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Why Cant Celebrities Stop Creating Beauty Brands?
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Its not just being an ambassador anymore or the face of a house. Now, celebrities are building full beauty brands that compete alongside the storied cosmetic brands like LOreal and Este Lauder. Theres no shame in confronting the fact that were obsessed with celebrity culture. From the Kardashians convincing us all to start wearing (and loving) bike shorts to fans creating Instagram fashion archive accounts solely devoted to their favorite celebritys closet, we have a strong history of being obsessed with celebrity culture, whether its through what theyre wearing, eating, visiting, or putting on their faces. Enter, our love of celebrity beauty. Whether it was Madonna and Cameron Diaz rocking the over-plucked eyebrow or Christina Aguilera and Destinys Child showing up in glossy eyeshadow and lip gloss in the 1990s, we followed their lead religiously. We loved to see what makeup celebrities were using throughout the 90s and the early aughts, but it goes back even further than that. Christina Aguilera in the 1990s Pinterest Cameron Diaz in the 1990s Pinterest Marilyn Monroes signature platinum curls of the 1950s are still copied to this day, even among fellow celebrities: Amy Adams, Jessica Chastain, and Taylor Swift have all hit the red carpet in recent years emulating those curls. People wanted to hear all about Audrey Hepburns tricks for maintaining that doe-eyed look or how Sophia Loren has managed to stay looking so young. (Apparently, Lorens trick was olive oil, according to the BBC. Jennifer Lopez also claimed olive oil was what kept her skin glowing as well.) Marilyn Monroe Pinterest Amy Adams Pinterest Celebrities first began to monetize their name and face by being the face of a beauty product or campaign. Companies were able to see that people emulated celebrity beauty routines and started using them to help sell products. But with time, weve moved away from the tactic of buying a product because a celebrity is an ambassador of a house or the face of a campaign. While seeing that celebrity endorsement used to be everything, it has since faded in conjunction with the rise of celebrity beauty brands. Fragrances are where celebrities really entered the beauty industry. In the early aughts, we began to see production of celebrity fragrances seriously pick up, but this practice dates back even further. Cher, Elizabeth Taylor, Michael Jackson, and Elvis Presley all created fragrances as early as the 1980s. In the 1990s, more celebrities began to hop on the bandwagon, and even athletes like Michael Jordan tried their hand at making a fragrance. Elizabeth Taylors 1996 Black Pearls Fragrance Pinterest But celebrity fragrance really picked up steam in the 2000s. Think of your favorite 2000s pop diva, and its almost guaranteed they made a fragrance. The list goes on and on: Christina Aguilera, Naomi Campbell, Jennifer Lopez, the Olsen twins, Jessica Simpson, Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, Sarah Jessica Parker, Hilary Duff, Mariah Carey, Gwen Stefani. And thats only the beginning. Mariah Careys 2010 Lollipop Bling Fragrance Pinterest Britney Spearss 2005 Fantasy Fragrance Pinterest So we shouldnt really be all that surprised by celebrities building full-fledged beauty brands. Theyve pivoted into building their own brands rather than supporting existing brands. It even feels like the natural next step: they create fragrances and then move into skincare or makeup lines. Of the celebrity beauty brands that exist right now, the OGs are usually considered to be Kylie Cosmetics and Fenty Beauty although you could even argue that the Kardashian brand in general started this, not just Kylie Jenner. The Kardashian Sun Kissed self-tanner line hit stores in the early 2010s, while their Khroma Beauty (later renamed Kardashian Beauty due to lawsuits over similar naming) remained popular among fans until the mid-2010s. Kylie Jenner helped begin this full-blown celebrity beauty line trend with Kylie Lip Kits in 2014 and has since turned into a millionaire businesswoman thanks to the brand. Her brand now encompasses makeup as well as skincare, with her most recent launch being the Kylie Skin Makeup Melting Cleanser. Plus, with all the workout content shes been sharing to Instagram lately, one can only expect that a fitness line could also be coming in the near future. This content is imported from Instagram. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Meanwhile, Rihannas Fenty Beauty has unequivocally changed the beauty industry. When her first line of foundation came out, it was released 40 shades (it now comes in 50 shades). That shade range was unheard of at the time. The Fenty Effect came out of that release, which was a call for industries (not just beauty) to challenge the norm and push the boundaries. In beauty specifically, it caused brands to expand makeup lines to be more inclusive and offer more shades. This content is imported from Instagram. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Since then, celebrities have continued to build beauty brands. Like the list of celebrity fragrances, this list could go on and on as well. The celebrities creating beauty brands now cross over across industries, encompassing hair care, skincare, makeup, and tools: now, we have Miranda Kerrs Kora Organics, Kim Kardashian Wests KKW Beauty, Halseys About Face, Lady Gagas Haus Laboratories, Selena Gomezs Rare Beauty, Emily Ratajkowskis Loops Beauty, Pharrell Williamss Humanrace, Jennifer Lopezs JLo Beauty, Jessica Albas Honest Company, Victoria Beckhams eponymous line. Not to mention Kesha, Madonna, Cindy Crawford, and Josie Maran. Taking a page out of Rihannas book to make the industry more inclusive, Tracee Ellis Ross saw an opportunity to create more diverse options and created Pattern Beauty to offer more options for curly, coily, and textured hair. Millie Bobby Browns Florence by Mills has also become popular with the Gen Z crowd, but she caught herself in a bit of hot water when it appeared she wasnt actually using the products she preached. Marketing is everything for these celebrity-owned brands. This content is imported from Instagram. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Its a great way to expand their brand, find lucrative outlets in other industries, and have a creative outlet. Celebs want to diversify themselves and be more than actors or singers. Actors arent just actors anymore. Theyre producers, writers, directors. They also want to be business owners, and everyones obsession with their skincare or makeup routine makes this business the perfect opportunity to monetize themselves and their fanbase. There are opportunities for huge payouts down the road, like through an IPO (which Albas Honest Company just raised more than $400 million for). Beauty has high margins, repeat purchases, and theres a lot of selling done through word of mouth. Plus, its easy to get a customer through a celebrity: harnessing their fandom is like a built-in customer base. This content is imported from Instagram. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. In the words of Ariana Grande (yes, shes created fragrances before), I want it, I got it. We see it, we buy it. This is a way to close the gap between us and them it gives us proximity. With our obsession with celebrity culture, we want to feel like a celebrity, and buying a product from them lets us do that, even just a little bit. We tend to trust celebrities, too. If they trust it on their skin, we trust it. All too often well take note of how amazing a celebritys skin is or how beautiful they look, and then try to recreate that routine or look for ourselves. But, theres a risk the market will become oversaturated. Theres a chance it already is. So, celebrities need to be careful and calculated as they market their brands. Authenticity, quality, and diversity is important. They need to offer quality products that are different from the rest to succeed, otherwise theyll fall by the wayside as consumers choose from thousands of other brands. Judging by the way things have looked in the past, this trend of building beauty brands will evolve into something else, just like celebrity endorsements evolved into making fragrances evolved into full-on beauty brands. Well just have to wait and see what the next iteration of celebrity beauty will look like.
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https://www.crfashionbook.com/beauty/a36548480/why-cant-celebrities-stop-creating-beauty-brands/
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Where are the stars of Friday Night Dinner now?
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The ten-year anniversary special airs on Friday Friday Night Dinner fans are no doubt looking forward to seeing their favourite TV family back on screens on Friday for the ten-year anniversary special. However, the one-off episode, which will look back at the comedy's success over the past six series, will be tinged with sadness after the tragic loss of Paul Ritter, after the actor passed away from a brain tumour in April. But the anniversary episode, which will be fittingly dedicated to the late actor, is the perfect opportunity to see the gang together one last time. Ahead of the reunion, find out what the rest of the cast are up to nowadays... Loading the player... WATCH: The late Paul Ritter as Martin Goodman in Friday Night Dinner Simon Bird Simon first shot to TV fame when he played Will Mackenzie on E4's The Inbetweeners. He then went on to appear in hit shows like Drunk History and the Inbetweeners films. His most recent work comes in the form of 2020 comedy Sandylands on Gold which also starred Sanjeev Bhaskar and David Walliams. Simon is also a proud family man, and is married with two children. Simon Bird was known for his work on Inbetweeners before Friday Night Dinner Tamsin Greig Tamsin Greig was already a household name before Friday Night Dinner thanks to her work on Green Wing and Episodes. Since appearing as Jackie Goodman, she's appeared in numerous theatre productions and, most recently, ITV drama Belgravia and popular series Talking Heads. Tamsin married her husband Richard Leaf in 1997 and the couple have three children. MORE: Paul Ritter's Friday Night Dinner co-star Tamsin Greig shares touching tribute to actor MORE: Fans have same complaint about Friends: The Reunion Tamsin Greig has had huge success in her career Tom Rosenthal Actor and stand-up comedian Tom Rosenthal played Jonny in Friday Night Dinner which was one of his breakout roles. In addition to the sitcom, he's appeared in other popular comedies like Plebs on ITV. Tom's most recent role was in 2019 as Private Pike in Dad's Army: The Lost Episodes. Tom Rosenthal played Jonny Paul Ritter Fans were devastated to learn the tragic news of Paul Ritter's death in April. A statement from his agent read: "He died peacefully at home with his wife Polly and sons Frank and Noah by his side. He was 54 and had been suffering from a brain tumour." Paul's co-stars all paid sweet tributes to him following his passing, with Tamsin Greig stating he was "deeply beloved". The late Paul Ritter played Martin Goodman Mark Heap Playing the hilarious yet extremely odd Jim was Mark Heap Tamsin's former Green Wing co-star. As well as Green Wing, Mark was known was his parts in other shows like Spaced and Brass Eye. More recently, he's had parts on Benidorm and BBC Shakespeare comedy Upstart Crow. Sign up to our newsletter to get other stories like this delivered straight to your inbox.
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https://www.hellomagazine.com/film/20210528114207/friday-night-dinner-cast-where-are-they-now/
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Are longer school days on the horizon for Visalia students?
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Your child may be in for a longer school day come fall. Negotiations are already underway after Visalia Unified trustees unanimously approved the districts proposed expanded learning and opportunity grant, money meant to help both in-person and distance learners next year. This may mean longer school days for students, teachers and administration, though the finer details are still being ironed out between the district and union. Our district has a historic revenue that comes along once in a generation. We need to put those resources to work in ways that accelerate our students and get the most bang for our buck, said Greg Price, president of Visalia Unified Teacher Association. "All kids dream," he said, "we just have to reimagine what education can be." As educators across the world reimagine what the upcoming school year will look like, many districts are being forced to find ways to expand learning. The districts original proposal included an additional 30 minutes a day for students next year. Or at least it did. The unions most recent proposal, which dropped the time to 20 extra minutes, could be cut altogether. Negotiations are planned to continue today from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. I have talked to a lot of teachers around the district, a few principals, and they are not in favor of that 30 minutes, board Trustee Walta Gamoian said Tuesday night. Trustee Joy Naylor said she also talked to a handful of people who were against any extension. Gamoian and Naylor didn't say why teachers and principals were against the additional time, though Price said that one reason may be because of last years teaching schedule, and burnout. The district sent out surveys to the community, administrators, the District Advisory Committee and English Learner Advisory Committee, as well as the California School Employees Association and Visalia Unified Teachers Association, regarding the proposal. Those participating in the surveys, sent out in April and May, were asked to mark their top five expanded learning choices; out of the 10 options available and 356 responses received, stakeholders put 15 days of summer school at the top of the priority list, followed by intersession and then 30 additional minutes of extra learning each day. If the longer day doesnt pass, the grant money would be allowed to be spent elsewhere, Jim Sullivan, administrator of Family and Community Services confirmed. Despite intersession being the second-most requested choice by stakeholders, the proposed activities by the board included only K-12th grade summer school and the additional 30 minutes a day. No reason was given as to why there was no intersession option included in the proposal, though the union suggests burnout. The district estimates that around 2,420 elementary school students, 2,400 middle school and 4,500 high school students will attend summer school. When asked if VUSD has enough teachers to accommodate those estimates, Visalia Unified's communication coordinator, Kim Batty, said the district does have the staff. The cost for these extended learning time opportunities is $9.25 million. The grant, coming in at just under $30 million, needs to be spent by September 2022. VUSD also proposed that around $6 million be spent on integrated support, including behavior intervention technicians, counselors, social workers, psychologists and parent workshops. Also included in the proposed activities is $2 million for tech support, towers, online teacher and school support, tutoring and library hours. As of Tuesdays board meeting, 182 elementary school students were interested in full time distance learning, while 70 middle school and high school students were interested in staying home to learn. The next Visalia Unified School board meeting will be at 7 p.m. on June 8 at the district office on Cypress Avenue.
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https://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/story/news/2021/05/28/longer-school-days-horizon-visalia-students/7449814002/
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Was the Israel-Hamas Conflict All About Iran Attacking the Dimona Nuclear Reactor?
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Share the truth When a Middle East conflict starts, generally very few ask questions about why. It has become so commonplace throughout history that its just assumed someone did something that offended someone and rockets are now being fired. Was there a bigger strategy in play for the Hamas attacks earlier in the month that prompted massive retaliation by Israel. Cairo-based journalist Eddie Yeranian joined us on the NOQ Report last week to discuss. It was a challenging interview to set up; all standard forms of communication seemed to be blocked from the source. We were finally able to come together after several hours of trying different methods, and unfortunately its an audio-only show. But we got it. Oddly, even the means of communication that brought us together for this interview have since been cut off, so now were communicating through non-conventional means. And just in case the Egyptian government is monitoring us (they are), were not going to divulge how were communicating. One of Yeranians theories is that all of this was a setup for Iran to be able to attack the Dimona Nuclear Reactor in Israel. They have vowed retaliation against the facility ever since April when Israel took down Irans biggest nuclear facility. It was a total embarrassment for Tehran as the operation was initiated on National Nuclear Technology Day. Its possible that Iran tested the missile defense system surrounding Dimona by having a missile lobbed over from their proxies in Syria last month. It came close to hitting the facility and the air-defense system failed to intercept it. According to Liberty Nation: Some suggested that Syria launched a Fateh-110, a short-range surface-to-surface ballistic missile developed by Iran. However, the Israeli military later clarified that it was an SA-5 surface-to-air missile, and that an Israeli Patriot missile had intercepted it. Due to a surface to air missile entering Israeli territory, air defense systems were activated, read a statement by the IDF. The Syrian missile had been fired at an Israeli jet that missed the target and continued on into Israel, but was not directed at any ground target, according to Brig.Gen. Hidai Zilberman. The missile exploded above the southern Negev, and air raid sirens sounded in a village near Dimona, home to Israels nuclear reactor. We know a few things to back Yeranians theory. First, we know that Iran was supplying weapons to Hamas. In case the Iranians want to deny it, they should probably tell Hamas not to thank them publicly for their support. Second, we know that the Hamas conflict included attempted attacks on Dimona. According to The Gateway Pundit: Hamas admitted to firing 15 rockets towards Dimona, Israel the home of the Dimono nuclear plant. Of course, a strike there would be cataclysmic. Check this video of an Israeli reporter on the ground near Dimona. Here's the Israeli channel 12 news "reporter" on his stomach near negev. Dimona is located in Negev. pic.twitter.com/s3NaKIp79G Saeed (@Haman_Ten) May 12, 2021 Iran would do anything short of allowing themselves to get caught red-handed destroying the Dimona Nuclear Reactor. It would do great harm to Israel and be a badge of glory for Tehran. This theory has legs. Watch this video on Locals or listen to it on Apple Podcasts. The Purge by Big Tech targets conservatives, including us Just when we thought the Covid-19 lockdowns were ending and our ability to stay afloat was improving, censorship reared its ugly head. For the last few months, NOQ Report, Conservative Playbook, and the American Conservative Movement have appealed to our readers for assistance in staying afloat through Covid-19 lockdowns. The downturn in the economy has limited our ability to generate proper ad revenue just as our traffic was skyrocketing. We had our first sustained stretch of three months with over a million visitors in November, December, and January, but February saw a dip. It wasnt just the shortened month. We expected that. We also expected the continuation of dropping traffic from woke Big Tech companies like Google, Facebook, and Twitter, but it has actually been much worse than anticipated. Our Twitter account was banned. Both of our YouTube accounts were banned. Facebook fact-checks everything we post. Spotify canceled us. Medium canceled us. Apple canceled us. Because we believe in the truth prevailing, and that means we will continue to discuss taboo topics. The 2020 presidential election was stolen. You cant say that on Big Tech platforms without risking cancellation, but wed rather get cancelled for telling the truth rather than staying around to repeat mainstream medias lies. They have been covering it up since before the election and theyve convinced the vast majority of conservative news outlets that they will be harmed if they continue to discuss voter fraud. We refuse to back down. The truth is the truth. The lies associated with Covid-19 are only slightly more prevalent than the suppression of valid scientific information that runs counter to the prescribed narrative. We should be allowed to ask questions about the vaccines, for example, as there is ample evidence for concern. One does not have to be an anti-vaxxer in order to want answers about vaccines that are still considered experimental and that have a track record in a short period of time of having side-effects, including death. One of our stories about the Johnson & Johnson vaccine causing blood clots was fact-checked and removed one day before the government hit the brakes on it. These questions and news items are not allowed on Big Tech which is just another reason we are getting canceled. There are more topics that they refuse to allow. In turn, we refuse to stop discussing them. This is why we desperately need your help. The best way NOQ, CP, and ACM readers can help is to donate. Our Giving Fuel page makes it easy to donate one-time or monthly. Alternatively, you can donate through PayPal as well. We are pacing to be short by about $3700 per month in order to maintain operations. The second way to help is to become a partner. Weve strongly considered seeking angel investors in the past but because we were paying the bills, it didnt seem necessary. Now, were struggling to pay the bills. We had 5,657,724 sessions on our website from November, 2020, through February, 2021. Our intention is to elevate that to higher levels this year by focusing on a strategy that relies on free speech rather than being beholden to progressive Big Tech companies. During that four-month stretch, Twitter and Facebook accounted for about 20% of our traffic. We are actively working on operating as if that traffic is zero, replacing it with platforms that operate more freely such as Gab, Parler, and others. While we were never as dependent on Big Tech as most conservative sites, wed like to be completely free from them. That doesnt mean we will block them, but we refuse to be beholden to companies that absolutely despise us simply because of our political ideology. Were heading in the right direction and we believe were ready talk to patriotic investors who want to not only get in on the action but more importantly who want to help America hear the truth. Interested investors should contact me directly with the contact button above. As the world spirals towards radical progressivism, the need for truthful journalism has never been greater. But in these times, we need as many conservative media voices as possible. Please help keep NOQ Report going. Bitcoin: 32SeW2Ajn86g4dATWtWreABhEkiqxsKUGn Share the truth
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https://noqreport.com/2021/05/28/was-the-israel-hamas-conflict-all-about-iran-attacking-the-dimona-nuclear-reactor/
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Who is 50 Cents girlfriend Jamira Cuban Link Haines and how old is she?
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JAMIRA Cuban Link Haines and rapper 50 Cent went public with their relationship in 2019. Jamira Cuban Link Haines, 25, is an Instagram influencer and model. She is a fitness trainer with her own brand, Cuban Fit and an entrepreneur. According to her Instagram bio, she is an aspiring corporate lawyer. Haines is also a YouTuber with over 6,200 subscribers. 50 Cent and Haines have reportedly been dating for at least two years, though an exact date is unknown. The pair dished on Instagram Live about their first date, with 50 saying: The first time I went to meet her, she gave me an address and it was the restaurant. To which Haines replied, He wasnt coming to my house! According to 50 in an interview with People magazine, he said that he and Haines created vision boards to improve their relationship. 3 Haines and 50 Cent keep their relationship private, occasionally featuring snippets on social media Credit: Getty The rapper told the magazine: For 30 days, I [told her], 'Send me a picture of something you want. "Then after the 30 days, I did the same. At the end of it, we put the two vision boards together and talked about the things that dont match up. It sparked conversations that we probably wouldnt have gotten to randomly, and it was easier for us to express it because it's so early." Haines went viral on social media after she replied to a story about Vivica Fox reminiscing on her and 50s past relationship. Kanye is caught with a mask covering his face but without his wedding ring Exclusive ON MTV'S SIDE Teen Mom Jenelle Evans says she supports MTV for firing Ryan Edwards '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 Haines caught wind on Instagram of the comments Fox made and sarcastically replied under a post by the Shade Room, writing: Awwww followed by a violin emoji and a smiley face surrounded by hearts. Fox then addressed Haines on Instagram stories after she posted her comment, saying: Well! This is getting good cause I tried to post 3 times on @ShadeRoom. Now, @_Cuban_Link, what that clip didnt show was that I said he now has a hawt girlfriend & Im happy 4 him! So stay in ya bag boo dont get nervous! Im good .
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https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/2977446/who-50-cent-girlfriend-jamira-cuban-link-haines/
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Was bedeutet Kirche fr uns?
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Zum Artikel Dissonanzen und Gefhlslage in moll (SZ-Ausgabe vom 18. Ein Ort, an dem es sich wohlfhlt, wo es sich willkommen fhlt, wo es Untersttzung erfhrt vor allem fr die Seele. Im besten Fall ein zweites Zuhause. So stelle ich mir meine Kirchengemeinde vor. AdUnit urban-intext1 In meiner Beobachtung zeichnen sich gut funktionierende Gemeinden durch das Engagement ihrer Mitglieder aus. Sind es nicht gerade Gruppen wie Kirchenchor oder Frauenkreis, deren Mitglieder sich in hohem Mae fr die Kirchengemeinde engagieren und dadurch eine starke Prsenz zeigen. Nicht zuletzt kann eine Kirchengemeinde wie jeder andere Betrieb auch nur funktionieren, wenn der Kopf, also Pfarrerinnen und Pfarrer sowie Kirchengemeinderte ihre Aufgabe als Leitung sehr gut wahrnehmen. Dazu gehrt vor allem ein offenes Ohr fr ihre Mitglieder. Seelsorge, das bedeutet fr mich, auf sie zuzugehen, sich aktiv darum zu kmmern, wie es den Kirchenmitgliedern geht! Primr geht es nicht um einzelne Personen oder Gruppen, sondern allein um die Kirche und ihren Auftrag. (Zitat von Steffen Gro, Vertrauenspfarrer). Darauf muss ich fragen: Wer oder was ist die Kirche ohne diese einzelnen Personen und Gruppen, die sich ehrenamtlich engagieren und die das Potenzial des Engagements vermehren knnen. Dazu gehrt eine vielfltige sympathische Kirche. Ein Kirchenschiff fllt sich nicht allein durch eine gute Predigt, durch Tradition, durch Religionsunterricht, sondern vor allem dadurch, dass die Menschen gerne kommen, sich wohlfhlen und so begeistert sind, dass sie andere mitbringen. Einen ber die Mae engagierten Kirchenmusiker und seine Chorsnger vor eine vollendete Entscheidung zu stellen, nmlich die Zusammenarbeit nach 39 gemeinsamen Jahren zu beenden, ohne ein Gesprch im Voraus zu fhren, stt vor den Kopf, verstrt und verletzt. In einer Zeit, in der durch die Pandemie Menschen ngste entwickelt haben, viele ihren Halt verloren haben, einsam geworden sind, ist das unerwartete Ende einer liebgewonnenen gemeinsamen Arbeit und Gemeinschaft ein Schock. AdUnit urban-intext2 Das ist hier geschehen! Ich mchte betonen, dass eine Entscheidung, die unbeliebt ist, nicht das Problem darstellt. Es geht um die Art und Weise, wie diese Entscheidung getroffen wurde, ohne Gesprche, die eine Entscheidung auf Basis aller Informationen ermglicht htte. Und es geht um einen Zeitpunkt, der nicht nachvollziehbar ist. Durch die Pandemie findet seit ber einem Jahr keine Gemeinschaft in gewohnter Weise statt. So eine Nachricht in gefhlter Abwesenheit, wirkt schbig. Keiner hatte die Chance, sich vorher damit zu beschftigen und darauf vorzubereiten. Vermittelt zu bekommen, man sei zu alt, tut allen weh! Man fhlt sich unerwnscht. Vielleicht sollte man in der Ausbildung der Pfarrer und in der Fortbildung von Kirchengemeinderten das Fach Seelsorge zum Hauptfach machen. Mir scheint das in der Oftersheimer Gemeinde in ihrer derzeitigen Leitung verlorengegangen zu sein. Mit grtmglicher Sachlichkeit solch eine emotionale Situation lsen zu wollen, wie die Pfarrerin und der Pfarrer betonten, lsst fr mich die Seelsorge vermissen. Haben sie doch die Kirchengemeinderte durch die von ihnen gewhlte Art und Weise und den Zeitpunkt in ihrer die Emotionalitt hervorgerufen. Wo ist die Menschlichkeit, die Seelsorge, die die Kirche von einem Wirtschaftsunternehmen unterscheiden sollte. Besonders ernchternd ist, dass Pfarrerin und Pfarrer nicht einmal bei einem nachtrglichen Klrungsgesprch, bei dem ihnen zutiefst verletzte Gemeindemitglieder gegenbersitzen, die menschliche Gre zeigen, ein Wort des Bedauerns zu uern ber die nun entstandene Situation. AdUnit urban-intext3 Das macht mich sehr traurig und ist erschreckend. Wo kann man denn heute Trost fr die Seele finden, wenn nicht in der Kirche, im Glauben an Gott, in der christlichen Lehre und in der Gemeinde Gleichgesinnter, die die Lehren nicht nur lesen, sondern auch leben. Dieser berzeugung war ich zumindest bis zu diesen Vorkommnissen. AdUnit urban-intext4 Angelika Ruhland, Oftersheim
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https://www.schwetzinger-zeitung.de/meinung/leserbriefe_artikel,-leserbrief-was-bedeutet-kirche-fuer-uns-_arid,1802560.html
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Whos in the cast of Netflix drama Sweet Tooth?
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NETFLIX fans are getting excited for the release of Sweet Tooth - a new fantasy drama that follows the life of hybrid deer-boy Gus. Heres what we know. Christian Convery, Nonso Anozie, Adeel Akhtar and Will Forte all play lead roles in Sweet Tooth. Heroes star Dania Ramirez (Aimee), Flash favourite Neil Sandilands (General Steven Abbot), New Zealand actress Stefania LaVie Owen (Bear) and X-Files regular Aliza Vellani (Rani Singh) also appear in the upcoming Netflix drama. American director Jim Mickle has developed the show, based on Jeff Lemires comic book series of the same name. Christian Convery 4 Christian, 11, plays Gus Credit: Getty Christian will be hoping Sweet Tooth is his breakthrough performance as the child actor takes on the lead role, Gus. The 11-year-old star has already had supporting roles in major films, including the comedy Playing with Fire and superhero film Venom. Christian is due to play the main character in upcoming film The Tiger Rising, starring household names Dennis Quaid and Queen Latifah. Nonso Anozie 4 Nonso, 42, plays Tommy Jepperd Credit: Getty Nonso is best known for starring as Captain of the Guards in Cinderella, Sergeant Dap in Ender's Game and Tank in RocknRolla. Hes also a regular on the telly, playing Abraham Kenyatta in Zoo and Xaro Xhoan Daxos in Game of Thrones. The 42-year-old is from London. Adeel Akhtar 4 Adeel, 40, plays Dr Aditya Singh Credit: Rex Adeel is a Bafta-winning star, picking up the prestigious Best Actor award in 2017 for his performance in telly movie Murdered by My Father. The 40-year-old has also starred in Utopia, Ghosted, The Job Lot, Trollied, Killing Eve and many more TV shows. And hes a regular on the silver screen, with Swimming with Men, The Dictator, Enola Homes and Four Lions among his film credits. Most read in Streaming WOAH DADDY! Long Island Medium fans wild over Theresa Caputo's ex Larry looking 'so fine' 'LOT OF LEG!' Teen Mom Ashley Jones slammed for sexual sign in her bedroom with Bar Smith OH KAIL NO! Teen Mom Kailyn 'cried' after realizing dream home will be 'too small' NOT FRIENDLY Matthew Perry 'made everyone uneasy at Friends: The Reunion' Will Forte Will - who plays Gus' father - has starred in many TV shows during his career, including Saturday Night Live, 30 Rock and How I Met Your Mother. The 50-year-old has also lent his voice to the Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs movies, The Lego Movie films, the Simpsons and American Dad - among many more. Hes also an acclaimed writer, creating and starring in The Last Man on Earth - receiving a Primetime Emmy nomination for his work on the sitcom. We have you covered... New on Netflix: The best series and films released every day The best movies on Netflix to watch right now The best series to watch on Netflix The most terrifying horrors to watch on Netflix right now The best documentaries to watch on Netflix right now The best comedies to watch on Netflix right now The best thrillers to watch on Netflix right now The best kids' shows on Netflix to watch right now The best true crime series to watch on Netflix The best movies to watch on Amazon Prime The best series to watch on Amazon Prime The best series on Disney+
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https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/tv/2976696/who-cast-netflix-drama-sweet-tooth/
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Who is Idaho Lieutenant Governor Janice McGeachin?
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IDAHO Lieutenant Governor made headlines this week for banning mask mandates in the state while Governor Brad Little attended a conference in Nashville. Some Republicans during the pandemic have been pushing for mask mandates to end and some have begun to take action. Little had been out of town, and Lieutenant Governor Janice McGeachin took action. The Governor was out in Nashville, Tennessee at the Republican Governors Association conference. Per law, that made the Lieutentant Governor Janie McGeachin acting governor until his return. Governor Brad Little was expected to return from the conference some time Thursday evening. 4 Little's reaction to the executive order has yet to be announced. So while the governor was out, McGeachin issued an executive order banning mask mandates in schools and public buildings. The reason for the executive order, according to McGeachin was that saying the face-covering directives threatened peoples freedom. Little has made it known that McGeachin did not make him aware that she planned to issue the executive order. 4 McGeachin considers herself to be on the righter side of conservatives Little has never issued a statewide mask mandate, however many local governments and businesses have. The order is for city and county governments, public universities, colleges and schools. It does not apply to federal buildings or hospitals or any healthcare related place. 4 The mask mandates do not apply to hospitals or health care centers Just last week McGeachin announced her run for governor challenging Little. McGeachin identifies with the far right of the political spectrum, and will run on those issues. Around 590,000 of Idahos 1.8 million residents have been vaccinated, an effort coinciding with the rest of the country. McGeachin said she hasn't currently been vaccinated and doesn't plan to do so. McGeachin had said that she hoped Little would let the order stand when he returned. Despite the lack of mask mandates, the state and country are still making an effort to vaccinate the population. On Friday, Little released a statement and repealed the executive order that banned the mask mandate. "An executive order that was issued while I was out of state this week runs contrary to a basic conservative principle the government closest to the people governs best," the statement read. 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 "The executive order unilaterally and unlawfully takes away authorities given to the states mayors, local school board trustees, and others," it continued. Little called the action "an irresponsible" and "self-serving political stunt." "This kind of over-the-top executive action amounts to tyranny something we all oppose," he continued. He concluded his statement saying he will remain "committed to working responsibly to achieve our shared goal of making Idaho the place where our children and grandchildren choose to stay."
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https://www.the-sun.com/news/2976661/who-is-idaho-lieutenant-governor-janice-mcgeachin/
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Does Iowa have the death penalty?
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A VERDICT in the murder trial of 20-year-old Mollie Tibbetts was reached on Friday, May 28. Cristhian Bahena Rivera - the man accused of murdering Tibbetts - was found guilty of first-degree murder by a grand jury. Capital punishment in the state of Iowa has been abolished since 1965. However, some Iowa lawmakers are trying to reinstitute the death penalty in The Hawkeye State. The proposal would bring it back under a very limited scope, only applying to people convicted of the crime of murdering a child, sexually assaulting a child and kidnapping a child. The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee in Iowa took up the proposal in January 2021. 4 Iowa lawmakers are trying to reinstitute the death penalty in The Hawkeye State Credit: Getty This issue has been talked about many times at the Statehouse and failed in 2018 and 2019. The last execution to take place in Iowa was in March 1963 at Iowa State Penitentiary. Rivera was found guilty of first-degree murder in the case of Tibbets on May 28. A decision was reached just after one day of deliberation. The jury was actively discussing the verdict for 7 hours, 16 minutes and 15 seconds. Rivera, a Mexican immigrant, is accused of stabbing Tibbets and dumping her body in a field. The disappearance of Tibbetts sparked a massive search involving hundreds of officers and volunteers. 4 Cristhian Bahena Rivera - the man accused of murdering Mollie Tibbetts - was found guilty of first-degree murder by a grand jury on Friday, May 28 Credit: AP Surveillance video showed a Chevy Malibu appearing to circle Tibbetts as she ran, and a deputy later spotted Rivera driving the vehicle. Rivera would confess to approaching Tibbetts and killing her in a panic after she threatened to call the police, according to detectives. He allegedly led police to her body. While questioned in a cornfield, Rivera allegedly told Iowa officer Pamela Romero that he followed Tibbetts in his car, got out and started running behind her. The 26-year-old told cops that Tibbetts "tried to slap him and was screaming at him," a cop has testified. Rivera said that the 20-year-old student noticed him and tried to use her cell phone to call the police. 4 Mollie Tibbetts, a student at the University of Iowa, disappeared on July 18, 2018, while jogging near her home in Brooklyn, Iowa Credit: AP:Associated Press He said that Mollie tried to slap him and was screaming at him, Romero testified. Mr. Rivera said this is when he became angry. Blood found in the suspect's Chevy Malibu trunk "was a first match" for the slain student, a forensics expert testified last week. Rivera will remain in the state's custody until sentencing as he's now facing life in prison. Sentencing will take place at 9:30am on July 15, 2021, in Montezuma, Iowa.
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https://www.the-sun.com/news/2976842/iowa-laws-death-penalty-mollie-tibbets-trial/
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Why was a Mackinaw City hotel employee fired?
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A MICHIGAN hotel manager was fired after a video of him went viral. The video has amassed thousands of views on Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok. A Mackinaw City hotel manager was fired after a video went viral of him yelling and cursing at a guest. Benny Lucchese, the former manager of Crown Choice Inn & Suites, berated the woman who traveled with her friend and their five children to Mackinaw City over spring break. Jennifer Biela said her son realized the bathroom of their hotel room was flooding around 11 pm on their first night. She went downstairs to ask the manager for help when Lucchese responded to her, You rented the room. Its your bathroom now. The conversation became aggravated, leading Biela to pull out her phone halfway through to start recording the altercation. The situation took place on April 9, but Biela said in her Facebook post that she waited to share her experience because Lucchese threatened to press charges for any damages from the bathroom. Charges were filed, but the prosecutor's office dismissed them finding no malicious intent from Biela. Lucchese yelled slurs at Biela, at one point calling her a dumb Democrat, an "idiot", a dumba--, irresponsible piece of s---, and other names. He kicked Biela, her friend, and their children out of the hotel in the middle of the night forcing them to drive to Gaylord and then home the next day cutting their spring break short. The hotel is owned by Lucchese's cousins Joe and Enzo Lieghio who have confirmed that the manager has been fired. Biela waited several weeks to post the shocking video and her terrible story. She posted the videos on Facebook where it has 16K shares, TikTok which has more than 5,000 hearts, and Twitter where it got close to 7,000 likes. Most read in US News Live Blog JUSTICE FOR MOLLIE Illegal immigrant GUILTY of murdering Mollie Tibbetts and dumping body FACING JUSTICE Cheerleader's killer' will be tried as an ADULT as murder details revealed HORROR FIND Neighbor 'in tears' after finding body of 'kidnapped and slain' boy, 4 PAYBACK TIME Almost two million more bonus stimulus checks are being sent out this week SCARY MOVIE Kim Jong-un orders man shot dead in front of family for selling foreign movies 'DRUG BUDDIES' Hunter Biden claims he 'smoked crack with late DC Mayor Marion Barry' Joe Lieghio said he wasnt aware of Lucchese's behavior or of this specific incident until the videos went viral. Yelp and TripAdvisor have temporary disabled posting reviews for the hotel. But the 467 reviews that were posted on TripAdvisor before Biela's stay has earned the establishment 2.5 stars.
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https://www.the-sun.com/news/2977284/mackinaw-city-hotel-employee-fired/
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What is in President Bidens $6Trillion budget proposal?
