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Is traffic back to pre-pandemic levels?
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. No doubt, drivers have noticed a difference on the roads in recent months. Used to take 20 minutes, now it takes an hour [and] 15 minutes to get where Im going, said a passerby on Monday. Not quite, according to some folks who spend a lot of time behind the wheel. No, its going to get a little bit worse I think, said a Monday afternoon commuter. Its a notion that might be on point. The City of Cambridge has great data on traffic flows a snapshot of the metro Boston region. We have data collection devices at 13 traffic signals in Cambridge, said Patrick Baxter an engineering manager with the Traffic, Parking & Transportation Department for the City of Cambridge. The cameras dont record video, but count numbers like the cars, trucks and even bicycles that pass through. They were mostly installed in the fall of 2019, just in time to compare pre-pandemic traffic until now. Its certainly far higher than it was in the spring of 2020, Baxter said. We are close but still not fully back. Its still not at 100% either though, we are seeing 75-80% at most locations, Baxter said. Roughly 80% of what we considered normal traffic with a 1-2% increase every week. For some thats normal enough. Bit of a hell ride in the morning, said a passerby. It means back to the normal ways of avoiding it. We know what time to leave though, we know how to beat the traffic, said one Monday afternoon commuter. Download the free Boston 25 News app for up-to-the-minute push alerts >> Complete Covid-19 vaccine coverage RESOURCES: - Complete local and national coronavirus coverage here - Follow us on Facebook and Twitter | Watch Boston 25 NOW - Download our free apps for your phone and smart TV
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Can EV Battery Swapping Take Off In The U.S.?
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San Francisco-based Ample has brought electric vehicle battery swapping to the U.S. The company was in stealth mode for seven years before launching recently with five swapping stations in the Bay Area. Uber drivers in the area are Amples first customers. The concept isnt new. A start-up called Better Place launched an EV and battery swapping company after it raised $850 million in venture funding, but it ultimately went bankrupt in 2013. Tesla also demoed battery swapping in 2013 but only opened one station for about a year. Elon Musk said Tesla owners were not interested in it. Battery swapping is already common in China. Electric vehicle maker Nio, for example, plans to double its network of swapping stations to 500 this year and plans to open stations in Norway as part of its expansion into Europe. Ample has a different approach, with modular batteries and a focus on fleets. CNBC got an inside look at its headquarters and battery factory in San Francisco to learn how the company plans to bring battery swapping into the mainstream. Subscribe to CNBC: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBC Subscribe to CNBC TV: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCtelevision Subscribe to CNBC Classic: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCclassic About CNBC: From 'Wall Street' to 'Main Street' to award winning original documentaries and Reality TV series, CNBC has you covered. Experience special sneak peeks of your favorite shows, exclusive video and more. PUBLISHED: Sat, 29 May 2021 16:00:28 GMT
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https://www.cnbcafrica.com/2021/can-ev-battery-swapping-take-off-in-the-u-s/
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Whats in the latest hate crime bill?
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Trigger warning: This story contains themes of race-motivated violence that some readers may find distressing. President Joe Biden has signed into law a bill that will address hate crimes against Asian Americans. The bill was passed with bipartisan support in the House of Representatives and the Senate. There had been a spike in anti-Asian hate crimes during the pandemic and this new bill aims at cracking down on hate crimes and creating a safer environment for the community. "My message to all of those who are hurting is we see you. The Congress said we see you. And we are committed to stop the hatred and the bias," said Biden, after signing the bill into law on Thursday, reported NBC News.
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https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2260649865548/what-s-in-the-latest-hate-crime-bill
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How Do TV Shows Impact What Homebuyers Expect in Staging?
