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The Phoenix Suns will look to add to their franchise-record win total on Sunday when they go for No. 65 in the regular-season finale at home against the Sacramento Kings.
The Suns (64-17), who have clinched the top seed in the Western Conference playoffs, will be playing for the last time before hosting the eighth seed following the play-in tournament.
Meanwhile, the Kings (29-52) will be wrapping up their season on the second night of a back-to-back on the road. They dropped a 117-98 decision to the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday.
Phoenix enters the finale having already won two more games than any previous team in franchise history. The 1992-93 and 2004-05 Suns shared the old mark with 62-20 seasons.
With the exception of backup guard Cameron Payne (knee), the Suns enter the finale in great health, which Chris Paul said is crucial going forward.
“We have one of those teams everybody plays a part,” Paul said. “We don’t have to ask anybody to drop 40 or 50 every night or we don’t have to take hero shots to win. We just execute. If the guy is open, make the play, make the pass. We live with it.”
The Suns’ first-round playoff opponent will be either the Clippers, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Pelicans or San Antonio Spurs. That won’t be decided until next Friday.
The Suns went 4-0 against the Spurs, 3-0 versus the Timberwolves, 3-1 against the Pelicans and 2-2 versus the Clippers.
The Suns need a win Sunday to claim the season series over the Kings, who recorded one of the season’s shockers when they posted a 110-107 victory at Phoenix on Oct. 27.
Buddy Hield sank seven 3-pointers that night, but he’s no longer with the club. He was part of a trade-deadline deal with the Indiana Pacers in which the Kings brought in Domantas Sabonis and two others for Hield, Tyrese Haliburton and Tristan Thompson.
Sacramento is closing out the season without Sabonis (bruised left knee) and co-star De’Aaron Fox (sore right hand). They lost a third straight game on Saturday in Los Angeles despite getting 22 points and seven assists from Davion Mitchell.
A sub-30-win season would be nothing new to the Kings’ organization. They finished 27-55 as recently as 2017-18, and have seven other seasons during a 16-year playoff drought with fewer than 30 wins.
Sunday’s contest could be the last for interim coach Alvin Gentry, who was hired 17 games into the season after the Kings opened 6-11 and dismissed Luke Walton. The team has gone 23-41 under Gentry, a .359 winning percentage that is only slightly better than Walton’s .353.
Gentry, who was an assistant or head coach for the Suns from 2004-13, indicated following a loss to the Pelicans in the Kings’ home finale on Tuesday that he wants to be a part of the franchise’s turnaround.
“Our goal has to be to find a way to put a winning product on the floor, because these fans deserve it more than anything,” he insisted. “For the support they give this team and how they back this team, we have to find a way to make sure we reward them guys.”
–Field Level Media | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/sports/nba/suns-aim-to-finish-strong-in-finale-vs-kings/ | 2022-04-11T12:34:22Z | siouxlandproud.com | control | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/sports/nba/suns-aim-to-finish-strong-in-finale-vs-kings/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
NEW YORK (AP)Obi Toppin and Immanuel Quickley wanted to end the New York Knicks’ disappointing season on a strong note.
They ended it with the best games of their careers.
Toppin scored a career-high 42 points, Quickley had 34 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds, and the Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors 105-94 on Sunday night.
The Knicks finished 37-45 after making the playoffs last season, but second-year players Toppin and Quickley ended on high notes. Quickley had career highs in points and assists and equaled his best night on the boards.
”It’s crazy because me and Quick rode up here together and said let’s do something special,” said Toppin, who averaged 27 points and six rebounds in the last five games of the season he started in place of Julius Randle. ”Me and him was literally in the car driving here saying we was going to do that. To have the opportunity to do what we did today was amazing.”
Quickley didn’t want to be left behind by his close friend’s exploits and became the youngest player in Knicks history to post a 30-point triple-double.
”He said, `I am about to go crazy,’ and I was like `I am about to go crazy, too,”’ the point guard said. ”He wasn’t saying that type of stuff early in the season. So for him to just come in before the game and say stuff like that, that’s when I know Obi is feeling himself a little bit.”
Quickley’s other triple-double was April 3 at Orlando. He had 20 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists.
Alec Burks added 10 points for the Knicks, who dressed only eight players. They won their last two games and seven of 10.
Toronto held out Pascal Siakam and Fred VanVleet in their final game of the regular season ahead of their first-round playoff matchup with fourth-seeded Philadelphia.
Chris Boucher scored 21 points and Gary Trent Jr. added 17 for the Raptors, who had their winning streak snapped at three games.
”I think it’s a good matchup for us, but honestly I’m just happy to be in the playoffs . especially the way we started the year,” Boucher said.
Raptors coach Nick Nurse, who didn’t coach because he was under the weather, said before the game that his team is ready to compete when the playoffs start next weekend after they were chosen in the preseason to finish at the bottom of the Eastern Conference.
”I was expecting to be sitting here,” he said. ”When we started the season and everyone picked us 11th, I was like, `No way, this is a playoff team. This is a playoff team. We’re not that bad. We’re a playoff team.”’
The Knicks trailed by three points early in the fourth quarter before going on a 9-0 run to pull away.
Toppin, who won the Slam Dunk Contest during the NBA All-Star Game weekend festivities in February, treated the Madison Square Garden crowd with a rim-shaker with 1:36 left in regulation and was later fouled on a 3-point attempt in front of the Toronto bench before he hit each three free throws to extend the lead 105-92.
New York jumped off to a quick start, taking an 11-2 lead just over two minutes in and closed out the opening period with a 31-22 advantage, led by 12 points from Toppin.
Toppin closed out the half with a 3-pointer that put the Knicks ahead 53-48.
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Raptors: Malacchi Flynn scored 10 points.
Knicks: RJ Barrett (sprained right knee), Mitchell Robinson, Quentin Grimes and Miles McBride all were held out of the season finale.
LOOKING AHEAD
Knicks president Leon Rose, who had gone all season without speaking publicly, called the team’s season a disappointment during an interview on MSG Network that aired before Sunday’s tip-off.
New York finished 11th in the Eastern Conference a year after reaching the playoffs and losing to Atlanta in the first round.
”I feel as though it’s been a disappointing season from the standpoint of wins and losses,” the former agent turned league executive said. ”And we are going to take good hard look at it after the season to evaluate everything that’s going on. . The first year things clicked. This year from the beginning things didn’t click. We faced adversity. We had some tough stretches.” | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/sports/nba/toppin-quickley-have-career-nights-as-knicks-win-finale/ | 2022-04-11T12:34:29Z | siouxlandproud.com | control | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/sports/nba/toppin-quickley-have-career-nights-as-knicks-win-finale/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
WATERBURY, Conn. (AP) — A trove of paintings and other artwork found in an abandoned barn has turned out to be worth millions.
Notified by a contractor, Waterbury auto mechanic Jared Whipple retrieved the dirt-covered pieces in 2017 from a dumpster containing materials from a barn in Watertown. Whipple later found out they were by Francis Hines, an abstract expressionist who died in 2016 at 96 and had kept his work stored in the barn, Hearst Connecticut Media Group reported.
Hines was renowned for his “wrapping” pieces, in which fabric is wrapped around an object. His art has been compared to that of Christo and Jeanne-Claude, who became famous for wrapping installations around Europe, including the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
Hines wrapped more than 10 buildings in New York including the Washington Square Arch, JFK Airport and the Port Authority Bus Terminal, art curator and historian Peter Hastings Falk told the news outlet.
The hundreds of pieces of art retrieved by Whipple included paintings, sculptures and small drawings. Hastings Falk estimated the “wrapped” paintings can be sold at around $22,000 apiece and his drawings at around $4,500.
Whipple showed some of the pieces at a gallery in Waterbury last year, and recently decided to sell some of the art. He is collaborating with Hollis Taggart, a New York City-based gallery, on exhibits in New York and Connecticut in shows beginning next month.
Since finding the treasure trove, Whipple has researched Hines’ work and contacted the artist’s family, who, he said, have allowed him to keep and sell the art.
“I pulled it out of this dumpster and I fell in love with it,” Whipple told the news outlet. “I made a connection with it. My purpose is to get Hines into the history books.” | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/weird-news/mechanic-reaps-windfall-from-art-in-connecticut-dumpster/ | 2022-04-11T12:34:43Z | siouxlandproud.com | control | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/weird-news/mechanic-reaps-windfall-from-art-in-connecticut-dumpster/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Charleston holds a special place in Belinda Bencic's heart. Ranked No.140, Bencic made her tournament debut as a 17-year-old qualifier in 2014 and marched her way right into her first WTA semifinal. Eight years later, Bencic closed the loop on her Charleston love affair, winning the Credit One Charleston Open for her first clay-court title and sixth overall.
Match Report: Bencic holds off Jabeur to win Charleston
Coming off a semifinal run at the Miami Open the week before, Bencic notched two Top 10 wins in Charleston to win her first WTA title since 2019. The victory boosted the 25-year-old up to No.13 and set her up confidently for her least-favorite section of the season.
Bencic spoke to WTA Insider after her win to reflect on her tricky start to the season and discuss the turning point that has triggered this fantastic run of form.
WTA Insider: What does this title mean to you?
Bencic: It really means so much. I'm kind of emotionally attached to this tournament. This was my breakthrough tournament, playing the first time [in 2014] as kind of a 17-year-old and playing the semifinals here.
I'm always so happy to come back here. I try to play this event every year. I think I maybe have missed out once. I just really love this tournament. For me, it's an honor to win in the 50th anniversary and to be on the list of all the past champions who were here.
It meant a lot to me to even get to the final. But I always feel in the final you really have to push even harder to get over the line and get the win. So I'm just really, really happy and relieved.
Victory for the Swiss 🙌
— wta (@WTA) April 10, 2022
No.10 seed @BelindaBencic outlasts Jabeur and claims the @CharlestonOpen singles title! pic.twitter.com/kqQOwU782Z
WTA Insider: You've had a great run of form from Miami through Charleston, which is particularly impressive because of the surface change. It didn't take you very long to adjust from hard court to clay.
Bencic: Yeah, it really didn't. I had two days of clay preparation. Maybe this is the way, maybe it's better that I'm not thinking about what I have to do and just kind of play the same tennis I have been playing in Miami.
After Doha and Indian Wells, we worked very hard to get back on track. I was starting to feel better physically, but obviously, I had to still get the practice in. We were working very hard with my coach just to try to get the game back and everything. So I'm happy it clicked in the matches as well and also to get it in the clay-court season right away. Obviously, it's kind of unexpected too, but we're just really happy and kind of happy that I didn't have much time to prepare.
WTA Insider: You've explained in the past how tough clay can be for your game because of your open stance technique. Maybe not having the time to think about things helped?
Bencic: Yeah, exactly. I also played doubles here. It was the goal that I spend as much time as possible in the first tournament on clay so that I'm not thinking about it. I felt like from match to match it became better and better. And even though it was raining, it was slippery, it was dry, I made it through all the conditions. I felt like with every match, I felt more and more comfortable with my movement and my game.
I've been very happy to even get a couple of matches under the belt on the clay. But winning the tournament was the best start. I'm happy I felt comfortable more and more.
It’s a CLAY COURT title!!! 😁😁😁
— Belinda Bencic (@BelindaBencic) April 11, 2022
So happy with my week here in Charleston 🍀♥️ #6 @CharlestonOpen pic.twitter.com/EziXMAITJR
WTA Insider: You were struggling physically after contracting Covid in December. What has clicked for you over the last few weeks?
Bencic: It's a lot of things. In a way, it's not that complicated, but in a way it is.
It's always difficult when you feel like your game is not on. I think it's important to go back to the basics with my coach, maybe on my serve, my footwork going into the ball, taking the ball early. I felt I had been doing that in Miami a lot and now in Charleston as well. Then you make it automatic. It really works out.
We spent a lot of hours on the court in Indian Wells even though I lost the first round there. We stayed there and we were practicing every day, twice a day finally. I think you cannot cheat putting in the hours on the court.
WTA Insider: How are things going with your coach, Sebastian Sachs?
Bencic: We started working in Stuttgart last year together. He's a great coach. He's still very young, he just turned 30, but he has so much experience and he has really like a good feel of me and he knows what my game has been so far. He doesn't try to change anything, he tries to improve. For me, this clicked a lot. You have to go through some coaches to find the right ones, but I really feel with him, it's clicking a lot. He has the experience, but also the confidence that what he's telling me it will work out. I feel like I improved my forehand a lot and my serve. And when he's around, I really feel very comfortable and secure, so I feel like he can always help me out.
It helps a lot that he has been a player himself. He knows exactly how it feels, and he knows how it feels to get frustrated and to have your emotions and how it feels to get tight in the third set at 4-4, just the experience of being a tennis player. And also it's great that he can practice with me as well. This has helped me a lot.
The most important thing is we get along well off the court. I think it's the most important thing because we are spending so much time together. When you're getting along and you know each other very good, it's always better chemistry and better vibes on the practice court as well.
Passing the baton, Swiss style 🇨🇭🏆@BelindaBencic becomes the first Swiss champ here since @mhingis hoisted the crown in 1999! 👐#CharlestonOpen pic.twitter.com/N1XwFDIAfD
— Credit One Charleston Open (@CharlestonOpen) April 10, 2022
WTA Insider: How do you assess your season so far?
Bencic: I always try to get a good start in Australia, but somehow I haven't found any luck there so far. I was in quarantine last year and then I had Covid this year. I went to Australia with no expectations, just to play because I had been sick and wasn't fit enough to play really good. So in a way, I feel fine because I didn't have much expectations.
I also didn't really lose to bad players. I played the second round against Anisimova in Australia, then in Sydney I lost to Badosa in the quarterfinals, in St. Petersburg I lost in the quarterfinals to Kontaveit. So it hasn't been bad matches, but I didn't have the strength or energy to get over the line.
Now I feel like it's clicking for me and the confidence has to come. You need to have all those matches, tight matches, sometimes having points down, sometimes just fighting your way, even though you're not playing great. Then you get this confidence back. I'm really relieved that I got it over the line today because I really wanted to use this chance.
So I'm happy that we're on the right track again. You feel it in your tennis. Whether you lose or you win, you always feel if you're playing your tennis or not. | https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2572516/champions-corner-bencic-gets-back-on-track-in-charleston | 2022-04-11T12:35:27Z | wtatennis.com | control | https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2572516/champions-corner-bencic-gets-back-on-track-in-charleston | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Safaricom commits KES 100 million for foodstuff donation to households in hardest-hit counties as Private Sector Launches Pamoja Tuungane Campaign
Nairobi, Kenya -11th April, 2022… The private sector has urged for co-operation with the public sector, media and civil society to find long-term drought mitigation measures.
The sentiments were made during the launch of the 'Pamoja Tuungane' campaign aimed at rallying Kenyans to support those suffering from the effects of the prolonged drought.
During the event, Safaricom PLC and M-PESA Foundation flagged off foodstuff worth over KES 100 million shillings to be distributed to some of the hardest-hit counties starting in Marsabit.
The country's largest supermarket chain, Naivas who are supplying the food hampers are also supporting the donation by providing free logistics. Meanwhile the country's top media houses including Mediamax, Nation Media Group, Radio Africa, Royal Media and the Standard Group have pledged to use their reach to raise awareness about the campaign.
Kenyans have also been encouraged to donate their Bonga Points or cash to enable purchase of food items to be distributed to some of the worst affected counties.
"While we are still in discussions will all stakeholders about the long-term initiatives, we know all too well the importance of having some short-term actions to deal with the current situation. We are calling upon other private sector players to join us in supporting those suffering from the effects of drought because we are all aware that we cannot thrive if the community around us is in anguish. We are also giving the opportunity for Safaricom customers who want to donate by allowing them to contribute their Bonga points by dialing *126# and selecting Pamoja Tuungane", said Peter Ndegwa, CEO, Safaricom
"Our mantra as naivas is that we exist to make other people's lives better, and we remain true to this principle. As a homegrown brand, we cannot sit by as our fellow communities are in anguish and it is for this reason that we are honoured to be part of this initiative. In as much as we cannot do all the good the world needs, we believe that the world needs all the good we can give", said David Kimani, Naivas Managing Director.
KCB Foundation has pledged an immediate KES 2.5million cash relief support as well as long term support through training and equipping farmers through aggregators with climate smart agricultural practices to mitigate against the dire impacts of climate change to the tune of KES 100 million.
"The long-term support to mitigate against climate change is crucial for us, as we will train the farmers from Arid and Semi-Arid counties on climate-resilient practices. This will contribute towards a food-secure future and ensure our communities adapt to survive against the increasing drought patterns" said KCB Group Director, Marketing, Corporate Affairs and Citizenship Rosalind Gichuru
The Pamoja Tuungane campaign comes as the latest recommendation by the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) called for the provision of food assistance and scaling up of cash transfers to households in 23 counties who are currently food insecure as a result of the prevailing drought stress.
"As an organisation, our mission is to positively influence society with a mandate to be a voice for the voiceless in the community. Right now, the voiceless are fellow Kenyans who have been hard hit by the ongoing drought. Over the last few weeks, we have highlighted their plight across our print, broadcast and digital platforms. We commit to deploy our platforms through this partnership with Safaricom and other like-minded organisations to continue propelling awareness about the current situation across borders and galvanize action towards ensuring that no other Kenyan dies of hunger. We strongly believe that we are responsible for those around us, and as such cannot stand by and watch as our country men suffer", said Stephen Gitagama, GCEO, Nation Media Group.
The government has already issued an alarm warning that the number of hunger-stricken Kenyans could rise to 3.5 million by June from the current 3.1 million given the prediction of a poor March-May rainy season.
Ends… | https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/SAFARICOM-PLC-6500172/news/Safaricom-PRIVATE-SECTOR-CALLS-FOR-CROSS-SECTOR-COLLABORATION-IN-FIGHT-AGAINST-DROUGHT-40022435/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=20220411 | 2022-04-11T12:37:41Z | afar.com | control | https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/SAFARICOM-PLC-6500172/news/Safaricom-PRIVATE-SECTOR-CALLS-FOR-CROSS-SECTOR-COLLABORATION-IN-FIGHT-AGAINST-DROUGHT-40022435/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=20220411 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Elon Musk no longer joining Twitter's board of directors, company says
SAN FRANCISCO - Tesla CEO Elon Musk won't be joining Twitter's board of directors as previously announced. The tempestuous billionaire remains Twitter’s largest shareholder.
Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal tweeted the news, which followed a weekend of Musk tweets suggesting possible changes to Twitter, including making the site ad-free. Nearly 90% of Twitter's 2021 revenue came from ads.
"Elon's appointment to the board was to become officially effective on 4/9, but Elon shared that same morning that he would not be joining the board," Agrawal wrote in a reposted note originally sent to Tesla employees. "I believe this is for the best."
Agrawal didn't offer an explanation for Musk's apparent decision. He said the board understood the risks of having Musk as a member. But it, "believed having Elon as a fiduciary of the company, where he, like all board members, has to act in the best interests of the company and all our shareholders, was the best path forward," he wrote.
Musk posted a few cryptic tweets late Sunday, including one showing a meme saying, "In all fairness, your honor, my client was in goblin mode," followed by one saying "Explains everything." Another, later tweet was of an emoji with a hand over its mouth.
He now has a 9% stake in Twitter, raising questions about how he might try to reshape the social media platform as Twitter’s biggest shareholder.
Musk’s 80.5 million Twitter followers make him one of the most popular figures on the platform, rivaling pop stars like Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga. But his prolific tweeting has sometimes gotten him into trouble, such as when he has used it to promote his business ventures, rally Tesla loyalists, question pandemic measures and pick fights.
In one famous example, Musk apologized to a British cave explorer who alleged the Tesla CEO had branded him a pedophile by referring to him as "pedo guy" in an angry — and subsequently deleted — tweet. The explorer filed a defamation suit, although a Los Angeles jury later cleared Musk.
FILE - Elon Musk gestures as he speaks during a press conference at SpaceX's Starbase facility near Boca Chica Village in South Texas on Feb. 10, 2022. (Photo by JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images)
He’s also been locked in a long-running dispute with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission over his Twitter activity. Musk and Tesla in 2018 agreed to pay $40 million in civil fines and for Musk to have his tweets approved by a corporate lawyer after he tweeted about having the money to take Tesla private at $420 per share. That didn’t happen but the tweet caused Tesla’s stock price to jump. His lawyer has contended that the SEC is infringing on Musk’s free speech rights.
Musk has described himself as a "free speech absolutist" and has said he doesn’t think Twitter is living up to free speech principles — an opinion shared by followers of Donald Trump and several right-wing political figures who’ve had their accounts suspended for violating Twitter content rules.
But what’s really has been driving Musk’s Twitter involvement isn’t clear. Other preoccupations with the service include arguing to make Twitter’s algorithm viewable by the public, widening the availability of "verified" Twitter accounts, and blasting a profile photo initiative involving non-fungible tokens, or NFTs.
Musk has also called "crypto spam bots," which search tweets for cryptocurrency related keywords then pose as customer support to empty user crypto wallets, the "most annoying problem on Twitter."
Twitter's CEO and other board members have praised Musk, suggesting they might take his ideas seriously.
Agrawal's initial actions since taking over from co-founder Jack Dorsey in November have involved reorganizing divisions without making major changes. The company has long lagged behind its social media rivals and boasts far fewer users.
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Man, woman found dead in Uptown apartment during well-being check
CHICAGO - A man and a woman were found dead Sunday night in an Uptown apartment on Chicago's North Side.
Police conducted a well-being check around 8:30 p.m. at an apartment in the 1000 block of West Montrose Avenue and were let into the residence by a maintenance worker, police said.
Police discovered 79-year-old Ocie Banks Sr. with "trauma to the face" and 61-year-old Sheila Banks with a gunshot wound to the head in the bedroom, officials and the medical examiner’s office said.
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Ukrainian defenders dig in as Russia boosts firepower, shifts east
KYIV, Ukraine - A showdown looms in Ukraine after Russia appointed a new military commander and looked to concentrate its attacks in the east, while Ukraine’s president said his troops will hold their ground, urging Western leaders, in particular President Joe Biden, to do more.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned Sunday in a nightly address that this week will be as crucial as any during the war, saying "Russian troops will move to even larger operations in the east of our state."
Ukraine’s fate as the war shifts south and east depends on whether the United States will help match a surge in Russian weaponry, he said, echoing comments he made in an interview with The Associated Press on Saturday.
"To be honest, whether we will be able to (survive) depends on this," Zelenskyy said in a "60 Minutes" interview. "Unfortunately, I don’t have the confidence that we will be receiving everything we need."
Zelenskyy said he was grateful to Biden for U.S. military aid to date but added that he "long ago" forwarded a list of specific items Ukraine desperately needed.
"He has the list," Zelenskyy said. "President Biden can enter history as the person who stood shoulder to shoulder with the Ukrainian people who won and chose the right to have their own country. (This) also depends on him."
An elder woman walks amid destruction on a street in the town of Bucha, on the outskirts of Kyiv, after the Ukrainian army secured the area following the withdrawal of the Russian army from the Kyiv region on previous days, Bucha, Ukraine, April 8th,
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer was due to meet Monday in Moscow with Putin, after meeting with Zelenskyy in Kyiv. Austria, a member of the European Union, is militarily neutral and not a member of NATO.
Also Monday, New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said it was sending a military transport plane and a support team of 50 to Europe to carry much-needed equipment and supplies to key distribution centers.
More than six weeks of war in Ukraine has flattened cities, killed untold thousands and isolated Moscow economically and politically, and experts say the next phase of the battle may begin with a full-scale offensive that could determine the course of the conflict.
Questions remain about the ability of depleted and demoralized Russian forces to conquer much ground after their advance on the capital, Kyiv, was repelled by determined Ukrainian defenders. Britain’s Defense Ministry says Russia is trying to compensate for mounting casualties by recalling veterans discharged in the past decade.
In his Sunday night address, Zelenskyy also accused Russia of trying to evade responsibility for war crimes in Ukraine.
"When people lack the courage to admit their mistakes, apologize, adapt to reality and learn, they turn into monsters. And when the world ignores it, the monsters decide that it is the world that has to adapt to them," Zelenskyy said.
"The day will come when they will have to admit everything. Accept the truth," he added.
Ukrainian authorities accuse Russian forces of committing war crimes against civilians, including airstrikes on hospitals, a missile attack that killed at least 57 people at a train station and other violence.
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In another report of atrocities, the village of Buzova outside the capital, Kyiv, charred vehicles and buildings marked an area where local official Taras Didych told Ukrainian media Sunday that bodies showing "evidence of execution" were found after Russian forces withdrew from the region. It was unclear how many bodies were discovered.
Buzova is near Bucha, another of the towns near Kyiv, where hundreds of bodies, many with their hands bound and signs of torture, were found after the Russian retreat. Russia has falsely claimed the scenes in Bucha were staged.
In Washington, a senior U.S. official said Russia has appointed Gen. Alexander Dvornikov, one of its most seasoned military chiefs, to oversee the invasion. The official was not authorized to be identified and spoke on condition of anonymity.
Until now, Russia has had no central war commander on the ground.
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Dvornikov, 60, takes over as Russian military prepares to focus on expanding control in Ukraine's east, where Russia-backed separatists have fought Ukrainian forces in the Donbas region since 2014, declaring some areas independent.
He gained a record for brutality as head of Russian forces deployed to Syria in 2015 to back President Bashar Assad’s government during the country's devastating civil war.
Russian authorities do not generally confirm such appointments and have said nothing about a new role for Dvornikov, who received the esteemed Hero of Russia medal from President Vladimir Putin in 2016.
U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan, speaking Sunday on CNN's "State of the Union," played down the appointment's significance.
"What we have learned in the first several weeks of this war is that Ukraine will never be subjected to Russia," Sullivan said. "It doesn’t matter which general President Putin tries to appoint."
Western military analysts say Russia's assault increasingly is focusing on a sickle-shaped arc of eastern Ukraine — from Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, in the north to Kherson in the south.
That could counter Russia's earlier problem of spreading its offensive too widely over too broad a geographic area.
Newly released Maxar Technologies satellite imagery showed an 8-mile (13-kilometer) convoy of military vehicles headed south through Ukraine to Donbas, recalling images of the convoy that stalled outside Kyiv before Russia gave up trying to take the capital.
On Sunday, Russian forces shelled government-controlled Kharkiv and sent reinforcements toward Izyum to the southeast to try to break Ukraine's defenses, the Ukrainian military command said. The Russians also kept up their siege of Mariupol, a key southern port that has been under attack and surrounded for nearly 1 ½ months.
A Russian Defense Ministry spokesman, Maj. Gen. Igor Konashenkov, said Russia's military used air-launched missiles to hit Ukraine’s S-300 air-defense missile systems in the southern Mykolaiv region and at an air base in Chuhuiv, a city not far from Kharkiv.
Sea-launched Russian cruise missiles destroyed the headquarters of a Ukrainian military unit stationed farther west in the Dnipro region, Konashenkov said. Neither the Ukrainian nor the Russian military claims could be independently verified.
Missiles twice struck the airport in Dnipro, Ukraine’s fourth-largest city, on Sunday, the regional governor said.
In Mariupol, Russia deployed Chechen fighters, reputed to be particularly fierce. Capturing the city on the Sea of Azov would give Russia a land bridge to the Crimean Peninsula, which Russia seized from Ukraine eight years ago.
The city's residents have lacked food, water and electricity since Russian forces surrounded the city and frustrated evacuation missions. Ukrainian authorities think an airstrike on a theater that was being used as a bomb shelter killed hundreds of civilians, and Zelenskyy has said he expects more evidence of atrocities to be found once Mariupol no longer is blockaded.
On Sunday night, Zelenskyy again appealed for more assistance. Speaking with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, he said he discussed "how to strengthen sanctions against Russia and . . . force Russia to seek peace."
"I am glad to note that the German position has recently changed in favor of Ukraine. I consider it absolutely logical," Zelenskyy said.
The Institute for the Study of War, an American think tank, predicted that Russian forces will "renew offensive operations in the coming days" from Izyum, a town southeast of Kharkiv, in the campaign to conquer the Donbas, which comprises Ukraine's industrial heartland.
But in the view of the think tank's analysts, "The outcome of forthcoming Russian operations in eastern Ukraine remains very much in question."
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The State Pension is set to rise by 3.1 percent today (April 11). The change comes after the Prime Minister suspended the triple lock last year to prevent an 8 percent increase, a move that could net the Treasury around £4.5billion.
Retirees were promised their incomes would still rise by the highest out of inflation or 2.5 percent. As a result the state pension will increase by £5.55 a week, bringing them a total income of £185.15 a week.