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PRESIDENT Joe Biden has unveiled his new budget proposal. Biden's $6trillion budget proposal would take the US to its highest levels of federal spending since World War II. At the core of Biden's $6trillion budget proposal is an increase in taxes for the wealthy, and an increase in domestic spending. Additionally, Biden is proposing that trillions of dollars be spent on American infrastructure. Biden is also proposing free pre-K and community college to all citizens, and an expansion of a variety of existing domestic programs. Biden says that he will cover the bill for this by increasing taxes on the wealthy and on corporations. Biden insists that under his proposed plan, the middle class anyone making under $400,000 a year would not get an increase in taxes. Despite the increase in taxes for corporations and the wealthy, the proposed budget would run a $1.6trillion deficit. "The Budget invests directly in the American people and will strengthen our Nations economy and improve our long-run fiscal health," Biden said. "It reforms our broken tax code to reward work instead of wealth, while also fully paying for the American Jobs Plan and the American Families Plan over 15 years. It will help us build a recovery that is broad-based, inclusive, sustained, and strong." Republicans have opposed Biden's proposed budget plan. Senator Lindsay Graham has already come out against Biden's proposal. Most read in News Live Blog JUSTICE FOR MOLLIE Illegal immigrant GUILTY of murdering Mollie Tibbetts and dumping body FACING JUSTICE Cheerleader's killer' will be tried as an ADULT as murder details revealed HORROR FIND Neighbor 'in tears' after finding body of 'kidnapped and slain' boy, 4 PAYBACK TIME Almost two million more bonus stimulus checks are being sent out this week SCARY MOVIE Kim Jong-un orders man shot dead in front of family for selling foreign movies 'DRUG BUDDIES' Hunter Biden claims he 'smoked crack with late DC Mayor Marion Barry' It is insanely expensive. It dramatically increases nondefense spending and taxes," he said. There will be serious discussions about government funding. But the Biden budget isnt serious and it wont be a part of those discussions. The discussions for the budget will continue, for now, until a resolution is met.
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https://www.the-sun.com/news/2977338/joe-biden-budget-proposal/
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Why are Chelsea wearing their old kit in Champions League final after they wore new one in FA Cup?
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CHELSEA take on Manchester City in Lisbon with the Champions League trophy on the line. The biggest club prize in European football is at stake as the two Premier League sides battle it out in Portugal infront of 16,500 fans. FREE BETS: GET OVER 2,000 IN SIGN UP OFFERS HERE 2 The stage is set in Lisbon for the Champions League final Credit: Getty Chelsea had debuted their new-look 2021/22 kit in the FA Cup final, which they lost 1-0 to Leicester earlier this month - but they won't be wearing it on Saturday. Since unveiling their new kit, things haven't quite gone right for Chelsea. The strip is the same for both the men's and women's team, both of whom debuted it in finals. But as well as that FA Cup loss to Leicester, the women's team were defeated heavily in the Champions League final against Barcelona. As a result of these two defeats, the Daily Mail reports that superstitious figures at Stamford Bridge are reverting to the old kit for this Saturday's Lisbon showdown. 2 Chelsea debuted their new kit in the FA Cup final - but it's been shelved for Lisbon Credit: AP Both Chelsea and City will be wearing their home colours for the clash, which was moved from Istanbul due to Covid restrictions. Kick-off is set for 8pm on Saturday, with the majority of Blues fans flown into Portugal and then bussed straight to the stadium. Their new kit was unveiled earlier this month and was described by some fans as 'horrific'. Sporting a 1960s throwback look, the zig-zag and chequerboard design has certainly proved to be divisive amongst the fanbase. Most read in Football Live Blog RED DEVILS NEWS Solskjaer told to target 55m Pau Torres, Jadon Sancho transfer UPDATE Gossip MAN FOR MANN Barcelona targeting Joao Felix swap transfer with Antoine Griezmann KOP CHOP Liverpool to axe TEN stars in major overhaul with Wijnaldum, Origi & Shaqiri out Done Deal WELCOME HOME, MAX Juventus confirm Massimiliano Allegri return as boss after cryptic tweets Revealed RONNING OUT OF TIME Why Allegri's Juventus return is bad for Ronaldo amid uncertain future NOT RON Cristiano Ronaldo slammed for 'loving the mirror' by former Atletico Madrid star How to watch Champions League final for free
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https://www.the-sun.com/sport/premier-league/2977532/chelsea-wearing-old-kit-champions-league-final/
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Did U.S. soldiers die so Marxism could rise in the military?
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Certainly not in China, Russia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Cuba, Venezuela. So says a whistleblower, who just got fired from his position as a commanding officer in the military. Critical Race Theory, which is now being taught in many of schools and even some churches, is the means by which Marxism is allegedly gaining ground in the military. Recently, Lt. Col. Matthew Lohmeier was relieved from his post as a Space Force commanding officer because he wrote a book denouncing Critical Race Theory (CRT) and Marxism in the U.S. military. The book is entitled Irresistible Revolution: Marxisms Goal of Conquest & the Unmaking of the American Military. The book has now shot up to #1 on Amazon. Im sure a lot of would-be readers are trying to get their hands on the volume that the Biden administration doesnt want you to read. Lohmeier said recently in a podcast, What you see happening in the U.S. military at the moment is that if youre a conservative, then youre lumped into a group of people who are labeled extremists, if youre willing to voice your views. And if youre aligned with the left, then its OK to be an activist online because no ones going to hold you accountable (quoted in The Epoch Times, 5/17/21). He added, My intent never has been to engage in partisan politics. I have written a book about a particular political ideology (Marxism) in the hope that our Defense Department might return to being politically nonpartisan in the future as it has honorably done throughout history. As of this writing, some congressmen are coming to Lohmeiers defense. The Epoch Times reports (5/20/21): A group of Republican lawmakers sent a letter to the acting secretary of the U.S. Space Force on May 19, urging him to immediately reinstate a lieutenant colonel who was relieved of his command after publishing a book that warned of the spread of Marxism and critical race theory (CRT) in the military. We constantly hear about CRT these days. I thought one of the simplest definitions came from a Baptist minister in Oklahoma, Paul Blair. Blair heads up Reclaiming America for Christ. I interviewed him recently on the radio on the subject of CRT (and the schools). Blair told me, Critical Race Theory is a Trojan horse for Marxism. Karl Marx tried to stir a pot of friction between property owners and non-property owners. And out of that he hoped a revolution would foment and throw off the existing economic system, so he would replace it with his socialist utopia. Well, the economic friction never took root in America because in America everyone owns property. But after World War I, the Marxists regrouped and created critical theory basically using any wedge they could find to try and create a revolution. And the most successful wedge the Marxists found to attack America from within was race, because of slavery, Jim Crow, separate but equal, and other examples of racism in America past. Blair notes, What Critical Race Theory teaches our kids is that the system is racist. The American economic system, our constitutional republic, is a racist system. Therefore, its the system that must be destroyed. And, of course, thats what Marxs goal was to replace the [capitalist] system with his socialist utopia. And they teach this idea that if you are white, you are an oppressor. And were not concerned with what you actually do. Because you are born white, you are an oppressor, and you must be the one that becomes oppressed. Thus, being born white is a crime, according to the critical race theorists. And now we have a whistleblower fired from his leadership position for exposing this reported trend in Bidens military. Many veterans oppose this new development. One such veteran is Mike Donnelly, who works as a constitutional attorney defending home schooling. Says Donnelly, who served in the first Gulf War, As a veteran of the U.S. Army, I think it's extremely important that our government stand up for the truth and for the values of our Constitution, which includes the First Amendment. This includes the right for people to believe and to worship and to express themselves, and it's very concerning that any administration should seek and target Christians or people of any faith, because of their faith, in the military. In this dangerous world, the military is very important to our nation. We remember around Memorial Day the sacrifices of those brave men and women who paid the last full measure of devotion to their country, that we might be free. No. Im sure they did not. Jerry Newcombe
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http://www.renewamerica.com/columns/newcombe/210527
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What Is The Model Minority Myth?
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We delve into the stereotypeand why it needs to be dismantled. In honour of Asian Heritage Month, the Chinese Canadian National Council for Social Justice released an Anti-Asian Racism PSA called Eyes Open. Chinese-Canadian poet Christopher Tse narrates the video that includes striking images of Asian Canadians throughout history and today. See, we are not the submissive stereotype thats been depicted, narrates Tse as footage of protests against anti-Asian racism is shown. Hes referring to the model minority stereotype. Its a North American concept that has misled people to believe that the Asian community can overcome racism, when thats certainly not the case (in fact, Vancouver was recently named the anti-Asian hate crime capital of North America by Bloomberg). Just 20 years after the end of Japanese internment camps in the U.S., the term model minority was coined. It can be traced back to a 1966 New York Times Magazine article by sociologist William Petersen. In Success Story, Japanese-American Style, Petersen claims Japanese Americans were able to overcome racism and achieve success with what he characterized as their strong work ethic, respect for authority, cultural and family values. This myth would eventually be imposed on South, Southeast and East Asian communities in North America. On the surface, it reads like a compliment. Positive characteristics like hard working might be something you put on your resume. But in reality, this overgeneralization of a racialized group is incredibly harmful. These stereotypes hide the differences within Asian communities, says Xiaobei Chen, a professor of sociology at Carleton University in Ottawa. Differences like ethnicity, social, political and economic status are overlooked. Essentially, the term is used to paint Asian communities with a broad brush, labelling them as highly educated and financially successfuland therefore less likely to experience racism. While movies like Crazy Rich Asians and shows like Bling Empire are wins for Asian representation in TV and film, they also perpetuate the model minority by highlighting the lavish lifestyle of a small percentage of the Asian population. Chen says low-income people have been rendered invisible and are not the public face of Asian communities. The reality is that Chinese and South Asian people make up almost half of people living in poverty within racialized communities in Canada. Korean, Filipino and Vietnamese communities were also represented among people living in poverty. I think up until recently, the only representation [in pop culture] we had of Asian people were the nerdy math whizzes, says Karine Ng, one of the organizers of the B.C. chapter of the Asian Canadian Labour Alliance (ACLA), a collective of labour activists advocating for Asian Canadian workers rights. The Atlanta spa shootings in March are a prime example of the stereotypes harmful effects. A prosecutor in Atlanta says the shootings were hate crimes and that the suspect targeted some of the victims because they were Asian women. What [the Atlanta shootings] has done is really revealed the elevated vulnerability of Asian women in the working class, says Chen. Thats one example of the reality of how poverty and exploitation in Asian communities do not often get seen and addressed. Ngs work with the B.C. chapter of the ACLA has shown her the role many Asian women make up in the Canadian workforce. Be it in a hotel or hospital, janitorial work or serving staff; a huge number of mostly Asian females are performing that work, and we all know that theyre not paid very well and the minimum wage is not even a living wage, she says. The model minority myth essentially erases the experiences of the working class and disregards the systemic racism that continues to affect their quality of life. Ng adds that while blatantly anti-Asian policies from history like the Chinese Head Tax dont exist anymore, these policies present themselves in new ways like the Temporary Foreign Workers Program. There are many Filipino workers, again, mostly women, who come here to do very difficult work and yet they dont have the status and face so many barriers to gain permanent residency, she explains. And, of course, theres also the lack of rights and protections for massage workers that help create an environment that allows violent incidents like the Atlanta shootings to occur. Its a tool that has been used to uphold white supremacy by creating a divide between Asian, Black and other racialized communities. [The model minority stereotype] has a certain promise that we can be white enough, says Ng. It was used after World War II to compare the Black community and Japanese community, while completely ignoring the slavery, segregation and policing the Black community has endured. Today, the stereotype continues to distract from the flaws of the system by unfairly comparing and pitting Asian and Black communities against each other, which further perpetuates anti-Black racism. Systemic racism continues to fuel the model minority myth. Chen says this includes Asian Canadians and Asian Americans internalizing the myth as well, since it can feel like a positive stereotype. Theres a willingness sometimes to buy in, in order to survive, especially for first generation immigrants, adds Ng. She says this can translate into a cultural upbringing that centres more around obedience and not challenging authority. Many move to Canada and the U.S. for the promise of a better life, so the pressure to keep your head down and assimilate in the hopes that that will lead to success is very real. But its just a cycle that feeds into the stereotype. This myth has helped continue the narrative that by being silent, we can become white proximate, says Ng. Weve seen how Asian communities are working towards dismantling the model minority. Many broke the cycle of silence against anti-Black racism and showed up to Black Lives Matter protests last year. This year, rallies against anti-Asian racism were held across Canada and the U.S. The younger generation of Asian Canadians are also having tough conversations with their elders about anti-Black racism. While Asian communities do the interpersonal work, Ng says governments need to step up by creating more equitable immigration and labour policies that will protect those erased by the model minority myth.
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https://www.chatelaine.com/living/what-is-the-model-minority-myth/
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What do colleges look for when awarding scholarships and why do CPS students stand out?
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Some people often believe that scholarships are reserved just for the smart kids. Of course, doing well academically is a great way to be a good scholarship candidate, but research shows that being well-rounded and a strong leader are much-needed and will definitely help a student stand out. Core to Commonwealth-Parkville Schools (CPS) mission is its quest to develop the whole child. In addition to a challenging academic program, CPS teaches 21stcentury skills with emphasis on leadership development and social-emotional learning. At CPS, leadership does not occur by happenstance nor is it limited to students who exhibit obvious leadership abilities. It extends to emerging leaders and is part of a robust Leadership Development Program that grew out of a 5-year strategic planning process aimed at creating a school climate that is conducive to learning and to leadership development. The traditional hallmarks of leadership, like extracurricular and service opportunities, are expanded to contain Social-Emotional Learning (SEL). Central to the SEL program, which begins in grade PPK, are the pillars of self-awareness, self-management, and decision-making. This foundation has resulted in safe and positive learning, enhanced student confidence and leadership, and the ability to succeed in college, careers and life. PUBLICIDAD The results of this strategic measure have been noteworthy creating a growing demand for CPS students which have prompted stateside universities to offer substantial merit and scholarship awards to close to 90 % of CPS graduates. College admissions officers are impressed by CPS students proven academic aptitude coupled with a vast array of activities that genuinely reflect their abilities and interests while also exhibiting important attributes: responsibility, resilience, resourcefulness, and citizenship, among others. In keeping with its mission, Commonwealth-Parkville School seeks to develop thriving students offering a vast array of leadership opportunities within an engaging and caring environment. Students are mentored by committed CPS faculty and staff in a relationship that engenders trust. Together, these initiatives and collaborative efforts help our students attain the characteristics at the core of our CPS Graduate Profile: College-Ready, Confident & Well-Rounded, Engaged Leaders, and Globally Aware. To learn more about CPS and its programs, visit www.cpspr.org or contact Ginny Owens, Director of Admissions, 787-765-4411 ext. 433 | 787-245-5244 | [email protected].
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https://www.elnuevodia.com/suplementos/felicita-a-tu-senior/notas/what-do-colleges-look-for-when-awarding-scholarships-and-why-do-cps-students-stand-out/
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Why Cyclone Yaas kept met agencies in suspense?
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Hemant Kumar Rout By Express News Service BHUBANESWAR: Odisha has witnessed three cyclones in many years but it is Yaas that kept all guessing till the very end. It is perhaps the only summer cyclone in recent times that triggered floods in some rivers due to heavy rainfall in their catchment. Although India Meteorological Department (IMD) claimed to have correctly predicted the landfall zone, its forecast on maximum sustained wind speed lacked precision. The wind speed during landfall was less than the estimated 130 kmph to 140 kmph, which was corrected from 155-165 kmph gusting up to 185 kmph. The highest recorded wind speed was 45 knots (around 85 kmph) at about 8.30 am at Balasore. Emeritus Professor at the School of Earth, Ocean and Climate Sciences of IIT-Bhubaneswar UC Mohanty said the strong vertical wind shear disturbed the system which lost strength due to a rise in central pressure resulting in less vaporization. It also came very close (around 40 km) to the coast unlike the last two cyclones and weakened before landfall leading to different predictions by different models. Like Aman, it brushed the Odisha coast before moving towards northwest thereby causing less devastation, he observed. Apart from the landfall zone, the wind speed was also less in Khurda and Cuttack. It was somewhere between 50 kmph to 65 kmph against the prediction of 80 km to 90 kmph gusting up to 100 kmph. There was neither any precipitation nor any gusty wind. From the initial prediction of a large band of landfall area between Paradip and Sagar Islands, the IMD had narrowed it to the area between north of Dhamra and South of Balasore after making one more prediction of the storm hitting the coast around Balasore. The cyclonic system behaved very peculiarly leaving everyone bewildered. Even after the landfall, it caused more damage in West Bengal than Odisha where it is said to have hit the coast and its impact lasted for nearly 12 hours. Interestingly, the image taken by Japanese satellite Himawari 8 indicated that the western edge of the system had already touched the land southwest of Dhamra by 5.30 am. As the forecast continued to change, for some time, the government officials engaged in evacuation and contingency plans were confused too. Initially we were told to be prepared for Bhograi, but within 10 to 12 hours it was changed to Bahanaga. I have experienced at least four cyclones and closely monitored the systems for years but never had seen such suspense, said a senior official. When the cyclone was actually hitting the coast, the IMD bulletin issued at 8.30 am read: The landfall process would commence during next couple of hours. But the next bulletin after 45 minutes said the landfall process has commenced. Unlike the previous cyclones, the devastation was less in the landfall zone. IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said, the national forecaster was spot on as far as the landfall of the system is concerned. As predicted, the cyclone made landfall 20 km south of Balasore before moving northwestward. The devastation was less as the system had weakened and lacked intensity, he said. Wind speed, he said, is generally not equally distributed in all cyclones. It depends on the characteristics of the systems and topography. Since there was a fall in intensification, the estimated wind speed was around 130-140 kmph at the time of landfall, Mohapatra added. The Joint Typhoon Warning Centre (JTWC) too changed the location of the landfall from Bhitarkanika to Budhabalanga estuary (Balaramgadi mouth), north of Chandipur. Its wind speed prediction (45 knots) after landfall was, however, almost accurate. The European model ECMWF had also projected a wide range of possible paths up to the Sagar Islands for the cyclone. Yaas was different from others. Its eye had not developed properly and the whole region was overcast. Its center was at one place and the clouds were at another place and it lost intensity after it interacted with the mangrove forest and the landmass, pointed out Director of Centre for Environment and Climate (CEC) at SOA University, Sarat Chandra Sahu, who had predicted that the wind speed would be between 80 to 100 kmph while crossing the coast. As per JTWC, the system charted a near-northerly course (355 degree and 350 degree) throughout Tuesday. This, in fact, resulted in the cyclone remaining in shallow water for longer periods thereby deriving less latent heat from vaporisation and condensation that provides the muscle to a cyclone.
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https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2021/may/28/why-cyclone-yaas-kept-met-agencies-in-suspense-2308470.html
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Did Viewsonic quietly kill the 32" Elite XG321UG?
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This XG321UG panel (1000 HDR rating, FALD, etc), originally designed to be similar to the just released Asus PG32UQX was supposed to be coming out 'this summer'. https://www.tftcentral.co.uk/blog/v...144hz-g-sync-ultimate-and-mini-led-backlight/ However, a search for the panel only finds old references (like the TFT link above - the official ViewSonic announcement page seems to be missing).OTOH, its sister panel the XG320U - which should be the same AUO panel as the PG32UQnotX (600 HDR certified, more affordable, non FALD) still shows up on the ViewSonic page. https://www.viewsonic.com/global/ne...ces-ELITE-32-inch-4K,-144Hz-Gaming-Monitor_49 These two (VS & Asus notX ) look to compete against the Aorus FI32U (400 HDR innolux panel) which at least from a marketing-hype standpoint looks like it will be first out of the gate as the 'affordable 32 inch 4k 144s".
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https://hardforum.com/threads/did-viewsonic-quietly-kill-the-32-elite-xg321ug.2010845/
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Can rowdy T-Mobile Arena make Game 7 difference?
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The Golden Knights and Minnesota Wild meet in Game 7 of a playoff series Friday night in the venue that NHL players voted the best for atmosphere. Golden Knights fans cheer before the start of Game 5 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series against Minnesota Wild at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Monday, May 24, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto Golden Knights fans cheer before the start of Game 5 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series against Minnesota Wild at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Monday, May 24, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto The moniker was created during that magical expansion season of 2017, a storyline nearly as popular off the ice as that which occurred on it. T-Mobile Arena: The NHLs best atmosphere. Nothing like the venues first Game 7 to prove it. It has reached the summit, this divisional playoff round between the Golden Knights and Minnesota Wild, a best-of-seven series to be decided Friday night. The winner heads to Colorado for a second-round opener Sunday; the loser slowly grits its way through a handshake line. You play all season chasing significant goals, the obvious being to hoist the Stanley Cup. But along such a challenging pursuit is the idea that having home ice in the most critical of moments affords you a substantial edge. Might want to score It really doesnt in hockey certainly not to the extent of other sports but its what you tell yourself after blowing a 3-1 series lead for the third time in three seasons. And yet the former might actually hold true Friday. Really. It might be the one thing capable of propelling the Knights to play on. That, and actually scoring. I jest. I also misspelled Gritty. It doesnt matter how you got here you have one game to advance, and you have to make it your best game, said Knights coach Pete DeBoer, who is 5-0 in Game 7s. Whatever that looks like. Rely on the foundation you have built all year, and weve got a pretty good one. Weve done a good job of pushing this to a one-game opportunity in our home rink, and we have to take advantage of that. It was really the Wild that pushed. The Knights just couldnt stop it from happening. There is no denying the passion and uproar that reverberates throughout T-Mobile Arena on game night. A fan base whose mastery of hockeys entangled elements has expanded over time has a distinctive opportunity Friday. There again will be 12,000-plus in attendance. It will sound like twice that. But it all flies in the face of what is expected during the NHL playoffs, which is to say things like sleeping in ones own bed for an extra day hasnt proven much of an advantage at all over time. In fact, home teams have a winning percentage of 58.0 in 181 all-time Game 7 matchups in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Not an overwhelming edge. But the team that scores first in those games has won 75 percent of the time. So, you know, dont either side be afraid to actually rush forward this game. The Knights were 21-5-2 at home in the regular season, and yet its true part of such a sparkling mark was the fact that the University of Massachusetts could have finished fifth in the West Division. Still, the Knights have also won nearly 70 percent of home games since entering the league. Voted the best In a 2019 poll of NHL players, T-Mobile Arena was voted to have the best atmosphere at an overwhelming 42.5 percent. The next closest was Bell Centre in Montreal at 21.2 percent. Tell it to the Wild, who are 3-0 all time in Game 7s. With all three wins coming on the road. The important part is to not get too bottled up with it, Minnesota coach Dean Evason said. Its Game 7, and when the puck is dropped, well play as hard as we possibly can and see where we sit at the end of the night. Weve been a desperate hockey club and will continue to do that. T-Mobile Arena welcomes all of that and more Friday. Lets see what sort of difference if any it can make in the outcome. Ed Graney is a Sigma Delta Chi Award winner for sports column writing and can be reached at [email protected] or 702-383-4618. He can be heard on The Press Box, ESPN Radio 100.9 FM and 1100 AM, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Monday through Friday. Follow @edgraney on Twitter.
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Can Biden Build a Bridge to Fix Americas Infrastructure Problems?
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As the president seeks to spend billions to fix the nations aging roads and bridges, a long-running project along North Carolinas Outer Banks illustrates the complexities of transportation infrastructure. The Marc Basnight Bridge sprawls out from the Outer Banks mainland into the Oregon Inlet. (Courthouse News Photo / Brad Kutner) KITTY HAWK, N.C. (CN) After being stuck inside for the last year millions of vacationers are expected to cross the Currituck Sound into North Carolinas Outer Banks this summer. Gaining access to the barrier islands 200 miles of sandy beaches and preserved lands where the Wright brothers launched the first successful motor-operated airplane requires visitors to cross over the Wright Memorial Bridge. And while they enjoy the areas legendary sunshine and cool breezes, what visitors may not realize as they drive from the Oregon Inlet, down through the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge, and along the spine of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore is theyre heading into a perfect infrastructure storm: Tourism in the area relies upon a 50-year old bridge system and coast-adjacent roadways that have been ravaged by hurricanes and sea-level rise. Its a problem echoed across the country, and one that President Joe Biden has promised to address. Hes proposed a massive infrastructure plan, including billions over the next five years according to a budget plan released Friday, to fix the nations aging bridge and road system. But as the history of infrastructure projects in the Outer Banks region illustrates, its not an easy problem to solve, given financial and environmental concerns, regulatory battles and a historically change-adverse Congress. In the 1990s, when the mix of roads and bridges across the Oregon Inlet hit its 30-year lifespan, lawmakers began to discuss how to address its failings. Complaints from locals about the loss of access to certain beach fronts, threats to wildlife refuges and many finished but never utilized environmental impact statements plagued the project as the Oregon Inlet Bridge began to fall apart. The bridge lands on a barrier island that is breaking apart in the face of climate change and sea level rise, said Derb Carter, director of the Southern Environmental Law Centers North Carolina offices. Its also a wildlife refuge. You couldnt pick a project that brings in more environmental considerations in terms of potential impacts, he added. Strife continued for decades as the priorities of locals, environmentalists and state and federal governments collided. One dispute landed in the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals where, after questioning the bridges planning process, Carters group won some concessions related to feasible, more environmentally friendly construction options. That appeal ended in a settlement and the creation of the now two-thirds complete plan of three bridges along and above the 18 miles of protected coastlines. The first bridge is the recently finished Marc Basnight Bridge, which was selected by American Infrastructure magazine as its 2020 Bridge of the Year for being visually superior to its predecessor as well as having a 100-year life span and impressive climate resilience. The third leg, known as the Rodanthe bridge, will bypass some of the protected land but still allow for travel to some of Pea Islands precious dunes. The middle bridge is called the Captain Richard Ethridge Bridge, also known as the New Inlet Bridge, sub-named after the water crossing it passes over, which was punched open by Hurricane Irene in 2012. Its a temporary bridge to still allow access to Pea Island and could be removed if money becomes available to link the Basnight and the Rodanthe bridges. The public wants a reliable transportation corridor, it comes back to that balance; providing safe transport while having access to protected areas, said Pablo Hernandez, resident engineer for North Carolinas Department of Transportation Manteo office. Hes been in the business of bridge building since 1999 and has overseen the construction of the collection of Oregon Inlet bridges since the late 2000s. A sign indicates where protected lands start as construction is underway at the Rodanthe Bridge. (Courthouse News photo / Brad Kutner) It took about two years to finish the Basnight bridge and the Rodanthe bridge is looking to follow a slightly longer timeline. Hernandez estimated about 100 to 150 people a day work on the projects when construction is in full swing and companies from around the country bid for contracts to manage the process. The two larger bridge projects cost $440 million with 80% of the money coming from federal aid and the rest from state fuel taxes, vehicle registrations and other fees and monies collected by the states transportation agency. As Hernandez looked out at the mammoth concrete pillars that make up one half of the Rodanthe bridge, he talked about how the actual construction of the bridges occurs; with a temporary parallel bridge built alongside the ongoing project to support a kind of assembly line that builds additional segments. We have to build a bridge in order to build a bridge, he said. As much as this idea of bridge building consumes Hernandez, so, too, is it on the presidents mind as he pushes for a bipartisan solution to what would be a record setting infrastructure investment. These arent Republican bridges, Democratic airports, Republican hospitals or a Democratic power grid, Biden said in early April of his then-$2 trillion dollar infrastructure bill, the American Jobs plan. Hes also promised millions of jobs for people like those who designed, formed the parts, and finally built and stitched together the Outer Banks bridge project. But many say any true fix to the nations infrastructure woes will require a dramatic paradigm shift. We need to prioritize which investments make sense in a changing environment, said Alice Hill, the David M. Rubenstein senior fellow for energy and the environment with the Council on Foreign Relations. She pointed to the hallmarks of the climate crisis sea level rise, stronger winds and storms, greater heat as the most important considerations for any future infrastructure funding. And in the Biden administration Hill appears to have found an ally; Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who has not been subtle about the importance environmental concerns should play in any plan Congress approves. Ive heard it said that the bill should be about roads and bridges and not about climate change, Buttigieg said of Bidens plan which allocates billions to address a wide range of climate issues. I would compare that to drawing up plans for a new restaurant with no plans for health, safety or cleanliness. Most of the headline grabbing investments in Bidens plan include earmarks for electric vehicle charging stations, mine reclamation, a more efficient power grid and other long debated ideas. But Hill, who worked in President Barack Obamas administration as an advisor on environmental resilience policy, hopes Biden will use his authority to ensure climate change is part of whatever infrastructure spending materializes. I hope we can have better risk communication, she said of ways to help get such spending over the finish line in the face of Republican resistance. But Republicans in the House and Senate are increasingly uninterested in high cost legislation let alone addressing climate change. Less than 6% of this massive proposal goes to roads and bridges, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said shortly after Biden announced his plan, a concern his party members have echoed. Hes also offered up an infrastructure plan totalling just under $928 billion. We believe this delivers on what President Biden told us in the Oval Office, and that is to try and reach somewhere near $1 trillion in an eight-year period of time that would include our baseline spending, said Senator Shelley Moore Capito following the release of the Senate Republican plan. In the House, Republicans offered the STARTER Act, a $400 billion bill which aims to prioritize proven programs. Our bill will focus on core infrastructure programs like fixing our roads and bridges rather than diluting our limited resources by creating numerous new programs and mandates, wrote Representative Sam Graves, R-Mo. Graves called the Republicans proposals the largest percentage increase for these programs in the last quarter-century, compared to past bipartisan reauthorization efforts that supported the federal roadways piggy bank, the Highway Trust Fund. The funding of the 65-year-old Highway Trust Fund has been the basis of federal infrastructure spending since its inception. Designed to support state-level transportation projects, Paul Lewis, vice president of policy at Eno Center for Transportation, said states have come to rely on the Highway Trust Fund, but it has encountered financial roadblocks. The pot is dwindling, because one of the funds largest sources of revenue is the stagnant fuel tax, Lewis said. The tax was last adjusted in 1993 to 18.4 cents on the gallon of gasoline and 24.4 cents for a gallon of diesel. Inflation, paired with increased fuel economy, has ironically stunted the reserve. Congress does not want to cut funds going to states, rather they increase, but they are loath to increase any revenues, Lewis said. This funding is key to maintaining the nations roadways and Biden has already signaled a willingness to separate his infrastructure priorities into two efforts: one to address the trust fund and another to address jobs and climate change. But the presidents trust fund reallocation might differ from past stop-gap reauthorization efforts; instead of funds going to new capital construction projects, Biden hopes to see the money used to fix it first. Lewis said fix it first, which stresses repairing existing infrastructure before building something new, would amount to a game-changing shift for infrastructure spending under any administration, but he also admitted it could face hurdles because members of Congress like to go home to their districts and say look what I brought home from Washington. It doesnt always have the same sizzle as adding something new, but the truth is weve got to be doing both, Buttigieg said at a Bloomberg Philanthropies event in March,. Representatives might want something new to show off, but some are already dealing with catastrophic infrastructure failures at home. Lewis pointed to the nearly 60-year-old Brent Spence Bridge, which crosses the Ohio River between Covington, Kentucky and Cincinnati, Ohio. Its faced multiple closures as it continues to deteriorate with age. Lewis said a replacement project has a nearly $2.5 billion price tag while the budget for Kentuckys Department of Transportation partially funded by the federal trust fund is less than $2 billion. Youre talking about spending on one bridge more than the agencys entire annual budget, Lewis said. This isnt just in Kentucky and Ohio, these more than 50-year-old bridges are all over the place. Biden promised new infrastructure funding would go towards the ten most economically significant bridges in the country in need of reconstruction but has not specified which bridges he actually hopes to target. Its not that people dont want to replace them, they just dont have the money to spend, Lewis added, stressing the list of possible and economically important bridges is long. The southern half of the Rodanthe Bridge under construction. (Courthouse News photo / Brad Kutner) State agencies are accustomed to their transportation plans being upended by funding issues. The Outer Banks bridge project, for example, was originally pitched as one massive 17-mile stretch before being split into three over fear of dollar signs. Building the project two miles west would have allowed the use of floating equipment with less environmental impacts, but the bridge would have to be much longer and more expensive, said Hernandez of the original hopes of the Oregon Inlet fix which already cost nearly half a billion dollars and still bisects protected land. Some stakeholders suggest Congress put limits or attach requirements on the funds they send to states, but that idea runs contrary to the federal legislative bodys history of infrastructure funding efforts. States have pretty wide authority on how they select projects, as long as its on that federal highway network, Lewis, whose Eno Center has been studying transportation issues for 100 years, said. Theyre generally not allowed to toll, but otherwise state highway departments are generally in the drivers seat. Hill says federal intervention over state spending could help address climate change. She argues allowing states to pick and choose their projects amounts to a moral hazard that often creates larger problems for taxpayers. We still fund new development in areas of known risk, she said, noting the idea of building along water can increase tax bases due to the more valuable and scenic views, but it comes with increased flood risks and other natural disasters the American people have to help clean up through federal emergency funds. We need to help regions make better choices, Hill added. If they want to go forward, dont ask the federal government to underwrite it. The Rodanthe Bridge under construction. (Courthouse News photo / Brad Kutner) Another solution pitched by Republicans is to limit regulations and fees to help speed up, ease and reduce the cost of construction. If you dont do permitting reform, you could do a $5 trillion highway bill, and the only people who will get a job are the lawyers, the environmental groups and the bureaucrats, said Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan in April of the inevitable permitting battles some projects could face. Victor Barbour, director of government relations for Carolina Association of General Contractors, represents about 800 contractors in the mid-Atlantic. He argues environmental impacts are often overblown, and theres no reason to believe contractors have a desire to harm the environments theyre working in. Environmental concerns can be addressed effectively, he added, before saying the problems he runs into stem from the process and procedures for getting permits to begin with. Barbour said President Donald Trumps effort to reduce federal review and public comment periods, long-complained about by industry groups, was a good move. Time is the environmental groups friend, he argued. But Nat Mund, director of federal affairs at the Southern Environmental Law Center, pushed back on the permitting theory. We need to make sure were investing taxpayer money wisely while impacting the environment as little as possible, he said. Bidens fix it first plan might aid, or circumvent entirely, the permitting process, as well. Lewis said existing projects can get categorical exclusions from parts of the review process as their impacts have already been assessed. Any kind of project that goes over a body of water still requires a lot of authorizations, and theres a way to streamline the permitting process, but thats usually not the biggest barrier to get things done, he said. As the Biden administration nears the middle of its first year in office any kind of infrastructure overhaul would be welcome to those who traverse the countrys roads and bridges and boost his chance at reelection. But its failure could harm both just the same. Even if the final version of an infrastructure bill returns to reauthorization norms, Lewis is still intrigued by the talking points coming from the Presidents team addressing climate change in the context of infrastructure. Whether or not this bill passes, the conversation will have shifted, he said.
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What would a Deep Green New Deal look like?
