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Powering America’s Commercial Transportation (“PACT”), a coalition focused on education and advocacy for accelerating the construction of nationwide infrastructure for medium- and heavy-duty (M/HD*) zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), launched today with the express purpose of overcoming the many barriers delaying access to ZEV infrastructure and enhancing national climate policies to address the infrastructure needs of M/HD ZEVs.
PACT is established by Daimler Truck North America, Navistar, Inc., and Volvo Group North America, who collectively represent approximately 70 percent of all new M/HD truck sales in the U.S., and are committed to ambitious electrification goals. Each original equipment manufacturer (OEM) has battery-electric vehicles in the marketplace, but access to charging infrastructure is an increasingly significant bottleneck to the widespread adoption of these technologies. Coalition membership is open to all stakeholders with an interest in accelerating the deployment of zero-emission commercial vehicles and the requisite infrastructure, including other OEMs, infrastructure developers, electric utilities and grid operators, and others. Other founding members include ABB E-mobility, Burns & McDonnell, BC Hydro, Greenlane™, Prologis Inc., and Voltera.
So far in the United States, transportation electrification has largely focused on the needs of light-duty passenger vehicles, a far different market segment that does not require the same unique considerations as M/HDs. Quickly deploying reliable and accessible ZEV infrastructure to power the nation’s commercial transportation fleet necessitates distinct considerations for capital investment, electrical grid upgrades and dedicated charging equipment. According to the International Council on Clean Transportation, nearly 700,000 chargers will be needed nationwide to accommodate the one million Class 4-8 M/HD ZEVs anticipated to be deployed by 2030, which will consume 140,000 megawatts of electricity every day, equivalent to the monthly energy needs of over 100 million American homes.
“Decarbonizing the commercial transportation sector – the fleets that keep America moving – is critical to meeting our nation’s climate goals. But the transition to zero-emission vehicles is stalling without the deployment of the needed charging infrastructure,” said John O’Leary, president and CEO of Daimler Truck North America. “Through PACT, we aim to accelerate this infrastructure buildout so that fleets can adopt ZEVs at scale and we can all benefit from impactful emissions reductions as quickly as possible.”
“Commercial vehicle customers require fast, reliable, affordable, and convenient power to effectively deploy ZEV fleets at scale,” said Mathias Carlbaum, president and CEO of Navistar. “To enable their success, we must work collaboratively across sectors to deliver an infrastructure that provides access to seamless electricity and meets the commercial transportation industry’s unique needs. PACT provides a concerted forum dedicated to making this vision a reality; truly working to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility.”
“The scale of infrastructure required for medium- and heavy-duty EV adoption is unprecedented. Understanding and coordination across the different stakeholders is imperative to deploy chargers quickly and cost-effectively,” said Stephen Roy, chairman of Volvo Group North America and president of Mack Trucks. “PACT will promote best practices to streamline this complex transition while minimizing impacts on fleets, utilities, and the economy.”
While supporting the deployment of commercial ZEV infrastructure, PACT will not advocate for specific vehicle, power generation, or utility distribution technologies. PACT exists to educate stakeholders about infrastructure challenges that hamper M/HD ZEV adoption in the marketplace and work with stakeholders to find solutions for the benefit of all interested parties. The Coalition also champions practical and efficient infrastructure solutions capable of supporting increasing M/HD ZEV deployments.
SOURCE: Daimler Truck North America
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The Australian brand Kosi has developed an innovative heat pack that can be worn by women during their period to ease cramps and debilitating pain.
And the idea was born out of necessity by its founder.
Kellie Johnson suffered from severe menstrual pain from 12 years of age before being diagnosed with stage four endometriosis a decade later.
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Heat packs were her lifeline, and she owned multiple different styles.
Some lived at her office, some at home — but none was really sufficient to treat her pain.
Kellie would typically have two on the go, one for her belly and one for her back, but would struggle to get comfortable as the weight of the fillings would bear down on her bloated tummy.
She would regularly suffer from large red burn patches on her skin where the heat was concentrated.
Sometimes putting them down her pants would help, but as soon as she had to stand or move the heat packs wouldn’t be in the right places.
At the same time, Kellie was navigating an endometriosis-related infertility battle, with five consecutive miscarriages in four years before having her daughter, Lola, just weeks after launching Kosi.
Through her battles with endometriosis and the pain of the recurring miscarriages, Kellie decided to create the perfect pack to get her through the tough — and painful — days.
She bought herself a second hand sewing machine and, from the lounge room of her home on the NSW Central Coast, taught herself to sew.
After more than 12 months of researching fabrics and testing designs, Kosi was born in August 2023.
It quickly went viral on social media, with one million views on its videos, and is loved by many celebrities such as Erin Molan.
The signature $74.95 heat pack wraps around your torso for complete heating and relief.
It’s filled with red millet seeds and flaxseeds.
The Kosi heat pack comes with its own carry bag to ensure you can transport it with ease.
But there is also the option of purchasing a “bestie bundle” with two heat packs inside, in case you want to keep one at home and the other at work.
In 2024, the brand plans on expanding and crafting new products.
To shop the original Kosi, visit the website here.
Consult a medical professional to see if this product is right for you.
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https://7news.com.au/best-picks/best-heat-pack-for-women-on-their-period-how-founder-of-kosi-suffered-endometriosis-before-making-miracle-product-for-pain-relief-c-13426359
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New reports show a big academic recovery after schools reopened. But not for all students. Stanford professor Sean Reardon tells NPR's Mary Louise Kelly how the pandemic worsened education inequality.
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New reports show a big academic recovery after schools reopened. But not for all students. Stanford professor Sean Reardon tells NPR's Mary Louise Kelly how the pandemic worsened education inequality.
Copyright 2024 NPR
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Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde devote today’s episode to Tennessee’s lawsuit against the NCAA after reports that the University of Tennessee is under investigation for NIL violations. The school has received help from both the Tennessee and Virginia attorneys general in a lawsuit against the NCAA in attempts to get a court’s ruling to absolve them. The guys dive into whether or not Tennessee committed any violations, as well as if the NCAA can retroactively enforce any punishments.
The podcast then debates about whether or not the current college athletics structure should involve guardrails and, if found guilty, whether or not the NCAA could invoke the death penalty on the Volunteers.
Later in the show, with March Madness nearing, the podcast takes a look at this weekend’s packed college hoops action.
To close out the episode, The People's Court opens up a case on a gassy airplane passenger.
1:00 - Tennessee is suing the NCAA over NIL violations
48:40 - College basketball is heating up with a big weekend
54:08 - The People’s Court: Airplane flatulence
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The Safest (and Most Dangerous) National Parks for Visitors
The outdoor clothing brand Kühl just released its findings from a new study.
Visiting a national park is like a healthy reset. You get to pull the city plug and surround yourself with nature, all while you breathe in some of the freshest air available out there. But while spending some time outdoors is one of the healthiest things you can do, it doesn't come without risk. Sure, it's not straight-up dangerous—but it can be if you don't adopt the right safety measures.
It's also true that some national parks are more prone to risky situations than others. Safety should always be your top concern when traveling, especially if you're planning on spending some time hiking or camping out in nature. To help you be better prepared for your next national park journey, the outdoor clothing brand Kühl took just released data from its latest research, and came up with rankings on both the safest and most dangerous national parks to visit in the US.
To come up with the results, the company analyzed seven different factors, including total deaths, missing people, search and rescue missions, park ranger presence, proximity to hospitals, trail alerts, and visitor data.
But before you worry too much about your next national park visit, let us explain—while some parks are more dangerous than others, it's of course all relative. The "most dangerous" park, in fact, isn't dangerous per se, even though it checks more boxes of what is considered potentially risky. According to the study, the odds of having a fatal incident in a national park are about one in 664,099—and if you're worried that's a high ratio, it really isn't. The odds of a fatal incident happening while walking down the street are, in fact, much higher (one in 485) due to traffic crashes.
Now that (we hope) we set your heart at rest, let's get into the most dangerous national parks in the US. Grand Canyon National Park takes the gold medal in the field, where the odds of a visitor dying are about one in 503,000. Next is Alaska's Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve, due to the presence of some of the largest volcanoes and glaciers. The bronze medal went to Isle Royale National Park in Michigan.
Here's the top 10 most dangerous national parks in the US, according to the study:
1. Grand Canyon National Park
2. Wrangell-St.Elias National Park & Preserve
3. Isle Royale National Park
4. North Cascades National Park
5. Dry Tortugas National Park
6. Big Bend National Park
7. Denali National Park & Preserve
8. Kings Canyon National Park
9. Guadalupe Mountains National Park
10. Mount Rainier National Park
On the other hand, if you're looking for some of the safest parks available, you should head elsewhere. The study found that the safest national park in the US is Gateway Arch National Park in St. Louis, followed by Arizona's Petrified Forest National Park. The third safest spot was Kobuk Valley National Park in Arkansas.
Check out the ranking of the safest national parks in the US below:
1. Gateway Arch National Park
2. Petrified Forest National Park
3. Kobuk Valley National Park
4. National Park of American Samoa
5. Hot Springs National Park
6. Gates of the Arctic National Park
7. Kenai Fjords National Park
8. Theodore Roosevelt National Park
9. Bryce Canyon National Park
10. Cuyahoga Valley National Park
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https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/safest-national-parks-us-ranking
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Heads up PlayStation Plus subscribers (of any tier), the next set of free games to download will be available in just a few days!
So if you’re looking to get your hands on some new monthly titles for the month of February, Foamstars, Rollerdrome, Steelrising, all for PS5 and/or PS4, are in the queue to be added to the PlayStation Plus library soon. For all those Fall Guys players out there, there will also be a PS Plus exclusive pack that can be redeemed.
The new PlayStation Plus freebies typically go live on first Tuesday of every month which works out to be February 6th, 2024 in this case. The new game catalog releases for the higher tier plans will be revealed soon too, so stay tuned for those as well
Have a look at the details below and at the PS Blog, and make sure to grab January 2024’s titles before they are gone.
Foamstars | PS4, PS5
Introducing Foamstars, the new 4v4 online party shooter. Use foam to build terrain, creating slippery surfaces to surf around the arena at high speed, help defend from enemy attacks, or create vantage points to take out opponents from. Select from a quirky and colorful cast of athletes and compete across multiple game modes. Find out more about Foamstars from its creators here.Rollerdrome | PS4, PS5
From the critically acclaimed studio, Roll7, comes a high octane third-person shooter experience like no other. In the brutal blood sport, Rollerdrome, gear up for visceral combat with fluid motion set in an evocative retrofuture. Dominate with style in this intense shooter-skater hybrid, where kills grant health and nailing tricks provide you with ammunition. Will you have what it takes to become the next Rollerdrome Champion?Steelrising | PS5
This action RPG is set in an alternate history Paris in which the French Revolution has been suppressed by a robotic army. Fight and explore through the streets, rooftops, neighborhoods and castles as Aegis, a mysterious automaton masterpiece. Engage in ruthless and intense fights against technological marvels that are as complex as they are unforgiving.Fall Guys Icons Pack, exclusive to PlayStation Plus members
Play for the Crown with the Fall Guys Icons Pack, which brings some iconic PlayStation looks to the multiplayer party. Deck out your Bean in Aloy, Ratchet & Clank costumes and debut some additional cosmetics while competing!
Claim the Icons Pack and receive:
- Ratchet (Whole Costume)
- Clank (Whole Costume)
- Aloy (Whole Costume)
- Groovitron (Emote)
- Clank’s Laugh (Emote)
- Lombax (Pattern)
- Clank (Pattern)
- Seeker (Pattern)
- Ratchet (Colour)
- Clank (Colour)
- Ratchet (Nameplate)
- Clank (Nameplate)
- Horizon (Nameplate)
- Aloy (Faceplate)
- Ratchet (Faceplate)
- Clank (Faceplate)
- Seeker (Nickname)
You’ll be able to find and download this pack in addition to the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games line up on PlayStation Store. Download Fall Guys from PlayStation Store to access. Once downloaded, they’ll all be available in-game immediately, regardless of whether you’re a new or returning player.
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https://gaming-age.com/2024/01/ps-plus-games-for-feb-2024-foamstars-rollerdrome-steelrising/
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Today I spent quite some time pulling together all the paperwork for the photo club exhibition and posting online. It took me nearly four hours.
This is Mum’s acorn which I’ve been germinating for her. The root has grown about a centimetre in just a week. Time to send it westward!
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Is There a Best Day to Book Your Flight? A New Study Weighs In
The day you book your flight may have less to do with saving money than you might think.
You can stop stressing about what day you're going to check flight prices next—that Tuesday night alarm won't really save you money.
According to the newest annual airfare study just released by CheapAir.com, which took into consideration data from almost one billion flight prices across more than 8,000 markets in the US, what really matters in terms of saving money is how far in advance you book your flights.
And the best deal isn't available as early as you'd think, usually. The study found that the optimal time to purchase domestic flights to save money in 2024 is 42 days before your departure (though it does point out that factors such as destination, budget, and travel date do play a role in that timeframe). Compared to last year, the new data advises to book flights 28 days earlier than its 2023 guidance.
While the day that you book your next flight doesn't have as much of an impact on prices as you might think it would, the day in which you fly does. The same study, in fact, found that Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly, and claimed that travelers save an average of $102 per ticket compared to tickets for Sunday flights, which is the most expensive day instead. And the time of year can also impact flight prices. As we've previously reported, January tends to be the cheapest month of the year to book a flight, followed closely by February.
"Securing affordable flights in a competitive travel landscape can be challenging, but careful planning and flexibility can make it possible," CheapAir.com CEO Jeff Klee said in a statement. "Booking in advance, considering alternative options, and monitoring prices can result in significant savings."
The morale of the story, though, remains the same—It's best if you book your travels early, but you should also keep in mind that sometimes waiting it out a little bit might save you some cash. In 2024, the cheapest booking window is approximately 2.5 months to three weeks before departure, which is a considerable difference from previous years (5.5 to 1.5 months before departure).
If you are looking for additional guidance on when to book your 2024 travel, we recently shared a guide to when flights booked around particular holidays will be cheapest this year.
Looking to save money on travel?
Here's our running list of all the cheap travel deals you can book right now, and you can head here for all the latest flight deals plus cheap things to do and savings on hotels, cruises, trains, and more to help you plan for your next trip.
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https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/when-to-book-flights-save-money-cheapair
| 2024-01-31T23:26:41Z
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After all my MacBook problems after installing an OSX update, I had an appointment at the Apple store for a software retro-install. The problem of incompatibility with the ‘Photos’ app has affected literally thousands of users but has not been fixed for well over a year. I had found that a local computer shop could have done this but I would have been charged over fifty pounds so quite useful to have Apple do it for free even though it was basically because of their own rubbish update!
In the event, it only took just over half an hour and I hadn’t even got a cup of coffee but I did have one before going to collect it. Just as well as I had to recreate from effectively factory settings which took literally over five hours.
This is a pigeon shopping in the Bentall Centre… nothing to see here!
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Also on: PC, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, PS4
Publisher: Ratalaika Games
Developer: lightUP
Medium: Digital
Players: 1
Online: No
ESRB: E10+
It’s been awhile since I last reviewed a game from lightUP, and I have to say that absence has made my heart grow fonder. Notwithstanding the fact I hated the last I played from them a year ago, I have fond memories of the first few games I played from them, so I was eager to check out Witch Rise in the hopes that they’d regained their former glory, relatively speaking.
Unfortunately, Witch Rise is more a mixed bag than anything else. While it’s not a broken, unbalanced mess like the last few games I’ve played from them, it’s also not as good as the first few. It’s somewhere in between, which makes it hard to feel too enthusiastic about it.
That said, as far as I can tell this is lightUP’s first foray into 3D gaming – their previous output being exclusively in the 2D realm – and the good news is that they’ve pulled off the basics of an old-school first-person shooter moderately well. You have a sword and a magical staff, and you use them to fight your way through dungeon after dungeon. Occasionally you stumble across a boss, and you gather all kinds of potions along the way. Pretty standard stuff, really.
Maybe a little too standard, in fact, because it never feels like Witch Rise has any ideas other than “copy old-school shooters.” There are a few different biomes, and the enemies are different colours as you open up more of the map, but it basically feels like you’re playing the same rooms over and over again, even as the colours change. It also doesn’t help that there’s very little feedback as to whether your attacks are landing; even when the enemies flash a different colour to signify a hit, it feels awfully unsatisfying.
Mind you, I can’t imagine playing Witch Rise long enough to get bored by any of it. It’s a Ratalaika-published game, which means you’ll unlock all its trophies long, long before you’ve explored every nook and cranny of the dungeon and defeated the eponymous witch. If trophies are all you’re after, that may be enough, but otherwise, it’s hard to feel too enthused about any of this.
Ratalaika Games provided us with a Witch Rise PS4/PS5 code for review purposes.
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https://gaming-age.com/2024/01/witch-rise-review-for-playstation-xbox-nintendo-switch-pc/
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Rwanda’s Innovative Capital Is Becoming the Creative Center of Africa
The must-see features a booming arts scene and award-winning restaurants.
There's no denying that mountain gorillas are Rwanda's most well-known attraction. After all, who could resist cosplaying as naturalist Dian Fossey and frolicking with a family of primates in the mist? But in rushing to the jungles of Volcanoes National Park, many travelers miss out on another one of the country's treasures: Kigali. A thriving and rapidly evolving cultural center that’s often referred to as the "Singapore of Africa," Rwanda's capital boasts a booming arts scene, eco-luxury hotels, trendy fashion boutiques, urban green spaces, and some of the best restaurants on the continent.
In 2015, the country’s government launched an initiative called Made in Rwanda, which encouraged citizens to shop locally and banned the import of donated clothing bundles (mitumba.) Besides bolstering the local textile industry, officials there also prioritized attracting and retaining young talent, as well as increasing the population's tech literacy. As a result, a new generation of Rwandans were able to launch their own creative projects, which helps explain a recent explosion of innovative attractions, from award-winning pan-African restaurants to sustainable jewelry shops—all of which prove that Rwanda is so much more than its tragic past.
Here’s everything you need to plan a trip to one of Africa’s friendliest and most cutting-edge cities.
Best places for first timers to visit in Kigali
To better understand the people of Rwanda and Kigali, it’s essential to begin your visit at the Kigali Genocide Memorial. Here, you’ll learn about the history of Rwanda, its colonization, and other key factors that set the stage for the 1994 massacres of Tutsis and their allies. While the experience is heart-wrenching, you’ll come away with a greater appreciation for how far this resilient country has come in just a few decades.
Next, get your bearings during a guided tour of the city with Choose Kigali. You can tailor your route according to your personal interests—art, food, and fashion are popular requests—but be sure to buzz past the city’s architectural highlights, including the Kandt House Museum, home to the first colonial governor of Rwanda, and the Kigali Convention Centre, where the design was inspired by the thatched, beehive-shaped King’s Palace in the former capital of Nyanza.
No visit to Kigali is complete without browsing through the bustling rows of produce, fabric, meat, household goods, shoes, and more at Kimironko Market. (If you’re looking for it, there’s probably someone selling it.) Buy some kaleidoscopic kitenge fabric before making your way over to a skilled tailor who can whip up a custom purse or top for you in no time.
Where to eat and drink like a local in Kigali
Discover the diversity of pan-African cuisine
Kigali is quickly becoming one of Africa’s great food cities. Leading the movement is chef Dieuveil Malonga, who visited 48 of Africa’s 54 countries in order to better understand the continent’s diverse heritage and ingredients. His restaurant Meza Malonga, serves up innovative dishes such as plantain-stuffed ravioli and mango sorbet topped with sweet potato foam. It recently earned a nod from the World’s 50 Best Restaurants.
For another spin on pan-African cooking, stop by Nyurah, which features Rwanda’s freshest seasonal ingredients, including crayfish from the Twin Lakes and Rwandan turmeric polenta (kaunga). Meanwhile, Repub Lounge, a long-time local favorite, offers live music alongside East African comfort food like coconut curry fish and sizzling meat skewers (brochettes).
A former Belgian colony and close ally of France until the early '90s, Rwanda continues to host a number of top restaurants with European influences. Dine on Tanzanian chocolate mousse with speculoos at Poivre Noir and herb-crusted tilapia at Le Petit Chalet.
Wake up with a cup of Rwanda’s finest
Gifted with ideal coffee growing conditions including regular rainfall, volcanic soil, and high altitude, Rwanda is gaining a reputation for its flavorful brew. Go by one of the chic cafes in downtown Kigali, like Kivu Noir or Rubia Coffee Roasters, for a pick-me-up. Next, head out to Question Coffee's nearby farm in Kayonza to pick coffee cherries and make your very own coffee blend—the ultimate foodie souvenir. Run by women farmers, Question Coffee also operates a training center in Kigali where Rwandans can develop their skills in coffee roasting, tasting, preparation, and service. “It’s so much more than coffee,” says Tamsyn Fricker, director and co-founder of Travel Artistry Africa.
Museums, art, and culture in Kigali
Rwanda’s design heritage runs deep, as does the country’s love of bright colors and ecstatically joyful prints. Now, thanks in part to the Made in Rwanda initiative, the arts scene is experiencing a boost of talent.
“Kigali is a growing and vibrant city,” says Emmanuel Nkuranga. A self‐taught painter and a mixed‐media expressionist, Nkuranga is also the founder of tour company Choose Kigali as well as Inema Arts Center, the largest art center in Rwanda. For those traveling to Rwanda, he recommends MADS Kigali, a contemporary gallery that offers immersive arts classes, as well as Niyo Arts Center, which currently hosts 17 artists in residence and donates 40% of its profits to women and children living in poverty.
More and more, tourists are finding the chance to get hands-on through the likes of wheel classes at Laini Studio, founded by Winnie Kalisa. A talented ceramicist drawing on traditional Rwandan pottery techniques and modern design aesthetics, Kalisa currently operates a second studio at the ultra-luxe Singita Kwitonda Lodge in Volcanoes National Park. Another popular option? Basket weaving at Azizi Life, which supports the craft work of Rwandan artisans.
Kigali’s fashion scene is also enjoying a full-blown renaissance, with designers like Linda Mukangoga of Haute Baso, Matthew “Tayo” Rugamba of House of Tayo, and Joselyne Umutoniwase of Rwanda Clothing blending Rwandan heritage and locally made fabrics with contemporary tailoring and bold styling. For jewelry to match your new look, don’t forget to stop by K’tsobe Workshop and Abraham Konga, where you'll find metals studded with natural materials like seeds, cow horn, and shells.
Nature and outdoor experiences in Kigali
Lush, rolling, and vibrant, the beauty of Kigali’s landscape is such that you’ll never feel far from nature, even in a city of 1,288,000 people. To edge a bit closer to Rwanda’s wild side, hike up Mount Kigali in the southwest corner of town. Enjoy panoramic views from the top and break up the three-hour trek at charming cafes along the way. (Be sure to keep any snacks far away from the mischievous vervet monkeys; they aren’t so cute when they’re trying to rip a bag of potato chips from your hand.)
Because Rwanda is comparable in size to Massachusetts, many of the country’s top outdoor experiences, such as gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, going on safari in Akagera National Park, and canoeing and birdwatching at the Twin Lakes are technically doable as day trips. Just remember that you’ll need to be there at 7 am for your gorilla trek briefing—an awfully early wakeup call even with an extra-large mug of Rwandan coffee.
For wildlife spotting without leaving Kigali, Alissa Ruxin, owner of The Retreat by Heaven, suggests checking out the new Nyandungu Eco-Park. “Thirty percent of Kigali’s Central Valley (which used to house factories) has been restored into the original wetland and opened to the public with lovely walking and biking paths and incredible bird watching right in the heart of the city,” she says.
Kigali hotels and other great places to stay
Immerse yourself in an urban oasis at The Retreat by Heaven, Kigali’s first eco-friendly hotel outfitted with solar electricity, organic toiletries, and locally crafted furniture sourced from a sustainable Tanzanian teak farm. Located within walking distance of the city center, The Retreat boasts many of the indulgences you’d expect from a larger resort, including a saltwater swimming pool, a state-of-the-art gym, a full-service spa, an outdoor yoga deck, a meditation room, and two of Kigali’s top-rated dining spots, Fusion Restaurant and Heaven Restaurant. Guests even get to pick from a range of complimentary onsite cultural activities, such as Rwandan cooking classes and banana winemaking (a great workout for arm day).
If you’re on a budget, Heaven, The Retreat’s more modest little sister, provides access to many of the same perks at half the price. In recent years, Kigali has seen a spate of hotel openings, including the new M Hotel, equipped with a rooftop pool overlooking the city skyline, and The Hut Boutique Hotel, beloved by locals for its buzzing restaurant and lounge.
What to know before you go to Kigali
Best times of the year to visit
The most popular time to visit Kigali is during the long dry season from June to September. If you would like to go gorilla trekking, it’s best to avoid the wettest months, because the muddy jungle can become unnavigable. However, it’s certainly possible—and even advantageous—to travel throughout Rwanda at other times during the year. Come during the rainy season if you plan to visit Nyungwe’s habituated chimpanzee troops, which laze about during light showers, or go on safari in a freshly lush Akagera National Park.
You may also want to consider the timing of annual celebrations and events: Liberation Day, which marks the end of the Rwandan Genocide, and the Rwanda Film Festival are both held in July. Kwita Izina, a naming ceremony for the gorillas born in Volcanoes National Park, happens each September.
Kigali time zone
Kigali falls under Central Africa Time (CAT). This is seven hours ahead of New York’s Eastern Standard Time and 10 hours ahead of California’s Pacific Standard Time.
The weather and climate
Kigali receives a good amount of rain throughout the year, with heavy storms from March to May. June to September brings the long dry season—and with it—greater numbers of tourists. The rain returns for a shorter wet season from October to November, followed by a short dry season from December to February. Thanks to its proximity to the equator and high elevation, Kigali has a relatively stable, mild climate, with daytime highs ranging between 77 degrees Fahrenheit to 81 degrees Fahrenheit and nightly lows between 57 degrees Fahrenheit to 61 degrees Fahrenheit year-round.
Languages
More than 99% of Rwandans speak Kinyarwanda, the national language. The country has three other official languages: French, English, and Swahili. In Kigali, many Rwandans speak English.
How to get around
In Kigali, it’s most common to travel by taxi or to hire a car with a driver. (Rates are very reasonable, thanks to the strong dollar.) Motorcycle taxis (boda boda) are also popular, although they’re typically not covered by insurance. The city also has plenty of safe, clean paths for walking and cycling around its neighborhoods. But be forewarned—Rwanda is called the Land of a Thousand Hills for a reason.
The currency
Kigali uses the Rwandan franc (RWF), although American money is widely accepted. As of January 2024, a US dollar exchanges for R₣1,270.87 (RWF). Plan to pay for local services in cash.
International adapters you’ll need
Rwanda uses the C type plug found in most European countries, marked by two rounded prongs. Occasionally you’ll find a J type plug which is similar to C, except that it has the addition of a third grounding pin.
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Terrific capture of the full moon!
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Post Office hero Alan Bates reveals he will REJECT 'cruel' and 'derisory' compensation from the Government over Horizon IT scandal which saw hundreds wrongly accused in sweeping miscarriage of justice
- Alan Bates spent two decades fighting to clear his name
- He is one of thousands eligible for compensation from the Government
- But he said he would be rejecting the 'derisory' sum of money
Post Office scandal victim Alan Bates has revealed he will reject a 'cruel' and 'derisory' compensation offer from the Government following years of alleged mistreatment at the hands of his former workplace.
The former sub-postmaster, whose struggle to exonerate his and others' named following a mass of wrongful convictions inspired the ITV drama Mr Bates vs. The Post Office, said he would be turning down the government's offer, which was just one-sixth what he had asked for.
After receiving the offer today, he told the Telegraph: '"Full and fair" might be His Majesty's Government's interpretation, but in reality the offer is derisory, offensive and after all this time, yes, cruel.'
Bates, who for the last two decades has fought his wrongful conviction brought about by the faulty Horizon software created by Fujitsu, is one of around 4,000 people told they will be eligible for compensation.
Hundreds of Post Office branch managers who were wrongly convicted in the Horizon IT scandal could have their names cleared by the end of the year.
Alan Bates (pictured) said he was rejecting the government's paltry compensation offer
The Horizon scandal was dramatised in Mr Bates vs. The Post Office
The Post Office carried out around 700 private prosecutions against sub-postmasters using evidence from the Horizon software, despite knowing there were serious flaws in the system
Blanket legislation to exonerate subpostmasters convicted in England and Wales will be introduced within weeks and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said they were victims of 'one of the greatest miscarriages of justice in our nation's history'.
The scandal saw the Post Office take up private prosecutions against sub-postmasters across the country between 1999 and 2015 for allegedly stealing funds from their branches.
But the evidence centred on data from Horizon, a piece of accounting software with severe 'bugs, errors and defects', a high court judge found in 2021.
Mr Justice Fraser, ruling in 2021, said that there was a 'material risk' that shortfalls in branch accounts were caused by the system.
He condemned the Post Office, which took up around 700 private prosecutions, for knowing 'there were serious issues about the reliability of Horizon', but carrying on with legal battles regardless.
Postmasters accused of theft by Post Office celebrate outside the High Court in London after they have had their convictions overturned
ITV's new drama Mr Bates vs The Post Office has drawn a renewed interest in the scandal, with Mr Bates being played by Toby Jones (pictured in the role)
The scandal is seen as one of the UK's biggest miscarriages of justice and has gained recent national attention over recent days thanks to Mr Bates Vs The Post Office airing on ITV
'By representing Horizon as reliable, and refusing to countenance any suggestion to the contrary, POL [Post Office Limited] effectively sought to reverse the burden of proof: it treated what was no more than a shortfall shown by an unreliable accounting system as an incontrovertible loss, and proceeded as if it were for the accused to prove that no such loss had occurred,' Mr Justice Fraser said at the time.
'Denied any disclosure of material capable of undermining the prosecution case, defendants were inevitably unable to discharge that improper burden.
'As each prosecution proceeded to its successful conclusion the asserted reliability of Horizon was, on the face of it, reinforced.
'Defendants were prosecuted, convicted and sentenced on the basis that the Horizon data must be correct, and cash must therefore be missing, when in fact there could be no confidence as to that foundation.'
The long-running battle for justice accelerated dramatically after ITV broadcast the drama Mr Bates Vs The Post Office, which highlighted the scandal earlier this month.
Bates previously said he welcomed the 'good news' but said the fight is not over for many of those still awaiting compensation.
Rishi Sunak speaking during the first Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) session of the year at the House of Commons
Alan Bates sits alongside wife Suzanne Sercombe as the couple appear on ITV's This Morning. Calls have been made for Mr Bates to receive an honour for his campaign to expose the Post Office scandal
'It is a leap forward, but it ain't over yet,' he told BBC Radio 4's The World At One programme.
'The devil is in the detail and we're yet to see that. We're still going to have to keep pushing the whole issue forward until everyone is sorted.'
Earlier this month, Downing Street backed called for Bates to be awarded a knighthood for his central role in exposing the Post Office scandal and fighting to clear the names of wrongfully convicted sub-postmasters.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's spokeswoman said it would be 'common sense' to honour the former subpostmaster after a mass quashing of convictions was announced.
The PM's press secretary argued that it is 'hard to think of someone more deserving of being rewarded through the honours system than him'.
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Dear friend of WKAR,
As we enter each new year here at WKAR, we set aside time to take inventory of our efforts to serve and support the community during the previous year. Our goal is simple – we want to understand what we did well and identify opportunities to improve. As this month comes to a close, we’re getting our first comprehensive look at all the rich and engaging content created during 2023.
