Samana said the organisation found cash was more likely to reach people than other forms of aid such as non-food items as money ended up being spent on logistics and operational costs.
Samana was speaking at the Pacific Island Forum via video conference from a meeting in Port Vila.
During Oxfam's response to Cyclone Pam in 2015, large amounts of the funds raised were spent on aid logistics and money had not reached the affected people, Samana said. As a result, electronic cards with money loaded onto them for people to spend will be the future of aid in Vanuatu.
The two-day meeting in Port Vila brought together 23 advocates from Torba, Sanma, Shefa and Tafea provinces. Since 2020, over 265 million vatu had been distributed in cash to people in those four provinces during disasters.
Oxfam had provided cash transfers during the March 2020 volcanic ashfall on Tanna Island. In February 2022, those affected during flooding from heavy rain on Efate Island were given cash transfers from Oxfam.
The program of cash transfers will end next month, and last week's meeting was aimed at convincing the Vanuatu government to use a system of cash transfer during disasters.
The 23 advocates for cash transfer said it was better than assistance-in-kind because cash reached people much quicker.
They said sometimes assistance-in-kind took weeks to reach affected people. | https://www.loopvanuatu.com/vanuatu-news/oxfam-pushes-cash-aid-vanuatu-114658 | 2022-07-24T22:35:33Z | https://www.loopvanuatu.com/vanuatu-news/oxfam-pushes-cash-aid-vanuatu-114658 | false | 1 |
Hellboy And The B.P.R.D.: Old Man Whittier Review: Reliably Good
Hellboy and the B.P.R.D.: Old Man Whittier is yet another strong entry for Hellboy as a limited or single-issue enterprise. In this case, it's Gabriel Hernández Walta's turn at the plate for a single-issue story. It is a haunted house story that apparently ties into a twelve-year-old storyline originally serialized in USA Today.
The story about this one shot is the same as the other self-contained stories: The artists are top-notch, and the stories are always right for them. It's a strength of the format and the A&R side of the Hellboy universe. There's always a corner of this universe that fits whoever accepts the job. Hellboy and the B.P.R.D.: Old Man Whittier is no different. Dave Stewart's coloring Walta's work makes it look similar to Dani. It reads like Stewart has a light touch on Walta's pencils, which allows the reader to focus on Walta's excellent draftsmanship. Their collaboration on these pages, unsurprisingly, looks fantastic.
Dark Horse hosts a five-page preview of Hellboy and the B.P.R.D.: Old Man Whittier here. Jude first covered Hellboy and the B.P.R.D.: Old Man Whittier back in March 2022.
Trouble runs in the Whittier family! When Catherine Whittier learns she's inherited the family home, she knows better than to go back alone, and Hellboy's experience with the family (in Hellboy: The Whittier Legacy) makes him the perfect one to make sure any unkind spirits are at rest. Because in a house with a history like this, "plot" can mean more than just a family graveyard.
Hellboy creator Mike Mignola is joined by artist Gabriel Hernández Walta to bring readers a terrifying new one-shot in the home of the infamous Whittier family!* Self-contained story in the successful Hellboy and the B.P.R.D. line.
"What I love about these little adventures is how Mignola is able to give us a full story that lives beyond the pages of the book itself." -Fanbase Press | https://bleedingcool.com/comics/hellboy-and-the-b-p-r-d-old-man-whittier-review-reliably-good/ | 2022-07-24T22:36:49Z | https://bleedingcool.com/comics/hellboy-and-the-b-p-r-d-old-man-whittier-review-reliably-good/ | false | 1 |
Groestlcoin (GRS) traded down 0.4% against the dollar during the one day period ending at 15:00 PM E.T. on July 24th. During the last week, Groestlcoin has traded 2.1% higher against the dollar. One Groestlcoin coin can now be purchased for $0.33 or 0.00001462 BTC on exchanges. Groestlcoin has a market cap of $26.75 million and $811,413.00 worth of Groestlcoin was traded on exchanges in the last day.
Here is how similar cryptocurrencies have performed during the last day:
- KARMA (KARMA) traded 2.7% higher against the dollar and now trades at $0.0007 or 0.00000003 BTC.
- FairGame (FAIR) traded 0% higher against the dollar and now trades at $0.0010 or 0.00000004 BTC.
- FairCoin (FAIR) traded flat against the dollar and now trades at $0.0081 or 0.00000025 BTC.
- MicroBitcoin (MBC) traded up 3% against the dollar and now trades at $0.0000 or 0.00000000 BTC.
- DIAMOND (DIAMOND) traded 15% higher against the dollar and now trades at $36.53 or 0.00160767 BTC.
- DMD (DMD) traded up 3.4% against the dollar and now trades at $12.32 or 0.00054225 BTC.
