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The Index sources the most extensive set of AI-guided calls in the market — Balto's 140MM+ guided calls — to predict future trends.
ST. LOUIS, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Balto, the #1 real-time guidance platform for contact centers, has launched the Balto Real-Time Index, a new tool that collates trends, insights, and in-depth analysis for contact centers. Using data sourced from over 140MM guided calls, the Index provides actionable insights based on trends surveyed over the past quarter.
The first edition of the Index focuses on the most common consumer objections and the most- and least-utilized soft skills agents use on calls. Each metric can be sorted and compared by various industries, including Collections, Healthcare, Home Improvement, Logistics, Real Estate, Retail, and Insurance. Index data is extrapolated by Balto's in-house Research Team, the Conversation Excellence Lab, using a robust methodology and statistical rigor to ensure accuracy.
"The Balto Real-Time Index answers a question every contact center leader is asking: what are my industry peers doing? We're applying data from more than 100 million conversations to develop best practices for sales and customer service teams across a number of verticals," said Balto CEO Marc Bernstein. "Balto has a goldmine of conversation data that we're opening up to the entire contact center industry. Within the next 12 months, we aim to be your go-to resource to see what's working in your industry and what's not."
The Balto Real-Time Index answers one of the biggest challenges for contact centers: gathering the necessary data to predict call trends and prepare better scripts. Without the proper tools, collecting this information costs considerable time and resources. The Index solves two issues in one package:
- Teams can start building out talk flows to address objections or customer sentiments right away.
- Whole organizations can compare industry baselines with others and adjust accordingly.
"Managers and playbook makers now have a crystal ball into customer behavior on calls and can pivot in real-time based on trending data or operationalize unforeseen shifts," said Ben Lazar, Balto CMO. "This is game changing for organizations who are taking a proactive approach to customer movement."
The Balto Index is available for free and updated on a quarterly basis for continual trend tracking and analysis. View the report here. A PDF version is available for offline viewing.
About the Conversation Excellence Lab
The Conversation Excellence Lab is Balto's hub for academic-level research. The Lab creates thought-leading content with the support of research teams and in-house data. Each report is published online and available for free. Readers can get reports sent directly to their inbox by subscribing to the Lab's newsletter.
About Balto
Balto guides agents to say the right thing on every call. Top-performing contact centers trust Balto's AI-powered Real-Time Guidance, Real-Time Coaching, and Real-Time QA to increase sales conversions, prevent costly compliance mistakes, and improve customer experience. Founded in 2017 and based in St. Louis, Missouri, Balto has transformed contact center operations and guided over 140 million conversations worldwide. Balto.ai
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By Blessing Odega
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Fadah, has urged the 2022 batch “B” stream II corps members currently undergoing orientation to sustain a high level of discipline.
He said that they should do this by adhering strictly to the camp rules and regulations.
Farah, who was represented by the State Coordinator NYSC in Plateau, Mrs Rifikatu Yakubu, said this during the formal orientation opening and swearing-in ceremony of the new corps members to Plateau at the NYSC permanent orientation camp in Mangu on Tuesday.
He said that the oath of allegiance taken by the corps members was significant as it is expected to guide their conduct during and after their service year.
He enjoined the corps members to familiarise themselves with the NYSC Act and the NYSC bye-law.
Fadah further enjoined the corps members to observe all COVID-19 protocols.
He said that the management had put in place adequate precautionary measures to safeguard the camp community.
He added that it was imperative for the corps members to adhere strictly to the basic safety protocols for a safe and healthy camp.
He is encouraged the corps members who have yet to take the COVID-19 vaccine to do so without further delay .
Farah called on the corps members to participate in all camp activities as they would be introduced to healthy competitions and coopted into the administrative operations of the camp.
He said that the orientation course was the first phase of their service year which he noted was highly regimented and meant to acquaint them with the ideals of the NYSC.
He also revealed that the corps members during the orientation course would be exposed to physical training, sports, social activities and Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED).
He tasked the corps members to avail themselves of the SAED activities as it would enable them learn a skill during their service year.
Fadah further called on the corps members to inculcate the spirit of sportsmanship, discipline and leadership skills required to face challenges ahead of the service year and beyond.
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Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC grew its position in shares of Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. (NYSE:OHI – Get Rating) by 136.1% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 31,566 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock after purchasing an additional 18,197 shares during the period. Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC’s holdings in Omega Healthcare Investors were worth $984,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in OHI. Level Four Advisory Services LLC purchased a new position in Omega Healthcare Investors in the fourth quarter worth $207,000. New York State Teachers Retirement System lifted its holdings in Omega Healthcare Investors by 8.8% during the 4th quarter. New York State Teachers Retirement System now owns 337,767 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $9,995,000 after buying an additional 27,226 shares in the last quarter. First Trust Advisors LP grew its position in shares of Omega Healthcare Investors by 177.1% in the 4th quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 359,275 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $10,631,000 after buying an additional 229,610 shares during the last quarter. Wright Investors Service Inc. grew its position in Omega Healthcare Investors by 6.3% during the 4th quarter. Wright Investors Service Inc. now owns 28,286 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $837,000 after purchasing an additional 1,677 shares during the last quarter. Finally, We Are One Seven LLC lifted its stake in shares of Omega Healthcare Investors by 13.5% in the fourth quarter. We Are One Seven LLC now owns 29,304 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $867,000 after purchasing an additional 3,484 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.91% of the company’s stock.
Omega Healthcare Investors Trading Up 1.0 %
NYSE OHI opened at $30.98 on Tuesday. Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. has a 12 month low of $24.81 and a 12 month high of $37.72. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.36, a current ratio of 5.18 and a quick ratio of 5.18. The company has a market capitalization of $7.29 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.57, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 6.55 and a beta of 0.98. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $29.21 and its 200 day moving average price is $29.01.
Omega Healthcare Investors Dividend Announcement
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 15th. Investors of record on Monday, August 1st will be issued a dividend of $0.67 per share. This represents a $2.68 annualized dividend and a yield of 8.65%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, July 29th. Omega Healthcare Investors’s dividend payout ratio is currently 143.32%.
Analyst Ratings Changes
OHI has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. Capital One Financial started coverage on shares of Omega Healthcare Investors in a report on Friday, June 3rd. They issued an “equal weight” rating and a $33.00 target price for the company. Truist Financial lowered their price target on Omega Healthcare Investors from $33.00 to $30.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, June 14th. StockNews.com started coverage on Omega Healthcare Investors in a research report on Thursday, March 31st. They issued a “hold” rating for the company. Barclays assumed coverage on Omega Healthcare Investors in a report on Tuesday, April 26th. They issued an “equal weight” rating and a $29.00 price target for the company. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group lowered Omega Healthcare Investors from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and decreased their target price for the stock from $32.00 to $28.00 in a research report on Thursday, June 30th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, eight have issued a hold rating and two have assigned a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $31.40.
Omega Healthcare Investors Profile
Omega is a real estate investment trust that invests in the long-term healthcare industry, primarily in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. Its portfolio of assets is operated by a diverse group of healthcare companies, predominantly in a triple-net lease structure. The assets span all regions within the US, as well as in the UK.
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INDIANAPOLIS, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This Saturday, July 30, Indianapolis-based college, American College of Education (ACE), is holding its first in-person commencement since 2019 due to the pandemic. One of the leading online institutions in the nation, ACE will celebrate 4,366 graduates from all 50 states and 30 countries.
"This year's commencement is a special celebration and recognition for ACE graduates who have overcome tremendous personal and professional challenges, including completing degrees during a global pandemic," said the president of ACE, Dr. Shawntel Landry. "ACE alumni are the next generation of world changers and should be immensely proud of their achievements amidst the ever-changing landscape of our world."
American College of Education takes pride in breaking down traditional views of higher education by providing quality, affordable and flexible programs. ACE is ranked third in the nation for most master's degrees awarded in education and has expanded its portfolio to offer degrees in the fields of nursing, healthcare, business and leadership.
Dr. Peter Shipley, the 2022 ACE Alumni Achievement Award recipient, said: "We all selected ACE not just to get a degree, but to make a difference in our communities and in our organizations. I was able to contribute positively by improving police training standards and curriculum development. I am both humbled and thrilled but realize it's a great responsibility to uphold ACE's values and commitment to a higher standard."
As a college that enables individuals of all backgrounds to advance their career, ACE began in 2005 with 27 students and has grown to an average student population of close to 8,000 with a network of over 33,000 alumni. Nearly 70 percent of the 2022 graduating class are graduating with honors, with 92 percent at the master's level, 6 percent at the doctoral and 2 percent at the bachelor's.
About American College of Education
American College of Education (ACE) is an accredited, 100% online college specializing in high-quality, affordable programs in education, business, leadership, health care and nursing. Headquartered in Indianapolis, ACE offers more than 70 innovative and engaging programs for adult students to pursue a doctorate, specialist, master's or bachelor's degree, along with micro-credentials and graduate-level certificate programs. In addition to being a leader in online education, ACE is a Certified B Corporation. Certified B Corporations are leaders of a global movement to use the power of business to solve social and environmental problems.
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New Opioid Solution Center website unveiled, providing help for Kentuckians with drug settlements
This month, money begins to flow to local governments including in Louisville and across Kentucky, to help address the nation's opioid crisis.
This all comes after a $26 billion settlement was reached in a series of lawsuits between states and opioid manufacturers and distributors.
To help local communities make the most of these dollars, the National Association of Counties has created the Opioid Solutions Center.
The website offers guidance on the best practices for managing opioid settlement funds.
It's also a networking platform for local leaders throughout the commonwealth, enabling them to learn what other counties are doing to share the settlement.
Boone County judge executive Gary Moore, who is NACo's immediate past president, and 3,000 other county officials recently attended NACo's annual conference in Colorado.
"Right now, counties will be seeing opioid settlement dollars in a lot of cases. Their states are going to be receiving dollars that will trickle down to counties," said Moore. "This is going to be a great, great center of best practices."
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Arizona State Retirement System cut its holdings in Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE:PRU – Get Rating) by 1.9% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 103,723 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after selling 1,995 shares during the quarter. Arizona State Retirement System’s holdings in Prudential Financial were worth $12,257,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the business. State Street Corp grew its position in Prudential Financial by 0.9% during the fourth quarter. State Street Corp now owns 18,499,981 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $2,002,438,000 after buying an additional 164,539 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of Prudential Financial by 0.7% in the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 7,266,835 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $785,189,000 after acquiring an additional 51,831 shares during the period. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. increased its stake in Prudential Financial by 1.7% in the 4th quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 5,996,930 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $649,108,000 after purchasing an additional 101,760 shares in the last quarter. Invesco Ltd. raised its holdings in Prudential Financial by 2.0% during the fourth quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 3,143,613 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $340,265,000 after purchasing an additional 62,108 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Norges Bank purchased a new stake in Prudential Financial during the fourth quarter worth $283,466,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 56.77% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
PRU has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. StockNews.com initiated coverage on Prudential Financial in a research note on Thursday, March 31st. They set a “hold” rating for the company. Barclays reduced their price target on shares of Prudential Financial from $115.00 to $95.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, July 13th. Citigroup assumed coverage on shares of Prudential Financial in a research note on Monday, May 23rd. They set a “neutral” rating and a $100.00 price objective for the company. Evercore ISI reduced their target price on Prudential Financial from $107.00 to $100.00 and set an “underperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, July 6th. Finally, Piper Sandler dropped their price target on Prudential Financial from $110.00 to $100.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, July 8th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating and ten have assigned a hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Prudential Financial has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $107.58.
Prudential Financial Stock Performance
Prudential Financial (NYSE:PRU – Get Rating) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, May 3rd. The financial services provider reported $3.17 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.67 by $0.50. The company had revenue of $13.66 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $13.93 billion. Prudential Financial had a net margin of 8.09% and a return on equity of 9.35%. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $4.11 EPS. On average, research analysts predict that Prudential Financial, Inc. will post 10.83 earnings per share for the current year.
Prudential Financial Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, June 16th. Investors of record on Tuesday, May 24th were given a dividend of $1.20 per share. This represents a $4.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.96%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, May 23rd. Prudential Financial’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 38.93%.
Prudential Financial Profile
Prudential Financial, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, provides insurance, investment management, and other financial products and services in the United States and internationally. It operates through eight segments: PGIM, Retirement, Group Insurance, Individual Annuities, Individual Life, Assurance IQ, International Businesses, and Closed Block.
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Increased Integrations Will Enable Clients and Customers to Provide More In-Depth Services and Improve Customer Experience
IRVINE, Calif., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SmartBug Media® — a leading Intelligent Inbound® marketing agency that assists B2B businesses, B2C organizations and D2C e-commerce businesses in growing revenue by generating leads, scaling revenue operations and building market awareness through inbound marketing, digital strategy, design, marketing automation, revenue operations, public relations, paid media and web development — today announced an expanded focus on comprehensive, client-centered solutions through the Klaviyo Technology partner ecosystem.
By utilizing robust MarTech tools in the Klaviyo ecosystem, SmartBug partners in the e-commerce space have a greater opportunity to personalize the customer journey from the moment someone lands on their website through order fulfillment and beyond. Current clients and customers of SmartBug partners can grow their businesses by increasing retention and sales, growing their referral programs, optimizing co-marketing activities, and introducing co-selling opportunities.
"The name of the winning game in the e-commerce space is customer retention, and the tools available to SmartBug's clients grows exponentially with our Klaviyo partnership," Jen Spencer, CEO of SmartBug Media, said. "The expertise available now to our customers positions them for growth."
E-commerce service providers in the Klaviyo ecosystem that are now partnering with SmartBug to help companies utilize a complete portfolio of tools are:
Gatsby for automated community management on social media, scaling influencer marketing and producing high-converting user-generated content. Gatsby gathers social insights on Instagram and TikTok and integrates them with the tools you already know and love, such as Klaviyo, Gorgias, LoyaltyLion, Yotpo, Stamped and more. Reward customers for mentioning your brand on Instagram automatically.
Gorgias, the top-rated and most installed help desk app in the Shopify app store, allows merchants to manage all of their customer communication channels in one platform — email, live chat, SMS, phone calls, Facebook, Instagram, reviews and more — to save time and turn help tickets into revenue opportunities.
Justuno is an on-site conversion optimization software provider offering lead capture, personalized messaging, AI-powered product recommendations and advanced visitor intelligence technology — helping businesses turn visitors into customers. Brands create better website experiences through personalized touchpoints, comprehensive analytics and robust traffic segmentation.
Octane AI is a quiz builder that targets granular, zero-party data and customer preferences. Merchants can discover buyers' favorite scents, if they have oily or dry skin, or if they have pets while collecting an opt-in. Brands can use this essential data to personalize each customer's experience, increasing key performance indicators and sales.
Okendo's customer review platform enables brands to capture and showcase customer-generated content, including product ratings and reviews, photos and videos, and Q&A. After a purchase, Okendo asks for reviews with incentives to increase the likelihood that customers will follow through.
Recharge offers subscription payments solutions to help e-commerce merchants of all sizes launch and scale subscription offerings. Recharge's subscription billing and payment management solutions are designed to help merchants grow by increasing revenue and customer lifetime value while reducing operating costs and churn.
Stamped is a reviews and loyalty platform for e-commerce, helping partners establish brand credibility by giving their customers a voice. Stamped increases new customer acquisition with reviews and retains those customers with loyalty.
Wonderment is a post-purchase experience platform that helps brands increase customer retention through proactive shipping notifications and branded order tracking pages. Wonderment allows brands to showcase FAQs, upsells/cross-sells and promote their loyalty/SMS programs right on their own tracking page instead of redirecting them to a third-party carrier such as UPS or FedEx.
When customers can buy from anywhere, creating a seamless, hassle-free experience makes all the difference in keeping buyers choosing the same merchants for all their shopping needs.
"The online retail market is only getting more competitive, so making the right impression from the very first time a customer lands on a merchant's site through the end experience is critical," Rich Gardner, VP of Global Partnerships of Klaviyo, said. "SmartBug's enhanced commitment to our partner pipeline will be a key differentiator for its customers and clients."
SmartBug Media ® is a globally recognized Intelligent Inbound ® marketing agency assisting B2B businesses, B2C organizations, and D2C e-commerce businesses in growing revenue by generating leads, scaling revenue operations and building market awareness through inbound marketing, digital strategy, design, marketing automation, revenue operations, public relations, paid media and web development.
As HubSpot's 2021 North America Partner of the Year, SmartBug® is one of its top-performing, elite global solutions partners as well as an Elite Master partner of Klaviyo.
Founded in 2008 as one of the few fully remote agencies, SmartBug is an innovator and trusted authority on creating life-work harmony for its 180-plus employees spread across 35 states and five countries. The company that implemented quarterly Certification Days to foster continuous learning and career development has won two Great Place to Work® and 26 Comparably awards. It has also been named to the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies list for five consecutive years and the Adweek Fastest Growing Agencies list three years in a row. With hundreds of awards for client work — and a team holding a combined 1,000-plus marketing certifications — SmartBug is fully dedicated to delivering client success and an unparalleled agency experience. Its services include inbound marketing, digital strategy, design, marketing automation, revenue operations, public relations, paid media and web development. For more information about SmartBug Media, visit smartbugmedia.com.
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First National Trust Co acquired a new stake in shares of EOG Resources, Inc. (NYSE:EOG – Get Rating) in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor acquired 2,000 shares of the energy exploration company’s stock, valued at approximately $238,000.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in EOG. National Bank of Canada FI purchased a new stake in shares of EOG Resources during the 4th quarter valued at $1,444,000. Regentatlantic Capital LLC lifted its holdings in shares of EOG Resources by 3.4% during the 4th quarter. Regentatlantic Capital LLC now owns 14,851 shares of the energy exploration company’s stock valued at $1,319,000 after purchasing an additional 491 shares during the last quarter. Capital Advisors Inc. OK purchased a new stake in shares of EOG Resources during the 4th quarter valued at $543,000. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC lifted its holdings in shares of EOG Resources by 30.2% during the 4th quarter. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC now owns 121,965 shares of the energy exploration company’s stock valued at $10,834,000 after purchasing an additional 28,294 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Community Bank N.A. lifted its holdings in shares of EOG Resources by 28.6% during the 4th quarter. Community Bank N.A. now owns 2,920 shares of the energy exploration company’s stock valued at $259,000 after purchasing an additional 650 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 85.87% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
EOG has been the topic of several research reports. Mizuho cut their target price on EOG Resources from $175.00 to $173.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, July 19th. Barclays set a $165.00 target price on EOG Resources in a research report on Tuesday, July 19th. MKM Partners reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $123.00 target price on shares of EOG Resources in a research report on Wednesday, July 20th. StockNews.com downgraded EOG Resources from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 28th. Finally, Morgan Stanley cut their target price on EOG Resources from $152.00 to $151.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, July 19th. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, fourteen have given a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $142.32.
Insider Activity
EOG Resources Price Performance
NYSE:EOG opened at $105.48 on Tuesday. EOG Resources, Inc. has a 52 week low of $62.81 and a 52 week high of $147.99. The company has a quick ratio of 1.26, a current ratio of 1.35 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18. The stock has a market capitalization of $61.78 billion, a PE ratio of 14.08, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.20 and a beta of 1.69. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $119.18 and its 200-day moving average price is $116.81.
EOG Resources (NYSE:EOG – Get Rating) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, May 5th. The energy exploration company reported $4.00 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.69 by $0.31. EOG Resources had a return on equity of 29.77% and a net margin of 23.12%. The firm had revenue of $3.98 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $5.62 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $1.62 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 7.8% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities analysts expect that EOG Resources, Inc. will post 16.6 EPS for the current fiscal year.
EOG Resources Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently announced a None dividend, which was paid on Thursday, June 30th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, June 15th were given a dividend of $1.80 per share. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, June 14th. EOG Resources’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 40.05%.
About EOG Resources
EOG Resources, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, explores for, develops, produces, and markets crude oil, and natural gas and natural gas liquids. Its principal producing areas are in New Mexico and Texas in the United States; and the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. As of December 31, 2021, it had total estimated net proved reserves of 3,747 million barrels of oil equivalent, including 1,548 million barrels (MMBbl) of crude oil and condensate reserves; 829 MMBbl of natural gas liquid reserves; and 8,222 billion cubic feet of natural gas reserves.
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What’s the difference between translation tools and language learning systems
Some people may seem to have an aversion to learning other languages. For Americans, this could be because English is by far the most popular second language worldwide. When traveling, there’s a good chance you’ll be able to find someone who also speaks English. Even if you can’t find someone, many translation devices can offer you assistance.
However, there is a big difference between using a translation tool, such as Meta’s No Language Left Behind, and learning another language’s nuances via a language learning system. Each has its advantages and disadvantages. It is important to know the difference so you can choose which is best for you.
What is No Language Left Behind
No Language Left Behind is an open-source project that seeks to tear down language barriers without changing the way an individual expresses themselves. It is an artificial intelligence-powered translating tool that seeks to attain global inclusion in online communities. Currently, No Language Left Behind can deliver high-quality translations between 200 languages.
How does AI work when applied to translate languages?
From a very high-level perspective, AI recognizes patterns in data sets and analyzes how these patterns are used in different contexts to solve a specific problem. Since language is built on a series of patterns that individuals use to communicate, AI can be harnessed to recognize similar patterns in different languages to provide a better translation. In other words, instead of translating “la pelota del chico” to “the ball of the boy,” it translates to “the boy’s ball,” which sounds much more natural.
Why is AI language translation better?
Meta’s belief is that using open-source AI-powered translation tools will provide the context needed to understand complex sentence structure and phrases and interpret tone, slang and humor successfully. The goal is to create an online community of inclusion, where no one is left out because they cannot adequately express themselves in another language.
What is a language learning system?
A language learning system is a systematic way of learning a language. It is a comprehensive approach that includes a broad scope of skills. For instance, there is much more to a language learning system than simply memorizing endless vocabulary lists. You study reading, writing, speaking and listening, so you have an in-depth, practical and balanced understanding of all aspects of the language. In short, using a language learning system ensures you develop a well-rounded set of skills.
AI translation tools vs. language learning systems
While some people speculate that AI translators may eventually take the place of language learning systems, there are many reasons why that isn’t a likely scenario.
AI Translation tools and a language learning system are two different things
AI translating tools are just that: tools. A language learning system, on the other hand, teaches you how to utilize those tools best. It is the difference between going to an art museum and admiring a finished painting versus knowing what to do with a blank canvas, a set of oils and brushes. Each has its purpose, and one will never fully replace the other.
Language is alive and ever-evolving
Language constantly evolves. Even if an AI translator perfected translation between two languages, over time, those languages would change, making the algorithms that were once so effective, not as accurate.
The best way to understand your native language is to learn a foreign language
If you really want to understand the various parts of speech and their function in communicating, study the structure of a foreign language. This shakes things up and forces you to relearn what you picked up over the years through context so you have a deeper understanding of how and why.
Learning a second language has benefits beyond communicating
Even if you never plan on leaving your hometown, there are a few important reasons to learn a second language. Learning a language engages areas of your brain that might be otherwise under-developed. People who know a second language tend to do better in school and lower the risk of degenerative brain diseases. Besides helping you gain a better perspective of other cultures, learning a second language can improve your concentration, memory and listening skills.
Best language learning systems
Rosetta Stone (Lifetime Access)
Rosetta Stone is one of the top language learning systems available. This lifetime subscription gives you access to 24 languages, allowing you to switch freely between them without additional fees.
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Babbel Language Learning Software (Lifetime Access)
This lifetime subscription to Babble lets you choose from 14 languages with courses designed with over 100 linguistic experts. The concise 10 to 15-minute lessons let you move at your own pace whenever convenient.
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The beauty of Pimsleur is all you need to unlock the lessons is a subscription to Audible Premium Plus. These 30-minute lessons can be done in your car, on vacation, in your home with Alexa or anywhere you want because you can stream or download each lesson. When you purchase a lesson, you also get an accompanying PDF.
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With Udemy, you scroll through the list of available courses and click on whatever catches your interest. This takes you to a page that gives you an overview of the course and lets you know if you will receive any certificates so you can decide if it is right for you. This method allows you only to purchase the courses you want to take so that the cost may be significantly lower than other options.
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Pocketalk Classic Language Translator Device
If you aren’t interested in learning another language but want to be able to hold your own during a conversation in a foreign country, this portable translator is for you. The device translates as you speak to help break down language barriers so you can focus on enjoying your travel adventures.
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EdX gives you access to online learning from over 160 member universities, such as Harvard, Berkeley, MIT and more. After signing up, you will receive access to courses in English, Mandarin, Spanish, Italian, Japanese and more. The courses range from improving your grammar to helping you conduct business in foreign countries.
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Rosetta Stone offers online learning courses in 25 languages. For almost 30 years it has helped people gain fluency in a second language. It offers plans for individuals, schools and enterprises.
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Pakistan raises power prices amid energy crisis despite rampant inflation
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KARACHI, Pakistan, July 26 (Reuters) - Pakistan on Tuesday raised electricity prices to match rising generation costs amid a global energy crisis and a heatwave, even as the country grapples with its highest inflation in over a decade, the power minister said.
Inflation last month reached 21.3%, driven mainly by rising food costs, and the country also faces fast-depleting foreign reserves, a depreciating currency and widening current account deficit.
"Cabinet has approved an increase in electricity tariffs but lifeline (poor) consumers will not be affected,” Power Minister Khurram Dastagir Khan told reporters in Islamabad, adding that the increase would not apply to them.
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Pakistan's monthly fuel oil imports are set to hit a four-year high in June, Refinitiv data shows, as the country struggles to buy liquefied natural gas for power generation amid a heatwave that is driving demand.
Higher energy imports have hit the economy as the country struggles to boost foreign exchange. The rupee has lost 20% of its value in 2022. Reserves have fallen to as low as $9.3 billion, hardly enough to pay for 45 days of imports.
Pakistan this month reached a staff-level agreement with the IMF for $1.17 billion in critical funding under a resumed bailout package.
The country is also pushing to tap other avenues for power. The minister said that nuclear power production had risen after the refuelling of one plant.
From the beginning of July, the K2 plant has been operating at full capacity.
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- Canada's best TV service now brings together live TV, on-demand shows and movies, plus apps, voice remote and powerful search, all in one place
- New Fibe TV leverages Google Android TV technology for access to the Google Play app catalogue, voice remote powered by Google Assistant and universal search
MONTREAL, July 26, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Bell today unveiled the new evolution of Fibe TV with thousands of apps and powerful search options to make our customers' experience even better.
With the latest Google Android TV technology, Fibe TV now provides access to over 7,000 apps from Google Play, including favourites like Crave, Netflix and Prime Video. Viewers can easily find the content they want to watch, and explore new and exciting entertainment with a voice remote powered by Google Assistant and intuitive universal search capabilities that will find content across Fibe TV and supported subscribed streaming services. With added Cloud PVR capabilities, viewers can store content for up to a year to watch at their own convenience.
"We're thrilled to introduce the next evolution of Fibe TV and how we've made the best TV service in Canada even better. Canadians want more entertainment, and we're making it easy for them to discover, search and access the content they love and explore new entertainment options. And the best part is that they can get it all in one place."
- Joel Orvis, VP, Wireline Products, Bell
Bell is providing customers with an enjoyable and intuitive entertainment experience from TV, movies, games, apps and fitness backed by the latest technology. New features include:
- Google Play apps – Search and access over 7,000 apps with the Google Play catalogue.
- Voice remote powered by Google Assistant – Search for shows and movies on Fibe TV and other streaming services that support this capability, control the TV and smart devices or get answers to questions like current weather or traffic conditions.
- Universal search – Customers can now find the TV shows and movies they want to watch more easily without flipping between different streaming apps. The universal search function displays all results across Fibe TV and each of the supported subscribed streaming services.
- Cloud PVR – New PVR capabilities enable customers to watch their favourite shows on their own terms, when it's convenient for them, with the ability to record up to 10 shows at a time and store them for a year.
- Shortcut buttons on remote – Customers can quickly and easily access streaming services like Crave, Netflix and Prime Video with dedicated buttons on the new Fibe TV remote.
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- The new Fibe TV service brings together live TV, on-demand shows and movies, plus apps, voice remote and powerful search, all in one place
- New Fibe TV features include access to the Google Play app catalogue, voice remote powered by Google Assistant, universal search and Cloud PVR
- New features available now for residential customers in Ontario and Québec
The new Fibe TV service is available now for residential customers in Ontario and Québec. Existing customers looking to upgrade to the new features can call Bell for further details. To learn more about Bell Fibe TV, pricing and availability, please visit Bell.ca/FibeTV.
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Desolate Turkish amusement park touted as testament to government waste
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ANKARA, July 26 (Reuters) - Giant dinosaurs and robot models abandoned among decrepit fair rides create a dystopian atmosphere in a defunct amusement park in the Turkish capital, which its opposition party mayor is now highlighting as a testament to past government profligacy.
Three years ago, President Tayyip Erdogan opened the massive theme park with great fanfare ahead of local elections, but his ruling AK Party went on to lose control of the Ankara municipality at the subsequent vote.
This month, after a two-year legal battle, a court ruled to transfer control of "Ankapark" to the new city council run by the main opposition CHP after the loss-making project fell into disrepair.
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CHP mayor Mansur Yavas seized the opportunity to slam the use of public funds in a project he says cost $801 million, money which he said could have been used for more socially beneficial projects.
"Fifteen thousand social housing units or 300 student dormitories could have been built to the meet the needs of the Ankara people," Yavas said after taking control of the development last week.
The dinosaur models, for which the park was famous, are now falling apart and lie strewn around the abandoned, weed-covered area the size of around 120 football pitches.
Yavas' comments came ahead of presidential and parliamentary elections scheduled for next June, with opinion polls showing sharply waning support for Erdogan and the AK Party after nearly two decades in power.
The park, which took six years to build, was the brainchild of Melih Gokcek, the long-time AKP mayor of Ankara. At the opening ceremony, Erdogan had said it would earn the municipality some $10 million annually.
However, the operator closed it down eight months later in November, 2019 due to the losses it was suffering.
There has been little comment from AK Party officials on the court move and the opposition accusations of wastefulness, but its deputy provincial head in Ankara, Mehmet Yilmazer, accused the mayor of sabotaging the project.