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Home staging is the premise of many popular reality TV shows, but even when there's no camera crew involved, it plays an important part in the real real estate market. For many buyers, a bare, empty room can leave too much up to the imagination, which is why staging is key to show off the full potential of a space. Why staging matters so much According to the 2021 Profile of Home Staging report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 82% of buyers' agents said a staged property made it easier for potential homebuyers to "see" themselves in the space. While staging is an investment of time and money for the seller, it's one that could pay off. In fact, it already has for many sellers: 23% of buyers' agents said that offers went up in price by 1% to 5% more than similar properties that were unstaged. In addition, 18% of seller's agents said the dollar value of a property increased between 6% and 10%. Aside from an increased offer, another stat worthy of note is that 31% of agents say a staged home spent a greatly decreased time on the market. House hunting during the pandemic The pandemic slammed the door shut on countless open houses, leading homebuyers to conduct searches virtually. It goes without saying that uploading photos to a property listing -- staged or otherwise -- is of vital importance in attracting buyers. Gone are the days of putting up just a quick exterior shot of a home: 83% of buyers' agents said listing photos were more important since the beginning of the pandemic. Videos and virtual tours are also important, with 74% and 73% of agents, respectively, noting their importance in the home search. Reality TV vs. real-world expectations For some buyers, though, reality TV has skewed their expectations. The report noted that 10% of buyers expected homes to look the way they do on TV. In fact, 63% of buyers wanted a home to look like one that was staged on TV. With those expectations, it's not surprising that 68% of agents reported that homebuyers were left disappointed by the look of certain homes in real life. Despite these high expectations, the report found that a property doesn't have to be fully staged to woo buyers. Staging one or two rooms in a home can still have an impact. The rooms most important for buyers to see staged in a property were the living room (46%), the master bedroom (43%), and the kitchen (35%). No agents indicated a decrease in value due to staging. The bottom line When the real estate market is hot and homes are selling quickly, it might be tempting for an investor to skip the staging for a property. But as the NAR report shows, buyers are expecting to be shown staged properties like they see on TV -- and some are willing to pay more when they see the greater potential of the space.
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Is Biomutant on Xbox Game Pass? Which subscription service carries it?
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THQ Nordics open-world adventure Biomutant received a mixed reception on release, but it has its dedicated fans that enjoy its strange world and thrilling combat. Lets dive in. At this time of writing, no. While we think its likely to join at some point in the future, you are not able to play it through the subscription service currently. Yes, Biomutant can be played through EA Play Pro, a costly monthly subscription at $14.99. However, this service is only available through EAs portal on PC, not on Xbox. While its pricey, it is an attractive offer as you can also play Mass Effect: Legendary Edition and Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered as well as Biomutant. Image via Experiment 101 Biomutant offers a unique diversion from the likes of other open world games like Assassins Creed and Far Cry. Its landscape has plenty of charm, and the game itself seems inspired by the likes of Ratchet & Clank, the Batman: Arkham series, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. This combination, according to our review, gives players a fun and engaging title that more than lives up to the charm displayed in trailers and promotional materials. We gave it an 8.5 out of 10, so wed recommend you purchasing it at full price if you have the money. Alternatives while you wait Biomutant is not on Xbox Game Pass yet, but there are many similar titles that you can check out on the budget friendly service. They include:
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Will Patent Waivers Hurt COVID-19 Vaccine Companies?
