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When is The Zombies' livestream from Abbey Road Studios?
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Video Published: 6:00 PM May 28, 2021 The domestic football season may be over, but it's definitely the 'Time of The Season' for Hertfordshire band The Zombies. A track by the legendary 1960s group was used as the soundbed for the launch of the new Chelsea Football Club 2021-2022 kit. The Champions League finalists' online promotional video features star players Mason Mount, Hakim Ziyech, Timo Werner, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Fran Kirby, Sam Kerr and Pernille Harder, and the music perfectly suits the 60s psychedelia vibe of the launch. Zombies singer Colin Blunstone, a lifelong Blues fan, is pictured on the Chelsea FC website proudly holding and wearing the 1960s-inspired new home strip. Originally from Hatfield, Blunstone, 75, formed The Zombies in St Albans with keyboardist Rod Argent in the early 60s, with the original line-up meeting for the first time at The Blacksmiths Arms. The group found international fame with debut single She's Not There, but the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers split up before the end of the Swinging Sixties. They have since reformed. Time of the Season was an American number one hit on the Cash Box Top 100 singles chart in March 1969 and is finding a new audience 52 years later. Taken from the seminal Odessey and Oracle album, the single failed to chart in the UK when released, despite The Zombies having a huge hit with 1964 single She's Not There. Chelsea FC are not the first to use the iconic track. Ridley Scott's 2017 crime thriller All The Money in the World, which stars the Oscar-nominated Christopher Plummer as billionaire J. Paul Getty, also features the song. Parts of that movie were filmed on location in Blunstone's hometown, with Jacobean mansion Hatfield House doubling for Getty's UK home. "It is a very interesting song because it's been in so many films," said Blunstone when talking to the official Chelsea website. "I think that if anyone's trying to evoke a feeling of the 60s, that is one of the songs that is used the most." The singer said it was great for the band, as it introduces their music to a "whole new audience who wouldn't know about that song otherwise". He added: "It was number one in America but never number one here, but most people know it because of the films." The devoted Blues supporter is even related to a former Chelsea title winner, 1950s and 60s winger Frank Blunstone. "I first came to Chelsea with my father and that was the only time Ive met Frank Blunstone," reveals Colin on the Chelsea website. "My father was Franks father's cousin, and I've never quite worked out what that makes me." The Zombies will stream worldwide a live show from the legendary Abbey Road Studios - Credit: Payley Photography The Zombies were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2019, along with the likes of The Cure, Def Leppard and Roxy Music. At the induction event in Brooklyn they performed Time of the Season, a song the band will no doubt play at the Under the Bridge venue at Stamford Bridge on Friday, March 4, 2022. Before then, The Zombies are due to stream a concert from the famous Abbey Road Studios in London, where they first recorded Time of the Season in the 1960s. The Zombies Live from Studio Two will be the first and only 'World Tour in One Night' livestream on September 18. The British psychedelic pop pioneers will perform a career-spanning concert in Abbey Roads Studio Two, returning five decades later to the hallowed space where they recorded their seminal album Odessey and Oracle in 1967. Fittingly, the band's concert coincides with the start of Abbey Roads 90th anniversary celebrations. The show will be broadcast by Veeps.com, the streaming platform founded by Good Charlottes Joel and Benji Madden in 2017. Good Charlotte headlined Slam Dunk Festival South in Hatfield Park in 2018. The Zombies will stream worldwide Live From Studio 2 from the legendary Abbey Road Studios on September 18. - Credit: Supplied by Hush PR The Zombies' livestreaming event on Saturday, September 18 will start at 12pm Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), 3pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) and 8pm BST. The concert will be followed by an online Q&A session with founding members Rod Argent and Colin Blunstone. Hosted from across the pond by legendary rock journalist David Fricke, the group will also field questions from a virtual audience of surprise celebrity guests. With all their touring plans postponed to 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Zombies jumped at the chance to do a world tour in one night. The global stream is the band's only live performance of 2021. Were really excited for this opportunity to reconnect with our fans, said lead singer Blunstone, and especially to reach places around the globe like Australia and South America, where weve never had the chance to play live before! Colin Blunstone of The Zombies at the Clarion Hotel in St Albans after they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Picture: DANNY LOO - Credit: Picture: DANNY LOO Band members are also excited to try out some new songs during the concert. With the forced break from touring, The Zombies' current line-up singer Blunstone and keyboardist Argent, along with Steve Rodford (drums), Tom Toomey (guitar) and Sren Koch (bass) have been pouring their creative energies into recording the long-awaited follow-up to their Billboard charting 2015 album Still Got That Hunger. According to Argent: Of course, I know these last 15 months have been testing for everybody. What's suddenly feeling terrific for us though, is at last being able to continue the recording of our new album! "We pretty much just completed the fifth song, and there are already three more currently in the pipeline to be rehearsed and recorded. "The initial reaction to the completed tracks has been great, and the feeling of excitement is almost like starting again! The Zombies first burst onto the scene in 1964 at the forefront of the 'British Invasion' with hit singles like Shes Not There and Tell Her No. The original members Blunstone, Argent, bassist Chris White, guitarist Paul Atkinson and drummer Hugh Grundy first entered Abbey Road, then called EMI Recording Studios, in June 1967 armed with only a 1,000 recording budget from CBS Records, and the ambition to self-produce their second album, Odessey and Oracle. The band famously walked into Studio Two on the heels of The Beatles, who had just finished Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, and benefitted from the Fab Fours new advances in multi-track recording and also the mess they left behind! Rod Argent of The Zombies talking to the Herts Advertiser at the Clarion Hotel in St Albans after they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Picture: DANNY LOO - Credit: Picture: DANNY LOO Recalls Argent: "They left quite a few instruments lying around the Abbey Road Studios, one of which was John Lennon's Mellotron, which ended up all over the album. "I didn't ask anybody's permission; I just used it because it was there!" Released in 1968, Odessey and Oracle was initially a commercial disappointment, leading to the bands break-up. Ironically, one year later, the final track on the album, the aforementioned Time of the Season, became a chart-topping single in the US. And over the decades, Odessey and Oracle has been rediscovered as a pop touchstone, regularly making 'Top Albums of All Time' lists in the likes of Rolling Stone and Mojo, and being cited by Paul Weller and Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl. Following the break-up of the original band, vocalist Blunstone went on to develop an acclaimed solo career, with hits including Say You Don't Mind, What Becomes of the Brokenhearted, and Old & Wise with Alan Parsons Project. Rod Argent, meanwhile, rocked 70s arenas with his eponymous band Argent, best known for hits Hold Your Head Up and God Gave Rock and Roll To You. But the legend of The Zombies continued to take on a life of its own. By the start of the new millennium, Blunstone and Argent were inspired to resurrect The Zombies. With relentless touring and critically-acclaimed new releases, the band slowly reclaimed their legacy while developing new generations of fans. After receiving their fourth nomination in five years, and with a groundswell of support from both the public and their peers, The Zombies joined Fleetwood Mac singer Stevie Nicks, Radiohead, The Cure, Def Leppard, Janet Jackson, and Roxy Music as the 2019 Class of The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Time of the Season continues to permeate popular culture, and is emblazoned on an exclusive T-shirt debuting at Urban Outfitters this July. The live concert on Veeps will see the band play some new tracks. Rod Argent said: "We're going to be including, of course, lots of Zombies classics but also some brand new songs that we're very excited about from our brand new album that we're currently recording. "We really hope you can join us on September 18." For tickets for The Zombies - Live from Studio Two visit https://thezombies.veeps.com/ The new Chelsea kit is available to buy now shop at the official Chelsea online store or in the Stadium Megastore at Stamford Bridge.
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https://www.whtimes.co.uk/things-to-do/zombies-time-of-the-season-chelsea-kit-launch-8009254
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Whats the Senate filibuster and why change it?
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In this Aug. 29, 1957, file photo, Sen. Strom Thurmond, R-S.C., waves as he leaves the Senate chamber at end of his 24 hour, 18 minute filibuster against the Civil rights Act. Senate Republicans are poised to use a filibuster to derail Democrats effort to launch a bipartisan probe of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. The showdown will be the first time this year the GOP has used the delaying tactic to try killing major legislation, Thurmond talked on the Senate floor in the longest Senate speech by a single senator for which there are records of speaking length. (AP)
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When will Australia and New Zealand reopen their borders?
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Australias Gold Coast remains a no-go (Picture: Getty) Australia and New Zealand are typically wonderful destinations but due to the pandemic, their borders have remained firmly shut since March 2020. Unfortunately, theres a while to wait still before they open again bad news for British citizens desperate to reunite with loved ones Down Under. Or those hoping to take advantage of Australias green list status here in the UK. Though there is a glimmer of good news for Australians and New Zealanders living abroad, if theyre keen to go home. Heres what you need to know. No travel to Australia yet (Picture: Getty) Australias borders will remain closed until mid-2022, the Australian government has said. According to their recent budget: The rate of international arrivals will continue to be constrained by state and territory quarantine caps over 2021 and the first half of 2022. Roughly 408,000 people, or 1.9% of Australias population, is fully vaccinated and their vaccine programme could take until late 2022 to complete. Until then, overseas visitors will be all but completely banned and the country will remain closed to those of us from the UK. You can keep an eye on Australias entry requirements on the UK governments FCDO website. Passengers arrive at Sydney International Airport off a Qatar Airways flight and walk to board coaches which will take them into hotel quarantine in May 2021 (Picture: James D. Morgan/Getty Images) Right now, the only exceptions are if you are an Aussie citizen, permanent resident or an immediate family member (such as a childs parent) then you can return. Or if you have been in New Zealand for more than 14 days and can travel by air to Australia, youll be allowed in. If none of the above applies, but you have a compassionate or compelling reason to visit Australia, you can apply for an exemption to the travel ban. Once youre there, youll have to by law quarantine for 14 days. Prices start from $3,000 AUD (around 1,600) for a single adult, with additional adults costing $1,000 (544) and children (over age three) costing $500 (272). Much like Australia, New Zealands borders are completely closed off for travel purposes. New Zealand remains closed to travellers, too (Picture: Getty) This is for all international travellers, including British citizens and will remain that way for some time. In January 2021, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said she wouldnt open them back up until New Zealand was fully vaccinated and protected. And as of May, Ardern has yet to confirm when borders might start to reopen to the world. As of May 25, 371,043 first vaccine doses had been given out in New Zealand, plus 191,106 second doses. Currently, to enter New Zealand, their government website says you must be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident. An empty Wellington Airport during New Zealands April lockdown in 2020 (Picture: Mark Tantrum/Getty Images) There will be a legally-mandated 14-day quarantine upon your return to New Zealand as well as multiple testing requirements, which you pay for (costs starting at $3,100 NZD or 1,600 for a single person) and must book well in advance. There is a small glimmer of hope: Those living in New Zealand already can now travel between Australia and the Cook Islands without needing to quarantining on arrival home. Keep an eye on New Zealands entry requirements on the FCDO website. MORE : Millions in Australia plunged into new lockdown as Indian variant spreads MORE : Im A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! finally set to return to Australian jungle as government gives approval MORE : New Zealand proposes climate law no other country has dared to face Follow Metro across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Share your views in the comments below.
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https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/28/travel-news-when-will-australia-and-new-zealand-reopen-their-borders-14668565/
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Does low testosterone make COVID-19 worse for men?
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Share this Article Facebook Twitter Email You are free to share this article under the Attribution 4.0 International license. University Washington University in St. Louis A new study suggests that, among men, low testosterone levels in the blood are linked to more severe COVID-19. The study contradicts widespread assumptions that higher testosterone may explain why men, on average, develop more severe COVID-19 than women do. The groups of men who were getting sicker were known to have lower testosterone across the board. Throughout the pandemic, doctors have seen evidence that men with COVID-19 fare worse, on average, than women with the infection. One theory is that hormonal differences between men and women may make men more susceptible to severe disease. And since men have much more testosterone than women, some scientists have speculated that high levels of testosterone may be to blame. But the new study suggests that, among men, the opposite may be true. The study could not prove that low testosterone is a cause of severe COVID-19; low levels could simply serve as a marker of some other causal factors. Still, the researchers urge caution with ongoing clinical trials investigating hormonal therapies that block or lower testosterone or increase estrogen as a treatment for men with COVID-19. The study appears in JAMA Network Open. During the pandemic, there has been a prevailing notion that testosterone is bad, says senior author Abhinav Diwan, professor of medicine at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. But we found the opposite in men. If a man had low testosterone when he first came to the hospital, his risk of having severe COVID-19meaning his risk of requiring intensive care or dyingwas much higher compared with men who had more circulating testosterone. And if testosterone levels dropped further during hospitalization, the risk increased. The researchers measured several hormones in blood samples from 90 men and 62 women who came to Barnes-Jewish Hospital with symptoms of COVID-19 and who had confirmed cases of the illness. For the 143 patients who were admitted to the hospital, the researchers measured hormone levels again at days 3, 7, 14, and 28, as long as the patients remained hospitalized over these time frames. In addition to testosterone, the investigators measured levels of estradiol, a form of estrogen produced by the body, and IGF-1, an important growth hormone that is similar to insulin and plays a role in maintaining muscle mass. Among women, the researchers found no correlation between levels of any hormone and disease severity. Among men, only testosterone levels were linked to COVID-19 severity. A blood testosterone level of 250 nanograms per deciliter or less is considered low testosterone in adult men. At hospital admission, men with severe COVID-19 had average testosterone levels of 53 nanograms per deciliter; men with less severe disease had average levels of 151 nanograms per deciliter. By day three, the average testosterone level of the most severely ill men was only 19 nanograms per deciliter. The lower the levels of testosterone, the more severe the disease. For example, those with the lowest levels of testosterone in the blood were at highest risk of going on a ventilator, needing intensive care, or dying. Thirty-seven patients25 of whom were mendied over the course of the study. The researchers noted that other factors known to increase the risk of severe COVID-19, including advanced age, obesity, and diabetes, also are associated with lower testosterone. The groups of men who were getting sicker were known to have lower testosterone across the board, says first author Sandeep Dhindsa, an endocrinologist at Saint Louis University. We also found that those men with COVID-19 who were not severely ill initially, but had low testosterone levels, were likely to need intensive care or intubation over the next two or three days. Lower testosterone levels seemed to predict which patients were likely to become very ill over the next few days. In addition, the researchers found that lower testosterone levels in men also correlated with higher levels of inflammation and an increase in the activation of genes that allow the body to carry out the functions of circulating sex hormones inside the cells. In other words, the body may be adapting to less testosterone circulating in the bloodstream by dialing up its ability to detect and use the hormone. The researchers dont yet know the implications of this adaptation and are calling for more research. We are now investigating whether there is an association between sex hormones and cardiovascular outcomes in long COVID-19, when the symptoms linger over many months, says Diwan, who is a cardiologist. We also are interested in whether men recovering from COVID-19, including those with long COVID-19, may benefit from testosterone therapy. This therapy has been used in men with low levels of sex hormones, so it may be worth investigating whether a similar approach can help male COVID-19 survivors with their rehabilitation. This study used Washington Universitys COVID-19 biorepository and was conducted as a collaboration of the universitys Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences (ICTS), which includes Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Support for the work came from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and a grant from the Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital to facilitate data collection from the WU350 cohort, which supported these studies. These studies also were supported by the Washington University Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences and the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) of the NIH. Source: Washington University in St. Louis
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Do cracks in the walls indicate a structural problem?
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Rachel Asks: Im seeing a lot of small cracks in my walls. Danny Lipford: Its very unlikely that those small, hairline cracks that you see on the walls in your home, maybe above doors and windows, are actual structural problems. Its usually just a little thermal expansion that can be repaired very easily by just using a little lightweight spackling. But the type of crack you really need to be concerned with are those that are little wider than that, maybe three-sixteenth of an inch or more, and where one side of the crack is not level with the other side of the crack. That can indicate some active structural movement. Also, if you have any doors in your home that dont fit the jams quite as well as they used to, another tell-tale sign. Either of those situations you need to call out a foundation specialist and allow them to look very closely at that area of your home. This post originally appeared on Todays Homeowner https://todayshomeowner.com/video/do-cracks-in-walls-indicate-a-structural-problem/ For more information on this topic check out:
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What are high output alternators?
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A vehicles stock alternator is designed to take care of the vehicles specific electrical requirements despite it coming with a stock alternator designed to cater to the cars basic needs, such as powering the lights and sound system. However, in the contemporary scenario, automobiles are so advanced, high output alternators are a perfect substitute for a conventional alternator for supplying amps. A high output alternator is an excellent upgrade to contemporary vehicles. The latest vehicle is different from a traditional vehicle in its features like modern seats with cooling and heating systems, higher electrical supply for power windows, ignition systems, power gates, navigation systems, compressors, and more. Consequently, these alternators are specially created for giving a higher amperage for covering these extra needs, improving its performance. A high output alternator will save battery power while providing the required electrical performance and amperage to the automobile. When a higher output alternator is at play, amperage is provided back to the battery when the engine is used, and charging devices with a high output alternator can produce more amps to provide the vehicle with the said amperage needed to keep it going. If the alternator fails, a high-output alternator may be used for supplying the required amps. Alternators operate based on the charging systems load, so the higher the amps needed, the higher the charging systems strain, and the higher the alternators operating temperature. High output alternator types A simple alternator, commonly used in cars, sends out the required electrical energy for the primary functions, including engine start, audio, and lighting. On the other hand, conventional alternators can only operate for a couple of minutes while undergoing intense load before overheating and causing damage. These alternators are designed to prevent any defects arising from overheating. Considering the type of the automobile, its utilization of energy, the added features, there are various types of high output alternators. High output alternators for audio, applications and all other functions are the three basic types of high output alternators. Design Breakdown High output alternators are built with intensely concentrated diodes to generate and manage scaled-up currents and the intense warming up, as they are designed to achieve high output functions. Diodes are essentially wires that create an electric current. These wires, teamed up with the temperature-resistant components that ensure increased longevity, form separate parts of a high output alternator. This design helps the alternator to deliver high performance in even the most sophisticated automobiles. Conclusion: If any vehicle needs to be updated and this upgrade necessitates delivering a high level of electric energy in the automobile, high output alternators can be used. An alternators final choice is determined by the nature of the upgrade and the role that the alternator must perform. Its important to inspect the alternator frequently to determine if its in good working order or whether a replacement is required. In general, noisy sounds from a car, dim lighting, or a malfunctioning sound system may all be attributed to the failing of the alternator, as these malfunctions usually occur when the cars alternator collapses. Thus, it is important to regularly check that the alternator is functioning efficiently and replace it if it isnt.
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https://speedwaymedia.com/2021/05/28/what-are-high-output-alternators/
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What does a vegan way of life mean today?
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Today, the vegan way of life is no longer the prerogative of a handful of activists, but a movement that is increasingly open and accessible. AFP pic Subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest updates on news you need to know. NEW YORK, May 28 Not so long ago, in many western countries, veganism was relatively rare and vegans were viewed as original and different. Today, the vegan way of life is no longer the prerogative of a handful of activists, but a movement that is increasingly open and accessible. We unpack the evolution with Alexis Garcia, founder of culture v, a French magazine devoted to this ethical lifestyle. Alexis Garcia has been vegan for 10 years. He is also a graphic designer. He wanted to create a magazine where people could talk about vegan culture, open to everyone and without making anyone feel guilty. And his bet has paid off. The result of his efforts is culture v, an elegant, intelligent and accessible bi-annual publication. Firstly, its about reconciling everyday life with veganism. Because yes, it is easy to be vegan in our everyday lives. There are many bridges to be built between people. Its not just an urban thing, or a youth thing. We can reconcile rural and urban, young and old. With culture v, Im trying to get away from the supposedly radical dimension of the movement. We try to take a step back, to communicate information in a calm way and to see how we can convince people that it is an easy way of life, an enjoyable philosophy and way of living. I dont think its about revenge. I think people understand that its not just a fashion of the times, and that compassion for animals is accessible to everyone. You can see that it translates largely in terms of products. Its a way of inserting ourselves into peoples daily lives, into their consumption, but without upsetting them. Its their choice, its just something that we propose to them. Its no longer just about chickpeas and lentils. The products are super innovative and involve significant financial resources, expertise and technology. This sometimes requires millions and millions of euros and dollars, for instance when it comes to synthetic meat. Were about a form of veganism that is linked to innovation. I find it quite fascinating: multiple forms of veganism, natural or innovative. Were really in the future. The path to veganism is above all an individual choice. I am in favour of education and political support, for every aspect from farmers to canteens. We cant ask everyone to choose this. Its a desire but does not yet exist. At least for now. This interview has been edited and translated from French. ETX Studio
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https://www.malaymail.com/news/life/2021/05/28/what-does-a-vegan-way-of-life-mean-today/1977849
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What Is Jeopardy! Guest Host Buzzy Cohens Real Name?
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Charmingly geeky and endearingly effusive, Buzzy Cohen charmed audiences when he first appeared on Jeopardy! in 2016 as a contestant. Following a five-show winning streak, the sharp-suited fan favorite took home a whopping $164,603 making him one of the biggest winners in game show history. Cohen reappeared behind the podium last week: not as a competitor, however, but as a guest host for the 2021 Tournament of Champions. With an unconventional, energetic successful first week behind him, fans are clamoring to know more about the 36-year-old former host Alex Trebek once nicknamed Mr. Personality. Buzzy Cohen is a native of New Jersey, where his father owned a clothing store and imparted on him his famous peacocky style. Growing up, Cohen was captain of his high schools Quiz Bowl team. After graduating from Columbia University, Cohen moved to Los Angeles where he founded The Teenage Diplomat a company that makes commercial jingles. He married Elisha Cohen (born Elisha Levin) in 2011, and the two currently live in the Westside with their daughter, Lucerne Rae Cohen (born 2013). Known to fans by his nickname Buzzy, Cohen was born Austin David Cohen. As he explained to Arq, he was named after the character Steve Austin from the movie, The Six Million Dollar Man. My sisters name is Lindsay, like Lindsay Wagner, The Bionic Woman, he explained. My parents were very into the 70s and 80s TV sci-fi. David was Cohens great-grandfather, his mothers fathers father. Cohen received his unusual nickname before he was even born. When my mom was pregnant, they needed a nickname for me, Cohen told Arq. My dad started calling me Bozo, and my mom said, Lets not do that. They came up with Buzzy, which was the nickname of a guy that my dad had gone to high school with. Advertisement In the end, it was his great-grandmother who finalized his iconic nickname. When I was born, they asked my dad what my name was I was born Cesarean, so my mom was out and he said, Buzzy. He continued, My great-grandmother came to see me, and my mom thought, All right, this is it. Shes going to decide and everyones going to fall in line. Theres no way that this kids going to be Buzzy. My great-grandmother spent some time with me, and she said, Austins much too big a name for such a little person. Im gonna call him Buzzy. So, Ive been Buzzy for my whole life. Cohen joins a roster of more than a dozen candidates who have guest-hosted the classic quiz show following the death of Alex Trebek, who died last year of pancreatic cancer. He follows past guest hosts like fellow former champ Ken Jennings, Jeopardy executive producer Mike Richards, journalist Katie Couric, Greenbay Packer Aaron Rodgers, and CNN broadcaster Anderson Cooper. Still to come on as guest host of the show are Levar Burton and sportscaster Joe Buck. The network is expected to announce its next official host by next season, which should begin filming in late July or early August.
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https://rare.us/entertainment-and-culture/buzzy-cohen-austin-david-nickname/
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Can my employer make me get the COVID-19 vaccine?
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) Whether or not an employer can require the COVID-19 vaccine hinges on the category of approval by the Food and Drug Administration. As it stands, the Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine are all only approved under an emergency use authorization. Attorney Chris Wiest explained the emergency authorization is, "designed almost for this, you know, for the situation where there's you know a public health crisis, perhaps like COVID-19. We want to get this stuff to market quicker and so we might short circuit some of all the data, you know, the periods of data that we're collecting data to get this into the, into the public." Wiest said the emergency use denotation does not allow the COVID-19 vaccine to be mandated but that at least one of the vaccines could be soon categorized with full approval in the next 60 to 90 days as Pfizer has already submitted to the FDA for the higher denotation. "So, what we're talking about today may not be accurate in 60 to 90 days," Wiest said. "Once it goes to full approval the legal landscape changes," said Wiest. "I think the full approval may be a little bit delayed because if they fully approve Pfizer that could have the effect of ending the emergency use authorization for J&J and Moderna because one of the criteria for emergency use authorizations is there's not an effective fully approved vaccine," he added. "Well, if you fully approved Pfizer, what does that do to Moderna and J&J?" But, until full approval is granted for any of the vaccines, Wiest has a message for employers. "Do not mandate or coerce employees right now. To obtain vaccines, I think you can encourage, I think encouraging is OK; it can't mandate [and] shouldn't penalize," he said. "And understand that, you know, you may be able to mandate as a condition of employment, you know, after full approval subject to obviously the ADA and possibly religious freedom issues under Title Seven." To employees, Weist emphasized the importance of knowing your rights. "I've always been a proponent of people doing their own research on all of this kind of stuff...I think everybody needs to make their own decision on it, but, you know, if there's an employer that's mandating [right now], that's a problem right for that employer."
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https://www.lex18.com/news/lex-in-depth/can-my-employer-make-me-get-the-covid-19-vaccine
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How will the next Dalai Lama be chosen?
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THE DALAI LAMA turns 86 in July. By all accounts he is in good health, but questions about his successor become more complicated with each birthday. Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, is the highest spiritual figure in Tibetan Buddhism and the founder of the Tibetan government-in-exile, based in Dharamsala in northern India. His incumbency has encompassed a period of rule in Tibet by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), which annexed Tibet in 1951. For decades the Dalai Lama has been a thorn in the side of the CCP. Tibetan Buddhists believe that the next Dalai Lama will be reincarnated and identified by a council of senior disciples. The Chinese government insists it has the right to anoint his successor. In recent months America and India have entered the fray. The Economist Today Hand-picked stories, in your inbox A daily email with the best of our journalism Sign up In Tibetan Buddhism, each Dalai Lama is a tulku, a reincarnated custodian of the teachings of Avalokitevara, the bodhisattva (enlightened being) of compassion. When a Dalai Lama dies, it normally takes years to identify his reincarnated form. Tenzin Gyatso was identified in 1937, four years after the 13th Dalai Lama died. Senior monks interpreted signs from the 13ths death, such as an unusual star-shaped fungus that grew on his shrine apparently pointing to the north-east, to direct their search. Various clues and spiritual masters led them to two-year-old Tenzin Gyatso, then known as Lhamo Dhondup, who was the right age to be the reincarnated tulku. Young Tenzin correctly identified items belonging to the deceased Dalai Lama and on February 22nd 1940 was enthroned as the 14th Dalai Lama. According to Chinese law the central government must approve the next Dalai Lama, or indeed of any other senior living Buddha. The atheist regime has long weighed in on matters of spiritual succession. On May 14th 1995, a six-year-old called Gedhun Choekyi Nyima was declared by the Dalai Lama to be the 11th Panchen Lama, the second-most senior monk in Tibetan Buddhism. Three days later he disappeared; he has not been seen in public since. The Chinese government named its own Panchen Lama, who is rejected by most Tibetans. The Dalai Lama has condemned Chinese efforts to appoint his successor as brazen meddling. He has even raised the possibility that he may be the last Dalai Lama. But the dispute is not just between China and the Tibetans. Another option floated by the Dalai Lama is that his reincarnation may be identified outside Tibet, perhaps in India, where he fled to in 1959 after a failed Tibetan uprising against Chinese rule. An Indian tulku would inflame an already tense relationship between India and China. In May 2020 a skirmish broke out on the disputed border between China and India (Tibet sits on the Chinese side). Indias secretive Special Frontier Force, a military unit composed mainly of Tibetans who fight at high altitude, was involved. That India hosts the Tibetan government-in-exile is a security buffer as well as a soft-power resource, says Dibyesh Anand of the University of Westminster. This is particularly apparent in disputed territories such as Arunachal Pradesh in north-east India, which is inhabited by many Tibetan Buddhists. A Chinese-anointed Dalai Lama could be weaponised by China to lay claim to the region, notes Mr Anand. In April Bloomberg reported that senior government officials in Delhi were discussing how to influence the choice of the next Dalai Lama. America has also weighed in. In December Congress passed the Tibet Policy and Support Act. It states that only Tibetans can choose the next Dalai Lama and that Chinese officials who interfere will be subject to sanctions. The Dalai Lama is aware of these tensions. He says that when he is around 90 he will consult other high lamas for advice. The irony is that despite being called a splittist by the CCP, the Dalai Lama advocates only Tibetan autonomy within China, and has acted as a moderating force against those calling for full independence, and perhaps a violent uprising. If the Chinese government meddles with the reincarnation process, it will only strengthen those who want full independence for Tibet. That would be even more worrying for Chinese rulers than a Dalai Lama they cannot control.
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https://www.economist.com/the-economist-explains/2021/05/28/how-will-the-next-dalai-lama-be-chosen
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What does the future hold for Twin Cities movie theaters?
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ST. PAUL For at least six movie theaters in the Twin Cities, there appears to be no happy Hollywood ending to the story of COVID-19. The four-screen Edina Cinema is closing, its owners have announced. The Alamo Drafthouse Woodbury a lavish nine-screen dinner-and-movie complex has closed. They join a list of theaters across the Twin Cities that includes the Plaza Theater in Maplewood, Uptown Theatre, the five-screen St. Anthony Main Theatre in Minneapolis and the Mann Hopkins Cinema 6 in Hopkins, Minn. Many owners of the theaters did not return phone and email messages regarding the status of their facilities. It isnt known if the closures are permanent, or which theaters might reopen under new management. But the outlook could be bleak for theaters that have been shuttered since the state shutdown in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Thats especially true for those that so far have no plans to reopen, in spite of the easing of COVID-related restrictions. Gov. Tim Walz announced three weeks ago that movie theaters may operate at 50% capacity. MORE: Pro wrestling vet Jim Raschke grapples with life, legacy in new film The Claw The family-owned Mann Theatres closed the Hopkins location last year. But business at eight other locations is strong and getting stronger, according to co-owner Michael Mann. Its been a tough road, he said Tuesday, May 25. At the worst moments in the past year when theaters had to sell popcorn outdoors in the middle of winter he and other owners were at the curbside, thanking their customers. We have a great relationship with our community, Mann said. In the past year, Hollywood has not released its biggest movies to theaters. But this weekend will be a watershed, he said, with two potential blockbusters A Quiet Place Part II and Cruella. It looks like some surviving theaters are emerging from a long, dark tunnel. We are very pleased. We are very optimistic, Mann said. Two other closed theaters were slated to reopen when the restrictions were lifted Friday, May 28. CMX Cinemas Market in Mall of America has been purchased by B&B Theatres, a national theater chain. Under the name Bloomington 13, the theater will reopen with two new movies. And the Riverview Theater in Minneapolis will resume showing movies Friday with A Quiet Place Part II. COVID was even worse for second-run movie theaters, said Charley Swanson, spokesman for the Woodland Hills Church in Maplewood. The church is the only one in the state that owns a movie theater the two-screen Plaza, which is closed. This is hopefully temporary, Swanson said. The Plaza has exclusive rights to run movies after they have left first-run theaters, but before the movies are given to streaming services. But that period of time is shrinking and some movies have even been released online and in theaters at the same time. I dont know what the future holds for this business model, Swanson said. The Twin Cities movie theater closings are part of the industry trauma that continues nationwide. Hundreds of theaters have been closed by industry giants including AMC Theatres, Regal Cinemas, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema and Cinemark Theatres. Global box office revenue in 2020 plummeted more than 70% to $12 billion, according to the website Statistica. The local closings are in addition to the demise of the New Vision Theatres Oakdale 20. That theater complex closed permanently in June 2020, and the site is being redeveloped as a furniture outlet.
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Who is Victoria Vanna and what did she say about Kylie Jenner?