"Mansur Yavas has not provided any service to Ankara," Yilmazer said on Twitter. "He made Ankapark go bankrupt and then left it to rot."
Yavas said the municipality will decide in consultation with city residents what to do with the park and was seeking development proposals through a website.
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The trade volume on the Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) grew 10 per cent to 23.4 billion units in June quarter mainly due to rise in power consumption in the country during the period.
The trade volume in the quarter comprised 20.64 billion units (BU) in the conventional power market, 1.52 BU in the green market segment and 11.97 lakh certificates in Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) market, which is equivalent to 1.2 BU.
"During the quarter (April-June 2022), electricity volumes on the exchange grew by 10 per cent YoY (year on year) with 23.4 BU volumes traded versus 21.3 BU in Q1 FY’22 ,” an IEX statement said.
The growth in volumes was driven by substantial increase in electricity consumption as well as the preference by distribution utilities to meet their short-term supply requirements in a competitive and flexible manner through IEX, it stated.
Buy bids increased 1.5 times in DAM (day-ahead market) over last year but clearance was lower due to supply side constraints.
Electricity sell quantum was low as imported coal and gas prices were at record high and domestic coal e-auction prices were also on the higher side, it stated. However, it said the coal stock position is showing an increasing trend now due to various measures taken by the government and this is helping increase the sell quantum at the platform.
In June quarter, the IEX launched the web-based bidding platform to provide round-the-clock access to the trading system.
The IEX also launched its web-based financial reconciliation system to enable online settlement of exchange-based transactions for customers.
On June 27 2022, the IEX launched the much-awaited longer duration contracts of up to 90 days which will help bolster its presence in the short-term market.
The IEX is now gearing up to make foray into new segments such as ancillary markets, capacity markets, and gross bidding contracts, and is confident about commencing them at the earliest, it stated.
On the gas market front, the Indian Gas Exchange (IGX) traded 4.7 million MMBTU in terms of cumulative volume. On the gas market front, the Indian Gas Exchange (IGX) traded 4.7 million MMBTU in terms of cumulative volume.
The total number of participants at the gas exchange has increased to 30 with the addition of four new members namely OPAL, HPCL, SHELL and GSPC. The IGX also received approval from the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) to commence domestic gas trading on its platform.
This development will help IGX fulfill its commitment to increase the sell side liquidity, along with creating more opportunities for the sale of domestic gas and the discovery of a unique price. | https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/earnings/iex-power-trade-volume-rises-10-to-23-billion-units-in-q1-8892471.html/amp | 2022-07-26T13:22:02Z | https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/earnings/iex-power-trade-volume-rises-10-to-23-billion-units-in-q1-8892471.html/amp | false | 5 |
PAUL Pogba will miss the next leg of Juventus’ pre-season tour of the U.S. after suffering a knee injury.
The 29-year-old France international rejoined the Serie A giants on a free transfer after his Manchester United contract expired earlier this summer.
He started the 2-0 friendly win over Guadalajara in Nevada on Saturday.
But, after six years away from Turin, he could now face a spell on the sidelines after Juventus announced he would not take part in the trip to Dallas.
In the U.S., Juventus will face LaLiga side FC Barcelona.
“Following complaints of pain in his right knee, Pogba underwent radiological examinations which revealed a lesion of the lateral meniscus,” the club confirmed on their official website.
“In the next few hours, he will undergo a specialist orthopedic consultation.
“Therefore, in order to continue treatment, he is not taking part in the trip to Dallas.”
Juventus start their Serie A season at home to Sassuolo on Aug. 15.(dpa/NAN)
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Businesses of all sizes nationwide and internationally are invited to enter Lowe's largest and most impactful product sourcing event, during which the retailer plans to invest a target of $5 million in purchase orders
MOORESVILLE, N.C., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lowe's today announced "Into the Blue: Lowe's Product Pitch Event," the home improvement retailer's largest and most impactful product sourcing forum to date. Entrepreneurs and businesses of all sizes can apply for a chance to participate in this first-ever live event, during which Lowe's plans to invest a target of $5 million in purchase orders* to new suppliers with opportunities for products to be carried within the company's more than 1,700 retail stores and online at Lowes.com.
Today through Aug. 14, interested businesses with ready-for-market products can apply at Lowes.com/Suppliers. Select businesses chosen for Into the Blue will have the opportunity to pitch directly to Lowe's representatives and leadership executives on Nov. 2-3, 2022 at the new Lowe's Tech Hub in Charlotte, N.C. Opening this fall, the state-of-the-art facility serves as the leading center of excellence in Lowe's retail technology and primary office for up to approximately 2,000 Lowe's technology professionals.
"Into the Blue: Lowe's Product Pitch Event gives entrepreneurs the chance to take their business to the next level," said Bill Boltz, executive vice president, merchandising. "We are inviting businesses of any size to apply for Into the Blue because the more innovative products we uncover, the more solutions we can provide to our customers to make their homes and lives better."
In addition to product pitches, Into the Blue will include extensive networking, a supplier fair and mainstage and breakout sessions. The sessions will offer a variety of business tips and topics to help educate participating business owners as they work to scale their operations.
"Lowe's began as a small business more than 100 years ago, so we understand what it means to help a business succeed and the benefits it brings to their communities," said Sarah Dodd, senior vice president, global merchandising. "We look forward to helping these businesses, especially often over-looked entrepreneurs, on their journey to be featured at a big box retailer."
Prospective suppliers selected to attend will be notified by early September. Visit Lowes.com/Suppliers for complete entry terms and to apply to participate in the program.
*contingent on meeting Lowe's supplier requirements, including completion of due diligence and agreement
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 19 million customer transactions a week in the United States and Canada. With fiscal year 2021 sales of over $96 billion, Lowe's and its related businesses operate or service nearly 2,200 home improvement and hardware stores and employ over 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts. For more information, visit Lowes.com.
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New Delhi : With enhanced use of cyber space and increase in the pace of digitalization, number of cyber crimes is also increasing. As per reports from Scheduled Commercial Banks phishing related frauds are collated under the category of ‘Phishing/ Vishing/ Skimming’ by the Reserve Bank of India and State/UT-wise detail of fraud incidents, amount involved and extent of loss, reported in the category ‘Phishing/ Vishing/ Skimming’ during the period from 2019-20 to 2021-22 is given below:
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‘Police’ and ‘Public Order’ are State subjects as per the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India. States/UTs are primarily responsible for the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of crimes including cyber crimes.
To strengthen the mechanism to deal with cyber crime, in a comprehensive and coordinated manner, the Central Government has taken several steps like spreading awareness about cyber crimes, issuance of alerts/advisories, capacity building/training of law enforcement personnel/ prosecutors/ judicial officers, improving cyber forensic facilities, etc. The Government has established the ‘Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre’ (I4C) to provide a framework and eco-system for LEAs to deal with cyber crimes in a comprehensive and coordinated manner. Seven ‘Joint Cyber Coordination Teams’ have also been constituted under the I4C to address the issue of jurisdictional complexity, based upon cyber crime hotspots/ areas, by on-boarding all the States/UTs to provide a robust coordination framework to the LEAs.
The Government has launched the ‘National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal’ (www.cybercrime.gov.in) to enable the public to report all types of cyber crimes, with special focus on cyber crimes against women and children. Cyber crime incidents reported on this portal are routed automatically to the respective State/UT law enforcement agency for further handling as per the provisions of law. The ‘Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System’ module has been launched for immediate reporting of financial frauds and to stop siphoning off fund by the fraudsters. A toll-free Helpline number ‘1930’ has been operationalized to get assistance in lodging online cyber complaints.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reviews the cyber security developments and threats on regular basis and takes necessary measures to strengthen the cyber resilience of banks, which inter-alia, include issuance of advisories/ alerts/ circulars/ guidelines/ sharing of best practices, etc. The RBI also conducts cyber security preparedness testing among the banks, with the help of Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In).
This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Ajay Kumar Mishra in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today. | https://orissadiary.com/with-enhanced-use-of-cyber-space-and-increase-in-the-pace-of-digitalization-number-of-cyber-crimes-is-also-increasing-says-ajay-kumar-mishra/ | 2022-07-26T13:26:15Z | https://orissadiary.com/with-enhanced-use-of-cyber-space-and-increase-in-the-pace-of-digitalization-number-of-cyber-crimes-is-also-increasing-says-ajay-kumar-mishra/ | true | 1 |
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Sometimes a game comes along, where the concept just makes you grin, and Lord Winklebottom Investigates is no exception. Here is a mysterious whodunnit mixed with a traditional point-and-click adventure, where the world is filled with anthropomorphised animals, with traditional British accents. Oh and the lead character just so happens to sound like an ailment that would cause a bit of embarrassment at the doctors. All major ticks in the right boxes as far as I’m concerned. And for the most part Lord Winklebottom Investigates lives up to those expectations, although occasionally it does get bogged down in its execution.
The premise is, you are the titular Lord Winklebottom, world-renowned investigator who is also a giraffe. You and your trusty hippo partner Dr. Frumple are famous for solving mysterious cases. You get a message from an old school friend, Gilfrey, to come and visit him on his island for a big announcement. After making your way there, you realise that poor Gilfrey has been murdered, and vow to get to the bottom of what happened. Now all the invited guests and mansion staff are suspects and it’s up to you to piece together the mystery.
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The main gameplay then is that mix of whodunnit mystery solving, and the kleptomania mixed with contrived item manipulation that is the bread and butter of the traditional point-and-click adventure. You’ll be chatting to guests to try and uncover what happened, and notes about all the characters of interest are automatically captured in a handy notebook you can reference at any point. You’ll then be picking up and interacting with items and the environment, to help explore the mansion further and uncover more secrets which will develop the dialogue options with characters, to help unpick the mystery.
In this sense Lord Winklebottom Investigates starts very strongly, from the Prologue puzzles before you arrive on the island, to the initial exploration and puzzle-solving in the mansion itself. You’ll fall into a familiar rhythm of the point-and-click and the items you interact with tend to have an immediate purpose to solve a puzzle. It’s all satisfying, and the right side of challenging without feeling overwhelming or frustrating.
The issue some might have – and I certainty did until I understood what was going on – is how Lord Winklebottom Investigates deals with some of the puzzles in the middle or latter part of the game. Because of the confined space of the mansion, some things you’ll need for later in the game are visible from the start. The change here is that rather than letting you pick up an item that you’ll keep on you for much later, Winklebottom won’t do that until you’ve progressed the story enough to know why you need to bother picking up an item. But then bizarrely some items he will pick up right away, even if you don’t know why you need it yet.
Unique logic
What this means in practice is you can think you’ve explored everywhere for the solution, interacting with everything, and yet actually what you need to do is return to something you may have already interacted with, but now you know it’s worth picking up thanks to a conversation or observation, and you will now pick it up. What’s more, generally you can either interact or look at an item or point of interest, and sometimes doing one instead of the other will be the trigger to progress the “logic” to let you now pick up a new item. As such it requires a bit of rewiring of your brain on how traditional point-and-clicks work.
The point-and-click puzzles, do, thankfully fall into the more sensible bucket, rather than some weird tenuous logic. Often it’s relatively clear how to progress, and the solutions often make sense, which makes the game feel more enjoyable than frustrating. More often than not the blockers I encountered were because I hadn’t triggered the logic, but I generally knew what the game wanted me to do with the puzzles. There is a hint system, but these are more general than specific, telling you the next key puzzle to solve, rather than the smaller steps that might lead up to it, so it still requires your brain to overcome.
The whodunnit aspect is perhaps more passive than people may expect. It’s more that it serves a narrative for the main point-and-click adventure. For example the automatic note-taking will confirm whether a character is still a suspect, based on your interactions, rather than it being based on your opinions or decisions. It’s fine, because Lord Winklebottom Investigates has a story to tell, and so needs to maintain a structure to do so. Just don’t expect to adopt a Poirot role yourself in solving the murder mystery.
A charming setting
Lord Winklebottom Investigates doubles-down on its animal world and the stereotypical accents and tropes of its characters. It isn’t afraid to laugh at itself or poke fun at the genre the game adopts. The interactions and conversations are done well, as is the voice acting that delivers them. It’s harmless, silly nonsense, but I found myself not wanting to skip conversations because they were quite fun to listen to. Even if my hippo companion wouldn’t let it slide that I made his cup of tea wrong right at the start of the game.
The controls are another interesting point. It plays very much with PC controls in mind, as on console you use the control stick to move the cursor on the screen to interact with people, items, and scenery. Being able to use the D-pad to select between conversation choices, or to select between interacting or looking at an item, would improve accessibility, as I often found myself overshooting the cursor selecting between options, making it fiddly at times. There also aren’t any cursor sensitivity options to tweak either which would prevent this. The good news for those looking to the Switch version is that touch-screen controls do work and that allows for more precise selections that aren’t available on the other console versions. As such players may get more enjoyment in handheld rather than docked.
Lord Winklebottom Investigates looks, sounds, and even plays like its own unique game. The world and humour are a big draw, and the puzzles themselves do make sense and aren’t obtuse. It will need you to appreciate the way it treats its logic progression to avoid frustration, but if you can do that, then the game is a fun point-and-click experience with plenty of charm, humour, and style.
Loads of charm
Interesting and funny
Puzzles make sense
Progression logic can confuse at times
Console controls can be a bit fiddly
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Logitech International is seeing the impact of the global semiconductor chip shortage moderating, Chief Executive Bracken Darrell said on Tuesday, saying he expects problems to be overcome by the end of the year.
"We are not over it, but the symptoms are getting milder,” Darrell told Reuters after the computer peripherals maker reported its first-quarter earnings.
"We will be free and clear in the third quarter, or in the worst case, the fourth quarter,” he said, referring to Logitech’s two reporting periods that end in December 31, 2022, and March 31, 2023, respectively. | https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/logitech-ceo-sees-semiconductor-chip-shortage-over-by-end-of-2022-8892841.html/amp | 2022-07-26T13:26:33Z | https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/logitech-ceo-sees-semiconductor-chip-shortage-over-by-end-of-2022-8892841.html/amp | false | null |
THE Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) says the agency has partnered with 50 tertiary institutions across the country to prepare their students for a successful entrepreneurial journey.
Its Director-General, Mr Olawale Fasanya, made this known in Lagos, on Monday at the opening ceremony of SMEDAN Tertiary Institutions Entrepreneurship Programme (TINEDEP) at the PAN Africa University-Entreprise Development Centre (EDC).
Fasanya, represented by Dr Friday Opara, the SMEDAN Director, Partnership and Coordination, stressed the need for lecturers to have an entrepreneurial mindset to successfully hand-hold their students through the journey of entrepreneurship.
He said that SMEDAN programme was to equip lecturers following the paradigm shift in education with the necessary tools and techniques to prepare students for the fourth industrial revolution.
The SMEDAN director-general said that this could only be achieved through an efficient entrepreneurship education and development to bridge the gaps between the university classroom and the field.
He said that the programme would also give the tools, provide full practical sessions to broaden the knowledge of participants in learning entrepreneurship.
“In our present educational system, certificates and degrees only prepare students to be job seekers and not job creators.
“The tertiary institution’s curricular must place the needed emphasis on entrepreneurship and vocational training.
“The training prepares the students to become entrepreneurs and job creators, as the future is skill and skill is the future.
“The concept is designed to inculcate into the students the intelligent and intellectual consciousness of their environment to enable him/her maximises their existence and potential.
“It is an adaptable education that will prepare the students for self-employment which must necessarily be the ultimate,” he said.
Dr Peter Bamkole, the Director, Entreprise Development Centre, Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos, said that the programme was organised for all lecturers in tertiary institution that taught entrepreneurship.
Bamkole said the initiative was to empower the lecturers to inculcate entrepreneurial mindsets in the students.
He advised the upcoming entrepreneurs to get into a network of like-minded people for ideas sharing within the ecosystem.
“We have about 50 institutions here, and ordinarily, even Nigerian is a born entrepreneur.
“However, there are techniques that will help nurture it, so that opportunities are better understood when they come,” he said.
Also, Dr Uduak Mbong, Head of Department, Business Administration, Arthur Jarvis University, Cross River, commended SMEDAN for organising the event, saying that it would provide a network to enhance the practice of entrepreneurship in the school.
Commenting, Prof. Isa Garba, the Director, Entrepreneurship Development Centre, Federal University, Birnin Kebbi, said that after the programme he should be able to come out with a modem in teaching entrepreneurship in the university where he lectured.
Garba stressed the need for more collaboration and partnership among participants to enable him to build a better ecosystem in his institution.
Dr Manji Kumdi, a Lecturer in the Plateau State University, Jos, said that his expectation was to learn the business ecosystem and how to enrich the entrepreneurship development in the university.(NAN)
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BMO Canadian Dividend ETF (TSE:ZDV – Get Rating) announced a monthly dividend on Wednesday, July 27th, TickerTech reports. Investors of record on Wednesday, August 3rd will be paid a dividend of 0.07 per share on Wednesday, August 3rd. This represents a $0.84 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.34%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, July 27th.
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DALIAN, China, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CBAK Energy Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBAT) ("CBAK Energy," or the "Company"), a leading lithium-ion battery manufacturer and electric energy solution provider in China, today announced that the Company has entered into an agreement with another Chinese high-tech battery maker who is one of the top players leading in the research and development of Na-ion battery to co-develop sodium-ion battery cells.
The sodium-ion battery chemistry is considered to be one of the most promising "beyond-lithium" energy storage technologies, particularly for large-scale electric vehicle and stationary applications. The two companies aim to leverage their respective cutting-edge R&D and production capabilities to jointly promote the mass production of cylindrical sodium-ion battery products. CBAK Energy will provide technical services with respect to battery cell production and testing under this partnership. CBAK Energy anticipates to produce samples in the second half of Year 2022.
Mr. Yunfei Li, Chief Executive Officer of CBAK Energy commented, "The cooperation is part of our continuous commitment to exploring new technologies and product innovation. Sodium-ion battery is drawing significant attention from the battery industry. We believe that this partnership will strengthen our competitiveness and further empower us to widen product offerings as we strive to become a major battery supplier for top light electric vehicle & electric vehicle producers."
About CBAK Energy
CBAK Energy Technology, Inc. is a leading high-tech enterprise in China engaged in the development, manufacturing, and sales of new energy high power lithium batteries and raw materials for use in manufacturing high power lithium batteries. The applications of the Company's products and solutions include light electric vehicles, electric vehicles, electric tools, energy storage, uninterruptible power supply (UPS), and other high-power applications. In January 2006, CBAK Energy became the first lithium battery manufacturer in China listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market. CBAK Energy has multiple operating subsidiaries in Dalian, Nanjing and Shaoxing, as well as a large-scale R&D and production base in Dalian.
For more information, please visit www.cbak.com.cn.
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Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release are only estimates or predictions of future events based on information currently available to our management and management's current beliefs about the potential outcome of future events. Whether these future events will occur as management anticipates, whether we will achieve our business objectives, and whether our revenues, operating results, or financial condition will improve in future periods are subject to numerous risks. There are a significant number of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from statements made in this press release, including: significant legal and operational risks associated with having substantially all of our business operations in China, the Chinese government may exercise significant oversight and discretion over the conduct of our business and may intervene in or influence our operations at any time, which could result in a material change in our operations and/or the value of our securities or could significantly limit or completely hinder our ability to offer or continue to offer securities to investors and could cause the value of such securities to significantly decline or be worthless, trading in our securities may be prohibited under the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act if the PCAOB subsequently determines our audit work is performed by auditors that the PCAOB is unable to inspect or investigate completely for three consecutive years, the effects of the global Covid-19 pandemic, changes in domestic and foreign laws, regulations and taxes, uncertainties related to China's legal system and economic, political and social events in China, the volatility of the securities markets; and other risks including, but not limited to, the ability of the Company to meet its contractual obligations, the uncertain market for the Company's lithium battery cells and business, macroeconomic, technological, regulatory, or other factors affecting the profitability of our products and solutions that we discussed or referred to in the Company's disclosure documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov, including the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K as well as in our other reports filed or furnished from time to time with the SEC. You should read these factors and the other cautionary statements made in this press release. If one or more of these factors materialize, or if any underlying assumptions prove incorrect, our actual results, performance or achievements may vary materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made as of the date of this press release and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, other than as required by applicable law.
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SAN DIEGO, Calif., and SUZHOU and SHANGHAI, China, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gracell Biotechnologies Inc. (NASDAQ: GRCL) ("Gracell"), a global clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering and developing highly efficacious and affordable cell therapies for the treatment of cancer, today announced that the management team will participate in BTIG 2022 Hybrid Biotechnology Conference in August 2022.
The Gracell team will conduct one-on-one meetings in person on August 8 and virtually on August 9.
About Gracell
Gracell Biotechnologies Inc. ("Gracell") is a global clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering and developing breakthrough cell therapies. Leveraging its pioneering FasTCAR and TruUCAR technology platforms and SMART CARTTM technology module, Gracell is developing a rich clinical-stage pipeline of multiple autologous and allogeneic product candidates with the potential to overcome major industry challenges that persist with conventional CAR-T therapies, including lengthy manufacturing time, suboptimal cell quality, high therapy cost and lack of effective CAR-T therapies for solid tumors. For more information on Gracell, please visit www.gracellbio.com. Follow @GracellBio on LinkedIn.
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By Anna Chibamu
PARLIAMENT Speaker, Jacob Mudenda, who recently got into trouble at his Zanu PF party over diaspora vote utterances, Monday showered praises on President Emmerson Mnangagwa at State House on Monday.
Mudenda, last June, called for a diaspora vote among those who are living abroad and this angered Zanu PF officials and supporters.
At one point he was barred from the politburo meeting.
During the closing remarks of Pan African Parliament Southern African Regional Caucas’ presentation of its newly elected president, Chief Fortune Charumbira, Mudenda said President Mnangagwa was the chief campaigner for the election.
“In the first round, there was some change of US$300 000 and then in the second round, demonstrating to you, Your Excellency, that we were aware that we should not abuse your generosity, so we were very minimal in our expenditure. Second round we came again and US$1.6 million was given to us. I remember it was a Monday, I recall and you said ‘have this done, tomorrow I am meeting the Cabinet and it will validate’ and it was done. Thank you very much, Your Excellency,” Mudenda said amid applause from the PAP members.
He added, “You may not be aware, Your Excellency, that you were the Chief campaigner of this whole programme. When you said to me, ‘go’, I went to my fellow speakers on the continent, who introduced me to their heads of state and government and followed them; either we shall have a call from your President and we have received these letters of appeal for support. That was validated and we were received to such an extent that I was so convinced that our Head of State and Government has the authority and acceptance by his colleagues on the continent. Thank you very much, Your Excellency.”
To the campaign team, Mudenda said, “Where there is a will, there is a way. After you gave us the instruction that we must get on the ground, this room here and others who could not make it here today stood firm on the principle of rotation.”
Charumbira was elected PAP president during unopposed elections held in Midrand last month.
He will pass on the button to the Northern Region according to the rotational principle.
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Social commerce leader continues to bolster its team with nearly 40 years of new sales and marketing experience
CHICAGO, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mavely, the social commerce platform that streamlines customer acquisition and social selling for the everyday influencer, today announced two new leadership hires who bring a breadth of industry experience to Mavely's fast-growing team. Jason Sires will serve as Mavely's new vice president of sales, and Erin Killian-Kristyniak is joining as vice president of community and brand.
"Jason and Erin understand what consumers are looking for from today's brands and the power of blending affiliate marketing with everyday influencers in bridging the gap between brands and consumers," said Evan Wray, co-founder and CEO of Mavely. "Social commerce is nearly a $1 trillion dollar market, and Mavely is positioned to be a category leader. Having team leaders like Jason and Erin will help solidify our position, continue momentum and accelerate growth."
Sires is an accomplished digital sales and marketing executive with more than 20 years of experience driving organizational sales goals and objectives. In his new role he will drive growth and development for the Mavely platform. He will focus on building relationships between brands and their advocates to solidify Mavely as a social commerce category leader for both influencers and brands.
Prior to joining Mavely, Sires was an executive at Smarter Chaos, a leading affiliate and digital marketing agency. His experience includes successfully prospecting and closing deals with leading brands and overseeing a variety of companies' digital marketing, brand development and performance marketing strategies. He has worked with top brands including Shipt/Target, FabFitFun, Tile, Dollar Shave Club, Pepsi and more.
"Brands today want to authentically engage with consumers and building relationships with influencers that consumers trust is the best way to do that," said Sires. "Mavely has cracked the code on how to bring brands, influencers and consumers together, and I couldn't be more excited to join Mavely at this inflection point and help the company continue to grow."
Killian-Kristyniak brings over 15 years of experience in affiliate marketing and management and will be key to Mavely's growth strategy in the coming years. As vice president of community and brand Killian-Kristyniak will support brand partners and creators across a multitude of verticals including beauty, fashion, lifestyle, wellness and finance, and continue to expand Mavely's reach into new verticals.
Before Mavely, Killian-Kristyniak spent 14 years at Pepperjam, one of the world's leading affiliate platforms. During her last eight years as an executive with Pepperjam, she managed some of the biggest retail brands in the affiliate space and played a key role in acquisitions and organic growth. Most recently, she served as a vice president for Partnerize, another top affiliate platform that acquired Pepperjam in 2020, where she worked with brands and agencies to use technology to drive business success.
"The way consumers shop has fundamentally changed in recent years, and the last two years especially have accelerated this shift," said Killian-Kristyniak. "Mavely is at the forefront of the social commerce revolution, building authentic engagements between brands and consumers through trusted, everyday influencers. I look forward to continuing to expand the strong community Mavely has already established."
For more information, visit: joinmavely.com.
About Mavely
Mavely is the social commerce platform for the everyday influencer, those who engage their community in an authentic, trusted and diverse way. The company's suite of social selling tools helps creators earn commissions and products via a network of curated brand opportunities and top retailers. Mavely supports more than 25,000 everyday influencers nationwide via curated partnerships with over 450 retailers representing more than 1 million brands. Mavely's platform provides creators with the fastest commission reporting in the industry, the most frequent payout structure, comprehensive educational tools and white-glove community management services. Based in Chicago, Illinois, Mavely was founded in 2018. To learn more about Mavely, visit joinmavely.com.
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NEW YORK, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for RDBX, LBRT, SHLX, LTHM, and KOSS.
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ATLANTA, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cooleaf, the leading employee experience platform for high-performing teams, has been named one of Atlanta Business Chronicle's "Best Places to Work." The Best Places to Work Awards highlight successful companies that go above and beyond to keep their workforce happy. The complete list, which includes companies ranging from 10 to 500+ employees, honors Atlanta-based companies that have achieved optimal work environments for their team members in 2022.
"This is an invaluable honor for us in our mission to innovate the employee experience," says Prem Bhatia, Cooleaf's Co-Founder. "A healthy workplace in 2022 looks dramatically different than it did in the past. So much of that shift has to do with the push towards creating authentic, enjoyable experiences for employees where company culture comes first. Our platform reflects the values we hold as a company– as Cooleaf continually seeks out ways to help organizations optimize the work experience through employee recognition, this kind of award holds great meaning."
Atlanta Business Chronicle's list recognizes over 100 companies in the Atlanta area. Companies are ranked by size, ranging from Small (10-49 employees), Medium (50-99 employees), Large (100-499 employees), and Extra Large (500+ employees). Honorees include Vouch.io, Acadia, Florence Healthcare, LeaseQuery, and Accenture.
"So many organizations are looking for ways to empower their workforce," said John Duisberg, Co-Founder of Cooleaf. "Being recognized as a company that prioritizes its team members and their well-being is an incredible honor. Cooleaf would not be in this space if employee engagement and retention were not core values for us."
"Companies looking to create optimal environments don't need to look far for easy ways to do so," added Bhatia. "Providing incentives for the little things means so much; celebrate small anniversaries, check in using pulse surveys, and consider implementing an interactive recognition program to give regular shout-outs. People want to feel seen and valued. Every employee deserves to love where they work."
Cooleaf is the leading solution for companies looking to drive extraordinary experiences for their employees, customers, and prospects. Through Cooleaf's platform, forward-thinking brands are empowered to listen to sentiment and signals through pulse surveys and SaaS platform integrations, take action to engage stakeholders through recognition, incentives, and virtual experiences, and glean data insights through a powerful suite of analytics tools. Visit www.cooleaf.com to learn more.
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Sabre Insurance Group plc (LON:SBRE – Get Rating) insider Andrew D. Pomfret acquired 93,000 shares of Sabre Insurance Group stock in a transaction on Tuesday, July 26th. The shares were purchased at an average price of GBX 105 ($1.27) per share, for a total transaction of £97,650 ($117,650.60).
Sabre Insurance Group Stock Up 8.4 %
Shares of LON SBRE opened at GBX 111 ($1.34) on Tuesday. Sabre Insurance Group plc has a 52-week low of GBX 100 ($1.20) and a 52-week high of GBX 264 ($3.18). The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.08, a quick ratio of 0.21 and a current ratio of 0.55. The company’s 50 day moving average price is GBX 192.22 and its 200-day moving average price is GBX 206.10. The company has a market capitalization of £277.50 million and a P/E ratio of 853.33.
Sabre Insurance Group Cuts Dividend
The company also recently announced a dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 22nd. Investors of record on Thursday, August 18th will be issued a GBX 2.80 ($0.03) dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, August 18th. This represents a yield of 2.73%. Sabre Insurance Group’s payout ratio is 87.50%.
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About Sabre Insurance Group
Sabre Insurance Group plc, through its subsidiaries, engages in the writing of general insurance for motor vehicles and motorcycles in the United Kingdom. It offers its products through a network of insurance brokers, as well as through its own direct brands, including Go Girl, Insure 2 Drive, and Drive Smart.
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Long-term lease in high-profile First Canadian Place enhances awareness of NFP's expertise and capabilities while providing more convenient access to Toronto's financial center
TORONTO, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NFP, a leading property and casualty broker, benefits consultant, wealth manager and retirement advisor, today announced it will open a new corporate office in downtown Toronto. NFP has signed a 10-year lease for 13,000 SF in First Canadian Place, the state-of-the-art Class A office complex located in Toronto's financial district. This long-term commitment reflects the company's growth in Canada over the last three years, where revenue has expanded by 110%, and its focus on continuing the positive momentum.