As I review the final tally, I am impressed and humbled by the hard work and dedication of our talented team of storytellers here at WKAR. They work behind the scenes every day gathering the news and information that matters to our community, and creating content designed to enrich and inspire our listeners and viewers.
I want to take this opportunity to share with you a snapshot of some of the content produced in 2023 by our award-winning creators. As you read through the list, know that I am ever mindful of and immensely grateful for the fact that every news article, podcast, music show and series is made possible by the support of viewers like you.
So, thank you for all that you do to support our work at WKAR. Enjoy this look back at 2023.
- 500 news spots and features for radio and online, including more than 150 in Spanish.
- 29 podcast episodes of ¿Qué Onda Michigan?
- More than 1000 hours of locally hosted and curated music, including:
- 90.5 Classical with Linda Kernohan, Jody Knol, and Jamie Paisley.
- Great Lakes Concerts and The Fugue.
- Folk with Matt Watroba, A Groove Supreme with Mike Stratton and more.
- 17 original series or specials for TV and digital, including:
- Off the Record. 52 new episodes plus An Evening with the Governor 2023.
- Curious Crew. 8 new episodes.
- Curious About Careers. 6 new episodes.
- Serving Up Science. 5 new episodes.
- Kick-Start My Art. 6 episode limited series.
- Music for Social Justice. 3 new shorts.
- Film Screening Panel Q&A. 8 sessions.
Specials: Building the Reading Brain, Michigan Gubernatorial Inauguration 2023, Michigan State of the State 2023, A Conversation with Coach James Bibbs, An Evening with Leon Panetta, An Evening with Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Afrofantastic: The Transformative World of Afrofuturism, NOVA Science+Society: The Future of EV Batteries, and Beyond the Score with Al Martin and more.
As you can see, we’ve set a high bar for the year ahead. What’s on our list for 2024?
- 2024 Election. Community engagement journalism from the WKAR news team as part of the America Amplified project. Providing local and state election coverage alongside national coverage from NPR News and PBS Newshour.
- Beyond the Score with Al Martin. Our newest WKAR original program, launching in 2024 as a periodic series.
- A more robust wkar.org. Available now: print-friendly prime time TV schedule. Still ahead: one login across WKAR, PBS and NPR online platforms.
- Arts and culture reporting and programming. We’re putting a spotlight on this type of content that has been a strength of WKAR since the earliest days of the station.
- WKAR in your community. Watch for WKAR out and about across mid-Michigan in 2024.
- New shows in the pipeline. We have new show proposals in the works based on listening sessions and surveys.
Our work throughout 2023 focused on laying the groundwork for WKAR to create new shows and content that reflect the evolving interests and needs of Michiganders. As we move ahead through 2024, we look forward to sharing with you more of the excellent content and rich community engagement that lives at WKAR.
Thank you for your support that makes it all possible.
Best,
Shawn Turner
WKAR General Manager
Michigan State University
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Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (NYSE:AEM – Get Free Report) (TSE:AEM) saw a large decrease in short interest in January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totalling 7,310,000 shares, a decrease of 10.1% from the December 31st total of 8,130,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 2,820,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 2.6 days. Approximately 1.5% of the company’s stock are short sold.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. IHT Wealth Management LLC grew its stake in Agnico Eagle Mines by 1.5% during the 4th quarter. IHT Wealth Management LLC now owns 14,049 shares of the mining company’s stock worth $988,000 after buying an additional 208 shares during the last quarter. Avidian Wealth Solutions LLC grew its stake in Agnico Eagle Mines by 4.7% during the 3rd quarter. Avidian Wealth Solutions LLC now owns 4,846 shares of the mining company’s stock worth $220,000 after buying an additional 216 shares during the last quarter. Independent Family Office LLC grew its stake in Agnico Eagle Mines by 5.7% during the 2nd quarter. Independent Family Office LLC now owns 4,275 shares of the mining company’s stock worth $214,000 after buying an additional 230 shares during the last quarter. Natixis Advisors L.P. grew its stake in Agnico Eagle Mines by 1.3% during the 3rd quarter. Natixis Advisors L.P. now owns 18,206 shares of the mining company’s stock worth $827,000 after buying an additional 242 shares during the last quarter. Finally, FirstPurpose Wealth LLC grew its stake in Agnico Eagle Mines by 3.8% during the 3rd quarter. FirstPurpose Wealth LLC now owns 7,174 shares of the mining company’s stock worth $326,000 after buying an additional 260 shares during the last quarter. 59.37% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Agnico Eagle Mines Stock Performance
Shares of AEM stock traded down $0.34 on Wednesday, hitting $49.16. 2,251,211 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 2,595,296. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.10, a current ratio of 1.99 and a quick ratio of 0.71. The company has a market capitalization of $24.47 billion, a PE ratio of 9.29, a PEG ratio of 20.68 and a beta of 1.05. Agnico Eagle Mines has a 1-year low of $43.22 and a 1-year high of $61.15. The company’s fifty day moving average is $52.33 and its 200 day moving average is $49.73.
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About Agnico Eagle Mines
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited, a gold mining company, exploration, development, and production of precious metals. The company's mines are located in Canada, Australia, Finland and Mexico, with exploration and development activities in Canada, Australia, Europe, Latin America, and the United States.
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Anyone who knows a thing or two about skincare, and has read enough Reddit forums on the best buys, will know about one Japanese brand: Hada Labo.
The cult beauty insider favourite has built up a following of millions thanks to the brand’s ability to transform dry and dehydrated skin into silky, satin-like skin with dewy, youthful brightness.
One product in particular has the praise of thousands on Amazon, and that is the Hada Labo Goku-jyun Clear Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid ($19.29).
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Housed in a bottle with almost zero English, the hyaluronic acid is less of a lotion than a lightweight liquid.
And it sinks instantly into your skin to help moisturise and replenish it, leaving it dewy and plump afterwards.
The reason the hyaluronic acid lotion is such a great buy is because it doesn’t just include one form of hyaluronic acid, but three: which offers twice the moisture-retention and ensures your skin is glowy all day long.
The lotion is also pH balanced to prevent irritation of the skin, and it’s suitable for all skin types — whether you have a sensitive complexion or are acne-prone.
To use the product, Hada Labo recommends you apply it in the morning or at night, alone or in combination with other Hada Labo products.
It should come before your moisturiser and SPF, and follow your cleansing regime.
There are more than 3,000 glowing reviews on Amazon for the budget buy, and shoppers have described it as “amazing”.
“Amazing product that gets the job done. As a liquid, 4-5 drops are enough to completely moisturise the face,” one shopper wrote.
“This means the bottle lasts months — it’s great value. It’s probably not effective if used alone — I apply a small amount of heavy moisturising cream afterwards.”
Another added: “Love this lotion. It feels very moisturising and leaves my skin glowy in a way that doesn’t feel heavy or greasy. The texture is thinner than a serum but less runny than a toner”.
While a third said: “I absolutely loved it! My skin dehydrates easily and the serums and moisturiser were not enough anymore.
“This lotion added what I needed! My skin is hydrated, soft, plumping, glowing. Three to four drops is enough to make a difference in my skin. I absolutely recommend using this product.”
Dozens of Reddit threads are dedicated to the best-selling buy.
Having personally tried Hada Labo, I can attest to its ability to smooth out any forming fine lines and plump out my dehydrated skin.
For just $19.29, it is more than worth its price.
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The Baylor women’s basketball program will be retiring Brittney Griner’s No. 42 jersey next month, the university says.
The Phoenix Mercury star is a former Baylor Bear, and will have her jersey retired during a ceremony before the game on Feb. 18. The Bears will be playing Texas Tech at 3 p.m. that day, Baylor said.
“I’m honored to return home to Baylor and celebrate where so much of my journey started,” Griner said. “I’m grateful to Coach Nicki (Collen) and the entire Baylor community and looking forward to the opportunity to be back on campus, spend time with the team and have my family beside me to share in this incredible moment. Sic ‘Em Bears.”
Griner’s jersey will be the seventh jersey retired by the Baylor women’s program, ESPN reported. Two others include her former teammates, Odyssey Sims and Melissa Jones.
Griner was the No. 1 pick in the WNBA’s 2013 draft, according to ESPN. She led Baylor to the NCAA Women’s Final Four. She also had a perfect 40-0 national championship season while she was a junior at Baylor. Griner is also a two-time Olympic gold medalist.
Griner is also a WNBA champion, capturing the 2014 title with the Phoenix Mercury.
Griner finished her college basketball career with 3,282 points and 1,305 rebounds, according to The Associated Press.
“We are excited to welcome Brittney back to Baylor and share this special day with her,” Baylor Vice President and Director of Athletics Mack Rhoades said. “There’s no doubt she is one of the most decorated student-athletes in Baylor athletics history and we’re thrilled the timing has worked out for all of us to celebrate and honor her. She always has been, and always will be, a significant member of the Baylor Family.”
“We’re excited to have Brittney back on campus and honor her with the retirement of her jersey,” Baylor Coach Nicki Collen said. “I have been saying this since I arrived at Baylor that she deserves to have her jersey retired and I wanted to make sure that happened when the timing was right. With the opening of Foster Pavilion, and the WNBA offseason fitting into our season, this seemed like the right time to honor Brittney and welcome her back home. She is one of the best basketball players in Baylor’s history and we’re thrilled that the time has come to celebrate Brittney and all of her accomplishments.”
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A Return to Kenya—and a Lesson in Homecoming
My mother-in-law immigrated from Kenya to England as a child. Fifty-five years later, she returned in search of memories—and she brought the whole family along.
The sweet perfume of orchids enveloped me as I stepped off the plane and onto Kenyan soil. Though I had never been here before, I felt a strange sense of familiarity. In the two years since I married my husband, I’d grown accustomed to lilting Swahili phrases sprinkled among English ones, and to the rich aroma of freshly roasted masala mogo that always filled my in-laws’ house.
And now, here we were—myself and 23 other members of my husband’s family—in their home city of Mombasa. Our goal, on the surface, was relatively simple: to immerse ourselves in the birthplace of my husband’s maternal family. We planned to walk along sandy beaches where my mother-in-law swam as a child, to visit the buildings, parks, and monuments that held her memories. This was not just a vacation, but a long-awaited homecoming.
In February of 1968, my mother-in-law left Mombasa, traveling to London with her parents and six siblings. Kenya had gained independence from British rule five years prior—which resulted in a growing diaspora of Kenyan Asians who migrated out of the country due to changing economic policies and citizenship requirements. The government passed laws that made it impossible for non-citizens to work, own property or businesses, or access public services like healthcare and education. With their livelihoods gone overnight, Kenyan Asians like my mother-in-law had to find new places to live.
My husband’s grandfather and oldest uncle were the first to arrive in England, in search of new opportunities. They came with a handful of shillings they accumulated after selling furniture and other dear possessions back in Kenya, but money was still tight. My mother-in-law joined them the following year, at just four and a half years old. She recalls stepping off the plane at Heathrow Airport to piles of snow and frigid rain, instead of the tropical climate she knew and loved. With no coats, boots, or even sweaters, her family was woefully unprepared for this new chapter.
Fifty-five years later, during our week-long trip, I saw fragments of my mother-in-law's childhood unveiled. In Mombasa, my mother-in-law pointed out the daily walk her mom used to take to pick up fresh spinach and potatoes to feed the family of nine. We explored the local Hindu temple, which served as a religious base for the budding Asian community in Kenya, and admired its layered pyramidal towers, colorful stonework, and ornate carvings of deities tracing back to the ancient Hindu Vedas scriptures. We visited the primary school where her older brothers studied (and we even dug up old ledgers that codified their grades). It was heartwarming to see the joy on her brothers’ faces as they mocked each other over who earned the highest grades or won the most football matches. The competition remained fierce even decades later.
“I wish my parents were here,” I heard my mother-in-law say throughout our visit, running her thumb gently over the two gold bangles adorning her wrist. And in a way they were. The bangles—their wedding gift—provided a tangible connection to her parents and land of birth. Though these bangles weighed little on her wrists, they carried the heavy burden of inheritance and longing.
On the day we made the visit to her childhood home, I studied my mother-in-law’s face, awash with emotion as she stood in front of the familiar blue gate to her old apartment building. She described running through the rotunda as a little girl, falling off her tiny bicycle here and gashing her nose open on the concrete. We stepped inside the house, now a massage parlor, and she showed me the room where she shared a bed with her sisters and reminisced about a beloved doll.
London is now home for my mother-in-law and her siblings, but here, amid mango trees heavy with fruit, my family’s roots stretched deeply into Kenyan soil. I wondered whether my mother-in-law felt a sense of reconciliation, of coming full circle, when she returned to Mombasa. Was Kenya still her home?
I think about the concept of home a lot lately, especially after moving from New York to London last year. To me, home is more than just a physical space, but a sanctuary woven from the threads of roots, identity, belonging, and family. It’s like a tapestry where each thread represents a facet of our existence. Our personal histories and connections to our homeland interlace with how we’re shaped by heritage and traditions, a sense of warmth and acceptance, and the people who offer us unconditional love—without whom the weave would unravel.
I love my home, in spite of its imperfections. The physical distance of being across the pond has not impacted my curiosity whenever there’s news. But, as my husband and I start thinking about starting our own family, I think about legacy more than ever before. What stories will we pass down to our children? What parts of our backgrounds will we choose to emphasize or omit?
I admire how my mother-in-law has made a conscious effort to expose her family to the reality of her ancestry. Instead of shielding us from the aspects of Kenya that pained her, she wanted us to understand the truth of her situation and wrestle with the full picture of it. As a tourist, it didn’t tarnish the glow of the country in any way for me, but rather deepened my respect for the locals who are working hard to make their homeland a better place. Sometimes parents curate the narratives that shape their children’s understanding of themselves and the wider world, but she taught me that the fairest approach is to simply lay out the full tableau—both the breathtaking and the heartbreaking—and to give one’s children the option to make their own convictions.
For me, the geographic coordinates of what I call "home" have shifted, but my pride in my American roots persists, encompassing both the positive and negative experiences that define this characterization. I can only hope my homecoming with my future family will be as bittersweet.
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Helen Jane
obviously something far more important going on in his mind. Also oblivious, no doubt to the fact that he is contributing to such a lovely composition to show off the sunset.
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Lovely
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Madeleine Pennock
Nicely composed with beautiful colours!
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Great scene
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Looks as though he is meditating.
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Such a lovely and serene capture.
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So perfectly composed and captured, I love this wonderful scene.
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Love the POV, composition and your assistant
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What a beautiful calming scene with such a sense of quiet - wonderful colours Fav!
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Beautifully captured!
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How lovely
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Beautiful!! Perhaps he was waiting for someone to leave a "tip"!
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I love this photo!
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(LifeSiteNews) — Cardinal Gerhard Müller lamented the “childish behavior” of “some bishops” who are attacking the Latin Mass in an effort to curry favor with the Vatican during a recent appearance on EWTN’s The World Over with Raymond Arroyo.
What “is needed [is] more sensibility, pastoral sensibility [for] those priests and faithful who prefer the Latin Mass,” His Eminence remarked.
Mueller, 76, was named Prefect of the Congregation (now Dicastery) for the Doctrine of the Faith by Pope Benedict XVI in 2012. He held that position until 2017 when he resigned under Pope Francis, whom he has accused of issuing “some statements” that are “formulated in such a way that they could be reasonably understood as material heresy.”
Müller was asked by Arroyo to share his thoughts on the recent cancellation of Fathers Shannon Collins and Sean Kopczynski of the Missionaries of St. John the Baptist by Bishop John Iffert of the Diocese of Covington, Kentucky. Collins ran afoul of Iffert after pointing out in a sermon that “not only was the Mass changed (at Vatican II) but every single sacramental ritual was changed.”
“I need to get your thoughts on the continuing purge of the Traditional Latin Mass in the wake of (Traditionis Custodes), particularly here in the U.S. (in) the Diocese of Covington, Kentucky,” Arroyo said. “The bishop has removed the faculties of two priests who said publicly that the post-Vatican II Novus Ordo was ‘irrelevant.’ Cardinal Müller, your thoughts on the speed, the intensity, and the heavy-handed tactics being deployed against priests who celebrate the Old Rite or voice their opinions about the New or the Old Rite.”
“The Holy Mass is dogmatically instituted by Jesus Christ,” Müller replied. “The Rites are different in the Catholic Church, and every Rite has a certain history and a certain variation … the Second Vatican Council made a reform and a renewal of the liturgical thinking and the liturgical practice.”
Müller argued that some bishops “look to Rome and then say to the Holy Father, ‘I suppressed these people, and therefore I look for the reward of being promoted, being named archbishop, or cardinal.’ This [is the] childish behavior of some bishops.”
After the Vatican’s release of Fiducia Supplicans, Müller, who previously served as Bishop of Regensburg, Germany, said it is “self-contradictory” to claim the Church can bless homosexual couples. He also called for the document to be “rewritten in the clear, Catholic theological understanding.”
Müller explained to Arroyo that there is sort of virtue signaling taking place among some members in the Catholic hierarchy who try to appear “open” and “liberal” while simultaneously lacking sound Catholic doctrine in the decision-making process of traditional-minded clergy.
It is “more important” that the Mass be celebrated than the form it is offered in, Müller stated. If pastors come down too hard on laity who attend the traditional Mass, they act as if they do “not care” for them and then “the people (will be) angry with the Church and they will leave the Church.”
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| 2024-01-31T23:26:49Z
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Shocking moment girl, 16, plunges off high California ski lift and lands hard on ground after she began to slide off her seat, with volunteers holding net to try to break her fall
- Onlookers gasped in horror as the 16-year-old dangled and then fell more than 30 feet from the Stump Alley Express chair at Mammoth Mountain on Saturday
- The girl was taken to the hospital 'for evaluation' after landing hard in a 'deceleration net' held by staff and volunteers
- The resort claims the girl was not sitting correctly as the lift set off
- But friends claim operators allowed the lift to set off without checking
A teenage girl was taken to hospital after dropping more than 30 feet from a chair lift at California's highest ski resort – despite landing in a net held by resort staff.
Shocking video shows onlookers gasping in horror as the 16-year-old dangles and then falls from the Stump Alley Express chair at Mammoth Mountain on Saturday.
The lift had been halted and volunteers joined staff in holding a 'deceleration net' under the girl in a bid to break her fall.
The resort said the girl had not been sitting correctly as the lift set off and began 'sliding off' the chair, but the incident has sparked fury among skiers who have accused lift operators of not paying attention.
Pictures taken by as skier in the next chair show the teenager dangling helplessly
Seconds later she plunges more than 30 feet towards the helpers underneath
They catch her in a 'deceleration net' which is intended to reduce but not remove the force of the impact
'My father and friend saw the girl unseated and immediately yelled stop, but it took the lift operator almost a minute until he stopped it when the lift was already about three stories high,' a a relative of two men who were on the lift with the girl wrote on Instagram.
'Lift operator completely to blame.'
The resort on the edge of the Sierra Nevada is enjoying a busy season after heavy snowfall in the last month.
The lift is one of 25 serving the 3,500 acre site which receives 400 inches of snow on average each year.
'As the chair began its ascent, the guest, who for unknown reasons was not completely seated, began sliding off the chair,' Mammoth Mountain said in a statement.
'The other individuals on the chair grabbed hold of the guest and held her from falling as lift operators stopped the lift.
'Five Mammoth Mountain employees and eight guests immediately responded and positioned the deceleration net under the guest.
'When the guest slipped from the grasp of her chair mates, the net decelerated her fall, but did not stop it.
'The guest was transported to Mammoth Hospital for evaluation.
'Our thoughts are with the guest and her family.'
But a skier who was in the next chair and captured the incident on film blamed the resort.
'The ski patrol failed this girl today, totally missing catching her with the net after convincing her everything was okay!!' lunar rock maxx wrote on Instagram.
'Telling her Just to jump already I heard the ski patrol say they've never done this before and was way under experienced for this situation!
'Mammoth needs to do better!!'
'I worked as a liftie in mammoth and you are directed to keep the safety net there and to try and catch them,' wrote taylor w1 in response.
'You will most likely never be able to catch someone falling by holding a net.
'You sign a waiver when you get your tickets that you are reliable and know of the dangers. ski patrol did everything right, the woman didn't.'
Three ski patrol members died on duty at the resort in April 2006 when a volcanic fumarole caused a snow bridge to collapse under them.
Last year ski lifts were running until July because of continued snow at the 8,000 foot resort which was opened in 1953.
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| 2024-01-31T23:26:49Z
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Celine Dion’s performing career remains on hold as she continues to battle the rare neurological disorder stiff person syndrome.
The singer has decided to chronicle her health journey in a new documentary called I Am: Celine Dion, and remains optimistic that one day she will be able to take the stage again.
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Posting to Instagram, Dion shared a powerful message of hope as she announced news of the documentary.
“This last couple of years has been such a challenge for me, the journey from discovering my condition to learning how to live with and manage it, but not to let it define me,” she wrote.
“As the road to resuming my performing career continues, I have realised how much I have missed it, of being able to see my fans.”
She added that she wanted to “document” this part of her life through her documentary, “to raise awareness of this little-known condition, to help others who share this diagnosis.”
Dion announced in December 2022 that she was taking time off from professional commitments to focus on her health after revealing her stiff person syndrome diagnosis.
At the time, she said the condition did not allow her “to sing the way I’m used to”.
While she released new music and appeared in a film, Love Again, opposite Priyanka Chopra and Sam Heughan last year, a source close to Dion told CNN in late May that she “will likely never tour again.”
Stiff person syndrome is “a rare, progressive syndrome that affects the nervous system, specifically the brain and spinal cord,” according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
“She’s doing everything to recover,” Dion’s older sister Claudette told Hello! Canada in September.
“She’s a strong woman.”
According to an official synopsis, I Am: Celine Dion will give viewers an intimate look inside her life “as she reveals her battle with stiff person syndrome (SPS) and the lengths she has gone to continue performing for her beloved and loyal fans”.
Capturing over a year’s worth of Dion’s life, including “never-before-seen” private moments, the film will showcase the legendary singer navigating “her journey toward living an open and authentic life amidst illness”.
Fans were excited to hear about the new documentary.
“I love you Celine Dion, you are a huge inspiration to me,” one fan wrote.
“This is great news,” said another.
“I wish you all happiness and health.”
“Sending you a lot of love ❤️,” added a third.
“We miss your talent, your voice, your music, your smile.
“Hopefully we can see you smile again.”
I Am: Celine Dion will be directed by Oscar-winning director Irene Taylor and will stream on Prime Video, according to the news release.
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| 2024-01-31T23:26:51Z
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Actress Elisabeth Moss confirmed on Tuesday that she is pregnant with her first child.
Moss, 41, who won an Emmy Award in 2017 for her role as Offred in “The Handmaid’s Tale,” made the announcement on the “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” program, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Kimmel got right to the point.
“Are you pregnant or just an incredibly committed method actor?” Kimmel asked.
“A little bit of both,” Moss answered.
“I’ve been really lucky,” Moss continued. “It’s been going really well.”
When Moss asked Kimmel for advice, the talk show host said he was reminded of what comedian Bill Murray told him and his wife, Molly McNearney, when they were expecting one of their four children, Entertainment Tonight reported.
“He said, ‘Bring Christmas lights to hang up (in the delivery room),’” Kimmel said, adding that Murray also suggested bringing in battery-powered candles.
The “Mad Men” star did not share further details about her pregnancy, including when the baby is due, People reported.
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| 2024-01-31T23:26:52Z
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Alimera Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALIM – Get Free Report)’s stock price passed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Monday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of $3.45 and traded as high as $3.99. Alimera Sciences shares last traded at $3.94, with a volume of 25,918 shares changing hands.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Separately, StockNews.com started coverage on shares of Alimera Sciences in a report on Sunday, December 31st. They issued a “hold” rating on the stock.
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Alimera Sciences Trading Down 6.2 %
Institutional Trading of Alimera Sciences
Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Millennium Management LLC acquired a new stake in Alimera Sciences in the 4th quarter worth approximately $32,000. Osaic Holdings Inc. acquired a new stake in Alimera Sciences in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $34,000. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC boosted its stake in Alimera Sciences by 291.8% in the 3rd quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 12,000 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock worth $37,000 after purchasing an additional 8,937 shares in the last quarter. Susquehanna International Group LLP acquired a new stake in Alimera Sciences in the 4th quarter worth approximately $92,000. Finally, Geode Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in Alimera Sciences by 55.0% in the 2nd quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 59,324 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock worth $173,000 after purchasing an additional 21,062 shares in the last quarter.
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Alimera Sciences, Inc, a pharmaceutical company, engages in the development and commercialization of ophthalmic pharmaceuticals. It operates through United States, internationally, and Operating Cost segments. It offers ILUVIEN, an intravitreal implant for the treatment of diabetic macular edema (DME), which is a disease of the retina that affects individuals with diabetes and lead to severe vision loss and blindness; and to prevent relapse in recurrent non-infectious uveitis affecting the posterior segment of the eye.
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| 2024-01-31T23:26:55Z
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London 'acid attack': Nine people including mother and two young children are rushed to hospital after 'corrosive substance' thrown in Clapham South with manhunt for suspect
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A mother and her two young children are among nine injured who have been rushed to hospital after a suspected acid attack in south London, police said.
Officers have launched an investigation after a suspected corrosive substance was thrown at the trio in Lessar Avenue, Clapham South.
The attacker fled the scene after the incident, with Metropolitan Police now using a helicopter to assist the manhunt.
Three other people - who are all adults - have also been rushed to hospitals after sustaining injuries.
A further three police officers also received medical attention after responding to the scene, although their injuries are said to be minor.
It is believed all but the first three were 'inadvertently' injured while rushing to the family's aid.
Photos from the scene show an abandoned silver hatchback abandoned with its doors open on the street where homes sell for as much as £3million.
The attacker fled the scene after the incident, with Metropolitan Police hunting the assailant
Three other people - who are all adults - have also been rushed to hospitals after sustaining injuries while it is believed they were rushing to the family's aid
Marina Ahmad, Labour's London Assembly member for Lambeth & Southwark, posted on X: 'There has been a traffic collision with a man assaulting occupants in a car and throwing acid. Victims include children.'
A large police presence can be seen on the road, which sits directly next to Clapham Common. Fire engines and ambulances were also on the scene.
Of the nine people treated by the London Ambulance Service, five were taken to a major trauma centre and three were taken to a local hospital. The ninth was discharged at the scene.
Detective Superintendent Alexander Castle said: 'Officers are on scene following this horrific incident.
'Three victims - a woman and her two young children - have been taken to hospital for treatment.
'Three other people - all adults - have been taken to hospital for injuries sustained, we believe, as they came to their aid. We will update as soon as we know more about their conditions.
'Three police officers have also been taken to hospital after they responded to the incident. Thankfully we believe their injuries to be minor.
'While tests are ongoing to determine what the substance is, at this stage we believe it to be a corrosive substance.
'A man was seen fleeing the scene. We are drawing on resources from across the Met to apprehend this individual and work is ongoing to determine what has led to this awful incident.
'The National Police Air Service are assisting us. Any members of the public who can help us with information or material should call 999 immediately ref CAD 7790/31 Jan.'
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson added: 'We were called today (31 January) at 7:29pm to reports of an incident on Clapham Common South Side, SW4.
Of the nine people treated by the London Ambulance Service, five were taken to a major trauma centre and three were taken to a local hospital
A large police presence can be seen on the road, which sits directly next to Clapham Common. Fire engines and ambulances were also on the scene
Officers have launched an investigation after a suspected corrosive substance was thrown at the trio in Lessar Avenue, Clapham South (pictured)
'We sent a number of resources to the scene, including two incident response officers, three ambulance crews, and members of our hazardous area response team (HART).
'We treated nine people, five of whom were taken to a major trauma centre. Three patients were taken to a local hospital and the other was discharged at the scene.'
And a spokesperson for London Fire Brigade said: 'Firefighters were called to a chemical incident on Lessar Avenue in Clapham this evening.
'Working alongside emergency service partners, crews provided immediate emergency care to a woman and two children.
'Five further people were also treated at the scene. They were all taken to hospital by London Ambulance Service crews.
'Crews also used specialist equipment to detect a corrosive substance that is believed to have been used in the incident.
'The Brigade was called at 19.35 and the incident was over for firefighters by 21.21.'
This is a breaking story. More to follow.
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| 2024-01-31T23:26:55Z
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Reds and Greens stroll to comfortable Euroleague wins in Greece
Panathinaikos and Olympiakos scored comfortable victories at home in the first half of another double week in the Euroleague.
First up, the Reds put 101 past visiting Alba Berlin (101-87) at the Peace and Friendship Stadium on Tuesday to improve their record to 13-11 and climb to the seventh spot.
A strong third quarter sufficed for the Greek champion to overturn Alba’s first-half 48-45 advantage, thanks to a 33-13 partial score that sealed the game in its favor with ease.
Isaiah Canaan was breathtaking for the hosts, scoring 31 points, while new signing Moses Wright added another 15.
On Wednesday Panathinaikos was always in control against Armani Milano and won 79-62 at the Olympic Sports Hall in Athens.
The Greens relied on their defense to overcome their Italian visitor that underperformed on the night, based on its standards. The hosts’ defense was so tight that it only let in 50 points in the first 37 minutes of the game, before relaxing a little in the end.
For Panathinaikos, that is now joint third at the table on a 15-9 record, Marius Grigonis scored 15 points and Juancho Hernangomez 12.
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| 2024-01-31T23:26:57Z
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By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Look no further than the first lines of H.P. Lovecraft’s 1931 novella At the Mountains of Madness to get a decent grip on the opening of the fourth season of Max neo-noir streaming series True Detective — Night Country:
“I am forced into speech because men of science have refused to follow my advice without knowing why. It is altogether against my will that I tell my reasons for opposing this contemplated invasion of the Antarctic — with its vast fossil-hunt and its wholesale boring and melting of the ancient ice-cap — and I am the more reluctant because my warning may be in vain.”
Substituting the North for the South Pole, that might as well be the nutgraf of every review of the show. Here’s the setup: A bunch of “men of science” are working in a laboratory outside the fictional town of Ennis, Alaska (based on the real-life North Slope Borough, in the very far north of the state). We don’t know what they’re doing, exactly, but when one of their number experiences a strange fit of derangement, we know their labors may be ill advised.
Jump forward 48 hours into the long polar night, and the delivery guy brings the scientists their supplies only to find that no one’s home.
Enter the cops. Specifically, Chief Detective Liz Danvers (played by no less than living legend Jodie Foster, summoning all the exasperation and low-key rage in the cosmos), who shows up on the scene along with her super-suspicious-and-obvious-slimeball colleague Hank Prior (John Hawkes) and Prior’s super-trueblue-but-kind-of-dopey-yet-lovable son, Peter, who’s a junior officer being cantankerously mentored/mothered/tyrannized by Danvers.
They suss out the sussy scene and find a human tongue on the floor of the kitchen. And the game is afoot (or atongue)!
If there are still fans of True Detective after its disastrously bad second season and only marginally better third installment, then they will know the basic vibe of the series: Psychologically damaged and morally conflicted detectives confront crimes so deranged and awful that they verge on (and maybe even spill into?) the supernaturally evil. Think of it as X-Files if it had aired on Cinemax.
The first season of True Detective streamed in 2014 and starred Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConoughay as “bad lieutenants” in the bayous of post-Andrew/pre-Katrina Louisiana. It is no hyperbole to say that not only was TD Season 1 one the best things ever put on what passes for “TV” these days, but at or near the pinnacle of both actors’ careers.