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A TIKTOK video by Instagram model Victoria Vanna has gone viral after she made claims that Kylie Jenner had bullied her years ago. Kylie, 23, hit back at the allegations by writing on Instagram: "This never happened." Victoria Vanna is an Instagram model and influencer. The curvaceous beauty boasts over 90,000 followers on Instagram. Victoria also labels herself an entrepreneur and promotes fashion businesses online. Victoria Vanna claimed Kylie, as well as her friends Jordyn Woods and Stassie Karanikolaou, were "pointing and laughing" at her and mocking her dance moves on the set of one of Tyga's music videos. Victoria claimed in a TikTok clip that Kylie was intimidating on set - but that other people there told her the KUWTK star is a "b***h to everyone" and not to take it personally. The model said: "As soon as I walk out, she's looking at me up and down, whispering and pointing and making fun of how I was dancing." She claimed Kylie and her friends were imitating how she was twerking, saying they were "making fun of me, clearly." 3 Victoria Vanna claimed Kylie Jenner bullied her in a TikTok video Credit: Instagram Victoria went on: "I'm literally full-on crying, and I decide that I'm gonna go outside. "So I go outside, and Kylie and all of her friends came outside, too. And they went to her Rolls-Royce. "I remember it was a white Rolls-Royce in the parking lot. It was almost like they were following me. And they were all in there eating McDonald's. "And then I was walking by, and I could just hear them. Like, inside, they were literally pointing and laughing at me. " She continued: "And then I walk outside, and they're literally still talking about me. I remember I felt my face get hot. I was excited to meet her and felt bullied for no reason." Kylie and rapper Tyga, 31, dated from 2014 until 2017. In August 2017, she reflected on their breakup and admitted she felt she was "too young" to be dating him. 3 Kylie Jenner Credit: Instagram Most read in Entertainment 'CRINGE' Teen Mom Jenelle Evans slammed as 'embarrassing' as she twerks in crop top OH, KHLO Khloe Kardashian complains about looking 'round' in latest KUWTK episode Exclusive FISHING ROD ARod 'contacted Madison LeCroy to meet up after JLo split but she ignored him' 'LOT OF LEG!' Jinger Duggar shocks fans as she shows off her bare thigh in new photo MAMA'S MISERY Mama June caught on video getting 'ambushed by police' and handcuffed LOOK AWAY, JIM BOB! Jill Duggar shows off long legs in mini-dress defying dress rules There was absolutely not one thing wrong with me and T. He and I will always, always have a bond, she said on an episode of her reality show Life of Kylie. There was no crazy fight, we just decided well, I decided that Im really young. I dont want to look back in five years from now and feel like he took something from me when hes really not that type of person. Kylie gave birth to Stormi, her daughter with rapper Travis Scott in March 2018.
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https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/2975124/victoria-vanna-kylie-jenner-tiktok-bullying/
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Is Summer Newman leaving The Young and the Restless?
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AFTER almost a decade on the show, fans are questioning if Summer Newman is on her way out- again. She may be young and restless but she's not leaving Genoa just yet. Rumors are circulating that Hunter King, who plays Summer Newman, is leaving her role on The Young and the Restless but the news has not been confirmed by the actress or CBS. King has portrayed Newman since 2012 and has stepped off the show before to take on other projects but has no upcoming projects on her IMDB page. In April, King was interviewed about the show and discussed her hopes for Newman's future leading viewers to believe that she still has more drama to come. Talking about Newman's future King commented If Summer ever had a baby, the dad would always be Kyle. Except for maybe that brief stint with Luca where I was like, Is this going to be the time, maybe? but wasnt." Newman is engaged to Kyle Abbott and ready to start a life with him but is thrown off when it is revealed that Abbott has already started a life on his own with someone else. Abbott discovers that he potentially has a child with another woman who brought their son to meet his possible father while Newman and Abbott were celebrating their engagement. The woman is now living in Abbott's parents' home with their 3-year-old child while they await confirmation of the child's paternity. This revelation has Newman spiraling and is only adding to the feud between her parents as they fight to come to her rescue. As the couple tries to navigate this new situation, Newman took her father's advice and has postponed the wedding. Most read in TV 'CRINGE' Teen Mom Jenelle Evans slammed as 'embarrassing' as she twerks in crop top 'LOT OF LEG!' Jinger Duggar shocks fans as she shows off her bare thigh in new photo MAMA'S MISERY Mama June caught on video getting 'ambushed by police' and handcuffed LOOK AWAY, JIM BOB! Jill Duggar shows off long legs in mini-dress defying dress rules NOT FRIENDLY Matthew Perry 'made everyone uneasy at Friends: The Reunion' uh-oh! The Young And The Restless has been airing on CBS for more than 40 years. The popular soap opera has been on screen since 1973. The series airs at 12.30pm Monday through Friday and can be streamed through the CBS app.
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https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/2975194/is-summer-newman-leaving-the-young-and-the-restless/
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What is HIPAA? And why are so many people confused?
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ALBANY In a time of often virulent public debate over vaccination status, there's been a lot of talk about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, and a lot of confusion over what it allows and protects. In particular, there has been significant rhetoric from conservative and libertarian voices who have, for example, cited HIPAA as a way to get around mask mandates by insisting they have a health condition that prevents them from wearing a face covering, and then citing the federal law in their refusal to explain what that reason might be. Since the advent of COVID-19 vaccines in late 2020, there have been similarly faulty HIPAA-citings by those who object to having to show any documentation of their vaccination status. There's even a Twitter feed called "Bad HIPPA Takes" devoted to these misinterpretations. (The feed's name is a joke on the common misspelling of the law's acronym.) "There has always been a lot of confusion about HIPAA," said Albany Law School President and Dean Alicia Ouellette. "Some would say it is one of the most misunderstood laws in existence. But more recently we are seeing affirmative misinformation about HIPAA on social media and in the news, and the misinformation is spreading. The misinformation is directed especially around vaccine requirements and appears designed to manufacture opposition to vaccine requirements." Here are answers to just a few of the questions swirling around the federal law. As described by the federal Centers for Disease Control, it's a law signed by President Bill Clinton that "required the creation of national standards to protect sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without the patients consent or knowledge." The federal Department of Health and Human Services subsequently issued the HIPAA Privacy Rule to implement the law's requirements. In addition, the HIPAA Security Rule protects a subset of information covered by the Privacy Rule. Let's break that down. The Privacy Rule controls how an individual's protected health information (PHI) can be disclosed and exchanged by a set of "covered entities," including health care providers, health plans, health care "clearinghouses" that process information for purposes such as billing, and similarly structured "business associates" of the other three types of entities that handle tasks such as claims processing. In short, the Privacy Rule says covered entities can only disclose health data for a circumscribed set of purposes, and attempts to strike a balance between privacy and the needs of the health care system that requires information exchange. Let's say you had a sexually transmitted disease: The Privacy Rule means that your doctor can share that information with your health insurer for billing purposes, but cannot share that information with a local newspaper reporter or your milkman. It protects a subset of information covered by the Privacy Rule: all "individually identifiable health information a covered entity creates, receives, maintains, or transmits in electronic form," according to the CDC. The law requires that this "e-PHI" be protected against everything from hacking to improper disclosure by misbehaving or simply sloppy employees of covered entities. No. HIPAA absolutely does not prevent anyone from asking you or anyone else, for that matter for specific health information. "When HIPAA applies, it prohibits the sharing of certain information, not the asking about it," Oulette said. Plus, your employer is not a covered entity under HIPAA and is allowed under federal law to ask about vaccination status and to take disciplinary action if you fail to answer, she said. "Employment law can be complicated, but in most cases, an employer can impose consequences on an employee who fails to provide proof of vaccination," she said. No. The Yankees like all major-league teams and lots of other businesses are not a covered entity under HIPAA. Any business can ask customers to produce proof or vaccination under HIPAA, though the current widespread practice is to rely on an honor system. Customers and fans are, of course, not obligated to answer as long as they're willing to take their business elsewhere. "Private businesses are generally free to do business on their own terms," said Oulette. "They cannot discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, or disability, but there is nothing stopping them from adopting rules that regulate entry. Weve seen that in the past with 'no shirt, no shoes, no service' rules. Except in the handful of states that have passed specific laws to the contrary, a business is within its rights to deny entry to someone who declines to disclose vaccination status." No. Journalists are not covered by HIPAA. It's one of the few ways we are like the Yankees. As Oulette noted, several states have already moved to bar so-called "vaccine passports" such as New York's Excelsior Pass that can document your vaccination in either card or digital form, and there are likely to be legal challenges brought by those who claim that the passports discriminate against those who can't get vaccinated due to related health factors. But HIPAA would not be applicable in those challenges, according to legal experts. "The idea that an individual cannot share their own health information because of HIPAA is a myth, but one that is out there," said Oulette. "In response to a question about their own health status, people sometimes respond, 'I cant say because of HIPAA.' That is simply wrong. Individuals are free to share their own health information. They may not want to share the information because of personal privacy concerns. But HIPAA does not apply."
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https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/hipaa-and-your-vaccine-status-16204325.php
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Who is Michael Lewis wife Tabitha Soren?
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MICHAEL Lewis is a well-known author and financial journalist whose been a contributing editor at Vanity Fair since 2009. Lewis is known for his nonfiction work, particularly his coverage of financial crises and behavioral finance. Lewis' wife, Tabitha Soren, is an American fine art photographer and former reporter for MTV News, ABC News and NBC News. According to Soren's website, "her photographs visualize psychological states; the internal weather that storms through each of us." Soren's website indicted the photographer's work has been featured in the Getty, the Harvard Art Museum, Cleveland Museum of Art, Oakland Museum of Art and Berkley Art Museum among others. Soren and Lewis tied the knot in 1997, and have three children together, Quinn, Dixie and Walker. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Lewis has amassed a $25million net worth. Lewis has written many books, including, The New New Thing, The Big Short, Flash Boys and Moneyball - which was adapted into a movie starring Brad Pitt. Lewis and Soren's 19-year-old daughter, Dixie, died in a car accident in California on May 25. The crash occurred at 3:20pm on May 25 when a 2014 Ford Fusion hit a 2015 Freightliner on state Highway 89 just north of Cabin Creek Road. Ross Schultz, 20, was driving north on Highway 89 with Dixie. 3 Lewis and Soren's 19-year-old daughter Dixie died in a car crash on Tuesday, May 25 Credit: Getty Images - Getty Schultz's Ford crossed into the southbound lanes, hitting the Freightliner head on. Schultz and Lewis were killed. "We loved her so much and are in a kind of pain none of us has experienced," Lewis said in a statement. "She loved Ross, with whom she died. She loved to live and our hearts are so broken they can't find the words to describe the feeling. Most read in News FACING JUSTICE Cheerleader's killer' will be tried as an ADULT as murder details revealed HORROR FIND Neighbor 'in tears' after finding body of 'kidnapped and slain' boy, 4 Breaking RIOT PROBE BLOCKED Senate Republicans vote to STOP commission to investigate Capitol riot HORRIFIC ORDEAL Kidnapped teen found alive after 'being held captive for two years' OUTNUMBERED Biden using migrants to make 'white people the minority,' Trump appointee says Exclusive 'CONSTANT THREATS' Shooter warned 'Im going to kill everybody' for MONTHS before massacre "Her mother, Tabitha, and I, and her brother Walker and sister Quinn are going to find ways for her memory to live in her absence." Soren told the San Francisco Chronicle in a statement: Dixie was a fighter-and not just for herself but for everyone. "She had a fire in her that people could feel when she walked in the room. She used her intensity to bring up everyone around her and she tried so hard at everything she did.
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https://www.the-sun.com/news/2975228/meet-journalist-michael-lewis-wife-tabitha-soren/
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How well does a Lexus LC Convertible cope with 12 hours in a FREEZER at -18C?
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Lexus has taken the LC Convertible and stuck it in a deep freeze for 12 hours at -18C to see if it still works properly afterwards. If you want a car that lasts, doesnt go wrong and never leaves you stranded, then you need a Toyota. Or, if youre pockets are a bit deeper, you still choose the Toyota, but one with a Lexus badge. And if youre going to buy a Lexus there is no more glorious-looking choice than the concept car made real that is the Lexus LC. And if you dont need to worry about wind ripping off your syrup you choose the equally glorious-looking Lexus LC Convertible. Now, if you do opt for an LC Convertible, you can do so in the full knowledge that if you ever feel the urge to deep-freeze it for 12 hours then itll still work straight out of the gate. To demonstrate the LC Convertibles ability to work in the most extreme of conditions, Lexus parked an LC Convertible with the roof down in the ice chamber at Millbrook and set the temperature to -18C cold enough to freeze rubber sprayed it with water and left it to shiver for 12 hours. After the 12 hours were over, the LC started on the button, the heated seats and steering wheel sprung in to life, and all the dials worked. It was then taken on a blat round Millbrooks hill course where it performed flawlessly. It takes a lot to break a Lexus. Lexus LC Convertible Frozen video
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Is Melonie Diaz Pregnant on Charmed?
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Charmed is a fantasy television series that has a dedicated fanbase. The CW series is a reboot of the show that aired on WB from 1998 to 2006. Melonie Diaz plays Mel Vera, one of three good witches who form the powerful trio called The Charmed Ones. Mel can freeze time and later develops the ability to manipulate molecules. While the show is running its third season, the fans cant help but notice that Diaz looks more radiant than ever. This has got some people wondering if it could be because the actress is pregnant. If you are curious to know whether that is the case, weve got you covered! On March 14, 2021, Melonie Diaz took to Instagram to share the news of her pregnancy. She posted a photograph of herself flaunting her baby bump in the arms of her musician husband, Octavio Genera. In the caption, she wrote that 2020 had been a crazy year for them but a special one since they got married during the pandemic in Summer 2020. She continued that she is grateful and is looking forward to welcoming a new member to their family. The couple was showered with congratulatory messages from friends, family, and their fans. Diaz and Genera have been together for a few years. They met through mutual friends, Greg and Hannah Bernall. While Greg is a musician like Genera, Hannah has been friends with Diaz since they were 12 years old. Genera admitted that he was always fascinated by Diaz even though she had no idea that he existed. Whenever he went to visit Greg and Hannah in LA, Diaz was out of town or unavailable for some or other reason. He finally met her and spent time with her at Greg and Hannahs wedding in April 2015. Genera admitted that he has loved her ever since. The couple has come a long way and is now expecting their first child. Even though Diaz announced her pregnancy in March 2021, it seems that she was already quite far along by then. After that, the Charmed actress has been posting pictures from the set while filming the third season of the show. Season 3 reportedly wrapped up filming recently on May 22, 2021. Although it may not have been easy for her to continue filming since she was possibly in her third trimester by the time they finished production, she can now focus on her growing family. With the show already greenlit for its fourth run, Diaz might want to spend as much time as possible with her husband and their soon-to-be-born baby before returning to film the upcoming season. We believe that the baby is due sometime in Summer 2021, but the well-wishers will have to wait to hear the news from the couple when they are ready to share. Many viewers have also been debating if or not Diazs pregnancy will be included in the storyline for Charmed. You may remember that Holly Marie Combss pregnancy was written into the sixth season of the original series. With five more episodes of the third installment to be aired, lets see what the future holds for Mel Vera. Read More: Shows Like Charmed
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https://thecinemaholic.com/is-melonie-diaz-pregnant-on-charmed/
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Who is afraid of Buharis litmus tests for civil service?
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Kindly Share This Story: By Wellington Ndukaku It is no longer news that the Nigerian Civil Service (particularly in the past two decades or perhaps more) has been greatly and negatively impacted by a systemic and progressive downturn in the quality of its workforce, ethos and level of professionalism. In all fairness, the service is credited with being responsible for developing and driving the most remarkable and innovative policies and programmes which have also been implemented by the best technocrats the nation has been blessed with. Notwithstanding, the federal civil service still requires more reforms, not necessarily only for the coordination of the economy but with regard to reforms targeted at recruiting the most competent brains. The array of problems that informed the introduction of a series of reforms in the federal civil service upon the return to democratic governance in 1999 are not unconnected with the lack of competent leadership, ageing and out of date personnel, erosion of service ethics, poor succession planning and unprofessionalism among others. However, with the emergence of the Buhari-led Administration there is a rising awareness among civil servants of the governments reengineered policy thrust of creating a truly competent and professional workforce capable of implementing reform programmes in the federal civil service and able to measure up to contemporary and emerging global public service standards. For this reason, the present administration must not jettison its current pursuit of professionalism, integrity, technical competence and confidence of civil servants who are custodians of public trust and services. This is why it is indeed most unbelievable, laughable and an embarrassment to the Federal Republic of Nigeria (which of course must not be allowed to rub off on us) for anyone or group to cry foul and suggest that as a nation, we should revert to a shady and unverifiable system of handpicking individuals who have not been scrutinized beyond all reasonable doubts to ascend to the position of Permanent Secretary. Or what could be the logical justification for calls to boycott the various levels of competency tests put in place by the administration so as to create a very transparent and objective process as it was erroneously suggested by an obviously desperate sponsored post on social media. The prop-enders of this ill-thought-out and self-centered idea, certainly do not have the good and interest of the civil service and the generality of Nigerians in mind and have understandably exhausted all perceived avenues of infiltrating and compromising the process for the appointment of Federal Permanent Secretaries thereby resulting to attracting sentiments which President Muhammadu Buhari or the Head of Service of the Federation, Sade Yemi-Esan should not succumb to, in view of the applause they have received for the conduct of previously transparent and unbiased exercises which were key to producing the present crop of very talented Permanent Secretaries. Instead, every candidate must be made to compete with his or her other colleagues. Gone are the days when sacred cows at any level whatsoever are shielded from due process. While I would also have suggested that a polygraph test be introduced to the process, perhaps that would have enabled us to peer into the thoughts of candidates, studies have shown that the device is prone to deception and manipulation, a skill which is obviously the trade of some candidates who are no longer at ease. However, it is highly recommended that the Federal Government sustain the current selection system and if possible, raise the level of scrutiny for candidates. The Office of the Permanent Secretary is not a preretirement job or a reward for long service neither is it the preserve for a select advantaged few. All stakeholders, including other eligible directors, must therefore, resist all attempts to circumvent a level playing field for all. *Ndukaku, a commentator on national issues , writes from Abuja Kindly Share This Story:
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Does Deion Sanders think Julio Jones should join Patriots or not?
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originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Deion Sanders has an opinion about where Julio Jones should play next, and we're not sure how New England Patriots fans should feel about it. The Falcons wide receiver reportedly has requested a trade from Atlanta and could be moved shortly after June 1. Amid a week of busy trade rumors, Sanders -- a former Pro Bowl cornerback for the Falcons -- chimed in with his thoughts on Jones' next move. If Im @juliojones_11 Ive got to go to a winner which means a playoff team or a team that traditionally wins like @Patriots. I would be careful of going to a cold climate city when youve always played in a dome. That matters tremendously. Im helping u narrow it down. #Truth COACH PRIME (@DeionSanders) May 27, 2021 The good news for New England fans: Sanders mentions the Patriots by name as a team Jones should consider. Jones also admitted to FS1's Shannon Sharpe he "just want(s) to win," and while the Patriots went 7-9 last season following Tom Brady's departure, they loaded up in 2021 free agency and appear poised to compete for a playoff spot under legendary head coach Bill Belichick. Sanders warns against Jones joining a team that plays in cold weather after playing the majority of his NFL games in Atlanta's domed stadium and the warm climates of the NFC South. That would seem to rule out New England, where temperatures often dip near or below freezing by the season's midpoint. Story continues The Tennessee Titans and San Francisco 49ers are among Jones' other possible suitors and check both of Sanders' boxes, so they could be teams to watch as the Jones sweepstakes heat up. Then again, we have no idea if Jones will actually consider Sanders' advice. A host of current NFL players -- including Patriots offensive lineman Trent Brown -- have tried to sell the seven-time Pro Bowler on their team, but we haven't heard of any of those pitches making an impact to date. What we do know is that Jones wants to go to a contender, and if doesn't mind a little chilly weather, we'd imagine Cam Newton and Co. would welcome him with open arms.
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Does Hall of Famer Gil Brandt believe Washington can repeat as NFC East champions?
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Gil Brandt is one of the NFLs legendary figures. The longtime front-office executive of the Dallas Cowboys created many of the scouting techniques used by NFL teams today. Brandt, who worked the Cowboys from 1960-88, helped construct the roster of some of the greatest Dallas teams of all time, which included two Super Bowl titles. Brandts outstanding body of work earned him a place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2019. Now, at 89-years-old, Brandt is still working for NFL.com, churning out columns with his one-of-a-kind insight. Recently, he took a look at every NFL division for 2021, assessing the 2020 division winners chances of repeating in 2021. The NFC East hasnt had a repeat winner since the Eagles won four straight titles from 2001 through 04. Washingtons dominant defense gives the team a chance to break that streak but the squad is hardly a shoo-in. The Cowboys automatically become legit contenders again with the return to health of QB Dak Prescott, who missed most of 2020 with an ankle injury. Daniel Jones has been given a plethora of weapons by the Giants as he attempts to take another step in his development as a quarterback in Year 3. Even with Philadelphia rebuilding, this division is tight enough that I wont be surprised if the winner fails to finish with double-digit victories for the third straight season. Predicting the NFC East in any year is almost like flipping a coin. Its probably the same again in 2021. However, dont discount Washington just because it won the division with a record of 7-9 in 2020. The Football Team finished No. 2 in total defense and should improve on that side of the ball with the additions of linebacker Jamin Davis, cornerback William Jackson III and safety Bobby McCain. Another reason to be optimistic about Washington in 2021 is the improvements it made on offense. The additions of quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick and wide receivers Curtis Samuel and Dyami Brown almost certainly mean the WFT will be more explosive in 2021. The NFC East will be close in 2021. The Giants will be better. The Cowboys are going to be better just by having Prescott back. And Washington made lots of moves this offseason. It should be another wild and entertaining 2021.
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Do We Still Fear the Reaper?
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Australian public health campaigns are rarely discussed without reference to the Grim Reaper commercial. In the late 80s, the National Advisory Committee on AIDS released a series of shock ads: one with a baby-faced Russell Crowe playing Russian roulette in a drug den, another with some amusingly awkward condom conversations. The most memorable one had the Reaper ten-pin-bowling over people and dire data delivered in a doomsday register. Like the torrent of Transport Accident Commission ads that followed, the Grim Reaper ad presented a scared straight message: AIDS or drink-driving or speeding are all gonna kill ya so we need to be suitably scared. Calls for a Grim Reaper redux were first voiced during the early days of Melbournes mask mandate. The theory seemingly, was that mask-resisters need to be frightened into behaviour change; that the return of the Reaper would be the key to our success! Instead of the ghosts of Pandemic Future however, we got beloved Australian film and TV characters gently asking us to cover our orifices. We didnt offer the Reaper a contract then and I doubt theres merit doing it today. I was seven-years-old when the Reaper ad aired. Like my other bogeymen from that timeVictorias Mr Cruel and PennywiseI remain at least a little haunted by AIDS and kidnappers and killer clowns. To think however, that harnessing what worked with the Reaperand I use worked cautiously because measuring effectiveness here beyond terror is fraughtwill work to tackle vaccines is misguided. Weve been living around the COVID horror show for well over a year. I dont remember a single day since March 2020 when Ive not heard the word COVID or been exposed to some sombre statistic. For over a year weve been living in or around a nightmare that has killed three million people and impacted the lives of incalculable others. Our media consumption is also entirely different today. In 1987 there was one TV in our home and it was in the loungeroom. It was the set we all watched. My brother and I still have verbatim recall of ads from that era. My toddler nephews however, wont ever watch a recorded-off-TV copy of Willy Wonka and have 30-year-old Pizza Hut commercials committed to memory. Not sad as much as just the reality of streamed content on personal devices rather than the fireplace-set consumption of my childhood. The NACAID television ads of the 1980s not only presented a generic message to entire households, but assumed a relatively homogenous audience with little to no knowledge of a new and deadly virus. This is not our world in 2021. Today we have people watching different programs in different ways who are unlikely to be persuaded by the same messages or the same messengers. We also have no shortage of information coming at us from every direction: a situation that any marketing strategy has to slash through. To craft an effective public health campaign, we need to focus on the what. When we look at the deplorable rates of vaccination in Australia, we absolutely have a serious problem. I suspect however, that this is much less an issue of vaccine-reluctance and more so connected to an incompetent roll-out and, more recently, complicated issues of eligibility. That so many Australians arent vaccinated isnt a case of people sitting around just waiting for a Barnes/Freeman/Barty/Hemsworth brother to tell us to get jabbed. Its an interesting conversation to debate who Australias Dolly Parton is, sure, but itd be an expensive and indulgent strategy. So were left tackling the vaccine hesitant, the vaccine hostile and, alas, also the Qanon-Magna-Carta-Bunnings nutjobs. And heres where it gets truly complicated. Be they anti all vaccinations, specifically fearful of Astra-Zeneca blood clots, worried about Bill Gates microchips, averse to Big Government, or believers in their body being a chemical-free sacred temple, these people are extremely unlikely to be effectively targeted through a commercial. Their reasons for vaccine reluctance are diverse, and they are unlikely to be persuaded by Dr Karl or Ernie Dingo telling them to shut up and stick out their arm. A single commercial wont work in 2021. In fact, we need to decentralise TV from this discussion altogether: television after all, isnt where the hesitant and hostile are getting their information. Television isnt where microchip fake news is flourishing. Multiple messages are needed and these messages must meet people where theyre at: both psychologically as well as geographically in the places they dwell, online and off. We also need to do this with the awareness that educating and, for some people deprogramming, is the work of experts and not black cloaks and scythes. Lauren Rosewarne is an Associate Professor at the University of Melbourne. Her latest bookWhy We Remake: The Politics, Economics and Emotions of Film and TV Remakeswas released in 2020.
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https://meanjin.com.au/blog/do-we-still-fear-the-reaper/
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Who plays Jim in Friday Night Dinner and how old is he now?
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Mark Heap played Jim in Friday Night Dinner. We can hardly believe Friday Night Dinner has been on our screens for ten years. And while weve got to know the Goodman family pretty well over the six series, weve also watched Jim turn up at their house uninvited every week. Far from the perfect neighbour, Jim clearly has an unhealthy obsession with Jackie (Tamsin Greig) and is also terrified of his own dog Wilson. Jim was played by actor Mark Heap. Mark was born in Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, India, and began his acting career in the 1980s as a member of the theatre company Medieval Players. The actor and comedian then became part of the street theatre duo The Two Marks, alongside Mark Saban, and the pair appeared on television shows Ghost Train, Saturday Live and 3-2-1. Mark was born on 13 May 1957, making him 64-years-old. Mark Heap starred in Death in Paradise last year. Picture: BBC He has been on our TVs for years, with his first breakout role as Brian Topp in Spaced, alongside Simon Pegg. The star also played Malcolm in Benidorm and more recently starred alongside Dawn French as Peter Cole in The Trouble with Maggie Cole. Other credits include Miranda, Midsomer Murders, Outnumbered, Skins, Green Wing and Doc Martin. He has also had roles in Big Train and mock documentary Brass Eye. Mark has previously opened up about getting into acting, telling ITV: I just sort of always did it. I used to get little groups together and do silly sketchy things. Mark Heap starred in The Trouble with Maggie Cole. Picture: ITV I would like to be in any play that was going. Nobody ever ever said, Oh, you could do this for a living. I went to university and did plays, plays, plays. Then I joined a theatre company that wasnt students. We got a grant from the local Manpower Services which meant an Equity card in those days. Youve been doing it all your bloody life. I sort of slipped into it really. Its a strange old thing. One thing has just led to another. It is unknown whether Mark is single or married as he likes to keep his personal life out of the spotlight.
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https://www.heart.co.uk/showbiz/tv-movies/who-plays-jim-friday-night-dinner-how-old-now/
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Could California's red flag law have prevented VTA shooter from owning guns?
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Five years ago, the Department of Homeland Security investigated the now-dead VTA gunman Sam Cassidy, turning up noted about the hatred he had for workplace, but nothing was done. State Assemblyman Phil Ting (D-San Francisco) said that had that happened under state authority, Cassidy would have "more than qualified" for a gun violence restraining order. Cassidy killed nine co-workers in San Jose on Tuesday morning. He was heavily armed and also stored a bounty of ammunition in his home. On Thursday, Ting said that California's red flag law sets up rules to get guns out of the hands of the wrong people. "Well, the red flag law in California allows any law enforcement agency, whether you are a state or local agency, the ability to go to a court of law, ask them to temporarily take away that person's guns if they have deemed to be dangerous," Ting said. Ting said the red flag law has been used to remove guns from people more than 3,000 times in the past three years. Advertisement
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https://www.ktvu.com/news/could-californias-red-flag-law-have-prevented-vta-shooter-from-owning-guns
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How many flagrant fouls lead to a suspension in the NBA?
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In the modern era of the NBA, there is a constant debate around whether the league has gone 'too soft', with referees giving fouls at the slightest hint of contact, especially in the paint. The discussion has been extended to flagrant fouls, as a good chunk of the NBA's fans believe players should be allowed to have skirmishes during the game, a la the 80s and 90s. Phoenix Suns v Los Angeles Lakers - Game Three The NBA follows a 'penalty points' system to determine suspensions. A Flagrant 1 foul results in one penalty point, while a Flagrant 2 results in two penalty points. If a player accumulates more than five penalty points during the course of the regular season, they get suspended. A Flagrant 2 foul is when a player resorts to extreme violent conduct or action which might result in the other players getting injured. As per the NBA rulebook, it is "unnecessary and excessive contact committed by a player against an opponent." Flagrant 2 foul results in the opposition team getting two free throws and the guilty player getting ejected from the game. Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker was recently given a Flagrant 2 foul for pushing LA Lakers guard Dennis Schroder. Booker was immediately ejected as the Suns went on to lose Game 3 of the first round of the playoff series between the two teams. Devin Booker was given a flagrant 2 and was ejected for this push of Dennis Schrder. pic.twitter.com/dJBseyJGkW SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) May 28, 2021 On the other hand, a Flagrant 1 is a comparatively lighter offense. It is defined as "unnecessary contact committed by a player against an opponent". A Flagrant 1 results in the opposition team getting shots from the charity stripe, while the player is let off with a warning. If a player commits 2 Flagrant fouls in one game, he is automatically ejected. Also Read: Reports reveal Milwaukee Bucks decided against avoiding Miami Heat in 2021 NBA Playoffs despite initial tanking discussions The playoffs follow a different rule. In the postseason, if a player exceeds the mark of 3 points, he is hit with an automatic suspension. Each additional foul then leads to the severity of the punishment. One of the more popular examples of a player getting suspended in the playoffs due to accumulating flagrant foul points is that of Draymond Green. The former DPOY winner was famously suspended for Game 5 of the 2016 NBA Finals as he was adjudged to have committed a Flagrant 1 foul against LeBron James. JUST IN: Draymond Green suspended for Game 5 of NBA Finals after he was assessed a flagrant foul 1 by the league for the scuffle with LeBron News 5 Cleveland (@WEWS) June 12, 2016 The suspension turned out to be the turning point in the series, as James and Kyrie Irving led them to a win in Game 5. The Cavaliers rode the momentum to defeat the Golden State Warriors in the finals, overcoming a 3-1 deficit. Also Read: LA Clippers or LA Lakers - Which team has the higher chance of getting knocked out in Round 1 | NBA Playoffs 2021
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https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/news-how-many-flagrant-fouls-lead-suspension-nba
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Is Untouchables Korn's greatest album?
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After changing heavy music for an entire generation and arguably forever, Korn found themselves at something of a dead end. After following up their legendary debut album with an album that was received with lukewarm praise (dont shoot the messenger, I fucking love Life Is Peachy) and then capturing people by the million with their breakthrough album Follow The Leader, the Bakersfield band released Issues, the weakest album in their career at that point in time. Having mastered the swell and burst, pull and release dynamic on their first two albums and gone for more melodic pastures on their next two records, Korn had to go back to the drawing board and, in doing so, created one of the most grossly overlooked bodies of work of the 21st Century. Plus its well known that it is Jonathan Davis favourite Korn album, so lets delve into it. What is for certain is that this is the most eccentric, musically complicated and out-there record Korn ever made. The leading single, Here To Stay, may have carried all of the trademarks of a Korn classic, but from there all bets were off. Make Believe involved Jonathan Davis voice being layered and turned into a twisted and tortured symphony of disturbing voices and pain-saturated ad-libs, while the bands guitar assault throughout the album would go from eerie effects and unconventional build up play to pure savagery in an instant on the likes of Bottled Up Inside, Embrace and one of the albums standout moments, Thoughtless. Sinister and dark as night, the video for that track would best sum up this period in Korns career. The narrative of bullies pummelling a lead character played by Aaron yeah, bitch Pauly may have been familiar but the band themselves would play in what looks like a giant space-aged cocoon whilst dressed like goth rock stars from the year 2040. A leap away from the norm and it fitted like a glove. The making of the record was the most expensive of Korns career (upwards of 7 figures) but those extra zeroes and the external work of producer Michael Beinhorn can still be heard today. More excessive than the bands early days or the forays into dubstep and EDM that would follow, a song like One More Time had its groove element in tact but was swarmed in melody, spooky elements, alternative heaviness that was different to the bombast theyd been famed for and with a chorus to die for. Perhaps bravest of all, this was an album that saw nu metals scene leaders make an album that shit all over the thought that the bands that inhabited the genre were meatheads only capable of playing lumpen, bone-headed music for morons. Well, theres always the fact that this is a lengthy album that is best enjoyed as a body of work that can lead you into a whole world of innovation, unconventional soundscapes and an album that showcases a sound they hadnt managed before or since. Only one song is shorter than 3:50 and theres 14 of them in total so its tough going if youre a goldfish or only like Trash Talk. Its an album that requires your attention and some time but the pay off is one of the most ingenious albums around. If you want to embrace the darkness and be taken on a gothic noir exploration into the heavier side of JDs nu romantic mind, that gives you something extra back on every single listen, this is your album. This feature is taken from the Metal Hammer archives
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https://www.loudersound.com/features/is-untouchables-korns-greatest-album
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What is armor used for in Minecraft?