The new office, which has the capacity for 65 employees, provides more space to meet with clients and partners, expands the company's presence in the heart of Toronto, and enhances collaboration opportunities for employees serving the diverse needs of businesses and individuals throughout Ontario.
"It is our priority to build a unified, national business platform in Canada that elevates our ability to deliver tailored solutions that enhance client success," said John Haas, president of NFP in Canada. "While NFP has maintained a presence in Toronto for years, this new space allows the company to bring together team members across business segments in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. Additionally, the multiple client-focused meeting rooms will serve as a critical hub, connecting clients, the NFP team and insurance companies."
NFP, which outgrew its current office space, continues to acquire companies and add new employees in Canada. The company remains focused on adding people with the specialized expertise required to create and support holistic solutions tailored for each client's insurance, benefits and wealth management needs.
"NFP in Canada is 20 times larger than it was five years ago," mentioned Scott Saddington, chief operating officer, NFP in Canada. "Our new office will be a great place for building and growing relationships. It's more convenient for employees commuting to work, closer to clients located in and around the city, and an attractive venue for our out-of-town partners to utilize when visiting Toronto."
NFP is a leading property and casualty broker, benefits consultant, wealth manager, and retirement plan advisor. The company provides solutions enabling client success through the expertise of 1,000 employees based in Canada, more than 6,900 global employees, investments in innovative technologies, and enduring relationships with highly rated insurers, vendors, and financial institutions. NFP is the 9th best place to work for large employers in insurance, 7th largest privately-owned broker, 5th largest benefits broker by global revenue and 13th largest broker of US business (all rankings according to Business Insurance).
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A Yeovil nursery has been shut down overnight due to "safeguarding concerns". Ofsted has suspended Oaklands Day Nursery on Preston Grove with immediate effect - leaving local parents scrambling for childcare.
Parents were reportedly sent an email on Monday (July 25) evening informing them there "had been a potential breach in welfare requirements for Ofsted" and advising them to "arrange other childcare or arrange holiday" as the nursery would not open today (Tuesday, July 26). It is understood that around 90 children attend the nursery.
Ofsted has not revealed anymore details about why the suspension was imposed. When contacted by Somerset Live , Oaklands Day Nursery declined to comment.
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A spokesman for Ofsted said: "We have suspended the nursery while we make enquiries into safeguarding concerns. We are unable to provide any further comment."
An email reportedly sent from the nursery to parents on Monday evening reads: "It is with regret that I have to inform you that Oaklands Day Nursery is in a situation where there has been a potential breach in the welfare requirements for Ofsted. Until this has been investigated fully we have had a suspension in our registration.
"We will work with Ofsted and the local safeguarding team to investigate it and conclude this as soon as possible. Rest assured we aim to carry out a full process and we are unable to operate until further notice.
"Unfortunately, we do not know how long this will take and you will have to arrange other childcare or arrange holidays. We will keep you informed as things develop, but we have to put the safety of the children first and we are sure you will understand this."
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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta finalising pre-season preparation with last-minute Brentford friendly behind closed doors
ARSENAL will play a behind closed doors friendly against Brentford at London Colney on Wednesday.
Mikel Arteta's squad returned from America with a 100 per cent pre-season win record.
And the Spanish boss will put his first team to the test again after getting back to England.
The Gunners' have had a brilliant build-up so far - topped off by destroying London rivals Chelsea 4-0 in Orlando.
The North London side dominated the first half and opened the scoring after just 15 minutes through a delightful Gabriel Jesus chip.
Skipper Martin Odegaard added a second in the 36th minute before Bukayo Saka and Sambi Lokonga scored after the break.
It was a promising performance by Arteta's side, who also face Sevilla in the Emirates Cup on Saturday.
Jesus has netted four goals in as many games, including his first after just 90 SECONDS in a red and white shirt.
The £45million transfer may just turn out to be the most crucial as Arsenal attempt to push on for a Champions League spot.
Arteta is looking to address the lack of depth in the squad and the arrival of Zinchenko from Manchester City may help as his new boss hinted he may be utilised in the No10 role at Arsenal.
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They are hoping to return to European football's elite competition for the first time in six years.
And the gaffer gave his verdict on the summer and insists the Gunners have taken a step forward.
He said: "I’m really happy. With the performance in general and with the tour.
"The attitude from a club perspective to show here, and all the work we have done and understand how big we are and the amount of support that we get.
"Then obviously the performance today is a really good example again, that we are moving forward, improving a lot as a team, but don’t get carried away.
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HOPEWELL JUNCTION, N.Y., July 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- eMagin Corporation, or the “Company,” (NYSE American: EMAN), a leader in the development, design, and manufacture of high-resolution micro OLED displays for virtual and augmented reality solutions, today announced its Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Amal Ghosh, will present at The 22nd International Meeting on Information Display (IMID 2022), August 23-26 in Busan, South Korea. Additionally, Dr. Ghosh will also conduct a tutorial on AR/VR.
Invited Paper at iMiD 2022
Presenter: eMagin COO Dr. Amal Ghosh
Title: OLED Microdisplays for AR/VR Applications
Session: OLEDoS in Room F313
Date: August 26, 2022, at 10 p.m. EDT / 11 a.m. KST
Tutorial on AR/VR at iMiD 2022
Instructor: eMagin COO Dr. Amal Ghosh
Title: OLED on Silicon Microdisplays
Date: August 23, 2022
For more information and to register for the conference, visit www.imid.or.kr.
About eMagin
eMagin is the leader in OLED microdisplay technology, enabling the visualization of digital information and imagery for world-class customers in the military, consumer, medical and industrial markets. The Company invents, engineers, and manufactures display technologies of the future and is the only manufacturer of OLED displays in the United States. eMagin's Direct Patterning Technology (dPd™) will transform the way the world consumes information. Since 2001, eMagin's microdisplays have been used in AR/VR, aircraft helmets, heads-up display systems, thermal scopes, night vision goggles, future weapon systems and a variety of other applications. For more information, please visit www.emagin.com.
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Four-Time Emmy Award Winning TV Personality, Screenwriter and Best-Selling Author Brings Her Latest Work to Movie Theaters Nationwide for a Special One Night Event on September 1st
NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fathom Events and Kathie Lee Gifford announce the debut of the new musical production, THE WAY, a special one night event coming to theaters Thursday, September 1 at 7:00pm local time. The film highlights key Biblical stories in a modern way by presenting them with contemporary orchestral arrangements, powerful narration, touching visuals and an all-star group of artists including Nicole C. Mullen, Danny Gokey, Jimmie Allen, Larry Gatlin, BeBe Winans and more.
"I am so excited to bring these extraordinary, epic stories to life on the big screen," said producer Kathie Lee Gifford. "Today's culture tends to view the Bible as an ancient text that is no longer relevant, but my hope is that this film, with modern music and visual storytelling, will reignite the passion for truth in today's culture and in a younger generation."
Watch the trailer for THE WAY here.
Moving stories from the Bible brought to life as you've never seen before written by four-time Emmy award-winning TV personality, actress, and best-selling author Kathie Lee Gifford, and hit songwriters Brett James, Louis York, David Pomeranz, Nicole C. Mullen, and Sal Oliveri. This set of oratorios merges the ancient with the modern - bringing to life biblical stories with contemporary orchestral arrangements, powerful narration, and touching visuals.
Over the course of 4 movements spanning 75 minutes, these pieces revolve around Kathie Lee as our narrator, a symphony orchestra, and a cast of musical stars singing tailor-made roles such as Nicole C. Mullen, Danny Gokey, Jimmie Allen, Larry Gatlin, and BeBe Winans.
Tickets for THE WAY can be purchased online here and at participating theater box offices. For more information on the film visit thewaymusic.com.
Also releasing this fall from best-selling authors Kathie Lee Gifford and Rabbi Jason Sobel is The God of the Way: A Journey into the Stories, People, and Faith That Changed the World Forever (W Publishing, August 30, 2022). Gifford and Sobel partner once again to connect ancient truths to the lives of today's readers in this companion book to the film.
Fathom is a recognized leader in the entertainment industry as one of the top distributors of content to movie theaters in North America. Owned by AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC); Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK); and Regal, a subsidiary of the Cineworld Group (LSE: CINE.L). Fathom operates the largest cinema distribution network, delivering a wide variety of programming and experiences to cinema audiences in all the top U.S. markets and to more than 45 countries. For more information, visit www.FathomEvents.com.
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The cause of the wildfire in Delamere Forest has been officially recorded as "accidental due to high ambient temperatures".
The confirmation from Cheshire authorities comes almost a week after the blaze broke out near Barnsbridge Gates car park at around 5.40pm on Tuesday, July 19. Eight five crews were called to reports of a fire at the beauty spot by a ranger. The blaze was described as "deep seated" and covered a section 40m by 40m in the woodland.
Fire crews battled through the night to bring the blaze under control. A police cordon was also put in place while fire crews worked. An update the following day confirmed the incident had been handed over to forest rangers.
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The Cheshire Police Rural Crime Team posted on its Facebook in the following days that the incident was "potentially caused by a disposable barbecue or open fire". But now police and Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the cause was accidental.
A spokesperson for Cheshire Police confirmed to CheshireLive : "The fire has now been confirmed as accidental and caused by the extreme temperatures." A spokesperson for the fire service added: "It has been officially recorded as accidental due to high ambient temperatures and not recorded as a barbecue or deliberate fire."
The rural crime team said the fire had " caused significant damage " to some of the trees and to the ground. They added it would have had an affect on wildlife in the area. The post read: "Luckily due to the great work of Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service the fire was contained however could have easily spread much further.
"Where the fire has taken, this has caused significant damage to the ground and trees which will have an impact on any nesting birds or other wildlife within that area." It added: "Please remember if you are visiting Delamere Forest - Forestry England there is a strict no fires policy in place with this incident being one of the key reasons why."
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SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — The easiest thing for the Florida Panthers this summer would have been to maintain the status quo, especially after posting the NHL’s best record.
The Panthers went a different way.
Matthew Tkachuk was introduced Monday as the team’s newest addition, three days after the Panthers and Calgary completed a trade that sent Jonathan Huberdeau, MacKenzie Weegar, prospect Cole Schwindt and a conditional first-round draft pick to the Flames.
It was the latest big move for Florida, which earlier this summer hired Paul Maurice to take over for Andrew Brunette — a coach of the year finalist as an interim for the Panthers this past season — and now parts ways with both the franchise’s all-time leading scorer in Huberdeau and a defenseman in Weegar who led the team in skater minutes over the past two seasons.
“The changes we’ve made were made with the team and organization’s best interest at heart,” Panthers general manager Bill Zito said. “And all for different reasons in each instance. In each instance, to be honest, we’ve acquired somebody who’s extraordinary.”
The Panthers believe extraordinary is the right word for Tkachuk, a 24-year-old coming off his first 100-point season. The organization will never speak in anything but superlatives with regard to Huberdeau — Zito made sure to laud both him and Weegar in his opening remarks Monday — but Tkachuk brings a different style, one that Florida thinks it may have been lacking.
“I bring a certain swagger,” Tkachuk said.
He had Florida at the top of his list of preferred destinations when deciding that he wouldn’t sign a long-term extension with Calgary. The Panthers were a top pick for many reasons: young core, the chance to play alongside Florida captain Aleksander Barkov (“top-two player in the NHL, and that’s a fact,” Tkachuk said), and even the chance to wear flip-flops to work most days.
Barkov is under contract for eight years. So is Tkachuk.
“I don’t think it’s a secret that obviously some of the attributes that Matthew brings are areas of the game that we could really use collectively in our group,” Zito said. “So, when that materialized as a reality, then rather quickly, we had to decide that this was something to pursue.”
Tkachuk had career bests of 42 goals, 62 assists and 104 points for Calgary. Huberdeau tied a career best with 30 goals for Florida, plus set marks with 85 assists and 115 points — both of those being franchise records for the Panthers.
The trade was agreed to Friday afternoon in principle and was completed late Friday night, leading to some surprise phone calls.
“It was a big shock for me,” Huberdeau said Monday when he and Weegar were introduced by the Flames. “It’s part of life. Now we have to go forward.”
Weegar had similar emotions: “I get the part of the hockey business and that side of it.”
Zito said the Panthers clearly understood that they had to give something — a lot, in this case — to get something. Tkachuk is five years younger than Huberdeau, which made some sense from planning out where the franchise will be years down the line.
And he immediately began making fans in Florida. With Calgary, Tkachuk embraced an all-Alberta rivalry with Edmonton. Now with the Panthers, he becomes rivals with the Tampa Bay Lightning, the team that swept Florida from the second round.
“I hate Edmonton,” Tkachuk said. “But I hate Tampa more now.”
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HOUSTON, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ENGIE Energy Marketing NA, Inc. ("ENGIE Energy Marketing"), a global energy mid-streamer offering electricity, natural gas, and energy services, a subsidiary of ENGIE S.A. (ENGIE) and MI Texas LLC ("MI"), a subsidiary of Mothership Incubator LLC, a retail electricity provider (REP), today announced that they have entered into a facility agreement for wholesale supply procurement in ERCOT (Electric Reliability Council of Texas) with a tailored focus on next-generation retail solutions.
Unlike a run-of-the-mill credit and supply deal, this innovative facility structure encapsulates MI's unique value proposition: providing white-label REP services for distributed energy resources (DERs) and creatively structured electricity supply solutions for complex, non-residential loads such as datacenters. With a commitment to growing renewable energy adoption, solving unique credit challenges, and simplifying ways for residential homeowners to deploy DERs, Mothership is primed to disrupt the electricity space.
Mothership will use this facility, which provides innovative products, renewable hedges, flexible credit, and varied tenor terms, to hedge supply requirements for their unique customer base. More specifically, this facility will enable Mothership to focus on innovating new retail solutions that monetize DERs such as solar, storage, and EVs and creating new contract structures for flexible load resources such as bitcoin mining, manufacturing, and schools.
ENGIE Energy Marketing's President, Ken Robinson, said, "All of us at ENGIE are excited to join forces with a company like Mothership that understands our mission to transform the energy landscape to be more customer-centric, and also has the expertise to curate a retail portfolio focused on deploying renewables to all customer segments. Smart agreements like these are the kind that we need to make real gains toward a carbon-neutral economy."
Mothership CEO Maura Yates said, "ENGIE is an ideal alliance for Mothership and we share a common commitment to decarbonization and innovation. The Mothership team see's enormous potential in maximizing value streams from DER's and delivering creative solutions to the market in order to drive cost savings, comprehensive risk management, and sustainability."
Our group is a global reference in low-carbon energy and services. With our 170,000 employees, our clients, our partners and our stakeholders, we strive every day to act to accelerate the transition towards a carbon neutral economy, through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally friendly solutions. Guided by our purpose statement, we reconcile economic performance with a positive impact on people and the planet, using our expertise in our key business areas (gas, renewable energies, services) to provide competitive solutions to our clients. www.engie.com
Launched in Fall 2021, Mothership is a boutique ERCOT REP that is disrupting the traditional electricity space by leading the next generation of retail suppliers focused on flexibility, deploying distributed energy resources, and decarbonization of the grid. Mothership's house-branded REP is a hyper-focused, high-performing risk and origination team committed to doing smart deals and providing best-in-class customer service for commercial and industrial customers. We work with sophisticated brokers and loads in ERCOT, creating highly structured, customized retail contracts that integrate renewables and DERs into the supply offering. To learn more, visit mothershipenergy.com.
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SEATTLE, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LumiThera Inc., a commercial stage medical device company offering photobiomodulation (PBM) treatment for ocular damage and disease, today announced the purchase of MacuLogix assets by its wholly owned subsidiary. MacuLogix, Inc., is the leader in early diagnosis of dry Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) patients and developer of the wearable AdaptDX Pro® dark adaptometer. The device allows eye care professionals to measure dark adaptation, which is used to diagnose dry AMD in patients earlier than any other technology. The AdaptDx Pro, launched in 2020, is available for sale in the US, Canada, EU and other countries.
"The core technology measures the inability to visually adapt to low levels of light, a key clinical marker seen in patients with early AMD. Dark adaptation technology has been validated in 42 peer-reviewed papers," stated Greg Jackson, Ph.D., former MacuLogix Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder. "Over 1 million AdaptDX tests have been performed and about 200,000 patients have been newly diagnosed."
LumiThera's announcement follows the release of its positive 13-month U.S. LIGHTSITE III treatment data in intermediate dry Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) patients with the Valeda® Light Delivery System. The LIGHTSITE III trial enrolled 100 subjects, who are receiving Valeda treatments every 4 months. A 13-month efficacy timepoint for all patients met the predesignated primary best corrected visual acuity endpoint with a statistically significant improvement over the sham group (p = 0.02). The study showed improvements in best corrected visual acuity in intermediate dry AMD subjects with over 50% showing a line or better improvement on the eyechart with a mean of 9.7 letters gained for the responders. The pivotal U.S. study and previous clinical studies will support FDA submission for potential US approval. Valeda is currently approved in Europe and several countries in Latin America.
In March, LumiThera announced the acquisition of the Diopsys® Visual Evoked Potential (VEP) and Electroretinogram (ERG) vision testing technology. The Diopsys product line, is an established diagnostic and monitoring system that measures the electrical activity of the retina of the eye in response to a light stimulus, providing a quantitative vision measure to assist in diagnosis and monitoring of eye disease.
"AdaptDx Pro can identify dry AMD patients at the earliest timepoint, in advance of pathology, and before vision loss," stated Clark E. Tedford, Ph.D., President and CEO, LumiThera, Inc. "The AdaptDx wearable, light-based early diagnostic for dry AMD adds a complementary assessment of retinal health to the LumiThera product line, further expanding LumiThera's synergistic platform of products for eye care professionals. We are excited to combine diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring platforms to provide a complete solution for dry AMD patients."
AMD is a leading cause of vision loss for people aged 65 and older. Losing central vision can make it harder to see faces, drive, or do close-up work like cooking or fixing things around the house. The overall prevalence of AMD is estimated to increase 7-fold with age, from 4.2% in those aged 45–49 years, to 27.2% in those aged 80–85 years. Globally, the prevalence is estimated to increase by 20% between 2020 (195.6 million) and 2030 (243.3 million).
MacuLogix, Inc. equips eye care professionals with the instrument, tools and education needed to effectively manage patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) by leveraging the science of dark adaptation through its AdaptDx® and AdaptDx Pro® guided by Theia™. Dark adaptation functional testing technology from MacuLogix enables eye care professionals to detect, monitor and treat AMD three years before it can be seen clinically. MacuLogix's AMD Excellence Program® provides each customer with in-practice training and treatment best practices to support the implementation and optimization of dark adaptation testing. Visit www.maculogix.com for additional information.
Diopsys, Inc. is a leader in modern visual electrophysiology medical devices that help eye care professionals analyze the entire visual pathway for visual and neuro-visual disorders. The company provides Visual Evoked Potential (VEP) vision testing technology.
LumiThera is a commercial-stage medical device company focused on treating people affected by ocular damage and disease including dry age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness in adults over 65. The company is a leader in the use of PBM for treatment of visual disorders. The company is commercializing the office-based Valeda® Light Delivery System to be used by eyecare providers as medical treatments.
The Valeda Light Delivery System has been granted authorization to use the CE Mark by an EU Notified Body as required for commercial use in the European Union only. Valeda is available in select countries in Latin America. Valeda is not approved for use by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) in the USA.
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Taco ‘bout a bummer.
Klondike has officially discontinued the famous Choco Taco, and fans of the sweet treat are not happy.
Here’s the scoop: In a series of tweets on Monday, the ice cream brand confirmed that they would no longer be making its taco-shaped dessert.
“Unfortunately, the Choco Taco has been discontinued in both 1ct and 4ct packs,” read a tweet by Klondike in response to a user who asked about the discontinuation. “Over the past 2 years, we have experienced an unprecedented spike in demand across our portfolio and have had to make very tough decisions to ensure availability of our full portfolio nationwide.”
TODAY has reached out to Klondike for additional comment.
In another response to an outraged fan, Klondike tweeted that “a necessary but unfortunate part of this process is that we sometimes must discontinue products, even a beloved item like Choco Taco.”
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“We know this may be very disappointing, and hope you’ll try our other delicious frozen treats!” the tweet continued.
However, it appeared as if the Choco Taco may one day resurface —but via ice cream trucks.
“We know Choco Taco is a huge fan favorite and a top seller for our out-of-home business, so this is particularly painful,” another Klondike tweet read. “We’re working hard to find a way to bring Choco Taco back to ice cream trucks in the coming years.”
By late Monday, Choco Taco began trending on Twitter with many people screaming for ice cream.
“Questioning my own Choco Taco consumption habits. Could I have eaten more? How many would I have to eat?” one person tweeted.
“Were the four decades of demand for the Choco Taco not enough for them,” another asked.
Another tweeted: “Rest In Peace Choco Taco. Thank you for being part of my childhood.”
“Little Miss really sad about this Choco Taco news,” one person wrote, referencing the latest meme craze of parodying the classic “Little Miss Sunshine” with relatable takes.
Some people, on the other hand, used emotional scenes and clips to express their real emotions.
However, others chimed in by writing how they didn’t mind never having a waffle taco-shaped ice cream ever again — or for the first time.
“Choco-tacos were… bad. This makes room for Strawberry Shortcake options,” one person tweeted, while another wrote, “I am both outraged that Klondike is killing the Choco Taco, and also not sure if I’ve ever eaten one.”
In response to the news, one person wrote, “Good. Choco taco was mid at best.”
“As a Canadian I’ll admit I had no idea what a choco taco was,” another added.
“I’m glad the choco taco is gone, it wasn’t even good,” one person tweeted.
One person was also skeptical about never seeing a Choco Taco ever again, writing, “Next summer, the choco taco will make a triumphant though limited time return. Then it will be back in trucks and freezer sections a few months later. We’ve done this a hundred times. I’m so exhausted.”
The Choco Taco was invented by Alan Drazen in 1983, according to Eater. It was first made available as an ice cream truck-only treat by Philadelphia company Jack & Jill before being owned by Unilever.
For a brief period, Choco Tacos were also sold at Taco Bell. In February of this year, the fast-food chain re-partnered with Klondike to bring back the dessert for a limited time.
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Marketers believe they write good briefs but agencies disagree
Mark Ritson explains how a lack of strategy and too many objectives can make briefs confusing.
By Will Novosedlik
In an alarming statistic for the industry, 80% of marketers think they write great briefs, but only 10% of agencies agree, according to a global study by BetterBriefs, a brief advisory and training business, and Mark Ritson, marketing consultant and teacher – both based in Australia. The study was conducted in partnership with the IPA (Institute of Practitioners in Advertising) in the U.K.
“I look at the delta between how many marketers think they’re briefing well and how many agencies think they’re briefing badly and I’ve never seen anything like it,” Ritson tells strategy.
Marketers present briefs to agencies to outline a problem in need of a communications solution.
BetterBriefs, was founded by two former agency strategists, Matt Davies and Pieter-Paul von Weiler, in response to the industry’s frustration, issues and confusion around briefs. Along with Ritson, they recently conducted the first global study on the topic representing the opinions of over 1,700 marketers and agency staff from over 70 countries.
Research respondents estimated that 25% of marketing spend is wasted on poorly written and understood briefs. If, as calculated by a recent Forrester study, the total global spend in 2021 was US $3.6 trillion, that’s US $900 million out the window.
So why the discrepancy between the views of marketers and agencies? According to Ritson, this is a longstanding complaint in the agency world. “You could be the king or the queen of briefing, but if you haven’t got the core strategy in place, then briefing isn’t your biggest concern,” he says. “My sense is that the strategies aren’t there in the first place.”
Ritson chalks it up to lack of training in business schools. “There’s been an emphasis on training MBAs to be creative. What they should have been taught is how to build a strategy and then how to brief professionally creative people who will do great work for them.”
It also doesn’t help, according to Ritson, that most marketers don’t have an MBA, and a significant number of them – about half – don’t have any training in marketing at all. This leads to what Ritson calls “tactification,” when marketers jump straight into deploying tactics rather than developing strategy.
Then there’s the kitchen sink problem, where a brief is used to solve too many problems at once. “Strategy is fundamentally about choice and you’ve got to make a call on where you want to focus your efforts,” he says. “We know from research that you only want a handful of objectives for the whole marketing plan.”
When strategic thinking is absent, it’s tough to determine the right tactic. Sometimes advertising is not the solution; the solution sits with a different department – one that marketers should have a hand in. Ritson has a word for this too: “‘Communification’ reflects a lack of deeper inquiry into the problem at hand,” he says. “Communication is only a quarter of the tactical solution. It’s because many marketers don’t get involved with pricing, or product development, or customer experience. They’re literally a comms department in many cases. Most good marketers are involved in price setting and price communication.”
Although the IPA published a guide by BetterBriefs and Ritson, will marketers take it seriously? Says Ritson: “It’s just a plea for everyone to be better and to try and fix the problem.” | https://strategyonline.ca/2022/07/26/marketers-believe-they-write-good-briefs-but-agencies-disagree/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=marketers-believe-they-write-good-briefs-but-agencies-disagree | 2022-07-26T14:07:27Z | https://strategyonline.ca/2022/07/26/marketers-believe-they-write-good-briefs-but-agencies-disagree/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=marketers-believe-they-write-good-briefs-but-agencies-disagree | false | 1 |
Holey Grail Donuts started selling its hand-fried, made-to-order taro donuts on Sunday mornings out of a little red burger trailer in Kauai in 2018.
Four years and hundreds of long lines later, the truck is still there, but the company is taking on what co-founder Nile Dreiling calls “a stale $40 billion donut industry” by expanding its presence into brick-and-mortar locations in Los Angeles after raising $9 million in financing.
Dreiling, who was previously doing ecological engineering in Oregon, teamed up with his sister, Hana Dreiling, a private chef in Kauai, Hawaii, to start Holey Grail Donuts. They spent a lot of time reverse-engineering the donut to get the end product, which is a taro donut fried in organic, fair trade coconut oil versus palm and other oils “that often leave a waxy taste in your mouth,” Nile Dreiling told TechCrunch. He believes his company is the only one making its donuts in this sustainable way.
“We are taking something that everyone is familiar with, and reinventing it to meet our values, while essentially improving the tastes without the negative health and environmental consequences,” he said. “The process we incorporate yields a donut base that’s hot and crispy and not too sweet, which is the perfect vessel for essentially consistently rotating the garnishes. We currently have over 60 flavors that we’ve developed over the past couple of years.”
The fun part? The company uses a donut robot to make and fry the dough so one person isn’t constantly sitting in front of the fryer. That’s particularly helpful inside the food truck where there is limited space, and enables employees to serve a large capacity of customers quicker, Nile Dreiling said. Holey Grail Donuts also utilizes an app so people can order ahead of time.
Among the ever-rotating jukebox of flavors, popular toppings include L&L (lemon zest infused sugar, lime curd, finger lime caviar and begonia petals), North Shore (locally-grown turmeric, tangelo and freshly cracked black pepper) and Lydgate Farms (vanilla bean, single-origin cacao nibs and cherry).
As mentioned, the global donut industry is a $40 billion market, and Dreiling estimates the market is approaching $50 billion by 2025, with 30% of that growth attributed to North America’s love of the donut.
With that, changes are happening even at the highest levels in the industry with well-known brands like Dunkin’ and Krispy Kreme pivoting to supply and advertise new product ranges that meet the demands of people wanting to make healthier choices, he explained.
“What we’re doing at Holey Grail is approaching demand with a high level of integrity and a mission focused on creating healthier options with incredible taste,” Nile Dreiling added.
The company currently operates a food truck in Waikiki and recently opened a flagship store in Honolulu to complement a shop in Hanalei.
Nile Dreiling said he was not sharing specific details related to revenue or growth metrics at this time, but did say, “we have certainly seen incredible growth in Hawaii and we’re starting to see this traction in Los Angeles as well.” The “Tasting Box” of four donuts retails for $15, and with the integration of its app this year, Dreiling says the average order volume has increased to $20 to $23 per order as people add on beverages.
Now armed with this cash infusion, the company is putting down roots in permanent locations in Santa Monica and Larchmont later this year that complement a roaming food truck in Culver City.
In addition, the company is building out a new supply chain for that expansion, which includes partnering with local farmers stateside to source produce, while also maintaining its relationships with Hawaiian growers of taro, coconut oil and cacao. It is also scouting out new markets for additional retail and food truck locations.
The $9 million combines both a Series A, led by Collaborative Fund and Lee Fixel, and a seed round led by True Ventures. The firm’s Tony Conrad is on Holey Grail Donuts’ board of directors. Additional investors include Tony Hawk, James Freeman, Christopher Kostow, Hass Hassan, Stephan Jenkins, Yves Behar, Matt Mullenweg and Ryan Graves.
Tony Conrad, partner at True Ventures, told TechCrunch that Holey Grail Donuts’ food truck approach to choosing the right location for retail shop caught his eye.
“The first capital we put into the company was to see if that concept could translate into four walls of a donut shop,” he added. “We activated into a neighborhood to see if that neighborhood actually cared or liked it and if we had the right foot traffic. It’s also kind of like pre-marketing before you open up to get community support, and I don’t know why more people don’t do it. It’s quite novel. It works.” | https://techcrunch.com/2022/07/26/holey-grail-donuts-9m-los-angeles-retail-expansion/ | 2022-07-26T14:07:59Z | https://techcrunch.com/2022/07/26/holey-grail-donuts-9m-los-angeles-retail-expansion/ | true | 2 |
Seasoned investment advisors Hal Rubin and Kim Ratcliffe join F.L.Putnam's rapidly expanding Lynnfield, Massachusetts office
WELLESLEY, Mass. and WOBURN, Mass., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- F.L.Putnam Investment Management Company ("F.L.Putnam") today announced that it has acquired Salem Capital Management ("Salem Capital"), an independent registered investment advisor with a successful 30-year track record of serving high-net-worth families, individuals, and small institutions. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Based in Woburn, Mass., Salem Capital was co-founded by Hal Rubin, a veteran financial services executive with more than 40 years' experience and deep investment management expertise. The firm's president, Kim Ratcliffe, CFA, joined Salem Capital in 2001 and brings more than 30 years of investment and research experience.