This season is shaping up to be a worthy successor to that first fabulous hellbroth of swampily cosmic terror. Writer, director and showrunner of the fourth season of the True Detective series Issa López has clearly read her Lovecraft; pity that the “men of science” didn’t, meeting with a fate as grisly as it was icy and bearing clear throughlines to HPL’s oeuvre. (For evidence: A VHS copy of The Thing — the 1982 film adaptation of At the Mountains of Madness — is visible on the shelf behind Danvers in one of the first scenes. Oh, and “Danvers” is the name of the psychiatric hospital to which several of Lovecraft’s characters were shuttled off after their mind-shattering encounters with the ineffable, and served as the inspiration for his invented Arkham sanatorium, which itself inspired the Arkham Asylum of Batman fame.)
What were the scientists trying to find in their ice core samples? What events precipitated them winding up as a “corpsicle”? (As the internet has gleefully termed the condition in which their bodies were found. Look it up, but only if you’re on the hunt for spoilers.)
More than that, what deeper forces are at work in the long arctic darkness, where caribou inexplicably jump to their deaths at the dying of the light, one-eyed polar bears wander the desolate streets of Ennis and visions of the dead appear to the locals with such regularity that their presence is explained with a shrug: “It’s Ennis.”
Even more central to the mythos: What are the connections between the occult trappings of the murders in Season 1 and the hints and facts surrounding the season four deaths of the scientists and the earlier murder of an Indigenous woman — a cold case pursued with furious zeal by the obviously damaged Army veteran Evangeline Navarro (Kali Reis), who has a yet-to-be-explained relationship with Danvers that went so bad that the former was busted down to trooper and neither intended ever to work together again… until their cases (and maybe stars?) aligned.
For real, True Detective — Night Country has it all, and we’re only up to two episodes as of this writing. Stream it on Max every Sunday. I know I will be.
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| 2024-01-31T23:26:57Z
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US actor and singer Hinton Battle has died aged 67 in Los Angeles, his representative has confirmed.
The Dreamgirls actor had fought a lengthy illness, as stated by his rep to The Hollywood Reporter.
Battle was the original scarecrow in The Wiz on Broadway, a role that the late Michael Jackson would go on to play in the 1978 film.
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He won all three Tonys available in the category of a featured actor in a musical — for performances in Sophisticated Ladies, The Tap Dance Kid and Miss Saigon.
He went on to be a part of the ensemble for the 2007 movie musical Dreamgirls, starring Jennifer Hudson.
Hudson has led tributes for Battle, taking to social media to remember her co-star.
“We lost two irreplaceable Broadway icons this week. Chita Rivera and Hinton Battle!” she said.
“I’ll always be grateful for their unique artistry and impact and the way our lives intersected! Rest well, legends!”
“Broadway icon” Rivera died aged 91 on January 30 after a seven-decade-long career on the stage.
Hudson went on to repost on X a tribute from the Tony Awards, which released a statement along with footage of Battle winning one of his awards.
“In loving memory of iconic Tony Winner, Hinton Battle. His unparalleled talent and infectious energy will be deeply missed, but his legacy lives on in the hearts of all who were touched by his brilliance,” the statement read.
“My Dear Scarecrow, Mr Hinton Battle, words cannot express how I feel. You’ve joined the heavenly cast,” Grammy-winning singer and actress Stephanie Mills said.
“I will miss you forever. I loved you then, now, and forever. Rest babe, job well done. Until we meet again.”
Hinton is survived by his sisters Eddie and Lettie along with his nieces and nephews.
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| 2024-01-31T23:26:58Z
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WBO junior middleweight champion Tim Tszyu and Keith Thurman met today for their kickoff press conference for their March 30th fight on Amazon Prime PPV at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Thurman Takes the Offensive
Thurman (30-1, 22 KOs) seemed to relish working over Tszyu (24-0, 17 KOs) with his trash-talking skills, and it was a knockout win for the former WBA & WBO welterweight champion.
Interestingly, it looked like Thurman either got a hair transplant or wore a toupee. He now has a full head of hair where previously there was none. With the money Thurman has got, it’s about time he got some hair.
Keith Thurman: “I love everything about this. I love the stage. I love the action in the main event,” said Thurman during today’s kickoff press conference for his non-title fight on March 30th on Amazon Prime PPV.
“Unfortunately, the [WBO junior middleweight] title will not be on the line, but his pride will be, and that’s good enough for me.”
Tszyu Fires Back with Confidence
Tim Tszyu: “You bring that energy. I want that energy coming into the fight because when I do, and mark my words, I will knock you out under twelve rounds.”
Thurman: “You can try, my man, but you’re going to get more than energy. You are going to get these hands, baby, upon your face.”
Tszyu: “You’re going to be running, and I’m going to be catching you like a little gazelle.”
Thurman: “Your flat feet, slow. In Australia, that’s an island very far away. I didn’t know flat-footed Mexicans were born in Australia, Tszyu. Mexican, Tszyu. What you going to do?”
Tszyu: “I’ve got a Mexican style, but Mexican styles are one of the greatest styles in the world. So, don’t be disrespecting Mexican styles.”
Thurman: “I ain’t lost to no Mexicans. Do your research. Watch more tape. Watch more tape if you want to debate.”
Tszyu: “Don’t be running.”
Thurman: “I haven’t lost to no flat-footed, slow Mexicans.”
Tszyu: “Don’t be running like a gazelle.”
Thurman: “‘Please, let me beat you up, Keith. Please let me beat you up. Can I punch you in the face? Can I punch you? Please, please.”
Tszyu: “In the middle of the ring.”
Thurman: “I’ll be right there, baby. I’ll be right there. I won’t be hard to find.”
Tszyu: “Beautiful, that’s what I want.”
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| 2024-01-31T23:27:00Z
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — For the first time in her 65-year history, Barbie will be decked out in the colors of this year’s Super Bowl champion.
Ahead of the Feb. 11 game between the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers, Mattel Creations announced its first Super Bowl Champion doll, which will be decked out in the colors of the winning team.
According to a news release, the world’s most famous doll will be one of three items offered after the big game. There will also be a Fisher-Price Little People Collector and a UNO Fandom deck available for purchase.
Toy manufacturer Mattel is returning to what it says was a winning game plan last year, and adding some new plays, in a bid to sell collectible toys tied to this year’s Super Bowl. https://t.co/j79io1DTML
— Forbes (@Forbes) January 30, 2024
The toys can be pre-ordered, but they will only be issued in the uniform jersey and hat of the winning team, USA Today reported. The Barbie doll will have a $30 price tag, and so will the Little People collectible. The UNO Fandom deck will be sold for $12.
The Little People figurines will feature three players from the winning team, plus a “super fan,” Mattel said in its release.
The Fandom deck will feature the winning team’s official logo, cards featuring players from the champions and a collectible foil card in each pack.
“As football fans across the country get ready for The Big Game, we’re thrilled to offer San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs superfans the chance to commemorate a historic win with these special collectibles from our Fisher-Price, Barbie, and UNO brands,” Lisa McKnight, Mattel’s executive vice president and chief brand officer, said in a statement. “Whichever team reigns supreme on February 11th, Mattel Creations is the place to find that must-have piece of Super Bowl LVIII memorabilia worthy of any collection.”
Last year’s Little People Collector line from Super Bowl LVII included Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, tight end Travis Kelce, defensive tackle Chris Jones and a Kansas City super fan.
The Barbie and Fisher-Price items are officially licensed NFL products. Fans and collectors can preorder the items through Feb. 25 at MattelCreations.com/thebiggame. Items will begin shipping in August, Mattel said.
People who preorder the losing team will have their money refunded.
Orders are only valid for U.S. customers.
The Fandom deck will be available in March.
Last year, Mattel asked fans to vote for their Super Bowl favorite by preordering sets featuring the Chiefs or Eagles, Forbes reported. While the Eagles got more preorders, the Chiefs got the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
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| 2024-01-31T23:26:59Z
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Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby joins forces with a former top judge and a Labour peer in mission to derail Rwanda plan
- Archbishop joins Baroness Chakrabarti and Baroness Hale in backing changes
The Archbishop of Canterbury has joined forces with a Labour peer and a former top judge in a bid to give the United Nations refugee agency an effective veto over the Government's Rwanda scheme.
Justin Welby formally supported a series of amendments neutering the new legislation.
The changes were put forward by Labour peer Baroness Chakrabarti, a former member of Jeremy Corbyn's shadow cabinet, and were backed by Mr Welby and former head of the Supreme Court Baroness Hale.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Bill says it is for Parliament – and not the courts – to declare Rwanda a safe country, so removals flights can get off the ground by spring and deter small boat Channel crossings.
But now the Archbishop is backing changes which would instead give the United Nations High Commissioner on Refugees (UNHCR) the final say on whether the east African nation is safe.
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, supported a series of amendments to the Rwanda Bill, including changes that would give the UN High Commissioner on Refugees the final say on whether the east African country is safe
Baroness Chakrabarti, a former member of Jeremy Corbyn's shadow cabinet, tabled amendments to require British courts to give 'proper regard' to so-called 'pyjama injunctions' issued by the ECHR
The amendments will 'require positive UNHCR advice on the safety of Rwanda to be laid before Parliament before claims for asylum in the UK may be processed in Rwanda', House of Lords papers show.
Anyone granted asylum would be brought back to Britain rather than remaining in Rwanda, they add.
The changes would mean that 'no person will be removed to the Republic of Rwanda' without the UNHCR giving the go-ahead, and the agency's decision-making role would be written into UK law.
Last year the UNHCR positioned itself as a leading opponent of the Rwanda scheme, and its evidence played a key role in persuading Supreme Court justices to declare the policy unlawful in November.
In further moves to up-end Mr Sunak's Bill, Baroness Chakrabarti and her two allies tabled amendments which would scupper Government proposals to ignore 'pyjama injunctions' issued by Strasbourg judges.
Instead, the changes would require British courts to give 'proper regard' to so-called Rule 39 orders issued by the European Court of Human Rights in relation to Rwanda cases.
The trio also moved to delete Government measures to 'disapply' the Human Rights Act and sought to restore the ability of UK courts and tribunals to block Home Office attempts to remove migrants.
Earlier this week the Archbishop was blasted by Tory MPs after he said the Rwanda scheme was 'leading the nation down a damaging path'. He told the House of Lords on Monday night the Bill was 'damaging Britain's reputation and the rule of law'.
His interventions come despite his insistence in 2022, shortly after the Rwanda scheme was unveiled, that although he opposed the policy 'the details are for politics'.
An aide to Home Secretary James Cleverly said: 'We simply disagree with [Mr Welby] and believe the Bill and our partnership with Rwanda do not truly reflect the criticisms he makes.'
The aide also pointed out the UNHCR already operates a scheme sending refugees to Rwanda.
Tory backbencher Tom Hunt suggested it was time to review bishops' right to take part in parliamentary debates.
Baroness Hale, the former head of the Supreme Court, also backed moves to 'disapply' the Human Rights Act and sought to restore the ability of UK courts and tribunals to block Home Office attempts to remove migrants
Last night Mr Hunt said of Mr Welby's stance: 'Each day that passes that he continues to make these sort of interventions the Church of England loses more and more followers.'
Alp Mehmet of Migration Watch UK, which campaigns for tougher border controls, said: 'All this unsurprising alliance of lords spiritual and temporal will achieve, if the amendments succeed, is in thwarting the will of the majority while encouraging more people – mostly young men – to risk their lives to get to the UK.'
A Lambeth Palace spokesman said: 'The amendments [the archbishop] has supported ensure that our immigration policy complies with the rule of law.'
Human rights challenges have left the Rwanda scheme floundering in legal limbo for 18 months.
Mr Sunak's Bill aims to declare Rwanda a safe country and overcome objections raised by the Supreme Court. A new treaty with the east African nation also sets out a list of safeguards for asylum seekers sent there under the plan.
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| 2024-01-31T23:27:02Z
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Arcimoto, Inc. (NASDAQ:FUV – Get Free Report) was the target of a significant growth in short interest during the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totalling 851,400 shares, a growth of 5.3% from the December 31st total of 808,900 shares. Approximately 11.4% of the company’s shares are sold short. Based on an average trading volume of 144,300 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 5.9 days.
Arcimoto Price Performance
NASDAQ FUV traded down $0.04 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, hitting $0.68. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 29,488 shares, compared to its average volume of 48,404. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $0.79 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $0.90. Arcimoto has a 52-week low of $0.52 and a 52-week high of $2.36. The company has a current ratio of 0.60, a quick ratio of 0.16 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32.
Institutional Trading of Arcimoto
A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. UBS Group AG raised its stake in shares of Arcimoto by 108.9% during the third quarter. UBS Group AG now owns 23,205 shares of the company’s stock valued at $32,000 after purchasing an additional 283,769 shares in the last quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD acquired a new stake in Arcimoto during the 1st quarter worth about $38,000. Renaissance Technologies LLC acquired a new stake in Arcimoto during the 2nd quarter worth about $47,000. Geode Capital Management LLC grew its stake in Arcimoto by 242.7% during the 2nd quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 56,662 shares of the company’s stock valued at $83,000 after acquiring an additional 40,127 shares in the last quarter. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. grew its stake in Arcimoto by 27.6% during the 1st quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 13,472 shares of the company’s stock valued at $89,000 after acquiring an additional 2,911 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 10.91% of the company’s stock.
Arcimoto Company Profile
Arcimoto, Inc designs, develops, manufactures, sells, and rents three-wheeled electric vehicles in the United States. Its flagship product is the Fun Utility Vehicle (FUV) use for everyday consumer trips. The company also provides Deliverator, an electric last-mile delivery solution to get goods where they need to go; TRiO, a bolt on kit that converts a two wheeled motorcycle into a tilting three wheeled motorcycle; and Arcimoto Flatbed, a prototype that eschews the rear seat.
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| 2024-01-31T23:27:05Z
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Australian star Margot Robbie has broken her silence on her Oscars snub for her title role in the Barbie movie.
Neither Robbie nor director Greta Gerwig was nominated in their respective categories, leading actress and best director, sparking outrage online.
Robbie’s co-stars Ryan Gosling and America Ferrera, who were both nominated, have expressed their disappointment at the snubs.
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Speaking on a panel this week for a special SAG screening of Barbie, Robbie addressed missing out on an Academy Awards nod for her acting performance.
“There’s no way to feel sad when you know you’re this blessed,” Robbie said, as reported by Deadline.
“Obviously I think Greta should be nominated as a director, because what she did is a once-in-a-career, once-in-a-lifetime thing, what she pulled off, it really is.
“But it’s been an incredible year for all the films.”
Barbie holds the record as the sole billion-dollar film directed by a woman.
“I just suspect it’s bigger than us. It’s bigger than this movie, it’s bigger than our industry,” Robbie said of the phenomenon.
Regardless of the snubs, she said she was “beyond ecstatic” about the film’s nods from the academy.
“We set out to do something that would shift culture, affect culture, just make some sort of impact,” she said.
“And it’s already done that, and some, way more than we ever dreamed it would.
“And that is truly the biggest reward that could come out of all of this.”
Barbie has been nominated for Best Picture.
Ryan Gosling was nominated for best supporting actor and America Ferrera for best supporting actress.
The film has also been nominated for best adapted screenplay, costume design and production design.
Gosling, who plays Ken to Robbie’s Barbie, released a rare personal statement after his co-star and director failed to be nominated.
“There is no Ken without Barbie, and there is no Barbie movie without Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie, the two people most responsible for this history-making, globally celebrated film,” he said.
“No recognition would be possible for anyone on the film without their talent, grit and genius.
“To say that I’m disappointed that they are not nominated in their respective categories would be an understatement.
“Against all odds with nothing but a couple of soulless, scantily clad, and thankfully crotchless dolls, they made us laugh, they broke our hearts, they pushed the culture and they made history.
“Their work should be recognised along with the other very deserving nominees.
“Having said that, I am so happy for America Ferrera and the other incredible artists who contributed their talents to making this such a groundbreaking film.”
Ferrera’s nomination for best supporting actress made Robbie’s snub even more glaring.
“Greta has done just about everything that a director could do to deserve it,” Ferrera said in a statement.
“Creating this world, and taking something that didn’t have inherent value to most people and making it a global phenomenon.
“It feels disappointing to not see her on that list.”
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| 2024-01-31T23:27:06Z
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BBC executives joked the Martin Bashir scandal over his interview with Princess Diana would sentence them to a 'ten-year stretch in the Tower', documents reveal
- BBC figures appeared to quip that the interview would cost them knighthoods
BBC executives joked that the Martin Bashir scandal would see them sent for a 'ten-year stretch in the Tower', newly released documents reveal.
In previously unseen internal messages, senior figures appeared to quip that the bombshell 1995 Panorama interview with Diana, Princess of Wales, would also cost them knighthoods.
Their 'unguarded' exchanges bore the subject heading 'Hussy [sic]/Panorama' and came after the late Queen's lady-in-waiting Lady Susan Hussey had emailed the BBC over the affair. The emails are part of a trove of 10,000 pages of documents released by the corporation relating to the programme in which Diana famously declared 'there were three of us in this marriage'.
Her interview was so explosive, the BBC's then-chairman Lord Hussey was kept in the dark in case he told his wife, Lady Susan, who the BBC feared might tip off Queen Elizabeth. In 2020, as the scandal reared its head again, with the Mail revealing Bashir forged and lied his way into Diana's trust, Lady Susan emailed the BBC's head of history Robert Seatter asking why the BBC felt it was right to have given ITV footage of an interview her late husband had recorded for the corporation about the Panorama saga.
BBC executives joked that the Martin Bashir scandal would see them sent for a 'ten-year stretch in the Tower', newly released documents reveal. Pictured: Princess Diana's Panorama interview with Martin Bashir
In previously unseen internal messages, senior figures appeared to quip that the bombshell 1995 Panorama interview with Diana, Princess of Wales, would also cost them knighthoods
Their 'unguarded' exchanges bore the subject heading 'Hussy [sic]/Panorama' and came after the late Queen's lady-in-waiting Lady Susan Hussey had emailed the BBC over the affair
A few days later Mr Seatter engaged in a 'reply-all' email exchange with two BBC lawyers, Peter De Val and Elizabeth Grace, with the subject 'Hussy/Panorama' (sic). In one, Mr De Val wrote: 'Get you a 10-stretch in The Tower... do they still have the Rack there? I expect so.'
In another, Mr Seatter joked: 'Is my knighthood to follow after this?! I somehow think not...', to which Ms Grace answered: 'Can you do a deep curtsy?' and Mr De Val replied: 'I don't think any of us will be appearing in the honours list for a while... And the Grenadier Guards do still work for Her.'
It is not possible to understand exactly what the trio were talking about, because the BBC has blanked-out several pages from the email trail. It argues these pages contain 'legally privileged' information. The gap in the correspondence means the precise context of their remarks has not been revealed. Last night the BBC categorically denied the distasteful jokes were about Lady Susan.
A spokesman insisted: 'They were unguarded exchanges between colleagues working remotely during lockdown.'
The corporation has spent more than £200,000 of licence-payers' money trying to prevent the 10,000 pages being made public, fighting a two-and-a-half year legal battle against journalist Andy Webb's freedom-of-information requests.
It finally gave up on Tuesday night, handing the documents to Mr Webb – but many were swathed in censor's black ink or were just blank pages. One of the emails that was not censored, from 2020, revealed Mr Bashir blamed his 'non-white' status at the BBC and 'professional jealousy' for the scandal erupting.
Last night another email showed that the BBC deliberately held back internal documents which Mr Webb had asked for in 2020.
Despite successfully finding the files he had asked for, an email from lawyer Miss Grace to a former BBC executive said 'we are not releasing all of the internal investigations documents at this present time'.
A handwritten note to the rogue reporter from Tony Hall (pictured), who went on to become BBC director-general, congratulated Bashir on 'the interview of the decade'
Mr Webb told the Mail: 'This is the first time we've seen an internal email indicating this was their thinking.' And he told GB News: 'Now, as we speak, people at the Information Commissioner's Office are looking to see whether the BBC has, as I alleged, committed a criminal offence.'
The BBC rejects allegations it acted unlawfully by not revealing information. A spokesman said: 'Far from attempting to conceal or cover up matters, the BBC commissioned Lord Dyson to conduct an independent investigation so that he could gain a full picture of what happened in 1995.'
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| 2024-01-31T23:27:08Z
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A NSW push to poach interstate essential workers has been dismissed by South Australia as a desperate effort to fill the more populous state’s skill “chasms”.
The Make the Move Campaign is aimed at boosting the number of essential workers in regional NSW by spotlighting the stories of nurses, police, teachers, firefighters and midwives who quit cities for the regions.
The extensive ad campaign aims to encourage interstate essential workers to consider moving to nearby regional NSW communities, starting with Adelaide workers.
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Teachers working in rural areas can collect an annual bonus of $20,000 to $30,000 while health workers can get packages of up to $20,000.
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas said he understood why NSW would be attempting to poach in-demand staff, saying 30,000 people had left the state last year.
“That’s a big reduction ... it speaks to a need to advertise to others about why they might want to stay there,” he said.
“We’re doing a far better job of being able to attract people to our state.”
He pointed to SA’s recent strong economic performance.
“This state’s got a lot of things going our way, increasingly it’s being talked about in other parts of the country and we welcome that,” he said.
“If that means NSW has to spend dollars on their own television ads to keep their own people there so be it, that’s their prerogative,” he said.
South Australia’s treasurer Stephen Mullighan was also not alarmed.
“What you’re seeing from (premier) Chris Minns and NSW is a last-ditch attempt to start filling some skills gaps that have grown into yawning chasms in the last three years,” he told ABC Adelaide.
He also questioned why workers would uproot their families when the median housing cost in regional NSW exceeded that in Adelaide.
“I am not panicking in the face of Chris Minns offering $20,000 in relocation costs to move to a higher-cost, lower-lifestyle place somewhere in regional NSW for workers who quite frankly have a much better place to live here in South Australia,” Mullighan said.
About 55 per cent of NSW teacher vacancies are in the regions, but Minns expects recent pay rises that made the state’s teachers the nation’s best-paid will soon turn the tide.
While the campaign was currently focused on South Australia, he warned the state was open to competing for essential workers in Victoria and Queensland.
“For the past decade, other states have been poaching our best and brightest to work in their institutions,” Minns said.
“If there are good people that are considering relocating, coming and working in the NSW public service, we’d love to have them.”
He also admitted that he failed to give his fellow Labor premier and occasional running buddy, South Australia’s Peter Malinauskas, a warning about Wednesday’s launch.
“He can read about it in the newspapers or watch our ads on TV,” Minns said.
Union leader and former principal Jennie-Marie Gorman said the states needed to move beyond short-term incentives and interstate poaching amid a national teacher shortage.
“I’m concerned that a lot of band-aid solutions are being found and we really need to find something that’s a big-picture solution,” the Australian Education Union SA branch president told AAP.
Gorman said it was critical to improve pay and conditions across the board, properly fund public schools and focus on enticing more young people to take up what was a rewarding vocation.
“This is a national crisis — it really needs to be solved on the national level,” she said.
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| 2024-01-31T23:27:12Z
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Asana, Inc. (NYSE:ASAN – Get Free Report) saw a significant growth in short interest in January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totalling 10,330,000 shares, a growth of 5.2% from the December 31st total of 9,820,000 shares. Approximately 13.2% of the company’s stock are short sold. Based on an average daily volume of 2,420,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 4.3 days.
Asana Stock Performance
ASAN traded down $1.01 on Wednesday, hitting $17.42. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 1,827,319 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,886,596. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $19.36 and its 200-day simple moving average is $19.76. The firm has a market cap of $3.88 billion, a P/E ratio of -13.86 and a beta of 1.25. Asana has a 12 month low of $14.30 and a 12 month high of $26.27. The company has a quick ratio of 1.88, a current ratio of 1.88 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14.
Asana (NYSE:ASAN – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, December 5th. The company reported ($0.04) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.11) by $0.07. The company had revenue of $166.50 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $164.09 million. Asana had a negative net margin of 45.86% and a negative return on equity of 80.39%. The firm’s revenue was up 17.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted ($0.49) EPS. Analysts forecast that Asana will post -1.2 EPS for the current year.
Insider Activity
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. CWM LLC increased its stake in shares of Asana by 25.5% in the third quarter. CWM LLC now owns 2,772 shares of the company’s stock worth $51,000 after purchasing an additional 563 shares in the last quarter. National Bank of Canada FI increased its stake in shares of Asana by 5.8% in the second quarter. National Bank of Canada FI now owns 11,290 shares of the company’s stock worth $248,000 after purchasing an additional 620 shares in the last quarter. Virtu Financial LLC increased its stake in shares of Asana by 11.9% in the first quarter. Virtu Financial LLC now owns 6,195 shares of the company’s stock worth $248,000 after purchasing an additional 658 shares in the last quarter. Corton Capital Inc. increased its stake in shares of Asana by 6.5% in the third quarter. Corton Capital Inc. now owns 11,017 shares of the company’s stock worth $202,000 after purchasing an additional 669 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Commonwealth Equity Services LLC increased its stake in shares of Asana by 5.1% in the first quarter. Commonwealth Equity Services LLC now owns 14,789 shares of the company’s stock worth $312,000 after purchasing an additional 718 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 26.21% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Ratings Changes
Several brokerages have recently commented on ASAN. Citigroup reduced their target price on Asana from $24.00 to $20.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, October 4th. UBS Group started coverage on Asana in a report on Thursday, October 12th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $20.00 target price on the stock. Piper Sandler upped their price objective on Asana from $16.00 to $18.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 2nd. Royal Bank of Canada reaffirmed an “underperform” rating and set a $10.00 price objective on shares of Asana in a report on Wednesday, October 4th. Finally, FBN Securities reduced their price objective on Asana from $28.00 to $23.00 in a report on Tuesday, October 3rd. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, seven have issued a hold rating and two have issued a buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Asana presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $21.00.
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About Asana
Asana, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, operates a work management platform for individuals, team leads, and executives in the United States and internationally. Its platform helps organizations to orchestrate work from daily tasks to cross-functional strategic initiatives; and manages product launches, marketing campaigns, and organization-wide goal settings.
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'That's ridiculous': Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg fires back at Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn for claiming Facebook is a premiere sex trafficking website
- 'It appears that you’re trying to be the premier sex trafficking site in this country,' Blackburn said to Zuckerberg
- 'Of course not, Senator. Senator, that’s ridiculous,' the Meta CEO shot back
Meta Chief Mark Zuckerberg and Sen. Marsha Blackburn got into a heated back-and-forth on Wednesday when the Tennessee Republican accused Facebook of facilitating sex trafficking.
Blackburn at one point accused Zuckerberg of wanting to turn Meta into the 'premier sex trafficking site in this country.'
She first accused Zuckerberg of wanting to 'bring kids in early' to its Instagram Creators - a program for wannabe Instagram influencers.
The Senator said during a Judiciary Committee hearing:
'You see these younger teenagers as valuable but an untapped audience, quoting from the emails and suggesting teams are actually household influencers to bring their younger siblings into your platform, into Instagram. Now, how can you ensure that Instagram Creators, your product, your program does not facilitate illegal activities when you fail to remove content pertaining to the sale of minors, and it is happening once every two minutes in this country?'
Meta Chief Mark Zuckerberg and Sen. Marsha Blackburn got into a heated back-and-forth on Wednesday when the Tennessee Republican accused Facebook of facilitating sex trafficking
Zuckerberg responded: 'Senator, our tools for identifying that kind of content are industry leading, that doesn’t mean we’re perfect. There are definitely issues that we have, but we continue —'
Blackburn cut in: 'Mr. Zuckerberg, yes, there are a lot that is slipping through. It appears that you’re trying to be the premier sex trafficking site in this country.'
'Of course not, Senator. Senator, that’s ridiculous.'
'No, it is not ridiculous.'
'We don’t want this content on our platforms.'
'Why don’t you take it down?' Blackburn asked.
'We do take it down. We do more work to take it down than --
'No you are not, you are not! And the problem is we’ve been working on this. Senator Welch is over there. We’ve been working on this stuff for a decade. You have an army of lawyers and lobbyists that have fought us on this every step of the way. You work with Net Choice, the Cato Institute, Taxpayers Protection Alliance and Chamber of Progress to actually fight our bipartisan legislation to keep kids safe online.'
Elsewhere in the hearing Zuckerberg stood up and apologized to families who say social media contributed to their children's suicide or abuse.
The Meta chief, who runs Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, was rebuked by Senator Josh Hawley who asked him to address the public gallery directly during the hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
'I'm sorry for everything you've all gone through,' Zuckerberg said. 'It's terrible. No one should have to go through the things that your families have suffered.'
Zuckerberg appeared alongside TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew, Discord boss Jason Citron, X chief Linda Yaccarino and Snapchat founder Evan Spiegel.
All were grilled by Republicans about how they protect teenagers and children on their respective apps.
Senators Ted Cruz and Lindsey Graham used the occasion to chastise the Silicon Valley titans, claiming they don't do enough to protect kids from pedophiles and harmful content.
The bosses insisted that they do their utmost to shield youngsters from anything inappropriate, but conceded that they cannot always keep track of accounts due to the size and scale of their products.
Bosses of social media giants Facebook , TikTok , Twitter , and Snapchat are being grilled by Congress on the dangers their platforms bring to childr
Senator Ted Cruz said every parent in America was 'terrified about the garbage that is directed at our kids'.
'I have two teenagers at home, and the phones they have are portals to predators, to viciousness, to bullying, to self-harm... and each of your companies could do a lot more to prevent it,' he said.
Cruz pointed to a 2013 report that Instagram's algorithm was connecting pedophiles to accounts that advertised the sale of child porn - some of them run by children themselves, or featuring sex-trafficked kids.
'This content wasn't just living in the dark corners of Instagram, the algorithm was helping pedophiles to find it by promoting graphic hashtags,' he said.
He then held a blown-up screenshot of an Instagram prompt that asks users if they want to 'get resources' or 'see results anyway' when browsing harmful images.
The warning read 'these results may contain images of child sexual abuse', with an explanation underneath.
'You gave users two choices: 'Get resources or see results anyway',' Cruz said, speaking directly to the Meta founder.
'Mr. Zuckerberg, what the hell were you thinking?', barely pausing long enough for the Meta founder to respond.
Senator Ted Cruz had a blown-up graphic put behind him showing and Instagram warning screen to users searching for child sexual abuse material
Zuckerberg said the 'basic science' behind the warning was that it was better to direct people searching for such content to get help, rather than blocking it
'I understand get resources, [but] in what sane universe is there a link for 'see results anyway'?'
'Well, because we might be wrong,' Zuckerberg replied.
'We tried to trigger this warning when we think that there's any chance that there...'
'Ok you might be wrong... let me ask you, how many times was this warning screen displayed?' Cruz interjected.
Zuckerberg replied: 'I don't know the answer to that off the top of my head.'
Cruz said that was interesting because he asked it last June in an oversight letter and Meta refused to answer.
'Will you commit right now, to within five days answering this question for this committee?' he said.
'I'll personally look into it, but I'm not sure if we have that data.'
Cruz then asked how many time a user who got the warning clicked 'see results anyway'.
'I'm not sure if we stored that, but I'll personally look into this and we'll follow up after,' Zuckerberg replied.
'What follow up did Instagram do, when you have a potential pedophile clicking on that thinking 'I'd like to see child porn' - what did you do next, when that happened?
Zuckerberg replied that Instagram took down anything that it thought was sexual abuse, and reported it to authorities
But Cruz wanted to know if anyone checked if the results actually were child porn, given he said 'we might be wrong'.
Zuckerberg said it was 'probably one of the factors' that helped lead to users being reported - and that Meta made 26 million reports to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, more than than the rest of the industry combined.