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Minecraft players can find armor around the world in six different variants. These include leather, gold, iron, diamond, chain, and netherite. Each of these variants of armor provides a different degree of protection to the player. Players can craft armor using resources found around the world, or they can find it inside chests and as dropped treasure loot from mobs. Armor can be found enchanted or unenchanted, and players can place enchantments on it themselves too. Players can craft armor using leather (the least durable armor), gold (breaks easily), iron (very good armor, good starter armor), diamonds (the best armor for players to have before upgrading to netherite), Netherite (the best armor for players to have in Minecraft, only obtainable through diamond armor.) (Image via Reddit) Armor has one true purpose in Minecraft and that is to provide the player with protection. Armor is very important to have in Minecraft, as it will save the player a lot of health. Armor is essential when players are going to fight bigger mobs such as the Ender dragon, Wither, and especially the new warden mob that will appear in the winter update of Minecraft. Players will notice that when opening the inventory menu, they will see special slots for armor to be placed in. The different armor pieces include the helmet, chestplate, leggings, and boots. Players will be able to place each of these items in their own slot in the inventory menu. This will equip the player with armor. Armor will provide the player with general protection from all hazards around the Minecraft world. Players will take even less damage from lava when armor is equipped. Players can find enchanted armor as rare drops from mobs or inside chests, but they can even craft the armor themselves. How to craft it (Image via Sportskeeda) Armor can be crafted easily using a crafting table. For a full set of armor, players will need 24 pieces of material. For example, to craft a full set of iron armor, players will need 24 iron ingots. The helmet requires five pieces, the chestplate requires eight, the leggings require seven, and the boots require four. All of the listed armor can be crafted using a crafting table, except for chain armor. Chain armor is rare in Minecraft, and it can only be obtained by mob drops or by trading with villagers. Players cannot craft it on a table. Enchanting it (Image via Reddit) Enchantments can also be placed on armor in Minecraft. There are several different enchantments for players to place on armor to make it more protective.
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https://www.sportskeeda.com/minecraft/what-is-armor-used-for-in-minecraft
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Is Salesforce Finally a Buy After Its Impressive Earnings Beat?
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Salesforce is rallying after better-than-expected earnings and strong guidance. Salesforce (CRM) - Get Report was trading higher Friday, up about 6% after the company reported earnings. The post-earnings pop has been a long-time coming for bulls. While Salesforce has continually put out solid quarterly results, the market has been in no mood to bid this name higher. Maybe its because of the companys acquisition of Slack (WORK) - Get Report. Perhaps its just the general consolidation of large-cap tech. Many mega-cap tech stocks can say the same about that consolidation - such as Apple (AAPL) - Get Report and Amazon (AMZN) - Get Report. However, with its much smaller market cap of $220 billion and steady growth, its surprising that Salesforce has lagged so much. Even with Fridays rally, shares are still down more than 15% from the high set on Sept. 2. Investors are hoping Fridays action is able to break the current stagnation. The company beat on earnings and revenue expectations and gave a boost to its guidance. Analysts are reaffirming their buy ratings, too. Lets look at how the chart sets up. Salesforce, Apple and Amazon are holdings in Jim Cramer's Action Alerts PLUS member club. Learn more now. Trading Salesforce Daily chart of Salesforce stock. Chart courtesy of TrendSpider.com A look at the chart highlights some pros and cons, but mostly the former now that weve got a post-earnings rally to work with. Salesforce stock is off the session highs and is struggling with the $240 area. I had previously drawn this level onto the chart as it was support in the third and fourth quarter, but resistance in the first quarter. To see shares struggling with this area isnt a nail in the coffin by any means, but it is interesting to see how the market has a way of remembering these zones. More importantly though, Salesforce stock has now broken out of its downward channel. It's no longer making a series of lower highs, while also having reclaimed all of its major moving averages with Friday's pop. From here, I want to see Salesforce hold the 200-day moving average and the topside of prior downtrend resistance. On the upside, back above Fridays high puts the 61.8% retracement in play near $253. Above that and the $265 to $270 zone is on the table. There isn't a runaway rally happening in tech. At least not yet. So patience will be required with Salesforce. That said, the chart is looking much better.
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https://www.thestreet.com/investing/trading-salesforce-crm-stock-earnings-rally
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Is Yeston a decent brand?
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Any kind of warranty issue will likely be a nightmare to deal with. From reading it, they will deny your warranty for a variety of reasons. Can't take apart the card, repaste it, mine it, or change the fans, or the warranty will be denied. Their support number is a chinese number, so expect non-english phone support. And to top that off, your warranty would have to be shipped to china.Warranty info (A bit on the engrish side)- http://www.yeston.net/classpro/index/70 With that said, it likely is a real card, but its probably meant more for asian markets, so expect lower quality components and/or higher failure rates.Given the rarity of video cards, if it's real, it's probably worth buying so long as it's near MSRP for the appropriate card type.
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https://hardforum.com/threads/is-yeston-a-decent-brand.2010836/
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Why are Pakistani men loved by Saudi women so much?
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Gulf citizens lead the way in marrying Saudi women Statistics indicate that Gulf citizens have led the way in marrying Saudi women during 2011; Kuwaitis were at the top with 762 registered marriage I recently posted videos from Britain showing so many British white and black females liking Pakistani men thereHowever even in nonwestern conservative and religious countries like Saudi ArabiaPakistani men are loved by Saudi women tooObviously due to conservatism, you won't find women there admitting it on videos but according to statisticsPakistani men even married Saudi women more than so many Arab countries too and way more than other nonArabs such as Americans and British menAccording to statistics"Meanwhile, Yemenis led the way of Arab nationals marrying Saudi women during the same year.They accounted for 1,000 marriages, followed by Syrians with 269, Egyptians with 173, Lebanese with 76, Iraqis with 19, and Moroccans with 14 registered marriage contracts.During the same year, a number of Saudi women were married to non-Arab expatriates, where three Saudi women were married to European nationals, 10 British, 13 Americans, seven Indians, one Filipino, five Thais, 118 Pakistanis, and 15 Burmese. "Seems like British women and Saudi women like Pakistani men and both are from completely different worlds118 Pakistani men married Saudi women76 Lebanese men married Saudi women7 Indian men married Saudi women13 American men married Saudi womenImagine of Pakistani men were Arabs. Those numbers would be through the roofs.
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https://defence.pk/pdf/threads/why-are-pakistani-men-loved-by-saudi-women-so-much.712587/
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Did Jay Z And Beyonc Commission The $28 Million Rolls Royce Boat Tail?
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The unveiling of Rolls-Royce's new 20million Boat Tail personalised convertible today set tongues wagging about which super-rich couple commissioned it - with industry rumours naming them as Jay Z and Beyonc. The British luxury marque said the car had been designed for a wealthy and 'flamboyant' duo with a love of chilled champagne and alfresco meals - hence the vehicle's incredible rear deck housing a dinner set, rotating cocktail tables with matching chairs and a parasol that automatically extends out. The convertible grand tourer, the first of an exclusive trio of highly personalised nautically-based limousines, was designed for the Mediterranean backroads of the Cote d'Azur, which Jay Z and Beyonc regularly visit and where they enjoy outdoor picnics.
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https://www.autospies.com/news/Did-Jay-Z-And-Beyonc-Commission-The-28-Million-Rolls-Royce-Boat-Tail-105836/
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Where are the CB radios in Fortnite?
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There are a few Foreshadowing quests appearing in the game right now in the lead up to the Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 7 release date. The first wave of quests gave us several broken telescopes and a downed black helicopter to find. Now some CB radios are transmitting and its your job to find all five. Unlike many of the location quests in Fortnite, such as the building sandcastles, or finding the ghost and shadow ruins, these locations are not marked on the map. Youre expected to do the legwork and run around the entire map before you find all five of the CB radios and use them. This guide will just tell you where to find all five of the Fortnite CB radios in order to complete this challenge, from the rough locations on the map, to the precise locations for each of the devices themselves. Fortnite CB radio locations Here are all Fortnite CB radio locations: Northeast of Steamy Stacks by the shipping container by the shipping container Hill east of Craggy Cliffs by the shack with the telescope by the shack with the telescope North of Stealthy Stronghold underneath the wooden shack underneath the wooden shack West of Slurpy Swamp on the small island with the tents and shipping containers on the small island with the tents and shipping containers Outside the ski lodge southwest of Misty Meadows underneath the wooden stairs at the back And now you know where to find all five Fortnite CB radios. There are more guides for recent challenges, such as where to find the tallest mountain, as well as more general guides about the current season on crafting, taming animals, and all the currently available Fortnite guns.
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https://www.pcgamesn.com/fortnite/cb-radios-locations
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Did Rapper NBA YoungBoy Die In Jail?
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A viral Facebook post made to look like a news report claimed the recently incarcerated rapper had died in prison. Gossip Cop looked into the rumor and can provide an accurate update on his condition. A little over a week ago, a screenshot of what appeared to be a news report announcing the death of NBA YoungBoy was posted to Facebook. The text on the purported report read, The worlds biggest artist NBA YOUNGBOY whos real name is Kentrell DeSeaun Gaulden was found dead in his cell earlier today. There were several red flags about the post that eventually caused suspicion. First of all, the grammar in the piece is blaringly incorrect, which makes it hard to believe that the so-called report came from a reputable source. The screenshot of the alleged news blast is also cropped in a suspicious manner so that the name of the publication cant be seen. Without knowing which outlet published this story, its impossible to know if its a trustworthy source. USA Today apparently also found this story difficult to believe and looked further into it. Law enforcement sources confirmed that the rapper is still in custody in a Louisiana jail. Just about the only thing the fake news report got right was Gauldens name. The rapper was arrested in March after initially fleeing from the police while in California. The officers were attempting to serve a warrant that stemmed from Gauldens 2020 arrest in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on a drugs-and-weapons charge. He is currently incarcerated at the St. Martin Parish Correctional Center, where he has been since April 13. As of May 26, custody records from the correctional facility indicate that he is still alive. This wasnt the first time that Gaulden had been rumored to have died in custody, but each of those rumors proved to be just as false as this one. NBA YoungBoy isnt the first rapper to face rumors about his alleged untimely death or injury. Young M.A. faced rumors last year that shed been shot, leading the rapper to have to assure fans via Instagram that she was just fine. Luckily she was able to laugh off the rumors. Following the death of DMX, rumors began to spread that the rapper had contracted COVID-19 before suffering from a fatal heart attack. His death, while tragic, had nothing to do with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Rather, its believed to have stemmed from a drug overdose. Its always best to double-check dubious social media postings with verified sources to get the clearest picture of whats really going on. Meghan McCain Reportedly Stormed Out Of Meeting With ABC President After She Condemned Toxic Personal Attacks On The View My 600-Lb Life: The Growing List Of Cast Members Who Have Died Jeopardy! Fans Call Out Contestants Controversial Reaction To Tough Loss This Natural Skincare Line Is The Time Machine In A Bottle Youve Been Searching For
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https://www.gossipcop.com/did-rapper-nba-youngboy-die-in-jail/191830/
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Is Plan B a True Story? Is the Hulu Movie Based on Real Life?
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Directed by Natalie Morales (Language Lessons), Plan B is a teen road comedy film that revolves around best friends Lupe (Victoria Moroles) and Sunny (Kuhoo Verma). Brought up by her loving but strict mother, Rosie, Sunny has led a largely sheltered life. However, when Rosie goes out of town for work, Lupe convinces her friend to organize a party at her home and invite her crush, Hunter. But Hunter leaves the party with another girl, and Sunny ends up having sex with a guy named Kyle. The following morning, Sunny discovers that there is a chance that she can get pregnant. When the local pharmacist refuses to sell her a morning-after pill, she and Luper embark on a race against time to go to the Planned Parenthood center in Rapid City. Plan B is a genuinely funny film in which quirky characters find themselves in bizarre situations. However, the film seems to have weaponized humor to give a satirical outlook on the American healthcare system. If you have noticed this and are wondering whether Plan B is based on a true story, this is what you need to know. No, Plan B is not based on a true story. According to Morales, the film is as raunchy and as funny and as insane as all the other teen quest movies, except its about two brown girls [whose] quest is to get contraception. Indeed, Plan B resonates with the same vibe as Superbad, Sex Drive, and Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle. Some of the team members of the last film in that list were also involved in the production of Plan B. The perspectives of female protagonists add a layer of unconventionality in the films approach to the genre. Another film that has done this brilliantly is Olivia Wildes Booksmart. But beyond Plan Bs impressive comedic credentials, there is an earnest effort to criticize the healthcare and legal systems in the US, especially the aspects that deny women absolute authority over their own bodies. A pharmacist refuses to sell Sunny and Lupe a morning-after pill and reveals that he can do that because they are both 17 years old. The film is set in South Dakota, where pharmacists are indeed allowed to refuse service because of their religious and moral beliefs. This is despite the fact that in 2013, the Food and Drug Administration ensured the availability of emergency contraceptives without a prescription to girls and women of ages 15 and older. Morales stated in an interview, There are a lot of messages in this movie, but mostly it wasnt made with the intent to hit you over the head with anything, other than perhaps seeing yourself represented or seeing your daughters represented or seeing someone thats like you and feeling understood. According to reports, a Twitter user known as Paige took to the social media platform in early May 2021 to claim that Plan B had plagiarized the title, plot, characters, and even entire scenes from her 2018 Academy Nicholl Fellowship film of the same name. She reportedly also claimed that she based the script on her and her best friends high school experience. On May 28, 2021, she posted a new Tweet addressing the issue. As of now, the filmmakers havent publically spoken on the allegations, and it seems like this issue may just be settled in court, outside the realm of the internet. Read More: Plan B Ending, Explained
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https://thecinemaholic.com/is-hulus-plan-b-a-true-story/
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What Was Wrong With Matthew Perry on Friends Reunion? What Happened to Chandler Bing?
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After seventeen long years, TVs most popular friends reunited on-screen for the first time for a retrospective special aptly titled Friends: The Reunion. The special is executive produced by the original shows creators, Marta Kauffman, David Crane, and Kevin S. Bright. It follows the main cast of the evergreen sitcom Friends as they revisit the old sets, reminisce about their favorite moments from the show, and interact with the audience and special guest stars. In the nostalgic and bittersweet reunion, fans noticed actor Matthew Perry, known for playing the wisecracking Chandler on the show, facing some struggles while delivering his lines. If you are wondering what was wrong with Perry on Friends: The Reunion, heres the reason behind the actors difficulties. At the start of the reunion special, all the actors began to arrive on the sets of the original show one by one. Matthew Perry was the last one to arrive. As the gang reunited, the actors slipped back into their older 20s versions that so closely resemble their on-screen counterparts that it is impossible to differentiate between them and their characters. However, as Perry began to speak, viewers noticed that he was having some trouble, and his sentences were coming out a bit slurred. Fans immediately became worried about the beloved actors well-being and took to social media to raise their concerns. As fans might be aware, Perry has had a long battle with drug addiction, and audiences feared that his condition was in part due to his previous addiction problems. Those concerns were quickly put to calm as a source close to Perry came forward to reveal the real reason behind the actors condition that had a slurring effect on his speech. As per the source, on the day of the filming of the reunion special, Perry had to undergo an emergency procedure on his tooth. The dental procedure left the actor in quite some pain and discomfort. It is possible that it is the reason why the actor spoke very little during the almost two-hour-long special. Concerned fans can certainly breathe a sigh of relief since the dental procedure was likely a minor health issue and not something major, as fans earlier suspected. The now 51-year old actor has struggled with drug addiction in the past but has been sober for quite some time now. He has also worked towards raising awareness about addiction. Since Friends came to an end in 2004, Perry has consistently made multiple appearances in film and television. He starred as Oscar Madison in the sitcom The Odd Couple that aired from 2015-2017. Perry will make his return to the silver screen after an absence of nearly 12 years with director Adam McKays black comedy film Dont Look Up, which is expected to release in 2021. Perrys Chandler Bing has given fans countless moments of laughter and joy. Therefore, fans getting concerned over even the slightest of issues faced by the actor shows their undying love for him. We sincerely hope Perry will continue to entertain us with his signature charm and wit for many years to come.
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https://thecinemaholic.com/what-was-wrong-with-matthew-perry-on-friends-the-reunion/
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Why Does Late Night Still Exist?
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Its the end of an era as Conan OBrien is set to shut down his late night talk show, Conan, for good. OBrien was arguably one of late nights best hosts starting from his days on NBCs Late Night back in 1993 before his (forced) transition to TBS. His career trajectory runs parallel to the genres own evolution, moving from the vaunted network desks to cable, before later switching from the traditional hour-long show format to a half-hour structure that aimed to bridge the gap between old school and new. And now hell move to streaming, with a new variety show coming to HBO Max in the future. While OBrien ultimately stayed true to late nights roots, Conan has evolved better than his predecessors. Institutions like The Tonight Show, Late Night, and The Late Show have struggled to adapt to the changing landscape across the internet and social media, politics, and celebrity. Traditional late night is a relic of the past. Instead of constant rebranding, it would serve better to take its final bow and set the stage for the next generation of late night programming, one better suited for todays TV viewer. In many ways, the internet killed the late night star. Late night was born early in TVs history, when there were only a few channels and at a time where a TV in every house was not a given like it is today. It rose to a place of cultural dominance as TV became more and more common, and by the late 60s and 70s Johnny Carson and his Tonight Show held significant sway over the public. Networks have been chasing that prominence ever since, despite social and technological changes making it impossible for that to happen again. Cable fractured the traditional TV model in the 80s, but the rise of the internet and social media was an entire cultural reset for Hollywood. With the overwhelming number of viewing options and mediums to choose from, late night faces stiffer competition than ever. Most of late nights viewership comes from their live broadcasts, but the very demographics they try to court the most (18-49) are now the ones most likely to cut the cord. Today, most people have a TV but not cable, opting for a cache of media subscriptions instead. Late night depends on traditional viewership patterns. Twitter is a dagger into the heart of the monologue. Even when shooting four-to-fives shows a week, the internet moves too fast for TV. TV is becoming less and less of a suitable medium for late night as we know it. Its individual parts have found better homes elsewhere. Along with how we consume TV, how we interact with celebrity culture has faced its own significant shift. While the monologue sets the tone for the show, the bulk of the program belongs to celebrity interviews. While some stars like Paul Rudd and the late Charles Grodin have established reputations for being great guests, the vast majority of these interviews are instantly forgettable. Theyre ust plain PR sponcon during a time where we are bombarded with sponsored content everywhere we look. While weve always known celebrities are not as relatable as they try to appear, the one-of-us image is no longer attractive. The fakeness of these interviews became ever more obvious in the pandemic-born Zoom-based episodes. Without a shared stage presence, the hosts lack the charm that is needed to convincingly create a facade of longtime friendship and appreciation for their guests who, by and large, are not as interesting as their PR machines make them out to be. Though we should all know by now how these things work, with anecdotes and bits pre-planned, the puppet strings became ostentatious. Like a lot of entertainment media, celebrity culture was a form of escapism. We enjoyed peering into a life of luxury most of us will never see. While social media has made this easier than ever by giving celebrities control over their own image, it also killed all the fun (and some reputations). From Gal Gadots Imagine video to Chrissy Teigens endlessly tone-deaf humblebrags, weve seen that celebrities are, in fact, not like us. More than that, their wealth and privilege is no longer viewed as inspiring but odious. Late night is largely a PR tool, one that celebrities no longer have to depend on, and one audiences no longer have the patience to suspend disbelief for. Celebrity is a waning currency. The kind of viewers who would watch a talk show on a television dont want fluff anymore; they want thoughtful interviews from people with real journalistic brains that know how to dig into and analyze art, or the relaxed frankness that comes from a true familiar face talking to their subject like a friend and not the other half of a vaudevillian stage act on opening night. Whether via a podcast or a magazine, the removal of an audience leads to more authenticity from those few celebs that are actually interesting. The rigermorole of the armchair carousel is unsatisfying compared to it. Today, people would rather hear Marc Maron interview John Waters for 90 minutes on WTF than watch him play board games for a few minutes with Jimmy Fallon. As Julie Klausners remarks in Difficult People, Jimmy Fallon has basically turned The Tonight Show into a childrens birthday party. Late nights biggest blindspot is politics. Monologues are built around current events, from the mundane and silly to the deadly serious. Because of this structure, they have no choice but to make politics a fixture on the show, which transformed from asset to liability in 2016. People talk about how good comedy speaks truth to power, but that doesnt mean all comedy has to be important. Rather, comedy has the ability to speak truth to power rather than an obligation to. Late night has always favored a centrist approach to everything, a slightly liberal both-sidesism that criticizes politics while simultaneously downplaying its significance in order to maximize ratings. But the Trump era rendered soft political comedy fruitless. It was the administration that turned the apolitical political. Like the average citizen, late night could not ignore the outright fascism dominating the news cycle. Handcuffed by their topical structure, they were forced to face a heaviness that was at odds with the genres laidback style. Their attempts to address these topics usually come off as tone deaf or eye-rollingly vapid. Now in the Biden era, people are trying to slip back into their apolitical bubble. They can go back to not knowing what the president does every day or who the Secretary of Transportation is. But once youve swam into the deep end of the pool, theres no going back. You cannot turn yourself into the symbol of reasoning only to just turn it off four years later. The third James, Corden, kissed Sean Spicer at the Emmys and now he can be seen in Zack Snyders Army of the Dead. Thats not speaking truth to power, thats upholding power. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver is bold enough to tackle tough subjects because his show was built to. Traditional late night was never prepared to talk about issues like Palestine by nature, and its largely white writing staffs arent ready to meet the challenge. The only real downside to shutting the party down is wed lose a platform to showcase stand-up comedians. Though many of these iconic hosts made a name for themselves there, stand-up is largely a niche interest. Most people can only name about 10 comedians, half of which are dead while the other half they likely know through their sitcom or movie work first and their stand-up material second. Many gatekeepers look at these late night credits as the cost of admission to bigger, better things like headlining gigs, management, tours, development deals, etc., and sadly theres not a great alternative. Comedy Central has moved away from stand-up showcases, moving their content strictly online while streamers mostly concern themselves with full-length specials from established comics. These writing staffs also nurtured and launched many great comedians careers, but theyre an old institution with a legacy that does not reflect one of great diversity or respect. These vaunted staff roles have historically been given mostly to straight, white males. Late Night with Seth Meyers attempts to address this imbalance during his recurring segment Jokes Seth Cant Tell, which helped launch Amber Ruffin into her own talk show. But you can only poke fun at your own weaknesses to an extent. While the jokes were indeed good, it just proves how behind-the-times the late night genre is. While who sits at the desk might change (slightly), the people actually holding the reins largely remain the same, either physically or in spirit. Even with new network executives and producers, the legacy of who gets platformed or who gets staffed is evolving at a glacial pace. The apple doesnt fall far from the treejust far away from marginalized groups. As with the recent closing of many comedy clubs, theres a silver lining in letting the icons die off. Instead of crying at losing a seat at a table that had termite damage and a wobbly leg, we can build a new, better table that can seat even more. We can have reverence for an era of TV and acknowledge its time to move on from it. The new era of late night belongs to Ziwe, Ruffin, and Desus & Mero. All good things must come to an end, and its time for the old guard to step aside and let the new kids take control. Olivia Cathcart is a comedian and writer.
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https://www.pastemagazine.com/comedy/late-night/late-night-is-over/
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Will the country be on the UK travel list?
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Spain is the most popular holiday destination for Britons, with families waiting to hear if it will be blacklisted on June 7th. Here are all you need to know about a holiday in Spain this summer. The Foreign Office currently advises against all travel, except essential ones, to Spain, including the Balearic Islands. This does not include the Canary Islands, which is based on the current risk assessment surrounding coronavirus. While it remains to be confirmed, the UK government is expected to put Spain on the green list on 7 June. However, the Prime Minister and the government warn the British not to travel to Spain now as it remains on the amber list. Boris Johnsons spokesman said: Our advice has not changed regarding amber list sites. We have been clear that people should not travel to amber list countries for holiday purposes. Last week Health Secretary Matt Hancocksaid said people should not travel to amber residents except for essential reasons. The countrys tourism minister, Fernando Valdes, said Spain was not suitable for the amber list. He told Sky News: Right now Spain is making a big effort not only in terms of vaccination, we have at least a third of our entire population with at least one dose but also, we have some destinations vacations which are much loved by British tourists such as the Balearic Islands, Costa Blanca or Malaga, with our ad rates which are quite low and from the same range of announcements in the UK. So I have to doubt that in the next review that the UK Government can provide Spain will change in its announcement. Spain lifted its travel restrictions for UK travelers on Monday, without any testing requirements for arrivals. Up to 100,000 Britswere are expected to go to Spain this week, despite the country still being on the amber list. This not only requires a mandatory 10-day quarantine when you return to the UK, but the government has advised you not to rest on the destinations on the list. Despite this, eager holidaymakers have landed with tourists already heading to UK airports after Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced he would allow the British to return without vaccination proof or a negative coronavirus test. GREEN LIGHT All you need to know which countries are on the UK green list END 2 game-changing items from the flight attendant she always packs when traveling exclusive FAST Airlines preparing for resumption of US flights from June 7 GO SOL-O Spain says it will stay open to British tourists as other EU countries ban travel to the UK ISHLET BACK Canary Islands, Balearic Islands and Greece may be on the green list if the country is amber The beaches of Benidorm were packed on Monday as the British returned to Spain. The photos show the famous Spanish seaside resort full of tourists with the beach and cafes that see large crowds. This is in stark contrast to last week, when the beaches were deserted with only a few locals on May 19th.
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https://exbulletin.com/world/946646/
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Should there be school resource officers in Wake County schools?
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RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) The Wake County Board of Education is asking for your help deciding the future of school resource officers and their role inside of local public schools. There are currently 75 school resource officers in Wake County Public Schools. We want to make sure were keeping our students safe, said Wake Co. School Board Chairman Keith Sutton. To make safety a priority, WCPSS spent $1.1 million per year for the past 3 years on SROs. Our number one priority beyond making sure theres adequate teaching and learning going on is making sure weve got a safe learning environment, said Sutton. Negotiations between the district and Wake Countys eleven local law enforcement agencies are typically straight forward, but Sutton says this year is different. There is quite a bit more interest around this issue around this MOU because of what we are seeing in our greater society around police reform, and police accountability, said Sutton. Over the past year, a number of student protests have called for the removal of SROs all together. The board has come to a decision that we want to keep SROs in our schools, said Sutton. However, Sutton says he would like their role to change. There can be over policing of students that happens or occurs in schools criminalizing student behavior, said Sutton. Thats why he believes there should be standards of accountability for both SROs and the students they serve including avenues to report complaints. Probably the most important point is that we can facilitate better relationships between law enforcement, and particularly students, but others in the building, said Sutton. The Wake County Board of Education is gathering most of its information from parent and student surveys. You have until June 1 to share your stance on SROs. For more, click here.
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https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/wake-county-news/should-there-be-school-resource-officers-in-wake-county-schools/
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Will the polarized elections in Peru bring more instability?
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Peru has experienced unprecedented political instability in recent years. The winner of next weekends presidential runoff will be the countrys fifth executive in as many years. The two candidates to get out of the crowded first round are different and deeply controversial: left wing Pedro Castillo and right wing Keiko Fujimori. Although Castillo is leading the polls, Fujimoris recent flood means anyone can emerge victorious. More from our experts Episodes of the Box Chairman by Topic Why African nations support US anti-racism protesters Castillo is a rural teacher and union leader representing the Free Peru party. He was also part of a controversial self-defense group defending rural communities against attacks by Shining Path, a Maoist guerrilla organization, in the 1980s. Castillo, who was relatively unknown until recently, launched a campaign supporting Marxist and nationalist ideals. , alienating even the center-left voters with his dogmatism. Still, he reached an unexpected finish in first place in the first round of elections in April. Peruvian presidential candidates Pedro Castillo and Keiko Fujimori will face each other in a run-off on June 6, 2021. Sebastian Castaneda / Reuters LinkedIn Email divide divide Unlike his opponent, Castillo has moderated his tone and platform in recent weeks to extend his pull. However, Castillo says that, if resolved, he will seek to renegotiate contracts with for-profit mining and energy companies and raise taxes on them, which has alarmed the business sector. Moreover, Castillo promises to oversee a rewriting of the countrys constitution that would establish protection for Peruvians from submission by the United States and international financial institutions. Although his motivations for an amendment are foreign to some, there is widespread support among the electorate to replace the existing constitution. More about: PERU Elections and Voting Politics and Government cORRUPTION Fujimori is a former congresswoman from the right-wing Peoples Force party. She once served as the first lady of her father, former President Alberto Fujimori, who is in prison for crimes against humanity, corruption and mismanagement of government funds. She herself was arrested twice on bribery charges; in 2020, she was released on bail. Fujimori declared her candidacy after the overthrow of President Martin Vizcarra amid a constitutional crisis in November. Many Peruvians see her presidential run as a subtle covert attempt to secure immunity from prosecution and to pardon her father. Despite strong anti-authoritarian currents among the electorate, Fujimoriss campaign has not escaped Albertos undemocratic legacy. It promises to revive pro-market policies and harsh responses to uncertainty, including against small but violent waste of the Bright Path. Distrust of creation figures in Peru is not a new phenomenon. Corruption in Odebrecht scandals biggest foreign bribery case in history, according to the U.S. Department of Justice ousted some of Perus most prominent officials and evaded public confidence in the political class. Also, the judicial branch has faced increased scrutiny following a 2018 bribery scheme involving about three hundred officials, including judges who issued favorable decisions and sentences in exchange for non-compliance. Moreover, decades of poor investment in the health system and the instability of pandemic blockages in a country where most people are employed in the informal economy have led to a catastrophic increase in COVID-19 infections. In 2020, Peru was registered among the worlds the highest known COVID-19 death rates per capita and reported the largest contraction of regions in gross domestic product (GDP). The inability of governments to meet the needs of citizens amid the pandemic has contributed to one general dissatisfaction with local institutions and officials. The world this week A recent weekly review by the CFR on the weeks biggest foreign policy stories, containing summaries, thoughts, and explanations. Every Friday. Only if the electoral winner moderates their attitudes. The chances of success of Peruvian presidents lie in the leaders relationship with Congress. Peruvian fragmented party system and the relative unpopularity of both candidates suggest that the legislature may stone the next presidents the most ambitious items on the agenda. The Castillos party controls 37 of the 130 seats, a small majority in a Congress that hosts more than ten political parties. Likewise, the Fujimoris party holds only 24 seats after losing its majority in Congress in 2019. To govern, the Peruvian president will have to moderate their policies to attract centrist lawmakers and form coalitions. More about: PERU Elections and Voting Politics and Government cORRUPTION Neither the history nor the rhetoric of the candidates suggests that this is likely, which warns of blockages or even irregular transfers of power to the legislature or the executive. spectrum of corruption appears large for both candidates and their parties, and the Peruvian legislature and courts have proven relatively capable of holding senior officials accountable. Five presidents in a row, including Vizcarra, have all faced investigation or imprisonment for corruption allegations. Other branches of government can use similar tactics to oust the election winner. Authoritarian populist presidents in countries including Brazil, El Salvador, and Mexico pose a major threat to democratic governance in Latin America; they have eroded controls and balances, militarized public service delivery, and attacked press freedom. However, the split between the two Peruvian presidential candidates makes it impossible for either of them to use the popular support needed to follow in the footsteps of their regional counterparts. The dysfunction of Perus institutions, however, could spark additional waves of discontent and unrest, especially as the government seeks to distribute COVID-19 vaccines and boost the economy. The emergence of polarizing and even extreme presidential candidates in Peru could be a sign of what is to come elsewhere in Latin America, where high inequality, rising unemployment, fragmented party systems, fiscal crises and worst effects of the pandemic are fueling political contempt as usual.
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https://exbulletin.com/world/946692/
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When will popcorn be legalized?