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In this video from Motley Fool Live, recorded on May 10, Fool.com contributors Brian Orelli and Keith Speights discuss the potential for the Biden administration to waive patent rights for vaccines manufactured by Moderna (NASDAQ:MRNA), Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ), and Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) and BioNTech (NASDAQ:BNTX). While the risk may seem daunting, investors should keep the bigger picture in mind: The patent rights may never be rescinded, and even if they go away, other companies may be unable to manufacture the vaccine off-patent. Brian Orelli: Last week, the Biden administration endorsed a proposal to waive COVID-19 vaccine patent rights. Keith Speights: I really don't think that this is as big of a deal as some people are making it out to be. Certainly, not as big of a deal as the declines for the stocks showed last week. I noticed that Moderna's CEO said publicly that he didn't lose a minute of sleep over this news. I think he's right; he shouldn't have lost any sleep. His reasoning was that there are other companies that, if they had access to the technology, they're not going to have the expertise to make the messenger RNA vaccines that Moderna makes. His thought was, "Look, even if this happens, we're not going to be threatened all that much." I suspect that he is right. Now, Pfizer's CEO, Albert Bourla, did express some concerns. He wrote in a statement that this proposed intellectual-property-rights waiver could actually create more problems than it would solve. Bourla noted that infrastructure really isn't the bottleneck for Pfizer; it is the availability of raw materials. He thinks that this IP waiver would kick off a global scramble for those raw materials. The companies that don't have much expertise developing these vaccines could potentially disrupt the supply chain for companies like Pfizer that do have the expertise. It wouldn't surprise me if that scenario that Bourla described might would happen to some extent. However, I would think that companies like Pfizer and Moderna would likely be able to pay a lot more for these raw materials and secure the suppliers they need and put the other companies that are trying to make these vaccines on their own at a severe disadvantage. But if that happened, I would think that Pfizer, Moderna would probably have to hike their prices to countries like the U.S. that could pay up. Bourla also expressed some concerns that this move could provide disincentives to companies to take risks in the future. My thought on that, though, if it's only a temporary thing, it probably wouldn't be too much of an issue. But I think the big story [laughs] here is that this is probably all much ado about nothing, because Germany has already come out and said they are opposed to granting this temporary waiver and they are a member of the World Trade Organization, and from what I understand, Brian, they have veto power like other WTO members do. If Germany vetoes this, then all of this talk is a waste of time. [laughs] So I don't think this is going to be a big deal. I don't think it's going to go through, but even if it does, I just don't think this is a huge deal for Pfizer and Moderna and some of the other big vaccine makers. This is a pandemic; that makes sense. That sort of thing. Speights: I think it could be. I don't think it will be. The Biden administration is caving a little bit here, I think, to some pressure from within the Democratic Party. I don't think they would be -- I'm thinking any presidential administration in the U.S. -- wouldn't be in favor of just nearly [laughs] willy-nilly taking away patent rights. I think they realize that would undermine the foundation of our whole structure of drug development and that it would cause a lot more problems than it would solve. Maybe I'm being too optimistic there, Brian. I don't know about what you think, but I just don't think that's going to happen. Orelli: Yeah. I guess it just depends on the state of the Congress and who's the president. I think right now, we're so divided that I don't think anything will get through Congress in its current state and probably in its future state. I think you're right, but I do worry about setting up a precedent. Although I think we've already had this one. They waved the patent rights on HIV drugs, and that didn't cause a major storm of inactivating patents over the last 20 years or however long its been since they did it. I think we're probably OK, but I just wanted to bring that up as a point. Speights: Yeah. Personally, I don't think it's a good move. I think it's better to respect all intellectual-property rights and come up with a better solution. I do agree that more vaccines need to be made available to Third World countries and developing nations. I think there's probably a better way. Orelli: Yeah. I think they're just letting the companies ramp up their production. Moderna is looking at 3 billion doses next year. I think that if we just let them go on [laughs] their own and maybe even support them financially, I think that should be sufficient to get us where we need to be.
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When does the Premier League 2021/2022 campaign start and when are the fixtures released?