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May 22, 2021 Links International Journal of Socialist Renewal The Green New Deal has attracted perhaps the greatest attention of any proposal for decades. It would guarantee Medicare-for-All, Housing-for-All, student loan forgiveness and propose the largest economic growth in human history to address unemployment and climate change. But the last of these hits a stumbling block. Creation of all forms of energy contributes to the destruction of nature and human life. It is possible to increase the global quality of life at the same time we reduce the use of fossil fuels and other sources of energy. Therefore, a deep GND would focus on energy reduction, otherwise known as energy conservation. Decreasing total energy use is a prerequisite for securing human existence. Recognizing true dangers Fossil fuel (FF) dangers are well-known and include the destruction of Life via global heating. FF problems also include land grabs from indigenous peoples, farmers, and communities throughout the world as well as the poisoning of air from burning and destruction of terrestrial and aquatic life from spills. But those who focus on climate change tend to minimize very real danger of other types of energy production. A first step in developing a genuine GND is to acknowledge the destructive potential of alternative energy (AltE). Nuclear power (nukes) . Though dangers of nuclear disasters such as Three Mile Island, Chernobyl and Fukushima are horrific, problems with the rest of its life cycle are often glossed over. Mining, milling, and transporting radioactive material to supply nukes with fuel and dispose of it exposes entire communities to poisoning that results in a variety of cancers. Though operation of nukes produces few greenhouse gases (GHGs), enormous quantities are released during production of steel, cement and other materials for building nuclear plants. They must be located next to water (for cooling), which means their discharge of hot water is an attack on aquatic life. Radioactive waste from nukes, kept in caskets for 30-50 years, threatens to poison humanity not for decades or centuries, but for millennia (or eternity), which makes nukes at least as dangerous as FFs. Inclusion of nuclear power as part of a GND is not the slightest bit green. The only way to address nuclear power is how to abolish it as rapidly as possible while causing the least harm to those who depend on it for energy and income. Solar power requires manufacturing processes with chemicals which are highly toxic to those who work with them. Even before production begins, many different minerals must be mined and processed, which endangers workers and communities while destroying wildlife habitat . Additional minerals must be obtained for batteries. Once solar systems are used, they are discarded into large toxic dumps. Though few GHGs are created during use of solar panels, large amounts are created during their life cycle. Wind power creates its own syndrome of nerve-wracking vibrations for those living next to wind farms, along with even larger issues with disposal of 160-foot blades. Like solar farms, wind farms undermine ecosystems where they are located. The life cycle of wind power includes toxic radioactive elements to produce circular rotation of blades. Hydro-power from dams hurts terrestrial as well as aquatic life by altering the flow of river water. Dams undermine communities whose culture center around water and animals. Dams destroy farms. They exacerbate international conflicts when rivers flow through multiple countries, threaten the lives of construction workers , and result in collapses which can kill over 100,000 people at a time. Several problems run through multiple AltE systems: Despite claims of zero emissions, every type of AltE requires large amounts of FFs during their life cycle; Every type of AltE is deeply intertwined with attacks on civil liberties, land grabs from indigenous communities, and/or murders of Earth defenders; Many have cost overruns which undermine the budgets of communities tricked into financing them. Transmission lines require additional land grabs, squashing of citizen and community rights, and increased species extinctions; and, Since the most available resources (such as uranium for nukes, sunny land for solar arrays, mountain tops for wind farms, rivers for dams) are used first, each level of expansion requires a greater level of resource use than the previous one, which means the harvesting of AltE is increasingly harmful as time goes by . Taking into account the extreme problems of the life cycle of every type of energy extraction leads to the following requirements for a genuine GND: Nuclear energy must be halted as quickly and as safely as possible with employment replacement. FF extraction should be dramatically reduced immediately (perhaps by 70-90% of 2020 levels) and be reduced 5-10% annually for the next 10 years thereafter. Rather than being increased, extraction for other forms of energy should be reduced (perhaps 2-5% annually). Since honesty requires recognition that every form of energy becomes more destructive with time, the critical question for a deep GND is: How do we reduce energy use while increasing employment and the necessities of life? The naming of things But before exploring how to increase employment while reducing production, it is necessary to clean up some greenwashing language that has become common in recent years. Decades ago, Barry Commoner used the phrase linguistic detoxification to describe the way corporations come up with a word or phrase to hide the true nature of an ecological obscenity. One of the best examples is the nuclear industrys term spent fuel rods which implies that, once used, fuel rods are not radioactive, when, in fact, they are so deadly that they must be guarded for eternity. An accurate term would be irradiated fuel rods. Perhaps the classic example is the way agribusiness came up with biosolids for renaming animal sewage sludge containing dioxin, asbestos, lead, and DDT. As John Stauber and Sheldon Rampton describe in Toxic Sludge Is Good for You (1995), industry persuaded the Environmental Protection Agency to reclassify hazardous animal waste to Class A fertilizer biosolids so they could be dumped on fields where food is grown. Rather than preserving traditions of early environmentalists, many current proponents of AltE use the terms clean and renewable to describe energy which is neither. AltE is not clean due to the many GHG emissions throughout the life cycle of all types of energy in addition to assaults on ecosystems and human health. Though the sun, wind and river power may be eternal, products that must be mined are very much exhaustible, meaning that no form of AltE is renewable. An honest GND would never refer to AltE as either clean or renewable. Such a GND proposal would advocate the reduction of FFs but would not suggest a goal 0% of FFs by such-and-such a date because it is unattainable. Every type of AltE requires FFs. While it may be possible to produce some steel and some cement by AltE, it is impossible to produce massive quantities of energy for the entire world with AltE. Instead, a genuine GND would explain that the only form of clean energy is less energy and specify ways to use less energy while improving the quality of life. A genuine GND would never imply that FFs are the only source of monstrously negative effects. Privileging AltE corporations over FF corporations is stating that environmental problems will be solved by choosing one clique of capitalists over another. This means that (a) if FFs should be nationalized, then all mining, milling and manufacturing processes to produced materials needed for AltE should be nationalized; and, (b) if FFs should remain in the ground, then all components for operating nuclear plants, dams, solar facilities and wind farms should also remain in the ground. A shorter work week for all The greatest contradiction in current versions of the GND is advocating environmental improvement while having the most massive increase in production the world has ever seen. These two goals are completely irreconcilable. A progressive GND would address this enigma via shortening the work week, which would reduce environmental damage by using less energy. It is quite odd that versions of the GND call for Medicare-for-All, Housing-for-All, Student Loan Forgiveness-for-All; but none of them suggest a Shorter-Work-Week-for-All. The absence of this old progressive demand could be due to the incorrect neoliberal assumption that the best way to solve unemployment is via increased production. Increased production of goods cannot create a long-term increase in employment. (It was WW II and not Roosevelts New Deal that consistently increased employment.) US production increased 300-fold from 1913 to 2013 . If employment had increased at the same pace, everyone would be working at dozens of jobs today. Unemployment increases from recent economic disruptions like the 2008 financial crisis and Covid in 2020 were due to the inability to shift work from some areas of the economy to others. A planned shrinking of the economy would require including the entire workforce in deciding to shift from negative to positive employment. As the work week is reduced, every group of workers should evaluate what it does, how labor is organized, and how jobs should be redefined so that full employment is preserved. The only part of this idea which is novel is making changes democratically job categories continuously change, with some types of work shrinking (or disappearing entirely) and other types of work expanding or coming into existence. Just as economic growth does not guarantee increases in employment, economic shrinking need not worsen unemployment if the work week is shortened. However, a shorter work week will not accomplish environmental goals if it is accompanied by an intensification of labor (such as requiring workers at Amazon to handle more packages per hour or increasing class size for teachers). This means that a genuine GND requires workers forming strong unions which have a central role in determining what is produced as well as working conditions. Producing according to need instead of according to profit If a core part of a GND becomes a shorter work week (without speed-up), the question naturally arises: Will lowering the amount of production result in people going without basic necessities of life? It is important to understand that production for profit causes the manufacture of goods that have no part of improving our lives. Current versions of the GND are based on the neoliberal assumption that the best way to provide for necessities of life is through increased payments for purchases (ie, market economics). A progressive GND would advocate that the best way to provide the necessities of life is by guaranteeing them as human rights. This is often referred so as replacing individual wages with social wages. For example, the neoliberal approach to healthcare is offering medical insurance while a progressive approach is to offer medical care directly (without giving a cut to insurance companies). Likewise, a neoliberal GND would offer cash for food, housing, transportation, education and other necessities while a progressive GND would provide them directly to people. Green economics must be based on making dollar amounts less important by replacing individual wages with social wages. Current versions of the GND seek to provide necessities by increasing the quantity of products rather than focusing on creating things that are useful, reliable and durable. A massive increase in production is an unnecessary attack on ecosystems when there is already much more production than required to provide essentials for everyone on the planet. Needs are not being met because of production which ... is negative , including war materials, police forces and production which destroys farmland and habitat (all of which should be reduced immediately); ... is wasteful , which includes both (a) playthings of the richest 1%, and (b) things which many of us are forced to buy for survival and getting to work, the most notable being cars; ... requires unnecessary processing and transportation, the most notable example being food which is processed to lose nutritional value, packaged to absurd levels, and shipped over 1000 miles before being consumed; and, involves planned obsolescence, including design to fall apart or go out of style. One important aspect of reducing production is often ignored. Each product manufactured must have a repairability index. At a minimum, criteria for the index should include (a) availability of technical documents to aid in repair, (b) ease of disassembly, (c) availability of spare parts, (d) price of spare parts, and (e) repair issues specific to the class of products. The index should become a basis for strengthening production requirements each year. A durablility index should similarly be developed and strengthened annually. Since those who do the labor of manufacturing products are more likely than owners or stockholders to attain knowledge of how to make commodities that are more reliable and durable, they must have the right to make their knowledge public without repercussions from management. There will always be differences of opinion regarding what is needed versus what is merely desired. A progressive GND should state how those decisions would be made. A major cause of unnecessary production is that decisions concerning what to manufacture and standards for creating them are made by investors and corporate bosses rather than community residents and workers manufacturing them. A genuine GND would confront problems regarding what is produced by involving all citizens in economic decisions, and not merely the richest. Reparations! Perhaps the issue which is least likely to be linked to the GND is reparations to poor communities in Africa, Latin America, and Asia who have been victims of Western imperialism for 500 years. This connection forces us to ask: Since most minerals necessary for AltE lie in poor countries, will rich countries continue to plunder their resources, exterminate what remains of indigenous cultures, force inhabitants to work for a pittance, jail and kill those who resist, destroy farmland, and leave the country a toxic wasteland for generations to come? For example, plans to massively expand electric vehicles (EVs) undermine the vastly more sustainable approach of urban redesign for walkable/cyclable communities. Plans would result in manufacturing EVs for the rich world while poor and working class communities would suffer from the extraction of lithium , cobalt and dozens of other materials required for these cars. Africa may be the most mineral-rich continent. In addition to cobalt from the Democratic Republic of the Congo for EVs, Mali is the source of 75% of the uranium for French nukes, Zambia is mined for copper for AltE and hundreds of other minerals are taken from dozens of African countries. Discussions of relationships between rich and poor countries make much of having free, prior and informed consent prior to an extraction project. Such an agreement is far from reality because (a) corporate and governmental bodies are so mired in corruption that they contaminate bodies which define and judge the meaning of free, prior and informed, (b) no prediction of the effects of extraction can be informed since it is impossible to know what the interaction of the multitude of physical, chemical, biological and ecological factors will be prior to extraction taking place, and (c) affected communities are typically bullied into accepting extraction because they fear that families will die from starvation, lack of medical care or unemployment if they do not do so. Thus, the following are essential components of a socially just GND: Reparations which are sufficient to eliminate poverty must be paid prior to signing extraction agreements; and, Every community must have the right to terminate an extraction agreement at any stage of the project. This is where the other meaning of deep comes in. When people hear deep green, they often think of how industrial activity deeply affects ecosystems. Deep can also refer to having a deep respect for poor communities whose lives are most affected by extraction. Respect is not deep if it is unwilling to accept an answer of No to a request for exorbitant, profit-gouging extraction. Peoples across the world may decide that since they have received so little for so long, it may be time for rich countries to share the wealth they have stolen and dig up new wealth much, much more slowly. Or should reparations be fully paid for past and current plundering, with poor communities deciding how much extraction they will allow and at what speed? Essential for building a New Green World is the creation of a New Green Culture which asks all of the billions of people on the planet to share their ideas for obtaining the necessities of life while using less energy. Such a culture would aim for one idea to spark to many ideas, all of which strive more toward living together than on inventing energy-guzzling gadgets. In order to build a New Green Culture which puts the sharing of wealth above personal greed, several things that must happen: 1. To bring billions of people out of economic misery, every country should establish a maximum income which is a multiple of the minimum income, with that multiple being voted on (no less than every five years) by all living in the country. 2. Every country should establish a maximum wealth which is a multiple of the minimum wealth, with that multiple being voted on (no less than every five years) by all living in the country. 3. Global reparations, including sharing wealth and technological know-how between rich and poor countries, is essential for overcoming past and ongoing effects of imperialism. Establishing maximum incomes and maximum wealth possession within countries must be quickly followed by establishing such maximum levels between countries. A core problem of current versions of the GND is that they propose to solve employment, social justice and energy problems with increased production, which is not necessary to solve any of these. Attempts to solve problems by increasing wealth feeds into the corporate culture of greed and become a barrier to creation of a New Green Culture. Increasing production beyond what is necessary increases environmental problems that threaten the Earth. It tells those who are already rich that they should grab more, more and more. It tells those who are not rich that happiness depends upon the possession of objects. The survival of Humanity depends on the building of a green culture that prizes sharing above all else.
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Does caffeine help prevent performance degradation due to lack of sleep?
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Researchers at Michigan State University have recently investigated whether caffeine may reduce procedural error rates due to lack of sleep at work. This study was published in the Journal of the English Language.Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and CognitionIt has been published. Caffeine only helps to some extent Researchers led by Kimberly Fen, a professor of psychology at Michigan State Universitys Sleep Learning Institute, studied how caffeine helps balance the negative effects of sleep deprivation on cognition. In fact, caffeine intake seems to be only effective to some extent. In this study, the team reported that more than 275 people were asked to complete simple attention tasks and more difficult tasks that required the steps to be completed in a particular order without skipping or repeating the steps. did. Sleep deprivation impairs the performance of both types of tasks, and caffeine intake has been found to help people successfully complete simpler tasks, explains research author Finn. However, for most participants, it had little effect on performing the more demanding tasks. Caffeine does not prevent procedural errors Experts say, Caffeine may improve your ability to wake up and focus on your work, but it is less effective in preventing the types of procedural errors that can be caused by medical malpractices, car accidents, etc. There is no such thing. Caffeine reduces drowsiness and improves mood Caffeine can increase energy, reduce drowsiness, and even improve mood, but its never a substitute for overnight sleep. People felt that caffeine helps fight sleep deprivation. Even so, their performance at work can suffer. This is one of the reasons why sleep deprivation is so dangerous, Finn explains in one of them. Press release Michigan State University. If caffeine is found to significantly reduce procedural errors in sleep deprivation, it has a widespread effect on surgeons, pilots, police officers, and others who must spend a great deal of effort on sleep deprivation. I will. Instead, our results emphasize the importance of prioritizing sleep, adds the expert. (So) Author and source information Fade out now This text complies with specialized medical literature, medical guidelines, and current research requirements and has been investigated by healthcare professionals. Important note: This article is for general guidance purposes only and is not intended to be used for self-diagnosis or self-treatment. He cannot replace a visit to a doctor. What Are The Main Benefits Of Comparing Car Insurance Quotes Online LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / June 24, 2020, / Compare-autoinsurance.Org has launched a new blog post that presents the main benefits of comparing multiple car insurance quotes. 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What penalties could Aiden Fucci face if convicted of murder?
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The decision to charge Aiden Fucci as an adult raises a number of questions. We've got answers. ST JOHNS, Fla. The 14-year-old accused of stabbing 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey to death in a wooded area of their Durbin Crossing neighborhood is now being charged with first-degree, premeditated murder, the State Attorney announced in a news conference Thursday. The upgraded charge means Aiden Fucci is now being tried in adult, rather than juvenile, court. The decision to charge Fucci as an adult raises a number of questions. The First Coast News VERIFY team has answers. Adult charges automatically attach to a first-degree murder indictment. When the grand jury indicted Aiden Fucci on May 27, his case automatically moved out of juvenile court to adult felony court. There was considerable community pressure on 7th District State Attorney R.J. Larizza to move the case to adult court, but he said the pressure did not affect his decision to pursue a first-degree murder indictment. It was clear to us after we looked at what happened, that it was not only appropriate to charge the defendant as an adult, but it was really the only choice that we could make," he said at a press conference Thursday. No. In 2005, the U.S. Supreme Court found the death penalty unconstitutional for defendants who were under 18 at the time of their crime. The landmark case, Roper v. Simmons, found executing minors violated Eighth Amendment prohibitions against cruel and unusual punishment and Fourteenth Amendment rights of equal protection under the law, because at that time, different states had different rules. If convicted of first-degree murder, Fucci could receive a maximum sentence of life in prison. Florida doesnt have parole -- for anybody (it abolished parole in 1983) -- so the question of whether Fucci could receive life without parole is moot. But Florida law does require a judge to review the life sentence of a juvenile 25 years after his or her arrest. At that point, the judge can consider a number of factors in deciding whether to modify a life sentence, including whether the victims family objects, or if the defendant still poses a risk to society. See FS 921.1402 (6). Regardless of what happens at that 25-year review, a juvenile convicted of murder in Florida must serve a statutory minimum of 40 years behind bars. Florida has a mandatory minimum sentence of 40 years for juvenile defendants convicted of murder. Therefore, if convicted, Fucci will serve a sentence of between 40 years and life in prison. That decision would be made by the judge in the case, Circuit Judge R. Lee Smith based on statutory sentencing criteria. In Florida, premeditation can mean a murder that was planned out in advance, or just thought about before the crime was committed. Its defined as an intentional and deliberate act to kill someone. In this case, Larizza said Fucci told several friends before Tristyn Bailey's death about his plan to stab someone to death. Larizza also said, given the 114 stab wounds the Medical Examiner found in the victim, premeditation existed throughout the crime. Premeditation could be inferred, certainly from just the sheer number of stab wounds that Tristyn Bailey had to suffer, Larizza said. For one, it means court records are open to inspection. Juvenile court records are sealed, and adult court records are public records. Also, a juvenile awaiting trial on adult charges is held in an adult jail instead of a juvenile detention facility (although they are typically housed away from the general population). And penalties are much greater in adult court. Convicted juveniles cannot be sentenced beyond their 19th birthday (and in some rare circumstances, 21), whereas a juvenile sentenced as an adult can serve life in prison. Finally, the juvenile system also aims to rehabilitate a child offender, and provide services. The adult system does not. The juvenile system is not equipped for cases like this, Larizza said Thursday. The maximum time that the defendant could spend in the juvenile system would be until hes 21, and he'll be 15 this year. That is not adequate or appropriate for what happened here.
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https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/verify/penalties-aiden-fucci-could-face-if-convicted-first-degree-murder/77-a8edb21a-ccab-46b2-8140-5d31aff94fc8
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Who is Lacresha Murray?
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Getting shot six times by an off-duty Copperas Cove Police Officer is not Lacresha Murrays first experience with law enforcement. That happened in 1996, when she was 11-years-old and living in Austin. Murray was babysitting 2-year-old Jayla Belton when the child died. Police interrogated Murray and she eventually became the youngest person to ever be charged with murder in Travis County. Murrays attorney argued the officers forced her to confess, but she was convicted and sentenced to 20 years in a youth prison. The judge in the case threw out the verdict and a second trial took place. That jury also found Murray guilty and sentenced her to 25 years in a youth prison. In 1999, the 3rd Court of Appeals overturned Murrays conviction. The judge determined police had illegally obtained a confession from her. Austin Police detectives interrogated the 11-year-old girl for 2 1/2 hours without talking to her guardians, did not contact an attorney for her, and without taking her before a magistrate. All of which is required by state law. In 2000, Murray walked out of the Texas Youth Commission at the age of 15. The next year, the Travis Co. District Attorney Ronnie Earle dropped all the charges against her. During the years that followed, Murray had several more arrests, including an arrest for assault with injury. According to the police affidavit, this is where it all began Lucretia got into a fight with her ex girlfriend, and was arrested and charged with assault with injury. Barbara Taft acted as Murrays advocate for several years and is still a close friend today. She blames a lack of rehabilitation from the first time Murray was in jail. She says Murray was left to fend for herself on the street when she was released from prison the first time at age 15.
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https://www.fox44news.com/news/local-news/local/who-is-lacresha-murray/
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Is the Colonial Pipeline shutdown causing high gas prices?
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According to Gas Buddy, the price of gas is 20 to 30 cents higher because of the Colonial Pipeline Shutdown. ANSWER: Yes, according to Gas Buddy, the price of gas is 20 to 30 cents higher because the Colonial Pipeline shut down at the beginning of this month. SOURCES: WHAT WE FOUND: According to AAA, more than 37 million people are expected to travel this memorial day weekend, with 12 million more Americans traveling by car than in 2020. The Colonial Pipeline hack at the beginning of May shut down the Pipeline, and according to Gas Buddy, at one point, 80% of gas stations in Charlotte were without fuel. "There has been a recovery in both outages and prices are starting to come down," De Haan said. Contact Meghan Bragg at [email protected] and follow her on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. "This is the highest price it's been in charlotte on memorial day weekend since memorial day weekend in 2014, but without the colonial pipeline issue, we likely would have seen prices just below where they were in 2018," said De Haan. De Haan tells us because of the pipeline issues the price of fuel is now 20 to 30 cents more than what it would normally be this holiday weekend. "Demand is up 43% than it was a year ago. That is what is driving prices higher and then add on the fact that the colonial pipeline outage happened, and that is why we are paying so much," said De Haan. According to Gas Buddy, it may take a few more weeks for prices to come back down.
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https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/verify/verify-yes-this-months-colonial-pipeline-shutdown-is-causing-gas-prices-in-charlotte-to-remain-high/275-b909ed16-e741-4ecf-821b-629537b4694a
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Was ist Personal Branding?
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Personal Branding ein immer wichtiger werdendes Online-Marketing Instrument Der Begriff Personal Branding lsst sich am besten mit personenbezogenes Marketing bersetzen. Damit ist der Kern des Konzepts auch schon benannt. Den Fokus bildet hier nicht ein Produkt oder eine Dienstleistung, sondern eine Person. Diese wirkt als Mittler zwischen dem Produkt oder der Dienstleistung und dem potentiellen Kunden. Ob diese Person der Geschftsfhrer des Unternehmens ist oder ein Mitarbeiter mit einer besonderen Expertise auf einem bestimmten Gebiet, ist fr das Konzept gleichgltig. In Deutschland steckt die Fokussierung auf eine Person beim Marketing noch in den Kinderschuhen. Es hat daher das Potenzial einer rasch steigenden Bedeutungszunahme. In den USA gehrt das Konzept lngst zu den etablierten Formen von Marketing. Hier ist die Idee wie so viele andere Marketing Strategien auch entstanden. Sie wurde ab 1997 von dem Management Coach Thomas J. Peters bekanntgemacht. Vorteile von Personal Branding Menschen fassen viel eher Vertrauen zu einer Dienstleistung oder einem Produkt, wenn diese mit einer vertrauenswrdigen Person assoziiert sind. Diese Person tritt im Erfolgsfall so weit in den Vordergrund, dass nicht nur personenbezogenes Marketing, sondern tatschlich eine personenbezogene Marke entsteht. Ein bekanntes Beispiel fr eine perfekte Symbiose von klassischen Produktmarketing und Personal Branding ist Elon Musk. Die Tweeds des Tesla CEOs haben mittlerweile mindestens ein so hohes Gewicht wie tatschliche Produktinnovationen der Autos. Personal Branding und SEO Personal Branding wird inzwischen auch von SEO-Agenturen als wertvoller Teilbereich der Suchmaschinenoptimierung erkannt und genutzt. Die Suchmaschinenoptimierung dient der verbesserten Sichtbarkeit von Webseiten und beim Personal Branding auch insbesondere der vorteilhaften Prsenz in den sozialen Netzwerken. Facebook und Twitter bieten sich in idealer Weise als Kanle an, um einzelne Personen aus dem Unternehmen gezielt in den Vordergrund zu stellen. Die SEO- Agentur kann nicht nur durch technische SEO, sondern auch und gerade durch hochwertigen Content wirksame Untersttzung leisten. Beim Format des Contents steht die gesamte Bandbreite der Mglichkeiten zur Verfgung: von Grafiken und Bildern ber Videos bis hin zu Podcasts. PrimSEO Online Profilmarketing und Online Medizinmarketing. PrimSEO setzt auf Content Marketing durch Online Pressemitteilungen. Die Zukunft der Suchmaschinenoptimierung (SEO) liegt im inhaltlichen Bereich. Nur wer hochwertige und einzigartige Inhalte zu bieten hat, wird auch in Zukunft eine Rolle in der organischen Suche bei Google & Co. spielen. Das Unternehmen ist ein autorisiertes Beratungsunternehmen im Frderprogramm go-digital www.bmwi-go-digital.de Firmenkontakt PrimSEO GbR Thomas Bippes Breisgaustrae 25 76532 Baden-Baden 07221 / 217460 0 07221/ 217460 9 [email protected] http://www.primseo.de Pressekontakt PrimSEO GbR Andreas Bippes Breisgaustrae 25 76532 Baden-Baden 07221 / 217460 2 07221/ 217460 9 [email protected] http://www.primseo.de Die Bildrechte liegen bei dem Verfasser der Mitteilung.
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https://www.go-with-us.de/was-ist-personal-branding/
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Is the Cruise Ship Buffet About to Make a Comeback?
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In a comeback worthy of a superhero franchise, the traditional cruise buffet looks like it might rise again. In the latest update to its guidance on cruises, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the elimination of self-service buffets and drink stations were now only recommendations on ships with fully vaccinated travelers. The latest guidance also removes the need for mask wearing and physical distancing on fully vaccinated ships. During the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, debate raged about the potential end of the traditional shipboard buffet. Royal Caribbean had suggested in mid-May 2020 that the buffet might be a thing of the past -- prompting a furious backlash from cruisers. "I think in the beginning, there will not be a buffet that's how I see it," Royal Caribbean International CEO Michael Bayley said on May 13, 2020. "We will utilize the space, we will utilize the Windjammer, but in all probability, it won't be a classical buffet. It will be something more akin to a restaurant." Royal Caribbean was forced to clarify its position just one week later, stating on May 20 that the Windjammer buffet would continue to exist aboard all Royal Caribbean ships. "It doesn't mean that you don't have a buffet," said Royal Caribbean Group Chairman and CEO Richard Fain, noting that the Windjammer would likely continue to operate with waiter-driven table service instead of self-serve options. Fast-forward one year, and the CDC's revised guidance now says shipboard buffets are able to resume as they were pre-pandemic for vessels mandating the full vaccination of all passengers and crew. Self-Serve Struggles Though prized for its speed and convenient meals, shipboard buffets have long been the brunt of many a cruise comedian punchline. Located off the pool decks of most ships, cruisers either love-or-hate the casual eatery which tends to be crowded, chaotic, and displaying some of the worst behavioural traits of passengers. (Years ago, we witnessed a passenger dunk her entire hand into a vat of sauce to taste it, ruining the sauce and forcing staff members to hurriedly take the tray out of the buffet lineup.) Pre-pandemic, though buffets always had hand sanitizing stations and even employees standing at key entrance points with sanitizer ("Washy-Washy, Happy-Happy! "), instances of Norovirus continued to crop up onboard some vessels, likely brought on by the sharing of common serving utensils. While cruise lines have attempted to reinvent the buffet with some success (Viking's oceangoing ships, Holland America Line's Koningsdam and Celebrity Edge, in particular, stand out as prime examples of buffets done right), the casual eatery remains a controversial aspect of cruise life. Cruise Critic's own editorial staff were split over whether the news that buffets could continue was good or not, with many expressing a desire to have a casual buffet-style eatery with table service as a happy-medium. Our own UK managing editor Adam Coulter experienced the new-style buffet himself on MSC Cruises' newest ship, Virtuosa. And although sailing with just 1,000 passengers on a 6,000+ passenger ship, he did not find the buffet experience a problem. "The only pressure point we predict is when the ship sails full. Inevitably it takes longer to be served, so there may be delays as the ship starts to get more crowded," he wrote. Chances are good that, even on fully-vaccinated ships, the buffet experience will continue to evolve as cruising resumes from the U.S. this summer. Non-Vaccinated Ships Must Still Modify Buffet, Self-Serve Options It's a different story on ships without a vessel-wide vaccination mandate. On those vessels, buffets will still be restricted, with no self-serve options available under the CDC's guidance. This includes other self-serve options like beer and wine dispensers, ice cream stations, and the like, which must be manned by a dedicated staff member. Cruise ship buffets can operate on non-vaccinated ships, but passengers will be unable to get their own food. Instead, most lines are expected to rely on a waiter-driven system where staff members bring requested food to passengers. Cruise Critic Readers React Cruise Critic members reacted positively to the CDC's updated guidance, noting that at least for ships mandating full vaccination against COVID-19, the differences between the pre-and-post pandemic worlds should be minimal. "A fully vaccinated cruise can be as close to normal as anything we have seen," writes TNcruising02. This is good news and makes so much more sense than their original requirements of wearing masks on the pool deck or while dining."
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https://www.cruisecritic.co.uk/articles.cfm?ID=6154
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What Animal Had a Zoologically Improbable Facial Expression?
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For several years, many social media users have puzzled over a photograph of a sign, seemingly from a museum display, stating that This object has been removed as we revise its facial expression, which was deemed zoologically improbable and/or terrifying to small children: Is this sign real? countless viewers have wondered. The HMNH logo in the bottom right-hand corner of the sign associates it with the Harvard Museum of Natural History. However, that institution did not remove any object from their display for the reasons stated on the sign. The photograph stems from a performance art special event the museum held one evening in 2020 titled Bizarre Animals, described as follows: On the evening of March 26th, artists will overrun the Harvard Museum of Natural History for a special evening of performance, sound, and video throughout the galleries. For two and half hours, twelve artists from across the country including many Harvard alumni and several current students will transform the museum into laboratory, library, exploratorium, and stage. Through thoughtful interventions and captivating experiments, viewers will experience new ways to engage with the museums spaces, its collections, and its history. One pair of participants in that event placed a variety of unusual and amusing signs around the museums exhibits, such as: This object removed due to spontaneous animation This object has been detained on suspicion of un-American activities Other birds were here but they flew thataway > This object has been removed for not playing well with others This object was voted off the island This object is still buffering This object has not been removed; its just invisible now This object pulled a Charlie Sheen This object is an exhibitionist and has been removed This object has been removed by global warming This object has been temporarily consumed Their efforts are recorded in the following photo gallery:
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https://www.snopes.com/articles/344544/zoologically-improbable-facial/
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Can Richard and Jane afford an expensive renovation without infringing on Janes retirement plans?
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Open this photo in gallery Jane and Richard. Glenn Lowson/The Globe and Mail Richard is 59, retired and collecting a defined benefit pension, not indexed, of $39,660 a year. He also has substantial savings and investments. Jane is 53 and works in health care, earning about $80,000 a year. She has recently joined her pension plan at work and has the option of buying back some years of service. She wonders if it makes sense financially to do so. She hopes to retire from work at age 60. They also wonder whether they can afford a major renovation to their small-town Ontario house without infringing on Janes retirement plans. Can we afford to indulge our interest in architecture with a major modern home renovation valued at $300,000 and still have Jane retire when she turns 60 years of age? Richard asks in an e-mail. Their house is valued at $700,000 with a $215,000 mortgage that they took out some time ago to invest. As a result, the mortgage interest is tax-deductible. They have cash and short-term investments of about $139,000. Story continues below advertisement We asked Matthew Ardrey, a financial planner and vice-president of TriDelta Financial in Toronto, to look at Richard and Janes situation. What the expert says Jane is earning $73,320 a year, plus $6,800, which her employer contributes to her registered retirement savings plan, Mr. Ardrey says. Jane and Richard maximize their tax-free savings account contributions annually. Any surplus they earn is being saved for their renovation, planned for 2022. With no buyback, Janes pension will be $9,360 a year at age 60 indexed to inflation plus a bridge benefit of $2,280 until age 65. If she purchases the buyback for $168,000, the pension increases to $18,840 at age 60 plus a bridge of $4,560. To fund the buyback, Mr. Ardrey assumes Jane transfers her existing RRSP and locked-in retirement account, which together amount to $114,000, to her pension plan. The remainder would come from their $50,000 guaranteed investment certificate and $4,000 from the joint bank account. Whether or not she chooses the buyback will impact the funding for the renovation, so we will look at each scenario independently, Mr. Ardrey says. The average rate of return for their investment portfolio is 5.16 per cent, with an average management expense ratio of 0.29 per cent resulting in a net return of 4.87 per cent. The assumed rate of inflation is 2 per cent. They estimate their Canada Pension Plan benefit will be $1,100 a month for Richard and $1,000 a month for Jane at age 65. The forecast assumes they take Old Age Security benefits at age 65 as well. In the first scenario, Jane does not take the pension buyback. They take all of their cash savings, which amount to $150,000 by mid-2022, for the renovation, financing the rest of the work on their line of credit at a rate of prime plus 0.5 percentage points, or 2.95 per cent. The forecast assumes they pay this off over 10 years. Story continues below advertisement Using the cash, which has a negative real rate of return after inflation and taxes, is a good place to start, the planner says. For the remainder, using debt over cashing in investments is preferred. With a rate of interest of only 2.95 per cent, the hurdle rate to earn more than that on their investments is low. That being said, they certainly have the assets to pay off the entire renovation, Mr. Ardrey says. If they were to pay for it all with investment proceeds and then borrow against the line of credit to re-establish those investments, the interest would be tax-deductible. They should watch interest rates, the planner says. If rates rise, the hurdle rate would become higher and it may be more beneficial to pay off the debt rather than reinvest it. In retirement, they plan to spend $65,000 a year after tax and adjusted for inflation. At Janes age 90, there will be an estate of $8.4-million (with inflation), including investments and real estate. If instead of leaving a large estate, if they exhaust all of their investment assets, leaving only real estate, they can increase their spending in retirement by $48,000 per year, Mr. Ardrey says. In the second scenario, he looks at what happens if Jane takes the pension buyback. As this impacts their cash savings for the renovation, they will need to borrow $210,000 from the line of credit, he says. The result is surprisingly similar. With the increased pension and larger loan, we would expect to see a difference, but in fact the two scenarios play out almost identically, the planner says. The most likely reason is the rate of return used in the forecast and the discount rate for the pension plan are virtually the same, Mr. Ardrey says. (The discount rate is the rate of return assumed by the actuaries when calculating the current value needed to fund a future pension.) Story continues below advertisement Since the quantitative factors are identical, Jane and Richard need to look at other factors when making the pension buyback decision. These would include Janes life expectancy, the expected rate of return on the portfolio, their willingness to assume the investment risk versus the certainty of receiving pension income, the need for financial flexibility and how much interest rates are expected to rise over time. The main risk in each analysis is the asset mix of their investments, Mr. Ardrey says. Their asset mix is 10 per cent cash, 3 per cent fixed income, 35 per cent preferred shares, 4 per cent in alternative investments and 48 per cent equities, of which about 80 per cent is in Canadian stocks or stock funds. With about 75 per cent of their portfolio invested in Canadian stocks and preferred shares, some additional geographic diversification would be beneficial, he says. With preferred shares, an increase in interest rates can lead to a decline in value. As well, preferred shares can be more volatile than their traditional fixed-income counterparts such as corporate bonds, he adds. Dividend income could also affect Old Age Security benefits. Dividends are grossed up and an offsetting dividend tax credit is given to reduce the overall tax payable. The problem with this is that the grossed-up dividend is used in the OAS calculation, increasing the chances for the OAS clawback. To increase their diversification, Richard and Jane might consider adding some real estate investment trusts, private or publicly traded, to their investment mix, the planner says. REITs that invest in a large, diversified residential portfolio or perhaps specific areas like wireless network infrastructure are preferable to one that has a large exposure to retail, Mr. Ardrey says. The plan: The pension decision depends on considerations such as investment expectations, risk tolerance and their outlook for interest rates. Diversify their portfolio geographically. The payoff: A clear view of their options. Monthly net income: $8,820 Assets: Cash $89,000; GIC $50,000; his non-registered stocks $360,000; his private investment $60,000; his TFSA $100,000; her TFSA $88,000; his RRSP $510,000; her RRSP and locked-in retirement account $114,000; his defined contribution pension plan $100,000; estimated present value of his pension $700,000; his locked-in retirement account $52,000; residence $700,000. Total: $2.9-million Story continues below advertisement Monthly outlays: Mortgage $905; property tax $380; home insurance $50; utilities $180; maintenance, garden $320; transportation $755; groceries $670; clothing $135; gifts, charity $305; vacation, travel $670; dining, drinks, entertainment $630; personal care, club membership $55; pets $150; sports, hobbies, subscriptions $170; health care $115; disability insurance $70; communications $275; RRSP $565; TFSAs $1,000. E-mail [email protected]. Some details may be changed to protect the privacy of the persons profiled. Be smart with your money. Get the latest investing insights delivered right to your inbox three times a week, with the Globe Investor newsletter. Sign up today.
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https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-can-richard-and-jane-afford-an-expensive-renovation-without-infringing/
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Did Philly Chefs Create a 510-Foot-Long Cheesesteak Sandwich?