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We spoke with Vincenzo Guzzo about the reopening of his theatres today still without popcorn. Though popcorn hasnt been mentioned in a Quebec press conference since movie theatres were given the green light to reopen on Feb. 26 (minus snacks and drinks), we now know the criteria for the comeback of the concessions stand: orange zone designation. Once Montreal becomes an orange zone, which is projected to happen on June 7, indoor dining in restaurants will be allowed, and cinema snacking will follow. Cinmas Guzzo, which has remained closed for the past two months, is finally reopening today. The plan to open on May 28 was made when Montreal was due to become an orange zone on May 31, and while that has now been pushed back, Cinmas Guzzo has moved ahead with its dry-run reopening. I still wont get my popcorn for 10 days after we open, said Vincenzo Guzzo in an interview yesterday. Back in February, Guzzo loudly voiced his opposition to the no-concessions rule that was put in place for movie theatres (popcorngate), which ran counter to the measures that were in place when cinemas reopened last July. At that time, clients could remove their masks in order to eat and drink once they were seated, as per the regulations in restaurants during their summer 2020 reopening, and on planes throughout the pandemic. The average home is 750 square feet; the average movie auditorium is 5,000 square feet, Guzzo said, defending the relative safety of megaplex-style movie theatres. The average home is 8, 9 feet maximum height; the average movie theatre is 27 feet high, not to mention that privately owned movie theatres have better HVAC and ventilation systems than our hospitals do. Guzzo added that individual cinema auditoriums are generally only full for 26 days out of the year, making moviegoing a social distancing exercise. You go in with your family, you dont say hi to anyone necessarily, you dont shake hands with anyone, youre in your bubble, Guzzo said. Guzzo theorizes the decision was purely political a way to minimize criticism coming from all sides but that it wound up hurting businesses more than helping (despite the offer of compensation for lost revenue). I told Legault, The no-popcorn rule, its a symbolic restriction of danger, and he couldnt understand. Is it dangerous? and then they dont want to go. Thats why weve had a fiasco the theatres that did open in Quebec, they were at 5%, not even, of regular business. Im okay with a reduced capacity, I have no issues with that, but I really didnt like Legaults insinuation that opening your mouth and putting food in it in a movie theatre is dangerous. And for the record, public health never asked for that. I truly believe that we need to find better politicians. I believe we need to pay politicians better so we attract better talent. Guzzo also singled out Quebec Culture Minister Nathalie Roy for stating that going to the cinema is about watching movies, not eating popcorn. He noted that the promotion for this years edition of the Quebec Cinema festival featured a bag of popcorn next to a projector made of popcorn. Come on guys, get with the program. To see the Cinmas Guzzo schedule, please visit their website. For more film and TV coverage, please visit the Film & TV section.
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https://cultmtl.com/2021/05/when-will-popcorn-be-legalized-vincenzo-cinemas-guzzo-montreal-quebec-francois-legault-popcorngate/
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What Constitutes Malpractice by a Child Welfare Attorney?
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Now that lawyers and staff are returning to offices now or very soon, should they still wear masks around their office colleagues if theyre fully vaccinated?. Some big law firms say yes, for now, due to a combination of local government rules, Occupational Safety and Health Administration guidelines, thorny legal issues in identifying who has been vaccinated, and extra caution on the part of law firm administrators. But other firms, depending on their office locations and local rules, have recently updated policies to allow vaccinated lawyers and staff to unmask, after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this month said vaccinated people could go most places without masks and did not have to social distance.
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https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2260685781900/what-constitutes-malpractice-by-a-child-welfare-attorney
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Which players would improve Chelsea in the summer transfer window?
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Last summer was a stark reminder of Chelseas ability to exploit the market in any transfer window. While most of the clubs were slicing down their budget to recover from the losses they bore in the last financial year, Chelsea were spending like these extraordinary times never existed. So, the last window resulted into Chelsea having a squad depth, somewhat close to the mighty Manchester City, who are well-known for their overall squad quality. And this is the reason why you may have noticed that despite Chelsea being in a poor form in the middle of the season, their odds were not affected like their form if you have been involved in the sportsbetting Karamba space (or Karambas football betting market). The market was still fancying their chances of winning games regardless of they were actually performing on the pitch. But sky is the limit and Chelsea are not looking to settle for one massive window. They want a better team that not only challenges for the league title but also for the Champions League. Hence, expect more fireworks in the summer of 2021 from the Blues. Let us see. Chelseas shocking thrashing against West Brom opened their defence, and it was quite apparent this team was far from complete despite the glorious unbeaten run. Even Tuchels half-time team talk could not uplift them, and they ended up conceding 3 more goals in the second half. Therefore, this Chelsea team needs a lot of shuffling. Primarily, Chelsea need to focus on two areas: centre back and striker. Let us start with the bigger issue, which is the centre-back pairing. Current options Currently, Chelsea have Thiago Silva, who is 36 right now and Chelsea are likely to let his contract run out. Secondly, theres Antonio Rudiger. Rudiger seems like a preferred player for the German manager. However, quality-wise, hes still far away from being the kind of centre back that can win a title for this Chelsea team. Andreas Christensens career looks revitalized under the new manager, but yet, if Chelsea want to win titles, he is simply not good enough. Kurt Zouma is the only centre back in the Chelsea team who could be a starter in a title-winning team. Hes tall, athletic, good at passing the ball, and has an amazing recovery pacesomething that is essential for modern-day centre-halves. Lets see. Jules Kounde If youve been keeping tabs on the transfer market in the last 2 years, this is probably not the first time youre reading this name. And, of course, not the last time either. The football world is deprived of quality centre backs at the moment. Not to mention the evolution of the game has brought a big change in the profiles of the centre backs. There are two must-have ingredients that every modern-day centre half need to have in order to get a move to a top team: speed and ball-passing ability. Jules Kounde has both. Hes athletic, pace, fearless and great on the ball. What makes him more interesting is the fact that hes only 22! This means hes not even at his peak yet. Therefore, signing him would mean signing a potentially world-class centre back for at least the next 7 years. The only catch in this mix is his release clause. If it wasnt for his 68 million release clause. Manchester City were in the market for a centre back last summer, and the young Frenchman was at the top of their list. They tried negotiating multiple times but never met the hefty release. They ultimately had to move to other options. Manchester United have also extensively scouted Kounde , and hes also on their list. Hence, its clear that the man is heavily in demand and theres a clear indication of real talent. Other than Kounde, Chelsea could also go for the likes of Pau Torres and Sven Botman. Both the players are left-footed and tall centre-backs. Pau Torres is known for his exquisite passing range and ability to start attacks from the back. While Botman is a physical centre back who might not be the fastest but is great on the ball. If Chelsea fail to get Kounde because of his release clause, getting either of these two players, who are also young, would not be bad either. Moving onto the next problem, the striker. But hold onChelsea have 3 strikers. If you dive deeper into the scene, the striker situation isnt as clear as it looks on the surface. For starters, Giroud is 34 right now and has clearly left his best years behind him. Funnily, he still scores most of the goals amongst their forwards, but this should rather alarm Chelsea fans and the management how bad Chelseas situation is. Timo Werner was supposed to solve their striker problem, but he seems to have created a problem more than solving it. He misses too many big chances and openly admitted how he feels intimidated by Premier Leagues tall centre backs. Tammy Abraham is simply not fancied by the manager, so no discussion about it. Haaland or Andre Silva If you go simply by the stats, both Andre Silva and Haaland have scored almost the same number of goals in the league, but Haaland, quite clearly, is a bigger talent, and thats why all the big clubs are running for his signature in the summer. Price-wise, Haaland is going to cost 4 times more than Silva, and the kind of agent he has is the reason why a lot of clubs (including Chelsea) might take their hands off him. Andre Silva could cost somewhere in the range of 36-40 million. Hes far more realistic and easier to obtain due to less competition. Chelsea dont need a lot of players to have a title-challenging squad. Just signing the right players for these two positions could easily inspire their team to march towards glory.
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https://www.theleader.info/2021/05/28/which-players-would-improve-chelsea-in-the-summer-transfer-window/
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Does Disney's Cruella Have a Post-Credit Scene?
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There used to be a time you could leave the cinema as soon as the credits began to role, safe in the knowledge that the story was done and dusted. With Disney's Marvel movies leading the way in post-credit scenes and making them an expectation rather than the exception, it is not too much to expect Disney's own Cruella to give fans a little bit extra, and they don't disappoint. Read on for spoilers. Everyone knows the Disney prequel looks at the early life of the 101 Dalmatians villain, and therefore came with the preconception that it would somehow end with a reference to the animated classic, which received a live action remake in the 90s starring Glenn Close as Ms de Vil. The post credit scene does do that in a big way, meaning that one way or another, we probably haven't seen the last of Emma Stone's Cruella. The movie spends much of its runtime detailing Cruella's life before she became obsessed with Dalmatian fur. This includes her first meetings with Horace and Jasper, her life choice to become a small-time criminal, and her foray into the world of fashion while seeking revenge over her mother's death. However, as the end credits start to roll, it is arguable that Cruella hasn't quite become the crazed, villainess that is seen stalking the black and white puppies in 101 Dalmatians. The scene, which pops up mid-credits, picks up from the end of the movie where Cruella discovers that one the Dalmatians she acquired from Emma Thompson's Baroness following her arrest is pregnant with puppies. We discover that Cruella has sent two of the puppies as gifts to a certain Anita and Roger, along with cards introducing them to Perdita and Pongs respectively. We already know that the two dogs will end up bringing Anita and Roger together one day on a walk in the park, which in turn sets in motion the story of 101 Dalmatians. From this scene, Disney have cleverly left themselves options of where they could go if they continue with Cruella's story. They could make another stand-alone movie, which would further develop Cruella's mania as she progresses towards all out pantomime villain, as by the end of this outing, she isn't quite on board that crazy train just yet. The second option would be to go down the route Disney previous took with Maleficent, retelling the 101 Dalmatian story from Cruella's point of view and potentially taking the liberty of turning her into another misunderstood character who wasn't quite as bad as she was made out to be. Reviews for the movie have been mixed, with some pointing out that Stone's Cruella just doesn't scare in the way that she should, others adding that there is something hollow about the film and it is a lot of style over substance, as well as numerous complaints that the runtime is probably 20 minutes longer than it needed to be. There have been some more positive reviews, most of which gave a general approval of the film being "entertaining" and "barking up the right tree", as well as some who thought the more compassionate Cruella was more believable than her vile, animated counterpart. In the end, box office takings will likely be a deciding factor in whether Disney decide to further delve into de Vil's life or leave the story there. Taking into account the vast number of other characters and movies they already have in various stages of development for reboots and remakes, Cruella will probably have to earn her stripes - or spots as the case may be - before they greenlight any further movie outings in theaters or as an exclusive on Disney Plus.
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https://movieweb.com/cruella-end-credits-scene/
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Can the Royal Mail share price keep climbing?
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Around this time last year, I turned positive on the outlook for the Royal Mail (LSE: RMG) share price. I believed that while the company was suffering from a substantial decline in the number of letters posted during the pandemic, it should benefit from a surge in parcel deliveries. Thats exactly what has happened over the past 12 months. 5G is here and shares of this sleeping giant could be a great way for you to potentially profit! According to one leading industry firm, the 5G boom could create a global industry worth US$12.3 TRILLION out of thin air And if you click here well show you something that could be key to unlocking 5Gs full potential... An increase in the number of parcels being delivered, coupled with substantial changes management has made to pick-up and delivery services, have helped the company report a surge in profitability. The Royal Mail share price has reflected this growth. Over the past 12 months, the stock has returned around 230%. Over the same period, the FTSE All-Share has returned just 17%. However, after this smashing performance, I think the companys fortunes could be about to change. Royal Mail share price outlook I cannot deny that Royal Mail has reported outstanding growth over the past 12 months. As noted above, the company has benefited from an increase in parcel volumes throughout the pandemic. Unfortunately, at this stage, its challenging to tell if this trend will last. As bricks-and-mortar stores have reopened around the country, consumers have returned to in-person shopping. This could lead to a decline in e-commerce activity, leading to a lower number of packages shipped. Indeed, the company itself is worried about what the future holds. As a result, it didnt give profit guidance for the current fiscal year when it published its results for the 12 months to the end of March earlier this month. Whats more, the need for reinvestment in its operations means the firm could spend as much as 400m this year on capital projects. While this spending will be covered by the bumper profits reported for 2020, I think it shows the groups challenges. Still, last years profits have helped transform the business. Strong free cash flow meant net debt fell 59.6% to 457m. And as noted above, a high level of free cash flow last year (800m) has left the group with plenty of capital to reinvest. By modernising operations, the company may be able to reduce costs and improve efficiency, which would be positive for profitability and the Royal Mail share price. The additional capital may also provide more firepower for the group to expand its international division. Royal Mails international business, GLS, reported revenue growth of 28% last year. The bottom line Considering all of the above, I have mixed feelings about the Royal Mail share price. The company has the potential to continue to grow in 2021 and beyond, but nothing is guaranteed. Moreover, after the stocks recent performance, the shares are starting to look slightly pricey. Overall, I wouldnt buy at todays price and if I owned it now, Id take profits after the stocks recent performance. The companys profits may continue to expand, but after a 230% gain in 12 months, I would sell and look for growth elsewhere.
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https://www.fool.co.uk/investing/2021/05/28/can-the-royal-mail-share-price-keep-climbing/
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Is it too late to buy Pets at Home shares?
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Pets at Home (LSE: PETS) shares are in the limelight. The stock is up 85% over the last 12 months. In fact, its now trading close to its all-time high. I dont think so. I reckon theres more room for growth and here Ill explain why. 5G is here and shares of this sleeping giant could be a great way for you to potentially profit! According to one leading industry firm, the 5G boom could create a global industry worth US$12.3 TRILLION out of thin air And if you click here well show you something that could be key to unlocking 5Gs full potential... An overview The company is the UKs leading pet care business. It offers a one-stop shop with everything an owner needs to look after their pet. This includes food, toys, and grooming services. It also operates a leading small animal veterinary business, with First Opinion practices located both in its stores and in standalone locations. Pets at Home has over 450 stores and more than 50% of its shops have vet and grooming salons. Customers can also shop online where they can chose from over 9,600 products in its extended range. Bull case Ive been impressed by Pets at Homes success. And yesterdays full-year results were no exception. It clearly has been a winner of the pandemic. While many people have been working from home during the coronavirus crisis, they have also decided to own a pet. In fact, the company estimates a 8% increase in pet ownership over the past year. Well, its total addressable market has increased, which means that it has a better chance of improving its market share. What I like is that Pets at Home has a strong brand and a leading position in its industry. The company expects the increase in UK animal owners to offer a 600m customer revenue opportunity over the medium term. This provides a supportive backdrop for the shares to push higher. The business model is very attractive. The vet clinics and grooming services provide additional sources of revenue. It also offers cross-selling opportunities with the core retail business. The company has a strong customer database. It has over 6m VIP members and the number of Puppy and Kitten Club memberships is increasing. This should help drive revenue as it can use the data to gain valuable customer insights to drive sales. Bear case Im concerned that the pet market is very fragmented and hence the competition is fierce. Large online players such as Amazon pose a threat to Pets at Home. And given the convenience that services such as Amazon Prime provide, competitors could gain market share. The FTSE 250 stock is trading close to its record high. I think the market has become accustomed to it delivering positive results. This means that the shares are sensitive to any negative news. Any slowdown or weakness in numbers is likely to hit the stock price. It is also investing further in digitising the business. Over the next 18 months, the company will spend 20m on its online offering. While this should create a seamless customer experience, it may impact profitability at least in the short term. My view I reckon Pets at Home can reap the rewards from the increase in pet ownership during the last year. Im impressed by what it has achieved so far and the firm has a well-proven track record. I think the stock can push higher and Id buy Pets at Home shares.
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https://www.fool.co.uk/investing/2021/05/28/is-it-too-late-to-buy-pets-at-home-shares/
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Is the BP share price doomed?
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The BP (LSE: BP) share price is in mortal peril. We have known for years that climate change poses a threat to the oil majors, but now they are living on borrowed time. This week, a Hague court ordered FTSE 100 rival Royal Dutch Shell to cut its emissions in half by 2030. Shell plans to appeal, but this looks set to trigger a wave of climate law suits by emboldened activists. The days of green washing and vague corporate pledges are over. Big Oil now has to deliver, and its not going to be easy. I fear for the BP share price. 5G is here and shares of this sleeping giant could be a great way for you to potentially profit! According to one leading industry firm, the 5G boom could create a global industry worth US$12.3 TRILLION out of thin air And if you click here well show you something that could be key to unlocking 5Gs full potential... That wasnt the only piece of news to shake the oil industry. On Wednesday, shareholders of US oil giant Chevron voted in favour of cutting its emissions. Exxon Mobil recently lost two director seats to Engine No. 1, a tiny activist hedge fund that has a mere $50m stake in the $250bn company. It wants Exxon to hit net zero emissions by 2050. This is a huge move, given how Exxon has resisted the green revolution. It recently fell out of the Dow Jones Industrial Average after posting $22bn of losses. Its possible. Climate change could kill BP I expected the BP share price to plunge on recent developments, but it ends the week trading just 1.21% lower. That either means Im wrong about the threat, or investors are already pricing it in. In the short run, things look promising for BP. Its share price has climbed by 50% to 305p since Novembers Covid-19 vaccine breakthrough, fuelled by oil hitting nearly $70 a barrel. In an ironic twist, the charge to renewables could drive up the oil price, by deterring exploration and shrinking supply. It wont last. Solar and wind just keep getting cheaper. With US President Joe Biden pouring money into renewables, we may have hit the fossil fuel tipping point. The BP share price is in danger The BP share price will tank unless CEO Bernard Looney pulls off the transition from fossil fuels to renewables. Last year, Looney said he was aiming for net zero by 2050. Many were sceptical, and his job is only getting harder. The good news is that FTSE 100-listed BP and Shell have taken the threat more seriously than the Americans, and made a concerted push into renewables. The bad news is that its nowhere near enough. BP currently offers generous dividend income of 6.54% a year. That may prove hard to sustain as it must now invest heavily in renewables. The BP share price may have recovered lately but it is still down 45% over three years. Like big bad tobacco, big bad oil can still generate cash and pay dividends despite going into long-term decline. But nobody is planning to ban smoking by 2030, in contrast to carbon. I have stood by BP but now Im beginning to think the writing is on the wall.
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https://www.fool.co.uk/investing/2021/05/28/is-the-bp-share-price-doomed/
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Should I buy Oatly shares now?
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Oatly (NASDAQ: OTLY) recently listed on the NASDAQ via an initial public offering (IPO) at $17 a share. The share price rose on the day and has since settled at around to $22. Here, I assess whether I see long-term opportunities in the dairy-alternative producer. Bull case One factor that fills me with optimism about Oatly shares is the expanding market. It is clear that many people have made the switch to oat milk products, seen in a recent Persistence Market Research study showing an expected CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 7.4% for the oat milk market. This is seen in the rise in Oatlys revenues 106% between 2019 ($204m) and 2020 ($421m). This, in my opinion, places the future of Oatly shares in good stead, as a rapidly expanding market will naturally lead to a rise in demand. 5G is here and shares of this sleeping giant could be a great way for you to potentially profit! According to one leading industry firm, the 5G boom could create a global industry worth US$12.3 TRILLION out of thin air And if you click here well show you something that could be key to unlocking 5Gs full potential... On top of this, Oatly recently stated that its total addressable market is worth nearly $600bn. Even if Oatly manages to conquer a small percentage of this, we could see further growth in its revenues. Oatly also recently struck a deal with Starbucks, introducing oat milk across all stores in the US. This will should provide consistent demand for Oatly products, leading potentially to a rise in Oatly shares. Bear case A major issue for me with Oatly as an investment is the fact that the company is unprofitable. In 2020 it recorded losses of $60m. I understand this may be due to expansion out of its founding country (Sweden), but this does not fill me with hope for Oatly shares and the future. It also does not allow me to gain a true representation of Oatlys financial performance. To add to this, as much as the expanding market does provide opportunities, it also comes with challenges. Competition in this sector is natural as many brands adapt to consumer taste. This is already seen through moves by Unilever and Nestle moving into the sector, as detailed by my fellow Fool, Royston Roche. Oatly is not the only dairy-free producer currently available to consumers. This could have a negative effect on Oatly shares. What Id do with Oatly shares now I am aware of the risk associated with buying a stock so recently IPOd, but with Oatly I do see real potential. The market it is in will continue to grow as people convert to the trend, and as such, I can only see this having a positive effect on Oatly shares. Mounting environmental pressure continues to increase, and I predict people beginning with small changes such as switching to oat milk. The company has managed to convert many customers already in a small space of time, and this will only grow. I see solid long-term potential in Oatly shares, currently trading at around $22, for my portfolio.
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https://www.fool.co.uk/investing/2021/05/28/should-i-buy-oatly-shares-now/
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Which Jet Will Benefit Most From Changing to a 4-3 Defense?
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Throughout the offseason, NewYorkJets.com reporters Eric Allen, Ethan Greenberg and Randy Lange will each give their predictions to a series of questions regarding this year's Jets. EA: Jarrad Davis. The Jets targeted Davis in free agency because they like his athleticism, physicality and overall tenacious play. Davis (26) was a first-round pick of the Lions in 2017 and he had a career year in 2018 with 100 tackles, 6 sacks, 5 PDs, 1 FF and 1 FR. His production dropped in 2019 and he became a rotational player last season after the Lions declined to pick up his fifth-year option. While the Lions operated out of a 3-4 base the past three seasons, Davis will move to a 4-3 defense under Robert Saleh and Jeff Ulbrich. The Jets want to create chaos up front and let their linebackers get after it laterally. Davis is an excellent athlete. He had freakish numbers at Florida's pro day, posting a 4.56 in the 40-yard dash , a 38.5-inch vertical and 10-9 broad jump. Plus Davis has outstanding length (33.5 inches) and he's a big hitter who has been productive as a blitzer. I don't know if he's reached his ceiling yet and some players develop at different rates. Former Jets LB Demario Davis was a guy who took a few years to figure it all out. He was a punishing tackler who worked hard on coverage and his pass rush to become more of a complete player, but he also gained more of an understanding of the finer details of the game and that came with experience. Davis became one of the NFL's better inside linebackers. Two different players (J. Davis a better athlete and D. Davis bigger and stronger), but there is a chance the best is yet to come for Jarrad Davis. He'll play alongside C.J. Mosley in 2021 and the Jets linebacking corps will be perhaps the most interesting unit on the club.
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https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/which-jet-will-benefit-most-from-changing-to-a-4-3-defense
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How high will gas prices be for Memorial Day?
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TEAYS VALLEY, WV (WOWK) Its considered the unofficial start to the summer travel season, and this year more than ever, people have travel on their minds. Im from Ohio, and we are going to Myrtle Beach, said Givanna Ferrel, an Ohio resident. We left at around three oclock in the morning. That way she is sleeping and we uh yeah theres less traffic, said Melissa McDaniel, an Ohio resident. With more than half of U.S. adults vaccinated and COVID-19 restrictions loosening, just getting out is on everybodys mind. 60% more people than last year during the pandemic. Only 23 million people traveled last year during the memorial day weekend, said Lynda Lambert, AAA East Central representative. AAA expects more than 37 million Americans to travel on Memorial Day weekend. Which is good for the West Virginia Parkways Authority. The tolls havent changed any. Theyre the same. The funds that we collect go back into the road to maintain it and keep it clear, said Tyrone Gore, with the West Virginia Parkways Authority. But dealing with more people on the road may not be your only problemgas prices have increased too. Because of the Colonial Pipeline shut down a couple of weeks ago, and the fact that there is all this pent-up demand for travel now, prices have definitely increased, said Lambert. The national average per gallon is up to $3.03, which is $1.12 higher than prices last year. The gas prices are scaring me. Especially traveling with two cars, said Ferrel. Currently, West Virginias average $2.99 a gallon is lower than the national price, which is a slight bonus for drivers. It didnt go up as much as I thought it was going to go up this weekend so that was good, said McDaniel. Follow Audra Laskey on Facebook and Twitter to stay up-to-date with her reporting for 13 News!
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https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/high-gas-prices-and-traffic-memorial-day-weekend-travel-in-wv/
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What are the highest-yielding dividend shares in the FTSE 100?
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Dividend stocks have become very popular in recent years. With interest rates on savings accounts at rock-bottom lows, many people have turned to dividend stocks for income. One thing investors often want to know is which stocks have the highest dividend yields. With that in mind, I thought Id take a look at the highest-yielding shares in the FTSE 100 index right now. 5G is here and shares of this sleeping giant could be a great way for you to potentially profit! According to one leading industry firm, the 5G boom could create a global industry worth US$12.3 TRILLION out of thin air And if you click here well show you something that could be key to unlocking 5Gs full potential... To find out which FTSE 100 stocks have the highest yields at present, I sorted all of the stocks in the Footsie by their rolling forward-looking dividend yields, using Stockopedia. Using a rolling yield is useful because every company has a different date for the end of their financial year. Looking at yield on a rolling basis provides a standardised measure of yield. Ive listed the 10 highest-yielding stocks in the FTSE 100 below. Company Industry Rolling forward-looking yield Rio Tinto Mining 9.55% BHP Mining 8.53% Imperial Brands Tobacco 8.47% EVRAZ Mining 8.07% British American Tobacco Tobacco 8.00% M&G Investments 7.79% Persimmon Housebuilding 7.62% Admiral Insurance 6.91% Polymetal International Mining 6.88% Legal & General Insurance 6.68% Source: Stockopedia. Data as of 27 May 2021 There are few things to understand about this list of high-yield stocks. First, dividend yields are constantly fluctuating as share prices move. The data above is accurate as of 27 May. Already, the yields will have changed. Second, some of these yields include special one-off dividends. Third, and this is important, dividends are never guaranteed. Companies can reduce, suspend, or cut their dividends at any time. Mining companies, in particular, have a habit of reducing their dividends when their profits fall. The data above is based on analysts estimates and these estimates can be way off the mark at times. What to understand about high-yielding stocks Its also worth pointing out that, quite often, high-yielding stocks are not good long-term investments. Often, a high yield is actually a sign that the company is experiencing challenges. What has happened is that smart investors have already sold the stock, pushing its share price down and its dividend yield up. When companies are experiencing challenges, they often cut their dividends to conserve cash. This can hurt investors. Not only do investors face a lower level of income but they also tend to be hit with further share price falls. This scenario is known as a dividend trap. Investors buy the stock because of its attractive high yield, but the yield is not sustainable and they end up getting hurt. The best dividend shares Ultimately, theres a lot more to investing in dividend stocks than just looking for a high yield. Its also important to look at: A companys growth prospects growth leads to higher profits which, in turn, leads to higher dividends. A companys dividend coverage. This is the ratio of earnings to dividends. A high ratio means the dividend is more likely to be sustainable. A companys balance sheet. Companies with a lot of debt sometimes cut their dividends so they can pay their interest. The stability of earnings. Companies that are highly cyclical like miners and banks often cut their dividends. The best dividend stocks tend to have stable earnings, strong growth prospects, and healthy balance sheets. These stocks might not have the highest yields. But over time, they tend to provide strong long-term total returns (dividends and capital gains) for investors.
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https://www.fool.co.uk/investing/2021/05/28/what-are-the-highest-yielding-dividend-shares-in-the-ftse-100/
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Whats happening to the Shell share price?
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The Shell (LSE: RDSB) share price has been sliding this week, despite the rising price of oil. Since Monday, the stock is off nearly 5%, compared to a positive return of 0.5% for the FTSE All-Share Index. Over the past 12 months, excluding dividends, the stock has returned just 1.6%. Thats compared to a 17% return for the FTSE All-Share. 5G is here and shares of this sleeping giant could be a great way for you to potentially profit! According to one leading industry firm, the 5G boom could create a global industry worth US$12.3 TRILLION out of thin air And if you click here well show you something that could be key to unlocking 5Gs full potential... It seems as if shares in the company have underperformed this week following a ruling from a court in the Hague. The court issued a landmark order against the group to cut its global carbon emissions by 45% by the end of 2030, compared to 2019 levels. Landmark ruling The case was brought against the company by Friends of the Earth and over 17,000 co-plaintiffs. The Dutch court found Shells sustainability policy to be insufficiently concrete. Furthermore, the group was told it had a duty of care, and the level of the companys emissions reductions should be bought in line with the Paris Climate Agreement. Theres no denying this was a massive development for the business. Moreover, the case itself is likely to have enormous repercussions for the oil and gas industry. Its the first time a judge has ordered a big polluter to comply with the Paris agreement. The company is planning to appeal the case, but its clear the ruling has already impacted the Shell share price. But to give the company credit, it already has an emissions reductions plan in place. In February, the group said it would accelerate the transition of its business to net-zero emissions. These plans include targets to reduce the carbon intensity of energy products by 20% before the end of the decade. It was previously targeting a 45% reduction by 2035. Unfortunately, it isnt easy to tell. As noted above, Shell is planning to appeal the ruling. As such, the business isnt yet committed to any new goals. That said, the world is generally moving away from hydrocarbon energy sources. Shell needs to make sure its not left behind. Whatever happens, the company will need to invest in the future. Therefore, I think the ruling is likely to have a limited impact on the Shell share price in the long run. It was a landmark court decision. Nonetheless, whatever happens in the appeal, its clear the company will have to spend tens of billions of euros on renewable energy projects over the next few years. The courts decision may even benefit Shell if the company changes its plans, invests more green energy, and gains an edge over slower-moving peers. Still, after considering all of the risks facing the company, I wouldnt buy the stock at current levels. Even though the dividend yield of 3.8% on the Shell share price looks attractive, I think the headwinds facing the stock far outweigh the potential for returns.
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https://www.fool.co.uk/investing/2021/05/28/whats-happening-to-the-shell-share-price/
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Whats next for the Roblox share price?
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The Roblox (NYSE:RBLX) share price is up around 100% at $89.70 from its March 2021 direct listing price of $45. The company has a market cap of $51bn now, a significant increase on the $29.5m value arrived at in the private funding round in January 2021. Operationally Roblox has reported revenues of $387m for the first quarter of 2021, a 140% year-on-year increase. Average daily active users of the Roblox platform increased 79% year-on-year to 42.1m. However, operating losses swelled to $135m in the first quarter of 2021, from $73m a year previously. 5G is here and shares of this sleeping giant could be a great way for you to potentially profit! According to one leading industry firm, the 5G boom could create a global industry worth US$12.3 TRILLION out of thin air And if you click here well show you something that could be key to unlocking 5Gs full potential... So, the Roblox share price and the company itself have been growing robustly. Of course, the pandemic helped in that it meant more people spending more time on digital leisure activities. Although that effect will dissipate, Roblox has ambitious plans for continuing to grow into the future. Roblox is not a game; its a place where people (mainly under 13 years old) go to play games made by other developers. The developers create the games using Robloxs tools. To play games, users have to download the Roblox app for desktop, mobile, or console. To create games, users have to download Roblox Studio. Roblox and Roblox Studio are free to download and use. Roblox Studio looks a little like the Unity development platform. Both allow games to be developed with and without coding. However, Unitys platform is a fully-fledged game engine with fewer restrictions and a higher ceiling for developing games that can be deployed to any platform. It could be said that Roblox is to game content what YouTube is to video content. It gives games creators a space to showcase and earn money from their work. Robux Roblox users buy Robux, the platform currency, with real-world currency. Robux are used to access advanced features and customisations for the platform and games. Roblox splits the real revenue earned by selling Robux three ways. Around a quarter goes to app stores that users used to download and operate the Roblox platform. Another quarter goes to games developers. That leaves around half for Roblox. Source: Roblox presentation The rest of Robloxs revenue comes from advertising, licensing, and royalties. For example, Roblox-branded items are licensed for sale through third parties, and various media companies advertise on Roblox. Roblox share price I think comparing the Roblox platform to YouTube is reasonable. Needham & Company, a research firm, valued YouTube at roughly $300bn as a standalone entity based on revenue multiples. Robloxs current market cap is $51bn. If Roblox can eventually rival YouTube in terms of revenue and scale, I would expect the Roblox share price to move higher. Roblox wants to grow into a place where users can play games and learn and hold parties with their virtual friends. Artists are already hosting launch parties on Roblox. That could support a move to YouTube-like valuations. On the other hand, the Roblox platforms audience is much younger than YouTube, and it does not have the breadth of content yet. That would argue for Roblox not achieving YouTube-like valuations. With the entire US tech sector looking pricy, I think the Roblux share price could go either way, and at the moment, I am watching from the sidelines.
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https://www.fool.co.uk/investing/2021/05/28/whats-next-for-the-roblox-share-price/
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Did Ted Cruz Eat a Fly?
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In May 2021, a video supposedly showing Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz swallowing a fly during an appearance on Fox News went viral on social media: Ted Cruz LITERALLY Ate a Fly on Live TV because Ted Cruz is #ToadCruz (BTW this is 100% real and it's from Fox News last night- you can see the fly crawl into Cruz's mouth) pic.twitter.com/BXoVDBPq77 (((DeanObeidallah))) (@DeanObeidallah) May 27, 2021 This is not a genuine video of the Texas politician eating a fly. This video was digitally edited to make it look as if there was a fly on Cruzs face (and then in his mouth). In the original video, youll see no fly. This clip comes from an appearance on the Fox News show Hannity on June 27, 2019, when the senator had to take a sip of water to clear his throat. While we dont know why Cruzs voice was hoarse at this moment, it wasnt because he ate a fly. The original clip can be seen at around the 25-second mark of the following video: For one reason or another, the internet loves it when a fly lands on a politician. After a vice presidential debate in 2020, one of the most discussed topics was the fly that landed on the head of Mike Pence for nearly two minutes. The common house fly has managed to steal the political spotlight a few other times, as they have bothered President Barack Obama, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and former President Donald Trump. The fly-on-a-politicians-head trope is so popular that some netizens have even taken to doctoring images and videos. In addition to the video above that supposedly showed Cruz eating a fly, a fake photo of a fly on the shoulder of Supreme Court Judge Amy Coney Barrett was circulated during her confirmation hearing.
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https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/did-ted-cruz-eat-a-fly/
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Why has the stock market rally stalled?
