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When is National Hamburger Day 2021?
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NATIONAL Hamburger Day is upon us. And Americans are celebrating in the way they know best. In the United States, National Hamburger Day is celebrated on May 28, 2021. The hamburger first entered into the pop culture consciousness in 1904. At that time, the culinary treat was introduced at the World's Fair in St. Louis, MO. And it's estimated that 50 billion burgers are served in the United States every year. There are many restaurants, fast food joints, and other places that are giving discounts, freebies, and promotions for National Hamburger Day 2021. Burger King is offering a buy one, get one for $1 sale on Whoppers, Impossible Whoppers, Big Fish, Chicken Sandwiches, and 9-piece Chicken Fries. Del Taco, a West Coast chain, is offering a buy one, get one free promotion on their Del Cheeseburgers but only if you order through the app. Another West Coast chain called Mooyah is offering a buy one, get one free promotion on their burgers ordered through the rewards app. The Sonic fast-food chain is offering a buy one, get one half off promotion on their Footlong Quarter Pound Coney or Cheeseburger when ordered online or through the app. 3 Buy one, get one for $1 Credit: Louis Wood Smashburger is offering their Double Classic Burger for $5 for National Hamburger Day only. And Wendy's is offering a buy one, get one for $1 on their premium hamburger when ordered via the app. Most read in Lifestyle 'MANIPULATION' 'Narcissist' Meg 'groomed Harry into believing she is Diana reincarnate' MARKET RACE New DubaiCoin cryptocurrency rises 1,000% in just 24hrs defying market slump CAUGHT IN THE ACT Twitch star Tallulah 'sexually assaulted in broad daylight' on livestream MOTHERLOAD Im a mum-of-7 and Ive had 3 sets of twins, it means 10 loads of laundry a day IT'S ALL RELATIVE Meghan Markle's great-great-great gran was a SERVANT at Windsor Castle MODERN LOVE STORY Woman having a bad day stunned by delivery drivers heart-warming gesture Wendy's customers can also get a free soft drink with an order of the Bourbon Bacon Cheeseburger when ordered through the app. Wayback Burger will celebrate National Hamburger Day with $3 signature burgers all day long (but there's a limit of one per person). And the Dog Haus fast-food chain is offering its Haus Burgers for $5 in-store for dine-in or takeout at participating locations for National Hamburger Day.
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https://www.the-sun.com/lifestyle/2975592/national-hamburger-day-2021-usa/
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Is Marshalls open on Memorial Day 2021?
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MEMORIAL Day - which honors military heroes - falls on Monday, May 31, in 2021. Many businesses and stores are closed on the holiday, but some stay open. Marshalls is open on Memorial Day, one of 10 federal holidays in the US. However, shoppers should check their local stores for hours. Some Marshalls stores may have limited hours on the holiday. All federal offices are closed on Memorial Day, including post offices and banks. Marshalls, a chain of off-price department stores owned by TJX Companies, was founded in 1956 in Beverly, Massachusetts. The company launched after Alfred Marshall gathered together "a band of innovative entrepreneurs" on the East Coast, according to FundingUniverse. "Contemplating the dual postwar phenomena of a boom in the economy and growth in the suburbs, Marshall and associates came upon a way to meet it profitably," according to the website. "Together, they opened a self-service department store in Beverly, Massachusetts, offering apparel and homewares at alluringly low prices." 3 Marshalls will be open on Memorial Day Credit: Getty By the mid-1960s Marshalls had become the leading off-price retail chain in the country. "By buying up manufacturers' post-season, over-run, and close-out stock, Marshalls was able to offer fashionable, high-quality 'designer' items at prices 20 to 60 percent less than those of the department stores," according to FundingUniverse. The website added: "The problem with the creative and successful plan, however, was that it inspired many imitators. Most read in Money CHECK AGAIN New round of $1,400 stimulus checks may be coming as calls mount for more cash CASHING IN Bonus stimulus check may be on the way if you filed your taxes on time IN THE MONEY Two new stimulus checks may be on the way heres what you need to know MONEY PROBLEMS Experts debate chances of fourth stimulus check as Biden fails to commit LUCKY BREAK IRS now sending $10,200 refund to millions who paid unemployment taxes CASH BOOST Heres why you could get a bonus payment on top of your third stimulus check "As Marshalls' sales recipe became a favorite, many other retailers created off-price stores of their own. "Moreover, department stores were also fighting for their share of consumer interest and began marking down merchandise as well." There are more than 1,100 Marshalls stores in the US.
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https://www.the-sun.com/money/2951532/marshalls-memorial-day-federal-holiday-shopping-hours/
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Is Wendys open on Memorial Day 2021?
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MEMORIAL Day weekend is approaching, and Americans will enjoy a three-day weekend to celebrate the holiday. As a federal holiday, Memorial Day is celebrated on the last Monday of May, and it means a lot of businesses will close their doors for the day. All Wendy's locations across the nation will be open on Memorial Day. The fast-food joint only closes its doors two days out of the year, those days being Christmas Day and Thanksgiving. Folks can stop by their closest Wendy's location and fill up on one of their signature classic burgers or chicken sandwiches. McDonald's will keep all their location doors open on Memorial Day and every major holiday except Christmas Day and Easter Sunday. Like their competitors, Burger King will also be open on Memorial Day this year. So if youre looking for a quick snack to hold you down on your way to a cookout, both BK and McDonald's have you covered. We always recommend calling your local restaurant to check the hours before heading out to grab a bite to eat. Outside of fast-food restaurants, other businesses will give their employees the day off on Memorial Day. Businesses that will be closed on Memorial Day include banks, the stock market, courts, libraries, UPS, FedEx, the post office and state-run schools. Most read in Money CHECK AGAIN New round of $1,400 stimulus checks may be coming as calls mount for more cash CASHING IN Bonus stimulus check may be on the way if you filed your taxes on time IN THE MONEY Two new stimulus checks may be on the way heres what you need to know MEMORIAL DAY Memorial Day 2021: What to know about FedEx, USPS and UPS deliveries MONEY PROBLEMS Experts debate chances of fourth stimulus check as Biden fails to commit LUCKY BREAK IRS now sending $10,200 refund to millions who paid unemployment taxes However, there are exceptions to these rules in case of emergencies. As for local businesses, they will make their own decisions on whether to close or remain open. Like we always advise, consumers should always call any business to inquire about their holiday hours.
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https://www.the-sun.com/money/2956967/information-about-wendys-memorial-day-hours-holiday/
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Is Subway open on Memorial Day 2021?
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MEMORIAL Day is one of the ten nationally recognized federal holidays closing many stores and businesses nationwide. This year Memorial Day lands on Monday, May 31. Subway will remain open for normal business hours on Memorial Day serving its popular submarine sandwiches. The sandwich shop only closes its doors for Christmas Day. You can still get any of their 13 signature Subway sandwiches or customize your own 364 days a year. The fast-food restaurant has more than 40,000 locations around the globe and roughly 24,000 stores in the US. Because Memorial Day is a federal holiday many businesses close their doors for the day. The Federal Reserve Bank is closed meaning most bank branches will also not be operating. Other public institutions such as the United States Postal Service, public schools, public libraries, and the Department of Motor Vehicle will be closed. Memorial Day is celebrated in honor of military members who died serving their country. It was first established after the Civil War, when Americans lost 620,000 soldiers on both sides of the Union and Confederate. The holiday was originally called Decoration Day and became recognized as Memorial Day when it became an official federal holiday in 1971.
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https://www.the-sun.com/money/2957255/is-subway-open-on-memorial-day-2021/
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Is McDonalds open on Memorial Day 2021?
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MCDONALD'S fans can still grab food on Memorial Day 2021 as the fast food chain's branches open - we explain what you need to know. Memorial Day is on May 31 and it honors the sacrifice of the countrys fallen military war heroes. Yes, most McDonald's branches remain open in the US on Memorial Day 2021. However, it could vary so it's best to double-check in advance to avoid disappointment. More than 99% of its restaurants are currently open, but the remaining are closed due to the pandemic - or they operate reduced opening hours. McDonald's has around 14,000 branches across the US. You can find your nearest one by using its store locator tool. If you don't want to go into a store, you can order and pay online and then do curbside pick up or drive-thru at many locations. You can do this through the McDonald's app. The fast food chain is also signed up with Uber Eats for home delivery, but make sure you double-check any delivery fees before you order. These typically vary depending on how far away you are from the restaurant. McDonald's branches typically open at 7am every day at most locations, which is when they start serving breakfast. Meanwhile, some locations are open 24/7 and start breakfast earlier than that at about 6am. It's then up to franchise owners to decide how long to serve breakfast for, but most restaurants will make the switch at 10.30am. Branches that don't operate 24/7 are then open until 11pm every day. Once again, some restaurants are operating reduced hours due to Covid, so make sure you double-check this in advance. McDonald's has introduced a wide range of Covid measures to keep customers and staff safe. It has put social distancing stickers on the floor, and have installed protective barriers at order points. The chain has also increased the frequency of cleaning, while workers are wearing masks and gloves, where required. Staff members also have to check their temperatures before starting each shift. To help customers stay safe while dining in, McDonald's has closed some seating and tables to accommodate social distancing. Play areas for the kids also remain closed. Most read in Money CHECK AGAIN New round of $1,400 stimulus checks may be coming as calls mount for more cash CASHING IN Bonus stimulus check may be on the way if you filed your taxes on time IN THE MONEY Two new stimulus checks may be on the way heres what you need to know MEMORIAL DAY Memorial Day 2021: What to know about FedEx, USPS and UPS deliveries MONEY PROBLEMS Experts debate chances of fourth stimulus check as Biden fails to commit LUCKY BREAK IRS now sending $10,200 refund to millions who paid unemployment taxes We round up the best early Memorial Day sales at retailers including Amazon, Walmart and Home Depot. We also explain whether liquor stores are open on Memorial Day this year. Plus, heres all you need to know about Memorial Day.
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https://www.the-sun.com/money/2961639/mcdonalds-open-memorial-day-2021/
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Who was author Michael Lewis daughter Dixie and how did she die?
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RENOWNED author and financial journalist Michael Lewis lost his daughter Dixie on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. Dixie Lewis, 19, was the daughter of Michael Lewis and Tabitha Soren. The teenager was a rising sophomore at Pomona College. She had planned to major in neuroscience and continue her softball career at the school. Lewis was a graduate of Berkeley High School. 3 Lewis' boyfriend Ross Schultz died beside her as well Credit: Facebook Cal Nuggets She and boyfriend Ross Schultz, 20, died in a head-on collision near Truckee, California, according to California Highway Patrol officials. The crash occurred at around 3:20pm on May 25, 2021 when Schultzs 2014 Ford Fusion crossed into the southbound lanes, hitting a Freightliner truck on state Highway 89 just north of Cabin Creek Road. The driver of the truck suffered minor injuries and no other vehicles were involved in the accident. Police do not suspect drugs or alcohol were a factor in their deaths. Michael released a statement regarding Lewis death, saying: We loved her so much and are in a kind of pain none of us has experienced. "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. 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." 3 Michael Lewis and wife Tabitha Soren are parents to Dixie, Quinn, and Walker Lewis Credit: Getty Tabitha 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. Most read in US News HORROR FIND Neighbor 'in tears' after finding body of 'kidnapped and slain' boy, 4 FACING JUSTICE Cheerleader's killer' will be tried as an ADULT as murder details revealed 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 Similarly, Schultzs family also released a statement to Berkeleyside, saying: Our hearts are breaking in a way that is impossible to put into words. Ross brought happiness, laughter and joy to his family and his friends. His mother Gina, father Bart and brother Matt, along with his extended family of grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins, will hold his memory dear and present and find ways to remember him, and Dixie, forever.
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https://www.the-sun.com/news/2975856/who-author-michael-lewis-daughter-dixie-how-die/
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When will the Janssen Covid vaccine be used in the UK?
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JANSSEN'S single shot Covid vaccine has been approved for use in the UK. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is not expected to be delivered until later this year after being approved for use in the UK on May 28. It is most likely that those deliveries will contribute to the autumn booster programme. Englands deputy chief medical officer, Professor Jonathan Van-Tam, has said it could be used for hard-to-reach groups of people, where recalling them for a second jab is not always successful. Johnson & Johnson has said the vaccine works across multiple variants of the virus. Studies suggest it also offers complete protection from admission to hospital and death. In a clinical trial involving almost 43,800 people, published earlier in 2021, the level of protection against moderate to severe Covid-19 infection was found to be 72 per cent in the US arm of the trial. It was 66 per cent in the Latin American arm of the trial, and 57 per cent in the South African arm - where mutant variants of the virus have been dominating. The vaccine was 85.9 per cent effective at preventing hospitalisation and death in the US volunteers. And it was 81.7 per cent effective against severe forms of Covid in South Africa and 87.6 per cent in Brazil. In January the single-dose vaccine was shown to be 67 per cent effective overall in preventing Covid infection, depending on the variant. It is also 85 per cent effective in preventing severe disease or hospitalisation. The benefit of the jab is that it is one single shot and does not need to be given in two doses like the Moderna, Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the possible side effects include Headache Fever Fatigue Nausea Muscle aches Pain, irritation, swelling at the site of the injection and redness Around 55 per cent of people who were vaccinated experienced systemic side effects. The most commonly reported side effects were headaches, fatigue and muscle pain. Map reveals next Indian variant Covid hotspots as cases rise TESTING TIMES Surge Covid tests deployed in Lancashire to catch cases of Indian variant Exclusive PLAYING WITH FIRE Biolabs probing viruses with NO CURE amid fear of leak worse than Covid Exclusive RAT OUT OF HELL Monster rats crawl into homes through LOOS after lockdown shut restaurants R-ATE OF SPREAD Official Covid R rate creeps up again - as Indian variant fuels case rise Less common symptoms were nausea and fever, which lasted for just one day on average. Typically, the side effects of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine are similar to those who had one of the mRNA (Moderna) vaccine. Although, a 74-year-old man was hospitalised with a severe body rash triggered by the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
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https://www.the-sun.com/news/2976004/when-will-janssen-covid-vaccine-used-uk/
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Is Oslo a True Story? Is HBO Movie Based on Real Life?
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Oslo is a period drama film directed by Bartlett Sher from a screenplay written by J. T. Rogers. It explores the secretive, behind-the-scenes negotiations that took place between a group of Israeli and Palestinian people leading up to the signing of a pair of peace accords in the early 90s. The story is told from the perspective of a Norwegian couple who played a crucial role in the back-channel negotiations. The film stars Andrew Scott, Ruth Wilson, and Jeff Wilbusch in the lead roles. The movies depiction of real-world political situations of the era, characters based on real-life figures, and period setting will certainly make one ponder over the storys connections to reality. If you are looking for explanations regarding the same, weve got your back! Yes, Oslo is based on a true story. The film is an adaptation of the Tony Award-winning play of the same name, also written by J. T. Rogers. The play itself is based on the true story of wife and husband Mona Juul and Terje Rd-Larsen, Norwegian diplomats who were integral in bringing together the then-Prime Minister of Israel Yitzhak Rabin and Palestine Liberation Organization Chairman Yasser Arafat to hold peace talks. These negotiations found a breakthrough in the form of the Oslo I Accord that was signed in 1993 and was followed by the Oslo II Accord signed in 1995. To paint a picture of the political (and socio-cultural) climate of the time, well have to back up a bit. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is one of the longest-running issues in the world. The primary reason for the conflict is the Israeli occupancy of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. The conflict has its roots in the 19th and 20th century which saw the rise of freedom movements by both Jews and Arabs to attain sovereignty for their people in the Middle East. As a result, over the years, the conflict that started from a border issue turned into a severe socio-political issue. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is the backdrop of the story, which mainly explores the events leading up to the signing of the Oslo Accords. The film features various real-world figures, chief among them being Mona Juul and Terje Rd-Larsen, who served as the facilitators during the negotiations. After their crucial roles in the negotiations, both have gone on to have distinguished careers and have made significant diplomatic contributions across the globe. Their behind-the-scenes work that led to the signing of the Oslo Accords remained mostly unsung, and the play (and in turn the movie) attempts to shine a light on their extensive efforts. Rogers met Rd-Larsen by a chance encounter when the latter came to watch a play written by the former man. They had a drink, and Rd-Larsen told Rogers the story of Oslo Accords from his perspective. This sparked a curiosity in Rogers, who spent a considerable amount of time researching and interviewing the real-world figures involved in the negotiations to craft a compelling narrative that was as true to reality as possible. I stalked the characters, through memoirs and TV interviews. But the lines on stage are all mine; theres no verbatim. My rule, though, was that no one expresses views that they didnt hold, Rogers said in an interview with The Guardian about the process of writing the play. From the writers words, we can incur that, like the play, the film also takes certain liberties when retelling this historically significant true story to make it more entertaining without compromising the integrity of the people who inspired it. Ultimately, Oslo is an artistic, humorous, flavorful, and visually enticing dramatization of a little-known true story. Read More: Best Movies Based on True Stories
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https://thecinemaholic.com/is-hbos-oslo-a-true-story/
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Why is Montrezl Harrell not playing for the LA Lakers in the 2021 NBA Playoffs?
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Despite Montrezl Harrell's infectious energy when he is on the court, the LA Lakers center has been sidelined by coach Frank Vogel for Games 2 and 3 of their first-round series with the Phoenix Suns. The 27-year-old played 15 minutes in Game 1 against the Suns and logged 12 points. However, his size made him a bad defensive matchup against the likes of Deandre Ayton. The LA Lakers wanted to win physical series such as this one and dominate the paint, which is why they moved for Andre Drummond in the middle of the season. Montrezl Harrell, out of the rotation tonight thus far with Marc Gasol sliding into the backup center minutes, spent part of this timeout going over post moves with Andre Drummond. LAL's three center rotation has been uneasy at times, but if they pull for each other, it can work Dave McMenamin (@mcten) May 26, 2021 Meanwhile, former third-choice center Marc Gasol is more of a perimeter defender, while Harrell is an undersized big man. That led to last year's Sixth Man of the Year being left out by Vogel and will perhaps not appear again in this series. LA Lakers Montrezl Harrell battles against Toronto The LA Lakers aren't quite playing like reigning champions yet, but they're certainly warming up to it. On Thursday night, they rolled over the Phoenix Suns in game three 109-95, putting in yet another terrific defensive performance. Chris Paul is struggling with a shoulder injury he suffered in Game 1 but the Lakers are still gaining momentum after they struggled through the end of the season with their own injuries. As a result, the Suns have had to rely on Deandre Ayton and Devin Booker for their offensive threat while Paul has been off his usual pace. Ayton, in particular, has been dominant in the paint and has secured a double-double in each matchup so far, averaging 21.7 points and 12.3 rebounds. That has prompted Frank Vogel to focus a lot of defensive attention on the 22-year-old center. Hence the use of Andre Drummond and Marc Gasol's minutes as the two Lakers playing centers. Montrezl Harrell is, unfortunately, an average defender at best. When the former 6MOY is on the floor, it often forces Anthony Davis to exert increased attention and pressure on the defensive end of the floor. Gasol and Drummond are far better suited to a physical matchup like this one and give the LA Lakers the ability to have three imposing players on the court alongside Davis and LeBron. Gasol has athletic limitations at this stage in his career, but his communication and positioning are more valuable to the Lakers than Montrezl Harrell's energy and athleticism. Montrezl Harrell is not your traditional big man and is unfortunately too small on the defensive end. Although his offensive contributions are vital during the regular season, when James and Davis are playing heavy minutes in the playoffs, his offense is not needed as much. Instead, Gasol's floor-spacing and ball movement proves to be more effective. That leaves Harrell in the position Gasol was in previously. It is necessary for him to stay ready in case he is needed but Montrezl Harrell is likely going to be the third-choice center going forward.
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https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/news-why-montrezl-harrell-playing-la-lakers-2021-nba-playoffs
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What Emma Stone misses the most while shooting Cruella?
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American actress, Emma Stone shared what she missed the most during the shooting of Disneys new live-action feature film Cruella. While talking with the reporter, the Oscar winner shared that it was difficult not to have Cruellas iconic cigarette in her hand when shooting for the movie. The 32 years old said: We are not allowed to smoke onscreen in a Disney film, That is not allowed in 2021, she added While she was so excited to have that green plume of smoke in there she said that she did not want to promote smoking. I dont want to promote smoking, but Im also not trying to promote skinning puppies, she joked. Cruella is a 2021 American live-action and comedy film based on the character Cruella de Vil from Dodie Smiths 1956 novel The Hundred and One Dalmatians and Disneys 1961 animated film adaptation. The film is directed by Craig Gillespie. Emma Stone stars as the title character, with Emma Thompson, Joel Fry, Paul Walter Hauser, Emily Beecham, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, and Mark Strong in supporting roles.
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https://www.bolnews.com/entertainment/2021/05/what-emma-stone-misses-the-most-while-shooting-cruella/
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Is 3.94 percent GDP growth fudged?
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From the last couple of days, majority of masses in Pakistan are discussing emotionally the 3.94 percent growth in GDP during the times of crisis. Every layman is talking on economic indicators based on their political attachment, not based on technical grounds. I have listened to many talks and also gone through the articles, but the majority are reacting according to their political affiliation. Data and empirics have their own behaviour and before talking on this aspect, there is a dire need to know about the behaviour of variables, environment, structure of the economy and even to compare it with some of the neighbours. The other day, I was sitting in a barbers shop and the barber argued it was not possible to show an exaggerated number of GDP growth when there was a lockdown and unemployment was increasing rapidly, and there was also increase in vulnerability and poverty. He thought that all these numbers were fudged and not in line with reality. - Advertisement - After the barbershop, I went to buy vegetables. While packing my purchases, the vendor said to me, You know our government performance is exponentially increasing and it is the result of leadership competency and soon you will see the credibility of our economy by expanding employment opportunities for everyone which will further trickle down the reduction in poverty and wellbeing of the general public. Such sort of discussion is everywhere because we have made everything a political stunt, irrespective of economic, societal, environmental or religious technicalities. As far as the GDP growth of 3.94 percent is concerned, technically it is not too exaggerated, because the National Accounts Committee (NAC) measures GDP annually by comparing it with previous year performance based on the data and team of experts. Everyone knows that last financial year was stuck in a lockdown which had minimized all sorts of economic activities and reduced the GDP to minus 0.4 percent in 2019-2020. Due to this low GDP growth of the previous year, currently our economic activities have recovered and the majority of the sectors are working as per routine. Secondly, our agriculture sector showed a bumper crop for this year and it is because of a favorable environment. Another major factor is expansion in the informal sector activities during the pandemic which has acted on the economy positively. These are the basic points and by comparing last years activities, we have recovered in almost all the sectors. Those are contributing to the GDP. The critical point for the general public in this number is that it is not shown in poverty reduction, increase in purchasing power, educational opportunities, health outcome and satisfaction of life and we can call this phenomenon as Growth Without Development which requires some new debates. When we consider growth and development as interchangeable concepts then it looks tough to understand the 3.94 percent in the current scenario. On the other hand, we have to differentiate the concepts of growth and development. After this sudden breakthrough, there is dire need to initiate some strategies for the trickle down of the benefits of economic growth to the masses in terms of price stability, poverty alleviation, skill development for the youth and employment generation for sustained and inclusive development of Pakistan. If we compare 3.94 percent GDP growth of Pakistan with some neighboring countries then there is 11 percent GDP growth for China, 8 percent for India and 7 percent for Bangladesh for the same period, caused by a low GDP base. We are very much behind the neighbours but their people believe in the state that it is a technical game and people are only concerned with what happened with poverty, inequality, employment and quality of life. Unluckily, we are masters in converting every economic (GDP measurement), social (out-of-school children), health (vaccination) and religious (moonsighting) issue into the basket of politics, which is one of the leading factors behind our instability and backwardness from the last many decades. We have the projections of GDP growth from 1.5 to 3 percent from various financial institutions based on the covid-19 situation and IMF/World Bank forecast as per their circumstances, but our people are not taking the state-based SOPs seriously. Pakistani people didnt follow government instructions throughout the crisis and kept up the economic, social and religious activities informally which have saved the employment of a majority, and led to economic recovery and high growth rate as compared with previous year. After this sudden breakthrough, there is dire need to initiate some strategies for the trickle down of the benefits of economic growth to the masses in terms of price stability, poverty alleviation, skill development for the youth and employment generation for sustained and inclusive development of Pakistan.
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https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2021/05/26/is-3-94-percent-gdp-growth-fudged/
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How Much Does A Car Door Replacement Cost In 2021?
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From accidents to acts of nature, there are many ways a car door can be damaged. And there are also many components that go into a car door replacement cost. What you pay depends on the cost of parts, cost of labor, and whether the damage is covered by your car insurance policy. According to our research, car door replacement costs can run anywhere from $200 to $2,500, which is quite a large range. Ultimately, choosing the right car insurance company will make a big impact on how much youll spend on car repairs after an accident. If youre on the hunt for a new car insurance company, use our free quote tool below to compare personalized offers from the best auto insurance companies. There are many factors that will affect your car door replacement cost. Between purchasing the car door shell, which can run between $200 and $1,500, and paying for labor and interior door parts, you can expect to pay about $500 to $2,500 total for a car door replacement. To find these numbers, we consulted auto repair specialists and scoured online forums to hear from customers with firsthand experience. The estimates we came across ranged from do-it-yourself repairs using secondhand parts to having a dealership complete repairs with authentic replacement doors. Other than your choice of repair method and quality of parts, factors that will go into your car door replacement cost include: Make, model, and year of your car The extent of the door and door hardware damage Cost of labor Level of insurance coverage Your car insurance deductible Heres an example of how insurance can affect your car door replacement cost: Lets say you have collision insurance with a $500 deductible. You bought your car within the past two years, so a used door is not available youll have to get a new door from the dealer. The total price of labor and parts comes out to $2,000. In this case, all youll pay is your $500 deductible, saving you sufficient money on the overall cost. However, not all insurance policies cover car door repair. Read on to learn more. Whether your car door replacement cost will be covered by insurance depends on the type of policy you have and how your door was damaged. Each type of car insurance covers different situations. Be aware that your own car door will not be covered by your insurance if you are the one at fault and you only have your state's minimum required coverage. Full coverage auto insurance covers vehicle damage when you're the one at fault. Below are a few common scenarios for needing a new car door. Someone Hits Your Car Lets say someone else hits your door in an accident that they cause. If you live in a traditional at-fault state, the other drivers liability insurance should pay your car door replacement cost. If you live in a no-fault state, youll need to have added collision coverage to your policy before the accident to cover damage to your own car. You Hit Someone Elses Car If youre at fault for an accident, you will also need collision insurance to cover the cost of your own repairs. Your liability auto insurance will take care of the other drivers damage, and your collision coverage will pay your car door replacement cost, minus a deductible. You Hit An Inanimate Object Collision coverage also covers your car door replacement cost if you accidentally hit a highway divider, telephone pole, fence, or another inanimate object. This type of insurance may also pay for the cost to fix the object you hit if its on someone elses property. You Experience Damage From An Act Of Nature You dont have to be driving your car for it to get damaged. When hail, trees, or even animals damage your vehicle, comprehensive car insurance steps in to help you cover repair costs. This coverage will also pay for expenses such as a car door replacement if someone vandalizes or steals parts off your car. Someone Hits Your Car And Drives Off Unfortunately, its important to be ready for scenarios like hit-and-run accidents. If a driver hits your door, knocks it off its hinges, and speeds off, you wont be able to get their liability insurance details to cover the car door replacement cost. This is where uninsured motorist property damage insurance steps in. If you were also injured in the accident, uninsured motorist bodily injury insurance would cover your medical costs. How To Get Your Car Door Replaced If youre in need of a car door replacement, the cost isnt the only thing you may have concerns about. How long it will take to replace a car door depends on the extent of the damage and the availability of parts. Online auto repair specialists mention that it can take anywhere from a day to a week to replace a new car door. If you have to hunt around for the best-priced parts or wait on your insurer to process a claim, it could extend the repair window by a few days. If there is extensive damage to your car door, we do not recommend taking a DIY approach without proper expertise. A simple door replacement may be doable on your own, but its important to first find out whether connecting door parts and electric components were also damaged in the accident. We recommend bringing your car to a professional for a full assessment. If you are in an accident, most auto insurance companies recommend you call them immediately to report the details of what happened. With some insurers, youll need to take your vehicle to a pre-approved repair shop. You will get a quote from your mechanic and report back to your insurer. In some cases, your car insurance provider will also send an insurance adjuster out to assess the damages or request an assessment from your repair shop. After you file a claim, you can still choose to repair the door on your own if youre quoted a high car door replacement cost or if your insurance company refuses to cover professional repairs. Our Top Recommendations For Car Insurance Making crucial repairs after an accident shouldnt be a hassle. The best car insurance companies provide clear instructions for filing a claim, getting your car damage assessed, and communicating with your auto body shop. Below, you can read more about two of our top recommended providers that have earned high ratings for their insurance claims processes. Be sure to speak with your agent when you set up a new account to clarify when common costs are covered by your plan. Once you find the right auto insurance company and select a full coverage policy, a car door replacement cost should not be a large financial strain. You can start shopping for free car insurance quotes by using the tool below. USAA: 5.0 Stars USAA car insurance is only available to military members and their immediate families. The company was rated highly in every region in the J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Auto Insurance Satisfaction StudySM but was not able to be included in the studys formal ranking because of its strict eligibility limits. However, if you are able to get USAA insurance, it offers some of the best coverage and rates in the industry, as well as: Extensive discounts for military members A highly-rated mobile app Plans for drivers in all 50 states To learn more, read our full USAA insurance review. Geico: 4.5 Stars Geico is one of the most reputable insurers in the U.S. The company has streamlined the quotes and claims processes with its mobile app, making it quicker for customers to get back on the road after an accident. A few highlights of Geico include: A++ financial strength rating from AM Best A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Extensive discount options for students, military members, safe drivers, and loyal customers Mechanical breakdown insurance Check out our Geico review for more information.
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https://www.motor1.com/reviews/448794/car-door-replacement-cost/
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How Powerful the Vice President of the United States Really?
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Kamala Harris is said to be very strong in the White House. The Vice President has her problems. In Washington, some phrases express a problem, obviously only at first glance. Take this: the president is actually the boss. It sounds cliche, but the discovery surprised some observers. Because in fact, as he heard so often in the election campaign and in the post-election struggle, he was Joe Biden Just a dilapidated puppet, while at the White House the official vice president holds strings. Kamala Harris, The real boss. The idea is widespread not only among opponents of the right, but also among some supporters of the left. There are two versions: one for Biden, just after retirement Donald Trump To depart, he abdicates immediately after the inauguration and formally appointed Harris as president. Or he would run for Biden, but he would only give August better as Harris sets the governments course. The other day, I heard the second alternative on Fox News again: Shakir Al Masaa on the 8pm show, Tucker CarlsonWhispered out President Harris, a supernatural villain who hates America and gives orders behind the scenes. However, in reality, it is assumed that tired and unimaginative Joe Biden himself has developed colossal ambitions to go down in history as a great reformer, setting tone and direction in the White House, and Kamala Harris is always there, but remains very sweet. Excellent! No sentence or verb has been described by the vice president, only one scene I will come to. Its about Harris himself, but its also about the office. Since Sit: Joe Biden often shares the stage with his vice president. (Source: Evan Vucci / AP / dpa) Many have overestimated the Harris politician because the Harris person symbolizes something great: the massive shifts of power in our time. She is the first female vice president in the history of the United States. Due to her father being a Jamaican and Indian mother, she is also the first black American woman and the first Asian American to hold the second highest position. These things are very important to many people right now (while others are just so angry about it). There is no text that does not mention it. But there is one more thing. In Washington state, it is governed by a 78-year-old man who was elected to the Senate in 1972, the number three in the state, Nancy PelosiShe is 81 years old and some influential senators are already preparing to celebrate their 90th birthday, 2nd place, 56th, and since 2017 alone in Washington, she looks young and new. She herself cultivates the image of a woman bringing a breath of fresh air to politics, all while wearing her now famous cartouches. This is why there is a hype of Kamala, especially among young women who I wrote about it here once He was able to testify early in 2018 during an elevator trip to the Capitol building, where a young woman literally shouted heroine. None of this, however, suits the role of the vice president. The vice president or vice president does not represent himself nor anyone else, but rather the president. VP World is EEOB. The Executive Office Building in Eisenhower is a 30-second or one-minute and 30-minute walk from the West Wing, depending on the route, but its a different world. In the beautifully shot Veep sitcom for years. The ambitious vice president who, despite short distances, never confronts the president and for whom EEOB becomes an inferior office complex, while even the insignificant Assistant to the President brags about every visit he has just made from the West Wing. Exaggerated, sure, but frankly its closer to reality than pulling out President Harris. An MP only gets the power that the president bestows on him. Biden puts the spotlight on Harris to gain a special place in foreign affairs. She was allowed to meet South Koreas Moon separately at EEOB, divert a phone call to French Macron, and talk to South Koreas neighbors about the refugee influx to the border. He will go there on his first trip abroad next week. I met a coffee guy on Thursday who cares more about Harris than anyone. Noah Berman is the White House reporter for the Los Angeles Times and has only written about the vice president for months. He works for the largest newspaper in Harris, California. He said hesitantly from American newspaper correspondents: His role has not been found yet. Maybe something is happening behind the scenes that we dont know yet. Biden had promised that his deputy would always be last in the hall when important decisions were made. But now, after the first few months, there are more and more stories in the capital about Bidens true confidant, the handful of political friends who forged their alliance for decades. This is where the real decisions are made, and there is no Harris there, Berman said. Washington correspondent Fabian Reinbold writes a newsletter about his impressions of the United States and the turning point after Trumps presidency ends. Here you can subscribe for free to Post from Washington, It then arrives directly in your inbox once a week. He said he had only spoken to Harris on the phone the day before, a rare conversation that was scheduled, after so many hesitations, for five or seven minutes, and then lasted less than ten minutes. Otherwise, it is in short supply. Berman predicted: She will have more freedom soon, but she has always been very careful and I dont think her style will change much. I can describe it more explicitly in an opinion column: Harris is not only cautious, as Vice President, she often speaks in terms and rhetoric about the remaining big city, and almost never speaks in moments of spontaneity. I noticed this while escorting former presidential candidate Harris to Iowa in 2019. I got off to a great start with 20,000 supporters in the Oakland home, but outside of California, Ive never really built a relationship with major constituencies. You just dont know what you stand for. You didnt hit the right note either. During the election campaign, the former attorney general said he wanted to bring the Donald Trump case to trial and resolve peoples nightly concerns, as it was called the 3am plan. he was there Discussion pointsThis is what consultants can see in their offices as their own perception. Since then, Ive spotted a few things with the Vice President. From her first months in the White House, not a single sentence remained in her mind, but with her presence. The defining moment came in Bidens first speech to Congress, when he finished second and third in the state, and two women made their debut in Harris and Pelosi. Harris embodies the diversity that is currently very important to Democrats and relatively important to Biden. Once again: Icon. President Biden (before Vice President Harris and President Pelosi): America is moving again. (Source: Melina Mara / Washington Post / Paul / Associated Press / DPA) This is why it lends itself perfectly also as an image of the enemy of the other side, which goes against the tide when it comes to equality, racism, and the representation of minorities. Offers very different anchor points from the old white in the oval office. There is clearly still something with President Harris. Your ambitions for the top job are clear, and even if Biden pretends to run again in 2024, I dont expect that. A good man will be 82 years old. But first and foremost, the vice president should hide his ambitions as much as possible and fulfill his role as the most loyal assistant. She also has two very selfish reasons for supporting Biden: Only if her government does a good job in the eyes of the majority will she have a good chance of being elected. And only if he gets the full support of his boss. Biden himself checked how important that was. He wanted a competition in 2016 and asked his boss to support the crowd. But Obama remained silent, Biden insisted, and Clinton and Trump arrived. So, Kamala Harris has one more thing to prove: She is capable of campaigning. She has to find language for those who do not like her as a superhero and do not describe her as a supernatural villain. So for ordinary Americans. He still has some time.