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Local chefs made a sandwich that stretched over three city blocks. Although some observed on social media that the massive sandwich wasn't made from a single loaf of bread, we don't know of a bread oven that can make a 510-foot-long sandwich bun. In late May 2021, friends of a South Philadelphia restauranteur decided to make his birthday one to remember by assembling a massive cheesesteak sandwich feast. News reports said the sandwich was 510 feet long, although some on social media said it was longer. They are constructing a 600 foot long cheesesteak down on 9th street in South Philly to beat a record of worlds longest pic.twitter.com/5U9RhT5StR Sean Duffy (@ProfDuff) May 24, 2021 To celebrate the birthday of Rene Kobeitri, the owner of Rim Cafe in South Philadelphia, local chefs assembled a 510-foot-long chain of cheesesteak sandwiches, which spanned three city blocks. The Philadelphia Metro newspaper reported that chefs from different types of restaurants constructed an international feast. For example, Chef Christina Martinez of South Philly Barbacoa created a Mexican cheesesteak; Chef Mike McKinley of Yakitori Boy created a Japanese cheesesteak; and Chef Dian Widjojo, owner of Hardena Restaurant, created an Indonesian cheesesteak, to name a few. Some questioned on social media whether the creation constituted a single sandwich, per se, because photographs showed that it was made out of separate sandwich buns. This is bullshit. The bread has to be connected https://t.co/aeyAh6WZeA Big Cat (@BarstoolBigCat) May 25, 2021 To be fair though, we dont know of a way the bread could be one bun without a 510-foot-long bread oven.
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https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/510-foot-cheesesteak-sandwich/
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Did Eric Carle Say Publishers Made Him Add Stomachache Scene to The Very Hungry Caterpillar?
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Childrens book author and artist Eric Carle said his publisher forced him to add the stomachache scene to The Very Hungry Caterpillar. He also added that such a scene ran entirely contrary to the message of the book. In late May 2021, famed childrens book artist and author Eric Carle died at the age of 91. Soon after his death, Twitter users shared a quote purportedly from an interview with Carle, claiming that he fought with his publisher against putting in a certain scene in his famous book The Very Hungry Caterpillar. The quote in question spread across the internet, and in it he reportedly said the scene involved the caterpillar getting a stomachache. Carles alleged reasoning: My publisher and I fought bitterly over the stomachache scene in The Very Hungry Caterpillar. The caterpillar, youll recall, feasts on cake, ice cream, salami, pie, cheese, sausage, and so on. After this banquet I intended for him to proceed immediately to his metamorphosis, but my publisher insisted that he suffer an episode of nausea firstthat some punishment follow his supposed overeating. This disgusted me. It ran entirely contrary to the message of the book. The caterpillar is, after all, very hungry, as sometimes we all are. He has recognized an immense appetite within him and has indulged it, and the experience transforms him, betters him. Including the punitive stomachache ruined the effect. It compromised the book. Many pointed to the quote coming from a 2015 interview in literary magazine The Paris Review. But this item was not a factual recounting of real-life events. The article originated from a page that describes its output as being humorous or satirical in nature. The article was posted on April 1, 2015, as part of a parody issue called Introducing The Paris Review for Young Readers. As the interview gained traction, The Paris Review addressed it in a tweet: It has come to our attention that a parody Eric Carle interview published in 2015 as part of an April Fools post entitled Introducing The Paris Review for Young Readers has been quoted as fact. The post was not intended to communicate any true information. (1/2) The Paris Review (@parisreview) May 28, 2021 We at The Paris Review are saddened by the news of Carles death, and are grateful for the books he wrote, which continue to give joy to so many readers. (2/2) The Paris Review (@parisreview) May 28, 2021 The Paris Review also placed a disclaimer above the article in question: This piece was published as part of an April Fools post in 2015, entitled Introducing The Paris Review for Young Readers. It is a fictional interview, and intended purely as a parody. It is not intended to communicate any true or factual information, and is for entertainment purposes only. It took some time for Twitter users to catch on that Carle never said these words, especially after he was erroneously quoted by the Smithsonian. The Smithsonian also issued a correction stating, This article previously presented a quote from a satirical Paris Review article as fact. The quote has been removed. For background, here is why we sometimes write about satire/humor.
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https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/eric-carle-very-hungry-caterpillar/
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Could a Duke Johnson Jr. return interest the Browns?
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The Cleveland Browns have two of the best running backs in the NFL, Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt, in a run-centered offense under Kevin Stefanski. Last year, Chubb ran for over 1,000 yards on less than 200 carries while Hunt tallied 841 yards, also on less than 200 carries. The two combined for 18 rushing touchdowns and only one fumble lost. Not a lot to complain about at the position as both are able to handle the load while complimenting each other and keeping each other fresh. Hunt was used far more often in the passing game with 38 receptions for over 300 yards while Chubb had only 16 catches for 150 yards. DErnest Johnson was the third back for most of the year but only had 33 carries and three receptions. The Browns brought in Demetric Felton with their final pick in the 2021 NFL draft looking to capitalize on his versatility as a runner and pass-catcher. While Browns fans may be excited about Felton and feel comfortable with DErnest Johnson as the third back, the team with Super Bowl aspirations is always looking to bring in competition and improve. Duke is currently a free agent after finishing out the contract he signed with the Browns before being traded to Houston. He ranks as Pro Football Focus 14th remaining free agent at this time. Last year, in only 11 games with the Texans, Duke ran the ball 77 times for 235 yards while catching 28 passes for 249 yards. Combined he had two touchdowns. With the Browns and Texans, Duke Johnson Jr. was often dinged up but didnt miss a game until the 2020 season when he missed five. A return to Cleveland could be a sweet return and give the Browns a third versatile back while allowing Felton to adjust to the NFL as a rookie. Adding Duke Johnson Jr. would set up a Johnson and Johnson competition for a roster spot with DErnest Johnson. (All of Browns media is rooting against a return so they can just use a last name instead of constantly having to list a full name, or use just a first name while talking about the backs.) The former Brown is a better pass catcher with more experience while the current Brown has return skills that could keep him on the field. Odds are that Duke Johnson Jr. is waiting for an opening somewhere, whether due to injury or a trade, where he can compete to be a teams second back. A return to Cleveland is unlikely given the presence of Chubb and Hunt but Duke could provide an extra spark if the two sides were able to come together.
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https://sports.yahoo.com/could-duke-johnson-jr-return-212337635.html?src=rss
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Did Matt Gaetz Say We Better Use the 2nd Amendment When Discussing Social Media Companies?
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U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Florida, stated, "We better use" the Second Amendment when railing against alleged suppression of speech by social media platforms. During a rally on May 27, 2021, U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Florida, made remarks that earned him condemnation, particularly in light of the fact that U.S. Senate Republicans voted on May 28 to block a bipartisan committee to study the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Gaetzs fellow Republican House member, U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Illinois, for example, accused Gaetz of inciting violence: This is why we need a January 6 commission. 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. https://t.co/DEaKjKR9ph Adam Kinzinger (@RepKinzinger) May 28, 2021 Gaetz, who is under investigation in a federal sex trafficking probe, stated during the rally in Dalton, Georgia: And so let us use the Constitution to strengthen our argument and our movement. We have a First Amendment right to speak and assemble, and we better use it. The internets hall monitors out in Silicon Valley, 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. Silicon Valley cant cancel this movement, or this rally, or this congressman. We have a Second Amendment in this country, and I think we have an obligation to use it. The Second Amendment, this is a little history lesson for all the fake news media, the Second Amendment is not about, its not about hunting, its not about recreation, its not about sports. The Second Amendment is about maintaining within the citizenry the ability to maintain an armed rebellion against the government if that becomes necessary. I hope it never does, but it sure is important to recognize the founding principles of this nation and make that they are fully understood. Video of Gaetz comment can be viewed here: Its not the first time Gaetz has made such a remark. Although he had been railing against alleged speech suppression on social media platforms, Gaetz posted a similar statement on May 28 to Twitter: He also made a similar statement on May 7, 2021, during a rally in Florida. Gaetz has been holding rallies with fellow U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Georgia, a Qanon conspiracy theory supporter who won her seat representing Georgias 14th Congressional District after running unopposed in 2020. Both Greene and Gaetz are vocal promoters of former U.S. President Donald Trump, who incited the attack on the Capitol with a disinformation campaign falsely alleging the election was stolen via a mass-scale voter fraud conspiracy. Four people died that day, and three police officers who defended the Capitol died in the days after. Roughly 140 police officers were injured, some seriously. As a result of this violence, Trump has been banned by mainstream social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
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https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/gaetz-second-amendment-comments/
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How did the Vikings fare in PFFs 2021 season simulations?
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Pro Football Focus is at it again. The outlet simulated the 2021 NFL season 10,000 times and the Vikings averaged lackluster results. Heres how PFF did it: Using the PFF Elo rating system, PFF grades and available market data, we can simulate the 2021 season 10,000 times to accurately assign distributions for win totals, divisional title odds and the percentage each team makes the playoffs. We can also look at how often each team makes it to and wins Super Bowl 56. Minnesota had an average win total of 7.9. The Vikings had a playoff percentage of 31.7%. The team had a Super Bowl victory percentage of 0.9%. Its average draft position was 13.9. So if PFF is any indication, its not gearing up to be a stellar 2021 season for the Vikings. That said, I think a lot of their success in the division will depend on whether Aaron Rodgers stays with the Packers or not and if Justin Fields starts for the Bears right away. Minnesota still has a chance of making it to the postseason. Im not so sure.
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https://sports.yahoo.com/did-vikings-fare-pff-2021-211956477.html?src=rss
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What Are the Different Green Energy Options?
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Climate change has been a major concern for decades, but in recent years it has made its way up the political and social agenda. This is because the impact of our actions on the environment is more apparent than ever before, with 2020 named the hottest year on record and grim predictions about what will happen in the years to come unless action is taken now. Activists such as Greta Thunberg and Sir David Attenborough are using their platforms to raise awareness about climate change, and there are advancements in tech that are being introduced to stop the damage thats being done. One form of technology thats already making a difference is looking at renewable or green energy sources. We typically use non-sustainable resources to heat and power our homes and businesses. But by making the switch to green energy, were reducing the amount of fossil fuels being burned, and this, in turn, reduces the amount of carbon emissions. Whether youre planning on updating energy sources in your home or youre looking to make your business more eco-friendly, read on. Wind energy Wind energy is something youre possibly already familiar with. Wind farms are already dotted around the UK and its likely youve seen fields filled with turbines. These turbines drive generators that create electricity, which is passed into the National Grid. Energy produced from both onshore and offshore wind farms each contributed 9.9% of the UKs total electricity output in 2019. Together, they are able to power almost 13 million UK homes, based on figures from 2017. However, not every property is suitable for wind energy, so its worth looking into whether your home or business premises could be a good fit. Solar heating Solar panels and heating are an investment as, once installed, you dont need to pay for any additional costs. Therefore, you have a green source of energy that offers cost benefits too. There are two types of solar heating. One heats the air while the other heats liquid in a hydronic collector. To choose between the two, youll need to know if you have a forced air heating system, which means youll need a solar air heating system, or radiant heating system in place, which means youll need a solar liquid heating system. If youre a business owner looking to introduce solar power to your offices, youll need to think about the health and safety of the installation team. Theyll be working at a height, so youll need to make sure that workers have the correct safety equipment, such as harnesses, sturdy footwear, and hard hats to reduce the possibility of any incidents or accidents taking place. Geothermal energy This type of energy uses a ground source heat pump to absorb heat from below the earths surface. Here, the temperature is higher than above the ground. This means that it can be an effective replacement for fossil fuels, however it needs to be applied in areas where there is an ample heat reserve in order for it to be effective. There are certain hotspots in the UK where this type of heating is effective, mainly in the North East, Wessex, Cheshire, and Northern Ireland, but the impact is not as powerful as in countries such as Iceland, which sees more geothermal energy. Hydro energy Hydro energy is one of the most popular renewable resources. Here, a dam is built and a reservoir used to control the water flow. This water is directed towards a turbine that, in turn, generates electricity. This is one of the more reliable green energy resources and it allows energy to be stored for use later. It can be used as a commercial source of energy but is suited to particular domestic properties too.
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https://blueandgreentomorrow.com/energy/what-are-different-green-energy-options/
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Why is 6-foot-3 Mac Jones suddenly being criticized for his lack of size?
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Pats QB is 6-foot-3. Image : AP We judge a lot of things based on size: Texas BBQ, television monitors, peoples homes, yadda yadda yadda. NFL quarterbacks are no exception. Everything about them gets judged based on their size. Not even Joe Burrows hands were exempt from the harsh eye of NFL media. As OTAs have kicked off across the league, New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones is the latest rookie to receive some harsh words from reporters. Advertisement So he looks small and his arm doesnt appear to be live (meaning strong). I have been a vocal critic of Jones since the start of the most recent college football season, but these criticisms hes receiving now have me asking, So what? Of everything Mac Jones brings to the table as an NFL prospect, a lack of size is what Im least concerned about. Jones is listed as 6-foot-3, 217 pounds pretty much on par with Lamar Jacksons 6-foot-2, 212 and Deshaun Watsons 6-foot-2, 220. Of course, Jones is going to look small in comparison to the Pats other QB, Cam Newton (memba him?). Newton is pretty much a Grecian god. As for Jarrett Stidham (their other, other QB), I find it hard to believe that Jones looks that much smaller because theyre the same build, minus one pound! (Stidham is listed at 6-foot-3, 216). Maybe Stidham looks bulkier, but bulking up is something that Jones can easily work on prior to the start of the season. With the success of guys like Russell Wilson (5-foot-11), Kyler Murray (5-foot-10), and Drew Brees (6-foot), Im stunned that Joness height is even brought into question. The three aforementioned quarterbacks have never had problems finding receivers or seeing over their offensive lines. Jones isnt even the smallest first-round quarterback of the 2021 draft class. New York Jets rookie Zach Wilson is listed at 6-foot-3, 203 pounds. Thats the only reason I can think of. As for Jones arm, thats a legitimate concern. However, just keep in mind that OTAs were Jones first action in a Patriots uniform, and were still three and a half months away from Week 1 of the NFL season. I understand that Jones arm strength was a concern in college, but judging Jones off of his first three days at practice is very risky business, especially after Jones threw three beautiful passes in the 7-on-7's. Advertisement Keep in mind that Peyton Mannings biggest con coming out of Tennessee (and throughout his career) was his weak arm. However, it didnt matter. As long as Jones can read a defense, stay in the pocket, and make accurate throws, hell be just fine. After all, hes learning from one of the best coaches in the business someone whos succeeded with an immobile, but very accurate quarterback before. Im not saying Jones is Tom Brady. Hes not, but theres a reason the Patriots were praised for drafting Jones at 15 he fits Belichicks system, even if he is one inch shorter than Brady.
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https://deadspin.com/why-is-6-foot-3-mac-jones-suddenly-being-criticized-for-1846995697
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How would we have made it through the pandemic without nostalgia TV?
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Its hard to imagine how we would have clung onto our sanity during three national lockdowns without the aid of streaming services. Come to think of it, its a wonder more conspiracy theorists havent attempted to connect Ted Sarandos and Jeff Bezos with the genesis of Covid-19. Alongside the key workers that kept the world turning, there sat Netflix, Amazon Prime, NOW and Apple TV: our entertainment saviours that prevented us from having to actually speak to our partners or take up needlepoint to distract ourselves from the apocalypse. Though the virus put paid to TV and film production for months, this ultimately didnt matter for those of us craving, not newness, but comfort in the old. Our collective desire to stick our heads in the sand and pretend we were in fact home by choice, manifested in a yearning to revisit old reliable favourites.
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https://www.independent.co.uk/independentpremium/editors-letters/friends-reunion-tv-netflix-nostalgia-b1856003.html
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Are SAs rugby teams ready for the Rainbow Cup?
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The new series kicks off in just over three weeks but questions have to be asked about the ability of the four SA franchises to cope with the demands of this new competition. By now its well known that the SA sides will be involved in local derbies over the first three rounds before they face European teams in foreign conditions. The new series kicks off in just over three weeks but questions have to be asked about the ability of the four SA franchises to cope with the demands of this new competition. By now its well known that the SA sides will be involved in local derbies over the first three rounds before they face European teams in foreign conditions. Bulls and Sharks coaches Jake White and Sean Everitt have already remarked, however, that the structures of the competition will be lopsided with SA teams facing the European sides only in away fixtures, with no matches against them being played on home soil. Even the local derbies could be described as lopsided. The Bulls and the Stormers will, for instance, play two of their three derbies at home, while the Sharks and the Lions will have only one home game. The Bulls have the Lions and Sharks at home and play away to the Stormers, while the Stormers have the Sharks and Bulls at home and play away to the Lions. The Sharks have the Lions at home but play away to the Bulls and the Stormers, while the Lions have the Stormers at home but play away to the Bulls and the Sharks in their opening two games. The odds could be stacked against the Lions and the Sharks even before their departure overseas, while the Bulls and the Stormers could be in prime seats by the time they board their flights. ALSO READ: Confirmed: Rainbow Cup to kick off on 24 April Faced with a two-week isolation period in Bristol before the start of round four, the question remains how well the recently concluded Preparation Series did to actually prepare them for what could await in Europe. They might be well prepared in terms of conditioning, but the top players had very little exposure in the warm-up campaign. Bulls captain Duane Vermeulen, for instance, missed the entire Preparation Series and will only start running in a weeks time, while centre Cornal Hendricks and prop Trevor Nyakane returned only towards the end of the series. Teams like the Sharks, Stormers and Lions gradually introduced their top stars towards the end of the series, and they too could be well short of sufficient game time. The Rainbow Cup is bound to be more challenging for our local teams than most would like to believe. For more news your way, download The Citizens app for iOS and Android.
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https://citizen.co.za/sport/sport-columnists/2467284/are-sas-rugby-teams-ready-for-the-rainbow-cup/
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Who is Devaroe Lawrence and why is he on the Washington Football Team?
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The Browns are set up for a long run at the top of the NFL. The Browns current roster is pretty young, averaging just 24.8 years old. That puts the team in a three-way tie at 8th with the Indianapolis Colts and the Atlanta Falcons as one of the youngest teams in the NFL. This is a good sign for the Browns and their fans. If Cleveland can continue to keep their age down but be successful, then they can turn into a legitimate threat nearly every year for some time. Great teams dont rebuild, if they have great management, they reload and if the Browns are able to refresh their roster every so often, then theyll be able to be one of those teams.
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https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2259761681626/who-is-devaroe-lawrence-and-why-is-he-on-the-washington-football-team
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Why Is Food Delivery Apps All The Rage These Days?
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Pandemic or no pandemic, youd be lying if you said youve never ordered food using an app. There is an even less chance of that being true today thanks to Covid-19. Like a handful of things, food can never go out of style. People seem to have become more choosy and selective about their food choices than ever before, which has resulted in various related trends. How Customers Choose Restaurants Gone are the days when people would risk visiting an unfamiliar restaurant on a whim. Now, most customers take the time to research the best restaurants based on the location, type of cuisine, price point, ambience, and of course, overall quality and reviews. They mainly do this through food apps and social media, which is why virtually every restaurant has accounts on Instagram, Facebook, and so on. Many of them are expanding their online presence with Search Engine Optimization (SEO), paid targeted advertising, and optimization on food delivery platforms. They have recognized the value of a positive online presence. Since they make it a point to shine on food delivery platforms, it is not surprising that many of them do deliveries. Food Delivery Is In Demand Given the current situation, where restaurants are being forced to shut, where everybody is at home and Work From Home (WFH) is rampant, it makes sense for restaurants to turn to home delivery. The demand for this service has not seemed to have waned at any point over the last year or so, with tons of orders being placed and delivered. Just about every restaurant of all types and sizes have had to turn to food delivery platforms to keep their business going during these turbulent times. If you are looking to cash in and get into the food delivery business, check out this article. The Main Reasons Why The Food Delivery Business Is Popular It has been established that the food delivery business is at a high. It is a lucrative business No business runs unless there is a demand. Fortunately, food will always be in demand. As mentioned, food will never go out of style, which means hardworking restaurants will always come out on top, especially if they make it easy for the customer to try their food. This is where food delivery comes in. If you have a diverse menu, you can make sure your customers get their moneys worth without getting them to leave the house. Getting excellent food to your customers at their doorstep is one of the main reasons they pay these days. This is true of anything meals, desserts, groceries, etc. Reasonable operating costs If you were to open a restaurant, you would have to spend on a myriad of things. However, with food delivery, you could still run things from a small kitchen and send orders out. All you would have to do is find, hire, train, and hire delivery executives who you will trust to deliver your orders efficiently. Maybe you are not running a restaurant. Maybe you want to sell groceries, in which case you would not need to spend on a venue as you would in the case of a restaurant. Instead, here, you can send goods and products out from your warehouse through delivery executives. If you are worried about managing your delivery drivers, you will have to use a Point of Sale (PoS) software that helps you track payments for each delivery, both to you, and to your delivery executives. You can also take varying delivery fees into account. Overall, it works out much lower than starting a restaurant from scratch and worrying about filling up seats. Convenience The charm of food delivery lies in its convenience. You get to decide what to order, when to order, delivery date, and payment methods. With a food delivery service on their side customers do not have to worry about having to cook for themselves if they are unable to do so. It doesnt get easier and more convenient for the customer, which is why the food delivery business is all the rage today. Operate all day, every day Unlike restaurants and stores, you do not have to work according to set timings. You can keep your business open all day, throughout the week if you have the bandwidth. You would have to hire enough delivery drivers and manage them accordingly for this to happen. Night-time delivery is immensely popular since a lot of people, especially during the pandemic place orders late in the night. Conclusion Ultimately, the food delivery business can only go up from here and is here to stay. Even after the pandemic blows over and people find themselves free to visit restaurants, shops, and stores physically, they would still prefer to place orders from the comfort of their home. Starting a food delivery business has never been easier and more lucrative than it is today. Get your hands on the tools you need to start an online food delivery business and watch orders come your way in due time.
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https://androidcure.com/why-is-food-delivery-apps-all-the-rage-these-days/
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Why Is America Steaming Out of the Pacific?
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The aircraft carrier the USS Ronald Reagan will deploy from its home port in Japan to the Middle East this summer to support the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, The Wall Street Journal reported earlier this week. The move came at the request of U.S. Central Command and was approved by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. The Reagans deployment undermines the claimmade by the past three American presidentsthat the Indo-Pacific is Americas priority. It also suggests that the Biden administration is conducting a phantom withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistanremoving boots on the ground to fulfill a campaign promise to end forever wars, but replacing ground operations with other forces conducting similar missions at great difficulty and expense. A carrier has been present in the Middle East for years, which is wearing out the Navys carrier force. The USS Abraham Lincoln spent more than 220 days operating in the region on a 295-day deployment that ended in January 2020, the longest of any carrier since the end of the Cold War. The USS Eisenhower, currently operating in the Middle East, is on a double pump back-to-back deployment. The carrier spent more than 200 consecutive days at sea on its previous deployment. It can no longer put off repairs, and due to years of high carrier demand, the only carrier available to backfill it is the Reagan. That means the U.S. wont have an aircraft carrier in the Indo-Pacific for months. The Pentagon frequently touts the Indo-Pacific as its priority theater; Mr. Austin has said, China is our pacing threat. Indeed, the 2018 National Defense Strategy said that if necessary, the U.S. should accept risk in the Middle East and other theaters to focus assets and resources in the Pacific.
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https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-is-america-steaming-out-of-the-pacific-11622241595
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How prepared are we for global uncertainties?
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With many discussions and uncertainties surrounding it, the coronavirus pandemic blindsided the whole world. All international organizations agree that "the future will always surprise us." This statement is both unsettling and perhaps even threatening for countries; however, it encompasses several opportunities as well. According to international institutions, primarily the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), there are three different categories regarding future uncertainties. In terms of the pandemic's effects and the uncertainty it has caused, the two issues in the low-risk category, which is also referred to as the "green category," are "data breach" and "aging." These two issues can both be managed by countries taking precautions and thus keeping their impacts to a minimum. The risk groups The uncertainties in the medium-risk group, which is also referred to as the "yellow category," are listed as "economic crises" and "natural disasters." In this risk group, no one is taking or is able to take sufficient precautions to prevent or eliminate the effects quickly. In other words, the problems are likely to continue for years. Power and internet outages are two risks whose level of uncertainty is more complex, comprehensive and higher. Thus, they are between the yellow and red categories. However, their effects are hoped to be more manageable. Nevertheless, the effects of a possible wide-ranging electricity and/or internet outage in a country, region, continent or the whole world could be larger than expected. Cyberwarfare, pandemic, artificial intelligence (AI) and climate change are high-risk perception issues that fall in the red category. AI is included in this category due to its connection to cyberwarfare, which is becoming a more and more prominent method of attack among countries and global power centers. The issue takes even more importance as cyberwarfare and AI capabilities are used for damaging the global reputation of countries. Hacker groups can even affiliate a country with a case it does not have any links to or even know about through internet platforms and global social media networks. Restructuring the system In this challenging period when the global economic-political system is being restructured, global uncertainties, encapsulated by the motto "the future will always surprise us," also require countries to pass a global reputation test. This depends on countries' abilities and capabilities to withstand, manage and repel such global uncertainties. For this reason, the new political, economic and commercial areas of competition between countries also lead operations against the global reputation of countries. This is because showing the opponent as weak in the face of global uncertainties or creating an impression that your opponent is vulnerable to such uncertainties means that you can eliminate your opponent easily. In this context, one of the most popular topics in the coming period will be "staying alert" against these uncertainties.
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https://www.dailysabah.com/opinion/columns/how-prepared-are-we-for-global-uncertainties
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Did Jesus have a sense of humor?
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Theres an interesting line from the Easter story that has always intrigued me. It comes from Johns Gospel, chapter 20, when Mary is at the empty tomb. She no doubt is confused, frightened, but also hopeful that Jesus did what he said he would do, that is, come back to life. So picture the scene: Peter and John have come and left after seeing the linen wrappings in the empty tomb, and Mary is alone trying to make sense of it all. She sees a man whom she thinks to be the gardener, but then learns that its the resurrected Jesus. Elated, she does what any of us would do at such a reunion, wed reach out to hug our beloved friend. Then Jesus tells Mary, Do not hold on to me, because I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go to my brothers and say to them, 'I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God (Jn 20:17).
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https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2259789347179/did-jesus-have-a-sense-of-humor
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Why Do We Need Twitter Blue?
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For years, weve all begged for an edit button on Twitter so we can fix those pesky grammatical errors without having to either delete the tweet or live with our mistake haunting us. For probably a good reason, Twitter hasnt done it, because who knows what people would edit after its already been RTd, but weve all begged for some kind of feature to fix normal spelling errors. Instead of working on that request, Twitter has decided to launch Twitter Blue. The monthly paid subscription service lets you have a Collections tabs where you can keep tweets for later. Also known as liking them, and theres also a short timer when sending a tweet that allows you to stop your tweet from sending if you see theres an error in it or realize that hey, maybe dont be that asshole online. As if that will stop the racists/sexists/homophobes on Twitter. That slight pause But instead of an edit feature, were getting this undo option, which seems like something that should already happen. Its basically just adding the option to cancel that before the tweet posts. So with Twitter Blue, you can undo a tweet, which is like deleting it but makes it go away as the tweet is sending, and make using Twitter just slightly easierall things that can and should be free on the app. Twitter is calling their upcoming Subscription Service Twitter Blue, priced at $2.99/month for now, including paid features like: Undo Tweets: https://t.co/CrqnzIPcOH Collections: https://t.co/qfFfAXHp1o pic.twitter.com/yyMStpCkpr Jane Manchun Wong (@wongmjane) May 15, 2021 To be honest, I would spend the $3 a month if it meant that I could edit my tweets just because my brain and my fingers do not work at the same speed. I understand that Twitter is a free app and what we complain about on it is all stuff that is both out of our hands and also rightfully criticizing the app. (Like why there are still Nazis on Twitter just tweeting up a storm and not being banned.) But it feels strange to have a $3 dollar subscription that still doesnt really give your users anything special. Oh good, so I can undo my tweet, which I can do by simply deleting it now. What I want is to be able to edit certain characters. You have the A.I. technology to know when Im swearing in a tweet, surely you can use that same technology to realize I am just correcting a spelling error. Set that up, Jack, and then maybe I will give you my moneymainly because, as a writer, I often spell right when I mean write and then I have to panic that someone saw me mess up. Become a subscriber and support the site! [email protected]
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https://www.themarysue.com/twitter-blue-nonsense/
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Do COVID-19 vaccine incentives work?
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NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) - This Monday marks the end of the Shot for a Beer, Shot for a Cup vaccination campaign Metro Nashville Public Health Department rolled out earlier this month. 8th and Roast off Charlotte Avenue have seen business pick up steam over the past month. Its all thanks to MNPHDs vaccination campaign. Today I brought in my vaccination record for getting my COVID-19 vaccine a month ago, says Jesse Roseberry, an 8th and Roast customer who used his vaccination card to get a free cup of coffee. While the campaigns purpose is to influence more people to get the shot, its also increasing business sales. Sales, probably over the past month and a half, sales have increased, says Q Taylor, 8th and Roast owner. But I would say more so than ever its given us a new audience of customers thats coming in from the community. Music City Center wraps up its final day of giving vaccines It is a wrap for COVI19 vaccines at the Nashville Music City Center. Friday was the last day that location was used as a mass vaccination site. Positive rewards do work, says Dr. Abhi Saxena, Medical Director of Hospital Services at Vanderbilt Medical Center. Saxena says people who dont question the vaccine get the COVID-19 shot the first or second month its available. He says the incentives are for those caught in the middle. Well get folks that are like 60-40, 50-50, 40-60 even to consider it or prioritize it, says Saxena. At our base we are always doing things for reward, for positive reward. Things that we do for fun, things that we do for work. Positive rewards work and we dont always think about it that way. Whether its coffee, beer, or the Ohio lottery, incentives get people vaccinated and in the door of local businesses as we close the door on this pandemic. I think its a brilliant idea because I know right now theres a lot of hesitancy to get the vaccine, says Roseberry. Which I dont really understand, but whatever it takes to get people vaccinated. But I wasnt in that boat because I took it as soon as I could. Dr. Saxena says incentives should be balanced. He says we dont want to spend too much on the front end for not much return on the back end. People giving them out need to keep that in mind.
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https://www.wsmv.com/news/do-covid-19-vaccine-incentives-work/article_e07bf938-c005-11eb-be76-7b54b1913f78.html
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Who's behind recent rise in US anti-Semitic attacks?
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Clashes between pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian groups erupted in Times Square earlier this month As the world watched fighting rage in Israel and Gaza, US Jews endured an increase in anti-Semitic attacks on a scale not seen during previous Middle East conflicts. Experts say it is too early to tell if the high-profile assaults - including a daylight brawl in New York City's Times Square - point to a trend, or are a part of already high levels of such incidents seen across the country in recent years. Violence and harassment targeting American Jews broke out coast-to-coast amid the 11 days of fighting between Israelis and Palestinians that ended in a ceasefire on 20 May. Incidents included outdoor diners in Los Angeles who were physically attacked by a group carrying Palestinian flags, violence against orthodox Jews in New York City - home to the largest population of Jews outside of Israel - and Nazi imagery posted on a synagogue in Alaska this week. Pro-Palestinian protests and anti-Jewish vandalism at synagogues - which are quickly stepping up security due to the attacks - have also been documented in Illinois and Florida. President Joe Biden wrote on Twitter on Monday: "The recent attacks on the Jewish community are despicable, and they must stop." According to New York City police, there have been 80 anti-Semitic hate crime reports made this year, compared to 62 in the same period last year. They have stepped up patrols in Jewish communities, especially in orthodox Jewish neighbourhoods where the visibility of traditional Jewish clothing increases the likelihood of attack. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL), which tracks incidents of anti-Jewish violence and bias, says they saw a 75% increase in anti-Semitism reports to the agency's 25 regional offices after Israeli-Palestinian fighting began. The figure jumped from 127 incidents in the two weeks prior to fighting to 222 in the two weeks after violence broke out. Oren Segal, vice-president of the ADL's Center on Extremism, says similar surges have occurred in previous Israeli-Palestinian conflicts. Story continues "Usually it's not surprising to see a spike because of the invective and anger that comes with a conflict," he says. "A lot more protests, a lot more grievances and at times that leads to a lot more expression of anti-Semitism and incidents of anti-Semitism." In the US, Judaism is a religion whose adherents profess a diversity of political beliefs. Critics of Israel sometimes conflate Israel, the only Jewish nation in the world, with Judaism the religion. One of New York's orthodox communities ardently support Palestinian rights Social media has also played a major role in the spike, says Segal. The ADL has tracked increased references on Twitter to pro-Nazi hashtags since the fighting began. Anti-Semitism in the US went up only "very, very little" during other wars in Israel's history - in 1967, in 1973 and during Palestinian uprisings in the 1990s and 2000s, says Yehudah Mirsky, a professor at Brandeis University who studies modern Jewish history. "We've seen things like this before," says Mirksy. "It's all too early to crunch the numbers. But this seems a bit much. This seems more." He adds that the conflict is sometimes used by US activists from across the political spectrum to "manufacture social division", from corners as diverse as far right ex-Trump adviser Steve Bannon and by antifa, the loosely knit group of far-left activists. "In many respects a national struggle - between two national groups - gets transposed into the American framework of seeing it as a civil rights struggle," he says of the conflict. "In recent years with people tossing around terms like 'apartheid' and 'ethnic cleansing', those terms kind of take Israel out of the realm of politics and into pure moral struggle." Mirsky says the moral battle distracts from the reality that the conflict is "an incredibly complicated political situation". "And it just becomes this stark black and white morality tale for which the bad guys can have no justification at all - and the bad guys become the Israelis and the people who support them." An annual report released by the ADL in April found that 2,024 anti-Semitic incidents were reported in 2020, dropping 4% from an all-time high in 2019. Last year saw the third-highest number of reports of assault, harassment and vandalism toward American Jews since the ADL first began tracking the data in 1979. Experts say the recent attacks are being driven more from the political left than ever before. It comes as pro-Palestinian supporters blame American Jews for Israeli government policies. "For four years it seemed to be stimulated from the political right, with devastating consequences," the ADL's Jonathan Greenblatt told the New York Times. But in the most recent attacks "no one is wearing Maga hats", he added, referring to the Make America Great Again Hats worn by Trump supporters. Much anti-Semitism in the US still comes from the far-right, including the gunman who killed 11 people at a synagogue in Pittsburgh in 2018. At a 2017 rally in Charlottesville, far-right activists chanted "Jews will not replace us" But the ADL's Oren Segal says it's not important which side of the political aisle is instigating the anti-Jewish movement. "Anti-Semitism is not a right-wing issue. It's not a left-wing issue. It's a problem in and of itself. It's unique, in that no matter where someone is on the ideological spectrum, they're able to manipulate anti-Semitic tropes to make a point if they want to. "Sometimes it's not necessarily coming from an extreme left or an extreme right, but it's just an anti-Semite." He says public figures such as Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, who has likened coronavirus masking measures to the Holocaust, which killed six million Jews, have played a major role in the general rise in anti-Semitism in the US. "Any public official, whether left or right, who is normalising tropes commonly used by anti-Semites, that's a problem," he adds. "Normalising anti-Semitism, I think, has more to do with the rise in anti-Semitism than people might think."
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https://news.yahoo.com/whos-behind-recent-rise-us-213334206.html
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Are Vaccine Advisors More Conflicted Than We Thought?