The rise is happening along increased concerns about the cost of living, with fuel prices, council tax and energy prices all on the increase. Energy regulator Ofgem expanded the price cap by £693 for someone with typical use.
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Those on the full new state pension will see their annual income jump to £9,628.50, giving them an extra £289.50, but the increase is just half of inflation. Experts warn the new rate is not enough to cover the cost of living and The Bank of England has warned inflation could reach 7 percent by September as a result of supply disruption and energy price rises.
Centre for Economics and Business Research economist Sam Miley told The Mirror : "Pensioners will be particularly vulnerable to rising prices, due to the fact that their disposable incomes tend to be lower in the first place. Meanwhile, the nature of inflation at present, being heavily concentrated in utility prices, is also set to adversely affect pensioners, given that this makes up a relatively larger proportion of their overall spending."
More than two-fifths of people predict their finances will worsen over the next three months, according to a wealth and wellbeing tracker by LV. Nearly two-thirds of retirees said their supermarket spend has increased and nearly half expect their finances to worsen over next three months.
Clive Bolton, managing director of protection, savings and retirement at LV said: "Consumer sentiment had been steadily improving between spring and early autumn 2021 as the success of the vaccine programme, fall in death rates and easing of lockdown restrictions allowed life to begin to return to normal. However, the sharp rise in the cost of living has caused confidence to fall dramatically.
"Rising energy prices are becoming a significant problem for many people, particularly those who are retired. Rising prices coupled with poor returns on deposit accounts will dismay pensioners whose only or main source of retirement income is the state pension."
Who gets the State Pension?
Men born on or after April 6, 1951, and women born on or after April 6, 1953, are able to claim the new state pension. To qualify you must have a minimum of 10 "qualifying" years in work and 35 years’ worth of National Insurance contributions on your employment record. They will receive £185.15 a week, taking their total to £9,628.50 a year.
Those who reached the state pension age before April 6, 2016, get the old state pension, known as the basic state pension. This is rising to £141.85 a week today, or £7,376.20 a year- that's an extra £221.81.
Tom Selby, head of retirement policy at AJ Bell, said: “The good news for retirees is the state pension is set to increase by 3.1% next year, boosting the incomes of those in receipt of the full flat-rate benefit by £5.55 a week. However, the Government’s decision to suspend the earnings element of the state pension triple-lock means retirees will miss out on a blockbuster 8.3% increase.
“This decision will ‘cost’ someone in receipt of the full flat-rate state pension £9.35 a week in retirement income – or £486.20 over the course of the year." The saving to the treasury by suspending the triple lock is through to be in the region of around £4.5 billion.
Becky O’Connor, head of pensions and savings at Interactive Investor, warned: “While those receiving a state pension can take comfort from it heading up in line with inflation from April, with energy prices rising by the minute and the cost of food and other consumer goods continuing to increase, older people will not feel out of the words yet.
“Older people also tend to loose lower risk investments within their private pensions and are more likely to use cash savings to avoid investment losses later in life, so are more exposed to inflation eroding the value of their wealth. So it is some comfort to know that at least the state pension part of their income is rising in line with inflation.
“However, the economy remains volatile and retired people will be watching to see whether inflation continues to rise. If it does, then the state pension increase may still not feel big enough to cope with rising bills.”
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P&O Ferries are still suspended and set to resume on April 19, but their rivals are still operating. It has been nearly a month since P&O dramatically suspended all ferries and fired 800 staff to save money.
Since then they have urged customers to travel via DFDS and Irish Ferries. Recently though DFDS have been fully booked and have stopped taking P&O passengers.
P&O announced it would resume services last weekend before U-turning again. DFDS did not take passengers on board as it had done previously.
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Here are all the current services running from Dover to Calais.
DFDS
The ferry operator is running services all this week (April 11 - 17) with multiple crossings throughout the day.
Services are slightly altered on Sunday but remain consistent for the rest of the week.
Irish Ferries
Dover has been brought practically to a standstill due to P&O suspending services, heavier Easter traffic and Brexit red-tape. Chris Parker, DFDS director, said it was running ferries as "fast as we can".
The ferry operator has more than 40,000 passengers booked on its services from Dover last weekend. This is a 50% increase on the previous weekend.
There is an anticipated 30,000,000 expected to hit the roads ahead of the Easter holidays. Around 13.6million are expected on Good Friday alone. Travellers have been urged not to make their way to the port unless they have a confirmed booking. The company has received increased demand since P&O Ferries' boats were detained - but does not have the space to carry anymore of P&O's passengers this weekend, bosses said.
Their Dover-France-Dover service between April 8 to April 10 is likely to be the busiest of their services. DFDS and Irish Ferries are the remaining brands still operating out of Dover.
In a recent tweet, DFDS have now said: "P&O FERRIES INFO | DFDS has no availability for P&O customers between 08 April 00:01 and 10 April 23:59. Please do not proceed to port without a confirmed reservation, contact P&O Ferries for alternative travel arrangements."
P&O have still not recommenced their services from Dover to Calais and have so far refused to reinstate the 800 staff members who have lost their jobs. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced that any ferry operates that do not pay minimum wage could be blocked from docking in UK ports.
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Over the past year, the price of fuel has only gone in one direction - up. The sky-high prices took another upwards nudge following the Russian invasion of Ukraine which left the global fuel market with considerable uncertainty.
For motorists using diesel, there has been a 37 percent price increase from 129.1p on April 8, 2021, to 176.9p on April 8, 2022. Likewise for petrol users there has been a 28.6 percent increase from 126.4p to 162.6p in the same time period.
Despite the high prices, there have been instances of fuel pumps running dry at stations across the UK and the South East especially. Parts of Kent are reported to have been impacted too with Tunbridge Wells, Folkestone, and Sittingbourne among the areas where certain petrol stations were said to be empty.
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This began to mirror the scenes that we saw in October last year when petrol stations were regularly running dry with huge queues of cars building as people desperately searched for a full tank. However, whilst this was caused by a large and sudden increase in demand triggered by a lack of HGV drivers, the more recent issues are occurring for a different reason.
In protest against the government and its reliance on fossil fuels and lack of action against climate change, the protest groups Extinction Rebellion and Just Stop Oil have been blocking fuel supplies in London and the South East of England. The protestors are believed to have been tying and gluing themselves to pipes at oil terminals meaning that petrol and diesel cannot be transported from the sites - resulting in some stations running dry.
Yesterday, the campaign group FairFuelUK announced that around 1 in 3 petrol stations across the UK had run dry. Thankfully, fuel supply was later said to have picked up with minimal impact for most motorists across the UK.
The Just Stop Oil group have come to the public's attention in recent weeks . A young protestor cable tied himself to the goalpost at an Everton football game several weeks ago with the man tasked with cutting him free become an internet icon.
Whilst the protests are undoubtedly the main cause of fuel issues, there are some other factors that play their part. An increase in demand after the COVID lockdowns has caused some of the fuel issues over the last year with the war in Ukraine also placing considerable uncertainty into the global fuel market with many now determined to move away from Russian fuel.
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A man in his 60s was knocked to the ground and kicked by two people during an attack in Margate. Police say the victim was assaulted at 8.30am on April 6 in Ethelbert Road.
Two members of the public eventually intervened to help the man before the offenders then fled the scene. The suspects are described as a man and woman, both between 5ft 3ins and 5ft 5ins tall.
Read more: Two men arrested after stabbing in Canterbury
Kent police are now appealing for any Information about the incident. In particular police would like to speak to the two members of the public who helped the victim after the assault.
Witnesses should call Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting 46/64130/22. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111 or using the online form.
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Here is the full list of new applications in an easy-to-read format of what's new at Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. Applications are interesting to read and are much more than simply details of the site and applicant, or elevations and agents.
You can use the reference number on any application to find out more on the council's planning portal. You could find letters of objection, comments from departments such as highways or conservation.
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3 The Hill Cranbrook Kent TN17 3AJ Proposal: Retrospective remedial works to the chimney at No, 3 The Hill
The Barracks, Barn Cottage Goudhurst Road Cranbrook Kent TN17 2PR Proposal: Proposed single storey side and front extension.
Fenland 3 Heron Mews Angley Road Cranbrook Kent Proposal: Non material amendment in relation to application 20/00313/FULL (Enlarge extension by 1m and form door in garage)
Flat 1 42 Broadwater Down Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5NX Proposal: Replace existing conservatory plastic roof with a tiled roof
107 Broadmead Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5NW Proposal: Erection of single storey side extension
Broadwater House 46 Broadwater Down Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5PE Proposal: Submission of Details in Relation to condition 8 (Surface Water Drainage). With application 18/02773/FULL.
Boundary Cottage Maidstone Road Horsmonden Tonbridge Kent Proposal: Erection of new garage, access drive, tree removal & replacement planting. (Rear two storey glazed gable extension, front two storey entrance extension already approved under application 21/02260/FULL)
Holmbush Brenchley Road Matfield Tonbridge Kent Proposal: Proposed refurbishment of existing listed building, including erection of new side extension, Greenhouse and 3 Bay 2 storey garage with solar panels, associated landscaping
Beech Tree Cottage Grovehurst Lane Horsmonden Tonbridge Kent Proposal: Variation of condition 2 for reference 21/01091/FULL, Creation of lower ground level, Re-articulation of the approved roofscape
Gedges Farm Crittenden Road Matfield Tonbridge TN12 7EJ Proposal: Submission Of Details in relation to condition 4 (Contamination Risk Scheme). With application 21/04085/FULL
The Postern Postern Lane Tonbridge Kent TN11 0QU Proposal: The conversion of, and extension to, existing outbuildings within the curtilage of a Listed building to form a two bedroom dwelling.
The Postern Postern Lane Tonbridge Kent TN11 0QU Proposal: Listed Building Consent - The conversion of, and extension to, existing outbuildings within the curtilage of a Listed building to form a two bedroom dwelling.
Flat 2 Beechurst Hurstwood Lane Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent Proposal: Demolition of the existing PVC conservatory and alteration, refurbishment and extension of the existing extension
56A Woodbury Park Road Royal Tunbridge Wells TN4 9NG Proposal: Merging of 3 Flats/Dwellings into 1 Dwelling. All the work carried out is to be internal only. Proposed use is to remain the same.
Hardwick House 14 Lonsdale Gardens Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1NU Proposal: Erection of single storey extension to side and rear of property
35 Royal Chase Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 8AX Proposal: Demolition of garage and construction of single storey side extension
29 Culverden Park Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9QT Proposal: Variation of Condition 2 and 3 of reference 19/03028/FULL in order for Cladding Changes, Door and Window size Changes,
Flat 1 Hale Court 7 Culverden Park Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent Proposal: T1 Silver birch - Reduce by 25% approx 1-2m from all aspects, T2 Goat Willow - Reduce to approx 7ft, T3 Beech a Remove dead Ivy, reduce by 30%, reduce by up to 5m in height and 2m from lateral branches, T4 Overgrown Laurel hedge: Reduce to approx 8ft and trim sides, T5 Large Beech - Reduce by 25% approx 2-3m from all aspects to balance and shape,
Summerhill Camden Hill Sissinghurst Cranbrook Kent Proposal: Erection of access gates to the existing entrance, together with new boundary treatment in the form of a timber fence to provide visual and acoustic screening from the highway; removal of existing summerhouse and replacement with new larger summerhouse
Rose Cottage Oast Knoxbridge Frittenden Cranbrook Kent Proposal: Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed): Provision of twin unit mobile home within the garden of the lawful dwelling house for use as additional accommodation by family members as part of one household
Cottage At Stream Farm Summerhill Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent Proposal: Removal of Condition 4 (Permitted Development restriction) of planning permission
Stair House School Hill Lamberhurst Tunbridge Wells Kent Proposal: Repairs to bay window
Woodsden Water Lane Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent Proposal: Change of use of Office Building (Class E) to residential Floor Space (Class C3),
Hawthorn Cottage Ockley Lane Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent Proposal: Demolition of existing garage and erection of detached dwelling following grant of outline permission 20/02168/OUT
Louisa Lodge East Park Lane Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent Proposal: Submission of details in Relation to condition 6 (Biodiversity scheme). With application 21/04082/FULL
2 Wilman Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9AJ Proposal: Erection of single storey rear extension, first floor side extension, loft conversion, conversion of the existing garage to habitable accommodation, addition of dormer to rear of the property,
199A Upper Grosvenor Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2EG Proposal: Prior notification for a proposed single storey rear extension which: A) Extends by 6.00 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling; B) Has a maximum height of 3.60 metres from the natural ground level; C) Has a height of 2.66 metres at the eaves from the natural ground level.
Address: 20 Linden Gardens Royal Tunbridge Wells TN2 5QT Proposal: Demolition of the existing conservatory and construction of a new two storey side extension, new porch balcony,
21 Warwick Park Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5TA Proposal: OAK -Reduce Height by 5m , remove limbs and deadwood
14 Wallace Close Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5HW Proposal: CONIFER - Remove to ground level - Sycamore remove to ground level
High Ford Linden Park Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5QL Proposal: Yew Tree - Reduce crown by 5-6 meters
12A Linden Gardens Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5QT Proposal: Prior notification for a proposed single storey rear extension which: A) Extends by 4.00 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling; B) Has a maximum height of 3.00 metres from the natural ground level; C) Has a height of 3.00 metres at the eaves from the natural ground level.
The Tunbridge Wells Hospital Tonbridge Road Pembury Tunbridge Wells Kent Proposal: Submission of Details in Relation to condition 11 (External Lighting), 17 (Landscaping), and 19 (Ecological Enhancement Plan) With application 21/00797/FULL.
The Tunbridge Wells Hospital Tonbridge Road Pembury Tunbridge Wells Kent Proposal: Submission of Details in Relation to condition 13 (Enabling Works). With application 21/00797/FULL
Dodhurst Farmhouse High Woods Lane Royal Tunbridge Wells TN3 9AB Proposal: Demolition of existing detached garage and store; proposed car port and home workshop Applicant: Mr & Mrs M Wagstaff
2 Princes Street Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4SL Proposal: Submission of Details in relation of condition 5 (Public Sewer Protection Plan). With application 21/02743/FULL.
57 Allington Road Paddock Wood Tonbridge Kent TN12 6AP Proposal: Replacement of roof, doors and windows of existing conservatory at rear of the property
Appledowne 9A Great Bounds Drive Southborough Tunbridge Wells TN4 0TP Proposal: Permission for a drop kerb at the front of the property
The Southborough Centre 1 Draper Street Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent Proposal: Change of Use of the existing office spaces (B1a) into nine residential units (C3) on the first and second floor levels, with parking and communal facilities on the ground floor.
51 Bidborough Ridge Bidborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0UU Proposal: Erection of a new garage and hallway to connect to house
Church Of St Mary The Virgin Speldhurst Hill Speldhurst Tunbridge Wells Kent Proposal: Common Lime x 14: Repollard to previous points, removing all vertical growth.
Speldhurst Primary School Langton Road Speldhurst Tunbridge Wells Kent Proposal: Common Ash - Remove suspended or broken branches, Common Ash - Reduce crown by approx. 3m. [30%], Silver Birch: - Pollard to 5 m
7 Hither Chantlers Langton Green Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0BJ Proposal: T16 - Oak tree. Reduction by 30%,
Belsay House 4 Holmewood Ridge Langton Green Tunbridge Wells Kent Proposal: ATLAS CEDAR - Reduce torn limb back to join with stem, Reduce laterals by 2m, reduce laterals through crown by 1.5m, deadwood removal
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A teenager who hasn't been seen in days, is believed to be hundreds of miles away from his home in Kent. Habeeb Agbolahan, 17, was reported missing on Thursday, April 7 from Cranbrook.
An urgent appeal has been launched to help find him. He is described as being around six feet tall and of slim build, he also has short black hair.
When he went missing, Habeeb was wearing a blue hooded top, light blue t-shirt, blue jogging bottoms. Police say he also had white trainers on.
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There are concerns that he may have travelled to Manchester. Kent Police are now asking anyone with information to contact them.
Inspector Dan Hinrich said: "We are very concerned for Habeeb’s welfare who it is thought may seek to travel to the Manchester area. I am urging anyone who has seen him or knows where he might be to call to contact us immediately."
Anyone with information should call 101. You'll need to quote reference 7-0800.
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KYIV, Ukraine — A showdown looms in Ukraine after Russia appointed a new military commander and looked to concentrate its attacks in the east, while Ukraine’s president said his troops will hold their ground, urging Western leaders, in particular President Joe Biden, to do more.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned Sunday in a nightly address that this week will be as crucial as any during the war, saying “Russian troops will move to even larger operations in the east of our state.”
Ukraine’s fate as the war shifts south and east depends on whether the United States will help match a surge in Russian weaponry, he said, echoing comments he made in an interview with The Associated Press on Saturday.
“To be honest, whether we will be able to (survive) depends on this,” Zelenskyy said in a “60 Minutes” interview. “Unfortunately, I don’t have the confidence that we will be receiving everything we need."
Zelenskyy said he was grateful to Biden for U.S. military aid to date but added that he “long ago” forwarded a list of specific items Ukraine desperately needed.
“He has the list,” Zelenskyy said. “President Biden can enter history as the person who stood shoulder to shoulder with the Ukrainian people who won and chose the right to have their own country. (This) also depends on him.”
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer was due to meet Monday in Moscow with Putin, after meeting with Zelenskyy in Kyiv. Austria, a member of the European Union, is militarily neutral and not a member of NATO.
Also Monday, New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said it was sending a military transport plane and a support team of 50 to Europe to carry much-needed equipment and supplies to key distribution centers.
More than six weeks of war in Ukraine has flattened cities, killed untold thousands and isolated Moscow economically and politically, and experts say the next phase of the battle may begin with a full-scale offensive that could determine the course of the conflict.
Questions remain about the ability of depleted and demoralized Russian forces to conquer much ground after their advance on the capital, Kyiv, was repelled by determined Ukrainian defenders. Britain’s Defense Ministry says Russia is trying to compensate for mounting casualties by recalling veterans discharged in the past decade.
In his Sunday night address, Zelenskyy also accused Russia of trying to evade responsibility for war crimes in Ukraine.
“When people lack the courage to admit their mistakes, apologize, adapt to reality and learn, they turn into monsters. And when the world ignores it, the monsters decide that it is the world that has to adapt to them,” Zelenskyy said.
“The day will come when they will have to admit everything. Accept the truth,” he added.
Ukrainian authorities accuse Russian forces of committing war crimes against civilians, including airstrikes on hospitals, a missile attack that killed at least 57 people at a train station and other violence.
In another report of atrocities, the village of Buzova outside the capital, Kyiv, charred vehicles and buildings marked an area where local official Taras Didych told Ukrainian media Sunday that bodies showing “evidence of execution” were found after Russian forces withdrew from the region. It was unclear how many bodies were discovered.
Buzova is near Bucha, another of the towns near Kyiv, where hundreds of bodies, many with their hands bound and signs of torture, were found after the Russian retreat. Russia has falsely claimed the scenes in Bucha were staged.
In Washington, a senior U.S. official said Russia has appointed Gen. Alexander Dvornikov, one of its most seasoned military chiefs, to oversee the invasion. The official was not authorized to be identified and spoke on condition of anonymity.
Until now, Russia has had no central war commander on the ground.
Dvornikov, 60, takes over as Russian military prepares to focus on expanding control in Ukraine's east, where Russia-backed separatists have fought Ukrainian forces in the Donbas region since 2014, declaring some areas independent.
He gained a record for brutality as head of Russian forces deployed to Syria in 2015 to back President Bashar Assad’s government during the country's devastating civil war.
Russian authorities do not generally confirm such appointments and have said nothing about a new role for Dvornikov, who received the esteemed Hero of Russia medal from President Vladimir Putin in 2016.
U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan, speaking Sunday on CNN's “State of the Union," played down the appointment's significance.
“What we have learned in the first several weeks of this war is that Ukraine will never be subjected to Russia,” Sullivan said. “It doesn’t matter which general President Putin tries to appoint.”
Western military analysts say Russia's assault increasingly is focusing on a sickle-shaped arc of eastern Ukraine — from Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, in the north to Kherson in the south.
That could counter Russia's earlier problem of spreading its offensive too widely over too broad a geographic area.
Newly released Maxar Technologies satellite imagery showed an 8-mile (13-kilometer) convoy of military vehicles headed south through Ukraine to Donbas, recalling images of the convoy that stalled outside Kyiv before Russia gave up trying to take the capital.
On Sunday, Russian forces shelled government-controlled Kharkiv and sent reinforcements toward Izyum to the southeast to try to break Ukraine's defenses, the Ukrainian military command said. The Russians also kept up their siege of Mariupol, a key southern port that has been under attack and surrounded for nearly 1 ½ months.
A Russian Defense Ministry spokesman, Maj. Gen. Igor Konashenkov, said Russia's military used air-launched missiles to hit Ukraine’s S-300 air-defense missile systems in the southern Mykolaiv region and at an air base in Chuhuiv, a city not far from Kharkiv.
Sea-launched Russian cruise missiles destroyed the headquarters of a Ukrainian military unit stationed farther west in the Dnipro region, Konashenkov said. Neither the Ukrainian nor the Russian military claims could be independently verified.
Missiles twice struck the airport in Dnipro, Ukraine’s fourth-largest city, on Sunday, the regional governor said.
In Mariupol, Russia deployed Chechen fighters, reputed to be particularly fierce. Capturing the city on the Sea of Azov would give Russia a land bridge to the Crimean Peninsula, which Russia seized from Ukraine eight years ago.
The city's residents have lacked food, water and electricity since Russian forces surrounded the city and frustrated evacuation missions. Ukrainian authorities think an airstrike on a theater that was being used as a bomb shelter killed hundreds of civilians, and Zelenskyy has said he expects more evidence of atrocities to be found once Mariupol no longer is blockaded.
On Sunday night, Zelenskyy again appealed for more assistance. Speaking with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, he said he discussed “how to strengthen sanctions against Russia and . . . force Russia to seek peace.”
“I am glad to note that the German position has recently changed in favor of Ukraine. I consider it absolutely logical,” Zelenskyy said.
The Institute for the Study of War, an American think tank, predicted that Russian forces will “renew offensive operations in the coming days” from Izyum, a town southeast of Kharkiv, in the campaign to conquer the Donbas, which comprises Ukraine's industrial heartland.
But in the view of the think tank's analysts, “The outcome of forthcoming Russian operations in eastern Ukraine remains very much in question.”
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President Biden has picked former federal attorney Steve Dettelbach to serve as director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, as the administration takes new steps to address the scourge of gun violence in America.
The nomination comes as the Justice Department pursues regulations targeting so-called ghost guns, weapons that can often be assembled from parts and that lack traceable serial numbers. The rules would require background checks for anyone purchasing a kit that can be readily made into a working firearm, including 3-D printing kits — just like the background check law that applies to all licensed gun sales.
Kit makers and re-sellers would have to include a serial number on the weapon. The rule would not ban gun kits themselves or strengthen penalties for crimes committed with ghost guns.
Last year, about 20,000 suspected ghost guns were recovered by law enforcement during criminal investigations, according to the ATF, marking a ten-fold increase in reported ghost guns compared to 2016.
In announcing Dettelbach's nomination, the White House touted his two-decade career as a prosecutor at the Department of Justice, as well as his record of taking on criminal gang activity, domestic extremism and his experience with data-driven strategies to fight community gun violence. Dettelbach served as U.S. attorney for the northern district of Ohio during the Obama administration before resigning in 2016.
As part of his unsuccessful run for Ohio attorney general in 2018, Dettelbach pushed to reinstate an assault weapons ban and universal background checks.
Senior administration officials pitched the Cleveland-based attorney as a "non-controversial" nominee with a strong law enforcement background. But polarized politics around guns have previously made the post impossible post to fill.
Unlike Republicans in the evenly divided Senate, Democrats lack unity on gun policy. The ATF, which plays a key role in gun regulations, hasn't had a permanent director since 2015, and there has been only one since the agency became a Senate-confirmed position in 2006.
It's President Biden's second attempt at finding the ATF a permanent director. The White House in September withdrew David Chipman's nomination to lead the agency amid opposition from gun rights advocates, Republican senators and a few Democrats. Chipman, a former ATF agent, has pushed for tough gun regulations as a senior policy advisor for a gun safety group founded by former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords who was the victim of a shooting in 2011.
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NEW YORK, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Seelos Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: SEEL), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of therapies for central nervous system disorders and rare diseases, announced today an amendment of the agreement with Phoenixus AG, formerly known as Vyera Pharmaceuticals AG ("Vyera"), for the development of SLS-002 (intranasal racemic ketamine) to repurchase in cash and stock the remaining royalties payable on any future net sales of SLS-002, all future success and commercial based milestones and the change of control fee in the event SLS-002 is acquired.
On March 6, 2018, Seelos entered into an asset purchase agreement (the "Purchase Agreement") with Vyera, currently known as Phoenixus AG, to acquire the assets and liabilities of Vyera's intranasal racemic ketamine program, which Seelos now calls SLS-002. As additional consideration to certain upfront cash and equity payments and success-based milestone payments contemplated under the prior agreement, Seelos agreed to pay a mid-teens percentage royalty on any future net sales of SLS-002. In February 2021, Seelos amended the asset purchase agreement, for three additional cash payments, agreeing to repurchase 9% of the future royalties and reduce its royalty obligations to a mid-single digit percentage on any future net sales of SLS-002. Seelos completed those payments in February, June, and September of 2021. Under the amendment entered into on April 8, 2022, for additional cash and stock payments due by April 2022, July 2022 and January 2023, the parties have agreed to terminate in full all contingent payment obligations to Vyera and its related entities under the Purchase Agreement, effective upon the payment and issuance of all cash and stock payments.
"We believe this repurchase of the remaining financial obligations owed or that may become payable on SLS-002 has the potential to return meaningful future value to Seelos' stockholders, assuming we are successful in the clinical development, regulatory approval processes, and commercialization of the intranasal ketamine program," said Raj Mehra, Ph.D., Chairman and CEO of Seelos.
"This amendment removes all future royalties due to Vyera, nearly $100 million of potential future milestones and a change of control fee in the event this program were to be acquired as a standalone transaction or as part of a larger transaction," said Michael Golembiewski, CFO of Seelos.
About SLS-002
SLS-002 is intranasal racemic ketamine with two investigational new drug applications for the treatment of Acute Suicidal Ideation and Behavior in Major Depressive Disorder or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. SLS-002 was originally derived from a Javelin Pharmaceuticals, Inc./Hospira, Inc. program with 16 clinical studies involving approximately 500 subjects. SLS-002 looks to address an unmet need for a therapy to treat suicidality in the U.S. Traditionally, anti-depressants have been used in this setting but many of the existing treatments are known to contribute to an increased risk of suicidal thoughts in some circumstances, and if they are effective, it often takes weeks for the full therapeutic effect to be manifested. The clinical development program for SLS-002 included two parallel healthy volunteer studies (Phase I) and is being followed by pivotal registration studies after meeting with the FDA. Based on information gathered from the databases of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, there were more than 1,000,000 visits to emergency rooms for suicide attempts in 2019 in the U.S. alone. Experimental studies suggest ketamine has the potential to be a rapid, effective treatment for depression and suicidality.
About Seelos Therapeutics
Seelos Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and advancement of novel therapeutics to address unmet medical needs for the benefit of patients with central nervous system (CNS) disorders and other rare diseases. The Company's robust portfolio includes several late-stage clinical assets targeting indications including Acute Suicidal Ideation and Behavior (ASIB) in Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA), Sanfilippo syndrome, Parkinson's Disease, other psychiatric and movement disorders plus orphan diseases.
For more information, please visit our website: http://seelostherapeutics.com, the content of which is not incorporated herein by reference.
Forward Looking Statements
Statements made in this press release, which are not historical in nature, constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, among others, those regarding the ability of the royalty repurchase to return meaningful future value to Seelos stockholders, and Seelos' ability to succeed in the clinical development, regulatory approval processes and commercialization of its intranasal ketamine program (SLS-002). These statements are based on Seelos' current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Risks associated to Seelos' business include, but are not limited to, the risk of not successfully executing its preclinical and clinical studies, and not gaining marketing approvals for its product candidates, the risk that prior clinical results may not be replicated in future studies and trials, the risks that clinical study results may not meet any or all endpoints of a clinical study and that any data generated from such studies may not support a regulatory submission or approval, the risks associated with the implementation of a new business strategy, the risks related to raising capital to fund its development plans and ongoing operations, risks related to Seelos' current stock price, risks related to the global impact of COVID-19, as well as other factors expressed in Seelos' periodic filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in our forward-looking statements are reasonable, we do not know whether our expectations will prove correct. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof, even if subsequently made available by us on our website or otherwise. We do not undertake any obligation to update, amend or clarify these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.