- Giresunspor Token (GRS) traded up 8.8% against the dollar and now trades at $2.59 or 0.00011409 BTC.
About Groestlcoin
GRS is a proof-of-work (PoW) coin that uses the Groestl hashing algorithm. It was first traded on March 22nd, 2014. Groestlcoin’s total supply is 80,395,749 coins and its circulating supply is 80,533,289 coins. The official website for Groestlcoin is www.groestlcoin.org. The Reddit community for Groestlcoin is /r/groestlcoin and the currency’s Github account can be viewed here. Groestlcoin’s official message board is www.groestlcoin.org/forum. Groestlcoin’s official Twitter account is @GroestlcoinTeam and its Facebook page is accessible here.
According to CryptoCompare, “About the algorithm: – Is an iterated hash function, where the compression function is built from two fixed, large, different permutations. The design of Grøstl is transparent and based on principles very different from those used in the SHA-family.The two permutations used are constructed using the wide trail design strategy, which makes it possible to give strong statements about the resistance of Grøstl against large classes of cryptanalytic attacks. Moreover, if these permutations are assumed to be ideal, there is a proof for the security of the hash function. – Can and is accelerated by the hardware AES support present in most modern Intel CPUs, which helps reduce the efficiency gap between a CPU and other implementations. Groestl (old GPU/CPU) – Groestl makes wide range of trade-offs between throughput, latency, and power consumption. Because of this, groestl uses less power per hash than other algos. Due to the less complex hashing, groestl performs well on older GPU’s as well as CPU’s. – Is the single most efficient algorithm for GPUs in the cryptocurrency market. It has been shown to have the lowest power consumption, heat and noise of recently released algorithms, allowing for a quieter and more effective mining environment. – Is set to be the future of mining, Groestlcoin is proud to be the first to utilize this new efficient algorithm. – Is a recently proposed cryptographic hash algorithm that has common structure and features with the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). The objective of this paper is to present the design of a high speed joint implementation of Grøstl and AES with minimal resources using a pipelining method. The advantage of this implementation is that it efficiently provides both cryptographic hash function and block cipher. The system is targeted to the Altera Cyclone IV FPGA. The paper presents a complete description of the design and implementation, as well as an analysis of the resulting synthesis and comparison to other proposed implementations of the Grøstl hash function. – Is a byte-oriented SP-network which borrows components from the AES. The S-box (substitution-box) used is identical to the one used in the block cipher AES and the diffusion layers are constructed in a similar manner to those of the AES. As a consequence there is a very strong confusion and diffusion in Grøstl. – Is a so-called wide-pipe construction where the size of the internal state is significantly larger than the size of the output. This has the effect that all known, generic attacks on the hash function are made much more difficult. – Has good performance on a wide range of different platforms and counter-measures against side-channel attacks are well-understood from similar work on the AES. About the AES acceleration: The compression function f is based on a pair of 256- or 512-bit permutation functions P and Q, and is defined as: f(h, m) = P(h ⊕ m) ⊕ Q(m) ⊕ h The permutation functions P and Q are heavily based on the Rijndael (AES) block cipher, but operate on 8×8 or 8×16 arrays of bytes, rather than 4×4. Like AES, each round consists of four operations: 1.AddRoundKey (the Grøstl round keys are fixed, but differ between P and Q) 2.SubBytes (this uses the Rijndael S-box, allowing sharing with AES implementations) 3.ShiftBytes (expanded compared to AES, this also differs between P and Q, and 512- and 1024-bit versions) 4.MixColumns (using an 8×8 matrix rather than Rijndael's 4×4) Grøstl divides the input into blocks and iteratively computes hi = f(hi-1, mi). However, Grøstl maintains a hash state at least twice the size of the final output (512 or 1024 bits), which is only truncated at the end of hash computation. “
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Investigation into Secretary of State Tre Hargett’s use of car during DUI arrest on hold
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A state investigation into whether Secretary of State Tre Hargett misused his state vehicle when he was arrested for DUI is on hold, despite a state policy that reads it should have been completed by Monday, July 18. Hargett was arrested on June 18th while...
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When international track and field officials wanted to place their world championships in the U.S. for the first time, the running mecca that embedded Nike into American culture was the easy choice.
But pictures of half-empty stands in a sparkling new 25,000-seat track stadium in Eugene, Oregon, and readouts of TV ratings that didn’t beat a routine NASCAR race re-emphasized a decades-old reality: When it comes to spectating, not competing, track is a niche sport in the United States.
Track and field's leaders would like that to change over the next six years, especially in view of sagging viewership totals and flat revenue across the broader Olympic world. It's critical, they say, to bring the cornerstone sport of the Summer Games back to its former glory in the U.S. before Los Angeles hosts in 2028.