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https://www.prudentpressagency.com/how-powerful-the-vice-president-of-the-united-states-really/
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What sparked a 6% rally in Reliance shares today?
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Oil-to-telecom conglomeratecontributed to most of the gains in benchmark index Sensex on Friday as it ended the day at Rs 2,094.90, up 5.9% on BSE. Sushil Choksey of Indus Equity Advisors decodes factors behind the rally in RIL stock. Edited excerpts:Reliance was underperforming since the last quarter. Nifty has gone up by almost 700-800 points since then. RIL has the highest weightage in Nifty. The prices of petrochemical products might be at a decade high now. The prices of polymer has also gone up. There were some reports by some foreign brokerage houses this morning related to this.Secondly, some PSU oil marketing and refining companies have reported their results in the last one week. They reported stable margins with inventory gains of $4.5-6.5. Investors are seeing that Reliance will benefit as it is more export oriented.Also, the consumer demand is likely to surge after Covid restrictions ease. Plastic would be a good play as metal prices have soared. The demand for consumer durable goods is high and Reliance is ready with various polymer, polyester and other products.Textile exports have also picked up and so the polyester chain will also gain. With global markets being so high and liquidity and interest rates being low, personal consumption is on an upswing. With GDP growth pegged at 6.5% and global growth between 4.5-5%, I am sure the entire value chain of Reliance petrochemical would be up.In telecom, the Street is looking at ARPUs. A majority of metro customers would move from 4G to 5G because currently the bandwidth and the performance of telecos in 4G is not that good. The ARPUs of telcos will look much better.So a combination of play between petrochemicals, retail, and Jio stands out today. The asset monetisation programme of O2C may also be on the cards.
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https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/expert-view/what-sparked-a-6-rally-in-reliance-shares-today/articleshow/83032560.cms
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Do Democrats Realize They Need Republican Support To Legalize Marijuana?
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The House of Representatives made history last December by approving a bill that would have repealed the federal ban on marijuanathe first such measure to win approval from either chamber of Congress. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (DN.Y.) today reintroduced that bill, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (DN.Y.) plans to sponsor similar legislation soon. A recent Quinnipiac University poll found that 69 percent of Americans, including 78 percent of Democrats and 62 percent of Republicans, support marijuana legalization. But with the Senate evenly split between Democrats and Republicans, the prospects for Nadler's bill are dim, especially because it is loaded with contentious provisions that go far beyond legalizing marijuana. And even if Democrats could win over enough Republican senators to avoid a filibuster, it is not at all clear that President Joe Biden, who still favors maintaining the federal ban, would be inclined to sign a bill that eliminates it. The approach Democrats are taking makes little sense if their main priority is building a bipartisan coalition in favor of legalization. Nadler's bill, the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act, includes several elements that are bound to raise objections from Republicans who might otherwise be inclined to support legalization, if only to resolve the untenable conflict between the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and the laws of the 36 states that have legalized marijuana for medical or recreational use. The Respect State Marijuana Laws Act, which former Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (RCalif.) first introduced in 2013, consisted of a single sentence that would have made the federal ban on marijuana inapplicable to people acting in compliance with state law. A bill that simply removed marijuana from the CSA's schedules of controlled substances would likewise be consistent with federalism, and it would be similarly brief. The MORE Act, by contrast, is 87 pages long. Section 3, which addresses "decriminalization of cannabis," decontrols marijuana and amends various federal laws to conform with that change. That takes nine pages. Some of the provisions are unobjectionable. The MORE Act specifies, for example, that cannabis offenses do not disqualify people from receiving federal benefits and will not figure in immigration enforcement. It creates an expungement and resentencing process for marijuana offendersan important ameliorative step that was too often neglected by early state legalization measures. But the bill also includes a bunch of provisions that are more controversial. The MORE Act imposes a 5 percent federal excise tax on cannabis products, rising to 8 percent after four years. That's in addition to the often hefty taxes collected by state and local governments, which include special marijuana levies as well as standard sales taxes. The bill also requires marijuana suppliers to pay an annual "occupational tax," obtain federal permits, report information to the Treasury Department, and comply with packaging, labeling, and storage regulations. The tax and regulatory provisions, including civil and criminal penalties for violating them, consume 45 pages. The MORE Act uses revenue from the excise tax to fund a "Community Reinvestment Grant Program" aimed at subsidizing "services for individuals adversely impacted by the War on Drugs," including job training, reentry services, legal aid, literacy programs, youth recreation and mentoring programs, and health education. The revenue also would be used to pay for "substance use disorder services" and to create a "Cannabis Opportunity Program" that would provide loans to small marijuana businesses owned by "socially and economically disadvantaged individuals." Another grant program would help state and local governments "develop and implement equitable cannabis licensing programs that minimize barriers to cannabis licensing and employment for individuals adversely impacted by the War on Drugs." To be eligible for those grants, applicants would have to create automatic expungement programs for people convicted of state cannabis offenses. "The House has the opportunity to double down on its commitment to justice and economic recovery this year by taking up the MORE Act immediately and continuing the robust debate on how to best end the disastrous federal war on cannabis," says Aaron Smith, CEO of the National Cannabis Industry Association. "Given the rapidly growing number of states with legal cannabis markets and the steadily increasing support from voters across the political spectrum, we expect there could be even more support for ending the failed federal prohibition in this session." But to reach a decisive level of support, Democrats will need help from Republicans in the Senate. The MORE Act makes you wonder whether they realize that. When the House approved the MORE Act in December, just five Republicans joined 222 Democrats and one Libertarian (now-former Michigan Rep. Justin Amash) in voting for the bill. The Senate version, which was sponsored by then-Sen. Kamala Harris (DCalif. ), went nowhere. Now that Democrats are in charge of the Senate, a legalization bill will get a hearing, but it still will need the support of at least 10 Republicans to get a vote. A streamlined bill without all the new taxes, regulations, and spending programs would have a better chance of overcoming that barrier. Even if that happened, it is not clear that Biden would be willing to support anything like the bill that his vice president backed last year. When a reporter asked White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki during a press briefing last month whether Biden would sign a legalization bill, she reiterated his support for several modest marijuana reforms. Pressed to explicitly say whether Biden would sign a bill like the MORE Act, Psaki replied, "I just have outlined what his position is, which isn't the same as what the House and Senate have proposed."
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https://reason.com/2021/05/28/do-democrats-realize-they-need-republican-support-to-legalize-marijuana/
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What is ANT Radio Service (And Do I Need It)?
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Its not about music FM or AM radio at all! Heres what your need to know about ANT Radio Service. If youve ever come across a process called ANT Radio Service on you Android device you may be wondering just what it is. After all, you may think, I dont listen to the radio. Do I need this? Heres the thing: ANT Radio Service has NOTHING to do with AM or FM radio at all. You do not use ANT Radio Service to tune into radio services on your Android device. But again, based on the name, you can be forgiven for assuming this is what ANT Radio Service might be for. In reality, ANT Radio Service is designed to enable connections between your Android phone and internet of things (IOT) devices. Heres what you need to know. What ANT Radio Service is is kind of alluded to in the name itself and Radio portion. But here radio does not mean AM and FM radio stations. Instead radio means a wireless radio signal. Wireless radio signals power more than just AM and FM stations. They also allow for the transmission of data. And that transmission of data is exactly what ANT Radio Service is for. You see, ANT Radio Service is basically just another wireless protocol for your smartphone and connected Internet of Things devices. In this way, its not much different than NFC, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi. But ANT Radio Service, generally, is mainly used for the connection of one type of Internet of Things device: sport and fitness devices. These are devices like fitness trackers, smart watches, and heart rate monitors. ANT Radio Service is what allows these devices to talk to and share data back and forth between themselves and your Android smartphone. There are TONS of devices that require an ANT connection, and you can see them all here. ANT Radio Service is most likely pre-installed on your Android device. However, if its not, youll likely be prompted to install it if you connect a device that requires ANT Radio Service. Alternately, if that device has an app, it may include an ANT Radio Service installer itself, in which case you wont need to install ANT Radio Service separately. And of course, you can install ANT Radio Service directly onto your phone (even if you dont need it) by downloading it from the Google Play Store. You only need ANT Radio Service if the device you are connecting to your Android phone requires it. If not, you do not need to have ANT Radio Service on your smartphone. If youre wondering if you can safely delete ANT Radio Service, the answer is YES. However, if you do delete ANT Radio Service, any connected devices that require it will not talk to your smartphone any longer. But dont worry, if that happens, you can simple download ANT Radio Service again. Thats about it! But if you want to dive into the more technical details about ANT Radio Service, you should check out the official website here. And in case you are wondering, this is their official description of ANT Radio Service: ANT Radio Service is a system service that was pre-installed by your device manufacturer or added as part of an Android update by your carrier and smartphone manufacturer* to allow the built-in ANT communication hardware already present in your mobile device to operate. It is similar to the system components that enable other forms of wireless connectivity on your phone (ie. WiFi, NFC) and will not run or use system resources unless you start an app that requires ANT wireless communication. This system service, along with the ANT+ Plugins, enables other apps of your choice to communicate with ANT+ compatible products (system services cannot be deleted or launched directly). These other apps allow you do things like collect, transfer, and view your sport, health, and fitness data in real time on your mobile device. Please note: the compatible products that may be used with your mobile device will depend on the third party Android app you select. Save Apple expert and novelist, Michael Grothaus has been covering tech on KnowYourMobile for the best part of 10 years. Prior to this, he worked at Apple. And before that, he was a film journalist. Michael is a published author; his book Epiphany Jones was voted as one of the best novels about Hollywood by Entertainment Weekly. Michael is also a writer at other publications including VICE and Fast Company.
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https://www.knowyourmobile.com/user-guides/ant-radio-service/
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Why am I being charged a penalty on my Roth conversion?
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Q.: In October 2020, I converted $15,000 of my IRA to my Roth IRA. My tax software says I owe a penalty of $300 because I am under 59 . I knew the conversion would be taxable, so I withheld $3,000 but I thought the penalty was waived on conversions. Terry in Flagstaff A.: Terry, unfortunately, yes, you missed an important nuance of Roth conversions. You are correct that when you convert to a Roth IRA, the 10% penalty for distributions from an IRA prior to age 59 is not applied. The penalty arises in your case because you did not convert $15,000. Technically, you converted $12,000 and had $3,000 withheld for taxes. Because only $12,000 of the $15,000 made it to the Roth account, the IRS considers that $3,000 to be a distribution. Taking a distribution before age 59 triggers the 10% penalty. And 10% of $3,000 is $300. Unfortunately, you cannot reverse the conversion. However, you may be able to get the penalty waived if you qualify for a coronavirus related distribution. This special waiver of the pre-59 penalty only applies for 2020. The IRS has a FAQ page on such distributions that may be helpful. You should talk to your tax adviser about the details and appropriate documentation if you seek a waiver. For taxpayers that are over 59 , the 10% penalty is not an issue, but having taxes withheld from a conversion is still not optimal. By having the taxes withheld from the conversion rather than paying the taxes with funds in a non-retirement account, a taxpayer over 59 leaves the taxable account unchanged but lowers the amount that could be in the Roth. In your case, had you paid with taxable funds, in addition to avoiding the penalty, your taxable account would have been $3,000 lower but the full $15,000 would be in the Roth, not $12,000. The additional $3,000 in the Roth could grow without tax and eventually it and the earnings on it can be removed tax free. That may not seem like a big difference but given enough time it can be. Plus, if you convert more in the future, over time the difference can really add up. If you have a question for Dan, please email him with MarketWatch Q&A on the subject line. Dan Moisand is a financial planner at Moisand Fitzgerald Tamayo serving clients nationwide but with offices in Orlando, Melbourne, and Tampa Florida. His comments are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for personalized advice. Consult your adviser about what is best for you. Some questions are edited for brevity.
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https://www.marketwatch.com/story/why-am-i-being-charged-a-penalty-on-my-roth-conversion-11622222048
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Can a shade of blue end MotoGPs red reign at Mugello?
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Much like Peter Gabriel in 1986, Mugello has bathed in red rain in MotoGPs last three Italian Grands Prix at the stunning ribbon of tarmac nestled in Tuscanys gorgeous green hills. Andrea Dovizioso battled through illness to win his first-ever dry MotoGP race in 2017 on the Desmosedici, while Jorge Lorenzo finally dragged a victory out of his Ducati a year later. And in 2019, Danilo Petrucci completed the dream rags to riches story when he beat Marc Marquez and Dovizioso in a thriller in 2019 to stand on the top step of the podium for the first time seven years on from a debut season in MotoGP on the Ioda CRT that was never guaranteed to make each race. It would have been hard to look past a fourth-straight Ducati win in 2020 at Mugello, but the hills fell silent due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Though were not out of the woods yet and the typically yellow-wrapped crowd has been forced to stay at home, the world is a little bit better a place in 2021 now MotoGP has been allowed to be let loose at Mugello. And kicking off proceedings in a fashion not likely to trouble the bookmakers predictions, Francesco Bagnaia guided his Ducati to the best time of the day a 1m46.147s in FP2. Bagnaia comes into the first of (at present) two MotoGP rounds on his home soil in 2021 with some wind in his sails. He sits second in the championship, just a point behind Yamahas Fabio Quartararo, following three podiums from the first five races and was marked out by Marquez in the Italian press earlier this week as being the Ducati rider to fight for the title. Francesco Bagnaia, Ducati Team Photo by: Gold and Goose / Motorsport Images The young Italian has won a lot of fans for how hes approached his season so far, and admitting taking a maiden home win on Italian soil for Ducati wasnt at the forefront of his mind coming into the weekend shows just how well his head is screwed on. Key for him was ensuring he starts the weekend off with some consistency in his pace. Consistency was something he had on display immediately on Friday. Bagnaia set his best lap in FP1 a 1m47.186s, which put him sixth on his final tour of the session, on a medium rear tyre that had just completed its 17th lap. He didnt do as much used tyre running in FP2 in the afternoon, but cooler forecasted conditions for Sunday (with a threat of rain in the air) makes his FP1 running still relevant. Even without any significant long runs, Bagnaias pace on fresh medium rubber was solid and a 1m47.660s on a seven-lap-old medium rear and 17-lap-old medium front hints at good longevity in his race pace. "We still have a little bit to improve, I mean more kind of electronics, myself riding, more than setting of the bike. But Im feeling good and I feel we have a great potential in this track" Fabio Quartararo Whats made Mugello such a Ducati stronghold in recent years has been the bikes brutal top speed - Pramac stand-in Michele Pirro setting a new track speed record of 357.6km/h in FP2 along Mugellos 1.1km main straight. Top speed has never been a Yamaha strength, yet it is a 10-time winner at Mugello in the modern era albeit its currently observing a drought dating back to 2016. But neither Fabio Quartararo or Maverick Vinales were put off by its top speed deficit relative to the Ducatis, citing the fact it won both races in Qatar, which has a massive straight, and those victories came after both Quartararo and Vinales had to fight back through the field. Where the M1 excels at Mugello is through sectors two and three the run from the Materassi left at Turn 4 through the long right Correntaio at Turn 12. In FP2, Ducati riders topped the intermediate splits in sectors one and four, but it was Yamaha riders fastest in sectors two and three. Maverick Vinales, Yamaha Factory Racing, Fabio Quartararo, Yamaha Factory Racing Photo by: Gold and Goose / Motorsport Images Quartararo was best the of the M1s in fourth at the end of Friday and his race pace looks strong. On a five-lap run in FP2 on a medium rear that had seven laps on it already, Quartararo reeled off a 1m46.960s, 1m47.095s, 1m46.975s, 1m47.071s and a 1m47.300s. Admitting he still needs to find a bit more on Saturday, the French rider is exuding confidence. My second run was really good, I was in 1m47s low during five laps. So, I feel great. Our pace is looking really good, really comfortable, he said. We still have a little bit to improve, I mean more kind of electronics, myself riding, more than setting of the bike. But Im feeling good and I feel we have a great potential in this track. Team-mate Vinales was similarly decent on used tyre pace in FP2, setting a series of low-mid 1m47s on a medium rear with nine laps on it at the start of that run. He was unable to improve on eighth on the combined times due to traffic late on in Q2 something which also angered Quartararo. The FP1 pacesetter also noted he needs to find a little bit more on the electronics side. Vinales mentioned the drop from the medium tyre was quite significant. That is reflected in Franco Morbidellis second run in FP2, where he did two low 1m48s lap on a 13-lap-old medium at the start of that run. His high 1m47s pace on slightly younger mediums doesnt measure up to Quartararos, but Morbidelli was able to go third fastest overall on a two-year-old M1 almost 20km/h down on top speed on the straight. But Yamahas most significant gain on Friday came from the introduction of its front holeshot device. Long-requested, it was met with great acclaim by its riders particularly the factory duo. Given the long run down to San Donato, if Yamaha can stay reasonably unbloodied, it will pose a serious threat to Ducati particularly if Vinales and Quartararo can get out front and utilise the Yamahas corner speed. Given the hard front wasnt well-received by Yamaha riders on Friday, any scenario where they dont have to push a medium front too much will be useful. As far as the other Ducatis are concerned, Spanish and French GP winner Jack Millers race pace is slightly trickier to read into. His fresh tyre pace on the medium and soft in FP1 and FP2 wasnt particularly standout. However, in FP1 he did set a 1m47.716s on a 19-lap-old medium rear, while he felt stronger on the medium having spun 12 laps on the soft in an FP2 he finished ninth in. Miller is certainly hinting at being there come Sunday, while Pramacs Johann Zarco conceded he needs to find a bit more in the warmer conditions particularly on time attack after he was 10th on Friday. Jack Miller, Ducati Team Photo by: Gold and Goose / Motorsport Images While Yamaha poses one half of the blue charge that could end Ducatis Mugello reign, Suzuki came out the blocks swinging on Friday and one name in particular, Alex Rins, was mentioned by a number of riders as one to watch. Its easy to forget Rins was in that lead battle for victory in the 2019 Mugello race, so has form at Mugello, while the Suzuki suits the flowing nature of the track. Just 0.071s off the pace on Friday in second, Rins rattled off a series of solid low 1m47s laps on an 11-lap-old medium rear in FP2 and has been buoyed by a secret electronics set-up that is improving the bikes acceleration, which was the bikes main issue in 2019, and this in turn has slightly improved the GSX-RRs top speed. Still the main issue for Suzuki, Rins was quick to point out his 1m46.218s in FP2 wouldnt be enough to keep him in the mix in qualifying. So a step forward on Saturday is crucial to Rins charge, and its one he needs to see to the end having crashed in the last three races while in strong positions. "I think seven or eight riders can fight for the win. But at the moment, I think my pace is really strong, so I will just try to continue tomorrow working in the same way because I think were in a good way" Francesco Bagnaia Team-mate and world champion Joan Mir was only 11th at the end of Friday, though this was largely down to traffic on his time attack at the end of FP2. But he wasnt as happy with the bike, a set-up change made to aid turning making his Suzuki too aggressive and stopping him from flowing. So, Mir has a clear target for Saturdays FP3 and FP4 sessions, but Rins form should offer some encouragement. Bagnaia is under no illusions his Ducati counterparts wont be in the mix as the weekend goes on, but is wary of the blue threat from the factory Yamahas and Suzukis. For sure the Yamaha guys are really strong, Fabio and Maverick and Franky were today so fast, the Ducati rider said. But I think that also the other riders in Ducati, they for sure tomorrow will improve their pace, so they will be fast. And also the Suzuki riders, so I think seven or eight riders can fight for the win. But at the moment, I think my pace is really strong, so I will just try to continue tomorrow working in the same way because I think were in a good way. Francesco Bagnaia, Ducati Team Photo by: Gold and Goose / Motorsport Images An eight-rider tussle for victory would be a fitting way to signal Mugellos return to the calendar, but that group could swell as the factory KTMs of Brad Binder and Miguel Oliveira displayed solid pace on an RC16 boosted by a new chassis allowing them to exit corners better, while the RC16 was just 1.1km/h shy of Pirros speed in FP2 courtesy of a new fuel from ETS. And Takaaki Nakagami was comfortably top Honda runner in seventh on his LCR-run RC213V having had pretty solid pace of his own on used rubber in FP2. Ducati is currently in the midst of a purple patch, having scored podiums in every race so far and arriving on home soil with back-to-back victories in its pocket. It remains in a good position to continue both its streak and its Mugello reign, but the brute force which kept it out of reach of the Yamahas and Suzukis in recent years now looks like it wont be enough to keep them down in 2021. Francesco Bagnaia, Ducati Team Photo by: Gold and Goose / Motorsport Images shares
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Is Beyond Meat Stock the Next Meme Trade?
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Text size Its been a wild week for Beyond Meat stock, which some hope will be the next so-called meme stock to take off. Beyond Meat (ticker: BYND) is up 2.1% to $145.58 in recent trading, although at its intraday highs, shares gained nearly 35% in the past five days. The shares are up nearly 15% year to date. The move comes after Jim Cramer touted the stock on his CNBC program Mad Money earlier this week, arguing that the stocks prospects look poised to improve dramatically when Americans more fully return to restaurants. He also thinks that the Reddit crowd should take a look at the shares, as they scout for targets beyond staples GameStop (GME) and AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC). Beyond Meat was one of the stocks caught up in the short selling squeeze in late January, and more than a quarter of its floator the number of shares available to the publicremains shorted, a figure that has been on the rise. Some on Reddit have taken his advice, while others criticized his remarks as a ploy to get individual investors to move money out of GameStop and AMC. That said, there was some actual news moving the stock this week as well. On Monday, Bernstein flipped from bearish to bullish on Beyond Meat, and on Wednesday the company announced an expansion of its partnership with KFC China, with a limited run of a plant-based spicy beef wrap. On Friday, Credit Suisse analyst Robert Moskow reiterated a Neutral rating on the shares, writing that hes increasingly hearing from investors interested in the stocks recent move. He says that while he admires the companys competitive advantages in the fast-growing meat alternatives category, hes still on the sidelines, given that so much of what could make or break the stock hinges on actions taken by its fast food partners. Write to Teresa Rivas at [email protected]
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https://www.barrons.com/articles/beyond-meat-stock-had-a-wild-week-is-it-the-next-meme-trade-51622223346
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What are the rules of engagement for guests on Secwpemc territory?
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Hereditary leadership from the Secwpemc Nation recently published protocol that can be used as guidelines for how to conduct yourself while on the land, says hereditary Matriarch Miranda Dick. When extractive industry, allies, honoured guests or supporters enter any Indigenous territory it comes with a responsibility to honour the knowledge of the Indigenous Peoples. Dick developed the Secwpemc Free Prior and Informed Consent Protocol with her father, Secwpemc hereditary Chief Saw-ses, with support from her lawyer, Anushka Azadi. She says its been years in the making, culminating in five days of writing, reflecting and revising before it was shared on Facebook earlier this month. We, the Secwpemc People, know whats best for the territory and the lands, whether its dealing with watershed protected areas, gathering or fishing sites, says Dick. By publishing protocol, Dick says they are legitimizing the hereditary family structure and enacting its authority. [We are] dealing with the non-government organizations coming into our territory and causing a lot of destruction in their path of money, Dick says. She names the Trans Mountain Pipeline project specifically. Trans Mountain has broken almost every protocol ever set forward. So thats us putting them on notice as well, she says. Dick stands accused of being in civil contempt of a court-ordered injunction granted to Trans Mountain on June 1, 2018. Shes due to appear in B.C. Supreme Court along with seven other arrestees in August. They will be representing themselves and are raising funds to cover basic costs (e.g. gas money and accommodation for witnesses) through a GoFundMe campaign. Dick says that the FPIC protocol will serve as another supporting document in this case as they seek to ask Canada to justify its claims to jurisdiction over the land without title. Thats us putting [Canada] on notice as well, Dick says. Its not just extractive industry, its Canada and their acts of genocide against Indigenous Peoples. So we have to put our foot down at the same time and enacting that is the main key. While Dick developed the protocol in part as a response to Trans Mountain, she says the question at the heart of it is: How can we, in relation, care for mother earth and the water with protocols that come with the territories? And this can be taken and adapted to anywhere, she says. The reason why we left it really open-ended is so it could be used in other territories with those base fundamentals. She points to the escalating tensions at Fairy Creek, where IndigiNews has been on the ground reporting on mass arrests of old growth defenders and their concerns about RCMP officers conduct as they enforce a court-ordered injunction So take Fairy Creek, where they have a large number of Indigenous Peoples on the island, Dick says. At the same time, they have non-Indigenous almost leading the forefront of that, [but] then you see most of the arrestees are Indigenous. Thats been part of the issue, she says. Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... As stated in the FPIC protocol (see #11), what one does affects the greater whole, and thats a message Dick says she really hopes people will take to heart. What you do in the Secwpemc Nation affects everyone. Everything is connected and family is the governance systems of the Nation. You are responsible to the Secwpemc Nation for everything you say, do and decide, the FPIC protocol states. Read more about:
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https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2021/05/28/what-are-the-rules-of-engagement-for-guests-on-secwpemc-territory.html
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Is Coca-Cola a good long-term investment?
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Thanks to the lowering infection rates in many countries, the Wall Street seems set to bounce back in the back half of 2021. Even the consumer goods industry, which was among the worst affected by the pandemic, seems to be regaining ground. Coca-Colas (NYSE: KO) stock has increased significantly in 2021, following a lackluster run last year. Despite losing out to its competitor PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) in 2020, Coca-Colas dividend yield of roughly 3% is still higher mred with esis 2.9%. The variable first quarter In the first quarter of 2021, despite the pressures associated with the global lockdowns, ca-Colas growth rate showed improvement. Sales volume rose by 5% compared to the 3% drop in the fourth quarter of 2020. The management did acknowledge losing ground to PepsiCo, as Coca-Colas dominant niches like restaurants and sporting events suffered. The Atlanta, Georgia-based beverage companys finances showed a decent growth as erting earnings jumped 7%, thanks to the mbintin f st cuts, rising ries, nd dramatic volume rebound in the hin. Cashflows were impressive, as cash from operations was $1.6 billion and free cash flow was up by $1.2 billion at $1.4 billion. ke introduced T hi, a hard seltzer brand of Mexin nd Brazilian markets to the US earlier this year. This marks its first swoop into the lhli beverage se since brief period in the wine business 40 years g. The companys earnings will have an impact due to this stunt as the global demand has started to gain momentum here. A dividend-king The carbonated soft drink manufacturer has rewarded the shareholders with its consistent dividends throughout the years. The mny has id dividends for over 100 years nd has delivered its 59th nseutive annual yut hike in 2021.The 2% dividend hike in February tk its nnul yut to $1.68 per share. KO investors received a yield of approximately 3.1% at the current stock price, which was double the current S&P 500s average yield of 1.4%. Considering the track record the company has maintained, analysts have listed Coco-Cola as one of the safest dividend giving stocks. Coca-Colas stock price has more than doubled in the last 10 years and currently trades at 24 times forward earnings and six times this years sales. Thanks to the consistent dividend payout and the companys stability, KO is a great opportunity for long-term value-oriented investors.
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https://news.alphastreet.com/is-coca-cola-a-good-long-term-investment/
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Which Key Manufacturers are leading in Trenchers Market?
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| Analysis and Forecast till 2031 by Fact.MR Trenchers Market Study Provides Latest Intelligence on Growth in 2021 and Beyond The latest study on Trenchers market offers in-depth analysis and insights for the forecast period (2031-2031). The study tracks Trenchers sales and adoption in over 20 countries, with analysis high-growth as well as emerging markets. The Trenchers market research report also offer COVID-19 analysis on sales, providing readers with latest analysis. Request a Sample Report containing crucial Graphs and Figures https://www.factmr.com/connectus/sample?flag=S&rep_id=535 Trenchers Demand Outlook and Assessment The study tracks Trenchers adoption across the globe, with a detailed analysis on the drivers, restraints, opportunities, and threats for existing players as well as new companies. The key growth factors have been analyzed in detail in the study. In addition to the key growth factors, the study also offers analysis on the key challenges Trenchers companies are likely to face during the assessment period. The restraints vary across countries, and Trenchers players often face challenges with lack of standardization, regulation, taxes, and polity. The study also includes detailed chapters on the key opportunities for Trenchers market players. As COVID-19 has led to a host of challenges, Trenchers organizations are focusing on addressing white spaces and working on the opportunities. In addition to the lucid information, the report offers segment-level analysis and forecast. The segment level forecast and analysis offers readers information on which categories are likely to witness a boost, whereas the segments which are yet at a nascent stage. Get access to Table Of Content covering 200+ Topics https://www.factmr.com/connectus/sample?flag=T&rep_id=535 The Fact.MR study gives readers detailed insights as per key regions, tracking Trenchers sales in key markets. Each region is further broken down into key countries, and analysis on some of the most lucrative countries for Trenchers demand is included. The country-level Trenchers analysis gives readers complete information on the countries that are at the forefront of demand and adoption. The country-level information also provides readers with insights on emerging hotspots many countries in the Trenchers market are ripe for investment, and the study offers key recommendations and suggestions pertaining to that. Request Customized Report as Per Your Requirements https://www.factmr.com/connectus/sample?flag=RC&rep_id=535 Trenchers Market: Segmentation On the basis of trenching mechanism, the global trenchers market can be segmented into: Rockwheel Trenchers Chain or Ladder Trenchers On the basis of mode of movement, the global trenchers market can be segmented into: Wheel & Tire Based Trenchers Crawling Trenchers On the basis of size, the global trenchers market can be segmented into: Micro Trenchers Compact Trenchers Portable Trenchers On the basis of operator, the global trenchers market can be segmented into: Walk-behind trenchers Tractor Mounted Trenchers On the basis of application and end use, the global trenchers market can be segmented into: Mining Construction Agriculture Defense Sub Sea Competitive Landscape The Fact.MR study profiles the business, product and other key strategies of the leading Trenchers companies in detail. The competitive landscape section of the study tracks market leaders, incumbents, and aspirants, laying out a layered information model that readers can use. Regional Segments Analyzed Include North America (U.S., Canada) Latin America (Mexico. 24/7 Service Offering Digital Business Strategy Solutions Precise Supply Chain Augmentation Analysis Syndicated and Customized Reports for Clients Up-To-Date Insights on Industry Trends About Us: Market research and consulting agency with a difference! Thats why 80% of Fortune 1,000 companies trust us for making their most critical decisions. While our experienced consultants employ the latest technologies to extract hard-to-find insights, we believe our USP is the trust clients have on our expertise. Spanning a wide range from automotive & industry 4.0 to healthcare & retail, our coverage is expansive, but we ensure even the most niche categories are analyzed. Our sales offices in United States and Dublin, Ireland. Headquarter based in Dubai, UAE. Reach out to us with your goals, and well be an able research partner. Contact: US Sales Office: 11140 Rockville Pike Suite 400 Rockville, MD 20852 United States Tel: +1 (628) 251-1583 Corporate Headquarter: Unit No: AU-01-H Gold Tower (AU), Plot No: JLT-PH1-I3A, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Email : [email protected] Website : https://www.factmr.com
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Can Klopp turn Liverpool into title challengers again next season?
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Liverpools defence of the Premier League title in 2020-21 was dead before we ever got going. The Reds fell behind early, lost key players to injury and never got going until the final months of the season. By that time, we were well out of the title race and battling for a top four finish. With a fine end to the season, aided by Leicester City dropping points, Liverpool snuck into a third-place finish and Champions League football again next season. Next season will see centre-backs Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez both back from injury, Jordan Henderson fit again and some potential fresh faces around Anfield. Not least because Georginio Wijnaldum has played his final game for the club. The bookmakers currently have us down as second favourites for the 2021-22 Premier League title, but at odds of 6/1, were not greatly fancied. Manchester City will start another season as odds on favourites, looking to finish top for the fourth time in five seasons. Chelsea are narrowly behind us, whilst this seasons runners-up, Manchester United, are back at 8/1 fourth favourites with 22bet.com. Its not out of the question. Jurgen Klopp having an injury-free squad to start next season will be a huge boost. No one can deny the importance of Virgil van Dijks loss and how it ruined our season in the opening weeks. Then to lose Joe Gomez and Joel Matip during the season meant at times we had midfielders Henderson and Fabinho partnering in central defence at times. Mohamed Salahs 22 goals shows hes still in his prime, Diogo Jota scored 9 in 19 Premier league games (12 starts) before injury, whilst Sadio Mane could arguably improve on his 18 goal involvements (11 goals, 7 assists) next season. No one came close to Manchester City after they turned on the jets after Christmas and ran away with the Premier League. Their 86 points represents the fourth best tally in the clubs history. Their 82 goals was the lowest theyve scored in the past four seasons but they managed to concede just 32 despite the likes of Kyle Walker and John Stones in defence, whilst rotating a number of times at left-back. Sergio Aguero is on his way after the Champions League final so dont be surprised if the club spend big on a striker this summer. Harry Kane and Erling Haaland are both being linked and would be a huge blow for the rest of the Premier League. Gabriel Jesus hasnt reached the heights at City as Pep Guardiola has often rotated midfielders into the strikers role this past season Kevin De Bruyne, Phil Foden and Bernardo Silva on having a go. The signing of an out-and-out striker like Kane or Haaland would likely only see Manchester Citys title odds drop further with the bookmakers. Prior to this season though, Klopp had guided us to 97 and then 99 points, showing what were capable of when were not plagued with defensive injuries. Well certainly be able to give them a tougher title challenge than the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea, thats for sure.
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When does EPF become taxable?