Contact Information
Anthony Marciano
Chief Communications Officer
Seelos Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: SEEL)
300 Park Avenue, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10022
(646) 293-2136
anthony.marciano@seelostx.com
www.seelostherapeutics.com
https://twitter.com/seelostx
https://www.linkedin.com/company/seelos
Mike Moyer
Managing Director
LifeSci Advisors, LLC
250 West 55th St., Suite 3401
New York, NY 10019
(617) 308-4306
mmoyer@lifesciadvisors.com
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WASHINGTON — The Biden administration will come out with its long-awaited ghost gun rule — aimed at reining in privately made firearms without serial numbers that are increasingly cropping up at crime scenes — as soon as Monday, three people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
Completion of the rule comes as the White House and the Justice Department have been under growing pressure to crack down on gun deaths and violent crime in the U.S.
The White House has also been weighing naming Steve Dettelbach, a former U.S. attorney from Ohio, to run the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, or ATF, the people said. Biden had to withdraw the nomination of his first nominee, gun-control advocate David Chipman, after the nomination stalled for months because of opposition from Republicans and some Democrats in the Senate.
For nearly a year, the rule has been making its way through the federal regulation process. Gun safety groups and Democrats in Congress have been pushing for the Justice Department to finish the rule for months. It will probably be met with heavy resistance from gun groups and draw litigation in the coming weeks.
The exact timing of the announcement hasn't been set, the people said. They could not discuss the matter publicly and spoke to AP on condition of anonymity. The White House declined to comment.
On Sunday, the Senate's top Democrat, Sen. Chuck Schumer, of New York, implored the administration to move faster.
“It’s high time for a ghost gun exorcism before the proliferation peaks, and before more people get hurt — or worse,” Schumer said in a statement. “My message is a simple one: No more waiting on these proposed federal rules." Ghost guns are "too easy to build, too hard to trace and too dangerous to ignore.”
Justice Department statistics show that nearly 24,000 ghost guns were recovered by law enforcement at crime scenes and reported to the government from 2016 to 2020. It is hard to say how many are circulating on the streets, in part because in many cases police departments don’t contact the government about the guns because they can’t be traced.
The rule is expected to change the current definition of a firearm under federal law to include unfinished parts, like the frame of a handgun or the receiver of a long gun.
In its proposed rule released last May, the ATF said it was also seeking to require manufacturers and dealers who sell ghost gun parts to be licensed by the federal government and require federally licensed firearms dealers to add a serial number to any unserialized guns they plan to sell.
The rule would also require firearms dealers to run background checks before they sell ghost gun kits that contain parts needed to assemble a firearm.
For years, federal officials have been sounding the alarm about an increasing black market for homemade, military-style semi-automatic rifles and handguns. As well as turning up more frequently at crime scenes, ghost guns have been increasingly encountered when federal agents buy guns in undercover operations from gang members and other criminals.
Some states, like California, have enacted laws in recent years to require serial numbers to be stamped on ghost guns.
The critical component in building an untraceable gun is what is known as the lower receiver, a part typically made of metal or polymer. An unfinished receiver — sometimes referred to as an “80-percent receiver” — can be legally bought online with no serial numbers or other markings on it, no license required.
Police across the country have been reporting spikes in ghost guns being recovered by officers. The New York Police Department, for example, said officers found 131 unserialized firearms since January.
A gunman who killed his wife and four others in Northern California in 2017 had been prohibited from owning firearms, but he built his own to skirt the court order before his rampage. And in 2019, a teenager used a homemade handgun to fatally shoot two classmates and wound three others at a school in suburban Los Angeles. | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/biden-expected-to-release-rule-on-ghost-guns-in-days/article_e697d5e4-7795-5df9-a285-5013fe2d0d9f.html | 2022-04-11T12:58:32Z | lockportjournal.com | control | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/biden-expected-to-release-rule-on-ghost-guns-in-days/article_e697d5e4-7795-5df9-a285-5013fe2d0d9f.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
NEW YORK, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Seelos Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: SEEL), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of therapies for central nervous system disorders and rare diseases, announced today an amendment of the agreement with Phoenixus AG, formerly known as Vyera Pharmaceuticals AG ("Vyera"), for the development of SLS-002 (intranasal racemic ketamine) to repurchase in cash and stock the remaining royalties payable on any future net sales of SLS-002, all future success and commercial based milestones and the change of control fee in the event SLS-002 is acquired.
On March 6, 2018, Seelos entered into an asset purchase agreement (the "Purchase Agreement") with Vyera, currently known as Phoenixus AG, to acquire the assets and liabilities of Vyera's intranasal racemic ketamine program, which Seelos now calls SLS-002. As additional consideration to certain upfront cash and equity payments and success-based milestone payments contemplated under the prior agreement, Seelos agreed to pay a mid-teens percentage royalty on any future net sales of SLS-002. In February 2021, Seelos amended the asset purchase agreement, for three additional cash payments, agreeing to repurchase 9% of the future royalties and reduce its royalty obligations to a mid-single digit percentage on any future net sales of SLS-002. Seelos completed those payments in February, June, and September of 2021. Under the amendment entered into on April 8, 2022, for additional cash and stock payments due by April 2022, July 2022 and January 2023, the parties have agreed to terminate in full all contingent payment obligations to Vyera and its related entities under the Purchase Agreement, effective upon the payment and issuance of all cash and stock payments.
"We believe this repurchase of the remaining financial obligations owed or that may become payable on SLS-002 has the potential to return meaningful future value to Seelos' stockholders, assuming we are successful in the clinical development, regulatory approval processes, and commercialization of the intranasal ketamine program," said Raj Mehra, Ph.D., Chairman and CEO of Seelos.
"This amendment removes all future royalties due to Vyera, nearly $100 million of potential future milestones and a change of control fee in the event this program were to be acquired as a standalone transaction or as part of a larger transaction," said Michael Golembiewski, CFO of Seelos.
About SLS-002
SLS-002 is intranasal racemic ketamine with two investigational new drug applications for the treatment of Acute Suicidal Ideation and Behavior in Major Depressive Disorder or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. SLS-002 was originally derived from a Javelin Pharmaceuticals, Inc./Hospira, Inc. program with 16 clinical studies involving approximately 500 subjects. SLS-002 looks to address an unmet need for a therapy to treat suicidality in the U.S. Traditionally, anti-depressants have been used in this setting but many of the existing treatments are known to contribute to an increased risk of suicidal thoughts in some circumstances, and if they are effective, it often takes weeks for the full therapeutic effect to be manifested. The clinical development program for SLS-002 included two parallel healthy volunteer studies (Phase I) and is being followed by pivotal registration studies after meeting with the FDA. Based on information gathered from the databases of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, there were more than 1,000,000 visits to emergency rooms for suicide attempts in 2019 in the U.S. alone. Experimental studies suggest ketamine has the potential to be a rapid, effective treatment for depression and suicidality.
About Seelos Therapeutics
Seelos Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and advancement of novel therapeutics to address unmet medical needs for the benefit of patients with central nervous system (CNS) disorders and other rare diseases. The Company's robust portfolio includes several late-stage clinical assets targeting indications including Acute Suicidal Ideation and Behavior (ASIB) in Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA), Sanfilippo syndrome, Parkinson's Disease, other psychiatric and movement disorders plus orphan diseases.
For more information, please visit our website: http://seelostherapeutics.com, the content of which is not incorporated herein by reference.
Forward Looking Statements
Statements made in this press release, which are not historical in nature, constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, among others, those regarding the ability of the royalty repurchase to return meaningful future value to Seelos stockholders, and Seelos' ability to succeed in the clinical development, regulatory approval processes and commercialization of its intranasal ketamine program (SLS-002). These statements are based on Seelos' current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Risks associated to Seelos' business include, but are not limited to, the risk of not successfully executing its preclinical and clinical studies, and not gaining marketing approvals for its product candidates, the risk that prior clinical results may not be replicated in future studies and trials, the risks that clinical study results may not meet any or all endpoints of a clinical study and that any data generated from such studies may not support a regulatory submission or approval, the risks associated with the implementation of a new business strategy, the risks related to raising capital to fund its development plans and ongoing operations, risks related to Seelos' current stock price, risks related to the global impact of COVID-19, as well as other factors expressed in Seelos' periodic filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in our forward-looking statements are reasonable, we do not know whether our expectations will prove correct. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof, even if subsequently made available by us on our website or otherwise. We do not undertake any obligation to update, amend or clarify these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.
Contact Information
Anthony Marciano
Chief Communications Officer
Seelos Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: SEEL)
300 Park Avenue, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10022
(646) 293-2136
anthony.marciano@seelostx.com
www.seelostherapeutics.com
https://twitter.com/seelostx
https://www.linkedin.com/company/seelos
Mike Moyer
Managing Director
LifeSci Advisors, LLC
250 West 55th St., Suite 3401
New York, NY 10019
(617) 308-4306
mmoyer@lifesciadvisors.com
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There are no US economic data releases but there are a few Fed speakers on the docket starting with Bostic, Waller and Bowman at 9:30 am ET as part of a Fed Listens event. Then at noon ET, we will hear from Evans.
Right now:
- US 2s +5 bps to 2.57%
- US5s +5 bps to 2.81%
- US10s +4.8 bps to 2.76%
- US30s +3.8 bps to 2.78%
The main focus in broader markets today is on China and growing discontent around the Shanghai lockdown that's set to run until month-end. Food is running scarce and people are angry. There's also no sign of China getting the outbreak under control. That's knocked oil $4.60 lower and S&P 500 futures -0.7%. | https://www.forexlive.com/centralbank/fedspeak-the-highlight-today-but-the-focus-is-on-china-20220411/ | 2022-04-11T12:59:49Z | forexlive.com | control | https://www.forexlive.com/centralbank/fedspeak-the-highlight-today-but-the-focus-is-on-china-20220411/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The ongoing worries surrounding global growth isn't really helping the mood in oil at the moment and we're taking quite a shave off the top after the spike towards $130 amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine in early March.
The uneasy situation surrounding Shanghai isn't helping with the outlook as China remains a major uncertainty at this stage. The technicals point to some support around $95 and the 15 March low at $93.56 but a drop below that is where things could get uglier for oil, despite a 4% decline to start the new week already.
There won't be much support towards $90 next before the 100-day moving average (red line) @ $88.51 currently comes into play.
I outlined my thoughts on the oil market in this post last week. I still stand by the more bullish structural view with dip buys around $80 to $85 being where the value is at, barring major demand destruction. | https://www.forexlive.com/news/oil-down-4-on-the-day-as-downside-pressure-persists-20220411/ | 2022-04-11T13:00:01Z | forexlive.com | control | https://www.forexlive.com/news/oil-down-4-on-the-day-as-downside-pressure-persists-20220411/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The strongest to weakest of the major currencies
The EUR is the strongest and the JPY is the runaway weakest of the major currencies. The USDJPY is up over 1% on the day and in the process has extended to test the swing high going back to June 2015 at 125.851. The price is trading at the high for the day at 125.74 currently. A move above that level will take the price to the highest level since May 2002.
US CPI will be released on Tuesday and PPI will be released on Wednesday. The CPI is expected to rise 1.2% on the month and to a new 40 year high at 8.5%. The PPI is expected to rise 1.1% on the month and 10.5% YoY.
US yields are higher on the day with a rise of 2.7 to 4.3 basis points across the curve. US stocks are lower to start the week after major indices
Indices
Stock market indices represents an index that measures a particular stock market or a segment of the stock market. These instruments are important investors as they help compare current price levels with past prices to calculate market performance.The main two parameters for indices are that they are both investable and transparent. For example, investors can invest in a stock market index by buying an index fund, which is structured as either a mutual fund or an exchange-traded fund, and track an index. The difference between an index fund's performance and the index, if any, is called tracking error. Most major countries boast multiple indices. Commonly traded indices include the S&P 500, NASDAQ-100, Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIJA), EURO STOXX 50, Hang Seng Index, and many more.Stock market indices can be characterized or segmented by the index coverage set of stocks. The overall coverage of an index constitutes an underlying group of stocks, most commonly grouped together by underlying investor demand.How to Trade IndicesRetail brokers offer indices exposure through the use of contracts-for-difference (CFDs) or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Each are popular ways to trade specific markets and are almost always on offer at most brokers.Investors can choose between multiple types of indices that traditionally fall within several categories. This includes country coverage, regional coverage, global coverage, exchange-based coverage, and sector-based coverage.All indices are ultimately weighted in a number of different ways. The most common mechanisms include market-capitalization weighting, free-float adjusted market capitalization weighting, volatility weighting, price weighting, and others.
Stock market indices represents an index that measures a particular stock market or a segment of the stock market. These instruments are important investors as they help compare current price levels with past prices to calculate market performance.The main two parameters for indices are that they are both investable and transparent. For example, investors can invest in a stock market index by buying an index fund, which is structured as either a mutual fund or an exchange-traded fund, and track an index. The difference between an index fund's performance and the index, if any, is called tracking error. Most major countries boast multiple indices. Commonly traded indices include the S&P 500, NASDAQ-100, Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIJA), EURO STOXX 50, Hang Seng Index, and many more.Stock market indices can be characterized or segmented by the index coverage set of stocks. The overall coverage of an index constitutes an underlying group of stocks, most commonly grouped together by underlying investor demand.How to Trade IndicesRetail brokers offer indices exposure through the use of contracts-for-difference (CFDs) or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Each are popular ways to trade specific markets and are almost always on offer at most brokers.Investors can choose between multiple types of indices that traditionally fall within several categories. This includes country coverage, regional coverage, global coverage, exchange-based coverage, and sector-based coverage.All indices are ultimately weighted in a number of different ways. The most common mechanisms include market-capitalization weighting, free-float adjusted market capitalization weighting, volatility weighting, price weighting, and others.
Read this Term fell last week led by the Nasdaq index. Elon Musk will NOT join the Twitter board. Oil is down sharply. China covid lockdown continues in Shanghai as numbers continue to rise. Bitcoin is lower after weekend trading pushed the digital currency lower.
Macron and Le Pen will face off in two weeks after the weekend first round of elections in France. Le Pen has taken advantage of the higher inflation
Inflation
Inflation is defined as a quantitative measure of the rate in which the average price level of goods and services in an economy or country increases over a period of time. It is the rise in the general level of prices where a given currency effectively buys less than it did in prior periods.In terms of assessing the strength or currencies, and by extension foreign exchange, inflation or measures of it are extremely influential. Inflation stems from the overall creation of money. This money is measured by the level of the total money supply of a specific currency, for example the US dollar, which is constantly increasing. However, an increase in the money supply does not necessarily mean that there is inflation. What leads to inflation is a faster increase in the money supply in relation to the wealth produced (measured with GDP). As such, this generates pressure of demand on a supply that does not increase at the same rate. The consumer price index then increases, generating inflation.How Does Inflation Affect Forex?The level of inflation has a direct impact on the exchange rate between two currencies on several levels.This includes purchasing power parity, which attempts to compare different purchasing powers of each country according to the general price level. In doing so, this makes it possible to determine the country with the most expensive cost of living.The currency with the higher inflation rate consequently loses value and depreciates, while the currency with the lower inflation rate appreciates on the forex market.Interest rates are also impacted. Inflation rates that are too high push interest rates up, which has the effect of depreciating the currency on foreign exchange. Conversely, inflation that is too low (or deflation) pushes interest rates down, which has the effect of appreciating the currency on the forex market.
Inflation is defined as a quantitative measure of the rate in which the average price level of goods and services in an economy or country increases over a period of time. It is the rise in the general level of prices where a given currency effectively buys less than it did in prior periods.In terms of assessing the strength or currencies, and by extension foreign exchange, inflation or measures of it are extremely influential. Inflation stems from the overall creation of money. This money is measured by the level of the total money supply of a specific currency, for example the US dollar, which is constantly increasing. However, an increase in the money supply does not necessarily mean that there is inflation. What leads to inflation is a faster increase in the money supply in relation to the wealth produced (measured with GDP). As such, this generates pressure of demand on a supply that does not increase at the same rate. The consumer price index then increases, generating inflation.How Does Inflation Affect Forex?The level of inflation has a direct impact on the exchange rate between two currencies on several levels.This includes purchasing power parity, which attempts to compare different purchasing powers of each country according to the general price level. In doing so, this makes it possible to determine the country with the most expensive cost of living.The currency with the higher inflation rate consequently loses value and depreciates, while the currency with the lower inflation rate appreciates on the forex market.Interest rates are also impacted. Inflation rates that are too high push interest rates up, which has the effect of depreciating the currency on foreign exchange. Conversely, inflation that is too low (or deflation) pushes interest rates down, which has the effect of appreciating the currency on the forex market.
Read this Term and Macrons proposal to raise the pension age.
A snapshot of the other markets shows:
Spot gold is trading up $16.72 or 0.86% at $1962.45 Spot silver is trading up $0.51 or 2.05% at $25.22 WTI crude oil futures are trading at $93.69 down $4.57 or 4.66% Bitcoin is trading at $41,202. On Friday the digital currency closed at $42,290 In the US stock market, the major indices are off to a weaker start with the Nasdaq leading the way:
Dow -145 points after Friday's 137.55 point rise S&P is down -31.5 points after Friday's -11.93 point decline Nasdaq is down -182 points after Friday's similar -186.30 point decline In the European stock market , the major indices are also trading lower with the exception of the France's CAC after the weekend elections:
German DAX, -0.8% France's CAC, +0.4% UK's FTSE 100 -0.55% Spain's Ibex, -0.14% Italy's FTSE MIB -0.32% In the US debt market, yields are higher across the board with a flatter yield curve.
US yields are higher
The benchmark 10 year European yields are also rising across the board. The 10 year bund yield has moved up to 0.819% which is the highest yield since September 2015 as are France 10 year yields.
European yields are higher across the board
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A huge number of us decided to welcome new puppies into our homes over the last two years – according to Kennel Club figures dog ownership soared by nearly eight percent and post-lockdown demand for four-legged friends remains high.
There are a whopping 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, alongside numerous crossbreeds, so there’s plenty of thinking to do before you select your family’s latest addition.
There’s even academic guidance to seek out, with Psychologist Stanley Coren’s book ‘The Intelligence of Dogs’ ranking breeds by instincts, obedience, and the ability to adapt.
Another thing to take into consideration is that some breeds are prone to particular health issues.
One common canine disorder is hip dysplasia – when the dog’s hip ball and socket joint doesn’t fit or develop properly, causing it to rub and grind instead of sliding smoothly.
The condition results in the deterioration of the hip over time, causing pain and drastically reduce a dog’s quality of life.
Here are the 10 least breeds of dog genetically predisposed to suffering hip dysplasia, according to the American Kennel Club, along with more information about the condition.
Read more: | https://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/these-are-the-10-breeds-of-adorable-dog-most-prone-to-hip-dysplasia-and-joint-problems-including-the-loving-labrador-retriever-3399133 | 2022-04-11T13:04:22Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/these-are-the-10-breeds-of-adorable-dog-most-prone-to-hip-dysplasia-and-joint-problems-including-the-loving-labrador-retriever-3399133 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
In the first rate hike since 2018, the Bank of Israel boosted its benchmark rate to 0.35% from 0.10%. The consensus estimate was 0.25% as the hawkish surprises continue.
This week, the Bank of Canada is expected to hike 50 bps on Wednesday and the ECB may be forced into a more-hawkish stance. | https://www.forexlive.com/centralbank/bank-of-israel-hkes-to-035-vs-025-expected-20220411/ | 2022-04-11T13:08:30Z | forexlive.com | control | https://www.forexlive.com/centralbank/bank-of-israel-hkes-to-035-vs-025-expected-20220411/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
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Airmen and their families board a bus to simulate going on a deployment during a Kids Understanding Deployment Operations event at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, April 2, 2022. KUDOS is a program developed to provide military children with a deeper understanding of their parent’s deployment experiences in a fun and interactive way. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Maria Umanzor Guzman)
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An Airman from the 19th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron gives children a first-aid demonstration during a Kids Understanding Deployment Operations event at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, April 2, 2022. KUDOS is a program developed to provide military children with a deeper understanding of their parent’s deployment experiences in a fun and interactive way. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Maria Umanzor Guzman)
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(WXYZ) — Who will be the next Gerber “spokesbaby”?
The company is searching for another adorable baby to represent the company in 2022.
Gerber notes on its website that it’s looking for kids between 0 and 4 years old with a “playful smile that can light up the room,” and “an irresistible giggle and undeniably lovable personality.”
The good news is that no corporate experience is required, phew!
According to Gerber, the winner will receive a $25,000 cash prize and other perks. Gerber said they will also match the $25,000 cash prize with a donation to March of Dimes this year.
To read more about the search and apply, go here. | https://www.fox17online.com/news/gerber-is-now-searching-for-its-2022-spokesbaby-heres-how-to-apply | 2022-04-11T13:22:53Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/news/gerber-is-now-searching-for-its-2022-spokesbaby-heres-how-to-apply | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
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What’s fashionable in home décor will always change, but succulents always seem to be on trend. These low-maintenance houseplants come in many unusual sizes, shapes and colors, so they’re a good fit for just about anyone — especially those who sometimes forget to water their houseplants.
Those of us plant nerds (*raises hand!) who treat houseplants like collectibles are always on the lookout for unusual additions, though, and the curly “frizzle sizzle” succulent (Albuca spiralis) definitely fits the bill.
The gorgeous curlicue leaves on this succulent are what make it such a standout.
Like the ubiquitous jade plant, Albuca spiralis is a native of South Africa, and it’s easy to grow, even for budding plant parents and those aforementioned folks who easily forget to water their plants, according to Succulents Box. The “corkscrew albuca” can grow to around 8 inches in height, and if you’re lucky and the plant is happy, it might flower over the winter or spring. Succulents Box reports the blooms smell like vanilla!
If you already have succulents around your home, the frizzle sizzle is an easy addition: You probably already have a good quick-draining soil mix for succulents on hand, and the signs of over- and under-watering (soft and drooping or dry and browning, respectively) are the same as with other succulents. Like so many other succulents, the frizzle sizzle’s light requirements are bright, filtered light, but preferably not too much direct light.
Since this curly houseplant goes by several names — frizzle sizzle, corkscrew albuca, Albuca spiralis — you’ll want to keep an eye out for all of them if you shop for it at your local garden store. You can also buy online and have it shipped, at Logee’s and Mountain Crest Gardens, for example.
Etsy also has many sellers offering the frizzle sizzle plant, and some sellers offer the seeds if you’d like to try growing them yourself. Highly rated Etsy shop VinCactus has 10 frizzle sizzle seeds for $5 right now.
Are you ready to bring another houseplant home, plant parents?
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The chancellor of Austria, Karl Nehammer, will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Nehammer is the first leader of a European Union nation to meet with Russia since the invasion of Ukraine began in late February.
This would also be the first face-to-face meeting between a European leader and Putin.
Austria has usually maintained closer ties to Russia than other European countries.
However, Austria has joined the EU’s sanctions against Russia.
Nehammer has also criticized Russia’s takeover of Ukraine and has called for the war to stop.
The Austrian leader’s meeting with Putin comes after he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday.
Nehammer said he wants to act as a “bridgebuilder” between Russian and Ukraine.
However, there was not much optimism in his statement.
He admitted that chances of achieving progress were slim, according to Austrian news agency APA.
French President Emmanuel Macron has spoken with Putin since the war began. However, those have all been phone conversations. | https://www.katc.com/news/national/russia-ukraine-conflict/austrian-chancellor-meeting-face-to-face-with-vladimir-putin-on-monday | 2022-04-11T13:26:11Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/national/russia-ukraine-conflict/austrian-chancellor-meeting-face-to-face-with-vladimir-putin-on-monday | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Many of us welcomed new puppies to our families over the last two years, as the Kennel Club saw dog ownership rise by nearly eight per cent over the global pandemic.
But the growing popularity of imported breeds like the French Bull Dog mean that some of the UK’s formerly well-established native breeds are dwindling towards extinction on these shores.
A total of 32 breeds are now ‘considered vulnerable’ by the Kennel Club, having fallen below 300 annual registrations. including such previously-popular pups as the King Charles Spaniel and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi.
Even the Skye Terrier, the breed famous for loyalty and typified by Edinburgh’s Greyfriar's Bobby, is at risk.
Kennel Club Secretary, Caroline Kisko, said: “We could lose even more of our most iconic and historic native dog breeds if people don’t look beyond the most obvious choices and start to explore the huge diversity of breeds we’re lucky enough to have in this country.”
So, if you’d like to help one of the UK's struggling breeds, opt for one of these instead of the usual Labrador Retriever or Springer Spaniel
Here are the 10 most at risk breeds of dog in the UK.
For all the latest dog news, pictures, advice and information, join our Scotsdog Facebook group here
Read more: | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/dogs-on-the-brink-here-are-the-10-native-breeds-of-dog-most-at-risk-of-extinction-in-the-uk-including-the-adorable-king-charles-spaniel-3302767 | 2022-04-11T13:35:01Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/dogs-on-the-brink-here-are-the-10-native-breeds-of-dog-most-at-risk-of-extinction-in-the-uk-including-the-adorable-king-charles-spaniel-3302767 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The last two years have seen many of us welcome a new four-legged friend into our homes, as the Kennel Club saw dog ownership rise by nearly eight per cent over the pandemic.
But with 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, there’s plenty of thinking to do before you select your perfect pup.
Those with active lifestyles might want to consider a larger dog, while somebody with allergies will be looking for a hypoallergenic dog.
There’s even academic guidance to seek out, with Psychologist Stanley Coren’s book ‘The Intelligence of Dogs’ ranking breeds by instincts, obedience, and the ability to adapt.
One dog that often appears at the top of people’s canine wishlists is the French Bulldog – they were the UK’s second most popular pet in 2020 (just being pipped to the post by the Labrador Retriever) and have a range of positive attributes that make them a great family pet.
Here are 10 fun and interesting facts about the breed.
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Dog ownership has soared by nearly eight per cent over the last couple of years according to the Kennel Club, as lockdown meant people felt more able to open their house up to a new puppy.
There seems to be now letting up in the popularity of pups, as prices continue to rise as demand outstrips supply.
There are a huge 221 breeds of dog to choose from so it’s best to do your homework before picking your perfect four-legged friend.
Depending on your lifestyle and home you may be best opting for a large dog, family-friendly dog, or crossbreed.
While society sometimes seems to be split between ‘cat people’ and ‘dog people’, there’s actually no reason you can’t be both – as long as you choose the right breed.
So, if you already have a cat and would like to add a dog to your family, you’re in the right place.
Here are 10 of the breeds that tend to get along with cats, according to the American Kennel Club.
For all the latest dog news, pictures, advice and information, join our Scotsdog Facebook group here
Read more: | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/here-are-the-10-breeds-of-adorable-dog-that-get-on-best-with-cats-fast-feline-friends-3332840 | 2022-04-11T13:36:09Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/here-are-the-10-breeds-of-adorable-dog-that-get-on-best-with-cats-fast-feline-friends-3332840 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
A huge number of us decided to welcome new puppies into our homes in the last couple of years – Kennel Club figures show dog ownership soared by nearly 8 percent – and post-lockdown demand for four-legged friends remains high.
There are a whopping 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, alongside numerous crossbreeds, so there’s plenty of thinking to do before you select your family’s latest addition.
Our lifestyle has a huge bearing on which type of dog will work best for us – if you have limited space you might want to look at small dogs, while the more elderly pet owner should place certain breeds at the top of their wishlist.
Meanwhile, certain breeds have particular attributes which mean that they need a little extra looking after, including some dogs that are predisposed to putting on weight and becoming unhealthy.
These dogs just don’t know when they are full, so careful portion control, ensuring they aren’t able to steal food, and regular weigh-ins are key to them living long and healthy lives.
Here are the 10 greediest breeds of dog, according to the American Kennel Club.
1. Beagle
The Beagle has been bred to have a great sense of smell in order to track animals for hunters. Today, this olfactory talent is mainly used to track down any scrap of food it can gobble up. Best make sure your bins are well-secured if you have a Beagle.
Photo: Canva/Getty Images
2. Labrador Retriever
Shameless food thieves, Lanrador Retrievers will literally eat until they are ill. They actually have a gene that prevents their brain from registering they are full - so it's not their fault they are hungry again 30 seconds after their dinner. It means that Lab owners need to constantly monitor their food intake to avoid health problems.
Photo: Canva/Getty Images
3. Dachshund
Another breed that has been bred to track down prey - both above and below ground - the Dachshound is also a professional when it comes to begging for food. They need more exercise that their size would suggest to keep them slim and healthy.