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When it comes to authorizing COVID-19 vaccines, members of FDA's advisory committee and the U.K.'s counterpart often have undisclosed conflicts of interest. Panelists for these advisory committees are only required to share conflicts of interest from the last 12 months, and when they do disclose these relationships, the committees do not always consider them significant enough to disclose to the public. An investigation in The BMJ by American journalist Paul Thacker, who is currently based in Spain, found examples where experts had disclosed potential conflicts -- such as publication ties, grant receipts, and patents -- to their respective committees. However, the article noted that according to the minutes of the FDA Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) and the U.K.'s Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunization (JCVI) meetings, most committee experts registered no conflicts of interest as of late-to-mid December 2020. "[The panelists] seem to have all followed the rules they were provided," Thacker told MedPage Today via email. "But that's the problem: the rules are not great." Government bodies typically rely on experts who have no financial conflicts to report as of at least the last several years, Thacker wrote in his analysis. For example, the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors requires the disclosure of all conflicts of interest from the past 36 months. Thacker said that the agencies should be asking for disclosures that go back at least 3 years. "And there's no reason when someone is found to be conflicted to not find someone else without conflicts," Thacker told MedPage Today. "Both America and the U.K. have a plentiful supply of experts in biomedicine." He said he believes that the investigation makes the case for standardized, universal disclosure rules even stronger, in order to create a more ethical approval process for products from government agencies. Officially, only two members of the FDA's advisory committee reported having conflicts of interest during meetings in late 2020. But, when Thacker's analysis looked into each panelist on the Open Payments disclosure website, he found more significant financial conflicts. For example, Thacker noted, according to Open Payments, Arnold Monto, MD, of the University of Michigan School of Public Health in Ann Arbor, received more than $24,000 from drug companies in 2019. Monto was acting chair of the VRBPAC meetings that led to the emergency use authorizations of the Pfizer/BioNTech, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. Another VRBPAC member, Myron Levine, MD, DTPH, of the University of Maryland School of Medicine, received approximately $30,000 -- mostly from consulting fees -- in the same year. In response to an inquiry from Thacker, an FDA spokesperson said that all committee members are carefully screened for "potentially disqualifying interests or relationships and makes changes to committee meeting rosters as needed." But a recent analysis in the Pink Sheet found that the FDA had issued six conflict-of-interest waivers for experts on the Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee, who were advising on whether or not indications for a group of cancer drugs should be withdrawn after failed clinical trials. Open Payments also showed that VRBPAC member Ofer Levy, MD, PhD, of Boston Children's Hospital, received about $5,000 in mostly travel expenses from GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and that Levy had disclosed in a 2020 publication that he was a named inventor on several vaccine-related patents. Levy explained in an email to Thacker, however, that GSK was not a sponsor for either of the COVID vaccine panels and that the pending patents had been revealed to the FDA in his disclosure information and they were "appropriately deemed by FDA as irrelevant to the subject matter being considered." In the U.K., the JCVI's COVID-19 meeting chair, Wei Shen Lim, MD, of the Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre, had no registered conflicts of interest according to JCVI. But Thacker found that the same document also stated that Lim's institution "received unrestricted investigator-initiated research funding from Pfizer for a study in pneumonia in which Professor Lim is the chief investigator (non-vaccine related)," and that Lim himself had reported his grant from Pfizer in a preprint published not long before the JCVI meeting in December 2020.
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https://www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdisease/covid19vaccine/92850
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Why are there so many shortages?
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Lumber, houses, appliances, vehicle parts, furniture, chlorine and more are becoming scarce and expensive. This is largely an economic response to the pandemic. One of the latest shortages come just in time for Memorial Day weekend, when people want to spend time outdoors by pools: chlorine. Tine Wolbers, owner of Wolbers Pools and Landscapes in Ionia, said they overstocked chlorine in November, anticipating the shortage. However, many larger, big box stores are facing empty shelves and higher prices. "We are now being told itll be 30 to 60 days until we get our next shipment," said Wolbers. Meanwhile, this comes as she said people are spending more money on pools and hot tubs, investing in their homes and backyards as they stay home more. Wolbers said they are two to three times busier than years past during their busiest time of the year. Chlorine shortages are just the latest example of the economy making products scarce. In the past few months, shortages on lumber and houses have made those looking to find a home incredibly difficult. Plus, shortages on furniture, appliances, car parts, and more have people waiting much longer for items. Paul Isely, the associate dean and professor of economics at the Seidman College of Business at Grand Valley State University, said it comes down to two main reasons. One: people are spending more money. Two: it is becoming more difficult to move items from point a to b. Because of all the government stimulus," said Isely. "Theres a lot of money individual consumers have, and theyre buying lots and lots of things." The transportation issue is a result of COVID-19 restrictions across borders. He said 10 ships are anchored right now off the point of Long Beach waiting to unload. While this is less than earlier this year, it is still unusual. A third reason for the shortages have to do with the workforce. Isely said many employees are not coming back to the workforce. Reasons include getting enough money from government assistance, early retirement, problems with child care, and skill set. "So, we have a mis-match right now, in that there is an entire sector of the economy still unemployed," said Isely. "But theyre either waiting for their jobs to come back, or they dont have the skill set to move into the area where there is jobs." Meanwhile, companies are still gauging what will happen in the next 18-24 months. They do not want to invest in tools to help ramp up production, if the economy changes in 24 months. "In 2008 and 2009, the companies that got burnt were the one that recently expanded and were in debt," said Isely. "And people who had cash, made it through. Firms learned that lesson. So, now, theyre saying, I dont want to borrow all this money to put in the automation for all of this extra demand if Im not sure itll be here next year." However, he said you can not compare these trends with any other in American history. That is because at no other time has the government spent so much, as seen in the form of the stimulus money. Isely said the next six to twelve months the market will be hot. Leisure and travel trends are already higher than 2019, spending is increasing, as well as wages. Meanwhile, the lumber shortage continues to cause problems for home builders. Bob Filka, the CEO of the Home Builders Association (HBA) of Michigan said the shortage is not getting better by any means. In fact, the cost of building a new home has been raised by nearly $40,000 in the last year due to the issue. "The price increases were escalating so fast," said Filka. "That literally our member's customers, before they even got their bank loan approved, were seeing that maybe the price had jumped by $10,000 or $20,000. Literally, in a few weeks time." Filka said this problem lies with the sawmills, not builders or lumber yards. His association is calling on the federal government to step in and intervene with the sawmills, before there because an even further extreme housing crisis. "There's really no incentive for them to increase production right now," said Filka. "It's really messed up. We need our congressional leaders to be asking them questions and holding hearings. Because this issue is really fueling the housing crisis that exists in our country, in our state, and certainly in the West Michigan, Grand Rapids area." The HBA of Michigan has reported a decline in single family home permits for the first time since last summer, when production resumed after a shutdown from COVID-19. RELATED VIDEO: Lumber shortage impacting home builders Make it easy to keep up to date with more stories like this. Download the 13 ON YOUR SIDE app now.
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https://www.wzzm13.com/article/money/why-are-there-so-many-shortages/69-7f02b86f-e6d9-4345-82a7-e47bee4cf11b
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Is Diego Klattenhoff leaving The Blacklist? Is Donald Ressler dead?
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Entering tonights episode, we know that there are questions aplenty on that subject. Go ahead and blame the promo for that! If you saw that preview, there was a moment where Donald Ressler was clearly injured. This means that its up to Liz or anyone close to him to ensure that he is okay. If there was one silver lining entering this life-or-death situation tonight, its that there is no word that Diego is leaving. Hes been a part of the show since the beginning so if the character does die, itd be a significant loss. Ressler is integral to the FBI Task Force, and hes also one of the only other characters Liz trusts to a certain degree. Then be sure to watch the latest discussion below! Well have another review tonight after the story airs, so be sure to subscribe to Matt & Jess on YouTube so you dont miss that. Tonight, well get more into that. Be sure to check back after the episode airs for a larger look at the characters state, and what that means for the future of Diego on The Blacklist. We know that the show has already renewed for a season 9, so hopefully he will be around to be a part of that! Be sure to share right now in the comments! Once you check that out, remember to also stick around to ensure you dont miss other updates. (Photo: NBC.) Be sure to like Matt & Jess on Facebook for more updates!
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https://cartermatt.com/440412/is-diego-klattenhoff-leaving-the-blacklist-is-donald-ressler-dead/
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What happened to Miles Teller in Maui?
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HOLLYWOOD star Miles Teller is making headlines over his vacation in Maui, Hawaii. The actor has been on a romantic getaway on the island with his wife Keleigh Sperry, Aaron Rodgers, and his fiance, Shailene Woodley. Miles Teller, 34, was reportedly assaulted at a Maui restaurant, according to TMZ. The altercation happened at the Monkeypod Kitchen on the island of Maui, with Teller allegedly getting punched in the face by his wedding planner. The fight between the two continued outside the bathroom and Teller shouted that he would press charges against the man. The actor was not seriously injured and left the restaurant with his wife, Keleigh. 3 Teller was allegedly punched in the face by his wedding planner Credit: Getty - Contributor According to TMZ, the wedding planner alleged he was not paid for his services at Tellers and Keleigh's Maui wedding back in 2019. He claimed that the actor owed him $60,000. No arrests have been made but the police are still investigating. Teller proposed to Keleigh back in 2017 during their safari trip in South Africa. The couple tied the knot two years later prior to the start of the coronavirus pandemic. He opened up to Mens Health magazine about their relationship during the pandemic, saying: I'm with her now from when I wake up to the moment I go to bed. 3 Teller married Keleigh Sperry in 2019 in Hawaii Credit: Getty We have a lot of friends whose relationships got put under a magnifying glass during these times, but we are really great. "Once you get married and you make that ultimate commitment, life is just a lot less stressful. You just know that person is always going to be there." Teller is estimated to have a net worth of $10million. Kanye is caught with a mask covering his face but without his wedding ring Exclusive ON MTV'S SIDE Teen Mom Jenelle Evans says she supports MTV for firing Ryan Edwards BROWN'S FROWN Chris Brown looks sullen at daughter Royalty's pony-themed 7th birthday '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' He is known for appearing in the films Rabbit Hole, Whiplash, Footloose, Project X, That Awkward Moment, Divergent, and Two Night Stand. Teller only made $8,000 for appearing in Whiplash, according to celebrity net worth. He reportedly lost the lead role in La La Land because he asked for $6million instead of the $4million they were offering.
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https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/2977699/what-happened-miles-teller-maui/
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Did Julianne Hough and Leonardo DiCaprio date?
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HOLLYWOODS Julianne Hough and Leonardo DiCaprio have been making the rounds on TikTok. The former pairs sex life was aired on the popular app by Houghs niece in a since-deleted video, according to Page Six. Julianne Hough, 32, and Leonardo DiCaprio, 46, reportedly were an item back in 2013. The pair never confirmed being official, however, they were spotted at Coachella getting cozy according to a Star magazine article. A source told the publication at the time: They flirted up a storm. They were putting their hands all over each other. Houghs teenage niece, Star, dished about her aunts and DiCaprios sex life on TikTok, saying: My aunt has slept with Leonardo DiCaprio. Apparently, hes not good in bed, though. Star also told fans that she was not lying at the top of her video, adding, You can look it up. Hough or DiCaprio have yet to address the TikTok clip. Hough was married to Brooks Laich, a professional hockey player. The former couple began dating in 2013 and tied the knot four years later. However, they announced their separation in late May 2020. A source confirmed the news to People, stating: "They were trying to work on things but Julianne realized shes happier having her freedom. 3 Hough was previously married to Brooks Laich, a hockey player Credit: Getty "Brooks tried to give it to her but he also hit his limit." Laich and Hough officially filed for divorce later that year in November. Kanye is caught with a mask covering his face but without his wedding ring Exclusive ON MTV'S SIDE Teen Mom Jenelle Evans says she supports MTV for firing Ryan Edwards BROWN'S FROWN Chris Brown looks sullen at daughter Royalty's pony-themed 7th birthday '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' The pair released a statement at the time, saying: said: "We have lovingly and carefully taken the time we have needed to arrive at our decision to separate." "We share an abundance of love and respect for one another and will continue to lead with our hearts from that place. "We kindly request your compassion and respect for our privacy moving forward."
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https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/2978115/did-julianne-hough-leonardo-dicaprio-date/
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Does President Biden support abortion?
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ONE of the largest arguments between the left and right side of the aisle in American politics is the topic of abortion. Always a hot topic issue, one city in Ohio took a vote and established their stance on abortion. Biden supports abortion rights. On the anniversary of the Supreme Court's landmark ruling, Roe v. Wade on Jan. 22, Biden said in a joint statement with Vice President Kamala Harris, We are deeply committed to making sure everyone has access to care including reproductive health care regardless of income, race, zip code, health insurance status, or immigration status." "The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to codifying Roe v. Wade and appointing judges that respect foundational precedents like Roe," the statement continued. "We are also committed to ensuring that we work to eliminate maternal and infant health disparities, increase access to contraception, and support families economically so that all parents can raise their families with dignity. "This commitment extends to our critical work on health outcomes around the world," the statement concluded. Traditionally, a stance of Liberals is to support Pro-choice and abortions. However, a city in Ohio, which has been a swing state and battleground state for a long time, recently took a right turn. The city council in Lebanon, Ohio, voted unanimously on Tuesday to pass an ordinance that outlawed abortion in the town. Not only was abortion outlawed, but it was also banned effective immediately. 4 In his campaign trail, Biden endorsed federal funding for abortion The ordinance specifically declares Lebanon a "sanctuary city for the unborn." Abortion in the town is henceforth punishable with six months in jail and a $1,000 fine. After four vigorous rounds of public comment and debate, the vote finally took place. According to the Sanctuary Cities for the Unborn initiative, Lebanon is the first city in Ohio to pass this. On Friday, Biden revealed the budget plan, which amasses up to a total of $6billion. However, in that plan, the budget does not include the controversial Hyde Amendment. The Hyde Amendment barrs the use of federal funding for abortions unless it is life saving. By leaving this out, Biden is keeping a campaign promise of specifically not to support this. 4 Many wonder how many towns will follow in Ohios footsteps Abortion rights advocates hailed the amendments absence from the s budget as a win. However, the amendment is well supported on the republican side, and may have issue passing. Most read in Joe Biden 'WRONG FOR AMERICA' Biden's $6tn budget slammed as most 'reckless in my life' by GOP leader BIG BUX BIDEN Here's what's in President Biden's budget proposal PROOF OF SHOT Americans may need vaccine passport to fly in and out of US BIDEN BLOWOUT Biden unveils $6TRILLION budget in biggest federal spending bill since WWII 'DRUG BUDDIES' Hunter Biden claims he 'smoked crack with late DC Mayor Marion Barry' Critics of the amendment argue that the amendment prevents low-income women from accessing the procedure. During Biden's presidency, there has been extreme pressure on the abortion issue. Recently there was a Mississippi law that bans most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
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https://www.the-sun.com/news/2977620/does-president-biden-support-abortion/
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Can we untangle ecology from its colonial biases?
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Scientists from a range of disciplines and institutions have been grappling with the violent colonial legacies embedded within Western science. From archaeology to public health to natural history, efforts focused around naming and unwinding those legacies have flourished, particularly in the wake of last years racial justice uprisings. A new paper in the journal Nature Ecology and Evolution offers some steps that ecologists, in particular, can take to begin unraveling the colonial systems and perspectives that pervade academia. Ecology, like most scientific disciplines that exist in the world today, comes out of the history of universities that were founded in colonization, says coauthor Jess Auerbach, an anthropologist at North-West University in South Africa. And so our whole knowledge structure, as a kind of global research community, is based really in these processes of unequal power and violence. Today, the papers authors explain, extractive colonial legacies can be seen in things like ongoing practices of parachute science, marked by researchers from wealthy countries doing research in the Global South without investing in or partnering with local communities, or the discovery of new species that are simply new to Western science. Wildfires are another example; blazes have been supercharged by both climate change and fire exclusion and suppression policies that prevented (and often still prevent) tribal nations from conducting prescribed burns as they always had. Coming from a former colony, I see the legacies and the effects still persisting, even though the British left in 1947, says coauthor Madhusudan Katti, an ecologist at North Carolina State University. Katti used the example of Keoladeo National Park, an important site for migratory and breeding aquatic birds in the state of Rajasthan in India. The national park model, which has been adopted worldwide, follows the US model, where wilderness was often generated through the forced removal of Native peoples. So in this park, they displaced people who were living there, and what they decided to do was build a wall around it to keep people out, specifically people who were harvesting firewood and grazing cattle. But years later, he says, ecologists realized that the cattle had been supporting bird populations by eating aquatic plants and maintaining open water space. And that was because, again, youre not paying attention to the role of people in the system. Youre driven by this model of the national park, this idea that people dont belong in nature, which is very much a Western, European concept. Learning and acknowledging scientific histories of resource extraction, racial violence and land theft, as well as placing more emphasis on the history and philosophy of science, is one way the researchers suggest ecologists can begin trying to build a more anti-oppressive and decolonial ecology. Other practices include encouraging multilingualism amongst researchers, since science is currently limited by a preference for written English, and recognizing the data sovereignty of Indigenous collaborators. The authors also encourage ecologists to widen the scope of who gets to be an expert, as well as follow anti-racist approaches proposed by Black scholars in ecology. Researchers should not only try to build diverse, inclusive research teams, they write, but also move toward rewarding collective knowledge-building, like getting rid of lead authorship. [Related: Colonial bias gave us an incorrect history of North Americas Indigenous people] The authors caution that this is not a checklist that one can complete, capable of decolonizing an ecologists work in a snap. Theyre also not meant to overshadow long histories of anti-colonial, anti-racist struggle, says coauthor Christopher Trisos, an ecologist and director of the Climate Risk Lab at the University of Cape Town. Rather, they say that these are points of action that ecologists can begin to incorporate into the way they practice and teach science. I think its a really important message, and something that ecologists really need to hear, says Andrea Reid, a member of the Nisgaa Nation and an assistant professor of Indigenous fisheries at the University of British Columbia, who was not involved in the paper. While were only just starting to really engage with these ideas in ecology, Indigenous scholars have been calling for these kinds of changes for decades, she adds. I would push both the writers and readers to critically think about what we can do to really transform our colonial institutions, and to move beyond incorporating other ways of knowing into Western science and begin to think about the coexistence of knowledge systems in our study of the so-called natural world. Kyle Whyte, a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation and professor of environment and sustainability at the University of Michigan, who was not involved in the paper, says that what many Indigenous peoples work for is their land and self-determination back, and the financial resources to foster their own research institutions. More than reform of academic disciplines, Whyte wrote in an email to Popular Science, Indigenous peoples should be able to resume the cultivation and strengthening of their own scientific and educational institutions, supporting research and teaching systems that are trustworthy, reliable, and empowering for Indigenous peoples across generations, protecting relationships and responsibilities that matter to Indigenous peoples. The authors say they envision this paper as a jumping-off point for future conversations and change. If we are to fulfill the promise of science as something that can deliver good things to all of society, says Katti, we have to focus on interrogating the power that enables different kinds of science to be carried out.
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https://www.popsci.com/environment/decolonize-ecology/
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Can bees tell time?
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Well, whatever it is, we promise youll have an even weirder answer if you listen to PopScis hit podcast. The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week hits Apple, Anchor, and everywhere else you listen to podcasts every-other Wednesday morning. Its your new favorite source for the strangest science-adjacent facts, figures, and Wikipedia spirals the editors of Popular Science can muster. If you like the stories in this post, we guarantee youll love the show. This weeks episode features special guest Jonathan Sims. Best known around these parts for writing and starring in Rachels favorite audio drama series, hes also the author of Thirteen Storeys and a tabletop game designer. FACT: Bees can get jet lag (and probably know everything) By Sara Chodosh If youve seen the viral TikTok video about how bees perceive time, my apologies in advanceyoull already know a lot of the information I dive into on this episode. If you havent, boy oh boy do I have a story for you. To this day, my favorite science story ever is How We Learned that Bees can Perceive Time pic.twitter.com/jmXCOFsdAi Tom Lum (@TomLumPerson) April 14, 2021 You might think that its obvious that any animal, not just bees, experiences the passage of time. But thats mainly because, well, we cant really imagine what it would be like to not perceive time. Scientists dont care, though. Just because we have trouble imagining it doesnt mean its not true, and by default we assume that less complex animalslike beesdont perceive time. Which is how some biologists ended up flying a nest of bees across the Atlantic Ocean, and then again across the US. Youll have to tune in to the episode to hear the full story, as well as to find out what bees and humans have in common, time perception-wise. And as a special bonus, youll also get to hear about the UKs truly bizarre beekeeping laws. [Related: Bee theft is almost a perfect crimebut theres a new sheriff in town] FACT: Steam trains were once cutting-edge getaway vehicles for criminalsbut the telegraph stopped them in their tracks By Rachel Feltman Around six or seven in the evening on January 1, 1845, Sarah Harts neighbor heard sounds of groaning and distress from her Salt Hill cottageand saw a man known to be a frequent visitor leave the house. When the neighbor went in to check on her, she found Sarah almost unconscious and foaming at the mouth, and Hart soon died. It seemed clear shed been murdered. But when locals rushed off to catch the man whod last seen her alive, they just managed to see him boarding the train back to London. None of them knew his real name, and could only vaguely describe himso unless they somehow beat the train to the city to alert the constable there, all hope of catching the culprit was lost. Luckily the Slough station was equipped with the absolute cutting edge of technology: a brand new telegraph machine. Listen to this weeks episode to hear about how John Tawella man in the garb of a kwaker with a great coatbecame the first criminal caught thanks to electronic communication. This is generally considered one of the first murders involving hydrogen cyanide, which had only been discovered in 1782 by Carl Wilhelm Scheele; its also sometimes said to be the first known instance of a murderer using a steam train as a getaway vehicle. But it is definitely, absolutely the first case of a criminal being caught thanks to a telegraphand electronic communications in generaland the media sensation no doubt contributed to the technologys adoption around the world. Tune in to hear the whole sordid tale. FACT: Sir Isaac Newton was a keen alchemist By Jonathan Sims Widely remembered as one of the fathers of modern science and credited with foundational discoveries in gravity, calculous, motion, light (and even the invention of a new type of telescope), Isaac Newton is considered one of the greatest minds in history with good reason. He also tried to use the power of God and Magic to turn base metal into gold. Alchemy remains one of most fascinating fields of study ever devised, a mixture of actual chemical experimentation and religious mysticism tied up in so much secrecy and possible charlatanism that its impossible to truly say exactly what any of it meant. It remains a compelling example of how the modern division between scientific enquiry and religious or spiritual exploration was not always the case. If you like The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week, please subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts. You can also join in the weirdness in our Facebook group and bedeck yourself in Weirdo merchandise (including face masks!) from our Threadless shop.
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https://www.popsci.com/science/how-bees-tell-time-weirdest-thing-podcast/
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Are we ready for airplanes with no pilots?
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The general public tends to be comfortable with a certain amount of automation in their lives. Most frequent fliers understand that even though there are two pilots in the cockpit of the plane jetting them from one place to another, those human aviators are relying on autopilot for routine parts of the flight. A commercial airliner can even land itself if needed, although its bothersome for the pilots to set up that process. And military drones were designed from the ground up to fly with no one on boarda concept that these days feels pretty normal. What might seem a little scarier is the idea of taking a regular ol aircraft like a King Aira two-engine turbopropand converting it to fly totally autonomously, with no humans on board. A new outfit called Merlin Labs has announced a plan to do just that with Virginia-based company Dynamic Aviation. Merlin has been testing their system in the Mojave Desert since 2019, albeit with a safety pilot on the plane. What were developing is hardware and software that takes big traditional airplanes, at least right now, [and] enables them to fly autonomously, says Matthew George, the CEO and founder of Merlin Labs. But in the future, what were building truly is a digital pilotit could be applied to future types of aircraft that dont exist yet. While theyve used their system on different models of planes, their newest and biggest focus is on the King Air, specifically the 90 series. The companys goal is for the system to be able to handle all the tasks a human pilot might execute, from takeoff to touchdown, George says. Theyre also hoping to achieve FAA certification, which is the stamp of approval needed for a company to use the new tech to charge for services, like flying cargo. [Related: This surprisingly common flight issue contributed to Kobe Bryants helicopter crash] He emphasizes that theyre not developing a system where humans are remotely flying the aircraft from the ground, like what happens with the MQ-9 Reaper. In those cases, the link between the aircraft and the terrestrial world below is mission-critical. The Merlin system is different. We believe the autonomy needs to be on the aircraft, George says, adding that a person on the ground would be monitoring, but not the primary controller of the aircraft. He explains that a single person might even watch over multiple missions from terra firma at once. The planes autonomy extends to being able to touch base with authorities on the ground. We believe the aircraft itself needs to do all the functions that a human pilot does, and that absolutely includes communicating with air traffic control, he says. All of this could enable a totally uncrewed aircraft to execute missions that are, as George puts, dull, dirty, dangerous. With its deal with Dynamic Aviation, Merlin is working with an aviation company that, according to its website, has over 140 airplanes and carries out tasks like ISR flights (that stands for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) and data collection. Merlin will be retrofitting a whopping 55 of their aircraft for autonomy. Those aircraft are used for a wide variety of missionseverything from helping fighting fires in California, to agricultural missions, all the way to providing geospatial data for the federal government, George says. Its hard to picture a robot airplane doing something tricky like fighting a firesomething humans do with tanker planesbut flying around and keeping a lookout makes more sense. George ticks off fire surveillance as one mission, and maritime patrol as another. Those offshore patrols, he notes, are one way that the US government could save money and keep humans safely on the ground. Thinking about an airplane being used in this waya boring surveillance flight over the oceanmakes more sense than a large pilotless commercial aircraft with passengers on board. Even George, who leads a company focused on aviation autonomy, doesnt see that happening. I dont think that there is a world in which there is an unmanned 737 carrying passengers, he says. A more sensible step up from an autonomous King Air could be a larger plane, hauling cargo, with just one human pilot and a supplemental Merlin copilot. Or perhaps a smaller uncrewed plane with a Merlin system on board could help fulfil ecommerce orders. [Related: Jobys electric aircraft inches us closer to a future full of flying taxis] And then there are questions about safety. George says that thats where predetermined emergency procedures help out, as checklists already exist for how to handle scenarios like those. Thats something were thinking a lot about, he adds, to integrate that into autonomy. A King Air like this one can hold 7 passengers, carry cargo, or just hold sensors. Merlin Labs Even if the planes flight takes it mostly over water or other uninhabited areas, it could still presumably pose a risk to people on the ground if an incident occurred around takeoff or landing. Were actively thinking about that and working with the regulator to try to define what the art of the possible is, George says. (Upshot of dealing with a totally empty airplane: you could hypothetically divert it into the ocean.) And while a human pilot can use their eyes to scope out hazards like power lines, a robot aviator (or the human monitoring the flight from the ground) would need to rely on onboard cameras or sensors. Once again were still working on it with the regulator, he notes, mentioning a video feed and likely also other types of sensor feeds as well. Ultimately, the push for autonomy is just one big theme in aviation innovation right now, with other related concepts being electric air taxis (which also could be highly automated) that will someday, just maybe, whisk people around citiesperhaps without a human pilot in control.
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https://www.popsci.com/technology/merlin-labs-no-pilot-plane/
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What happens to the LA Clippers if they lose Game 3 against Dallas Mavericks in the 2021 NBA playoffs?
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The LA Clippers are staring at a shock first-round exit from the NBA playoffs unless they can find a way to turn their series around against the Dallas Mavericks - beginning on Friday night. Coming into the postseason, the Clippers were strong favorites to at least make it to the Western Conference Finals. They secured home-court advantage by finishing fourth in the Western Conference standings but are currently being dominated by Luka Doncic and the Mavs' efficient shooting. Only 6% of teams who lose their first two games in a playoff series advance. If they lose Game 3, they are going to need a miracle to advance further. After two demoralizing losses at Staples Center, there have been a lot of questions asked of the LA Clippers. Not only of their ability to come back in this series but of their mentality and what the organization may do if they are knocked out in the first round. We will attempt to answer all of these questions in this article. LA Clippers star Paul George has shot the ball poorly so far in the playoffs Despite losing 4-2 to the LA Clippers last year in the NBA playoffs, the Dallas Mavericks gained a lot of respect and they're out for revenge. Luka Doncic in particular has been immense and has been a one-man wrecking crew. He averaged 35-9-8 across the first two games and will be looking to keep this up now that he is back on home court. The Clippers simply can't defend the Slovenian star at the moment. Any defensive switch they use, he has overcome, and the Clippers might have to ask Kawhi Leonard to guard him the entire night. But the Clippers star is already doing his fair share on the court, averaging 33.5 points. His playoff performances so far have reminded LA Clippers fans what they would be missing if he weren't to pick up his player option in the offseason, and the repercussions of that could be for the team. Regardless of what he has said in the past about his passion to stay with the franchise, it does plant a seed of doubt for the fans who have watched their side lose two games they were expected to win. Everybody knows Leonard can do it on the big stage. He is a two-time champion and Finals MVP and may have his head turned if a major offer was to come in from another title contender. Leonard's departure wouldn't be the only thing the LA Clippers would have to consider if they were swept by the Dallas Mavericks. The organization may have to take a serious look at itself and what it can achieve. There were rumors last year of problems behind the scenes, though former player Lou Williams denied those claims. One such player that was suggested to have caused issues was Montrezl Harrell, who moved to the Clippers' city rivals Lakers in the offseason. The former Sixth Man of the Year fired back at the claims on Tuesday night after the LA Clippers' Game 2 loss, winding up his former team's fanbase. In addition to his tweet, he liked a post from a fan that stated: "They really said Harrell was the issue on the Clippers." just gone enjoy life man! Montrezl Harrell (@MONSTATREZZ) May 26, 2021 Perhaps there really are issues within the LA Clippers organization. For a team that has looked cohesive all year, they have struggled in the clutch and on defense in the playoffs. Even though their starting lineup contains Leonard, Paul George, Patrick Beverley and Marcus Morris Sr. - all considered to be among the best defenders in the league. If the LA Clippers do crash out, there could be a major reshuffle of the team and the staff. Luke Kennard was brought in on a 3-year, $42m contract yet hasn't played a minute of playoff basketball. Meanwhile, Rajon Rondo has had less minutes than many expected of the experienced veteran. These are the sort of issues that critics will pick on and while the Dallas Mavericks have shot lights-out in the first two games, there are few excuses for this LA Clippers side. All eyes will be on the American Airlines Center on Friday night, when the game tips-off at 9:30 PM ET.
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https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/what-happens-la-clippers-lose-game-3-dallas-mavericks-2021-nba-playoffs
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Why did Canelo Alvarez end his relationship with ex-girlfriend Karen Beltran?
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Canelo Alvarez and Karen Beltran met each other for the first time as teenagers in high school. The sparks flew immediately between the duo and they started dating. Beltran was apparently Alvarez's first love. However, as it turned out, their relationship was rather short-lived. In 2007, Canelo Alvarez and Karen Beltran gave birth to a baby girl. They named her Emily Cinnamon Alvarez. Realizing that their relationship was deteriorating, the couple decided to part ways shortly after. Alvarez and Beltran didn't end their relationship on a bad note, as they mutually decided to break up and look after their daughter. They both still meet each other on the occasion of Emily's birthday or events at her school. Speaking about how he reacted to the news of him becoming a father for the first time, Alvarez said: "I was 16. My reaction was to take my girlfriend to live with me. She was pregnant," Alvarez told Graham Bensinger in a recent interview. "I rented a house for 100 pesos a month. I brought her to live with me. And I said, 'well alright'. That was that." After breaking up with Beltran, Alvarez gave birth to two more children, born to different mothers. The No.1 pound-for-pound boxer said it's a daunting task to manage his professional and personal life at the same time. "It's very difficult. Too difficult. Because I can't give them (daughters) the same attention. My oldest daughter, I cried with her in Miami because of... many things that happen and it's very difficult for me. I'm on the phone, I talk to them every day, but it's difficult for me to be there in person. I'm either in San Diego, training or whatever," said Alvarez. Canelo Alvarez recently tied the knot with his girlfriend Fernanda Gomez. She is a model and a social media celebrity. Gomez also operates a nailbar and boutique store in Guadalajara, Mexico. Alvarez and Gomez have been dating each other since 2016. "We are very happy and fortunate to have celebrated our wedding with our family and friends. A special thank you to the musicians, staff and @hola_mx for joining us on this magical day, and to all of you for your well wishes," wrote Alvarez in an Instagram post. Canelo Alvarez recently defeated Billy Joe Saunders to claim the WBO super middleweight title. He will most likely fight Caleb Plant next in his pursuit of becoming the first ever undisputed champion of the super middleweight division.
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https://www.sportskeeda.com/mma/news-why-canelo-alvarez-end-relationship-ex-girlfriend-karen-beltran
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What is acute appendicitis?
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Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) is a rare but emerging demyelinating neurologic infection of the CNS caused by reactivation of the John Cunningham (JC) virus.1 Several immunocompromised populations are susceptible for PML, for example, those with hematologic malignancy, HIV infection, transplant recipients, and specific disease-modifying therapies.2 For the total PML population, 1- and 5-year survival rates have been estimated to be 30% and 10%, respectively.2 The most crucial factor in the chances of survival depends on whether immune function can be restored.2 Pembrolizumab is a monoclonal antibody that blocks programmed cell death protein-1 on the surface of the T cell, allowing T cells to be reactivated and to facilitate the clearance of the virus.3 Pembrolizumab treatment of 8 patients with PML led to decreased CSF viral load in all patients and stabilization of clinical deterioration or improvement in 5 patients.4 Subsequently, 2 patients with PML were reported without clinical improvement after pembrolizumab treatment.5,6 In the literature, 11 patients with PML treated with pembrolizumab have been described, of whom 6 had a favorable outcome.4,-,7.
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https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2260206075814/what-is-acute-appendicitis
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What Next for Assad as New Mandate Begins?
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Syria's President Bashar al-Assad has won a fourth term in office with 95 percent of the vote in a ballot dismissed abroad as a "farce". - 95.1 percent. That's the percentage of the vote official results say Assad won in Wednesday's presidential election, every parameter of which was controlled by him and his Baath party. The number of votes -- 13.5 million -- he received far exceeded what some observers had said would be a realistic total turnout, and thousands of people had gathered in public squares on Thursday, hours before the results were announced. "95.1 percent of Syrians have spoken: Bashar al-Assad is president of the republic," was the headline on the front page of the pro-government Al-Watan daily Friday. With less than five percent of the vote left for his two hand-picked "rivals", the election result Assad's regime announced appears to shut down any suggestion he might have used the election as an opening for more inclusive politics. "The international diplomatic effort to reform Syria is dead, and this election with its authoritarian 95.1% of the vote for Assad is the last nail in its coffin," said Nicholas Heras, an analyst with the Newlines Institute in Washington. The United Nations had pinned hopes on this election as a watershed in efforts to reform Syria but the much-awaited constitutional overhaul that was supposed to precede it never happened. Much of the international community dismissed the ballot before it even started, with the notable exception of Russia, which welcomed Assad's "decisive" victory. For Heras, Moscow and Damascus' other key ally Tehran sent "a big signal to the United States and its partners that there is no Syrian future without Assad." - Immediately after results were announced late Thursday, Assad said "the work phase" for the reconstruction of Syria would begin. His regime only controls about two thirds of the national territory and some areas are in ruins, mostly as a result of his own forces' bombardments. Assad's campaign cast him as "the man who won a war, has big ideas for Syria's reconstruction, and who is the only person who can manage" the post-conflict chaos, Heras said. But with the West unwilling to release reconstruction aid in the absence of political reform, Damascus is turning to its erstwhile foes from the Gulf for money. Some monarchies have already reopened diplomatic representations in Damascus and Assad hopes to further upgrade relations to launch his new seven-year mandate. Senior Assad adviser Buthaina Shaaban told a local radio station that "efforts were under way to improve ties between Damascus and Riyadh." Foreign Minister Faisal al-Meqdad has also spoken of a thaw in relations with the region. Syrian analyst Shadi Ahmad sees Assad's first months after the election being marked by the "reestablishment of relations between both sides". The rapprochement would come a decade after the start a war in which Assad once claimed he was facing rebels armed and funded by Gulf powers. - Assad's "me or chaos" mantra from those early stages of the conflict has further simplified to "me or nothing" now that fighting has largely wound up. Of the two other contenders in the May 26 vote, both were widely seen as paper candidates from the token opposition. Assad's most virulent opposition is in exile, hosted by countries that are unwilling or unable to take decisive steps towards change in Syria. Western powers like the United States or France that once insisted on Assad's departure have described the ballot as "neither free nor fair" and "a farce". "Beside this description they have very little leverage," said Karim Emile Bitar, a Middle East analyst and professor at Saint-Joseph University in Beirut. In the long run, however, Bitar argues that Assad himself is likely to feel "hostage to his regional patrons particularly Iran and Russia." "Sooner or later the game will change and the opposition will see the light at the end of the tunnel, and hopefully a new chapter in the history of Syria might open," he said. "But to be honest at this stage I see very few reasons for optimism," Bitar said.
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http://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/281773-what-next-for-assad-as-new-mandate-begins
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Who Is Moon Knight?
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Moon Knight has a crew! Outside of a select group of heroes, Spector has stuck close to three friends, plus longtime on-off girlfriend Marlene. Marlene Alraune: The most consistent person in Spectors life. Marlenes love affair with Spector began shortly after he rescued her in Sudan, and she considers herself an inspiration to his Moon Knight identity. Upon their return to the United States, the two began living together in Steven Grants Long Island mansion, with Marlene acting as a confidant to Moon Knights work. While Marlene fell in love with all of Spector, she has a special relationship to Grant. She is also the mother of Jake Lockleys daughter, although this was a long-kept secret to protect Diatrice from her dads dangerous life. Frenchie: The best friend, and Moon Knights personal pilot. Frenchie, AKA Jean-Paul Duchamp, met Marc Spector during his fighting days, and a set of common interests pulled them into partnership. Frenchie acted as the getaway for Moon Knight during their first missions, also making sure that the vigilante was stocked. Gena Landers: The owner of The Other Place diner in Brooklyn. Gena was an informant and friend to cab driver Jake Lockley, but is now aware of his moonlighting as a hero. Crawley: One of Genas regulars. Bertrand Crawley is a philosophical homeless man with an unusual past. He was also an informant for Lockley, but was pulled into Moon Knights world too.