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The 2021/22 Premier League fixtures will be announced in June. The schedule for the upcoming top-flight campaign will be released at 9am on Wednesday, June 16. All 380 fixtures for the season will be released on premierleague.com and the Premier League app. The upcoming Premier League campaign starts on August 14 and comes to an end on May 22, 2022. Norwich City, Watford and Brentford will all be involved after gaining promotion from the Championship after the Bees saw off Swansea in the play-off final at Wembley. Have your say in the comments section here. Don't miss a kick with our brilliant Swans Wembley coverage Swansea City have missed out on a place in the Premier League after defeat to Brentford. But we'll still have all the reaction from Wembley for you. SUNDAY - all the big-match fallout and analysis in Wales on Sunday. Get that here . . MONDAY - another eight-page Evening Post special on all the drama and what happens next for Swansea City. Click here to get it. However, Sheffield United, West Brom and Fulham have dropped out of the top-flight having finished in the bottom three. Champions Manchester City will be looking to win the Premier League title for a sixth time - although 2019/20 winners Liverpool are expected to challenge once again after a turbulent campaign last time out.
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https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/premier-league-fixtures-season-start-20687896
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When is the final of The Masked Dancer?
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In news that singlehandedly made our entire year, ITV announced that a Masked Singer spin-off had been commissioned. The Masked Dancer will start this Saturday (May 29), and will see a bunch of mystery celebs perform a dance in elaborate costumes to a live audience and panel. Read more: The Masked Dancer UK costumes - including Beagle, Squirrel and Carwash Host Joel Dommett and judges Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall and Jonathan Ross will all return for the series, with Strictly's Oti Mabuse joining the panel for the first time. Speaking about her new role, Oti said: "Im so thrilled and honoured to be joining the panel on The Masked Dancer. Im a huge fan of The Masked Singer and I loved the US Masked Dancer so I just cant wait to start on this show. As a dancer I will be watching the dancers intently looking for clues - its going to be so much fun!!!" Picture: ITV Unlike its sister show, The Masked Dancer won't be airing weekly on ITV - and will instead be on nightly instead. Here's your need-to-know on when the final is. The Masked Dancer final will take place on Saturday June 5 at 7pm. There are seven episodes in total, airing every night from May 29 until that date, with the exception of Wednesday June 2. Following is a full list of dates that The Masked Dancer UK will be on: Episode one - May 29 Episode two - May 30 Episode three - May 31 Episode four - June 1 Episode five - June 3 Episode six - June 4 Episode seven (final) - June 5 The Masked Dancer will air nightly on ITV from this Saturday. The full list of contestants are as follows:
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When was The Masked Dancer filmed and will it have a live audience?
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Not long to wait, lads (Picture: ITV) The Masked Dancer en hotly anticipated ahead of its debut, given the success of its sister show, The Masked Singer. The judges return to try and guess who is under the mask but this time the various wild characters which hide celebrities will be cutting shapes than singing or killing classic bops, whatever your take on it all. Heres what you need to know. The audience will be virtual due to the restrictions of the ongoing pandemic restrictions and due to the fact that the show is filmed in advance so close to commission to avoid spoilers. At the moment, some shows such as Have I Got News For You have tested the water with a return of a live audience but this has just been in the last week. However, the atmosphere of The Masked Dancer will be possibly wilder than The Masked Singer so the lack of audience is unlikely to take away from the atmosphere. Well its basically that but replacing the singing with dancing.a recent trailer, Joel Dommett quipped: Theres no show quite like it except The Masked Singer, thats quite similar. The show was commissioned due to the huge success of The Masked Singer which accumulated over 10 million viewers for the most recent final. Oti takes Ritas place (Picture: Rex) Three of the four Masked Singer judges returning to their seats. Replacing Rita Ora is double-Strictly winner Oti Mabuse and she joins judges Davina McCall, Mo Gilligan and Jonathan Ross. Joel Dommett will till be hosting the show. If you want to see a beetroot throwing some shapes, the series begins on Saturday May 29 at 7pm on ITV. It will continue throughout the week, except on Wednesday. This will replace the usual Britains Got Talent semi-final week with 9pm Coronation Street specials sandwiched between results show. If youve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us [email protected], calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page wed love to hear from you. For more stories like this, check our entertainment page. Follow Metro.co.uk Entertainment on Twitter and Facebook for the latest celeb and entertainment updates. You can now also get Metro.co.uk articles sent straight to your device. Sign up for our daily push alerts here.