Photo: Canva/Getty Images
4. Golden Retriever
While not quite a brazen when it comes to stealing food as the Labrador, the Golden Retriever isn't far behind. Their greed can come in handy when training - they will do anything for a treat - but their food intake otherwise needs to be strictly controlled. They also have a habit of getting so hungry that they will eat things that aren't even food - something else to look out for with this adorable breed.
Photo: Canva/Getty Images | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/here-are-the-10-greediest-breeds-of-adorable-dog-that-are-prone-to-becoming-obese-including-the-hungry-labrador-retriever-3352212 | 2022-04-11T13:36:15Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/here-are-the-10-greediest-breeds-of-adorable-dog-that-are-prone-to-becoming-obese-including-the-hungry-labrador-retriever-3352212 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
A huge number of us decided to welcome new puppies into our homes over the last two years – according to Kennel Club figures dog ownership soared by nearly eight percent – and post-lockdown demand for four-legged friends remains high.
There are a whopping 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, alongside numerous crossbreeds, so there’s plenty of thinking to do before you select your family’s latest addition.
But even when you’ve settled on a type of dog, there’s still the tricky task of choosing a name.
If you’ve opted for an adorable Dachshund then personalised gift site yappy.com can help – they’ve surveyed thousands of their customers to come up with the most popular names people choose for their sausage dogs.
Here are their top 10 Dachshund names.
Read more: | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/here-are-the-worlds-10-most-popular-sausage-dog-puppy-names-for-the-loving-dachshund-3437351 | 2022-04-11T13:36:40Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/here-are-the-worlds-10-most-popular-sausage-dog-puppy-names-for-the-loving-dachshund-3437351 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Ruth Ann Toby was crowned the winner of Mazhavil Manorama Super 4 Juniors reality show! The show has had a successful run for the last 1 and half years. Mebin Martin, Badri Neeleshwaram, Nandana Manas Menon were the runners-up. The grand finale was a fabulous spectacle filled with music, dance and plenty of laughter. Actor Jayaram gave away the prize to the winner. Eastea was the sponsor.
Hosted by Mithun, apart from inhouse judges like Vidhu Prathap, Rimi Tomy, Jyotsna and Sithara Krishnakumar, the grand finale also featured singer Madhu Balakrishnan and Music director Bijibal as special judges. One of the highlights of the show was the musical feast by Vidyasagar and actress Durga Krishna’s dance performance. There were performances by season 1 winner Sreehari, season 2 senior winner Abhijeet as well as comedy acts by Oru Chiri Oru Bumper Chiri contestants Ashwin and his mother Sri Rajni.
The stage also witnessed the audio launch of Lal Jose’s new film ‘Solomonte Thenichakal’ featuring the winners of Mazhavil Manorama’s reality show ‘Nayika Nayakan.’ Some of the guests included director Lal Jose, musician Vidya Sagar, lyric writer Vayalar Sharath Chandra Varma, Vinayak Shashikumar, scriptwriter PG Prageesh, cinematographer Ajmal Sabu, actors like Shambu Menon, Darshana S Nair, Aadis Antony Akkara, Eastea Kerala Sales Head Biju P Sebastian, Mazhavil Manorama Deputy Chief of Programmes R Sathish Kumar and Show groomer Anoop Shankar. Seniors Grand Finale happened last October. | https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2022/04/11/ruth-ann-toby-winner-mazhavil-manorama-super-4-juniors.amp.html | 2022-04-11T13:38:40Z | onmanorama.com | control | https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2022/04/11/ruth-ann-toby-winner-mazhavil-manorama-super-4-juniors.amp.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Ruth Ann Toby was crowned the winner of Mazhavil Manorama Super 4 Juniors reality show! The show has had a successful run for the last 1 and half years. Mebin Martin, Badri Neeleshwaram, Nandana Manas Menon were the runners-up. The grand finale was a fabulous spectacle filled with music, dance and plenty of laughter. Actor Jayaram gave away the prize to the winner. Eastea was the sponsor.
Hosted by Mithun, apart from inhouse judges like Vidhu Prathap, Rimi Tomy, Jyotsna and Sithara Krishnakumar, the grand finale also featured singer Madhu Balakrishnan and Music director Bijibal as special judges. One of the highlights of the show was the musical feast by Vidyasagar and actress Durga Krishna’s dance performance. There were performances by season 1 winner Sreehari, season 2 senior winner Abhijeet as well as comedy acts by Oru Chiri Oru Bumper Chiri contestants Ashwin and his mother Sri Rajni.
The stage also witnessed the audio launch of Lal Jose’s new film ‘Solomonte Thenichakal’ featuring the winners of Mazhavil Manorama’s reality show ‘Nayika Nayakan.’ Some of the guests included director Lal Jose, musician Vidya Sagar, lyric writer Vayalar Sharath Chandra Varma, Vinayak Shashikumar, scriptwriter PG Prageesh, cinematographer Ajmal Sabu, actors like Shambu Menon, Darshana S Nair, Aadis Antony Akkara, Eastea Kerala Sales Head Biju P Sebastian, Mazhavil Manorama Deputy Chief of Programmes R Sathish Kumar and Show groomer Anoop Shankar. Seniors Grand Finale happened last October. | https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2022/04/11/ruth-ann-toby-winner-mazhavil-manorama-super-4-juniors.html | 2022-04-11T13:38:46Z | onmanorama.com | control | https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2022/04/11/ruth-ann-toby-winner-mazhavil-manorama-super-4-juniors.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Edinburgh crime: Climate activists deflate tyres in Edinburgh's New Town claiming SUVs are 'luxury emissions' flaunted by the wealthy
A climate group dedicated to banning SUVs in urban areas struck again last night in Edinburgh’s New Town deflating tyres on a number of vehicles as it continues to demand a ban.
The group, the Tyre Extinguishers, claim SUVs are a “climate disaster” which cause air pollution and make our roads dangerous, referring to them as unnecessary “luxury emissions” which are flaunted by the wealthy.
They hit a number of vehicles in New Town on Sunday night, deflating the tyres and leaving trademark leaflets explaining to the owner why they were targeted.
The group said they found so many SUVs in the area that they ran out of leaflets and “will be back”.
Police Scotland confirmed it received a number of reports relating to the overnight incidents.
A spokesperson said: "Officers have received reports of tyres on a number of vehicles being deliberately deflated in the New Town area of Edinburgh on Monday, April 11.
"Enquiries are ongoing.”
The latest actions follow the first month of a Tyre Extinguishers campaign which reportedly saw the tyres of over 2,000 SUVs deflated as the movement spread to Germany, Switzerland, Arizona and Colorado.
The climate activists want to see SUVs banned in urban areas, pollution levies to “tax SUVs out of existence” and investment in public transport. The group said until politicians make the demands a reality it will continue its actions targeting vehicles in city spaces.
A spokesperson for Edinburgh Tyre Extinguishers said: “The rich of the New Town live in the centre of a city with good, cheap public transport. They don’t need to drive these polluting death machines.
"They exist only to flaunt their wealth.” | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/crime/edinburgh-crime-climate-activists-deflate-tyres-in-edinburghs-new-town-claiming-suvs-are-luxury-emissions-flaunted-by-the-wealthy-3649259 | 2022-04-11T13:39:35Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/crime/edinburgh-crime-climate-activists-deflate-tyres-in-edinburghs-new-town-claiming-suvs-are-luxury-emissions-flaunted-by-the-wealthy-3649259 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Terrorist guilty of murdering Conservative MP Sir David Amess with '£20 Argos knife'
A homegrown terrorist has been found guilty of stabbing Sir David Amess to death and plotting to attack other MPs including Michael Gove.
Ali Harbi Ali, 25, was convicted of murder by a jury at the Old Bailey today of repeatedly stabbing father-of-five Sir David, 69, on 15 October 2021, and of a second offence of preparing acts of terrorism.
He had used a false address to deceive the MP’s staff that he lived in the local area and made the journey from London to Leigh-On-Sea armed with the large kitchen knife that was used in the attack.
Following the verdict, Nick Price, Head of the Crown Prosecution Service Counter (CPS) Terrorism Division said: “Sir David’s murder was a terrible attack on an MP as he went about his work. But it was also an attack on our democracy, it was an attack on all of us, an attack on our way of life.
“This was a horrific act of terrorism motivated by religious and ideological beliefs. Ali chose to commit this abhorrent crime for his own selfish and hateful reasons.
“There is no place for terrorism in our society and we will continue to prosecute these acts to the full extent of the law.
“Our thoughts today remain with the family and friends of Sir David. Their pain and suffering do not end with this conviction.”
During the trial, jurors heard how ahead of the fatal attack, Ali claimed he wanted to discuss foreign policy but instead pulled a large knife from his pocket and stabbed Sir David in the stomach.
Two members of the public heard Ali admit to the killing and he also threatened to stab witnesses - which prevented them going to the MP’s aid. He told them the attack had been planned and that he wanted to kill every MP who voted for bombings in Syria.
When police arrived, witnesses said that Ali rushed towards them in an attempt to be shot and killed.
As part of the case, the CPS proved that Ali had plotted to carry out an act of terrorism for some time.
From May 2019 he researched and planned attacks on Members of Parliament and the Houses of Parliament. This included specific trips to a constituency surgery of Mike Freer MP and the home address of Michael Gove.
Following his arrest, a note he wrote to his family and friends explaining why he had committed this crime was found on his phone. In the moments immediately before the attack he sent this note to them. A further note was also discovered on his phone, created in May 2019, which outlined his plans for another attack.
On his home computer there were multiple searches and webpage results relating to MPs and their surgeries. Investigations showed that Ali undertook reconnaissance near Mike Freer’s surgery on 17 September 2021, and Michael Gove’s home address on four occasions in March and June 2021.
A staff member at one of Mike Freer’s surgeries identified a man who matched Ali’s description as staring into the building. CCTV footage also captured Ali performing reconnaissance of the area around the Houses of Parliament on 16, 20 and 22 September 2021.
Ali will be sentenced at a later date. | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/crime/terrorist-guilty-of-murdering-conservative-mp-sir-david-amess-with-ps20-argos-knife-3649385 | 2022-04-11T13:39:42Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/crime/terrorist-guilty-of-murdering-conservative-mp-sir-david-amess-with-ps20-argos-knife-3649385 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Game of Throwing: Axe-throwing venue opens in Edinburgh
A new venue in the Capital claiming to be at the ‘cutting edge’ of entertainment, offering customers the chance to compete against one another in axe throwing.
Game of Throwing has launched the site in Edinburgh, saying that customers in the capital are the first in the UK to enjoy interactive digital targets after a deal was struck with global entertainment firm Champ Throw.Champ Throw introduces a high-tech arcade-style look and feeling to axe throwing, with auto-scoring, multiple game types and mobile phone integration, similar to modern tenpin bowling setups.Game of Throwing is the brainchild of Escape, the Scotland-based company that has grown to become one of the UK’s top escape room operators – with more than 200 rooms across the world.The new Edinburgh venue is at 26-28 Morrison Street, sharing a home with Escape’s flagship escape room venue in the capital.Further venues across Scotland are due to open throughout 2022.The urban axe throwing experience in Edinburgh involves groups of up to five people per lane up to a maximum of 15 participants, with their own enclosed and safe throwing lanes and a coach who will teach everyone how to throw an axe safely.Axes are thrown 12ft away from a target board, and they are only ever thrown down empty, enclosed lanes under the watchful eye of an experienced instructor at all times.Edinburgh-based Daniel Hill, founder of Game of Throwing, said: “Our Escape story began in Edinburgh, which is why we’re so delighted to be bringing urban axe throwing to the city.“Axe throwing is expected to be among the most popular indoor entertainment activities in the UK this year, and Game of Throwing aims to become the go-to name for competitive leisure.“Following a long period when people have faced restrictions on getting together with friends and colleagues, it offers an opportunity to book a fun, safe indoor experience that many people won’t have tried before.“And the Champ Throw deal means we have a unique offering that transforms the entire visit, which customers in Edinburgh will get to enjoy before anyone else in the UK.” | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/people/game-of-throwing-axe-throwing-venue-opens-in-edinburgh-3649260 | 2022-04-11T13:40:03Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/people/game-of-throwing-axe-throwing-venue-opens-in-edinburgh-3649260 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Liberal Democrats unveil Midlothian candidates for upcoming council election
The Liberal Democrats have revealed that they will field candidates in three of the six local authority constituency wards in the Midlothian Council election on May 5.
Jenny Marr hopes to be elected to represent the Midlothian East Ward. As a member of the Scottish Climate Change Assembly Stewarding Group and Borders Rail Community Partnership, she is passionate about tackling climate change and working with local communities to do so. Originally from Selkirk, she lives in Eskbank with her partner Andrew and their dog, Jasper.
Former Penicuik Community Council chairman Ken Brown will stand for the Penicuik Ward. He currently sits on the Board of Penicuik YMCA/YWCA and is Treasurer of the Penicuik Historical Society.
While, Richard Chandler hopes to win one of the two Midlothian West Ward seats. He has lived in Midlothian for over 20 years, and education provision is one of his top priorities, along with supporting the business community. | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/politics/liberal-democrats-unveil-midlothian-candidates-for-upcoming-council-election-3649068 | 2022-04-11T13:40:25Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/politics/liberal-democrats-unveil-midlothian-candidates-for-upcoming-council-election-3649068 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Strengthens Brother's existing commitments and programs dedicated to sustainability
BRIDGEWATER, N.J., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, in advance of Earth Day, Brother International Corporation (Brother) is announcing this new partnership along with a series of Corporate Social Responsibility activities and Environmental Action across the organization – thus strengthening local and global efforts to fight climate change.
Brother is announcing a new partnership with Clean Ocean Action, a leading national and regional voice working to protect waterways using science, as a sponsor of the 37th Annual Beach Sweeps Event. This includes sponsorship of two Covid-compliant beach sweeps events open to the public of New Jersey and a Virtual Lunch and Learn hosted by a Clean Ocean Action representative on Earth Day available to all Brother employees to learn more about protecting our oceans.
In addition, on Earth Day, Brother employees will be making their annual 'Brother Earth Promise,' an individual commitment to help protect the environment, such as addressing pollution by recycling and cutting their use of single-use plastics, amongst other efforts.
"I am proud to see Brother employees rally around our environmental activities and Brother Earth Promise, and I am thrilled to see a collective effort to address the urgent global climate change crisis across our organization," said Don Cummins, President, Brother International Corporation. "While we think globally, we must also act locally, and our sponsorship of Clean Ocean Action activities in New Jersey will help ensure that our own shores are free from ocean plastics and pollution."
Brother's partnership with Clean Ocean Action builds on Brother's existing flagship environmental programs such as their Recycling Program for printers and ink cartridges, employee volunteer activities supporting the Friends of the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in New Jersey for the past ten years, a long-standing sponsorship of the Wolf River Conservancy Restoration Series that includes lectures and volunteer events to restore the Wolf River in West Tennessee, and an annual $25,000 donation to the Arbor Day Foundation in support of their mission to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees.
These activities complement Brother's ongoing sustainability commitments, which include A Commitment to Meeting EPEAT Requirements, Brother Product Recycling Program, Brother Toner & Ink Cartridge Recycling Program, Brother's Environmental Management System, ENERGY STAR®-Compliant Products.
Brother considers the environment at all stages of a product's life cycle, from development, design, and manufacturing to use, disposal, and reuse, as the social responsibility of a manufacturing company. In fact, over the past 5 years (2016-2020), carbon emissions across Brother Americas have been reduced by 9.7% and over 30% since 2012. Brother has remanufactured more than 5.5 million toner cartridges (2017-2021) and recycles more than 99% of its waste, with less than 1% of waste going to landfills. Brother has also supported biodiversity conservation and restoration activities across the Americas with $650,000 donated, 159,369 trees planted (US/CAN), and 26,843,750 sq. ft. of rainforest protected in Guatemala through a partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation.
"Brother strives to positively and continuously act to decrease the environmental impact and increase the sustainability of our business operations in alignment with the Brother Group globally," says Vickie Berry, Manager of Environmental, Health and Safety. "The Brother Group aims to achieve carbon neutrality in all business operations and minimize CO2 emissions from the entire value chain by 2050 so as to contribute toward creating a carbon-free society."
About Brother International Corporation
Brother International Corporation has earned its reputation as a premier provider of home office and business products, products for the sewing and crafting enthusiast as well as industrial solutions that revolutionize the way we live and work. Brother International Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brother Industries Ltd. With worldwide sales exceeding $6 billion, this global manufacturer was started more than 100 years ago. Bridgewater, New Jersey is the corporate headquarters for Brother in the Americas. It has fully integrated sales, marketing services, manufacturing, research and development capabilities located in the U.S. In addition to its headquarters, Brother has facilities in California, Illinois and Tennessee, as well as subsidiaries in Canada, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Peru and Mexico. For more information, visit www.brother.com.
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ADDISON, Texas, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CarOffer, the fast-growing inventory acquisition innovator and part of the CarGurus network (Nasdaq: CARG), proudly announced Kim Jenkins has been named Vice President of Consumer Operations. In this newly created role, Jenkins oversees the Consumer Operations department, which was formed in August of last year to support CarGurus™ Instant Max Cash Offer, the only platform of its kind that brings automotive wholesale and retail together, leveraging the synergies of the CarGurus and CarOffer partnership.
Jenkins has been with the organization for approximately five years and previously served as Senior Director of Training and Implementation. In her new role, she is responsible for all aspects of consumer operations including: strategic planning to support quick and seamless scalable growth of the department; optimizing efficiencies through improved processes and integrating best-in-class systems; and ensuring delivery of superior customer service and a world class experience.
The Consumer Operations team at CarOffer is the fastest growing department within the company due to the immediate success of CarGurus Instant Max Cash Offer, the first consumer-facing product for CarOffer. Consumer Operations handles the lifecycle of the purchase of vehicles sold by consumers via the CarGurus Sell My Car site as it relates to the consumer experience. For example, Jenkins's team ensures the consumer is guided through the sale process with transparency and ease, while also coordinating critical details including identify verification, titling and registration documents, lien payoffs and scheduling the 'white glove service' of convenient at-home vehicle pick up. For a closer look at how it works, click here.
"Kim has been a tremendous contributor to the growth and success of CarOffer since she joined our company almost five years ago," says Bruce Thompson, founder and CEO of CarOffer. "Her dedication to leading a high performing team along with her passion for an unparalleled customer experience make her the perfect executive to lead our Consumer Operations team."
Prior to joining CarOffer, Jenkins served as a Senior Client Services Manager for nearly four years at Tail Light, an enterprise automotive retail software provider, where she oversaw the support team and streamlined processes for the optimization of people, services and technology. Before that, she led Guest Relations at Carlson Restaurants Worldwide for four years, and Cadbury Adams for more than eight years.
"CarOffer is an exceptional company and I'm proud to be a part of the journey," says Jenkins. "I'm looking forward to leading our exceptional team and seeing the growth of the consumer business in the months and years ahead."
About CarOffer
CarOffer is the automotive industry's leading inventory management platform for modern day wholesaling that allows dealers and dealer groups to buy, sell, and trade with automation and ease. Leveraging the power of data, national scale, and the company's proprietary Buying Matrix™ technology, the platform helps dealers acquire and exchange used inventory more efficiently. CarOffer is part of the CarGurus network (Nasdaq: CARG). For more information, visit www.caroffer.com.
About CarGurus
CarGurus (Nasdaq: CARG) is a multinational, online automotive platform for buying and selling vehicles that is building upon its industry-leading listings marketplace with both digital retail solutions and the CarOffer online wholesale platform. The CarGurus marketplace gives consumers the confidence to purchase or sell a vehicle either online or in-person, and it gives dealerships the power to accurately price, effectively market, instantly acquire and quickly sell vehicles, all with a nationwide reach. The company uses proprietary technology, search algorithms and data analytics to bring trust, transparency, and competitive pricing to the automotive shopping experience. CarGurus is the most visited automotive shopping site in the U.S. (source: Comscore Media Metrix® Multi-Platform, Automotive – Information/Resources, Total Visits, Q4 2021, U.S.).
CarGurus also operates online marketplaces under the CarGurus brand in Canada and the United Kingdom. In the United States and the United Kingdom, CarGurus also operates the Autolist and PistonHeads online marketplaces, respectively, as independent brands.
To learn more about CarGurus, visit www.cargurus.com and for more information about CarOffer, visit www.caroffer.com.
CarGurus® is a registered trademark of CarGurus, Inc., and CarOffer® is a registered trademark of CarOffer, LLC. All other product names, trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.
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Judge rules Iowa Senate candidate Abby Finkenauer cannot appear on Dem primary ballot
A judge ruled Sunday night that former Rep. Abby Finkenauer (D-Iowa) cannot appear on Iowa's June 7 Democratic primary ballot.
Driving the news: Finkenauer has been competing for the Democratic Party's nomination to run against Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) for his U.S. Senate seat.
- Finkenauer served one term in the House after beating incumbent Rep. Rod Blum (R) in 2018, but she lost her re-election bid in 2020.
Catch up fast: Her place on the ballot was challenged by Republicans who argued that Finkenauer did not submit the necessary amount of valid signatures on her nominating petitions to qualify for the primary ballot, the Des Moines Register reports.
- A state panel found that she met the requirement, but Republicans said that the panel failed to consider three signatures that did not include a date. Polk County District Judge Scott Beattie sided with them, argued that the panel "did not correctly" interpret the law.
Context: Senate candidates are required to submit at least 3,500 signatures on their nomination petitions, including 100 in 19 different Iowa counties.
- Beattie ruled that Finkenauer did not have enough valid signatures because some of them were "missing information."
What he's saying: "The Court takes no joy in this conclusion. This Court should not be in the position to make a difference in an election, and Ms. Finkenauer and her supporters should have a chance to advance her candidacy," Beattie wrote in his opinion.
- "However, this Court’s job is to sit as a referee and apply the law without passion or prejudice. It is required to rule without consideration of the politics of the day. Here the Court has attempted to fulfill that role."
- Finkenauer's campaign did not immediately respond to Axios' request for comment.
What's next: The decision is expected to be appealed to the Iowa Supreme Court, per the Des Moines Register. | https://www.axios.com/abby-finkenauer-senate-democrat-ballot-grassley-f20b7e21-f111-4c43-a89d-07d7a6337bf2.html | 2022-04-11T13:48:35Z | axios.com | control | https://www.axios.com/abby-finkenauer-senate-democrat-ballot-grassley-f20b7e21-f111-4c43-a89d-07d7a6337bf2.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Here come the EVs
A pair of new analyses show how electric cars are becoming increasingly mainstream, with a lot more on the way.
Driving the news: The research firm BloombergNEF estimates that the number of plug-in vehicles on the world's roads will top 20 million in June.
- "That’s remarkable growth from only 1 million EVs on roads in 2016," writes Colin McKerracher, a top BloombergNEF transport analyst.
- He sees the number reaching over 26 million by the end of the year.
Why it matters: "The speed of growth is much faster than many incumbents in the automotive and oil industries were expecting just a few years ago," McKerracher writes.
The intrigue: While China and Europe are the biggest markets, a separate report by the consultancy ERM notes the growing availability of models in the U.S.
- The number of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles for sale under $100,000 will be well above 100 by mid-decade, per the analysis prepared for the Environmental Defense Fund.
- That includes a growing number of SUVs and pickups, the vehicle types at the heart of the U.S. market, as you can see above.
The big picture: "Carmakers worldwide will spend more than $515 billion through 2030 developing new electrified passenger vehicle models," ERM finds.
What we're watching: While the report notes several drivers of sales growth, it comes as President Biden's push for a major expansion of consumer incentives remains stuck on Capitol Hill.
- It also points out that while global EV sales kept growing during the pandemic, the supply chain woes are still having an effect.
- "Projected long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on vehicle sales — both ICE and EV — remain unclear."
Go deeper: The report provides an in-depth look at specific manufacturer plans, policy drivers and a lot more. | https://www.axios.com/here-come-evs-e8177a98-9dbe-477d-abcb-7286bedcaca3.html | 2022-04-11T13:48:48Z | axios.com | control | https://www.axios.com/here-come-evs-e8177a98-9dbe-477d-abcb-7286bedcaca3.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Pakistani lawmakers elect Shehbaz Sharif as prime minister
Pakistan's parliament voted Monday to elect opposition leader Shahbaz Sharif as the country's new prime minister, after lawmakers from ousted leader Imran Khan's party walked out, AP reported.
Driving the news: Khan was removed as prime minister Sunday in a no-confidence vote after weeks of political turmoil.
- The country's Supreme Court said last week that a vote on the no-confidence motion should go ahead, after finding Khan's ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party's effort to block the vote was unconstitutional.
- Members of Khan's party resigned en masse ahead of Monday's vote to elect a new prime minister, with more than 100 walking out of the National Assembly.
The big picture: Sharif, the leader of an opposition coalition that worked to remove Khan from power, is the younger brother of disgraced former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
- He has vowed to improve the economy and not pursue political reprisals, Al Jazeera reported.
- Hundreds of thousands of Khan's supporters rallied late Sunday, protesting against his removal, per AP.
What's next: Sharif is expected to be sworn in later Monday. | https://www.axios.com/pakistan-new-prime-minister-shehbaz-sharif-imran-khan-fce0fcba-a2eb-4ef5-ac82-cb589a6b0a6a.html | 2022-04-11T13:49:00Z | axios.com | control | https://www.axios.com/pakistan-new-prime-minister-shehbaz-sharif-imran-khan-fce0fcba-a2eb-4ef5-ac82-cb589a6b0a6a.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
WHCA to require COVID vaccine proof for annual dinner
The White House Correspondents Association will require those attending its annual dinner to be vaccinated against the coronavirus.
State of play: The association was already requiring attendees to provide proof of a same-day negative COVID test. It is now also encouraging guests to get a second booster shot if they are eligible as soon as this week for "maximum protection."
What they're saying: "Same-day testing has been our plan for months, and now we’re closing the loop by adding the vaccine requirement," WHCA President Steve Portnoy writes in an email to the association.
- "The board’s policy is aimed at preventing anyone who is known to be infectious (as indicated by a positive result on a rapid antigen test) from spreading the virus at the dinner," he adds. "But nothing we implement to protect the ballroom can reach the many social events other organizers throw around our dinner. Bear that in mind."
- "There are risks attendant to everything we'll do over the next few weeks," Portnoy wrote, mentioning hanging out with loved ones, attending press briefings and other activities. "Each of us should judge our respective risk thresholds before engaging in any of these activities."
The big picture: The decision comes after several Cabinet officials, lawmakers and a slew of others tested positive for the virus after attending the Gridiron Club dinner on April 2.
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Which AKG headphone is best?
Headphones are a hot commodity these days, leading to a wide variety of AKG headphones. With AKG’s trusted brand name in audio and its wide range of excellent-sounding headphone products, most users won’t have trouble finding what they’re looking for in the company’s lineup.
Depending on what you are looking for, the AKG Pro Audio K240 Studio Headphones are a top pick for many users, offering a semi-open back design and crystal clear audio suitable for even the most experienced audiophiles.
What to know before you buy AKG headphones
Over-ear headphones vs. earbuds
One of the first questions many AKG headphone buyers will ask themselves is whether they should get over-ear headphones or earbuds. While most of the best AKG headphones come in the form of over-ear headphones, simply due to the size of the speaker allowed in a larger headphone cup, you can also find a handful of wired and wireless earbuds from AKG that still offer a decent audio quality — ideal for users who plan to work out with headphones in or just prefer the in-ear fit.
Wired vs. Bluetooth headphones
While most AKG’s headphones are wired, using a built-in or plugin ⅛-inch cable like most studio headphones, the company also makes wireless Bluetooth headphones that don’t require an auxiliary input to connect to an audio source.
Open-back vs. closed-back headphones
For studio headphones, buyers will be faced with a decision between open-back and closed-back headphones as well as those that fall into a semi-open back category. While open-back headphones offer an audio experience with less pressure on the ears, they also tend to let more sound from a person’s surroundings into the ear cup — making them most suitable for studios or other quiet, non-public spaces. Alternatively, closed-back headphones offer a better surrounding-muting experience, sometimes at the expense of unwanted echoing sounds, extra discomfort on the wearer, or simply a less-clear audio quality.
What to look for in quality AKG headphones
Strong audio with a wide frequency range
Most of all, we want our headphones to feature a crystal clear audio signal. While this feature can be represented in many ways, AKG’s studio headphones are often advertised with a frequency range, which refers to what frequency bands can be heard effectively within an entire audio signal. Good reference monitors or studio headphones usually offer a fairly flat, wide frequency range, allowing users to hear each frequency individually at roughly the same volume as the next.
Comfortable fit
One factor to consider when buying AKG headphones that isn’t audio-related is the overall fit of the headphones. Headphones with a comfortable ear cup, headband, and general fit are preferable and allow the user to wear the headphones for longer periods of time. While some users prefer open-back headphones for the utmost comfort, others will look for those with a lightweight headband, smaller ear cups or an overall comfortable closed-back fit.