"The Salem Capital team has a tremendous amount of investment and advisory experience, and we are excited to welcome them to our team," said Tom Manning, CEO of F.L.Putnam. "Together we are able to expand the services available to the clients of both firms, including offering F.L.Putnam clients a new equity value-separate account strategy focused on large cap value equities that complements our other investment management strategies and capabilities."
Following the acquisition, which closed on June 30, Mr. Rubin and Ms. Ratcliffe have joined the firm as Investment Advisors, and will be based in Lynnfield, a rapidly expanding F.L.Putnam office on the North Shore of Massachusetts that now has 16 employees.
"Kim and I are excited about joining forces with a firm that has the versatility that F.L.Putnam has and is known for delivering high-value services on behalf of its clients," Mr. Rubin said. "The clients we serve at Salem Capital will absolutely benefit from our two firms coming together, and we expect this acquisition to provide advantages to F.L.Putnam clients as well."
This is F.L.Putnam's third acquisition in three years. The firm acquired leading alternative investment research and advisory firm Atrato Advisors last year and financial planning firm Financial Focus in 2019. F.L.Putnam has $5.4 billion in assets under advisement and a team of 84 professionals across six offices.
About Salem Capital Management
Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Woburn, Mass., Salem Capital Management provides personalized investment counseling services to individual and institutional investors. The firm works closely with individuals, families, corporations, and nonprofits to determine their long-term investment goals and structures portfolios of higher quality stock and bond investments that provide long-term value through price appreciation and dividend income.
About F.L.Putnam Investment Management Company
F.L.Putnam provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to high-net-worth clients and institutions including endowments and foundations. Since 1983, F.L.Putnam has delivered a comprehensive set of solutions that help clients build, preserve, and manage their wealth. The firm serves clients from offices in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, and Rhode Island. More information is available at www.flputnam.com.
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- e-POWER, a unique electrified powertrain for a more responsive, efficient and quiet drive
- e-POWER, a 100% electric motor-driven bridging technology offering an EV-driving feel without the need to recharge
- Pricing starts from £32,950 and is available for order from 5th July
- Customer deliveries start in September
LONDON, UK (1 July 2022) Nissan’s unique e-POWER technology will help Qashqai to redefine the bold innovation of the crossover segment which it created in 2007.
Qashqai is the first model in Europe to be equipped with Nissan’s e‑POWER drive system. Exclusive to Nissan and a key component in the company’s electrification strategy, e-POWER offers a responsive, efficient and quiet drive.
“The introduction of the innovative e-POWER technology to the Qashqai brings more of Nissan’s pioneering spirit to the crossover segment. Customers will love the feeling of driving an EV, but without having to think about charging. e-POWER is a gateway to full EV driving and represents a significant milestone in Nissan’s electrification strategy,” said Arnaud Charpentier, Region Vice President, Product Strategy & Pricing, Nissan AMIEO.
Qashqai e-POWER: unique, electrified, unplugged
The e-POWER system is comprised of a high-output battery that is complemented by a variable compression ratio 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbo-charged petrol engine generating 190PS, a power generator, inverter and 140kW electric motor of similar size and power output as found in Nissan’s electric vehicles. The petrol engine generates electricity, which can be transmitted via the inverter to the battery pack, the electric motor or both, according to the driving scenario.
What sets this powertrain apart is that the electric motor is the sole source of power for the wheels, so its response is instant and linear. This represents an appealing alternative to traditional hybrids where drivers must accept the inherent shortcomings to the driving experience.
In contrast, new Qashqai’s e-POWER system was conceived to deliver the pleasurable, effortless and smooth driving experience associated with a pure EV, but without the need to recharge.
Variable compression ratio technology
At the heart of Nissan’s unique e-POWER system is a 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbo-charged variable compression 190PS petrol engine which has been developed specifically for this application. First used by Nissan’s premium brand Infiniti, the engine’s variable compression capability is a unique feature in an internal combustion engine and allows it to adjust compression ratio, giving both optimum performance and economy depending on the engine load. Ahead of its first introduction in 2018 with Infiniti, it was listed as being among the world’s 10 best engines by Ward’s, a US-based automotive consultancy.
The variation in compression ratio ranges between 8:1 and 14:1. This is achieved by the movement of an actuator which changes the length of the piston stroke according to the demand for power.
During low power demand scenarios – such as constant speed with a good state of charge in the battery – the compression ratio will be at the higher range which optimises consumption and emissions. Under high demand for power, to charge the battery or supply power directly to the motor, a lower compression ratio will be activated which will maximise the engine’s power output. The transition between differing compression ratios is seamless, with no input required from the driver.
“The e-POWER system in the Qashqai is a unique Nissan technology which puts efficiency and driving pleasure at the forefront of the driving experience. In developing this system for Europe, we were committed to ensuring that the driving experience should not be compromised for drivers of Qashqai e-POWER. This technology offers the best of both worlds and represents the best of Nissan – bold, pioneering and innovative – while putting the driver first,” said David Moss, Senior Vice President, Region Research & Development, Nissan AMIEO.
Linear tune
Key to the development of the e-POWER system for the Qashqai was the need to ensure the driving experience gave a “connected” sensation, where the petrol engine speed remains relative to the Qashqai’s road speed. Engineers at Nissan Technical Centre Europe (NTCE) in the UK and Spain collaborated in developing a system called “Linear Tune”. This feature governs the petrol engine and progressively increases the speed of the 1.5-litre engine to meet the motor’s energy demands as the car accelerates, ensuring there is no “disconnect” between what the occupants experience in terms of performance and sound. The disparity between engine speed and road speed is a phenomenon that drivers and passengers find unsettling. For example, a sudden rise in engine revs without a commensurate increase in speed is perceived as frustrating and “disconnected” by occupants. Linear Tune on e-POWER is the antidote to that.
e-Pedal Step
Similar to the Ariya the new Qashqai e-POWER benefits from the ‘one pedal’ driving experience called e-Pedal Step. Designed to take the repetitive strain out of stop-start urban driving, where the driver is frequently moving their foot between the accelerator and brake, e-Pedal Step allows drivers to accelerate and brake using just the accelerator.
The system must first be activated by the switch on the centre console and once engaged, the accelerator will deliver acceleration as usual. Upon release of the accelerator, e-Pedal Step will brake the Qashqai at 0.2g, enough to illuminate the brake lights, and reduce the speed down to a “creeping” speed, not a complete stop. This ensures low-speed parking manoeuvres are as smooth as possible. Drivers will quickly adapt their accelerator pedal inputs to maintain smooth progress, ensuring urban driving is more intuitive and less demanding.
Responsive, efficient and quiet drive
The advantage of the e-POWER system is that the engine runs within its optimal range and best compression ratio, leading to superior fuel efficiency and lower CO2 emissions compared with a traditional internal combustion motor, as well as a refined drive thanks to reduced engine noise. And the additional advantage is the minimal impact e-POWER will have on urban air quality.
Thanks to the pure electric motor drive, there’s no delay in the delivery of torque as can be the case in a traditional hybrid, where there can be a sudden rise in engine speed as it responds to the accelerator demand for immediate acceleration. The instant response of the e-POWER system delivers a unique and exciting driving experience in all driving conditions
To maximise performance, in high acceleration or high speed situations, the energy management control unit within the e-POWER system can send the power generated by the 1.5-litre engine directly to the electric motor, via the inverter, to bolster the electricity supply which is coming from the battery.
Under deceleration and braking, the kinetic energy is recaptured and channelled back to the battery to optimise efficiency.
“We know that potential customers for Qashqai e-POWER will spend nearly three-quarters of their time driving in urban and suburban environments. Consequently, we’ve developed the e-POWER system to run as efficiently, effectively and discreetly as possible in those circumstances. But there is no compromise to the driving performance. Acceleration is instant, thanks to the pure electric drive to the wheels, and there is no gearbox to interrupt the power delivery,” added David Moss.
A transition technology to full EV driving, without the need to recharge
Nissan’s research has shown that European crossover consumers spend more than 70% of their time driving in urban and suburban environments. The research also shows that consumers feel obliged to compromise on driving pleasure in order to be eco-minded in their choice of vehicle.
e-POWER responds to that trend, as it offers optimum fuel efficiency without compromising driving pleasure thanks to the combination of the advanced battery and electric motor technology with its innovative variable compression ratio internal combustion engine.
As such e-POWER is an ideal technology for those facing a daily urban or suburban drive, would like to transition to a full EV in the future but cannot recharge easily or are not ready to make the move to full electric
The third generation of Nissan’s Qashqai crossover remains true to the original formula – striking design, elevated life-on-board ambience with intuitive technology and efficient but rewarding driving dynamics.
“With Nissan’s unique e-POWER technology, we feel that customers will fall in love with the feeling of an electric powertrain, without the range concerns. It’s a powertrain which they will enjoy driving and represents an excellent option to be eco-conscious in their day-to-day life. Overall, the Qashqai e-POWER will appeal to drivers who aren’t yet ready for a pure EV in their lives but do want to be more sustainable and enjoy the fun-to-drive EV feeling day to day,” added Arnaud Charpentier.
Customer deliveries will start in September and the order bank will open on 5th July.
Pricing
The price walk from Acenta Premium 2WD Xtronic to Acenta Premium e-POWER is £1,985.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS*
*Electric power only (100% EV Motor drive)
**Subject to final homologation
*** Depending on grade and specification
To learn more about Nissan Qashqai and Nissan products on Nissan Europe consumer sites, visit https://www.nissan-europe.com.
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SINGAPORE - One more imported monkeypox case was reported in Singapore on Tuesday (July 26), bringing the total number of cases detected here to 10.
The 28-year-old Taiwanese man who lives in Singapore had recently returned from Canada.
He tested positive on Tuesday, and is currently warded at the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID), said the Ministry of Health (MOH) in an update on its website. His condition is stable.
The patient had developed a fever, headache, pain in the anal region and muscle pain last Friday. This subsequently progressed to a rash at the perianal region, MOH said, referring to the area of the body surrounding the anus.
He sought medical care on Tuesday and was admitted to NCID on the same day.
Contact tracing is ongoing, MOH added.
Of the 10 monkeypox cases here, five are local and five are imported. So far, the cases are not linked.
More than 16,000 monkeypox cases have been detected in more than 75 countries, up from about 3,000 at the end of June.
On July 23, the World Health Organisation declared monkeypox a global health emergency.
This is the strongest possible call to action by the global organisation, signalling a new urgency and scale for a disease previously confined to western and central Africa.
Covid-19 was given the same label back in 2020. | https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/one-more-imported-monkeypox-case-reported-in-singapore | 2022-07-26T14:12:55Z | https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/one-more-imported-monkeypox-case-reported-in-singapore | true | 1 |
SINGAPORE, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vela Diagnostics announced that it has developed a PCR test kit to detect the monkeypox virus (MPXV), for research use only (RUO).
The ViroKey® MPXV PCR Test allows for the prompt, in vitro detection of MPXV DNA from human skin lesion specimens. It is compatible with common real-time PCR cyclers, such as the Rotor-Gene Q and Applied Biosystems 7500 series platforms. In silico testing shows that the assay is specific for MPXV and has no cross-reactivity with other orthopoxviruses.
"We worked closely with our customers to develop a test that is specifically designed to meet their requirements, making sure that they have a monkeypox-specific assay, with maximum flexibility to choose between manual and automated workflows depending on the number of samples they receive," said Dr Charlie Lee, Head of Research and Development at Vela Diagnostics.
The monkeypox outbreak has been declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organization (WHO), with over 16,000 cases worldwide. The mode of transmission is thought to be close, sustained physical contact with other people who have monkeypox. The WHO has requested for all countries to provide testing for any individuals that meet the suspected case definition, and to immediately notify it in the case of positive laboratory results.
"Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we have worked closely with various testing labs across the globe. We responded quickly to the monkeypox epidemic by allowing research partners and laboratories to offer timely and accurate monkeypox testing," said Sam Dajani, CEO of Vela Diagnostics and Chairman of the Board. "We have already released the first few batches of kits, and they are being evaluated by our customers globally. We are committed to increasing testing capacity of monkeypox in hopes of containing the spread of the virus."
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Innovative data science will enable patients to receive personalized, predictive and proactive medicine
ROCHESTER, Minn. and ST. LOUIS, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A 10-year collaboration agreement between Mayo Clinic and Mercy — a first-of-its-kind alliance between two large health care systems — will use the most current data science and years of deidentified patient outcomes to find diseases earlier and start patients on paths to better health more quickly.
"This unique collaboration will eliminate the barriers to innovation in health care by bringing together data and human expertise through a new way of working together," says John Halamka, M.D., an emergency medicine physician and president of Mayo Clinic Platform. "By working together, we will be able to find the best paths for treatment and diagnosis to benefit patients everywhere. Our union has the potential to transform medicine worldwide."
Mayo and Mercy were early adopters of integrated electronic health records, and over more than a decade have collected a vast amount of treatment outcomes and clinical data. Until recently, the information was too unstructured and complex to analyze. With the combination of privacy-protected, cloud-based technology architecture, and the growth of artificial intelligence and machine learning, this aggregated clinical deidentified data generates patterns to pinpoint disease earlier and identify best treatment options.
"We have a unique opportunity today to transform mountains of clinical experience into actionable information that optimizes patient care," says John Mohart, M.D., a cardiologist and president of Mercy communities, leading operations for all Mercy hospitals. "This gives physicians, providers and operational leaders critical information that can ensure patients receive the right treatment at the right time based on millions of previous patient outcomes, while simultaneously improving operational efficiencies and lowering costs. We believe bringing technology and data science to the bedside can provide better patient care, shorter hospital stays and overall better health for people everywhere."
The collaboration's success rests on each entity sharing its strengths. Mayo's expertise in highly complex care and extensive investment in data science platforms together with Mercy's two centuries of innovative care delivery in diverse communities and vast clinical information, including more than 500 million deidentified patient encounters, will provide the opportunity to develop high-value solutions and algorithms leading to more optimal care for patients. Additionally, Mercy's and Mayo's different populations and geographic locations will improve accuracy, reduce model bias and create more diverse, and therefore stronger, treatment recommendations for patients.
The Mayo and Mercy alliance will initially focus on patient outcomes:
- Information collaboration — All data are deidentified and secured in a distributed data network that enables Mayo and Mercy to work with an extensive set of outcomes without extracting or transferring data between the organizations. Each health care system will retain control over its deidentified outcomes throughout the process. The information will help scientists analyze patterns of effective disease treatment and, more importantly, disease prevention in new ways based upon longitudinal data review over an extended period of time.
- Solution and algorithm development and validation — The resulting algorithms will provide proven treatment paths based on years of patient outcomes, representing the next generation of proactive and predictive medicine that can be used by care providers around the world to access best practices in medical care.
"With Mayo and Mercy combining efforts, we can speed prediction and diagnosis, and provide better patient care, experience and outcomes, while ultimately saving more lives," says Steve Mackin, Mercy's president and chief executive officer. "We also hope to innovate together in other patient-focused areas, including precision medicine, transplant care, complex cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience and much more. Together, we have the opportunity to do something for the greater good, be proactive and change health care for patients everywhere."
Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit organization committed to innovation in clinical practice, education and research, and providing compassion, expertise and answers to everyone who needs healing. Visit the Mayo Clinic News Network for additional Mayo Clinic news.
Mercy, one of the 25 largest U.S. health systems, serves millions annually with nationally recognized quality care and one of the nation's largest Accountable Care Organizations. Mercy is a highly integrated, multi-state health care system including more than 40 acute care managed and specialty (heart, children's, orthopedic and rehab) hospitals, convenient and urgent care locations, imaging centers and pharmacies. Mercy has 900 physician practices and outpatient facilities, 3,400 Mercy Clinic physicians and advanced practitioners and more than 40,000 coworkers serving patients and families across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Mercy also has clinics, outpatient services and outreach ministries in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.
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BERLIN (AP) — A German woman was convicted Tuesday of membership in the Islamic State group and other offenses for traveling to Syria to join the organization with her young son. She was sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison.
The Duesseldorf state court said Verena M., whose full name wasn't released in line with German privacy rules, was convicted of membership in a foreign terrorist organization and abduction of a minor, among other charges.
The court found that the defendant traveled to Syria in 2015 with her son, then aged 5, without the knowledge of the child's father. It found that she ran the household and brought up her son in line with IS ideology while her new husband fought for the group, and that the couple had two Kalashnikov rifles.
The child was lucky to emerge unscathed from two bombing attacks during their time with IS, judges found. The defendant surrendered to Kurdish forces in 2019. She and her three children — two more were born in Syria — were repatriated to Germany in October last year.
The case is one of several in Germany involving women who traveled to IS-held terroritory. Last month, a German who took her young daughter to Syria and allegedly took advantage of an enslaved Yazidi woman was given a sentence of three years and three months. | https://www.wiltonbulletin.com/news/article/German-woman-jailed-for-taking-son-to-Syria-to-17329241.php | 2022-07-26T14:17:01Z | https://www.wiltonbulletin.com/news/article/German-woman-jailed-for-taking-son-to-Syria-to-17329241.php | true | 18 |
Woodforest National Bank's $2.8 Million to HOPE Supports Revitalization Efforts in Jackson Mississippi
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Woodforest National Bank (Woodforest) recently provided over $2.8 million in debt capital facility to Hope Enterprise Corporation (HOPE) to help finance the conversion of an extended-stay hotel into a multi-family apartment complex located at 881 E. River Place, Jackson, MS, in a high-poverty area of the city.
The converted hotel which suffered fire damage will provide 90 studio apartments and 30 two-bedroom lofts of permanent housing for area residents.
"Stable housing is critical for the upward economic mobility of any individual or family," said Jeremy Funchess, Commercial Loan Officer at HOPE. "This project is another example of HOPE's extensive set of community development financing tools and partners to expand access to high quality and affordable housing across the Deep South," he continued.
Doug Schaeffer, Executive Vice President, Executive Director, CRA, Woodforest National Bank, added, "It is extremely important for Woodforest to continue to align with strong CDFIs, like HOPE, to combat the ongoing housing crisis across communities where our bankers live and work. Repurposing an underutilized community asset from a hotel into multi-family housing is an innovative solution that will help transform the neighborhood and provide much needed affordable housing at a time when families need it most."
The apartment complex is located in a U.S. Small Business Administration HUBZone, a New Market Tax Credit (NMTC)-eligible Census Tract and a federal Opportunity Zone. This project also supports redevelopment and neighborhood revitalization priorities of the City Government's 2020-2024 Five Year Consolidated Plan.
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Gymnastic rings have been used as training equipment for many years to develop functional strength. Beginners often start with the pull-up bar, but in terms of progress and challenges, the gymnastic ring is a much more advanced exercise tool.
There are many different calisthenic exercises using gymnastic rings, which can be great for training with rings. The body weight develops differently on a gym ring than on paracords or a pullup bar. Also, the ring muscles are used in completely different ways in the exercises.
Best Calisthenics Exercises (Gymnastic Rings) for Functional Strength
Here's a look at the seven best calisthenics exercises for functional strength:
1) Assisted Ring Dip
Ring dips are a great functional strength exercise that works the triceps and chest simultaneously. As they work the stabiliser muscles as well and isolate the movement, they're a lot easier on your joints.
To perform a ring dip:
- Start with your arms extended long above your head, and keep your body straight.
- Bend your elbows, and bring your upper arms parallel to the floor. Use your triceps to press back up to the top position.
- You can make this exercise easier by performing it on the ground or easier by wearing a weight vest.
2) Ring Row
Bodyweight rows on gymnastic rings are an amazing functional strength exercise that can easily be scaled from beginner to advanced. With rings, it's very easy to work with different muscle groups in any order you'd like, making them very suitable for the entire body.
To do this exercise:
- Grab the rings. Lean back, and pull the straps toward your rib cage.
- Make sure to keep your shoulder blades retracted and squeezed together as you pull.
- Stop when your hands are about even with your lower chest and upper rib cage, squeezing your elbows back and in.
- Reverse the move, and return to the starting position.
3) Ring Push-up
Ring push-ups are hands down the best variation of push-ups, as they emphasise building functional strength in the shoulders and increased coordination and muscle recruitment in the chest, triceps and core.
To do this move:
- Start with your arms at the top position, and go down till your elbows are at 90 degrees with your hands close to your chest.
- Use the support from your core and glutes to keep yourself stable during this exercise.
4) Hanging Knee Raise
The hanging knee raise is an efficient and effective core exercise that increases functional strength in your abdominal muscles. It's great for improving grip strength, as you're hanging by your own grip throughout each set.
To perform a hanging knee raise:
- Grab a pullup bar with an overhand pronated grip.
- Contract your lower abs by tilting your pelvis towards your ribs and engaging your glutes.
- Raise your knees towards your chest while maintaining braced lower abs and a hollowed position.
- Slowly lower to the starting position.
- Perform the desired number of repetitions.
5) Bicep Curl
The biceps curl exercise largely targets the elbow flexors, especially the biceps muscles, which are located in front of your upper arm. It also targets the muscle of the lower arm.
To do bicep curls:
- Face the anchor point of the TRX or rings.
- Grab them with an underhand grip, and let your body hang.
- Brace your core, and keep your shoulders drawn back.
- Pull yourself up by squeezing your biceps and bending at the elbow till your arms are fully extended.
- Slowly return to the starting position without releasing tension in your arms and shoulders.
6) Ring Pull-up
Gymnastic ring pull-ups are a great functional strength exercise for the back muscles and can also work the biceps and forearms.
To do this exercise:
- Stand underneath a pair of gymnastic rings.
- Make sure they're high enough off the ground so that you don't touch the floor when you lower yourself.
- Hold onto the rings so that your palms are facing towards you.
- Pull your chest up to the rings by bending your arms, and keep your body straight.
- Once your chest is at its highest point, hold this position for a second before lowering yourself back down.
7) L-sit
The L-sit is a tough bodyweight exercise that targets your core and shoulder muscles, as well as your triceps. You can do it with parallel bars, at a dip station, on the floor or even with rings.
To do this exercise:
- Get in a dip position by leaning forward and resting your weight on your arms.
- Extend your legs straight down towards the floor, and keep them together.
- Raise your feet off the ground till they're parallel to it.
- To make this exercise easier, you can bend your knees or lift one leg at a time.
Takeaway
Calisthenic Exercise Rings can help you target a variety of muscle groups and train for ultimate functional strength. These things are so simple that anybody can use them in their everyday workout, and with the right level of dedication you'll be able to master various exercises like never before.
Q. Have you tried any of these workouts?
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Sofia Richie displays her toned figure in a tiny black bikini as she soaks up the sun on a luxury yacht in Ibiza
She's spent the last fortnight enjoying a romantic getaway with fiancé Elliot Grainge in the South of France.
And Sofia Richie moved her love boat to another part of Europe on Monday as she arrived in Ibiza on a superyacht.
Topping up her tan, the 23-year-old model was seen sunning herself on the deck of her luxury liner.
Fun in the sun: Sofia Richie moved her love boat to another part of Europe on Monday as she arrived in Ibiza on a superyacht after her jaunt in the South of France
Clad in a tiny black bikini with thong bottoms, the daughter of Lionel Richie highlighted her enviably toned abs and peachy derriere.
The Slazenger ambassador's golden locks were left to air dry after a refreshing dip in the sea, while she accessorised with a pair of oversized shades.
After spending the day relaxing on the boat, Sofia spent her evening partying at Ushuaïa beach club, watching the likes of David Guetta perform.
Taking it easy: Topping up her tan, the 23-year-old model was seen sunning herself on the deck of her luxury liner
Stunning: Clad in a tiny black bikini with thong bottoms, the daughter of Lionel Richie highlighted her enviably toned abs and peachy derriere
Missing from the action on Monday was Sofia's soon-to-be husband Elliot Grainge.
Prior to hitting Ibiza, Sofia had been enjoying a romantic getaway with Elliot at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes, France.
The Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc has long been a celebrity haunt, with the likes of Paris Hilton, Kate Moss, Elizabeth Taylor and John Lennon all checking in over the years.
Chilling: The Slazenger ambassador's golden locks were left to air dry after a refreshing dip in the sea, while she accessorised with a pair of oversized shades
Flying solo: Missing from the action on Monday was Sofia's soon-to-be husband Elliot Grainge
Party time: After spending the day relaxing on the boat, Sofia spent her evening partying at Ushuaïa beach club, watching the likes of David Guetta perform
Since heading on her European jaunt, Sofia has been documenting the trip on her Instagram page.
Last week, she uploaded an adorable snap of herself sitting on Elliot's lap as they dined al fresco.
Sofia shared news of her engagement to Elliot, who is the son of Universal Music Group chairman and CEO Lucian Grainge, with her 7.6million followers in late April.
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The Seattle Mariners put a premium on versatility.
With outfielders Julio Rodriguez (sore left wrist) and Jesse Winker (twisted right ankle) sidelined Monday night in the opener of a three game-series with the visiting Texas Rangers, the Mariners started an outfield, from left to right, of Adam Frazier, Dylan Moore and Sam Haggerty in their 4-3 victory.
By trade, all are second basemen.
“It’s critical having guys who can play multiple positions,” Mariners manager Scott Servais said. “We had, I don’t know what you’d call it, our scatbacks in the outfield.
“Hopefully our lineup looks a little bit different (Tuesday) and we get some of the banged-up guys back in there.”
Rodriguez, who was originally injured while attempting to steal a base July 14 at Texas, has missed all four games since the All-Star break. He went deep 81 times during the Home Run Derby despite finishing second to Washington’s Juan Soto.
“I feel like after the derby, probably after all that, that’s when it started getting maybe getting a little bit worse,” Rodriguez said. “But right now, we’re day to day, and it’s feeling better already.”
Servais was asked before Monday’s game whether Rodriguez should have participated in the annual slugfest.
“It’s not for me to say whether it was a good idea or not,” Servais said. “If I was 21 years old, would I want to participate in the Home Run Derby with millions of people watching me with the greatest players in the world? Yes, I would want to do it. Again, a little setback coming out of it. We will deal with it. I’m not mad at Julio. I love Julio. We all love Julio.”
Winker was hurt Sunday against Houston when he collided with the Astros’ Jeremy Pena after running through the first-base bag.
“I think I stepped on Pena’s foot,” Winker said. “It was like when you roll your ankle playing basketball. It’s not that big of a deal. I rolled it pretty good, but I think I’ll be all right. We’ll see how it feels (Tuesday). As long as it loosens up, I’ll be good to go.”
The Rangers nearly rallied Monday as Nathaniel Lowe led off the ninth with a home run to make it 4-3. Leody Taveras followed with a single and Kole Calhoun walked. Seattle’s Diego Castillo struck out Ezequiel Duran before Erik Swanson got the final two outs.
“We’ve got to continue to have conversations and figure out, ‘OK, there’s a lot of little plays in there that we have to make,'” Rangers manager Chris Woodward said. “They made some plays, we didn’t. They made some pitches, we didn’t. We had opportunities at the end. If we’re going to win games, we’ve got to find a way to get it done there.”
Tuesday’s scheduled starters are a pair of right-handers — Texas’ Dane Dunning (1-6, 4.42 ERA) and Seattle rookie George Kirby (2-3, 3.78). Dunning is expected to be activated from the injured list after being out since July 11 with an impingement in his right ankle, and Kirby will return from Triple-A Tacoma, where he was sent during the All-Star break.
Dunning is 1-1 with a 3.94 ERA in three career starts against Seattle. It will be Kirby’s second time facing the Rangers. He didn’t get a decision in a 6-5 Seattle win June 5 in Arlington, Texas, despite allowing just two runs on five hits in six innings.
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EU Nations Back 15% Gas-Cut Target as Russia Reduces Flows
(Bloomberg) -- European Union countries reached a political agreement to cut their gas use by 15% through next winter as the prospect of a full cut-off from Russian supplies grows increasingly likely.
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Energy ministers meeting in Brussels gave the green light to a proposal to voluntarily cut their gas usage over the next months, the Czech presidency of the EU said in a post on Twitter. The plan makes the 15% target mandatory under an emergency situation -- such as a severe disruption to flows from Russia -- albeit with certain opt-outs for particularly vulnerable nations or those integral to the bloc’s network as a whole.
Hungary was the only nation against the EU decision to cut gas use because it goes against the country’s interests, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said in a statement. Prime Minister Viktor Orban called the EU move “alarming” and “another step toward a war economy” on his Facebook page.
“The most crucial outcome is that we will start saving gas now,” Kadri Simson, energy commissioner, told reporters. “The impact on GDP will be significantly smaller if we start saving now and don’t wait until Russia forces us to do so.”
Simson said work is ongoing to explore “different options to design a gas price cap, in particular in the case of market disruption and rationing of scarce quantities of gas.”
The fast pace of the agreement, with the European Commission first proposing the regulation last week, reflects the rapidly deteriorating gas flows from Russia. Supplies through the key Nord Stream 1 pipeline are set to drop to around 20% of capacity from Wednesday, with Gazprom PJSC saying that one more turbine is due for maintenance and will be taken out of service.
That’s made the chances that EU countries will be able to reach their 80% gas storage filling target even more unlikely, raising the stakes for cutting gas demand. Following the agreement, the rules should enter into EU law over the coming days.
The new rules are “an unprecedented step in European solidarity,” said Sven Giegold, a deputy German economy minister. “Member states that do not import any Russian gas are showing support and have committed to reducing consumption. This has never happened before.”
Concerns on Cuts
In the run-up to the meeting, a number of countries including Italy, Hungary, Poland, Portugal and Spain had raised concerns over the reduction goals, citing demand cuts already achieved, lack of gas connections to other countries and the fact that decisions on energy are usually a national competence.
The Czech Republic, which holds the EU’s rotating presidency, had proposed a number of changes in recent days to the commission’s plan from last week in a bid to bring nations onside.
The revisions included a provision that would increase the number of countries that have to request that a 15% demand-reduction target be made mandatory to five from three, according to a draft seen by Bloomberg. The commission could also propose the emergency measure if it deemed there’s a high risk of a shortage. Both scenarios would also need majority backing from member states to take effect.
Other tweaks included taking into account the level of gas storage in a country as well as the possibility of excluding certain key industries. The rules would also only be set for one year, rather than two as originally outlined. Member states could ask for a lower mandatory reduction under certain criteria based on their interconnections with other nations -- island countries like Ireland for instance.