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When contribution to EPF account becomes taxable When interest on EPF account becomes taxable When withdrawal from EPF account is taxable The main USP of the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF), apart from safety and high returns (compared to other fixed options such as PPF , FD), is that it has exempt-exempt-exempt tax status. That is, it is exempted from tax at the time of maturity. Further, contributions to EPF and the interest received on the EPF contributions are exempted from tax as well, subject to certain conditions. However, did you know that there are certain instances when EPF can become taxable?That is right, for instance, the employer's contribution to the EPF account can become taxable if it exceeds a certain limit in a financial year. There are few more such instances when you will have to pay tax on EPF Here is a look at when contributions, interest earned and withdrawals from one's EPF account will become taxable.As per current law, an employee's own contribution to the EPF account is not taxable. However, effective from April 1, 2020, onwards, employer's contribution to the EPF account can become taxable if it exceeds Rs 7.5 lakh in a financial year.Aarti Raote, Partner, Deloitte India says, "The excess employer's contribution to EPF, NPS and/or Superannuation fund will be taxed as perquisite in the hands of an employee. The employer needs to calculate the amount that will be taxed as perquisite and will be reflected in your Form 16. "As per a new law announced in Budget 2020, if the employer's contribution to an employee's National Pension System (NPS) account, superannuation fund and EPF account on an aggregate basis exceeds Rs 7.5 lakh in a financial year then the excess contribution will become taxable in the hands of an employee.Abhishek Soni, CEO & founder, Tax2win.in, an ITR filing website, explains the situations where the employer's contribution to EPF account becomes taxable in the hands of an employee.Suppose an employer in a financial year contributes Rs 1 lakh to the superannuation fund, Rs 5 lakh in NPS and Rs 2 lakh in the EPF account. This is a total contribution of Rs 8 lakh, i.e., it exceeds the Rs 7.5 lakh tax-exempt limit by Rs 50,000. Thus, an employee is liable to pay tax on the excess contribution.Suppose an employee does not have an NPS account and superannuation fund. However, the employer's contribution to the EPF account is Rs 8.5 lakh in a financial year. In this case, as well, excess amount will be taxable in the hands of the employee.Thus, in this case also, the employer's contribution to the EPF account becomes taxable in the hands of an employee.Although interest earned on the EPF account is tax-exempt, there are two situations where the interest earned becomes taxable. Effective from April 1, 2021, onwards, if an employee's own contribution to the EPF account along with excess contribution via Voluntary Provident Fund (VPF) exceeds Rs 2.5 lakh in a financial year, then the interest earned on excess contributions will be taxable in the hands of an employee.However, in case there is no employer contribution to the EPF account, which is usually the case for government sector employees, then interest will be tax-exempted for the employee's own contribution up to Rs 5 lakh in a financial year.Raote says, "Interest accruing on the employee's contribution in excess of Rs 2.5 lakh or Rs 5 lakh, as the case may be, would probably be taxed as income from other sources. However, specific guidelines need to be issued by the government to clarify TDS and other aspects. "As mentioned above, if the employer's contribution to the EPF, superannuation fund and NPS exceeds Rs 7.5 lakh in a financial year, then the interest earned on the excess contribution will also be taxable.Raote adds, "There is a challenge around calculating the interest/returns earned on the employer's contribution to NPS exceeding Rs 7.5 lakh in a financial year. The government is yet to issue guidelines in this regard. "There are cases where money is left in inactive EPF accounts or money is not withdrawn from the EPF account after the employee has left the job. In such cases, the EPF account continues to earn interest on the EPF deposits. Soni informs that the interest earned on the deposits lying in inactive EPF accounts are taxable in the hands of an employee.If the money is withdrawn from the EPF account at the time of maturity or partial withdrawal is made as allowed under the EPF scheme (such as for the purpose of marriage, building a house etc. ), then the withdrawal is exempted from tax.Raote says, "If you have withdrawn money from your EPF account to deal with a financial emergency on the account of novel coronavirus pandemic , then the amount withdrawn is not taxable. "Full withdrawal from the EPF account is allowed if an employee has left his/her job and has not joined any other new job after two months. In such a scenario, taxation of the withdrawal from EPF account will depend on the how long the EPF account has been active.Raote says, "If the withdrawal from EPF account is made after working for 5 continuous years, then such withdrawal is exempted from tax. On the other hand, if the continuous service is less than five years, then the amount withdrawn becomes taxable in the hands of an individual. Further, if the withdrawal amount exceeds Rs 50,000, then TDS will be applicable at the rate of 10%. "Soni adds, "Do keep in mind that TDS on EPF withdrawal is applicable on withdrawal amount exceeding Rs 50,000 before the completion of 5 years of service. "There are certain exceptions to the 5-year continuous service rule.Raote says, "Withdrawals can also be exempt if an individual leaves job due to ill-health, the closing of a business unit, or any other reasons that are beyond the employee's control in which case the 5-year threshold would not apply. "Five continuous years will be calculated from the date of joining the EPF scheme. Thus, even if you have switched your jobs during the five years, ensure that your Universal Account Number (UAN) is the same for all the employers to be eligible for the five-year continuous rule.
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https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/tax/when-does-epf-become-taxable/articleshow/82760886.cms
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Why Would Anyone Want to Live in Austin Anymore After What the Travis County DA Just Did?
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Most police officers do heroic things when theyre needed to. Earlier this week in Austin, Texas, police officers pulled a man from a burning truck just before it exploded. The footage the police body cameras captured looks like a scene from the hit cop show The Rookie. Which, by the way, is quite good when its at its best. These are the officers who put themselves at risk and saved that man from certain death. Officers Pineda and Carrera received a chiefs coin of recognition for their heroic actions yesterday, in saving a mans life from the vehicle fire. Please join me in recognizing these two for their quick-thinking and bravery! #OneAustinSaferTogether pic.twitter.com/8RntWzlPxi Asst. Chief Robin Henderson (@Chief_Henderson) May 26, 2021 When theyre not saving lives, Austin police are often dealing with the likes of David Olmos. Olmos isnt a household name unless you know the Texas prison system well. Austin police certainly know him and his body of work. The eight-time felon convict was arrested (again) on May 25, 2021, after he had allegedly carjacked and gone on a crime spree, including multiple armed robberies across Austin. Olmoss recent rap sheet is eye-watering. According to a report PJ Media has obtained, he has confessed to a crime spree that includes 10 armed robberies in 10 days. Prior to this, Olmos has been convicted of eight felonies. Olmos most recent conviction came on February 11, 2019, in Travis County for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon. That got him five years. He didnt serve that time. Olmos was released on November 2, 2020, and was set to remain on parole until October of 2023. But on April 2, 2021, while on parole, Olmos allegedly evaded arrest in a vehicle from the Sealy Police Department, in southeast Texas near Houston. Sealy police pursued him from that area until the Texas Department of Public Safety took over the chase as he moved west. Troopers pursued him into Travis County where he was apprehended. A source says Mr. Olmos was found in possession of a handgun and methamphetamine. He was arrested once again for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, evading arrest, and possession of a controlled substance. Just four days later on April 6, 2021 Olmos was released from jail on a personal bond despite the fact he was a flight risk (he had just led police on a chase across Texas). The conditions of the personal bond included a GPS ankle monitor he was required to wear. Olmos allegedly removed that ankle monitor, and his personal bond was revoked on May 19, 2021. By then, he was already allegedly engaged in a crime spree. Olmos would allegedly go on to commit ten robberies in 10 days across greater Austin. Nine of the robberies occurred within APDs jurisdiction and one was in the jurisdiction of the Travis County Sheriffs Office. The first robbery occurred on May 15, 2021, at 1747 Rutland Drive. The second and third robberies occurred on May 18, 2021, at 933 E. Rundberg Lane and at 7612 Brodie Lane respectively. The fourth and fifth robberies occurred on May 20, 2021, at 8422 S. Congress Avenue and at 7612 Bluff Springs Road respectively. The latter is in the county sheriffs jurisdiction. The sixth and seventh robberies occurred on May 22, 2021, at 1025 W. Stassney Lane and 2538 Elmont Drive, respectively. The first seven robberies Olmos allegedly committed had similar characteristics, in which the suspect entered convenience stores, displayed a handgun, and demanded cash from the clerks. Surveillance video revealed the suspect arrived and fled these scenes in a 2017 silver Chevrolet Silverado. The eighth robbery occurred on May 23, 2021, at 10800 N. Lamar Boulevard. Olmos allegedly stole cash from the victim and fled the scene. The victim called 9-1-1 while chasing after Olmos. Olmos allegedly retrieved a firearm and fired shots at the victim. Officers arrived on the scene, but Olmos allegedly evaded arrest in the same silver Chevrolet Silverado witnesses saw at the first seven robberies. The ninth robbery also occurred on May 23, 2021, at a Cricket Wireless store, on North Lamar Boulevard. Olmos allegedly stole cash from the victim and as the victim confronted him, Olmos displayed a silver handgun and threatened him. The tenth and final robbery occurred on May 25, 2021, at 4918 Burleson Road. Olmos allegedly threatened the victim with a handgun and carjacked him. Olmos left behind his Silverado truck, which Austin police seized. The stolen vehicle was equipped with a GPS tracker and was tracked in real-time immediately after the carjacking. The Region 4 Metro Tactical Unit located Olmos and the victims vehicle. That unit is set to be disbanded due to the massive budget cuts that Mayor Steve Adler and the 2020 city council imposed on APD. Olmos was arrested on the scene and was allegedly found to be in possession of the stolen vehicle keys, cocaine, methamphetamine, and a silver handgun that matched the description of the gun that was used in the previous robberies. It also matched the caliber of the rounds fired at the victim during robbery #8. Olmos reportedly confessed to the 10 robberies and confessed to knowingly possessing a firearm even though he is a convicted felon. Thats a question for Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza. Garza has prioritized prosecuting police officers. He ran on that platform and won his election in 2020. His office put Olmos back on the streets four days after the chase. Meanwhile, Garzas hand-picked #2 stands behind this message she sent out to her activist lawyer friends. Here are the policies DA Garza enacted, which presume release even in felony cases. Pay attention to the flowcharts. The DA, whose own policy guidelines seem to push for personal recognizance bonds technically cannot issue them himself, seems to be heavily advocating for courts to have these violent offenders released on said bonds. Criminals know there arent enough APD officers after Mayor Steve Adler led the vote to defund the department by a third of its budget in August 2020. APD Case number- 211430419 Shooting Call came out at 5:35am this morning. No units available city wide for 12 minutes. First Apd patrol unit Assigned at 5:47am Apd made scene at 5:51am, 16 minutes after the call came out. Victim critically injured after being shot in the head. Kenneth Casaday (@KennethCasaday) May 23, 2021 Crime shot up accordingly after the defunding, as could be expected and as has happened in cities across the country that defunded police. Many of them are now reconsidering. Austin, so far, is not.
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How Fast Will Carson Foster Swim 400 IM At U.S. Olympic Trials?
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Olympic hopeful Carson Foster turned heads in Austin, Texas dropping a 4:11 best time in the 400 meters IM three weeks out from the 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials. Carson has made big gains since NCAA championships, and he shared that his training has gone better than expected. He was a kid back in 2016, but he did get vital U.S. Olympic Trials experience. That matters. Olympic Trials in Omaha is a pressure-cooker, especially for swimmers competing in the 400 IM, which is the first event on the first day of finals. SEE 14 YEAR OLD CARSONS RACE VIDEO, MAKING HIS 2016 OLYMPIC TRIALS CUT. U.S. Olympic Trials Carson Foster Predictions: Making the U.S. Olympic Team so young is a tall order. Carson is an outlier, a rare talent who can do it. 400 IM in the U.S. is a little soft, but someones going to go 4:08 or 4:09 low in Omaha to make Team USA in this event. I think that person is Carson. I see a 4:08.9. I also think Carson can make the mens 4200 freestyle relay. I see him him advancing to the 200 free final in Omaha. Youth and enthusiasm powers him past no less than two swimmers in that race final, putting him on the Team USA relay. But who cares what I think. Follow Carson Foster on Instagram here. See Caron Fosters swim bio here. FOLLOW GOLD MEDAL MEL ON INSTAGRAM HERE. RECENT GMM EPISODES This is a Gold Medal Media production presented by SwimOutlet.com. Host Gold Medal Mel Stewart is a 3-time Olympic medalist and the co-founder of SwimSwam.com, a Swimming News website.
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https://swimswam.com/how-fast-will-carson-foster-swim-400-im-at-u-s-olympic-trials/
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Is self-insurance good idea for Florida homeowners?
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. Given the well-documented recent rise in home insurance costs in Florida, residents are searching for a variety of options to save money on their bills. One of the choices that some homeowners are considered is self-insuring their own home. Self-insuring your house basically means you do not have a policy with a standard company. Instead, a resident sets aside the premium they would normally pay for insurance and instead invests it into a liquid account to save for any repair costs or damage. This simply means if your home burned down or was destroyed by a hurricane, you are on the hook to rebuild or replace everything. You are not legally required in Florida to have a homeowners insurance policy. However, unless you own your home, most lending institutions require insurance coverage on the home, including flood, if it is in a flood zone, to protect the collateral securing the loan. The homeowner stands to save a substantial money in payments on home insurance while having their money grow in an investment account. Some residents who have been dropped by their insurance companies or had their premiums increase drastically in the last few months have turned to self-insuring. Steve Eppley of Boynton Beach recently spoke to WPTV and said he plans to self-insure his home once his mortgage is paid off. MORE: Florida bill could help homeowners with rising insurance costs WPTV Boynton Beach resident Steve Eppley speaks about the increase of home insurance rates and his decision to self insure once his mortgage is paid off. To self insure their house, residents will likely need a substantial amount of capital to pay for the loss of their home or pay for other major repairs. Homeowners who decide to go the route of insuring their house should have a good investment strategy. Since they are still setting aside the average amount they would normally be paying to an insurance company, it is imperative that the homeowner is diligent about investing those funds into an account. Robert Norberg, the president of Arden Insurance in Lantana, spoke with WPTV about the pitfalls of self-insuring your home. "Self-insurance is bad. ... For the average consumer, they don't have the money in the bank or the savvy to invest on a regular basis to cover the catastrophe loss that might happen," Norberg said. He said the self-insuring model is likely only an option for more wealthy individuals. "The average consumer couldn't [afford putting] on a $30,000 new roof if they had to today," Norberg said. He said there are other strategies where homeowners might consider a higher deductible and cut out some coverage. This is taking on more risk but still having coverage for a substantial catastrophe loss like a fire. Norberg said homeowners should not think of their insurance policies as a way to maintain their home and use for minor repairs. "It's for catastrophe loss or major sudden accidental loss. If you are using it to get a new roof, when you know it's old, you should have been budgeting all along for a new roof," Norberg said. Bottom Line Home insurance is all about protecting what is most likely the most expensive asset you will ever own: your house. Even though it may be frustrating to send a check to an insurance company periodically, it does give residents peace of mind if disaster strikes. Florida homeowners need to look at the bigger picture given they live in a state susceptible to flooding and hurricanes that can change your life in an instant. The state of Florida offers a handy guide that helps residents navigate the sometimes tricky realm of home insurance.
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https://www.wptv.com/money/real-estate-news/is-self-insurance-good-idea-for-florida-homeowners
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Is Deference to Supernatural Beings Present in Infancy?
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According to a study led by researchers from the University of Oxford, this tendency to attribute social dominance to such individuals is rooted in early development As part of the study, 48 infants aged 12 to 16 months watched a series of animated videos in which two characters competed for a reward. In each scenario, one character displayed physically counterintuitive methods of making progress across the screen flying or teleporting in the direction of the reward; the other moved more intuitively in continuous paths sticking to the ground, thus lacking any special powers, University of Oxford notes. The children generally found the events unexpected (they looked longer at the screen) when the character using physically intuitive methods of propulsion outcompeted the one employing physically counterintuitive methods, expecting the latter to win instead. Further experimental manipulations showed that infants expectations were not simply motivated by how efficiently goals were achieved, but whether supernatural capabilities were deployed in any given scenario. Co-first author Dr Xianwei Meng, of the Graduate School of Human Sciences at Osaka University, said: Studies in developmental science have shown that from the first year of life infants are sensitive to both social dominance and to events violating intuitive understanding of the physical world. They expect characters who have relatively larger body-size, more allies, or who are located at a higher elevation to prevail in situations of conflict. They also expect objects to fall earthwards and move in continuous trajectories. Our experiments combined these existing procedural paradigms to show, for the first time, that observing an efficiently goal-directed event that violates intuitive principles of gravity and continuity triggers expectations of social dominance. Co-first author Dr Yo Nakawake, of the Kochi University of Technology and also research affiliate at the University of Oxford, added: Further research is needed to explore the inferences made by young children with regard to other properties commonly attributed to supernatural agents such as shapeshifting, omniscience or immortality. We would also want to see how infants react to counterintuitive displays from individuals who are not competing for a reward, just to understand if a supernatural act alone elicits expectations of social dominance. One other important question that remains unanswered is whether infants perceive these otherworldly figures to not only be socially dominant, but also more knowledgeable, trustworthy, competent, or prosocial. According to Professor Harvey Whitehouse, Director of the Centre for the Study of Social Cohesion (CSSC) at the University of Oxford and senior author on the paper: Anthropologists have long been aware of the link between supernatural power and social dominance in cultures from all around the world. But this is the first time we have seen evidence for such a link at such an early stage in the socialization process, even before language skills are well developed, suggesting that it may be a natural consequence of the way human minds work. The research was conducted in collaboration with academics from the universities of Kyushu (Kazuhide Hashiya) and Osaka in Japan as well as Coventry University (Jonathan Jong) and the University of Nottingham (Emily Burdett), University of Oxford notes. Preverbal infants expect agents exhibiting counterintuitive capacities to gain access to contested resources' can be read in Nature: Scientific Reports here.
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https://finchannel.com/society/business-schools/80794-is-deference-to-supernatural-beings-present-in-infancy
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When will cultural events resume?
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Key dates June 7 Max. 100 people can attend organised outdoor events. For outdoor venues with a capacity of 5,000, a maximum of 200 people can attend an organised event Cinemas and theatres to reopen Pilot live events to take place July 5 Max 50 people can attend organised indoor events. Larger venues can have up to 100 people with strict public health measures in place Max 200 people can attend organised outdoor events. Outdoor venues with capacity of 5,000 can have up to 500 people Under consideration for August Further increase to the numbers allowed to attend indoor and outdoor events Cinemas, theatres and live events are set to make a welcome return next month following the Taoiseach's announcement this evening. From June 7, cinemas and theatres will once again be allowed to welcome audiences after remaining closed for much of the past 14 months. Venues will each have public health measures in place and the numbers permitted to each show will likely depend on the size of the space. Organised outdoor events such as gigs can also go ahead from June 7 with the numbers permitted to attend these increasing from July 5. A number of test events will be held over the coming weeks beginning with an outdoor music event in Dublin's Iveagh Gardens on June 10. These pilot events will be held over June and July in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Kerry and Galway. The Irish National Opera will perform at Cork Opera House on July 10. The Minister for the Arts said the numbers attending these events will vary across the locations. "For the first time since early last year, we will see people gather to celebrate artists, enjoy sporting events, theatre productions and other entertainment," said Catherine Martin. She also said that restrictions on performances in pubs, restaurants and hotels are to be reviewed by Government as a matter of priority.
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https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-40301240.html
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Will the third time be the Emmy charm for Saturday Night Live star Kenan Thompson?
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There are times when it feels like Kenan Thompson has always been on Saturday Night Live. The actor and comedian is the longest-tenured cast member in the sketch shows celebrated history, having joined the series in 2003 after a successful run on shows like Nickelodeons All That and Kenan & Kel, in addition to a fan-favorite role in the popular Mighty Ducks trilogy. Although hes been nominated twice for the Best Comedy Supporting Actor Emmy for the show, hes lost both times, first to Henry Winkler for Barry in 2018 and then Dan Levy for Schitts Creek last year. If we consider the rumor that started after the Season 46 finale on May 22 that several of SNLs beloved cast members are departing the show, Thompson, who won an Emmy in 2018 for Best Original Music and Lyrics for SNL, could probably ride the sentimental this is the last chance to recognize him wave all the way to the Emmys stage. But he told Variety earlier this year that he isnt planning on leaving just yet, noting that he would love to get to 20 seasons. So it seems unlikely hes changed his mind since then. Plus, he also doesnt appear to need an extra push to potentially get him to the finish line. Thompson is currently in first place in Gold Derbys combined supporting comedy actor odds, with 13 Experts predicting him to triumph, and hes been holding court there for a little while now. As it stands, Thompson leads Bowen Yang (SNL), Brett Goldstein (Ted Lasso), Michiel Huisman (The Flight Attendant), Brendan Hunt (Ted Lasso), Alex Newell (Zoeys Extraordinary Playlist), Ray Romano (Made for Love) and T.R. Knight (The Flight Attendant) in a fairly open race. While its not hard to believe that multiple actors from Apple TV+s Ted Lasso could make it in the success of shows like Game of Thrones and Succession have proven that voters have no qualms about laying on the love for actors from shows they really care about when they have a ballot with unlimited slots they might split the vote unless there is a runaway favorite, thus opening up a clearer path for Thompson to become the latest SNL actor to walk away a winner. And it would be a huge win for him and for the show. SEE Kenan Thompson deserves 2 Emmy nominations for Saturday Night Live and Kenan The last repertory cast member to claim victory at the Emmys was Kate McKinnon, who won Best Comedy Supporting Actress back to back in 2016 and 2017. To date, she is the only person to have been honored twice for their performance. Meanwhile, only three other cast members in the entire history of Saturday Night Live have ever won an Emmy for their work: Chevy Chase (1976), Gilda Radnor (1978) and Dana Carvey (1993), all of whom won the now-defunct variety performer category. Alec Baldwin took home Best Comedy Supporting Actor in 2017 for his frequent impressions of then-President Donald Trump, but he has never been a cast member. (It should be noted that several people have won in the guest acting categories for primarily hosting SNL.) But as exciting as a comedy supporting actor nomination would be, its actually not Thompsons only shot at winning an Emmy this year. Many are also predicting him to score a bid in comedy lead actor as well for his performance on his NBC comedy Kenan. Hes currently sitting in fourth place behind Jason Sudeikis (Ted Lasso), Michael Douglas (The Kominsky Method) and Anthony Anderson (Black-ish). Given Sudeikis recent run of success at awards shows, it seems less likely that Thompson will succeed in this particular category. But hey, two chances at Emmy gold are still better than just one. PREDICTthe 2021 Emmy nominations through July 13 Emmy odds for Best Comedy Supporting Actor Kenan Thompson is the favorite Make your predictions at Gold Derby now. Download our free and easy app for Apple/iPhone devices or Android (Google Play) to compete against legions of other fans plus our experts and editors for best prediction accuracy scores. See our latest prediction champs. Always remember to keep your predictions updated because they impact our latest racetrack odds, which terrify Hollywood chiefs and stars. Dont miss the fun. Speak up and share your huffy opinions in our famous forums where 5,000 showbiz leaders lurk every day to track latest awards buzz.
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https://www.goldderby.com/article/2021/saturday-night-live-kenan-thompson-emmy-predictions/
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How Key Has Brad Marchand Been To Taylor Hall's Success With Bruins?
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NESN Logo Sign In It was easy to see how the Boston Bruins would benefit from adding Taylor Hall to the mix. But what might have been overlooked was the impact the team would have on Hall. And perhaps no one predicted the impact and value a player like Brad Marchand could have in elevating his new former MVP teammate to another level. Hall has been simply sensational since the Bruins acquired him at the deadline, and hes a big reason for optimism in Bostons Stanley Cup playoffs second-round series versus the New York Islanders. The former No. 1 overall pick scored eight goals and added six assists in 16 regular-season games after being shipped to Boston from Buffalo. He was just as good if not better in the first round of the playoffs, scoring a pair of goals including a potential series-changing tally and added an assist in five games versus Washington. Perhaps the most impressive thing about Halls assimilation with the Bruins is what hes been able to do when hes not filling up the stat sheet. There have been occasional question marks throughout his career about effort and defensive play and those sorts of things. There have been no such questions since Hall hit the ice wearing the Black and Gold. Bruins fans might have Marchand, of all people, to thank for that. Hes a pretty intense player, and I think being around Brad is really helping him, Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy said in an interview with The Camera Guys on NBC Sports Boston. (He) sort of sees Brads second and third and fourth effort on pucks and hes like, Wow, I can do that. So I think hes really fed off Marchys intensity.
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https://nesn.com/2021/05/taylor-hall-how-much-credit-brad-marchand-for-bruins-success/
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Why did some cicadas emerge four years early in 2017?
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Share Shares Copy Link Copy Embrace the cicadas while you can -- they are harmless to humans, and by the end of June, they'll just be a memory. "You can pick up a cicada, you can handle it. I've got one right here, it's alive and well, but it's not doing anything. So, you can pick it up, you can turn it over," said Dr. Deborah Landau, a conservation ecologist with the Maryland/Washington, D.C., chapter of the Nature Conservancy.The cicadas are back and Landau hopes it can renew people's appreciation of bugs. Brood X holds a special meaning for her. She was pregnant the last time they emerged. Oddly enough, scientists still aren't sure. But Landau said it may have to do with the fluid they drink from the tree roots, keeping count of the years through the seasonal changes in the flow.Yet some of Brood X must have lost count, arriving four years too soon in 2017, and a changing climate could be a factor. "We're having more of these kinds of early springs, so an early thawing and then a refreezing, and that may make some of the cicadas think that they are a year ahead each time you get an early thaw and refreeze," Landau said.That's a problem for a species whose survival relies on outnumbering its predators. "So, if some of them are off, they're just going to get eaten. So, it's just going to reduce the population overall," she said.Some may ask why that's a problem. "Worldwide, we're seeing a decrease in diversity and abundance in insects, and that's really worrisome. Insects feed everything -- they feed the birds, they feed the mammals," Landau said.
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https://www.wbaltv.com/article/why-did-some-cicadas-emerge-in-2017/36571187
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Who makes the Johnson & Johnson vaccine?
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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. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine has been shown to be 67 percent effective overall at preventing moderate to severe Covid infections, with some studies suggesting it also offers complete protection from hospital admission and death. In a statement, Health Secretary Matt Hancock described the move as a further boost to the UKs hugely successful vaccination programme, which has already saved over 13,000 lives. Mr Hancock added: We now have four safe and effective vaccines approved to help protect people from this awful virus. The UK has ordered 20million doses of the jab, which Englands deputy chief medical officer, Professor Jonathan Van-Tam has previously suggested could be used for hard-to-reach groups of people, where repeating a vaccine appointment is a less viable option. Mr Hancock added: As Janssen is a single-dose vaccine, it will play an important role in the months to come as we redouble our efforts to encourage everyone to get their jabs and potentially begin a booster programme later this year. The MHRA had previously held back from approving the vaccine after concerns were raised about links to an extremely rare blood clot in the US. The clots are similar to those seen in a very small proportion of people having the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine. In April, the use of Johnson & Johnson was suspended in the US while the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) investigated eight serious cases of rare clotting.
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https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/1442788/who-makes-the-johnson-and-johnson-vaccine-where-is-Janssen-vaccine-produced-EVG
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Is Rebel on Disney Plus based on a true story?
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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 Rebel has finally arrived, dropping today, May 28, for fans on Disney Plus . The show, which brings together an exciting and talented cast is hoping to inspire a young generation of fans. Rebel is inspired by the life of Erin Brockovich, though it tells an original story. Erin Brockovich is an American legal clerk, consumer advocate and environmental activist whose story was originally told in Steven Soderberghs film of the same name from 2000. Brockovich rose to fame after she was instrumental in building a case against the Pacific Gas & Electric Company of California in 1993. Her successful lawsuit has been an inspiration since, with the new Disney Plus series being the next interpretation. In the 2000 film, Brockovich was played by Julia Roberts which won her the Oscar for Best Actress during the 2001 awards season. [INSIGHT]
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https://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-radio/1442789/is-rebel-based-on-a-true-story-real-life-Disney-plus
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Why was Rebel on Disney Plus cancelled after one season?
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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 Rebel made its debut on ABC back in April 2021 and it was created by Grey's Anatomy director, Krista Vernoff. Just a month after it made its debut, the series was cancelled and it has since made its way to Disney Plus . Express.co.uk has all you need to know about the fate of the series. There had been high hopes for Vernoff's newest venture, following the success of her long-running shows like Station 19 and Grey's Anatomy. The series stars Katey Sagal as Annie 'Rebel' Bello, who is based on the real-life Brockovich. The legal clerk and environmental activist is known for her successful case against the Pacific Gas & Electric Company of California in 1993. Her success inspired the film Erin Brockovich, which starred Julia Roberts and was released in 2000. The small screen adaptation only lasted for five episodes before it was pulled from ABC. READ MORE: Antiques Road Trip expert lost for words over rocking horse
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https://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-radio/1442796/why-was-rebel-series-cancelled-after-one-season-abc-disney-plus
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Which players will be the winners and losers of Europe's MAD managerial merry-go-round?
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If not, a quick run-through. Antonio Conte and Zinedine Zidane have resigned from their jobs at Inter Milan and Real Madrid respectively, while Andrea Pirlo has been sacked by Juventus - ex-Old Lady boss Massimiliano Allegri is set to return to Turin. Meanwhile, Tottenham have made contact with PSG boss Mauricio Pochettino appoint coming back to north London. Sportsmail takes you through five winners and five losers from the chaotic managerial merry-go-round currently taking place across Europe. Antonio Conte (left) has left Inter Milan and Zinedine Zidane (right) resigned at Real Madrid Juventus have opted to dispense with the services of first-team manager Andrea Pirlo too WINNERS Christian Eriksen The Danish midfielder did in fact play a crucial role in Inter's title-winning season, scoring some crucial goals at various points. And yet, he was not a regular starter. In fact, last season under Conte he appeared more on the bench in Serie A - 20 times - than he did in the starting XI, 17 times. He also failed to register an assist which, for a playmaker of Eriksen's ability, represents a failure. Yet the 29-year-old will have a fresh opportunity to impress under new boss Simone Inzaghi. Christian Eriksen has scored some crucial goals for Inter but struggled to get regular starts Radja Nainggolan If Eriksen was out-of-favour under Conte, Nainggolan was surplus to requirements. It hasn't really happened for the Belgian in Milan, with two impressive loan spells at Cagliari in the last two years still not persuading the former Inter boss to pick the midfielder. Radja Nainggolan has spent the majority of the last two years out on loan at Cagliari in Serie A Isco The former Spain international has fallen down the pecking order dramatically at Real Madrid. In LaLiga last term, he came off the bench 17 times, started eight times and was an unused substitute nine times. For a player of Isco's quality, it would have been infuriating. As such, talk has emerged of a move away from the Spanish capital. And yet, dependent on who the new man in charge is, the 29-year-old attacking midfielder could have one last chance saloon at Los Blancos. Luka Jovic It's hard to believe Real spent upwards of 51m on the Serbian forward - and it was seen as a smart purchase back in 2019. To say Jovic has flopped would be an understatement. He has scored a grand total of two goals in 32 appearances and even his loan spell back at Eintracht Frankfurt last season saw him score just four times. But, with a summer of rest with Serbia not in the European Championships, Jovic has an opportunity to get up to speed early and impress the new man in charge in Madrid. Particularly if a big-name forward doesn't join, the Serb could still prove useful. Luka Jovic spent last season at Eintracht Frankfurt - but he could get another chance at Real Aaron Ramsey A season of frustration for the Wales international under Andrea Pirlo. Despite Juventus' poor form both domestically and in Europe, Pirlo did not often turn to the former Arsenal man when in need of inspiration from the bench, particularly towards the end of the season. However, Massimiliano Allegri's arrival gives Ramsey fresh hope to impress. An eye-catching display at the Euros - where he thrived for his country back in 2016 - would go a long way in aiding him thrive in Italy, with his third season on the horizon. Aaron Ramsey struggled to gain any momentum for Juventus during the 2020-21 campaign LOSERS Romelu Lukaku The Belgian has enjoyed the most prosperous season of his career - his 24 Serie A goals went a long way to helping Inter win the title, Lukaku's first of his career. He penned an emotional farewell to Conte this week when the news broke of his departure, and credited the Italian for 'changing him as a player.' But Conte is gone now. One assumes Inzaghi will deploy Lukaku as the predominant No 9 - but amid rumours Inter need to sell given their precarious finances, he could be on the move once again. Romelu Lukaku has already expressed his genuine sadness at Conte's departure from Inter Lautaro Martinez The Argentine has long been linked with a transfer to Barcelona but Conte's departure comes at just a time he had formed a fully-fledged partnership with Lukaku. A more than adequate supporting-act with 17 Serie A goals, the 23-year-old is also now at risk of being sold, particularly given his lofty market value due to his potential. Inzaghi's first priority should be to fight tooth and nail to keep Inter's front duo at the club this summer. Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez has long been linked with a transfer to Barcelona Arthur The Brazilian midfielder has somewhat flattered to deceive since his switch from Barcelona last summer. Yet Pirlo was patient with the 24-year-old throughout the campaign, despite inconsistent results and performances for a player whose potential a few years back was sky-high. Not so much now though. Time will tell. Arthur had a lacklustre first season at Juventus following his big-money move from Barcelona Eden Hazard Say what you want about Hazard's two years at Real Madrid thus far, you can't say he hasn't had his chances. Zidane was - some would say blindly so - incredibly loyal to the Belgian during his second stint in charge, despite injury and fitness problems which has seen Hazard score just five Real Madrid goals in 43 games. Of course, Hazard's future depends mostly on who the new man in charge is. What is not in doubt though is that the ex-Chelsea star has to find his feet soon - they're not the most patient bunch at the Bernabeu. Eden Hazard has struggled in his two seasons at Real Madrid but Zidane was still loyal to him Kylian Mbappe One of the world's brightest young stars just looks to have found his perfect coach in Mauricio Pochettino. Uncertainty looms. The Argentine coach is said to be intrigued by the prospect of returning to Tottenham. Should Pochettino surprisingly leave after just six months in the job, and with Mbappe's contract expiring next summer, the World Cup winner could just follow his manager out the door.
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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9629091/Which-players-winners-losers-Europes-MAD-managerial-merry-round.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
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What is open and closed on Memorial Day weekend?
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Around 37 million Americans are expected to travel more than 50 miles this Memorial Day weekend, according to American Automobile Association. Some people and families are planning to travel as COVID-19 restrictions and mask mandates for those vaccinated have eased since last year. Whether you are out and about or staying at home, be aware that some usual services and stores may be closed this weekend. Memorial Day became a federal holiday in 1971. Originally, it was known as Decoration Day, a Civil War-era tradition in which loved ones decorated the graves of soldiers at the end of May. Today, it honors soldiers who have died in uniform. Whether enjoying the holiday's sales or preparing for a road trip, here's a list of what will be open and closed on Memorial Day. Grocery stores and restaurants Major grocery stores will remain open although their normal businesses hours may be adjusted. You can check your local grocery store's website for their hours of operations. An alternate option would be Amazon Fresh, Shipt or Instacart, which delivers groceries even on Memorial Day. However Costco Wholesale will be closed on Monday. :Walmart, Home Depot open; Costco closed Monday Mail Services The United States Postal Service, FedEx and UPS will not deliver mail. Although critical services such as FedEx Custom Critical and UPS Express Critical will continue operating. Depending on the location, some FedEx Office will remain open will operate on modified hours. Amazon views Memorial Day as a shipping holiday. What not to this weekend:Here's when NOT to hit the road for a Memorial Day trip Memorial Day sales:Memorial Day 2021: Amazon is having a secret summer sale right now Convenience Stores Convenience stores such as Walgreens and CVS will be open on modified hours depending on the location. Gas stations with convenience stores such Wawa and QuickTrip will remain open. Stock Markets The New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq and bond markets will be shut down on Monday. However foreign markets will remain open. Banks While most banks will be closed, ATMs and banks' mobile apps can complete general banking transactions. The Federal Reserve Banks will also be closed. Schools If not already on summer break, most private and public schools will be closed on Memorial Day. Follow Gabriela Miranda on Twitter: @itsgabbymiranda
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https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2021/05/28/memorial-day-holiday-hours-usps-stores-whats-open-and-closed/7465668002/
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Why did the wait times for Uber and DiDi increase in CDMX?