Preferred input type
Another important thing to consider is the type of input you’ll need to use with your headphones. While many top-tier studio headphones include a built-in ⅛-inch cable for plugging into a regular headphone port, others may prefer wireless Bluetooth headphones which can connect to phones and other devices. In addition, many Bluetooth headphones will offer a bypass ⅛-inch cable, so users have the option to either go wired or wireless.
To learn more about some of the best AKG headphones, check out the buying guide at BestReviews.
How much you can expect to spend on AKG headphones
AKG headphones run a wide range of prices, with the cheapest wired earbuds from AKG costing as low as $9, while better-sounding AKG studio headphones can cost as much as $350.
AKG headphones FAQ
Is AKG owned by Samsung?
A. While AKG audio was originally owned by Harman, Samsung purchased Harman and AKG in 2016, though the company still outfits its AKG headphones with the same high-fidelity audio drivers that gave the name brand such widespread approval, to begin with.
Do AKG headphones have a microphone?
A. While many of AKG’s higher-tier studio headphones do not include a microphone and are instead focused on providing super high-quality audio, some of the company’s Bluetooth headphone and earbud models do include a built-in microphone. No matter what, it’s a good idea to check before buying if the headphones you’re looking at have a microphone, especially if not having one is a deal-breaker.
What are the best AKG headphones to buy?
Top AKG headphones
AKG Pro Audio K240 Over-Ear Semi-Open Back Studio Reference Headphones
What you need to know: With a semi-open back design that gets the best of both worlds, these high-quality studio headphones from AKG are a great pick from a sound standpoint at an impressively low price point.
What you’ll love: The semi-open back design on these headphones offers audio with reduced ear cup noises and less pressure on the user’s ears. They also offer a wide frequency range of 15 hertz to 25,000 hertz, and the original AKG monitor audio quality, designed to let the user hear the whole frequency band evenly.
What you should consider: These headphones use a wired connection to connect to the audio source, and they don’t include any kind of built-in microphone.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top AKG headphones for the money
AKG Pro Audio K92 Over-Ear Closed-Back Studio Reference Headphones
What you need to know: At a slightly more affordable price point than AKG’s classic K240s, these closed-back studio headphones still offer a fairly wide frequency response and increased audio isolation due to their closed-back ear cups.
What you’ll love: These AKG headphones offer one of the best audio qualities out there at such a low price, and users can even switch from the K92 model to the simplified K72 if they’re on a tight budget. With a frequency response of 16 hertz to 20,000 hertz, these headphones are great for mixing, mastering, or listening closely.
What you should consider: These headphones must be plugged into a headphone outlet to be used and do not have a mic. Some users also prefer the open-back or semi-open design to this closed-back fit.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
AKG Y45BT Black Mini On-Ear Wireless Bluetooth Headphones With Bypass Cable
What you need to know: For those who prefer Bluetooth or wireless headphones, these headphones from AKG feature smaller ear cups without sacrificing audio quality and with the addition of a built-in microphone for phone calls and voice commands.
What you’ll love: These Bluetooth headphones feature controls mounted on the ear cups and a miniature ear cup design that many users find preferable to full, over-ear-fitting headphones. They also come with a built-in microphone with crystal-clear audio and a convenient swivel design for easy storing and taking. It also has a frequency range of 17 hertz to 20,000 hertz.
What you should consider: These headphones are more expensive than most other Bluetooth headphone models.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Which radar gun is best?
There are more uses for a radar gun than to be tagged by a cop for speeding down the highway at 11 p.m. because you just want to get to your destination quickly. The next most common usage is in training for various sports, most commonly used in baseball to measure pitching speeds or in American football to measure running speeds.
The best radar gun for any possible use is the Pocket Radar Smart Coach. While it’s true this radar gun chews straight through batteries, you can alleviate this by securing a power pack, and the rest of the features, especially the accuracy, are impossible to ignore.
What to know before you buy a radar gun
How speed is measured
Radar guns measure the speed of an object using either the Doppler effect or lasers to measure.
- Doppler method: A radar gun that uses the Doppler effect sends radio signals toward the object to be measured. When the radio signals bounce off the target and return to the radar gun, the change in the frequency of the sent wave and the returned wave is measured and then computed into the final given speed. The entire process takes less than a second.
- Laser method: Laser radar guns, most often used by the police, use a light shined onto the object and measure how long it takes for that light to reflect off the object and return to the radar gun.
Typical radar gun uses
There are all kinds of different speeds to measure when it comes to almost every sport.
What to look for in a quality radar gun
Design
The typical design of a radar gun, the shape you most often visualize, is similar to a handheld drill. The front of the radar gun sends and receives the signals with the back housing the display and controls.
More recently designed radar guns look almost like smartphones. You use it as you would taking a picture. Point at your object and press the center button to trigger the measuring mechanism. A benefit of this type of design is the ability to mount it to a tripod far easier than mounting a drill-shaped radar gun.
Controls
All radar guns are activated by a button or trigger to take a reading but some have additional control options for different uses. The most common alternate mode is a continuous reading mode that automatically takes measurements without holding the gun.
Other popular modes include displaying only the fastest speed of the measuring period or storing the range of speeds an object has during its full testing period, both especially useful for measuring baseball pitches.
How much you can expect to spend on a radar gun
Even the most basic radar guns are going to require many pretty pennies from your wallet. The most basic radar guns that simply measure speed within a few miles per hour can cost a few hundred dollars, and once you start looking at quality options, you’ll find prices up to $500. Radar guns used by law enforcement can cost a few thousand dollars.
Radar gun FAQ
Are the radar guns used by police more accurate than commonly available consumer-grade options?
Very much so, yes. At a minimum, they are accurate within a single mile per hour but are frequently even more accurate than that. However, this comes at a cost, as you must test and recalibrate them regularly. Otherwise, their accuracy can begin to deviate. The next time you’re pulled over for speeding though you followed the speed limit, have them check when it was last calibrated as it may affect whether or not you receive a speeding ticket.
Does it matter where I place my radar gun when I’m trying to measure speed?
A. If you’re using a Doppler effect radar gun, then yes, your radar gun must be pointing in the same direction as the object you wish to measure, as it measures the speed at which the object comes toward or moves away from the gun. In other words, place it in front of or behind the object for accurate results.
Will radar guns remain accurate in precipitous weather conditions?
A. Yes, they will. Precipitation does not affect a radar gun unless the radar gun isn’t proofed against the type of weather to which it is being subjected. For example, it would need waterproofing against rain or snow.
What are the best radar guns to buy?
Top radar gun
What you need to know: Don’t let the simplistic design fool you, this radar gun is packed with features.
What you’ll love: Bluetooth connectivity and a companion app assist an already impressive device.
What you should consider: The AAA batteries are drained very quickly, almost necessitating a power pack.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top radar gun for the money
What you need to know: This is an affordable and solid option if you just want to get some quick reads while saving some money.
What you’ll love: This streamlined and straightforward design can still register speeds up to 200mph.
What you should consider: You lose some good features seen in better models by selecting this low-cost option.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Stalker Sport 2 Series Radar Gun
What you need to know: This is the perfect radar gun option for any baseball player in training.
What you’ll love: A recall mode shows the last five readings taken, perfect for averaging speeds.
What you should consider: Rechargeable batteries with AC adapters are available but unfortunately sold separately.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Which physical therapy equipment to use at home is best?
Depending on your physical therapy program, your doctor or physical therapist may encourage at-home exercises. If you’d like to practice similar exercises to the ones you perform in a clinical setting, consider buying physical therapy equipment to use at home.
Physical therapy equipment doesn’t have to be fancy or expensive to be effective. There are several affordable options, including yoga mats, weighted exercise balls and resistance bands. Trideer Extra-thick Yoga Exercise Ball is a top choice that’s a versatile device that lends itself to dozens of upper- and lower-body exercises.
What to know before you buy physical therapy equipment to use at home
Why do people buy physical therapy equipment to use at home?
Physical therapy plays a pivotal role in rehabilitation because it may help individuals regain strength, mobility, coordination and balance. According to MedlinePlus, many people begin their physical therapy journeys in clinical settings, such as doctors’ offices or rehabilitation centers, and eventually, they transition to at-home therapy.
At-home therapy is often done on “off” days from in-office sessions or is continued after individuals complete their physical therapy programs in rehabilitation centers. Some individuals may need to perform physical therapy exercises for a few weeks after discharge, whereas others may need to incorporate it into their daily lives long-term so they don’t regress in recovery.
Popular types of physical therapy equipment for home use
Because few people have the room to accommodate large machines or devices, it’s common to invest in smaller, pared-down versions of physical therapy equipment.
- Yoga mats are essential investments because they’re often for basic, floor-based stretching and mobility exercises.
- Free weight sets are ideal for developing upper body strength through repetition exercises, such as bicep curls.
- Resistance bands, often used in rehabilitation centers, are used for strength-building exercises.
- Exercise balls assist in modifications of certain exercises, like planks or lifting.
- Hand grip strengtheners, such as silicone stress eggs or spring-loaded grip trainers, are often used to build dexterity.
Talk to your doctor
Before you begin using physical therapy equipment at home, speak to your doctor or physical therapist to make sure you are approved to perform exercises outside of a clinical setting. Additionally, they may provide you with new exercises that are conducive to home practice with specific equipment.
What to look for in quality physical therapy equipment to use at home
Material
Most physical therapy equipment is made with silicone, rubber, latex, PVC and high-density plastic. These materials are durable and generally have high tensile strength, which means they can withstand a high level of tension without breaking. More complex physical therapy equipment, including spring-operated devices like hand grips strengthened, usually have steel components.
Progressive difficulty
As you progress in your physical therapy journey, your care team may introduce exercises with higher levels of difficulty. When you transition to an at-home program, you may wish to adjust difficulty levels as needed.
With some equipment, individuals can modify exercises to make them more challenging, such as doing more repetitions with free weights. Other equipment have built-in difficulty levels, such as step platforms whose heights can be adjusted by adding or removing risers.
Portability
Portability is an important consideration for many individuals who do physical therapy at home. Many types of equipment are compact and easy to store when it’s not in use, such as yoga mats or foam rollers. Other types of equipment are travel-friendly. Resistance bands, for example, can be rolled up and tucked inside most handbags and carry-ons.
How much you can expect to spend on physical therapy equipment to use at home
Smaller or simpler pieces of at-home physical therapy equipment, like resistance bands and yoga mats, cost $15 and below. More involved equipment, like free weight sets, may run between $20-$50. If you’d like to invest in facility-grade equipment, like pedal machines, be prepared to spend $75-$300.
Physical therapy equipment to use at home FAQ
Will my insurance cover physical therapy equipment to use at home?
A. It depends. You’ll need to contact your insurance plan regarding coverage, benefits and eligibility for a definitive answer. Some insurance plans may consider certain equipment is eligible for coverage under FSA or HSA benefits, whereas others won’t cover it at all.
How do I clean physical therapy equipment?
A. Most types of physical therapy equipment can be wiped down with everyday surface cleaners or disinfectant wipes. Some people prefer using nontoxic cleaners that are non-irritating to skin.
What’s the best physical therapy equipment to use at home?
Top physical therapy equipment to use at home
Trideer Extra-thick Yoga Exercise Ball
What you need to know: An all-around versatile fitness accessory, this ball can be manipulated in countless ways for upper- and lower-body exercises.
What you’ll love: The ball is available in five sizes to accommodate users with different needs. It’s made with durable anti-burst material that withstands pressure to 2,200 pounds. The ball comes with a foot pump for easy inflation out of the box.
What you should consider: A few users felt the foot pump wasn’t easy to use, and it took a while to inflate the ball.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top physical therapy equipment to use at home for the money
THERABAND Latex Beginner Bands
What you need to know: These resistance bands, often used by physical therapists in rehabilitation centers, are ideal for home and travel use.
What you’ll love: The beginner set offers three levels of low resistance between 3-4.6 pounds. They’re made with high-quality latex rubber that can withstand heavy use. At over 5 feet in length, they’re suitable for upper- and lower-body conditioning.
What you should consider: Because the bands are made with latex, they’re not suitable for those with latex allergies.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Logest Hand Grip Strengthener Set
What you need to know: This 14-piece set includes popular devices used in hand therapy, which may help build strength and dexterity.
What you’ll love: The set includes flexible silicone accessories that are soft and easy to manipulate. It includes a couple of intermediate and advanced devices for those further along in their rehabilitation journeys. All pieces can be stored in the drawstring carry case.
What you should consider: Individuals with larger hands may experience difficulty using smaller accessories.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Which Zildjian cymbals are best?
If you’re looking to complete your drum kit, Zildjian cymbals are an obvious choice. With hundreds of years of cymbal-making experience behind them, Zildjian produces cymbals that meet the needs of all styles of drummers.
Still, you may be wondering which Zildjian cymbals are best and how to choose the right ones for you. If you want a full set of basic cymbals, try the Zildjian K Custom Dark Cymbal Pack with its warm, muted tone.
What to know before you buy a Zildjian cymbal
Types of Zildjian cymbals
Your average drum kit uses three types of cymbals: ride, crash and hi-hats. Zildjian makes these three types of cymbals, along with lesser-used offerings, such as splash and China cymbals.
- Ride cymbals are usually the largest cymbals in a beginner kit. They’re positioned above the floor tom and are usually used to play steady patterns, rather than accents. Crash cymbals are the most commonly-used accent cymbals in drum kits. As the name suggests, they make a loud crashing sound that should cut through the mix.
- Hi-hat cymbals sit on a stand with a pedal that you can use to either open or close the hats. Played closed, they’re great for maintaining a steady rhythm, and while played open, they provide a nice accent.
- Splash cymbals are less common accent cymbals that are smaller than a crash and provide a shorter accent with less sustain. China cymbals are thin and have a loud, trashy sound, which has gained them the nickname “trash crash” cymbals.
You can also buy packs containing all the basic cymbals you’ll need, which is ideal for new drummers. For more information, see the guide to drum cymbal sets at BestReviews.
Dark vs. bright
Zildjian cymbals can be divided into two main tonal qualities: bright or dark. Bright cymbals are the most commonly used option. They’re sound, responsive and punchy with a short decay, so they don’t usually ring out for too long after a hit. Dark cymbals have drier, warmer and more mellow tones. They’re popular in jazz and fusion, though they’re versatile and have a place in most types of music, especially when recording in a studio.
What to look for in a quality Zildjian cymbal
Size
Cymbal size depends on the type of cymbal. Ride cymbals usually measure between 20 and 24 inches, for instance, while crash cymbals are generally 14 to 20 inches in diameter. Typically, a larger cymbal is louder with longer sustain and a lower pitch.
Series
Zildjian makes various series or ranges of cymbals. Popular ranges include the A series, which is versatile with a bright, sweet sound and the K series, which is warm, rich and dark.
Hammering
Today, Zildjian cymbals aren’t hand-hammered. Instead, they’re hammered using a high-tech computer-controlled machine that can accurately recreate hand-hammering.
How much you can expect to spend on a Zildjian cymbal
Basic single Zildjian cymbals start at between $50-$100 but can cost as much as $500-$800, while Zildjian cymbal sets can cost as much as $1,000-$1,500.
Zildjian cymbal FAQ
What are the origins of Zildjian?
A. The very first Zildjian cymbals were made all the way back in 1618 by Avedis Zildjian, who worked for the court of the Sultan of the Ottoman empire. He was eventually given permission by the Sultan to leave the employ of the court and start his own company. That company is still run by the same family today, though it now produces cymbals in Norwell, Massachusetts.
Are Zildjian cymbals the best?
A. There’s no single best cymbal company out there, so this is impossible to answer. You can find higher-end cymbals on the market that are arguably better, but Zildjian is one of the most popular and well-respected cymbal manufacturers in the world. It makes quality cymbals that are in a price range within reach of most drummers. A huge number of famous musicians use or have used Zildjian cymbals over the years, from The Beatles’ Ringo Starr to Blink 182’s Travis Barker.
What’s the best Zildjian cymbal to buy?
Top Zildjian cymbal
Zildjian K Custom Dark Cymbal Pack
What you need to know: A great set for new drummers and those wanting to replace their existing cymbals.
What you’ll love: The dark tone is warmer and more muted, while still cutting through the mix. These cymbals are extremely versatile and can be used in a range of musical genres.
What you should consider: Because they come in a set, it isn’t possible to customize your sound in the same way you could if you chose your cymbals separately.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Zildjian cymbal for the money
What you need to know: A great crash for new or casual drummers.
What you’ll love: The thin weight of this cymbal provides a washy sound that some drummers love. It’s extremely bright with moderate sustain. The low price makes it easily accessible to drummers with tighter budgets.
What you should consider: It isn’t the most durable choice and won’t stand long to heavy use.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Zildjian A Zildjian Sweet Ride
What you need to know: A classic bright ride cymbal that’s one of the most popular in the world.
What you’ll love: This cymbal is extremely versatile, as it can be used as a standard ride or with more of a crash to accent the beat. It works well for many musical genres, but especially rock, pop and punk.
What you should consider: Some drummers find this ride a little too bright, but that’s mostly down to personal preference.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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VANCOUVER, BC, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, the world's largest junk removal company and global industry leader launched a brand new franchise in Albuquerque, NM. With over 160 franchise locations, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? is now available to nearly 260k households in the Albuquerque area, offering full service junk removal to residential and commercial customers.
Franchise Partner, Kenny Grebe, who also owns a landscaping and groundskeeping business, says that adding 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Albuquerque to his portfolio felt like a natural fit. He says he was drawn to 1-800-GOT-JUNK? as he shares the company's "values, ideologies and sense of urgency". He is excited to embark upon this new venture and explains, "it is an opportunity to offer another service to my group of companies' expanding list of services".
1-800-GOT-JUNK? Albuquerque opened for business on April 7, 2022, and is currently hiring and building its team to help make junk disappear for residents of the area.
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Which Nintendo Switch fitness game is best?
Nintendo Switch is the system that gets players moving, but did you know it can boost your activity level even more with fitness games? That’s right. These days, you can get a full-body workout from video games.
There is a broad range of Nintendo Switch fitness games, including low-impact dancing games as well as intense, heart-pumping boxing and sports games. If you’re looking for a well-rounded, head-to-toe workout, a top choice for many is Nintendo “Ring Fit Adventure”.
What to know before you buy a Nintendo Switch fitness game
Regular games vs. fitness games?
The Nintendo Switch uses motion-sensitive Joy-Con controllers, which deliver immersive gaming experiences that go beyond button-mashing. In many Nintendo Switch games, players manipulate Joy-Con controllers to go fishing, swing a sword or block hits. Despite hand and arm engagement, most of these games can be played entirely from seated positions.
Fitness games for the Nintendo Switch, however, get players on their feet and keep them moving. In these games, Joy-Con controllers are manipulated to simulate true-to-life exercise moves, like punching, disco dancing or stretching. Some Switch fitness games come with accessories, like gloves or rings, to make gameplay more realistic. All things considered, most players break a sweat with most of these games.
Get in shape with Nintendo Switch fitness games
Nintendo Switch fitness games may help some individuals reach their activity and exercise goals. According to Mayo Clinic, adults should get at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity every week. If you play some of these games a few times a week, it’s easy to meet or exceed 150 minutes. Moving around playing Nintendo Switch games also contributes to daily step count goals.
What to look for in a quality Nintendo Switch fitness game
Levels of difficulty
Nintendo Switch fitness games offer several difficulty levels, typically ranging from beginner to expert, to accommodate all players. In most games, the more you progress through the game or win challenges, the sooner you’ll level up and unlock new content or features. Some games allow players to adjust difficulty levels between rounds or challenges.
In-game tutorials
To keep Switch fitness games as user-friendly as possible, many of them feature in-game tutorials. Almost all games have opening tutorials explaining how to use Joy-Con controllers or accessories when you begin the game. Other games have on-screen guidance during every challenge or board, such as dancing figures demonstrating choreography.
Multiplayer modes
Some Nintendo Switch fitness players are single-player-only, like “Ring Fit Adventure,” whereas games like “Just Dance” or “Fitness Boxing” offer multiplayer modes. Certain games let you play with up to six players who can take turns using Joy-Con controllers. Other games also have online multiplayer modes, where players compete with others virtually.
Downloadable content
If you’re playing Switch fitness games online, you may be able to enjoy downloadable content, or DLC. This refers to additional content you can add to existing games, including new characters, skins, extra levels or specialty items. There is free DLC available for certain games, whereas for others, you’ll need to purchase DLC either through game-specific marketplaces or subscriptions.
How much you can expect to spend on Nintendo Switch fitness games
Nintendo Switch fitness games range in price from $19-$70. Older versions of certain games cost $30 and below, whereas new releases run closer to $50. Games that come with additional accessories arrive at the top of the price range.
Nintendo Switch fitness game FAQ
Can I use my smartwatch or fitness tracker while playing Nintendo Switch fitness games?
A. Yes, and some of these devices may have preset programs for certain types of exercise, like dancing or strength training, for more accurate tracking. Playing one of these games also keeps you on your feet and contributes to your step count.
What ESRB ratings do Nintendo Switch fitness games have?
A. ESRB ratings inform adults about the age appropriateness of video game content. The rating is located in the lower left corner of game boxes and features content descriptors, like comic mischief or mild lyrics, that explain why the game has received a particular rating. Most Nintendo Switch fitness games are rated E or E10, both of which are considered kid-friendly.
What’s the best Nintendo Switch fitness game to buy?
Top Nintendo Switch fitness game
What you need to know: This unique game comes with a Pilates-inspired ring and leg strap that holds Joy-Con controllers to offer in-depth full-body workouts.
What you’ll love: The game lets players run through a fantasy world fighting bosses using true-to-life exercises. It offers a diverse variety of workouts to accommodate players of all fitness and skill levels. The challenges include tutorials to guide users through basic movements.
What you should consider: It’s more expensive than most Switch games, and some players feel challenges are repetitive.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Nintendo Switch fitness game for the money
“Just Dance 2021” for Nintendo Switch
What you need to know: Ideal for all-ages fun, this popular dance game invites players to rock, head-to-toe, to popular songs.
What you’ll love: The game offers multiplayer modes for up to six players. The choreography is easy to follow, but it’s still challenging enough to make players sweat. The well-rounded song assortment includes picks across all genres, including some Disney tunes and radio hits.
What you should consider: Several players were disappointed to learn they had to subscribe to unlock the full song library.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Nintendo “Fitness Boxing 2: Rhythm & Exercise”
What you need to know: While this boxing game is often thought to be geared toward upper-body exercises, it actually offers a full-body workout.
What you’ll love: The boxing challenges are suitable for beginners as well as experienced fighters. It incorporates dance moves into boxing for dynamic workouts that involve more footwork and movement. It has a small learning curve and is considered a user-friendly option.
What you should consider: Some players reported the game has occasional glitches that detract from gameplay.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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NEW YORK, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Halper Sadeh LLP, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:
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A Connecticut man is poised to make millions after he found hundreds of artworks by an abstract artist known as “New York’s wrapper” in a dumpster.
Auto mechanic Jared Whipple was alerted to the trove of paintings and other artwork by Francis Hines by a contractor who was clearing a barn to be sold in Watertown in September 2017, CT Insider reported.
Whipple later found out that the artwork was created by Hines, a Washington, DC-born artist who lived in Connecticut and New York before his death in 2016 at the age of 96.
“Hines is really New York’s wrapper,” art curator and historian Peter Hastings Falk told the news outlet about the abstract expressionist’s tactic of wrapping fabric around objects.
Hines wrapped more than 10 buildings in the Big Apple, including the Washington Square Arch, JFK Airport and the Port Authority Bus Terminal, art historian Peter Hastings Falk told the news outlet.
Hines, whose art has been compared to that of Christo and Jeanne-Claude, also wrapped installations around Europe, including the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
The hundreds of pieces of art — including paintings, sculptures and small drawings — is collectively worth millions of dollars, Hastings Falk told the outlet, adding that the “wrapped” paintings can be sold at around $22,000 apiece and his drawings at around $4,500.
Whipple initially planned to hang the artwork in his indoor skateboard park called “The Warehouse” for Halloween, but decided to contact people in the art world when he realized who was behind the trove of pieces.
“I’ve always been a mechanic and I’m known in the skateboarding world but not in the art world. So trying to get people to even open your emails and take you seriously was a huge challenge,” he told CT Insider.
Muldoon Elger, a retired art dealer in San Francisco who had exhibited Hines’ work in the 1980s connected Whipple to Hastings Falk.
“I was so intrigued. I went there to his garage to look at the paintings. I was just really surprised at what I saw,” Hastings Falk told the outlet.
Last year, Whipple showed some of the pieces at a gallery in Waterbury and recently decided to sell some of the art.
He is collaborating with New York City-based gallery Hollis Taggart on exhibits in New York and Connecticut in shows beginning next month.
Whipple did not reveal exactly how many pieces he retrieved from the trash but said there are some he won’t sell.
Since finding the treasure trove, Whipple has contacted Hines’ family, who, he said, has allowed him to keep and sell the art.
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AVENEL, N.J. (AP) — The familiar sights and sounds are still there: the scuffed and faded floor tiles, the relentless beige-on-beige color scheme, the toddlers’ clothes and refrigerators and pretty much everything in between.
There’s even a canned recording that begins, “Attention, Kmart shoppers” — except it’s to remind folks about COVID-19 precautions, not to alert them to a flash sale over in ladies’ lingerie-like days of old.
Many of the shelves are bare, though, at the Kmart in Avenel, New Jersey, picked over by bargain hunters as the store prepares to close its doors for good on April 16.
Once it shutters, the number of Kmarts in the U.S. – once well over 2,000 – will be down to three last holdouts, according to multiple reports, in a retail world now dominated by Walmart, Target and Amazon.
The demise of the store in the middle-class suburb, 15 miles (24 kilometers) south of New York City, is the tale of the death of the discount department store writ small.
“You’re always thinking about it because stores are closing all over, but it’s still sad,” said cashier Michelle Yavorsky, who said she has worked at the Avenel store for 2 ½ years. “I’ll miss the place. A lot of people shopped here.”
In its heyday, Kmart sold product lines endorsed by celebrities Martha Stewart and Jaclyn Smith, sponsored NASCAR auto races and was mentioned in movies including “Rain Man” and “Beetlejuice.” It was name-dropped in songs by artists from Eminem to the Beastie Boys to Hall and Oates; in 2003, Eminem bought a 29-room, suburban Detroit mansion once owned by former Kmart chairman Chuck Conaway.
The chain cemented a place in American culture with its Blue Light Specials, a flashing blue orb affixed to a pole that would beckon shoppers to a flash sale in progress. Part of its success was due to its early adoption of layaway programs, which allowed customers who lacked credit to reserve items and pay for them in installments.
For a time, Kmart had a little bit of everything: You could shop for your kids’ back-to-school supplies, get your car tuned up and grab a meal without leaving the premises.
“Kmart was part of America,” said Michael Lisicky, a Baltimore-based author who has written several books on U.S. retail history. “Everybody went to Kmart, whether you liked it or not. They had everything. You had toys. You had sporting goods. You had candy. You had stationery. It was something for everybody. This was almost as much of a social visit as it was a shopping visit. You could spend hours here. And these just dotted the American landscape over the years.”
Kmart’s decline has been slow but steady, brought about by years of falling sales, changes in shopping habits and the looming shadow of Walmart, which coincidentally began its life within months of Kmart’s founding in 1962.
Struggling to compete with Walmart’s low prices and Target’s trendier offerings, Kmart filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in early 2002 — becoming the largest U.S. retailer to take that step — and announced it would close more than 250 stores.
A few years later, hedge fund executive Edward Lampert combined Sears and Kmart and pledged to return them to their former greatness, but the recession and the rising dominance of Amazon contributed in derailing those goals. Sears filed for Chapter 11 in 2018 and currently has a handful of stores left in the U.S. where it once had thousands.
Kmarts continue to operate in Westwood, New Jersey; Bridgehampton, on New York’s Long Island, and Miami.
It didn’t have to end this way, according to Mark Cohen, director of retail studies at Columbia University in New York and former CEO of Sears Canada. Trying to compete with Walmart on price was a foolish strategy, he said, and Lampert was criticized for not having a retail background and appearing more interested in stripping off the assets of the two chains for their cash value.
“It’s a study in greed, avarice and incompetence,” Cohen said. “Sears should have never gone away; Kmart was in worse shape, but not fatally so. And now they’re both gone.
“Retailers fall by the wayside sometimes because they’re selling things people don’t want to buy,” he continued. “In the case of Kmart, everything they used to sell, people are buying but they’re buying it from Walmart and Target.”