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The UKs stock markets have been subdued in May. The FTSE All-Share index has risen by the lowest pace in three months, just 1.3%. The index levels are still elevated. These levels were last seen in February 2o20, which was just before the market meltdown started. But the stock market rally has slowed down. FTSE 250 index gets sluggish What I find most glaring here is that the FTSE 250 indexs increase has slowed down to o.5% from the month before. This is the slowest growth rate in the FTSE 250 since the stock market rally began in November last year. It is also the first time it has grown by less than 1% since. 5G is here and shares of this sleeping giant could be a great way for you to potentially profit! According to one leading industry firm, the 5G boom could create a global industry worth US$12.3 TRILLION out of thin air And if you click here well show you something that could be key to unlocking 5Gs full potential... This is also far less than for FTSE 100 index, which has grown by 1.6% since the start of the rally. This is comparatively decent growth and has likely pulled up performance of the All-Share index too. The FTSE 100 index includes many large multinationals. The FTSE 250 index, on the other hand, includes more UK-centric companies as its constituents. So, if the UK is in an uncertain situation, it is likely to show up in the performance of the FTSE 250 index as well. In that sense, the latest numbers are a red flag. The UK is indeed facing fresh coronavirus challenges. While vaccines are playing their part in controlling the pandemic, variants still need to be managed. European countries like France have just put fresh travel bans on the UK to stem the spread of the Indian variant the country is currently grappling with. Yesterday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that we may need to wait before the final phase of the lockdown can end. The current plan is to lift it by 21 June. Risks to the economy are also rising, as inflation picks up. The UK reported a jump in April to 1.5%, as commodity prices, including energy, continue to gain pace. Since commodity prices are a global phenomenon, there is now a risk to recovery across economies if prices start rising fast. While these risks can be grave, I think there is a good chance that the UK can overcome them. When it comes to variants, the vaccines can now help in controlling both the spread and the severity of Covid-19. On inflation, I am encouraged by the fact that the central banks of both the UK and US have so far refrained from any interest rate actions. They are in a wait-and-watch mode instead. In the meantime, the planned public spending and the easing in lockdowns will support growth recovery. I am optimistic about the prospects for the UKs stock markets, and that includes both the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indexes. With this in mind, I think the stock market rally could resume.
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https://www.fool.co.uk/investing/2021/05/28/why-has-the-stock-market-rally-stalled/
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Is Maxine Waters Changing Memorial Day to George Floyd Day?
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As Memorial Day approached in May 2021, a rumor started circulating on social media alleging that U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters had introduced a bill to rename the federal holiday to George Floyd Day: Waters did not introduce any bills to rename Memorial Day. This piece of text, which read: Maxine Waters just introduced a bill to re-name Memorial Day George Floyd Day. Are you FRICKN kidding me? was repeated verbatim across a wide range of colorful backgrounds. No matter how many times this message was repeated, and no matter how vibrant of a background was used, this rumor remained utterly false. A list of bills that have been introduced in Congress can be seen at Congress.gov. This government website also allows users to sort these bills by politicians. When we go to the page for Waters, we can see that the California politician has sponsored or co-sponsored a number of bills in 2021 such as legislation that would provide better care and outcomes for Americans living with Alzheimers disease and to allow Americans to earn paid sick time but Waters has not introduced legislation that would result in the renaming of Memorial Day. Waters did co-sponsor the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021, but that bill had nothing to do with the annual federal holiday. The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021, which would address a wide range of policies and issues regarding policing practices and law enforcement accountability, was passed by the House in March 2021, but has not yet received a vote in the U.S. Senate.
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https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/maxine-waters-george-floyd-memorial-day/
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Will the British Land (BLND) share price recover after a 1.1bn loss?
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British Land (LSE: LBND) is one of the UKs largest property developers and investors. It has a long pedigree, having been around since 1856. As a real estate investment trust (REIT) listed in London, the group must distribute 90% of its tax-exempt profits from rents to shareholders. This steady income once made BLND a core holding of many UK income funds. But the British Land share price has struggled in 2020/21. The British Land share price slides At its five-year peak, the British Land share price closed at 738p on 3 June 2016. On 11 May 2018, the shares closed at 694p, down just 6% almost two years later. But BLND declined further in 2019 and the stock slid to just below 478p on 16 August 2019. On 31 December 2019, before the Covid-19 crisis, the shares had recovered to 638.8p. But then coronavirus swept the world, sending stocks into meltdown. 5G is here and shares of this sleeping giant could be a great way for you to potentially profit! According to one leading industry firm, the 5G boom could create a global industry worth US$12.3 TRILLION out of thin air And if you click here well show you something that could be key to unlocking 5Gs full potential... At its 2020 low, the British Land share price crashed to an intra-day low of 309.4p on 3 April. It had more than halved (-51.6%) in just three months. BLNDs 2020 closing low of 313.8p came on 1 April. Although the shares recovered to hit 460p in early June, they fell back again. On 25 September, they closed at 322p, down more than 3 in 2020. BLND soars on vaccine hopes Along with the wider FTSE 100 index, the British Land share price has soared since Halloween. This followed news in early November of several effective Covid-19 vaccines. These announcements boosted BLND, which skyrocketed as vaccination programmes were rolled out. On 10 May, the shares closed at their 2021 high of 544.8p. On Thursday, the British Land share price closed at 507.2p, up 3.7% in 2021. British Land lost 1.1bn in 2020/21 This week, the British Land share price has weakened, down 4.3% in five trading days. Most of this decline came yesterday, when the group released its latest full-year results. Covid-19 wiped more than 1bn of value (10.8%) from the groups portfolio of shopping centres and offices. This decline lowered the portfolios value to 9.1bn at end-March 2021. Office values fell by 3.8% in the year ending March, while shopping-centre values collapsed by more than a third (36%). Furthermore, the property giant expects London office rents to fall by another 5%, given weaker demand from tenants. However, British Lands stock consists of many modern, high-quality developments, including the huge Broadgate site in the City of London. Thus, the company collected 99% of its office rents in 2020/21, but only 71% of rents from retail tenants. It also wrote off 30m in rent arrears from ailing or failing tenants. This reduced underlying profit to 201m, down more than a third (34.3%). This decline, together with the massive write-down, produced a whopping loss of 1.08bn. Hence the 3.7% slide in the British Land share price on Wednesday. The British Land share price currently trades at a discount of over a fifth (21.7%) to net asset value of 648p a share. But commercial-property values could well fall further. The 2020/21 cash dividend of 15.04p equates to a dividend yield of 3%, slightly below the FTSE 100s yield. Net debt of 38% is modest for a large property firm. But it remains to be seen how much tenant demand will pick up in 2021/22.
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https://www.fool.co.uk/investing/2021/05/28/will-the-british-land-blnd-share-price-recover-after-a-1-1bn-loss/
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Will house prices drop after the stamp duty holiday?
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Image source: Getty Images House prices in the UK have been rising at a rate not seen since the boom of 2004. In the month of April alone, prices went up by 2.1%, the highest monthly increase in 17 years! One of the factors driving the surge in house prices is the extension of the stamp duty holiday until the end of June. As the stamp duty deadline approaches, many people are now wondering what effect it will have on house prices. We investigate. Plot your path towards financial freedom with our Heros Journey tool! MyWalletHero is here to help you learn about taking control of your money, whether thats paying off debt, working towards a short-term money goal, or investing for your future. This tool can help you understand the next steps on your journey simply choose a goal that best describes your current interests to get started. Stamp duty is a form of tax that you pay when you purchase a property or land above a certain value in England and Northern Ireland. Last year, the government introduced a stamp duty holiday by raising the threshold at which buyers start paying stamp duty from 125,000 to 500,000. This move aimed to help out buyers whose finances had been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. It was also designed to boost the housing market that had been hit by lockdown. The stamp duty holiday can save buyers as much as 15,000 when purchasing a home. The stamp duty holiday has resulted in many people bringing forward their planned house moves in order to save on tax. Demand for housing has increased as more people rush to complete before the deadline. When combined with other factors, such as a relative lack of housing inventory, the ultimate result has been a surge in house prices to new highs. Experts previously predicted that house prices would fall in 2021, particularly when the stamp duty holiday comes to an end. However, things have changed. The primary belief now is that prices will continue to rise even after the stamp duty holiday. Some of the other conditions that are currently driving up house prices are expected to remain in place for the next few months. These include: A shortage of properties for sale Government support for 95% mortgages A big increases in average household savings Buyers looking for a fresh start in life after lockdowns come to an end Many experts agree that the expiration of the stamp duty holiday will have little or no impact on house prices. The other factors mentioned will prop up house prices and most likely continue driving them upwards for the foreseeable future. Having said that, some experts, including Sarah Coles, personal finance analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown, think that the pandemic could still throw a spanner in the works and change the trajectory of house prices in the short term. For example, the discovery of new Covid-19 strains could stymie the economys recovery and sap market optimism and confidence. This could result in a drop in demand and a subsequent drop in house prices. This is a personal decision. If you are already committed to buying a new home and nearing the end of the process, completing before the June deadline could save you some money on stamp duty. However, if youre currently searching for a house, or just beginning the buying process, its highly unlikely youll make it on time to avoid paying stamp duty. The pandemic has hampered the process by delaying conveyancing and mortgage approvals. The average time it takes to complete has gone up by almost 6%. In any case, any potential savings you might make on stamp duty may be offset by the higher price you will almost certainly have to pay for a house as intense competition for the few available units drives prices up. If you are currently contemplating buying a home, the most important thing to focus on is finding the right property for your needs and your financial situation. In the end, you want to feel like you bought a home you wanted at a price you could afford, regardless of the timing of the purchase. 4 iron-clad rules for saving money on everything Our Editor Sam Robson has been on a personal cost-cutting mission for years and its time to share his wisdom. Check out his choicest saving tips and tricks in this free report, Sams 4 Iron-Clad Rules For Saving Money On Everything. Just enter your email below for instant access to your free copy. Click here!
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https://www.fool.co.uk/mywallethero/mortgages/learn/will-house-prices-drop-after-the-stamp-duty-holiday/
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Is A Quiet Place Part II just the start of a Quiet Place universe?
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That more films are to come is also obvious because, well, the filmmakers have confirmed it. In an interview last March, before the release was delayed due to the pandemic, Krasinski said that he created the second film with a third in mind. Then, in November, Paramount finally revealed plans for another instalment, with Jeff Nichols (Midnight Special, Take Shelter) set to write and direct. There is no evidence that Paramount is planning a Conjuring-level horrorverse, one which encompasses The Nun, The Curse Of La Llorona and all three Annabelle films, but there are plenty of avenues to explore. Most pressingly, the Abbotts reunion. There's further scope for split-screen terror in Regan and Emmetts attempts to navigate back to Evelyn, Marcus and the baby plus, theres a lot of mess to clean up on that island. The prelude at the top of Part II (and the 400-plus days that have been omitted from the films thus far) leave ample space for a prequel too. Deadline suggests that Part III wont be a straightforward sequel at all, but a broader look at a post-apocalypse world in which survivors are forced to stay schtum. Universe. One can only hope they wont follow the example of other high-concept horrors such as The Purge. What started as an interesting idea for one night a year all crime, including murder, is legal has been wrung dry over the course of five movies and a two-series TV show. But with A Quiet Place Part II, franchising is definitely afoot. Watch this space. Now read The most chilling (and brilliant) horror films on Netflix UK The dos and donts of playing a teenager when youre an adult William Jackson Harper: You don't have to watch The Underground Railroad if it's too much, it's too much
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https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/culture/article/a-quiet-place-part-ii-review
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What are the key dates for restaurants and pubs?
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Key dates June 2 Restaurants and bars can resume outdoor services Gyms, swimming pools and leisure centres can reopen for individual training July 5 Bars and restaurants can resume indoor service Indoor training, exercise and dance activities can resume in pods of up to six Industry reaction A mixture of excitement, unease and exasperation is palpable among sectors such as pubs, restaurants and gyms which have been given the green light to reopen, as the Government announced the further easing of Covid-19 restrictions for June and July. Adrian Cummins, CEO of Restaurants Association of Ireland, said the Governments decision to reopen hotel and restaurant indoor dining on different dates is an unfair one. We are deeply disappointed that the Government are pressing ahead with not allowing restaurants open indoors on the second of June, at the same time as hotels. We feel that this is a discriminatory, unfair practice, Mr Cummins said. We are pressing ahead with our legal challenge next week. We are trying to get a swift decision on this. We feel that the government is moving down a path where there's a divided industry, he added. Mr Cummins says there is a sense of positivity for the business owners who will be able to reopen. It will only be 20% of business owners who can reopen. A lot of people, 75% of businesses, will not be able to open, Mr Cummins. The Vintners Federation of Ireland (VFI) has welcomed the announcement that pubs can reopen for indoor service on July 5, but wants the Government to bring forward the opening date by just four days to allow their members trade for an extra weekend. They are also calling for the removal of the 105-minute time limit. This announcement is hugely significant as it provides certainty to our members and the 50,000 staff employed in the trade about when they can reopen indoors. The end of our trades 15-month nightmare is now in sight, said VFI chief executive, Padraig Cribben. One thing is certain, this has to be the last lockdown. "The pub trade can never again be shut down in such a manner. The negative consequences of the past 15-months will take years to recover from, even allowing for the resilience of the trade, he added. Gyms Karl Dunne, CEO of Ireland Active, which represents gyms across the country, says people are looking forward to getting back to training. Every leisure centre, gym, and fitness facility in the country been gearing up towards the reopening, Mr Dunne. However, Mr Dunne says it necessary that the Government announce that swimming lessons can start once again on the same date, otherwise pools will no longer be financially viable. He went on to say how excited gym owners are about the prospect of reopening. It's been six months since they've been open, so they've suffered greatly. And what we're hearing is their members are looking forward to getting back in and exercising with them, Mr Dunne added. Sen Kelly, CEO of The Everyman in Cork said it may be a while before the curtains rise once more, with piloted events being allowed from June 7. For most theatres, and not just us, it is going to take some time before we are ready. It'll be a little while yet. We wont be open on the first minute, of the first day, but we are happy here appears to be some light at the end of the tunnel, Mr Kelly said. Elaina Fitzgerald Kane, President of the Irish Hotels Federation, said the return of international travel and the easing of restrictions on guest numbers for weddings is very welcome. However, for larger events, we would like to see event capacity linked to the size of the venue, she added. 'Bitter disappointment' Matt McGranaghan, from the Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland, was left bitterly disappointed with the lack of a change of heart regarding live music in bars. The death of the music and entertainment industry was announced on Wednesday, and the Taoiseach just delivered the eulogy, Mr McGranaghan said.
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https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-40301201.html
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What countries are the biggest sources of immigrants to Florida?
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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) Nearly 14% of the United States population is composed of immigrants but, in reality, the vast majority of Americans today are here because of relatives who immigrated from other countries some time in the last several hundred years. While the distinctive American culture and spirit is the result of blending many diverse cultures and histories, the United States has for centuries had an up-and-down relationship with immigration. Each era of immigration has been met with reductive ideas and resistance, whether the backlash was directed toward the Chinese, Irish, Italians or Mexicans. Immigration laws have targeted specific groups at various times, stoking intolerance and preventing people from truly joining American society. Over time, however, as laws changed to be more equitable and immigrants found their footings, we have reaped the rewards of innovation in business, music, art, literature, dance, food, societal norms, entertainment, and sports all while realizing a greater understanding of and respect for different cultures, religions, and ideas. Stacker compiled a list of the biggest sources of immigrants to Florida using data from the U.S. Census Bureau: 50. Turkey Florida Number of residents: 9,422 Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2% National Number of residents: 119,380 Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3% #54 most common country of origin 49. Nigeria Florida Number of residents: 9,656 Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2% National Number of residents: 350,272 Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8% #26 most common country of origin 48. Portugal Florida Number of residents: 9,784 Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2% National Number of residents: 171,118 Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4% #44 most common country of origin 47. Iran Florida Number of residents: 10,003 Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2% National Number of residents: 382,260 Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9% #23 most common country of origin 46. Japan Florida Number of residents: 10,054 Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2% National Number of residents: 345,140 Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8% #29 most common country of origin 45. Greece Florida Number of residents: 10,322 Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2% National Number of residents: 129,765 Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3% #51 most common country of origin 44. Bangladesh Florida Number of residents: 10,606 Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2% National Number of residents: 237,288 Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5% #35 most common country of origin 43. Egypt Florida Number of residents: 11,144 Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3% National Number of residents: 191,452 Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4% #40 most common country of origin 42. South Africa Florida Number of residents: 11,397 Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3% National Number of residents: 104,022 Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2% #56 most common country of origin 41. Bolivia Florida Number of residents: 11,406 Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3% National Number of residents: 78,927 Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2% #72 most common country of origin 40. Romania Florida Number of residents: 12,450 Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3% National Number of residents: 162,046 Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4% #45 most common country of origin 39. Uruguay Florida Number of residents: 12,485 Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3% National Number of residents: 46,635 Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1% #88 most common country of origin 38. Thailand Florida Number of residents: 12,561 Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3% National Number of residents: 255,345 Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6% #32 most common country of origin 37. Pakistan Florida Number of residents: 13,410 Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3% National Number of residents: 376,127 Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9% #25 most common country of origin Israel Florida Number of residents: 14,038 Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3% National Number of residents: 135,672 Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3% #50 most common country of origin 35. Costa Rica Florida Number of residents: 15,806 Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4% National Number of residents: 88,084 Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2% #66 most common country of origin 34. Ukraine Florida Number of residents: 17,130 Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4% National Number of residents: 345,250 Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8% #28 most common country of origin 33. Bahamas Florida Number of residents: 18,257 Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4% National Number of residents: 33,698 Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1% #103 most common country of origin 32. France Florida Number of residents: 18,481 Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4% National Number of residents: 181,554 Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4% #41 most common country of origin 31. Spain Florida Number of residents: 20,438 Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5% National Number of residents: 115,113 Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3% #55 most common country of origin 30. Panama Florida Number of residents: 20,912 Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5% National Number of residents: 103,299 Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2% #58 most common country of origin 29. Chile Florida Number of residents: 21,796 Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5% National Number of residents: 98,945 Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2% #61 most common country of origin 28. South Korea Florida Number of residents: 22,037 Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5% National Number of residents: 1,044,634 Percent of foreign born residents: 2.4% #9 most common country of origin 27. Poland Florida Number of residents: 22,420 Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5% National Number of residents: 410,841 Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9% #21 most common country of origin 26. Russia Florida Number of residents: 25,730 Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6% National Number of residents: 391,641 Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9% #22 most common country of origin 25. Italy Florida Number of residents: 30,354 Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7% National Number of residents: 332,857 Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8% #30 most common country of origin 24. Guyana Florida Number of residents: 33,132 Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8% National Number of residents: 271,092 Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6% #31 most common country of origin 23. Trinidad and Tobago Florida Number of residents: 44,284 Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0% National Number of residents: 230,035 Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5% #37 most common country of origin 22. El Salvador Florida Number of residents: 47,579 Percent of foreign born residents: 1.1% National Number of residents: 1,381,008 Percent of foreign born residents: 3.1% #5 most common country of origin 21. Ecuador Florida Number of residents: 52,352 Percent of foreign born residents: 1.2% National Number of residents: 438,474 Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0% #19 most common country of origin 20. Vietnam Florida Number of residents: 54,072 Percent of foreign born residents: 1.3% National Number of residents: 1,336,988 Percent of foreign born residents: 3.0% #6 most common country of origin 19. China Florida Number of residents: 54,625 Percent of foreign born residents: 1.3% National Number of residents: 2,162,395 Percent of foreign born residents: 4.9% #3 most common country of origin 18. Germany Florida Number of residents: 55,289 Percent of foreign born residents: 1.3% National Number of residents: 560,368 Percent of foreign born residents: 1.3% #17 most common country of origin 17. Argentina Florida Number of residents: 56,084 Percent of foreign born residents: 1.3% National Number of residents: 194,435 Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4% #39 most common country of origin 16. United Kingdom Florida Number of residents: 80,368 Percent of foreign born residents: 1.9% National Number of residents: 698,612 Percent of foreign born residents: 1.6% #14 most common country of origin 15. Philippines Florida Number of residents: 81,574 Percent of foreign born residents: 1.9% National Number of residents: 1,983,939 Percent of foreign born residents: 4.5% #4 most common country of origin 14. Guatemala Florida Number of residents: 83,057 Percent of foreign born residents: 1.9% National Number of residents: 979,098 Percent of foreign born residents: 2.2% #10 most common country of origin 13. India Florida Number of residents: 87,321 Percent of foreign born residents: 2.0% National Number of residents: 2,561,906 Percent of foreign born residents: 5.8% #2 most common country of origin 12. Peru Florida Number of residents: 91,500 Percent of foreign born residents: 2.1% National Number of residents: 451,076 Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0% #18 most common country of origin 11. Brazil Florida Number of residents: 96,409 Percent of foreign born residents: 2.2% National Number of residents: 433,479 Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0% #20 most common country of origin 10. Nicaragua Florida Number of residents: 105,084 Percent of foreign born residents: 2.4% National Number of residents: 251,913 Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6% #33 most common country of origin 9. Honduras Florida Number of residents: 105,098 Percent of foreign born residents: 2.4% National Number of residents: 651,123 Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5% #16 most common country of origin 8. Canada Florida Number of residents: 112,027 Percent of foreign born residents: 2.6% National Number of residents: 808,566 Percent of foreign born residents: 1.8% #11 most common country of origin 7. Dominican Republic Florida Number of residents: 129,438 Percent of foreign born residents: 3.0% National Number of residents: 1,118,147 Percent of foreign born residents: 2.5% #8 most common country of origin 6. Venezuela Florida Number of residents: 185,696 Percent of foreign born residents: 4.3% National Number of residents: 349,720 Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8% #27 most common country of origin 5. Jamaica Florida Number of residents: 217,283 Percent of foreign born residents: 5.0% National Number of residents: 741,386 Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7% #13 most common country of origin 4. Mexico Florida Number of residents: 266,547 Percent of foreign born residents: 6.2% National Number of residents: 11,250,541 Percent of foreign born residents: 25.6% #1 most common country of origin 3. Colombia Florida Number of residents: 271,978 Percent of foreign born residents: 6.3% National Number of residents: 761,374 Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7% #12 most common country of origin 2. Haiti Florida Number of residents: 334,691 Percent of foreign born residents: 7.7% National Number of residents: 672,655 Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5% #15 most common country of origin 1. Cuba Florida Number of residents: 989,271 Percent of foreign born residents: 22.9% National
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https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/what-countries-are-the-biggest-sources-of-immigrants-to-florida/
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What will a gallery in Centre Square Mall do for art in Yellowknife?
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Yellowknife needs more non-commercial art spaces, say local gallery owners and artists, but only if they stay that way. Mayor of Yellowknife Rebecca Alty said last week a visitor centre planned for Centre Square Mall will include a non-commercial gallery space to exhibit but not sell northern artwork. Existing Yellowknife gallery owners and artists have heard similar promises before, and some are hesitant to believe things will be different this time around. We have absolutely no problem whatsoever with the visitor centre promoting local artists, but not in a way thats commercial and competitive with the people theyre supposed to be representing and promoting, said Lisa Seagrave, owner of Yellowknifes Gallery of the Midnight Sun. I dont have a problem with a public exhibition space. But I would lie if I said it didnt make me nervous, because its a slippery slope. Ive been here before. Yellowknife has been without a permanent visitor centre since the previous building, which sat opposite the territorial legislature, was demolished over structural issues in 2017. Gallery owners reported facing similar challenges operating alongside the old centre. Seagrave characterized the old centre as a market disruption. She said the centre took advantage of government subsidies to undercut gallery prices, overpay suppliers, and line its shelves with southern products. Geoff Morrison, owner of Aurora Emporium Art Gallery, said the impacts of that disruption extend beyond the old centres closing. It prevented our business from growing, it damaged our relationship with artists and customers. And local people were shopping there as much as tourists. Its outrageous, actually, he said. They were going into everybodys business arts and crafts, started getting into diamonds and they were doing about a million in sales. They were probably the biggest retailer in Yellowknife by the time they were done. Paintings by Tch artist Angus Beaulieu at Aurora Emporium Art Gallery. Meaghan Brackenbury/Cabin Radio Rosalind Mercredi, owner of Down to Earth Gallery, said she didnt understand the impact the old centre was having on her business until after it was demolished. They started getting bigger and bigger. We figured there was some impact, but you didnt really realize how much until they closed and then, holy, our income in the first month increased by at least a third, she said. But it was never meant to be that way. Seagrave said the original lease agreement between the City of Yellowknife and the visitor centre clearly prohibited retail activity on the property. Cabin Radio was unable to locate the original lease agreement, and the City of Yellowknife didnt respond to a request for comment by the time of publication. Seagrave said if the City wants to avoid repeating the mistakes of its last visitor centre, it will have to provide adequate funding up front. As long as all the funding agencies City of Yellowknife, GNWT are prepared to fully support a visitor centre for what its supposed to be, Im definitely all for a visitor centre, she said. This scuzzy mall Reservations about the new visitor centre extend beyond allegations of past mismanagement. For Jessica McVicker, a painter based in Yellowknife, the proposed location in the Centre Square Mall is a deterrent for her to show her art. Calls to revitalize the mall have been ongoing for years. Councillors have devised countless schemes to revitalize the space: building an indoor farmers market, relocating the public library from the second to the first floor, and housing the proposed polytechnic university are among them. The federal government agreed in April to contribute nearly $400,000 to building the centre in the mall. The territory will kick in another $161,000, and the City of Yellowknife will pull $125,000 from a downtown revitalization fund to support the project. McVicker said she wouldnt be interested in showing her work at the mall for fear of devaluing it. The interior of Yellowknifes upper Centre Square Mall. Ollie Williams/Cabin Radio Its this scuzzy mall it just doesnt give me any points or reputation, she said. Selling art is like selling your reputation and the sense of value in your work. Where youre showing it can really impact that. Artists and gallery owners agree that Yellowknife lacks adequate public art space. Mercredi sat on art boards advocating for a territorial art gallery. She hopes the visitor centre will act as a stepping stone to a future permanent gallery in the city. We dont have enough public art. Uptown we have lots of murals people have been painting. But nothing like sculptures and little parks that reflect art from our area, she said. That helps revitalization. All those things that make you proud of where youre from, and thats what art can do. And art just makes things look prettier, right?
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https://cabinradio.ca/64039/news/arts/what-will-a-gallery-in-centre-square-mall-do-for-art-in-yellowknife/
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When Did Prince Harry Really Start Working With Oprah?
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This has undoubtedly been Prince Harry's year in the media. Even the death of Prince Philip, the longest-serving consort to a royal monarch, per Town and Country, did not spark so much interest. Harry and Meghan Markle spoke to Oprah Winfrey in a shocking tell-all interview in March, and it seems as if he has so much more to say. After the interview, Harry and Meghan mostly kept to themselves until the Duke of Edinburgh died and the Spare had to fly over the pond to attend the funeral. After some of his family members launched icy daggers of scorn in his direction, Harry returned to the United States. This time, he wasn't hiding behind veiled comments. He came out all guns blazing and blasted his father and the royal family in a sit-down with Dax Shepard on the Armchair Expert podcast. Since then, he has starred on Oprah's newest series about mental health called "The Me You Can't See". He has also made several disparaging remarks about Prince Charles and the way he allegedly failed to support Harry's mental and emotional wellbeing, per "Good Morning America." However, it seems as if Harry and Oprah have been cozying up for a long time. The Queen of All Media dropped a bombshell when she revealed how long she and Harry have really been working together. Here's the scoop.
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https://www.nickiswift.com/423310/when-did-prince-harry-really-start-working-with-oprah/
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Did Alex Rodriguez Really Reach Back Out To Madison LeCroy?
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It has been a rough month for Alex Rodriguez since the baseball legend split from Jennifer Lopez in April. Their official statement, released via "TODAY," declared the former couple had realized they are "better as friends," and Rodriguez and Lopez had purportedly even spent alone time in the Dominican Republic in March amid rumors their engagement was called off and that they were trying to "[work] through some things," per People. Since then, someone is having a little trouble moving on. While Lopez has been mum on the split on her social media, Rodriguez shared his broken heart on an April 15 Instagram story. The video, reposted on Twitter, showcased framed photos of him and Lopez together, including a snapshot of their names drawn in sand, set to (the ultimate sad-boy song), "Fix You" by Coldplay. Tagging "@jlo" with a blue heart emoji, Rodriguez might have been hoping to change his ex's mind with this tribute. Needless to say, the increasing rumors in May that Lopez has reunited with her ex, Ben Affleck and that they've been galavanting in Montana and Miami, Fla. likely dashed A-Rod's hopes. Now, Rodriguez might have reached out to the person some rumored as the source of the couple's breakup, "Southern Charm"'s Madison LeCroy. Keep reading!
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https://www.nickiswift.com/423520/did-alex-rodriguez-really-reach-back-out-to-madison-lecroy/
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What is the Senate filibuster and how will it affect the Capitol Riot vote?
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SenateRepublicans are poised to use a filibuster to derail Democrats effort to launch a bipartisan probe of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. The showdown will be the first vote this year when the GOP has used the delaying tactic to try killing major legislation. Yet while the GOP seemed certain to succeed Thursday, their victory may prod Democrats closer to curbing or eliminating a legislative tactic thats been the bane of Senate majorities since the Founding Fathers. Here's a look at the filibuster, how it works and the current political firestorm over it. Unlike the House, the Senate places few constraints on lawmakers' right to speak. Senators can also easily use the chamber's rules to hinder or block votes. Collectively these procedural delays are called filibusters. Senate records say the term began appearing in the mid-19th century. The word comes from a Dutch term for freebooter and the Spanish filibusteros that were used to describe pirates. Filibusters were emblazoned in the public's mind in part by the 1939 film, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, in which Jimmy Stewart portrayed a senator who spoke on the chamber's floor until exhaustion. In a real-life version of that, Sen. Strom Thurmond, R-S.C., stood continuously by his desk for 24 hours and 18 minutes speaking against the 1957 Civil Rights Act, the longest Senate speech by a single senator for which there are records of speaking length. Those days are mostly gone. Senators usually tell Senate leaders or announce publicly that they will filibuster a bill, with no lengthy speeches required. Their impact usually flows not from delaying Senate business but from the need to get a supermajority of votes to end them. Records from the first Congress in 1789 show senators complaining about long speeches blocking legislation. Frustration grew and in 1917, the Senate voted to let senators end filibusters with a two-thirds majority vote. In 1975, the Senate lowered that margin to the current three-fifths majority, which in the 100-member chamber is 60 votes. That margin is needed to end filibusters against nearly all types of legislation, but no longer applies to nominations. Democrats controlling the Senate in 2013, angered by GOP delays on then-President Barack Obama's picks, reduced the margin for ending filibusters against most appointees to a simple majority, exempting Supreme Court nominees. In 2017, Republicans running the chamber, eager to add conservative justices under then-President Donald Trump, lowered the threshold to a simple majority for Supreme Court picks as well. Democrats emerged from the 2020 elections controlling the White House, Senate and House. They had pent-up pressure to enact an agenda that includes spending trillions to bolster the economy and battle the pandemic, expanding voting rights and helping millions of immigrants in the U.S. illegally become citizens. But Democrats have a slender House majority and control the 50-50 Senate only because of the tie-breaking vote of Vice President Kamala Harris. That means that to overcome a filibuster, Democrats need support from at least 10 Republicans, a heavy lift in a time of intense partisanship. That's frustrated progressive senators and outside liberal groups, who've pressured Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., to eliminate filibusters even as their use has become increasingly common by whichever party is in the minority. According to Senate records dating back to World War I, the number of votes to end filibusters in any two-year Congress never reached 100 until the 2007-2008 sessions. It hit a high of 298 in the 2019-2020 Congress, mostly on Trump appointees that Republicans running the Senate were pushing to confirmation. In this year's first five months as of this week, there were already 41 votes to end filibusters, mostly on President Joe Biden s nominees. It takes a simple majority, 51 votes, to change how the Senate cuts off filibusters. GOP support for retaining them is solid, with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., saying Democrats want to end them in a quest for raw power. But with Democrats eager to enact their priorities before they lose their fragile majority, their support for discarding filibusters has grown. Biden, who's influential despite having no vote on the matter, has said the tactic is being abused in a gigantic way." Yet Democrats lack the votes to do that. Their two most conservative senators, Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Arizona's Kyrsten Sinema, have opposed a change, arguing the country is better served when Congress can find bipartisan solutions to its problems. Democrats consider creating a commission to examine the violent attack on the Capitol by Trump supporters just one of many issues they're pushing that the public supports. Others in that category include House-passed measures easing voting access, expanding citizenship opportunities for immigrants and curbing gun rights. So far, Schumer hasn't forced Senate votes on many such bills. But advocates of eliminating filibusters hope Thursday's vote on the Jan. 6 commission, a top Democratic priority, will build pressure on Schumer, Manchin and Sinema to eliminate the delays. Schumer hasn't overtly tipped his hand on what he'll do but has consistently kept the door open. The Senate spent much of this week debating a bipartisan bill aimed at strengthening the U.S.'s ability to compete economically with China, which some saw as demonstrating that Democrats work with Republicans when they can. We hope to move forward with Republicans, but were not going to let them saying no stand in our way," Schumer said this week. Democrats used special budget procedures to push Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package through the Senate with just a simple majority in March. They may try the same with Biden's huge infrastructure bill, but Senate rules limit the ability to use that route.