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May 28, 2021 2 min read This article was translated from our Spanish edition using AI technologies. Errors may exist due to this process. If you have been in this situation you are not the only one. Everything seems to indicate that it is due to a shortage of drivers, as reported by Expansin . According to the media, mobility platforms have fewer active drivers per day, so both companies have dedicated themselves to developing incentives for their partners in order to connect them more frequently. Apparently, waiting times for users have only increased by 40 seconds, a DiDi executive tells Expansin. On the other hand, this may also be a consequence of the fact that the demand for travel has been growing as the economic reactivation has taken place and the return of people to their workplace. Image: Depositphotos.com In this context, both companies have made investments in order to encourage their driving partners, but they assure that this reactivation of drivers will also take time. In April 2021, Uber announced a stimulus plan for 710 million pesos to improve the income of its affiliates. The platform explained that said budget includes discounts in the commission for service for driving partners, as well as multipliers of earnings per trip.
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https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/373190
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Is Safe To Download PC Software?
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With a vast knowledge base, Filehippox is a platform that provides immense learning opportunities for its readers. You can always learn new things and share them with other readers as well. Filehippox blogs were created to spread as much knowledge as we can spread and share with others. We always make sure that whatever information goes out through our platform is right and reliable. Filehippox has a team that carries out extensive research and only after verifying the information from several sources puts it out for the users. We aim to provide our users full access to the shared knowledge. Filehippox is a third party platform that comes in handy when you want to download software for your Windows. Filehippox has the most used and popular applications available for download on their website. Some such applications are Chrome, Skype, CCleaner, and others. All the software on the Filehippox website is 100% spyware and completely free of any virus. Software submissions are not taken directly from the software publishers. Filehippox constantly updates the popular software by scanning the market for more updates, being a user-focused and user-friendly website. Filehippox has an SSL encryption backing to all the procedures; therefore, the connections on the website are completely secure. Thus, it is safe to download software from Filehippox. Filehippox has software that can be downloaded for free for your Windows Operating System. Some of these are CCleaner, WinRAR, VLC, Teamviewer, etc. Filehippo CCleaner was developed and launched in 2004 by Piriform and helped you clear your system from unnecessary and unwanted files. It helps speed up the operational functions of your system by removing the unused data, viruses, temporary files, and cookies on your system. Filehippox WinRAR helps archive files in systems supported by Linux OS, MAC, Android, and Windows. It does it in both 32 bits and 64 bits. It is a data Compression Utility, and it supports ZIP and RAR archives. It can also help you access ARJ, TAR, CAB, LZH, JAR, UUE, and other related archives. WinRAR can help you save on plenty of disk space and transmission price because it always results in smaller files than others in the market. Filehippox VLC media player is available for free download for Windows and can be used to play any videos. The VLC media player can even play audio files and has the number one ranking because of the innumerable features it is laced with. VLC player also lets you play audios and videos from podcasts and other internet sources. It helps you convert your files and also has the desktop recording feature. Teamviewer is a free download software used for proprietary purposes. It was created for desktop sharing, file transfer, remote control, and many other purposes like online meetings and web conferencing between different systems. This software helps in maintaining computers through remote control. It was launched in 2005. Teamviewer offers the widest cross-platform coverage for systems. Some noteworthy features include custom branding, sticky notes, Ad-hoc support, and an integrated service desk. Downloading software on Filehippox is extremely easy. An interesting feature of Filehippox is that you get the latest versions, but you can even download the older versions of your desired software. This can help you deal with any glitch or technical interruptions you may face due to your device supporting a particular software version only. You need to follow some simple steps, and you are good to go! When you click on the desired software, you land on a different screen. You will notice a link that you can click on to proceed with the download. This link will be in the form of a text and ask you to continue the process. This will start your download process for you, and you can download the original software easily from Filehippox. Conclusion Filehippox is your ultimate solution for all your software needs. You can download any software available on the website through posted links. Filehippox provides third-party links to the visitors and generally presents official website links. The software is not saved on Filehippoxs server and gets them directly from the official publishers without any submissions made to their site. The download process is easy and completely secure. There are no questionable links or data on the website, and all of it is gathered and put out for users after thorough research. Filehippox reviews its entire links and scans them for any adware, spyware, or virus. It facilitates download over HTTPS as the protocol to maintain confidentiality between the system of the user and the website.
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Who was Friday Night Dinner star Paul Ritter and what else did he appear in?
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Get the latest news and features from Kent direct to your inbox Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign up Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice Paul Ritter's death at just 54 earlier this year devastated fans of the actor's work. The Friday Night Dinner star died of brain tumour on April 5, and left behind a body of work which was befitting of one of the great English actors of his generation. Find out how you can get more news from KentLive straight to your inbox HERE. Tonight, Paul, who was born and died in Gravesend and attended Gravesend Grammar School, will be commemorated during a one-off episode of Friday Night Dinner entitled 10 Years and a Lovely Bit of Squirrel. With exclusive interviews and outtakes, Channel 4 says the anniversary special celebrates a decade of Robert Popper's iconic comedy, from celebrity fans to Paul Ritter's infamous squirrel-based catchphrase Paul, who also appeared in Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince, made his mark in critically acclaimed dramas like The Game and in the multi-award winning Chernobyl. His list of credits includes the films Quantum of Solace, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and Son of Rambow. On TV, he also appeared in The Hollow Crown, Vera and Chernobyl. (Image: Channel 4) Later in life Paul lived in Faversham with his wife and two sons. Friday Night Dinner's Martin became Paul's best-known character, with the programme receiving multiple BAFTA nominations including a posthumous BAFTA for Best Male Comedy Performance earlier this year for Paul himself. After the special airs tonight, Channel 4 are showing three episodes of the original show as re-runs.
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https://www.kentlive.news/news/celebs-tv/who-friday-night-dinner-star-5471116
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Is HUGE garden centre evidence of the green shoots of recovery?
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THE development of a cavernous new garden centre at The Junction will be a major boost for the local economy, according to the Mayor and South Antrim MP Paul Girvan. Last week the Antrim Guardian revealed Dobbies, the UKs leading garden centre retailer, was planning a 110,000 square foot outlet in the town. Naturally enough, there will be plants and gardening products - but Dobbies have insisted that this is not your average garden centre. There will also be a pet department, homeware, books, toys, gifts and seasonal items - as well as a food hall and a restaurant. The multi-million pound investment will also create 150 full and part-time jobs. The perfect antidote, then, to over a year of pandemic gloom. Paul Girvan has hailed the news of the new store as a major boost for the local economy - and a major milestone in the redevelopment of The Junction. I am absolutely delighted that Dobbies has selected South Antrim as the home for its new store in Northern Ireland, he said. This announcement marks a major milestone in the 10 million redevelopment of The Junction - a project that I have been heavily involved in, to reinvigorate and regenerate the area. Dobbies is a well renowned brand, with a strong customer base, and the news of this major new store will be a huge attraction for shoppers across Northern Ireland. South Antrim has in recent times been the epicentre for new jobs and investment and shows, that despite the economic difficulties, this part of Northern Ireland continues to punch above its weight. I look forward to continuing to work with The Junction and with Dobbies to deliver this vital investment for the people of South Antrim. Mayor Jim Montgomery also welcomed the announcement. This is fantastic news for our local economy, after what has been a very difficult trading environment for retailers, he said. With 150 new jobs to be created, it will give our employment opportunities a significant boost and bring much investment to the area. We are delighted that Dobbies has chosen to locate one of their largest stores in the UK here in our Borough and it is testament to the recent investment that The Junction has made to the area. Pending planning approval, the sprawling outlet is expected to open in spring 2023. More good news And that it is not all. The DUP man has also welcomed the announcement of expansion of Antrim tech firm Decision Time, which is based nearby at Kilbegs Business Park. Last week they told the Antrim Guardian that they were investing in the business, and creating new jobs. Mr Girvan said the decision was proof of the strong local workforce and highlighted the continued growth of the technology sector in the area. I am absolutely delighted that local company Decision Time are investing 600,000 in the organisation, to create an additional 13 jobs in the Antrim area. In the last two years, the company has more than doubled its customer base, as it competes on the global stage. This most recent investment announced by the company, will allow them to grow its business by up to 75 per cent. South Antrim is already recognised as an area with a very strong local workforce and this decision, is yet another example of companies wanting to start up and grow in the area. Over recent months we have witnessed a welcomed growth in the tech sector in this constituency. I will continue to work with local companies to ensure they have the support that they need to continue to grow and succeed. This is yet more welcome news for our local area and I look forward to further job news in the coming months.
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https://www.northernconstitution.co.uk/news/2021/05/27/gallery/is-huge-garden-centre-evidence-of-the-green-shoots-of-recovery-15890/
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Why on Earth did Amazon spend $8 billion on a zombie studio?
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Amazon just dumped an $8 billion-plus chunk of change on MGM, a studio best known for James Bond and its logo of a roaring lion. The acquisition offers an opportunity for Amazon to spin the spy films into a big perk for its streaming services. But its hard to believe that dropping billions for the studios content library is actually going to prop up Amazons streaming services at least on its own. Amazon already has a fully functioning studio arm that produces content for its Prime Video service. While its got a few hits here and there Jack Ryan immediately comes to mind Amazon has, for the most part, struggled to reach the Stranger Things-level of viewer enthusiasm that its rivals often enjoy. The company also owns IMDb TV, a free and ad-supported streaming service thats actually pretty decent. Some of the services content is a little dated, but most of the curation feels fairly solid as far as pay-nothing title selections go. Still, Amazon could use a considerable content overhaul. Its going to seem like an idiot move in about five years. MGM brings a significant haul of quality cinema to the table, even if much of it is older. The studios library includes the Bond, Legally Blonde, and Rocky franchises, which isnt nothing. It also owns a huge back catalog of series and films that include Tomb Raider, The Addams Family animated film, Candyman, Creed, Real Housewives, The Handmaids Tale, and Fargo. Amazon said it plans to reimagine these titles, which sounds like spinoffs and remakes. The real financial value behind this deal is the treasure trove of IP, Mike Hopkins, senior vice president of Prime Video and Amazon Studios, said in a statement. But while, yes, theres IP, its unclear how valuable it all really is. Many of MGMs largest franchise properties are dated, and it doesnt even fully own the rights to Bond, its crown jewel. Plus, many of MGMs legacy titles like The Wizard of Oz, for example, arent owned by the studio anymore. (Warner Bros. actually now owns the rights to the iconic film.) MGM, while certainly iconic, is far from a top-tier studio churning out genre-bending contemporary films. It feels like theyre following a playbook from five years ago, Katharine Trendacosta, associate director of policy and activism at Electronic Frontier Foundation, told The Verge by phone. Of the $8 billion price tag, Trendacosta said, its going to seem like an idiot move in about five years because thats not actually what the value of any of this stuff is. That IP playbook the one that landed HBO in its current brand identity crisis under AT&Ts direction has left scraps as far as studios go. The playbook Amazon and other services are pulling from seems to simply point to snapping up as much content as possible for their respective services. But Amazon, and other service-oriented companies for that matter, are now picking over bones. The company can certainly afford to drop billions on IP acquisitions for its services. But at this point, nobody can compete with what Disneys been building for the better part of two decades. And as Trendacosta pointed out, were rapidly running out of studios. Every entertainment [property] is now a streaming service, which means they think of themselves as tech companies which is incorrect. Nearly a decade ago, Disney acquired Lucasfilm the studio behind the Star Wars films for just over $4 billion. A few years prior to the Lucasfilm deal, the company paid about the same to snap up Marvel. In 2006, the company paid a little over $7 billion to acquire Pixar. Sure, none of these deals were conducted amid what is arguably the peak of streamings popularity. But even accounting for the streaming bubble were currently in and the value of franchise IP for luring potential subscribers, the MGM deal still feels a little like a ripoff. Hollywood has picked up Silicon Valley disease, even though by this point, we should know that doesnt work, Trendacosta said. Every entertainment [property] is now a streaming service, which means they think of themselves as tech companies which is incorrect. Trendacosta added that these services are all acting on a four-step business model: acquire IP, make as many things as possible, insert question mark here, and reach profitability. But that works only in the instance that the grand plan is to be acquired. For smaller services like Discovery Plus or even Peacock, that makes sense. There are simply far too many streaming services. Those little services wont be able to compete with the bigger players forever, and were likely to see more mergers like the one we just saw with WarnerMedia and Discovery. But what comes next is unclear, particularly for mega-services. Right now, it very much feels like mega-services are just collecting spare parts, and thats to say nothing of brand identity confusion. No one. Theyre already large, Trendacosta said. Now, thats not to say that theres no value at all in the deal. Amazon can certainly bank on opportunities to spin out any of the legacy franchises it acquired much in the same way that rival services do to boost subscriber growth. Disney has done this with The Mandalorian and WandaVision on Disney Plus, and CBS has done the same with Star Trek: Picard on Paramount Plus (formerly CBS All Access). Youre talking about overreaching and overpaying, which Amazon can do, Jeff Bock, senior media analyst at entertainment research firm Exhibitor Relations Co., told The Verge in an interview by phone. It doesnt really hurt their bottom line. Youre talking about overreaching and overpaying, which Amazon can do. By Bocks estimation, such a move to acquire the Bond IP, for example, could be a vertical integration play should Amazon eventually decide to invest in theaters something that probably sounds ludicrous before you remember that Amazon owns Whole Foods. Is it possible and everybody here at least in LA thinks so that they may be one of the bidders on the ArcLight Cinemas or Cinerama Dome? Bock added. If they see bookstores in the same way and they see grocery marts in the same way, whats to stop them from going brick and mortar and buying theaters, eventually, as well. That may be especially true of the future of the Bond franchise. Whereas MGM was putting out a Bond film every few years, Amazon could begin to churn them out every one or two years, Bock speculated. Ultimately, its too soon to say for certain what Amazon plans to do with its shiny new box of legacy classics. Its entirely possible Amazon will release any forthcoming titles exclusively on Amazon, opt for theatrical releases, or do some combination of both. But whether its $8 billion investment will prove valuable is very much yet to be seen. And on its own, its hard to believe that the MGM acquisition will make Prime Video a serious Netflix competitor in earnest.
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https://www.theverge.com/22458734/amazon-mgm-8-billion-prime-video-streaming
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Where Were Several Current Chelsea Players During the 2012 Champions League Triumph in Munich?
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Chelsea are in their third Champions League final, and the first since the triumph over Bayern Munich in their home stadium in 2012. The Chelsea squad has changed drastically since then, with starting centre-back pairing David Luiz and Gary Cahill both leaving the club in the summer of 2018, after John Terry moved on in 2017, and Petr Cech moved across London to join Arsenal in 2015. Mateo Kovacic Despite having won the Champions League three times consecutively with Real Madrid, Mateo Kovacic has never featured in any of the three finals - he was an unused sub in the 2017 and 2018 finals, and was not in the squad for the 2016 win over Atletico Madrid. The Croatian midfielder was 18 at the time of Chelseas last Champions League final, and was in his second senior season at Dinamo Zagreb, the club he joined as a 13-year-old. Kovacic was already a regular for the Croatian side, and missed just five league games out of a potential 30, contributing 11 goals and assists, as Zagreb won the league 21 points ahead of second place. (Photo by PA Images/Sipa USA) Zagreb also reached the Champions League Group Stage that season, having overcome three qualifying rounds to reach the tournament. Kovacic played in every Group Stage game, including frequently on the left wing, although his side were knocked out having lost every game. This included 6-2 and 7-1 defeats to Real Madrid and Lyon, respectively, although Kovacic did score the consolation in the latter game. Jorginho The Brazilian-born Italian midfielder was 20 at the time of Chelseas Munich success, and was plying his trade at Hellas Verona in Serie B, having spent the previous season on loan at Sambonifacese, who were in the fourth tier of Italian football at the time. Jorginho joined Veronas academy at the age of 16, having moved to Italy a year prior. (Photo by PA Images/Sipa USA) Jorginho had a tough start to the 2011/12 season, missing 11 of the first 15 Serie B games. However, the midfielder broke into the first team for the second half of the season, missing just one of the final 27 games, as Verona finished 4th, qualifying for the play-offs with a chance of promotion to Serie A. Jorginho played in both legs of the play-off semi-final versus Varese, however Verona lost 3-1 on aggregate. Verona earned promotion the following season, and Jorginho joined Napoli, and Maurizio Sarri, after one season in the Italian top flight with I Gialloblu. Olivier Giroud Olivier Giroud is one of the most senior members of the current Chelsea squad, and was 25 at the time of the Blues win over Bayern Munich. Giroud was playing his second season at Ligue 1 side Montpellier, and had a brilliant season for the club, an integral member of La Paillades first ever Ligue 1 title in their history. (Photo by PA Images/Sipa USA) Giroud only missed two league games for the club across the season, and contributed 21 goals and 12 assists. This put him level with PSG forward Nene for the Ligue 1 Golden Boot, whilst ex-Blue Eden Hazard also bagged 20 goals. Girouds goals secured Montpellier's first Ligue 1 title, finishing three points above PSG, the fourth different team to win the French title since 2009. Giroud was also named in the Ligue 1 Team of the Year, and his form earned a move to Arsenal in the summer of 2012 for roughly 9.6million, whilst he also made his France debut versus the USA earlier that season. NGolo Kante Ngolo Kante has had a meteoric rise to success in footballing terms - going from playing in Ligue 2 to winning the Premier League twice, FA Cup and World Cup in just three years. At the time of Munich 2012, Kante was 21, and playing at Boulogne in Ligue 2. (Photo by Xinhua/Sipa USA) Kante made his debut, and only appearance that season, for the club in the final game week - an 11 minute cameo off the bench in a 1-2 loss to AS Monaco. Boulogne were already relegated by this point - finishing nine points off safety, winning just seven games. Kante truly broke into the Boulogne team the following season in the third tier of French football, missing just one league game, before earning a move back to Ligue 2 with Caen. Cesar Azpilicueta Club captain Cesar Azpilicueta is Chelseas current longest serving player, and was 22 at the time of the Munich triumph. Azpi was playing his second season at Marseille in Ligue 1, and his fine form in France earned him a move to Chelsea the following summer for 7million. Having joined Marseille from his boyhood club Osasuna in 2010, Azpi played 44 games for the club across the 2011/12 season, with the vast majority of minutes coming at right-back. Despite a disappointing league campaign where Les Phocens finished 10th, just 10 points above the relegation zone, the club earned passage to the Europa League third qualifying round by winning the Coupe de la Ligue, a domestic competition abolished last year. EFE/Kiko Huesca/Sipa USA Azpi played every minute of the final, when Marseille overcame Lyon 1-0 after 30 minutes of extra time. Marseille also reached the quarter-final of the Champions League, losing 4-0 to Bayern, and Azpi played every minute of the knockout stage as Marseille knocked out Inter on away goals, and beat Borussia Dortmund 3-0 in the group stage. It was these impressive displays that saw Azpi poached by Chelsea in the summer following the Champions League success; the club also adding Eden Hazard, Oscar and Romelu Lukaku to the squad. Follow Absolute Chelsea on: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube
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https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/fan-opinions/where-were-several-current-chelsea-players-during-the-2012-champions-league-triumph-in-munich
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What does 2022 cap news mean for Dolphins' young talent?
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The final figure for the 2022 salary cap is yet to be determined, but at the very least, we should expect to see a rebound after the salary cap reduction of 2021. Seeing the cap dip by approximately $15 million this offseason was a major unforeseen wrinkle for most NFL franchises, which promptly needed to pivot with any number of adjusted strategies to fill out their rosters. For some, it meant cutting talent. Contract restructures. It meant bridging the gap with one-year contracts at several key positions and relying on their young talent developing at others. Granted, Miami still found some room for notable signings like WR Will Fuller and backup QB Jacoby Brissett. But both are in Miami on one-year contracts and the team will need to be keeping a watchful eye on both talents and their long-term viability with the team. Some of that, of course, will be rooted in the price being right. But the 2022 salary cap ceiling has been set this week after the NFLPA and NFL owners agreed upon a figure of $208.2M for the cap ceiling. Thats great news, given that its some $23M higher than the current cap although expecting the league to hit that ceiling may be ambitious. In reality, it will probably fall somewhat short of that number. But such a lofty ceiling indicates an expectation that, via television deals and the return of full capacity stadiums, the league will have plenty of financial spending power incoming for teams and a major leap in the cap is still expected. If the cap checks in at the ceiling of $208.2M, the Dolphins would have over $66.5M in cap space, with plenty of additional room available to be created. And thats great news for talents like Fuller and Brissett, 2020 free-agent addition Emmanuel Ogbah and talents drafted by the team like Mike Gesicki and Jerome Baker. If the cap were stagnant, the Dolphins would likely be facing a very difficult decision about signing X number of talents and letting Y number of talents walk in free agency as each of the big four starters from that group (Fuller, Ogbah, Gesicki and Baker) are likely to command annual average salaries on their next contracts that exceed $10M per season. For Gesicki and Baker, that may feel lofty. But Baker is a three-down linebacker who enjoyed the most productive season of his career in 2020 with more complementary talent around him on defense and Gesicki is a rising talent who plays an x-factor position that weve seen a major increase in spending on over the last year thanks to market resets from Austin Hooper, Travis Kelce and George Kittle (plus two $12.5M contracts given out by New England this year in free agency). Fuller already commands $10M-plus this season and a long-term extension would mean things went well in 2021 and Miami wont get him for cheap if that is the case. And Ogbah, who averages $7.5M per season, was the teams best pass rusher in 2020 and would warrant a raise if hes back. But again, theres good news for the Dolphins in the news of the cap ceiling. Theres about to be an influx in spending power, which means Miami could retain all four of these young talents to be cornerstone pieces to the team and then simultaneously, courtesy of salary cap manipulation via signing bonuses and otherwise, have plenty of room in 2022 to add any key pieces the team deems necessary to add into the fray, too.
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https://dolphinswire.usatoday.com/2021/05/28/what-does-2022-cap-news-mean-for-dolphins-young-talent/
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Where does Brian Flores rank among NFL head coaches entering 2021?
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It has been a long time since a Miami Dolphins head coach was entering into their third season and generally considered to be one of the upper tiered coaches in all of football. Some coaches, such as Nick Saban and Cam Cameron, never even made it to a third year in Miami. Other coaches, like Joe Philbin and Adam Gase, saw their teams regress by Year 3. Whether or not the Dolphins endure a regression in the win column in Brian Flores third year or not is still yet to be determined. But theres little question that Flores enters his third year as the head coach in Miami with a better standing than any Dolphins coach in recent memory. Dave Wannstedt, who had three consecutive winning seasons to open his tenure in Miami, is probably the latest coach to claim better status at this juncture in their tenure with the team. That depends on who you ask. But Mike Tagliere of Fantasy Pros sees Flores as a top-12 coach in all of football with the mobility to move even further up the charts. pic.twitter.com/unK7lmTVBs FantasyPros (@FantasyPros) May 27, 2021 12. Brian Flores (Miami Dolphins) I kind of love what Flores is doing in Miami, completely turning the franchise around. My favorite part is that hes holding players accountable. Trade him. Bench him. He doesnt seem to care about anything other than what theyre doing to help the team, and thats a good thing. When he took this team over in 2019, it was a reclamation project, but one he quickly turned into a 10-6 contender. Another step in the right direction and hell be inside the top-10 coaches next year. Mike Tagliere, Fantasy Pros Getting the coaching right in Miami was a major part of the teams struggles over the last 15 years but if the Dolphins have indeed got the right man for the job in Flores, and it appears they have, perhaps the rest of the success theyve been searching for will soon follow suit. 2021 will be a big test for Flores to differentiate himself from the hopes instilled by other Dolphins coaches during this drought of success. We like Flores chances. And so, too, does Mike Tagliere.
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https://dolphinswire.usatoday.com/2021/05/28/where-does-brian-flores-rank-among-nfl-head-coaches-entering-2021/
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Why does the Indy 500 winner drink milk?
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Welcome to FTW Explains: a guide to catching up on and better understanding stuff going on in the world. You may have heard that the Indy 500 winner celebrates with a bottle of milk and want to know why. Were here to help. Simply, its tradition. And the Indy 500 is all about tradition. After taking the checkered flag at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in one of the biggest motor sports races in the world, the winning driver is draped with a giant flowered wreath and handed a bottle of ice-cold milk. The winner typically takes a couple sips, poses for a few quick photos and then proceeds to dump the rest of the bottle on their head sometimes pouring milk on others nearby. Been dreaming of this moment my entire life drinking milk at the #Indy500!!!! Incredible thank you @Team_Penske and @IMS!! Dreams do come true! Its largely thanks to Louis Meyer back in the 1930s. Via Indianapolis Motor Speedway: Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Louis Meyer regularly drank buttermilk to refresh himself on a hot day and happened to drink some in Victory Lane as a matter of habit after winning the 1936 race. An executive with what was then the Milk Foundation was so elated when he saw the moment captured in a photograph in the sports section of his newspaper the following morning that he vowed to make sure it would be repeated in coming years. There was a period between 1947-55 when milk was apparently no longer offered, but the practice was revived in 1956 and has been a tradition ever since. So if a big bottle of milk on a typically warm or hot Indiana day after several hours of intense racing sounds unappealing, blame Meyer. But although he drank buttermilk, thats not one of the options for drivers anymore. The American Dairy Association Indiana is in charge of delivering the bottle of milk to the winner, and before every Indy 500, it polls the drivers to see what their preferred celebratory milk choice would be. But the options are simple: Whole, 2 percent or skim. No Skim Milk at the 2021 #Indy500. 21 drivers select Whole. 12 drivers select Two Percent. 2 write in Buttermilk. 1 for Chocolate. NOTE: Whole, Two Percent or Skim are the official options.#WinnersDrinkMilk // @IMS pic.twitter.com/52Tnembl29 Indiana Dairy Assoc. (@INDairy) May 23, 2021 However, theres always a write-in or two on the survey with drivers sometimes hoping for chocolate, strawberry or even buttermilk. When the race is over, the milk people yes, thats really what theyre called consult the poll of drivers to see what bottle the winner wants. They then grab one of three bottles from a nearby cooler, and the milk tradition continues. For The Win asked legendary racer Mario Andretti about that in 2017, and he explained: Its a tradition. Not everybody enjoys milk but just because its happening at that point and because its got that meaning, all of a sudden milk tastes very good, even if youre lactose [intolerant]. For the 2021 Indy 500, the majority of drivers selected whole milk, which is typical, and no one chose skim. However, Ed Carpenter and Simona de Silvestro wrote in buttermilk, while Juan Pablo Montoya wrote in chocolate. List See the 2021 Indy 500 starting grid with Scott Dixon on the pole View 12 items
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https://ftw.usatoday.com/2021/05/indy-500-why-winner-drinks-milk-history
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Can A Sociopath Become A Great Athlete?
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Becoming a great athlete takes a lot of practice, patience, and physical skill. That means its not for everybody, even if everybody wants to play professional sports. However, people with a natural talent for sports may find that certain mental states affect their abilities on the court. As it turns out, yes. In fact, some of todays best pro athletes suffer from mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and even sociopathy. The answer may surprise you. Sociopathy is a chronic mental health disorder that affects millions of people around the world. Some experts even believe that as many as 1 in every 100 people is a sociopath. Mostly, thats because sociopathy involves disregarding the feelings of others. And
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https://www.newsheadlines.com.ng/latest-complete-sports-news/2021/05/28/can-a-sociopath-become-a-great-athlete/
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What happened to common sense in America?
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James Peltier In March, 2020, the first serious signs of the COVID-19 crisis began. The national news reported the first 10 deaths in King County, Washington. They were from the same nursing home. EMS folk sensed the U.S. would have many more deaths in nursing homes and high-density housing facilities. It was clear. I know if a nursing home had a carbon monoxide issue causing sickness or death, the incident commander would order the building closed and move every person off-site. That is what Chief Merkle did in Monroe when a nursing home was flooding. Our Michigan state leadership missed that point badly and so did other states like New York. As of April 1, 2021, deaths in the U.S. from nursing homes was 164,575 persons. These high-density facilities are the perfect environment for the virus to spread and kill. Common sense. In 1776, Thomas Paine authored his book by the same name. He was upset with the King of England over his taxes and control of the 13 colonies and lack of a democracy. Today, we have a new group of kings and their men to deal with. They are the 614 billionaires in the U.S. in 2020, according to Forbes, with dollars they can donate to the elected public officials for their personal political beliefs. Like more tax shelters. Or restricting our democracy by allowing only a single party in control through a national voting system that favors them. Or allowing them to own and control the media firms only sharing their view of the news and suppressing opposing views impacting your right to free speech. Recently, the Netflix owner donated $3 million to a governor to help him defend a recall election. Those kings and their men would never allow common sense to work. Recent examples of failures of common sense by federal administrators include sudden changes in public policy without a plan to phase in the human impact. Out-of-control costs ($3 billion and rising) were used to help thousands of minor children being dropped off at our southern border with Mexico by human traffickers. This human disaster could have been managed 10,000% better by using common sense. Another example: The sudden closing down of pipeline construction caused thousands of good-paying jobs to go away and have a great fiscal impact on those states and Indian tribes involved. The New Green Deal Energy Plan was cited for allowing our other-world energy suppliers to control the cost of our living. Then last week our president gave approval for the Russians to complete their new energy pipeline to Germany. But the pipeline stories continue. The current secretary of energy, the former eight-year governor of Michigan, said pipelines are the most secured form of transportation of gas, oil and other like products. But today in Michigan, our governor disagreed and ordered Line 5 under the Great Lakes in the Straits of Mackinac closed. This is an international pipeline agreement between Canada and United States. Her plan included the current materials to be moved by tanker trucks over two bridges that cross the Great Lakes and train tanker cars over a rail system that would have to be built. That would require about 6,000 trucks operating 24-hours a day in the weather (winter, high winds and ice) and accident exposure with other vehicles. That's not counting the road and bridge damage from the tanker truck fires we see happen in the Detroit area. That doesn't include long-time injury cost to humans and a loss of life. Keeping the task simple with a plan that can deliver positive results over a reasonable period saves everybody money with a safe outcome. James Peltier was the first director of community development and personnel for the city of Monroe. He can be reached at [email protected].
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https://www.monroenews.com/story/opinion/columns/2021/05/28/what-happened-common-sense-america/7447419002/
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What Really Happened Between Julianne Hough And Leonardo DiCaprio?
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Whatever happened to the old adage "don't kiss and tell?" Certain A-list family members are dishing up the goss and letting the chips fall where they may. "Dancing With The Stars" pro Julianne Hough's niece, Star, recently took to TikTok and shared the kiki about her famous aunt. While the video appears to have been deleted from Star's page, Page Six has the clip. For those who need a recap of Hough's past dating scene, the story was simple. Hough and Leonardo DiCaprio were spotted together in 2013 at Coachella. According to Star Magazine (via Page Six), they were getting very cozy at the event. "They flirted up a storm," a source told the publication before revealing some specific details about the stars. "They were putting their hands all over each other. At one point he whispered something in her ear and gave her a quick kiss on the cheek," they revealed. Apparently, DiCaprio and Hough only had eyes for each other as the source claimed, "They were so into each other, they ignored everyone else around them." Sounds like it got hot and heavy! Star divulged that she had insider info about her aunt and DiCaprio's time together. Her video was in response to a TikTok challenge that asked family members of celebs to spill the tea and she provided plenty. Keep reading to see what Star said about Hough and DiCaprio's reported relationship.
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https://www.nickiswift.com/423580/what-really-happened-between-julianne-hough-and-leonardo-dicaprio/
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Why Is LA Galaxy Defender Derrick Williams Receiving Racially Abuse Messages On Social Media?
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WATCH: Taye Diggs On The CW's 'All American,' 'Rent,' 'The Best Man'The actor talks with us about the growth of The CW's "All American" and his career-changing roles in "The Best Man" and "Rent" on Broadway. 'Whoever Is Watching This, They're Going To Get A Thrill': Willy T. Ribbs, Paul Tracy, Ernie Francis Jr. Discuss Superstar Racing ExperienceThe Superstar Racing Experience inaugural season begins on June 12 at Stafford Speedway. 'Rugrats' Voice Actors E.G. Daily And Cheryl Chase Call New Animation Style 'Brilliant': 'Every Time They Would Show Us We Would Just Gasp''In the words of Chuckie Finster, "Looks like a giant step to me" as the 90's classic Rugrats returns with all-new episodes and a slick modern animation style on Paramount+. WATCH: Caroline D'Amore Discusses 'Surreal' MTV's 'The Hills: New Beginnings' Experience & Pizza Girl BusinessThe Los Angeles native discusses what it was like to join the cast of "The Hills: New Beginnings" and her new line of sauce. SEC Football: CBS Sports Announces 2021 Schedule Including Alabama At Florida On September 18The SEC on CBS kicks off on September 18 with an SEC Championship game rematch between the Crimson Tide and Gators. Mayweather Vs. Paul: Showtime Sports Announces Broadcast Team For June 6 EventThe network announced its plans for the broadcast of the pay-per-view exhibition bout between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Logan Paul.
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https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2021/05/28/why-is-la-galaxy-defender-derrick-williams-receiving-racially-abuse-messages-on-social-media/
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Is It A Safe Supplement For Hair Loss?