Transformco, which owns Kmart and Sears, did not respond to an email seeking comment and a phone number listed for the company was not taking messages.
Nationwide, some former Kmarts remain vacant while others have been replaced by other big-box stores, fitness centers, self-storage facilities, even churches. One former site in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is now a popular dine-in movie theater.
Employees at the Kmart in Avenel found out last month that the store would close.
Unlike 20 years ago, when news of impending Kmart closures around the country prompted an outpouring of support from loyal shoppers and a Detroit radio station even mounted a campaign to try and save a local store, the closing of the Avenel location was met mostly with an air of resignation.
“It’s maybe a little nostalgic because I’ve lived my whole life in this area, but it’s just another retail store closing,” said Jim Schaber, a resident of nearby Iselin who said his brother worked in the shoe department at Kmart for years. “It’s just another sign of people doing online shopping and not going out to the retail stores.”
The closing packed a little more of an emotional punch for Mike Jerdonek, a truck driver who recalled shopping at Kmart in Brooklyn and Queens in his younger days.
“It’s like history passing right in front of our eyes,” he said as he sat in his car outside the Avenel store. “When I was younger I didn’t have any money, so it was a good place to shop because the prices were cheap. And to see it gone right now, it’s kind of sad.” | https://www.wspa.com/news/kmart-down-to-3-stores-in-us-after-nj-closing/ | 2022-04-11T13:59:10Z | wspa.com | control | https://www.wspa.com/news/kmart-down-to-3-stores-in-us-after-nj-closing/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 43-year-old woman.
Deputies said that Tiffany Marie Luckadoo, 43, was last seen over three weeks ago. She is 5’4″ tall with green eyes and short black hair. She weighs approximately 90 pounds.
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Instant Genius: Corals, with Dr Jamie Craggs
Coral expert Dr Jamie Craggs joins us on our podcasts, Instant Genius and Instant Genius Extra.
Instant Genius is a bite-sized masterclass in podcast form. In this week's episode, we talk to Dr Jamie Craggs.
He's the Aquarium Curator at the Horniman Museum & Gardens, London, and founder of Project Coral, a research project focused on developing techniques to induce coral spawning events in closed system aquariums.
Jamie tells us all about the biology of corals and reveals why they are so important for the planet.
Find Instant Genius on your preferred podcast platform here: instantgenius.podlink.to/Podcast
And if that's not enough, you can hear even more from Jamie on Instant Genius Extra.
On this subscription-only show, available on Apple Podcasts, we take a deeper dive into the topics covered on Instant Genius. In this episode, Jamie delves into the complicated reproduction of corals, and explains how this can help us develop ways to conserve them.
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A speedy nap can give a sudden boost to your creativity
Results from a recent study suggest that a short nap is a great way to solve creative problems.
What did Thomas Edison and Salvador Dali have in common? Other than their huge contributions to society, the two also shared a soft spot for a particular napping technique.
Convinced of the influence on creativity that a good nap could have, both would use naps to spur on ideas. They would fall asleep holding an object. When they started to fall asleep, the object would fall to the ground, waking them up and allowing them to note down their sleep-induced ideas.
So, the big question is: can a short nap fill you with creativity or does this only work for world-famous scientists and artists? A 2021 study answered the question, supporting the link between naps and creativity.
In this study, a team of researchers from the Institute du Cerveau tested 103 participants on their ability to complete a task. This challenge (known as the Number Reduction Task) has a hidden shortcut that allowed the volunteers to complete it quickly.
Just 16 per cent of the group were able to find the shortcut to the task initially and were then taken out of the task. The rest of the group were then sent for a 20-minute break in a dark room with their eyes closed.
These conditions aimed to send people to sleep. Because the researchers wanted to target the early stages of sleep (the optimal point for creativity), they followed the techniques of Edison and Dali, giving the participants a cup of water to hold.
At the end of the break, participants were asked to work on the same tasks. 83 per cent of participants who dozed off in the early stage of sleep found the hidden rule compared to only 31 per cent who stayed awake.
This result is especially surprising as the group who napped were, on average, asleep for just one minute. However, this boost in creativity did disappear for those who slept too long and entered the next stage of sleep.
"We don't really know why this boosts creativity. The first stage of sleep is a hybrid state between wake and sleep, potentially providing the best of the two worlds for creativity. It is associated with rich, spontaneous, dream-like experiences (called hypnagogia) which could be what is causing the idea generation." says Delphine Oudiette, one of the authors of the study.
Not only is a very short nap good for improving your creative thinking, but following Edison’s falling item trick is actually a great way of doing it. This stops you sleeping too long and losing the effect.
It is worth noting that the item dropping technique isn’t going to work every time. The researchers would occasionally witness participants dropping the cup before the first sleep stage, alerting them before they had fully fallen asleep.
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Florida Mom Makes Unimaginable Discovery That 9-Year-Old Son Was Killed by Father in Murder-Suicide: Police
Police said that the couple were going though a custody dispute, WTSP reported. Court documents reveal that Bybee was reportedly getting evicted from his apartment, the news outlet said.
A Florida mother looking for her 9-year-old son discovered that he was allegedly killed by his father in an apparent murder-suicide during their weekend visit together, officials said, according to published news reports.
Officers from the St. Petersburg Florida Police Department found 44-year-old Kevin Bybee and his son, Andres Chateau, inside Bybee’s residence at the Trellis at the Lakes Apartment Complex on Monday around 9:45 a.m., according to a statement from the St. Petersburg police.
Authorities said they received a call from the apartment management that the pair were deceased. Police said the boy’s mother went to the apartment building to pick up her son after the weekend when she learned the gruesome news.
According to a preliminary investigation, detectives believe Bybee fatally shot his young son before using the same gun to kill himself, which will be confirmed by the medical examiner, according to the police statement.
The grieving mother, Jessica Chateau, told WTSP that her son was "pure sunshine."
Clutching his stuffed animal, she said, "It’s just not real."
"I have every moment burned into my brain," Chateau said. "His eyes and his smile... every time I would talk to him, he would just light up and shine and radiate love. Just appreciate every moment with your babies."
Police said that the couple were going though a custody dispute, WTSP reported. Court documents reveal that Bybee was reportedly getting evicted from his apartment, the news outlet said.
A GoFundMe was created by a family friend, Karen Perkins, to help Chateau with funeral costs.
“This memorial fund will go to Jessica to help pay for Andres’ funeral expenses and bills, until his mother can return to work,” Perkins wrote. "Andres was a sweet and loving energetic young man, who brought so much joy to his family and friends. PLEASE donate anything you can, and also hold this young mother, family, and friends in prayer. He will be FOREVER loved and missed by his mother, relatives, and his many friends.”
More than $17,000 has been raised towards their goal of $25,000.
On Sunday, family and friends gathered for a celebration of life for Andres at the Epperson Lagoon Wesley Chapel FL.
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The New York Public Library Is Digitizing Recordings Collected Over 100 Years Ago
Wax cylinders that recorded sounds onto Edison phonographs have been too fragile to listen to until recently, and the New York Public Library hopes to give the country access to the mystery sounds within the next couple years.
For the first time in over 100 years, sounds recorded in wax cylinders — one of the first ways people recorded sound on phonographs — are going to be heard.
According to NPR’s Morning Edition, in the 1890s, people would slide blank cylinders onto the Edison phonographs (or shave down the wax on commercial cylinders) of families, recording themselves and their environments.
"When I first started here, it was a format I didn't know much about," said Jessica Wood, assistant curator for music and recorded sound at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts to NPR.
"But it became my favorite format, because there's so many unknowns and it's possible to discover things that haven't been heard since they were recorded."
Because the wax is so fragile, potentially cracking if you hold them too long, the cylinders — currently unlabeled — that have lasted have yet to be heard. Some of the earliest cylinders deteriorate after only a few dozen listens if played on the Edison machines, according to the podcast.
"Edison thought of this format as a recording format, almost like like a cassette machine," Bergh said to NPR.
"That's why the format is a [cylinder]. It's very, very hard to do on a disc. And that's also why there's so much great material on wax cylinder that doesn't exist on disc, like field recorded cylinders, ethnographic material, home recordings, things like that."
Recently the library got ahold of the Endpoint Cylinder and Dictabelt Machine, which was invented by Californian Nicholas Bergh.
The machine uses a combination of a laser and needle, enabling it to digitize even the broken or cracked wax cylinders.
According to Bergh, it will likely take the library a couple of years to digitize all of the cylinders. The goal once complete is for listeners across the U.S. to have access to tuning in and listening to what people were recording over 100 years ago.
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Kenya’s largest telco Safaricom has launched an initiative in support of those suffering due to the impact of the prolonged drought.
Pamoja Tuungane initiative was launched on Monday to inspire Kenyans to come together and support their fellow countrymen in drought affected areas.
The telco distributed rescue food to roughly 20,000 families in 23 Arid and Semi-Arid (ASAL) counties, in partnership with other corporations.
Safaricom has itself set aside Sh100 million for relief food to commence the campaign.
Read: Safaricom Warns Subscribers Against Fraudsters Claiming to Increase Fuliza Limits
KCB Foundation, Naivas, Ernst & Young, Royal Media Services, Nation Media Group, Media Max, The Standard Group, and Radio Africa Group are some of the partners.
As a partner, Ernst & Young will ensure that every item and money donated towards the cause is properly used, and that every targeted household is reached.
All participants will be able to see a breakdown of the food items and funds in a report that will be made available to them.
Safaricom will also collaborate with the State Department of Social Protection to guarantee that all donations are put to good use.
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Safaricom subscribers can also donate their bonga points towards this initiative. The bonga points will be used to purchase food items. To donate your Bonga Points, simply dial *126# and select “Bonga for Food “. You will then have the option to put any Bonga point amount or the specified Bonga points. Once you have chosen your preferred option, you will be asked to input your Service PIN to complete the transaction.
Cash donations can also be made via Paybill 444777.
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Hometown: Jamaica, N.Y.
Pairs well with: A well-needed Friday night in
In "City Sea," Justine Grove sings about finding solace in the noise of the city. Her vocals sit nicely on top of acoustic rhythm guitar and an intoxicating layer of chords from Daniel Lerner's electric guitar: "Lost I think I'll forever be / A wanderess always wandering / Under city lights in the city streets / That is me forever." As their guitars build to a ringing forte through the chorus, Grove's lyrics paint the picture of a narrator allowing her burdens to wash away and succumbing to escape: "I'll let the ocean take me in / I'll let the waves crash / I'll let the sea take my peace / As I drown in the city sea."
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Temperatures could be set to rise up to 20C in the southeast in the run up to the Easter weekend. Following a hot spell at the end of March the country has struggled to break out of a colder snap.
However, this is set to soon come to an end with temperatures forecast to shoot up over the next week, reports Mirror Online. Over the next 10 days the weather is set to get warmer and more stable as high pressure builds pulling air in from the Atlantic.
James Madden, forecaster for Exacta Weather, told the Express : “After the weekend we expect to see more in the way of high pressure building over the UK. “This could bring temperatures back up to something like we saw at the end of March.
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“It will also turn more settled, again as we see high pressure taking more of a dominant effect over the weather.” Met Office meteorologist Aidan McGivern said warmer weather is on the way for the start of the week.
He predicted: “With a southerly air flow, it is certainly going to feel warmer, if we get some brightness in the southeast, temperatures could top out at 20C, mid-teens elsewhere." “For the next 10 days, the general trend is for it to turn warmer with higher pressure increasingly through next week and into the following next week.”
Five-day local overview
Canterbury:
- Monday: Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by lunchtime
- Tuesday: Cloudy changing to light rain by early evening
- Wednesday: Fog changing to cloudy by late morning
- Thursday: Sunny changing to cloudy by late morning
- Friday: Cloudy changing to sunny intervals in the afternoon
Dover:
- Monday: Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by late morning
- Tuesday: Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by lunchtime
- Wednesday: Cloudy changing to sunny intervals in the afternoon
- Thursday: Sunny changing to cloudy by lunchtime
- Friday: Mist changing to cloudy by late morning
Maidstone:
- Monday: Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by lunchtime
- Tuesday: Cloudy changing to light rain in the afternoon
- Wednesday: Cloudy changing to light showers by lunchtime
- Thursday: Mist changing to cloudy by late morning
- Friday: Cloudy changing to sunny intervals in the afternoon
Sevenoaks:
- Monday: Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by lunchtime
- Tuesday: Light rain changing to cloudy by early evening
- Wednesday: Fog changing to cloudy by late morning
- Thursday: Mist changing to cloudy by late morning
- Friday: Cloudy changing to sunny by early evening
Tunbridge Wells:
- Monday: Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by lunchtime
- Tuesday: Heavy rain changing to cloudy by lunchtime
- Wednesday: Fog changing to cloudy by late morning
- Thursday: Fog changing to cloudy by late morning
- Friday: Cloudy changing to sunny by early evening
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Thank you for following our live blog for Monday, April 11, dedicated to helping your journey run smoothly. We mostly focused on the traffic chaos that continues across Kent due to the Operation Brock contraflow on the M20, the A20, and the A2.
These routes have been affected at the Port of Dover due to reduced ferry movement at the Eastern Docks. This is because P&O Ferries is not operating at the moment, as its vessels are undergoing safety reviews. It is not known when its vessels will be reinstated.
All non-freight traffic is being urged to use the A20 instead of the M20. On the other hand, freight traffic which comes off at J8 of the M20 is then sent back down into the holding areas as they await clearance to head to the Channel Crossings.
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Kent petrol shortage explained after reports of multiple stations having no fuel over weekend
Despite fuel prices heading in a steady upward direction, a number of petrol stations reported fuel pumps running dry over the weekend. Parts of Kent have been particularly impacted with Tunbridge Wells, Folkestone, and Sittingbourne among the areas where certain petrol stations were said to be empty.
This began to mirror the scenes that we saw in October last year when petrol stations were regularly running dry with huge queues of cars building as people desperately searched for a full tank. Read our full article here to find out why this was the case.
Operation Brock's impact on Kent businesses
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The cheapest places to find fuel in Kent this Easter
For some time the prospect of filling up your car has become more of a headache than it used to be. This is especially true now as we approach what the RAC has described as the ‘costliest Easter on record’.
It comes as the price of petrol and diesel remain at sky-high levels despite a slight dip following Chancellor Rishi Sunak's 5p cut to fuel duty in the Spring Statement. In fact, the RAC found pump prices rose more in March than in any other month on record.
Visit our article here to find the cheapest fuel prices near you.
Queueing traffic as A289 Southbound closed due to accident
Heavy traffic has formed due to the closure of the A289 Southbound as a result of an accident. Two cars were involed in an accident between A228 Frindsbury Hill (Wainscott) and Anthonys Way (Upper Upnor).
Congestion is currently to the B2000 (Cliffe / Wainscott turn-off), and back towards Chattenden.
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No trains between Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells this Easter Weekend
Southeastern Railway have announced that there will be no trains between Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells this Easter weekend, April 16 to April 17.
On Saturday 16th & Easter Sunday 17th April #EasterRailWorks affect services, with NO trains between #Tonbridge & TunbridgeWells / #PaddockWood.
— Southeastern (@Se_Railway) April 11, 2022
Work also affects trains via #Lewisham & #Rochester on Easter Sunday.
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Police statement on Benenden accident
Kent Police have been conatcted and have provided a statement regarding the accident that occured in Benenden.
A spokesperson for Kent Police said: "Kent Police was called at around 5.30am on Monday 11 April to a collision involving two cars on the B2086 at Benenden. Officers attended the scene where no injuries were reported."
Accident cleared in Benenden
An accident in Beneden has now been cleared. An incident occured on the B2086, The Street, between New Pond Road and The Green.
The accident was blocking this section of the road but has now been cleared.
Dover ferry passengers warned of delays
Ferry passengers have been warned of a 90 minute delay to the 08:30 Dover to Calais service, but are advised to check in as normal.
The 09:55 service also has an estimated delay of 50 minutes.
DOVER-CALAIS 08:30 Service is operating with a 90 minute delay, please check-in as normal. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. #dfdshelp
— DFDS UK Updates (@DFDSUKUpdates) April 11, 2022
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Overnight closures of the Dartford Crossing east tunnel planned
There will be overnight closures of the Dartford Crossing east (higher bore) tunnel are planned for week nights and Sunday nights between 22:00pm and 05:00am until the end of May.
Diversions will be in place via the west tunnel. Alternative diversion for high-sided vehicles over 4.8m (15' 9") in place via M25 clockwise.
Operation Brock remains in place
Operation Brock reamins in place today. Dover was braced to contend with heavy traffic and delays over the weekend, with considerations to implement a major incident. Thankfully the multi-agency response meant that the town centre was free flowing and such actions did not need to be taken.
Reduced carriages for Broadstairs to St Pancras International service
Southeastern Railway have announced that the 6:52 Broadstairs to St Pancras International service will operate with six coaches instead of twelve this morning.
The train is still due to depart from Broadstairs at 6:52 and arrive at St Pancras International at 8:37.
P&O services remain cancelled
#PODover #POCalais: Services today remain cancelled. For those with a confirmed P&O Ferries booking to travel today, please arrive at the port for the P&O sailing time booked. Once at the port please head to the DFDS booths (Dover) or P&O booths (Calais).,
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Kent Police are appealing for information to locate a missing man from Canterbury. Keith Foad was last seen the Ethelbert Road area of Canterbury at around 9pm on Sunday (April 10).
The 34-year-old is described as around 5 ft 7 ins tall, with a muscular build and tattoos. It is reported he was last seen wearing a hooded top.
He is also believed to have links to Folkestone. Anyone who has information about Keith’s whereabouts should call Kent Police on 101 quoting 10-1317.
Read more: Two men arrested after stabbing in Canterbury
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A man from Ramsgate who slashed another man across the face with a knife has been jailed for four years and eight months following a British Transport Police (BTP) investigation. Kai John Laing, 21, of Manston Road, Ramsgate, appeared at Canterbury Crown Court on February 7, 2021 where he pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of an offensive weapon.
On Friday (April 8), a judge sentenced him to 56 months imprisonment and he will also serve a further 36 months on licence following his jail term. The incident took place just after 10.30pm on January 3, 2021, when the victim and two friends were stood outside Ashford International station.
Laing and his partner walked by the group, looking at them as he did so. One of them asked if he was okay, to which Laing replied "cushtie". Laing then stopped, handed his shopping bags and work boots to his partner, pulled out a Stanley knife from his waistband, and approached the three men.
READ MORE: The most dangerous neighbourhoods to live in Kent according to latest crimes figures
As he got closer to the group, one of the men pushed him away before Laing swung the knife in the face of the 19-year-old victim, causing a 10-centimetre gash in his cheek. Laing then repeatedly shouted "that's my name, Kai John Laing" and left the location, police say.
Emergency services were called, and the victim was rushed to hospital where he received stitches to the open wound on his cheek. The day after the attack, Laing was identified as the culprit. Officers attended his home address, arrested him, and conveyed him to police custody for questioning.
In the interview, officers presented Laing with a photo of his victim's injury, and he responded by laughing. Detective Constable Ellen Whinney said: "This was a despicable act of violence that resulted in the victim, who Laing had met just moments before the attack, sustaining a horrifying facial injury.
"His actions on that evening were ghastly and brainless – I'm glad that he'll spend his immediate future behind bars where he can’t harm anyone else. Thankfully incidents of this nature are extremely rare on the railway network.
"However if you do witness violence as you travel, please report it to us by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40. In an emergency, always dial 999."
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These pictures are an opportunity to almost step over the threshold and have a look in inside Nevill Row in Tunbridge Wells. The eight homes are sold as a block for a guide price of £4million.
The development is by Beau Property which has transformed Nevill Terrace with its eight "modern, finely-crafted Victorian-style homes" . Each home has been individually designed by boutique developers, Beau Property.
The homes are being sold as a block for £4million. The publicity for the scheme said: "Behind the classic Victorian exteriors you will find bright, flexible spaces that strike a perfect balance between modernity and classicism."
Read more: What's happening in planning in Tunbridge Wells this week
"While designing the interiors, Beau Property sought to restore original features back to their true glory while incorporating contemporary additions, like brass hardware, light oak flooring in the kitchen and living spaces, and delicate wall panelling."
Nevill Terrace is just around the corner from Sainsbury's supermarket and is a stone's throw to Tunbridge Wells Common. It is also in walking distance of Tunbridge Wells Railway Station, taking in a short cut through The Pantiles.
It said: "Due for completion in Spring 2022, registrations of interest are being taken now for the preview viewing event taking place early in 2022. The buyer will be expected to enter into a reservation agreement which will give the buyer the right to reserve the property for a period of 28 days in which to exchange contracts."
The beautiful exterior of Nevill Row in Nevill Terrace in Tunbridge Wells.
Chris Hammond, director at Beau Property, said: "These homes are a reflection of the Beau Property brand, homes that are built to last using high quality materials, executed to the highest standard with timeless design. The images we had created for Nevill Row are essential, as the finished product will encapsulate the exact same feel and look that potential customers signed up for.
"The design is forward thinking and takes into consideration the extra special features that London buyers look for given the high amount of ex-Londoners buying here in Royal Tunbridge Wells. We are a customer-first developer, and with our properties you are not only buying the building, but also the style and longevity that comes with it.”
The homes are available via Knight Frank Tunbridge Wells and start at £450,000.
Kitchen with an island
Living Room and kitchen
View in the other direction
The entrance and hall
Bathroom
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With the sun shining and temperatures rising, there's no better way to see in the Easter weekend than by heading out to a local pub with friends. You'll find many dotted all over the county.
While Wetherspoon is a major player when it comes to pub chains, Greene King also has many sites in Kent. The chain prides itself on being "at the heart of communities" and offers customers a wide range of food and drink options.
But since some are rated better than others, where are the 'best' Greene King pubs in Kent? And what ones are rated the 'worst'?
READ MORE: We compared the two Kent towns named the best places to live
Thankfully, TripAdvisor reviewers have given their say on every one of the Greene King pubs in the county. We've collated the ratings and listed them from best to worst.
List in full
Prince Frederick, Bromley - 5 stars
Lullingstone Castle, Swanley - 4.5 stars
Oak, Walderslade - 4.5 stars
Old Ash Tree, Chatham - 4.5 stars
Bear & Ragged Staff, Crayford - 4 stars
Billet, Sittingbourne - 4 stars
Bull, Greenhithe - 4 stars
Chequers, Bromley - 4 stars
Compasses, Tunbridge Wells - 4 stars
Cricketers, Rainham - 4 stars
Druids Arms, Maidstone - 4 stars
Nags Head, Welling - 4 stars
Newnham Court Inn, Maidstone - 4 stars
Old Rectory, Leybourne - 4 stars
Spyglass & Kettle, Gillingham - 4 stars
Swan & Mitre, Bromley - 4 stars
Three Tuns, Canterbury - 4 stars
William Camden, Bexleyheath - 4 stars
Bull, Maidstone - 3.5 stars
Feathers, Maidstone - 3.5 stars
Flying Saucer, Gillingham - 3.5 stars
George, Bexley - 3.5 stars
Hungry Fox, Gillingham - 3.5 stars
Jolly Fenman, Sidcup - 3.5 stars
Kings Arms, Westerham - 3.5 stars
Pippin, Maidstone - 3.5 stars
Ship Inn, Cobham - 3.5 stars
Tiger Moth, Chatham - 3.5 stars
Wealden Hall, Larkfield - 3.5 stars
Yacht, Greenwich - 3.5 stars
Ye Olde Black Horse, Sidcup - 3.5 stars
Bull, Otford - 3 stars
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One of the more popular specialty hosts on KFI (640 AM) was Bryan Suits, especially when he hosted “The Dark Secret Place” on weekends in which he spoke of military operations and related subjects. Suits left the station in 2021 to focus on a paid podcast program.
Suits was an Army medic during Operation Desert Storm, served in the National Guard, and was deployed as part of a NATO mission to Bosnia and as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom and more. He was awarded a Bronze Star Medal and was wounded in action several times, eventually being awarded a Purple Heart.
His experience combined with superb storytelling made for a must-listen program; my email was filled for weeks when he left the local airwaves.
Reader Nancy J. recently brought to my attention that Suits is back on the air. “Don’t know if you’ve covered the most recent whereabouts of Bryan Suits but he has moved back to the Seattle area and, since early February, has a regular drive-time gig on conservative talk radio KTTH,” she wrote.
“From the sounds of it, many SoCal fans are listening via livestream because he reads texts on the air and notes the area codes – 714, 949, 909, 562, etc. including a recent 661 from Bakersfield. The podcasts are available on all platforms.
“The nice thing is to be able to hear salient, intelligent information about the war in Ukraine. He also throws in current references to CA politics as a cautionary tale to the local Washingtonians,” she concluded.
Suits’ new show is live and local for the Seattle area, airing over KTTH from 6-9 a.m. locally. Beginning on February 7th, the program is part of a total revamp of the station’s programming day, though he is among the few local programs. Others include Dan Bongino, Michael Medved, Jason Rantz, Ben Shapiro, Michael Knowles and Mark Levin … outside of Suits, only afternoon driver Rantz is local to the area.
“When we moved back to Western Washington, the last thing on my mind was radio,” Suits told Radio-Online.com at the launch of the daily show. “After filling in on KTTH mornings, I realized that I was born to do this. This is where I started and found my voice. Someone has to reflect what the sensible people are thinking and thankfully, KTTH is doing that. I’m humbled and grateful to be part of the team that tells the truth every day.”
Suits was previously heard in Seattle on sister station KIRO; in 2002 he left the area to work at KOGO/San Diego (600 AM) and later, KFI.
KTTH programming is available on various apps or through its own podcasting network, but like many stations across the country, the station streams its programming. Access it on the website at https://mynorthwest.com/category/ktth/.
Best April Fool’s ‘News’ Story
“Audacy Surrenders KNX-AM license, keeps KNX-FM,” screams the headline of an April 1st posting on Facebook’s I Love AM Radio group. The story goes on to say that the city of Torrance has sold the land on which the transmitters are located to developers, so it made sense to just turn in the license.
The tremendously well-done story — good enough to fool a few people — was written by Steve Mittman, who posted a story last year that KHJ (930 AM) was going back to playing music of its Boss Radio days.
Alas … the KHJ story would be great if it were true.
How’s School?
KCRW (89.9 FM) wants to hear from students by asking the question: How has this school year treated you? The followup? What does “normal” now link like?
KCRW has always been active in reporting on local education issues. If you want to give your perspective on the study, head over to https://kcrw.co/3uoY5uu.
Quick Takes
According to one study, more than one-third of regular radio listeners own a turntable. I do myself, though it is rarely used. Are these particular listeners really hip or just…old?
The FM simulcast of KNX (1070 AM), heard on 97.1, is no longer in stereo. Is owner Audacy doing this to try to extend the usable range of the signal? With rare exception, monaural signals have a larger clean reception area than do multiplex stereo signals, and without the ability to manually select mono on most receivers, it is a plausible reason. I don’t believe the station has broadcast in mono in my radio listening lifetime … | https://www.pasadenastarnews.com/2022/04/11/dark-secret-place-radio-host-bryan-suits-left-southern-california-but-you-can-still-hear-him/ | 2022-04-11T14:29:58Z | pasadenastarnews.com | control | https://www.pasadenastarnews.com/2022/04/11/dark-secret-place-radio-host-bryan-suits-left-southern-california-but-you-can-still-hear-him/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
This week’s high school baseball rankings for the areas covered by the San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Whittier Daily News and Pasadena Star-News.
BASEBALL TOP 10
1. Bishop Amat (13-6)
Bishop Amat was the most impressive of the local teams last week, advancing to the National Classic title game before a 3-1 loss to Cypress. Is playing its best baseball with playoffs nearing, and getting several good pitching contributions.
Previous: 8
2. Northview (14-4)
Northview went 3-1 in tournament action last week, beating Yorba Linda, Segerstrom and a team from Utah. The Vikings are playing very well, and already 4-0 in the Valle Vista after a sweep of San Dimas.
Previous: 2
3. San Dimas (13-4)
The Saints defeated South Hills during the National Classic and finished 3-1 in the tournament, ending with a 5-4 win over St. John Bosco.
Previous: 4
4. South Hills (16-5)
Losses to Cypress and San Dimas in the National Classic, but finished with a good win against El Dorado. Still has the area’s best pitching staff.
Previous: 1
5. La Mirada (13-4-1)
The Matadores have won eight of its last nine and are running away with the Suburban League at 6-0. But it will get tested in another week at the Boras Classic.
Previous: 3
6. Arcadia (15-5)
The Apaches swept Redondo Union in a pair of nonleague games, and now it’s back to business with a tough game on Tuesday in the Pacific League against Burbank, who is 12-5.