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Who are The Masked Dancer 2021 judges?
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The Masked Dancer will show on ITV for one week only (Picture: ITV) The Masked Dancer is gracing ITV following on from the popular Masked Singer format. Starting on May 29, the series is set to bring all the glitz and chaos we could possibly imagine and television bosses are pulling out all the stops even rescheduling Coronation Street (sorry soap fans!). A total of 12 celebrities will take part each week as they perform unique dances. However, just like The Masked Singer, the stars will be totally hidden thanks to colourful costumes. The shows judges and the audience at home will be left to guess who is behind the mask. While The Masked Singer ran in the UK from December 2020 to February this year, The Masked Dancer will only run for a week, hence the need to make room on the telly schedule. Davina McCall Television presenter Davina, 53, will appear on the panel. The former Big Brother host was also judge on The Masked Singer and is happy to be appearing on the dance version of the show. Davina said shed be watching the contestants movement and energy and their costumes for clues. During an appearance on ITVs Lorraine, she said: You do get to hear their voices when they do their clue packages, so were really trying to listen out for accents. Are they fake? Mo Gilligan Comedian Mo Gilligan will appear on the judging panel (Picture: Mike Marsland/WireImage) Comedian Mo Gilligan, 33, is also appearing on the panel and he is hoping to use his hidden talent to help him on the show. The funnyman received dance training at the Pimlico School in London during his teens, according to The Sun. He said: I studied performing arts and I had to do dance as part of the course. I can do a bit of ballet, contemporary dance and stuff I would have been in the Royal Ballet but I did my knee in. Jonathan Ross Jonathan Ross will be listening to the stars speaking voices for clues (Picture: Rex) Comic and chat show host Jonathan Ross, 60, is also making his way over from The Masked Singer to appear on the dance judging panel. And, just like Davina, he will be listening to the competitors when they speak on stage. He told The Sun: It is tough not hearing their voices. But there is a stage in the series where we get to hear one word from them. However, even on The Masked Singer people try to disguise their voices. Oti Mabuse Oti Mabuse will use her Strictly Come Dancing experience for The Masked Dancer (Picture: PA) Strictly Come Dancing professional Oti Mabuse, 30, is replacing Rita Ora as a judge on The Masked Dancer. And, according to the Mirror, she was delighted to have landed a job on the show. She said: Oh my goodness, I broke out in song and dance, obviously because that is so me, I think something from Wicked. I was in my house. I had a scarf, I was flying it around. It was, I think, the best call of my life. This Morning host Holly Willoughby is excited to be appearing as a guest judge on The Masked Dancer (Picture: Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock) In addition to the four main judges, a number of guest stars will appear on the panel. This Morning host Holly Willoughby, comedian David Walliams and funnyman John Bishop will be taking part. On landing a spot on the show, Holly said: How the Masked Dancers are able to pull off the moves theyre doing in these costumes is mind blowing! I absolutely loved joining the panel as a special guest and getting to play detective. Youre all in for a real treat. The Masked Dancer starts tonight at 7pm on ITV. If youve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us [email protected], calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page wed love to hear from you. For more stories like this, check our entertainment page. Follow Metro.co.uk Entertainment on Twitter and Facebook for the latest celeb and entertainment updates. You can now also get Metro.co.uk articles sent straight to your device. Sign up for our daily push alerts here.
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Why is Rita Ora not on The Masked Dancer and who has replaced her?