'You gave users two choices: Get resources' or see results anyway',' Cruz said, speaking directly to the Meta founder
Senator Lindsey Graham began the session with a stirring rebuke of all five tech bosses, accusing their platforms of killing young people, but zeroed in on Meta.
'Mr. Zuckerberg, you and the companies before us, I know you don't mean it to be so, but you have blood on your hands,' he said.
'You have a product that's killing people. When we had cigarettes that were killing people, we did something about it - maybe not enough.
'You gonna talk about guns, we have the ATF... [but] nothing here, there's not a damn thing anybody can do about it (social media), you can't be sued.'
Senator Graham said internal Meta emails showed Zuckerberg was warned about the dangers of his apps, but decided not to hire 45 people to 'do a better job of policing this'.
'So the bottom line is you can't be sued. You should be, and these emails would be great for punitive damages, but the courtroom's closed to every American abused by all the companies in front of me,' he continued.
Senator Lindsey Graham began the session with a stirring rebuke of all five tech bosses, accusing their platforms of killing young people
Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg , whose company runs Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, was sworn in to give evidence
He said social media was the last industry he would give blanket immunity from liability to, and it was time to repeal laws that did so.
'After years of working on this issue with you and others, I´ve come to conclude the following: social media companies as they´re currently designed and operate are dangerous products,' Graham said.
'They're destroying lives, and threatening democracy itself. These companies must be reined in, or the worst is yet to come.'
Graham later said though social media had many upsides, the 'dark' side was becoming 'too great to live with'.
'I am tired of talking. I'm tired of having discussions,' he said.
'Open up the courthouse door. Until you do that, nothing will change. Until these people can be sued for the damage they're doing, it is all talk.
'I'm a Republican who believes in free enterprise, but I also believe that every American who's been wronged has to have somebody to go to to complain. There is no commission to go to that can punish you.
'There's not one law in the book because you oppose everything we do, and you can't be sued. That has to stop, folks.'
Families of kids 'killed by social media' pack hearing
The hearing started with recorded testimonies from kids and parents who said they or their children were exploited on social media.
Senator Chris Coons thanked families who held up photos of children who they said took their own lives after being sexually exploited via social media.
'This room is packed as far as the eye can see,' he said.
'The families that are here because they want us to see you, and to know your concern.
'You have contacted each of us in our offices expressing your grief, your loss, your passion, and your concern.'
Families hold up photos of victims of child exploitation and suicide in the audience behind the five tech bosses
Zuckerberg was asked to apologize to them during the hearing, and turned around and did so
Coons responded to Zuckerberg's reference to a National Academy of Sciences study that found 'at the population level' there was no proof of a link between social media and harm to young people.
'Well it may not be at the population level, but I'm looking at a room full of hundreds of parents who have lost children,' he said.
'Our challenge is to take the data and make good decisions about protecting families and children from harm.'
Coons said that when a door flew off Alaska Airlines flight 1282 earlier this month, dozens of planes were grounded for safety checks, even though no one died.
But nothing at all ever happened for social media companies, he said.
Among parents who lost children to suicide due to social media sexual exploitation was South Carolina state representative Brandon Guffey, who is suing Instagram.
Gavin Guffey, 17, died in 2022 after falling victim to sexual extortion, or 'sextortion,' where scammers posed as a girl and tricked the 17-year-old into sending a nude photo. They then demanded cash not to release it.
Rep Guffey learned what had led to the tragedy after he and his younger son began receiving messages demanding money in exchange for nude images of the late teen.
The lawmaker is now suing Meta for wrongful death and gross negligence, among other accusations. He claims the company is not doing enough to protect minors from online predators.
The lawsuit also accuses the company of sparking mental health issues in children such as depression and anxiety - and that it uses algorithms to target teens while not keeping them safe.
Many of the families stood up whenever Zuckerberg responded to questions from senators
Many of the photos were directly behind the tech bosses as they sat for their testimonies
South Carolina State Rep Brandon Guffey (right) has filed a lawsuit against Instagram's parent company after his son Gavin (center) was driven to suicide by a sextortionist
Zuckerberg claimed the responsibility should lie with app stores like those run by Apple and Google, to enforce age restrictions.
'My understanding is Apple and Google, or at least Apple, already requires parental consent when a child does a payment with an app,' he said.
'So it should be pretty trivial to pass a law that requires them to make it so that parents have control anytime a child downloads an app.'
Meta earlier this month, in preparation for the hearings, proposed its own legislation along those lines.
After grilling Zuckerberg, Cruz moved on to TikTok, asking about a Chinese law that forces all companies to support and cooperate with national security efforts.
Chew replied that TikTok wasn't available in Mainland China and an entity called Project Texas was created to put the US version 'out of reach' of such obligations.
Cruz said the law compelled companies to lie to protect national security secrets.
He then referred to an earlier statement in the hearing by Chew where he insisted that the Chinese Government never asked for TikTok data and it was never provided.
'I do not believe you, and the American people don't either,' Cruz said.
Cruz said an app that was 'essentially the same' as TikTok in China was promoting science and education videos and limited the amount of time children could use it
'In the US, you are promoting to kids self-harm videos and anti-Israel propaganda. Why is there such a dramatic difference?' he asked.
Chew said that wasn't accurate and there was a lot of beneficial content on TikTok.
Cruz then compared hashtag volume on Instagram and TikTok - twice as many for things like Taylor Swift and Donald Trump non Instagram.
But it was eight to one for #uyghur - an oppressed minority in China - and 30 to one for #tibet, 57 to one for references to Tiananmen Square, and 174 to one for protests in Hong Kong.
'Why is it that on Instagram, people can put up #HongKongProtest 174 times compared to TikTok? What censorship is TikTok doing at the request of the Chinese Government?' Cruz asked.
'None. Senator, that analysis is flawed and been debunked by other external sources,' Chew replied.
He said this was explained by not all videos carrying hashtags and that you couldn't selectively choose a few words - before he was cut off by Cruz
'What's the difference between Taylor Swift and Tiananmen Square? What happened at Tiananmen Square?' he asked, rhetorically.
'There were massive protests during that time,' Chew replied, insisting users could freely post about it.
'Our algorithm does not suppress any content simply based on... it doesn't'
'You're selectively choosing some words over some periods [and] we haven't been around as long as other apps.'
Hundreds if not thousands of Chinese pro-democracy protesters, mostly students, were massacred when the Chinese military stormed Tiananmen Square, in the center of Beijing, in June 1989.
Information about the event is one of the most heavily censored things in China.
Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg, X Corp's CEO Linda Yaccarino, TikTok's CEO Shou Zi Chew and Discord's CEO Jason Citron attend the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing
The tech chieftains have been convened by the US Senate Judiciary Committee where they will be asked about the effects of social media in a session titled 'Big Tech and the Online Child Sexual Exploitation Crisis'.
The hearing could be grueling for executives confronting political anger for not doing enough to thwart online dangers for children, including from sexual predators.
'There are no tools to hold the company accountable. Instead, survivors and advocates are left to plead with these companies to choose safety over profit,' US Senator Dick Durbin, who heads the judiciary committee, said.
'They're responsible for many of the dangers our children face online.
'Their design choices, their failures to adequately invest in trust and safety, their constant pursuit of engagement and profit over basic safety have all put our kids and grandkids at risk.'
Zuckerberg is a veteran of congressional hearings since his first one over the Cambridge Analytica privacy debacle in 2018.
But it will only be the second time for TikTok boss Shou Zi Chew and the first for Linda Yaccarino, the chief executive of X.
What social media companies say they are doing
Beginning with Discord's Jason Citron, the executives touted existing safety tools on their platforms and the work they´ve done with nonprofits and law enforcement to protect minors.
Snapchat had broken ranks ahead of the hearing and began backing a federal bill that would create a legal liability for apps and social platforms who recommend harmful content to minors.
Spiegel reiterated Snapchat's support on Wednesday and asked the industry to back the bill.
Chew said TikTok is vigilant about enforcing its policy barring children under 13 from using the app. Yaccarino said X, formerly known as Twitter, doesn't cater to children.
'We do not have a line of business dedicated to children,' Yaccarino said.
She said the company would also support Stop CSAM Act, a federal bill that make it easier for victims of child exploitation to sue tech companies.
Zuckerberg said he was proud of the work his teams did to improve online child safety, not just on our services but across the entire internet.
Shou claimed the average of American TikTok user was older than 30, but admitted many children used the platform.
Ahead of their testimony, Meta and X, formerly Twitter, announced new measures seeking to satisfy any political pushback.
Meta, which owns the world's leading platforms Facebook and Instagram, said it would block direct messages sent to young teens by strangers.
By default, teens under age 16 can now only be messaged or added to group chats by people they already follow or are connected to.
Meta also tightened content restrictions for teens on Instagram and Facebook making it harder for them to view posts that discuss suicide, self-harm or eating disorders.
Zuckerberg is expected to tout the more than 30 existing tools and features designed to help parents and teens, according to a prepared testimony released ahead of the hearing.
The company has been beefing up its child safety features in recent weeks, announcing earlier this month that it will start hiding inappropriate content from teenagers accounts on Instagram and Facebook, including posts about suicide, self-harm and eating disorders.
It also restricted minors' ability to receive messages from anyone they don't follow or aren't connected to on Instagram and on Messenger and added new 'nudges' to try to discourage teens from browsing Instagram videos or messages late at night.
The nudges encourage kids to close the app, though it does not force them to do so.
But critics and child safety advocates say its actions fall short of meaningful changes that would address kids' safety.
Arturo Béjar, a former Meta engineering director known for his expertise in curbing online harassment recently testified before Congress about child safety on Meta's platforms.
'Looking back at each time there has been a Facebook or Instagram scandal in the last few years, they run the same playbook,' he said.
'Meta cherry picks their statistics and talks about features that don´t address the harms in question.'
'Instagram promises features that end up hidden in settings that few people use. Why is 'quiet mode' not the default for all kids?' Béjar added.
'Meta says that some of the new work will help with unwanted advances. It is still not possible for a teen to tell Instagram when they're experiencing an unwanted advance. Without that information how can they make it safer?'
Twitter said Yaccarino was in Washington last week to meet with senators to talk about how the company is addressing child sexual exploitation, along with a broad range of other topics that included privacy, artificial intelligence, content moderation and misinformation.
Google's YouTube is notably missing from the list of companies called to the Senate Wednesday.
That's even though more kids use YouTube than any other platform, according to the Pew Research Center. Pew found that 93 per cent of American teens use YouTube, with TikTok a distant second at 63 per cent.
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A building bungle has left more than 100 residents in Melbourne without access to their cars and no answers as to how long they must wait until it is fixed.
The incident occurred on Monday as a contractor was fixing a water drainage issue at the apartment building in St Kilda.
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The worker accidentally cut into the on-ramp, which is the entrance and exit for the carpark, causing major structural damage to the building that could take weeks to fix.
There are 120 cars trapped in the four-level carpark, which is now cordoned off and inaccessible.
The residents whose cars were not in the building at the time also face a nightmare and now have to park kilometres away or use expensive paid parking to be closer to home.
The building management has not been able to tell residents how long it will take to repair.
“They really have no idea, so that’s where we are the moment,” one resident told 7NEWS.
“I really feel for people who have a business or need to go out to appointments or run their kids to school.
“I really don’t know what they’ve done in order to get around the problem”.
7NEWS understands Port Phillip Council has not issued residents with temporary parking permits until the issue is resolved and that they still face hefty fines if overstaying in a nearby parking bay.
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Power-sharing in Northern Ireland to begin again thanks to Rishi Sunak's trade-boosting deal
- The DUP is to end its two-year boycott on power-sharing with Sinn Fein in Belfast
- Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill is set to become the first republican First Minister
- Resumption of power-sharing a result of efforts from London to revive Stormont
Rishi Sunak's latest post-Brexit deal on trading rules for Northern Ireland was yesterday hailed on both sides of the Irish Sea.
MPs said it had 'turned the impossible into the possible' by almost entirely eliminating checks on goods crossing the Irish Sea in a huge boost for Britain-Northern Ireland trade.
They also praised it for cementing Northern Ireland's place in the UK by ending the automatic application of new EU law in the province.
Crucially, Stormont looks set to sit again within days for the first time in two years, with the DUP ending its boycott on power-sharing with Sinn Fein. It means key decisions in areas such as health and education can be made, helping to create a 'brighter future' for people in the province.
The arrangement will unlock £3.3billion in new funding, allowing for public sector pay rises and an injection of funds into key regional services. Legislation enshrining the deal in law will be voted on today in the Commons.
Stormont looks set to sit again within days for the first time in two years thanks to Rishi Sunak's latest post-Brexit deal on trading rules
Routine post-Brexit checks on goods shipped from Great Britain to Northern Ireland are to be removed as part of a deal presented by Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris
Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill is set to be installed as the first ever Irish republican First Minister as early as this weekend
It is expected to pass, with Tory Brexiteers thought to be broadly supportive of the deal.
Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill is set to be installed as the first ever republican First Minister as early as this weekend.
Unveiling the plan in the Commons yesterday afternoon, on the fourth anniversary of the UK's exit from the bloc, Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris said: 'Today we have presented a plan which will deliver the long-term change that Northern Ireland needs.
'It will strengthen Northern Ireland's place in our union and guarantee the free flow of goods across the entire United Kingdom. It's only by sticking to this plan that we will become a more united and prosperous country together.'
His Labour counterpart Hilary Benn described the agreement as a 'great achievement' while DUP deputy leader Gavin Robinson said: 'We have turned the impossible into the possible.
'We have turned the undeliverable into the deliverable.'
At a joint press conference near Belfast last night, Mr Heaton-Harris added that the deal would unlock a 'brighter future' for Northern Ireland within the UK.
DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said the deal would deliver 'real change and progress for everyone in Northern Ireland'. He said: 'Today's agreement I believe is a positive and decisive step forward for Northern Ireland.'
The DUP walked out of Stormont in February 2022 in protest at post-Brexit trade checks blamed for driving a wedge between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK. The political deadlock has left Stormont paralysed.
But the new deal, which builds on another agreement Mr Sunak struck with Brussels last February called the Windsor Framework, mostly wipes away checks on goods. They will only take place when smuggling or other criminality is suspected.
Brussels has given the deal its seal of approval.
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| 2024-01-31T23:27:21Z
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Beacon Investment Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:HON – Free Report) by 1.5% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 7,390 shares of the conglomerate’s stock after buying an additional 108 shares during the period. Beacon Investment Advisors LLC’s holdings in Honeywell International were worth $1,365,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. 1776 Wealth LLC increased its stake in Honeywell International by 2.7% during the 4th quarter. 1776 Wealth LLC now owns 1,918 shares of the conglomerate’s stock worth $411,000 after purchasing an additional 50 shares in the last quarter. Exchange Capital Management Inc. increased its stake in Honeywell International by 0.3% during the 2nd quarter. Exchange Capital Management Inc. now owns 16,947 shares of the conglomerate’s stock worth $3,517,000 after purchasing an additional 52 shares in the last quarter. Key Financial Inc increased its stake in Honeywell International by 3.9% during the 2nd quarter. Key Financial Inc now owns 1,392 shares of the conglomerate’s stock worth $289,000 after purchasing an additional 52 shares in the last quarter. Gilbert & Cook Inc. increased its stake in Honeywell International by 1.9% during the 2nd quarter. Gilbert & Cook Inc. now owns 2,885 shares of the conglomerate’s stock worth $599,000 after purchasing an additional 53 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Core Alternative Capital grew its stake in shares of Honeywell International by 3.9% during the 2nd quarter. Core Alternative Capital now owns 1,427 shares of the conglomerate’s stock worth $296,000 after acquiring an additional 54 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 74.61% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
HON has been the subject of several research reports. Royal Bank of Canada reaffirmed a “sector perform” rating and set a $210.00 price target on shares of Honeywell International in a research note on Thursday, November 30th. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price objective on Honeywell International from $190.00 to $213.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Tuesday, December 19th. Finally, StockNews.com raised Honeywell International from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, November 3rd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, five have assigned a hold rating and four have issued a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Honeywell International presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $213.90.
Insider Transactions at Honeywell International
In other Honeywell International news, Director Darius Adamczyk sold 41,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, November 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $191.72, for a total transaction of $7,860,520.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now directly owns 180,453 shares in the company, valued at $34,596,449.16. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 0.43% of the company’s stock.
Honeywell International Stock Performance
Shares of NASDAQ:HON traded down $1.99 during trading on Wednesday, reaching $203.91. 1,302,066 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 2,879,828. Honeywell International Inc. has a 12 month low of $174.88 and a 12 month high of $210.87. The firm has a market cap of $134.43 billion, a PE ratio of 25.51, a PEG ratio of 2.38 and a beta of 1.05. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $201.43 and a 200-day moving average price of $192.76. The company has a current ratio of 1.35, a quick ratio of 1.01 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.94.
Honeywell International Company Profile
Honeywell International Inc operates as a diversified technology and manufacturing company worldwide. Its Aerospace segment offers auxiliary power units, propulsion engines, integrated avionics, environmental control and electric power systems, engine controls, flight safety, communications, navigation hardware, data and software applications, radar and surveillance systems, aircraft lighting, advanced systems and instruments, satellite and space components, and aircraft wheels and brakes; spare parts; repair, overhaul, and maintenance services; and thermal systems, as well as wireless connectivity and management services.
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Two men have been charged over a burger shop fire in Melbourne that sparked a violent clash between rival supporters of Palestine and Israel amid the Gaza conflict.
The blaze was deliberately lit but it was not a hate crime, Victoria Police said on Wednesday.
The Caulfield store of the Burgertory chain was destroyed by fire on November 10.
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At the time, the owner claimed it was linked to his involvement in a pro-Palestine rally and alleged it was a hate crime.
Hours after he made the claim, two groups of about 200 people each clashed near a synagogue and the Burgertory store.
One man was pepper-sprayed by police and another reported receiving minor injuries after being hit by a rock.
On Wednesday, a 27-year-old man at a Carnegie apartment and a 25-year-old man in Dallas were arrested.
The younger man was taken to hospital under police guard for what officers said were injuries unrelated to the arrest.
The 27-year-old has since been charged with arson and theft of motor vehicle and the 25-year-old has been charged with arson, robbery, theft of motor vehicle and other offences.
Victoria Police Inspector Scott Dwyer said the incident was not a hate crime.
“It wasn’t motivated by prejudice or politics,” he said in a statement.
“Not only did this blaze destroy a business, it also put innocent members of the public at risk of being injured.
“Victoria Police will continue to target anyone connected to criminality that recklessly puts others in harm’s way.”
The clash after the fire prompted an extra police presence in the area.
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EXCLUSIVERoyal Navy chiefs celebrate as ministers FINALLY agree to send £3.5bn British aircraft carrier to the Middle East - months after top Admiral first urged the move
- HMS Queen Elizabeth is at highest readiness before Nato exercise on Sunday
- Sir Tony Radakin urged politicians to use one of the platforms back in October
Royal Navy chiefs are celebrating after ministers agreed to send an aircraft carrier to the Middle East – but the move faces huge issues.
It comes after the Iranian-backed Houthi terrorist group said it would intensify 'self-defence' attacks on any US and British warships deployed in the Red Sea.
The Mail has been told Admiral Sir Tony Radakin urged politicians to use one of the £3.5 billion platforms when the crisis began in October.
But the Chief of the Defence Staff was overruled as ministers opted to send Cyprus-based RAF Typhoons on 3,000-mile trips.
Some naval officers considered the RAF's contribution 'token' and 'not-sustainable'.
As Houthi terror attacks on international shipping have continued, Britain's hugely expensive carriers, including HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales (both pictured in Portsmouth Harbour) have remained anchored at home. Now Royal Navy chiefs are celebrating after ministers agreed to send an aircraft carrier to the Middle East
It comes after the Iranian-backed Houthi terrorist group (pictured carrying weapons on vehicles at a parade against American-British airstrikes) said it would intensify 'self-defence' attacks on any US and British warships deployed in the Red Sea
The rebels, who control the most populous parts of Yemen, have been attacking ships in and around the Red Sea, saying they are acting in solidarity with Palestinians in the Israel-Hamas war
The absence of a UK carrier has left the US to conduct almost the entirety of air strikes on Houthi military infrastructure.
The rebels, who control the most populous parts of Yemen, have been attacking ships in and around the Red Sea, saying they are acting in solidarity with Palestinians in the Israel-Hamas war.
Yet as their terror attacks on international shipping have continued, Britain's hugely expensive carriers have remained anchored at home.
Following the government's U-turn however, the 'senior service' has begun a frantic effort to ensure a carrier is ready to sail. The Mail has learned HMS Queen Elizabeth is at the highest readiness as she is due to depart on a major Nato exercise on Sunday.
The absence of a UK carrier has left the US to conduct almost the entirety of air strikes on Houthi military infrastructure
The carrier would apparently be diverted from the Steadfast Defender exercise should the threat to cargo ships and tankers persist (pictured, members of the Yemeni Coast Guard affiliated with the Houthi group patrol the sea)
An official Navy source said: 'The carriers have proved they can operate on their own and with our US allies'
The carrier would apparently be diverted from the Steadfast Defender exercise should the threat to cargo ships and tankers persist.
An official Navy source said: 'The carriers have proved they can operate on their own and with our US allies.
'What that would look like in terms of combining assets with the US will be being considered.'
As part of this process, concerns have emerged about the extent to which the Royal Navy's flagship will require US support.
Following the government's U-turn, the 'senior service' has begun a frantic effort to ensure a carrier is ready to sail. The Mail has learned HMS Queen Elizabeth is at the highest readiness as she is due to depart on a major Nato exercise on Sunday
Sources have also raised the alarm about the UK's main weapon system, Paveway IV. The precision guided bombs apparently require a pilot to fly their aircraft to within 'danger close' range of their targets
Anxious officers have suggested the UK will need Airborne Early Warning systems and a means to refuel HMS Queen Elizabeth's fleet of F-35B stealth jets.
Sources have also raised the alarm about the UK's main weapon system, Paveway IV. The precision guided bombs apparently require a pilot to fly their aircraft to within 'danger close' range of their targets.
Armed Forces Minister James Heappey suggested the UK could provide an aircraft carrier to replace the USS Dwight D Eisenhower. But according to sources, the US may already have assigned a replacement carrier.
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Pringle Bay was ordered to evacuate on Tuesday, but residents were later allowed to return to their homes.
Households in Bett's Bay were ordered to evacuate on Wednesday.
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Largest Land Owners In Texas in 2024
Some of the biggest landowners in the nation reside in the massive state of Texas. We were curious, who are the biggest landowners in the State of Texas? Well, our friends over at A-Z Animals have compiled a list of the top ten landowners in Texas.
The Lone Star State is a landowner's paradise and is a haven for large-tract property owners, with an abundance of gorgeous and frequently legendary rural holdings.
TOP 10 LARGEST LAND OWNERS IN TEXAS IN 2024 (via A-Z Animals)
#10 - The Bentsen Family (130,000 acres)
#9 - The Shelton Family (130,000 acres)
#8 - The Graham Family (171,000 acres)
#7 - The Hughes Family (175,000 acres)
#6 - The Faskan Family (227,000 acres)
Now, it's time for the Top-5 largest landowners in Texas in 2024...
#5 - The Reynolds Family (250,000 acres)
The Reynolds family uses its more than 250,000 acres of Texas land for ranching and wildlife preservation. They're also involved in the oil and gas sector as well.
#4 - The Wilks Brothers (350,000 acres)
The Wilks Brothers are well-known businessmen who have achieved success in the energy sector and who also possess a sizable ranch in Texas.
#3 - The O’Connor Family (587,000 acres)
At about 587,000 acres, the O'Connor family is among the oldest and most well-known landowners in Texas. The family owns a resort, ranches, and oil and gas companies. The O'Connor Family Ranch is situated in Texas's Goliad County.
#2 - The Briscoe Family (640,000 acres)
The Briscoe family, who possess more than 640,000 acres of land in Texas, is another well-known landowner. Ranches, oil and gas companies, and real estate developments are among the family's holdings.
#1 - The King Ranch (640,000 acres)
With more than 825,000 acres of land, the King Ranch is among the biggest ranches in the entire world. In South Texas, the King Ranch is one of the most renowned and famous ranches. It was founded in 1853 by Gideon K. Lewis and Captain Richard King, this expansive ranch has had a lasting impression on Texas history and has come to represent the legacy of ranching in the state. Read More about the history by CLICKING HERE.
A Look at Transportation in the Future
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https://1033thegoat.com/largest-land-owners-in-texas-in-2024/
| 2024-01-31T23:27:29Z
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News release
The Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley Foundation is offering Virginia Wrage Memorial Scholarships to help women, 40 or over, achieve independence following a life-altering event. Scholarships range in amounts necessary to cover part, or all, of career and technical training or educational degrees.
Wrage was a dedicated and beloved Zontian, mother and grandmother who, at the age of 50, faced a family crisis that resulted in a major career change for her, according to a news release from Zonta. She applied for, and after a rigorous nine-month course, fulfilled a childhood dream of becoming a flight attendant for American Airlines.
Two years later, Wrage was diagnosed with cancer. Before her death, she helped plan a fund that would assist other mature women through challenges such as those she faced.
Since its inception in 1995, the Virginia Wrage Memorial Fund has aided women with scholarships of various amounts up to as much as $8,000.
Each year, the Virginia Wrage Memorial Fund provides scholarships to deserving women who reside in the Santa Clarita Valley community, including the city of Santa Clarita, Agua Dulce, Castaic, Stevenson Ranch, Val Verde and Westridge. Scholarships are made to applicants who are facing difficult life-changes or life-situations. Some may need to return to school at midlife to support themselves and their children as single mothers. Some may be victims of domestic abuse, struggling to complete GED certificates or college degrees.
“The members of Zonta Club of SCV are honored to assist these women in the name of Virginia Wrage,” the release said.
Applications are available at www.scvzonta.org/virginia-wrage-memorial-fund and are due April 2. The documents can be emailed to [email protected] or mailed/postmarked by the due date to Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley, 23742 Lyons Ave., No. 220117, Newhall, CA 91322.
Zonta Club of SCV is a member of Zonta International, which has more than 1,100 Zonta clubs in 63 countries carrying out its mission to improve the lives of women and girls in their local communities.
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https://signalscv.com/2024/01/zonta-accepting-applications-for-virginia-wrage-scholarships/
| 2024-01-31T23:27:29Z
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Rename Tabs
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We already have a way to rename tab-stacks on the Tab Context menu, but there is currently no way to rename tabs.
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It would be very convenient if the Tab Name could be inherited from the Bookmark Title. For example, I have a speed dial bookmark to Vivaldi Recent Posts, which currently has a default page title of Recent Topics | Vivaldi Forum.
It would be better if it used the page title Vivaldi Recent Posts (or whatever name you give it in the Bookmarks Panel).
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It would also be nice to be able to rename a tab that is not bookmarked.
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@Richolsen Even if a tab is bookmarked, renaming the bookmark does not rename the tab.
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Tab ReTitle - Chrome Web Store
Change tab titles easily!
or
- Rename Tab Title - Chrome Web Store
Renames the Tab Title
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@claudio The problem with using an extension like this is that it can read your browsing history. To remember which visited tabs have been renamed that may be the only method, but if the feature is built-in to Vivaldi, we can be sure that it is not sharing that history with anyone else.
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I have recently discovered a use case that finally makes me want this request to be implemented:
I have 2 python notebooks with the same name, and as they are VC'ed I can't rename them. This means if I have them both open, it makes it really tricky to determine which is which.
For now a workaround is to just stack them with a speed dial tab, so I can rename, but that's not ideal.
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My use-case: I'm an instructor, and every morning my students each present on various articles/exercises. If a student is presenting on more than one article/exercise, I create a tab stack and label it with their name. I wish I could do the same when a student is only presenting on one article/exercise.
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@CassandraNewell As a workaround, you could stack single tabs with a start page (or some other page related to the student).
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@Pesala very true, thanks for the suggestion!
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I have a use-case: When left open, certain web sites/pages tend to eat up memory like candy, increase CPU/GPU usage, or make sound (recently options to handle this issue have been implemented). In these cases I will often load a new tab or non-dynamic page as the primary open tab in the window to minimize resource usage. This becomes problematic as the window count increases, all showing the same Window Title.
Having the option to rename the Tab/Window Title to identify the primary purpose of the browsing underway in that window would help quite a bit.
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I use the script Title Manager:
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New user here. Loving the browser. Late to the party but can't say I would hate native tab renaming in Vivaldi. My use-case is I like to put all of my tabs on the left side of the browser. I can read the tab title easier and tab stacks make more sense to me this way. I am also weird so there is the noise of my weirdness to add to the equation. Did this get integrated into Vivaldi and I'm missing it?
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@naelotus Tab stacks can be renamed (settings/tabs/tab features/allow tab stack renaming) but, as of yet, not individual tabs.
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I don't use tab stacking much cos can't access each tab easily with the tiny cubes at the bottom of each stack. What I like to do is open multiple tabs and WANT to rename each tab. For example, I have multiple Ebay tabs for cordless drill; I'd like to rename one tab as "DeWalt", one as "Ryobi", one as "Milwalkee", etc. so when i hover over the tab i can see which auction the tab is without having to open the tab.
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@jayeel The Page Titles are shown on the Tab Stack Previews. Renaming them is extra work with little benefit.
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@Pesala What I posted was just an example. It could be "Dewalt 1", "Dewalt 2", "Dewalt 20v", or "Dewalt 40v", etc. Basically, it would be nice to be able to rename the "normal" tab to whatever. Or renaming tabs to "1st choice", "2nd choice", etc.
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Hello @ALL,
I am very new to this community and to the ambassador program. And because this is my first post I want to say "Hello" to everybody in advance!
I am working with Vivaldi on a daily professional basis as a solution architect for a company that builds automation solutions for the graphical industry.
Our browser-based software needs to deal with a lot of concurrently opened tabs (see screenshot below).There are 3 tabs named "Flow"...and this is a simple example. To have the opportunity to rename single tabs (not stacks!) would prevent a lot of
interruptions and would guarantee a smoother workflow. I fully agree with @Pesala who remarked that creating extra stacks just to be able to rename
them is overhead that should be prevented.Of course there are some plugin for this like "Simple Tab Renamer" that - in my case - does a really good job. BUT: I am a big fan of native integrated
feature that allows me to drop extensions and plugins. IMHO the less plugins you use, the better and saver it is!This may sound like an unspectacular feature, but a lot of private/professional users would benefit from it!
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Yes it helps when i am building wordpress woocommerce websites and having a bunch of staging sites open that look all the same would be awesome if i can rename them
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Hello Devs,
Hello @All,
are there any news and/or progress on this topic? I am missing this tab renaming feature every single day...
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https://forum.vivaldi.net/topic/28208/rename-tabs
| 2024-01-31T23:27:29Z
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Illegal migration is a challenge to democracy and puts 'unacceptable pressure' on resources, Justice Secretary Alex Chalk says in Washington speech
- Alex Chalk says criminal gangs are undermining trust in law-abiding nations
- Mr Chalk also argued the Rwanda Bill was not in conflict with international law
Illegal migration is a challenge to democracy and puts ‘unacceptable pressure’ on resources in countries like the UK and US, the Justice Secretary has said.
In a Washington speech yesterday, Alex Chalk argued criminal gangs were undermining trust in nations that abide by the rule of law.
He also defended the Government’s Rwanda Bill, arguing that Parliament – rather than people smugglers – should decide who comes to the UK.