A halt of Russian gas supplies to the EU could potentially reduce its gross domestic product by as much as 1.5% if the winter is cold and the region fails to take preventive measures to save energy, the commission estimated.
(Updates with Szijjarto, Orban remarks in third paragraph)
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Are You Eligible to Vote in Berkshire County’s Sheriff and District Attorney Race?
Berkshire County is in the thick of campaign season with two hotly contested races that will be decided during the September 6 primary.
The western Massachusetts county's residents will have two make important decisions during this year's election cycle in races for both District Attorney and Sheriff. Both offices have incumbents running for reelection, with one challenger each, and both with be decided by the September 6 primary.
Running for Berkshire County District Attorney is incumbent Andrea Harrington who is looking for a second four-year term after winning the seat over the previous incumbent Paul Caccaviello in 2018. She is being challenged by Timothy Shugrue. Previously, in 2004, Shugrue unsuccessfully challenged then District Attorney David Capeless.
Running for Berkshire County Sheriff is incumbent Tom Bowler, who is looking for his third six-year term. Bowler originally won the seat in 2010 and then was reelected again in 2016. Bowler is being challenged by Alf Barbalunga, who is currently on leave from his position as Chief Probation Officer of the Southern Berkshire District Court.
Why are Berkshire County District Attorney and Sheriff Elections Being Decided in September?
While the statewide general election is not until Tuesday, Nov. 8, both of the aforementioned Berkshire County offices will be decided during the primary election on Tuesday, September 6. This is because both sets of incumbents and challengers are Democrats. There are no Republican challengers, there for the primary will decide the winner.
Who Can Vote in the Upcoming September 6 District Attorney and Sheriff Primary?
Any registered Berkshire Count voter will be able to participate in the September 6 primary election, however, voters are required to vote on their own party's ballots. Meaning if you are registered as a Democrat, you will receive the ballot with Democratic candidates (Harrington and Shurgrue, Bowler and Barbalunga) If you are registered as a Republican, you will receive a Republican ballot on which none of the aforementioned candidates will appear. If you are registered as unenrolled (independent) you can select either ballot to vote on.
When Do You Need to Be Registered or Change Party Affiliation By to Participate in the Berkshire County District Attorney and Sheriff Election?
Anyone who has a Massachusetts ID (driver’s license or state ID card) can register online here. The deadline to do so is 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27. To register in person head to your local election office during normal business hours by 5 p.m. on Aug. 27 for the primary.
Massachusetts voters can also vote early from Aug. 27 through Sept. 2 for the primary at their local election office or other early voting sites. To find your local early voting site, visit here.
For early voting in Massachusetts, registered voters will receive an application in July for a mail-in ballot if they have not already requested an absentee or mail-in ballot. You can request one before July by visiting your local election office or by visiting here. You must request your mail-in ballot by 5 PM, Monday, August 29, 2022. Your application can only be accepted if it has reached your local election office by Monday, August 29, 2022.
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South African singer Londiwe ‘Londie London’ Zulu and her ex-fiancé Hlubi Nkosi have recently welcomed their new born daughter into the world.
Taking to her Instagram stories, the singer posted two picture of her new born daughter wrapped in a pink blanket.
“Princess B is here,” said Zulu as a caption of her post.
Her baby daddy also took to social media to post a similar picture of his new born daughter, with an in love emoji placed on the picture to cover her face.
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The He Goes hitmaker kept her pregnancy a secret throughout the early stages, and only announced her pregnancy on The Real Housewives of Durban reunion which took place earlier this year.
She was then surprised by her closed friends and family with an intimate baby shower last month, to celebrate her daughter.
“First of all I hate baby showers… so you guys really got me and I couldn’t stop crying. I thank you all for doing this thoughtful surprise for me.
“I really felt appreciated, loved and supported on this new journey I’m about to embark on. I appreciate your kindness now and always,” said Zulu.
Londie and Nkosi are not new to the parenting game, as they both share a one-year-old son named Uminathi.
In December 2020, the singer took to social media to post a video announcing her pregnancy and revealing her baby bump.
“We made a wish and you came true. I will love you endlessly,” said Zulu in the caption of her post.
Zulu and Nkosi seem to have opted for co-parenting after it was revealed by Twitter gossip blogger Musa Khawula that Hlubi was having an affair, and that the singer had left their Hillcrest home after finding out that her fiancé had made another woman pregnant.
The 30-year-old reality television star has not said anything about the cheating allegations, and has since kept her private affairs away from the public eye. | https://www.citizen.co.za/entertainment/celebrity-news/3156586/oh-baby-londie-london-daughter/ | 2022-07-26T14:29:00Z | https://www.citizen.co.za/entertainment/celebrity-news/3156586/oh-baby-londie-london-daughter/ | false | 1 |
What Is Demerara Sugar? How To Use This Lesser-Known Sweetener In Your Kitchen
Got a sweet tooth? Even if you don't, sugar is a prevalent ingredient in so many areas of the kitchen, from cutting the bitterness of your coffee to adding necessary flavor to baked goods. While white sugar is perhaps the most popular iteration, there are actually a range of sugars that you can swap into recipes for different flavors (and functions!)
One type that's a bit less common in pantries: demerara sugar. How is it different than other sugars? And what recipes does it complement best? Experts break down everything you need to know about this lesser-known sweetener.
What is demerara sugar?
Demerara sugar is a light brown, minimally processed cane sugar made from dehydrating sugar cane syrup. “In the process, it preserves a small amount of natural molasses, giving it a toasty brown color and large grain texture and toffee/caramel flavor,” adds registered dietitian nutritionist, Ginger Hultin, M.S., RDN, owner of ChampagneNutrition and author of the Meal Prep for Weight Loss 101 ebook.
And good news for experimental bakers: you can find demerara sugar at your local grocery store.
How demerara varies from other sugars.
Compared to white sugar, demerara is slightly less processed and due to the nature of how it’s made, it also contains some molasses. “The molasses gives it trace amounts of vitamins and minerals and a slight toffee or caramel flavor,” notes registered dietitian Jenna Gorham, R.D., L.D.
However, in terms of the health differences between demerara and other sugars, the general consensus is that it’s no more or less good for you. “It's important to remember that sugar in any form is still added sugar,” Gorham says. Notably, demerara and white sugar both have the same amount of calories and will cause a similar reaction when it comes to your glycemic index and blood sugar.
"It is recommended that Americans two years and older keep their intake of added sugars to less than 10% of their total daily calories," notes Hultin of sugar in general. "Quantity and portions matter."
It’s really in the texture that demerara differentiates itself as it is a larger grain sugar than its counterparts. “In baking, you can use them all but demerara is also more commonly used for a garnish because of its texture and large grain,” explains Hultin. Additionally, while white and brown sugar are softer, demerara is going to be a bit more coarse and better suited to sprinkle on top of recipes.
How to use demerara sugar.
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As noted above, demerara sugar is particularly useful as a topping to baked goods due to its grainy texture, but the options don’t end there. “It can also be used in coffee or tea or in place of light brown sugar in any recipe,” adds Gorham. If you’re partial to a crunchier texture or a more buttery, robust flavor profile, demerara sugar may be a great choice for your recipe.
Looking to spice up your baking? Here are some of our favorite recipes featuring coconut sugar that could be swapped for a little demerara crunch:
Demerara substitutes.
Making a recipe that specifically calls for demerara sugar, but don't have any on hand? You can use light brown sugar as a replacement. Likewise, if you’re out of brown sugar, you can swap in demerara without any significant impact on the end result (i.e. color or flavor).
“Consider light brown sugar as a substitute, or try turbinado or muscovado sugar which have similar molasses flavoring and color,” adds Hultin. If you’re looking for that crunchy flavor to top your coffee with but are out of demerara, turbinado may be your best bet.
The takeaway.
When it comes down to texture and flavor, demerara sugar is going to be a larger, toffee-flavored option perfect for taking your baked goods to the next level with a light sprinkle overtop. Since it has a touch of molasses, it contains trace vitamins and minerals, but not enough to make a meaningful contribution to the diet.
While demerara may have slightly more nutrients than other types of sugar, it's important to be mindful of the quantity you're consuming, in order to manage your blood sugar and overall health.
So, as with everything, enjoy your demerara in moderation—but it is an excellent way to diversify the flavor profile and texture of your baking.
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What are the best tents for tailgating?
SUV tents are a great way to ensure a sunburn-free and fun-filled tailgate. Offering protection from the sun, rain and wind, an SUV tent will keep you and your guests comfortable.
Made for convenience, SUV tents are designed to attach to the back cab of your SUV, allowing for a simple set-up process and plenty of extra space for all your tailgating gear. If you are looking for an SUV tent that is durable, affordable and functional, our top choice is the Hasika Versatility Teardrop Awning.
What to know when buying an SUV tent
Versatility
Depending on your lifestyle, you may find it worthwhile to purchase an SUV tent that can convert into a stand-alone tent. While these options are more expensive, they are an ideal investment for the avid outdoor adventurer. For more information on stand-alone outdoor tents, check out our full family tents buying guide.
Durability
Some SUV tents are constructed with waterproof or tear-proof fabric, include reinforced attachment systems or have built-in rainflys. Consider how you intend to use your SUV tent and see if a more durable option is best for your lifestyle.
Attachment
While most SUV tents are made with a universal attachment system that fits nearly all SUVs, others have a vehicle-specific attachment style. Those with the universal attachment system tend to be quicker to set up and be more lightweight, but may not offer as much security in high winds or rain.
What are the best SUV tents for tailgating to buy?
Best bang for your buck SUV tent
Hasika Versatility Teardrop Awning
What you need to know: Designed to maximize shade, this tent’s unique domed canopy creates the ideal space for you and your guests to kick back and comfortably enjoy the day.
What you’ll love: This tent is designed to attach to nearly any type of vehicle and can be easily converted into a stand-alone canopy. Constructed with durable materials and weighing less than 10 pounds, this tent is designed to be easy to use and be long-lasting.
What you should consider: Some customers reported issues with using this tent in heavy winds. It is recommended consumers take extra care to anchor this tent properly.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Best SUV tent for tailgating at the stadium
Rightline SUV and Van Tailgate Canopy
What you need to know: Designed specifically for tailgating, this tent is sized to fit stadium parking spaces and includes an extended rear window cover for your SUV, allowing for easy access to your vehicle and extra space for all your gear.
What you’ll love: With few setup materials and a simple installation process, this tent is ideal for tailgaters who are looking to set up quickly and enjoy the day. The tent provides a large open air canopy for sun protection, without the bulk of the traditional pop-up tent. Simple, sturdy and lightweight, this tent is perfect for any tailgate.
What you should consider: While the open-air canopy of this tent is perfect for warm, sunny days, the tent offers little protection against heavy rain or wind.
Where to buy: Sold by Dick’s Sporting Goods
Best SUV tent for large groups
What you need to know: This durable 10-by-10-foot tent offers plenty of room for any size party.
What you’ll love: With an enclosed area and open-air canopy, this tent offers coverage and comfort. The built-in large mesh panels, attached rainfly and steel anchoring system also make this tent highly durable, so it’s sure to withstand any conditions. You can easily convert this tent into a stand-alone tent, making it perfect for any outdoor adventure.
What you should consider: The large size of this tent may not be ideal for tailgating in small areas such as parking lots.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Best compact SUV tent
What you need to know: This compact tent is designed to be lightweight, durable and convenient, making it the perfect option for solo travelers or couples on the go.
What you’ll love: With a simple universal attachment system, installing this tent only takes five minutes and one person can easily do it. The additional awning, mesh screen and storm flap will keep you, your gear and your vehicle safe from any bugs or rain.
What you should consider: Due to its small, 2-foot awning, this tent offers less shade outside of the vehicle and may not be ideal for large groups.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Best lightweight SUV tent
What you need to know: With a flexible frame and a 8-by-8-feet coverage area, this unique tent provides excellent shade even on the hottest game day.
What you’ll love: This tent withstands the sun and rain while boasting quick installation and easy transport. It comes with weighted and stake anchoring options, ensuring security whether you’re tailgating in a parking lot or a field.
What you should consider: Vehicles with power-rear doors may find it difficult to install since the bungee cords that secure the tent to the vehicle may pull the rear door down over time.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Most durable SUV tent
What you need to know: With a universal attachment design and four model options, the Redcamp awning is the perfect option for any tailgate host.
What you’ll love: This tent is made of waterproof and tear-proof fabric, making it an investment that should last for years. With ultraviolet protection and a large shade area, this tent will keep you and your guests comfortable on sunny game days.
What you should consider: This tent includes more setup materials than the typical SUV tent, making the set-up process slightly more involved. To ensure the most efficient assembly, it is recommended two to three people be involved in the installation process.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Most versatile SUV tent
What you need to know: This tent can easily convert into stand-alone tent capabilities, making it the perfect option for any type of outdoor adventurer.
What you’ll love: The rainfly top, waterproof fabric and large mesh windows offer protection, no matter the conditions. This tent is large enough to fit up to six adults comfortably and has two built-in storage pockets for easy access to your favorite gear.
What you should consider: While the enclosed style of this tent is ideal for tailgaters who may want to serve food or enjoy a more private, laidback experience, it does not offer the traditional open canopy. This may be a drawback for tailgaters who are looking to create more of a social atmosphere.
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MG Motor India has unveiled the first teaser of the Next-Gen Hector, which aimed to enrich the customer experience by enabling indulgence. The interior of Next-Gen Hector seems quite luxurious, offering a cinematic and immersive experience with India’s largest 14-inch Portrait Infotainment System.
Launched as India’s first Internet Car, Hector. The automaker has spread itself across the board within the automobile segment today. Hector is designed for new-age customers. Driven by its vision of CASE (Connected, Autonomous, Shared, and Electric) mobility,
MG Motor India’s manufacturing facility in Halol, Gujarat, has an annual production capacity of 1,25,000 vehicles and employs nearly 2,500 workers. It has introduced several products in India, including Internet SUV – MG Hector, Electric Internet SUV – MG ZS EV, Premium SUV – MG Gloster and MG Astor – with personal AI assistant and Autonomous (Level 2) technology.
The upcoming car seems to have a lot of new features such as Push button start, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), a piano-black finish around a digital odometer, and good space around the gear knob. The price of Next Gen MG Hector is expected to be 1.5 to 2 Lakhs above the price of the current model. One can imagine a new luxurious cabin for now from the upcoming MG Hector.
MG has evolved into a modern, futuristic, and innovative brand over the last 98 years. Founded in the UK in 1924, Morris Garages vehicles were known for their sports cars, roadsters, and cabriolet series. MG vehicles were owned by many celebrities, including the British Prime Ministers and even the British Royal Family.
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Burger King is bringing back its popular ‘Burger Roulette’ game for a limited time only, offering fans the chance to make some savings.
For just £3 customers can spin the wheel via the Burger King UK app and be in with a chance to secure one of four burgers worth up to £7.99.
App users are guaranteed a tasty treat with every turn and can make savings of up to £4.99 with each go.
The game is only available to play for a short time, from Tuesday 26 July until Friday 26 August, and is redeemable in-store, via the drive-through and by Click & Collect.
Which burgers can I win?
Burger fans have a chance to bag a classic burger or try a new favourite, including the Steakhouse Angus which is currently priced at £7.99.
The burger must be claimed within 15 minutes of the offer being activated and customers can enter a maximum of once per day.
The roulette wheel will decide what each customer tucks into and the entry price is £3.0. The following burgers are all up for grabs in the game:
- Steakhouse Angus – RRP £7.99
- Whopper with Cheese and Bacon – RRP £6.99
- Crispy Chicken with Cheese and Bacon – RRP £7.49
- Chicken Royale with Cheese and Bacon - RRP £6.99
Customers can also get their hands on the deliciously flamed-grilled Whopper, saving £3.99, or the Gourmet Steakhouse Angus - the biggest burger available - made from 100% Aberdeen Angus beef, which is usually priced at £7.99.
The burger chosen by the Roulette is non-refundable and non-exchangeable, and are sold as seen on the Burger King menu. There are no plant-based alternatives as part of the offer.
How do I play?
To play, you need to sign into the Burger King App and activate your ‘Burger Roulette’ App offer.
You check out in restaurant or via the app and then receive your mystery £3 premium burger.
The offer is not valid at Burger King motorway service locations, airports, train stations or holiday parks.
Those who join the Burger King app can also sign up to the new ‘Your Burger King’ loyalty scheme where you can gather points on every purchase. You also get a free Cheeseburger automatically upon sign up. | https://www.dewsburyreporter.co.uk/read-this/burger-king-brings-back-burger-roulette-where-fans-can-save-up-to-ps499-3782117 | 2022-07-26T14:29:48Z | https://www.dewsburyreporter.co.uk/read-this/burger-king-brings-back-burger-roulette-where-fans-can-save-up-to-ps499-3782117 | false | 17 |
CNN and The Independent reported this week on a massive ice melt in Greenland, with on the order of 6 billion tons of ice lost in three days. The melting was because of a heat wave at the top of the world, caused by our burning coal, gasoline, and methane gas and spewing billions of tons of the dangerous heat-trapping gas carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
These sorts of events are directly responsible for sea level rise and coastal flooding around the world and in the United States (which has a lot of coast if you think about it). Often it is the poorest and most disadvantaged who will suffer most severely from disruptions like storm surges, coastal erosion, salt water invasion of lagoons, and urban flooding.
A heat wave in Greenland only makes it about 60 degrees F. (15C), when most of us would still feel the need for a sweater. But ordinarily, according to a climate and weather site, “In July the average maximum daytime temperatures are cold and range from 6 degrees C (43 degrees F) in KapTobin to 10 degrees C (50 degrees F) in Angmagssalik. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2 degrees C (36 degrees F) in Angmagssalik and 0 degrees C (32 degrees F) in KapTobin. It is one of the warmest months of the year.”
So, yeah, 60F/ 15C is a stretch.
I think it was Rene Marsh and Angela Fritz at CNN who came up with the explanation of what 6 billion tons of ice melt looks like, saying it was enough to put the entire state of West Virginia under a foot of water.
A loss of 6 billion tons of ice is worrisome, especially since all this is cumulative. Over time all the surface ice will melt if we go on burning fossil fuels. But we’ve seen considerably worse, say Marsh and Fritz. In 2019, they explain, a hot spring and summer melted away the ice sheet’s surface, sending 532 billion tons of ice into the oceans, raising them permanently by over half an inch (1.5 millimeters).
If all Greenland’s ice melts, it would raise the seas by more than 24 feet (7.5 meters).
We can still halt an apocalyptic scenario like that, which would wipe out coastal cities around the world, if we stop spewing out carbon by 2050. The existing CO2 in the atmosphere will all go into the oceans. That will make them acidic and wipe out a lot of marine life, but temperatures would immediately stop rising and would gradually go back to a nineteenth-century normal.
Average sea level has already risen about 9 inches (24 cm.) since 1880, which has put coastal regions and cities under pressure. It doesn’t sound like much, but it is a lot. It gets magnified if there is a storm surge, and worsens flooding. Moreover, the oceans are not flat – they are higher in some places than others, and some parts rise faster than others. The ocean at Miami Beach is a full foot higher now than even in 1990, and floods on rain-free sunny days are 4 times more frequent than just three decades ago.
The World Economic Forum found that African-American urban communities are most at risk from sea-level rise, with the risk of flooding in their neighborhoods increasing by 20 per cent by 2050.
Flooding currently costs the US $32 billion a year, but that number is expected to increase substantially if the seas rise at a rapid clip.
Excerpted: ‘Greenland Loses 6 Billion Tons of Ice in 3 Days, Harbinger of Unprecedented Coastal Flooding’. Courtesy: Commondreams.org
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Which Wolverine action figure is best?
Wolverine’s popularity as a comic-book character rose when he joined the X-Men. There, he became a kind of antihero due to his broody demeanor and hair-raising looks. His character became a household name with the launch of the X-Men movies in 2000, which led to a spin-off trilogy featuring the character. Needless to say, Wolverine action figures have become a sought-after toy. If you want a great Wolverine figure, then have a look at the Marvel Legends Series: 6-inch Wolverine and Motorcycle to kick-start a collection.
What to know before you buy a Wolverine action figure
Wolverine action figures are just one of many Marvel toys available. His character has been presented in many guises over the years, from classic to contemporary looks. Buying any action figure may not be as straightforward as it seems, so here’s what to consider before purchasing.
Iteration
Young fans of the X-Men and Wolverine movies may not relate to his classic yellow and blue spandex look as he never appeared like this in the X-Men movie franchise from 2000-2017. These movies focused more on Logan, the alter-ego of Wolverine, and he was barely referred to by his superhero name. Certainly, he didn’t resemble the colorful, vintage look. However, he has appeared this way in animation and Lego movies over the years. If buying a Wolverine figure as a gift, knowing which version of the character is preferred may be beneficial.
Allies and nemeses
Wolverine and Logan figures are compatible with any other X-Men character because this is the most recognizable crew he has belonged to. Comic-book fans will know he has also teamed up or fought many other Marvel characters. Battles between Wolverine and The Hulk are comic book lore, while Magneto is the most well-known nemesis of the X-Men in both comics and film.
Play or display?
Some action figures are perfect for being roughed up in creative battles. In contrast, others are aimed more at collectors for display purposes. Consider what and who you are buying the figure for before committing to a purchase.
What to look for in a quality Wolverine action figure
Painting and sculpting
Detail is essential for the collector. Many action figures nowadays have excellent levels of detail. Often, they even resemble the actors who portrayed them in movies. Detailing techniques are of a very high standard, so consider this when choosing a figure.
Movement
Action figures should have points of articulation so that battle scenes can be enacted and action poses can be displayed. Collectors and older fans more interested in display figures may enjoy new poses each day and require a lot of movement in the joints. However, simply articulated figures are OK for younger fans who simply want to bash the figure around.
Attachments
Wolverine should have claws that protrude from his fists. All his action figures should feature these, but some could also have replaceable hands for when he retracts them. Logan is also a keen motorcyclist. Therefore, a motorcycle is a great accessory for this character. Replaceable heads should feature different expressions for this moody character.
How much you can expect to spend on a Wolverine action figure
Wolverine will usually set you back $20-$50 for regular to well-detailed figures. Collectibles can be had for around $80-$140.
Wolverine action figure FAQ
Is Wolverine a suitable character for young children?
A. Wolverine is depicted as a brutal character in both comic books and on the big screen. The penultimate movie in the X-Men franchise “Logan” was the second R-rated Marvel movie after the success of “Deadpool.” Wolverine action figures are made to represent his character. Therefore, they feature his metal claws protruding from his knuckles and angry expressions. Use your own judgment when deciding on this character.
How does a collectible maintain its value?
A. Collectible action figures that maintain the highest valuation are those that are never removed from their packaging. If they are rare, they can make a pretty penny. These can be hard to come by, but that doesn’t mean the action figure you buy can’t increase value. If the figure is unboxed, then take care of it correctly for maximum worth. Keep it dust-free and gently wash with warm water if necessary. Don’t store your figure in hot or cold conditions; keep it at room temperature.
What’s the best Wolverine action figure to buy?
Top Wolverine action figure
Marvel Legends Series: 6-inch Wolverine and Motorcycle
What you need to know: Wolverine is out of the suit as his alter ego, Logan. This will appeal to movie and comic-book fans alike.
What you’ll love: Logan wears his white tank top and blue jeans, similar to how he often appeared in the X-Men movies. The two heads offer different expressions, while the classic Logan look is completed by his sleek motorcycle.
What you should consider: Lots of small parts and delicate accessories make it unsuitable for toddlers.
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Top Wolverine action figure for the money
Hasbro: Marvel Legends Series: X-Men 6-inch Collectible: Wolverine
What you need to know: This is a nicely detailed figure inspired by a comic-book iteration geared towards children aged four and up.
What you’ll love: This Wolverine has many points of articulation to create awesome action poses and realistic battle scenes with other action figures. It comes with an extra head for different expressions and can be collected alongside other X-Men characters.
What you should consider: Those long claws could get poked in an eye, so heed the age-range recommendation.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Marvel: Titan Hero Series: Wolverine 12-inch Action Figure
What you need to know: This classic comic-book version, with its yellow and blue spandex look, is a prominent action figure aimed at children over three.
What you’ll love: This 12-inch action figure will not be easily lost, and the vibrant colors will appeal to children and collectors alike. It’s sturdy and ready for roughhouse play or ready to show off his vintage look in collectors’ displays.
What you should consider: This Wolverine is not very well articulated but does stand well on hard surfaces.
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Instalimb: World's First 3D Designed Prosthetic Leg Provider from Japan Forays into Indian Market with a Funding of Rs. 26 Crore
New Delhi, Delhi, India NewsVoir The Japanese producer creates products inspired by 3D print and AI driven technology Operations to begin in India Gurgaon where they will offer these advanced products Instalimb believes in offering value-added services like online stump check for patients who wants to save time to travel to the clinic and also designated counsellors will attend to patients from onboard to delivery along with prosthetists.
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New Delhi, Delhi, India (NewsVoir) • The Japanese producer creates products inspired by 3D print and AI driven technology • Operations to begin in India (Gurgaon) where they will offer these advanced products • Instalimb believes in offering value-added services like online stump check for patients who wants to save time to travel to the clinic and also designated counsellors will attend to patients from onboard to delivery along with prosthetists. Japan based world’s first 3D-printed prosthetic legs maker Instalimb raised 445 million yen (Rs. 26 crore) in Series A funding in Japan (including investment, loans, and grants) to foray into the Indian market and launched its technologically advanced prosthetic wear solutions in Gurgaon on 1st of July. Instalimb promises value proposition to the Indian market by revolutionizing prosthetic socket fit and production process that is widely scalable, does not require much space and does not require manpower with specialized skill. This game changing start-up aims to deliver the highest-quality prosthesis leg with socket (tech) and alignment (PO quality) to 48 million people who currently do not have access to a device in the world. Selected as a “J-startup” by the Japanese government as one of the best technology start-ups in Japan, Instalimb products are inspired by 3D and AI technology that offers the much-needed comfort and desired fit for the end users. According to multiple research around 70% of amputees develop skin related issues associated with prosthetic wear. It also revealed that an ill fitted prosthetic can restrict rehabilitation and pose balance issues for amputees. Taking these findings into consideration, it was observed that it is important for a prosthetic leg to have the right design along with a good socket fit. Instalimb products are strategically developed with advanced technology, superior quality and affordability that will help users to not only walk comfortably but also climb the steps with ease. In fact, Instalimb’s dedication and confidence in the socket quality enable them to be the only clinic that provides test socket and test fitting for free. The company knows that any amputees can see the difference in quality. Yutaka Tokushims, CEO, Instalimb, said, “Instalimb is an innovative approach towards the prosthetics industry. Issues related to socket fit were identified as the biggest factor affecting rehabilitation by around 50% of amputees and 66% of clinicians. Instalimb has taken efforts to meet the expectations of the end users. With our launch in India, we are expecting to reach out to a larger set of individuals who need this kind of an advanced assistance and help them to get back their active lifestyle.” Funded by the Japanese government, Instalimb has connected with eminent hospitals like AIIMS as well as one of the largest organizations, Jaipur Foot for collaborative projects. Instalimb has catered to over 500+ amputees in the Philippines since 2019. In India, Instalimb will head its operations from a clinic in Gurgaon. Amputees can register themselves by logging on to india.instalimb.com. For any business-related inquiries, reach them at in.contact@instalimb.com.
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More than 100 Bristol City Council workers could soon be transferred to work instead for Bristol Waste, sparking fears of worse pensions and conditions.
Council chiefs are considering transferring 122 staff across six departments, who all carry out “facilities management” roles, to the council-owned company. The Unison trade union is raising concerns, and one councillor warned “working conditions would be compromised”.
The six departments are culture and creative industries; intermediate care; asset strategy; children’s homes; Redfield Lodge care home; early intervention; and targeted services. The move follows a controversial transfer last year of about 200 security staff and cleaners.
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When workers are transferred from one employer to another, their pay and conditions are protected by rules called the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE). Despite these protections, Unison has said workers could still face worsening policies on sickness and pensions, and said the union was “against privatisation”.
Speaking to the council’s human resources committee on July 21, Unison Bristol branch secretary Tom Merchant said: “We think everything that Bristol City Council wants from this can be delivered in house. TUPE does protect people’s terms and conditions as they go across, but the policies that dictate how things happen to people change.
“Sickness policy, how to get your pension, all of that stuff. The pension regulations only require them to be the equivalent, not the same. And there’s always the uncertainty and the sadness of being taken from one organisation and given to another. So Unison is 100 per cent against privatisation.”
Plans for a transfer are still in the early stages, and more details should be revealed in the autumn, when council chiefs will likely take a full proposal to the cabinet for approval. Bosses said the move would centralise staff carrying out similar roles, and Bristol Waste is expected to come forward with a business case in a few weeks.
Human resources manager James Brereton said: “There is some early engagement taking place at the moment. The proposal would be to bring those into a central facilities management team in line with the common activities programme. We hope or expect that a business case will be supplied to us by Bristol Waste in the coming weeks.
“The sessions that we’ve had so far with the staff have simply been about engagement and talking about this work so they’re aware of it. No proposal has been made. There was a comment about aiming for the cabinet in September. That’s an ambitious timescale, it may slip from September.”
But the transfer has prompted questions about how these roles in different departments will be better suited to the arms-length refuse company. The transfer last year prompted heavy objections from trade unions and councils, concerned about worse pay and conditions, but the council said these would be protected.
Conservative Councillor Richard Eddy said: “Last spring we were assured only the cleaners and security staff would be transferred. There was no suggestion of ‘this is just the beginning of a journey’.