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Rita will not be a June on The Masked Singers sister series The Masked Dancer (Picture: ITV) The Masked Dancer kicks off on ITV tonight, and we couldnt be more excited. The reality competition show and spin-off to popular series The Masked Singer will see 12 celebrities dress up in costumes to perform alongside a masked partner in a series of different dance styles. Strictly Come Dancing star Oti Mabuse will join the judging panel alongside Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall and Mo Gilligan, who will all attempt to guess the celebrities identities. Joel Dommett will be hosting the series. Rita Ora who was a regular judge on The Masked Singer will not be joining her fellow judges on the new reality show. Rita Ora was unable to return for The Masked Dancer, as she is reportedly too tied up with filming commitments for The Voice in Australia. Strictly Come Dancing champion Oti Mabuse has taken her place. Oti, who is married to professional dancer Marius lepure, said: Im so thrilled and honoured to be joining the panel on The Masked Dancer. Oti will join The Masked Dancer judging panel (Picture: WireImage) Im a huge fan of The Masked Singer and I loved the US Masked Dancer so I just cant wait to start on this show. As a dancer I will be watching the dancers intently looking for clues its going to be so much fun! Oti won the latest series of Strictly Come Dancing, where she was partnered with Bill Bailey. The professional dancer will join Davina McCall, Mo Gilligan and Jonathan Ross on the panel. What people dont know is that secretly I am an expert in dance and can spot a ball change from a box step no problem, added Jonathan. The title of best detective on the panel is most certainly coming my way! More: ITV Tisha Merry was rejected from Coronation Street on her first day Emmerdale fans question Samantha Giles over Bernice wig Real-life Coronation Street couple Sally Carman and Joe Duttine postpone wedding The Masked Dancer will fill the time slot usually reserved for Britains Got Talents live shows, which wouldve been due to air this week had it not been for the Covid-19 pandemic. The Masked Dancer was filmed in advance of its broadcast on TV, with a virtual audience in attendance. The Masked Dancer starts tonight at 7pm on ITV. If youve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us [email protected], calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page wed love to hear from you. For more stories like this, check our entertainment page. Follow Metro.co.uk Entertainment on Twitter and Facebook for the latest celeb and entertainment updates. You can now also get Metro.co.uk articles sent straight to your device. Sign up for our daily push alerts here.
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Has a climate change reckoning come for Big Oil?
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The 360 shows you diverse perspectives on the days top stories and debates. Whats happening Three of the worlds largest oil companies suffered defeats within a span of less than 24 hours that could force them to make radical changes to reduce their carbon emissions in a series of decisions that activists say could be a game changer in the fight against climate change. On Wednesday, a court in the Netherlands ordered Royal Dutch Shell to cut its carbon dioxide emissions to 45 percent of its 2019 levels by 2030 a ruling that would dramatically accelerate the companys self-imposed emission reduction plans. The court believes that the consequences of severe climate change are more important than Shells interests, a spokeswoman for the court said after the ruling. A few hours later, a majority of shareholders of Chevron voted to demand the company drastically cut the emissions its products generate. That move was followed by a victory for activist investors at Exxon Mobil , who were able to secure at least two seats on the firms board of directors for candidates who have pledged to take climate action. Why theres debate In isolation, any of these individual events would be a significant story in the business world. But climate activists argue that all three happening at once represents a breakthrough in the decades-long fight to rein in one of the worlds most environmentally harmful industries. Today, fossil fuel companies got a big wake up call! former Vice President Al Gore tweeted Wednesday. The time to change is now. Keep up the pressure. Its working! Legal experts say the Dutch courts decision against Shell could become a precedent that provides a framework for activists to win similar cases against the other oil companies. Industry analysts say the votes at Chevron and Exxon Mobile show how intense the pressure has become from shareholders who want companies to transition away from crude oil either because of a sincere desire to curb climate change or pessimism about the long-term profitability of fossil fuels. Story continues Skeptics say its doubtful this weeks events will prove to be a harbinger of a green revolution in the oil industry. Court rulings and