Addressing legal professionals at Johns Hopkins University yesterday, he said: ‘It is clear that unmanaged illegal migration is putting unacceptable pressure on the resources of rules-based countries like ours.
‘The actions of criminal gangs smuggling people across borders brings those very rules into disrepute.’
Justice Secretary Alex Chalk said political instability, hunger, climate change and population growth were fuelling illegal migration across the world, including to the UK
Migrants travelling across the English Channel (file image). Mr Chalk argued criminal gangs were undermining trust in nations that abide by the rule of law
Migrants are escorted to be processed after being picked up by the RNLI (file image). The Justice Secretary also defended the Government’s Rwanda Bill, arguing that Parliament – rather than people smugglers – should decide who comes to the UK
Mr Chalk said political instability, hunger, climate change and population growth were fuelling illegal migration across the world, including to the UK. Further action was needed to prevent small boat crossings, he added, because ‘dangerous’ tactics used by criminal gangs were causing ‘too many to perish’.
He said those criminal gangs didn’t care whether the migrants crossing the Channel lived or died after taking their money, which he added was around £300,000 per small boat.
Mr Chalk also argued the Government’s proposed Rwanda legislation was not in conflict with international law, saying: ‘The Bill has been crafted very carefully and has been calibrated so that we are within the four corners of our international legal obligations.’
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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13030735/Illegal-migration-challenge-democracy-Justice-Secretary-Alex-Chalk.html
| 2024-01-31T23:27:34Z
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Beam Global (NASDAQ:BEEMW – Get Free Report)’s share price was up 62.3% during mid-day trading on Monday . The company traded as high as $1.25 and last traded at $1.25. Approximately 695 shares changed hands during trading, a decline of 67% from the average daily volume of 2,133 shares. The stock had previously closed at $0.77.
Beam Global Trading Down 20.0 %
The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $1.40 and its 200 day moving average price is $2.74.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Beam Global
A hedge fund recently raised its stake in Beam Global stock. UBS Group AG raised its stake in shares of Beam Global (NASDAQ:BEEMW – Free Report) by 151.1% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 3,955 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 2,380 shares during the period. UBS Group AG’s holdings in Beam Global were worth $52,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
About Beam Global
Beam Global, a cleantech company, designs, develops, engineers, manufactures, and sells renewably energized infrastructure products for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, energy storage, energy security, disaster preparedness, and outdoor media advertising. The company's product portfolio includes EV ARC (electric vehicle autonomous renewable charger), an infrastructure product that uses integrated solar power and battery storage to provide a source of power for factory installed electric vehicle charging stations; Solar Tree DCFC, an off-grid, renewably energized, and single-column mounted smart generation and energy storage system to provide a 50kW DC fast charge to one or more electric vehicles or larger vehicles; and EV ARC DCFC, a DC fast charging system for charging EVs.
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| 2024-01-31T23:27:35Z
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PASIGHAT, 30 Jan: Ninety-six patients from Runne and Takilalung areas in East Siang district benefitted from a free Ayurveda health camp organised here by the North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda & Folk Medicine Research (NEIAFMR) on Tuesday.
Organised in collaboration with the Bosing Banggo Students’ Union (BBSU), the health camp was themed ‘Ayurveda for everyone on every day’.
Ayurveda medicines, along with traditional medical treatment, were provided to the patients.
NEIAFMR MO (Ayurveda) Dr Imlikumba, senior research fellow Dr Risso Ana, junior research fellow Duman Talom, traditional healer Tokar Basar, pharmacist Sanjith Shah, and others conducted the camp.
BBSU president Tahung Darang exhorted the local people to avail of the benefits of such camps, and to learn about how to maintain good health, the NEIAFMR informed in a release.
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https://arunachaltimes.in/index.php/2024/01/31/96-benefit-from-ayurveda-health-camp/
| 2024-01-31T23:27:35Z
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Steve McKinney had a coming out party of sorts last Sunday. He'd been in hiding for a couple of months.
Not by choice. The veteran offensive lineman had not started for the Texans since the fifth game of the year, though he had hung around and played in all of them.
Last Sunday, he came out of hibernation and started at center for the first time this year. It was his first start anywhere in nine weeks after getting the call at guard for four games early in the year.
"It was awesome," McKinney said of his start Sunday in the 27-24 victory over his old team, Indianapolis. "It was a great Christmas present for myself. I got to go back and play center, which I love, and beat the team that I came from and wanted to beat so badly for five years.
"And to get it done on Christmas Eve was a wonderful thing."
Sounds like a guy who might have been a little disgruntled while riding the bench a lot of the time the previous eight weeks.
If you made that assumption, though, you'd be wrong. McKinney kept his feelings, good, bad or indifferent, in a top-secret file all the time he was not starting. The White House could learn how to keep secrets by watching this guy.
When you hear coach Gary Kubiak talk of the unselfish team players on this team, you can count McKinney at the top.
"I need to say this about (McKinney)," Kubiak said after the win. "He was beat up early in the year and we went another direction.
"Being a veteran player, that is hard to deal with. But he kept working and kept a great attitude. I told him this week we would start him at center these last two games."
It was music to McKinney's ears. The long ride on the bench was more difficult than he ever had let anyone know. McKinney had started all 64 of the Texans games the first four years of the franchise and, in fact, had started all 124 games of his NFL career, counting four years with the Colts, before this season.
A lot of players would have squawked like a giant condor when demoted. McKinney, whose father, Dr. Michael D. McKinney, recently became chancellor of the Texas A&M system, never considered such a spectacle. He took the high road with the same dignity of his father's office.
"Obviously, it's been a tough year," McKinney said. "I was fighting through injuries and trying to stay on the field even though my body was hurting. And they (the coaches) just felt like they wanted to go a different direction and look at some other guys.
"I understood. I committed myself to keeping a positive attitude and definitely not doing anything to affect the locker room, because I didn't want to do that. I just kept plugging."
In an era of me-first athletes, of Terrell Owens-types who count the number of passes thrown their way, McKinney sounds too good to be true. But he never wavered, even when media members often came at him asking how he felt about his demotion.
And many observers wondered how he did it.
"I respect our team," McKinney said. "I respect coach Kubiak and coach (Mike) Sherman (assistant head coach) and I did not want to ever become a distraction for this team.
"I'm a professional and I've been doing this for a long time. I know eventually somebody else will be doing my job someday and I understand that. So I was not going to be that guy who people hear whining and complaining on the radio or to the media."
McKinney was too smart and too classy to makes waves. He sounds like a throwback to the days of leather helmets.
"I just played the role they wanted me to play and if that was being the first guy off the bench in case somebody got hurt or filling in in the fourth quarter, or whatever it was, that was fine," he said. "I always told them, 'I respect your decision and I'm going to do everything you ask me to do in whatever that role it is to the best of my ability.' I'm just glad Sunday it was as a starter."
Of course, Sunday, the Texans played perhaps their best game offensively. They ran the ball with authority as Ron Dayne gained a career-high 153 yards, third-best in club history, and the line didn't allow a sack.
"I don't know why it happened," McKinney said. "I was just glad it happened. I felt like we played pretty well as a unit. I felt like we had a lot of cohesiveness.
"We were playing real tight as a unit, guys getting up to the line of scrimmage, getting set, coming off the ball, staying tight on our double teams. All across the board, I felt like it was probably one of our best performances this year."
And quarterback David Carr was glad to see his old friend back in the saddle.
"With Steve, it's just like riding a bike," Carr said. "It's the same thing, me and him have been working together for so long. He was the first center I had. I don't even think about it anymore when he's out there as far as communication, what you have to do. He and Chester (Pitts) work really well together and, like I said, it's like riding a bike. We just go out there and don't worry about it any."
Still, McKinney admits the subjugated role wore on him at first. He wondered for a while where his future was headed.
"Early on, I had my doubts," McKinney said. "But after talking to coach Kubiak and coach Sherman, neither of them made me feel that way at all. They gave me confidence that I was going to be back in whatever role it was going to be. And I wanted to be back in whatever role it was.
"Coach Kubiak and coach Sherman both told me that you're not an afterthought. And you'll get your chance to get back put there and just stay positive and keep being a leader and you'll get your chance again and Sunday I got it."
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](http://store.houstontexans.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1772607&cp=2237490&page=4&doVSearch=no&doVSearch=no&clickid=mainnavgeartxt&pageBucket=0&parentPage=family)And McKinney never doubted Kubiak, another ex-Aggie, when he encouraged him during that time.
"I took him for his word," McKinney said. "A lot of coaches might tell you stuff like that and you don't know what to believe, whether they're just giving you lip service. But I believed him.
"He's a man of his word and I trusted him. I just kept practicing on the field and working in the weight room as if I were still a starter. That was definitely beneficial because Sunday if I had taken the last eight weeks off, it would have been rough."
Now McKinney is looking forward to next week and next year. And he hopes both are at center.
"Very much," he said smiling. "That's the position I'd like to play for sure. I think it's the position I can help this team at the most. So hopefully this offseason everything will work itself out and that'll be the direction they go."
Whatever it is, you can bet McKinney will consider the team first. He was doing it again this week.
"I think with everything we've gone through this season, all the tough losses
and stuff, to finish with two big wins here at home would be a great finish,"
McKinney said. "I think it would give everybody a lot of hope, optimism and excitement
going into the offseason and a little bit of a winning attitude. I think that's
going to be just what the doctor ordered around here."
*EDITOR'S NOTE:Jim Carley is a veteran Houston sportswriter who has covered the NFL for more than 25 years. He has worked for such newspapers as the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, The Houston Post, the Los Angeles Herald-Examiner and the National Sports Daily covering such teams as the Dallas Cowboys, the Houston Oilers, the Los Angeles Rams and the Oakland Raiders. *
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https://www.houstontexans.com/news/mckinney-back-in-the-saddle-2670522
| 2024-01-31T23:27:35Z
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2024 is a super-election year in Croatia wherein Croatians will have the opportunity to elect their president, representatives to parliament, and representatives to the European Parliament. The party currently in power, the Croatian Democratic Union (Hrvatska demokratska zajednica, HDZ), is determined to win these elections.
Yet, the same party has been linked to multiple scandals, including ministry officials accused of misappropriation of funds and others responsible for causing deadly car crashes. In an attempt to avoid additional bloopers and uncomfortable conversations, the government has embarked on a mission to limit the space for press freedom, hoping that less embarrassing information will reach voters.
Journalists fight back
On Wednesday, January 31, the Croatian Journalists’ Association (CJA) organized protests in the cities of Zagreb and Split to counter the latest crackdown on press freedom. Specifically, they protested a new draft penal code, under discussion in parliament, that would criminalize the unauthorized leaking of information from criminal proceedings, making sources and journalists prey to state harassment.
Hrvoje Zovko, president of the CJA, stated that the legislation would turn the country into “a shell of a democracy.”
According to one article in the draft legislation, public officials, including members of the police, legal experts, advisors, and lawyers involved in proceedings investigating possible criminal acts by government representatives and ministries, could face up to three years in prison if they leak information. Journalists publishing such information wouldn’t face direct jail time, but they would likely be subject to lengthy inquiries to confirm if the published information was in the public interest.
The provisions of the law would include the police’s power to seize and detain journalists’ equipment to track leaks. This not only jeopardizes information and sources related to primary cases but also puts at risk information relevant to other investigations conducted by media workers, as the draft law offers virtually no protection against the exploitation of its provisions by the police and the public prosecutor’s office.
The risk should not be underestimated, especially as the new penal code is being discussed concurrently with the appointment of a new State Attorney General, who has expressed anti-media stances and support for the proposed legislation.
Some of those at the protest said that if the law is passed, it would mark the end of investigative journalism in Croatia. One of the media workers said that, if the law is passed, journalists will openly violate it and call upon everyone else to follow their example.
Government seeks to silence critical or prying voices
The roots of the problematic articles in the penal code can be traced back to the inquiry into ex-Minister of Regional Development Gabrijela Žalac. Messages leaked to the press suggested that someone with the initials AP was implicated in activities that landed Žalac under investigation for corruption. Prime Minister Andrej Plenković found himself among those singled out by the public as possible faces behind the initials.
After that, Plenković announced the government’s intention to change the law to prevent situations like these – “where things from official files are published in an uncontrolled, deliberate, political, selective, arranged manner and cause political problems” – from happening again.
The provisions in the draft criminal act are just one way in which Plenković’s government has attempted to shape the media field. In 2023, the Ministry of Culture and Media drafted a media bill that foresaw bans for media workers from criticizing courts and state attorneys’ offices, along with obligations to disclose their sources to editors upon request.
The CJA and the Trade Union of Croatian Journalists have opposed the government’s plans, garnering support from international media workers’ organizations. Both organizations also fight against affronts to press freedom through targeted lawsuits against journalists and media organizations. Croatia has one of the highest numbers of Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP) in Europe, according to the associations, with 940 recorded in 2023 and 951 in 2022.
“A big majority of these lawsuits are legally unjustified, but aim to intimidate and drain the financial resources of media outlets and companies,” Anthony Bellanger, General Secretary of the International Federation of Journalists said of the situation in Croatia back in 2022.
Despite the government’s determination to limit space for engaged media work during an election year, journalists and media workers said they will not be intimidated or fooled. Government officials downplay the risks posed by the penal code draft, but based on the government’s track record, journalists have little doubt that, if passed, it will further restrict media freedom.
“Don’t piss down my back and tell me it’s raining,” Maja Sever, president of the media workers’ trade union, told the government during a speech at the protest.
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https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/01/31/journalists-in-croatia-fight-against-governments-attempts-to-stifle-press-freedom/
| 2024-01-31T23:27:35Z
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It’s Friday, February 2, 2024. Today is the day. You’ve been eyeing the Vision Pro since Tim Cook stepped onstage with the product at last year’s WWDC. Longer than that, really, if you factor in the years of rumors, leaks and renderings. The price wasn’t anywhere near what you had hoped, but it’s a first-gen product. Manufacturing isn’t at full consumer scale and you’ve got to factor in the millions poured into seven or eight years of R&D.
After a few months of waffling, you hovered your cursor over the “Buy” button, held your breath, closed your eyes and committed to the tune of $3,500. Congratulations, you’re an early adopter.
The box arrives. It’s huge. It’s also quintessentially Apple — it’s premium, designed with intention. Tear the tabs on other side and slide off the top. The visor is inside, anchored to a small platform that’s more display case than shipping container. Dig deeper, and you’ll find another strap and a second “light seal” insert.
Me, I’m currently partial to the Dual Loop Band. It doesn’t look as cool as the Solo Knit Band, but the top strap does a much better job distributing weight (the Vision Pro is not a light headset). As for the light seal inserts, I advise glasses-wearers to go with the larger of the pair to create more distance between your eyes and the inserts.
Last, of course, is the now-infamous battery pack. Plug it into the port on the left side and give it a twist. A small white light pulses before turning solid. The boot-up has begun.
After eight months, what’s another 60 seconds between friends? There’s a bit of a setup process. Understandably so. The Vision Pro has to orient its sensors, get to know your space and lighting. If you had Zeiss optical inserts made for your vision, now is the time to snap them in, magnetically. If you’re a glasses wearer, don’t freak out about the image too much until you’ve enrolled your lenses by holding up a piece of paper with a QR-like code on it. Pairing the device to your iPhone works in much the same fashion.
You’ll be asked to pull the headset off for a bit, to take a scan of your face. But first, a short introductory video.
The face scan process utilizes the camera on the front of the visor to construct a shoulders-up 3D avatar. The process is extremely similar to enrolling in Face ID on your iPhone. Look forward. Turn your head to the side. Then the other. Look up and rotate down. Look down and rotate up. Find some good lighting. Maybe a ring light if you have one. If you wear glasses, make a point not to squint. I apparently did, and now my Persona looks like it spent the last week celebrating the passage of Ohio’s Issue 2 ballot measure.
The Personas that have thus far been made public have been a mixed bag. All of the influencers nailed theirs. Is it the lighting? Good genes? Maybe it’s Maybelline. I hope yours goes well, and don’t worry, you can try again if you didn’t stick the landing the first time. Mine? This is actually the better of the two I’ve set up so far. I still look like a talking thumb with a huffing addiction, and the moment really brings out the lingering Bell’s palsy in my right eye. Or maybe more of a fuzzy Max Headroom? I’ll try again tomorrow, and until then be mindful of the fact that the feature is effectively still in beta.
This is the version of you who will be speaking to people through FaceTime and other teleconferencing apps. This is meant to circumvent the fact that 1) You have a visor on your face and 2) There (probably) isn’t an external camera pointed at you. It definitely takes some getting used to.
Oh, you’ll also have to take it again if you want to change your hair or shirt. I was hoping for something a bit more adaptable à la Memojis, but that’s not in the current feature set. It will, however, respond to different facial expressions like smiling, raising your eyebrows and even sticking out your tongue (handy for Zoom work calls). The scan is also used to generate an image of your eyes for the EyeSight feature on the front of the visor to alert others in the room when you are looking in their direction.
Put the headset back on and hold your hands up so the hand-tracking feature knows what to look out for. Next, three circles of dots will appear, each with brighter light than the last. Here you’ll have to look at each while pinching your thumb and index fingers together. This helps calibrate eye tracking.
Input has long been a big question mark in the world of extended reality. You can pair Bluetooth game controllers, keyboards and trackpads with the headset, but in Apple’s vision of the future, the lion’s share of interaction utilizes your eyes and hands. Look at an object to highlight and pinch your fingers to select. Pinches also come into play when zooming (pinch with both hands before pulling them apart) and scrolling (pinch and swipe).
The digital crown is your friend. It’s basically a bigger version of the one on your Apple Watch. Pressing it brings up an apps display, similar to Launchpad on MacOS. The apps sidebar also showcases different Environments and People/Contacts. Long-pressing the crown centers visionOS where you’re looking.
My biggest tip to you, the owner of a shiny new Vision Pro, is give yourself time to adjust. This is going to be the last thing you want to hear. Listen, I get it. You spent a car down payment on a device you’ve been waiting more than half a year to try. But coming face to face with a new version of reality can do weird things to your brain if you don’t take breaks. People have reported headaches from the weight. Personally, I’m prone to motion sickness and am feeling a bit off at the end of my first full day with the device.
Watch an episode of a TV show. Play a quick game (you can play the iPadOS versions of Fruit Ninja and Angry Birds with an Apple Arcade subscription). If this is, indeed, the dawn of a new era for computing, you’ve got plenty of time to acclimate.
See you tomorrow.
source: TechCrunch
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https://www.focustechnica.com/apple-vision-pro-day-one/
| 2024-01-31T23:27:35Z
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When Victorian mum Nina Merrilees received a text from her daughter complaining of a broken phone, she thought nothing of it.
The mother-of-two regularly spoke to her daughter, who has lived overseas for almost seven years, over WhatsApp, so it was nothing out of the ordinary to receive a text asking for financial help.
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It was only when it was too late that Merrilees realised she had been conned out of more than $11,000.
It’s known as the “Hi Mum” scam, a tactic used by cybercriminals to dupe unsuspecting parents into handing over their savings and has conned Australians out of tens of millions of dollars in recent years.
Now, cybersecurity experts are urging families to implement a simple way to beat scammers as criminals turn to cloned voices to extort money from victims.
For Merrilees, scammers used text messages pretending to be her New Zealand-based daughter.
Merrilees said her daughter had changed numbers several times while living overseas, so the messages “just didn’t seem out of the ordinary”.
“The message flashed up, ‘Hi mum, I’ve broken my phone’. I thought, ‘Oh, that’s not unsuual’,” she told 7NEWS.
“I straight away assumed it was her.
“It seemed to be the sort of language we would use in our text messages. They used emojis, just talked about, ‘I’ve got these bills to pay’ and we’ve done that before.”
Nothing seemed out of the ordinary until it was too late.
Merrilees had sent thousands of dollars in Osko payments to the scammer.
“I just felt absolutely sick when I finally realised it was a scam,” she said.
“Then (my daughter) rang me on her old number and I just felt physically ill.
“The sinking, palpitations in the heart, I just went into a complete panic.
“You just think we worked so hard for this and then these thieves just steal your money and there seems to be no repercussion.”
‘Be aware’
The “Hi Mum” scam exploded in popularity across 2022 and 2023, according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
Experts are now warning of a new approach using AI voice impersonation instead of text messages.
“They’ll call a loved one, they’ll pretend to be that person and they’ll say ‘I’m stranded in Thailand’, for example, ‘I’ve lost my wallet’,” Claroty cybersecurity ANZ regional director Leon Poggioli told 7NEWS.
“Be aware of the risk because the AI, you can’t tell now whether it’s genuine or not, the technology is too good.”
The scams could be created with as little as three seconds of audio taken from a social media profile, voicemail or video on a website, NAB manager of advisory awareness Laura Hartley warned.
“While we haven’t had any reports of our customers being impacted by AI voice scams to date, we know they are happening in the UK and US, in particular, and anticipate it’s just a matter of time before these scams head down under,” she said last month.
Poggioli urged social media users to be cautious about posting voice samples, adding that seniors and parents were tipped to be popular targets for audio scammers.
He suggested families use a secret security word if money is requested.
“It’s a way for you to verify who that person is,” he said.
“They just keep reinventing how they do these scams. They’re continually 10 steps ahead of everyone,” Merrilees added.
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| 2024-01-31T23:27:34Z
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If you’ve been putting off your new year’s goal to change up your wardrobe, now is the time. Gem House Salon (35 Greenpoint Avenue) is hosting a clothing swap party this coming Sunday, February 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Part ways with that one top from college you’ve been saving for a theme party someday or those early-aughts low-rise jeans Gen Z keeps trying to convince you are back in again, and maybe even get something new (well, possibly gently used). Plus, enjoy a mimosa or (and?) coffee while you’re at it. Anything left over post-haul will be donated.
True to the nature of a clothing swap, Gem House is a certified sustainable salon under the Green Circle Salons program, dedicated to collecting, recycling, and, ultimately, reducing beauty waste. This includes things like hair clippings, foils, excess hair color, aerosol cans, gloves, and color tubes. According to Green Circle Salons’ website, participating salons kept 1,284,437 pounds of beauty waste out of landfills and waterways last year.
No clothes, no problem — Gem House is regularly hosting events like mixers, community clean-ups, book clubs, tarot readings, and beyond.
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| 2024-01-31T23:27:35Z
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Fans are shocked as their favourite stars are snubbed at the Australian Cricket Awards
- Usman Khawaja widely tipped to win Test Player of the Year
- Coveted award instead went to off-spinner Nathan Lyon
- Skipper Pat Cummins was also overlooked for major gong
Making more Test runs than anyone on the planet in the past 12 months wasn't enough to secure star opener Usman Khawaja back-to-back player of the year honours on Wednesday night.
Instead superstar spinner Nathan Lyon was rewarded for pushing into cricket's elite 500-club and added a second Shane Warne Test player of the year award to his list of career accomplishments.
Lyon, who turned 36 in November, was Australia's leading wicket-taker across the voting period, picking up 49 scalps, playing all but three matches having been forced out of the Ashes early by a calf injury.
His haul was five wickets more than the next best bowler, Pat Cummins, who took 44, and included a best return of 8-64 against India in Indore in March.
Lyon also moved in to the top-10 all-time Test wicket takers during 2023, claiming his 500th against Pakistan in Perth, becoming only the third Australian bowler to reach the milestone alongside Warne (708) and Glenn McGrath (563).
Usman Khawaja (pictured with wife Rachel at the awards) scored the most Test runs in world cricket in 2023 - but that wasn't enough for him to snare the Test Player of the Year
The award went to Nathan Lyon, (pictured with wife Emma at the awards) who was Australia 's leading wicket-taker across the voting period, picking up 49 scalps
Skipper Pat Cummins (pictured with wife Becky at the awards) also had strong claims after snaring 44 wickets
Cameron Bancroft - who was recently overlooked for a Test recall - was crowned domestic player of the year after plundering runs in the Sheffield Shield for Western Australia
Khawaja, who was recognised as the ICC Test player of the year, finished third in voting after scoring 1062 runs with six fifties and two hundreds from his 13 matches.
Steve Smith was second in what was a tight count.
West Australian fast-bowler Jason Behrendorff was a surprise winner of the T20 player of the year, securing the award in a lean year for matches in the 20-over format.
Behrendorff was one of 20 players who wore the green and gold in matches through the voting period, and his eight wickets was enough to secure a second CA award, having been named domestic player of the year in 2015.
That award went to former Test opener Cameron Bancroft, who was overlooked by selectors as a replacement for David Warner in the Test team.
Western Australia based Bancroft scored a mammoth 1636 runs with 12 fifties and three hundreds during the voting period, having topped the Sheffield Shield run-scoring list last season, and leading it this season.
Matt Short, who was named the BBL player of the year, was the second-leading domestic run-scorer over the period, and only he and Bancroft averaged over 50.
AWARD WINNERS
Shane Warne Men's Test Player of the Year - Nathan Lyon
Men's ODI Player of the Year - Mitchell Marsh
Men's T20I Player of the Year - Jason Behrendorff
Men's Domestic Player of the Year - Cameron Bancroft
KFC BBL | 13 Player of the Tournament - Matthew Short
Bradman Young Cricketer of the Year - Fergus O'Neill
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| 2024-01-31T23:27:40Z
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ZIRO, 30 Jan: The anti-tobacco squad (ATS), led by Town Magistrate Tenzin Yangchen, on Tuesday seized large quantities of cigarettes and other banned tobacco products during raids conducted in various shops operating in and around educational institutions in Hapoli town in Lower Subansiri district.
The raid was part of the ATS’ routine activity to check illegal sale of cigarettes and other tobacco products under Section 6 (b) of the COTPA, 2003, which bans the sale of tobacco products within 100 yards of an educational institution.
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| 2024-01-31T23:27:41Z
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On January 29, the US Treasury Department announced the resumption of previously suspended sanctions against Venezuela. According to a statement issued by the agency, the first company affected was the mining company Minerven. Any US company has until February 13 to cease doing business with the Venezuelan state-owned company.
The measure was announced three days after the Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ) confirmed the disqualification of opposition leader María Corina Machado for 15 years. As a result, she will not be able to run in the 2024 elections.
Over the weekend, the United States had already threatened to resume certain sanctions because of the decisions of the Venezuelan courts. In a post on the social network X, US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller had said on January 27 that the country had begun to review the sanctions against Venezuela after the TSJ’s announcement.
The decision by Venezuela's Supreme Tribunal of Justice to uphold disqualifications of @MariaCorinaYA and @hcapriles undermines a competitive presidential election. Based on this action and targeting of opposition and civil society, the U.S. is reviewing our sanctions policy.
— Matthew Miller (@StateDeptSpox) January 27, 2024
Also according to the US government, the tax breaks for Venezuela’s oil and gas sector will only be renewed in April if the Venezuelan government complies with the US’s agreements.
The Venezuelan Ministry of Foreign Affairs published a statement calling the US decision an “attempt at blackmail and meddling in internal affairs” and that it seeks to impose “coupism” in Venezuela.
Vice President Delcy Rodríguez said that if the sanctions are reinstated as of February 13, Venezuela will no longer receive deportation flights from the US.
Sanctions relief
The easing of US sanctions on the oil, gas and gold sectors was announced by Washington as a response to the Barbados agreement signed between the Venezuelan government and opposition, which defined the period for holding the Venezuelan presidential elections and established other rules on the ballot.
On a temporary basis, the relief measures also involve trading in national bonds on the stock market and permits for the Venezuelan state airline Conviasa, which has been cleared to fly to the US on migrant repatriation missions.
The White House began negotiating the lifting of sanctions with Caracas after facing problems with fuel demand, but demanded an electoral timetable for the lifting of sanctions.
The licenses issued by the US could be unilaterally revoked by the Treasury Department, which in fact happened this week. According to the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), all of the more than 900 sanctions against the South American country remain in force.
Venezuela rejects US ultimatum and proposes dialog to set election date
The Venezuelan National Assembly called on January 30 for “a large dialogue table” to discuss the electoral timetable for 2024. In a statement, the Venezuelan legislature also repudiated “any US ultimatum against territorial sovereignty.” The document was released following the resumption of sanctions against the South American country, starting with the state-owned mining company Minerven.
The text, however, does not detail who will take part in this dialogue table and reinforces compliance with the Barbados agreement, which establishes the definition of an electoral calendar and technical definitions for the elections to be held in the second half of the year. The US government also threatened not to extend the relief for the oil and gas sectors in April if the agreement was not followed by the Venezuelan government.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro praised the document released by the National Assembly, declaring his support “with all [his] strength the call for broad and inclusive dialogue.”
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs had already published a note calling the US decision an “attempt at blackmail and meddling in internal affairs.” Vice President Delcy Rodríguez said that if the sanctions are reinstated as of February 13, Venezuela will no longer receive deportation flights from the US.
During the legislative session on January 30, the president of the National Assembly, Jorge Rodríguez, also called on Venezuelans to attend the meeting of the National Electoral Council next Monday, February 5, to propose a date for the elections.
This article was adapted from two articles originally published in Portuguese on Brasil de Fato.
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https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/01/31/us-resumes-previously-suspended-sanctions-against-venezuela-after-candidate-declared-ineligible/
| 2024-01-31T23:27:41Z
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The White House on Wednesday affirmed its commitment to a Securities and Exchange Commission rule that would require publicly traded firms to disclose cybersecurity incidents, declaring that President Joe Biden will veto any legislative efforts to shutter the agency regulation.
“Reversing the SEC’s rulemaking would not only disadvantage investors who deserve to have a clear understanding of the cyber risk underlying their investment but would also cause companies to undervalue investments in cyber programs to the detriment of our economic and national security,” the Office of Management and Budget said in a statement referring to a November resolution led by Sen. Tom Thillis, R-N.C. that would nullify the rules.
House lawmakers led by the chamber’s Homeland Security cyber subcommittee chair Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-N.Y. are also backing a companion measure. Garbarino, a major backer of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, has argued CISA would be best suited to deal with publicly traded cyber incident disclosures and that the SEC rule forces firms to reveal sensitive information about their businesses and potentially publicize their cyber vulnerabilities.
The SEC approved the rule in July, with the intent of bringing more transparency to investors about how cybersecurity incidents impact companies’ bottom lines by forcing them to report breaches within four days.
The disclosure rule requirements have forced firms to make headlines, with high profile companies including Microsoft and Hewlett Packard coming forward through SEC 8-K filings to reveal that a Russia-linked hacking group compromised their systems.
The SEC’s X — formerly Twitter — account was itself compromised in a SIM swapping hack on Jan. 9, when a hacker noticed that the account did not have multi-factor authentication set up to verify user logins.
“Ransomware attacks are up 45 percent year over year. The lack of transparency by public companies about cyber incidents impacting their operations and data is fueling increasing cyberattacks across all sectors and all industries,” the White House said. “Greater transparency about cyber incidents, as required in the SEC’s rule, will incentivize corporate executives to invest in cybersecurity and cyber risk management.”
source: NextGov
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https://www.focustechnica.com/biden-to-veto-any-efforts-to-shutter-sec-cyber-disclosure-rules/
| 2024-01-31T23:27:42Z
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Folks have been curious about what’s next for the ground floor space at 118 Norman Avenue, which most recently housed a travel agency. Greenpointers can now share that the space will be home to a bookstore, a new enterprise from the multidisciplinary creative agency, STORM studio.
While details are few, STORM confirmed the news with us. “We are opening a bookstore centered around art, design, children’s books, and environmental topics, with a focus on artists, designers, and publishers from the SWANA (South West Asia North Africa) region,” they said via email. “We also have a strong program of events lined up including artist lead workshops, book launches, readings, signings, kids programs etc.”