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https://www.marvel.com/amp/articles/comics/who-is-moon-knight
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Is Jay-Z looking to buy a piece of the Washington Football Team?
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Getty Images The man who sang 99 Problems could soon own a piece of a team that has had nearly as many in recent years. Weve tripped across an item from TheSpun.com regarding a report from BurgundyBlog.com, as confirmed by J.P. Finlay of NBCSportsWashington.com, which indicates that Jay-Z is actively divesting assets in order to buy a piece of the Washington Football Team. Majority owner Daniel Snyder has bought out (or is still in the process of buying out) a trio of minority partners who had been trying to sell for an extended period of time. Snyder will have 100 percent of the equity, and he then would be able to sell pieces of it to Jay-Z or to anyone else. The problem with being a minority owner is that theres no real power, and typically no path to control. However, getting approved to own a piece of the any team positions that person to potentially buy a team of his or her own. It wont be easy, for Jay-Z or anyone else. As legalized gambling continues to spread throughout the country, franchise values will continue to grow and grow. The more time passes, the more expensive it will be to buy any teams that may become available. Some think that the Washington Football Team eventually could become available, if the debt that Snyder is assuming in order to buy out his minority partners puts him in a financial pinch. For now, though, Snyder is intent on keeping the team, so that his children eventually can own and operate it.
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https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/05/28/is-jay-z-looking-to-buy-a-piece-of-the-washington-football-team/
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Has the modelling industry really reformed?
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Erin is 24 and hails from Coldside in Dundee. She is 5ft 4in and has a condition that stopped her eyes from growing as a baby. Sgire is a transwoman from Ireland. She has no eyebrows, size ten feet and a Mary Queen of Scots shock of red hair. What Erin and Sgire have in common, viewers of BBC Scotlands new series Model Scots learnt this week, is that they are signed to the countrys most prestigious modelling agency (both have appeared in Vogue). They represent the new face of modelling, one fixated on diversity and equality. Among its brightest stars are Winnie Harlow, who has vitiligo, and Yasmina Rossi, a 60-year-old swimwear model. The message is clear. Modelling, and therefore fashion, has changed. It
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https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/has-the-modelling-industry-really-reformed-6fj607rzs
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Will new Ferrari bring joy for the tifosi?
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Today marks the final car launch on the 2021 Formula One calendar: the Ferrari SF 21. The latest offering from Maranello carries the hopes and ambitions of an entire nation, certainly the most fanatical manufacturer fan base, known as the tifosi. All reports so far point to a much-improved car. It cant be any worse than last years SF1000. That car struggled to reach sixth in the constructors championship, the worst since 1980 when the Scuderia finished 10th. Dont expect miracles But dont expect a title-winning car out of the box team chief Mattia Binotto has already played down... Today marks the final car launch on the 2021 Formula One calendar: the Ferrari SF 21. The latest offering from Maranello carries the hopes and ambitions of an entire nation, certainly the most fanatical manufacturer fan base, known as the tifosi. All reports so far point to a much-improved car. It cant be any worse than last years SF1000. That car struggled to reach sixth in the constructors championship, the worst since 1980 when the Scuderia finished 10th. Dont expect miracles But dont expect a title-winning car out of the box team chief Mattia Binotto has already played down the teams chances for this year. After winter testing in Bahrain just three days, starting this Friday we will still be none the wiser. Pre-season testing is notorious for copious sacks full of sand when it comes to performance comparisons. The only aspect of some relevance is the number of laps the cars complete, as it provides a small indication of reliability. Binotto has been in the limelight in recent days with a number of press releases concerning the companys future and more disturbingly, his own. Somewhat dubious origins suggested the Scuderia will dispense with his services after the test sessions. With his expertise in performance engineering, I find such a rumour incomprehensible. Low profile The Italian engineer has reiterated the fact he will not be seen on the pit wall for every race of the season, with his position, as in 2020, being taken by Laurent Mekies. He was reported as saying: I will be there at the beginning when it comes to assessing our performance and ensuring everything goes according to plan on the track. But at some point I will stay in Maranello to concentrate more on the project for 2022. The all -new regulation cars for next season will provide a massive challenge for the teams. Hence this years cars are carrying over many aspects of last seasons designs with a few relevant upgrades. Haas has announced it is not investing anything further into the VF-20. The teams biggest changes appears to be in sponsors the livery, the name VF-21 and of course an new driver line-up. Le Mans return Interesting to note, Ferrari has announced its return to Le Mans for 2023 for the world sports car series, to be run as a separate team and not headed by Binotto. With less than three weeks to the first race in Bahrain on 28 March, the F1 world once again faces a very different season. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, spectators at the track are still an issue, but I believe we could be in for a really epic year. With exciting new driver combinations and revitalised teams, the chase for the constructors crown is going to be the one to watch. Your guess is as good as mine. For more news your way, download The Citizens app for iOS and Android.
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https://citizen.co.za/sport/sport-world/formula-1/2452562/will-new-ferrari-bring-joy-for-the-tifosi/
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What's happening in Lansing's three cemeteries?
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LANSING, Mich. The Friends of Historic Lansing Cemeteries help take care of Lansing's three cemeteries Mt. Hope, Evergreen, and North. Loretta Stanaway is one of the founding members of the group. Visit any one of the cemeteries with her, and you'll learn about some of the interesting people buried there. Loretta Stanaway is one of the founding members of the group "Luther Byron Baker was from Lansing originally. He and his uncle captured Abraham Lincoln's assassin, John Wilkes Booth. John Wilkes Booth died in Luther Baker's arms. Lansing's Baker Street is named after Luther Baker. Luther and his uncle received reward money for capturing John Wilkes Booth and they used that money to build a hotel. The hotel was later taken down and it was later the site of R.E. Olds first factory. After that, the Knapps building was built there." Library of Congress FOX 47 News, 2021 Luther Baker is buried in Lansing's Mt Hope Cemetery. His grave is one of the stops on the annual cemetery tour given by the Friends of Lansing's Historic Cemeteries. Loretta says it's important to honor and preserve the cemetery's history. I think that we have to understand and recognize that we cannot know where our future is if we haven't looked at our past. "I think that we have to understand and recognize that we cannot know where our future is if we haven't looked at our past. We need to recognize and honor and respect the people that came before us and the foundation they built for us." Nikki Moundros and Brandy Trentin brought a group of children to Evergreen and Mt. Hope cemeteries to lay flags on veteran's graves before Memorial Day. Nikki says it also turned into a special history lesson. Nikki Moundros and Brandy Trentin brought a group of children to Evergreen and Mt. Hope cemeteries to lay flags on veteran's graves before Memorial Day "We came across a grave in Mount Hope cemetery that was of a 117-year-old former slave. We were all thinking that that was pretty remarkable. We found out she was born into slavery and had two children as a slave. She was freed at 55 years old but lived to 117. Her name was Lucy. This is very interesting for your kids." The Friends of Lansing's Historic Cemeteries has restored over 120 monuments in Mt. Hope Cemetery. They have also raised money to add markers to unmarked graves and they even opened a cemetery courtesy office fully staffed by volunteers. Jenny Russell is part of the group and says she continually learns something new when she visits the cemeteries. Jenny Russell is part of the group and says she continually learns something new when she visits the cemeteries "I do enjoy this group. We're very small. We can always use new members, if you enjoy cemeteries, like being outside and, you know, there was a lot of history, we do presentations with walks, and even if you just like the local history, I mean, I feel like this group is for you." The Friends of Lansing's Historic Cemeteries is holding a wreath presentation this Saturday at noon in Lansing's Evergreen Cemetery as part of the Memorial Day Celebration. You can find information about Friends of Lansing's Historic Cemeteries by visiting their website https://folhc.wildapricot.org/ or their Facebook page @LansingCemeteries. For helping keep a part of history alive and helping to restore and take care of Lansings three city cemeteries, the Friends of Lansings Historic Cemeteries you are this week's Good Neighbors. Visit the FOX47News Website . Stay in touch with us anytime, anywhere. Sign up for newsletters emailed to your inbox. Select from these options: Breaking News, Severe Weather, School Closings, Daily Headlines, and Daily Forecasts. Follow us on Twitter Like us on Facebook
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https://www.fox47news.com/neighborhoods/good-neighbors/whats-happening-in-lansings-three-cemeteries
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Did the Panthers edit Justin Fields' name out of their draft video?
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On Thursday, the Carolina Panthers released their latest video feature, which followed the teams inside activity in and around the 2021 NFL draft. And among the many compelling nuggets that were revealed throughout the 35-minute project, a bit of a conspiracy theory has now been spawned . . . There you go. #Panthers tried to edit it out but Justin Fields was, in fact, on their shortlist of names at No. 8 overall. You see his name on the list for a split-second. (h/t @zoboa for catching this) pic.twitter.com/KBlsmzeIDM NFL Update (@MySportsUpdate) May 28, 2021 The above tweet made the rounds within the Panthers Twittersphere on Friday afternoon. Its author suggests quarterback Justin Fields name was edited out of the audio during the moment head coach Matt Rhule reviews the teams options for their eighth overall selection. Rhule, when speaking with owner David Tepper, general manager Scott Fitterer and salary cap manager Samir Suleiman about how the board could pan out, lists off the cluster of prospects they really love. The names that can be heard and subsequently written on the dry erase board were offensive tackle Penei Sewell, cornerback and eventual pick Jaycee Horn, cornerback Patrick Surtain II and wide receivers Jaylen Waddle and DeVonta Smith. But when the video is paused, as in the tweet, you can see what appears to be Fields name at the very bottom of the list despite not actually hearing Rhule mention him. Well, perhaps. The audio on Fields, however, probably wasnt edited out for what this account may be insinuating. If you take a closer look at how Rhule writes out the prospects, Fields is noticeably spaced out below the cluster that was audibly included. Additionally, his name is under what looks to be the name of offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker, which also wasnt featured in the clip. The more logical assumption would not be that the Panthers are hiding something for whatever reason, but rather that Fields and Vera-Tucker were likely options had they moved down in the draft order. Their designation as potential trade-down targets explain the exclusion on the audio and distanced positioning on the board much more sensibly than a baseless conspiracy theory could. What we can very much deduce, through that observation and even how low hes written, is that Fields was not under serious consideration at the No. 8 spot. Even with their considerable need for a quarterback, he just wasnt the guy for them.
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https://pantherswire.usatoday.com/2021/05/28/did-panthers-edit-justin-fields-name-draft-video/
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Has Anyone Seen Rex ?
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An elderly and overweight alligator with severe arthritis has stunned his zoos owner by pulling off a three-day escapade after breaking out from his enclosure.An extensive search was launched in Shawano County, Wisconsin after the very docile alligator, Rex, managed to escape from Docs Zoo on Saturday morning, owner of the zoo Steve Doc Hopkins said in a Facebook post.The only thing I can think is maybe he was pumping iron all during Covid or something and planned his escape. I dont know, Mr Hopkins told WLUK.Rex returned home safely after he was found on Monday evening having not left...
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https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2259787154935/has-anyone-seen-rex
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Is Pope Francis Writing New Document to Restrict the Extraordinary Form?
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The Holy Father reportedly told Italian bishops at a closed-door session of their plenary meeting on Monday that the document is in its third draft. VATICAN CITY A new Vatican document is allegedly being drafted that will restrict the celebration of Mass in the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite, otherwise known as the Traditional Latin Mass. On Tuesday, the Italian-language blog Messa in Latino reported that a third draft of a text has been reached that contains restrictive measures regarding the celebration by Catholic priests of Mass in the Extraordinary Form. The blog reported (see English translation here) that Pope Francis allegedly disclosed the information about the document behind closed doors at the opening of the 74th general assembly of the Italian bishops conference in Rome on Pentecost Monday. He reportedly told Italian bishops that the document would change Benedict XVIs 2007 apostolic letter Summorum Pontificum that made the Extraordinary Form widely available. The letter, he allegedly said, was only meant to meet the needs of the Society of St. Pius X, whereas today many young priests want to celebrate Mass in the traditional rite, perhaps not even knowing Latin. The possible measures reportedly require priests return to obtaining prior episcopal or even Vatican authorization to celebrate Mass in the Extraordinary Form, as happened pre-2007, although those communities already celebrating Mass in the older form would be able to continue to do so. At the meeting on Monday, the Pope publicly repeated his concerns over what he called rigid seminarians an observation he has made before in the context of clergy who adhere to tradition. We have seen, frequently, seminarians who look good, but who are rigid, he told the bishops. Rigidity is not of a good spirit; behind that rigidity there are some big problems. The Holy See Press Office did not respond to Register inquiries about the matter, and an official in the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith said he was unaware of the document. However, high-level sources in both the Roman Curia and the Italian episcopate confirmed the Popes comments to the director of Messa in Latino, Luigi Casalini. Our sources are three bishops who were present at the two speeches of the Holy Father and two senior officials of the Roman Curia, Casalini told the Register May 27. I confirm that the draft exists and is being examined the Pope has confirmed that he has read it. The Italian daily newspaper Il Giornale also reported on the story on Friday. Until 2007, celebration of the Traditional Latin Mass that existed prior to the liturgical reforms of Pope Paul VI had only limited permissions, but with the authority of Summorum Pontificum, any stable group of faithful attached to the previous liturgical tradition could ask their local priest for the Mass, and he should willingly accede to their requests. The decree stated that the older form of the Mass was never abrogated and that both the Extraordinary and Ordinary Forms were two expressions of the Churchs lex orandi, or rule of prayer, that will in no way lead to a division in the Churchs lex credendi (rule of faith); for they are two usages of the one Roman rite. Benedict XVI also made clear in his 2017 book interview Last Testament with Peter Seewald that the rehabilitation of the old Mass was certainly not meant as a concession to the Society of St. Pius X but as a way for the whole Church to be one with herself inwardly, with her own past; that what was previously holy to her is not somehow wrong now There are two different forms, one and the same rite. Reports of a possible document follows other indications that the Extraordinary Form may be vulnerable to future restrictions. In January 2019, the Pope issued a papal decree suppressing the pontifical commission Ecclesia Dei and its work was transferred to a special section of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF). The pontifical commission was the office of recourse in the event of difficulties or obstacles in providing the traditional Mass, as well as the section charged with helping to bring the SSPX back into full communion. Then, last year, the CDF sent a letter to the presidents of bishops conferences worldwide asking them to distribute a nine-point questionnaire about Summorum Pontificum. CDF prefect Cardinal Luis Ladaria said the survey was issued because the Pope wanted to be informed about the current application of the apostolic letter. But given Benedict XVIs efforts to try to reconcile the two forms by rehabilitating the Extraordinary Form, sources in Rome believe it is unlikely that the alleged document, if it ever appears, will be published while the Pope Emeritus is alive. Some opponents of the Traditional Latin Mass largely view it as divisive, an obstacle to progressive reform of the Church that is contrary to the liturgical reforms that followed the Second Vatican Council. For these reasons, certain groups within the Italian bishops, a pontifical university in Rome, and the Roman Curia are hostile to the Extraordinary Form and, according to the French traditional website Paix Liturgique, are dragging the Pope into a major political mistake.
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https://www.ncregister.com/blog/extraordinary-form-document?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NCRegisterDailyBlog+National+Catholic+Register
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Why are we rushing headlong into a meaningful summer despite Covid threats?
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I want things to open up again as much as anyone else. I want to be able to see my family and friends and give them a long-overdue hug. I want to be able to hang out and laugh and eat and drink and be merry. Id love an overseas holiday somewhere with reliable sunshine and new places to visit. However, I dont want these things at any cost. And I especially dont want to have a repeat of the December reopening, where we exchanged three weeks of hurry-up-and-eat-your-substantial-meal for five months and counting of lockdown, and thousands of avoidable deaths. This week the Government has been discussing plans for the reopening of hospitality for summer. The arguments appear to be exactly the same as those we heard in December all about how important this period is for the sector, and not enough about science-based policies to make it safer. We are yet again having discussions about the distance between tables, the number of minutes you can stay and how many people can sit together. But the virus is airborne and doesnt care about your two metres, and certainly doesnt care that even though your tables were only one metre apart, you stayed for less than 105 minutes. To pretend otherwise is to play dumb and invite disaster. Instead of magical-thinking guidelines about numbers of adults, numbers of children and numbers of minutes, we need sensible, evidence-based standards for any reopening activities. This means proper ventilation, suitable distance (one metre is too close), and masks whenever possible. High risk The Irish Government has adopted a wait for the vaccines strategy. However, they werent upfront about how long that wait would be. We are now in a situation where we are lucky enough to have numerous very effective vaccines available, and our vaccine rollout is keeping pace with supply. Even so, many over-60s, as well as younger people with significant medical vulnerabilities, have yet to be fully vaccinated (and many within group seven people aged 16-64 who are at high risk have not even received their first dose). Nonetheless, some people seem to be under the impression that we can reopen without risking a surge in hospitalisations or deaths. But even in the UK, where vaccination rollout is ahead of Ireland, a looming risk of a surge worse than January exists because of the apparently increased transmissibility of the B.1.617.2 variant, first identified in India. This is because increased transmissibility means a huge number of cases, and even in the unvaccinated younger age groups, where the percentage of negative outcomes is lower, this is a problem a small percentage of a very large number is still a large number. In a matter of weeks we will have significantly more clarity about the dangers posed, or not, by B.1.617.2 The B.1.617.2 variant has now been recognised as the dominant variant in the UK, and Matt Hancock was reported as saying that they are in a race between the virus and the vaccine. Boris Johnson and his cabinet failed to heed the early warnings of the likes of the Independent Sage group and other epidemiologists and public health doctors who warned that to wait for certainty was to flirt with disaster. The only way to be certain that a new variant of concern is indeed more transmissible is to observe the pattern of infection and cases. It means waiting until it is already too late. We must not make that mistake in Ireland, and we must listen to the alarm bells the world-class genomic surveillance of our nearest neighbour affords us. The variant B.1.617.2 is already here we must not allow it to spread. Red lists That means preventing more cases arriving from Britain, and it means ensuring our local public health units are properly resourced to stamp out and contain the cases that are already here. Its a challenge, but we did this before. Not long ago in Ireland we found cases of the P.1 variant first identified in Brazil, but this appears to have been successfully contained by a combination of mandatory hotel quarantine and the excellent work of our public health doctors. These things work. We need to extend our quarantine system to include at least all countries where variants of concern are common, including Britain. Other EU countries have already started to restrict travel from Britain, with Germany and France both planning on imposing quarantine. If we dont take action, B.1.617.2 will spread here, and Ireland could find itself on these travel restriction lists. In a matter of weeks we will have significantly more clarity about the dangers posed, or not, by B.1.617.2. The cost of waiting is only a slight delay so that we can make informed decisions. By then we will know more about its transmissibility, and the vaccines efficacy. We can use that time to properly formulate ventilation criteria for indoor spaces, so that they can be made safer. We can safeguard our domestic summer. While holidaying within our own beautiful country, we can celebrate the good news of increasing numbers of our friends and family getting vaccinated. We can achieve herd immunity through vaccination by getting about 80 per cent of our total population fully vaccinated. We are lucky in Ireland that we have such enthusiastic vaccine uptake that this is a realistic prospect. When we get to that stage the virus will find itself in a hostile environment. We shouldnt spoil this hard-won chance with impatience. Aoife McLysaght is professor of genetics at TCD
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https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/why-are-we-rushing-headlong-into-a-meaningful-summer-despite-covid-threats-1.4577775?localLinksEnabled=false
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What are the new EU rules on travel to Europe?
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Travel rules will change significantly over the next six weeks, although they are more guidelines than binding requirements for member states. As early as next week, the UK should be added to the EU white list as safe enough for non-essential travel. While British infection rates are lower than in Europe the rise of the Indian variant has delayed the addition. By mid-July, the EUs vaccine passport will be up and running to ease travel in the Schengen zone. This should lay the basis for easier access for fully vaccinated Britons allowing test or quarantine-free travel at the discretion of national governments. Italy Travellers flying to Italy from the UK need only show a negative result from a Covid test rapid or molecular
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https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/what-are-the-new-eu-rules-on-travel-to-europe-trkhw2m76
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Who Will Be the Mayor of Seattle's Reopening?
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Jenny Durkan won't be around to reap the rewards of keeping coronavirus at bay. But the next mayor will be. Charles Mudede A few Saturdays ago, I strolled into the Lumen Field Event Center for my second jab. After taking my obligatory #BestShotSeattle selfie, I stumbled out into the blazing Saturday afternoon where Mariners fans walked down Occidental Ave en route to the ballpark. The baseball energy was infectious in the best possible way: I couldn't help myself and bought a hot dog. My wife and I celebrated by splurging on dinner at 84 Yesler. Wedged into a tiny brick edifice in Pioneer Square and committed to the open kitchen concept that flourished pre-pandemic, this gem is the kind of place that begs for indoor dining. Take-out, even a streatery, doesn't cut it for an establishment where you can watch your noodles made by hand. We capped off date night with a movie. While most local indies remain closed, we begrudgingly forked over some cash to AMC Pacific Place. From Pioneer Square, we walked along the waterfront, the sun high in the sky at 7 pm and the roar of the Alaska Way Viaduct a distant memory. Tourists packed the waterfront, coming from whatever miserably boring place they came from. The Harbor Steps were doing their best imitation of Rome. First Avenue near the market was buzzing. Even after dark, people were out downtown, and by the time we crossed the eyesore of I-5, well, we weren't the only ones climbing Party Mountain. There were lines out the door at Unicorn, Belmont, and seemingly every other watering hole on Pike. I wager more Seattle Dogs were sold that night than the rest of the last year since CHOP combined. In short, Seattle survived the pandemic and has awoken from winter hibernation with gusto. (One major caveat is the city's music and performing arts venues, who need the Small Business Administration to stop their colossal display of incompetence and figure out how to shovel money out the fucking door.) Seattle may universally loathe Mayor Jenny these days, but she's right to tout that the city has the lowest COVID-19 infection rate and among the highest vaccination rates of any major U.S. city. History, I suspect, will look kindly on Seattle's pandemic response. Mayoral administrations get credit for what goes right and what goes wrong on their watch, even if they don't personally oversee every detail. For all my free COVID-19 tests within walking distance of both home and office while others had to cross state lines for basic diagnostics, and for my two seamless jabs, I will give credit to the Durkan administration. She won't be around to reap the rewards of keeping coronavirus at bay. But the next mayor will be. Yes, the next mayor's unquestionable first priority should be the humanitarian crisis that plays out daily on our streets and in our parks through a lethal combination of rampant homelessness, unchecked substance abuse, and untreated mental health problems. But the next mayor's ability to address this interlocking crisis is limited. One city has only so much capacity to address a regional challenge around which the rest of the cities in King County are mostly freeloaders outsourcing their responsibility to Seattle, all trapped in a state and country that don't urgently stand up mental health facilities, drug treatment centers, or emergency housing. Still, a mayor has to walk and chew gum at the same time. Public health measures, however necessary, cut off urban life at the knees. Nerding out over board games, racking up a new high score on a pinball machine, cozying up with a drink in a dimly lit bar, flirting with the barista at the coffee shop, shaking it out on the dancefloorall gone for over a year. With the state's June 30 full reopening on the horizon, many of us who patiently, agonizingly bided our time knowing that the city would awaken from its artificially induced slumber are ready to trade the virtual world for the real world. I'm looking for a mayor who is ready to do the same. A mayor who relishes living in Seattle the place and isn't in the race solely because of Seattle the idea. In a sea of virtual candidate forums, so far no one leaps out. (M. Lorena Gonzlez gets a pass while she deals with a devastating house fire.) (And they should, our city hall is a dreamboat and the mayor's office is a stunner. Besides which, city employees will be back in the office by September.) Being the mayor-about-town is the fun part of the job. You mug for the camera at Storm and Kraken games in the shiny new Climate Pledge Arena, then make silly wagers with other mayors when your sports teams are both in the championship. You spend your summer making appearances at community events from the Fremont Fair, reimagined in 2021 as an "art week," to Umoja Fest, which soldiered on last year even as Seafair couldn't get off the ground. You pull a Jill Biden and #BuyBlack to signal your priorities through your consumer choices or pull a Mayor Jenny and hold cabinet meetings at Chinatown restaurants to show solidarity with the Asian-American community in the early days of the pandemic before the coronavirus wave crashed ashore here. Ultimately, the candidate who will be the mayor of reopening Seattle isn't just a PR stunt. With the $128 million Seattle Rescue Plan dropping on Thursday, there are actual dollars to allocate, including a whopping $22 million for downtown and neighborhood recovery as well as around $1 million to sprinkle around city parks, Seattle Center, and other beleaguered public spaces. This summer will finally start to look and feel like the city we put under lock and key in March 2020. Correction: We regret originally referring to Phinney Ridge as Phinney Hill. We will never call that country ridge a hill again.
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https://www.thestranger.com/slog/2021/05/28/57801192/who-will-be-the-mayor-of-seattles-reopening
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How is AI changing the way to get the product prototype?
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Reduction of operational risk is the name of the game when it comes to the supply chain. To achieve a reliable yet lean approach, supply chains must be simultaneously agile and resilient. But both qualities have historically depended on clean data. And many organizations werent prepared when the need for personal protective equipment (PPE) and toilet paper skyrocketed at the onset of the global COVID-19 pandemic last spring. Business leaders couldnt wait months for a proper data cleanse to meet the volume of requests for immediate supply. The data had to be both available and actionable. The efficiency of the supply chain became imperative as manufacturers struggled to meet shifting demand.
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https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2259748869657/how-is-ai-changing-the-way-to-get-the-product-prototype
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Who is the Observer on Illium and the correct answer for Liara in Mass Effect 2 Legendary Edition?
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After youve hacked terminals and discovered the vulnerable pieces of information leaking out against Liara in Mass Effect 2 Legendary Edition, you can speak to her later to ask how you can help further. The next step is to figure out the Observers identity, someone who has been working with the Shadow Broker and reporting back to them about Liara. The trick to discovering the correct information is that you need to find all of the hackable data points on Illium and then report back to Liara at the correct time. Find more data Datapoint locations Once youve spoken to Liara and you have the quest, the next step is to visit each of the data point locations on Illium and receive the information they have on them. Its important to note that while these terminals provide information about the Observers identity, youre better off ignoring it and instead focus on visiting each location. There are five locations in total. Screenshot by Gamepur After youve collected each of the data points, access any of them, and then choose the Call Liara option. Shepard will speak with Liara, and youll have a wheel of options available to you. The choice you want to pick will be None of the suspects fit, and then proceed. Shepard details how the person in these messages is female, and all of the suspects are male. Liara will reveal that her assistant provided her the information. Following the conversation, you can return to Liara. It turns out the assistant had been the Observer the entire time, and Liara never knew. You can only reveal that it was the assistant by visiting all of the locations in the markets and finding out that the one in the message is female, helping Liara even further by correctly guessing the Observers identity.
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https://www.gamepur.com/guides/who-is-the-observer-on-illium-and-the-correct-answer-for-liara-in-mass-effect-2-legendary-edition
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Did Beyonc and Jay-Z commission worlds most expensive car for a picnic?
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Rolls-Royce recently unveiled the worlds most expensive car the cabriolet Boat Tail with a price tag of R390 million. Decked out like no other According to Robb Report, the Boat Tail is based on the aluminium spaceframe platform shared by the Phantom, Cullinan and new Ghost models, and it shares the same 6.75-litre V-12 engine. Otherwise, this remarkable car is decked out like no other Rolls-Royce on the planet. The stunning cabriolet is named after the tapered rear end a style which dates back to the 1920s, when cars like the Auburn 851 Speedster and Bentley Speed Six Boat Tail were the talk of the town, the publication reports. It is said that the example showcased is one of three different Boat Tail versions that have been recently hand-built as customer commissions, this one for a mystery man and his wife living in the United States believed to be Jay-Z and Beyonc. ALSO READ: Whats Gone Viral: Call Beyonc, Rudi Smit is back on the dance floor A sneak peek at the Rolls-Royce Boat Tail Jeremy Taylor got a sneak peek of the car and said that its most eye-catching feature is the hand-painted Azur bluebonnet, graduating down to a lighter shade, while a painted Rolls-Royce pantheon grille replaces the traditional stainless-steel finish for the first time in the modern era upfront. The Boat Tail was also made with a picnic in mind as it boasts a dual champagne cooler and a set of crockery by Christofle of Paris matched to salt and pepper grinders, all engraved with the cars name. Image: Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited Its crowning glory The crowning glory, however, is a parasol that slots into the rear of the Boat Tail to provide extra shade. One of the great characteristics of piloting a Rolls-Royce is the light steering and thin steering wheel, notes Alex Innes, the head of the marques Coachbuild Design department. Whats more, this particular client reportedly likes to remove his wristwatch when driving and hated the idea that it would be stowed of sight. Thats why they worked with Swiss-based House of Bovet to create reversible his and hers watches with a special slot for them built into the car. The Boat Tail is ultimately a four-seat convertible with an emergency tonneau, just in case the heavens open. The car is also provided with a detachable carbon-fibre roof that turns the Rolls into a breathtaking coupe. Image: Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited 165 cars for the price of one International correspondent, Adam Gilchristtold Cape Talk that for the same money you could instead buy five Rolls-Royce Ghosts, five Ferrari Monzas, five Bugatti Veyrons, and still have enough cash left for 150 Range Rovers.
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https://www.thesouthafrican.com/lifestyle/celeb-news/rolls-royce-boat-tail-beyonce-jay-z-most-expensive-car-photos/
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Is Kevin Alejandro leaving Lucifer? Did Dan die in season 5?
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Based on what we saw during the second half of season 5, its absolutely fair to wonder that. Probably the emotional climax of the eight episodes that released on Netflix today came close to the end, where we saw the character of Dan Espinoza killed. For a brief period of time, we had hope that the pudding-loving detective who find his way out of this situation. Yet, he was declared dead at the hospital and it threw everyone into a state of mourning. Then be sure to check out the video below! Once you do that, be sure to subscribe to Matt & Jess on YouTube for other discussions all about the show. We arent happy with losing Dan yet, we also recognize that it was a turning point for so many characters. It helped Lucifer understand further why he wanted to be God. Meanwhile, it also caused Maze to reassess grief and the importance of it in her own life. The hardest thing to swallow for now is the idea of Dan being in Hell, and we certainly hope he doesnt remain there forever. Whether or not we see the Dan character on-screen again is to be determined, but were hopeful. After all, we know that Kevin returned to set to direct multiple episodes in season 6, so clearly he has a relationship with the show that remains. Wed be shocked if there was no more closure on this character, mostly because its hard to imagine a single fan of Lucifer being happy with how that story ended. So for now, lets all cross our fingers and hope for something further. We know that we will absolutely miss what Dan had to offer at the precinct, and its going to be hard for Chloe and especially Trixie to recover from this. Be sure to share right now in the attached comments! After you check that out, remember to stick around for some other news that you dont want to miss. (Photo: Netflix.) Be sure to like Matt & Jess on Facebook for more updates!
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https://cartermatt.com/440378/is-kevin-alejandro-leaving-lucifer-did-dan-die-in-season-5/
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How Much Experience Do Entry-Level Truckers Really Have?
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UNITED STATESTruck drivers are often seen as road warriors, hard-working people who take to the road each day. Truckers allow our capitalist society to keep functioning through the constant transportation of goods and commodities all over the nation. But due to a massive shortage of experienced, qualified drivers, that image is slipping as the number of incidents involving truck drivers has jumped recently. Entry-level truckers do not need any experience to find work, no more than ever. But there are some steps that thin the herd of would-be truck drivers. The Trucker Shortage When the COVID-19 pandemic spread to the United States in early 2020, the impact on the trucking industry was swift and in many cases irreversible. Many older people work as truck drivers and a lot of that group chose to retire as the demand for mileage and risk to personal health increased. Many truckers of all backgrounds and demographics also decided they wanted to remain closer to home, especially as so many people were placed on lockdown. This led to long-haul truckers with leverage transitioning to shorter routes, leaving the hardest tasks understaffed. At the same time as many truckers were pivoting or retiring, there was a massive surge in demand for truck drivers of all kinds. The increase in eCommerce across the nation as stores shut down led to most companies needing more transportation drivers, delivery drivers, and logistics personnel. The increased demand for truck drivers has continued even as the pandemic winds down in some parts of the world. To meet the rising demand and combat the shortage of experienced drivers, many companies have widened their search and abandoned hiring practices they long used to keep questionable applicants off the road. Increase in Accidents Because of all these new, inexperienced truck drivers hitting the road, there has been a huge jump in accidents, injuries, and deaths linked to trucks. If you or a loved one have been impacted by a truck driver, find a truck accident lawyer based in New Orleans who can help you be compensated. The administrators who put these people behind the wheel of literal tons of deadly force may also be liable in some cases. Commercial Drivers License Really, all it takes to drive a truck is a commercial drivers license (CDL) and for someone to hand you the keys. Some rigs require an AZ or DZ license for different weight requirements, but a CDL is the ubiquitous trucker degree in the ways of the highway. It takes between three weeks and six months to get a CDL, but most estimates put the total time investment as around seven weeks. You only need to qualify for a Commercial Learners Permit (CLP) and to enroll in a CDL program to receive training. Then, future truckers take a knowledge exam and skills test to see what they have learned. Once someone graduates from a CDL program, they have to undergo other checks like a background check and a physical exam. And since the start of 2020, a new layer has been added. FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse In January 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration initiated a new service, the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. This move was spurred by a number of accidents among truck drivers that harmed or killed innocent people. The Clearinghouse is meant to track and report on compliance issues among professional drivers, linked to their history with drugs and alcohol. Job hopping after a failed drug test or alcohol-based infraction was not uncommon, but now those people are being kept track of by the Clearinghouse service. Many people were upset at this new layer of security between workers and jobs, but an estimated 30,000 drivers were disqualified and removed from driving positions following the Clearinghouses implementation. The risk to the general public was too great to allow them to prosper and take advantage. About the Author Michelle Eddy is a staunch consumer advocate, fresh libertarian convert, and proud mother of three. Besides her legal career, she enjoys blogging about topics related to her expertise and life experiences, like parenting, child development, education, and law. In her writings, Michelle places emphasis on helping people to fight for their rights. She also works as a collaborative editor for Laborde Earles Law Firm. Her favorite quote is: Sir, we are outnumbered 10 to 1. Then, it is a fair fight.
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https://www.thesfnews.com/how-much-experience-do-entry-level-truckers-really-have/77584
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Should we rebrand REST?
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Microsoft Azure is a cloud-based platform that allows IT professionals to design and build their applications using the most up-to-date tools and technologies. It will enable professionals to help businesses run more efficiently while freeing up valuable human resources for other priorities. Certification can be helpful for individuals who have recently graduated from college and looking for an entry-level position or who have been working in the field but are unsure of their abilities. It is also an excellent certification for individuals who may be switching careers or individuals who are already employed in the field but want to increase their skill set by specializing in a Microsoft area of expertise.
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https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2259759345943/should-we-rebrand-rest
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What Happens If I Dont Renew My Green Card?