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https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/what-is-a-filibuster-capitol-b1856087.html
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Where is Panic on Prime Video filmed? Where is it set?
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When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Sign up fornow for the biggest moments from morning TV Panic has finally arrived on Amazon Prime Video , dropping the complete season on May 28. The show has brought together a talented young cast as they fight through increasingly dangerous challenges all in one small town. Panic is based on the hit novel of the same name by author Lauren Oliver, written in 2014. The original novel and the new series, which premieres today, May 28, are set in the town of Carp, Texas. This town is unique for one reason - the game of Panic, a series of challenges that test the mental and psychological capabilities of the contestants. The game is held each summer in the town, with graduating seniors risking their lives for the competition. The prize for completing Panic is a life-changing amount of money but the cost of losing is too much for most. [INSIGHT]
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https://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-radio/1442750/Panic-series-filming-location-set-prime-video
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Why so little progress on Bosnia's bid to join the European Union?
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Bosnia and Herzegovina was a country born out of war - the breakup of the former Yugoslavia left the region deeply scarred. More than 100,000 people were killed and two million displaced during the conflict. After the end of the violence, Sarajevo had aspirations of joining the EU. But a quarter of a century later, it seems to have made little progress. There are outstanding questions about democratic reform the rule of law and fundamental rights which are stalling matters. Other Balkan states such as Albania, Macedonia, and Serbia seem further advanced. Euronews spoke to Bosnia's foreign affairs minister Bisera Turkovi to find out why and what the future might hold for the country. Watch the full interview in the video player, above.
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https://www.euronews.com/2021/05/28/why-so-little-progress-on-bosnia-s-bid-to-join-the-european-union
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Will lottery-style cash prizes offered by Governor Newsom motivate Californians to receive Covid-19 shot?
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News Governor Gavin Newsom's announcement Thursday to offer lottery-style cash prizes to motivate Californians to receive Covid-19 shots is making headlines and generating conversations. Newsom announced the plan as part of his effort to motivate Californians to reach his goal of having more than 70% of the state vaccinated by June 15th. Under the giveaway, 10 vaccinated residents will each win $1.5 million, and 30 people will each have a chance to win $50,000, among other prizes. Today News Channel 3 will speak with a valley behavioral psychologist for perspectives on how the cash prizes may or may not motivate people to get the jab. We'll also look to speak with people who have received the shot, and those who haven't to get their reactions to the Governor's monetary incentives. Catch the full story online later today and tonight on-air on News Channel 3. If you have an interest in commenting on this story today, via zoom, with your comments to be included in tonight's coverage, email us with your contact number ASAP: [email protected].
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https://kesq.com/news/2021/05/28/will-lottery-style-cash-prizes-offered-by-governor-newsom-motivate-californians-to-receive-covid-19-shot/
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How does the geologic environment shape rockfalls in the Texas Hill Country?
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AUSTIN, TEXAS (KXAN) Visitors wont be able to take a splash inside Hamilton Pool during Memorial Day weekend. Travis County Parks closed down the beautiful watering hole for the foreseeable future due to falling rocks. A geologist hired by Travis County Parks to observe the area says the rock falls arent going away anytime soon. I would not want to sunbathe or swim underneath the lip of Hamilton Pool, said Charles Woodruff with the Bureau of Economic Geology. The February deep freeze is part of what Woodruff says led to the fallen rocks underneath the Hamilton Pool overhang, but there are many other factors also playing a role. Geologist Charles Woodruff and Mariel Nelson are studying rock falls in the Hill Country (KXAN Photo/Kaitlyn Karmout) Beneath the receding ledge of Hamilton Pool is a sedimentary rock called shale. Shale is soft, weak and can split very easily when water seeps in. This little piece right here is a little harder, this one is actually a sandy limestone, said Brian Hunt with the Bureau of Economic Geology, grabbing a small pebble. Geologists like Hunt and Woodruff cant control the rockfalls, but they can research the environment that creates them. Were drilling over here thats going to be an observation well to see how water declines during dry periods or rises during wet periods, Woodruff said. Ultimately, theyre going to be looking at a total water budget and how it plays a role in the security or failure of the bluffs. Research well at Reimers Ranch (KXAN Photo/Kaitlyn Karmout) That well is at nearby Reimers Ranch, another Travis County Park that shares the same landscape as Hamilton Pool. After that water infiltrates, we can measure the level in the well that is being drilled. We can also measure the level of water in the river, said Mariel Nelson, a University of Texas graduate student. Nelson is part of the research team, but her focus is a popular rock-climbing wall in Reimers Ranch that collapsed in 2019 after a significant amount of rainfall. Were interested in the larger study because we want to know how water moves through the limestone landscape, Nelson said. Nelson specifically studies the role of tree roots and their ability to shape the limestone cliffs. A collapsed rock wall at Reimers Ranch (KXAN Photo/Kaitlyn Karmout) A collapsed rock wall at Reimers Ranch (KXAN Photo/Kaitlyn Karmout) Its another piece of the bigger picture and by better understanding the geology of the groundwater systems, it allows researchers to better understand the risks.
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https://www.kxan.com/news/how-does-the-geologic-environment-shape-rockfalls-in-the-texas-hill-country/
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What can our astrological signs tell us about how to take care of ourselves?
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ABOUT THE BOOK: The Complete Guide to Astrological Self-Care features a modern-day approach to the ancient art of medical astrology, providing you with a way to create a wellness plan that mirrors your unique needs. Discover numerous easy-to-incorporate holistic approaches, lifestyle tips, and recommendations for all twelve astrological signs, including eating tips, health-supporting foods, natural remedies, wellness therapies, sleep tips, yoga poses, essential oils, relaxation practices, and flower essences. Filled with strategies and inspirations for nurturing your body, mind, and soul, this beautifully illustrated and timeless resource brings the healing wisdom of the planets down to earth to optimize your physical health and emotional well-being. The book features the beautiful artwork of Sosha Davis, who illustrated The Complete Book of Dreams.
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https://www.king5.com/article/life/wellness/what-can-our-astrological-signs-tell-us-about-how-to-take-care-of-ourselves/281-b2fe1448-be38-4a14-a269-69d802bf4204
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What Is Fiscal Policy?
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The financial figures tied to government spending are huge. In 2020, the U.S. government spent $6.55 trillion. That spending amount accounts for 31% of U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), which stood at $21.0 trillion in 2020. By spending trillions annually, the government aims to pour more cash back into the U.S. economy and to boost demand for private sector products and services. Expansionary Fiscal Policy and Contractionary Fiscal Policy Depending on its intent, fiscal policy can be classified one of two main ways: expansionary fiscal policy or contractionary fiscal policy. Expansionary fiscal policy is meant to help the economy grow, recover or generally expand, such as after a large economic dip or crash. This might include lowering taxes to give consumers more money to spend or increasing government spending on projects that will help stimulate the economy, like programs that aid people and businesses at risk of poverty or failure. Recent examples of this include the Covid-19 stimulus packages and the Paycheck Protection Program.
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https://lacrossetribune.com/business/investment/what-is-fiscal-policy/article_e651f29e-0218-5c09-9021-af2f2787b958.html
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What is the EU digital Covid certificate?
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The digital Covid certificate is aimed to help EU residents demonstrate whether they have been vaccinated when travelling within the bloc. The system has been developed at the insistence of member states that are economically reliant on tourism in the hope it will help to ease travel restrictions. The free certificate will be a scannable QR code that travellers can show on a piece of paper or on their phones, similar to the airport boarding passes familiar from pre-pandemic times. It is designed to include people who have not been vaccinated as well: it can also show if you have tested negative for Covid-19 or if you have had the illness and recovered. The certificate is not mandatory for travellers. It remains up to each member state to set their own Covid-19 health policies, and therefore to choose whether to treat vaccinated people that arrive in their country differently to non-vaccinated people. Some countries will choose to exempt vaccinated people from requirements such as to undergo a Covid-19 test or quarantine, particularly if they want to attract tourists. Some EU countries have begun to already exempt vaccinated arrivals from restrictions, including Croatia, Greece, and from June 7th, Spain. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their final dose. The system is currently being trialled, and is set for formal launch on July 1st, though countries can choose to link in later. Greece has announced that it is ready to use the system earlier as it is keen to start its summer tourism season. Ireland is to join on July 19th. In order to link up to the system national healthcare systems must collect vaccination data in a standard format so that they can issue the certificates for their residents. The data that the certificates must contain includes name, date of birth, date of issuance, date of vaccine received, test or recovery from Covid-19, and a unique identifier. The information is not stored in a central EU database, but remains kept in each countrys national healthcare system. The digital architecture the EU has built essentially provides a way for this data to be presented in a code that can be read and understood in any of the 27 countries when travellers arrive. The vaccines approved by the European Medicines Agency (AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson) are automatically accepted. Member states can choose to also accept vaccines that are not approved by the European Medicines Agency. Some of these have been used within the EU, such as Russias Sputnik and Chinas Sinopharm in Hungary. The European Commission says it is working with the World Health Organisation to ensure that certificates issued in the EU can be recognised elsewhere in the world as well. The States HSE has the responsibility of issuing Covid-19 digital vaccination certificates for residents of the Republic. Eligibility for vaccination throughout the EU is generally linked to where you have a social insurance or healthcare number, in Irelands case a PPS number. The European Commission has said that countries outside the EU could choose to join the system but this appears to be unlikely in the case of the UK. That means it will be up to each member state to set policy on how to treat travellers who have been vaccinated through the UK National Health Service. The NHS has a Covid app that can be used as a certificate: cabinet minister Michael Gove announced this week that the countries that have agreed to accept it as proof of vaccination now include Barbados, Croatia, Greece, Turkey, Gibraltar, Iceland, Moldova, Bulgaria, and Estonia.
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https://www.irishtimes.com/news/world/europe/what-is-the-eu-digital-covid-certificate-1.4578234?localLinksEnabled=false
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What Is After-Hours Trading and How Does It Work?
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SARINYAPINNGAM / Getty Images/iStockphoto Every weekday at 9:30 a.m. EST, a bell signals the opening of the New York Stock Exchange and the beginning of the trading session that runs until 4 p.m. EST. This is the period when most trading activity takes place. However, advancements in technology have made the dream of a 24-hour stock market close to reality. Trades can still happen before the exchange opens and after it closes. Support Small: Its Not Too Late To Nominate Your Favorite Small Business To Be Featured on GOBankingRates Extended to June 5 Outside of regular trading hours, investors can engage in extended-hours trading, which includes both premarket and after-hours trading. Although after-hours trading is convenient, its also a type of trading that carries a special set of risks. Although the vast majority of stock market trading is performed during traditional market hours, investors looking to buy or sell stock after the market closes might still be able to execute trades. Volume is typically light after the market closes for the day; if youre looking to trade, youll generally have the best luck with large, liquid names. Some stocks dont trade at all in the after-hours session. If you follow financial news, you might notice that after-hours stock quotes are often different than the closing prices of stocks during regular market hours. This is due to investor activity in the after-hours trading market. Price changes that occur after-hours work in the same way as a price change that occurs during market hours. This means that a price change occurring at any time can affect the market and send investors clamoring to buy or sell specific stocks. It is possible to place orders to buy stocks on the weekend because the electronic market is open all the time. However, after-hours systems work by matching buyers and sellers who have similar price requirements. There is less activity in the market after the stock exchanges close, so you may not be able to find a stock available in your price range. Back to top How After-Hours Trading Works Although many popular brokers offer investors the chance to buy and sell stocks in the after-hours session, available trading times vary slightly from broker to broker. Fidelity, for example, offers an after-hours session from 4 p.m. EST to 8 p.m. EST., whereas Schwabs after-hours window runs from 4:05 p.m. EST to 8 p.m. EST. The rules governing after-hours trading differ from regular session rules, so trades are limited. Traders can use limit orders, but orders with special conditions arent allowed. This means that buyers and sellers specify the price theyre willing to accept. The computer then searches for available buyers and sellers with matching price demands. Just like during regular market hours, supply and demand rule the after-hours market. If there are more buyers than sellers in the after-hours session, stock prices will trend higher and vice versa. One indication of how the after-hours market is doing is the Nasdaq 100 after-hours indicator, which is similar to the live Nasdaq-100 index price youll see while the market is open. After-hours trading does not necessarily affect a stocks opening price at the next regular trading session. In fact, the opening price can look dramatically different from the prices seen in the electronic market. This is especially true if the market reacted to a company announcement or news headline that could potentially impact a business or industry. After-hours trading takes place through an electronic market. Electronic markets work as order matching systems, pairing up individuals who want to buy stock with those who want to sell. Any investor with an online trading account held at a brokerage firm can trade during the available hours. Schwab, Fidelity and TD Ameritrade all offer this service. Nows the Time: 26 Smartest Ways To Invest Your Money During the Pandemic Back to top Risks of After-Hours Trading After-hours trading appeals to some investors because its convenient, but its not without its share of risk. Investors should educate themselves about the risks and benefits before attempting to execute trades. One of the main benefits of trading during regular market hours is the liquidity it offers. As billions of shares of stocks trade hands every day during market hours, most stocks offer orderly trading patterns and give investors the ability to get into or out of a stock at the then-current price. In the after-market session, however, liquidity typically drops dramatically. With fewer participants, stock price movements can be greatly exaggerated. A lack of liquidity makes it more difficult for investors to get their desired price, let alone have the order executed at all. Other risks to trading in the after-hours include higher volatility, wider spreads and market-moving news announcements. Take a Look: These Industries Will Make the Biggest Comeback From COVID-19 Another risk is the lack of consolidated quotes in the after-market. When the market is open, youll see the best available price to buy or sell a stock. In the after-market, however, you might only see limited quotes, with higher prices available from other brokers. Youre also often competing with professional traders who tend to have more experience trading.
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https://news.yahoo.com/hours-trading-does-180000662.html
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Is Kevin De Bruyne the Best Soccer Player in the World?
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I dont think weve seen a playmaker before that had that intensity off the ball and raised the intensity of the game, Martinez continues. Some playmakers need to delay the tempo, they need to be found [on the pitch], and then they execute their pass. The position that Kevin is developing in world football is someone who is very flexible in many systems. He executes passes no other player can see, at such a high speed, that raises the tempo of the game, which is very difficult to find in a playmaker role. In person, De Bruyne is affable and endearing, a charmer who slowly let his guard down the more time we spent together. He likes to say that hes super chilledso much so that he scores famously low on Citys saliva stress tests before big games. His humor in group texts is so dry, his friends call him tumble dryer. He looks ordinary, but the things he can do with a football are as surreal as a Magritte painting. Once Im on the green pitch, between the lines, its showing what I can do, he tells me. This is the moment I feel the most free. This is my [happy place]. Its kind of like being an artist. This is where I do my painting: on the field. This is who I am, this is where I express my creativity, and this is how I know to express that. You feel comfortable. Its what I love to do. But his path to the top of world soccer was far from preordained. The games greats are often battled over by the biggest clubs in their teens, but De Bruyne had trouble moving up at his first team, Genk, and didnt get his big transfer to Londons Chelsea until he was 21, where he famously flamed out after a season. Along the way, he acquired a reputation as difficult. As a 17-year-old at Genk, he told players during a training session to be better and run faster, and once grabbed a goal post and refused to let go because his youth coach told him off. He also said he was ashamed of his Genk teammates because they dont have the same desire as he does; at Wolfsburg, where he moved after Chelsea, he called a German ball boy a motherfucker for dawdling. I dont think people like me when we arent winning, he tells me. People already know, my teammates know, Im going to yell at you, scream, push you, whatever I need to do to get the team to win is an option. Its not like cheating, or something. But its just whatevers between the lines of possibility, happens. De Bruyne doesnt hide from critiques of his personalityGenks technical director said sometimes you could slap Kevin around the head because he didnt listen, and Chelseas coach, Jose Mourinho, called him an upset kid who was crying every day that he wants to leave. He has more perspective now: I think what my issue was: as a kid, I was very explosive, he says. And adults dont like that in kids. Id hold up a lot of stuff and at the moment when it would become too much, Id get very angry and [pissed off]. And obviously when you do that as a child, or teenager to adults, they dont really appreciate it that much. I still think in some ways Im still the same. Im honest, sometimes brutally honest. But I think people appreciate it. Ill say it to your face if I dont like something. For me now to do that, its much easier. They see more thought and value into the thinking that I do. Back then, Id just snap.
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https://www.gq.com/story/kevin-de-bruyne-manchester-city-genius
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Should Everyone Be Trained In Mental Health First Aid?
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This story is part of Mind Yourself, a series on mental healthwhy so many men struggle with it, how institutions are addressing it, and practical ways to improve your own. A few years ago, Bob Surratt was working at his desk at San Diegos Balboa Public Library when he heard a disturbance in the stairwell of the building. As a branch manager whos worked at the library for two decades, he was used to commotions, but this one was a bit unusual: I came across a puddle of what appeared to be vomitit smelled strongly of vodka, he said. He soon tracked down the source of the puddle, a man who seemed severely intoxicated. Because Surratt had completed Mental Health First Aid training, a curriculum that prepares ordinary people to respond in a mental health crisis, he opened by simply asking how the patron was. Was this simply somebody who had too much to drink and needed to be asked to leave? he remembers wondering. As they talked, the answer became a clear no. The man revealed that he wanted to take his own life, explaining thoroughly how he planned to do so. I stayed with him, he says, and kept the conversation going, trying to make him feel comfortable. With the help of another librarian, Surratt calmed the man down enough to safely transfer him to a group of medical professionals by the time an ambulance arrived. Mental Health First Aid techniques were first developed in 20 years ago in Australia, but at a time when more people seem to be suffering from poor mental health and the police seem less suited than ever to respond to them, the ideas behind them have never been more relevant. Its the mental health equivalent of CPR: the more likely a certified individual is nearby to intervene, the better the situation will be by the time professional aid arrives. To Mamun Rahman, a public health educator with New York Citys Department of Health who used to teach the eight-hour certification course, the main difference is that the outcome of CPR doesnt depend much on the relationship between whos administering it and whos having the emergency. Mental health CPR does. Rahman breaks it down this way: say someone is experiencing delusions in the middle of the street near where she lives. Shes holding a baseball bat, a crowd is forming, and shes getting increasingly panicked. 911 will be called sooner or later, and either law enforcement or medics will need to calm her down and remove her from the situation. Maybe the neighbor has brought her some groceries before. Maybe hes just a familiar face from the corner store. If someone from within her community is able to help her out until first responders arrive, the outcome is going to be much better. While MHFA trainers conduct sessions for law enforcement and correctional officers, the main target is ordinary people. The hope is a sort of community-based de-escalation network that becomes more powerful with each person trained. Attendees of MHFA sessions are often people likely to cross paths with a crisis on the job: firefighters, teachers, even barbers. Abeda Khanam, a teacher and member of the New York State Chaplain Task Force, often leads courses for teens, who are often the closest to crises of their peers. Jane Huber, a professor at Union Theological Seminary, always includes MHFA courses when she trains future faith leaders. The way she sees it, religious leaders have deep connections to the communities they lead. Sometimes in communities, the first line of response is to a known entity, she points out, and often those are faith community leaders.
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https://www.gq.com/story/mental-health-first-aid
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Which winter Love Island 2020 couples are still together?
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(Picture: Metro.co.uk) The coronavirus pandemic may have meant that Love Island couldnt set summer 2020 ablaze, but it certainly brought some heat to the early winter months of the year. There has only been one series of Winter Love Island, which aired on ITV in February of last year, with the romantic escapades taking place in South Africa. The summer series was unable to go-ahead last year, but the beaches of Mallorca will soon welcome a new collection of singles hoping to find love. Laura Whitmore will be back on hosting duties for the series, which looks set to begin on ITV Monday, June 28 at 9pm. Paige Turley and Finley Tapp were the winners of the first-ever winter Love Island (Picture: ITV/Shutterstock) Finley Tapp and Paige Turley Finley Tapp and Paige Turley were paired on day six of the competition and went on to win it. We are happy to report that the winning couple are still together. They split the 50,000 prize fund and moved in with one another during lockdown last summer. Paige told Metro.co.uk back in December, When we first moved in, I was complaining a lot because he can be quite lazy but hes actually got a lot better as he probably got bored of me complaining. Hes really good at cooking, I dont have many complaints about him to be fair. Sinnise Fudge and Luke Trotman Luke Trotman and Siannise Fudge came second (Picture: ITV/Shutterstock) Sinnise Fudge and Luke Trotman were the runners-up of winter Love Island 2020, and have also stayed together since the end of the show. It took a while for the couple to be paired, as Sinnise was first coupled up with Nas Majeed before partnering with Connor Durman. Sinnise and Nas then recoupled before she coupled up with Luke in week 3. Luke entered the competition in week two and was initially partnered with Rebecca Gormley, before he recoupled with Sinnise. They likewise moved in together during lockdown. On the show Love Island: What Happened Next?, Luke said: To come out of it with a girlfriend and someone Im in love with. Its just crazy. If his Insta is anything to go by, the couple continues to be as cute as ever, with their relationship going strong. (Picture: ITV/Shutterstock) Demi Jones and Luke Mabbott came third overall after coupling up little later in the series. After the Casa Amor twist saw more contestants join the competition, Demi was left single when her then-partner Nas recoupled with Eva Zapico. Luke M had been matched with Natalia Zoppa at Casa Amor, but they separated upon return to the main villa not long after, Demi and Luke ended up coupled together on day 33 of the competition. The pair are no longer together, splitting up shortly after the end of the show. According to an insider for The Sun, there was no huge drama theyre just better off as friends. Demi Jones recently announced that she has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer, and has thanked her fans for their messages of support and well wishes as she takes the first steps in her cancer battle. (Picture: ITV/Shutterstock) Jess Gale entered the competition with her twin sister Eve, and while she was initially paired with Nas and then Luke M, she got together with Ched Uzor when they met at Casa Amor in week five. The couple confirmed that they split up last summer, as lockdown last year drew them further apart rather than closer together. Jess representative confirmed the split in a statement, which said: After a whirlwind romance in the Love Island villa, unfortunately, Jessica Gale and Ched Uzor have made the mutual decision to split. They have unfortunately felt the effects of lockdown separation but will continue as friends, it continued. (Picture: ITV/Shutterstock) Mike Boateng and Priscilla Anyabu were one of the last couples to be booted out, but that has not affected their relationship they are still together! Ive moved permanently to London now. It was only a couple of weeks after leaving the villa that we actually popped the big one and started telling each other that we actually love each other. Callum Jones and Molly Smith Molly and Callum now both live in Manchester (Picture: ITV/Shutterstock) Callum Jones and Molly Smith may have also left the competition before the final, but their pairing has proven to be a strong one as they are still together. The pair, who live in Manchester, moved in together last year and can often be seen together on Mollys YouTube channel. Callum told OK! online that neither of them has any annoying habits as he said: Were both pretty much used to living together. Cute. Eva Zapico and Nas Majeed Nas left Demi Jones single on the show after Eva caught his eye (Picture: ITV/Shutterstock) Eva and Nas coupled up during Casa Amor, leaving Demi Jones shocked by Nass change of heart. While Eva and Nas may have been booted shortly after returning to the main villa, it is a pairing that seems to be working out for them, as we can confirm the couple are still together. They can often be seen together on each others social media accounts, with the couple looking very loved up in a recent post from Nas. Love Island is set to return this summer on ITV. MORE : Love Island star Megan Barton Hansons top is risky and we like it MORE : Love Island star Demi Jones accused of lying about thyroid cancer by ridiculous trolls Follow Metro across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Share your views in the comments below.
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https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/28/love-island-2020-which-couples-from-the-last-series-are-still-together-14662143/
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Will Google ever fix its main Gmail misfire?
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Northwest Florida Daily News Q: Several of the companies from which I regularly receive email send me information that I need to scroll through to read each part of the items they are trying to sell me. Many times, when I get to the bottom of the email it says "[Message clipped] with a link next to it that says View entire message." When I click there, it loads the rest of the message, but it puts me back at the top, and I have to scroll all the way back to where I was and continue reading from there. Spouse Peripheral, Niceville A: For any readers new enough to the column that they dont recognize the sobriquet Spouse Peripheral, that is, of course, my darling bride, Wendy. Yes, even when youre married to The Geek, questions come up. Often as not, I answer her That would make a great Geek question, because the subject is something that is of interest to everybody. Although she didnt say so, I happen to know that S.P. is talking about Gmail, which is also used by a large number of my readers, and that made this a good question to answer in the column. The behavior she is asking about that is, the Message clipped notification is unique to Gmail, so if youre using another email client, you can rest assured that youll never experience this. Nevertheless, keep reading, as you might learn something else. Now, if you look the problem over, youll find that Gmail only clips very long emails. In fact, if you were to actually quantify it, youd find that Gmail clips any email larger than 102K bytes. Search me. Id like to know myself, as this seems a rather arbitrary number. I would hope that the Gmail programming team had a good reason for choosing that particular number, but if they did, their rationale escapes me. So they decided that any message larger than 102K would not be displayed in full, but would be partially displayed with the remainder cut off (clipped), with an optional link to display the whole message, as S.P. described in her question. There are a couple of problems with this. First of all, people have been complaining to Gmail about this feature since the beginning, and their complaints seem to have fallen on deaf ears. Whatever the reason for it, the clipping remains, and there is no way to disable it. For recipients of email, its a minor annoyance to have to click an extra link to retrieve the entirety of a message. The problem is far greater for message senders, who have embedded certain features into their marketing emails to let them know when the message has been read and who read it. This is a form of data mining that helps them to focus their advertising dollars, thereby keeping costs down. It also helps the email recipient, because the marketer learns what youre not interested in, and (hopefully) stops sending you emails featuring products that youre not interested in. More:Slow, methodical response best for many computer issues More:Recovering passwords isn't supposed to be simple But if the embedded codes that trigger these features are after the 102K point, and the end-user decides not to click the View Entire Message link, the sender is never informed that the message has been read, and the whole process breaks down. I hope by some miracle of technology, someone at Gmail is reading this. Gmail has a great product, but in the case of this feature, its a misfire. The Gmail platform is the only one that does this, and in this case youre not leading the pack with a cutting-edge feature, youre forcing something on your users that many of them dont want and not giving them the option to shut it off. Thats backward thinking, and should be addressed. In the meantime, sorry Spouse P. but theres very little you can do other than click the link and scroll back down. To view additional content, comment on articles, or submit a question of your own, visit my website at ItsGeekToMe.co (not .com!)
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https://www.nwfdailynews.com/story/opinion/2021/05/28/google-ever-fix-its-main-gmail-misfire/7475927002/
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Will Paul Ritter be in the Friday Night Dinner anniversary special?
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Paul Ritter portrayed Martin Goodman on the hit sitcom (Picture: Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) Last month, it was announced that Paul Ritter had died at the age of 54 from a brain tumour, shortly before the release of the Friday Night Dinner special for the shows 10th anniversary. In a statement, the late actors rep said that Paul died peacefully at home with his wife Polly and sons Frank and Noah by his side. Paul first starred in Friday Night Dinner when it premiered on Channel 4 in 2011, playing Martin Goodman opposite Tamsin Greigs Jackie Goodman. In the introduction for the documentary, Tamsin expressed her sadness over his death, saying very recently we lost our dear and cherished friend Paul Ritter, praising him as an incredible actor, a true friend and a lovely human being. Paul is in the Friday Night Dinner special, having filmed his interview for the documentary prior to his death. He also features in clips from the show, as he and his co-stars reminisced on some of the most entertaining and memorable moments from the programme. It doesnt get better than a Friday Night Dinner with the Goodman family (Picture: Channel 4) In the introduction shown at the start of the Friday Night Dinner special, Tamsin explained that she tried to persuade Paul not to take part as he was unwell at the time their interviews were filmed. However, he insisted that he be a part of the production, Tamsin said. Sadly at the time of making the documentary, Paul was pretty unwell and to be honest and dont tell the producers this but I did try and persuade him not to do the interview, she recalled. But it is testament to Pauls courage and generosity and dignity and complete lack of vanity that he wanted to participate in the documentary, to do an interview, and to really celebrate this little world that hes been a part of and that hes enjoyed so much over the years. In one part of the documentary, Paul shared his favourite scene from the show, a moving moment when Wilson, the dog owned by the Goodman familys eccentric neighbour Jim Bell (Mark Heap), dies. Paul is nominated at the Bafta TV Awards for his performance in the show (Picture: Colin Ross) My favourite bit of Friday Night Dinner has to be the death of Wilson, he said. In addition to Paul, Tamsin and Mark, the other stars of Friday Night Dinner include Simon Bird and Tom Rosenthal as the Goodmans sons, Adam Goodman and Jonny Goodman respectively. Tracy Ann Oberman played Auntie Val, Jackies best friend, while the late Frances Cuka portrayed Jackies mother, Grandma, and the Rosalind Knight starred as Martins mother, known as Horrible Grandma. Friday Night Dinner: 10 Years And a Lovely Bit of Squirrel airs on Channel 4 on Friday May 28 at 9pm. All six series of Friday Night Dinner are available to stream on All 4. If youve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us [email protected], calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page wed love to hear from you. MORE : Friday Night Dinner creator confirms series 6 is the last following death of Paul Ritter MORE : Paul Ritter nominated for a posthumous Bafta TV Award just weeks after death
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Will There Be a Cruella Sequel Starring Emma Stone?
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If you just finished Cruella on Disney+ (or just got back from the movie theater) and are dying to find out what happens next to Cruella de Vil, boy do I have some great movie recommendations for you. But in all seriousness, despite the fact that Cruella acts as a prequel to both the 1961 animated film One Hundred and One Dalmatians, and the 1996 live-action film 101 Dalmatians, it also operates as a sort of reboot film for the franchise. After all, Emma Stones version of Cruella de Vil is a working-class, punk-rock orphan living in London in the 1970s. Shes not exactly the stuffy, old, rich, evil woman obsessed with fur coats that you may remember from your childhood. Beyond that, (spoiler alert!) the Cruella end credits scene implies that those dogs you love so much from 101 DalmatiansPongo and Perdywere actually gifts from Cruella. She left them as apologies on the doorsteps of Roger Dearly and Anita Darling, who in this film are played by Kayvan Novak and Kirby Howell-Baptiste. So if youve come to the internet asking: Will there be a Cruella sequel? I forgive you. Its kind of a silly question to ask about a prequel. But also, I get it. Heres what we know about the possibility of another Cruella movie in the Emma Stone Cruella universe. There is no official word yet on a Cruella sequel starring Emma Stone, or indeed any other actor as Cruella de Vil. However, it sounds like director Craig Gillepsie and at least some of the cast are on board for a sequel, if Disney were to give them the green light. In an interview with Forbes, Gillepsie said, We talked maybe the fantasy of doing another Cruella because we all had so much fun together. Id be happy with that. I feel like we were able to crack the code on this, what its tone was, and with the characters, there was this evolution of self-discovery for everyone. Well see. Stone may have competition for the role if a Cruella sequel does happen because Glenn Closewho played the villain in the 1996 live-action film 101 Dalmatiansrecently told Variety that she has her own ideas for a Cruella de Vil sequel. I have a great story to make another Cruella with my Cruella, Close said. Cruella comes to New York and disappears down the sewers. Its hard to say whether Disney will see a Cruella sequel as worth the money. Cruellas budget is reportedly in the $200 million range. The film is opening in theaters, and more people are going back to the movies as they get vaccinated. The film will also be streaming on Disney+ Premier Access for $30 for those who dont want to risk a theater, a high price tag that will no doubt make a nice chunk of change for Disney, as well as drive Disney+ subscriptions. On the other hand, Cruella will be free on Disney+ in three months, so some viewers may decide to wait. As Gillepsie said: Well see. Watch Cruella on Disney+
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https://decider.com/2021/05/28/cruella-2-sequel-emma-stone-disney/
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Will There Be A Kominsky Method Season 4?
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The Michael Douglas-led Kominsky Method is back in business over at Netflix. The dramedy series, which has been on a bit of a hiatus as a result of the pandemic, finally dropped its third season on the platform, releasing new episodes for the first time in almost two years. While this all seems like good news for fans of The Kominsky Method, there are a few changes (one major!) and some bad news that comes with the release of Season 3. But for now, get to streaming new episodes of the Golden Globe Award-winning series! This season, created once again by Chuck Lorre, follows Sandy (Douglas) as he grieves the death of one of his closest friends. Its made even more difficult when his ex-wife, Roz Volaver, comes to visit with their daughter and her new boyfriend. This season of the hit series deals with money, death, love, murder, and dreams coming true. Once youve watched all six episodes, you may be wondering when/if the next season of The Kominsky Method is set to drop. Heres everything we know about The Kominsky Methods Season 4. This is the bad news: there will be no fourth season of The Kominsky Method. Last year, upon renewing the show for a new season, Netflix also announced that Season 3 would be the shows last. Savor every moment you have with Sandy and the rest of the Kominsky crew. Once you get through Season 3, youll need to start hunting for a new show. When the news dropped, there was no indication as to why the series would be ending. The news was, however, provided ahead of Season 3, meaning that the show reached a natural conclusion, rather than been cut off with a cancellation. Its been an incredible experience to see the warm response from both audiences and critics. Im excited to wrap up the story with this final chapter, creator Chuck Lorre said of the third season. Some more bad news sorry! Alan Arkin didnt return for this season of The Kominsky Method, though as it was reported back in 2020, he wasnt planning on returning anyways. Its nothing personal he just seems to want a break from acting. Well miss him, nevertheless. Stream The Kominsky Method on Netflix
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https://decider.com/2021/05/28/kominsky-method-season-4/
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Will There Be a Mighty Ducks Game Changers Season 2?