The process is “taking longer than expected” but they hope to open in the spring. The store’s design will pay homage to the space’s original architecture — the team shared a 1940s photo of the exterior.
Until the big opening, you can keep up with @storm_bookscandy on Instagram. They’ve already been using the space for events like book launches and art exhibitions.
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| 2024-01-31T23:27:42Z
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A Queensland pilot who obliterated a light plane in a crash walked away from the smouldering wreckage before he was found by emergency services.
The man in his 30s issued a mayday call to Hervey Bay Airport on Monday afternoon, however the nature of the problem during the flight has not been revealed.
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A runway was cleared for him but he was unable to land there.
He crashed the plane on a rural private property in Dundowran Beach in Hervey Bay but walked away from the crash site and was found by emergency services on a road a short time later.
He was treated for a head laceration by paramedics at the scene then taken by ambulance to Hervey Bay Hospital in a stable condition.
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Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. (NYSE:BXMT – Get Free Report) was the recipient of a significant decline in short interest in January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totalling 25,260,000 shares, a decline of 10.1% from the December 31st total of 28,090,000 shares. Approximately 18.9% of the shares of the stock are sold short. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 2,760,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 9.2 days.
Insider Transactions at Blackstone Mortgage Trust
In related news, CEO Katharine A. Keenan sold 1,159 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, December 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $22.54, for a total transaction of $26,123.86. Following the sale, the chief executive officer now owns 146,846 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,309,908.84. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. In related news, CEO Katharine A. Keenan sold 1,159 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, December 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $22.54, for a total transaction of $26,123.86. Following the sale, the chief executive officer now owns 146,846 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,309,908.84. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, CEO Katharine A. Keenan sold 2,279 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, November 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $22.14, for a total transaction of $50,457.06. Following the sale, the chief executive officer now directly owns 148,005 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,276,830.70. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 7,104 shares of company stock valued at $155,387. 1.02% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Blackstone Mortgage Trust
A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Central Bank & Trust Co. acquired a new stake in shares of Blackstone Mortgage Trust during the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Versant Capital Management Inc grew its stake in shares of Blackstone Mortgage Trust by 447.5% during the 3rd quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 1,336 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 1,092 shares during the period. Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Blackstone Mortgage Trust during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $29,000. Chilton Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Blackstone Mortgage Trust during the 1st quarter worth approximately $36,000. Finally, Householder Group Estate & Retirement Specialist LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Blackstone Mortgage Trust during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $37,000. 52.89% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
Check Out Our Latest Stock Report on Blackstone Mortgage Trust
Blackstone Mortgage Trust Price Performance
BXMT traded down $1.21 during trading on Wednesday, reaching $19.74. 3,689,444 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,948,597. Blackstone Mortgage Trust has a 1 year low of $16.60 and a 1 year high of $24.80. The stock has a market capitalization of $3.40 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.11 and a beta of 1.42. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $21.70 and its 200-day simple moving average is $21.78.
Blackstone Mortgage Trust Announces Dividend
The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, January 16th. Shareholders of record on Friday, December 29th were given a dividend of $0.62 per share. This represents a $2.48 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 12.56%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, December 28th. Blackstone Mortgage Trust’s dividend payout ratio is presently 217.54%.
About Blackstone Mortgage Trust
Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc, a real estate finance company, originates senior loans collateralized by commercial properties in North America, Europe, and Australia. The company, together with its subsidiaries, originates and acquires commercial mortgage loans and related investments. It operates as a real estate investment trust for federal income tax purposes.
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Chelsea fans fume they have been 'cheated' out of two penalties in their heavy loss to Liverpool... as they insist the Reds announced Jurgen Klopp's departure to 'GUARANTEE a 12th man in every game'
- Liverpool beat Chelsea 4-1 to extend gap at the top of the table to five points
- Chelsea fans though were left fuming over a number of decisions against them
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Chelsea fans were left furious after two penalty decisions didn't go their way during their 4-1 defeat to Liverpool.
The Reds went five-points clear at the top of the table thanks to goals by Diogo Jota, Conor Bradley, Dominik Szoboszlai and Luis Diaz.
Chelsea though felt they should have had a penalty before Jota's opening goal when Conor Gallagher was brought down by Virgil van Dijk.
There was then a stronger shout for substitute Christopher Nkunku to get a penalty after he too was involved in a collision with Van Dijk - which would have given Chelsea the chance to bring the game back to 3-2.
However, neither were awarded as penalties even after VAR checks, much to the ire of Chelsea fans - who insist Jurgen Klopp's retirement could boost Liverpool in terms of on-field decisions this season.
Chelsea fans remarked that Liverpool announced Jurgen Klopp's departure to ensure a '12th man for the rest of the season'
Chelsea fans were livid over two penalties not being rewarded including this one for Virgil van Dijk on Conor Gallagher inside the opening ten minutes of the game at Anfield on Wednesday
Christopher Nkunku had a stronger shout in the second-half which was also not given
It wasn't just Chelsea fans though, as former Southampton star Matt Le Tissier led the protests into VAR, saying they 'embarrassed themselves again at Anfield tonight.'
Chelsea fan page @CFCMod said: 'Goodluck to everyone playing against Liverpool for the rest of the season, I’m convinced they announced Klopp’s departure to guarantee a 12th man in every game.'
Felix Johnston posted: 'I don’t generally believe in corruption in football, but we’ve had 2 literal stone wall penalties denied today. It’s an actual joke
'Anfield. Klopp’s farewell. Not surprised.'
Simon Phillips wrote: 'Chelsea have had two STONE WALL (not even a debate) penalties in this game looked at by VAR and not given. Something is seriously wrong here.
@ConnCFC added: 'Chelsea cheated out of two penalties. The referee is a joke.'
Kristian Sturt slammed Liverpool captain Van Dijk, as he wrote: 'VVD has been absolutely awful. If the refereeing team was half competent he'd have conceded two pens and the game would look a lot different. The state of VAR in this country is beyond a joke.'
Another Chelsea fan commented: 'Nah fair play Klopp announcing it early, smart move, players, fans and officials are well up for it.'
Charlie Patrick posted a mocked up VAR image saying 'Decision: Whatever Liverpool want.'
It wasn't just penalty decisions that Chelsea were frustrated with, as fans also complained about the decision to allow Bradley's first goal for the club after Ben Chilwell collided with Jota in the build-up.
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| 2024-01-31T23:27:46Z
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NAHARLAGUN, 30 Jan: The Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (APSCPCR) has taken cognisance of a child molestation case registered at the Yachuli police station in Lower Subansiri district.
The incident of molestation reportedly occurred on 21 January, when a person molested a 14-year-old student who was living in a rented house.
On receiving the news, the paternal uncle of the child lodged a complaint at the police station on 22 January. The case was registered under the POCSO Act. The guardian has also submitted a complaint to the APSCPCR.
Currently the child is admitted in a hospital in Tezpur (Assam) and is reported to be in great trauma, involving hallucinations.
Meanwhile, it is learnt that the child’s parents are seeking financial aid, as they are not financially well off.
The APSCPCR said that it is arranging financial assistance for the victim’s treatment, as the commission does not have any provision for providing financial aid “besides the provision for victim’s compensation scheme, which takes a year to be claimed because of various court formalities.”
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https://arunachaltimes.in/index.php/2024/01/31/child-rights-commission-takes-cognition-of-child-molestation-case/
| 2024-01-31T23:27:48Z
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Western cosmochemist finds early lunar crust had more water than previously estimated.
New research from a Western University postdoctoral fellow shows the early lunar crust, which makes up the surface of the Moon, was considerably enriched in water more than 4 billion years ago, counter to previously held understanding. The discovery is outlined in a study published on January 15 in the high impact journal Nature Astronomy.
Working with a meteorite she classified as one that came from the Moon while a graduate student at The Open University (U.K.), Tara Hayden identified, for the first time, the mineral apatite (the most common phosphate) in a sample of early lunar crust.
The research offers exciting new evidence that the Moon’s early crust contained more water than was originally thought, opening new doors into the study of lunar history.
Revolutionary Findings
“The discovery of apatite in the Moon’s early crust for the first time is incredibly exciting – as we can finally start to piece together this unknown stage of lunar history. We find the Moon’s early crust was richer in water than we expected, and its volatile stable isotopes reveal an even more complex history than we knew before,” said Hayden, currently working as a cosmochemist with renowned planetary geologist Gordon “Oz” Osinski in Western’s department of Earth sciences.
“Lunar meteorites are revealing new, exciting parts of the Moon’s evolution and expanding our knowledge beyond the samples collected during the Apollo missions. As the new stage of lunar exploration begins, I am eager to see what we will learn from the lunar far side,” said Hayden.
The Apollo samples were first assumed to be ‘volatile-poor’ upon their return from the Moon, leading to the well-known description of the Moon as ‘bone dry.’
In 2008, Alberto Saal and other researchers discovered the presence of significant amounts of water and other volatiles in glass beads from the Apollo sample collection. This set forth fifteen years of re-analysis of the Apollo samples while newly found lunar meteorites have revealed the Moon had much more water across its surface.
“We know most about the history of water on the Moon from the Apollo samples, but those samples are thought to only represent about five percent of the entire Moon surface,” said Hayden. “Until we get more samples back in the upcoming Artemis missions, the only other samples from the surface we have are meteorites.”
Expanding Lunar Knowledge
Hayden made the discovery at The Open University during her PhD studies while verifying a rock sample for a collector as a lunar meteorite. Beyond its identification, the sample proved to be holding a key piece of data about water on the Moon.
“I was so lucky the meteorite not only came from the Moon but remarkably, featured chemistry so vital to our understanding about lunar water-bearing minerals,” said Hayden.
This work was focused primarily on the mineral apatite, which contains volatile elements in its mineral structure. Apatite was found in all lunar rock types except glass beads and ferroan anorthosites, the latter representing the Moon’s early crust. The Ferroan Anorthosite group is known to be incredibly old (4.5-4.3 billion years old) and is the only rock type known to have formed directly from the Lunar Magma Ocean – when the Moon was almost entirely molten.
The discovery of apatite in this rock type has allowed for the direct examination of this unknown stage in lunar evolution for the first time.
“Unravelling the history of water in the earliest-formed lunar crust approximately 4.5 billion years ago is important for improving our understanding of the origin of water in the Solar System. Ancient rock samples from the Moon in the form of lunar meteorites provide an excellent opportunity for undertaking such investigations,” said Mahesh Anand, professor of planetary science and exploration at The Open University and Hayden’s formal lead supervisor.
Future Artemis Missions
Hayden says the timing of the discovery is perfect as the NASAEstablished in 1958, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is an independent agency of the United States Federal Government that succeeded the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA). It is responsible for the civilian space program, as well as aeronautics and aerospace research. Its vision is "To discover and expand knowledge for the benefit of humanity." Its core values are "safety, integrity, teamwork, excellence, and inclusion." NASA conducts research, develops technology and launches missions to explore and study Earth, the solar system, and the universe beyond. It also works to advance the state of knowledge in a wide range of scientific fields, including Earth and space science, planetary science, astrophysics, and heliophysics, and it collaborates with private companies and international partners to achieve its goals.” data-gt-translate-attributes=”[{“attribute”:”data-cmtooltip”, “format”:”html”}]” tabindex=”0″ role=”link”>NASA Artemis missions are preparing for launch and researchers, including her current supervisor, are developing programming and targets for the astronauts.
“It has been long believed the lunar surface has been dried out for thousands and even millions of years, but maybe there might be more water available than we thought on the surface of the Moon and we just need to find a way to extract it,” said Hayden.
Osinski is equally excited for the potential opportunities of this new discovery.
Last year, Osinski was selected for the NASA geology team that is developing the surface science plan for the first crewed lunar landing mission in more than 50 years. He will join his colleagues in mission control’s science backroom at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston providing support throughout the Artemis III mission.
“Tara’s discoveries are super exciting and will feed into our sampling strategy for the Artemis III mission where we hope to identify and sample some of the earliest crust on the Moon,” said Osinski.
Osinski also serves as principal investigator and scientific lead on Canada’s first lunar rover, which is being designed and built by Canadensys Aerospace.
Reference: “Detection of apatite in ferroan anorthosite indicative of a volatile-rich early lunar crust” by Tara S. Hayden, Thomas J. Barrett, Mahesh Anand, Martin J. Whitehouse, Heejin Jeon, Xuchao Zhao and Ian A. Franchi, 15 January 2024, Nature Astronomy.
DOI: 10.1038/s41550-023-02185-5
Source: SciTechDaily
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DALLAS (LifeSiteNews) — The non-profit Council for Life has raised at its annual luncheon more than $1.3 million that will support 27 pro-life organizations providing aid to mothers and encouraging them to save the lives of their children.
The massive funds raised by the Dallas-based pro-life organization at its Celebrating Life Luncheon will fund charitable groups in Texas that provide needed physical and emotional care to women and their babies before and after birth, counseling and ultrasounds to help women choose life, housing for homeless pregnant women, and more.
The luncheon featured radio talk show host and author Eric Metaxas, who wrote The New York Times best seller Bonhoeffer about a German Lutheran pastor an anti-Nazi dissident who was executed for his connection to a plot to assassinate Hitler.
During Metaxas’ luncheon talk, he emphasized how important it is that churches and individual Christians engage politically to fight for the cause of life as well as other key cultural issues, denouncing the idea that Christians and churches are not supposed to “get involved in politics” as wholly unbiblical.
“Scripture commands us to stand against evil wherever it appears,” said Metaxas, implicating the political sphere as a key battleground for Christians.
He pointed out that during the murderous Nazi regime, there were Christian pastors who chose to stay silent about their government’s crimes against humanity, essentially saying, “We don’t want to choose. We don’t want to get political. We just want to do Church. Leave us alone … we want to stay out of that fray.”
“Do you think Roe v. Wade would have been overturned if some in the church didn’t understand that it is our duty before God to get involved in politics?” Metaxas said.
Council for Life serves to help meet the needs of women with unplanned pregnancies and those of their children. The non-profit has funded 70 agencies that aid women, men, and youth through pregnancy resource centers, adoption and foster care, maternity homes, youth mentoring, parenting and life skills education, post-abortion counseling, sexual risk avoidance, and targeted media outreach campaigns.
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In between each Powerball draw, the iconic lottery balls are locked away under high-security, and regularly undergo “rigorous” testing and maintenance.
It might seem pedantic, but the behind-the-scenes bother can mean the difference between a lowly lot and a life of luxury for lottery players — and this Thursday, it’s an eye-watering $200 million that entrants will be gunning for.
Before the balls are emptied into their spinning cage, they will be carefully examined by experts at the National Measurement Institute, the same authority responsible for the legal measurements used across trades and food safety.
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“The lottery balls must weigh within the same small range,” The Lott’s head of draw conduct Geoff Hackney said.
“We’re provided a report by the institute that confirms the weight of each ball to within one thousandth of a gram.”
The process is the same for each set of balls used for the varying games run by The Lott, and ensures that each ball has as much chance as the next to be pulled in the draw.
They are carefully transported to the institute in foam-packed briefcases, and washed and weighed, before they are returned to a storage space which is under the supervision of government regulators.
“Our team works closely with government regulators who are responsible for providing supervised access to the draw equipment,” Hackney said.
So, even if there is just the slimmest chance of winning the $200 million prize, hopeful entrants dreaming of luxury can at least resign themselves to the fact that the winner will have won fair and square.
“The thrill of not knowing whose life we might change is what makes our job truly special. The studio is always abuzz as the balls tumble in each draw,” Hackney said.
The winning numbers will be revealed here.
If you’re concerned about your gambling or the gambling of a friend or family member, log on to Gambling Help Online or make contact via phone on 1800 858 858.
You can access online counselling as well as services in your state or territory and support for family and friends.
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Love is in the air in North Brooklyn! The neighborhood offers many ways to mark Valentine’s Day this year, with options at some of the neighborhood’s more romantic spots like Fulgurances and Chez Ma Tante and some less likely candidates like Bk Backyard and Grimm Ales.
Check out all the ways to show your love in (and to) North Brooklyn!
Cecily
Newcomer Cecily (80 Franklin St.), a restaurant from three Brooklyn locals, is opening its doors in honor of Valentine’s Day, (even though the restaurant is normally closed on Wednesdays).
On February 14, Cecily will be offering an à la carte menu featuring special items like baked oysters, champagne by the glass, and chocolate dessert. Reservations are now available via OpenTable from 5:30 p.m. until 10:45 p.m.
Chez Ma Tante
Feast at Chez Ma Tante (90 Calyer St.) before the bistro temporarily closes on February 18 due to necessary repairs. For Valentine’s Day, the French-ish restaurant is offering a decadent four-course meal, starting with oysters topped with citrus and caviar.
The next course is a choice of salmon tartare, crab salad, or squash, followed by a choice of grilled bass, duck a l’orange, or porcini ragu. For dessert, there’s chocolate cake, buttermilk panna cotta, or maple creme brulee.
Fulgurances
Greenpoint’s Fulgurances Laundromat (132 Franklin St.), known for decadent tasting menus and a rotating repertoire of resident chefs, is hosting two Valentine’s Day dinners on February 13 and February 14 with a “fun extended tasting menu.”
The tasting menu costs $125 per person, and reservations can be secured on Resy.
Lingo
Lingo (27 Greenpoint Ave.), on Greenpoint’s own restaurant row, is hosting its first Valentine’s Day dinner with a prix fixe menu priced at $115 per person.
The special menu starts with truffle egg, followed by a Beau Soleil oyster, dashi creme sesame cones, binchotan-seared hamachi crudo, and grilled honey gem lettuce. The next course is a choice of seared brown butter scallops or Niman Ranch beef tenderloin Wellington. For dessert, Lingo is serving Oishi strawberry cheesecake.
U Omakase
On Valentine’s Day, Greenpoint’s U Omakase (173 Greenpoint Ave.) is offering one exclusive seating and an expanded chef’s tasting menu.
The special 16-course meal costs $149 a person and will also include sake, additional wine offerings, and a champagne toast. Reservations are now available on OpenTable.
Lovebirds
Greenpoint’s new wine bar and bistro, Lovebirds (211 Nassau Ave.), was not going to let a holiday focused on lovebirds pass without doing something special.
The cozy newcomer is offering a prix fixe menu for $95 per person with the option to add wine pairing from February 14 through February 18. To reserve, send Lovebirds a message on Instagram, call 347-599-0176, or email 211nassau@gmail.com.
Sereneco
Sereneco (113 Franklin St.) is offering a three-course prix-fixe menu for $70 per person on Valentine’s Day.
The first course includes a choice of butternut squash soup, local burrata, or a beet salad, while the second course offers a choice of braised short ribs, seared cod, or risotto. For dessert, guests can choose a dark chocolate brownie, key lime pie, gelato, or sorbet.
Edy’s Grocer
Greenpoint’s local Lebanese market, Edy’s Grocer (136 Meserole Ave.), is hosting its third annual Valentine’s Day dinner. On February 14, two dining options are available at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
For the first time, the dinner will feature a Lebanese mezze bar menu prepared by Chef Edy and an appearance from Steak Diane for “extra drag zest.” Limited tickets are now available for $95 per person at this link.
Talea
Talea (87 Richardson St.) is hosting an alternative event called “Not Your Average Valentine’s Day Disco Bingo” on February 14 at 7 p.m. in their Williamsburg taproom.
The night will be hosted by drag queen Cherry Poppins and feature bingo, music from DJ Amanda, nibbles from NANA, delicious Talea brews, and incredible prizes from local NYC businesses.
This event is free to anyone over age 21. Bingo cards are a suggested $1 donation each with proceeds going to One Love Foundation. You can also purchase a Disco Themed table for your party to enjoy, including a number of bingo cards that can be reused round to round. General admission will be first-come, first-serve and include high-top tables and bar seating. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Grimm Ales
On February 12, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m., Grimm Ales (990 Metropolitan Ave.) is hosting a cookie decorating workshop led by Lala’s Brooklyn Apizza pastry chef, Hannah.
You can learn cookie decorating techniques from a pro, while enjoying your favorite Grimm beer. Each ticket includes five cookies to decorate, festive decorating supplies, a box to transport them in, and your first beverage.
Grimm will provide everything you will need including the cookies, icing, sprinkles, and a box. Everything is prepped before class, so there will be no baking or icing mixing required. There’s also an option to add additional cookies if you’d like more than five.
Bk Backyard Bar
Williamsburg sports bar Bk Backyard Bar (86 N 11th St.) is hosting a Galentine’s Day Sip and Paint event on February 13 when guests will paint the Eiffel Tower.
Tickets cost $45 per person and are available on Eventbrite. Doors open at 5 p.m., and painting begins at 7:30 p.m.
Greg’s Roses
Greg Walsh is branching out once again. After years of Christmas tree stands and more recently, pumpkin patches, North Brooklyn’s beloved Santa-lookalike is having another holiday pop-up, this time, focused on Valentine’s Day.
Greg’s Roses pops up from February 9 to February 14, from 10 a.m. – 12 a.m. at Bk Backyard Bar (86 N 11th St). The shop will sell a selection of long stem roses, bouquets, and centerpieces, among other gifts. Plus, there will be a Tunnel of Love photo op because what would a Greg’s pop-up be without photos?
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THE NOTEBOOK: Darwin Nunez claims unwanted record by hitting the woodwork four times, Mo Salah's on comeback trail already... and Kop kid contrite after Man United flare-up
- Liverpool 4-1 Chelsea: A star is born as Bradley scores one and makes two in rout
- Liverpool moved five points clear at the top of the table with Anfield victory
- How do you replace a giant like Jurgen Klopp? It's the end of an era... Mo Salah will move on, will they lose Virgil van Djik, too? It's All Kicking Off
Twenty-year-old Conor Bradley scored his first goal for Liverpool and then set up one for Dominik Szoboszlai as Jurgen Klopp's team moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League table with a 4-1 thrashing of Chelsea on Wednesday.
While Darwin Nunez peppered Chelsea's goal with seven shots in the first half, it was Diogo Jota who broke the deadlock in the 23rd minute when he bundled past a couple of Chelsea defenders to score.
Bradley whipped the Anfield fans into a frenzy in the 39th minute when he hammered home an angled shot to the far corner after a surging run. The youngster from Northern Ireland then left a defender in his wake in the 65th minute before launching a pinpoint cross that Szoboszlai leapt to head past Djordje Petrovic.
Christopher Nkunku pulled one back in the 71st but Liverpool's Luis Diaz replied with a goal eight minutes later to send many of the Blues fans in attendance to the exits.
Mail Sport's Lewis Steele picks out some of the things you may have missed.
Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez hit the woodwork four times against Chelsea on Wednesday
Nunez does everything right but score
Darwin Nunez had a typical Darwin Nunez performance here - do everything right but score.
He has now hit the woodwork nine times this season in the Premier League - no other player has done so more than three times.
Four of those were in this match - the first time a player has hit the woodwork on four separate occasions in a single match since records began in the 2003/04 season.
But although he still misses at least one gilt-edged chance per game on average, he is undroppable for Liverpool due to his all-round game - his cross for Luis Diaz’s goal was the Uruguayan’s 11th assist of the season - only Bukayo Saka has more from Premier League stars.
Meanwhile, Jurgen Klopp became the seventh manager to win 200 Premier League games, with only Pep Guardiola (269) doing so in fewer matches than the German (318). Others on the list are Sir Alex Ferguson, Arsene Wenger, Harry Redknapp, Jose Mourinho and David Moyes.
Jackson forced to change his plans
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino was denied the chance to select Nicolas Jackson, despite planning for the striker to feature.
Senegal coach Aliou Cisse ordered his squad to return to Dakar together after their Africa Cup of Nations exit, delaying the return to their clubs.
Jackson had been planning to fly to London from Ivory Coast and was forced to change his plans.
Salah's on comeback trail already
Liverpool were also without a star man due to Afcon, of course — the injured Mohamed Salah.
But they were handed a boost yesterday when their talisman returned to running drills on the grass at Kirkby.
Mohamed Salah was pictured back on the grass as he continues his recovery from injury
Liverpool have been in such exceptional form that Salah has hardly been missed.
And the Reds will not rush his recovery. He will miss the trip to Arsenal on Sunday but yesterday was a step in the right direction.
Van Gaal causes a stir with Anfield appearance
Louis Van Gaal was a special guest at Anfield, sitting not far from Liverpool chief executive Billy Hogan — which sparked debate, or concern, that he could be in line to succeed Jurgen Klopp.
But Van Gaal retired, of course, after managing the Netherlands at the 2022 World Cup. He does do advisory work for Ajax in his spare time.
But as a lover of football, he was probably just here to watch a game between two top sides.
Pressure on Chelsea boss Pochettino
The first half here highlighted the task ahead for Mauricio Pochettino.
No one can doubt the Argentine has turned Chelsea’s form around in the last month or so but, having spent so much money, should we be cutting them so much slack?
Raheem Sterling had some nice touches, as did Cole Palmer, but they offered little in the way of an attacking threat.
An era-defining second half of the season is coming for Pochettino and Co.
Kop kid contrite after Man United flare-up
Liverpool have offered an olive branch to Manchester United after tempers flared between the clubs’ Under 18 sides on Tuesday, when Kop kid Luca Furnell-Gill punched and elbowed an opponent. United won 4-3 at Carrington.
United staff were livid with Luca Furnell-Gill for punching Ethan Wheatley in Under 18s game
The Reds will reach out to their rivals to apologise for the 17-year-old’s actions. Furnell-Gill is said to be remorseful and the club have supported him after online abuse was aimed at him.
The Under 18s had an educational day on Wednesday — most are still of school or college age — but will return to training on Thursday and Liverpool academy chiefs are expected to sit down with Furnell-Gill to discuss a possible punishment.
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Mayor kicks off football matches
ITANAGAR, 30 Jan: Itanagar Municipal Corporation Mayor Tamme Passang on Tuesday kicked off football matches organised by Dera Natung Govt College (DNGC) here, in collaboration with the Sports Authority of India (SAI), to mark the 5th edition of the Fit India Week.
The mayor in his address emphasised the importance of teachers’ and parents’ involvement in helping children develop healthy habits, and urged everyone to “become more involved in order to foster positive wellbeing.”
Emphasising that “healthy living should be a part of our lifestyle,” the mayor said, “One should be fit himself first, and then can create awareness among others.”
DNGC Principal MQ Khan in his address stressed on the importance of adopting healthy lifestyle and eating habits, and added that “the faculty members should inculcate more physical activities in the curriculum, so as to improve (the students’) academic potential while building a healthy body.”
Naharlagun-based SAI Central In-charge Inkamlak Newmai, faculty members, students, NCC cadets and NSS volunteers were also present at the programme. (DIPR)
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As the government continues to take advantage of the technology that is being developed every day, Guyana’s General Register Office, through the Ministry of Home Affairs, will soon be digitalising all types of certificates that are issued by the agency.
Although the agency has already developed a database for certain documents, it is currently in the processing of digitalising marriages and deaths certificate.
During a recent press conference at the Ministry, Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn said that this move will allow the information of citizens to be more secured.
“I think fundamentally the basic interest of the government and to extension the ministry is to have a more efficient process, one that is more responsive to the needs of our citizens and to ensure that we do not have situations where people make repeated attempts to get certain documents,” the minister stated.
He said with one transaction, every information needed on a citizen will be available, instead of them having to run-around to the agency more than once.
Additionally, Registrar General of the GRO, Raymon Cummings noted that what ever information is presented on the agency’s database about a person will remain as that at all times. It will not change.
This, he said, decreases the chance of persons making multiple mistakes.
“The documents are scanned and a database with all the information is created…So, it removes that chance of error when persons writing. In terms of technology, we have secured printers. The security feature on the certificate that is known by the person who is required to know them will be printed on the printer at the time when the certificate is printed. So, your document will be printed on a printer from the database,” Cummings explained.
The Registrar General further noted that as the agency moves forward to do this with the marriages and deaths certificates, they are in the process of cross-checking to make sure that every information on the database is precisely correct.
Meanwhile, Deputy Registrar General, Visham Budhoo stressed the importance of Guyana becoming technological savvy in these modern times.
“Those certificates will be more secure as it will have more security features. We also would not like to be left behind. We want to move to technology as the world is going that direction,” Budhoo posited.
This technological advanced initiative will also save persons from the many paper-work documentation and it will help the agency to be always organised.
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They say don’t shoot the messenger, but what if The Messenger shoots itself?
Media startup The Messenger burst on the scene last May with $50 million dollars in hand, aggressively hiring journalists to build an “unbiased” digital newsroom. Instead, its staff found out through a New York Times article today that the publication is shutting down. According to employees’ social media posts, the laid off workers will not receive any severance, and their healthcare coverage will end.
“The last thing I saw in The Messenger’s slack was a panicked colleague writing ‘wait, what about our insurance coverage, I have a surgery boo—’ and then we all got booted out!!!” said journalist Jordan Hoffman in a post on X.
The journalism industry hasn’t had a great year, in part due to declining digital ad sales across the board. But The Messenger’s implosion is shockingly egregious, even in a time when 3,000 journalists have been laid off in the last year.
Founded by Jimmy Finkelstein (the former owner of The Hollywood Reporter and The Hill), The Messenger had lost about $38 million of its startup capital and only generated $3 million by late last year, per the New York Times. At launch, Finkelstein claimed the company would grow to make $100 million in revenue after its first year, but it only lasted about nine months.
The Messenger had been trying to raise additional capital in the hours leading up to its demise. But it failed to secure the funding it needed, which raises the question of why the publication needed to raise more money so soon, anyway.
“Over the last few weeks, literally until last night, we exhausted every option available and have endeavored to raise sufficient capital to reach profitability,” Finkelstein wrote. “Unfortunately, we have been unable to do so, which is why we haven’t shared the news with you until now. This is truly the last thing I wanted, and I am deeply sorry.”
Like pretty much every other company that has conducted layoffs in the last few years, Finkelstein cited vague “economic headwinds” in his note to staff about the closure (which, we cannot emphasize enough, came after staff learned that they lost their jobs from a New York Times article). Still, Finkelstein has not addressed just how it’s possible to burn through so much money so quickly.
From the get-go, media experts were skeptical of The Messenger’s game plan, which was to leverage social media referral traffic to generate ad revenue. This strategy for a media business might have worked fifteen years ago, but this isn’t the era of the BuzzFeed boom (just look at that company’s stock price). At launch, Nieman Lab noted that The Messenger was publishing a new story every two minutes, some of which were only one sentence long. Though Finkelstein’s ambitions to build a large-scale, unbiased media machine were lofty, they were ultimately doomed to fail. Sadly, that failure means financial uncertainty and precarious healthcare coverage for its workers.
“I cannot fathom doing this to anyone,” wrote former Messenger staffer Madeline Fitzgerald on X. “I don’t [know] why you would treat employees like this.”
source: TechCrunch
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Boyd Group Income Fund (TSE:BYD.UN – Get Free Report)’s stock price crossed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Monday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of C$0.00 and traded as high as C$204.57. Boyd Group Income Fund shares last traded at C$202.00, with a volume of 110,066 shares.
Boyd Group Income Fund Stock Performance
The business has a 50 day moving average of C$202.00. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 160.65, a quick ratio of 0.42 and a current ratio of 0.60. The stock has a market capitalization of C$4.01 billion and a PE ratio of 53.30.
About Boyd Group Income Fund
Boyd Group Income Fund operates as an unincorporated open-ended mutual fund trust. The company, through its operating company, The Boyd Group Inc, operates non-franchised collision repair centers. Its collision repair centers offer automotive collision and glass repair, and related services. The company operates its autobody/autoglass repair and related services facilities, as well as auto glass retail facilities under the Boyd Autobody & Glass, Assured Automotive, Gerber Collision & Glass, Glass America, Auto Glass Service, Auto Glass Authority, and Autoglassonly.com trade names in the United States and Canada.