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Folital is a breakthrough formula of capsules that targets to eliminate hair loss or baldness by regenerating hair follicles. Created by Dr. Robert Cyrus, this supplement is composed of 100% natural and clinically proven ingredients that address hair fall from its root cause. It can be a safe remedy for anyone who is frustrated with hair fall, as they look a bit older than their real age. And that gets possible without any painful implantation procedures and poor results. Folital Reviews A Scientifically Proven Formula To Cure Baldness! No matter its been decades you are suffering from hair loss which makes your look imperfect, Folital can bring you a notable difference in your appearance and improve your self-confidence. This Folital review will guide you through the supplement, its ingredients, benefits, and possible side effects. So that you can make an informed decision about considering it. Product Name Folital Main benefits Eliminate hair loss or baldness by regenerating hair follicles. Ingredients Psyllium Husk, Bentonite Clay, Biotin, and much more. Dosage Take two capsules daily Price $69.00 Official Website Click Here The Secret Behind Folital Formula In a nutshell, Folital is a supplement or capsules that support hair growth naturally. Since it comes with a 100% natural blend of clinically proven ingredients, it induces regeneration of hair follicles. Its formula is sourced as the purest, and of higher quality with the perfect blend of 29 carefully mixed plant extracts and vitamins. As a result of stimulating each hair follicle, Folital can trigger the upswing of voluminous and healthy hair growth. The main reason behind hair fall and your hairs loss of its thickness is the presence of toxins that are less considered by ourselves. However, as an effective solution to tackle this, Folital attacks this root cause by purifying your whole system. Folital is the invention of Dr. Robert Cyrus, who, along with his team, was indulged in deep research to find a potent way to fight the epidemic of hair loss. He believes hair fall is not a normal condition but required to be treated well. And finally, he could reach an effective remedy by which regrowth of hair is possible by awakening the dead hair follicles. Folital Ingredients Folital has a proprietary blend of certain carefully chosen super ingredients that completely nourish the scalp and ultra boost hair growth. Some of them are: Psyllium Husk: It wonderfully maintains the health of your hair, protects it from breakage, and restores shine. It also keeps your digestive system cleaner and healthy to promote better health. Bentonite Clay: Bentonite clay is loaded with natural minerals that are great for hair and supports healthy hair growth. This natural component can moisturize, condition, soften, and reduce frizz as well as making it shiny. Flax Seeds: Since it is loaded with vitamin B and other necessary nutrients, it supports a stronger and healthy growth of the hair at an increased pace. Biotin: Biotin or vitamin B7 stimulates the production of keratin in hair and increases the rate of follicle regeneration. Folital work on your scalp by a quantum leap in combating hair loss in a few steps. Lets go through the steps in which the advanced formula of Folital works: Step 1: Your Body Absorbs All The Nutrients In Folital Immediately after you start taking Folital capsules, the process of hair regrowth and rejuvenation starts as your body begins to absorb the powerful nutrients in it. These nutrients are beneficial in both flushing out thallium particles from your body to strengthen your immune system, as well as nourishing your body with essential vitamins and minerals to enhance the hair follicles as a whole. Step 2: Cleansing Your Blood And Nourishing Hair Follicles When the active nutrients in Folital are absorbed by the body, the healing process of your hair follicles starts. And this begins with removing toxins from your system and boosting your immunity to avoid future infestation. Step 3: New Strong Hair Comes Out Your scalp gets completely nourished and the rate of hair growth is ultra boosted. As a result, the follicles start to produce new stringer hair strands. Step 4: Eliminating Hair Loss And Shielding The Scalp In this stage, your scalp receives good care preventing diseases related to scalp and hair. As Folital is a strong and powerful blend of super ingredients that have multiple benefits rather than simply promoting hair growth you can enhance yourself in several ways: Eliminating baldness and hair loss: The prime duty of Folital is to regenerate the dull and inactive hair follicles and support healthy, thick, and voluminous hair growth. Boosting energy levels: Folital can boost your energy and make you feel more alive due to the rich blend of nutrients in it. Detoxifying your entire system: Folital capsules can actively flush out toxins like thallium and heavy metal poisons. Nourishing skin: These capsules can effectively nourish your scalp to promote healthy hair growth. In the same way, you can also see noticeable changes in other areas of your skin. Promoting overall health: Folital promotes your overall health as it induces multiple positive actions in your body like boosting your immunity, enhancing your metabolic health, and flushing out impurities. Folital Side Effects Even though Folital promotes a stronger action in your hair follicles as well as the entire body, it will not bring any side effects. Because all of its ingredients are 100% natural and clinically proven to be free of any adverse effects. Besides, the genuine tests conducted on thousands of people regarding its efficacy were successful without causing any side effects. However, you need to be careful about taking it as an overdose since it can be harmful. Recommended Dosage The recommended dosage of Folital is 2 capsules per day. You can take it with a half glass of water ideally in the morning. You will see notable changes within a few weeks after you start the course of Folital. However, as you wish to have thicker and shiny hair, you need to follow the regular intake of Folital Capsules for about 2-3 months to have an even significant and long-lasting result. And once you stick with the regular use for that much period, the results will stay with you for 1-2 years. But never forget to follow the correct diet and lifestyle changes that are ideal for you as they can improve the pace and longevity of results. Folital is manufactured under strict GMP guidelines in the FDA-approved facility of the manufacturer using the latest technology and equipment. It is non-GMO and safe. Based on various Folital reviews, Folital capsules are prepared after over a dozen independent labs conducted test programs on 3,200 people. And these tests showed that it works on both men and women of different age groups. And all these facts prove the legitimacy of Folital. In addition to all these, you can have a 60-day money-back guarantee for unsatisfied results. Folital is useful for those who are frustrated with baldness and significant loss of hair. It is suitable for both men and women who are completely devastated after trying various products and remedies one by one to enhance the volume of their hair. It is not recommended for children under 18 years of age but can resolve year-long issues of hair fall and baldness. Folital Customer Survey Since it is already used by a wide range of people around the world, there has been feedback and Folital reviews come from the side of its customers. And almost all of them responded positively, as they could see a considerable difference in the condition of their hair. As it is a clinically proven formula, it is also less likely to receive any negative Folital customer reviews. Folital is only available on its official page due to its rising demand, and it is only from where you can benefit from its refund policy. These all restrictions are made to ensure the legitimacy of Folital supplement and your safety too. Here are the pricing and packages in which Folital can be bought: Basic: 1 bottle at $69 Most popular: 3 bottles at $ 177( $59/bottle) Best value: 6 bottles at $294($49/bottle) I suggest you go with the last two packages as you have to continue using Folital capsules for at least 2-3 months to see the best result. Besides, there is a significant reduction in the prices if chosen. Folital Reviews Final Advice Since hair loss is one of the major struggles of everyone despite age or gender, it is necessary to find a potent solution to tackle it. Folital is said to be an ideal solution that outstrips any expensive procedures or products available in the market by naturally inducing hair growth without any frustrating results or torturing hair implantation strategies. From this Folital review, it is clear that Folital can bring drastic changes in conditions like baldness or hair fall even if it is your decades-long misery. Folital is also safe to use with its 100% organic formula. Besides, you will be enjoying a 60-day money-back guarantee for dissatisfaction, if you consider buying it. I hope this Folital review could help you to make the right decision on choosing Folital supplement for better hair growth. FAQ
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https://powdersvillepost.com/folital-reviews/
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When did Vivica A. Fox and 50 Cent date?
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Vivica A. Fox and 50 Cent burned bright and fast as one of Hollywood's hottest couples in the early aughts. The actress and rapper only lasted a few months but they made plenty of headlines. 4 50 Cent and Vivica attended the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall When did Vivica A. Vivia and 50 Cent briefly dated back in 2003. He first made his affections known at the 2003 BET Awards when he was on stage saying, And Id like to thank Vivica Fox for wearing that dress. Soon after, his team reached out to her people and the two connected over the phone. The two began dating and really grabbed the public's attention when they walked the red carpet together at the 2003 MTV VMAs. 4 50 Cent won Best Single for In Da Club at the 2003 MTV Music Video Awards Credit: Getty Reflecting on their relationship Vivica recounted, The main thing that killed the relationship was that we just went way too public, way too fast. The love that I had for him and still to this day will always He was the love of my life. I will admit that without any reservations." Vivica commented, "He will always have a very special place in my heart. How did Vivica A. Vivica remembers the relationship fondly but their break up was a little out of the ordinary. She remembers that a months into dating things changed after the World Music Awards in October 2003. According to Vivica, 50 Cent went on the radio and said they broke up, and a friend told her about it. 4 Vivica was married to Christopher Harvest from 1998-2002 Credit: Getty She claims that the two never had an in-person breakup, When I look back at it now, he went back to being that tough guy. Because we really loved each other a lot at the time. The two were bitter for a while and made it public for a while but they exes made peace in 2017. What did 50 Cent say about being the love of Vivica A. Fox's life Hearing his ex describe him as the love of her 50 Cent said, "I'm never bothered by when she says that." "At the time that we actually connected with each other, we were unconscious of everything else." 50 Cent agreed with Vivica that going public ruined their relationship saying, "She'll always say -- if you listen to her -- [the relationship] would've been private." 4 50 Cent has a child with Daphne Joy Credit: Instagram He explained, "It got so uncomfortable with everybody else -- when you get pushed and pulled in different directions without it even being her decision." "Her publicist would say, 'Do this.' This person, 'Do this.' And then you go, 'All right. This is not the right thing." Who is Vivica A. In January, Vivica admitted that she bunkered down with a special someone during quarantine. "Dating is interesting for me because of COVID. I am still dating, and there's someone, but, you know..." Most read in Celebrity 'LIL BUB!' Make It or Break It star Josie Loren welcomes baby boy Cannon Asis MILES ATTACKED Miles Teller 'punched in the face in Maui by Hawaiian wedding planner' POOSH TO PUNK Kourtney pokes fun at comic's impression of her 'punk' transformation what a bi-ky-ni! Kylie pops out of teeny bikini after slamming claims she 'bullied' fans OH, KHLO Khloe Kardashian complains about looking 'round' in latest KUWTK episode 'NEVER HAPPENED' Kylie Jenner denies bullying model on set of ex Tyga's music video But it didn't sound like the relationship was going to last very long, "You know, it's ebb and flows. It starts off great and the only thing I can say is that the honeymoon period is over." "We're kind of getting to know each other and I might be exploring new horizons." Vivica didn't give any hints on who her man was but we can only guess if he's still around.
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https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/2976348/when-did-vivica-a-fox-and-50-cent-date/
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Which Republicans voted for the commission bill to probe the Jan. 6 Capitol riots?
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SENATE Republicans voted to block the January 6 commission bill to investigate the Capitol siege. Five people were killed in the Capitol riots on January 6, including Capitol police officer Brian Sicknick - who died of natural causes after the siege. Six Republicans jumped ship and voted to advance the proposal to probe the January 6 Capitol riots. Those six Republicans included: Bill Cassidy of Louisiana Susan Collins of Maine Lisa Murkowski of Alaska Rob Portman of Ohio Mitt Romney of Utah Ben Sasse of Nebraska All the Senators, except Portman, who chose to pass the commission bill, also voted in February to find former President Donald Trump guilty of inciting an insurrection. Nine Republican senators did not vote today on the procedural vote that would have advanced the bill. They those nine senators include: Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee Roy Blunt of Missouri Mike Braun of Indiana Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma Mike Rounds of South Dakota James Risch of Idaho Richard Shelby of Alabama Pat Toomey Pennsylvania 4 A total of nine Republican decided not to vote for the commission bill Credit: AFP Another 35 Republicans voted not to pass the commission bill. At least 10 GOP senators needed to vote yes to advance the proposal. Senate Majority leader Chuck Schumer blasted Republicans for preventing the commission bill from moving forward, saying they're "afraid of Donald Trump." Shame on the Republican party for trying to sweep the horrors of that day under the rug because theyre afraid of Donald Trump, Schumer said in a floor speech shortly after the vote concluded. The final vote on whether to state debate on the commission bill was 54-25, with six Republicans joining 48 Democrats in support of the motion. Democrats needed 60 votes to take up the bill because Republicans invoked the first official Senate filibuster of the Joe Biden era to defeat the legislation.
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https://www.the-sun.com/news/2975806/republicans-voted-against-probe-bill-for-capitol-riots/
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Who is Daphne Westbrooks father John?
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THE story of missing teen Daphne Westbrook made national headlines back in 2019. 18-year-old Daphne Westbrook was allegedly abducted from her Tennessee home by her father two years ago. John Westbrook allegedly abducted Daphne Westbrook. While Daphne Westbrook was found, the location of the father is still unknown. Daphne Westbrook was found in Alabama, miles and miles away from her hometown in Tennessee. The father, who is alleged to be the kidnapper still remains a fugitive authorities said Friday. 4 John Westbrook, accused of kidnapping Daphne, is currently wanted by officials Tennessee Bureau of Investigation posted a statement on social media updating the social media. Daphne Westbrook was found safe in the town of Samson, Alabama almost 100 miles away from Montgomery, Tennessee. The search for John Westbrook is still continuing, after his alleged kidnapping of his daughter in October of 2019. Westbrook, who is 42-years-old, didnt have legal custody rights at the time of abduction. 4 Daphne hadn't been seen since October of 2019 He is currently wanted on multiple charges including aggravated kidnapping. Hamilton County issued an alert that Daphne was endangered and was being held against her will. She was found by an officer on patrol stopped a vehicle driven by the young woman early Friday morning. The apparent reason for her being pulled over was because it had a missing tail light and an expired tag. 4 Prosecutors are happy to be able to tell Daphne's mother she has been returned safe The officer realized who she was after running her information in a database of missing persons. Before she was discovered the father and daughter had been sighted in several states. most read in crime HORROR FIND Neighbor 'in tears' after finding body of 'kidnapped and slain' boy, 4 'MEMORY LIVES ON' Dad-to-be, 25, will 'live on through son' after fatal machete attack 'SERIAL SNATCHER' Cash Gernon's killer' accused of grabbing ANOTHER toddler months earlier KNIFE ATTACK Cop fighting for life after stabbing & 2 others hurt in France 'terror attack' PLAYING GOD San Jose gunman 'picked which coworkers he killed and let others live' According to authorities, Daphne said she was heading to the beach at the time of being pulled over. In a statement to the media, prosecutors said, "It is especially gratifying to be able to tell her mom that Daphne is free and no longer being hidden. The search for John Westbrook will continue, with hopes that after his capture a trial will be held.
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https://www.the-sun.com/news/2976052/who-is-daphne-westbrooks-father-john/
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Why did Southwest Airlines ban passenger Vyvianna Quinonez?
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SOUTHWEST Airlines have permanently banned a passenger from flying with them after a physical incident on a flight. The passenger was flying from Sacramento, California, to San Diego on May 23, 2021. Southwest passenger Vyvianna Quinonez was banned from flying with the airline after she allegedly struck a flight attendant. Sonya Lacore, Southwest's vice president of in-flight operations, sent a now-viral memo around to flight attendants announcing the ban wrote USA Today. Video shows the moment a woman punched a Southwest Airlines flight attendant and knocking out two of her teeth. The incident reportedly started over a mask violation. pic.twitter.com/NAPZknOs1e Sam Sweeney (@SweeneyABC) May 27, 2021 The memo read: "As weve communicated previously, we do have a process to permanently restrict passengers from traveling on Southwest, and please know that the passenger involved in the most recent incident has been advised that she may no longer fly on Southwest Airlines.'' Southwest organizations have reported that a number of passengers have increasingly become unruly with staff, with some becoming physical. 3 Vyvianna Quinonez was named as the passenger who struck a Southwest airline attendant Credit: Michelle Manner The Federal Aviation Administration reported a similar spike, many of the incidents tied to mask compliance. The FAA has adopted a zero-tolerance policy ahead of the summer travel season. The Port of San Diego Harbor Police Department said Quinonez was charged with battery causing serious bodily injury, a felony. "According to witnesses, an altercation between a passenger and a flight attendant had taken place during the flight,'' the police department said in a statement. ''During the altercation, the passenger struck the flight attendant, causing serious injuries.'' 3 Vyvianna Quinonez is facing felony charges Credit: Michelle Manner Southwest's flight attendants union, Transport Workers Union Local 556, was the first to report the altercation to Southwest CEO Gary Kelly wrote USA Today. "This past weekend, one of our flight attendants was seriously assaulted, resulting in injuries to the face and a loss of two teeth,'' Lyn Montgomery, president of TWU Local 556 said in the letter. Most read in News FACING JUSTICE Cheerleader's killer' will be tried as an ADULT as murder details revealed Live Blog JUSTICE FOR MOLLIE Illegal immigrant GUILTY of murdering Mollie Tibbetts and dumping body HORROR FIND Neighbor 'in tears' after finding body of 'kidnapped and slain' boy, 4 PAYBACK TIME Almost two million more bonus stimulus checks are being sent out this week 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' "Unfortunately, this is just one of many occurrences. I write to you today because we cannot tolerate our beloved cohearts (Southwest's word for co-workers) being abused in such a manner, and because I am asking for your help and leadership in ending these travesties.'' "Please dont mistake my lack of communication for my lack of work behind the scenes to ensure first and foremost, our flight attendant received immediate aid and ongoing care. I have been in contact with her, and we will continue to provide her the support she needs,'' she said. "I have also been gathering the necessary information to ensure this incident was appropriately reported a step that must be taken before I can share accurate information with you all, and its important to me that you have the facts. I hope by now that you understand where my focus has been since this occurred and that my heart has been deeply troubled.''
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https://www.the-sun.com/news/2976098/southwest-airline-passenger-assault-flight-attendant-ban/
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Why did Naomi Osaka say she wont do any press conferences during the French Open?
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NAOMI Osaka made a shocking claim about doing press for the French Open. And other tennis professionals are shocked at what she had to say. Naomi Osaka said she won't do any press conferences during the French Open because she's concerned about her mental health, and the mental health of her other colleagues. "I've often felt that people have no regard for athletes' mental health and this rings true whenever I see a press conference or partake in one," she wrote on Twitter. "We're often sat there and asked questions that we've been asked multiple times before or asked questions that bring doubt into our minds and I'm just not going to subject myself to people that doubt me." She went on to say that it was "nothing personal" against either her other colleagues, or the press itself. However, she felt that her mental health, and the mental health of her colleagues, was most important. 3 "Nothing personal" Credit: Getty She also said that she's not worry about any fines that she'll incur for missing press calls. "Anyways, I hope the considerable amount that I get fined for this will go towards a mental health charity," she wrote. Some celebrity athletes, like Serena Williams, have been supportive. "Girl, do you. Your life is yours to live!" she wrote on Osaka's social media post. 3 "Your life is yours to live!" Credit: PA But other celebrity athletes were not as supportive. Rafael Nadal was one such celebrity athlete who wasn't supportive. Most read in Sport MEAN ON THE GREEN Spiranac 'would pay an unlimited amount' to watch Koepka vs DeChambeau FLAGRANT PLAY Fans banned after racist comments to Ja Morant's parents 'COME FOR THE BOOBIES' PVZ hopes to bounce back from Bare Knuckle debut in Ostovich rematch FOUL PLAY Neymar 'tried to force Nike employee to perform oral sex on him in NYC hotel' LOG OUT Jake Paul crashes Mayweathers online speech as feud continues before Logan bout TIGER TRY Woods breaks silence over crash & reveals 'No1 goal is to walk on my own again' "I understand her but for me, without the press, without the people who are writing the news and achievements that we are having around the world, probably we will not be the athletes that we are today," he said. French Tennis Federation Chief Gilles Morreton had even stronger words. "It is a phenomenal mistake and it shows to what extent it is necessary to have strong governance," he said.
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https://www.the-sun.com/sport/2976713/naomi-osaka-french-open-press-conferences/
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What are the new NFL rule changes?
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It was a flurry of news on Wednesday coming from the league offices, some headlines more impactful than others. TAMPA, Fla. The best franchises are the ones who know how to roll with the punches, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers found out three bits of information on Wednesday theyll have to work with in order to stay atop the NFL. First, and perhaps the least impactful, is the way the team will go from 90 to 53 players before the beginning of the 2021 regular season. For the past few years, teams have been allowed to carry all 90 players if they chose to do so until the end of the preseason, required to trim to 53 shortly after their last contest. This year, the NFL is returning to previous methods requiring teams like Tampa Bay to trim down their rosters in phases. This, according to a report from NFL Networks Tom Pelissero. NFL owners just approved a 90-man roster to start training camp this year, source said, with cuts to 85 on Aug. 17, 80 on Aug. 24 and 53 on Aug. 31. Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) May 26, 2021 Next, teams found out on Wednesday the league and NFLPA are expecting an inflation to the 2022 NFL Salary Cap of up to $208.2 million. This, according to ESPNs Dan Graziano. Per source, the NFL and the NFLPA have agreed to a salary cap ceiling of $208.2 million for the 2022 season. If it gets there, that would be a 14 percent increase over the 2021 cap of $182.5 million. (more) Dan Graziano (@DanGrazianoESPN) May 26, 2021 According to popular salary cap management site spotrac.com, the Buccaneers already have $183.5 million committed towards next years number. The good news there is the team has a projected $24.6 million to work with. The bad news is they have pending free-agent names like Chris Godwin, Jason Pierre-Paul, Ndamukong Suh, and Ryan Jensen. The worse news is, the $208.2 million valuation is the cap, which it may not even reach depending on revenue. Finally, the league announced on Wednesday a new adjustment to the NFLs rule against blocking below the waist. Previous to this latest adjustment, the act was a penalty only on change of possession plays and kick returns. Now, its possible to be flagged for blocking below the waist on any scrimmage play, but only outside of the tight end box. According to the official rule book, the tight end box is ...an area between the outside edges of the normal tackle positions extending from three yards beyond the line of scrimmage to the offensive teams end line. After the ball leaves the tackle box, this area no longer exists. Players caught blocking below the waist outside of the tight end box will cost their team 15 yards in 2021. It was a flurry of news on Wednesday coming from the league offices, some headlines more impactful than others. All will force teams like the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to address their approach to roster management, salary cap management, and on-field play. For more on this story and for more on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, check out the Locked On Bucs Podcast.
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https://www.wtsp.com/article/sports/locked-on/nfl-podcast/bucs-show/nfl-rule-changes/67-7e0babb3-7c9c-4afd-827d-16157a4916ea
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Are the Tampa Bay Rays pushing for an Ybor City stadium again?
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The team's president, Brian Auld, says leaders on both sides of the bay are being updated periodically. TAMPA, Fla. It looks like the Rays' push for a stadium across Tampa Bay in Ybor City is not completely off the negotiating table. The team's president, Brian Auld, met with Hillsborough County commissioners this week to discuss the sister-city plan. It's a concept the Rays have been pushing for years. Auld hinted Ybor City could make a future Florida home for the team, if it moved from St. Pete and began splitting the season with Montreal. "We periodically provide updates to elected and community leaders on both sides of the bay. There are elected officials who have not yet had the opportunity to hear directly from us on the details of the Sister City baseball plan, and we are meeting with them to provide additional information." Auld said. "Our priority is to keep baseball in Tampa Bay for generations to come, and Ybor City, with its storied baseball past, would make an outstanding home for Tampa Bay's baseball future," he added. To catch you up to speed, artist renderings for Ybor plans first dropped in 2018 for the team's then-proposed $892 million stadium. At the time, the Rays had been campaigning for a new stadium for more than a decade and suggested they couldn't afford to build it on their own. Details for the proposed ballpark included a total capacity of 30,842. It would have had a fixed, translucent roof and synthetic turf. The plan was short-lived when later that year the Rays notified St. Petersburg that the team was officially terminating its negotiating window with Tampa. Principal owner Stu Sternberg followed suit and confirmed the multi-million dollar ballpark could not be complete before the three-year negotiating window expired. Then came the calls for a sister-city deal with Montreal and a series of strikeouts for plans as leaders involved on both sides played hardball over the issue. As it stands, the team is under an agreement until 2027 that makes it unable for them to pursue hosting home games outside of St. Petersburg during that time period. Approval from Mayor Rick Kriseman could have opened up that possibility, but that isn't happening. The City of St. Petersburg is currently pushing forward with plans to redevelop Tropicana Field. Developers were asked to provide proposals to reimagine the 86-acre site with and without a baseball stadium. On Friday, the remaining four proposals for the site were narrowed down to two by Kriseman. The latest idea being pushed by the Rays' leadership group is the hope for a new "world-class" eco-friendly outdoor stadium to be used year-round for the team, Tampa Bay Rowdies and other sports. Sternberg in April said the plan would allow the Rays to play in St. Petersburg during the nicer parts of the year before moving north to Montreal.
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https://www.wtsp.com/article/sports/mlb/rays/rays-ybor-stadium-discussions/67-5fb77ca5-4e66-49f8-9135-56803797ff78
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Are Americans in the Mood for a Humiliating Defeat?
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It doesnt take much to establish and enforce a consensus around a pearl of conventional wisdom these days, and we have been woefully underserved as a result. Today, another critically unexamined but fashionable opinion is upon us. It is leading the Biden administration toward the vigorous execution of one of its chief policy priorities: That is the idea that Americans want out of Afghanistan, and they want it yesterday. They dont care how we get to that preferred outcome; they just want out. And theyre willing to absorb any costs along the way. In April, Joe Biden announced his intention to seek the withdrawal of all U.S. and NATO forces from Afghanistan by an auspicious date, September 11, 2021. Withdrawal would be entirely unconditional, independent of the conditions on the ground. American military commanders objected. A pullout that dramatic would risk U.S. gains and force local interests to accommodate the Taliban as it seeks a return to power. But Biden held firm. This month, the president accelerated the timetable for withdrawal. All American troops are now on track to leave this Central Asian nation no later than mid-July. But the Pentagon was right to worry. As the New York Times reported, since U.S. forces began their withdrawal, the Taliban has filled the vacuum thats been left behind. Since May 1, at least 26 outposts in four Afghan provinces have surrendered to fundamentalist insurgents, taking government forces hostage and securing critical intelligence along the way. The restoration of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan seems a foregone conclusion now. Americas allies are shutting down their diplomatic missions in Kabul, and the Afghans credulous enough to trust Americas commitment to their safety are scrambling to get out before the old guard returns to kill them. Administration officials still have no clear idea how to prevent Afghanistan from once again incubating the kind of terrorists that attacked the U.S. 20 years ago, or even whether the U.S. will provide air support for the Afghan forces still capable of fending off the Taliban. Make no mistake, this is an American defeat. But the unduly self-confident arbiters of Americas political discourse are convinced that the voting public will be just fine with it. Americans are exhausted from the Afghanistan conflict, the polls suggest, even if theyre not following the situation all that closely. ManyDemocrats, primarilyare convinced that the conflict had been a costly error from the start, and few could tell you what has really been accomplished by our presence there. At least, thats how those who favor withdrawal justify their own predilections. But those polls could be misleading. As Brookings researchers, Madiha Afzal and Israa Saber, recently observed, fewer and fewer Americans even respond to questions involving the troop presence in Afghanistan. In previous polls, one conducted by the University of Maryland in October 2019 and the other by YouGov in 2018, approximately one-fifth of respondents opted not to answer questions about troop levels in Afghanistan, they noted. And those who do choose to weigh in on the matter are more ambivalent about it all than you might think. In 2019, one poll found that only one-third of Americans backed a rapid and orderly withdrawal of all troops from Afghanistan. Last fall, another poll found that just 34 percent supported troop withdrawals, as long as they were buttressed by a counterterrorism agreement with the Taliban (which has since failed to materialize). Sure, public opinion may be more ambivalent than youve been led to believe. The blood and treasure invested in Afghanistan over 20 years are more than enough, a familiar refrain contends. But the publics growing ambivalence toward the conflict reflects the declining costs associated with Americas advisory commitment to Afghan security. Since 2001, the number of U.S. deaths in Afghanistan totals just over 2,300, with about 20,000 soldiers wounded. Combat-related casualties suffered by the tiny 2,500-solider U.S. footprint in Afghanistan are relatively rare today. And as for treasure, U.S. military operations over the 20 years weve spent in Afghanistan total roughly $825 billion. Not exactly small change, but the federal government today talks about spending $1 trillion over the course of a weekend like its nothing, much less 20 yearsand on projects with prospects for success not nearly as defined as the Wests mission in Afghanistan. Ultimately, what keeps those invested in American geopolitical hegemony and domestic security up at night is the prospect that we wont be gone from Afghanistan for long. Well be back, at a time and place not of our choosing, when it once again becomes a terrorist haven. After all, thats what happened in Iraq in 2014, the last time Washington deemphasized strategic goals in favor of political narratives. Weve seen this movie before, said Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin. And we know how it ends. Those who refuse to question their own certainty about how the future will unfold dont seem all that concerned about the political fallout that will settle over the American landscape following our capitulation in Afghanistan. They seem to think voters are in the mood to be defeated. They have not considered the potentially far-reaching psychological effects that may follow from watching the collapse of everything Americans spent a generation working toward in Central Asia. They dont believe there will be any repercussions when the Taliban forces women and girls back into the shadows, tortures the Afghans who worked with American forces but couldnt get out in time, and overruns American outposts and diplomatic missions. They dont think anyone will care when the instruments of American power are foisted over the shoulders of jihadists as trophiesforcing us to confront the symbols of Americas inexorable decline. And maybe theyre right.
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https://www.commentarymagazine.com/noah-rothman/are-americans-in-the-mood-for-a-humiliating-defeat/
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Can Chinas Space Startups Challenge SpaceX?
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Not much moves cryptocurrency markets like Elon Musk tweets -- except, perhaps, the idea of another crackdown in China, the worlds second-largest economy. From a trading ban on domestic exchanges to squeezes on power-consuming digital currency miners, Chinese regulators have tried to tamp down risks related to the stratospheric rise of Bitcoin and its peers for years. However, a recent spate of official warnings has unnerved traders anew, even though some appear to reiterate previous positions. While the statements can be tough to decipher, they seem to indicate that China is watching crypto closely and could take further steps to rein it in as President Xi Jinping seeks to reduce financial risk in the economy and meet the countrys ambitious goals for combating climate change.
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https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2259880661496/can-china-s-space-startups-challenge-spacex
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What Twitch channels are at risk of getting DMCA strikes?
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Around 1,000 channels on Twitch this week received DMCA notifications, according to the platformand many more could be on the way. While technically any channel can receive a DMCA strike, there are some that are more at risk than others. The Twitch channels that are at the highest risk of getting a DMCA strike are those that play any copyrighted music that they dont have the rights to. This includes playing music in the background of your stream from sources like Spotify while youre streaming. If youre concerned about potentially getting a DMCA notice, the best thing that you can do to prevent getting one is not playing music that you dont have the rights to. If youre unsure whether you might have the rights to play certain music, or whether its DMCA safe, you should avoid playing that music to ensure that you dont get a strike. Twitch has more information laid out about the Digital Millennium Copyright Act in a set of guidelines that were updated at the beginning of May. One of the ways that Twitch suggests creators save themselves from potential DMCA notices is by unpublishing VODs that they think might have copyrighted material. By rewatching VODs to make sure they are DMCA-safe, you can ensure that you dont have anything published that could give you a strike.
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https://dotesports.com/streaming/news/what-twitch-channels-are-at-risk-of-getting-dmca-strikes
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Is It Safe to Use Massage Guns On Pets?
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While you use a massage gun to work out the knots in your hamstrings, it's tempting to give your fur baby the same feel-good treatment. Here's what a veterinarian wants you to know before you grab this recovery tool. After more than a decade of listening to my mom complain about her unbearable leg cramps and post-workout soreness that made it difficult for her to get out of bed in the morning, I splurged on a high-tech massage gun so she could finally put those aches and pains to an end. But when she first fired up the VYBE Pro Percussion Massage Gun (Buy It, $150, amazon.com), it was instantly clear she wasn't the only one who'd make good use of it: Our 12-year-old cat strutted right over to it, gave the bouncing contraption a few cautious sniffs, then suddenly rubbed his back end right up against it. His tail pointed straight up toward the sky as purrs vibrated out from his chunky body. He was on cloud nine. In the five months since, the two cats in our household have claimed the massage gun as their own. The moment the recovery tool roars to life, both kitties drop whatever they're doing whether it be taking one of their dozen daily naps or munching away on crunchies and run over to it for a rubdown. Of course, being the loyal cat parent she is, my mother holds it steady while they blissfully rub their legs and butts against the bouncing foam head, leaving it covered in fur. And my childhood pets aren't the only fur children who have a thing for these recovery tools: A quick YouTube search shows that many felines and dogs alike have taken a liking to or perhaps developed a slight obsession with their owners' massage guns. Despite my two senior kitties' and the rest of the internet's pets' undeniable enjoyment for a massage gun treatment, the idea of the super-strength device pounding against their tiny bodies didn't sit right with me. So I called up Matt Brunke, D.V.M., C.C.R.P., C.V.P.P., C.V.A., C.C.M.T., a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation and the medical director of Veterinary Surgical Centers Rehabilitation in Virginia, to find out just how safe it is to use a massage gun on your pet. If you take your pet to a primary care veterinarian for an annual check-up, chances are they're not going to break out a massage gun and start running it over your animal's body, says Dr. Brunke. However, some veterinary rehabilitation professionals are trained in massage therapy and might use their hands, massage guns, or other instruments on cats, dogs, horses, and every creature in between, he explains. "There can be secondary muscle tightening from bad arthritis and dogs can tear their ACL, so we have to do a lot of surgery and rehab for those," says Dr. Brunke. "That's when you'd use massage, either with your hands or with tools like massage guns, to help relax those muscles. Then, we can get them feeling better and get them stronger." Generally speaking, treating your fur baby to a rubdown can do them some good. Massage regardless of how it's performed can help to reduce pain, improve circulation to the area you're tending to, loosen up tight muscles and adhesions, and improve lymphatic return (your lymphatic system's ability to get the excess fluid that drains from cells and tissue back into your bloodstream), which reduces swelling, says Dr. Brunke. Using a massage gun to get the job done, though, can help take the load off the veterinarian's hands, he adds. "No matter what species you're treating human, dog, or horse a massage gun allows you to generate a little bit more force, a little bit more consistency," he explains. "If you're seeing 10 patients a day no matter what type of patient they are your hands can get pretty tired, so the massage guns allow us to deliver a more consistent therapy throughout the course of the day to all of our patients." (Related: This Massage Gun Is the Only Thing That Relieves My Muscle Pain) When a veterinary rehab specialist decides to use a massage gun to tackle a health condition or just give the pet some TLC, the exact attachment shape and material, as well as the power setting used, will depend on the size of the animal and the area being treated, says Dr. Brunke. (A horse can tolerate a higher intensity and frequency than, say, a Chihuahua, he explains.) But most often, veterinarians will use a soft, mini tennis ball-shaped foam head at the lowest power setting available, then gradually increase the intensity if they see fit, he explains. They'll usually stick to using it on the animal's thighs, back, shoulders, and triceps, spending five to 10 minutes on each area, he explains. In short, it's not advisable if you're not trained on the exact areas to avoid and the pressure to apply, says Dr. Brunke. That means, with the vast majority of pet owners, a lot could go wrong. "The amount of force that the massage guns generate is designed for people, so if you inadvertently use them over the ribs on your dog or cat, or if you use it on the wrong settings, you could actually damage and bruise their lungs," says Dr. Brunke. Because of that powerful pounding, rabbits, birds, hamsters, and other tiny animals with super light bones should never receive massage gun treatments, he adds. That's not to say you can't act as a masseuse for your pet. "Massage, in general, is an awesome thing for pet parents to do for their kids," says Dr. Brunke. "You can use it for arthritis or recovery from orthopedic surgery, but also just to get to know your pet more. If you pet them and massage them [regularly], you know how they normally react. If they're tender or sore one day to that same light massage touch, you know something's wrong, so it's also a great way for pet parents to be more attuned to their pet's needs." (Massage offers plenty of mental and physical health benefits for humans, too.) To give your pampered pooch or kitty a good rubdown, settle down on the floor next to them when they're relaxed and give them gentle, gliding strokes from the tip of the nose to tail, a massage technique called effleurage, says Dr. Brunke. You can also practice petrissage, a technique involving lightly kneading your pet's thighs and triceps, he says. If you're still interested in using a massage gun on your pet, book an appointment with a veterinarian who specializes in rehabilitation and sports medicine first, says Dr. Brunke. "It's always best to be talking with a veterinarian as to why you'd be using it," he explains. "If your pet just had their ACL repaired or they had an accident, broke their leg, and it got fixed, if you use some of these devices too soon over those healing areas, we may damage some of that recovery or slow down that recovery." If your vet thinks massage gun therapy could be beneficial, they can then teach you how to use the tool on your companion safely, says Dr. Brunke. (Related: Is CBD for Pets Healthy or Dangerous?)
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https://www.shape.com/fitness/gear/fitness-accessories/using-massage-guns-on-pets
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Should the dolphins be concerned about Tua Tagovailoa and his playbook?