shareholder pressure may force these individual companies to reduce their environmental impact, they argue, but one way they might do that is by selling off their high-emissions assets to other firms that will keep them running a result that wouldnt decrease net global emissions at all. Others say progress on green energy sources isnt moving forward quickly enough to provide a viable alternative to fossil fuels any time in the foreseeable future. Whats next Shell intends to appeal the courts ruling, but the company said it remains committed to reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. Courtrooms appear primed to become one of the most important venues for climate change action in the coming years. By one count, there are currently more than 1,800 active cases related to climate change worldwide. Perspectives Optimists Climate activists now have a winning strategy to challenge Big Oil in the courts Obviously not all courts are the same. We have different laws in different countries. But what you see here is a successful strategy and that is worth everything. Emily Atkin, MSNBC The Shell ruling shows climate activism now has the force of the law behind it Its clear that the arguments that many have been making for a decade have sunk in at the highest levels: there is no actual way to evade the inexorable mathematics of climate change. If you want to keep the temperature low enough that civilization will survive, you have to keep coal and oil and gas in the ground. That sounded radical a decade ago. Now it sounds like the law. Bill McKibben, New Yorker The collapse of Big Oil has begun All in all, the climate story has taken a decisive turn; Big Oils fortress walls, which for decades have been the strongest obstacles to climate action, might finally be crumbling. Mark Hertsgaard, the Nation The growing viability of renewables has made divesting from oil smart business This is a watershed moment for the oil and gas industry. Investors are now recognizing that companies need to plan for a very different future. Its not just environmentalists saying it. Environmental Defense Fund president Fred Krupp to Houston Chronicle Investors have the power to force oil companies to change from the inside Shareholders are demanding that all companies, including U.S. fossil fuel companies, take the climate crisis seriously. I think the big takeaway is get real or get out of the way. Matt Egan, CNN The climate movement has become too strong for even Big Oil to ignore It is a time of reckoning. As governments and people begin to play their part to curb climate change, it looks like big corporations are finally having to get on board too. Sophie Mellor, Fortune Skeptics Activists should hold off celebrating until emissions actually go down Dont get it twisted. Big Oils day of reckoning was a pick your superlative historical moment. But it remains to be seen whether the success of climate activism in forcing large oil and gas companies to diversify and move faster off fossil fuels will actually lead to meaningful emissions reductions. Josh Siegel and Abby Smith, Washington Examiner Oil companies can reduce their own impact without reducing global emissions at all Divesting certain projects in the Middle East, Nigeria, Malaysia and few other countries would probably be the easiest way to comply with the court ruling if the company chooses or is forced to do so. Even if Shell divests high emission assets, they will just change hands, not be taken off the global energy map. Energy industry analyst Artem Abramov to Wall Street Journal Renewables arent nearly where they need to be to meet the worlds energy demands For demand to drop quickly enough to ward off the worst effects of climate change would require massive investments in renewable power, widespread adoption of electric vehicles, lifestyle changes to cut energy demand, the political will to make disruptive policy changes and international cooperation among rivals and outright enemies. The world is not currently on track for that kind of transformation. Camila Domonoske, NPR The climate reckoning for Big Oil could be short lived This could mark a turn from companies offering broad, vague pronouncements about climate change to establishing concrete timelines, goals, and numbers. But that depends on whether this trend actually catches onor flames out. Nitish Pahwa, Slate The oil industry is changing, but that may be happening too slowly Theres no longer much doubt that public and institutional pressure is fueling momentum for policy change. The question is whether it translates into action fast enough to stem the damage to the planet. Karl Maier, Bloomberg Oil companies will find a way to hang on Publicly traded companies in North America and Europe may face a similar stock-market trajectory to another industry, one whose public relations strategies fossil fuel executives borrowed over much of the past three decades in a bid to stave off regulations. Send your suggestions to [email protected]. 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Does privatising national parks make economic sense?