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A British woman who is moving to Australia has shared a sad warning of the rental crisis in Sydney.
Ellie posted a video online of her attendance at a rental inspection in the city’s eastern suburbs.
WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: British woman stunned at extent of Sydney’s rental housing process.
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However, many were shocked when she revealed dozens of house hunters were lining up down the street at rental inspections for two-bedroom apartments.
“May the odds be ever in your favour,” she wrote alongside the video.
Ellie said she went to five open homes around Bondi, and claimed between 70 and 100 people turned up to each one.
“Do not move to Sydney ... if you think it’s going to be easy,” she said in her video.
“I moved from London to Sydney with no idea of the rental crisis.”
Ellie said the “competition is crazy” for properties in Sydney and added she could barely even see the apartment due to all the people who turned up.
“There’s a queue to get in, and then you literally couldn’t even see it, there’s so many people in there,” Ellie said.
Other users on TikTok shared their concern over the rental crisis, with many adding it’s “only getting worse”.
“Please tell me it’s not that hard. I’m moving there next year,” one woman said.
“I don’t know what governments actually expect people to do ... this is out of control and so stressful,” another added.
According to a recent report by Savvy, 98 per cent of Australians surveyed said they were concerned about the housing crisis.
Across the country, rents for a two bedroom unit have risen 44.1 per cent since March 2020.
However, wages have only risen 2.5 per cent.
Given all this, the report found a large majority (two thirds) of Australians were currently experiencing housing stress, meaning they are paying more than 30 per cent of their income in housing costs.
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PLAYER RATINGS: Conor Bradley was simply sublime as he scored his first Liverpool goal, while one Chelsea defender scores just THREE out of 10
- Liverpool dominated as they ran riot in a 4-1 victory over Chelsea at Anfield
- The Reds maintain their five-point lead at the top of the Premier League table
- £50m for a reserve striker?! How can Chelsea demand that price for Armando Broja? It's All Kicking Off Transfer Week podcast
Liverpool maintained their five-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a dominant 4-1 victory over Chelsea at Anfield.
The Reds made light work of their London visitors as Diogo Jota opened the scoring before 20-year-old Conor Bradley fired in his first goal for the club.
Chelsea scored a late consolation through Christopher Nkunku before Luis Diaz added a fourth late on.
However, it was a mixed evening for Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez as the Uruguayan failed to score despite hitting the woodwork four times and setting a new Premier League record.
Mail Sport's Liverpool correspondent Lewis Steele gives his player ratings from Anfield.
Liverpool endured a comfortable 4-1 win over Chelsea at Anfield to remain clear at the top of the Premier League
Chelsea came undone as Liverpool stormed to victory to inflict another defeat on the Blues
Liverpool
Alisson Becker - 6
Not a lot to do so hard to give Alisson anything above the par-for-the-course six out of 10. Not at fault for Chelsea’s goal.
Conor Bradley - 9
Simply sublime. If he didn’t share a position with Alexander-Arnold, this lad would be playing every week.
He scored a brilliant goal, put the ball on a plate to assist Szoboszlai, but also put in an imperious defensive shift to keep quiet Sterling and then Mudryk.
20-year-old Conor Bradley scored his first senior goal for the club as Liverpool secured another impressive win
Ibrahima Konate - 7
Silky in possession, commanding at the back. Fitness concerns have stalked the Frenchman for the last few seasons but he seems to have put those behind him and is having an accomplished campaign.
Virgil van Dijk - 7
Like Konate, little to do in a defensive sense but bullied Chelsea’s attackers.
Joe Gomez - 7
Was described as a ‘life saver’ last week by the manager and it’s easy to see why. A quieter night here for Gomez but didn’t put a foot wrong.
Alexis Mac Allister - 8
Getting better every week in the No 6 role. Brilliant in possession with his back to goal and growing in a defensive sense, too.
Alexis Mac Allister was brilliant in possession with his back to goal and is growing in a defensive sense, too.
Dominik Szoboszlai - 7
Back in the starting XI after missing most of January with a hamstring injury picked up on New Year’s Day. A few nice touches and also a few loose ones, which is to be expected. Took his goal well.
Curtis Jones - 7
Another pleasing night for the Scouser, who is full of energy and verve. Jones covers a lot of grass and turns up in dangerous positions.
It was another pleasing night for the local Liverpool lad as he turned up in dangerous positions
Diogo Jota - 8
Popped up everywhere in the early minutes, on the right, left and through the middle. That caused Chelsea all sorts of problems. Jota is proving himself as Liverpool’s most lethal finisher, taking his goal well here.
Darwin Nunez - 7.5 (BOOKED)
Simultaneously has all the ability in the world to be one of football’s best strikers - but also baffles with missed chances. One never felt confident when he stepped up to the penalty. But an all-round good performance including a fine assist for Diaz.
Darwin Nunez set a new Premier League record by becoming the first player to hit the woodwork four times in a game
Luis Diaz - 7
Had lots of the ball in the first half but lacked the end product. Took his finish well in the second half to put Liverpool 4-1 up.
Substitutes
Cody Gakpo (for Jota 69) - 6
Harvey Elliott (for Szoboszlai 69) - 6
Andy Robertson (for Gomez 69) - 6
Trent Alexander-Arnold (for Bradley 69) - 6
Bobby Clark (for Jones 82)
Not used: Caoimhin Kelleher, Ryan Gravenberch, James McConnell, Jarell Quansah.
Chelsea
Djordje Petrovic - 6
Kept the score respectful for Chelsea with some good saves to deny Nunez and Jones in the first half, getting down well on both occasions. Could do little about Liverpool’s goals.
Chelsea goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic kept the score respectful for his side with some good saves
Axel Disasi - 6 (BOOKED)
Had a tough night up against the tricky winger Diaz and offered nothing in an attacking sense.
Thiago Silva - 4
A night to forget for all of Chelsea’s defenders. Slow, sloppy and all over the place positionally.
Thiago Silva was part of a Chelsea defence that was slow, sloppy and all over the place positionally
Benoit Badiashile - 4
Lost his man for Szoboszlai’s goal. Not a good night at all for the Chelsea defender.
Ben Chilwell - 3 (BOOKED)
Torn apart by Bradley and Jota in the first half and Pochettino saw enough, hooking him at the break.
Moises Caicedo - 5 (BOOKED)
Booed as he left the pitch after turning down the Reds in the summer. Was given the run around by Liverpool’s midfielders.
Moises Caicedo was booed by Liverpool supporters as he left the pitch after rejecting a move to the club in the summer
Enzo Fernandez - 5 (BOOKED)
Another that looked out of his depth - which is a crazy thing to say about a £106million midfielder.
Noni Madueke - 5
Taken off at the break after barely having a sniff up against Gomez in the first half.
Conor Gallagher - 4
Hooked at half-time after a sub-par performance. Couldn’t get a foot-hold in midfield and struggled with the intensity.
Conor Gallagher was hooked at half time as he struggled to get a foot-hold in midfield
Raheem Sterling - 5
Some nice touches early on as he skipped past a few Liverpool players but another poor return to his former employers.
Cole Palmer - 4.5
Just could not impact the game at all - failed to get on the ball in dangerous areas and when he had possession in deeper positions, Palmer did little with it.
Cole Palmer failed to get on the ball in dangerous areas and when he had possession in deeper positions, did little with it
Substitutes
Malo Gusto (for Chilwell 46) - 5
Christopher Nkunku (for Gallagher 46) - 6
Mykhailo Mudryk (for Madueke 46) - 5
Carney Chukwuemeka (for Caicedo 65) - 5
Cesare Casadei (for Palmer 86) - 5
Not used: Lucas Bergstrom, Armando Broja, Deivid Washington, Alfie Gilchrist.
Paul Tierney - 7
WAVED away some big penalty calls and awarded one spot-kick to Liverpool. Got all the decisions correct and so the referee is due some praise.
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MHOW, 30 Jan: Arunachal Pradesh Governor KT Parnaik delivered a talk on the topic ‘Civil-military relations: Current status and way ahead’ at the Army War College here in Madhya Pradesh on Monday.
In his speech, the governor said, “Defence services serve the purpose of providing security to the nation states, which is essential for unhindered development and a vital component of governance.”
Stating that “tackling national security issues depends on the pattern of institutional interaction between the civil and military integrity,” Parnaik informed about the current status of the civil-military relations in India, and suggested initiating “innovative and way-forward steps to reinforce the relations.”
The defence services are key players in national security and need to be part of the decision-making in matters of national security and civil-military relations, he added.
The governor emphasised on “resolving institutional equity and erasing the imbalance between decision-making and accountability to bring framework in line with modern sensibilities.” (Raj Bhavan)
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| 2024-01-31T23:28:00Z
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Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha has disclosed that Guyana will not renege on its decision for the blackbelly sheep programme to be rolled out shortly in Region Five.
Already, Minister Mustapha highlighted that about 42 applicants from Region Five, alone, have already signalled their interest in being a part of the programme.
He made the disclosure when questions were being posed by the Opposition during the Committee of Supply of the National Assembly, on Wednesday.
The Committee of Supply has approved $100 million towards the Guyana Livestock Authority (GLDA) to enhance further development.
When questioned by the Opposition about the delay in the rolling out of the programme, Minister Mustapha pointed out, “We are working with Barbados jointly on this programme. Barbados had to secure these sheep before they gave us. Barbados told me last year that we will receive the sheep at some point in time..”
He continued by saying, “When you look at the budget, you will see that we have catered for that tranche to come to Guyana before the first half of this year.”
Speaking directly about the criteria being utilised for the distribution of the of sheep, he explained, “we are now scrutinising and working out an arrangement… The arrangement that we have with the farmers is that when we give them two ewes and a ram… They have to provide back animals to the GLDA for three breeding cycles.”
As part of the blackbelly sheep project, Guyana will be receiving the remaining set of 293 blackbelly sheep from Barbados, before the end of the first half of 2024.
To date, Guyana has a total of about 707 sheep.
Through this programme, Guyana has 547 ewes and 163 rams.
Guyana has already invested $600 million to kickstart the programme in 2022. Under the programme, Barbados will supply 1,000 sheep to Guyana.
As Guyana continues with its robust agenda to reduce CARICOM’s high food import by 25 per cent by 2025, President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali launched the programme in Region Five in March 2022.
Guyana received the first flock of sheep, 132, from Barbados in August 2022.
The breed is mainly reared for meat and by-products that are in high demand. [DPI]
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| 2024-01-31T23:28:01Z
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President Joe Biden said Tuesday that he thought it was “fine” for former President Donald Trump to remain on the ballot for this year’s election.
In response to a reporter who asked whether Trump should “be allowed on the ballot,” Biden said, “As far as I’m concerned, that’s fine.”
Biden made the remark shortly before he boarded Marine One for Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, from which he departed for a trip to Florida.
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Last month, Biden said Trump “certainly supported an insurrection”.
“Whether the 14th Amendment applies, I’ll let the court make that decision,” he told reporters on December 20.
The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments next week in the Colorado ballot case, which could affect whether Trump can stay on the primary ballot in that state and others.
Colorado’s Supreme Court ruled last month that Trump violated a provision of the US Constitution’s 14th Amendment, which states that “an officer of the United States” who has “engaged in insurrection” cannot hold office and is therefore ineligible as a candidate.
Trump’s lawyers have argued that a president is not considered an “officer of the United States” and that he did not “engage in insurrection”.
“The Court should reverse on these grounds and end these unconstitutional disqualification efforts once and for all,” Trump’s lawyers said in a brief submitted to the Supreme Court this month.
Biden has frequently framed the November election as being about preserving democracy, often pointing to the insurrection on January 6, 2021.
“This is the first national election since January 6th insurrection placed a dagger at the throat of American democracy — since that moment. We all know who Donald Trump is,” Biden said in a speech about democracy, marking three years since the insurrection.
“The question we have to answer is: ‘Who are we?’ That’s what’s at stake.”
A reporter asked Biden on Tuesday why Trump was leading in polls, “if he is a threat to democracy, as you say”.
“Because guys like you,” Biden said, laughing, before he said he was teasing.
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| 2024-01-31T23:28:04Z
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Lazari Capital Management Inc. decreased its position in shares of Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE:BMY – Free Report) by 15.4% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 26,326 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock after selling 4,800 shares during the period. Bristol-Myers Squibb comprises 0.9% of Lazari Capital Management Inc.’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 24th biggest position. Lazari Capital Management Inc.’s holdings in Bristol-Myers Squibb were worth $1,528,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. OFI Invest Asset Management acquired a new stake in Bristol-Myers Squibb during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $25,000. Northwest Capital Management Inc acquired a new stake in shares of Bristol-Myers Squibb in the second quarter valued at $26,000. True Wealth Design LLC purchased a new position in Bristol-Myers Squibb in the fourth quarter valued at $26,000. Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC acquired a new position in Bristol-Myers Squibb during the 2nd quarter worth $28,000. Finally, Blue Bell Private Wealth Management LLC increased its holdings in Bristol-Myers Squibb by 61.5% during the 3rd quarter. Blue Bell Private Wealth Management LLC now owns 525 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock worth $30,000 after purchasing an additional 200 shares during the period. 74.98% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Insider Buying and Selling
In related news, Director Theodore R. Samuels II bought 8,500 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, November 20th. The shares were purchased at an average price of $49.81 per share, for a total transaction of $423,385.00. Following the acquisition, the director now owns 35,500 shares in the company, valued at $1,768,255. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. In other news, Director Theodore R. Samuels II bought 8,500 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, November 20th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $49.81 per share, with a total value of $423,385.00. Following the purchase, the director now owns 35,500 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,768,255. The purchase was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, CEO Christopher S. Boerner purchased 3,071 shares of Bristol-Myers Squibb stock in a transaction on Tuesday, November 28th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $48.86 per share, for a total transaction of $150,049.06. Following the purchase, the chief executive officer now owns 79,384 shares in the company, valued at $3,878,702.24. The disclosure for this purchase can be found here. Insiders have acquired 13,571 shares of company stock worth $672,994 in the last three months. Corporate insiders own 0.08% of the company’s stock.
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Bristol-Myers Squibb Price Performance
Shares of BMY stock traded down $0.43 during midday trading on Wednesday, reaching $48.96. 12,334,060 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 14,982,243. The firm has a market cap of $99.62 billion, a PE ratio of 12.53, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.40 and a beta of 0.35. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.11, a current ratio of 1.18 and a quick ratio of 1.07. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $50.60 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $55.48. Bristol-Myers Squibb has a 1-year low of $48.25 and a 1-year high of $75.18.
Bristol-Myers Squibb announced that its board has initiated a stock buyback program on Thursday, December 7th that authorizes the company to repurchase $3.00 billion in outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization authorizes the biopharmaceutical company to repurchase up to 2.9% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase programs are usually a sign that the company’s board believes its shares are undervalued.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Increases Dividend
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, February 1st. Shareholders of record on Friday, January 5th will be given a dividend of $0.60 per share. This represents a $2.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.90%. This is an increase from Bristol-Myers Squibb’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.57. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, January 4th. Bristol-Myers Squibb’s payout ratio is presently 60.91%.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company Profile
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company discovers, develops, licenses, manufactures, markets, distributes, and sells biopharmaceutical products worldwide. It offers products for hematology, oncology, cardiovascular, immunology, fibrotic, and neuroscience diseases. The company's products include Eliquis, an oral inhibitor for reduction in risk of stroke/systemic embolism in NVAF, and for the treatment of DVT/PE; Opdivo for anti-cancer indications; Pomalyst/Imnovid indicated for patients with multiple myeloma; Orencia for adult patients with active RA and psoriatic arthritis; and Sprycel for the treatment of Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia.
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| 2024-01-31T23:28:06Z
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Jon Rahm opens up on 'difficult' weeks leading up to LIV Golf defection as he calls the negotiations 'deep waters' and claims the reaction to the announcement was 'what I expected'
- Rahm will be leading Legion XIII - a new team for the LIV Golf circuit
- Joining him will be Tyrrell Hatton, who just joined the Saudi tour Monday
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LIV Golfer Jon Rahm opened up on his decision to turn his back on the PGA Tour and join the Saudi-backed league in December of 2023.
The reigning Masters champion spurned the traditional tour and will now be the captain for the team Legion XIII on the breakaway golf circuit.
Joining him will be Tyrrell Hatton, whose move was announced on Monday and who spoke about his decision to leave on Tuesday.
As for Rahm, he revealed that the secrecy behind his move was getting to him but that the announcement made his life easier.
'Well, the weeks leading up to the announcement weren't the easiest,' the Spaniard admitted. 'I had to weigh a lot, basically get enough info to then make an informed decision.
Jon Rahm opened up about his decision to leave the PGA Tour and the process to join LIV Golf
Rahm will now be the captain for Legion XIII for the upcoming 2024 LIV Golf season
'Even through the process of negotiations, it was just very, very deep waters compared to what I'm used to.
'I had to be more involved than I thought I was going to have to be. But once the announcement was made, I think everything became a lot easier.
'Having to keep the secrecy and not being able to talk to anybody about it was difficult. Again, once it became public, the reaction was pretty much what I expected.
'The ones that are close friends that maybe had an idea or not have supported me, and obviously there's some people that are going to disagree with any decision we make in life.
'Pretty much in line with what I expected, but it was nice to have some time after that before my first competition round in LIV Golf to process and then actually kind of refocus and get to work.'
Rahm will tee off for his new league at Mayakoba for the season-opening LIV Golf Mexico event this weekend.
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| 2024-01-31T23:28:05Z
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ROING, 30 Jan: A 6-year-old girl child was found completely naked and suffering from a broken leg in Ezengo area here in Lower Dibang Valley (LDV) district on Monday.
Allegedly, she was purchased as a bonded labourer from Assam in exchange for a mobile phone given to her parents.
As per reports, the girl was found by some women, who took her to the police station, from where she was transferred to the Child Care Institute (CCI) run by the Nani Maria Society (NMS).
NMS chairperson Desai Linggi informed, “The little girl is totally traumatised because of what she has gone through. She was found totally unclothed in the late evening in such cold weather. She was taken to the hospital by the Childline, and had to spend a night at the hospital.
“As of now, she is with us at our CCI. Communicating with her is difficult because of the language barrier, but we are trying,” Linggi said.
“Buying and selling of women and children, human trafficking, are openly practiced even today. The women and child related departments, commissions, and groups should focus on looking into these matters in a stricter manner. The child welfare committees should be more vigilant and unbiased towards such cases,” she said.
It is learnt that the minor’s initial medical reports have not shown any sign of sexual violation, but one of her legs was broken in two places.
LDV SP Akanksha Yadav informed that the police have apprehended one person involved in the case, while two others are on the run.
“We are on the lookout for them,” she said.
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| 2024-01-31T23:28:07Z
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Top Cop Clifton Hicken, along with Deputy Commissioner ‘Administration’ Mr Calvin Brutus, and Force Training Officer Superintendent Sonia Herbert, among other members of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), recently visited the Guyana Police Force Academy to inspect the ongoing rehabilitation and infrastructure work.
This is ahead of the Senior and Junior Officers’ Courses which are scheduled to commence on Monday, February 5th, 2024.
Commissioner Hicken noted that work on the Academy is in its advanced stages of completion, and will be completed by Friday, February 2nd, 2024.
The barrack rooms were meticulously refurbished to provide a comfortable and conducive environment for the officers’ training. The rooms are adorned with crisp linens and modern amenities that will ensure ranks find solace in their ‘home away from home’.
Apart from the barrack rooms, the Academy is equipped with a newly-built swimming pool, a gym, and a state-of-the-art classroom, carefully fitted out with cutting-edge learning equipment and computers.
This dynamic learning environment will not only equip the officers with the tools they need to excel in their profession but also foster a spirit of innovation and adaptability essential for navigating the complexities of modern policing.
Commissioner Hicken said the academy is almost ready to welcome a new generation of leaders. The upcoming Senior and Junior Officers’ Courses will not only impart invaluable knowledge and skills but also foster a sense of unity and purpose among the participants.
The Police Academy will not just be a training ground but a catalyst for ranks’ professional growth and personal development.
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| 2024-01-31T23:28:07Z
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Adelaide’s former captain Rory Sloane has again had surgery on a detached retina in his right eye, sparking fears for his AFL future given he once said “forget footy, your vision is for life”.
Sloane went under the knife on Tuesday night for the same procedure he had in 2021 after suffering soreness following training.
7NEWS Adelaide’s Josh Money reported it is Sloane’s sixth eye injury and “could be the most serious yet” because it had nothing to do with football.
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“Sloane trained as normal at West Lakes on Monday before noticing a problem with his right eye,” he said.
Sloane will spend five days recovering in bed at home, forced to avoid using his phone, television and other screens.
“The surgery has been a success and Rory is now in recovery,” Adelaide’s high-performance manager Darren Burgess said in a statement.
“As is typical with Sloaney, he is very positive and given he has been through this before, he understands what the process will look like from here.
“Given the nature of the injury we will be guided by the specialists and his recovery before deciding on a return date for training.”
In 2021, Sloane spoke of the gravity of his initial major eye injury.
“A detached retina is pretty serious,” he said at the time.
“That is something I learnt pretty quickly; without getting the proper procedure and doing the recovery right, there could have been some real long-term effects.
“That was the driving force for me — forget footy, your vision is for life.”
In August last year, Sloane had another scare when he was substituted out of a game with an eye complaint, although he was subsequently cleared of damaging the retina again.
The 33-year-old, likely entering his final AFL season after signing a one-year contract extension in 2023, also suffered a fractured eye socket in 2017.
“He has had a lot of injuries to his eyes and been very unlucky,” Adelaide ruckman Reilly O’Brien told reporters on Wednesday.
“Sloaney is a super-positive guy, he has been through a lot of setbacks.
“His love for the club and love for footy is so, so strong ... I’m confident we will see him back.”.
Meanwhile, Crows midfielder Jake Soligo will likely miss the next fortnight of training after injuring an ankle on Wednesday.
And creative halfback Wayne Milera, sidelined by a second hamstring strain this pre-season, is expected to miss at least the next two weeks of training.
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| 2024-01-31T23:28:10Z
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See the radical new concussion rules that could change Australian sport forever - especially for children
- New guidelines will usher in immense change if adopted
- Australian Institute of Sport involved in making new rules
- Concussed stars make up small percentage of incidents
New concussion guidelines to help protect Australia's grassroots athletes have been introduced - and they will usher in some of the biggest changes ever made to the country's sporting landscape if adopted.
The guidelines, announced on Thursday by sports and medical officials, include a return-to-sport protocol aimed at ensuring a minimum three-week break between a concussion and the resumption of competitive contact or collision sport.
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), in partnership with Sports Medicine Australia (SMA), launched its Concussion and Brain Health Position Statement 2024 on Thursday, alongside the Australian Concussion Guidelines for Youth and Community Sport.
It comes after a bombshell 2023 survey revealed close to one in 10 AFL players hide concussions.
Melbourne Demons AFL star James Brayshaw is stretchered off the field after a heavy head knock last year. The league currently allows players to return to the field 12 days after suffering a concussion - far short of what the new guidelines recommend
Newcastle NRL star Kalyn Ponga is pictured after being concussed in a game against the Tigers last year. Head knocks to big-name sports stars only form a small percentage of the total sporting concussions Aussies suffer
The guidelines, developed in collaboration between the AIS, SMA, the Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians, and the Australian Physiotherapy Association, have used the most up-to-date, evidence-based information on concussion for athletes, parents, teachers, coaches and healthcare practitioners.
'With concussion being a major issue in sport, it is imperative that all athletes, not just those competing at an elite level who have immediate access to team doctors, get the care and attention they need,' Sports Medicine Australia CEO Jamie Crain said.
'These guidelines will help keep all young and community-based athletes safe.
'The fact they align with international concussion guidelines demonstrates that they are practical, robust and effective.'
If the changes are adopted, Aussie kids from a wide variety of sports will undergo a huge change in the way they play, with the emphasis now squarely on their future health rather than winning.
Young Aussies (pictured, junior Auskick players play at halftime of a Richmond vs Carlton AFL match) will need to have three weeks off if they cop a head knock under the new rules
'Whether you're the coach of an under-eights netball team in Mt Isa, or the coach of a professional football team in one of the capital cities, everyone should have access to the same information,' AIS chief medical officer Dr David Hughes told News Corp.
'The visibility of concussion for the general public often comes through what they see in elite football codes because it's on the television.
'That means every weekend they see concussion, sometimes from 10 different angles, which can be pretty confronting, but those concussions make up a very small portion of the total occurring each week in Australia.'
Federal health minister Mark Butler told Channel Nine the new guidelines would add peace of mind for parents and others overseeing community sport.
'It's going to give real confidence to parents,' he said.
'I used to ride the boundary watching my son play footy. By the time they're in their early teens now, they are big units and they hit hard.
The change would mean concussion officers would be introduced into grassroots and school sports - acting like a warden monitoring head knocks and making sure players affected see medical experts after being injured
'Every now and then you'd see a kid knocked out and it was a real worry for not just the parents but for the whole group around the boundaries.'
In addition to the 21 day 'time out' following a concussion, the minister highlighted the introduction of concussion officers to 'make sure that the kids or the adults in community sport are being followed up by ... medical experts'.
THE AIS RETURN-TO-SPORT PROTOCOL FOR COMMUNITY AND YOUTH SPORT INCLUDES:
*Introduction of light exercise after an initial 24-48 hours of relative rest.
*Several checkpoints to be cleared prior to progression.
*Gradual reintroduction of learning and work activities. As with physical activity, cognitive stimulation such as using screens, reading and undertaking learning activities should be gradually introduced after 48 hours.
*At least 14 days symptom-free (at rest) before return to contact/collision training. The temporary exacerbation of mild symptoms with exercise is acceptable, as long as the symptoms quickly resolve at the completion of exercise, and as long as the exercise-related symptoms have completely resolved before resumption of contact training.
*A minimum period of 21 days until the resumption of competitive contact/collision sport.
*Consideration of all symptom domains (physical, cognitive, emotional, fatigue, sleep) throughout the recovery process.
*Return to learn and work activities should take priority over return to sport. That is, while graduated return to learn/work activities and sport activities can occur simultaneously, the athlete should not return to full contact sport activities until they have successfully completed a fully return to learn/work activities.
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| 2024-01-31T23:28:13Z
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RUKSIN, 30 Jan: Chief Minister Pema Khandu and several cultural troupes from Arunachal Pradesh are expected to participate in the 9th Mising Youth Festival.
The festival will be held at Kareng Chapori near Bogibeel Bridge in Assam’s Dhemaji district from 1 to 4 February.
Takam Mising Porin Kebang (TMPK) president Tilak Doley, who is looking after the preparatory activities of the event, informed that cultural troupes of different Arunachali tribes belonging to the Tani group have been invited to the festival to showcase their traditional cultures.
Several other ministers and MLAs have also been invited, he said.
The main objective of the youth festival is to encourage the youths of the ethnic tribe for protection, promotion and preservation of their unique cultures and traditions.
Exhibition of traditional attires, a food mela, a book fair, a handloom and agri expo, a seminar, a kavi sammelan, and a seminar on various socio-cultural issues will be organised during the four-day programme.
The organisers have erected model houses of different Tani tribes (Mising, Adi, Galo, Tagin, Nyishi, Tagin and Apatani) at the festival venue.
The TMPK leaders informed that the festival will be a calendar event from next year. The Mising Autonomous Council has developed the location for organising the festival every year in the first week of February.
The festival is being organized by the TMPK, with the help of the local people.
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| 2024-01-31T23:28:13Z
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In an effort to further boost Guyana’s sugar productivity, the Rose Hall Sugar Estate is scheduled to commence grinding of sugarcanes by the end of next month.
This was announced by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha during the parliamentary committee of Supply at the National Assembly, on Wednesday.
The House approved $2 billion for the Guyana Sugar Corporation’s (GuySuCo) capital contribution.
When asked if all the broilers are operable at the Rose Hall Sugar Estate, the minister responded in the affirmative.
“You will repair the broiler but during the course of grinding, you might find a leakage. And you will have to repair it and that will be a continuous process…All those repairs and arrangements are in process to be completed to commence grinding,” he said in the affirmative.
He also clarified that there are no defects at the sugar estate.
When asked about the expected grinding time per crop at the factory, Minister Mustapha said, “The grinding period, this year, for the first crop, will start from February and will end during the middle of May.”
Some 2,500 hectares of sugar cane at Rose Hall are available to be grinded throughout the first crop.
As it pertains to the factories’ production targets in 2024, he highlighted the ministry is currently revising the factories’ targets.
He added that the information relating to the targets will be made available the various factories.
Due to the closure of the sugar estate, Minister Mustapha informed the House that some $9 billion was expended to revive Rose Hall Sugar Estate to commence its operations and production.
In line with its 2020 manifesto’s commitment, Rose Hall Sugar Estate was officially reopened in September 2023.
A total of 1,031 metric tonnes of sugar was produced at the estate in 2023.
The industry was able to plant 52 per cent more land in 2023. This represents a total of 4,020 hectares as compared to 2,640 hectares in 2022.
Some 54 per cent of sugar production was marketed as bagged or packaged in 2023 as compared to 48 per cent in the previous year. [DPI]
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Bunzl plc (LON:BNZL – Get Free Report)’s share price passed above its two hundred day moving average during trading on Monday . The stock has a two hundred day moving average of GBX 2,955.37 ($37.57) and traded as high as GBX 3,193 ($40.59). Bunzl shares last traded at GBX 3,190 ($40.55), with a volume of 347,948 shares trading hands.
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| 2024-01-31T23:28:16Z
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Australian cricket legend Allan Border has stepped out to a rousing reception at the sport’s awards night before receiving a message of appreciation from newly crowned champion Mitch Marsh.
Border has withdrawn from most media duties in recent times after going public last year with his Parkinson’s disease diagnosis.
The 68-year-old appeared at the Brisbane Test last week and sat down for an interview where he revealed it was “embarrassing but good” to receive so many well wishes.
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Border said his health is good besides having Parkinson’s and continues to attend regular check-ups, adding he does what he’s told by doctors.
“Generally speaking I’m in pretty good shape,” he told Mark Howard.
“I still play golf, still go for walks, I still do all the things I’ve been doing. Not running any marathons any more but apart from that, things are pretty good.”
The former Australian skipper remains fearful of his slow decline, having memories of Muhammad Ali’s shaky appearance at the 1996 Olympics come to mind when he was first told he had Parkinson’s in 2016.
But Border is not yet receding from public view.
He appeared on stage in Melbourne on Wednesday night to present the award named in his honour, receiving applause from all corners of the room.
Having announced Marsh as the winner, Border draped the medallion over the 32-year-old’s neck and shared a warm embrace with the allrounder.
Marsh’s triumph added another layer to the history of the Allan Border Medal as the first second-generation cricketer to take out the coveted gong.
His father Geoff represented Australia alongside Border on 162 occasions.
Marsh said it was “very special” to receive the medal from Border himself.
“It’s great to have AB here,” he said.
“Dad often speaks about his fond memories playing under him, copping a few sprays from AB over the journey. But it was mostly good.”
The pair shared another hug after Marsh’s speech and departed the stage together.
After his diagnosis seven years ago Border only told one person outside his family — Dean Jones, who died of a heart attack in 2020.
Jones reportedly went on tell David Boon but Border had otherwise maintained his privacy.
After going public, he revealed it would be a miracle if he makes it to 80 years old.
“At the moment I’m not scared, not about the immediate future anyway,” Border said last year.