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During a conference call with the media earlier this week, Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa said last year that he did not know the playbook. There has been a lot in the media about Tagovailoa and how he will never become the player the Miami Dolphins thought they were drafting. Some have taken it upon themselves to shout everything he does wrong. Speaking to the media this week, he was not doing himself a favor. Our own Jeremy Klump took it as a positive in his latest article, saying fans should rave about the transparency. Personally, I was never a fan of Tua coming out of college. Thats well documented, but Im still considered a Tua-Homer by many, thats not the case, but I think we have yet to see the tip of what he can become. Yes, they should. I remember Ryan Tannehill getting to see his rookie season talking to Matt Moore on HBOs Hard Knocks and not knowing which teams were in the AFC East or the other divisions. Moore looked shocked. We should also be shocked. Tagovailoa said he was uncomfortable changing the play on the line of scrimmage, even when he knew it wouldnt work. He was uncomfortable with controlling plays, warning plays. He said he was just trying to make it work. When the answers were followed up and asked for further elaboration, Tagovailoa said this. What Im really saying is that I didnt necessarily know the playbook very well; and that is nobodys fault but my fault. Our play calls were easy when I was in. I had no warnings and controls, while now I feel more comfortable, and now I can maneuver through these things a little bit. Transcripts from the Miami Dolphins PC. This does confirm that when Tagovailoa was in the game, Chan Gaileys playcalling seemed much easier than it was with Ryan Fitzpatrick in the game. Some have speculated that Tagovailoas comments were more or less in order not to throw Gailey under the bus, but I dont think thats the case. As Dolphins fans, we tend to overlook comments like this one, but as Brian Catanzaro or OnTheFinSide podcast on Twitter points out, if this were a Jets fan making these comments wed all laugh. And he is 100% right. Im not too sure they should be. An honest boy, Tagovailoa excelled at all stages of his career, but fought setbacks in each of those stages. Between the COVID situation last low season, the lack of off-season work on the field and his recovery from the hip injury, it seems he has lost the quality opportunity to learn more from the playbook and it is much harder to learn it on then put paper into practice on a practice field. The dolphins dont have to worry until we see what hes doing this year. He has put a rose in his brain this year and if he doesnt know the playbook again, this is 100% for him again and at that point the dolphins should start to worry, but that is still a bit far away. I would like to think that Tua is sitting there saying, That wasnt a smart thing to say and using that as more self-motivation to get better. I wouldnt read too much into it for now, but Im not sure I agree with Jeremy that hes thrilled with his transparency. Im probably going to adjust the microscope a little bit. You cant ignore the fact that he hasnt thrown anyone under the bus, that he has taken full responsibility for what happened last year, and is using it to get better. No. No.
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https://exbulletin.com/sports/946848/
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Is The Recent Sell-Off A Buying Opportunity For Ethereum?
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Josh Brown, CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, said he has been adding to his position in Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) Friday on CNBC's "Fast Money Halftime Report." What Happened: Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum fell more than 50% from last week's highs as environmental concerns around cryptocurrency mining crippled the market. Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk tweeted his concerns publicly, which many people point to as the turning point in crypto. Josh Brown told CNBC that when he saw Bitcoin and Ethereum get cut in half, he got really excited about the opportunity to buy more Ethereum. Bitcoin is another version of gold, while Ethereum is like Amazon.com Inc's (NASDAQ:AMZN) Amazon Web Services, Brown said. He has owned both cryptocurrencies since 2017, but added to his Ethereum position becuase he "just didn't own enough" of the popular cryptocurrency, he said. Related Link: Cardano Founder Says The Only 'Ethereum Killer' Is Ethereum 2.0 Price Action: Bitcoin is up 23.48% year-to-date while Ethereum is up $236.14% year-to-date. At last check Friday, Bitcoin was down 8.22% at $35,417.69 and Ethereum was down 10.36% at $2,455.27. Photo by Stock Catalog from Flickr.
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https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/21/05/21344780/is-the-recent-sell-off-a-buying-opportunity-for-ethereum
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Will Gold Shine Under Bidenomics?
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Bidenomics is a big departure from sound economics. But when reason sleeps, gold fortunes are born. Bidens triumph in the presidential election does not just mean that a new man lives in the White House. It actually implies a fundamental shift in economic policy. Some analysts even see Bidens agenda as a decisive break with neoliberalism or Washington consensus. You see, in the old orthodoxy, most economists trusted in markets, argued for privatization, deregulation, and liberalization. Taxes and social benefits should below and dont discourage work and investments. The governments should run balanced budgets, avoiding large and permanent fiscal deficits, while central banks should hike interest rates to prevent inflation from running out of control. The focus was on scarcity and limited supply. The economy was believed to operate generally at potential, so the key factors to fast economic growth were structural reforms and adequate supply-side policy to strengthen incentives to work and invest. Governments shouldnt run fiscal deficits as they could crowd out private investments, and they shouldnt stimulate the demand as it would reallocate resources and could overheat the economy, leading to inflation. The monetary policy was better suited to occasionally fight economic crises. How much has changed! Now, the focus is on slack and the demand side of the economy. The growth is held by chronic lack of demand this is the key tenet of Keynesian economics, the hypothesis of secular stagnation, and the Modern Monetary Theory so, governments and central banks should continuously stimulate the economy through easy monetary and fiscal policies. As real interest rates are low and demand is weak, rising public debt is not a problem. Inflation is not a problem either; after all, if there is always slack in the economy which operates below its full potential, there is practically no risk of inflation. Indeed, Biden has pushed the American Rescue Plan Act of $1.9 trillion (or about 9%of the GDP ) without presenting any plan of longer-term deficit reduction. And additional huge government expenditures are coming with Bidens infrastructure plan. It seems that no one is interested any longer in how the government is going to pay for its spending and obligations, or in the long-term consequences of practically unprecedentedly large fiscal deficits (see the chart below). Interest rates are low, so lets live like theres no tomorrow! Another notable example is, of course, the Feds new monetary framework. The US central bank has ultimately disregarded the idea of the Philips curve and the natural rate of unemployment. There is no level of employment that could boost the inflation rate, so there is no need for any preventive actions. What really counts is the actual inflation rate, not the expected one. The central bank shouldnt fight with symmetrical deviations from the economys long-term path determined by technological progress and other supply-side factors any longer, but only with shortfalls from the full employment. Well, Biden is not the first politician who thinks that there are no economic limits to his ideas. But the pandemic and the economic crisis, the environment of ultra-low interest rates, and the fact that the Democratic base has shifted further to the left implies that Bidenomics may become a radical departure from sound economics. However, a crazy idea that borrow & spend without a limit is the key to prosperity is positive for the gold market, as the yellow metal is a safe-haven asset and a hedge against insane economic policies. What is important here is the fact that we have actually tested this approach. In 1960, just like today, the Keynesian economists who dominated in the mainstream (and politicians who trusted them) thought that the main task of economic policy is to actively and permanently stimulate aggregate demand. The result was stagflation in the 1970s, as it turned out that economies may overheat as well. Gold shined then, so it should also benefit today from similarly unsound economic ideas and policies. So far, the pace of economic recovery has been fast, while the inflation rate has remained limited. But this may change quickly when people stop trusting that the Fed and the government will swiftly take action to contain inflation if it breaks out. Not very likely, indeed. Hence, if inflation continues to rise, while the Fed remains ultra- dovish, inflationary expectations may become unanchored, and inflation may get out of control taking gold with it on a wild journey north. Arkadiusz Sieron, PhD Sunshine Profits: Effective Investment through Diligence & Care.
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https://www.benzinga.com/opinion/21/05/21347762/will-gold-shine-under-bidenomics
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How does Nick Maton fit into the Phillies future?
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Nick Maton has been contributing at the big league level for the Philadelphia Phillies ever since his call-up April 19. The lefty is batting 0.286 with an OPS of 0.740, solid numbers for a rookie. Maton has shown the Philadelphia fans that he can contribute to the team now and in the future. I think its important to rule out a future in the outfield. Maton has been superb in the middle infield defensively and its hard to imagine a future with him in the outfield, knowing how much better he is defensively in the infield. The Phillies outfield also looks like it could be jammed up if some of their high draft picks pan out the way they expected. Andrew McCutchen and Odubel Herrera both have team options to be decided on after this year, its most likely they are not coming back, but theres a chance they could return on cheaper contracts. Adam Haseley and Roman Quinn are not going anywhere from all indications, and Mickey Moniak is still a hopeful developing player. Also, a change to another position could dramatically affect a young player like Maton in a negative way, both defensively and offensively. I dont think so. The Phillies, as of now, are set in the middle infield. At the very least, the Phillies dont have an opening in the middle of the infield until after 2022, unless they decide to part ways with Segura or Gregorius. Segura has a team option after 2022, and Gregoriuss contract is over after 2022. After that, the Phillies will need a new middle infield, as Segura will be 33 and Gregorius 32 years old. Projecting into the future, theres a good chance Bryson Stott will be a fit in the infield. Stott, the Phillies third-best prospect (according to MLB.com) is a shortstop, but theres a chance he might move over to second base by the time hes in the big leagues. A couple years ago, Scott Kingery seemed like the Phillies future second baseman. Yet, he has not found any success in becoming productive again and still has a ton of work left to do. Maton and Stott, as of now, look like the next Phillies middle infield duo. Both could play second or short, so itll be interesting to see how that works out. Most likely, whoever is the better shortstop will play shortstop and the other at second, since shortstop is a premier position. Even though Phillies fans wish they could see Maton play more when everyone is healthy, dont fretthere will be plenty of Maton in Philly for the future. Homegrown talents always hold a special place in a fans heart, so dont be surprised if Maton becomes a fan favorite in the city of brotherly love.
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https://www.thetriangle.org/sports/how-does-nick-maton-fit-into-the-phillies-future/
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Is er nog plaats voor asielzoekers op Westakkers?
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Federaal volksvertegenwoordiger Peter Buysrogge vraagt zich af of hoe lang er nog asielzoekers opgevangen moeten worden op domein de Westakkers. Het militaire domein doet al zes jaar dienst als tijdelijk asielcentrum. Maar de Federale politie wil er ook een trainingscentrum voor de lokale politiezones van maken. Volgens Buysrogge is dat een goed idee, maar niet als het asielcentrum er ook blijft. De aanwezigheid van politie kan traumatisch zijn voor de vluchtelingen. Buysrogge vroeg in het parlement aan staatssecretaris voor Asiel en Migratie Sammy Mahdi wat de stand van zaken is. Mahdi zocht eerst naar een uitdoofscenario voor het asielcentrum, maar komt daar nu op terug. De staatsscretaris heeft geen concrete plannen om het opvangcentrum te sluiten.
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https://www.tvoost.be/nieuws/is-er-nog-plaats-voor-asielzoekers-op-westakkers-119507
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Can Boris Johnson Survive His Own Chaos?
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Youre reading The Waugh Zone, our daily politics briefing. Debate rages over Dominic Cummings bombshell evidence to MPs and whether he, a man once at the very heart of power, is a trustworthy source on what went on in Downing Street. But when the former Vote Leave chief described his erstwhile boss Boris Johnson as just like a shopping trolley smashing from one side of the aisle to the other, it certainly had a ring of truth. And perhaps never more than today, as it was confirmed what has long been alleged: that the Conservative Party and Tory donors did indeed initially fund an expensive revamp of the prime ministers Downing Street flat. A report by the governments new ethics adviser, Christopher Geidt, said Johnson acted unwisely by embarking on the refurb without rigorous regard for how this would be funded. Johnson was not aware Tory donor David Brownlow and his party had settled the bill said to be 200,000 and the work began in April, when the PM was hospitalised with coronavirus. The PM has since made a declaration of interests and settled the bill. As such, Geidt ruled that Johnson did not breach the ministerial code. Chaos isnt that bad it means people have to look to me to see who is in charge, Cummings claimed was Johnsons mantra. Separately, Geidt found health secretary Matt Hancock guilty in technical terms of a minor breach of the code, in that he failed to declare he had retained shares in his sisters firm Topwood Limited when it won an NHS contract. Keir Starmer vowed Labour would be a constructive opposition under his leadership. His cautious approach has not been rewarded by voters, however, with a recent YouGov poll putting the Conservatives nearly 20 points ahead of Labour.
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https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/can-boris-johnson-survive-his-own-chaos_uk_60b10b55e4b06da8bd76423a
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Which key regions hold lions share in Gas and Liquid Flow Management Systems Market?
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Which key regions hold lions share in Gas and Liquid Flow Management Systems Market?| Present and Future analysis till end of 2028 by Fact.MR Gas and Liquid Flow Management Systems Market Forecast, Trend Analysis & Competition Tracking - Global Review 2018 to 2028 Which key regions hold lions share in Gas and Liquid Flow Management Systems Market?| Present and Future analysis till end of 2028 by Fact.MR Gas and Liquid Flow Management Systems Market Study Provides Latest Intelligence on Growth in 2021 and Beyond The latest study on Gas and Liquid Flow Management Systems market offers in-depth analysis and insights for the forecast period (2018-2028). The study tracks Gas and Liquid Flow Management Systems sales and adoption in over 20 countries, with analysis high-growth as well as emerging markets. The Gas and Liquid Flow Management Systems market research report also offer COVID-19 analysis on sales, providing readers with latest analysis. 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Why is COVID's natural and herd immunity being ignored?
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ILLINOIS: Dr. Anthony Fauci and the CDC are not acknowledging a number of people in their COVID reports. Those of us who were exposed to COVID-19 without getting sick. I know of at least six wives of friends who got COVID-19 and either toughed it out at home or wound up so sick they were in the hospital. A few on oxygen for a number of days. Meanwhile, their husbands remained perfectly healthy. How do I know this is true. My wife got sick. I didnt. My wife came down with COVID-19 in December and had to be admitted to the hospital for a ten-day stay. Prior to that, we were home together for a week where I did my best to take care of her. Constantly aware that I was at risk. There are a lot of us. As a manager working from home, the Mrs. kept working thinking she only had some variety of the flu which would pass. When she finally went to the hospital her blood oxygen level was in the 60 mm Hg range. She could hardly walk or talk. I was told to stay outside in my truck until they called me. After 15 minutes they called me to tell me she had tested COVID-19 positive and was being admitted and put on high flow oxygen. They told me to go home and self-quarantine for 14 days. She had a COVID-19 Rapid Test in the ER with a nasal swab to determine Active Infection and Asymptomatic Carriers (RT-PCR) which is 80% effective. She received the more accurate COVID-19 antibody test for IgM and IgG antibodies in the blood after admission. That test, too, came up COVID-19 positive. She was administered convalescent COVID-19 blood plasma therapy with Remdesivir. I am in the reported high-risk group, but still did not get sick My daughter became very concerned as I am five years older than my wife and over 65. I also have type A blood, am slightly overweight, and balding. She knows me as a cancer survivor as well as having had pneumonia five times previous to 2020. These were all things the news media said put me at high risk. Well, maybe not the balding part. My daughter went out and bought me a care package of food and beverages and left it by my front door. She also bought me a blood/oxygen Oximeter. I tested out at a very healthy 96 and continued to do so for the next 14 days. I had no fever. One of my wifes coworkers also tested positive for COVID-19 while her husband did not. We determined my wife must have gotten sick from her city workplace and not around our small rural town. It should be noted we both take vitamins and dietary supplements to boost our immune systems. My wife gets annual flu vaccinations while I do not. Some things about these COVID-19 events were not adding up Since both of my parents were medical professionals, Dad a fireman/paramedic, and Mom a nurse, I was listening to the experts. Like most Americans, I heard the calls to mask up, social distance, wash my hands, ignore all life outside my home. COVID was/is so virulent that if you walked out of your protective bubble, you would most likely get sick. And those that got sick, died. So when I realized I was among a group of men, personally known to me, whose spouses did get sick, and they didnt, I started asking questions. First, I offered myself as a guinea pig to the hospital to see if they could determine what I had going for me as to immunity to COVID-19 as so many others do not. I got a deaf ear. I did the same for our county health department when they called to make sure I was staying in quarantine. They also had no interest. I was livid. I could hear my late mother speaking to me from Heaven Mark, if they are not interested in you, this is not a pandemic and there is a hidden agenda in play here. The news media had worked overtime to hype the fear but never offered any positive stories of people being exposed and coming up COVID-19 immune! So now it is time for a true confession. I did not quarantine in the basement or drive my car alone while wearing a mask. (My Husband Wont Take His Mask OffEven for Sex) The COVID-19 crisis, and the response by Fauci and the liberal Main Stream Media, is more a political script than truth. COVID-19 has a death rate of less than one-half of one percent. Because fear controls people. Fear makes people compliant. When we are locked in our homes, we are less likely to seek the truth. (Johns Hopkins professor says ignore the CDC natural immunity works) Before the angry comments about my true confession of not wearing a mask, I did wear a mask wherever I went (not because I believed it worked) because it was required for entry to places like stores and banks I needed to frequent. After my outings, there were no surges or spikes, or whatever the media wants to call a supposed uptick in COVID-19 cases. Dr. Fauci and the CDC seem unwilling or unable, to tell us exactly how it is spread but I am certain face masks and six feet apart are nonsense! A COVID-19 particle is .125 of a micron. The openings in an N-95 mask are 10 microns. The N95 filtering facepiece respirator has been proven to stop 95% of airborne particulates down to 10 microns in size. I had a liberal neighbor (the kind who wears their mask in the car) look at me with a blank stare as I tried to explain this to her until I said, How many times will 12.5 cents go into 10 dollars? The light came on over her head. I then punctuated our conversation with, br> If you are not getting COVID-19 while wearing a mask, you are not around anybody infected with COVID-19! On top of that, people are making their own masks out of pieces of random fabric that may, or may not, be N-95 compliant! My parents taught me COVID means having a cold. A cold is spread by being in pretty close proximity to somebody newly infected. It is spread by your infected hands to mucus membranes which would include your eyes, nose, and mouth. This makes it more of a smear virus than an atomized virus in the air. Gravity even impacts an atomized COVID particle over time taking it down to the floor. These particles have a life span just like everything else and it is not long. The media seemingly wants us to believe an atomized virus particle is more akin to a gas. It is not. Also, the most infectious period of time after the onset of a cold is 2 to 3 days. After that, it is less readily spread. The germs lose their potency, as Mom used to say. Another fact not discussed by the media, COVID-19 does not kill you. It attacks the immune system allowing for the onset of pneumonia, much the same as the AIDS virus. More often than not, it is pneumonia or other respiratory response, that will kill you. Moreso, COVID-19 appears, despite Fauci saying quite the opposite for the last year, to be an engineered (Gain of Function) virus. This puts it in a different class from all other previous COVID viruses. If I do have a natural immunity to COVID-19, getting the vaccine could be the kiss of death for me. I am a firm believer in herd immunity and I am also a firm believer in suing any governmental body that pressures me to get the vaccination for some kind of conformity for such things as employment, membership or travel. Such requirements violate my right to free association and do NOT follow any science as I have proven here! Both of my late parents were firm believers in the old adage, If it aint broke, dont fix it. As the kids say these days, Im good! But none of this takes away from the historic brave nurses, doctors, paramedics, firemen and women, and police officers that all worked tirelessly fighting a disease we still know little about. Whether is was SARS COVID-19 or the seasonal flu, I owe a debt of gratitude to every nurse and doctor, orderly and worker, who comforted and helped my wife recover and come home to me. Too many people lost those they loved. And that is a tragedy. I am grateful to not be one of them. As I conclude writing this I just heard of U.S. Senator Dr. Rand Paul (R-KY) receiving death threats because of his unwillingness to get the COVID-19 vaccine. I hope the FBI can chalk up one for their win column by arresting and prosecuting this person (or persons) as this is a Federal crime. (Why does everybody, known and unknown, hate Senator Rand Paul?) The mainstream media and social media platforms have spent the last year controlling or censoring the flow of COVID-19 information. (Facebooks COVID coverup) Either spinning it to support a narrative or by outright banning anyone, including President Trump, who is questioning the Liberal Media Dogma. More proof the media is behind the curtain with the wizard again! ######### About the author: Mark Schwendau is a Christian conservative patriot and retired technology professor (CAD-CAM and web development) who prides himself on his critical thinking ability. Schwendau has had a long sideline of newspaper editorial writing where he used the byline, - bringing little known facts to people who simply want to know the truth. Mark is on alternative free speech social media platforms after lifetime bans from Facebook and Twitter and shadow bans from Instagram and Fox News commenting. His website is I Draw I Write. Follow Mark on: MeWe LinkedIn Gab
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https://www.commdiginews.com/politics-2/why-is-covids-natural-and-herd-immunity-being-ignored-137990/
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Did U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz urge supporters to take up arms against Silicon Valley tech firms?
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As Silicon Valley reels from the mass shooting Wednesday in San Jose, a beleaguered U.S. Congressman has attacked purported censorship of conservatives by Silicon Valley technology companies and followed up with an exhortation to supporters to exercise their right to bear arms. Florida Republican Matt Gaetz, reportedly under investigation over sex-trafficking and child-sex claims, in a Georgia rally Thursday referred to the internets hall monitors out in Silicon Valley, and continued, they think they can suppress us, discourage us. Maybe if youre just a little less patriotic. Maybe if you just conform to their way of thinking a little more, then youll be allowed to participate in the digital world. But you know what, Silicon Valley cant cancel this movement, or this rally, or this Congressman. Video from the rally, and a transcript posted by San Francisco transcription firm Rev, indicates Gaetz immediately followed up with an exhortation regarding the right to bear arms, enshrined in an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. We have a Second Amendment in this country and I think we have an obligation to use it, Gaetz said. The speech, at a rally where Gaetz appeared alongside controversial Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, drew condemnation from Illinois Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger, who retweeted a video clip from it and commented that it showed the need for a commission to probe the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Four months after an insurrection at the Capitol, were hearing this language at another rally where so-called leaders are stoking fears & anger and inciting violence, Kinzinger tweeted. However, a spokeman for Gaetz on Friday denied the Congressman was connecting criticism of tech firms with guns. He noted that Gaetz, before discussing tech firms and purported censorship, had been speaking about the First Amendment, which guarantees the rights to free speech and assembly. Gaetz had highlighted a movement he linked to former President Donald Trump. As President Trump reminds us, we are the elite now, and so let us use the Constitution to strengthen our argument and our movement, Gaetz said. We have a First Amendment right to speak and assemble, and we better use it. Google, Facebook, Twitter and Apple did not immediately respond to questions about whether they were taking any actions, such as increasing security measures for employees, as a result of Gaetzs comments. The FBI did not immediately respond to questions about whether it was looking into the matter or discussing security with tech companies as a result of the Congressmans speech. Gaetz was speaking a day after a gunman in Silicon Valley shot to death nine colleagues and himself at a Valley Transportation Authority rail yard in San Jose. In 2018, a woman shot and wounded three people and took her own life at YouTubes headquarters in San Bruno. Her father told this news organization she had complained the company was censoring her videos and had stopped paying her for videos she posted. Gaetz spokesman Harlan Hill said the language about Silicon Valley was part of Gaetzs point about the First Amendment. He concluded that point which included the part about Silicon Valley and moved onto discussing how the Second Amendment is a public defense against government tyranny. Those were two separate points. Related Articles Gaetzs ex reportedly cooperating with federal authorities Amid investigation, GOP mostly steering clear of Rep. Gaetz San Jose mass shooting: VTA killer evaded Californias tough gun laws The Congressmans comments about purported anti-conservative bias by social media giants reflect a long-running complaint against Silicon Valley by some conservatives. Former President Donald Trump claimed as recently as this week in an email to supporters that he was illegally banned by Big Tech from social media platforms that kicked him off after the January 6 insurrection. A February report by New York Universitys Stern School of Business described the notion that social media firms are censoring conservative voices as misinformation and a falsehood that was not backed up by any reliable evidence. No trustworthy large-scale studies have determined that conservative content is being removed for ideological reasons or that searches are being manipulated to favor liberal interests, the report said. Gaetz, according to multiple media reports, is facing an investigation into whether he was involved in sex trafficking and paid women and an underage girl for sex. He has denied the reports.
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https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/05/28/did-u-s-rep-matt-gaetz-urge-supporters-to-take-up-arms-against-silicon-valley-tech-firms/
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What goes into a good burger?
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News 19 traveled to Milwaukee Burger Co. in La Crosse to chat with staff and customers about putting together a good burger. After all, Americans eat around 50 million every year. "Knowing exactly what's in the burger is you know always my first go to," said customer Crystal Winter. In addition to the type of patty and seasoning in the burger, Winter ordered the Hangover Burger because of the fried egg which compliments the meat. She believes the ingredients can help elevate the taste. Milwaukee Burger Co. utilizes cheese in different ways to highlight their burgers. General Manager Justin Cornford added that it's all about keeping that patty fresh. "It has to be fresh, never frozen," said Cornford. "We bring our meat in twice a week. Prep cooks work every morning that hand patty our burgers everyday." Milwaukee Burger Co. has seven locations in Wisconsin, including Eau Claire and Hudson. They also feature a challenge which has eight patties, cheese curds, and the works when it comes to ingredients. If you eat it in 30 minutes or less, you win a free tee shirt. We want to know where you like to grab a burger. Drop a comment on our Dash of Daybreak Facebook Live.
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https://wxow.com/2021/05/28/what-goes-into-a-good-burger/
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What is the Climb app?
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Sign up for our, bringing you our favorite recipes, guests, and more every day! Climb is a wellness app that is literally for everyone. Whether or not youre dealing with mental health challenges, battling addiction, or just want to improve your life overall, Climb can help. Its far more than just a meditation app. Its a simple, yet comprehensive approach to mental health and personal wellness. For a long time, Dr. Dave Schramm has been focused on community wellness and helping people find happiness. When he saw what these guys were building with Climb, he was blown away and wanted to be a part of it. Dr. Dave Schramm does research on gratitude and happiness and found that Climb was necessary for the field of mental health and wellness. There are three main buckets of support: Learn, which provides training that was developed by a team of professionals with different areas of expertise from around the country. Connect which provides access to a global community of others seeking to improve similar areas of their life, unlimited messaging with specialized lifestyle coaches in categories such as nutrition, exercise, sleep, financial wellness, stress management, and more, and even schedule a therapy session with a licensed therapist in just a couple clicks. Track that provides key insights of strengths and vulnerabilities to help you recognize patterns and visualize change over time. Climb says that the average user is experiencing a 24% decrease in depression and anxiety levels. And highly engaged users are seeing closer to 88% decreases in depression and anxiety. These are significant improvements! In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, Impact Suite is offering free, lifetime premium access to Climb when the app is downloaded to your mobile device. Use code climb4life. This story contains sponsored content.
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https://www.abc4.com/gtu/gtu-sponsor/what-is-the-climb-app/
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Which businesses are open and closed on Memorial Day 2021?
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In an earnings call on Thursday, Costco CFO Richard Galanti confirmed that most Costco locations in the U.S. will likely be offering the free food samples by the end of June, with some offering the perk even earlier. (Tim Boyle/Getty Images) Utah (ABC4) Memorial Day is a federal holiday to memorialize those who have died in military service. In honor of those individuals, some businesses choose to close their doors, along with government offices. Heres a list of businesses that will be opened as well as closed this coming Monday. The following stores will be open during regular store hours. Hours may vary among different store locations and curbside pickup may be affected by the holiday. Open Grocery Stores: Sams Club Macys Smiths Food and Drug Trader Joes Harmons Grocery Sprouts Farmers Market Department Stores: Walmart Dillards Target T.J. Maxx JCPenney Macys Home Improvement Stores: Home Depot Lowes Home Improvement Public Transportation: UTA UTA will be following Saturday service on Memorial Day. The exception is PC-SLC Connect, the bus service that transports people between Summit County and Salt Lake County, which will not run. Closed Costco The United States Postal Service, banks, government offices, financial markets, and schools are all generally closed on Memorial Day.
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https://www.abc4.com/news/local-news/which-businesses-are-open-and-closed-on-memorial-day-2021/
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Can Pre-Grant Opposition Be Filed While The Decision Of The Controller Is On Appeal Before The IPAB?
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Dhaval Diyora vs. Union of India and ors. decided on November 5th, 2020 by Bombay High Court writ petition (l) no. 3718 of 2020. The Bombay High Court addressed the question of whether the pre-grant representation could be filed while the decision of the Controller of Patents to reject a patent application is on appeal before the IPAB. This case refers to the Patent Application Numbered 991/MUMNP/2003 in the Indian Patent office that was published on 16/03/2007. Pfizer Products Inc had filed an application for patent grant in India on October 27, 2003. The application referred to invention titled "Optical Resolution of (1-Benzyl-4-Methylpiperidin- 3-YL) Methylamine and the use thereof for the preparation of Pyrrolo 2, 3-Pyrimidine Derivatives as Protein Kinases inhibitors". After a series of examinations and responses, the Controller of Indian Patent office rejected to grant a patent for the above mentioned Patent Application. The Controller of India Patent Office refused the patent grant on the grounds that Pfizer Products Inc had not disclosed EPO action and the compound was the same as the subject matter of another. However, Pfizer Products Inc filed a review on August 9, 2011. That was also rejected. Further, Pfizer Products Inc filed an appeal before the Appellate board on June 26, 2014. Meanwhile, the European Opposition Division order was issued on October 27, 2014 which declared that claim compound was novel and invented. The IPAB passed an order directing the Indian patent office to consider the matter afresh. The Controller held that the invention was not patentable and rejected the Application on September 3rd 2015. However, the appeal was pending before the IPAB. IPAB took up the appeal on August 10, 2018 and order was reserved for giving reasons on merits and stated that the hearing was concluded on August 10, 2018, and it was fixed for pronouncing the reasons on 21st August 2018. On 18 August 2020, the Petitioner filed pre-grant opposition. Pfizer Products Inc replied that the application was not maintainable on the same day. It is laid down by the Supreme Court in Bureau Veritas & Ors that when the court records as to what transpired in the court, it is conclusive of the fact stated. It cannot be controverted in such a casual manner as said to be done by the Petitioner. Further, it should be noted that the scheme of section 25(1) read with Rule 55 postulates that both the applications seeking patent and pre-grant opposition are to be heard by the Controller simultaneously. However, the Section 25(1) read with Rule 55 does not apply for the IPAB. In this case, the Petitioner had not filed a single pre-grant opposition since the date of publication i.e., March 16 2007 until the final rejection by the Controller on September 3rd 2015. The Section 25(1) postulates that the pre-grant opposition can be filed during the period from the date of publication till the date of final rejection by the Controller in the Indian Patent Office. Further, the IPAB too concluded the hearing for the patent application on August 10, 2020 and the order was reserved for giving reasons on merits. But the Petitioner filed the pre- grant opposition only on August 18, 2020 i.e., after both the Controller as well as the IPAB had effectively concluded the hearing on the patent application by Pfizer Products Inc. Since the application seeking patent was rejected by the Controller of Indian Patent Office, the Petitioner has no right to file a pre- grant opposition u/s 25(1). Secondly, after the Appellate Board has allowed the appeal and has directed the Controller to issue the patent, only ministerial actions remained, and no pre-grant opposition could be filed. Hence the IPAB granted the patent to Pfizer Products Inc on 21 August, 2020. The Petitioner approached the Bombay High Court with a writ Petition stating that the Appellate Board pronounced the order on 21 August 2020 granting the patent to Pfizer Products Inc. The contentions raised by the Petitioner was based in two parts: U/S 43, the patent application is granted when it is sealed and not when the hearing is concluded with the phrase- "patent shall be granted". U/S 117-D the Procedure for application for rectification, etc., before Appellate Board- the section 117-D postulates that the Appellate Board can only rectify the application. The contingency specified under the first part of section 43 was already over, and only ministerial act remained to issue the patent. Section 116 and 117 of the Act confer wide powers on the Appellate Board. As per section 117- D (2) of the Act the orders passed by the Appellate Board have to be implemented by the Controller. Section 117-D(2) pertains to amendment of entries and therefore order of Board is an order granting the patent. The Appellate Board had granted the patent. In particular, Pfizer Products Inc, the Controller and the IPAB referred to section 117-D(2) stating the IPAB can not only look into an application for rectification but to every order or judgement relating to patent under the Act. Hence, the IPAB rejected the appeal, holding that once the appeal is kept for pronouncement of reasons, application to the effect that order should not be pronounced cannot be entertained. Further, the Bombay High court observed that The Legislative intent to widen the locus standi under the amended Section 25(1) is not to create individual right as such but to provide access to any person to assist the controller in taking a correct decision. The legislature has not conferred this right to be abused. Hence the Bombay High court dismissed the Writ petition and concluded that the Petitioner's pre-grant opposition is not maintainable in law, therefore the challenge of the Petitioner to the impugned order cannot be entertained and no direction can be issued to hear the application filed by the Petitioner. The sequence of events is as follows: Sl. No Date Event 1. 29 May 2002 Pfizer Products Inc filed an International Patent Application - PCT/IB02/01905 2. 10 June 2002 National Phase Application 3. 27 October 2003 Pfizer Products Inc filed National Patent Application - PCT Appl. PCT/IB02/01905 4 16 March 2007 National Patent Application 991/MUMNP/2003 was published under Section 11-A 5 30 March 2008 1st FER 6 27 January 2009 FER reply by Pfizer Products Inc 7 14 March 2011 Notice was issued by the Controller of India - two groups of inventions cannot be included in the same application and the claims were not novel. 8 9 June 2011 Written submissions were filed along with the amended claim by Pfizer Products Inc 9 9 August 2011 2011 Pfizer Products Inc filed a review. Cause: The Patent Office refused Pfizer Products Inc 's application on the ground that Pfizer Products Inc had not disclosed European Patent Office action and the compound was the same as the subject matter of another. 10 27 March 2014 Review dismissed. 11 26 June 2014 Pfizer Products Inc filed an appeal before the Appellate Board. 12 27 October 2014 European Opposition Division order was issued which declared that claim compound was novel and invented. 13 31 October 2014 Appellate Board passed an order directing the Patent Office to consider the matter afresh. 14 22 January 2015 Hearing. 15 30 January 2015 Claims amended and filed. 16 3 February 2015 Written submissions were filed. 17 3 September 2015 The Controller held that the invention was not patentable and rejected the application. 18 10 August 2020 The Appellate Board concluded the hearing 19 18 August 2020 Petitioner filed pre-grant opposition. 20 18 August 2020 Pfizer Products Inc replied that the application was not maintainable. 21 21 August 2020 IPAB grants the patent to Pfizer Products Inc. 22 22 September,2020 The Petitioner approached the High Court with a Writ Petition 23 05 November, 2020 Writ Petition dismissed. Originally published December 10, 2020 The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.
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https://www.mondaq.com:443/india/patent/1074534/can-pregrant-opposition-be-filed-while-the-decision-of-the-controller-is-on-appeal-before-the-ipab
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Which Animals Will Survive Climate Change?
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https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/05/210514134119.htm Climate change is exacerbating problems like habitat loss and temperatures swings that have already pushed many animal species to the brink. Using genome sequencing, researchers show that some fish, like the threespine stickleback, can adapt very rapidly to extreme seasonal changes. Their findings could help scientists forecast the evolutionary future of these populations. Journal Reference: Alan GarciaElfring, Antoine Paccard, Timothy J. Thurman, Ben A. Wasserman, Eric P. Palkovacs, Andrew P. Hendry, Rowan D. H. Barrett. Using seasonal genomic changes to understand historical adaptation to new environments: Parallel selection on stickleback in highlyvariable estuaries. Molecular Ecology, 2021; 30 (9): 2054 DOI: 10.1111/mec.15879
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https://soylentnews.org/article.pl?sid=21/05/28/1622204&from=rss
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What are Trudeaus own plans for the Canada-U.S. border closure?