“To talk about 122 staff in such areas as intermediate care, asset strategy, children’s homes, early intervention — how can you explain this is more suited to be transferred to Bristol Waste, rather than staying with the council? As was the fear of people last time, their working conditions and prospects would be compromised. We have a big issue here.” | https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/local-news/over-100-bristol-city-council-7383259 | 2022-07-26T14:36:12Z | https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/local-news/over-100-bristol-city-council-7383259 | false | 1 |
SlateStone Wealth LLC acquired a new position in shares of iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEARCA:EFA – Get Rating) during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 2,929 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock, valued at approximately $216,000.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Norwood Financial Corp acquired a new stake in shares of iShares MSCI EAFE ETF in the 4th quarter valued at $27,000. Cassaday & Co Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of iShares MSCI EAFE ETF in the 4th quarter valued at $34,000. Ambassador Advisors LLC lifted its position in iShares MSCI EAFE ETF by 67.9% during the 4th quarter. Ambassador Advisors LLC now owns 487 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $38,000 after acquiring an additional 197 shares during the last quarter. Outfitter Financial LLC acquired a new position in iShares MSCI EAFE ETF during the 4th quarter worth $39,000. Finally, Mystic Asset Management Inc. acquired a new position in iShares MSCI EAFE ETF during the 4th quarter worth $42,000. 77.28% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF Price Performance
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF stock opened at $63.89 on Tuesday. iShares MSCI EAFE ETF has a fifty-two week low of $59.54 and a fifty-two week high of $82.29. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $64.77 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $70.08.
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF Company Profile
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF, formerly iShares MSCI EAFE Index Fund (the Fund), is an exchange-traded fund. The Fund’s investment objective is to seek investment results that correspond to the price and yield performance of its underlying index, MSCI EAFE Index (the Index). The Index has been developed by MSCI Inc as an equity benchmark for its international stock performance.
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Bfsg LLC boosted its stake in shares of Spire Inc. (NYSE:SR – Get Rating) by 7.3% during the 1st quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 5,816 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 396 shares during the quarter. Bfsg LLC’s holdings in Spire were worth $417,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in SR. Mount Yale Investment Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of Spire by 4.0% during the 1st quarter. Mount Yale Investment Advisors LLC now owns 3,793 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $272,000 after acquiring an additional 146 shares during the period. Retirement Systems of Alabama grew its position in shares of Spire by 0.3% during the 1st quarter. Retirement Systems of Alabama now owns 67,902 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $4,873,000 after acquiring an additional 224 shares during the period. Profund Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of Spire by 4.1% during the 4th quarter. Profund Advisors LLC now owns 5,854 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $382,000 after acquiring an additional 230 shares during the period. Eaton Vance Management grew its position in shares of Spire by 7.7% during the 4th quarter. Eaton Vance Management now owns 3,606 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $72,000 after acquiring an additional 257 shares during the period. Finally, Larson Financial Group LLC grew its position in shares of Spire by 114.3% during the 4th quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 555 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $36,000 after acquiring an additional 296 shares during the period. 84.91% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Spire Stock Up 1.8 %
Spire stock opened at $71.38 on Tuesday. Spire Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $59.60 and a fifty-two week high of $79.24. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.23, a quick ratio of 0.66 and a current ratio of 0.78. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $74.12 and a 200 day moving average price of $70.99. The company has a market capitalization of $3.72 billion, a PE ratio of 17.62, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.60 and a beta of 0.30.
Spire Announces Dividend
The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, July 5th. Shareholders of record on Friday, June 10th were paid a $0.685 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, June 9th. This represents a $2.74 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.84%. Spire’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 67.65%.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
SR has been the topic of a number of analyst reports. Sidoti cut Spire from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 13th. StockNews.com raised shares of Spire from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 11th. Mizuho raised their price target on shares of Spire from $74.00 to $77.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 25th. Morgan Stanley decreased their price target on shares of Spire from $78.00 to $74.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, May 23rd. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company raised their price target on shares of Spire from $70.00 to $81.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, April 19th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating and seven have given a hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $71.83.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In other Spire news, Treasurer Adam W. Woodard sold 2,211 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, May 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $74.35, for a total value of $164,387.85. Following the completion of the transaction, the treasurer now owns 1,327 shares in the company, valued at $98,662.45. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. In related news, Treasurer Adam W. Woodard sold 2,211 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, May 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $74.35, for a total transaction of $164,387.85. Following the completion of the transaction, the treasurer now owns 1,327 shares in the company, valued at $98,662.45. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, EVP Steven P. Rasche bought 1,703 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 10th. The shares were purchased at an average price of $24.09 per share, with a total value of $41,025.27. Following the purchase, the executive vice president now owns 9,500 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $228,855. The disclosure for this purchase can be found here. Insiders own 2.97% of the company’s stock.
Spire Company Profile
Spire Inc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the purchase, retail distribution, and sale of natural gas to residential, commercial, industrial, and other end-users of natural gas in the United States. The company operates in two segments, Gas Utility and Gas Marketing. It is also involved in the marketing of natural gas.
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For Michelle Milkowski, who lives in Renton, Washington, one thing led to another.
Because her son's daycare closed in the early days of the pandemic, she had some extra cash. So, like millions of other people, Milkowski downloaded the Robinhood trading app.
Back then, the stock market was at the beginning of what would become a record-setting run, and Milkowski's new pastime became profitable.
She kept trading shares, but in early 2021, something else caught her eye: Milkowski noticed the value of Bitcoin had reached $60,000.
"I just couldn't believe it," she says, noting she first heard of the popular cryptocurrency in 2016, when its price was less than a hundredth of that. "I felt like I'd just missed the boat, because I could have bought it before it skyrocketed."
Last spring, Milkowski took another look at Bitcoin, and she took a leap. "Better late than never," she remembers thinking.
First, Milkowski bought $500. Then, $10,000. By the end of last year, Milkowski estimates, she had spent close to $30,000 on crypto.
In hindsight, the timing was terrible.
Like many first-time investors, Milkowski bought digital currencies as they were approaching all-time highs, and as companies were spending tens of millions of dollars on marketing to broaden crypto's appeal.
Quarterback Tom Brady and his wife, supermodel Gisele Bündchen, starred in an ad for FTX, and a commercial for Crypto.com featured Academy Award-winning actor Matt Damon.
These were designed to appeal to a potential investor's fear of missing out.
"Fortune favors the brave," Damon says. The ads included little-to-no explanation of crypto, and how risky the unregulated asset is.
About two weeks after that Crypto.com ad debuted, Bitcoin set a new record: $68,990. Today, it's less than a third of that.
Although its backers long claimed it would be a hedge against high inflation, that hasn't proven to be the case. As inflation has surged, Bitcoin has fallen in tandem with high-growth tech stocks. Rising interest rates have made speculative assets less appealing, and cryptocurrencies are no exception.
Milkowski, who is a manager for a large insurance company, says those ads and the "crazy exuberance that surrounded crypto" appealed to her.
"You know, that gives it some sort of approval that not just scammers are using it," she says. "Then, I felt safe to try it out, to put my money in there."
Milkowski ended up branching out from Bitcoin, into Ethereum, Shiba Inu, and Luna, a so-called "stablecoin" that collapsed quickly and catastrophically in May.
Early on, Milkowski resolved not to risk more than she could afford to lose, and Ramiro Flores set the same ground rules when he bought Bitcoin for the first time in 2018.
"I like gambling. I go to Vegas quite a lot," he says. "So, I was like, 'Hey, you know what? Like, this is just like a little trip to the casino.'"
Flores, who used to be a firefighter in Edinburg, Texas, remembers talking about cryptocurrency in the firehouse. After he did some research, he bought $2,000 worth of Bitcoin.
At its peak, the total value of cryptocurrencies worldwide was about $3 trillion. Today, it is about $1 trillion.
Flores calls the downturn heartbreaking, but it hasn't shaken his resolve.
"It's totally a bummer," he says. "But I have faith."
Flores has continued to buy Bitcoin and Ethereum, and he says he believes they will bounce back. Eventually.
He is also optimistic wider adoption of digital currencies will lead to changes to banking and the economy.
"Right now, I'm down some money, but I'm like, 'Hey, if I don't sell, I don't lose out.' I don't lose that money, technically," he says. "So, I'm just going to keep on riding this little roller coaster that we're on."
For Milkowski, the ups and downs — well, especially the downs — got to be too much, and she decided to get off.
"There's definitely peace that comes with just selling off such a volatile asset," she says. "I don't have to worry, 'Am I losing $500, $1,000 today?'"
In May, Milkowski cashed out completely. She decided to cut her losses, which ended up being around $8,000.
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After the many German political principles that have already been thrown overboard in recent months – no arms supplies to crisis areas, for example, and a Bundeswehr which hardly needs to be armed – another German article of faith may now perish: the aversion to nuclear power.
At the end of this year, the last three nuclear power plants in Germany are expected to close. Angela Merkel, who in the early years of her chancellorship was still a proponent of nuclear energy, heralded the end of Germany’s nuclear power plants three days after the Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011. Atomausstieg. Five months after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the closing of the last three nuclear power plants is under discussion – Gazprom announced on Monday it will use only 20 percent of the capacity of Nord Stream 1, a reduced Russian gas supply that is being felt in Germany.
In mid-July, Minister of Economy and Climate Robert Habeck (Greens) was still skeptical: “We have a heat problem, not a power problem,” Habeck said at the time. Keeping the nuclear power stations open would in no way solve the gas shortage. Earlier this spring, Habeck’s ministry ruled that leaving the three power stations running longer would be of no benefit.
Dependent on nuclear energy
Now the gas problem seems to become a power problem as well. Due to the high gas prices and the fear of a gas shortage, electric heaters are purchased en masse in Germany to keep it warm in the winter. The Ministry of Economic Affairs advised companies to purchase emergency generators.
Moreover, the south of Germany is partly dependent on power supplies from French nuclear power plants. A number of French power stations are in danger of shutting down due to overdue maintenance due to the pandemic – and then the state of Bavaria, which has invested little in wind energy, could face a power outage. Last week, Habeck’s ministry announced that it will reconsider whether it is safe and necessary to keep the plants in operation longer. The nuclear fuel at the plant in Bavaria does not appear to have been used up yet, which could mean that it could remain connected to the grid for a few more months.
Gazprom further cuts gas supply via Nord Stream
For the Greens, the discussion of nuclear power touches on their principles. The party grew out of pacifists and environmentalists protesting against nuclear missiles and nuclear waste. Meanwhile, Greens ministers Habeck and Baerbock (Foreign Affairs) are the main advocates for arms supplies to Ukraine. Although both Baerbock and Habeck would rather close the nuclear power plants today than tomorrow, Baerbock expressed himself pragmatically: “We are in an emergency, where we are reviewing all options,” she told Bild TV on Friday evening.
A factor for Baerbock is that her international colleagues are putting pressure on Germany to keep the nuclear power stations open longer. There was speculation in the Polish parliament that Poland could lease the old German power stations. The French EU Commissioner for the Internal Market, Thierry Breton, previously urged that the three German plants run longer “in the interest of Europe”, according to Breton in Handelsblatt.
Greens voters are divided: according to a poll by the agency INSA, 40 percent of the Greens supporters are in favor of keeping nuclear power plants open. For the younger segment of the electorate, coal-fired power stations, which are also being recommissioned, are a much bigger environmental problem than nuclear power.
The coalition in Berlin is divided. Since the beginning of the war, the liberal FDP has been in favor of keeping the plants in business longer, the SPD is almost as reluctant as the Greens. Opposition leader Friedrich Merz (CDU) is convinced that the power stations should remain open – not the only point where he positions himself as different from Merkel as possible.
A version of this article also appeared in the newspaper of 26 July 2022
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The new resource comes on the heels of the May launch aimed at connecting Black community members with jobs on the CareerBuilder site that provide stability, important benefits, and a higher income.
CHICAGO, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, CareerBuilder announced a new career coaching service that will provide Black Information Network (BIN) listeners with a free 45-minute coaching session. This comes following the announcement that CareerBuilder joined forces with BIN: Black Information Network to launch the 100,000 Careers platform created to connect 100,000 BIN listeners who are looking to advance their careers with current and future employers.
As part of this initiative, job seekers now have access to personalized career guidance via a complimentary coaching session to help unlock their professional potential. The offering provides the chance for BIN listeners to meet with an expert within their industry and receive individually tailored advice and actionable feedback to help promote their career growth. During the one-on-one session, job seekers can ask questions, identify strengths, and work to define a career path that fits their needs. Participants will receive an individualized report that includes actionable advice and a video recording following the online session.
"We see the value and unlimited potential of Black workers and are thrilled to offer this hyper-customized experience in hopes that the community will receive practical feedback relevant to their industry to help them either find a job filled with purpose or grow into their current role," said Kristin Kelley, Chief Marketing Officer at CareerBuilder. "Careers start with mentors and support which is why expert coaching is one of the many ways that the 100,000 Careers initiative can transform the way job seekers find a role."
The free service is meant to help individuals leverage their skills and overcome professional challenges. Exclusively offered to BIN listeners, job seekers will be matched with more than 5,000 coaches available using AI technology and responses from an initial questionnaire.
"The Black Information Network and CareerBuilder are committed to giving job seekers the tools and resources they need to stand out from the crowd," said Tony Coles, Division President for iHeartMedia Multiplatform Group and President for BIN: Black Information Network. "These sessions help match job seekers and experts to help you prepare for your interview. We are excited to offer this service to get one step closer to helping 100,000 listeners find the career of their dreams."
Other useful tools in the program include job listings, resume building tips, as well as CoLab where job seekers can maximize their earning potential and achieve desired schedule flexibility. For more information on the 100,000 Careers initiative and the latest coaching service, visit www.careerbuilder.com/BIN.
About CareerBuilder
CareerBuilder is a global talent marketplace that provides talent acquisition solutions to help employers find, hire and onboard great talent, and helps job seekers build new skills and progressive careers as the modern world of work changes. CareerBuilder has 25 years of experience as a talent company using technology to place people in jobs, and it is the only company with both the technology, through its online platform, and the candidates via its job site, to create a connected end-to-end experience. CareerBuilder also owns Broadbean and Workterra companies and operates in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia serving the majority of the Fortune 500 across five specialized markets. CareerBuilder is majority-owned by funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. and Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board. For more information, visit careerbuilder.com, and to learn more about our solutions for employers, visit hiring.careerbuilder.com.
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The wrong body
Remarkable coincidences have led to a man being buried under the wrong name this year. The man was found hanged in Leichhardt. He was heavily tattooed and markings included the words ‘Sailor’s Grave.’ Police circulated a description and a woman from Peak Hill came forward to say she knew him as Stig Olaf Liljegren. She also had a photo which resembled the hanged man. After burying him police then found Liljegren working near Hay.
Republicans at odds
Vice President Richard Nixon, the likely Republican Presidential candidate, is locked in a battle with conservative Republican policymakers over the party’s civil rights platform. ‘Republicans cannot have a platform that repudiates what the candidate stands for,’ he said. A right-wing challenge is being led by Senator Barry Goldwater of Arizona and other conservatives who regard Mr Nixon’s views as a repudiation of historic Republican policy.
Windies worried
West Indian cricket management fear the West Indian tour of Australia and the Australians’ visit to England will be marred by ‘throwing’ incidents. One West Indian cricket official said: ‘In leaving it up to the umpires to stamp out bowlers who jerk their wrists, the London Imperial cricket conference has left the door wide open for a number of temper-testing incidents. The conference should have laid down the law.’ | https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/in-the-herald-july-27-1960-20220622-p5avqi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nsw | 2022-07-26T14:45:12Z | https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/in-the-herald-july-27-1960-20220622-p5avqi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nsw | true | 4 |
Clarion County Adoptable Pet of the Week: Mocha
Monday, July 25, 2022 @ 12:07 AM
This week’s Clarion County Adoptable Pet of the Week sponsored by the Clarion Federal Credit Union: Mocha.
Mocha is a young female Jack Russell Terrier mix.
She is house-trained and her vaccinations are up-to-date.
According to Tri-County Animal Rescue Center, she is friendly, playful, and athletic.
For more information on Mocha, please email Tri-County Animal Rescue Center at [email protected] or call 814-918-2032.
Clarion County Adoptable Pet of the Week is sponsored by Clarion Federal Credit Union. Visit Clarion Federal Credit Union at www.clarionfcu.org for more information.
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Joni Mitchell, 78, graces stage after 2 decades away
NEWPORT, RI (AP) — Surprise! Joni Mitchell is back onstage.
The folk legend performed her first full-length concert in two decades on Sunday at the Newport Folk Festival in Rhode Island, The Boston Globe reported. Mitchell has contended with health complications since suffering an aneurysm in 2015, and her last full show was in late 2002, according to reports.
Seated in a wingback chair and wearing a blue beret and sunglasses, Mitchell joined festival headliner Brandi Carlile and a bevy of other artists, including Wynonna Judd, Allison Russell and Marcus Mumford. It was Mitchell’s first Newport festival performance since 1969.
This was, Carlile explained, a recreation of the “Joni Jam” musical gatherings that have brought famous friends like Elton John to Mitchell’s Los Angeles home in recent years.
And Mitchell wasn’t there to just to sing. Halfway through the 13-song set, she played an electric guitar solo, which was her first time playing guitar in public since her aneurysm, Carlile said.
The ensemble played Mitchell’s most familiar songs (“Circle Game,” “Big Yellow Taxi”) and a few of her favorites (“Love Potion No. 9,” “Why Do Fools Fall in Love”).
After their rendition of “Both Sides Now,” Carlile was fighting back tears. Addressing the audience, she asked: “Did the world just stop?”
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Sarina Wiegman urges England to ‘inspire the nation’ as they chase final place
By Phil Medlicott, PA26/07/2022
Sarina Wiegman says England want to “inspire the nation” when they face Sweden in the Euro 2022 semi-finals – and has stressed the need to “be in the now”.
The Lionesses, having last week beaten Spain in a thrilling last-eight contest at the Amex Stadium, take on the Swedes at Bramall Lane on Tuesday evening for a place in the Wembley final five days later.
Boss Wiegman told a press conference in Sheffield: “The England team is ready to play their best game tomorrow against Sweden, and hopefully we inspire the nation.
“I hope the fans are going to bring us lots of energy again. We’ll do that ourselves, but it was really an extra thing, an extra dimension, what we got in our last games, and that’s really exciting. We hope we’re going to make them proud again.”
England have lost in the semi-finals at each of their last three major tournaments – Euro 2017, where they were beaten by hosts and eventual winners the Netherlands, then managed by Wiegman, and the World Cups of 2019 and 2015.
When asked about those previous last-four exits, Wiegman – in charge of England since last September – said: “I think it’s necessary to be in the now.
“I do think you always have to learn from your experience and take out the things that you can take, to become better and learn.
“But it’s no use now to talk about that all the time, because it’s now, it is now. So why should we talk about that all the time?”
Wiegman then gave a similar response when asked about England possibly winning Sunday’s final, saying: “We first have to play a semi-final and that’s the only thing that counts.
“Again, we’re in the now, all the focus is on our game tomorrow against Sweden, and that’s the only thing we talk about – how do we want to play, how we collaborate as a team, how we can try to exploit their weaknesses, take out their strengths and use our own strengths. That’s the only thing we’re talking about.”
The Lionesses, seeking a first ever major trophy, and first appearance in a final since Euro 2009, are going up against a Sweden outfit lying second, six places above them, in the world rankings.
Peter Gerhardsson’s side reached a final last summer when they were Tokyo Olympics runners-up, and two years earlier beat England 2-1 to finish third at the World Cup.
Wiegman said: “I think it’s going to be a very tight game. We know they’ve performed really well over the last years, they’ve always performed really well in the women’s game, they are number two in the FIFA ranking.
“It’s going to be a difficult game, I think totally different to what we had against Spain, because they have a different style of play. But we’re prepared.”
Last Wednesday’s quarter-final saw England, after conceding for the first time at the tournament, fight back to beat Spain 2-1 after extra-time, and Wiegman said: “We had a little setback, of course that’s part of the game too, conceding a goal, but we stayed calm, we stayed trying to play our game and then the result came. I think we’re really strong and we can handle some setbacks.
“I think going through that and being that successful…really helped the team and really showed our resilience and it’s a big step in our development.”
Wiegman was joined at the press conference by Millie Bright, and, asked about the pressure on the tournament hosts, the Chelsea defender said: “For us, we remain in our little bubble that we’ve been in from the start of the tournament.
“Everyone speaks about the pressure being on us, but we’re embracing the atmosphere in the tournament so far (which) has been outstanding. Nothing gets in our bubble, nothing gets out, and we stay focused on what we need to do in the game.”
Wiegman, whose starting line-up has been unchanged through the tournament so far, reported she had all 23 players in the squad available for Tuesday’s match. | https://pa.media/blogs/pa-editors-picks/sarina-wiegman-urges-england-to-inspire-the-nation-as-they-chase-final-place/ | 2022-07-26T14:51:03Z | https://pa.media/blogs/pa-editors-picks/sarina-wiegman-urges-england-to-inspire-the-nation-as-they-chase-final-place/ | false | 14 |
Users on TikTok are being encouraged to market unhealthy food and drink products by their manufacturers, according to research in the British Medical Journal.
By turning them into unofficial "brand ambassadors," the brands are able to reach wider audiences with their marketing.
The authors of the study, published in the open access journal BMJ Global Health, say they have shown "TikTok is an emerging source of unhealthy food marketing".
According to Statista, more than 40 per cent of TikTok’s global users are between the ages of 18 to 24 and 25 per cent are between the ages of 10 to 19.
As of September 2021, TikTok had an average daily user base of around one billion people.
The app - in which users can watch or create short videos - is hugely popular with children, who are highly influenced by their food preferences, purchases, and requests, based on exposure to online marketing.
The authors of the study say the findings show a need for stronger policies to protect children from the harmful impact of this type of marketing on their diets and their health.
'Harmful impact of food marketing'
In an attempt to assess the effect of unhealthy food and drink marketing on TikTok, the researchers looked at all the content posted by the accounts of the 16 leading food and non-alcoholic drink brands as of June 2021.
User-generated content created in response to branded hashtag challenges was also assessed.
At least 539 videos had been posted across the 16 accounts from 2019 to 2021, with videos receiving an average of 63,400 views, 5,829 likes, 157 comments, and 36 shares.
Of the user-generated content instigated by the brands through hashtag challenges, total collective views for challenges ranged from 12.7 million to 107.9 billion.
The researchers stated: "Our study has shown that TikTok is an emerging source of unhealthy food marketing, including that created by users at the instigation of brands. Given TikTok’s popularity among children, our findings support the need for policies that protect children from the harmful impact of food marketing, including that on social networking platforms".
Although they accept the study is observational and cannot establish causality, they warn that "analysis of a sample of brand-relevant user-generated content created in response to these [hashtag challenges] showed that branded hashtag challenges are effectively turning users into, in TikTok’s words, 'unofficial brand ambassadors'".
They also found videos posted by users who "seem to have been paid," such as influencers, attracted nearly 10 times as many likes per video as those that didn’t appear to be paid for.
In a statement to Euronews Next, a spokesperson for TikTok said: "The safety of our community is a top priority, which is why we have clear Advertising Policies on what is and isn't allowed to be advertised on TikTok. Our policies explicitly state that ads for HFSS foods should not feature a specific call to purchase and should not be aimed at users aged 16 years and under". | https://www.euronews.com/next/2022/07/26/tiktok-users-are-unwittingly-marketing-brands-unhealthy-food-and-drink-products-for-them | 2022-07-26T14:57:34Z | https://www.euronews.com/next/2022/07/26/tiktok-users-are-unwittingly-marketing-brands-unhealthy-food-and-drink-products-for-them | true | 1 |
SpaceX aborts launch of Falcon 9 rocket carrying 46 Starlink satellites
SpaceX aborted the launch of a Falcon 9 rocket carrying a payload of the company's Starlink internet satellites just before liftoff on Thursday (July 21).
The Falcon 9 rocket was just 46 seconds away from launch when mission controllers announced the abort. The rocket, which has flown three times before, was set to launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The mission is carrying 46 of the company's Starlink internet satellites and would have marked SpaceX 's 32nd launch of 22, surpassing the company's 2021 record of 31 launches .
Following the abort, SpaceX announced via Twitter that the launch has been rescheduled for tomorrow (June 22) at 1:39 p.m. EDT (5:39 p.m. GMT or 10:39 a.m. local time at the launch pad). The company has not offered any details about the cause of the abort.
"There are a thousand ways a launch can go wrong, and only one way that it can go right," SpaceX quality systems engineering manager Kate Tice said during live launch commentary. "Given that, we are overly cautious on the ground, and if the team or the vehicle sees anything that looks even slightly off, they will stop the countdown as we saw today. The vehicle and the payload are in good health and the team gave it their best effort to recycle within the window, but [launch is] not in the cards for today."
It was a gray day at the company's California launch site; the broadcast showed a launchpad covered in fog that completely obscured the rocket as rain dotted the camera lens.
You can watch Friday's launch attempt, including the Falcon 9's first stage landing attempt on the SpaceX "Of Course I Still Love You" droneship in the Pacific Ocean, here at Space.com or directly on SpaceX's YouTube channel. SpaceX's coverage typically begins some 15 minutes prior to launch, but all launches are subject to changes due to technical issues or weather.
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SpaceX has successfully launched three groups of Starlink satellites so far this month from its Florida launch site, most recently on Sunday (July 17). That launch saw its Falcon 9 rocket's first stage successfully make its landing on Just Read the Instructions.
SpaceX has launched over 2,800 Starlink satellites to date, 2,115 of which are believed to be operational, according to astronomer Jonathan McDowell. The satellites are designed to provide global high-speed internet coverage, particularly in remote or underdeveloped locations.
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Hohimer Wealth Management LLC boosted its holdings in Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE – Get Rating) by 4.4% during the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 101,446 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock after acquiring an additional 4,234 shares during the period. Pfizer accounts for about 1.0% of Hohimer Wealth Management LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 23rd largest holding. Hohimer Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in Pfizer were worth $5,252,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Carter Financial Group INC. purchased a new stake in Pfizer in the first quarter valued at approximately $259,000. Edge Capital Group LLC raised its position in Pfizer by 5.4% in the first quarter. Edge Capital Group LLC now owns 17,973 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock valued at $930,000 after purchasing an additional 924 shares during the period. Center for Financial Planning Inc. raised its position in Pfizer by 19.2% in the first quarter. Center for Financial Planning Inc. now owns 20,708 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock valued at $1,072,000 after purchasing an additional 3,333 shares during the period. Venture Visionary Partners LLC raised its position in Pfizer by 8.3% in the first quarter. Venture Visionary Partners LLC now owns 242,487 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock valued at $12,553,000 after purchasing an additional 18,527 shares during the period. Finally, Factorial Partners LLC raised its position in Pfizer by 381.8% in the first quarter. Factorial Partners LLC now owns 74,200 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock valued at $3,841,000 after purchasing an additional 58,800 shares during the period. 66.50% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Pfizer Stock Performance
NYSE PFE opened at $51.77 on Tuesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a current ratio of 1.39 and a quick ratio of 1.13. Pfizer Inc. has a 1 year low of $40.94 and a 1 year high of $61.71. The company has a market capitalization of $290.48 billion, a PE ratio of 11.87, a P/E/G ratio of 0.62 and a beta of 0.73. The company has a fifty day moving average of $51.45 and a two-hundred day moving average of $51.36.
Pfizer Announces Dividend
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 6th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, June 29th will be paid a $0.40 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, July 28th. This represents a $1.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.09%. Pfizer’s dividend payout ratio is presently 36.70%.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
PFE has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. Wells Fargo & Company cut their target price on Pfizer from $60.00 to $55.00 in a research report on Wednesday, May 4th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. set a $57.00 price objective on Pfizer in a research report on Tuesday, June 28th. StockNews.com raised Pfizer from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, April 19th. Berenberg Bank set a $50.00 price objective on Pfizer in a research report on Friday, May 27th. Finally, Barclays set a $52.00 price objective on Pfizer in a research report on Thursday, July 7th. Nine analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, ten have given a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $56.95.
Insider Buying and Selling at Pfizer
In other news, SVP Jennifer B. Damico sold 4,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, May 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $50.50, for a total transaction of $202,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president now owns 15,064 shares in the company, valued at $760,732. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. In other news, EVP William R. Carapezzi, Jr. sold 32,908 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $50.00, for a total transaction of $1,645,400.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president now owns 38,146 shares in the company, valued at $1,907,300. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, SVP Jennifer B. Damico sold 4,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, May 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $50.50, for a total transaction of $202,000.00. Following the sale, the senior vice president now owns 15,064 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $760,732. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Insiders sold 41,126 shares of company stock worth $2,075,003 over the last 90 days. Corporate insiders own 0.05% of the company’s stock.
About Pfizer
Pfizer Inc discovers, develops, manufactures, markets, distributes, and sells biopharmaceutical products worldwide. It offers medicines and vaccines in various therapeutic areas, including cardiovascular metabolic and women's health under the Premarin family and Eliquis brands; biologics, small molecules, immunotherapies, and biosimilars under the Ibrance, Xtandi, Sutent, Inlyta, Retacrit, Lorbrena, and Braftovi brands; and sterile injectable and anti-infective medicines, and oral COVID-19 treatment under the Sulperazon, Medrol, Zavicefta, Zithromax, Vfend, Panzyga, and Paxlovid brands.
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Solved the problems related to tax issues in South Korea for the defender: today at Villa Stuart, then in retreat in Castel di Sangro. Tomorrow first training with the team
Kim’s day has arrived: after a long wait, the South Korean defender left Portugal at dawn to reach Rome and the same did – early in the morning – the Napoli team doctor, Raffaele Canonico, who is reaching the club from Castel di Sangro. Capital to oversee the medical examinations that the new blue center will support – as usual – at Villa Stuart.
agreement in the night
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The telenovela Kim was thickening in the last hours after Napoli had reached an agreement with Fenerbahce for the payment of the player’s termination clause (twenty million euros) and also the one with the South Korean, who preferred the blue shirt to flattery of Rennes in France. Problems had arisen, however, about some issues related to the player’s emoluments by virtue of the tax regime in force in South Korea and only during the night did the negotiations finally unlock thanks to the agreement reached between Giuntoli and the players’ agents.
Kim, who was shivering in Portugal training alone, after the visits to Rome will reach Castel di Sangro and at the same time the welcome tweet of President De Laurentiis will also arrive. Tomorrow morning – presumably – he will support his first training session with his new teammates (behind closed doors) while it is unlikely that he will already be enlisted for tomorrow night’s friendly against Adana di Montella. Probably the debut in blue will take place on Sunday evening on the occasion of the friendly match against Granada.
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Why 1,000 hangman’s nooses are being placed at new Uhuru Gardens museum
You can now find information regarding one of Kenya’s deadliest massacres during the state of emergency between 1952 and 1960 at the newly commissioned Uhuru Gardens museum.