“No way am I going to get another 100, that’s for sure. I’ll just slip slowly into the west.”
Seven months on from that revelation, Border shared that his doctors are being helped along in keeping him on the straight and narrow by his wife Jane.
“I do get lectured quite often about ‘you haven’t been for a walk for a couple of days’ or ‘what are you doing drinking all those beers’ and all the stuff I shouldn’t be doing,” he said.
Border carved out one of the all-time great cricket careers after debuting in 1978.
The tenacious, the stubborn left-hander racked up 27 hundreds and 63 half-centuries in the baggy green.
He reluctantly took over from Kim Hughes as Test captain in the summer of 1984-85 and is credited for reviving Australia’s fortunes during one of the country’s leanest periods in the sport’s history.
Border skippered Australia to an improbable 1987 World Cup one-day title triumph in India and Pakistan before leading Australia — famously as Captain Grumpy — to an even more unlikely Ashes series win in England two years later.
The national sporting treasure retired after a 16-year, 156-Test career in 1994 with a phenomenal 50.56 batting average before serving as a respected long-term national selector.
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Gloria Hunniford, 83, turns heads in a velvet gold coat as she makes a rare public appearance with husband Stephen Way, 80, at The King And I press night
Gloria Hunniford cosied up to rarely seen husband Stephen Way at The King And I press night at the Dominion Theatre in London on Wednesday.
The TV presenter, 83, turned heads in an eye catching gold velvet coat which she donned over a black blouse and trousers.
She accessorised with a bold yellow necklace and toted her belongings around in a large woven handbag.
The Loose Women panellist was all smiles as she completed her evening look with a stunning palette of makeup including a swipe of red lipstick.
She beamed as she posed with husband Stephen, 80, who she married in 1998, as he dressed smart in a black suit complete with a silver tie and scarf.
Gloria Hunniford cosied up to rarely seen husband Stephen Way at The King And I press night at the Dominion Theatre in London on Wednesday
The TV presenter, 83, turned heads in an eye catching gold velvet coat which she donned over a black blouse and trousers
Meanwhile Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith commanded attention in a multi-coloured patterned long cardigan.
She added a stylish orange jumper and navy trousers underneath and kept comfortable in a pair of trainers.
This Morning's Gyles Brandreth seemed in high spirits as he showed off his heart jumper as he posed for photos on the red carpet.
Alice Beer looked incredible in a black jumpsuit which she teamed with a stunning long green wool coat.
Elsewhere David Seaman and Frankie Poultney cosied up as they posed for photos together ahead of the show.
It comes after Gloria's husband Stephen was left partially blind after suffering a second stroke last year
He lost the sight in his right eye and he has said it is not expected to return.
He told the Mirror: 'I woke up in the morning and there was blood in the eye and that was it. I can see a little but not that good.'
Speaking of the blood vessel damage that is causing the sight loss, he added: 'It is from the heart to the eye, and then from the eye to the brain, so it is damaged. It is the first time I have had something like this with the eye.
She accessorised with a bold yellow necklace and toted her belongings around in a large woven handbag
The Loose Women panellist was all smiles as she completed her evening look with a stunning palette of makeup including a swipe of red lipstick
Meanwhile Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith commanded attention in a multi-coloured patterned long cardigan
She added a stylish orange jumper and navy trousers underneath and kept comfortable in a pair of trainers
This Morning's Gyles Brandreth seemed in high spirits as he showed off his heart jumper as he posed for photos on the red carpet
'I had to go to hospital – then Northfield [Hospital, West London] and then neurology but thankfully it was not a long wait at A&E. I just went straight through. I am coping OK with it all. It’s fine but just disorientating.'
It comes after Gloria revealed how she was rushed to A&E by ambulance before being diagnosed with sepsis of the kidney in March.
The star said she was left 'flattened' and 'drained of all energy' following the ordeal earlier this year.
Gloria first underwent surgery for kidney stones, where doctors put in a stent, however after the operation she began to feel unwell.
She was then went under the knife for a second time, telling the Mirror: 'The last thing [Doctors] said before I went to theatre was: "When I take this stent out you are going to feel so much better.
'But the next thing I knew coming out of the anesthetic, was a nurse saying to me, "Don't worry, don't panic but we are having to transfer you by ambulance to a different hospital because we can't get your blood pressure up".'
Gloria was then sent to a nearby A&E in Maidstone, Kent where doctors informed her she had sepsis of the kidney.
Sepsis occurs when the body reacts to an infection by attacking its own organs and tissues. Around 44,000 people die from sepsis every year in the UK. Worldwide, someone dies from the condition every 3.5 seconds.
Alice Beer looked incredible in a black jumpsuit which she teamed with a stunning long green wool coat
Elsewhere David Seaman and Frankie Poultney cosied up as they posed for photos together ahead of the show
She revealed her relief that the disease had not spread beyond the kidney, saying: 'I guess that's why I felt so awful and it did flatten me for a while.'
Despite doctors saying it could take six months to return to normality, Gloria was back at work within weeks.
The host, who fronts Loose Women and BBC's Rip Of Britain went on to tell the publication she is now back to '98%' health.
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ITANAGAR, 30 Jan: The 13th session of the 7th legislative assembly will be held on 8 and 9 February.
Governor KT Parnaik on Monday issued the summons for the two-day assembly session. This is expected to be the last assembly session before the coming combined assembly and general elections.
Further, it might be the last opportunity for the ruling as well as the opposition parties to impress upon voters their political agendas. While there is no specific agenda on the table, the ruling party is expected to pass some important bills.
“There is a possibility of passing bills for the creation of two new districts in the state. Apart from it, we don’t think there will be any major issue which will be taken up during the two days’ session,” said a source.
With the ruling BJP having brute majority, the last session of the 7th legislative assembly is also expected to be completely one-sided.
In the present assembly, the BJP has 49 MLAs, the Congress has four, and the NPP has four, while there are three independent MLAs.
The term of the present assembly ends on 2 June, and elections will have to be conducted before that.
The election to the 60-member assembly constituency is expected to be announced along with the general election.
In 2019, the total voting percentage in the state was 76.6. The BJP recorded a vote share of 51 percent, followed by the Congress (17 percent), the NPP (14.7 percent), and the JD-U (10 percent), while 0.9 percent voted for NOTA.
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| 2024-01-31T23:28:19Z
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See full statement from the Environmental Protection Agency:
The Environmental Protection Agency hereby issues an update on its advisory posted January 30, 2024 via social media. Today, visibility remains affected by Saharan Dust and the level of particulate matter (dust particles) in the atmosphere has increased.
EPA’s Air Quality Sensors located at Whim, Eccles, Vilvoorden, Central Georgetown and Linden all show particulate matter levels significantly above the WHO standard for ‘Good’ air quality. The EPA advises, the haze caused by Saharan Dust will continue to develop and as such, extra caution should be taken on the roadways.
NASA has forecast a continued presence of the dust plume, dating to February 07, 2024.
The Saharan Dust Plume is a layer of sand, dirt and dust lifted from the Sahara Desert in North Africa. It is transported by the trade winds from North Africa over the Atlantic Ocean, through the Caribbean and South America. The reach of the plume is dependent on the wind and weather. The Saharan Dust Plume is a normal phenomenon that may occur several times throughout the year.
The elderly, children and persons who have respiratory, and skin conditions are encouraged to take necessary precautions. During this time, persons are encouraged to spend more time indoors and to wear dust masks as practicable.
Data collected by the EPA on the Saharan Dust Plume within the last 2 years indicates peak concentrations may occur in January, March, April, August and September. Any changes to the forecast of peak concentrations will be reported by the EPA.
For a near real-time update on the Air Quality Index near you, visit the EPA’s website: https://epaguyana.org/ and select the ‘Your Environment’ and then click ‘Air quality Data’.
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| 2024-01-31T23:28:20Z
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Australian international cricket star Lauren Cheatle’s career has been put on hold after having a skin cancer removed from her neck.
The left-arm quick underwent a medical procedure on Wednesday, the second time she has gone under the knife to remove a skin cancer.
The leading wicket-taker in this summer’s WBBL tournament, she was signed by the Gujarat Giants for the inaugural Women’s Premier League in India but will now miss that tournament.
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She will also sit out the remainder of the Women’s National Cricket League season.
“Cheatle is aiming to return to training with NSW following the players’ scheduled off-season break,” Cricket NSW said in a statement.
Cheatle fought back from four shoulder reconstructions, a stress fracture in her back and her first cancer diagnosis to make her Test debut for Australia late last year.
She was diagnosed with early-stage skin cancer in June 2021 after noticing a lump on her leg but further tests revealed the cancer had not spread.
Prevented from bowling for four months after the surgery, she then suffered another serious shoulder injury upon her return to cricket.
That brought up her fourth reconstruction — making it two on each shoulder — in the latest setback to her international career.
“That was pretty difficult,” Cheatle said late last year.
“That was just more a really scary point in my career, one I never thought I’d face. It really readjusted the way that I thought about injuries and recovery.”
“But then the frustration of another shoulder reconstruction after already going through three was was pretty major. It kind of felt like there was no point doing it again, if I was just going to re-hurt myself.”
Cheatle earned a recall to the Australian side for a tour of India late last year.
She made her Test debut in the standalone match in Mumbai on the back of impressive form for Australia A in last year’s tour of England and a strong Women’s Big Bash League for the Sydney Sixers.
That Test appearance was Cheatle’s first game for Australia since March 2019.
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| 2024-01-31T23:28:24Z
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Love Island All Stars' Liberty Poole reflects on her 'highs and lows' with Mitch Taylor as she discusses their turbulent relationship after brutal axe
Liberty Poole opened up about her rocky relationship with Mitch Taylor during Love Island All Stars on Wednesday evening.
The pair are the latest couple to be voted out of the ITV2 show by the public and as they exited the South African villa they sat down for a chat with host Maya Jama.
Liberty admitted she had 'highs and lows' with Mitch in the villa but unfortunately their spark came to a 'crashing end'.
Speaking to Maya, she said: 'You know what we are half way through and couples are cementing together now and me and Mitch fell a part this week so it was expected.
'Our romance came to an abrupt end. I feel like we bring a lot to the villa but as individuals and as it was a roller coaster we had fun together but in the end it crash.
Liberty Poole opened up about her rocky relationship with Mitch Taylor during Love Island All Stars on Wednesday evening
The pair are the latest couple to be voted out of the ITV2 show by the public and as they exited the South African villa they sat down for a chat with host Maya Jama
'I think it came down to communication and you just weren't getting the memo Mitch.'
Maya pointed out that Mitch 'you pulled a face', in which he replied: 'I don't know I'm not here to argue I was very transparent and honest I did what I wanted to in the villa and Libs has feeling and I don't think I was that bad.'
Liberty joked: 'He is messy Mitch and I am liner Lib and opposites don't always attract'.
Fans were quick to take to X - formerly known as Twitter - to claim Liberty is 'too nice' and gave Mitch to 'many chances'.
One wrote: 'Liberty is too nice, how many chances did she give messy Mitch'.
Another said: 'I don’t know what highs Liberty is talking about'.
A third added: 'I like Liberty but the way she goes on about “knowing her worth” but then the kind of guys she goes for doesn’t add up'.
Elsewhere during the show Hannah Elizabeth and Tyler Cruickshank were the latest islanders to be dumped from the villa.
Liberty admitted she had 'highs and lows' with Mitch in the villa but unfortunately their spark came to a 'crashing end'
Fans were quick to take to X - formerly known as Twitter - to claim Liberty is 'too nice' and gave Mitch to 'many chances'
The islanders voted for Hannah, 33, and Tyler, 28, to be eliminated ahead of bombshells Casey O'Gorman and Joanna Chimonides' arrival.
But viewers watching vented their frustrations as the boys picked Hannah out of all the girls to send home, with many thinking Georgia Steel should have gone after Tuesday's explosive episode.
It was up to Tom Clare to deliver the news to Hannah. He said: 'We don't want to see any girls packing the bags.
'We've had to think about people who maybe haven't tried as much or in weaker couples. The girl we have decided to dump is Hannah.'
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| 2024-01-31T23:28:26Z
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ROING, 30 Jan: MTB Mishmi Hills Expedition Challenge-2024 was flagged off by ZPM Komji Linggi from the Youth Hostel in Ezengo here in Lower Dibang Valley district on Tuesday.
The expedition, themed ‘Say no to drugs’, aims at promoting eco-friendly tourism in the state.
Twenty-six riders from different parts of the state, including Mechuka (Shi-Yomi), Pasighat (East Siang), Ziro (Lower Subansiri), Tirap, Changlang, Lohit, Anjaw, Lower Dibang Valley, and Itanagar and Nirjuli (ICR) are participating in the expedition.
The riders will traverse the Roing-Hunli-Etalin road to reach their final destination Maliney. They are expected to reach Maliney on 1 February, on the occasion of Reh festival of the Idu Mishmis.
The group, led by Pronov Mega from the Mishmi Hills Trekking Company, will also cover the snow-clad Mayudia Pass.
The event is being organised by the Arunachal Cycling Association, in collaboration with The Mishmi Hills Trekking Company, under the patronage of the youth affairs directorate.
Former ZPM Anjite Menjo, DSO Roy Mihu, DYWO Raju Mipi, and Everesters Taka Tamut and Tine Mena were also present at the flagging-off ceremony.
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The Ministry of Education has stated that written approval is now mandatory for persons or organisations entering school buildings or compounds to engage learners in any discussions or conduct activities including the distribution of gifts.
This is to guarantee the safety of minors while maintaining a secure, conducive environment and preventing disruption to the established order and discipline within schools.
A circular published by the ministry on Tuesday said the instruction must be considered with immediate effect.
According to the missive, written approval can be obtained from the central ministry through the respective Regional Department of Education.
The new policy stems from several complaints received by the education ministry from concerned citizens, teachers, and parents.
These unauthorised engagements have resulted in students being photographed and having their images published and used for advertisements and promotions without the relevant permission.
Additionally, the ministry reminded the public of the established protocols that must be observed when a guest speaker desires to address students.
Circular 1 of 1987: Memo by the DCEO Admin dated November 14, 2018, outlined that “In addition, where heads may wish to invite a member of cabinet or other governmental functionary, such invitation must be forwarded early enough through the normal channel to the appropriate Assistant Chief Education Officer at the Centre, and approval must be given…”
The document also stated that any head teacher who fails to observe these protocols will be recommended to the Teaching Service Commission (TSC) or School Boards Secretariat (SBS) for disciplinary action based on the Table of Charges, Offences, and Penalties, Schedule One (Education Act Chapter 39:01, Section 47). [DPI]
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| 2024-01-31T23:28:26Z
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Hayek Kallen Investment Management cut its position in shares of Chevron Co. (NYSE:CVX – Free Report) by 0.7% in the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 12,868 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after selling 91 shares during the period. Hayek Kallen Investment Management’s holdings in Chevron were worth $2,170,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Morgan Stanley raised its stake in shares of Chevron by 12.7% during the 4th quarter. Morgan Stanley now owns 32,906,060 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $5,906,309,000 after purchasing an additional 3,711,923 shares in the last quarter. Moneta Group Investment Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of Chevron by 104,997.3% in the 4th quarter. Moneta Group Investment Advisors LLC now owns 24,490,824 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $4,395,858,000 after acquiring an additional 24,467,521 shares in the last quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. raised its stake in shares of Chevron by 0.8% in the 2nd quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 23,867,243 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $3,732,044,000 after acquiring an additional 199,759 shares in the last quarter. Norges Bank bought a new position in shares of Chevron in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $3,058,235,000. Finally, Franklin Resources Inc. raised its stake in shares of Chevron by 3.5% in the 2nd quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 14,579,109 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $2,294,023,000 after acquiring an additional 492,416 shares in the last quarter. 68.87% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
A number of research firms have issued reports on CVX. Truist Financial lowered their target price on Chevron from $175.00 to $169.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, October 24th. Royal Bank of Canada reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $180.00 price objective on shares of Chevron in a report on Tuesday, October 24th. Scotiabank lowered Chevron from a “sector outperform” rating to a “sector perform” rating and set a $170.00 price objective on the stock. in a report on Tuesday, January 16th. Morgan Stanley decreased their price objective on Chevron from $203.00 to $201.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, October 17th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group raised Chevron from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $184.00 price objective on the stock in a report on Monday, January 8th. Six investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and twelve have issued a buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Chevron has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $181.53.
Chevron Trading Down 0.7 %
CVX traded down $1.01 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, hitting $149.11. The stock had a trading volume of 3,821,629 shares, compared to its average volume of 9,047,916. Chevron Co. has a 1-year low of $139.62 and a 1-year high of $174.63. The firm has a market capitalization of $281.48 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.12, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.80 and a beta of 1.12. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.12, a current ratio of 1.25 and a quick ratio of 0.97. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $146.80 and its 200-day simple moving average is $154.84.
About Chevron
Chevron Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in the integrated energy and chemicals operations in the United States and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Upstream and Downstream. The Upstream segment is involved in the exploration, development, production, and transportation of crude oil and natural gas; liquefaction, transportation, and regasification associated with liquefied natural gas; transportation of crude oil through pipelines; and processing, transportation, storage, and marketing of natural gas, as well as a gas-to-liquids plant.
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Mitchell Marsh stole the show at the Cricket Australia Awards on Wednesday night — and not just because he won the Allan Border Medal.
The Aussie allrounder, whose career resurgence in 2023 saw him claim the highest honour in Australian men’s cricket, had the crowd in equal parts laughter and tears during an epic acceptance speech.
WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Mitch Marsh tears up accepting surprise Allan Border Medal.
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He became most emotional speaking about his family, especially when Channel 7’s Jason Richardson asked him about the influence of his wife Greta.
“Greta is an amazing human,” Marsh said.
“I said in my wedding vows eight months ago, she’s given me the perspective on life I needed. Our life is just a lot of fun.
“Every day I come home from cricket, whether I get a duck or a hundred, she’s still the same.”
The 32-year-old openly admitted he thought his career was “done and dusted” when prodigious young talent Cameron Green took the allrounder’s spot in the Test and white-ball teams, but revealed it was again his wife who gave him strength.
“Cameron Green is a pretty imposing figure, so I thought I was done and dusted. But I often spoke to my wife...,” he said, before pausing for an extended moment to fight back tears, “...that I wanted to get one more crack at it. It’s been amazing.”
“We got married eight months ago and I didn’t fit into my wedding suit (for today) — so I’ve (settled) into married life just beautifully.”
Marsh once again became emotional thanking Test and ODI skipper Pat Cummins, as well as head coach Andrew McDonald, for believing in him when others didn’t during his four-year exile from the national side.
“I’d like to pay particular thank yous to ‘Ronny’ (McDonald) and Patty,” he said before tears threatened again.
“You believed in me and I can’t thank you enough for just believing in me.
“I’m a bit fat at times and I love a beer,” he quipped, “but you see the best in me always. You’ve changed my life. For your support Patty and your leadership — playing under you is an absolute dream.
“(McDonald) in particular, the language he uses around his belief in me and what I can do. Probably two years ago, I didn’t believe that myself and he’s kind of forced me to.
“There’s no doubt that he’s had a significant impact on my career in the last two years and really my whole life. He’s a tremendous man.”
The newly crowned Allan Border medallist is the third member of his family to have played international cricket for Australia, having followed in the footsteps of his brother Shaun and father Geoff, who, Mitch said, “will be having six stubbies at the pub and be telling me to stop crying”.
“I know how proud you’ll be,” he said to his dad, fighting back tears for a third time.
“I have a beautiful family. Dad obviously did what he did and Shaun did what he did. But Shaun’s my brother and dad’s my dad. And they’ve never been anything more than that to me.
“My mum and sister are amazing (too). My sister is probably my biggest supporter. Anyone that’s sprayed me on social media — she’ll get you at some point.”
During his time on stage, Marsh also reflected on a comment he made during the 2019 Ashes, which came only months after he was booed at the MCG.
“I often regret that statement (saying ‘most of Australia hate me’). It was made tongue-in-cheek,” he said.
“Hopefully, I will eventually shake that comment.”
Marsh acknowledged having support is a “great feeling”.
“I’ve felt a lot of love from the Australian cricket community and there’s no doubt that’s helped me,” he added.
Now enshrined in the history of past winners — which includes Ricky Ponting, Adam Gilchrist, Matthew Hayden, Steve Waugh, Michael Clarke, Steve Smith, David Warner and Pat Cummins — Marsh said it feels “weird” to be spoken in the same breath as some of those champions.
“I really hadn’t thought about it until a few of the boys started getting stuck in to me that they thought I was going to win it and then I started thinking ‘maybe I’m a chance’,” he admitted.
“I had four beers at lunch so I had to stop there. Now I’m sort of hoping that me winning this is not like COVID and we don’t look back in three years and think ‘that was a weird time’.
“I won’t lie, one of my friends sent me the list (of past winners) today and I just thought if I win it, it’s going to look weird. To think I join some of the legends of our sport in Australia, it really is a huge honour. I can’t believe it.”
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| 2024-01-31T23:28:30Z
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Larry David, 76, jokes he's going to try the hallucinogenic drug ayahuasca now that Curb Your Enthusiasm is ending: 'I can't wait to do that! That's gonna be amazing!'
Larry David giddily listed off all of the fantastical things he wants to achieve in his retirement from his HBO hit show Curb Your Enthusiasm, which concludes this year after 12 seasons and 24 years.
'I think I'm going to take some ayahuasca,' the 76-year-old creator and star joked at the 12th season premiere in LA on Tuesday in a seven-minute speech captured by Deadline.
'I'm going to get in a dark room. I'm going to blow my f***ing mind. I can't wait to do that! That's gonna be amazing!'
Ayahuasca is a plant-based psychedelic drug taken during a nauseating-yet-emotionally cathartic hallucinogenic tea ceremony usually led by a shaman in South America.
Comedian Chelsea Handler famously took ayahuasca with a couple friends in 2016 for her Netflix show Chelsea Does, which inspired her to spend more time with her sisters Simone and Shoshanna.
Larry David giddily listed off all of the fantastical things he wants to achieve in his retirement from his HBO hit show Curb Your Enthusiasm, which concludes this year after 12 seasons and 24 years
And Jada Pinkett Smith told People in October that she and her entire family have taken the drug and claimed it really helped her combat severe depression and suicidal thoughts.
'Hey, don't worry about me, okay? I got plenty to do, plenty to do. First of all, I love to travel. You all know that. I'm a world traveler. I go everywhere!' Larry sarcastically said onstage LA's DGA Theater Complex.
'I love packing and unpacking, tipping everybody I come across, having a medical emergency in a foreign country where they don't speak English — that's the greatest. I love that! I'm thinking about [traveling to] Antarctica. I've been hearing a lot of things about Antarctica — good things.
'I'll get that boat. I'll go down there. They got the penguins, come on, I love the penguins. And now that the show is over I'll have a lot more time to accomplish a few things that needed to be done. I might get that stool test that I've been putting off.'
David admitted ending his (mostly) improvised series was 'very sad, very sad' and acknowledged a few cast and crew members in attendance - including his beloved regulars Jeff Garlin, Cheryl Hines, Susie Essman, and JB Smoove.
The two-time Emmy winner was sad his 'pal, my great friend' Richard Lewis could not be there, and the 76-year-old comedian - who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2021 - tweeted Wednesday that he wasn't 'up to making the premiere.'
Richard was born three days earlier than Larry in the same city (Brooklyn) and year (1947).
'I would've loved to have shared all the love in the room with my wife. @HBO and LD made a dream come true for countless dreamers,' Lewis wrote.
The 76-year-old creator and star joked at the 12th season premiere in LA on Tuesday: 'I think I'm going to take some ayahuasca' (pictured beside an ASL interpreter)
Larry continued: 'I'm going to get in a dark room. I'm going to blow my f***ing mind. I can't wait to do that! That's gonna be amazing!'
Ayahuasca is a plant-based psychedelic drug taken during a nauseating-yet-emotionally cathartic hallucinogenic tea ceremony usually led by a shaman in South America (Cofán shaman pictured in 2009)
Comedian Chelsea Handler famously took ayahuasca with a couple friends in 2016 for her Netflix show Chelsea Does, which inspired her to spend more time with her sisters Simone and Shoshanna
Jada Pinkett Smith (2-R, pictured August 27) told People in October that she and her entire family have taken the drug and claimed it really helped her combat severe depression and suicidal thoughts
David sarcastically said onstage LA's DGA Theater Complex: 'Hey, don't worry about me, okay? I got plenty to do, plenty to do. First of all, I love to travel. You all know that. I'm a world traveler. I go everywhere!'
The two-time Emmy winner added: 'I love packing and unpacking, tipping everybody I come across, having a medical emergency in a foreign country where they don't speak English — that's the greatest. I love that! I'm thinking about [traveling to] Antarctica. I've been hearing a lot of things about Antarctica — good things'
He said: 'I'll get that boat. I'll go down there. They got the penguins, come on, I love the penguins. And now that the show is over I'll have a lot more time to accomplish a few things that needed to be done. I might get that stool test that I've been putting off'
Larry admitted ending his (mostly) improvised series was 'very sad, very sad' and acknowledged a few cast and crew members in attendance - including his beloved regulars (from L-R) Jeff Garlin, Cheryl Hines, Susie Essman, and JB Smoove
David was sad his 'pal, my great friend' Richard Lewis could not be there, and the 76-year-old comedian - who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2021 - tweeted Wednesday that he wasn't 'up to making the premiere'
Richard (pictured) was born three days earlier than Larry in the same city (Brooklyn) and year (1947)
On December 14, David and HBO officially confirmed season 12 would be the last, but Curb producers John Hayman and Robert B. Weide already said as much when the cast and crew wrapped production on March 28
At the premiere, Susie (L) told THR the ending was 'a masterpiece' while Cheryl (R) said fans will 'really love this season' teasing: 'It's going to take you on some twists and turns!'
The 10-episode 12th and final season of Curb Your Enthusiasm premieres this Sunday on Max
Guests stars will include Tracey Ullman, Vince Vaughn, Ted Danson, Sean Hayes (L), Dan Levy (R), and Troy Kotsur
In the 11th season finale, the Seinfeld co-creator's thinly-veiled character was still shooting his show-within-a-show, Young Larry after a disastrous romance with councilwoman Irma Kostroski (Tracey Ullman) to get a fence law repealed
Larry will also take part in conversation Q&A events happening March 29 at The Anthem in Washington, DC and April 1 at the MGM Music Hall in Boston
On December 14, David and HBO officially confirmed season 12 would be the last, but Curb producers John Hayman and Robert B. Weide already said as much when the cast and crew wrapped production on March 28.
At the premiere, Susie told THR the ending was 'a masterpiece' while Cheryl said fans will 'really love this season' teasing: 'It's going to take you on some twists and turns!'
The 10-episode 12th and final season of Curb Your Enthusiasm premieres this Sunday on Max.
Guests stars will include Tracey Ullman, Vince Vaughn, Ted Danson, Sean Hayes, Dan Levy, and Troy Kotsur.
In the 11th season finale, the Seinfeld co-creator's thinly-veiled character was still shooting his show-within-a-show, Young Larry after a disastrous romance with councilwoman Irma Kostroski (Tracey Ullman) to get a fence law repealed.
Larry will also take part in conversation Q&A events happening March 29 at The Anthem in Washington, DC and April 1 at the MGM Music Hall in Boston.
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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-13030479/Larry-David-76-jokes-hes-wait-try-drug-ayahuasca.html
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ITANAGAR, 30 Jan: In the wake of the 19 January case involving multiple sexual assaults on two minor girls by four men, including an IRBn constable, the Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (APSCPCR) has called a meeting with the Naharlagun Railway Police Force (RPF) sub-inspector.
APSCPCR Chairperson Ratan Anya informed this daily that she has spoken to SI Sunny Bhusen Rai of the RPF, “and the railway officials have agreed to meet the commission on 2 February.”
The meeting will focus primarily on setting up a child helpline at the railway station, based on the directive issued by the union women & child development (WCD) ministry, she said.
On 1 February, members of the commission, led by Anya, will meet the parents/guardians of the two minor girls, “in order to learn about whether the girls require any professional and psychological assistance,” she said.
“The APSCPCR will soon be writing to the education commissioner to direct all the DDSEs to strictly educate the students on ‘good touch and bad touch, and stranger danger’, and to apprise the children of the 1098 helpline number,” Anya said.
Union WCD Ministry Joint Secretary Indra Mallo had on 31 March, 2023 issued the revised standard operating procedures (SOP) of the RPF director general “to ensure care and protection of children in contact with the Indian Railways,” Anya said.
Among other things, the SOPs state that “a child below 18 years of age requires care and protection, as amended in 2021, for children who are found travelling alone, working, or in conflict with the law, in any part of the railway premises, or in train or railway vehicles,” she said.
The WCD ministry’s SOPs also contain instruction for setting up a child helpdesk/booth at the railway stations “which should be operationalised 24/7, and the Railways should also provide a space of 6×6 square feet free of cost for setting up helpdesks in all the states and union territories.”
The APSCPCR opined that the 19 January case could have been prevented if the railway station had a child helpdesk in place.
Meanwhile, members of the APSCPCR on 18 January visited the Govt Primary School in Papu-II and taught the students there about ‘good touch and bad touch, and stranger danger’, it said.
Meanwhile, the APSCPCR commended the prompt action taken by the Itanagar police, led by SP Rohit Rajbir Singh, in the case.
The commission has also invited the parents of the minor girls to inform them about the Arunachal Pradesh Victim Compensation Scheme, under which a victim gets compensation amounts of Rs 8 to 10 lakhs.
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https://arunachaltimes.in/index.php/2024/01/31/multiple-sexual-assault-case-apscpcr-to-meet-rpf-si/
| 2024-01-31T23:28:32Z
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China Marine Food Group Limited (OTCMKTS:CMFO – Get Free Report) passed above its two hundred day moving average during trading on Monday . The stock has a two hundred day moving average of $0.00 and traded as high as $0.00. China Marine Food Group shares last traded at $0.00, with a volume of 470 shares changing hands.
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| 2024-01-31T23:28:37Z
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Chance the Rapper is kicking off 2024 with a show at the newly restored Ramova Theatre, it was announced Wednesday.
The Chicago rapper took to social media to announce his Feb. 16 show at the venue — of which he is a co-owner/investor.
Tickets for the all-ages show will go on sale at 10 a.m. Feb. 2 via ramovachicago.com . There is a four-ticket limit per customer. Show time is 7 p.m. A presale for mailing-list subscribers begins at 10 a.m. Feb. 1.
Other luminaries among the co-owners of the Ramova include Jennifer Hudson and Quincy Jones. Developer/investor Tyler Nevius bought the property and the adjacent vacant lot from the city in 2017 for $1.
The Ramova, once a Bridgeport movie house, had been shuttered for years. A full renovation of the property at 3520 S. Halsted has yielded an vast entertainment complex that includes the 1,800-seat live music hall, a beer garden, the Ramova Grill restaurant, and a brewery in partnership with Other Half Brewing.
“The Ramova has played an integral part in Chicago’s renowned arts culture and I’m thrilled we’re bringing it back to showcase the best of my city’s artistry,” Chance said via statement.
The site opened in 1929 as an ornate, single-screen movie theater. It closed in 1985 but was spared demolition after the neighborhood rallied to save the iconic structure. The efforts also resulted in the theater earning a spot on the National Register of Historic Places in 2021.
Chance returns to “The Voice” as a coach on Season 25 of the hit NBC series on Feb. 26. His next music project is “Star Line Gallery,” which combines art, music and cinematography.
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https://chicago.suntimes.com/2024/1/31/24057423/chance-the-rapper-headline-ramova-theatre-chicago
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