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OTTAWA American lawmakers have so far spearheaded the push to get Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to ease pandemic restrictions at the Canada-U.S. border. But as more Canadians are vaccinated the pressure is now coming from within Trudeaus own Liberal caucus. Longtime Liberal MP Wayne Easter, who chairs the House of Commons finance committee, told POLITICO on Thursday that the Trudeau government must lay out a border reopening plan and soon. As you get into July 1, Canada Day, and July 4, Independence Day, then those target dates are real pressure points for wanting to be normalized, Easter, who co-chairs the CanadaU.S. Inter-Parliamentary Group, said in an interview. The heats on, and I think we absolutely must have a plan. The frontier: Canada-U.S. land crossings have been shuttered to nonessential travel since March 2020. The neighbors agreed last week to keep the restrictions in place through June 21. But as vaccination numbers rise, June 22 could be a different story. Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) told POLITICO this week that U.S. authorities are poised to begin lifting restrictions at both American frontiers in June. All indications are theyll open up next month, said Cuellar, whose district is adjacent to the Mexican border. Were almost there. But I dont know if theyll do it all at once or take a phased approach. The plan: Easter said Canada is approaching the border with more caution. Asked whether Canada could start opening things on June 22, he said it will depend on the evolution of the pandemic and vaccinations on both sides. By June 22, however, Easter said it will be crucial to provide the public with timelines and benchmarks. You need to lay out the plan regardless of that uncertainty. People need to know where theyre going. They need to be given that hope, Easter said. Its absolutely essential at that point that the plan is completely laid out. Canada, for example, has caught up to the U.S. on administering first doses of the vaccines, but trails when it comes to the percentage of people who have had both jabs. As of Thursday, more than 53 percent of Canadas population had received at least one dose, while just 5 percent were fully vaccinated. Seeing beyond the Ottawa bubble: The lack of a plan, Easter argues, is partially due to lawmakers shift to virtual gatherings during the pandemic. Caucus meetings by Zoom just havent been the same, he added. You cant rub shoulders and say to somebody, Look, this is the issue and lets get on it together today and put the pressure on, said Easter, who adds many Americans own properties in his Prince Edward Island constituency and often spend up to five months there every year. You have, to a certain extent, the Ottawa bubble mentality and that can be part of the problem. Same as the Washington, D.C., mentality its two different worlds. I say both [are] a bubble in which reality or common sense doesnt exist. Easter also said he believes Canada has yet to unveil a plan because of the flux and uncertainty of the pandemic. The province of Manitoba has been struggling with a surge of Covid-19 cases. Much larger provinces, like Ontario, are still under stay-at-home restrictions. Cross-border discussions: Last week, Easter co-chaired a meeting of the CanadaU.S. Inter-Parliamentary Group that focused on a number of issues, including the safe reopening of the border. The U.S. participants included Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Mike Crapo (R-Idaho). He said the Americans in the meeting wanted to apply more pressure on the U.S. and Canadian governments to begin removing border restrictions. Theyre putting the heat on their administration and also trying to put some heat on ours as well, he said, adding he thinks its resonating with Trudeaus ministers. I talk to cabinet ministers in various caucus meetings. The discussion is ongoing, it isnt a moot point. There [are] discussions among cabinet circles on how do we do this. Thats a good sign. The American pressure has raised the prospect the U.S. could start to reopen the border before Canada. A senior Canadian government insider recently said official-level discussions on the border are underway and no decisions were expected in the short term. The insider also said the rules may loosen as the summer progresses. Trudeau has suggested that at least 75 percent of Canadas population needs to get their first shots and 20 percent will need their second doses before the country will start loosening public health restrictions. He has not provided detailed guidelines for the border. The prime minister is still facing domestic pressure. For example, provincial leaders like Ontario Premier Doug Ford have urged him to keep border measures in place. The political squeeze: The restrictions have affected businesses, tourism and family reunification on both sides of the border. But so far most of the public pressure has come from the U.S. Rep. Brian Higgins (D-N.Y.), co-chair of the Northern Border Caucus, has been among the most vocal lawmakers pushing President Joe Biden and Trudeau. He wants border measures lifted for those who have been fully vaccinated. Last week, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer used a statement to directly urge Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to coordinate with his Canadian counterparts as soon as possible. Easter said the political squeeze from the U.S. has been stronger in large part because in Canada public health officials and the media have contributed to a greater fear factor around the pandemic. Weve done a pretty good job of creating fear on the Canadian side, he said, noting he understands the goal was to get people to stay home. If you were ever to watch [the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation] for a 16-hour period, youd be depressed. Source: Yahoo News The Yucatan Times Newsroom Comments comments
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https://www.theyucatantimes.com/2021/05/what-are-trudeaus-own-plans-for-the-canada-u-s-border-closure/
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Are Incomes From Real Estate Investment Trust Scheme Taxable?
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ARTICLE To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is the regulatory body overseeing the investment activities of a Real Estate Investment Company through the provisions of the Investment and Securities Act (ISA). According to the SEC guidelines, a Real Estate Investment Scheme (REIS) can either be set up as a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) or as a Real Estate Investment Company (REIC). Further, an entity operating under a REIS can wholly acquire and hold legal title to property or choose to hold equitable and beneficial title to such property through a deed of trust or such other structure that may be prescribed by the Commission. It may also hold such income-generating lands and buildings through a special purpose vehicle (SPV). Primarily, there are three types of REITs available in the Nigerian market. Equity REITs these companies purchase, hold, manage and finance commercial and rental properties. The primary source of revenue for this sort of REITs is through acquisition and management of the income-generating real estate. Equity REITs generate income principally from properties' rents. Mortgage REITs invest in and own property mortgages, loan money for mortgages to owners of real estate and mostly lend money directly to real estate owners and operators. Revenue is earned largely by the interest on the mortgage loans. Hybrid REITs these REITs combines the investment strategies of equities and mortgage REITs to build up their product. They invest in both properties and mortgages. Taxation of REITs Company Income Tax Income of a REIT is typically a rental income, dividend income from other REITs, gains from disposal of assets, fees, and other income. However, exemptions are granted to dividend income earned by a Real Estate Investment Company (REIC) in accordance with section 23 of CITA provided that a minimum of 75% of such dividend or rental income is distributed within 12 months from the financial year end in which the dividend or rental income was earned. On the other hand, any expenses incurred by a REIC in generating exempted income shall not be allowable for tax deduction. Also, any undistributed dividend or rental income beyond 12 months would be regarded as taxable income, therefore, expenses incurred to earn the rental and dividend income, as well as dividends paid by the REIC to its shareholders will be allowed for tax deductions. Nevertheless, income earned by a REIC other than dividends or rental income, such as gains from disposal of assets, fees and other income would be taxed in accordance with the provisions of the relevant tax laws as there are no tax exemptions for such income. Section 19(1) of CITA is the basis for the taxation of excess dividend and it provides the conditions upon which the dividends paid by a Nigerian company may be subjected to tax. However, Section 19(2) provides for the exemption of rental and dividend incomes distributed to shareholders of a real estate investment company from excess dividend tax. Finally, dividends distributed by a REIC to its shareholders is an allowable deduction in accordance with the provisions of section 24(1)(k) of CITA. Hence, such distribution should be treated as a tax deductible. Withholding Tax Based on section 80 of CITA, withholding tax would not apply on any distribution or dividend payment made to a REIC operating in a REIS. Effectively, such income would not also constitute franked investment income. The WHT treatment would be different where the REIC is not under a REIS. In this case, the dividend payment to the REIC would be subject to WHT at the rate of 10%. The exemption of WHT from dividend and rental income will only apply on payments to REICs. It does not apply when the REIC redistributes dividend and rental income to its shareholders. As a result, the WHT deducted would be the final tax on the dividend and rental income received by the shareholders. Deferred Tax Typically, REICs acquire and hold properties for investment purposes. These assets are usually capitalized in the books of the REIC based on the requirements of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The entity may choose to recognize the investment property at cost or fair value. According to the IFRS, specifically International Accounting Standards (IAS) 40, where the fair value of an investment property cannot be measured reliably; the cost model should be adopted for subsequent measurement of an investment property. Deferred tax for investment property carried at fair value should be measured using the tax base and rate that are consistent with recovery through sale. Hence, Deferred Capital Gains Tax (CGT) at 10% would apply if the investment property will be recovered through disposal. Where the REIC chooses to adopt the cost model, it means the investment property would be recovered through use, hence would be depreciated annually over its expected useful life. Consequently, deferred tax would arise from the difference between carrying value and tax base of the investment property. Please note that deferred tax will be recognized at 30% since the investment property will be recovered through use and the manner of recovery is by way of depreciation. Conclusion Although the CITA provides necessary provisions for the exemption of income earned by a REIC, some circumstances have not been addressed by the tax laws, thereby resulting in divergent interpretation and application by taxpayers and the tax authority. One of such is the treatment of capital allowance claimable on the income generating real estate properties since there are instances where a REIT may be liable to income tax. There is no specific provision in CITA that expressly states the treatment of capital allowance for a REIC. Also, there are no clear provisions on the exemption from Tertiary Education Tax (TET). However, considering that other income such as gains from disposal of assets, fees and other income would be subject to CIT, it can be inferred that these incomes would also be subjected to TET. The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.
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https://www.mondaq.com:443/nigeria/fund-management-reits/1074040/are-incomes-from-real-estate-investment-trust-scheme-taxable
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What are Aquaporins?
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Cullin-2 (CUL2) based cullin-RING ligases (CRL2s) comprise a family of ubiquitin E3 ligases that exist only in multi-cellular organisms and are crucial for cellular processes such as embryogenesis and viral pathogenesis. CUL2 is the scaffold protein that binds one of the interchangeable substrate receptor modules, which consists of adaptor proteins and the substrate receptor protein. The VHL protein is a substrate receptor known to target hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF1) for ubiquitination and degradation. Because of its critical role in the ubiquitination of important cellular factors such as HIF1, CRL2s have been investigated for their biological functions and the development of novel therapeutics against diseases. Given the importance of CRL2s in biological and biomedical research, methods that efficiently produce functional CUL2 proteins will greatly facilitate studies on the mechanism and regulation of CRL2s. Here, we report two cost-effective systems for the expression and purification of recombinant human CUL2 from E. coli cells. The purified CUL2 proteins were ~ 95% pure, could bind their substrate receptor modules, and were enzymatically active in transferring ubiquitin or ubiquitin-like protein to the corresponding substrate in in vitro assays. The presented methodological advancements will help advance research in CRL2 function and regulation.
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https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2259787275014/what-are-aquaporins
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Is Harry Styles launching a perfume and makeup line?
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According to documents obtained by Page Six Style, the Golden singer, 27, was recently named as the director of a newly registered company which promises to offer fragrance and cosmetics. The company, called Pleased As Holdings Limited, was registered with the UK Company Directory on May 25, and sleuthed out by Styles fan account @TheHarryNews on Friday. Emma Spring who has been Harrys assistant for years and is even the mother of his godchild, Arlo, for whom the singer has a tattoo is listed as the companys other director. So this is what he does when we dont hear from him in months, one fan tweeted. Very confused but ok bestie, another wrote. Others suggested that perhaps the promised cosmetics could include unisex makeup or nail polish, as the singer is known for his trendsetting manicures and gender-bending style. While the filing doesnt necessarily guarantee that products are on the way, we can make some educated guesses as to what a Styles fragrance might smell like. Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille ($240) has been the stars signature scent for years, and in 2020, diehard TikTokers even discovered an affordable dupe: the Cashmere Vanilla candle ($5) from Targets Threshold brand. On a sweeter note, One Direction collectively released four perfumes between 2013 and 2015, some of which are still available to purchase at Walmart. Perhaps Styles first self-branded scent will be an ode to Watermelon Sugar.
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https://pagesix.com/2021/05/28/is-harry-styles-launching-a-perfume-and-makeup-line/
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Who Will Support Californias Populists?
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By A recent article published in the Kennedy School Review by American Affairs editor Julius Krein makes a strong case that conservatives have no future as a political force in America. The one flaw in this article, entitled Can Conservatism Be More than a Grudge, is it may be a little too pessimistic. Its well argued and is a must-read for anyone serious about reviving conservative political power in places like California. The only hope Krein offers is the power of populism, harnessing a multi-racial coalition of working-class and middle class Americans. But conservative populism, ascendant today in California, is about to be squandered by an establishment that lacks the leadership and authenticity to tap this extraordinary energy. One of Kreins understated but most powerful points regards patronage. He writes: The Democratic coalition is no less incongruous than the Republican one. There are, however, two important differences between them. First, the Democratic economic base is composed largely of ascendant and prestigious economic sectors and firms, from Silicon Valley to Goldman Sachs, while Republicans are predominantly supported by declining sectors, like natural resource extraction. Second, the Democratic patronage system is coherent, even if the Democratic coalition is not. In other words, the Democratic Party is capable of using policy to directly benefit its various constituencies and to create new ones. Together, both of these factors ensure that Democrats patchwork constituencies have reasons to overlook their coalitions internal contradictions. That is simply not the case on the Republican side. This single paragraph cuts to the heart of the Republican disadvantage, especially in California. Using policy to directly benefit its various constituencies. For examples, think no further than the ongoing Blue city bailouts, green mandates and infrastructure boondoggles. These rivers of money enable Democrats to overlook their coalitions internal contradictions. The Republicans have no such luxury. Theres no Silicon Valley coterie of billionaires with plans for everyone, and money to back it up. Theres no public employee union machine that, just in California, collects and spends nearly a billion dollars per year. Californias Republican big money, to the extent they ever have big money, comes from intermittent pop-up donors, willing to blow a few million on a pet project then disappear for another twenty years. Republican contenders often are dilettantes running vanity campaigns, or theyre vapid, underfunded establishment candidates, peddling Democrat-lite policies, thinking that makes them relevant. In a sea of pretenders, authentic candidates get stereotyped and dismissed. Meanwhile, over the past year and by complete surprise, a grassroots populist movement has arisen in California. Out of nowhere, an army has formed, united in opposition to the symbol of Democratic one-party tyranny, Governor Gavin Newsom. In a few months, Newsom will fight for his political life in a special recall election. Disaffected Californians, by the millions, will vote against Newsom keeping his job, many of them indifferent to who replaces him. Newsom may or may not survive. One of the ways that Republican candidates to replace Newsom can distinguish themselves would be to embrace solutions to the problems that have put Newsom in trouble to begin with. These issues arent a mystery: Housing, homeless, education, law and order, water, electricity, transportation, forestry, to name the obvious. Solutions to these issues are also not mysterious. Deregulate housing permits. End the disastrous housing first policies and instead give the homeless safe housing in inexpensive barracks where sobriety is a condition of entry. Repeal Prop. 47 which downgraded property and drug crimes. Build reservoirs, desalination, and wastewater recycling plants. Build nuclear power plants and develop Californias abundant natural gas reserves. Recognize that the common road is the future of transportation, not the past, and widen Californias freeways and highways. Let the timber companies harvest more lumber in exchange for maintaining the fire roads and power line corridors. Done. Instead, the Republicans titular frontrunner, Kevin Faulconer, has made a plan to cut taxes the centerpiece of his campaign. For this, big Republican donors are willing to spend millions of dollars. Dont blame Faulconer. Blame the system that thinks the only safe campaign for a GOP candidate is to say theyll lower taxes. Blame the conventional wisdom that polling and focus groups should govern political campaigns instead of leadership and vision. You cant focus group your way to leadership. It has to come from the heart and the mind. Politicians have to be willing to challenge voters, defy the polls, and explain why what they believe is the right thing to do. They have to do the work of the policy wonk, and then translate the result into impassioned rhetoric while preserving the substance. They have to be willing to lose if their explanations are unconvincing, shouted down, outspent, or arrive before their time. The saddest thing in this epic failure of leadership on the part of Californias Republican donors and the politicians they support is that as they concoct formula driven pablum in a futile attempt to out Democrat the Democrats, Californias populist conservative movement, coherent and active as never before, is not being offered anything that might motivate them to stay united and fight. This is a tragedy. Without leadership, Californias populists will be offered solutions that are extreme. While the GOPs handful of elected officials offer legislation that never makes it out of committee, that is, while these politicians go through the motions, and know they are just going through the motions, what could make a difference, ballot initiatives to fix all of the above housing, homeless, education, law and order, water, electricity, transportation, forestry are not given serious consideration. Another two year cycle comes, another two year cycle goes. But this time, we will remember that there was an army, begging for logistical support. It costs as little as $10,000 to do legal work and file a California state ballot initiative with the California Attorney General. The filing deadline for something to appear on the November 2022 ballot is this August, because the entire process including signature gathering takes 15 months. Ten thousand dollars. Kevin Faulconer will spend more than that for just one 30 second spot in a major television market. Much more. So will his rivals. Its cheap. Even the rivulet of ongoing GOP patronage can easily afford to do this. Just the dialog and excitement generated by a slate of initiatives that are filed and posted on the Secretary of States website, initiatives that might actually do some transformative good, would be worth the preparation expense. Nature abhors a vacuum. Thanks to what is arguably negligence on the part of people who could do so much, demagogues and grifters will offer causes with extreme emotional resonance to Californias populist army. Causes guaranteed to animate about 5 percent of the population, while the other 95 percent either laugh at their Quixotic absurdity or cry at their wasted energy. Into this vacuum, Californias populist army will splinter and their energy will dissipate. Volunteers, fragmented and forsaken, will see their signature gathering energy wasted in the streets, with nothing to show for it but a suntan. And Californias Republican opposition will prove, yet again, that they are utterly irrelevant. This article originally appeared on the website of the California Globe.
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http://www.capoliticalreview.com/top-stories/who-will-support-californias-populists/
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Who Should Barcelona Sign for Next Season?
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After being knocked out of the Champions League, and with the La Liga title now out of their reach, Barcelonas hierarchy should be looking to next season to ensure the same mistakes arent made again. After all, the fans and players wont accept another campaign like the past couple of seasons. Barca is arguably the biggest club in the world, along with Real Madrid and Manchester United, and cant be competing for third place in the league and the quarter finals of the Champions League every year. To stop that from becoming the norm, the team needs serious reinvestment. Lionel Messi Although it wouldnt be a signing in the normal sense of the word, theres no doubt that Lionel Messi is still the most important member of Barcas team. Sadly, the Argentine has fallen out with the clubs management, leading the greatest of all time to hand in a transfer request last year. Things have calmed down since then, and the fact that former president Joan Laporta has returned to the helm could ease Messis nerves. The fact is that Laporta needs to make this signing his number one priority. Without their No. 10s goals and assists this campaign Messi has 30 goals and 9 assists in La Liga so far they would have been a lot further off the pace. A shot at winning the league wouldnt have presented itself if it wasnt for Barcas main man putting the squad on his shoulders. Of course, anything is possible with Messi in the team, so fans, players and directors will be hoping he changes his mind and stays put. If he does, lots of punters will be using their money to back Barcelona for the 2022 title. In conjunction with a cheeky BetMGM promo code, plenty of Cules could be in the money at the end of the season. Sergio Aguero Keeping Messi wont be enough for Laporta, especially since the Argentine wants to see investment in the squad if he is going to stay. Barcas ill-fated flirtation with a European Super League hasnt gone down well so far, and, as a result, the money taps have been turned off. This leaves Ronald Koeman and Co in a tricky spot because the Dutchmans transfer budget will be mediocre. Thankfully, Sergio Aguero, Messis long-term friend and compatriot, is set to leave Manchester City on a free transfer in the summer. Aguero isnt only a comfort blanket for Messi, but a clinical forward who has one of the best finishing instincts in the game. Few can believe Pep Guardiola is letting him leave. The good news for Cules is that FC Barcelona appear to be making moves already, with BBC Sport reporting that both parties are in negotiations and want the move to go ahead. Fingers crossed! Gini Wijnaldum The midfield has been a weak point for Barcelona ever since Andres Iniesta and Xavi Hernandez moved and retired, respectively. Many signings have tried and failed to make an impact in the centre of the park, including Philippe Coutinho, the man once considered to be Iniestas long-term replacement. Frenkie de Jong is the future of the midfield and has shown enough for the board and coaching staff to put their eggs in his basket. Still, he needs help, particularly since Sergio Busquets is in his mid-30s. In Gini Wijnaldum, Barca would have an all-action centre-mid with quality and footballing intelligence. Plus, his Liverpool contract looks set to run out, making him available on a free transfer. Aguero and Wijnaldum could be ideal acquisitions, yet the clubs main priority should be ensuring Messi renews his contract. Image via Unsplash
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https://www.football-espana.net/2021/05/28/who-should-barcelona-sign-for-next-season
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Does Royal Mail deliver on Saturday?
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Royal Mail deliver first ever parcel by drone in Scotland FREE health tips to live a long and happy life SUBSCRIBE Invalid email Sign up forhealth tips to live a long and happy life 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. Brits are looking forward to a nice, long weekend this week as the bank holiday rolls in for another round. The next bank holiday comes on Monday, May 31, across the home nations. This is also the first day of the school half term break for many in the country, adding further excitement to the weekend. On top of that, the weather is expected to be sunny and warm so people will undoubtedly be out and about enjoying the easing of lockdown. But while bank holidays are great all around, theres one issue times for everything, including shopping and mail deliveries, changes. In short, yes. Royal Mail does deliver on a Saturday but it depends on which part of the country you live in and what kind of mail youre expecting. Royal Mail temporarily stopped delivering letters on Saturday last year, between May 2 and June 13, likely as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the service resumed following this date so its safe to say your parcel will likely arrive on Saturday if thats when youre expecting it. Royal Mail delivers the following on a Saturday: First class parcels First class signed-for parcels, large letters Letters Second class parcels Second class signed for parcels, large letters and letters Royal Mail 24 parcels and large letters Royal Mail tracked 24 and 48 parcels and tracked letterbox-able formats Royal Mail tracked returns Special delivery guaranteed by 9am (all formats) Special delivery guaranteed by 1pm (all formats) International import tracked services (all formats) Royal Mail has seen a huge surge in postal deliveries However, seeing as this weekend is a bank holiday, there will be no deliveries or collections on Monday, May 31. The same goes for every other bank holiday in England and Wales this year. Royal Mail has recently announced it will trial Sunday parcel deliveries for major retailers amid a huge online shopping boom during the pandemic. Internet sales were already high before the crisis, but were pushed even further by the fact nobody could leave their homes for non-essential reasons during lockdown and shops were closed. DON'T MISS SEISS: Today is the last chance to call HMRC ahead of June deadline [INSIGHT] Very slashes 40 percent off home in massive sale - plus extra deals [REPORT] Royal Mail warning as convincing scam targets 'unsuspecting victims' [WARNING] Royal Mail will be trialling Sunday parcel deliveries READ MORE Royal Mail postal 'disruptions are likely' in the UK Royal Mail said the trial would open the door to parcel deliveries seven days a week. The postal service was hit with severe Covid delays this year, but a spokesperson at the time said it was working hard to resolve the issues and as is understood, its back to normal now. Royal Mail said an increasing number of customers were shopping online and expected to get their purchases as soon as possible after placing an order. The postal giant said a number of retail brands are trialling the service, but declined to name them as yet. Trending
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https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/life/1442811/Does-Royal-Mail-deliver-on-Saturday-EVG
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Are going to Bettors No more More Flock To Area Based Casinos?
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She lives 50% of her life in the real world, and the other 50% on twitter. Michelle is into recreational feminist problematising, vintage decadence, cycling, swing-dancing, and cultivating her Bettie bangs.
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http://woolfwoolfmag.com/are-going-to-bettors-no-more-more-flock-to-area/
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What is the EU digital Covid certificate for travelling?
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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-for-travelling-1.4578234?localLinksEnabled=false
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Will Rrik Gslason nach "Let's Dance" noch weiter tanzen?
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Er ist der Favorit von vielen Let's Dance-Zuschauern: Rrik Gslason (33). Der Islnder ist eigentlich Profifuballer, zeigt aber in der beliebten Tanz-Sendung gerade, dass er nicht nur gut kicken, sondern auch talentiert das Tanzbein schwingen kann. Zusammen mit seiner Tanzpartnerin Renata Lusin (33) schaffte er es damit neben Nicolas Puschmann (30) und Valentina Pahde (26) sogar ins Finale. Und nicht nur das: Rrik kann sich vorstellen, in Zukunft auch weiter zu tanzen! Bei der ersten Runde im Finale begeisterten der Fuballer und seine Tanzpartnerin die Jury und sahnten ganze 29 Punkte ab. ", wurde er daraufhin sofort gefragt. "Samstag und Sonntag nicht, aber dann definitiv", antwortete er humorvoll. ", entgegnete Victoria Swarovski (27), die Moderatorin der Sendung. "Einfach ein bisschen Ruhe", erwiderte Rrik. Doch damit meinte der blonde Fuballstar keinesfalls, dass er nur auf der Couch liegen wrde: "Ich war so lange nicht im Fitnessstudio, ich wrde gerne mal ins Fitnessstudio", betonte er. Doch trotz seiner eher langen Fitness-Pause trainierte Rrik in den vergangenen Monaten wohl genug: Jede Woche prsentierte er der Jury zusammen mit Renata einen einstudierten Tanz und erreichte nicht selten die Hchstpunktzahl von 30 Punkten. Vielleicht bekommen Fans ihn in Zukunft nach der Sendung also noch mal beim Tanzen zu sehen. Einfach E-Mail an: [email protected]
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https://www.promiflash.de/news/2021/05/28/will-rurik-gislason-nach-lets-dance-noch-weiter-tanzen.html
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How do I watch Cruella on Disney Plus?
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Cruella, a live-action film reimagining the classic animated Disney villain, was added to Disney Plus streaming library on May 28. Since its launch, the films premium access fee has been a source of confusion for many interested in watching the movie. Questions about the fee, and a few other aspects of the films presence on Disney Plus, have become some of the most popular search trends on Google. Here is everything you need to know about Cruella on Disney Plus, including how to watch and how much it costs. How to watch Cruella on Disney Plus You can sign up for Disney Plus on the streaming services website. It costs $7.99 per month, or $79.99 per year. However, through a yet-undisclosed period of time, in order to watch Cruella, Disney Plus users will have to make an additional $29.99 payment to unlock the film. Its unclear when exactly the premium access fee will be lifted, but the film will not be released to all users until August 27, according to Disney. Subscribers to the service also get unlimited access to almost all of Disneys shows and movies, as well as most content from Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic. Cruella will not be free for Disney Plus subscribers until it becomes available to everyone on Aug. 27. The only way to gain access to the film until then is to pay a premium $29.99 fee. At this time, Cruella is only available on Disney Plus in the United States. The live action remake of the classic Disney film cannot be found on Netflix, Hulu, or any other subscription streaming service, and there is no indication that will change anytime soon. There is no end date for Cruella on Disney Plus, but it will be made available to all subscribers without the premium subscription fee on Aug. 27. Beyond that point, it appears that the film will be available on Disney Plus indefinitely. Cruella is directed by Craig Gillespie, and written by Dana Fox and Tony McNamara. The film stars Emma Stone in the titular role, with the rest of the cast rounded out by Emma Thompson, Joel Fry, Paul Walter Hauser, Emily Beecham, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Mark Strong, Kayvan Novak, and Jamie Demetriou. The runtime of Cruella is 2 hours, 14 minutes. How to watch The Office, Yellowstone, EPL soccer and live sports The best streaming services for watching scary movies and horror shows Our journalism needs your support. Please subscribe today to NJ.com. Joseph Rejent may be reached at [email protected].
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https://www.nj.com/tv/2021/05/how-do-i-watch-cruella-on-disney-plus.html
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Does Chivalry 2 have cross-play?
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In a follow-up to 2012s very silly but undeniably fun Chivalry: Medieval Warfare, Chivalry 2 is set to bring back the medieval brawler for another round of fisticuffs. With the promise of 64 player battles, improved visuals, and the signature meaty first-person combat from the original, Chivalry 2 is set to provide fans of the original and new players a good reason to jump in. As with all indie games of similar scope to Chivalry 2, the player base tends to be small and it requires a passionate set of players to keep a community going. However, cross-play between the console platforms and PC has been integral to ensuring the future of those games. Thankfully, the developer Torn Banner Studios has confirmed the game will feature cross-play across all platforms. Not only this, but it also appears to confirm that cross-generational play will also feature in the game as the game has previously been confirmed for both the next-generation consoles, the PS5, and the Xbox Series X. This should mean that if you have a PS5, you can still play with friends that are playing on Xbox One, for example. At the moment, as of the May 28 Beta, there is no cross-platform parties or server browser, and this is something that the developers are activitely working on. A response re: cross-platform parties and console server browser-> During the Chivalry 2 Closed Beta (April 23-27) it became clear to us that cross-platform parties was something players deeply wanted that wasn't currently on our development schedule for launch. Chivalry 2 (@ChivalryGame) May 28, 2021 While the developers are working hard to make it a feature in the game, they have started that it will not be ready for the June 8 launch of Chivalry 2. A server browser has been confirmed for consoles, and is already present on PC, but will also not be in the games on launch.
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https://www.gamepur.com/guides/does-chivalry-2-have-cross-play
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What are Surebets or Arbitrage Bets in Sports Betting?
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Nowadays sports betting is one of the most popular types of online entertainment that is available to everyone. Lots of virtual sportsbooks offer really favourable conditions for betting. Their clients can choose between traditional currency and crypto, starting to place wagers with any bankroll. It should be noted that cryptocurrency betting in a really short time gained high popularity and now almost every bettor already tried to bet with crypto. It is understandable because bookmaker bitcoin is not only the reliable portal for betting but also the best choice for those who want to bet anonymously. There is no time or deposit limits for bettors who also dont have to go verification procedure.
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https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2260024425048/what-are-surebets-or-arbitrage-bets-in-sports-betting
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How Private Are Mental Health Apps?
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The past year was unlike any other, filled with stress, anxiety, and sadness for millions of us. So perhaps its not surprising that many people are downloading mental health apps for support. But as Consumer Reports found, sharing deeply personal, sensitive information on some virtual platforms might not be as private as you think. Mental health apps are becoming increasingly popular and offer a range of options, from guided meditations to appointments with a licensed therapist. Download our NBC DFW mobile app for Apple or Android to get alerts for local breaking news and weather. But mental health apps arent always covered by the same medical privacy laws like HIPAA that protect the information you share with a doctor in person. And even when HIPAA rules do apply, they may not cover all the data an app collects. What companies tell you about what they do with your data is often pretty vague and confusing, and its usually buried in privacy policies where it can be hard to find. Consumer Reports looked at several popular apps and found that many of them send information to third parties, such as Facebook and Google. This kind of data is often used for advertising or other business research. And while its a common practice, it may not be something you expect from apps that deal with mental health. Consumer Reports didnt see these apps sharing details about a persons condition or what theyre telling therapists. But they may be letting other companies know youre using a mental health app. Consumer Reports says you should know if and where your data is being shared. If youre using a mental health app, be sure its clear about who will be administering your care. Its worth seeking out licensed mental health professionals, and there are plenty of services that will connect you with them. Consumer Reports says there are other ways to receive mental health care or teletherapy besides using a mental health app. And if you or someone you know needs life-saving help immediately, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255, or message the Crisis Text Line at 741741.
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https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/health/how-private-are-mental-health-apps/2643289/
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When a Twitter war gets ... respectful?
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Meanwhile, Mr. Baileys arguments might not have forced Mr. Friedersdorf to abandon his positions, but by nudging him a little bit here and there ... over time, that means a big change. Even when I actually disagree with you on these issues, I can still see that your goal really is to try to improve journalism and also discussions, Mr. Bailey said to Mr. Friedersdorf. Twitter is not generally synonymous with civility. But when the Monitor brought together two partisans often locked in Twitter battles, it became clear that social media can accommodate passion but also respect. So he invited them to chat to see why they were able to disagree without descending into the rejection and anger that typifies so much of the political conversation these days particularly on social media. The result was a 90-minute conversation that underscored something the two men had long aspired to: proving that thoughtful, respectful conversations are possible on social media, and that taking time to recognize the humanity of the person on the other side matters. The Monitors Stephen Humphries noticed that the simmering Twitter war between journalists Conor Friedersdorf and Issac Bailey never got ugly. The sparring was vigorous, but the blows were never below the belt. Most days, Conor Friedersdorf and Issac Bailey throw punches at each other. The two journalists take part in one of the most popular participation sports in America: arguing on Twitter. But unlike so many people who get into the ring of social media with the intention of beating up someone on the other side, Mr. Friedersdorf and Mr. Bailey engage in respectful sparring. Their jabs never go below the belt. The gloves never come off. After each round, the two writers retreat to their respective corners Mr. Friedersdorf leans libertarian; Mr. Bailey is a progressive as sizable crowds of Twitter spectators score the fight in their own minds. The bouts never end with a knockout in which one of the two combatants blocks or unfollows the other. Why We Wrote This Twitter is not generally synonymous with civility. But when the Monitor brought together two partisans often locked in Twitter battles, it became clear that social media can accommodate passion but also respect. Yet despite these battles, the two men had never met in real life. As someone who follows both Twitter accounts, I wondered what would happen if I invited the two ideological adversaries for a meeting on Zoom. Mr. Friedersdorf is a staff writer for The Atlantic and is based in Los Angeles. Mr. Bailey is a former senior writer for The Sun News in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He teaches journalism at Davidson College in Davidson, North Carolina. On a recent weekday afternoon, the three of us met on Zoom. The conversation was wide-ranging, from their backgrounds to policy arguments to moments of agreement some of them unexpected. They came to just be Conor and Issac. And in the end, the exchange underscored something the two men had long aspired to: proving that thoughtful, respectful conversations are possible on social media, and that taking time to recognize the humanity of the person on the other side matters. I started out by asking how each felt about a push for racial equity by the Biden administration and private institutions. The discussion soon turned to Issacs past, He said hed grown up poor in St. Stephen, South Carolina. His school was effectively segregated. It didnt have AP classes, let alone a science lab. When his dad got drunk, hed beat Issacs mother. The family was also dealing with the murder conviction of one of Issacs brothers for stabbing a white man which Issac covered in his 2018 book, My Brother Moochie. The book explores why so many Black men end up in prison, and many of Issacs other brothers also got in trouble with the law. So he asked Conor: How exactly would you propose actually creating an equality of opportunity for 9-year-old me and 9-year-old Conor? His tone wasnt angry or accusatory it was an earnest query. The tone of Conors response was empathetic. Equality of opportunity is a goal worth striving for, Conor said, but believes that the equality of outcome can never be achieved given that everyone is dealing with unique and unpredictable circumstances such as having a parent whos abusive. Even so, he added, there are things that governments can do to improve the environment that children grow up in. Theres a relationship between housing and school segregation, said Conor. If you changed everything from zoning laws, to how school districts are drawn, to where people can live, to how much youre allowed to build and the relationship that that has to cost, you would pretty radically transform the amount of opportunity a lot of people have. From May 17 Zoom meeting Conor Friedersdorf (above), a writer with The Atlantic, chats with author Issac Bailey and the Monitor on May 17, 2021. Later, the conversation turned to the term woke. Its a slang adjective that the Oxford English Dictionary describes as alert to injustice in society, especially racism. Many on the social justice left initially adopted the term to describe themselves. But Issac now views the term as derogatory. Republicans now invoke woke as an insult, he said. As soon as you label us as woke, what you have done is flatten us, slurred us, demeaned us. Conor agreed that the term has been weaponized by some, but noted that even former President Barack Obama has used it. While terms such as woke or political correctness or social justice warriors can be imprecise, Conor said, they are trying to describe a real phenomenon of censoriousness and intolerance on the left. (He also decried the same for the Trumpian right.) Yet he also mentioned that Issacs objection to the term is helpful to his writing because he wants to understand how others perceive the word. Agreeing to ... agree There were areas where the two dovetailed. On Twitter, Issac recently chastised a prosecutor in Georgia for seeking the death penalty for the Atlanta spa shootings suspect, despite the fact that shed once campaigned with her opposition to it. Conor had retweeted Issacs thoughts. The political event that shaped my life earliest was two things, actually, when I was about 11. The Rodney King beating and then the L.A. riots, said Conor. Before then my only interaction with police officers at all had probably been one police officer coming in [to school] and talking about Say no to drugs. And it was just a kind of sudden awakening to like, Oh, wow, people in power can abuse it horrifically and then lie about it and then get away with that. It was one of several instances during the meeting in which each participant made a point of proactively pointing out where they agreed with each other. I, too, actually have this libertarian streak in me, Issac piped up, pointing to his defenses of free speech for those with whom he disagrees. I even sided with the Trump administration and [former Education Secretary] Betsy DeVos, for instance, in terms of how they revamped guidelines about how to deal with rape allegations, et cetera, in colleges and universities. Real people on the other side of tweets The gracious and conciliatory in-person conversation was a stark contrast to the pointed repartee between the two on Twitter. Both men admitted having had moments when their language on social media was sharper than it should have been. But they also try to maintain a basic level of respect. On my best days, I would say that I am very cognizant about my tone and also that I actually tried to get myself into a good state of mind. At least in ways that I can have these sharp exchanges, disagreements, et cetera, but not go off into, like, the crazy, said Issac. Both men laughed. Indeed, both said that, even through the veil of social media arguments, both could see the good in what the other was trying to accomplish. And that has helped sharpen their own views. Even when I actually disagree with you on these issues, I can still see that your goal really is to try to improve journalism and also discussions, Issac said to Conor. Over the course of time with this, I have been either actually forced to clarify my own original thinking or rethink in a subtle but important way. Were often arguing on Twitter about pretty small micro examples of different things and kind of about a meta discourse almost, responded Conor. Its never like, Oh, I came in with opinion A. And by the end of this Twitter thread, I am of opinion B now theyve persuaded me. Its more like they kind of nudged my priors a little bit here and there and maybe, over time, that means a big change. After 90 minutes, both men warmly said goodbye to each other. A few days later, I emailed each participant individually to ask them if the Zoom conversation had affected how they now viewed the other person. Conor replied: Long audio conversations lend themselves to different kinds of interactions, with broader parameters and more room for nuance and expansive understandings, than do exchanges on Twitter. I certainly felt empathy for Issac when he discussed the unimaginably difficult time that he went through due to his brothers circumstances. I think its probably too early to tell if our Twitter exchanges will change due to the experience. But its always nice to put a face and a voice to an avatar, and I very much hope that the person that I got to know better thrives in life. Get the Monitor Stories you care about delivered to your inbox. Your email address By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Policy A few days later, Issac emailed. It humanized him more for me, which is good, Issac wrote. I believe that has affected how I word some of my tweets, particularly when Im reacting to something he posts. It hasnt changed my willingness to challenge or ask follow-ups. But it has forced me to not give in to my knee-jerk [reactions] so easily with him and others, frankly. Its kind of easier to visualize that there are real people on the other side of tweets now, not just his.