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UNITED STATESAmerica is the land of privilege and opportunity. But for becoming a citizen in the US, an immigrant needs to undergo a lengthy process known as naturalization, and it takes quite some time. Before the naturalization is complete, you will be given a green card. After you have filled out and submitted the I-90 form and are awarded a Green Card, you are a legal resident of the US. This card has up to ten years of validity and needs to be renewed. Having a green card means not applying for an entry visa every time you visit the US. With a Green Card, you can work, have a professional license, and even a mortgage for a house. Renewing Your Green Card Many permanent residents tend to procrastinate when their Green Cards are about to expire. The renewal process is simple and straightforward; fill out and mail the I-90 form to USCIS and pay a $540 fee. The fee might be hefty, but it is mandatory unless you apply for a fee waiver. A permanent resident should always carry their green card. It is their proof of being a permanent resident in the US, legally. Every permanent resident is advised to start the renewal process almost six months before the expiry date. Because the renewal process takes a few weeks, if your green card expires while you have applied for renewal, USCIS will not charge you an extra fee, and there is nothing to worry about. But if your green has expired and you have not renewed it yet, then you can get into real trouble. Finding or Keeping a Job If your green card has expired while you were working as a permanent employee, you can keep working on your expired green card, but you will not be able to renew your contract. Your employer might ask you to renew your green card. On the other hand, if youre looking for a job, a potential employer will need to see your green card; if your card has expired, you may not get the job. In that case, a card application renewal for permanent residents is highly suggested; if you havent done it, the I-551 stamp on your foreign passport can be used, but that is only valid for one year. No employer will wait until the validity is confirmed. Applying for a Mortgage It is almost impossible for a lender to give you a mortgage on a house on an expired card. It is almost illegal. You might be a permanent resident, but your green card has expired, and so has the proof of your immigration status. The renewal process takes between 0 and 12 months, so it is better to get it renewed in time if you plan on buying a home because every bank will ask for a copy of the green card and your social security number. You could obtain a temporary I-551 stamp from the USCIS as proof of your permanent residence. But the stamp is valid for one year. Getting a Professional License As for your professional license, your green card expiration can affect your career. If you are Real estate agent Healthcare worker Legal professional Broker Insurance agent, etc. You will need a green card to work in the US. Without it, you will not be allowed to work in any capacity. With a renewal, you will be allowed to resume work within a few weeks. Re-Entry to the USA If you plan to travel outside the US, that can be dangerous for you as you might be detained and reported upon your return. You will not risk being deported when your green card expires because your permanent resident status remains the same (the card is just evidence of that status). Also, some airlines refuse to board passengers with expired green cards. So, your re-entry to the US may land into the hands of a CBP officer; it is not wise to take that chance. Final Thoughts A green card should be renewed. The process of renewal should start six months before the expiry date. You may not be deported for having an expired green card, but there are unpleasant consequences for not renewing it. With a law degree under his belt and years of experience, Mark Scott set off to make the law more accessible to all. He decided to help people lost in the maze of legal terminology to find their way. Mark writes clear and concise pieces and gives simple advice that is easy to follow. On account of positive feedback from readers, he decided to dedicate more of his time to this goal and became a legal columnist. In his writings, Mark covers a wide array of topics, like how to seek legal counsel, or how to deal with different procedures. Furthermore, he directs his readers toward other trustworthy resources for more in-depth information.
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https://www.thesfnews.com/what-happens-if-i-dont-renew-my-green-card/77579
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How to Write a Requirements Management Plan?
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The requirements management plan is a document that highlights all the duties and policies that a company needs to go through to complete the entire project successfully. This document is not going to cover all the steps that you need to take, but it will cover all the necessary information that will directly impact the method you use to reach the desired results. Before you even start writing a document of this type, there are three different things you should have in mind. The first thing you need to analyze is the overall needs of your company. After you do that, you need to put into consideration the expectations of all the key stakeholders as well as the type of solutions they can provide to solve a particular problem. Writing a requirements management plan is not as easy as it seems. However, going through a couple of stages will allow you to write this valuable document appropriately. Lets find out those stages together and make the entire process easier for you! Clearly Define the Projects Scope Okay, before we start with this part, there is one essential thing that we need to say. Writing only a requirement management plan is not going to be enough. You will need to write a so-called scope management plan that you will use to define the projects scope necessary for this document. If writing is not an easy thing for you, then you should use the best essay writing service and let the experts complete the job instead of you. That is the only way to make all the details clear to all the people that participate in the process. Without it, the stakeholders will not manage to receive all the essential pieces of information. Imagine how it would look to skip some of the requirements. There will probably be many misunderstandings, and, in the worst-case scenario, the entire project may go in the wrong direction. Write Down the Requirements Management Plan Approach As a business owner, the next thing you need to define is the method you will use throughout the process. Of course, you wont always manage to complete all the duties in the same way; in some cases, you will have to use different methodology for individual projects. This part of the document is the most important one because it gives answers to a couple of questions. We will highlight them in the list below. Identification of the Stakeholders The first thing you need to do in this part is to identify who your stakeholders are. More precisely, you need to understand the demands and expectations they have. To do that successfully, you need to highlight all the actions you will take. You can, for instance, write down methods such as scheduling meetings, conducting interviews, etc. The pieces of information should not only stay in the requirements management plan; you should also write them down into the so-called stakeholder engagement plan. Highlight the Way You Will Prioritize Requirements All the projects that require more time and energy will require a bunch of different requirements. Of course, they cant all be your main priority. Because of that, you should write down the method you will use to prioritize them. The mission-critical duties should be on the top of that list. Determine the Responsible Individuals Of course, you will probably be responsible for the entire process. However, that doesnt mean you will manage to control everything on your own. You should determine who are going to be the responsible individuals for all the tasks your team needs to go through to complete the project. In most cases, business owners decide on the most experienced employees in the company. However, even if you give your trust to someone, dont forget to ensure a high level of communication and track the entire process. Define How You Will Ensure Traceability The traceability process allows you to track all the requirements of a project from the very beginning to the very end of the entire process. You can, for instance, use charts, but you should ensure it is matchable with the entire organization and project requirements. In The End Ensure Your Requirements Management Plan has a Plan B It doesnt matter how good your requirements management plan is. You cant control everything and sudden issues could appear when you dont expect them at all. Because of that, this type of document simply needs to have a protocol that will control and manage the appeared changes. Before everything, you need to highlight the reasons why new changes appeared and why exactly you (the responsible project manager) decided on making those changes. In the end, you need to clearly explain the impact those changes will have on the entire project as well as what would happen if the changes hadnt been made. This is probably the toughest part to complete, and people without good writing skills may not know how to describe all the details clearly. Because of that, applying to professionals may be the best option for people that are not good writers. The experts will know how to simplify the confusing parts of the document and make it clear to all the team members. Final Thought Going through these stages will ensure that your requirements management plan has value. You will cover all the details that will ensure everything goes according to plan. Even if sudden changes appear, you will prepare all the people that are working on a project for them. However, keep in mind that everything you write needs to be clear to everyone. Because of that, if writing is not the talent you possess, you can always hire someone to simplify your content and make it more eye-pleasing. Erica Sunarjo is a writing specialist that provide the best essay writing service reviews for many years. She helped many businesses to improve the quality of all the essential documents that can boost their performances. She is also a content writer for research paper writing service. That is the reason why she decided to share her knowledge with everyone and help entrepreneurs reach success! Requirements management plan stock photo by George Rudy/Shutterstock
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https://www.smallbizdaily.com/write-requirements-management-plan/
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What Are The 10 Most Fuel-Efficient Truck Engines?
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Commercial trucks are very important in transportation industries as they carry huge weights of cargo in large quantities. They should have good towing, payload capabilities, and withstand long hauls and trips. Proper selection of a good truck is important in achieving your targets and growing your business. Factors to Consider One of the important factors in selecting a good commercial truck is a fuel-efficient engine. It doesnt only affect the trucks overall performance, but also helps in reducing pollution and global warming emissions. Its also cost-efficient for your business as youll spend a lot less on gas. Heres a quick guide on 10 of the most fuel-efficient truck engines: Volvo D11. This is Volvos smallest engine. Its lightweight and features 9 types that range from 325-425 hp and 1,250-1,550 lb-ft of torque. 2 out of the 9 types are considered Eco-Torque engines with two drive modes that mostly stay in Low Torque mode for fuel efficiency. This is Volvos smallest engine. Its lightweight and features 9 types that range from 325-425 hp and 1,250-1,550 lb-ft of torque. 2 out of the 9 types are considered Eco-Torque engines with two drive modes that mostly stay in Low Torque mode for fuel efficiency. Detroit DD15. It has the same fuel efficiency as the DD13 from 6.0 MPG to 6.9 MPG at 1,625 RPM. The variations are between 400-505hp and about 1,471-1,671lb-ft of torque. When its time for rebuilding, a DD15 rebuild kit ensures quality and durability. It has the same fuel efficiency as the DD13 from 6.0 MPG to 6.9 MPG at 1,625 RPM. The variations are between 400-505hp and about 1,471-1,671lb-ft of torque. When its time for rebuilding, a DD15 rebuild kit ensures quality and durability. Paccar PX-7. The PX-7 is known for its endurance and dependability. Its 11 variations range from 200-360 hp and 520-800 lb-ft of peak torque ratings. It weighs under 1,200 pounds making it lighter, thus minimizing fuel consumption. Its fuel economy and long life make it perfect for your fleet. The PX-7 is known for its endurance and dependability. Its 11 variations range from 200-360 hp and 520-800 lb-ft of peak torque ratings. It weighs under 1,200 pounds making it lighter, thus minimizing fuel consumption. Its fuel economy and long life make it perfect for your fleet. Cummins 2020 X15 Efficiency. The 2020 X15 Efficiency engine features up to 5% better fuel economy than the X15 Efficiency. It also features the best uptime, decreased Greenhouse Gas emissions, and increased down speedingto have top-notch performance at a lower RPM. Engines that run at lower speeds usually last longer. The 2020 X15 Efficiency engine features up to 5% better fuel economy than the X15 Efficiency. It also features the best uptime, decreased Greenhouse Gas emissions, and increased down speedingto have top-notch performance at a lower RPM. Engines that run at lower speeds usually last longer. Volvo D13TC. The TC or Turbo Compounding process results in 6% less fuel consumption by capturing energy from the exhaust gas and returning it to the drive train. The Volvo D13TC features 405-455 horsepower, 1,850 lb-ft of torque, and four configurations: High Torque, Economy, Adaptive Gearing, and Super Direct. The TC or Turbo Compounding process results in 6% less fuel consumption by capturing energy from the exhaust gas and returning it to the drive train. The Volvo D13TC features 405-455 horsepower, 1,850 lb-ft of torque, and four configurations: High Torque, Economy, Adaptive Gearing, and Super Direct. International A26. This diesel engine is 50 lbs. lighter and 5% more fuel-efficient than the 2017 N13, and the high-pressure common rail helps maximize fuel injection pressure to lower emissions. Its reduced weight allows the truck to haul more freight without getting fined by the DOT for overweight regulations. This diesel engine is 50 lbs. lighter and 5% more fuel-efficient than the 2017 N13, and the high-pressure common rail helps maximize fuel injection pressure to lower emissions. Its reduced weight allows the truck to haul more freight without getting fined by the DOT for overweight regulations. Cummins 2018 ISX12N. This is the latest series engine to run on compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, and renewable natural gas, which means cheaper fuel per gallon than a diesel engine and fewer emissions. It features 400 hp, 1,450 lb-ft of torque and 2,100 RPM. This is the latest series engine to run on compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, and renewable natural gas, which means cheaper fuel per gallon than a diesel engine and fewer emissions. It features 400 hp, 1,450 lb-ft of torque and 2,100 RPM. Detroit DD8. It features 7 variations ranging from 260-375 hp and 660-1,050 lb-ft in torque. It gets 8.5 MPG with good driving practices. The maintenance intervals can reach up to 60,000 miles for the engine oil and filter. Its usually used for bucket trucks or tow trucks. It features 7 variations ranging from 260-375 hp and 660-1,050 lb-ft in torque. It gets 8.5 MPG with good driving practices. The maintenance intervals can reach up to 60,000 miles for the engine oil and filter. Its usually used for bucket trucks or tow trucks. Cummins 2018 X12. This engine is 900 lbs lighter than X15 engines. It also provides fuel efficiency and allows trucks to haul heavier freight. Maintenance intervals can reach up to 60,000 miles for the oil drain, 50,000 miles for the fuel filter, and 300,000 miles for DEF and valve train. This engine is 900 lbs lighter than X15 engines. It also provides fuel efficiency and allows trucks to haul heavier freight. Maintenance intervals can reach up to 60,000 miles for the oil drain, 50,000 miles for the fuel filter, and 300,000 miles for DEF and valve train. Volvo D13. This engine features 22 variations with 375-500 hp and 1,450-1,850 lb-ft torque at 1000 RPM. It also features maximum fuel savings and engine life. Fuel-Saving Tips Truck drivers can also help improve their trucks fuel efficiency. Driving economically can make drivers an asset to the company and save the environment by limiting fuel use. Here are some tips to help save fuel: Minimize speed. Evidently, driving faster means burning more fuel. Every 1 MPH speed increase results in a 0.14 MPG decrease in fuel. A good range is between 55-60 MPH. Evidently, driving faster means burning more fuel. Every 1 MPH speed increase results in a 0.14 MPG decrease in fuel. A good range is between 55-60 MPH. Do not overfill the tank. Fuel heated by the engine or the sun overflows in the tank. It can cause fuel spill and add weight to the truck and slow it down. Fuel heated by the engine or the sun overflows in the tank. It can cause fuel spill and add weight to the truck and slow it down. Have a good driving technique. Being gentle is the best technique to save up fuel. Keep a steady movement and minimize unnecessary stops. Hard pressure on the pedal will quickly empty the fuel tank. Being gentle is the best technique to save up fuel. Keep a steady movement and minimize unnecessary stops. Hard pressure on the pedal will quickly empty the fuel tank. Proper tire pressure. Correctly inflated tires can help save fuel, have a longer lifespan and create safer road conditions. Fuel efficiency is important in extending the engine lifespan of your fleet. Make sure you have a robust process in place for managing fuel usage and cost. You contribute to making a positive impact not only on your company but also on the environment.
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https://speedwaymedia.com/2021/05/28/what-are-the-10-most-fuel-efficient-truck-engines/
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What could Bucs' top needs be next offseason?
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers accomplished the impressive task of bringing back their entire starting lineup from last years Super Bowl team for a potential repeat run in 2021, but there are a handful of positional needs still lurking next offseason. Even after bringing back so many key players this offseason, and adding another promising class of rookies in the 2021 NFL draft, the Bucs still have plenty of expiring contracts on both sides of the ball that could leave them with some gaping holes in the roster. Here are the positions the Bucs might need to address next offseason, regardless of how the 2021 campaign turns out:
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https://bucswire.usatoday.com/lists/nfl-tampa-bay-buccaneers-roster-depth-chart-team-needs-2022-offseason-draft/
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Is Biden helping China cover up its COVID crimes?
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LifeSiteNews has been permanently banned on YouTube. Click HERE to sign up to receive emails when we add to our video library. May 28, 2021 (LifeSiteNews) -- Last fall, then-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo ordered investigators at the State Department to look into the origins of the China Virus. Pompeo was rightly concerned that the virus may have escaped from a Wuhan lab. Because of Chinese stonewalling and WHO complicity, direct evidence was hard to find, but the facts on the ground always led back to the lab. The preliminary results of the investigation were compelling. We know from the lead investigator, David Asher, that he was convinced it was a bioweapon in development. Big Tech and Big Media were having none of it. Facebook and other media outlets had decided that even suggesting that the China Virus originated in the lab was a conspiracy theory, so they banned discussion of the entire topic. I was among the banned. Nevertheless, the investigation into COVID-19s origins continued to pick up steam into the first few weeks of the Biden administration. But then, well before the investigators had completed their work, the incoming president inexplicably called a halt to the investigation. Joe Biden did this without any public announcement, obviously hoping to keep his action secret. Still, enough evidence had been gathered by that point so that those like myself were no longer accused of being conspiracy theorists. For example, weve just learned that three researchers at the Wuhan lab were hospitalized due to a Covid-like illness in November 2019. Very curious. Of late, even previously skeptical experts have started to suggest that the Wuhan lab-leak hypothesis may have been right after all. And the U.S. Senate, in a rare moment of partisanship, just asked the intelligence agencies to declassify information on the outbreak. As Sen. Josh Hawley tweeted, The American people deserve the truth about the origins of COVID. Tonight, the Senate unanimously adopted my bill w/@SenatorBraun to declassify what U.S. government knows. Now I am not confident that the Deep State, which seems to consider itself to be a government unto itself, will comply in any meaningful way with this congressional demand, but this shows you how far the public debate has shifted against China and its co-conspirators. Even Facebook, that bastion of left-wing censorship, just announced that they will no longer ban posts that claim COVID-19 was a man-made pathogen. Article continues below Petition Show Petition Text 0 have signed the petition. Let's get to 1 ! Thank you for signing this petition! Add your signature: Show Petition Text Country... State... Sign this Petition Country... State... Sign this Petition Hide Petition Text Sign this Petition So now that the narrative has dramatically shifted against China, it has leaked out that Biden ended the investigation into COVIDs origins, in effect helping China cover up its crimes. Certainly not, as it should have, by restarting the State Departments investigation, which was already far advanced. Instead, in a frantic effort at damage control, the White House announced that U.S. intelligence agencies would conduct a 90-day probe of the origins of the virus. Of course, these are the same intelligence agencies that fed us the Steele Dossier and Russian Collusion lies of the past few years. I myself have little confidence that these heavily politicized agencies will produce anything other than a whitewash of Chinas responsibility for the pandemic that it unleashed upon the world. Not to mention that they will be starting from ground-zero in carrying out their investigation. Senator Tom Cotton agrees, saying that Bidens plan is too little, too late. Its only kicking the can down the road trying to avoid conflict and controversy with China for unleashing this plague on the world. Bidens deputy press secretary, Ms. Jean-Pierre, did not help the administrations case by explaining, "We're just going to continue to work with the WHO and the WHO is going to continue to work with China on this (on probe into origin of COVID)." Both of these claims are ludicrous. The WHO hasnt been working with the U.S., or with China, to get to the bottom of the pandemic. Rather, it has been serving as Chinas lackey from the get-go. Its Wuhan investigation of earlier this year was a farce staged by China. The WHO has simply ignored American demands for accountability, which is why Donald Trump rightly stopped funding the corrupt organization. Now that Biden has refunded it without conditions, the WHO is even less likely to reassess the China situation. The WHO doesnt work with China. It works for China. After all, allegedly 600,000 Americans are dead because of China. Estimates of the economic damage range up to $20 trillion. All because the CCP unleashed a bioweapon on the world. The President of the United States should be demanding reparations from China. Instead, he seems more interested in protecting Hunter Bidens business partners. Matt Whitlock of The Daily Caller called the Presidents behavior in covering for China a disaster for the White House. I think that it is more accurate to say that it is a disaster for the country. Steven W. Mosher is the President of the Population Research Institute and the author of Bully of Asia: Why Chinas Dream is the New Threat to World Order.
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https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/is-biden-helping-china-cover-up-its-covid-crimes
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How did the COVID-19 Pandemic Impact C-Stores Roller Grill Sales?
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Like all aspects of foodservice and the convenience retail business, the pandemic affected the c-stores roller grill offers. Amid shutdowns and heightened concerns over food safety, along with regional regulations, some retailers paused roller grill sales altogether. Meanwhile, others were able to bring the segment behind the counter as a way to meet COVID-19 safety requirements while continuing to serve customers. Interestingly, overall sales of hot dogs in 2020 rose about 20% and total pounds 7% over 2019, according to the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council. In March, at the start of the pandemics spread in the. U.S., sales soared 127% in grocery stores specifically before they began to even out. Dinner sausage sales experienced a similar increase. Overall in 2020, they were up 24% in sales and 15% in total pounds. Ultimately, pandemic or not, American love their hot dogs. Roller grills remain an integral part of many c-stores foodservice programs, and the category is expected to continue to grow as consumers return to relatively normal routines. That said, while tried-and-true hot dogs are among customers favorites, theyre also interested in trying new ingredients and flavor profiles. Fortunately, these days, retailers have a wide variety of items from which to choose as the selections continue to expand. Sauces are another great way for consumers to customize their order. And spiciness is especially popular among younger generations. In fact, according to Datassential, sweet-and-spicy flavors are trending, including hot honey, as well as mango habanero, the Mexican spice Tajn and Nashville hot which Datassential Trendologist Mike Kostyo said was the fastest-growing sauce, flavor or spice overall in the past four years, growing a massive 727% on menus. Ultimately, todays consumers love options in the roller grill and beyond. Keeping pace with the trends will help c-stores bottom lines.
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https://cstoredecisions.com/2021/05/28/how-did-the-covid-19-pandemic-impact-c-stores-roller-grill-sales/
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Will Missouri COVID-19 legislation spark litigation?
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The Examiner The Missouri General Assembly passed a COVID immunity law in the 2021 session. The Senate had passed a bill back in February, but the House of Representatives did not approve the bill until late in the session. It is assumed that Governor Parson will sign the legislation since he considered this bill high priority after he was elected. The law essentially immunizes any individual or entity engaged in business, services, activities or accommodations because they are not liable unless the injured party can prove with clear and convincing evidence that the individual or entity engaged in recklessness or willful misconduct that caused an actual exposure to COVID-19, and the actual exposure caused personal injury to the plaintiff. The burden of proof in civil cases is a preponderance of the evidence which means that it is more likely true than not, as opposed to the criminal burden which is beyond a reasonable doubt. The United States Supreme Court stated in a 1984 decision that clear and convincing evidence means that the evidence is highly and substantially more likely to be true than untrue; the fact finder must be convinced that the contention is highly probable. What that means in the context of this law will be decided by state courts. The legislation is broad and vague because of its reference to activities, which may be a source of challenge to this legislation at some point. Laws that have vague provisions may deny due process of law. The law further provides that no religious organization shall be liable in any COVID-19 exposure action unless the plaintiff can prove intentional misconduct. Thus, reckless or willful misconduct will not be sufficient on any action against a religious organization. There is also a rebuttable presumption of an assumption of risk by the injured plaintiff if the individual or entity posts or maintains a sign in a clearly visible location at the entrance to the premises. The sign must state that any individual entering the premises or engaging the services of a business waives all civil liability against the individual or entity for any damages based on inherent risks associated with exposure or potential exposure, except for recklessness or willful misconduct. This provision is misleading because the individual or entity is only liable for recklessness or willful conduct anyway, so the injured person is really not assuming any risk. Religious organizations are not required to post or maintain such a sign. A health-care provider is not liable in a COVID-19 medical liability action unless the plaintiff can prove recklessness or willful misconduct by the health-care provider and that the personal injury was caused by such recklessness or willful misconduct. An elective procedure that is delayed for good cause shall not be considered recklessness or willful misconduct. Any COVID-19 medical liability action must be commenced within one year after the date of discovery of the alleged harm unless fraud, intentional concealment or the presence of a foreign body which has no therapeutic or diagnostic effect. The normal period for actions against health-care providers is two years. I am scratching my head to determine how a foreign body that has no therapeutic or diagnostic effect can cause a COVID-19 injury. Finally, no individual or entity who designs, manufactures, imports, distributes, labels, packages, leases, sells, or donates a covered product, as defined in the act, is liable in a COVID-19 products liability action. "Covered product" is a pandemic or epidemic product, drug, biological product, device or an individual component thereof to combat COVID-19, excluding any vaccine or gene therapy. Thus, there is no protection for vaccines, but vaccine manufacturers are only liable under a national vaccine law called the National Vaccine Injury Compensation law that provides the exclusive means of seeking compensation for vaccine injuries. Thus, its exclusion from the Missouri law does not open the door to claims against vaccine providers. The law does have a sunset provision in it and automatically expires in four years. I assume the legislators believe COVID-19 will vanish in the next four years. The number of cases diminishes each day with the increase in the number of vaccinated people. However, we have no idea what the future holds insofar as variants are concerned. Last week, the World Health Organization stated that the current vaccines are effective against the four main coronavirus variants. We also dont know if other variants develop, and whether the vaccines will last or will require annual booster shots. For the time being, the Missouri legislature has done its best to protect individuals, entities, churches, health-care providers and product manufacturers from civil suits. The COVID-19 immunity legislation is similar to Good Samaritan legislation that protects health-care providers who give aid in emergencies or accidents that occur outside of a health-care settings. I dont think most people have a problem with Good Samaritan immunity. This legislation raises all kinds of questions and will undoubtedly be challenged in the courts. There have been lawsuits brought against nursing homes, but I am not aware of a lot of other lawsuits that have been filed. This law goes into effect on Aug. 28, so there may be a run of lawsuits in the next three months. I frankly doubt there will be. I just cant imagine there is much appeal to a lawsuit arising out of exposure to the coronavirus in the middle of a pandemic. We shall see. Bob Buckley is an attorney in Independence. Email him at [email protected].
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https://www.examiner.net/story/news/2021/05/28/bob-buckley-missouri-covid-19-legislation-spark-litigation/5249924001/
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Which team has the best group of linebackers?
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Four. The list is Patrick Levels, Cory Greenwood, Vontae Diggs and Simoni Lawrence. The rest are either going to be seen in different CFL jerseys, theyre getting a shot in the NFL or, in the case of Solomon Elimimian, theyve called it a career. It starts with the O-line The turnover will lead to some interesting questions for some teams, while others look extremely comfortable going into the 2021 season. Ill use the method of good, better, best when breaking down the three tiers of linebacking groups. And if you recognize that saying from listening to handyman legend Shell Busey, you win some major bonus points. GOOD BC LIONS Its a full on rebuild of a once great linebacking corps in Vancouver. It didnt seem too long ago they had Solomon Elimimian and Adam Bighill dominating opposing offences but now theyre in need of some linebackers to grab hold of starting jobs like those two did a decade ago. The team appears to hope to find some Canadian starters with Jordan Williams awaiting to make his debut after being picked first in the 2020 draft. With fellow Canadians Adam Konar, Bo Lokombo and Isaiah Guzylak-Messam, they have some players ready to give Williams time to develop. The big signing for the Lions comes with Kenny Ladler, who can move into the SAM linebacker spot after being an All-Star with Edmonton before giving the NFL a shot the last few years. EDMONTON FOOTBALL TEAM Theyve lost Larry Dean (Saskatchewan) and Don Unamba (Ottawa) and have one starter in Vontae Diggs who is returning from 2021. Kevin Brown makes his way over from Ottawa to try to solidify a depleted group but he moves over from one of the worst defences in the CFL last season. When you take run down of the Edmonton roster today, youll notice a lot of new faces coming in to try to earn some spots and general manager Brock Sunderland needs to find a new All-Star calibre linebacker out of this group. Ill be excited to watch who comes out of camp and who starts making a name for themselves. OTTAWA REDBLACKS The leagues worst defence in 2019 is hoping to find some new blood to add a spark. Leading tackler Avery Williams returns and the team went out a signed a standout SAM linebacker in Don Unamba, but that doesnt mean much for new head coach Paul LaPolice or GM Marcel Desjardins. To make the REDBLACKS a contender again, theyll be open to seeing some new players take on expanded roles and despite this being a shortened season already, Id expect to see some linebackers looked at early until they decide on which players are keepers. BETTER SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS OUCH! The Roughriders lose Cameron Judge to the Argonauts in free agency, Solomon Elimimian to retirement and Derrick Moncrief to the NFL. I repeat. OUCH! Now, the good news. Theyre not lacking experience. Two time CFL divisional All-Star Larry Deans arrival softens the blow. To replace Derrick Moncrief, we could see them move a veteran defensive back like Loucheiz Purifoy into the SAM linebacker roll and go all American across the linebacking corps. The player Ill be keeping my eye on to see if they can take on full time role is Oluwaseun Idowu, who showed some promise in 2019 in a limited role. But if he doesnt step forward, the veteran Herdman-Reed brothers, Micah Teitz or a rookie American will have some big shoes to fill at WILL with the departure of Most Outstanding Canadian nominee Cameron Judge. MONTREAL ALOUETTES Chris Ackie and Patrick Levels arent a bad place to start out if youre the Montreal Alouettes. But when you lose the reigning top Canadian and back-to-back East Division All-Star Henoc Muamba in the middle. Its a major blow to an Alouettes defence that was hoping to take a step forward going into 2021. And itll be a tryout for a major spot in that defence. General Manager Danny Maciocias attention at camp should be watching as much of that battle as possible so he and Khari Jones pick the right guy. However, opportunity knocks for someone to seize a starting spot in their first year in the CFL. HAMILTON TIGER-CATS The Hamilton Tiger-Cats will be a new look linebacking group but they wont be short on talent. It starts with Simoni Lawrence, who is a perennial All-Star, if not defensive player of the year candidate, and he will be the leader of the group with some turnover. Justin Tuggle and Rico Murray dont return but they do have options. Jovan Santos-Knox arrives and while the injury bug has hit him recently, lets not forget he had a sensational season in Winnipeg in 2018 and Edmonton was hoping for big things in 2019, but only got him for three games. Hamilton has also brought in a lot of rookie linebackers to push for that spot as well. As for replacing the retired Rico Murray, I think they have in house options. Id love to see if Cariel Brooks or a younger player like Tyrice Beverette makes an impression in camp. BEST WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS The defending Grey Cup champions enter the season with their starting three from the Grey Cup game with Kyrie Wilson, Adam Bighill and Mercy Maston all returning. The Bombers are the ONLY team in the CFL who can say that theyre starting the 2021 season where they left off in 2019 at linebacker. Ill acknowledge Maston stepped in later in the year after the team and Anthony Gaitor parted ways, but 11 tackles in the two playoff games at SAM linebacker proves he can play there for a full season. The big question for Winnipeg will be the depth behind these starters, as they could be relying on rookies to step into some big shoes if the injury bug hits. They only bring in the two reigning Most Outstanding Canadian nominees in Cameron Judge and Henoc Muamba. That duo together on paper is going to be remarkable to watch as its been awhile a defence has showcased TWO outstanding Canadian interior linebackers. Nick Shortill and Nelkas Kwemo add some depth just in case one of those two national starters go down. Outside of those two, youll see an open competition for the SAM linebacker spot but Pinball Clemons and John Murphy have done enough to bring in a combination of veteran CFL defenders and rookies to give new head coach Ryan Dinwiddie a lot of options. Oh, and Bear Woods is still under contract to add to the depth going into this summer. CALGARY STAMPEDERS Wynton McManis and Nate Holley are gone to NFL opportunities and Cory Greenwood is the returning starter for the two interior positions. There was some questions here a year ago with Greenwoods contract status up in the air until January of this year but it almost came out of necessity to bring back the veteran Canadian middle linebacker. The big boost this off-season came with Jameer Thurman returning to the Stampeders. He was a major part of the defence on their way to the 2018 Grey Cup Championship, only to get an NFL shot in 2019. With Jamar Wall also returning where hes started at SAM linebacker the past few seasons, the Stampeders enter with a solid starting three. However, there depth could be questioned, if you dare question that John Hufnagel hasnt found a new diamond weve yet to hear about.
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https://www.cfl.ca/2021/05/28/team-best-group-linebackers/
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Is The Driver Always At Fault In A Single-car Wreck?
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Since there are no other drivers involved in the accident, in most instances, the driver is held to be at fault in single-car accidents. However, there are some cases in which the driver in a single-car accident isnt liable for the accident theyre in. In order to establish who is truly at fault for an accident, its vital to work with a lawyer who is experienced in these types of accidents. By doing so, you could avoid paying for the damages of an accident for which you arent responsible while collecting the compensation to which youre entitled. A single-car wreck is one that involves a single car that is damaged after hitting a piece of property or natural obstacle. This may occur due to the driver involved in the crash attempting to avoid another driver who may be behaving in some way recklessly. On the other hand, it may also occur truly in isolation from other drivers on the road. These latter types of accidents can be harder to establish that the driver isnt at fault, but its not impossible to do so. The answer is: it depends. Your fault for a single-vehicle accident is open to debate, especially if there were other drivers on the road or if the road itself was in some state of disrepair or featured elevated dangers that werent addressed by the proper authorities. If you were injured in a single-vehicle accident, its important to speak with an attorney who handles these types of personal injury cases in Georgia. While you may think you have to handle your medical expenses on your own, this may not be the case if it can be proven that you arent entirely 9or at all) at-fault for your accident. If youve been in a single-vehicle accident, its important to establish that youre not at-fault for it. This can be done in several different ways: Assessing road conditions Reviewing maintenance conducted on the road by the responsible authorities Examining the behavior of other drivers on the road Reviewing other factors that may have contributed to the accident Even though you may have been on the road alone during your accident, its not immediately apparent that youre responsible for the accident. This is why its vital to contact an attorney who specializes in accidents after yours who can then begin an investigation into the circumstances surrounding your crash. If youve been involved in a single-car wreck, then its important to do the following: Notify the authorities Seek out medical attention Gather evidence of the accident Contact a personal injury attorney Speak with your insurance company Working with an attorney who specializes in these types of accidents can give you the leg-up that you need to avoid assuming responsibility for an accident youre not responsible for. You can also be in a better position to obtain the compensation to which youre entitled. After a single-car accident, it can be difficult to establish that you werent at fault, especially if there werent any other drivers on the road. However, it may be possible that you are not entirely responsible for the accident or that another party is actually responsible for the damages done to your car and that which was done to other property. An experienced attorney who can navigate these arguments can help you avoid being named the responsible party for the accident while helping you to obtain the compensation to which youre entitled.
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https://www.mainenewsonline.com/is-the-driver-always-at-fault-in-a-single-car-wreck/
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What Is Payment Routing And When Is It Used?
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The process through which money leaves a bank account and enters another is a quite complicated process to understand in the realm of the bank. The bank transactions occur by a process that is named payment routing. It works via the payment network that is used both by the cardholder and the bank that is acquiring. The payment network is a part of every banking transaction. It works between the cardholders bank of the issue and the acquiring bank to create and activate a transaction. The network of payment routes the transaction complying with the rules and regulations of the banks. The efficiency of a payment network to link the acquiring and issuing bank makes all the difference between a successful purchase and a failed transaction. Rules Of Payment Routing Payment routing has the same rules that protect banks and entrepreneurs from payment issues such as fraud. Such issues make international transactions slower and highly risky. Payment routing is quite possibly the solution to all the failed transactions, disappointed customers, and annoyed merchants. The traditional method of payment routing is to connect the bank to request and accept the payment requests on the behalf of customers and sellers. The payment routing works on the principle of efficiency. The transactions are sent to the acquiring bank where their settle quickly and successfully without any delay. Also in traditional payment routing, the payment providers are connected to just a single acquiring bank responsible for a specific Geographic region. In some cases, entrepreneurs are also required to find their accounts for a transaction. When working with just a single acquiring bank in a region transaction are slowed down and hence, delayed. But now, payment routing provides efficient routes for all the available banks by their set of rules. There are many situations in which you may have to use payment routing. When you are making a payment online or buy a phone is when you are making automatic payment of bills, you will need to provide your routing and account number for payment routes. It is also required when your processing cheques for transferring money internationally. Your routing number is required so that the acquiring banks will precisely know where the amount needs to be transacted. The issuing bank will inform you of which routing number is used for the specific tasks that you are hoping to get through. The routing numbers present on cheques may be different from the routing numbers that are required for wire transfer hence it is a good idea to look at them to avoid their delay in the payment process. You can easily find your routing number at the bottom of the cheque; it is the set of numbers on the left side of your account number. Furthermore, if you have an online banking system it gets easier to find your routing number from the account page. If you are confused in any sort of way, you can consult your banks as well and they will guide you with the whole process.
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https://www.mainenewsonline.com/what-is-payment-routing-and-when-is-it-used/
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Why Did Bolivia's Former Interior Minister Get Arrested in the US?
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Bolivia's controversial former interior minister and his chief of staff have both been arrested in the United States on charges that they secured a multimillion-dollar contract for a group of Florida businessmen in exchange for hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes. Former Interior Minister Arturo Murillo and Sergio Rodrigo Mndez Mendizbal, his chief of staff, were both arrested in connection to a bribery and money laundering case involving a group of Florida businessmen. Between November 2019 and April 2020, prosecutors allege Murillo and Mendizbal were paid more than $500,000 in bribes in exchange for securing a contract for the businessmen to provide Bolivia's Defense Ministry with tear gas and other non-lethal weapons. SEE ALSO: Bolivia News and Profile Payments made to secure the contract, worth an estimated $5.6 million, were laundered through bank accounts in Bolivia and Florida. If found guilty, the two former officials could face up to 20 years in prison. Murillo fled Bolivia earlier this year after the Attorney General's Office issued arrest warrants for him and several other former officials -- including interim President Jeanine ez -- on terrorism, sedition and conspiracy charges. InSight Crime Analysis Murillo's arrest on corruption charges is somewhat ironic, given his vociferous attacks against allegedly corrupt officials from the administration of former president Evo Morales. His associates are also well-known in Bolivia. Luis Berkman, one of the Bolivian businessmen based in Florida, fled the Andean nation in 2002 after being investigated in connection to an attempt to smuggle high-powered weapons stolen from the Bolivian Army to Paraguay. According to Pgina Siete, citing reports from Bolivia's Interior Ministry. Berkman was also reportedly a close friend of Gary Surez Levy, the son of Roberto Surez, one of Bolivia's most famous drug traffickers known as the "King of Cocaine." Murillo's arrest has been accompanied by several others. On May 28, police captain Ivar Vctor Gmez Bolivian was arrested for allegedly participating in the same corruption scheme. Bolivia's former migration director, Marcel Rivas, has also been charged for allegedly helping Murillo and Lpez escape Bolivia and for issuing illegal migration alerts against political opponents. Finally, former defense minister, Luis Fernando Lpez, was also involved in the Florida bribery scheme, Interior Minister Eduardo del Castillo revealed on May 27. He is believed to have fled to Brazil. The Bolivian government has officially requested the extradition of Murillo from the United States as soon as possible.