Previous: 6
7. Bonita (12-6)
The Bearcats nearly knocked off Mater Dei, losing 3-2, which ended a three-game winning streak. Big games lie ahead against Glendora on Tuesday and Thursday.
Previous: 7
8. Walnut (13-5-1)
The Mustangs were idle last week after losing a pair to South Hills the week before. Now it gets to face its rival Los Altos twice this week.
Previous: 9
9. Monrovia (11-5-1)
The Wildcats are tied with Temple City at 5-2 in the Rio Hondo League. It’s a solid league, four of its five teams have winning records. The Wildcats face La Mirada on Tuesday.
Previous: NR
10. Maranatha (13-5)
The Minutemen went 2-1 in non-league games, losing 5-4 La Canada, but came back with wins over Charter Oak and San Marino. Is 6-1 in the Olympic League
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This week’s high school softball rankings for the areas covered by the San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Whittier Daily News and Pasadena Star-News.
SOFTBALL TOP 10
1. La Mirada (18-6)
La Mirada earned its way to the top spot by winning its own tournament and going 4-0 during the process. The Matadores notched wins over previous No. 1 South Hills, and Rosary Academy in the title game. It has also won 14 straight.
Previous: 5
2. Arcadia (14-1)
The Apaches are still undefeated in the Pacific League and have games against Burbank and Burroughs this week. However, to win the league title outright, it likely has to beat Crescenta Valley again next week.
Previous: 2
3. South Hills (15-3)
The Huskies lost in the semifinals of the La Mirada tournament to host and eventual champion La Mirada, 8-3. The Huskies are still undefeated in the Hacienda League, but they lost their grip on the top spot.
Previous: 1
4. Whittier Christian (15-7)
The Heralds didn’t do well in the La Mirada tournament, losing to Yorba Linda and getting handled by La Serna, 9-0. However, you can only judge this group at full capacity when Brooklyn Carreon is in the circle.
Previous: 3
5. Temple City (14-6)
The Rams are 7-0 in the Rio Hondo League and can win the title outright with a victory at home over San Marino on Tuesday.
Previous: 4
6. La Habra (11-6)
The Highlanders are playing well and probably won’t lose another game until the playoffs. They’re 4-0 in the Freeway League, and will likely run the table.
Previous: 6
7. La Serna (15-12)
After a slow start, the Lancers are coming around and lead the Del Rio League with a 7-1 record. They also had big 9-0 win over Whittier Christian and 9-1 win over Bishop Amat.
Previous: NR
8. Bonita (17-5-1)
The Bearcats had won five straight and only allowed one run during that stretch before a 5-5 tie over the weekend against Venice. It has a big game at Ayala on Tuesday.
Previous: 8
9. Glendora (13-7-2)
Suffered back-to-back close losses to two quality teams, falling 5-4 to Ayala and 2-1 to Crescenta Valley. The Tartans need to get it going, they’re just 6-3 in the Palomares.
Previous: 7
10. San Marino (12-4)
The Titans’ only chances of getting back in the Rio Hondo League title chase is with a win over Temple City on Tuesday. It will be a tall order after losing 6-0 in their first meeting against the Rams.
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By Arthur Allen,
Kaiser Health News
At Whitman-Walker Health, Dr. David Fessler and his staff administer a high-dose influenza vaccine to all HIV-positive and senior patients.
Although the vaccine is far more expensive than a standard flu vaccine, it seems to do a better job at protecting those with weakened immune systems — a major focus of the nonprofit’s Washington, D.C., clinics.
At the University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque, meanwhile, Dr. Melissa Martinez runs a drive-thru clinic that provides 10,000 influenza vaccines each year for a community made up largely of Black and Hispanic residents. It’s open to all comers — and they all get the standard vaccine.
These different approaches to preventing influenza, a serious threat to the young and old even, with COVID-19 on the scene, reflect the fact that federal health officials haven’t taken a clear position on whether the high-dose flu vaccine — on the market since 2010 — is the best choice for those who are elderly. Another factor is cost: While Medicare reimburses both vaccines, the high-dose shot is three times as expensive. And carrying both vaccines for different populations requires additional staffing and logistics.
“We’ve focused on giving the standard-dose vaccine, trying to get as many people vaccinated as possible,” Martinez said.
And they will keep doing so, she added, until the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices decides whether to preferentially recommend the enhanced vaccines.
The CDC historically has been reluctant to pick winners among manufacturers’ competing products to prevent or treat diseases. The agency, for example, recommended all three licensed coronavirus vaccines after establishing that each met its disease-fighting goals.
In a given year, most influenza vaccines are not very effective. Drug companies vying for market share aren’t generally motivated to compare them, since they might lose out. And federal officials generally don’t fund such studies, so they are left to rely on research offered by the companies.
In the meantime, older minority patients, especially Black seniors, are getting the short end of the stick, say some advocates for eliminating racial disparities in health care. Black people are about 20% less likely than White people to get flu shots, although they are at higher risk of severe flu. Even those who get the vaccine are about 30% less likely to get the high-dose version.
“Since you have an increased risk of diabetes and heart disease in the African American community, it inherently disadvantages this population to give them the standard-dose vaccine,” said Dr. Keith Ferdinand, a cardiologist and professor of medicine at Tulane University. While the data on the high-dose vaccines is not ironclad, he said, “any tool we have in our toolbox to reduce ethnic/racial disparities should be embraced.”
A CDC workgroup has been investigating the issue since before the pandemic, with plenty of coronavirus-caused delays. On Feb. 23, committee members heard evidence that the high-dose flu vaccine and two other “enhanced” vaccines — one containing an immune-boosting substance, the other a recombinant protein — were better than a low-dose vaccine produced in hens’ eggs, the standard product for the past 80 years.
The committee may vote at its next meeting, probably in June, on the matter. At February’s meeting, one CDC official estimated that switching to those vaccines for seniors could reduce influenza-related hospitalizations by thousands a year.
But even a June vote would be too late to affect vaccinations before the fall flu season. Pharmacies and health systems have already ordered next season’s vaccine, and drug companies are committing their facilities now to meet the demand, said Dr. Michael Greenberg, a Sanofi vice president.
Sanofi stands to gain from expanded use of its more expensive high-dose vaccine (it also produces a standard-dose version). Germany, Canada and other countries provide the vaccine free to residents of long-term care facilities, but not to all seniors. In the United States, an estimated 75% of elders who are vaccinated receive an enhanced shot.
But the remainder, who get the standard vaccine, are disproportionately members of ethnic and racial minorities, according to a study of the 2015-16 flu season.
The racial and ethnic gaps are wider in doctors’ offices than pharmacies, which are more likely to stock both high-dose and standard vaccines, said Dr. Salaheddin Mahmud, director of the Vaccine and Drug Evaluation Centre at the University of Manitoba and first author in the report, which was funded by Sanofi.
In a more recent, as-yet-unpublished study that included data through 2018, Mahmud found that Southerners were less likely to get the high-dose vaccine than other Americans, and the high-dose shot appeared to be less available in communities minorities comprised more than 20% of the population.
A decision to give all seniors the enhanced shots isn’t as simple as it seems. For one thing, the CDC’s advisory committee, known as ACIP, hesitates to promote one vaccine over another, afraid that doing so could lead non-touted producers to exit the market and cause vaccine shortages.
In 2017, the advisory committee recommended GlaxoSmithKline’s Shingrix shot over an older shingles vaccine. But even then, the committee vote was only 8-7 despite clear evidence of Shingrix’s superiority, said Dr. Kelly Moore, a professor of health policy at Vanderbilt University, who led the Tennessee Department of Health’s immunization program at the time.
As committee members feared, Merck took the older vaccine, Zostavax, off the market in the U.S. — and for years there were shortages of Shingrix.
Each February, flu vaccine formulas are based on scientific modeling of which strains of the ever-mutating virus will be present the following fall and winter. A mismatch can render the best vaccines nearly powerless to prevent infection, although any inoculation protects somewhat against severe illness.
This year’s flu vaccine did almost nothing to prevent infection.
Amid all this uncertainty, many health systems and clinics don’t bother buying high-dose or other enhanced vaccines.
It’s complicated to store and administer them separately, physicians say, and patients often get vaccinated at pharmacies rather than by their doctors.
And while Medicare will reimburse vaccinations with any formula, clinics that end up with leftovers usually have to throw them out. That’s a costlier proposition when the vaccines were more expensive to begin with, said L.J. Tan, chief strategy officer for Immunize.org, a group that promotes vaccination.
For this reason, financially strapped community clinics “try very hard not to waste vaccine doses” and may opt for the simpler, cheaper solution, said Dr. Julia Skapik, a clinician in Virginia who is also the chief medical information officer at the National Association of Community Health Centers.
The best comparative study indicates it’s necessary to vaccinate about 220 seniors with the high-dose rather than the standard vaccine to prevent a single case of flu.
Since none of the vaccines have great efficacy in older people, the most important thing is to cocoon the vulnerable by “vaccinating the people around them,” said Martinez, a family doctor in Albuquerque.
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These Fed Listens events often feature people griping about things the Fed can't control but I expect this one to feature lots of talk about inflation, which is precisely the FOMC mandate.
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The major US stock indices are off to a lower start to the trading week. Higher rates and slower growth continue to weigh on the major indices.
A snapshot of the market currently shows:
- Dow industrial average is down -54 points or -0.15% at 34671
- S&P is down -28.68 points or -0.64% at 4460
- NASDAQ index is down -182 points or -1.32% at 13536
- Russell 2000 is down -10.18 points or -0.51% at 1984.27
The NASDAQ
NASDAQ
The Nasdaq Stock Market or NASDAQ is an American stock exchange. It trails only the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in market capitalization and is part of a network of stock markets and options exchanges.Launched back in 1971, NASDAQ is the acronym for the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations. Since then it is known simply as NASDAQ and has become one of the most influential exchanges worldwide.The NASDAQ was the world’s first electronic stock market, and has since assumed the majority of major trades that had been executed by the over-the-counter (OTC) system of trading.What Makes Up the NASDAQ?In particular, the exchange also features the NASDAQ Composite, which includes almost all stocks listed on the NASDAQ stock market. Along with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIJA) and S&P 500 Index, this is one of the three most-followed stock market indices in the United States.Overall, the NASDAQ stock market has three different market tiers. This includes the Capital Market, or an equity market for companies that have relatively small levels of market capitalization. The listing requirements for small cap companies are less stringent than for other Nasdaq markets that list larger companies with significantly higher market capitalization.Additionally, the Global Market is made up of stocks that represent the Nasdaq Global Market. The Global Market consists of 1,450 stocks that meet the exchange’s financial and liquidity requirements, and corporate governance standards.Finally, the Global Select Market is a market capitalization-weighted index made up of 1,200 US-based and international stocks that represent the Global Select Market Composite.
The Nasdaq Stock Market or NASDAQ is an American stock exchange. It trails only the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in market capitalization and is part of a network of stock markets and options exchanges.Launched back in 1971, NASDAQ is the acronym for the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations. Since then it is known simply as NASDAQ and has become one of the most influential exchanges worldwide.The NASDAQ was the world’s first electronic stock market, and has since assumed the majority of major trades that had been executed by the over-the-counter (OTC) system of trading.What Makes Up the NASDAQ?In particular, the exchange also features the NASDAQ Composite, which includes almost all stocks listed on the NASDAQ stock market. Along with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIJA) and S&P 500 Index, this is one of the three most-followed stock market indices in the United States.Overall, the NASDAQ stock market has three different market tiers. This includes the Capital Market, or an equity market for companies that have relatively small levels of market capitalization. The listing requirements for small cap companies are less stringent than for other Nasdaq markets that list larger companies with significantly higher market capitalization.Additionally, the Global Market is made up of stocks that represent the Nasdaq Global Market. The Global Market consists of 1,450 stocks that meet the exchange’s financial and liquidity requirements, and corporate governance standards.Finally, the Global Select Market is a market capitalization-weighted index made up of 1,200 US-based and international stocks that represent the Global Select Market Composite.
Read this Term index closed near its 200 hour moving average on Friday (green line), and is gapping below that level in trading today. The price also moved below the 50% midpoint of the move up from the March 14 low. That level comes in at 13601.13. Stay below those levels tilt the bias more to the downside.
This week, earnings
Earnings
A company’s earnings represent its profits or net benefits as a result of its operation.Earnings are the net benefits of a corporation's operation. Earnings can be calculated as EBIT, i.e. earnings before interest and taxes, and EBITDA, i.e. earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.Earnings are valuable tools for investors of company shares as they can often highlight a company’s financial standing and performance. Better performances can result in strengthened share prices, while unexpectedly bad earnings can risk declines in share prices. Using Earnings to Better Inform Investment DecisionsMany analysts also use other measures such as earnings per share (EPS) as a way to compare the earnings of multiple companies.EPS is calculated by the remaining earnings leftover for shareholders, divided by the number of shares outstanding. This is a more fine-tuned measure for investors and analysts given each company has a different number of shares owned by the public.Only comparing companies' existing earnings does not accurately indicate how much money each company has for each of its shares over a specific period.As a result, EPS is routinely used to make better-informed comparisons and forecasts.In the US, all companies are obligated to report quarterly earnings to the public, which informs on the state of any publicly traded company. These events are very monitored and important, especially for large corporations.In addition, several companies are used as barometers for the state of the overall market or US economy, lending further weight to these metrics.Ultimately, earnings are an integral element of the US stock market and ensure companies disclose their financials in ways that do not leave investors or the public in the dark.
A company’s earnings represent its profits or net benefits as a result of its operation.Earnings are the net benefits of a corporation's operation. Earnings can be calculated as EBIT, i.e. earnings before interest and taxes, and EBITDA, i.e. earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.Earnings are valuable tools for investors of company shares as they can often highlight a company’s financial standing and performance. Better performances can result in strengthened share prices, while unexpectedly bad earnings can risk declines in share prices. Using Earnings to Better Inform Investment DecisionsMany analysts also use other measures such as earnings per share (EPS) as a way to compare the earnings of multiple companies.EPS is calculated by the remaining earnings leftover for shareholders, divided by the number of shares outstanding. This is a more fine-tuned measure for investors and analysts given each company has a different number of shares owned by the public.Only comparing companies' existing earnings does not accurately indicate how much money each company has for each of its shares over a specific period.As a result, EPS is routinely used to make better-informed comparisons and forecasts.In the US, all companies are obligated to report quarterly earnings to the public, which informs on the state of any publicly traded company. These events are very monitored and important, especially for large corporations.In addition, several companies are used as barometers for the state of the overall market or US economy, lending further weight to these metrics.Ultimately, earnings are an integral element of the US stock market and ensure companies disclose their financials in ways that do not leave investors or the public in the dark.
Read this Term season begins with traditionally the major financial institutions. J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Citibank, Wells Fargo, PNC, are all scheduled to report this week starting on Wednesday.
US yields remain elevated which are hurting equities:
- 2 year 2.539%, +1.7 basis points
- 10 year 2.744%, +3.8 basis points
- 30 year 2.772%, +4.9 basis points
Also a negative influences China's continued lockdown. The implications could impact supply chains and global growth prospects as well.
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S&P 500 futures are 0.6% lower ahead of the open, which is near the lows of the day. The selling started immediately after the open on worries about the growing omicron outbreak in Shanghai and the inability of officials to contain it, along with growing displeasure with harsh lockdowns.
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EURUSD retest its high from Friday and 100 hour MA
The EURUSD
EUR/USD
The EUR/USD is the currency pair encompassing the European Union’s single currency, the euro (symbol €, code EUR), and the dollar of the United States (symbol $, code USD). The pair’s rate indicates how many euros are needed in order to purchase one dollar. For example, when the EUR/USD is trading at 1.2, it means 1 euro is equivalent to 1.2 dollars. Why the EUR/USD is the Most Popular Trading PairCompared to all tradable currencies, the euro (EUR) is the world’s second most traded currency, behind only the US dollar. This currency pair is the most traded and liquid currency pair on the market.As the most popular trading pair, the EUR/USD is a staple of every brokerage offering and often has some of the lowest spreads relative to other pairs. Ultimately, the currency follows the two most economic blocs in the world and sees the most volume for this reason.The EUR/USD has a wide range of factors that influence its rates. From the EUR side, economic data in the Eurozone as well as internal factors in the bloc can easily impact rates. Even small member states can effectively weigh on the EUR, as seen in Greece during bailout talks in the 2010s. Alternatively, developments in the United States and the Federal Reserve commonly affect the EUR/USD. Many examples include the bailouts during the Financial crisis, tax cuts during the Trump Administration, and Covid-19 relief measures, among others.
The EUR/USD is the currency pair encompassing the European Union’s single currency, the euro (symbol €, code EUR), and the dollar of the United States (symbol $, code USD). The pair’s rate indicates how many euros are needed in order to purchase one dollar. For example, when the EUR/USD is trading at 1.2, it means 1 euro is equivalent to 1.2 dollars. Why the EUR/USD is the Most Popular Trading PairCompared to all tradable currencies, the euro (EUR) is the world’s second most traded currency, behind only the US dollar. This currency pair is the most traded and liquid currency pair on the market.As the most popular trading pair, the EUR/USD is a staple of every brokerage offering and often has some of the lowest spreads relative to other pairs. Ultimately, the currency follows the two most economic blocs in the world and sees the most volume for this reason.The EUR/USD has a wide range of factors that influence its rates. From the EUR side, economic data in the Eurozone as well as internal factors in the bloc can easily impact rates. Even small member states can effectively weigh on the EUR, as seen in Greece during bailout talks in the 2010s. Alternatively, developments in the United States and the Federal Reserve commonly affect the EUR/USD. Many examples include the bailouts during the Financial crisis, tax cuts during the Trump Administration, and Covid-19 relief measures, among others.
Read this Term moved today ay above its 100 hour moving average in the early Asian session, but backed off on the first break. The move to the downside tested the lower swing area between 1.0863 and 1.0872 (see yellow area and red numbered circles in the hourly chart above).
The price bounced higher and extended to a new session high but short of the swing highs from Wednesday and Thursday of last week at 1.0938. The high price reached 1.09325, and has rotated back to the downside over the last four trading hours.
That move lower has the EURUSD price dipping back below its 100 hour moving average at 1.08957 and tested the swing high from Friday's trade in the process at 1.0891.
Will will now see more selling through the high from Friday and have the pair move back toward the low for the day (and swing area)? Or will buyers use the area (100 hour moving average and high from Friday) to push the currency pair back higher and toward the upper swing area between 1.0938 to 1.0944?
So far dip buyers are leaning but not running to the upside either.
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The GBPUSD fell below the lows from March 14 and March 15 down to 1.29987 (call it 1.3000) on Friday and moved to the lowest level since November 5, 2020 in the process (to 1.29811). However, momentum could be sustained and the price rallied into the close at 1.30338.
Today, the GBPUSD price moved to the downside into the early European session, and in the process moved back below the 1.29987 level to a low price of 1.2988. That low was above the Friday low. Moving back above 1.3000 level gave the sellers cause for pause. That led to a rotation back to the upside. However, the price rise stalled ahead of its falling 100 hour moving average (blue line) currently at 1.30613 (and moving lower). The current price is trading at 1.3032 taking the GBPUSD back to unchanged on the day.
What now?
The 1.3000 is still hard to ignore in remains a barometer for buyers and sellers. I know there have been to failed breaks with one on Friday and one today, but getting and staying below that level would still increase the bearish bias. The low for, the North American session low as only been able to get down to about 1.30168.
On the topside, ahead of the falling 100 hour moving average at 1.30613, traders will be watching what happens near the swing area between 1.30419 and 1.3049 (see red numbered circles in the chart above).
If sellers on any rebound are able to hold below that level, and the last three hours have seen that, that is in the favor of sellers in the short term for the GBPUSD. A move above however will have traders looking toward the aforementioned falling 100 hour moving average. Get above that level in there should be more upside corrective probing with the 200 hour moving average 1.30933 as the next major target to get to and through.
Last week, the price did move above that 200 hour moving average level on Tuesday, but could not sustain momentum after getting close to the the March 31 high near 1.31689.
So overall, there is some dip buying opportunities on the failed break below the 1.300 level. There is also some selling opportunities against the falling 100 hour moving average (and the lower swing area). Traders are battling it out with buyers and sellers both looking for the next shove.
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Elon Musk wants users of Twitter’s premium subscription service to have the option to pay the monthly fee using dogecoin.
Musk, the Tesla and SpaceX chief who recently bought a 9.2% stake in Twitter, has floated possible improvements to the social media platform using his own account.
One of Musk’s trial balloons is to make Twitter Blue, the platform’s first subscription service, ad-free.
“Maybe even an option to pay in Doge?” Musk, who is a fan of the meme cryptocurrency, tweeted.
Musk has repeatedly touted Dogecoin in recent months, once referring to himself as “The Dogefather” and infamously referencing the meme token during his appearance on “Saturday Night Live” last year.
Dogecoin, the meme-inspired cryptocurrency, was started as a joke in 2013 as a way to make fun of the hype around bitcoin.
The digital currency features the face of the Shiba Inu dog from the viral “Doge” meme as its logo and namesake.
Now the quirky digital token has exploded into the center of the trillion-dollar crypto market. It is currently the 11th most valuable cryptocurrency with a market capitalization of more than $18.7 billion, according to CoinMarketCap.
Musk also floated other suggestions for Twitter Blue.
“Everyone who signs up for Twitter Blue (ie pays $3/month) should get an authentication checkmark,” he tweeted.
“Price should probably be ~$2/month, but paid 12 months up front & account doesn’t get checkmark for 60 days (watch for CC chargebacks) & suspended with no refund if used for scam/spam,” he said.
“And no ads. The power of corporations to dictate policy is greatly enhanced if Twitter depends on advertising money to survive,” he added.
Musk then suggested that the price of Twitter Blue, which is only available in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, “should be proportionate to affordability & in local currency.”
Musk’s electric car maker, Tesla, announced earlier this year that it would begin accepting Dogecoin in sales of merchandise and other products.
In January, Musk’s announcement sent the value of Dogecoin surging. This time around, however, it doesn’t appear to have helped.
Dogecoin traded 1.5% lower in the 24 hours leading up to Monday morning as digital coins continued their slide.
Musk spent the weekend tweeting several proposed changes to Twitter — just days after it was learned that he purchased a 9.2% stake in the company.
Musk tweeted that San Francisco’s homeless should move into Twitter’s headquarters in the heart of downtown, noting that the company’s staff are primarily working remote.
The Tesla and SpaceX boss, who reversed his decision to join the board of directors, tweeted and then deleted several posts over the weekend, including one that read: “Is Twitter dying?”
Musk also tweeted a suggestion that the company change its name by removing the “w” from “Twitter.”
The bizarre tweetstorm and the decision not to join the board has ignited speculation that Musk could buy up more shares and exceed the 14.9% threshold that he had committed to when filing his SEC disclosure forms.
In revised disclosure forms, the company said that “[Musk] may express his views to the Board… and/or the public through social media or other channels with respect to the Issuer’s business, products and service offerings.” | https://nypost.com/2022/04/11/elon-musk-wants-to-let-twitters-premium-users-pay-with-dogecoin/ | 2022-04-11T14:37:06Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/04/11/elon-musk-wants-to-let-twitters-premium-users-pay-with-dogecoin/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
This could make the Hall of Fame of awkward moments.
Just minutes before the Lakers beat the Nuggets, 146-141, in overtime in Sunday’s season finale, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski tweeted a report that Los Angeles planned to fire coach Frank Vogel as soon as Monday.
When Vogel got to the postgame press conference, he had no interest in discussing his apparent impending firing. Some time from exiting the court to his arrival at the press conference, Vogel was informed about the firing report.
“I haven’t been told s–t and I’m going to enjoy tonight’s game, celebrate what these young guys did, in terms of scratching and clawing and impacting this game and getting a W, and we’ll deal with tomorrow tomorrow,” Vogel said when asked about his job status.
“I’m going to enjoy tonight’s game and what our guys did tonight and the way we finished out this season,” Vogel said, brushing off the topic.
Former Lakers Robert Horry and James Worthy discussed the situation on the Spectrum Sports postgame show and were frustrated with the timing of Wojnarowski’s tweet.
“For Woj to come out and say this, it’s unfair,” Horry said.
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“I agree,” Worthy said. “Tomorrow maybe? But a minute after the game, give the coach a press conference after the game.”
Vogel’s job security has been questioned throughout the Lakers’ rough season.
Last Friday, the Los Angeles Times reported that Lakers players disrespected Vogel and ignored his instructions on the floor.
The Hall of Fame roster LeBron James helped unite in the offseason — which includes Russell Westbrook, Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard — failed to find chemistry on the floor and dealt with a variety of injuries.
The 33-49 Lakers are missing the playoffs for the second time in the last four seasons, and the first under Vogel — who coached the team to a championship in the 2020 NBA Bubble postseason.
The offseason should be interesting for the Lakers, who could retool its roster again. James is up for a contract extension on Aug. 4, and by then, the Lakers will likely have a new coach. | https://nypost.com/2022/04/11/frank-vogel-confused-about-lakers-firing-in-postgame-video/ | 2022-04-11T14:37:12Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/04/11/frank-vogel-confused-about-lakers-firing-in-postgame-video/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Joe Rogan took aim at House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other members of Congress for being allowed to own stock options even though they’re in a position to regulate the industries from which they are profiting.
“They know laws that are going to be put into place,” Rogan said on his Spotify podcast on Thursday.
Rogan then noted that Pelosi’s husband, venture capitalist Paul Pelosi, owns more than $2.5 million in shares of Tesla.
“How is that not insider training?” he asked his guest, stand-up comedian and fellow podcaster Greg Fitzsimmons.
“If you know someone is going to sign a bill and that bill is going to be a massive boost to the electrical vehicle industry…and before that bill is signed you buy a f-ckload of stock in electrical vehicles…and the next day the stock goes up,” he said.
“How is that legal?” Rogan asked. He then noted that Nancy Pelosi is one of the wealthiest members of Congress.
The San Francisco Democrat has an estimated net worth of $114.7 million.
Paul Pelosi invested up to $1 million in call options for Tesla stock in December — more than a month before President Biden issued an executive order mandating that all federal vehicles transition to electric.
Viral memes circulating online incorrectly claimed that the speaker bought Tesla shares a day before Biden signed his executive order.
Members of the House are allowed to buy and sell stocks but prohibited from using private information from their jobs to inform their investments, according to the STOCK Act of 2012.
On March 17, Paul Pelosi purchased 2,500 shares of Tesla stock by exercising 25 call options at a $500 strike price, a Congressional disclosure filing revealed. The call options were set to expire the following day.
The Tesla stock was worth about $2.2 million at the time of purchase, but Pelosi has already generated a windfall given the electric car firm’s recent success.
The Tesla purchase marked the latest major investment for Pelosi’s husband, who previously scooped up call options in tech stocks such as Google, Salesforce, Roblox and Disney, The Post reported in December.
The Post also reported that the Pelosis had earned as much as $30 million from bets on the Big Tech firms through January. And some insiders have accused the speaker of slow-walking legislation that would impose new regulations on the tech sector.
Reps for Pelosi didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. In January, Pelosi spokesman Drew Hammill was dismissive when The Post asked whether her husband’s stock trades were a conflict of interest.
“The Speaker does not own any stocks,” Hammill told The Post at the time. “As you can see from the required disclosures, with which the Speaker fully cooperates, these transactions are marked ‘SP’ for Spouse. The Speaker has no prior knowledge or subsequent involvement in any transactions.”
Pelosi initially opposed the idea of a ban on Congressional stock trades, arguing in December that lawmakers should be allowed to participate in a “free-market economy.”
After a fierce backlash to those remarks, Pelosi reversed course and signaled she’d be open to stricter rules governing stock trades – including a potential ban.
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The sun is shining (most days) and the evenings are lighter. All signs are pointing to the same thing: summer is getting closer.
Here’s when summer will officially start this year – and what the summer solstice is.
When does summer start in 2022?
Summer in the Northern Hemisphere will start on Tuesday June 21st in 2022. It will last for three months, ending on Friday September 23rd, 2022.
Some people track the seasons according to the calendar months, splitting the year into quarters. That means that spring starts on March 1st, summer on June 1st, Autumn on September 1st and winter on December 1st.
However, the official start of summer is usually agreed to begin with the astronomical start of the season, marked by the position of the Sun in the sky in relation to the Earth. Because of leap years, the dates of these seasons can shift from year to year.
When is the summer solstice in 2022?
The beginning of the astronomical summer is marked by the summer solstice. Also known as the June Solstice, this is also the longest day of the year.