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https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2021/0528/When-a-Twitter-war-gets-respectful?icid=rss
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Where Did All the Yellow Cabs Go?
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Off the road in Long Island City. A New York icon, as thoroughly ingrained into city life as any of those, has almost vanished before our eyes this year. The taxi has been Raptured. Two-thirds of our yellow street-hail cabs are gone. Before the pandemic, some 10,500 yellow cabs about 80 percent of the total number of taxi medallions issued by the city were in the streets each day. During the peak of lockdown, in April 2020, that number was 982. Our business dropped about 90 percent in a matter of three weeks, says one employee of a major fleet who wished to remain anonymous. Drivers were scared about getting out there, and there was no one moving around the city anyway, so it wasnt economically feasible. Even as the city has begun to come back to something approximating normal, the number of cabs has not. At the end of last summer, it crept back up to around 3,500 per day, where it remains. And taxi-fleet owners and driver representatives say the numbers are not improving. Most fleets are running on 20 percent to 30 percent of their fleet, going out for less than cost, says Steve Gounaris, the owner of Boulevard Management, a 180-cab fleet. In this industry, you have to have a decent amount of cars to be able to be profitable. How are you going to make a car payment, medallion payment, insurance, workers comp, labor when youre putting them out there for less than what it costs you? Those costs are considerable. Although there were very few fares to be had last year, medallion owners had to keep paying a bevy of fees (per vehicle annually: $9,600 in car insurance, $2,500 workmans compensation insurance, $400 commercial motor-vehicle tax) to keep their cars licensed as taxis. To avoid these charges, owners put their medallions in storage, meaning they took the license plates off their cars and handed the medallion to the TLC indefinitely. Once the city shut down, everyone dropped the vehicles. We were forced to surrender the medallions and the plates, because the insurance companies did not agree to give us a discount, says Savas Tsitiridis, the owner of United Taxi Management, a fleet of 253 cars (before the pandemic, he had 315). If you wanted to stop the insurance costs, which are very expensive, you were forced to surrender everything. Thousands of cabs therefore sit parked and plateless behind fences in Long Island City, their yellow paint baking in the sun. They may stay there indefinitely, because, like companies across nearly every industry, many taxi fleets have simply gone out of business in the past year. (Roughly three-quarters of the citys taxis are operated by fleets; the rest are owned by individuals.) A number of fleets I know completely gave up, Tsitiridis says. I was told that there were in excess of 20 fleets that did not renew maybe well over a thousand cars. Gounaris has heard similarly, although he is unsure how many of the closures are permanent, or if they just did it temporarily, and are waiting for things to turn around. According to that major-fleet employee, many garages were already in trouble, and this just was the icing on the cake for them. Im pretty sure its dozens that went out of business, he says. Fleets going out of business is going to be a huge impediment to coming back. Because instead of 60-plus fleets putting new cars on the road, now I only know of two that have a strong financial backing, and a third where the family themselves are doing pretty well. Its even harder on individual owner-operators, who dont have the economies of scale or savings that larger companies have. Making a living as a taxi driver has been growing ever more difficult for years, in large part because of the cost of entry. Because the city kept the number of medallions constant from the 1930s through the 1990s and has added only a modest number since then, their resale price rose and rose again, and about a decade ago they topped out around $1.2 million apiece. (Fleet medallions cost slightly more than individual ones.) Solo drivers were taking out huge and sometimes predatory loans to get into the business, and then spent many years of long days and nights driving to pay them off. The medallion, for many solo operators, functioned as a retirement fund: You drive for your entire working life, pay it off, then sell it to another driver and move to Florida. Then came Uber and Lyft, and the market crashed. Medallions lost three-quarters of their value in just a few years, and on top of that, there were simply fewer street hails to be had as riders switched to the apps. Drivers carrying huge loans $500,000, on average found themselves underwater. Nearly a dozen drivers have taken their lives in the past few years, suicides of both despair and protest. Then the pandemic struck, and the market buckled even further. Medallions are currently going for small fractions of their recent value, according to people at several fleets. About $75,000 cash, yeah, says Tsitiridis. And people owe at least ten times that. The city has committed $65 million of its federal-stimulus funding to bailing out owner-drivers, but the funding has yet to be formally legislated. Bhairavi Desai, of the New York Taxi Workers Alliance, says the proposed amount is far too little to actually rescue them and is essentially a cash infusion for lenders that will leave drivers permanently indentured. The owner-drivers have been in a desperate fight for debt forgiveness, she says. If they go to work, the [medallion] mortgages are so high that theyre not going to be able to keep up with their payments, but because theyre working, there will be more demand on them to make a payment, she says. And even if theyre able to cover the whole payment, it means that theyre working for nothing but loans. Then there goes unemployment [because theyre considered reemployed], and theres just more pressure on them from the lenders. One employee of a major fleet reports that the circumstances of the pandemic have led some drivers to reevaluate whether the job is worth the time and effort. One medallion-owner he knows gave up and went to work at UPS. Its a fucking rough job. Its grueling, he says. [The medallion-owner] said, Im making just as much as I used to, but Ive got full benefits now, and its a lot less stressful of a job. So hes probably not coming back. Hes probably just going to give up his medallion. As the city attempts to stagger back to normal speed, the larger outfits that can afford to take medallions out of storage are the most well-positioned to survive. But they have encountered another problem: The Taxi and Limousine Commission, which has been operating at a significantly reduced capacity throughout the pandemic, cant keep up. Taking medallions out of storage requires TLC inspections and paperwork approval. Usually, several owners said, these inspections can be handled immediately. Lately, you need one of a limited number of appointments, and it has to be booked three or four weeks ahead. * I get it. Social distancing you dont want everybody in the office, says Gounaris. But now youve got to wait three weeks to do some paperwork and have the car registered and whatever to get back on the road. You have over 10,000 cars parked in storage. Some fleet owners are optimistic that the TLCs inspection logjam will soon improve, but all of them are frustrated. When you put a car back on the road, it involves a pretty intensive process of physically checking the car, running it through some tests. Theres only one facility in New York that does it, in Woodside, and that facility has only been open three days a week, the fleet employee explains. And then theres a second facility that you have to go to. And you have to bring original paperwork and documents. That stuff, theyve refused to move to remote. So both of those together have been a real pain in the ass. Because many drivers have been unable to go out during the pandemic, the medallion lenders have been granting payment holidays. But according to Desai, the biggest lender in the industry, the hedge fund Marblegate, has been saying that the pause on payments is about to end. She also says that Medallion Financial, a large publicly traded lender, has started aggressively pursuing debts. By July, we could see a real avalanche of foreclosures if something isnt done about the debt, Desai says. Medallion Financial has been foreclosing and seizing the medallion, and then using confessions of judgment [clauses] to seek the remaining balance of the loan through equity on homes that are sold or other assets. Foreclosures seem to be their main response to the crisis not settlements or debt forgiveness. Multiple taxi owners confirmed Desais account, including one who says Medallion put a lien on his house using his signed confession of judgment. Responding through its attorney, Medallion Financial calls her description inaccurate, and vigorously disputes any recent change in practices along these lines. Its not that we dont want to pay, says a fleet owner who wanted to remain anonymous to avoid potential retribution. But it looks scary out there for us. Banks and insurance companies want their money, which I get. But forcing me to do things that I cannot do is going to not help me make any money to pay. Everyone seems to be hoping for city intervention, though so far, there are no indications of a sufficient rescue plan. Under the de Blasio administrations proposal, drivers can get a $20,000 grant to be used as a down payment for debt restructuring, plus an additional $9,000 to cover the medallion mortgage for up to six months. But according to multiple industry sources, Marblegate is willing to renegotiate medallion debt only down to $275,000. (The company did not respond to requests for comment.) By Desais figuring, drivers would be in arrears by $15,000 for the year, while earning $10.40 below minimum wage per hour. This is after working 60 hours a week, Desai says. The only way that you can even meet your monthly goal is because youre working double the hours that other New Yorkers are. Without debt forgiveness, its just not sustainable. That unnamed fleet owner says hes hoping the industry can find a way to work with the city and the banks. Otherwise, I see it being really bad, he says. First you shot us in one foot with Uber, then you shot the industry in the other foot with the pandemic. Now nobodys walking. Were barely crawling. *Update, May 27, 4:35 p.m.: The TLC did not respond to prepublication requests for comment on this story, but now counters this characterization, saying it has not worked at a reduced capacity during any of the pandemic. Its spokesman says its Licensing Office has no backlog, and that owners taking their medallions out of storage can make same-day appointments with no wait.
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https://www.curbed.com/2021/05/nyc-yellow-cabs-taxis-disappearing.html
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Can A Foreigner Get A Job In Canada?
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Canada is a well-developed country with a stable economic condition in terms of its GDP. It is the 14th most economically stable country in the world. The countrys average salary is $3500, while the state unemployment rate was 5.7% in 2020. Canada always demands qualified foreign specialists from all around the globe. For jobs in Canada, the first preference is given to applicants with a well known educational background and professional work experience. The rate of a contest for jobs for foreigners in the country is undoubtedly high. According to the statistics, the country has around 8 million working migrants our of which 20% are Englishmen, 15.5% are French, 14.4 are Scottish, and 9.8% are Germans. Among the advantages of working and living in Canada, it can be noted: There are also disadvantages high taxes. Also, it isnt easy to find a vacancy and a job despite the low unemployment, even for experienced specialists. Housing prices are very high, especially in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver. The climate is harsh. In the north of the country, there are cold and long winters. In-demand professions Canada is a country with a growing employment market. Foreign specialists in the eld of construction, medicine, education, industry, IT industry are in demand in the state. The service and agricultural sectors also need workers. Canada has one of the highest wages in the world. How to get a job without intermediaries When searching for a position on your own without intermediaries, it is necessary to use the entire range of information available to the applicant. With enough diligence, you can nd the right job. The sequence of actions In order not to receive a refusal to issue a work visa, you must follow a strict series of steps: Find an employer in Canada on your own or through employment agencies in Canada and convince them of your unsurpassed professional qualities. Conclude an employment contract with the employer. An employer at the Canadian Department of Human Resources obtains a work permit for a foreign national and sends a copy to the applicant along with the invitation. The candidate collects the necessary documents and submits them to the Embassy of Canada for a work visa. The applicant is interviewed by a consular over. The immigrant receives a work visa. Canada provides the following types of work permits:
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https://wheon.com/can-a-foreigner-get-a-job-in-canada/
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Who set fire that killed Ryan Ferris after boy saved family from burning home?
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National & World Click here for updates on this story ASTON, Pennsylvania (KYW) Hailed a hero. Ryan Ferris saved his family from a house fire on a fateful November morning in 1998 but he never made it out. The fire was no accident. No, nobody came forward, Roberta Ferris said. Ferris visits her late sons grave often. She and the grandkids paint rocks and plant flowers at the plot in Saint Francis DeSales Cemetery in Lenni, fondly remembering Ryan Ferris. I was really close to him, Ferris said. Ryan died on Nov. 6, 1998, at 14 years old. It was a case of murder after somebody set the familys house on fire. The eighth-grader from the now-closed Saint Francis DeSales Parish School planned to go to Cardinal OHara after graduation. He loved being active, playing sports, and he valued his Catholic faith. He was young. But he died praying out loud, they heard him, the firemen. Screaming, praying the Hail Mary, Ferris said. It was 3 a.m. Ryan, a younger sister, an older brother and his mother were asleep. Ryans dad had already left for work. Ryan was jolted awake. The fire came up his side of the house, he was alerted first, He came down and told me, Mom, the house is on fire, Ferris said. Ryan immediately thought of his older brother upstairs. Roberta Ferris sorts through the memories of escaping the flames. The house was exploding. He says, Mom, you cant go downstairs, there was just a wall of flame. He said, I have to go upstairs and get Matt, and thats what he did, and he didnt make it, Ferris said. Hanging out a window two stories up, Roberta watched her oldest son jump. Her daughter and a pet were already out. So I just started screaming Ryan, Ryan, Ryan, she recalls. But no Ryan. Firefighters asked if anybody was still inside. I said yeah, Ferris said. The fire had been intentionally set along an exterior wall of the home. Shortly after the fire, the Ferris home was bulldozed. What remains is an overgrown vacant lot. Justice has eluded this family going on 23 years. Roberta Ferris says they had no enemies. The investigation into who and why are unresolved. There are leads, but detectives acknowledge the case has been cold for some time. It will be great to bring closure to the Ferris family to solve a case like this, Aston Township Police Detective Thomas Giancristoforo said. Somebody has to come forward and say either I did it or I know who did it, because theres no evidence, Ferris said. Ryan wanted to be a priest and a dentist. His mom said he prayed daily at Saint Francis. This Delaware County familys special intention for more than two decades now is finding out who did this and why. Please note: This content carries a strict local market embargo. If you share the same market as the contributor of this article, you may not use it on any platform.
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https://ktvz.com/news/national-world/2021/05/28/who-set-fire-that-killed-ryan-ferris-after-boy-saved-family-from-burning-home/
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How Will Mare of Easttown End?
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On Sunday night, well take down one more bottle of Rolling Rock (or Yuengling, if you prefer) and take in the series finale of Mare of Easttown. Through six episodes, the Kate Winsletled show has pulled off the ever-challenging feat of presenting a central mystery thats wildly engaging along with a host of characters that are compelling and fully fleshed out. The result is a lot of thoughts about how the show will end. So, before the episode airs, we opened up the floor for Ringer staffers to divulge their best predictions, theories, and takes on Mare of Easttown. Dylan Did It. Mares complicated web of red herrings being what it is, Im sure this show will end up like Friends, in that itll turn out that someone named Ross is the bad guy. HOWEVER. We have to account for Dylan, whos going around destroying evidence and threatening sympathetic witnesses like hes trying to see what itd look like if Marlo Stanfield ran on scrapple and Tastykakes. Chasing a shy teenage girl in cartoon pajamas down back alleys and waving a gun in her face, telling her not to talk to the cops; refusing to pay for his sons (at the time) surgery, then tromping off to his ostentatious and wildly impractical Ford Bronco; never washing his hair, having zero blood in his face, scaring the bejeezus out of Brianna Delrasso, who scares the bejeezus out of me. Things of that nature. I didnt even know they made people like that in Delco. I thought you had to go to York to find someone that preposterously despicable. If he didnt kill Erin, he either has killed or will kill someone else. Michael Baumann Lori Did It. So OK, I will say: Mare of Easttown doesnt really feel like a show interested in any shocking reveals. All along, this has been a series about families and grief, and how the latter can cloak, infect, and destroy the former. Once again, Reddit has driven us into a frenzy that only distracts from and overshadows what the show is really trying to say. (Writers of WandaVision, The Undoing, Westworld, and everything in between are nodding violently right now.) But with that said Lori did it. Mares bestand really, onlyfriend killed Erin McMenamin. Think about it. No! She left the bar early while Mare was cozying up to Richard. Allow me to leave you with one more piece of evidence. An incontrovertible fact. A clue left for us way back in the second episode, of which there is so much to say: OK, I changed my mindReddit is awesome. Andrew Gruttadaro The Return of Colin Zabel. Ill never get over the loss of dear detective Colin Zabel; for the rest of my days, Ill think of him whenever I pour out the dregs of my travel coffee mug. So Im hoping he plays back into the finale somehow. Yes, we last saw his poor mother tell Mare, understandably, Dont you ever come here again when Mare showed up at her door. (Truth be told, I was hoping wed somehow meet the ex-fianc in that scene, too.) But as we know, Mare doesnt necessarily have a track record of following orders. I think shell wind up sneaking into the house to rummage through Zabels case files. We as the audience will find some sad chucklesand bittersweet closurewhen she uncovers a notebook with MARE ZABEL scrawled inside a heart. On the next page will be some kind of notes or observations that wind up cracking the case. It will all parallel Zabels cold-case shenanigans, yet it will also warm the heart. What will those notes or observations be, though, is obviously the next question. I have a lot of random, quarter-baked theories floating around my head that wouldnt really fit, ranging from Helens farty shoes will pin her as the Bettys titties (RIP) graffiti artist, la Larry Davids orthotics to DJ isnt Billys or John Rosss sonhes their half brother. But one theory that kind of stands out to me is something Zabel said to Mare at their last supper. He was annoyed shed gone to interview Deacon Marks former parish without telling him, because hed later gone and done the same, like an idiot. (Aw, Zabes.) Father Dan has been around the show from the start; hes been able to evade suspicion due to Deacon Marks shadiness; and hes someone whose presence in an incriminating photo would cause the police chief to react the way he did. Is there anybody youre not related to? Zabel asked Mare in Episode 2. Little did he know. (You didnt know his last name either. Thats how little Guy Pearces Richard Ryan is given to do.) Richard is an author who wrote one book, washed out, and is now a professor at a local college. He picks up Mare at a bar. They have sex. He invites her to an event for his one book, and mostly ignores her. They go on a dinner date, the most memorable part of which occurs beforehand when Jean Smart gives Richard the flirty mom business. And then he brings Mare some Rolling Rock after her partner is killed. (Quick but necessary aside: Rolling Rock is trash and not representative of what Philly has to offer. At least Mare properly showcases Wawa.) Thats basically it. None of it has anything to do with the main proceedings of the show. If Richards presence is meant to help demonstrate the depths of Mares despair and her utterly broken romantic life, we already get plenty of that through her sideways and sad relationship with Detective Colin Zabel, not to mention her sideways and sad relationship with her ex-husband, who lives behind her house in a different house. I just cannot figure out why Guy Pearce would take this role. Hes still Guy Pearce! Im no detective, but I suspect (and hope) we could crack the case by following the money. While were on the topic of strange men in Mares life, we must address her ex-husband. Frank is not a killer or a creep, but there is something deeply off about him. Many years ago, before I met my wife, I moved back to Philly and my girlfriend at the time came with me. It was a bad idea. Things did not work out. It was no ones fault. (It was almost certainly my fault.) But when we parted ways, we didnt physically move too far apart: she got a new apartment on the same block. It was odd and unhealthyand wed never been married or divorced, or lost a son to suicide. Yet Frank purchased a house right behind Mares house, and he pops over unannounced to ask his boozy ex-wife, who has anger issues and a gun, whether he can borrow the oregano or whatever. Theres no tax abatement that would make that worthwhile. Frank might be the most twisted person on this show. Mare was right to be suspicious. Gonzalez Siobhans Making a Big Mistake. For a show so invested in the minutiae of local color, Mare of Easttown commits at least one cardinal sin when it comes to regional linguistics. Im an (almost) lifelong Californian, and Ive never once heard anyone refer to the flagship of our treasured public university system as Cal Berkeleyits either Cal, Berkeley, or, if youre bragging about your kids college acceptance in the family group chat, the University of California at Berkeley. Were I a renowned music scholar interviewing a prospective student, I would be horrified to hear they hadnt even bothered to get the name of their supposed dream school right, no matter how immaculate their Mannequin Pussy covers. So unless Siobhan does her Googles and cleans up her act, shes going to miss out on her big break and one real chance to get out of Easttown. Some of my colleagues want to nitpick a murder investigation; I want to nitpick the career aspirations of a 17-year-old with a sick undercut. Alison Herman Everyones Guilty of Something. Id just like to preface this by saying Im not a TV writer. Maybe if I were, Id have a better sense of where all this Easttown Sturm und Drang is going. Instead, attempting to figure out who did what to whom and why leaves me feeling like Andy Bernard analyzing paintings in The Office: Just sub in character in Mare of Easttown for painting, and youll know where my heads at. Everyone, save maybe Drew and Siobhan, has done something reprehensible. (Sorry, wooder.) For the record, heres what I think happened: John Ross is the father of Erins baby, and Billy knows about itJohns afraid Billy will spill his secret, hence the gun in the tackle box. Billy did something bad, but he didnt kill Erin. And no, Deacon Mark, I dont believe you when you say you didnt kill Erin. Youve been lying about everything the whole time. Of course, the creepy deacon did it is probably too straightforward for a show like this, so Im prepared to be proved wrong on Sunday night. Jack McCluskey Its the Obvious Answer. My fellow Americans, you are overthinking this. The last we saw of Mare, she was on her way to Billy and John Ross, certain that Billy was her guy. But in the episodes closing moments, Chief Carter learns something from Jess that makes him bark to get Mare on the line. Implication: Its not Billy. Secondary implication, because youre arresting the wrong guy is a whole lot less urgent than youre sidling up unawares to the real killer: Its John instead. John, philandering husband of Lori. John, who was at the same family reunion where his brothers relationship with Erin supposedly began. John, who goes directly from his brother saying hes ready to confess to proposing the ominous fishing excursion that Mare is on her way to. Yes, there is the matter of that confession: We saw Billy tell John that he killed Erinthough he only said this untold Yuenglings deep, and only after John nudged him into it. And we dont know what details a full confession might have involved, other than that it seems that John thought, apparently, that Billys death might be a better option. And again: that frantic demand from Chief Carter. Lets not do this again. Sometimes the answer is the one the show draws a circle around. Claire McNear
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https://www.theringer.com/tv/2021/5/28/22457343/mare-of-easttown-finale-predictions-theories-who-killed-erin
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Why Is Everyone Suddenly Talking About COVID-19 Escaping From a Lab?
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The Wuhan Institute of Virology Photo : HECTOR RETAMAL ( Getty Images ) Theres been a pretty broad consensus among scientists who study viruses that the one that causes COVID-19 arose naturally and passed from animals to humans sometime in late 2019, in or near Wuhan, China. But an alternate hypothesisthat it escaped from a lab in that cityhas been tossed around like a political football since the start of the pandemic, and never treated with more credulity than in recent days . Not really; nothing has changed scientifically that would change experts minds. But scientists and governments have still not been able to pin down the exact source of the coronavirus, despite almost a year and a half of investigations. So it is technically still an open question. Earlier this week, the Wall Street Journal reported three researchers at the Wuhan lab had been hospitalized in November of 2019 (the virus was officially discovered in December). Their symptoms were consistent with those of COVID-19, but they were also consistent with seasonal illnessin other words, they could have just had colds or the flu. This new information is hardly a smoking gun, but it came out just as the World Health Organization was preparing the next phase of its investigation into the viruss origins. President Biden then announced that he has asked the intelligence community for a report in 90 days on what is known about the possible origins of the coronavirus. Its not likely that they will learn anything in the next 90 days that wasnt learned in the past year and a half, but the issue has always been political and is playing out that way. The Democrats and the GOP are arguing over it; the U. S. and China are threatening to investigate each other. This scenario is extremely unlikely, according to experts. Genetic analyses have shown that it is very similar to another coronavirus that has existed in the wild, in bats, in another area of China. It doesnt bear any hallmarks of alteration in a lab; you can read more from a genetic scientist on that theory here. Advertisement Theres also a plausibility issue here: The whole idea of a bioweaponof any weaponis that you need to be able to use it against your enemy without it taking you out at the same time. Guns shoot at a distance; bombs are strategically placed or dropped. A highly contagious virus would make a bad weapon, since there are no boundaries to contain it to just the intended victims. And the coronavirus has indeed spread globally. This is a lot more plausible than the idea that the virus was created or deliberately released, but very few experts think it is likely. Worth looking into though, since its not completely impossible. Advertisement Part of the work at the Wuhan lab was to investigate a variety of coronaviruses, including many from bats, to determine what makes some of them so dangerous. (Remember, SARS was another coronavirus with a possible bat origin, and it was responsible for a scary but short-lived pandemic that started in Asia in 2003.) For some background on SARS, other coronaviruses, and whats currently known about the possible natural origin of the virus that causes COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2, as its officially known), this rundown from Science News explains it well. Briefly, its really hard to track down the source of a virus, because there are so many different animal viruses out there, and looking for the specific one that is most closely related to COVID-19 is a needle-in-a-haystack problem. The origins of the SARS virus werent well understood until 2017, and the origins of COVID-19 may take years to figure out as well. Advertisement
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https://lifehacker.com/why-is-everyone-suddenly-talking-about-covid-19-escapin-1846994795
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Who is the Queens favorite great grandchild?
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The Queen. Well, and her various tiaras, naturally. Her Majesty has four kids, all of whom got married and had babies, giving her a total of eight grandchildren. And now those grandchildren are busy having their own kids, putting the Queen's total number of great-grandchildren at 10soon to be 11 once Meghan Markle and Prince Harry welcome their baby daughter this summer. Get to know the entire royal crew below, and note: Only William's children have royal titles due to a dusty old rule, which is why they're the three kids on this list with Prince/Princess in front of their names!
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https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2259779124868/who-is-the-queen-s-favorite-great-grandchild
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How often are migrant children brought into Kentucky?
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A busload of migrant children flown into Knoxville overnight crossed into southern Kentucky early Friday morning. WKYT and our sister station WVLT learned the children arrived on a plane at Knoxvilles McGhee Tyson Airport at 11:19 p.m. Thursday. Flight records show the plane originated in Long Beach, California, where hundreds of children found at the border are temporarily being held in a convention center. The children were moved to the site after an outcry over reports about the conditions they were being held in at the border, including being put in cages. These unaccompanied children are just part of the crisis at the border. So, we did some digging for answers. Since October, the government took 27,417 unaccompanied children into custody. They are children under the age of 18 and each had no parent or legal guardian in the united states who can care for them. Thirty-two percent of them are females and sixty-eight percent are males. Most are from Guatemala at 48%, 25 percent from Honduras, 14% from El Salvador, 6% from Mexico and 8% from other countries. Relocating unaccompanied children to Kentucky isnt new. In 2014-15, the number was under 300. It peaked in 2018-19 with 710. But, with record numbers showing up at the border, this year is already 283 and that number doesnt include any from the month of May. There are still four months left in the fiscal year. Copyright 2021 WKYT. All rights reserved.
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https://www.wkyt.com/2021/05/28/how-often-are-migrant-children-brought-into-kentucky/
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Did Paul Rudd really use a camcorder to film the Friends reunion?
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Roy Rochlin/Getty Images (NOTE LANGUAGE) While there were many talked-about moments about HBO Maxs Friends: The Reunion Special like the reveal of David Schwimmer and Jennifer Anistons IRL unrequited romance a blink-and-you-missed-it shot of Paul Rudd still has people buzzing. Rudd played sweetheart Mike Hannigan on the show, a love interest of Lisa Kudrows Phoebe Buffay. And while the actor wasnt among the guests at the reunion, Rudd could be seen kneeling and filming his assembled co-stars on his trusty camcorder. But because the special cut back and forth from the past to the present and because Paul Rudd apparently doesnt age people mistakenly thought he was filming the reunion with the retro tech. A tweet Friday morning showing the moment got more than 2,000 likes in a matter of hours. For the record, the actor was actually filming the finale of the show in 2004 but more than a few were fooled. Paul Rudd like Amy Poehler in Mean Girls, one poster noted Friday, adding a gif of Amys cool mom juggling her own camera. Another person forcefully defended Rudds right to privacy: Whoever took this photo needs to stay the f*** out of his business. All told, the social media analysts at Talkwalker tell ABC Audio that there have been 267,000 mentions of the reunion in the past 48 hours alone, and counting. In the past week, there have been some 30,500 people posting about the get-together, with the real-life Ross and Rachel romance among the most popular topics. As previously reported, Talkwalker said there were 7.4 billion engagements thats mentions, likes and shares across social media platforms in the days leading up to the special, and 2.8 billion specific mentions before the reunion debuted in the U.S. on Thursday. Copyright 2021, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.
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Is the COVID pandemic over?
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With more people in the US getting vaccinated and restrictions being relaxed, some people have asked what it will take for the pandemic to be over. With half of the adult U.S. population fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) relaxing its mask guidance for people who are fully vaccinated, some people are feeling like life is returning back to normal and the pandemic is winding down. Thats a question some have posed on social media and search interest related to the end of the pandemic has remained steady throughout the month of May, according to data from Google Trends. THE SOURCES World Health Organization (WHO) John Townes, MD, medical director of infection prevention and control Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine. Christopher McKnight Nichols, history professor at Oregon State University. THE ANSWER No, there are no set standards that will mark the end of the pandemic. While pandemic means the worldwide spread of a virus, characterizing an outbreak as a pandemic has no formal meaning, according to WHO. WHAT WE FOUND Dr. John Townes, medical director of infection prevention and control at Oregon Health & Science University, said descriptions of the spread of a disease are not absolute. But generally, Townes said, an outbreak means theres an increase above the expected number of infections. He said an epidemic typically means an outbreak has spread more generalized into a community and a pandemic is when the spread is global. On its website, WHO defines pandemic as the worldwide spread of a new disease. When a disease spreads worldwide, it is called a pandemic, WHO said in an email to VERIFY. This is a way to characterize an outbreak. Its declaration holds no official meaning. When the worldwide spread of COVID-19 stops, it will no longer be considered a pandemic. Classifying the spread of a disease as a pandemic is subjective, though, as there is no definition for what constitutes worldwide spread. There were reported cases in 114 countries when WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic on March 11, 2020. Some epidemiologists had called on WHO to declare the crisis a pandemic before the organization did. If there's no definition of when you call it a pandemic, there's no real definition for when it's over either, Townes said. Things are often on a continuum and we can't really necessarily break them down into a pandemic, no pandemic, he explained. Those are artificial barriers that we put on things in order to communicate on them. Townes pointed to the spread of the virus as an indicator of where the pandemic stands, and when it may be over. WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus shared a similar sentiment in an address at the World Health Assembly on May 24, 2021. He said the COVID-19 pandemic will not be over until and unless transmission is controlled in every last country. In the U.S., cases and deaths are on a downward trend, although tens of thousands of families are still being affected by COVID-19 every day. The CDC reports, as of May 28, the seven-day average of daily new cases was 21,627 and the seven-day average of daily deaths was 438. Christopher McKnight Nichols, a history professor at Oregon State University, said theres also a sociological element at play. Some people who are fully vaccinated and whose lives are largely unaffected by COVID-19 will feel like the pandemic is over. But not everyone will share that feeling. Its individual. It might not be for someone living in your home or down the street, Nichols explained. He said public policy will also play a role. Nichols said a lot of the same non-pharmaceutical interventions, such as quarantining and wearing masks, were used to try and keep people safe during the 1918 flu pandemic, which the CDC estimates led to 50 million deaths worldwide and about 675,000 deaths in the U.S. But he said as the pandemic wound down, so did those life-altering measures. So, just like 1918, if there arent closure orders, if there arent mask orders, if there arent limits on gatherings, those are clear signals that the pandemic is subsiding in some fundamental way that there isnt this what you might call existential crisis, leading to really draconian measures to try to save lives, especially the most vulnerable amongst us, Nichols said. As measures relax and interfere less in peoples lives, Townes said people will have a sense the pandemic is ending. For the average person, I think probably the pandemic will be over when the control measures that interrupt their lives are lifted, and when people no longer see evidence of the pandemic in front of them, Townes said. Theyre back at their job, there's no requirement for this or that. You know, when is that? The future of COVID-19 in the U.S. is unclear, as its not known how many people will get vaccinated, and what impacts new variants may have on infection rates. Some countries may end up having low transmission rates because of factors such as access to vaccines, and the pandemic may feel over because COVID-19 is not as impactful on altering day-to-day life. But other countries may be in different situations, and thus COVID-19 will continue to be classified as a pandemic. To what level transmission needs to be controlled worldwide for COVID-19 to no longer be classified as a pandemic is unclear. More from VERIFY: Yes, vaccinations increased in Ohio after the vaccine lottery was announced
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https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/verify/coronavirus-verify/when-is-covid-pandemic-over/536-12c89677-3b20-4d3c-bf15-b463fab0f6ca
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