“For the games to really work, the U.S. needs a really powerful track and field presence,” World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said. “You have the best athletes in the world. You have all those other assets. And we have to make sure that people understand a whole heap more about our sport by the time we get to 2028.”
The U.S. entered the last day of worlds with 28 medals and is almost certain to break its world-championships record of 30. And yet, track is, at best, the eighth most popular sport in the United States, according to research commissioned by World Athletics. Coe said he'd like to get it into the top four — more in the realm of the NBA and baseball.
These discussions are similar to the hand-wringing that plays out in U.S. soccer circles during World Cups. If the U.S. teams are successful and millions of people play recreationally, what would it take for this to become more than a niche sport for fans?
“You've got to go to where the young people are. And the base of your sport, you've got to go where those people are, too,” said Sheryl Shade, a longtime agent in the Olympic space, while noting the relatively light social media presence of track athletes and a dearth of human-interest stories connected to this year's worlds.
There is a potential audience out there. A Sports & Fitness Industry Association study estimated 50 million Americans (about one-seventh of the U.S. population) are runners.
The National Federation of State High School Associations says there are nearly 1.1 million students participating in track — more than the 1 million playing football — and nearly 500,000 in cross country. And that doesn't account for the sizable number of kids who run, but aren't on high school teams.
“You have to look at the assets you have and figure out how to pour gas on them," said marketing expert Joe Favorito. "You have to make sure you're showcasing personalities, and make sure everyone's doing it. More than the TV ratings, my question would be, what's the TikTok strategy, and how are people measuring that?”
There is no Usain Bolt-like personality on the horizon for the U.S., save the tantalizing possibility of the gregarious 200-meter champion Noah Lyles.
“They’re quite boring,” track legend Edwin Moses said of the current crop of athletes.
The newly crowned 100-meter champion Fred Kerley is a seemingly likeable character with a remarkable backstory — raised with 12 other kids by his aunt, who stepped in after Kerley's parents encountered troubles. But he has done little traditional media and his social media posts leading into worlds were mainly a string of one-liners: “Let's get it,” and “Yessir.”
In an Instagram video posted shortly after his victory, Kerley declared himself “ the greatest of all time ” to his 134,000 followers. Bolt, retired for five years, has 11.5 million followers.
Sydney McLaughlin is a once-in-a-lifetime athlete who shattered her own record in the 400 meter hurdles on Friday and is the Olympic and national champion. McLaughlin is 22 — some 10 years younger than Allyson Felix when she broke out of her shell and became a vocal advocate for women in sports — and has mostly chosen to let her hurdling to the talking.
Moses said the personalities now are a far cry from the 1980s and ’90s, when outsized personalities such as himself, Carl Lewis, Evelyn Ashford and Florence Griffith-Joyner could often be seen on the track during the day and on Johnny Carson's show at night.
Moses believes a flaw today is that top runners set their schedules based not on where they can go head to head against the best competition, but on where ranking points and appearance fees are available. Those venues are rarely, if ever, in the U.S.
“Eugene is great, but the stadium is a couple years old, and it's already had one of everything,” Moses said of the national championships, Olympic trials and world championships that have been held in Oregon. “I don't think track and field is going to be big until they restore it in Los Angeles, and that becomes the track and field capital of the country."
LA will be the track capital of the world for 10 days in 2028. And Casey Wasserman, the chairman of the organizing committee for those Olympics, is well aware of the importance of bumping up track’s profile.
“The American market is such an important economic and fan market for them,” he said of the sport. “They need to come to the States with their biggest events and their most important athletes.”
Los Angeles will mark only the second time this century that the Summer Games have been in a U.S. time zone, which might generate more buzz and viewers despite the realities of the growingly fractured TV audience. While the IOC has a multibillion-dollar TV deal with NBC locked in through 2032, the ratings from last year's Tokyo Games and the Winter Olympics earlier this year in Beijing were abysmal.
In Colorado Springs, Colorado, the home of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, there's a growing awareness that things are not the way they used to be.
“We saw a troubling trend toward people being less engaged with the games," chair Susanne Lyons said in a recent interview. “And, to me, that is the ultimate issue. Because if people are not engaged with the games, they don’t watch, then sponsors don’t sign up, you don’t get money and, eventually, the whole thing doesn’t work.”
NBC also did not hype track worlds nearly the way it would leading into an Olympics, and it showed in the opening-weekend ratings. The most-watched session on NBC averaged 2.24 million, which was about 160,000 fewer viewers than a NASCAR race on USA Network at the same time. The final round of the British Open, which aired in the morning and led into the track coverage, drew almost double the audience.
“The U.S. has its challenges for us, and we’ve been completely open about that,” Coe said. “But being here is really important.”
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