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Where to Stream: The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers Powered by Reelgood After a season full of ups, downs, and hilarious quips from youth hockey legend Nick The Stick Ganz (Maxwell Simkins), the Mighty Ducks: Game Changers season finale focused on the Dont Bothers and Mighty Ducks finally squaring off in the vaunted Minnesota State Championships (kinda). No spoilers here but in typical Ducks fashion, the final episode of the season delivered a slapshot of feel-good moments. The first season of Game Changers is in the books, which naturally has fans asking about a second season. Heres everything we know. Nope, but thats completely normal. Even though networks frequently renew shows before or during a season, many wait until a few weeks or months after the finale to make a decision. Disney+ has yet to officially announce any information about the future of the series, but we fully expect the show to be renewed for a second season. Game Changers earned Certified Fresh status on Rotten Tomatoes, and the creative team has consistently talked about their plans for a second season and beyond. During an April of 2021 interview with Slash Film, Game Changers executive producer Steven Brill discussed plans to potentially bring back Charlie Conway (Joshua Jackson), Russ Tyler (Kenan Thompson), Greg Goldberg (Shaun Weiss), and even take the team to Europe. I sort of think of it like the movies. The whole team sort of moves into another adventure together, Brill said. They could stay in Minneapolis and just be more rooted in the stories there. We gotta figure that out, but eventually, they should go to Europe and play. In like Season 4 they should go to Europe. When it opens up, we should definitely go to Europe and play in an international tournament. Based on the critical success, abundance of fan interest, Brills eagerness to write additional episodes, and the fact that the Mighty Ducks is a known franchise, we expect Disney+ to renew the series for a second season. Lets say that Disney+ renews Game Changers. Yay! We did it! A similar Disney+ series, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, aired its Season 1 finale on January 10, 2020, with Season 2 premiering in May of 2021. Thats not a perfect comparison, however, due to the global pandemic. Assuming that the show is renewed relatively quickly and there are no future pandemic-related production delays, we expect The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers Season 2 to premiere in the spring of 2022. Stream Mighty Ducks: Game Changers on Disney+
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https://decider.com/2021/05/28/mighty-ducks-game-changers-season-2-disney-plus/
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What Time Will RuPauls Drag Race Down Under Episode 5 Premiere?
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Were now past the halfway point of RuPauls Drag Race Down Under Season 1 and, wow, is this competition intense! Queens are coming and going, thriving and panicking, fighting and bondingits pure chaos, and it is perfect. And now that the cast is dwindling, were starting to see who the real threats are and which underdog to root for. Elektra, Im talking about Elektra. Weve got all the info you need below! How to watch Drag Race Down Under in the US Drag Race fans in the United States can stream RuPauls Drag Race Down Under (and all the international spinoffs) via the streaming service WOW Presents Plus. If youre not yet a subscriber, you can sign up for a free, 7-day trial of WOW Presents Plus. The service is $3.99 a month after that. How to watch Drag Race Down Under in Australia and New Zealand Drag Race fans who actually live down under wont be able to watch the show on WOW Presents Plus. Instead, you can stream the show on services you may already have. Drag Race Down Under streams on Stan in Australia, and on NZTV in New Zealand. How to watch Drag Race Down Under in the UK and Canada Youll also have to switch over to another streaming service if you want to watch Down Under in the UK and Canada. Drag Race Down Under Episode 5 debuts in the US on WOW Presents Plus on Saturday, May 29 at 3 a.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT. Saturday morning drag without having to go to brunchwhat a dream! As for the rest of the world, heres when youll also be able to stream RuPauls Drag Race Down Under at the following times on Saturdays: America at 3 a.m. ET on WOW Presents Plus on WOW Presents Plus The UK at 9 a.m. BST on BBC iPlayer on BBC iPlayer Australia at 4 p.m. AEST on Stan on Stan New Zealand at 6 p.m. NZST on TVNZ If you want to know more about RuPauls Drag Race Down Under Episode 4, check out our quick recap below. The episode started with the gag of the season (so far): the return of Art Simone to the competition! No reason is given, but considering how sickening all of her looks were in the first two episodes, this viewer is not complaining. The other queens in the Werk Room sure are, though, because the fierce frontrunner is back in the race. And instead of channeling that anxiety towards Art Simone to maybe knock her off her game (returning queens never stay long! ), the seasons Mean Girls pile onto Elektra Shock. Shes been in the bottom twice and clearly was working with a smaller budget, yet Scarlet Adams and Etcetera Etcetera let their feelings be known. Its like the lighting crew took the day off because all we can see is shade. This weeks Maxi Challenge gives the queens an even playing field, though: they have to make lewks out of a bunch of garbage. Okay, not actual garbage, but the kinda dollar store/yard sale knick knacks you usually find in these challenges. Some queens excel (Art and Scarlet dont seem plucked), but others are all struggles. All the sewing machines are lashing out at Anita Wiglit, and Karen from Finance has made the misguided choice of emulating an Aussie-specific tabloid figure named Schapelle Corby instead of, uh, doing the challenge. On the runway, Maxi Shield turned it out in a punk rock plastic bag look. But the winner of the week was Scarlet, who turned a table cloth into a vintage romper. The bottom looks were, unfortunately, Karens basic Kmart non-couture and Anitas recycled VHS tape/book gown. Sure, weve seen Anitas look before, both in UK Season 1 done better (The Vivienne) and significantly worse (Vinegar Strokes). Anita won Snatch Game! She deserved a pass, and Kitas basic ball pit look was right there! But instead, Karen squeaked out a victory over the terminally delightful Anita, and she sashayed away with a smile on her face. You can stream RuPauls Drag Race Down Under Episodes 1-4 right now on WOW Presents Plus. Stream RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under on WOW Presents Plus
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https://decider.com/2021/05/28/rupauls-drag-race-down-under-episode-5-wow-presents/
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Why Did Alan Arkin Leave The Kominsky Method?
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The Kominsky Method is back with Season 3 on Netflixbut its missing a certain something. Rather, the new season is missing a certain someone. Alan Arkin, the series co-lead, is M.I.A. in Season 3, leaving Michael Douglas as the sole lead character on what was once a buddy comedy. Arkins departure was announced back in September 2020, just a few months after Netflix renewed the show for a third and final season. As was reported back in fall 2020, it sounded like it was always Arkins plan to leave the show after Season 2. It didnt hurt that Netflix hadnt renewed the show for Season 3 yet, so the show didnt need to figure out how to potentially write Norm out of the show in the Season 2 finale. For all creator Chuck Lorre knew, that was the series finale. Thats why Season 2 ends with Norm alive and well, helping his grandson Robbie (Haley Joel Osment) make good with the Church of Scientology before they make his life a nightmare. In the months since leaving the show, Arkin released a bookOut of My Mind (Not Quite a Memoir)and talked about his current state of mind during the following book tour. As he told the Guardian in October 2020, it sounds like hes more or less retired: Acting is so ingrained in my physiognomy and the channels of my brain that I find myself missing aspects of the business. But I dont need it any more. I should probably get over it. However, in an interview from May 2021 with The Independent, Arkins manager said that the actor would start working again as soon as its totally safe to do so. Either way, both interviews indicate that Arkin is perfectly content to just chill right now. Hes dead. And thats not even a spoiler, because the literal first shot of Season 3 is of Arkins photo next to his casket at his funeral, with Sandy Kominsky (Michael Douglas) giving a eulogy. The Kominsky Method has been about aging, mortality, grief, and death from the very beginning. This aint coming out of nowhere. Norm gets a truly epic funeral with a sequence of increasingly inappropriatebut sincere!eulogies from his best friend, his grandson, his daughter, his lover, and his assistant. We do get a bit of Arkin in the episode via a few flashbacks to Season 1. And then Sandy goes to their old booth at their favorite restaurant and toasts his friend one last time. The Kominsky Method Season 3 is now streaming on Netflix. Stream The Kominsky Method on Netflix
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https://decider.com/2021/05/28/the-kominsky-method-why-did-alan-arkin-leave/
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When Will Cruella Be Free on Disney Plus?
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Happy Cruella release day! The Disney origin story has arrived in high fashion, as always, to welcome in Memorial Weekend and the summer film season. You could take a trip to the theater to see the film or, if youre looking for a night in, simply scroll over to Disney+ to stream the new movie from the comfort of your own home. That does, however, come at an extra cost. Disney+ has announced a myriad of films will release via Premier Access, including new releases like Mulan, Raya and the Last Dragon, Marvels Black Widow, and Jungle Cruise. While some of these films have hit theaters at the same time, the safety of audiences is a top priority for Disney so, viewers still have the option to stay at home and stream. The only drawback is the cost, which is paid on top of a Disney+ monthly subscription fee. Cruella will be streaming for no additional cost on Disney+ beginning on August 27. Youll still have to pay Disney+s $7.99 per month fee, but that number also includes all of the streamers other content. At the moment, Cruella is tiered as a Disney+ Premier Access film, meaning it costs an extra $29.99 to watch it. Youll have to be subscribed to Disney+ to stream Cruella too so add on the monthly $7.99 billing fee, and thatll be your grand total (just under $38). Just sign up for Disney+, find the Cruella film, and pay the one-time Premier Access fee to watch. Nope, sorry! Almost a year ago, Disney+ discontinued its free trial service with the release of Hamilton. If you want to watch Cruella, youll have to pay the monthly $7.99 along with the $29.99 Premier Access fee to watch the new release film. Good news: unlike renting a new film on VOD, youll have access to Cruella indefinitely, as long as you continue to pay your Disney+ bill. This isnt your run-of-the-mill visit to the theater youll be able to watch your favorite Cruella sequences over, and over, and over again. Nope. Cruella is streaming exclusively on Disney+ via their Premier Access program, which has hosted new release films like Mulan and Raya and the Last Dragon previously. The only place to watch Cruella is Disney+. Stream Cruella on Disney+
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https://decider.com/2021/05/28/when-will-cruella-be-free-disney-plus/
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When Will Lucifer Season 6 Premiere on Netflix?
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The rest of Lucifer Season 5 is now on Netflix and, knowing how devoted the shows fans are, its likely that plenty of viewers have already sped through all eight episodes. Lucifer is highly addictive and this batch of episodes have plenty of wild twists and turns (and musical numbers???). If youve already finished Season 5, then you know that it completely changes things moving forward into the shows final season. Read on for all the infoafter a breakdown of how Season 5 wraps up. Lucifer Season 5 ending explained Okay, strap in, because youre getting on a spoiler-coaster. Everything goes to hell for Lucifer and his human friends in the final two episodes of Season 5, all because Lucys evil twin Michael wants to take over the family business and become God. He hires a bunch of henchmen and hitmen to steal all the pieces of the Flaming Sword and, in doing so, comes across a cant-miss opportunity. When Det. Dan gets in the way of Michaels lackeys, they shoot him. Repeatedly. And Dan dies. Like, seriouslyhes six feet under and, even worse, hes not in Heaven because he still felt guilt at the time of his death. Turns out Michael ordered Dans death so that Det. Chloe would feel guilty over her ex taking on a case alone. So she can die and go to Helland Lucifer will assuredly follow her, thus getting rid of the only competition for rule of Heaven. Backed into a corner and enraged by the cruelty of life, Lucifer vows to take control of Heaven and become God. He does so by crashing his familys vote along with some allies (Det. Decker, Amenadiel, Maze, Eve, and a bunch of fresh demons). War breaks out between the two factions and, in the melee, Michael kills Chloe. But before she dies, she frees herself of guilt and tells Lucifer to not feel guilty either. Knowing shes now in Heaven, Lucifer does the risky thing of flying to Heavenyknow, the place hes been banished from. Up there he finds Chloe having a picnic with her father, and Lucifers stunned that hes in Heaven and not turning to ash. He realizes its because hes still wearing his iconic ring, a ring that grants immortality to the wearer. He slips it on Chloes finger, granting her immortality and leaving him vulnerable to Heavens wrath against the banished. Lucifer is destroyed. But Chloes back on Earth and in her bodyand she wrecks Michaels shit thoroughly. But before she can kill Michael, Lucifer stops her. Yep, Lucifer is back on Earth! Somehow he didnt die! Well, after Lucifer uses the Flaming Sword to chop off Michaels wings, every one of his angelic brothers and sisters kneel before him. Looks like we got a new God on our hands. Maze and Eve are back together and kicking ass. Ella still does not know that Lucifer is Lucifer, which is beyond ridiculous at this point! Gods reunited with his wife and chilling in her dimension. Chloe put in her notice at the precinct, but who knows if shell rescind it after all thats happened. Amenadiels application to the police academy was submitted, as Det. Dans last act. Can God, a.k.a. Netflix doesnt have a release date for Lucifer Season 6 just yet, but we know its on the way. In fact, filming wrapped on Season 6 in March 2021. Knowing that, its possible that we may not have to wait too long for the final season. It could arrive as soon as late 2021, or Netflix could hold off and drop it a year from now. We will update this article should any new information about Lucifer Season 6 be announced. Stream Lucifer on Netflix
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https://decider.com/2021/05/28/when-will-lucifer-season-6-premiere-on-netflix/
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Do Vaccine Incentives Really Work?
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SACRAMENTO (CBS13) California just launched its COVID-19 vaccine incentive program with a total of $116.5 million being awarded to a handful of people who get the COVID-19 vaccine. The grand prize is $15 million split between 10 vaccinated Californians. Those ages 12 years and older are eligible. California isnt the first state to roll out major vaccine incentives. Ohio was the first state to announce a vaccine lottery. On Wednesday, a 22-year-old was revealed as the first winner of the $1 million prize. It was a Wednesday night that Im never going to forget, said. On Thursday, a 14-year-old received a full-ride scholarship to the University of Ohio as part of the states vaccine incentive program. And its not just states that are offering vaccine rewards. CVS announced its own incentive program. People who get the shot at the pharmacy will be entered to win prizes like Super Bowl tickets, hotel stays, and a 7-day cruise. Researchers at UCLA have been digging into this concept and heres what they found: One-third of unvaccinated people say a cash payment would make them more likely to get the shot. The amount of the incentive matters. Thirty-four percent said theyd do it for $100. That drops to 28 percent for $25. That spikes the willingness up 13 percentage points.
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https://gooddaysacramento.cbslocal.com/2021/05/28/do-vaccine-incentives-really-work/
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What is a trainee lawyer & apprentice lawyer called?
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These terms have no official meaning though a apprentice lawyer would likely have already finished law school and passed the bar thereby earning the title of lawyer.The legal trainee could be a law student or even a trainee for a paralegal job. Attorneys are generally not ready to competently practice law on their own when they first finish law school and pass the bar. They need to be trained and their work screened by an experienced lawyer. During his or her first trial, it would also be advisable to have an experienced trial attorney present to assist. A law apprenticeship combines paid work and training at a law firm with part-time study for professional qualifications. It is an alternative path to going to university that offers the same career destinations, but avoids the expensive fees. Some apprenticeships take 18 months to complete, but the more advanced levels provide training over five or six years around the same amount of time as it would take to qualify through the university route. The Bangladesh Legal Practitioners and Bar Council Order, 1972 (Presidents Order) ( PRESIDENTS ORDER NO. 46 OF 1972 ) Order 27. (1) Subject to provisions of this Order and the rules made thereunder, a person shall be qualified to be admitted as an advocate if he fulfils the following conditions, namely:- (a) he is a citizen of Bangladesh; (b) he has completed the age of twenty-one years; (c) he had obtained- (i) 18[ * * * ] a degree in law from any university situated within the territory which forms part of Bangladesh; or (ii) before the 26th day of March, 1971, a degree in law from any university in Pakistan 19[: Provided that the Bar Council may recognise such degree obtained by such person after the 25th day of March, 1971, if it is satisfied that he was prevented by circumstances beyond his control from returning to Bangladesh after that date; or] (iii) before the 14th day of August, 1947, a degree in law from any university in any area which was comprised before that date within India as defined by the Government of India Act, 1935; or (iv) a bachelors degree in law from any university outside Bangladesh recognised by the Bar Council; or 20[* * *] he is a barrister; (d) he has passed such examination as may be prescribed by the Bar Council; and (e) he has paid such enrolment fee and fulfils such other conditions as may be specified in the rules made by the Bar Council. 21[(1A) Notwithstanding anything contained in clause (1), a person who has, for at least seven years, been a Mukhtar may, subject to the other provisions of this Order and the rules made thereunder, be admitted as an advocate if he fulfils the conditions specified in sub-clauses (a), (b), (d), and (e) of clause (1).] (2) Before a person is admitted as an advocate, the Bar Council may require him to undergo such course of training as it may prescribe. (3) A person shall be disqualified from being admitted as an advocate if-(a) he was dismissed from service of Government or of a public statutory corporation on a charge involving moral turpitude, unless a period to two years has elapsed since his dismissal; or (b) he has been convicted for an offence involving moral turpitude, unless a period of five years or such less period as the Government may, by notification in the official Gazette, specify in this behalf, had elapsed from the date of the expiration of the sentence. A trainee lawyer is literally a trainee lawyer. In countries with a split legal profession (i.e. Internships are provided to the students who are studying and needed to get some industrial experience by working in an industry or organisation. Internship can be paid or unpaid as it depends on the protocols of an industry or organisation whereas training is provided to a candidate who is a fresher and needed to get some basic knowledge about the work so he/she could be able to cope up with the operating levels of an industry or an organisation. Training is basically provided to a trainee who hired on a permanent employment with a specific salary package to work for a company in the future. Gateway Education offers a wide range of technical and professional courses that help the students in making their career shine. We have colleges and institutes that have a great staff of trainers and faculty that are providing students with best of their knowledge and experience and this provides the opportunities to the students to take their career to new heights. Also, our placement cell is best among the other colleges that provide the students to get placed in top MNCs. For more information and details kindly visit the official website of Gateway Education.
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What are Gravitational Waves?
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Whilst it may not have the snappiest name, the event GW150914 is pretty significant in terms of our understanding of the Universe. This event, with a name that includes GW as a prefix which is an abbreviation of Gravitational Wave and the date of observation15/09/14 marked humanitys first direct detection of gravitational waves. This was groundbreaking on two fronts; firstly it successfully confirmed a prediction made by Albert Einsteins theory of general relativity almost a century before. A prediction that stated events occurring in the Universe do not just warp spacetime, but in certain cases, can actually send ripples through this cosmic fabric. Numerical simulation of two inspiralling black holes that merge to form a new black hole. Shown are the black hole horizons, the strong gravitational field surrounding the black holes, and the gravitational waves produced ( S. Ossokine, A. Buonanno (Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics), Simulating eXtreme Spacetimes project, W. Benger (Airborne Hydro Mapping GmbH)). The second significant aspect of this observation was the fact that it represented an entirely new way to see the Universe, its events and objects. This new method of investigating the cosmos has given rise to an entirely new form of astronomy; multimessenger astronomy. This combines traditional observations of the Universe in the electromagnetic spectrum with the detection of gravitational waves, thus allowing us to observe objects that were previously invisible to us. ADVERTISEMENT Theoretical Underpinnings Imagine sitting at the side of a lake, quietly observing the tranquil surface of the water undisturbed by nature, the wind, or even by the slightest breeze. Suddenly a small child runs past hurling a pebble into the lake. The tranquillity is momentarily shattered. But, even as peace returns, you watch ripples spread from the centre of the lake diminishing as they reach the banks, often splitting or reflecting back when they encounter an obstacle. The surface of the lake is a loose 2D analogy for the fabric of spacetime, the pebble represents an event like the collision of two black holes, and our position on Earth is equivalent to a blade of grass on the bank barely feeling the ripple which has diminished tremendously in its journey to us. Poincar and Einstein both saw the possibility of gravitational waves propagating through space-time at the speed of light Gravitational waves were first predicted by Henri Poincare in 1905 as disturbances in the fabric of spacetime that propagate at the speed of light, but it would take another ten years for the concept to really be seized upon by physicists. This happened when Albert Einstein predicted the same phenomenon as part of his revolutionary 1916 geometric theory of gravity, better known as general relativity. Whilst this theory is most well-known for suggesting that objects with mass would cause warping of spacetime, it also went a step further positing that an accelerating object should change this curvature and cause a ripple to echo through spacetime. Such disturbances in spacetime would not have been permissible in the Newtonian view of gravity which saw the fabric of space and time as separate entities upon which the events of the Universe simply play out. But upon Einsteins dynamic and changing stage of united spacetime, such ripples were permissible. ADVERTISEMENT Gravitational waves arose from the possibility of finding a wave-like solution to the tensor equations at the heart of general relativity. Einstein believed that gravitational waves should be generated en masse by the interaction of massive bodies such as binary systems of super-dense neutron stars and merging black holes. The truth is that such ripples in spacetime should be generated by any accelerating objects but Earth-bound accelerating objects cause perturbations that are far too small to detect. Hence why our investigations must turn to areas of space where nature provides us with objects that are far more massive. As these ripples radiate outwards from their source in all directions and at the speed of light, they carry information about the event or object that created them. Not only this, but gravitational waves can tell us a great deal about the nature of spacetime itself. There are a number of events that can launch gravitational waves powerful enough for us to detect with incredibly precise equipment here on Earth. These events are some of the most powerful and violent occurrences that the Universe has to offer. For instance, the strongest undulations in spacetime are probably caused by the collision of black holes. Other collision events are associated with the production of strong gravitational waves; for example the merger between a black hole and a neutron star, or two neutron stars colliding with each other. But, a cosmic body doesnt always need a partner to make waves. Stellar collapse through supernova explosionthe process that leaves behind stellar remnants like black holes and neutron stars also causes the production of gravitational waves. A simulation of gravitational waves emitted by a binary pulsar consisting of two neutron stars To understand how gravitational waves are produced, it is useful to look to pulsarsbinary systems of two neutron stars that emit regular pulses of electromagnetic radiation in the radio region of the spectrum. Einsteins theory suggests that a system such as this should be losing energy by the emission of gravitational waves. This would mean that the systems orbital period should be decreasing in a very predictable way. The stars draw together as there is less energy in the system to resist their mutual gravitational attraction, and as a result, their orbit increases in speed, and thus the pulses of radio waves are emitted at shorter intervals. This would mean that the time it takes for the radio wave to be directly facing our line of sight would be reduced; something we can measure. This is exactly what was observed in the Hulse-Taylor system (PSR B191316), discovered in 1974, which is comprised of two rapidly rotating neutron stars. This observation earned Russell A. Hulse and Joseph H. Taylor, Jr, both of Princeton University, the 1993 Nobel Prize in Physics. The reason given by the Nobel Committee was: for the discovery of a new type of pulsar, a discovery that has opened up new possibilities for the study of gravitation. An animation illustrating how gravitational waves are emitted by two neutron stars as they orbit each other eventually colliding (credit: NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center). Though inarguably an impressive and important scientific achievement, this was still only indirect evidence of gravitational waves. Whilst the effect Einstein predicted of shortening of the pulsars spin was definitely present, this wasnt an actual direct detection. In fact, though not alive to witness this momentous achievement, Einstein had predicted that this would be the only way we could ever garner any hint of gravitational waves. The great physicist believed those spacetime ripples would be so faint that they would remain impossible to detect by any technological means imaginable at that time. Fortunately, Einstein was wrong. Get more science news like this... Join the ZME newsletter for amazing science news, features, and exclusive scoops. More than 40,000 subscribers can't be wrong. Daily Weekly I have read and agree to the terms & conditions. It should come as no surprise that actually detecting a gravitational wave requires a piece of equipment of tremendous sensitivity. Whilst the effect of gravitational wavesthe squashing and stretching space itselfsounds like something that should pre-eminently visible, the degree by which this disturbance occurs is so tiny it is totally imperceptible. Fortunately, there is a branch of physics that is pretty adept at deal with the tiny. To spot gravitational waves, researchers would use an effect called interference, something demonstrated in the most famous quantum physics experiment of all time; the double-slit experiment. Physicists realised that a laser interferometer could be used to measure the tiny squashing and stretching of space as it would cause the arms of the equipment to shrink by a minute amount. This means when splitting a laser and sending it through the arms of an interferometer the squeezing of space caused by the passage of a gravitational wave would cause one laser to arrive slightly ahead of the othermeaning they are out of phase and causing destructive interference. Thus, this difference in arrival times causes interference that gives an indication that gravitational waves have rippled across one of the arms. But, not just any laser interferometer would do. Physicists would need an interferometer so large that it constituents a legitimate feat in engineering. Enter the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO). Schematic showing how LIGO works. (Johan Jarnestad/The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences) The LIGO detector uses two laser emitters based at the Hanford and Livingstone observatories, separated by thousands of kilometres apart to form an incredibly sensitive interferometer. From these emitters, lasers are sent down the arms of the interferometer which are actually 4km long vacuum chambers. This results in a system that is so sensitive it can measure a deviation in spacetime that is as small as 1/10,000 the size of an atomic nucleus. To put this into an astronomical context; it is equivalent to spotting a star at a distance of 4.2 light-years and pinpointing its location to within the width of a human hair! This constitutes the smallest measurement ever practically attempted in any science experiment. And in 2015, this painstaking operation paid off. On 14th September 2015, the LIGO and Virgo collaboration spotted a gravitational wave signal emanating from the spiralling in and eventual merger of two black holes, one 29 times the mass of the Sun, the other 36 times our stars mass. From changes in the signal received the scientists were also able to observe the resultant single black hole. The signal, named GW150914, represented not just the first observation of gravitational waves, but also the first time humanity had seen a binary stellar-mass black hole system, proving that such mergers could exist in the Universes current epoch. Different Kinds of Gravitational Waves Since the initial detection of gravitational waves, researchers have made a series of important and revelatory detections. These have allowed scientists to classify different types of gravitational waves and the objects that may produce them. Continuous Gravitational Waves A single spinning massive object like a neutron star is believed to cause a continuous gravitational wave signal as a result of imperfections in the spherical shape of this star. if the rate of spin remains constant, so too are the gravitational waves it emitsit is continuously the same frequency and amplitude much like a singer holding a single note. Researchers have created simulations of what an arriving continuous gravitational wave would sound like if the signal LIGO detected was converted into a sound. The sound of a continuous gravitational wave of the kind produced by a neutron star can be heard below. (SXS Collaboration) Compact Binary Inspiral Gravitational Waves All of the signals detected by LIGO thus far fit into this category as gravitational waves created by pairs of massive orbiting objects like black holes or neutron stars. The sources fit into three distinct sub-categories: Binary Black Hole (BBH) Binary Neutron Star (BNS) Neutron Star-Black Hole Binary (NSBH) Each of these types of binary pairing creates its own unique pattern of gravitational waves but shares the same overall mechanism of wave-generationinspiral generation. This process occurs over millions of years with gravitational waves carrying away energy from the system and causing the objects to spiral closer and closer until they meet. This also results in the objects moving more quickly and thus creating gravitational waves of increasing strength. The chirp of an eventual merger between neutron stars has been translated to sound waves and can be heard below. Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert-Einstein-Institut) Stochastic Gravitational Waves Small gravitational waves that even LIGO is unable to precisely pinpoint could be passing over Earth from all directions at all times. These are known as stochastic gravitational waves due to their random nature. At least part of this stochastic signal is likely to have originated in the Big Bang. Should we eventually be able to detect this signal it would allow us to see further back into the history of the Universe than any electromagnetic signal could, back to the epoch before photons could freely travel through space. The simulated sound of this stochastic signal can be heard below. (R. Williams (STScI), the Hubble Deep Field Team, NASA) It is extremely likely given the variety of objects and events in the Universe that other types of gravitational wave signals exist. This means that the quest to detect such signals is really an exploration of the unknown. Fortunately, our capacity to explore the cosmos has been boosted tremendously by our ability to detect gravitational waves. A New Age of Astronomy GW150914 conformed precisely to the predictions of general relativity, confirming Einsteins most revolutionary theory almost exactly six decades after his death in 1955. That doesnt mean that gravitational waves are done teaching us about the Universe. In fact, these ripples in spacetime have given us a whole new way to view the cosmos. Before the discovery of gravitational waves, astronomers were restricted to a view of the Universe painted in electromagnetic radiation and therefore our observations have been confined to that particular spectrum. Using the electromagnetic spectrum alone, astronomers have been able to discover astronomical bodies and even the cosmic microwave background (CMB) radiation, a relic of one of the very first events in the early universe, the recombination epoch when electrons joined with protons thus allowing photons to begin travelling rather than endlessly scattering. Therefore, the CMB is a marker of the point the universe began to be transparent to light. Yet despite the strides traditional astronomy has allowed us to make in our understanding of the cosmos, the use of electromagnetic radiation is severely limited. It does not allow us to directly see black holes, from which light cannot escape. Nor does it allow us to see non-baryonic, non-luminous dark matter, the predominant form of matter in galaxiesaccounting for around 85% of the universes total mass. As the term non-luminous suggests dark matter does not interact with the electromagnetic spectrum, it neither absorbs nor emits light. This means that observations in the electromagnetic spectrum alone will never allow us to see the majority of the matter in the universe. Clearly, this is a problem. But one that can be avoided by using the gravitational wave spectrum as both black holes and dark matter do have considerable gravitational effects. Gravitational waves also have another significant advantage over electromagnetic radiation. This new form of astronomy measures the amplitude of the travelling wave, whilst electromagnetic wave astronomy measures the energy of the wave, which is proportional to the amplitude of the wave squared. Therefore the brightness of an object in traditional astronomy is given by 1/distance whilst gravitational brightness falls off by just 1/distance. This means that the visibility of stars persists in gravitational waves for a much greater distance than the same factor persists in the electromagnetic spectrum. Of course, none of this is to suggest that gravitational wave astronomy will replace traditional electromagnetic spectrum astronomy. In fact the two are most powerful when they are unified in an exciting new disciplinemultimessenger astronomy Sources and Further Reading Maggiore. M., Gravitational Waves: Theory and Experiments, Oxford University Press, [2019] Maggiore. M., Gravitational Waves: Astrophysics and Cosmology, Oxford University Press, [2019] Collins. H., Gravitys Kiss: The Detection of Gravitational Waves, MIT Press, [2017] Look Deeper, LIGO, [https://www.ligo.caltech.edu/page/look-deeper]
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https://www.zmescience.com/space/what-are-gravitational-waves/
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Do children still get their tonsils removed?
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Many, many years ago when I was a youngin, there were many conversations about tonsils usually having them out. There were some good reasons for it as quite often a kid would be sick and tonsils would get the blame. The same thing could be said for adults. However, adults suffered more from the operation so they tried to figure out if they could live with whatever problem they were having. Many kids thought it would not be bad as they would get out of going to school for perhaps a week. Then, when they went back the other kids would crowd around and ask what it was like. The kid with no tonsils would then be a big shot for maybe a whole 10 minutes before the other kids got interested in something else. I had mine out when I was six years old. In my case it was due to the fact that I used to have excruciating earaches. I can still feel them these many, many years later. I wasnt so certain that I was going to enjoy having them out despite missing some school. The fact was that I liked school so why miss any. On the other hand, there was no question but that the earaches were not a pleasant occurrence. The Blonde in the House also had them out, but she was older since she was eight. My Mother bought a childs book which explained how the operation would be done. In fact, she read it several times so I was good as a six year old could be about the situation.Since the Blonde was eight, she was undoubtedly more mature about the issue. I should mention so that there is no confusion she was not eight when I was six. We are definitely speaking of different years here. Today, you hear very little about tonsillectomies. It could be that some of it is due to the company we keep mostly folks around our age. On the other hand, many of us have grandkids, but I dont know of any who have had their tonsils removed. Apparently, the reason is good old penicillin. Penicillin cures most of the illness that went with tonsils, and they have not become immune as have so many other maladies. What this points out, I guess is that while todays kids miss out on so many good things that we had when we were growing up, they also avoid some of the things that were not so great. Of course, if they did have to go through what we did and lay around in a bed, they could now just pick up their iPad or cell phone and keep busy playing games. In our day, if we did have some one to play games with, it would most likely be a board game. Board games had the problem of the pieces falling off the bed as you were playing. That would particularly happen as some one was about to win the game. (It didnt take much of a jiggle on the bed to knock something off.) There are also old cases like what happened to the Blonde and myself after the operation. In her case when she woke up, she said that she would like to have something to eat. The doctor who was obviously a mean old guy probably in his forties, snarled, Give her some food, and see how she likes it. She doesnt recall what she was fed. In my case I do especially because of the book on the operation that my Mother read to me. According to the book, when I awoke, I would have a sore throat. However, I should not worry as the hospital would give me a nice bowl of ice cream. (A book the Blonde read to our kids told them the same thing.) I waited eagerly for the food lady to come by. Sure, enough she did and handed me a nice plate which contained a piece of TOAST! Yep, kids do have some things better today! Columnist Barry Evans writes about Life in The Villages.