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https://insightcrime.org/news/top-former-bolivia-officials-implicated-bribery-money-laundering-scheme/
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What are the new changes to the Covid-19 restrictions for June and July?
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The Government has announced the latest changes to the Covid-19 restrictions that will take place through June and July. The changes outlined are as follows. From 2 June Accommodation services (hotels, B&Bs, hostels and self-catering) - Can reopen with services restricted to overnight guests From 7 June Visitors to your home - You can have visitors from 1 other household inside your home for unvaccinated households Weddings - 25 people can attend a wedding celebration or reception Sport - Outdoor sports matches can take place Gyms and training - Gyms, swimming pools, leisure centres can reopen for individual training only Restaraunts and bars - Outdoor services can reopen Driver Theory tests - 25,000 tests per month to take place Organised outdoor events - Maximum of 100 attendees for the majority of venues. Maximum of 200 for outdoor venues with a minimum accredited capacity of 5,000 Live events - Pilot events to take place From 5 July (subject to the public health situation at the time) Visitors to your home - You can have visitors from up to 3 other households inside your home Weddings - 50 people can attend a wedding celebration or reception Organised indoor events - Maximum of 50 attendees at the majority of venues. Maximum of 100 can attend events in larger venues with strict public health measures in place Organised outdoor events - Maximum of 200 attendees for the majority of venues. Maximum of 500 for outdoor venues with a minimum accredited capacity of 5,000 Personal fitness - Indoor training, exercise and dance activities can recommence in pods of up to six Bars and restaurants - Indoor services can resume From 19 July (subject to the public health situation at the time) International travel - Current government advice is to avoid non-essential international travel. Depending on the prevailing public health situation at the time, Ireland will operate the EU Digital COVID Certificate (DCC) for travel originating within the EU/EEA Under consideration for August Indoor and outdoor events - Further increases in the numbers permitted Wedding - Maximum attendance at wedding receptions and celebrations to increase to 100 Public transport - To return to full capacity
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https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/news/coronavirus/637217/what-are-the-new-changes-to-the-covid-19-restrictions-for-june-and-july.html
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Is There a Big Tattoo on Good Bones Star Karen Laines Back?
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Karen E. Laine stars on the hit HGTV series Good Bones alongside her daughter Mina Starsiak Hawk. As fans are aware, Mina and Karen consider themselves to be home rehabilitators and have renovated neighborhoods throughout the Indianapolis, Indiana area. Not only did Karen co-found the company, Two Chicks and a Hammer, but she also was a defense attorney for many years. For these reasons, some fans may not expect that the 58-year-old has somewhat of a wild side. Karen Laine Has a Massive Tattoo on Her Back According to House Beautiful, Karen has a sizable back tattoo. The publication noted fans briefly saw the back piece during season 4, episode 2, titled Tiny Condo, Giant Update. In one scene, the lawyer retrieved keys that were in a units drain. Mina attempted to hoist up her mother from the floor by tugging on the waistband of her jeans. This action unintentionally showcased her tattoo. However, due to the camera angle, it was difficult for viewers to decipher the tattoos exact design. House Beautiful reported that Karen commented on her ink while speaking to Marketplace Events in 2019. Most people are surprised to find that I have a tattoo that goes from the nape of my neck, covers my back, and extends down the backs of my thighs, stated the television personality. According to Pop Culture, Karen gave fans a better look at her tattoo in an Instagram post, uploaded on January 30. The first slide consisted of two before-and-after photos, which demonstrated the effects of CoolSculpting treatment on her arm. The second image showed two pictures of her back and two photos of her ribcage. In the image, fans were able to see that her back tattoo consists of a green dragon, a koi fish, and a lotus flower. Quite a few fans flocked to the comments section to compliment Karens body art. You look stunningand that back tattoo is frickin fire [two fire emoji]..you surprised me with that! wrote one commenter. Holy smokes your tattoo. You surprise me with how neat you are. You also look fantastic, added another Instagram user. Mina Starsiak Hawk Has Talked About Her Mothers Hippy Personality While she did not mention Karens tattoo, Mina acknowledged her mother is not the most conservative during a 2017 interview with the Los Angeles Times. She described Karen as having a hippie personality and implied that she is more mature than her Good Bones co-star. Shes the kid, and Im the mom, asserted Mina. During the interview, Karen teased that she disapproves that her daughter is rather straight-laced. She told the publication: Yeah, I dont know how this happened to her. I raised her to be a free spirit, and shes totally motivated and conservative. Ive failed as a mother! Karen also discussed how she and Mina have been able to be successful in the male-dominated world of home renovation. We bring the same qualities that confident males bring, and a knowledge base. We have a pretty keen design sense that a lot of contractors dont have. Mina has the ability to get discounts out of anyone. And we can pretty much use all the equipment that the dudes can use, explained the HGTV star. The upcoming sixth season of Good Bones is expected to be released later this year. READ NEXT: Home Town Star Ben Napier Reveals if He Would Run for Office Again
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https://heavy.com/entertainment/hgtv/good-bones-karen-back-tattoo/
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What are the best amounts of football profit in 2021 over / under college?
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The Nets are New Yorks favorite team to win a championship, but the boys are debating those who believe it is right behind them with the best shot to bring a title back to NY. : What Are The Odds combines sports betting with fun, engaging and smart sports discussions. With talent from BNNY, FNNY and other SNY shows we create conversational sports betting content while still offering the same influential themes that New York fans are taught. About SNY: SNY is an award-winning regional multiplatform sports network that serves millions across the country through New Yorks unparalleled sports coverage. SNY provides the most comprehensive access to all professional and collegiate sports teams in the Tri-State area through overnight sports and entertainment programs. SNY.tv is the digital go-to home for New York sports fans to get concise, easy-to-read updates, video features and specifications, summaries, news, thoughts, gossip, penetration and feedback of fans at their favorite New York Sports Teams. Check out more of SNY at https://sny.tv Subscribe to SNY on YouTube: https://on.sny.tv/S5RYeWN Like SNY on Facebook: https://on.sny.tv/rBYAHLi Follow SNY on Twitter: https://on.sny.tv/nOn1uq1 Follow SNY on Instagram: https://on.sny.tv/lEArPVp What Are The Main Benefits Of Comparing Car Insurance Quotes Online LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / June 24, 2020, / Compare-autoinsurance.Org has launched a new blog post that presents the main benefits of comparing multiple car insurance quotes. For more info and free online quotes, please visit https://compare-autoinsurance.Org/the-advantages-of-comparing-prices-with-car-insurance-quotes-online/ The modern society has numerous technological advantages. One important advantage is the speed at which information is sent and received. With the help of the internet, the shopping habits of many persons have drastically changed. The car insurance industry hasn't remained untouched by these changes. On the internet, drivers can compare insurance prices and find out which sellers have the best offers. View photos The advantages of comparing online car insurance quotes are the following: Online quotes can be obtained from anywhere and at any time. Unlike physical insurance agencies, websites don't have a specific schedule and they are available at any time. Drivers that have busy working schedules, can compare quotes from anywhere and at any time, even at midnight. Multiple choices. Almost all insurance providers, no matter if they are well-known brands or just local insurers, have an online presence. Online quotes will allow policyholders the chance to discover multiple insurance companies and check their prices. Drivers are no longer required to get quotes from just a few known insurance companies. Also, local and regional insurers can provide lower insurance rates for the same services. Accurate insurance estimates. Online quotes can only be accurate if the customers provide accurate and real info about their car models and driving history. Lying about past driving incidents can make the price estimates to be lower, but when dealing with an insurance company lying to them is useless. Usually, insurance companies will do research about a potential customer before granting him coverage. Online quotes can be sorted easily. Although drivers are recommended to not choose a policy just based on its price, drivers can easily sort quotes by insurance price. Using brokerage websites will allow drivers to get quotes from multiple insurers, thus making the comparison faster and easier. For additional info, money-saving tips, and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.Org/ Compare-autoinsurance.Org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc. "Online quotes can easily help drivers obtain better car insurance deals. All they have to do is to complete an online form with accurate and real info, then compare prices", said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company. CONTACT: Company Name: Internet Marketing CompanyPerson for contact Name: Gurgu CPhone Number: (818) 359-3898Email: [email protected]: https://compare-autoinsurance.Org/ SOURCE: Compare-autoinsurance.Org View source version on accesswire.Com:https://www.Accesswire.Com/595055/What-Are-The-Main-Benefits-Of-Comparing-Car-Insurance-Quotes-Online View photos
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What will airline prices look like this summer?
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Many parts of the economy are beginning to reopen, paving the way for people who had been cooped up in their homes to make travel plans. A Wells Fargo economist estimates that 4 years of travel spending could happen within the next nine months. Low-cost airlines have entered the game, capitalizing on pent-up demand. Breeze Airways, a new carrier, had its first flight take off this week. Hopper, an app that predicts future flight and hotel prices, expects this summers domestic airfare prices, from June to August, to average $283. That would be 35% higher than last summers levels ($209), but down 4% from summer 2019 ($296). The company said airfare should peak in late June, before the Fourth of July holiday, at $293. Patrick Surry, a travel expert and chief data scientist at Hopper, said the countrys popular destinations right now include Las Vegas, Miami and Orlando, Florida. For international travel, Hopper estimates that summer 2021 airfare will average $775, which would be up 3% from summer 2020 ($755), but down 9% from summer 2019 ($853). Obviously theres still limited international service. So it may change as different countries start announcing their policies and opening up additional travel options, Surry noted. His advice to travelers would be to book early common guidance thats especially applicable during this period. The market is definitely picking up, particularly domestically. Weve been recommending that people trying to travel this summer should buy by this weekend, Memorial Day, Surry said. We think by July Fourth, prices will be pretty much back to where they were before the pandemic. Madhu Unnikrishnan, an editor at Airline Weekly and Skift, urged travelers to be flexible because routes that existed before the pandemic may be gone now, and they may have to take a more circuitous route to their destinations. Were still in a real period of uncertainty, Unnikrishnan said, noting that airline schedules are being published only two months out. Normally, theyre published six months ahead of time. The routes are changing a lot, and its really hard to say where the demand patterns will be. Robert Mann, an airline industry analyst, expects it to be difficult to find hotel rooms, Airbnbs and other lodging at popular destinations that are accessible. Everybody wants to go traveling in theory, Mann said. And there arent the usual full spectrum of places to go.
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https://www.marketplace.org/2021/05/28/what-will-airline-prices-look-like-this-summer/
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Why was the cession worse in the United States than in Germany?
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Really, its not just one thing. Matthias Doepke, economist at Northwestern, on the causes of the global cession In Her Words is available as a newsletter. Sign up here to have it delivered to your inbox. After more than a year of recurring school and daycare closures around the world, there is no doubt who has borne the brunt of the burden of caregiving: mothers. We have seen mothers working in their tubs with their children playing nearby; we have seen children interrupting their mothers on live television; we heard mothers screaming into the void. As a result, millions of women, especially those with children, have either been kicked out of their jobs or forced to cut their careers, spurring what many economists call the worlds first demise. In the United States, White House policy advisers and members of Congress have presented the huge job losses among women as an urgent reason to increase investments in child care services to historic proportions, which, according to them, will revive the recovery. But a new study released in April by the National Bureau of Economic Research, which analyzed employment figures in 28 developed countries in North America and Europe, presents a more nuanced picture of the damage. The sudden collapse of childcare did turn the global economy upside down, but the authors note that other factors, such as job protection or the ability to work remotely, played an equally important role in making it happen. overall employment of women. The economic damage was worse for women in almost all of the countries analyzed: the supply of women in the labor market, relative to men, fell in 18 of the 28 countries. But gender employment gaps widened the most in Canada and the United States, said Matthias Doepke, study author and economist at Northwestern University. Part of the disproportionate impact on women globally is undoubtedly related to the scale of school closures. Schools have been closed the longest in the United States and Canada (where female employment has been the worst), for a total of 52 weeks and 43 weeks to date, respectively, according to data from the UNESCO, the United Nations agency for education. Meanwhile, in France, schools were closed for a total of 11 weeks, and female job losses were among the lowest of the 28 countries analyzed, Mr Doepke added. However, France also found itself with higher Covid-19 infection and death rates than other European countries. Germany is another place where unemployment has remained low for both men and women, Doepke noted, even though school closures have reached 30 weeks in total. A critical difference between the United States and Germany (as well as several other countries in Europe) is the expansive vacation programs, in which workers remained employed and received subsidized paychecks while working reduced hours. or not at all. Often these paychecks were higher for parents. In Germany, for example, very few people have lost jobs, Doepke explained, but when comparing hours worked across countries, Germany has one of the biggest gender gaps. There is little consensus among economists on whether time off, more generally, is a better tool in times of crisis than laying off workers. Leave can be seen as a barrier for workers who might otherwise seek better paying opportunities, because when workers are on leave they are often tied to a specific job. But the job cuts have an extremely destabilizing effect on the laid-off individual and their family, said Sandra Sucher, professor at Harvard Business School and author of an upcoming book, The Power of Trust. Job cuts also slow economic recovery, Ms. Sucher added, and plenty of research suggests that when women lose their jobs, they take longer to re-enter the workforce. One of the most unexpected findings of Mr. Doepkes study was that among major developed countries, including the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, the gender gap in economic participation s t is deeper among parents of school-aged children than among those with younger children. This surprised us, he said, because at first we thought that with pre-K children the childcare needs are the highest, he said. A good interpretation of this gap is that, overall, a good number of mothers are already out of the labor force for about the first three years of their child. In the United States, even before the pandemic, many mothers with young children were forced out of the workforce largely because of the lack of paid parental leave and the lack of affordable and accessible quality child care. During the pandemic, those with young children who continued to work likely had jobs that were not badly affected by the recession or that could afford to employ nannies, Doepke added. Yet, according to Doepkes analysis, the lack of childcare support during the pandemic explains less than 20 percent of the job losses for women compared to men. The biggest indicator of job losses for American women over the past year was actually whether they could work from home in the first place. Among mothers of preschool children who could not work remotely, their working hours fell almost 18 percentage points more than fathers. But for mothers who could work remotely, that gap was between two and three percentage points. Another economic study, published in 2013, suggested that policies like paid parental leave and flexible part-time hours also affect womens participation in the labor market. The study found that the absence of family-friendly policies led to an almost 30 percent drop in female labor force participation in the United States between 1990 and 2010, compared to more than 20 others. country. Interestingly, in this pandemic, we are also seeing a big drop in women who are not currently having children, Mr Doepke said. So really, its not just one thing. Access to child care is only part of the equation, but so are the flexibility of the workplace, the care responsibilities of elderly parents or even cultural gender norms. Its a mixed picture, Doepke said. What Are The Main Benefits Of Comparing Car Insurance Quotes Online LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / June 24, 2020, / Compare-autoinsurance.Org has launched a new blog post that presents the main benefits of comparing multiple car insurance quotes. For more info and free online quotes, please visit https://compare-autoinsurance.Org/the-advantages-of-comparing-prices-with-car-insurance-quotes-online/ The modern society has numerous technological advantages. One important advantage is the speed at which information is sent and received. With the help of the internet, the shopping habits of many persons have drastically changed. The car insurance industry hasn't remained untouched by these changes. On the internet, drivers can compare insurance prices and find out which sellers have the best offers. View photos The advantages of comparing online car insurance quotes are the following: Online quotes can be obtained from anywhere and at any time. Unlike physical insurance agencies, websites don't have a specific schedule and they are available at any time. Drivers that have busy working schedules, can compare quotes from anywhere and at any time, even at midnight. Multiple choices. Almost all insurance providers, no matter if they are well-known brands or just local insurers, have an online presence. Online quotes will allow policyholders the chance to discover multiple insurance companies and check their prices. Drivers are no longer required to get quotes from just a few known insurance companies. Also, local and regional insurers can provide lower insurance rates for the same services. Accurate insurance estimates. Online quotes can only be accurate if the customers provide accurate and real info about their car models and driving history. Lying about past driving incidents can make the price estimates to be lower, but when dealing with an insurance company lying to them is useless. Usually, insurance companies will do research about a potential customer before granting him coverage. Online quotes can be sorted easily. Although drivers are recommended to not choose a policy just based on its price, drivers can easily sort quotes by insurance price. Using brokerage websites will allow drivers to get quotes from multiple insurers, thus making the comparison faster and easier. For additional info, money-saving tips, and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.Org/ Compare-autoinsurance.Org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc. "Online quotes can easily help drivers obtain better car insurance deals. All they have to do is to complete an online form with accurate and real info, then compare prices", said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company. CONTACT: Company Name: Internet Marketing CompanyPerson for contact Name: Gurgu CPhone Number: (818) 359-3898Email: [email protected]: https://compare-autoinsurance.Org/ SOURCE: Compare-autoinsurance.Org View source version on accesswire.Com:https://www.Accesswire.Com/595055/What-Are-The-Main-Benefits-Of-Comparing-Car-Insurance-Quotes-Online View photos
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Will it rain this weekend in Central Florida for Memorial Day Weekend?
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ORLANDO, Fla. The high in Orlando maxed out at 93 on Friday. Central Florida also has some showers on the radar to track as well. The showers, after being dry for almost a month, have people asking if the holiday weekend will be a washout. [TRENDING: Why a son was ticketed for accidentally running over dad | Residents on secret difficult list | Whos getting pulled over in Fla.?] The short answer is no. The rain showers, and storms, will be developing along the Sea Breezes each afternoon. Ad The rain chance for Saturday is about 20%. Come Sunday the chances jump to 40%. Memorial Day Monday will also have a 40% chance of showers. The temperatures will be the other side of the story. Our increased humidity, clouds, and rain showers will keep us high for getting too high. The normal high this time of year is 90. Saturday we will hit 92, Sunday 91, and by Monday the high will be 90. And remember, Hurricane Season 2021 begins on Tuesday.
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https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2021/05/29/will-it-rain-this-weekend-in-central-florida-for-memorial-day-weekend/
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Who won the Jeopardy! 2021 Tournament of Champions?
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The Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions is over and the winner is a substitute teacher from Carlton, Minn. Sam Kavanaugh bested Jennifer Quail and Veronica Vichit-Vadakan tonight to claim the $250,000 grand prize for the 10-day tournament that started May 17. Jeopardy! airs on CBS at 7 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. ET in most areas. The tournament started with 15 contestants including Ryan Bilger from Macungie, Pa. Quail, a wine tasting consultant from Dowagiac, Mich., claimed $100,000 for her second-place finish, while Veronica Vichit-Vadakan, a reference and instruction librarian from Portland, Ore., placed third to earn $50,000. The tournament was hosted by Jeopardy! All-Star Buzzy Cohen. Sony Pictures Entertainment Company said the show will match the grand prize and make a donation to the Hope of the Valley Trebek Center for the Homeless, in honor of longtime, beloved host Alex Trebek. Trebek died Nov. 8, 2020 of pancreatic cancer. The Trebek Center helps up to 300 people a year with shelter, intensive case management, mental health services, job training and placement, substance abuse counseling, housing navigation, life skill training, and medical care. Trebeks widow, Jean, said, The shows generosity continues to reflect Alexs desire to assist underrepresented communities. On Monday, May 31, Jeopardy! will resume its regular season with guest host Mayim Bialik, actress, author and neurobiologist. The charity she chose for a donation is the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Jeopardy! makes a donation equal to the winnings of the contestants who appear at the same time as the guest host. The show has been using a series of guest hosts since the last episodes taped by Trebek aired in January. The guest host scheduled started with Ken Jennings, G.O.A.T. and consulting producer and Mike Richards, executive producer of Jeopardy! They were followed by Katie Couric, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Aaron Rodgers, Anderson Cooper and Bill Whitaker. Bialik will host through June 11. Savannah Guthrie will host June 14-25. Dr. Sanjay Gupta will host June 28 to July 9. George Stephanopoulos will host July 12-16, Robin Roberts July 19-23, LeVar Burton July 26-30, David Faber Aug. 2-6 and Joe Buck, Aug. 9-13. A permanent host for the show is expected to be named this summer.
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https://www.pennlive.com/entertainment/2021/05/who-won-the-jeopardy-2021-tournament-of-champions.html
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Is Rise in Forbearance Volume Cause for Concern?
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This week saw an uptick in overall COVID-related loan forbearance plans, which increased by about 16,000, or 73%, Tuesday to Tuesday, according to Black Knight's weekly report. That marks week two of increases after an enduring downward trend. Analysts say the fact that this is only the third overall week-over-week increase in the past 12 weeks signals that things are still steadily improving. As of May 25, 2.2 million homeowners, 4.1% of all mortgagees in the country, are enrolled in forbearance plans. By type of loan, 2.4% of borrowers with loans backed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac are in forbearance plans; 7.3% of those in Federal Housing Administration or VA-backed loans; and 4.8% of portfolio or private label securities loans. The 1,000 weekly decline in Fannie and Freddie loans was offset and then some by an increase of 2,000 for FHA/VA and a 15,000 increase for portfolio-held and privately securitized mortgages. "After seeing improvement accelerate as early forbearance entrants went through the 12-month review process in March and April, exit activity has since returned to more 'normal' levels, reported Black Knight. "Mid- to late-month increases in forbearance plan volumes like weve seen in the past two weeks have been very common during the recovery to-date." Plan starts reached the highest level in nine weeks, and most of those are re-starts (homeowners who had canceled their plans but needed assistance again) according to Black Knight. Some 145,000 plans are still listed with May 2021 expirations, providing a moderate opportunity for additional improvements over the next two weeks and, more acutely, in early June. Another 780,000 plans are currently slated for review for extension or removal in June, the final quarterly review before early forbearance entrants begin to reach their 18-month plan expirations later this year. "June will mark the 15-month review point for many of the early forbearance entrants, so we will be watching exit velocity closely during that time," note the researchers at Black Knight. Forbearance numbers from the Mortgage Bankers Association earlier this week look similar to Black Knight's data but did show a decline in overall forbearances rather than an incline.
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https://dsnews.com/daily-dose/05-28-2021/is-rise-in-forbearance-volume-cause-for-concern
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Can Wildfires Be Prevented?
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Read the latest news on coronavirus in Delaware. DOVER, Del. The Delaware Forest Services 2021 VFA Grant program is open to all Delaware volunteer fire departments and can provide up to $4,500 in matching grants to acquire pumps, hoses, and equipment to respond to and suppress wildfires. More than $350,000 has been given to enhance wildfire response in the First State since the programs inception. Applications must be received by the Delaware Forest Service office by regular mail no later than June 20, 2021. No email submissions will be accepted. Awards will be made within 7 business days so that awarded projects can begin. Applicants are asked to take note of the submission instructions at the bottom of the application.
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https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2260301826831/can-wildfires-be-prevented
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Which DC-Area Ice Cream Shop Will Joe Biden Visit?
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Joe Biden made his first presidential ice cream outing yesterday with a visit to Honey Hut in Cleveland, Ohio. I cant imagine anyone voting against establishing a commission on the greatest assault since the Civil War on the Capitol. But at any rate, I came for ice cream, he told a small crowd. (He ordered chocolate chocolate chip cone.) Now its only a matter of time before the famous ice cream lover drops by a DC shop. We rank them based on most likely contenders: One of the DC areas most beloved ice cream destinations happens to be owned by a former Obama appointee. Victoria Lai was a lawyer for the Department of Homeland Security, and many of her former government colleagues attended flavor-testing parties in her apartment when Ice Cream Jubilee was getting started. A lot of people who are back in the White Houseas secretaries and assistant secretariesare people whove tried my ice cream and have been eating it for years, Lai told Washingtonian earlier this year. And although Lai says she hasnt been doing any behind-the-scenes lobbying for a visit, she has tweeted at the @POTUS account to let him know she has him covered and even created Biden (and Kamala Harris) themed flavors around his inauguration. Jeni Britton Bauer, the owner of this Ohio-based chain with six local shops, is already chummy with Biden. Once, I got a call while in a board meeting it was him. Just telling me hello and that he was eating our ice cream. He ended the call with I love ya, kiddo, or something of that nature and I returned it. I love you, Joe,' she wrote on Instagram the day after his inauguration. Now she considers him a friend, and even something of a mentor and has posted photos of them hugging. Jenis likewise had a limited edition White House Chocolate Chipthe prezs favorite flavor. Biden, it seems, is a creature of habit. So theres a good chance that when hes hankering for a cone, hell head to a place he already knows. This Georgetown standby, which has been around since the Carter administration, served the former VP as recently as 2019. He was spotted stopping by with his son Hunter and grandkids for a post-Cafe Milano treat. Barack Obama made a visit to this Alexandria frozen custard shop with his daughters for a pre-Fathers Day outing during his first year in office. (His order: a small vanilla custard with hot fudge and almonds. For Sasha and Malia: a brownie sundae and vanilla waffle cone. To-go for Bo: puppy pops.) The business commemorated the visit with a chair that says President Obama Sat Here June 20, 2009. Fathers Day is coming up again, and it is Bidens first year in office. Surely Champ and Major could use some puppy pops. This Mount Pleasant shop is another Obama-approved destination just begging for a Biden follow up. The former President and First Lady visited one of Mt. Deserts Maine locations while vacationing in Bar Harbor in 2010. The stuff is terrific. Excellent. I strongly recommend it, Obama told reporters, with toasted coconut cone in hand. (For Michelle: chocolate.) The DC locale, which opened in 2018, isnt currently serving Bidens beloved chocolate chip, but we can see him going for pralines and cream or the Belgian chocolate flavors. Plus, in national media speak, its practically blocks from the White House. Join the conversation!
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https://www.washingtonian.com/2021/05/28/the-top-5-dc-area-ice-cream-shop-that-joe-biden-is-most-likely-to-visit/
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Who is Amit Singh or Faizal Khan? Why is Khan Sir trolled on social media?
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https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2259740516561/who-is-amit-singh-or-faizal-khan-why-is-khan-sir-trolled-on-social-media
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Can a celebrity wedding set the mood for romance?
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Love is in the air as actress Yui Aragaki, 32, and actor-musician Gen Hoshino, 40, announced last week they will be getting married. Apparently, plans for a proper wedding ceremony are still up in the air and, of course, its too soon to even ask about kids but nevertheless it was a piece of celebratory news that lightened the spirits of many a Japanese fan. While we cant call the couple exceptions, statistics indicate that wedding bells are ringing less and less these days. According to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, only 492,908 couples tied the knot last year, down 12.8% from the previous year, and the number of newborn babies born in Japan and to Japanese nationals abroad hit an all-time low of 872,683. So the Hoshino-Aragaki union is a bit of a morale booster when it comes to romance. The pair met on the set of the 2016 runaway hit miniseries, Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu (The Full-Time Wife Escapist), which is about an undateable bachelor named Hiramasa (Hoshino) who slowly falls in love with his housekeeper, Mikuri (Aragaki). Eventually, he proposes. Nigehaji, as its referred to by fans, plays on two fantasies that the media likes to play up for singles: First, that a man such as Hoshinos character could land a woman 10 years younger than him, and second, that people find love in the workplace. Weekly womens magazine Shukan Josei Prime says that what was so electrifying about the Aragaki-Hoshino coupling was that the on-screen fantasy actually came true the happy ending was real life. Since the show was a big hit when it aired, the magazine hinted that perhaps it could light a spark with Japans pandemic-weary singles. Toyo Keizai Online reports a possible Nigehaji effect in one article that says konkatsu (matchmaking) agencies are now receiving inquiries from men in their 40s wishing to meet women who are around 10 years younger than themselves. Hmm, that may have been the wrong takeaway from the wedding news. Toyo Keizai seems to agree, taking a brusque, peremptory tone with such men, informing them that the demographic thats most likely to meet and marry younger women are younger men. Ouch. Look on the bright side, at least Japanese men are looking. A week before the Aragaki-Hoshino announcement, Nikkei Business was warning that if there are no love relationships, there will be no children in an article that decried the bleak state of dating amid the pandemic. The magazine interviewed Masashi Kawai, the head of the Population Decline Countermeasure Research Institute and the man who coined the phrase baby shock to describe the sudden dip in the number of births in Japan. The coronavirus has possibly fast-forwarded Japans birthrate decline by 18 years, said Kawai, adding that while 2020 was bad for births, this year could be even worse, with a predicted dip to 750,000, which Kawai had originally predicted would happen in 2039. Amid the pandemic, many couples were hesitant to hold wedding ceremonies or marry at all as people were not supposed to go out, Kawai said. And with news that the hospitals are being overwhelmed at this time, married couples have been less willing to have babies. Love happened a little later in life for Hoshino (the average age for men to marry in Japan is 31), and writer Kazuhisa Arakawa, who specializes in all things related to bachelorhood, says that traditional paths to the altar and life afterward are simply falling out of favor. Four years ago he wrote in Toyo Keizai that childlessness is happening not just among singles but among married couples, too. The number of married adults with no kids has tripled in the past 40 years. Now add to that the isolation of a pandemic, economic worries brought about by said pandemic and the fear of having to go to a hospital to give birth and be exposed to COVID-19 and, well, were not exactly living in romantic times. Arakawa and other experts have been suggesting that love and marriage, while nice to have, arent absolute necessities in the modern world. Even Anan, a weekly womens magazine famed for cover stories on sexual desire, says relationships based on love are overrated. Thats not to say people arent interested in romance. On May 20, Arakawa wrote a piece for Nikkei Comemo about the ideal family that was triggered by the Aragaki-Hoshino nuptials. As soon as he heard the news, Arakawa says he was consumed by an overwhelming need to talk over the issue with someone over drinks. However, the gist of his argument remains the same: The ideal family is a notion that doesnt exist, he wrote. If you start thinking that there is an ideal anything, youre standing at the entrance of hell. We all have to figure out who we really are as individuals, before we can think about sharing (ourselves) with others. Perhaps that will be what provides Hoshino and Aragaki with a strong foundation for their marriage. Congratulations are in order to both of them, and Im sure the news is bound to have Japans middle-aged singles dancing on the inside. Big in Japan is a weekly column that focuses on issues being discussed by domestic media organizations.
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https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/05/29/national/media-national/gen-hoshino-yui-aragaki-wedding/
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Will the productivity revolution be postponed?
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Productivity growth changes everything. In advanced economies with a slowly growing labor force and already-large capital stock, it typically accounts for the majority of output growth. This means that boosting productivity is the most direct and immediate way to improve economic performance. For example, were annual growth in total factor productivity in the United States to rise to 2%, from the 0.5% experienced in the five years before COVID-19, the GDP growth rate would double from the 1.5% forecast by the International Monetary Fund for 2023-2026. Such rapid productivity growth is not unprecedented. It would almost exactly match that of the U.S. business sector between 1996 and 2004, the so-called New Economy years when innovative digital processes were adopted in wholesaling, retailing and finance. Imagine all the good things that would follow if productivity grew at such a rate once again. Incomes would double in one generation, not two. Governments would have more revenue and smaller budget deficits. Growing the denominator of the debt-to-GDP ratio would make it possible to stabilize and even reduce the debt burden. Of course, the problem is that we have been unable to replicate the fast productivity growth of the New Economy period. Optimists such as McKinsey & Company point to the rise of remote work as evidence that firms are organizing their operations more efficiently. Efforts have been renewed to automate operations, such as in meatpacking, long resistant to mechanization. And the pandemic has spurred a shift to online retail transactions, the rise of telehealth and the embrace of technology even by my own hidebound sector, education. All of this holds out hope of greater efficiency. But other trends are more worrisome. Investments in digital technology are concentrated in large firms. Small firms are falling behind, and greater dominance by large firms will mean less competition and less pressure on the market leaders to innovate. With herd immunity from COVID-19 increasingly unlikely, firms in the hospitality sector will face permanently higher costs. If your hometown has reopened indoor dining, you will have noticed that restaurants are spacing their tables more widely and serving fewer meals, despite renting the same square footage as before. Scientific advances epitomized by the rapid development of RNA-based COVID-19 vaccines, but extending also to metamaterials, human genomics, nanotechnologies and artificial intelligence are the most fundamental reasons for optimism. But the most fundamental reason for pessimism is that these advances will most likely take years to show up in the productivity statistics. Consider the aftermath of the 1918-1920 influenza pandemic, which came on the heels of advances in the internal combustion engine and Henry Fords development of the assembly line. It followed the invention of the superheterodyne receiver, which enabled the Radio Corporation of America, the leading high-tech company of the era, to sell radio sets that could pick up signals from longer distances. It arrived after chemical processes developed during World War I that lowered fertilizer costs, to the benefit of the agricultural sector. But while there was some acceleration of productivity growth in the 1920s, the full impact was felt only in the 1930s. Firms used downtime during the Great Depression to reorganize production, and those least capable of doing so exited the market. Government invested in roads, allowing the nascent trucking industry to boost productivity in distribution. But more than a decade first had to pass before the innovations in question dating from the 1910s showed up in the productivity statistics. This extended delay suggests two important lessons. First, some lag is likely before faster productivity growth materializes, and budgeters and central banks should plan accordingly. Second, government can take steps to ensure that the acceleration commences sooner rather than later. In the 1930s, this meant investing in roads and bridges in order to encourage trucking. Today, it means investing in broadband so that the efficiency advantages of digitization accrue to the entire economy. U.S. President Joe Biden clearly has bet on faster productivity growth. This is the only way to square the additional $4.1 trillion of spending in his American Jobs Plan and American Families Plan with an economy that is at most $1 trillion smaller than it would have been absent the pandemic. Faster productivity growth is the only reasonable basis for dismissing worries about economic overheating and inflation. It would be counterproductive, obviously, to curtail infrastructure spending, because this would only worsen the prospects for productivity growth in the short run, or spending on early childhood education, which would similarly damage prospects in the long run. But the more concerned you are about a delay before faster productivity growth materializes, the more strenuously you should insist that Bidens spending plans be financed with taxes in order to avert the overheating scenario. Barry Eichengreen is professor of economics at the University of California, Berkeley. He is the author of many books, including The Populist Temptation: Economic Grievance and Political Reaction in the Modern Era. Project Syndicate, 2021.
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https://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2021/05/29/commentary/world-commentary/productivity-revolution/
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How are businesses preparing for Memorial Day?
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AAA estimates a 60% increase in the number of people traveling this year compared to 2020 SAN DIEGO The Memorial Day crowds are starting to arrive down at our local beaches, and business owners are welcoming them with open arms. At Pacific Beach Surf Shop along the boardwalk, owner Randy Strunk is gearing up for a busy Memorial Day weekend. It's a great vibe that's happening. Strunk and his staff have come a long way this past year. Like many businesses, he had to shut down for three months. Now that more people are vaccinated, and things are slowly returning back to normal, he's optimistic that won't happen again. "There's a sense of excitement you know. I think the frustrations, the disillusionment that a lot of people experienced in the middle of the pandemic, at least now they can start to see like ok it's gonna be a while, but I can dig out of it," said Strunk. Leading up to this weekend, Randy's seen an uptick in people visiting from out of town. "You know New York, Chicago, Arizona, Illinois," said Strunk. He expects that will continue through the summer, so much so, he's hired extra help, including Aideen O'Leary, who said: It's more lively, and Im meeting more people. It's really great. Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to pack our local beaches this weekend. Its a far cry from last year, when not only were the boardwalk and parking lots closed, but you couldn't sit on the sand. Now, none of those rules apply. So for lifeguards and police, that means all hands are on deck. They'll be out keeping people safe in the water and enforcing the rules, listed on signs up and down the boardwalk. No alcohol on the beach, no glass, no smoking. If you're gonna bring trash, take it with you when you leave or put it in a trash can. You'll be looking at a citation if you're in violation, said San Diego Police Captain Scott Wahl. Back at the Pacific Beach Surf Shop, Randy Strunk says he's not only ready, but grateful. We're excited to make it to this point and be here today.
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https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/businesses-ready-memorial-day-crowds/509-dce7f44a-f45d-4fef-892f-382ec8626756
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