Rebellion against British colonialists had reached its peak, with Mau Mau fighters staging attacks against government soldiers as their supporters took oaths to protect them and support their cause.
In October 1952, the British declared a state of emergency and began moving army reinforcements into the country to counter the insurgency that lasted until 1960.
It is during this period that thousands of suspected members of the Mau Mau movement were detained without trial at British concentration camps in Lang’ata, beaten, denied food and tortured as others were killed by hanging by the administration.
Kenya Prisons records released to the Uhuru Gardens National Museum and Monument show that about 1,000 were killed by hanging.
Their deaths will now be immortalised in a unique section in the museum called the “Rope Gallery”.
The gallery will contain 1,000 nooses hanging from the ceiling to symbolise their torturous death, one of the greatest sacrifices made by Kenya’s forefathers during the struggle for independence.
The gallery will also display the instruments of torture that the fighters were subjected to before they were hanged and their bodies disposed of, as well as testimonies from people whose relatives were killed by British soldiers.
Already on display are a set of items used on prisoners before they were hanged, including a weighing scale, a shaker to quell the noise of the dying prisoner, several nooses and a coffin to symbolise death.
President Uhuru Kenyatta thanked the Kenya Prisons boss, retired Brigadier John Warioba, for helping trawl prison archives to provide the list of heroes whose key role reminds future generations of the painful struggle for independence.
Maimed for life
He also thanked the Kenya Defence Forces for taking the lead role in refurbishing the facility that holds significant value for the country’s history.
He said it is not just the land where many Kenyans were tortured and maimed for life as others died but also the grounds where the British flag (Union Jack) was brought down and Kenya’s flag hoisted and the national anthem played for the first time on December 12, 1963.
After years of what looked like neglect, leading to the attempted grabbing of parts of the land, the property has now been secured and rebuilt into a modern haven of monuments and museums in a record 22 months.
From the skies, the new-look Uhuru Gardens takes the shape of the court of arms, symbolising unity and defence of freedom.
Inside, it bears a series of galleries that tell the story of Kenya’s struggles, current state and future aspirations.
Sixteen of an expected 33 galleries are complete and ready for viewing. They include the Rope Gallery and one called Birth of Kenya that demonstrates the country’s significant path to modernisation immortalised by the Lunatic Express steam engine.
A military gallery showcases some of Kenya’s past defence weapons, including choppers, vehicles and artillery that the KDF has relied upon to secure the country’s borders from external aggression through the decades.
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Some Texas lawmakers claim immigration amounts to an ‘invasion’
Constitutional questions of protection against invasion at issue
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Some Texas lawmakers are calling on Gov. Greg Abbott (R) to take deportation out of the federal government’s hands and authorize state officials to return migrants to Mexico.
This comes as the number of migrants crossing the border is setting records, although the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agency noted numbers were down slightly in June. Also that more, more than 50 migrants died from heat exposure in a smuggling incident.
Rep. Jodi Arrington (R-Texas) said the state should declare the situation at the border an invasion.
“While it’s not an armed attack, it is nonetheless an invasion,” Arrington said. “Nonetheless, disastrous. Nonetheless costing us in many ways.”
The term “invasion” is key because the U.S. Constitution guarantees the federal government will protect states from invasion and prohibits states from engaging in war without Congressional approval unless “actually invaded.”
Arrington argues Texas now has authority to deport migrants because the clause has been breached.
He says it was, “a promise, a covenant, to all of the states to provide a protection, and repel an invasion.”
In 2012, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down an Arizona immigration law and declared the federal government had “broad” and “undoubted” immigration law authority over the states.
Texas immigration attorney Denise Gilman says Texas deporting migrants would clearly be unconstitutional based on precedent. But Gilman noted the Supreme Court is changing.
“We’re going to see some states and other parties trying to make arguments that were previously rejected in the hope that they might get a different result with a very different Supreme Court.”
So far Abbott has cited the so-called “guarantee” clause of the constitution in his state orders, but he has only arrested migrants as opposed to deporting them.
Immigration advocacy group American Gateways said state action is missing the point.
“What we need is comprehensive immigration reform that recognizes the humanity of those individuals who are coming across the border, and their reasons for leaving their home country,” Co-Executive Director Edna Yang said.
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) was not sure invoking the invasion clause would be possible, but he said the federal government has left the state with few options to address issues at the border.
Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) said he is concerned about the reputation of the area could lead to more migrants, as people are now flying from other countries in an attempt to enter the U.S. via the southern border.
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Courtesy of Speedo, a SwimSwam partner.
Cody Simpson, musician, environmental activist and swim star has signed a multi-year sponsorship deal with Speedo, the world’s biggest swimwear brand.
Having made an epic return to the pool, Cody has exclusively partnered with Speedo as he aims to compete at the Paris Olympic Games in 2024.
The 25-year-old Australian is set to compete in the 100m butterfly when he makes his international debut at this week’s Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
The singing swimmer, who also launched his latest album “Cody Simpson” earlier this year, will be an ambassador for Speedo Collections, while also competing in Speedo competition swimwear.
“It feels so natural to be in Speedo. I grew up with Speedo and spending so much of my life around water, I’m in them a lot,” said Simpson.
“It’s also great to be part of the Team Speedo elite athlete family, alongside the world’s best swimmers.”
By the Olympic year Speedo’s global swimwear range will be made with 100% sustainable textile, on its way to becoming Carbon Neutral by 2030.
This fits with Cody’s values; “I’m very conscious about the environmental impact we have on the planet’, says Cody.
“I want to minimise that myself and support all endeavours to do the same. Speedo’s commitments are exactly what we should all be doing; we both have big 2024 goals to go after!”
A passionate believer in swimming as a life skill that everyone should have access to, Simpson will also champion Speedo’s efforts to support programmes that address barriers faced by people and communities to become water safe.
“I was lucky to come from a swimming family and learnt to swim at a very young age. It’s meant I can enjoy a lifestyle that includes anything around water, going to the beach, being on a boat. Everyone should be able to swim and be water safe and we should all be united in this aim,” said Cody.
Speaking about the partnership, James Hickman, Head of Marketing, said, “Cody is a global music star and it’s exciting that he brings that profile to the world of swimming,” Hickman said.
“Cody and Speedo are aligned in many ways but fundamentally, he loves his Speedos. We are 100 percent behind his swimming goals and he’s going to play a key role in supporting our goals too.”
Simpson joins fellow Australian Commonwealth Games teammates and Olympic champions Ariarne Titmus, Emma McKeon, Kaylee McKeown, Zac Stubblety-Cook and Mack Horton as well as rising stars Mollie O’Callaghan, Lani Pallister and Elijah Winnington on an all-star Speedo cast preparing for Birmingham.
ABOUT SPEEDO
The world’s leading swimwear brand, Speedo® is passionate about life in and around the water, creating revolutionary new technologies, designs, and innovations, and supports swimming from grassroots through to the elite level. In the 1920s, Speedo® made history with the Racerback: the world’s first non-wool suit. In 2008 Speedo® redefined swimwear again with Fastskin® LZR RACER® – the fastest and most technologically advanced swimsuit ever created. 2011 saw Speedo unveil another world first with the Fastskin Racing System – a cap, goggle, and suit designed to work together as one. Speedo® is owned by Speedo Holdings B.V and distributed in over 170 countries around the world. To find out more visit: www.speedo.com. | https://swimswam.com/music-star-cody-simpson-joins-team-speedo-as-he-sets-his-sights-on-paris-olympics/ | 2022-07-26T15:03:48Z | https://swimswam.com/music-star-cody-simpson-joins-team-speedo-as-he-sets-his-sights-on-paris-olympics/ | false | 1 |
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National Herald Case: Sonia Gandhi leaves ED office after 2nd round of questioning
Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi left from the Enforcement Directorate’s office on July 26. She has been summoned by the law enforcement agency for the second round of questioning. Earlier, Sonia Gandhi was questioned on July 21 by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the National Herald case.
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WASHINGTON – The U.S. economy is caught in an awkward, painful place. A confusing one, too.
Growth appears to be sputtering, home sales are tumbling and economists warn of a potential recession ahead. But consumers are still spending, businesses keep posting profits and the economy keeps adding hundreds of thousands of jobs each month.
In the midst of it all, prices have accelerated to four-decade highs, and the Federal Reserve is desperately trying to douse the inflationary flames with higher interest rates. That's making borrowing more expensive for households and businesses.
The Fed hopes to pull off the triple axel of central banking: Slow the economy just enough to curb inflation without causing a recession. Many economists doubt the Fed can manage that feat, a so-called soft landing.
Surging inflation is most often a side effect of a red-hot economy, not the current tepid pace of growth. Today's economic moment conjures dark memories of the 1970s, when scorching inflation co-existed, in a kind of toxic brew, with slow growth. It hatched an ugly new term: stagflation.
The United States isn’t there yet. Though growth appears to be faltering, the job market still looks quite strong. And consumers, whose spending accounts for nearly 70% of economic output, are still spending, though at a slower pace.
So the Fed and economic forecasters are stuck in uncharted territory. They have no experience analyzing the economic damage from a global pandemic. The results so far have been humbling. They failed to anticipate the economy's blazing recovery from the 2020 recession — or the raging inflation it unleashed.
Even after inflation accelerated in spring of last year, Fed Chair Jerome Powell and many other forecasters downplayed the price surge as merely a “transitory” consequence of supply bottlenecks that would fade soon.
It didn’t.
Now the central bank is playing catch-up. It's raised its benchmark short-term interest rate three times since March. Last month, the Fed increased its rate by three-quarters of a percentage point, its biggest hike since 1994. The Fed’s policymaking committee is expected to announce another three-quarter-point hike Wednesday.
Economists now worry that the Fed, having underestimated inflation, will overreact and drive rates ever higher, imperiling the economy. They caution the Fed against tightening credit too aggressively.
“We don’t think a sledgehammer is necessary,’’ Ian Shepherdson, chief economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics, said this week.
Here’s a look at the economic vital signs that are sending frustratingly mixed signals to policymakers, businesses and forecasters:
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THE OVERALL ECONOMY
As measured by the nation's gross domestic product — the broadest gauge of output — the economy has looked positively sickly so far this year. And steadily higher borrowing rates, engineered by the Fed, threaten to make things worse.
“Recession is likely,’’ said Vincent Reinhart, a former Fed economist who is now chief economist at Dreyfus and Mellon.
After growing at a 37-year high 5.7% last year, the economy shrank at a 1.6% annual pace from January through March. For the April-June quarter, forecasters surveyed by the data firm FactSet estimate that growth equaled a scant 0.95% annual rate from April through June. (The government will issue its first estimate of April-June growth on Thursday.)
Some economists foresee another economic contraction for the second quarter. If that happened, it would further escalate recession fears. One informal definition of recession is two straight quarters of declining GDP. But the most widely accepted authority is the National Bureau of Economic Research, whose Business Cycle Dating Committee assesses a wide range of factors before declaring the death of an economic expansion and the birth of a recession. It defines a recession as “a significant decline in economic activity that is spread across the economy and that lasts more than a few months.”
In any case, the economic drop in the January-March quarter looked worse than it actually was. It was caused by factors that don’t mirror the economy’s underlying health: A widening trade deficit, reflecting consumers’ robust appetite for imports, shaved 3.2 percentage points off first-quarter growth. A post-holiday-season drop in company inventories subtracted an additional 0.4 percentage point.
Consumer spending, measured at a modest 1.8% annual rate from January through March, is still growing. Americans are losing confidence, though: Their assessment of economic conditions six months from now reached its lowest point since 2013 in June, according to the Conference Board, a research group.
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INFLATION
What’s agitating consumers is no secret: They’re reeling from painful prices at gasoline stations, grocery stores and auto dealerships.
The Labor Department’s consumer price index skyrocketed 9.1% in June from a year earlier, a pace not seen since 1981. The price of gasoline has jumped 61% over the past year, airfares 34%, eggs 33%.
And despite widespread pay raises, prices are surging faster than wages. In June, average hourly earnings slid 3.6% from a year earlier adjusting for inflation, the 15th straight monthly drop from a year earlier.
And on Monday, Walmart, the nation’s largest retailer, lowered its profit outlook, saying that higher gas and food prices were forcing shoppers to spend less on many discretionary items, like new clothing.
The price spikes have been ignited by a combination of brisk consumer demand and global shortages of factory parts, food, energy and labor. And so the Fed is now aggressively raising rates.
“There is a risk of overdoing it,’’ warned Ellen Gaske, an economist at PGIM Fixed Income. “Because inflation is so bad right now, they are focused on the here and now of each monthly CPI report. The latest one showed no letup.’’
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JOBS
Despite inflation, rate hikes and declining consumer confidence, one thing has remained solid: The job market, the most crucial pillar of the economy. Employers added a record 6.7 million jobs last year. And so far this year, they're adding an average of 457,000 more each month.
The unemployment rate, at 3.6% for four straight months, is near a half-century low. Employers have posted at least 11 million job openings for six consecutive months. The government says there are two job openings, on average, for every unemployed American, the highest such ratio on record.
Job security and the opportunity to advance to better positions are providing the confidence and financial wherewithal for Americans to spend and keep the job machine churning.
Still, it’s unclear how long a hiring boom will last. In keeping up their spending in the face of high inflation, Americans have been drawing down the heavy savings they built up during the pandemic. That won't last indefinitely. And the Fed's rate hikes mean it’s increasingly expensive to buy a house, a car or a major appliance on credit.
The weekly number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits, a proxy for layoffs and a bellwether for where the job market may be headed, reached 251,000 in the most recent reading. That's still quite low by historic standards, but it's the most since November.
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MANUFACTURING
COVID-19 kept millions of Americans cooped up at home. But it didn’t stop them from spending. Unable to go out to restaurants, bars and movie theaters, people instead loaded up on factory-made goods — appliances, furniture, exercise equipment.
Factories have enjoyed 25 consecutive months of expansion, according to the Institute for Supply Management’s manufacturing index. Customer demand has been strong, though supply chain bottlenecks have made it hard for factories to fill orders.
Now, the factory boom is showing signs of strain. The ISM's index dropped last month to its lowest level in two years. New orders declined. Factory hiring dropped for a second straight month.
A key factor is that the Fed's rate hikes are heightening borrowing costs and the value of the U.S. dollar against other currencies, a move that makes American goods more expensive overseas.
“We doubt the outlook for manufacturing will improve any time soon,’’ Andrew Hunter, senior U.S. economist at Capital Economics, wrote this month. “Weakening global growth and the drag from the stronger dollar look set to keep U.S. manufacturers under pressure over the coming months.’’
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HOUSING
No sector of the U.S. economy is more sensitive to interest rate increases than housing. And the Fed’s hikes and the prospect of steadily tighter credit are taking a toll.
Mortgage rates have risen along with the Fed’s benchmark rate. The average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage hit 5.54% last week, nearly double its level a year earlier.
The government reported Tuesday that sales of new single-family homes fell 8% last month from May and 17% from June 2021. Sales of previously occupied homes dropped in June for a fifth straight month. They're down more than 14% from June 2021.
In response to the rapidly slowing home market, builders are cutting back. Construction of single-family homes dropped last month to its lowest level since March 2020, at the height of pandemic lockdowns.
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Fastest-Growing Pizza Brand* Introduces the Marco's Pizza Foundation - Pledges to Help Communities Rise Together
TOLEDO, Ohio, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Marco's Pizza, the nation's fastest-growing pizza brand*, announces it has officially crossed the $1B annual systemwide sales milestone. The achievement comes on the heels of record-breaking growth catapulting its strong performance as America's No. 5 pizza brand in systemwide sales.
To commemorate the achievement, the company is launching the Marco's Pizza Foundation as an extension of its mission to empower franchisees and team members to make a positive difference in their communities. The new effort marks a deeper commitment to unification across Marco's as it brings the brand, its franchisees, and the communities it serves closer together under one common cause.
"We are very excited to have crossed the $1 billion annual sales milestone and owe a big thank you to our loyal customers and all our franchisees and team members at the store level who deliver on our brand promise each and every day," said Tony Libardi, Co-CEO & president of Marco's Pizza. "We've grown from humble beginnings as a small, regional concept to a nationally accredited brand, and as we continue to expand our footprint, we will never lose sight of those neighborhoods that have made Marco's their pizza of choice. It's because of our long history working together with communities across the U.S. that the Foundation is now a reality."
The Marco's Pizza Foundation will bring people together to nurture and nourish local communities and will serve as a catalyst for collaboration in making the world better, little by little. The Foundation will support four key pillars: School & Education, Hunger Prevention & Nutrition, Workforce Development, and Entrepreneurship.
From delivering complimentary meals to healthcare workers and first responders, providing lunches to local schools, fundraising to support local organizations and more, there are countless examples of how Marco's stores have continuously stepped up and demonstrated true community involvement. By establishing the Foundation, Marco's can do more together and have an even greater impact.
Marco's now spans 1,100 stores across 33 states with locations in Puerto Rico and the Bahamas. The brand is on track to rise in the ranks as Nation's Restaurant News Top 500 Report shows Marco's achieved the highest percent year-over-year sales change (+18.2%) when compared to the nation's top 4 pizza brands**, making Marco's the No. 5 pizza brand in systemwide sales in America.
With strong growth and performance, Marco's now sets its sights on becoming the No. 4 brand in pizza as it experienced a 12.8% increase in year-over-year Average Unit Volume (AUV), and the Top 50% of Marco's franchised stores generated $1,198,201 AUV for 2021***.
Marco's franchise expansion also continues to accelerate with more than 200 stores in various stages of development. Company leadership is prioritizing investments in enhancing the franchise development program, new technology, personnel, strategic vendor partnerships, multi-channel national advertising, and more – all with an eye on maximizing franchisee profits while meeting the needs of today's modern customer.
For example, Marco's recently announced the investment of millions of dollars in technology innovations over the next few years designed to create business efficiencies, maximize order growth, and improve the customer experience. Areas of investment include AI-enabled voice-to-text ordering and automated promise times, integration with third-party delivery services, migrating to a 100% cloud-based order management system, plus testing automated kitchen innovations and new operational equipment.
"Marco's wouldn't be reaching this enormous milestone if it weren't for our entire team coming together to deliver on a strong business model, quality food, exceptional service, and compassion to our communities," said Libardi. "From the franchise support staff, store owners, team members, and everyone in between, our achievements are a result of a collective dedication to our mission and local communities."
For more information on the Marco's Pizza Foundation, visit https://www.marcos.com/foundation.
For more information on Marco's Pizza franchise opportunities, visit https://www.marcos.com/franchising/ or call 866-731-8209 to speak with Shannon Iverson, Vice President of Franchise Sales.
ABOUT MARCO'S PIZZA
Marco's Pizza is America's Most Loved and Most Trusted Pizza Brand, according to the 2019 Harris Poll EquiTrend® Study. Headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Marco's Pizza is the fastest-growing pizza brand in the United States. Marco's was founded in 1978 by Italian-born Pasquale ("Pat") Giammarco and thrives to deliver a high-quality pizza experience, known for its dough made from scratch and its three fresh signature cheeses. The company has grown from its roots as a beloved Ohio brand to operate over 1,100 stores in 33 states with locations in Puerto Rico and the Bahamas. Most recently, Marco's Pizza was ranked No. 2 in the Pizza category on Entrepreneur Magazine's 2022 "Franchise 500" ranking, and No. 4 in the Fastest Growing category on Restaurant Business' 2021 "Top 10 Fastest Growing Chains" ranking. Other recent accolades include a first-time presence on Newsweek's 2022 "America's Best Customer Service" in pizza chains list, ranked No. 42 on QSR's Top 50 and has been featured five consecutive years on Nation's Restaurant News' prestigious "Top 500" ranking.
*Marco's Pizza is the fastest-growing pizza brand based on year-over-year unit growth, according to 2021 NRN Top 500 U.S. Restaurant Ranking LSR Pizza Segment.
**Nation's Restaurant News partnered with Datassential and its Firefly data platform to provide an in-depth look at the performance across the Top 500 restaurant chains.
***Based on the Average Unit Volume of the top 50% of our Franchised Stores for fiscal year 2021. Based on fiscal year 2021, 146 of 389 Franchised Stores in the category (38%) met or exceeded this average. This information appears in Item 19 of our 2022 FDD – please refer to our FDD for complete information on financial performance. Results may differ. There is no assurance that any franchisee will perform as well.
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Home Bancshares, Inc. (Conway, AR) (NASDAQ:HOMB – Get Rating) was downgraded by equities research analysts at TheStreet from a “b” rating to a “c+” rating in a research note issued on Friday, TheStreetRatingsTable reports.
Several other equities research analysts have also recently weighed in on the company. Piper Sandler boosted their price objective on Home Bancshares, Inc. (Conway, AR) from $27.00 to $28.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, April 22nd. StockNews.com cut Home Bancshares, Inc. (Conway, AR) from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research note on Monday, May 23rd.
Home Bancshares, Inc. (Conway, AR) Price Performance
NASDAQ:HOMB opened at $22.42 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 0.83, a quick ratio of 0.91 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.25. The company has a market capitalization of $4.61 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.13 and a beta of 1.22. Home Bancshares, Inc. has a 12 month low of $19.83 and a 12 month high of $26.64. The business’s 50-day moving average is $21.43 and its 200 day moving average is $22.42.
Insider Buying and Selling
In other news, Director Jack Engelkes acquired 25,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, June 23rd. The shares were bought at an average price of $20.58 per share, with a total value of $514,500.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the director now directly owns 178,634 shares in the company, valued at $3,676,287.72. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. 9.11% of the stock is owned by insiders.
Institutional Trading of Home Bancshares, Inc. (Conway, AR)
A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of HOMB. UMB Bank N A MO purchased a new stake in Home Bancshares, Inc. (Conway, AR) during the fourth quarter worth $36,000. Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. lifted its holdings in shares of Home Bancshares, Inc. (Conway, AR) by 173.9% during the 4th quarter. Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. now owns 2,383 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $58,000 after purchasing an additional 1,513 shares during the last quarter. MCF Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Home Bancshares, Inc. (Conway, AR) during the 1st quarter valued at $68,000. Corsicana & Co. purchased a new stake in shares of Home Bancshares, Inc. (Conway, AR) during the 2nd quarter valued at $159,000. Finally, Strs Ohio lifted its holdings in shares of Home Bancshares, Inc. (Conway, AR) by 170.0% during the 4th quarter. Strs Ohio now owns 8,100 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $197,000 after purchasing an additional 5,100 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 67.05% of the company’s stock.
About Home Bancshares, Inc. (Conway, AR)
Home Bancshares, Inc (Conway, AR) operates as the bank holding company for Centennial Bank that provides commercial and retail banking, and related financial services to businesses, real estate developers and investors, individuals, and municipalities. Its deposit products include checking, savings, and money market accounts, as well as certificates of deposit.
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Partners with The Coca-Cola Racing Family for exclusive collectible cup
ATLANTA, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Krystal, the original home of the slider in the South, is feeling the need for speed and winning with their newest Coca-Cola promotion. Krystal, in partnership with The Coca-Cola Company, is launching a collectible 32 oz. cup featuring the four members of the Coca-Cola Racing Family, including NASCAR drivers Daniel Suarez, Denny Hamlin, Joey Logano and Bubba Wallace. The restaurant is putting fans in the winning slot with a sweepstakes that includes a grand prize of $5,000, plus other prizes.
"We are excited to bring the thrill of NASCAR racing to our customers and offer different opportunities for winning through our sweepstakes," said Alice Crowder, Chief Marketing Officer for Krystal Restaurants LLC. "Plus, what better way to stay cool this summer than with our collectible cup featuring the Coca-Cola Racing Family? Each cup holds the chance for winning with a special QR code that could unlock various prizes or the grand cash prize."
The Krystal Coca-Cola Racing collectible cups are available for purchase at all participating restaurants. The cups may be filled with your favorite Coca-Cola beverage, then you can sip, scan, and win. Each cup features a QR code that may be scanned to enter the sweepstakes. The code also gives access to an instant win game, where participants may be eligible for food and drink prizes. The instant win prizes may be redeemed via the Krystal app, which is available for download on the App Store or Google Play.
Sip. Scan. Win. The grand prize for the sweepstakes is $5,000. Other prizes include signed Coca-Cola Racing merchandise and the instant win prizes of free Krystal, including the Original Krystal, Cheese Krystal, Krystal Combos, Sackfuls, Steamer Packs and more.
Sweepstakes participants must be at least 13 years old and residents of AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, and VA. The winners of the grand prize and signed Coca-Cola Racing prizes will be notified by August 21. NASCAR, LLC., is not a sponsor of this promotion. NASCAR® is a registered trademark of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC. All trademarks are used with permission by their respective owners. All rights reserved. For official rules, visit https://us.coca-cola.com/legal/krystal.
Krystal restaurants offer dine-in, drive-thru, or online ordering via the official Krystal website or app. For more information, visit www.Krystal.com or follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
About Krystal Restaurants LLC
Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, Krystal Restaurants LLC is the original quick-service restaurant chain in the South. Krystal hamburgers have been served fresh and hot off the grill on the iconic square bun since 1932.
Krystal has grown to be in 10 states with nearly 300 restaurants and continues to deliver a one-of-a-kind taste experience through their unique menu items that are offered at a great price. The company's Atlanta-based Restaurant Support Center serves a team of more than 3,500 employees.
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Earlier this month, house prices increased for the seventh consecutive time, while interest rates went up for the fifth time in June, and are expected to continue rising in coming months.
In one of the toughest socio-economic periods and markets of British modern history, property concierge platform, Moveable, has created the following useful guide to help struggling buyers navigate the peaks and troughs of the ever-changing trends of the UK's housing market.
How to Beat the Competition:As a buyer in today’s market, competition is one of the main factors holding back prospective buyers from securing a home. Because of this, demonstrating how prepared you are when looking to buy a property, and being 'contract ready', will always be an attractive feature for sellers.
If you can approach the seller and validate that you have everything prepared – like having your mortgage agreed, conveyancer lined up, and if you’re selling a property, have that organised – it can make you a more attractive buyer.
Some sellers won’t mind knocking the price down if buyers come in being contract-ready. Many people are looking to sell their property as quickly as possible due to various financial reasons – especially in the current economic climate – so if you have everything ready, it may result in the option to negotiate a lower price.
A Guide to ConveyancingResearch from The Law Society reveals that over a third of home-movers have little knowledge when it comes to conveyancing, while one-in-four homebuyers are willing to pay more for a faster conveyancing experience due to lengthy delays. With a severe backlog within the process, homebuyers are still facing significant delays in this area.It is important to ensure that you're well-prepared for this process - make sure you have money on account (around £400) before the conveyancing process begins, have proof of ID ready, check and provide your source of funds, remain proactive and communicate with your conveyancer, and don't forget to apply for buildings insurance. Keep Your Eye Out for Regeneration Projects:When looking for an area to buy in, be wary of any regeneration projects that are going on as a report from CBRE found that houses in these parts of the country enjoy almost five per cent above the average price growth.
This means that your home will likely grow in value after purchasing which could provide you with much-needed spending power when moving to your next and potentially bigger property. This also represents a significant opportunity for any budding developers who are looking to flip their first home for a profit.
Research shows that a staggering 24 per cent of millennials are looking to buy a home to develop, rather to live in, highlighting the desire among young Brits to capitalise on booming prices.Shared Property OwnershipSurging house prices and the turbulent nature of the housing market have created shifts, with fractional ownership amongst friends and family serving as an innovative way of stepping onto the property ladder without breaking the bank.
A study from Moveable found that over one in 10 Brits are buying a home together with friends, siblings or family members, while a further 36 per cent of millennials are waiting to get into a partnership or marriage before purchasing their first home – because they simply can't afford it on their own.Owning a property as beneficial joint tenants means that the property belongs to both owners jointly. The tenants must act together as a single owner for all transactions, including re-mortgaging and selling. As joint tenants, the owners do not own specific shares in the property and do not have the ability to give away a share of the home in a will. If either owner passes away, their interest in the property passes automatically to the other party.You can also own the property as tenants in common, meaning that the property belongs to the owners jointly, but each owner also owns a specific share of its value. An owner can give away, sell, or mortgage their share, and if an owner dies, their share of the property passes to the beneficiary in their will.Remortgaging to Release Equity:A recent study found that one in five millennials are looking to re-mortgage their home in order to buy a second one. Rising house prices are welcome news for those looking to remortgage as their loan to value (LTV) percentage decreases, meaning they can get a much more competitive deal.
The number of borrowers using another stream of property income to pay off their mortgage almost doubled from 20 per cent in 2020 to 38 per cent last year, and those using it to pay off unsecured debt remained steady at around 27 per cent.Simon Bath, property expert and CEO of iPlace Global, the creators of Moveable, said: "Prospective buyers must take the time to understand the different aspects of the property market in order to secure a home given the current climate.
"Having all your ducks in a row will ultimately save you from overpaying by thousands, gain a significant advantage over your competitors, and prevent any delays that may occur.
“Sellers will often choose a buyer that is ‘contract ready’, over and above someone who isn’t but is offering a higher purchase price. People should also ensure they’re on the lookout for up-and-coming areas, as this could provide an affordable purchase and mean your house significantly grows in value in the ensuing years”. | https://www.derryjournal.com/lifestyle/homes-and-gardens/this-five-step-guide-to-the-property-market-is-a-must-see-for-struggling-buyers-3782022 | 2022-07-26T15:11:49Z | https://www.derryjournal.com/lifestyle/homes-and-gardens/this-five-step-guide-to-the-property-market-is-a-must-see-for-struggling-buyers-3782022 | true | 17 |
Have Disha Patani and Tiger Shroff broken up?
Disha Patani and Tiger Shroff's fans may be in for a shock as the rumoured duo reportedly have parted ways.
Though Disha Patani and Tiger Shroff have been spotted together a gazillion times, which had sparked off rumours of them being together, the duo has never really made their relationship official. However, now, a report by daily claims that Disha and Tiger's relationship may be going through troubled times and that, they apparently have broken up. The report claimed that Disha and Tiger were apparently seeing each other for 6 years and that, now, the couple has gone their separate ways.
Disha Patani and Tiger Shroff part ways?