The Sun moves along its longest journey of the year, spending more time in the sky than at any other time. Of course, this only applies to the Northern Hemisphere. In the Southern Hemisphere, the winter and summer solstices, or the longest and shortest days of the year, happen at opposite times of year. That means the southern June Solstice is the shortest day of the year and marks the beginning of winter. | https://www.scotsman.com/heritage-and-retro/heritage/when-does-summer-start-in-2022-official-start-of-summer-in-scotland-and-when-is-the-summer-solstice-3649500 | 2022-04-11T14:38:50Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.scotsman.com/heritage-and-retro/heritage/when-does-summer-start-in-2022-official-start-of-summer-in-scotland-and-when-is-the-summer-solstice-3649500 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The grant will fund the re-display of their rare and endangered historic plant collections, create engaging new interpretation and deliver innovative new activities for visitors.
The octagonal Tropical Palm House, constructed in 1834, was soon considered too small and in 1855, a new Temperate Palm House was built to a grand design by Robert Matheson, with cast iron columns and vertical glazing that achieved exceptional height and transparency.
Now both are set to be restored as part of the works, along with a modernist range of 1960s glasshouses.
The Garden as a whole is a 'safe-house' for threatened species, conserving 154 of Scotland's 181 rare plants and many others that are already extinct in the wild. The glasshouses contain some of the Garden's most iconic and spectacular plants, including including the enigmatic Amorphophallus titanum from Sumatra, which spectacularly flowers at night and smells of rotting flesh.
The grant will cover the creation of a new visitor experience and an enhanced programme of activities.
The project will form the historic centrepiece of the wider Edinburgh Biomes experience, which will include an area focusing on how plants have evolved and continue to adapt and a newly built contemporary glasshouse, that will provide a tropical rainforest environment, as the main entrance.Caroline Clark, Director for Scotland, the National Lottery Heritage Fund, said: “We are delighted to be supporting this important project, which will see the historic heart of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh restored and revitalised for the benefit of generations to come. Thanks to National Lottery players, this significant grant will rescue these iconic buildings from catastrophic failure and enable a step-change in activity, engaging wider and more diverse audiences both locally and internationally.”
Simon Milne, MBE, Regius Keeper, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh said: “The significance of this award of £4m cannot be underestimated and we are hugely grateful to National Lottery players for making it possible. In committing this sum to the Edinburgh Biomes project, the Heritage Fund is providing unprecedented resources for public action in protecting our fragile world.
“In an era where 40 per cent of all known plants are under threat, we can inspire and empower people across the country and around the globe to join us in fighting back against the biodiversity crisis and climate emergency. This funding not only goes a considerable way to securing the care of a unique Living Collection of plants, but also supplies the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh with previously unattainable opportunities for public engagement.
“Now, we can reimagine our visitor experience. Visionary interpretation and activities will communicate the vulnerability of life on Earth, providing intellectual and physical access to plants, their applications in all our lives and the need for habitat conservation. By inspiring everyone to care about the environment and play their part, there is real opportunity to make tangible change.” | https://www.scotsman.com/news/people/heritage-fund-awards-ps4-million-to-restore-historic-glasshouses-at-royal-botanic-garden-3649561 | 2022-04-11T14:38:57Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.scotsman.com/news/people/heritage-fund-awards-ps4-million-to-restore-historic-glasshouses-at-royal-botanic-garden-3649561 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
By Feza Uzay
A hapless new husband has signed an agreement to wash the dishes every day after his bride whipped out a contract at the altar.
Bride Jaqueline Miranda Bomfim was still in her wedding dress when she gave the papers to her new husband, Lucas, and handed him a pen.
Footage of the signing – later posted to social media – shows Jaqueline triumphantly holding up the inked contract while the couple’s guests cheer.
The footage quickly made the rounds on social media in Latin America, and now Zenger News has spoken to Jaqueline in an exclusive interview about the stunt.
She told how the big day unfolded in the south-eastern Brazilian state of Sao Paulo, in February, with the images only coming to the attention of social media users and local media at the end of March.
Jaqueline married Lucas in a traditional ceremony, with their friends and family in attendance.
She can be seen in the footage wearing a beautiful, white dress, while Lucas is seen sporting a slick, electric blue suit.
But later in the footage, she can be seen holding a pen as a man, who she later said was her dad, hands her a piece of paper.
The piece of paper was a contract in which Lucas pledged to wash the dishes every day.
She hands him the contract and, although he is a little startled at first, he can be seen chuckling as he happily signs it.
Jaqueline said that she had come up with the idea “as a joke” while “writing my vows”.
She said she made Lucas promise to wash the dishes the day before but added that he had no idea about the prank she was about to pull on the big day.
She added: “It was a relaxing moment for my vows, I made my guests smile at that moment, and my wedding video was really cool with their joy.”
Lucas even asked the priest marrying them “if it was allowed”, and Jaqueline jokingly said that the clergyman “washed his hands” of the matter.
Jacqueline said she has a strong relationship with Lucas and added: “I didn’t ask for anything more than the dishes, but still he does more! In fact, he teaches me a lot, because I got married without even knowing how to cook, and Lucas already lived alone and knew how to manage a lot.”
She also said: “My relationship is very healthy, we always try to keep it as light as possible, we laugh and joke a lot, but when we have to treat it seriously, we treat it as such.”
And she added that despite all the fun and games, she would describe them as a “traditional” couple.
But she also admitted that they live in a modern world, where the dynamics have evolved.
She said: “We received a lot of criticism, but I confess I don’t care about any of it.
“They think that the woman has to take care of all the domestic chores, and it’s not like that, today the world has changed, and we even share the bills.”
Speaking about her new hubby, Jaqueline said: “Lucas is a very nice person, calm, and he knows me very well.
“You know that after all, it was just a joke.
“I always ask him if he’s feeling bad about the critical comments, he says no, he doesn’t care.”
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One-half of the former Grammy-winning rap duo DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince has come out in support of the beleaguered actor.
Jeff, who befriended Will Smith 40 years ago in West Philadelphia where they eventually formed the popular hip-hop group, said that what the Men in Black and Independence Day star did was an anomaly from his normal, lifelong behavior.
The renowned deejay spoke with WGCI “Morning Show” host Kyle Santillian, in front of a live audience in Chicago this past week.
“Tt was a lapse of judgment, and I think the thing that I realized is I don’t know too many people that have had the least amount of lapse of judgment than him,” Jeff responded when queried about the debacle.
Jeff continued to defend his childhood friend, saying, “I can name 50 times when he should’ve smacked the s— outta somebody, and he didn’t. So for him to have a lapse of judgment, he’s human,” Jeff added. continued.
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Kodak Black has rarely been accused of having decorum or a keen sense of timing. In other words, he doesn’t read the room very well — and probably doesn’t even care to try.
The same rapper who made strong overtures to actress Lauren London just days after Nipsey Hussle passed away suddenly in 2019, is now shooting his shot at actress Jada Pinkett Smith even though he knows she is married to Will Smith.
The whole situation is being termed as bizarre because Kodak is suffering from a case of cognitive dissonance. On one hand, Kodak sympathizes with embattled Oscar winner Will Smith that his wife is “out of pocket” and not good enough for “a gentlemen” like him.
But at the same time, he implores Pinkett Smith to be with a “gangsta” like him — and even said that Tupac, with whom she had a long, deep and allegedly platonic relationship, was not a real thug because he went to school.
“Jada Pinkett, baby. You was out of pocket. You out of pocket for that s—,” Kodak Black said, referencing the resurfaced “Red Table Talk” episode saying she really didn’t want to marry Will Smith in the first place.
Another video that has also come back into popular rotation shows Will Smith getting perturbed with Pinkett Smith for “using him for clout” as she videotapes him for her Facebook Watch show without his permission.
“Come f— with me, that’s what you need to do,” he said before telling Pinkett Smith that she’s not good enough for her husband.
“You don’t deserve Will Smith. You deserve Yak. You deserve me. Stop playin’ Will Smith like that. Will Smith a stand-up man, a gentleman with integrity, he knows who he is,” the rapper continued.
Listen to Kodak’s blatant come-on to Pinkett Smith despite feeling bad for her husband Will Smith.
Kodak Black diagnosing Will and Jada relationship “You don’t deserve Will smith… you deserve YAK” pic.twitter.com/m7VwutPduv
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April is National Poetry Month, a time to acknowledge the critical role poetry has played in our culture and literature. Now is the perfect time to expand your knowledge of Black poets who shaped American history. Here are four Black poets who have initiated progress in Black American history. | https://rollingout.com/2022/04/11/national-poetry-month-5-black-poets-who-made-american-history/ | 2022-04-11T14:43:36Z | rollingout.com | control | https://rollingout.com/2022/04/11/national-poetry-month-5-black-poets-who-made-american-history/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Syretta L. Bell “stars” as the department head of makeup for Tyler Perry Studios. In that role she is responsible for planning the makeup designs for all leading and supporting cast for shows such as “The Haves and the Have Nots,” “If Loving You is Wrong” and “Too Close to Home.”
Bell shares her compelling journey from stealing her mother’s makeup to experiment with it at school, to becoming the makeup boss at the world’s largest movie campus. | https://rollingout.com/2022/04/11/syretta-l-bell-the-makeup-socialite-is-bossing-up-at-tyler-perry-studios/ | 2022-04-11T14:43:46Z | rollingout.com | control | https://rollingout.com/2022/04/11/syretta-l-bell-the-makeup-socialite-is-bossing-up-at-tyler-perry-studios/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
By Feza Uzay
This Brazilian ‘throuple’ are expecting a baby to join their unorthodox family unit very soon.
Carol, Douglas, and Kah boast 18,100 followers on Instagram and have amassed 37,200 ‘likes’ on TikTok.
But it was only when Carol announced that she was expecting the throuple’s first baby that the trio really caused a stir online and made the headlines.
Zenger News spoke to Carol, who offered some insights into the trio’s unorthodox relationship, in a country where Christian and conservative values are widely held.
Maria Carolina ‘Carol’ Rizola, 30, is an architect, Klayse ‘Kah’ Marques, 34, is a business consultant, and Douglas Queiroz, 33, is a fireman. They live in the city of Londrina, in the southern Brazilian state of Parana.
Carol, who was first in a couple with Douglas, said: “We met (Kah) through a dating app. It was very natural. Initially we weren’t looking for a relationship, it was just supposed to be an experience, but we ended up falling in love, and then it was common to miss being with Kah all the time. We spent more time together than apart.
“The idea of creating the Instagram was for people to hear what our relationship was like from the horse’s mouth and not through hearsay.”
On where they see themselves in a decade, Carol told Zenger News: “I hope we are very happy, traveling loads and living with two or three children on the beach.
“I can definitely see us in old age, sharing our experiences and how we helped make the world a slightly better place for our grandchildren.”
Carol said the trio’s bond goes beyond looks. She said: “Most of the relationship is maintained by things other than just physical attraction. We fell in love with the people we are, we are friends, we are partners, we enjoy each other’s company.
“Physical attraction is just a detail.”
And on the wider reaction to their unorthodox relationship, Carol said: “Many people send us messages of affection and love, supporting us and saying that they love the fact that we are spontaneous and we show how happy we are and how much we love each other.
“Many also send their best wishes and love to Henrique [their son-to-be].
“Unfortunately, some people show negative feelings about our relationship.”
Carol continued: “We deal with it in a relaxed way, after all, we don’t need approval from anyone, we are sure of our love and that’s that.
“My family doesn’t approve of the relationship, so they chose to distance themselves. Douglas’ family doesn’t approve either, but they respect us and want to stay close mainly because of the baby. Kah’s family totally accepts us, they are wonderful and they are on our side, they can see that our love is pure.”
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Wilkes T. Thrasher was born in Chattanooga in June of 1893. Hard working throughout his life, he began delivering papers at age 10. He earned a law degree in Knoxville before returning to Hamilton County to begin his professional career.
But before that career could really gain traction, Wilkes was sent to Europe to fight in the great war.
He was elected to the Hamilton County Court in 1924 and continued to serve as a Justice of the Peace until 1941. He was County Register from 1936 to 1947 before being elected County Judge in 1948.
Thrasher was described as a vigorous man despite his advancing age.
A review of his accomplishments as a county leader would prove just that.
As a proponent for education and mental health, thrasher was responsible for the construction of 13 new school buildings and 54 school additions whilst increasing the school budget by 170 percent.
In fact, under his leadership, Hamilton County lead all metropolitan counties in the state for money spent on both students and teachers.
He was responsible for the installation of the permanent registration system and modern voting machines.
Thrasher was also responsible for the erection of the moccasin bend hospital, citing mental health awareness as a prime county need.
All this while lowering interest rates and saving taxpayers money.
But nothing would demonstrate his perseverance and hard work more than his pursuit to create a bridge across the Chickamauga Dam.
For months, thrasher would travel back and forth to Washington D.C. in attempts to secure funding for the bridge. The uphill climb, proving that there were economic justifications to spending money in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Washington was unaware of DuPont’s plan to invest 20 million dollars in the immediate area, nor had they considered the TNT plant before thrasher made his voice heard.
Finally in 1950, Thrasher informed the federal government that he would abandon a four lane bridge, for a two-lane bridge if they would just agree to it. Washington obliged.
Construction of the 2-point-four million dollar highway bridge began, despite steel and labor shortages.
Spanning 3,700 feet, it was the second longest bridge across a TVA dam.
When it finally opened in 1955, TVA estimated 25,000 people crossed it in a single day.
Tragedy though in 1960. Judge thrasher was on his was to vote at the VFW on Amnicola Highway with his grandson. Just after 7 p.m., Thrasher tried to run across the four lane highway when he was struck and killed by a motorist.
And though the man died, his spirit and his legacy continued. His hard work and dedication is still impacting residents here in a positive way. Wilkes T. Thrasher was 67. | https://www.local3news.com/3-in-your-town-wilkes-t-thrasher/article_45bd3bfc-b98b-11ec-bae3-ff488eaf2e0f.html | 2022-04-11T14:45:07Z | local3news.com | control | https://www.local3news.com/3-in-your-town-wilkes-t-thrasher/article_45bd3bfc-b98b-11ec-bae3-ff488eaf2e0f.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
WRCB “Soaky Mountain Waterpark Season Passes” Facebook Contest
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Arvest Million Meals rallies support for local hunger nonprofits
A little bit of change can make a big difference when donations come together to support the local hunger-relief charities in the Arvest Bank Million Meals campaign.
Million Meals, an Arvest Bank initiative, supports local nonprofits by raising money in more than 110 communities across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. The campaign, which started April 1, will run through May 28. Donations will be presented to local community partners in late June.
"We realized hunger is a big issue, that there are so many people in our communities right here that are battling food insecurity,” said Jennifer Caldwell, vice president marketing manager for Arvest Bank Fort Smith, about the creation of the campaign, which is in its 12th year. “People, our neighbors, are struggling to put food on the table.”
According to Feeding America reports, the largest domestic hunger-relief organization, one in six people and one in five children face hunger in Arkansas.
Fundraising in the spring is intentional because “food banks reported they had an increased need during the summer because kids don’t have the benefit of eating meals at school,” Caldwell said. “We’re trying to get ahead of it, and stock them up, so they have food for the summer for kids.”
The Arvest Million Meals campaign locally supports Antioch for Youth & Family, United Way of Fort Smith Area and the Community Services Clearinghouse in the fight against hunger.
Community Services Clearinghouse executive director Tami Kuhns said the campaign is a huge benefit for the Meals for Kids backpack program.
The program serves 142 schools in Arkansas and Oklahoma weekly during the school year and has had a 10% increase in food costs and in student need over the past year.
“With our buying power and being able to buy things at a cheaper rate, we’re able to make that money go even further,” Kuhns said. “... We’re able to purchase the food to go in that backpack. Those are all shelf-stable, easy to open, easy to access foods for the kids to eat over the weekend.”
Charolette Tidwell, founder and director of Antioch for Youth & Family, said she was thrilled to be a part of this year’s campaign. She said the community’s support is necessary to meet the high level of need of food-insecure families.
Shea Foldvary, president and CEO of United Way of Fort Smith Area, encourages community members to donate to the campaign.
“It’s such a vital program for the community, and it benefits a lot of families in need,” Foldvary said.
How to donate
People can support the Million Meals campaign in a variety of ways, even if they are not Arvest customers.
Donations can be made:
- On the Arvest Go mobile app for Arvest customers
- At any local Arvest branch or drive-through
- By phone at 866-952-9523
- Mailing a check to Arvest Bank Operations, ATTN: Million Meals, P.O. Box 799, Lowell, AR 72745
- Donating Arvest Flex Rewards Points by logging in at arvestflexrewards.com for more information | https://www.swtimes.com/story/news/2022/04/11/donate-arvest-million-meals-fight-hunger-your-community/7225208001/ | 2022-04-11T14:48:23Z | swtimes.com | control | https://www.swtimes.com/story/news/2022/04/11/donate-arvest-million-meals-fight-hunger-your-community/7225208001/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Muthomi, Muthusi shine in Machakos leg of Safaricom Junior Tour
What you need to know:
- In the Girls' eight and under category, Aarna Mengi scored 50 to emerge as the winner, beating Irene Asiyo on countback.
- The Machakos leg attracted a field of 57 junior golfers drawn from various clubs in the country, while 97 aspiring junior golfers showed up for the golf clinic that involved training at the facility.
Windsor Golf Hotel and Country Club’s Kanana Muthomi continued with her fine form in the ongoing Safaricom Golf Tour Junior Series.
The 12-year-old Kanana produced an excellent 38 gross at the par 72 Machakos Golf Club course on Sunday to emerge the best girl, as 15-year-old Mukundi Muthusi, a student at Aga Khan Academy, fired 84 gross to claim the boys' overall title.
“It was inspiring to participate in the Safaricom junior tournament here in Machakos. This is my second time in the tour. My putting was not quite as good, but my driver worked well for me and I look forward to playing and winning more tournaments and growing to become a better golfer in the country,” said Muthusi.
Claiming the boys' 15 and above title was Kiunjuri Mathu with a gross of 86, winning ahead of Mugambi Kimathi who posted 91 gross.
Winning the girls' 15 and over category was Kelsie Mbugua on 98 gross, while following in second place was Tesha Wamaitha on 109 nett.
In the Boys' 13-14 Years category, Nathan Mwangi on 95 gross won ahead of Keith Kyama, who garnered 107 gross to take the second position. In the Girls' 13-14 years category, Njeri Waweru carried the day with a score of 139 gross.
Vet Lab Sports Club’s Belinda Wanjiru and Justine Ngeera ruled in the 11-12 category for Girls' after posting 84 and 85 gross respectively, beating Marya Wanjiru and Myles Mwendwa.
In the Girls' eight and under category, Aarna Mengi scored 50 to emerge as the winner, beating Irene Asiyo on countback.
The Machakos leg attracted a field of 57 junior golfers drawn from various clubs in the country, while 97 aspiring junior golfers showed up for the golf clinic that involved training at the facility.
Full results
Boys 7 and Under; Jeff Kibe 51, Ivan Kimutai 52. Girls 8 and Under Aarna Mengi 50 cb Irene Asiyo 50,
Boys 8- 9years, Niam Shah 47, Ryan Njuguna 52, Girls 9-10-Nyawira Macharia 49, cb Wanjiku Mathu 49
Boys 10-Shay Chauhan 49, Karani Gichohi 51, Boys 11-Justin Ngeera 85, Myles Mwendwa 111.
Girls 11-12 Belinda Wanjiru 84, Marya Nyambura 99, Boys 12- Karoki Mathu 89. Victor Ngugi 102,
Girls 13-14 -Njeri Waweru 139, Boys 13-14-Nathan Mwangi 95, Keith Kyama 107,
Girls 15 and Over-Kelsie Mbugua 98, Tesha Wamaitha 109.
Boys 15 and above- Kiunjuri Mathu 86, Mugambi Kimathi 91 gross;
Overall Winners: Girl Kanana Muthomi 38, Boy-Mukundi Muthusi 84 gross. | https://nation.africa/kenya/sports/golf/muthomi-muthusi-shine-in-machakos-leg-of-safaricom-junior-tour-3778880 | 2022-04-11T14:48:24Z | afar.com | control | https://nation.africa/kenya/sports/golf/muthomi-muthusi-shine-in-machakos-leg-of-safaricom-junior-tour-3778880 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Fort Smith jobs opportunities pick up
Unemployment down
More jobs have been available for people in Fort Smith and the Arkansas River Valley this year after two years of pandemic lows.
There are plenty of job opportunities available, said Tim Allen, President and CEO of the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce.
A lot of people have retired or not returned to the workforce, Allen said.
"At the end of the day Fort Smith is just like the rest of the country and the rest of Arkansas. We are in different boats but we are in the same storm," Allen said.
He said he hopes more people with skills return to the workforce. Jobs are open in advanced manufacturing fields and corporate offices. More people are needed in the workforce, he said.
The Fort Smith job outlook mirrors the trend statewide, with low unemployment. However, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported there were more people unemployed in Sebastian County in February than in January. In February there were 1,892 people unemployed compared to 1,100 people unemployed in January 2022.
The Arkansas unemployment rate in February 2022 was 3.1%.
Cases of COVID-19 have been reported on the decline, and business continues to pick up in Fort Smith. Job growth has been reported and unemployment down.
A steady increase in the number of jobs reported statewide has been noted by the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics at the end of 2021. In December 2021 unemployment in Sebastian County was 2.2%
Gov. Asa Hutchinson has reported that Arkansas has been recovering from the pandemic. Personal earnings are also up 10.5%, Hutchinson reported. There was an increase of 4,500 jobs in the entire state in February, Hutchinson reported.
Statewide, there were 42,151 people unemployed in Arkansas in February.
Allen said it is important to build a workforce with opportunities for school children from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Allen said the newly-opened Peak Innovation Center in Fort Smith provides career training opportunities for students in the region. Peak will help grow the workforce for those still in their school years, he said. | https://www.swtimes.com/story/news/2022/04/11/more-jobs-fort-smith-reported/9468301002/ | 2022-04-11T14:48:31Z | swtimes.com | control | https://www.swtimes.com/story/news/2022/04/11/more-jobs-fort-smith-reported/9468301002/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Enhanced risk for storms Monday in Fort Smith, Arkansas River Valley
70% chance for rain after 1 p.m.
There is an enhanced risk for severe storms Monday in Fort Smith, with the chances increasing in the afternoon, the National Weather Service reported.
Showers and a possible thunderstorm was in the forecast before 10 a.m., then showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. were expected. Skies will be mostly cloudy with a high near 74. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch except for higher amounts in storms.
There is a 30% chance for storms Tuesday and a 70% chance for more storms Wednesday, the weather service reports.
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A U.S. soldier participates in the Norwegian Foot March at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, April 8, 2022. The event, hosted by the Joint Communications Support Element, provided service members an opportunity to tackle a physical test, and upon completion, earn the Norwegian Armed Forces skill badge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander Cook)
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The Guildhall Surgery in Folkestone has been put in special measures by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) after its inspectors rated it "inadequate". Inspectors from the CQC found staff at the surgery in Guildhall Street "had not received training in basic life support".
The surgery has about 5,000 patients on its books and was inspected during two days at the end of February, with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) report published on April 1. Inspectors found four breaches of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.
Although staff were described by inspectors as "committed, conscientious and caring" they said Guildhall Surgery had "failed to ensure staff had adequate training, supervision and employment checks". Many of the criticisms of Guildhall Surgery were about lack of procedures and protocols for staff, which could impact on patients.
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For example, inspectors found "the surgery had staff who did not have a valid DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and some staff had not completed mandatory safeguarding training". The inspector's report also said: "Staff had not received training in basic life support."
And it said: "Staff had not completed infection prevention control training or their competencies in this area" and "staff were not regularly appraised or supervised in role". "Staff had not received formal training in sepsis and aide memoirs (a memory aid) were not available to assist staff to identify deteriorating or acutely unwell patients," said the report.
There were further concerns about staff, this time about their own health: "The practice did not have a policy on the occupational vaccination status of staff such as high-risk diseases they may be exposed to at work. The practice had not undertaken a risk assessment to ensure all staff were appropriately vaccinated or appraised of the risks or taken actions to mitigate them."
Although the report said "the majority of patients who completed the Friends and Family Test would recommend the practice" there were other findings which raised concerns. "Some recommended emergency medicines were not available and a health and safety risk assessment had not been carried out since March 2018. We identified patients who had not been appropriately monitored, potentially placing their health at risk.
"Patients were at risk due to having missed diagnosis. We found the practice did not ensure confidential information was secure," said the report. Out of the three criteria inspectors focus on, they rated the surgery as "inadequate" in relation to whether the services were safe and whether the services were well-led. They rated the effectiveness of services, as "requires improvement".
The report said the surgery will be re-inspected in six months.
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Kent County Council (KCC) has launched a public consultation with a view to making savings by reducing money currently spent on providing some bus services. The consultation, which closes on April 20, provides an opportunity for members of the public to give their thoughts on the proposals.
As part of the plans, KCC has said the bus services affected are those that private bus companies can no longer afford to run. They are also deemed to no longer be cost effective.
The County Council says it currently spends around £6m per year "to contract services which are not profitable for bus companies but which the Council thinks are important." In most cases, these involve services running in more rural areas, in the evenings and on weekends.
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KCC adds that despite working hard to protect the funding, the financial pressures placed on the Council's budget mean it now faces an "intensely challenging period ahead". This has led to the Council having to consider savings across a range of services.
In order to keep in line with this year's budget, KCC's Public Transport team will need to reduce planned spending by £2.2m. This means that 48 contracts with a total value of £3m will have to be axed.
A public consultation regarding the Council's proposals has been launched, with 55 supported services set to be affected from the summer onwards. Anyone can fill out the consultation questionnaire, with KCC keen to hear how the service cuts would impact locals.
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You can view the table showing all affected services below. This includes details on the estimated savings and a short summary for each route.
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First Florida. Then Alabama. Now, lawmakers in Ohio and Louisiana are considering legislation that mimics the Florida law. And Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he'll make a similar bill a top priority at the next session.
Across the United States, at least a dozen states are considering new legislation that in several ways will mirror Florida's new controversial law, referred to by some opponents as "Don't Say Gay."
The specific details regarding the bills vary between states. But overall, they seek to prohibit schools from using a curriculum or discussing topics of gender identity or sexual orientation.
"The institutionalization of these bills is an overt form of structural transphobia and homophobia, and it goes against all public health evidence in creating a safe and supportive environment for transgender, nonbinary, queer, gay and lesbian youths and teachers to thrive," Arjee Restar, assistant professor of epidemiology at the University of Washington, told NPR.
Restar, a social epidemiologist and health equity advocate, said the controversial bills will limit all youths to live to their fullest potential, adding "there should be no room for transphobia and homophobia — especially in the classroom."
The Florida law drew controversy — and copycats
Last month, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the state's "Parental Rights in Education" bill, barring public school teachers from holding classroom instruction about sexual orientation or gender identity for students in kindergarten through third grades "or in a manner that is not age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students in accordance with state standards."
"We will make sure that parents can send their kids to school to get an education, not an indoctrination," DeSantis said at the bill signing.
It drew immediate nationwide controversy — and had teachers like Paula Stephens worried.
Teaching about sexual orientation and gender identity isn't part of the first-grade curriculum, Stephens told NPR. But talking about families is part of her curriculum, and some of her students may have two moms or two dads.
"It makes me wonder," she said. "When I talk about families in my classroom, am I going to be violating this law because the children were having discussions about what their family looks like?"
A cascade of bills have followed
Taking Florida's lead, states began proposing their own bills. Among them:
"When we segment children off and tell them that they don't exist and that they don't matter and effectively erase them from the classroom ... we effectively erase them," Kathryn Poe of Equality Ohio told NPR member station WKSU when the Ohio bill was proposed. "We alienate an entire group of young people who need our affirmation and support."
There's historical precedent
Florida's law is only the most recent expression of attempts to curb classroom discussion on sexual orientation or gender identity across the country, said Ames Simmons, a Duke law senior lecturing fellow.
"Florida may be the first in this wave, but there have been other laws in the past that were called 'no promo homo' laws, which forbid saying positive things about lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer people in classrooms," Simmons told NPR. "With the increased visibility of transgender and non-binary people, we have seen these bills expand to also prohibit educating students about gender diversity and gender identity."
Both Simmons and David Brown, legal director for the Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund, say the legislative activities taking place across the country are targeting other groups.
"This trend is the continuation of a playbook that has been brought out again and again, repeatedly targeting the most marginalized groups in our society for political gain," Brown told NPR.
Simmons added, "What is truly concerning is that these anti-LGBTQ bills have been coupled with legislative proposals that forbid teaching about structural racism and slavery, and patriarchy and sexism, on the grounds that these concepts make others uncomfortable."
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