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https://www.villages-news.com/2021/05/28/do-children-still-get-their-tonsils-removed/
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What do new abortion figures from Scotland reveal?
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Independent public health consultant Kevin Duffy writes on new abortion data from Scotland. On 25 May 2021, Public Health Scotland (PHS) released its official abortion statistics for the year ending December 2020. You may have already read that in 2020 there were a total of 13,815 abortions, the highest annual total since 2008, and that 36% of these were repeat abortions, which continues an increasing trend year-on-year. In this short post, I want to address the abortion rate and the increased number of abortions at home. Abortion rate in Scotland In Scotland, the 2019 abortion rate was 13.2 abortions for every 1,000 women aged 15 to 44; the equivalent rate in England and Wales was 18.6, which is 40% higher. It would be extremely helpful to uncover the social, economic, and cultural drivers which influence these rates, as had the rate been the same in England and Wales as in Scotland, there would have been 148,000 abortions rather than the historically high number of 209,519; a potential of 61,000 deaths averted. At the end of March 2020, the government approved a womans home as a place in which both abortion pills (mifepristone and misoprostol) could be taken, and permitted consultations by phone rather than requiring women to visit abortion clinics. In Scotland in 2020, 36% of all abortions (5,062) were by telephone, meaning that these women did not visit a clinic and did not have the prior routine clinical assessment of eligibility for the medical abortion procedure. In the same period, 75% of all abortions (10,300) were completed by women self-administering misoprostol at home; this is a significant increase from 43% in 2019, no doubt driven by the political approval for telemedicine abortion as a temporary measure to safeguard against the Covid-19 pandemic. Later telephone abortions In Scotland, a woman is permitted to have a telephone abortion at home up to the start of her twelfth week of gestation (11 weeks and six days from the first day of her last menstrual period). This is different from the approval in England and Wales, where the limit is 9 weeks and 6 days. This difference is important, and it needs our careful consideration. As a woman approaches her twelfth week of pregnancy, she is usually preparing for her first antenatal visit with her midwife, at which she will have her first ultrasound scan and shortly after that visit she will happily make her first announcements to family, friends, and maybe even to her employer. By this stage of pregnancy, the baby is fully formed, all the organs, muscles, limbs, bones, fingers, and toes are in place, and the sex organs are well developed. In Scotland in 2020, there were 1,707 abortions at gestational ages of more than 10 weeks. More than 800 of these were performed by the woman herself at home, using the PHS officially approved EMAH (Early Medical Abortion at Home) procedure. That is more than two women each day, choosing to end the life of their baby at a stage of development when the baby is fully formed, needing only to continue growing and maturing before his/her natural birth. By the end of this permitted period, 11 weeks and six days, the baby is about 7.5cm long and weighs about 18g, so they would certainly be visible and identifiable when passed by their mother under the contractions caused by the misoprostol; little wonder then that abortion providers advise women to sit on the toilet and to flush without looking. An ex-colleague of mine recently tweeted: A caring nurse with a few pills and a kind word is the 21st century norm in abortion care. I do not agree; that is not what I am seeing and it is not what these official data tell us. Every day across Britain, women are doing it by themselves, there is no caring nurse alongside them and no kind words. Women are being left alone by those charged with their care. This is not a norm which I am prepared to accept. It is shameful that our society not only permits DIY abortion at home but that many are willing to celebrate and shout about it. Abortion is never the right answer for any woman, and we should all want better care for all women facing these difficult life choices. |
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https://christianconcern.com/comment/what-do-new-abortion-figures-from-scotland-reveal/
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What has the Church been doing to combat fear and loneliness post-Covid?
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Fear and loneliness arent the only symptoms of life in lockdown and nor has the pandemic been the first time that people have suffered them. But it has brought these feelings into focus, and has been a reality for many. Fear of disease is instinctive, but government information campaigns have sought to heighten those instincts to fight Covid with lasting effects. Our individualistic society already led to many people feeling lonely, but being physically separated from friends and family worsened the situation for many. This is also true for many within the Church. Although many Christians are keen to come to fully-fledged services, many remain anxious about the possibility of being infected or infecting others. And simply meeting once a week may be merely papering over the cracks of the loneliness that people really feel. We caught up with several church leaders from various church backgrounds and denominations to find out how they were tackling fear and loneliness post-Covid. Pastoral support for those in need Pete Cornford, pastor of Redeemer Church, Ealing, speaks of various initiatives that the church started as a result of seeing people struggle through lockdown. I remember at the start of our awareness of Covid, someone commented that the situation could be one of three things: a shower you shelter from; a season you live through; or an ice age that leaves a scar for years to come. I think were all seeing that the third option is proving accurate. One thing I was certain of from the beginning was that going into this crisis would prove easier than coming out. As a result of lockdown, we began to develop new ways of caring for the church. Our termly small group structure came to an end in March 2020, so we started a new system called community circles: an online/digital collection of individuals to look out and care for one another, it was based on the concept of New Testament one anothering, circling the wagons and looking after each other! As well as being committed to every member ministry, we also concluded that it would be good to have some dedicated church members that would be trained and willing to support folk going through difficulties. We were able to establish a group of people and launch a pastoral care team that could be contacted by email and would follow up generally over the phone. We believe the gospel brings hope and we were able to gather ten written testimonies from people in the church of how they came to know Jesus. We printed this as a booklet and have had 400 of these printed and available for the church to give away to friends who are asking questions, or struggling, or trying to come to terms with Jesus. We were also able to pull together a book, Faith Locked Down, which was a gathering of psalms, prayers, poems, posts and portraits about how people were feeling and coping with the situation they suddenly found themselves in, which has also been an encouragement to many within the church. Looking out for single people Lorita Bryden, who pastors Living Stones of Birmingham with her husband Gary, says their church reached out to ask what peoples needs were. She says single people in particular expressed a vulnerability around the fear of something happening to them and nobody knowing. Weve been emphasising our teaching that God wants us to be family throughout the pandemic and beyond. Its a false concept that we dont need to gather together. We need to experience the greatness of God in corporate worship where we can experience the anointing together, in addition to small group intimacy. That said, we know that especially during this pandemic, people have just needed a hand on the shoulder, and this is what has been missing in isolation. Weve set up WhatsApp groups for the men and women in the church for people to share how theyre doing, prioritising groups for those who live alone to strengthen that feeling of connectivity and family. Wed give people a deadline to check in with the group by 12 noon, and if they hadnt checked in, wed give them a quick call to follow up and see if they were OK. Having a correct view of God Oliver Allmand-Smith, pastor of Trinity Grace Church, North Manchester, says that its important to deal with fear and loneliness theologically: We want people to get a really big view of God. If they can see how big God is, how great he is, how powerful he is, how sovereign he is, and understand that even through a pandemic, through lockdown, through loneliness, God is still working out his purposes. That is the message that we want to be getting over to people. Addressing the topics nobody likes to talk about Matt Cliff, pastor of Chenies Baptist Church in Buckinghamshire, shares how the church has been addressing topics that might previously have been left behind, such as the significance of gathered worship and the reality of death. You can watch the churchs playlist, Reflections from Lockdown, which deals with some of the harder issues on their YouTube channel. Covid-19, as we are all tragically aware, has had devastating effects on many peoples physical health. Due to the threat of virus, enforced isolation has likewise greatly impacted peoples mental health. However, what you wont hear in the media or see on social media feeds is the damage to peoples spiritual health. Although there may be those who have thrived spiritually, as a pastor I have generally seen the opposite. Far too many believers, in spite of Zoom, have actually felt more disconnected, thereby cutting themselves off from the support of their Christian community. That being said, in Gods providence, events such as Covid can provide churches with a unique opportunity to address issues that otherwise may have remained on the back shelf. Issues such as loneliness, the reality of our mortality, the significance of physical fellowship and the importance of sung worship have become hot topics. I pray we, as a Church reflect deeply on the lessons our Lord is teaching us through this season. Looking out for the needs of others is part of the Great Commission Rev. David Hall, pastor of Christ Church Chorleywood, encourages Christians struggling with fear to continue on the mission of God part of that mission being to look out for the needs of those around us. We do need a reset, I think, and Christ can give us that. I think the value of the Great Commission is that it is outward looking. Dont worry too much if youve suffered mentally as a result of the pandemic; if youve suffered in that way, its normal. Now is the time to take control, to take command and follow Christ. He has said that for those who follow his Great Commission, to go out, to make disciples, to work for him and look out for the needs of others; that he is with us always till the end of the age. In-person fellowship, reaching people with the truth Paul Levy, pastor of the International Presbyterian Church, London, believes that gathering in-person has been key to combatting fear and loneliness. Weve been hugely encouraged coming out of lockdown and been glad to be meeting together. Its made us value what we once took for granted. I think its also helped us to see that the Church is on the outside looking in on our culture. The leaders in our country in many ways have thought of the Church as on a par with the leisure industry. This has helped clarify the that the message of Christianity is counter-cultural but its the very message our country needs. The gospel of Jesus Christ is our hope in life and death; it is the antidote to fear we have what the world needs. A message for those struggling with fear and loneliness Pastor Ade Omooba MBE encourages those struggling with fear and loneliness with a message of hope. Every one of you that God created, if youre facing that fear, Im saying this to encourage you. God created only one of you for your time in this place. You may be able to identify with things that are on around you right now, but you are not defined by them. He loves you so much that hes kept you alive up till now. God doesnt sleep on whatever the issue is that youre going through; he works on around the clock. He hasnt forgotten or neglected you; hes so in tune and so understands what youre going through. He wants you to be encouraged. What youre asking for might seem slow to happen, but He doesnt delay. It will surely come to pass, because he makes all things beautiful in his own time. |
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https://christianconcern.com/resource/what-has-the-church-been-doing-to-combat-fear-and-loneliness-post-covid/
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Why is coriander considered a superfood?
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Across the country, coriander is one of those herbs that is always used for cooking. From rasam and sambar in the South to North Indian curries, no dish is complete without throwing in a handful of fresh and finely chopped coriander leaves. Apart from the refreshing flavour, it adds to the dishes, coriander also has several medicinal properties. According to a paper published in the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI, USA), All parts of this herb are in use as a flavouring agent and/or as traditional remedies for the treatment of different disorders in the folk medicine systems of different civilisations. Due to the presence of a multitude of bioactives a wide array of pharmacological activities has been ascribed to different parts of this herb, it added. It is anti-microbial, anti-oxidant, anti-diabetic, anxiolytic, anti-epileptic, anti-depressant, anti-mutagenic, anti-inflammatory, anti-dyslipidemic, anti-hypertensive, neuro-protective and diuretic. Coriander also possesses lead-detoxifying potential, according to the paper. Here are some health benefits of the herb: Helps control diabetes According to a paper published in the NCBI, coriander helps in diabetes control. The seeds of coriander are used as a traditional drug for the treatment of diabetes, it reads. The addition of coriander seed powder not only inhibited the process of peroxidative damage but also significantly reactivated the antioxidant enzymes and antioxidant levels during experiments, the paper said. Can decrease cholesterol Another paper in the NCBI said: The effect of the administration of coriander seeds on the metabolism of lipids was studied. The spice had a significant hypolipidemic action. The levels of total cholesterol and triglycerides decreased significantly during experiments. The level of LDL + VLDL cholesterol decreased while that of HDL cholesterol increased. An antimicrobial: Coriander is a well-known herb widely used as a spice, or in folk medicine, and in the pharmacy and food industries. Coriander seed oil exhibits antimicrobial activity against bacteria, some yeasts, dermatophytes and filamentous fungi.
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https://www.deccanherald.com/metrolife/metrolife-on-the-move/why-is-coriander-considered-a-superfood-991207.html
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Is it time to fence off Echo Park Lake?
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Echo Park -- Echo Park Lake was reopened this week after a two-month closure. But the chain-link fence that has encircled the park since the end of March has remained. A spokeswoman for the Department of Recreation & Parks said the fence, which has four entrances, will remain for a while. But she did not know when it would be removed. There has been talk of perhaps leaving the 29-acre park behind a fence permanently in the wake of the controversial homeless encampment that was removed two months ago. Sign up for The Eastsider's Daily Digest newsletter Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Error! There was an error processing your request. Councilmember Mitch O'Farrell said he has heard such comments. "I'm not going to opine" on the topic, he said in an interview. "That is a conversation to be had by the community." Most L.A. parks and green spaces are wide open. But there are a few exceptions. The meadow at the Silver Lake Reservoir, for instance, has a chain link fence, but it's only about waist-high. Much taller fences enclose Los Angeles Historic State Park, on the edge of Chinatown, and Rio de Los Angeles State Park in Cypress Park. Take our poll below and please explain your reasons in the comments section below.
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What next for Gavin Hunt after first-ever sacking?
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DURBAN Gavin Hunt suffered his first sacking in his 26-year coaching career after Kaizer Chiefs parted ways with him on Friday afternoon. The 56-year-olds sacking comes following Chiefs inconsistent displays in the DSTV Premiership this season which most recently included a 2-1 loss against basement club Black Leopards at the Thohoyandou Stadium on Wednesday. With two games remaining, Hunt leaves Chiefs 11th in the league and a massive 30 points behind already confirmed league champions Mamelodi Sundowns. They are closer to the relegation zone than to the champions as they lead Leopards by just eight points. The Chiefs fan base has been divided on his performances this season. Whilst it is understandable that he did not challenge for the title, many feel that he should have got the most out of his players, especially as the same side challenged for the title last season before finishing second. Breaking News Kaizer Chiefs have terminated coach Gavin Hunts contract with immediate effect. In the interim, Assistant Coaches Arthur Zwane and Dillon Sheppard will take charge of the senior team. The Club will make further announcements in due course. #Amakhosi4Life pic.twitter.com/zb0HzRZcA9 Kaizer Chiefs (@KaizerChiefs) May 28, 2021 Despite his inability to bring consistency to the Chiefs cause, Hunt did also have his fair share of admirers within the Chiefs support base. For one, he is one of the most successful PSL coaches in the PSL era with four league titles to his name. He also had to negotiate a two-window transfer ban and so essentially inherited a psychologically shattered Chiefs team which dramatically lost the league title in the 2019/20 season despite having led the title race for the majority of the season under Ernst Middendorp. Amidst all of Chiefs frustrations this season, he also led Amakhosi to the semi-final of the CAF Champions League where they will play against Wydad AC next month. Chiefs outperformed South African rivals Mamelodi Sundowns in the continental showpiece as Masandawana were eliminated in the quarter-final by Pitso Mosimanes Al Ahly. If one thing is certain, Hunt does not stay inactive for too long. In nearly three decades of involvement in the game, he has never taken a long break away. He will also feel that he has unfinished business remaining in football after his spell with Chiefs ended abruptly. With DStv Premiership clubs regularly chopping and changing coaches, it is probable that Hunt will be back sooner rather than later. ALSO READ: Pitso Mosimane praises Gavin Hunt for taking Chiefs so far in Caf Champions League Though some might say that he was tactically exposed this season, he is one of the most decorated and experienced tacticians in South African football so there will be no shortage of clubs that will be looking to recruit him. Orlando Pirates coach Josef Zinnbauer is currently under pressure and so is SuperSport United coach Kaitano Tembo. A move across Soweto to Pirates or an emotional return to SuperSport where he won three league titles could just be on the cards. @eshlinv IOL Sport
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https://www.iol.co.za/sport/soccer/psl/what-next-for-gavin-hunt-after-first-ever-sacking-f9e2d83f-fd94-40c3-b9a0-7f4266739e64
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How did a man who preyed on children end up advising students at Melbourne Uni?
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When he was brought to trial in 2013 for the 1980s offences in Perth, Hutchinson told a court-appointed psychologist his move into the university sector was supposed to keep him away from teenage boys. But it did not. It put him in the path of Anders Villani. It also allowed him to complete a Doctor of Education that gave him close, unsupervised access to 442 high school students around Victoria. A Melbourne University spokesman did not answer a number of specific questions about Hutchinson. We are committed to ensuring that the University of Melbourne is a place where all students, staff and visitors are safe and are treated with absolute respect and courtesy, a university spokesman said after a series of email exchanges with The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald. Asked whether it planned to investigate the former student advisers six-year tenure, the university declined to respond. Skimpy white underpants Anders Villani had just turned 18 and was a first-year student when he met Hutchinson. But it was not until the following year, 2008, that the older man approached him again. The Faculty of Arts was making a promotional brochure, he said, and he would like Villani, who had just won the universitys mens tennis singles title, to take part. I was flattered, I guess, says Villani. He said someone would photograph me on a tennis court in my Melbourne Uni tennis shirt and then maybe some other shots around campus. But on the day of the photo shoot, Hutchinson led Villani to a makeshift studio in the universitys Arts Centre building, where he would be taking the photos himself. This is classic institutional grooming. An offender uses an institution to create trust, taking a role ... to legitimise their authority. Dr Michael Salter, a criminologist and child sexual abuse expert at UNSW There was a white sheet hung as a backdrop and he had a big old boxy film camera. On reflection, it was strange, Villani says, but he recalls Hutchinson having an ability to make light of the situation. He had this self-deprecating, almost giggly manner where he would apologise for not really knowing what he was doing, sort of saying: Im not sure why the faculty get me to do this kind of thing, but someones got to do it. When they met the following week to look over the photos, Hutchinson proposed another photo shoot. Anders Villani, pictured in 2008, the year he says he was groomed. He said the Faculty of Arts had a scouting arrangement with ... a local modelling agency, and every year the faculty selected a couple of students to be photographed, says Villani. The second photo shoot was in the same studio, alone with Hutchinson. He had a printout of poses he said had been sent from the agency that he was supposedly basing the shots off. Hutchinson also had a plastic bag with him. In that plastic bag was a pair of sort of skimpy white underpants, says Villani. I remember them very vividly because the brand was Pierre Cardin, and they were those classic white briefs that have the elastic waistband with the brand of the underpants on it. Hutchinson said the underwear had been provided specially for the shoot and that Villani could keep them afterwards. I vividly remember him telling me that, as though this were something really cool. In his 2013 rape trial, it emerged that Hutchinson had a long history of concocting fake photo shoots and competitions as a way of taking compromising pictures of his victims. An excerpt from the sentencing remarks reads: You encouraged S to allow you to take pictures of him in various athletic poses, and in some white bathers you provided Another ex-student gave evidence about being invited to try on the white bathers. He described the poses you asked him to adopt, and the photographs, which can only be described as pornographic, that you then took. After taking a number of photos with Villani clothed, Hutchinson asked him to change into the underpants. Anders Villani at 19. The thing that sticks with me is how compromising and exaggerated the poses were, says Villani. I was sort of sitting down with one leg out and one leg up, sort of with my foot planted on the ground so that you know it was quite a close, direct view of my crotch. But, while he felt exposed, Villani says he never questioned the legitimacy of the photo shoot. The way he explained things, it was always the faculty making the decisions. He was just the instrument for the facultys brochure idea and the arrangement with the modelling agency. The Age and Herald can confirm that the Faculty of Arts never produced a brochure in 2008 and Melbourne University has never had a relationship with the modelling agency in question. This is classic institutional grooming, says UNSWs Dr Michael Salter, a criminologist and expert in child sexual abuse. An offender uses an institution to create trust, taking a role and using the relationships within the institution to establish and legitimise their authority. And then they incrementally step over those boundaries. It was awkward Several weeks later, Hutchinson offered dinner and a night in a fancy hotel as a thank you from the faculty. But the fancy dinner with his girlfriend Villani had envisaged turned out to be a meal alone with Hutchinson in the Crown casino food court, followed by gelato. The hotel was a night in a twin room of the Travelodge with two single beds. I remember him having a shower and coming out changed into sort of long pyjamas, says Villani. It was dark, and it was awkward. Villani says the next thing he remembers is waking up in the morning, with Hutchinson asleep in the next bed. I have no memory of anything happening while I was asleep or what he was doing. I fell asleep so I dont know. That was Hutchinsons last attempt to contact Villani. It was almost a decade before Villani discovered Hutchinsons history of abuse. My initial reaction was shame and embarrassment, you know, that I hadnt stopped him and figured it out when it was happening. Then I just felt violated, thinking of my 19-year-old self, letting him pose me whatever way he wanted in underpants that hed given me. In 2005, the university updated its personnel policy to include staff police checks. In 2008, the policy was updated again to include Working with Children Checks for any staff who might have unsupervised direct contact with children under 18 years of age. Still Hutchinson never faced any sort of check during his six years at the university. Its policy on Working with Children Checks hasnt changed since. Asked how Hutchinson slipped through the net and whether anything had changed to prevent a repeat, the university declined to answer, saying it has strict policies to ensure campuses and workplaces are safe areas for staff, students and visitors. Hutchinsons position at the university also gave him authority for a different kind of activity. In 2004, he began a Doctor of Education degree through which the university granted him approval to interview 442 high school children from 20 Victorian schools. In his thesis, completed in 2007, Hutchinson wrote that he initially intended to photograph and videotape the students, but ultimately decided only to use a voice recorder. Salter described the case as absolutely alarming. This is a man who was prohibited from registering as a teacher because of sexual offences and was able to use the research training process to gain access to very large numbers of children, Salter says. Asked why Hutchinson never underwent a background check before entering the schools, Melbourne University said access to the schools would have been approved by the Department of Education and/or the relevant school and that university ethics approvals dont grant access to schools. The Department of Education and Training disputed the universitys account, saying the university had a duty to ensure its researchers followed proper procedure and that the department could only approve research that it received applications for. Hutchinson wrote in his thesis that he had contacted the schools directly to arrange research access, bypassing the departmental approval process. Child safety is and has always been a shared responsibility, said a department spokesperson. Organisations, including the University of Melbourne, must follow correct protocols and provide relevant information to schools and the department. Melbourne University has a positive duty to eliminate discrimination, sexual harassment and victimisation. Credit:Wayne Taylor The university did not address this comment from the Education Department. Its not good enough to simply say we have an ethics committee and that is the full extent of our obligation, says Professor Daryl Higgins, director of the ACUs Institute of Child Protection Studies. There are mutual obligations that all universities could and should put in place to ... ensure the safety of children. Salter says the case raises a huge question about institutional responsibility, for the university to acknowledge there has been a significant failure of process and make inquiries to follow up with those schools. Asked whether it planned to investigate the matter or attempt to notify the 20 schools involved, the university declined to respond. In 2017 and 2018, Villani contacted a lawyer and the police and says he was discouraged from proceeding. He also contacted Melbourne University several times, saying he had been groomed as an undergraduate by a staff member who was now a convicted and jailed paedophile. A human resources manager encouraged Villani to access the universitys counselling service and said to please advise if we can help in any way. At no stage was Villani told that he could make a formal complaint and the university never investigated further. In failing to investigate and advise Villani of his right to make a formal complaint, the university may have breached its own Appropriate Workplace Behaviour Policy, which imposes a positive duty to eliminate discrimination, sexual harassment and victimisation.
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Will President Biden Get His Infrastructure Bill?
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With the markets closed for Memorial Day, we thought it would be a good opportunity to hear from you What began as a near certainty has become yet another political tug of war. Late last week, Senate Republicans unveiled its $928 billion infrastructure counteroffer to President Bidens $2 trillion bill. As Ted mentioned in his Friday video, the likelihood of us seeing this bill passed decreases daily. Fortunately, we dont need this bill for the investments in The Bauman Letter to soar. This got me thinking. Take this quick 10-second poll to let us know and see what your fellow readers think. Javascript is disabled Javascript is disabled on your browser. Please enable it in order to use this form. Loading Your form has been submitted Thank you for taking the survey, we have received your answers. You can view it anytime from this link below: %TRACK_LINK% We have also attached a copy of your submission. Server Side Error We faced problems while connecting to the server or receiving data from the server. Please wait for a few seconds and try again. If the problem persists, then check your internet connectivity. If all other sites open fine, then please contact the administrator of this website with the following information. TextStatus: undefined HTTP Error: undefined Processing your request Error Some error has occured. Happy Memorial Day, Angela Jirau Publisher, The Bauman Letter
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Is Eddie Rosario ready to get hot and stay that way for the Cleveland Indians?
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Register for Indians Subtext to hear your Tribe questions answered exclusively on the show. Send a text to 216-208-4346 to subscribe for $3.99/mo. CLEVELAND, Ohio Eddie Rosario is riding a seven-game hitting streak and had a pair of extra-base hits in Thursdays win over Detroit. Manager Terry Francona says the Indians wont stand in the way if Rosario wants to start getting hot at the plate. Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga talk about what a streaking Rosario could mean to the Indians lineup on Fridays podcast. Click here. We have an Apple podcasts channel exclusively for this podcast. Subscribe to it here. You can also subscribe on Google Play and listen on Spotify. Search Cleveland Baseball Talk Podcast or download the audio here. - New Indians face masks for sale: Heres where you can buy Cleveland Indians-themed face coverings for coronavirus protection, including a single mask ($14.99) and a 3-pack ($24.99). All MLB proceeds donated to charity. No surgery for Plesac and 3 other things MLB suspends Mickey Callaway through 2022 for sexual harassment McKenzie recalled for one-and-done start against Tigers
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Is Todd Phillips Is Co-Writing A 'Joker' Sequel Or Not?
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Tucked inside The Hollywood Reporters mammoth feature on Hollywoods Top 100 Attorneys is an interesting nugget for fans of 2019s controversial, yet highly lucrative Joker starring Joaquin Phoenix. In a blurb on power lawyer Warren Dern, THR reports that he inked a deal with Warner Bros. for Todd Phillips to co-write the next Joker installment. While this is exciting news for Joker fans who have been itching for a follow-up movie, there are no further details and Phillips has stepped in and denied overzealous reports of a sequel in the past. Following Jokers surprising billion-dollar success at the box office, Phillips spoke candidly about the chance of a sequel, and hes made it clear that there are two major hurdles that have to be cleared: First and foremost, Phoenixs involvement, which is in no way guaranteed, and a story that can match the resonance of the first film. Via Deadline: When a movie does $1 billion and cost $60 million to make, of course it comes up, he laughed. But Joaquin and I havent really decided on it. Were open. I mean, Id love to work with him on anything, quite frankly. But it would have to have a real thematic resonance the way this one did, ultimately being about childhood trauma and the lack of love, and the loss of empathy. All those things are really what made this movie work for us, so wed have to have something that had an equal thematic resonance. Of course, having a story that can get Phoenix on board is key, and if Warner Bros. is eager to get a Joker sequel going, we may be witnessing the beginning steps of that process by commissioning Phillips to co-write a compelling script for the actor. (Via The Hollywood Reporter)
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Is Danai Gurira Getting Her Own Black Panther Disney+ Series?
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Okoye, a Marvel Cinematic Universe fan favorite, is going back into battle. Per Deadline, actor and playwright Danai Gurira will reprise her role as Okoyethe fierce general of the all-female Dora Milaje, the special forces team that serves as royal security to the Black Pantherin the forthcoming sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, as well as an original Wakanda series spin-off for the streaming platform Disney+. Details regarding the Wakanda Disney+ series are under wraps, but rumors indicate that the show will star Gurira and serve as an origin story for Okoye. The series is being developed by Black Panther director Ryan Coogler, who recently inked a five-year overall exclusive deal with Disney via his production company, Proximity Media. Coogler is also set to direct Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, due to hit theaters on July 8, 2022. The highly anticipated sequel will not recast the central role of TChalla, the original Black Panther played by the late Chadwick Boseman, who died of colon cancer in August of 2020 at the age of 43. Beyond Black Panther, Guriras Okoye has popped up in other Marvel properties, appearing in Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. Okoye is not the only Wakandan to make her way through the MCU: Florence Kasumba recently reprised her Black Panther character, Ayo, another member of the Dora Milaje, in Disney+s The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. No word yet on whether other beloved characters from Wakanda, like Letitia Wrights Princess Shuri, Lupita Nyongos special agent, Nakia, or Winston Dukes rival leader, MBaku, will also appear in the Disney+ series. Join Vanity Fair to receive full access to VF.com and the complete online archive now.
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Where are the bodies of those killed in the Tulsa race massacre?
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Black Tulsans, however, fought back. They started rebuilding anyway, in direct defiance of the new ordinance. A group of African American lawyers took the city to court, where they scored a rare victory weeks later when three White judges declared that the fire ordinance was illegal. Despite the citys efforts, Greenwood rose again. Slowly at first, but steadily. Lots were raked free of ashes, burned wood and bits of twisted, heat-deformed metal. Charred bricks and stone lintels were sorted and stacked for future use. Bedrolls and blankets were first laid on bare ground, then on canvas tarps and eventually on wooden floors. Everything still reeked of smoke, and when the first rains came, black water sluiced through the streets. The only lights in Greenwood at night were those of kerosene lanterns and candle lamps, flickering against the sides of Red Cross tents or the patchwork wooden walls of shanties made from castoff lumber. Merchants reopened their shops in tents and in the open air, while congregations gathered in the basements of their demolished churches. Despite all the devastation, week by week and month by month, Greenwood pulled itself back on its feet. Black Tulsans, with some exceptions, were there to stay.
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/the-tulsa-race-massacre-is-finally-becoming-known-but-where-are-the-bodies/2021/05/28/6080652a-bcbd-11eb-9c90-731aff7d9a0d_story.html
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What's up With That Mid-Credit Scene After Disney's 'Cruella'?
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Disney has truly become one of the powerhouses for remakes, origin story films, and prequels. Their newest premiere on Disney Plus Cruella is no different. The film tells the story of how the two-tone-haired villain from 101 Dalmatians originally found her evil streak. If you finished the film and quickly moved on to something else after the credits began to roll, we hate to tell you that you missed out on something big. Cruella contained a mid-credit scene that explains something huge and could open up the possibility for another film starring the infamous villain played by Emma Stone. 'Cruella' tells the story of how a sweet orphan turned into a master villain. Throughout the film, we follow Cruella's story from when shes a baby. Born with the name Estella, half-black-half-white hair, and an appetite for trouble, she finds herself getting expelled from school. Ironically enough, as we all know who she will eventually become, Estella was just standing up to some bullies who were going after her friend Anita. And yes, thats the same Anita we met in the original 101 Dalmatians films. Source: Disney Article continues below advertisement After Estelle is forced to leave her school, her mom, Catherine, moves them to London where she hopes Estella will nurture her love for fashion and design. While they visit a friend of Catherines, three dalmatians guarding the home chase Catherine out of the house and off a cliff where the house resides. Estella watches the entire thing happen. Source: Disney Article continues below advertisement
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Is Betty DeVille gay in Rugrats reboot?
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THE adventurous babies are back and this time the show is making a few changes. In the original Rugrats twins Phil and Lil's mother Betty DeVille was married to Howard but the reboot has changed things up. The Rugrats reboot is officially confirming what viewers in the 90s and early 2000s already assumed. Betty DeVille, Phil and Lil's mom, is openly gay in the new reiteration of the popular cartoon. The new show even went so far as to cast queer actress, Natalie Morales to voice Betty. Millennials who grew up watching the original show were shocked. But not that Betty is now openly gay, they were stunned that she wasn't before. "Betty Deville will be gay in Rugrats reboot" as if she wasn't already a gay icon pic.twitter.com/EICF4dA1C6 Danielle Partis (@DaniellePartis) May 27, 2021 I was today years old when I learned that Betty from Rugrats wasnt always gay https://t.co/NUoHvJoFNX daniel barnes (@Danny8bit) May 27, 2021 Even as a kid, I always thought Betty DeVille was a bit gay. I mean, it was lowkey but obvious as hell which is why I'm finding it baffling that there are people throwing a fit in the comments. The reboot premieres on Thursday, May 28 with the first batch of episodes followed by a second batch at a later date. Most read in TV 'CRINGE' Teen Mom Jenelle Evans slammed as 'embarrassing' as she twerks in crop top 'LOT OF LEG!' Jinger Duggar shocks fans as she shows off her bare thigh in new photo MAMA'S MISERY Mama June caught on video getting 'ambushed by police' and handcuffed OH KAIL NO! Teen Mom Kailyn 'cried' after realizing dream home will be 'too small' NOT FRIENDLY Matthew Perry 'made everyone uneasy at Friends: The Reunion' uh-oh! Matthew Perry's fiancee 'puts wedding on hold' after he 'flirted on dating app' It will be streaming on Paramount+. According to the log line the show will follow, even bigger adventures born from the color imaginations of Tommy, Chuckie, Phil, Lil, Susie and Angelica. The one-hour premiere, Second Time Around, Tommy leads the babies on an adventure to help Chuckie after his big attempt to be brave goes wrong.
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https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/2975930/is-betty-deville-gay-in-rugrats-reboot/
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