A report by Hindustan Times cited a source that claimed that Disha and Tiger are 'single now'. The source told the publication, "Tiger and Disha are no longer together. It is unclear what happened between them, but both of them are single right now." The Baaghi 2 stars, who were often seen hyping each other up on social media, reportedly have always kept mun up about their relationship. Furthermore, the publication's report cited Tiger's friend as a source who added that the Screw Dheela actor hasn't spoken about the breakup. Shroff's friend told HT, "We all got to know about it only in the last few weeks. He hasn’t really spoken about it with any of us. He is focused on his work with his trips to London and is doing fine, not affected much by the breakup."
The report further claimed that both Disha and Tiger continue to remain friends with each other despite the alleged breakup. The actors are yet to comment on the latest report on them parting ways.
Disha Patani cheers for Tiger Shroff's new film Screw Dheela
Recently, Tiger Shroff announced his film Screw Dheela with Dharma Productions with a 3-minute long action video. Seeing the same, Disha was excited for Tiger and shared the video on her social media handle. She wrote, "Can't wait. Tiger you are (fire emoticons)."
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Nithiin calls wife Shalini 'mine' on their second wedding anniversary with an adorable PIC
Nithiin and his wife Shalini cheered to another year of togetherness on their second wedding anniversary with adorable pics
Telugu actor Nithiin, who married his long-time girlfriend Shalini in 2020, is celebrating his second wedding anniversary today. The actor took to his social media handle and shared an adorable pic with his wife and called her 'mine'. He penned a simple yet cute birthday note and all we can is awww.
Nithiin took to social mediaa and shared a pic with Shalini and wrote, "Mine Happy Anniversary to us." Shalini also throwback pic with Nithiin and penned a note, which read, "ll of me loves all of you to another year." It was an arranged-cum-love marriage for Nithiin and Shalini. The couple knew each other for four years and when they told their families about their liking for each other, they agreed immediately. The Tollywood star tied the knot with Shalini Kandukuri in July 2020 in an intimate ceremony. Their wedding was attended by only close family members.
Meanwhile, currently, Nithiin is gearing up to entertain the audiences with his upcoming action entertainer Macherla Niyojakavargam. Billed to be a pucca mass and commercial entertainer with political elements, the film features Krithi Shetty as the leading lady and is directed by MS Raja Shekhar Reddy. Nithiin's action entertainer Macherla Niyojakavargam was initially scheduled to release on April 29 but got postponed. Now, the film is set to hit the theaters on August 12, 2022.
The upbeat single Ra Ra Reddy I'm Ready!, which waa released, is trending among music lovers. Picturized on Nithiin and Anjali, the song looks like a perfect party number. Mahati Swara Sagar composed this track, while Lipsika crooned it. The lyrics of the single have been penned by Kasarla Shyam.
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(The Hill) — White House Chief Medical Adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci told CNN New Day on Tuesday that making an emergency declaration around monkeypox is under “active consideration.”
“That’s something that’s obviously under active consideration,” Fauci, also the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said when New Day reporter John Berman asked him about an emergency declaration for the virus.
Fauci said of the response to monkeypox overall: “We’re doing well, but we’ve got to do much better.”
Monkeypox primarily affects “men who have sex with men,” according to Fauci, but can be more concerning in those already diagnosed with viral infections such as HIV.
“There’s an entire layered group of people who are at risk,” Fauci said, emphasizing that vaccination against monkeypox should spread beyond the group of people who have already been exposed to the virus.
Fauci also touched on the state of President Joe Biden, who announced Thursday that he tested positive for COVID-19.
When Berman asked if Biden had tested negative yet, Fauci said, “I don’t know, but I doubt it.”
“It would be unusual to test negative so quickly,” he elaborated.
Fauci said he had discussed the president’s condition with Dr. Kevin O’Connor, White House physician, on Monday and that Biden seems to be doing well.
“He’s completed his five days, now the decision is about what are we going to go from here regarding continued testing and how soon are we going to get him out back to the — he’s doing his job right now for sure virtually — but how do we get him back out,” Fauci said.
He continued, speaking of Biden: “He’s feeling really very well, in fact each day he’s improved more and more to the point now where he really does feel quite well.” | https://www.arklatexhomepage.com/news/u-s-world/fauci-monkeypox-emergency-declaration-under-active-consideration/ | 2022-07-26T15:12:49Z | https://www.arklatexhomepage.com/news/u-s-world/fauci-monkeypox-emergency-declaration-under-active-consideration/ | false | 20 |
NEW YORK (AP) — Three years after it closed on Broadway, the musical “Kinky Boots” returns to New York City. The show may not have changed, but the country has.
The Cyndi Lauper- and Harvey Fierstein-created musical landed on Broadway in 2013 in the middle of the Obama administration, a big hug of acceptance, tolerance and love. It reappears off-Broadway now at Stage 42 as same-sex gains and privacy rights seem under threat.
The Tony- and Olivier-winning musical is about a staid British shoe factory on the brink of ruin that retrofits itself into a maker of footwear for drag queens and embraces its queerness.
Lauper, whose hits include “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” and “Time After Time,” has long been an advocate for the LGBTQ community, starting the nonprofit advocacy organization that would become True Colors United in 2008. She also backs abortion rights and just reworked her 1993 song “Sally’s Pigeons,” which she wrote about a friend who died from a botched abortion.
The Associated Press asked her about the return of “Kinky Boots,” so-called cancel culture and the role of artists now that rights are being rolled back. Responses have been edited for brevity and clarity.
AP: What were your thoughts about bringing “Kinky Boots” back to New York?
LAUPER: I wasn’t keen on putting it off-Broadway, but when everyone explained how they felt and what they missed and what was going on, I understood that it’s just a place where people could watch a show where not just one person evolves, but everyone evolves.
AP: It does offer a big wet kiss to theatergoers.
LAUPER: I just think it’s a wonderful experience and it’s inclusive. And, to me, that makes everything a little richer. You know, I never even liked one kind of music. I like music that’s exposed to everything. Like cooking. I don’t have a bland palate.
AP: Has it stood up?
LAUPER: I could go in there in a bad mood and it just makes me feel better. And I start laughing. It’s just good. It has redemption. It’s a story that has redemption. And that’s the most important thing. You need to give people hope. You can’t take people’s hope away.
AP: “Kinky Boots” is all about acceptance and reaching out. Do you worry about the tone of the country now that many seem to be opposed to that sentiment?
LAUPER: Who died and left them in charge of everything? Well, I’ll tell you: If you didn’t vote, you left them in charge. As soon as you didn’t vote, they’re in charge. They’re changing the laws.
AP: Why did you release a new version of “Sally’s Pigeons”?
LAUPER: Because I think that we have forgotten what it was like when “Sally’s Pigeons” was a common story. Not a lot of people remember that because they didn’t live that.
AP: Do you think the right represents the wishes of most Americans?
LAUPER: In my mind and in my heart, and in the people I have sung to all around this country, Americans are mostly fair-minded people. We have been put to the test with this COVID thing. We had been put to the test with finances. But do you really want to lose your democracy?
AP: What can regular people do?
LAUPER: This is what I think: Information is power. Knowledge is power. It’s like when I want to find out what the news is, I don’t watch one thing. I even try and watch a foreign news station so that I could get what other people looking at my country are saying. I learned that the minute I started traveling outside the country to work.
AP: What do artists do now?
LAUPER: You have to share your stories, and you have to understand that as you want people to listen to you, you’ve got to listen to what they’re saying, too. And then you've got to understand their humanity.
AP: You've mentioned before that you're not a fan of so-called cancel culture. Why?
LAUPER: It’s an opportunity when people make a mistake or you don’t say the right thing, that you can understand because someone else shares their story and you share yours, and you understand. Your understanding changes. Then people can evolve. Therefore as a country, we can evolve. We can. We can make it better.
AP: So we should keep sharing, keep talking?
LAUPER: Look, sometimes the person you work with for 12 hours a day, they have a different life experience and maybe you share your story together, you can both evolve, right? You can evolve together. And that’s what it should be, that we can evolve — not cancel each other.
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WILLIAMSBURG, Va., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TYGES has reached another milestone, celebrating 20 years of business this July. Its mission and core values are the heartbeat of the organization, allowing it to produce an exceptional customer experience.
Founder, Tim Saumier, reflected on reaching this milestone by sharing, "This coming July 29th is the twentieth anniversary of TYGES. We truly have come a long way since that first day and it has much to do with the culture we have built together along with our mission and values that keep us focused on making good things happen for other people."
From the start, TYGES focused its recruiting services in the industrial manufacturing sector which it continues today. Since then, TYGES has opened a behavioral health division, acquired an office in Georgia, expanded to Florida, received a Great Place to Work certification, and awarded a Best Place to Work in Virginia. Saumier explains, "The success that TYGES has experienced since the company's inception can be attributed to its strong relationships, the desire to serve its clientele, and living its mission."
"I wanted to raise the bar in the recruiting industry when I started this company. Our core values and mission evolved because of our culture." Saumier continues, "We bring the entire team together each year to team build and show appreciation. We identify one of our core values as an overarching theme. This year our theme is integrity. We use some opportunities to say you cannot spell integrity without grit and we use other opportunities to say we need to do what is right; not what is easy."
TYGES is an executive and professional search firm placing leaders at all levels. We are guided by our core values: integrity, respect, accountability, determination, and courage. Our proven process, THE TYGES WAY, will bring your organization the talent you need while developing and motivating your people. TYGES focuses on an overall fit, meaning when you entrust your talent search to us, we take forming a partnership seriously.
Learn more at tyges.com and on LinkedIn, and Facebook.
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Build-A-Bear Workshop Releases New Limited Edition Collectibles and Exclusive Collaborations as Part of Year-Long Anniversary Event
ST. LOUIS, July, 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE: BBW) continues its year-long silver celebration to commemorate its landmark 25th anniversary with exciting new releases from the Vault and new collaBEARations with popular licensed partners. Expand your collection with these unique furry friends that promise to be filled with heart and hugs.
CELEBRATE 25 YEARS OF FURRY FRIENDS WITH THIS EXCLUSIVE RELEASE FROM THE VAULT
Following the successful re-imaginings of several classic furry friends Build-A-Bear today announced the launch of Floppy Kitty. Inspired by the 1998 design, this plush animal makes the purrr-fect addition to any collection! Available exclusively online, this limited-edition product includes a commemorative silver 25th Celebration Collection emblem on its right paw pad.
New furry friends inspired by classic Build-A-Bear plush continue to be released from the Vault each month, with Floppy Kitty being the seventh anniversary collectible. Use the handy Collector's Guide to keep track, but don't wait, two have already sold out! Don't miss a release by visiting the 25th Celebration page to learn more and to sign up for updates throughout the year!
NEW COLLECTORS' ITEMS FOR FANS: TWO NEW PIKACHU
Pokémon fans will love the two new Pikachu plush for the Build-A-Bear 25th Celebration! Pikachu was the first Pokémon plush ever released at Build-A-Bear Workshop, and this fan-favorite Electric-type Pokémon is now available in two special limited editions to celebrate our 25th year. Two different plush styles are available in stores and online, both with sparkly yellow fur and a collector's emblem on the paw pad, with one featuring a winking face. Signature 6-in-1 sound chips, Pokémon varsity jackets and sleepers complete the look for each Pikachu. The adorable Pikachu is a must-have addition to any Pokémon Trainer's team!
ENJOY FAIRY-TALE FUN WITH THE NEW DISNEY PRINCESS-INSPIRED BEAR
Go on fairy tale adventures with the Disney Princess-Inspired Bear, created specifically for Build-A-Bear's 25th Celebration! With its sparkly fur, Disney Princess characters on the paw pads, and a silver 25th Celebration emblem to commemorate the special year, this enchanting bear makes the ultimate gift for any Disney fan or collector. Bringing magic to homes, the Disney Princess-Inspired Bear features six of the strong heroines beloved by generations of Disney fans on its paw pad. Fans can also select their favorite Disney Princess costume and dress the bear up for the ultimate Disney Princess collectible.
As part of the ongoing celebration of the brand's 25th year, Build-A-Bear will continue releasing limited editions of fan-favorite characters this year! Featuring updated designs, including special silver details, these furry friends are must-have additions to any Build-A-Bear fan's collection! Sign up to be updated on new releases on Build-A-Bear's 25th Celebration page.
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF MEMORIES
As Build-A-Bear celebrates 25 years of fun and laughter, Guests are invited to share their favorite and furriest memories – or make new ones! Guests can join the celebration and "Show Your Stuff" by uploading pictures to the gallery at buildabear.com or post to social media using #buildabear. With over 200 million furry friends made since the company's inception, there are sure to be many memories to share, whether it's a photo of a very first Build-A-Bear furry friend, furry friends that commemorate special moments, or the making of an all-new furry friend. The anniversary is the perfect opportunity to remember past hugs & celebrate future connections by creating an epic time capsule of memories and personal stories.
ENTER THE BEARY BIG ADVENTURE SWEEPSTAKES
Build-A-Bear fans have a chance at a unique opportunity to celebrate their love of Build-A-Bear in a beary special way. Enter the BEARY BIG Adventure Sweepstakes for a chance to win a grand prize trip to celebrate the brand's 25th anniversary! One lucky winner will experience a trip for four to the World Bearquarters in St. Louis, complete with a VIP experience at the company's flagship Workshop and exclusive entry to the Build-A-Bear Silver Celebration Gala in October 2022. Enter now for your chance to win!
JOIN THE BONUS CLUB
Build-A-Bear's Bonus Club will have member-exclusive store and online offers throughout the year. Bonus Club members will be among the first to receive news of the latest products, events and those still to come surprises. Sign up online to start receiving the latest updates.
SHOP ONLINE
Guests can also engage in unique digital experiences and shop online at www.buildabear.com including the interactive "Bear-Builder", the animated "Bear Builder 3D Workshop" and the age-gated adult-focused "Bear Cave". They also have delivery options including Buy Online, Pickup In Store to have their purchase ready to pick up at a local Workshop. To explore gift options by occasion, recipient, category and price, guests can visit the Build-A-Bear GiftShop.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR TO WIN. Many will enter only one (1) will win. The Build-A-Bear Workshop®"Beary Big Adventure" Sweepstakes begins 12:00:00 a.m. CT on June 25, 2022 and ends 11:59:59 p.m. CT on August 25, 2022. Open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are 18 years of age or older at time of entry. For details on how to enter, timing, and Official Rules go to: www.buildabear.com/sweepstakes. Void where prohibited. SPONSOR: Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc., 415 South 18th Street, St. Louis, MO 63103, USA.
ABOUT BUILD-A-BEAR®
Build-A-Bear is a multi-generational global brand focused on its mission to "add a little more heart to life" appealing to a wide array of consumer groups who enjoy the personal expression in making their own "furry friends" to celebrate and commemorate life moments. Nearly 500 interactive brick-and-mortar retail locations operated through a variety of formats provide guests of all ages a hands-on entertaining experience, which often fosters a lasting and emotional brand connection. The company also offers engaging e-commerce/digital purchasing experiences on buildabear.com including its online "Bear-Builder", the animated "Bear Builder 3D Workshop" and its age-gated adult-focused "Bear Cave". In addition, extending its brand power beyond retail, Build-A-Bear Entertainment, a subsidiary of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc., is dedicated to creating engaging content for kids and adults that fulfills the company's mission, while the company also offers products at wholesale and in non-plush consumer categories via licensing agreements with leading manufacturers. Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. posted total revenue of $411.5 million in fiscal 2021. For more information, visit the Investor Relations section of buildabear.com
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Mercantile Bank's (NASDAQ:MBWM) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
The board of Mercantile Bank Corporation (NASDAQ:MBWM) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of $0.32 on the 14th of September, an increased payment from last year's comparable dividend. This will take the annual payment to 3.8% of the stock price, which is above what most companies in the industry pay.
Mercantile Bank's Payment Expected To Have Solid Earnings Coverage
If the payments aren't sustainable, a high yield for a few years won't matter that much.
Having distributed dividends for at least 10 years, Mercantile Bank has a long history of paying out a part of its earnings to shareholders. Taking data from its last earnings report, calculating for the company's payout ratio shows 39%, which means that Mercantile Bank would be able to pay its last dividend without pressure on the balance sheet.
Over the next year, EPS is forecast to expand by 16.6%. If the dividend continues along recent trends, we estimate the future payout ratio will be 38%, which is in the range that makes us comfortable with the sustainability of the dividend.
Mercantile Bank Has A Solid Track Record
The company has been paying a dividend for a long time, and it has been quite stable which gives us confidence in the future dividend potential. The dividend has gone from an annual total of $0.36 in 2012 to the most recent total annual payment of $1.28. This implies that the company grew its distributions at a yearly rate of about 14% over that duration. We can see that payments have shown some very nice upward momentum without faltering, which provides some reassurance that future payments will also be reliable.
The Dividend Looks Likely To Grow
Investors who have held shares in the company for the past few years will be happy with the dividend income they have received. Mercantile Bank has seen EPS rising for the last five years, at 11% per annum. With a decent amount of growth and a low payout ratio, we think this bodes well for Mercantile Bank's prospects of growing its dividend payments in the future.
Mercantile Bank Looks Like A Great Dividend Stock
In summary, it is always positive to see the dividend being increased, and we are particularly pleased with its overall sustainability. The company is easily earning enough to cover its dividend payments and it is great to see that these earnings are being translated into cash flow. All of these factors considered, we think this has solid potential as a dividend stock.
It's important to note that companies having a consistent dividend policy will generate greater investor confidence than those having an erratic one. Meanwhile, despite the importance of dividend payments, they are not the only factors our readers should know when assessing a company. Companies that are growing earnings tend to be the best dividend stocks over the long term. See what the 5 analysts we track are forecasting for Mercantile Bank for free with public analyst estimates for the company. Looking for more high-yielding dividend ideas? Try our collection of strong dividend payers.
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Trump escalates feud with Mitch McConnell, trying to claim credit for his longstanding status as least popular senator
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Trump jabbed at Mitch McConnell in a Truth Social post, suggesting he caused a drop in his polling.
"See what I can do to people?" Trump gloated at polling that showed McConnell as least popular.
There is no clear link between the result and Trump. McConnell has ranked poorly for years.
Former President Donald Trump gloated over a poll identifying Mitch McConnell as the least popular US senator, making the questionable claim that he was to thank.
In the latest salvo of his ongoing feud with the Senate minority leader, Trump posted a screenshot of a Monday Morning Consult poll to his Truth Social page. It was accompanied with the comment: "See what I can do to people? This was an easy one!"
Trump has pointedly attacked McConnell over statements he made after the January 6 Capitol riot, which were recently replayed at the January 6 committee hearings.
At the July 21 hearing, listeners heard McConnell say that the Capitol rioters were "fed lies" and were "provoked by the president," meaning Trump. That prompted Trump to call McConnell a "disloyal sleaze bag" on Truth Social the same day.
But if Trump was suggesting his latest jabs sent McConnell's to the bottom of the rankings, it's unlikely — the Morning Consult poll collected quarterly data between April 1 and June 30, before the latest exchange.
It found that 62% of people polled disapproved of McConnell's performance, while 31% approved and 7% didn't know. It's only a small shift for the worse compared to his polling the previous quarter, Morning Consult said.
McConnell has repeatedly polled poorly in the long-running Morning Consult series, and has held the last spot over and over since at least 2016, before his major run-ins with Trump.
Trump and McConnell have been feuding since almost the beginning of Trump's presidency in 2017.
The attacks have intensified since Trump left office, with Trump attacked McConnell as an "old crow" — or, as he said during a May rally, "an old broken down crow."
"Mitch McConnell is the least popular politician in the country," he told the crowd.
McConnell has been instrumental in some key wins for Trump, including the securing of a third Supreme Court pick in the waning days of his presidency.
And despite his comments following the Capitol riot, he voted to acquit Trump after he was impeached over events on January 6.
McConnell's office did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment.
Read the original article on Business Insider | https://news.yahoo.com/trump-escalates-feud-mitch-mcconnell-141043960.html | 2022-07-26T15:17:00Z | https://news.yahoo.com/trump-escalates-feud-mitch-mcconnell-141043960.html | true | 2 |
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Unilever hikes prices for products but expects strong sales
Posted July 26, 2022 10:09 a.m. EDT
Updated July 26, 2022 10:10 a.m. EDT
LONDON — Unilever, the consumer goods giant that owns brands ranging from Ben & Jerry's ice cream to Dove skin care, raised prices by more than 11% between April and June as inflation surged around the world.
That shored up revenue in the first half of the year, with the London company on Tuesday reporting underlying sales growth of 8.1%, that is being driven by higher prices to offset the costs of making its products.
Russia's war in Ukraine has exacerbated rising prices for almost everything, from wheat and cooking oil, to natural gas and crude oil, making it more expensive to produce goods.
Those costs are being passed on to customers, either through reduced sizes or higher prices.
“The challenges of inflation persist and the global macroeconomic outlook is uncertain, but we remain intensely focused on operational excellence and delivery in 2022 and beyond,” CEO Alan Jope said.
Uniever reported revenue of 29.6 billion euros ($30 billion) in the first half of 2022, up 14.9% from a year ago, with an operating profit of 4.5 billion euros. Revenue reached 15.8 billion euros in the second quarter, up 17.5% from the previous year.
Sales in the U.S. and India grew strongly from April to June, while they were weighed down in China by lockdowns, the company said.
Unilever raised its outlook for the year, saying it expects sales growth to exceed the previous forecast of 4.5% to 6.5% even as prices remain high for the materials and ingredients it needs.
Industry say companies like Unilever are being forced to walk a fine line between covering costs and losing customers.
“We’ve heard from supermarkets that shoppers are now starting to slide down the value chain in an attempt to keep shopping lists intact," said Matt Britzman, equity analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown, a British financial service company. “Juggling higher prices and weaker consumers is a tough act to nail, so far Unilever looks to be doing a decent job."
The report from Unilever comes a day after Walmart Inc. lowered its profit outlook for the second quarter and the full year, saying rising prices on food and gas are forcing shoppers to cut back on discretionary items, particularly clothing, that carry higher profit margins. | https://www.wral.com/unilever-hikes-prices-for-products-but-expects-strong-sales/20390240/ | 2022-07-26T15:18:00Z | https://www.wral.com/unilever-hikes-prices-for-products-but-expects-strong-sales/20390240/ | true | 32 |
Tyson Fury set to fight Games of Thrones star Hafthor Bjornsson in exhibition clash at London stadium in November
TYSON FURY has confirmed he is in talks to return to the ring against Game of Thrones star Hafthor Bjornsson at a London stadium in November.
WBC champion Fury confirmed his retirement from boxing following his knockout win over Dillian Whyte at Wembley Stadium back in April.
But now he is already talking about coming back for an exhibition bout against Bjornsson - who beat fellow strongman Eddie Hall in March - with the clash reportedly set for an unnamed London football stadium.
Speaking to The Telegraph, Fury said: "It would be a bit of fun.
"It would be great to get in there in front of, say, 70,000 fans and show him what boxing is all about, make him miss, and knock him out.
"We are talking to his team at the moment and it is definitely something I'm interested in.”
In an interview with iFL TV on Monday, Bjornsson also confirmed talks were ongoing with Fury's camp.
He said: “I know that there are some negotiations going on and some talks, but nothing is complete.
“If it did happen, I would gladly step into the ring and I would gladly fight him."
Boxing fans had hoped that The Gypsy King had his eyes set on the winner of Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua's rematch next month.
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But Fury has dismissed that as an option, seemingly quashing it as a possible fight for 2022.
He said: "I'm not overly concerned with Anthony Joshua and Usyk in Saudi Arabia next month, whoever wins, because I've achieved everything I wanted to as a professional boxer, undefeated and having won all the belts.
"There are so many other things I can go on and do.”
It is unclear at this time what sort of rules would be in place for a clash between Fury and Bjornsson.
But the Game of Thrones star, who was called "The Mountain" in the hit TV show, did admit previously that he would most likely lose in a fight with Fury.
He said: "I’ve said since day one. When people have asked me, ‘Would you fight Tyson Fury?’, I’ve always said yes.
"It would be a huge honour for me to fight the best heavyweight boxer in the world and it would be an amazing experience for myself.
“Would I get beat? Probably, but I would not give a f***. I would do my best and who f****** knows? I’m f****** strong and my punches hurt so if it happens he can’t take it easy because I’m a warrior, I’m a Viking, and I’m going all in if it happens.
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(The Hill) — Former Vice President Mike Pence on Tuesday acknowledged he and former President Donald Trump may differ on their approach to advancing their agendas as he urged conservatives to focus on the future to win elections.
“I don’t know that the president and I differ on issues. But we may differ on focus,” Pence told a conference of young conservatives in Washington, D.C.
“I truly do believe that elections are about the future, and that it’s absolutely essential at a time when so many Americans are hurting, so many families are struggling, that we don’t give way to the temptation to look back,” Pence said during a brief question-and-answer session.
The former vice president spoke to the Young America’s Foundation, a conservative youth organization, just hours before Trump was set to speak in the nation’s capital for the first time since leaving office.
Pence, widely seen as laying the groundwork for a possible White House bid, spoke at length about the “Freedom Agenda” outlined by his political advocacy group. While Pence did not explicitly criticize his former boss, his calls for conservatives to look forward, not backward, was a subtle jab at Trump’s unrelenting focus on the 2020 election.
“In order to win, conservatives need to do more than criticize and complain,” Pence said in prepared remarks. “We must unite our movement behind a bold, optimistic agenda that offers a clear and compelling choice to the American people.”
The prepared remarks did not mention Trump by name other than referring to the “Trump-Pence administration.” But the message was a veiled jab at Trump and some of his allies, who have been fixated on debunked claims of fraud in the 2020 election more than a year after President Joe Biden took office.
Pence’s agenda, released earlier this year, includes traditional conservative ideas on economics and military investment, as well as culture war issues that have animated the Republican base in recent years.
The former vice president drew applause for his praise of the Supreme Court decision striking down Roe v. Wade. He called for securing the southern border, defending religious liberty, protecting the Second Amendment and barring transgender athletes from competing in women’s athletics.
Pence called for making permanent the tax cuts passed during the Trump administration, which critics say largely benefitted wealthier Americans. And he called for cutting regulations and boosting domestic energy investments to help lower gas prices.
On foreign policy, Pence bemoaned the “woke culture” that he said has seeped into the military, emphasized the need to increase investments in the military, spoke about the need to confront China over trade imbalances and backed isolating Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
The former vice president’s speech was in line with his recent appearances in South Carolina, Arizona, Illinois and elsewhere, where he has urged conservatives to focus on the future and laid out a clear agenda in order to win elections.
Pence is widely seen by Republican strategists as positioning himself for a potential 2024 White House bid. The former vice president’s actions on Jan. 6, 2021, as rioters descended on the Capitol were recently applauded by GOP lawmakers in Washington, and some believe Pence can offer a traditional conservative agenda without the bombast of Trump.
But polling has shown Pence running behind Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) in potential 2024 primary matchups, and Trump allies have suggested the former president’s most loyal supporters are unlikely to rally behind Pence because of Jan. 6.
In contrast, Trump has spent much of the last 18 months since leaving Washington focusing on baseless claims of widespread fraud in the 2020 election, continuing to pressure lawmakers in swing states over the results and making many of his speeches about airing his grievances.
Trump is said to be mulling launching another White House campaign as soon as this summer. Some Republicans have expressed concerns about that timing, worrying that it would upend their clear path to sweeping midterm victories and drive up Democratic turnout in November’s elections.
Pence has downplayed talk of a 2024 bid, saying he is looking to help Republicans win back majorities in the House and Senate.
“Frankly, 2022 may be the best chance we will ever have to build a lasting majority. To invigorate the conservative movement to fulfill conservatism’s purpose and to save the nation from left-wing tyranny, socialism and decline,” Pence said.
“Now, some people may choose to focus on the past. But elections are about the future,” he continued. “And I believe conservatives must focus on the future to win back America.” | https://www.fox21news.com/news/national/pence-says-he-and-trump-may-differ-on-focus-urges-gop-to-not-look-back/ | 2022-07-26T15:20:00Z | https://www.fox21news.com/news/national/pence-says-he-and-trump-may-differ-on-focus-urges-gop-to-not-look-back/ | true | 20 |
Far from being a dog's life, this gig would mean living the dream for one special pooch.
Applications are now open for arguably, the dog job of a lifetime: to be the Canine Critic for 2022, travelling the UK reviewing dog-friendly holidays.
Now in its fifth year, the annual Canine Critics competition gets tougher as time goes on, with tens of thousands of entries vying to be top dog.
The judges for 2022 include Channel 5’s The Dogfather, Graeme Hall; Battersea’s head of canine behaviour and star of ITV’s Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs, Ali Taylor; and Pets at Home's director of proposition, Madeline Shaw.
“I can’t tell you how excited I am to be a Canine Critics judge this year,” said Graeme Hall. “What an honour. So, what makes your pet perfect for the position? We’re looking for characterful, adventure-loving dogs of all shapes, ages and sizes. I can’t wait to hear your stories.”
In 2021, 10 top dogs were crowned the winners but this year sees the competition get even tougher, with just one dog job up for grabs.
The winner will get to take £4,000 worth of holidays and win a doggy bag full of treats.
The successful dog will be championed across the Canine Cottages website and appear regularly on its social media channels.
Emma Crowe, head of customer marketing for Canine Cottages, said: “We’re thrilled to be launching Canine Critics for its fifth year in 2022 and cannot wait to paw through the entries and learn more about the amazing dogs we have all across the UK.
“It’s always been difficult to pick the top 10 dogs, so it’s going to be the most difficult year yet to pick just one dog from thousands of applicants.
"That’s why we’ve ensured that our judging panel is up to scratch with a mixture of specialisms.
"Best of luck to all applicants, we can't wait to hear your stories.”
Full details can be found on the Canine Cottages website: https://www.caninecottages.co.uk/.
You don’t need to have travelled with Canine Cottages previously to apply.
Previous applicants may enter. Ten runners up will be selected at random to win a £1,000 holiday voucher. | https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/lifestyle/staycation/how-your-dog-could-win-you-ps4000-worth-of-uk-holidays-3782500 | 2022-07-26T15:21:14Z | https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/lifestyle/staycation/how-your-dog-could-win-you-ps4000-worth-of-uk-holidays-3782500 | false | 22 |
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