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Giraffe at the Tsavo National Park [Boniface Okendo, Standard] A suggestion by the country's Tourism Cabinet Secretary that national parks should be privatised did not raise as many eyebrows as expected. His explanation that it is more about running the parks than selling them outright may have mitigated any negative reactions. You can be sure if the parks were put on sale, they would be snapped up overnight and turned into something else, far removed from wildlife. The parks are priceless, just like the painting of Mona Lisa, the scent of a rose flower or sunset over a beach. But we need a critical number of Kenyans who believe that. Covid-19 may have convinced more of them but, sadly, we know more of beer brands than animal species in national parks. Mr Balala called for greater use of technology to reduce costs in the envisaged model. Let us interrogate his proposed model further. In my recent visit to Nairobi National Park, I paid through M-Pesa and all I needed was to show evidence of being a Kenyan. But technology can be utilised in more areas. I expect drones watching over the parks but silent enough not to disturb the animals. Take a quick survey and help us improve our website! It is hard to see the animal, camouflaged in the long grass. Using my phone and GPS, I should know where the animals of my interest are instead of driving around randomly. The second use of technology is in pricing. On this, we can learn from matatus; they charge you depending on demand. National parks have data on the daily number of visitors and can adjust prices depending on the numbers. By going online, we should know the best time to visit the park for a bargain. Beyond use of technology, we could ask if the envisaged privatisation makes economic sense. This sense goes beyond money to satisfying all the stakeholders, including the indigenous communities that depend on the parks or forests for their ceremonies. Add water sources too. We hope that privatisation will lead to a trickledown effect with communities adjacent to parks benefiting. Ostrich at the Tsavo National Park [Boniface Okendo, Standard] The farmers who tended trees as they planted crops knew their lives depended on forests. Park managers We start by asking how the agencies to run the parks will be selected. Parks in the US such as Yosemite seem to use the proposed model with a private firm given a concession to run the area for a period of time. Aramark will run Yosemite for 15 years. My last visit to Yosemite convinced me of how precious and rich our parks are. Let us consider that as we think of their privatisation, which needs a clear definition. In selecting the firm, we can learn from telecommunication companies. Most governments auction the spectrum to the highest bidder. This approach will ensure we extract maximum value for our heritage. We assume by then a legal and regulatory framework will be in place. One fear is that parks could become five-star, out of reach of mwananchi. The uniqueness of our parks makes them great research sites. For example, I have noted lots of male antelopes at Nairobi National Park have lost a horn. With covid-19 and possibility of virus being transmitted from animals to human, research on wild animals will gain more currency. The route to future vaccines might be through wildlife. We can go beyond conservancies and privatised national parks. Game farms have great potential, they will not only give consumers choices of meat but become a source of income. It would be cool to find meat from any animal in the supermarkets. I remember finding deer meat at Walmart. If the Balala model is allowed, I intend to keep one elephant whose tusks will become my pension. And a hyena for a pet. Such a model will ensure no species will become extinct. Some fear that we shall go the quail way if game farming was allowed. Market and good regulation will sort that out. After all, we have eaten game meat for our entire history. Skins and hides from game have several uses too, after value addition. Are we not talking about industrialisation. If privatisation will lead to exploiting the full potential of national parks, we can try it. The issue is not just about more money but conservation and more recreation for Kenyans. There is something sentimental watching animals in their natural habitat as nature and God intended. Share this story
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https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001414308/does-privatising-national-parks-make-economic-sense
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How long can "the gold standard" Browns offensive line stay together?
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In one offseason, the Cleveland Browns turned a weakness into a strength. In 2019, the Browns had three out of their five positions on the offensive line struggling. Only veterans Joel Bitonio and J.C. Tretter played well and were seen as solid pieces for a few years. Then Kevin Stefanski was hired as the head coach and Andrew Berry was hired to run the front office. The team then brought in Bill Callahan, considered by many to be the best offensive line coach in the NFL, to help fix the weakness found in front of Baker Mayfield. When free agency opened up, Berry added Jack Conklin to fill one of the holes at tackle then used the Browns top draft pick to select Jedrick Wills to fill the other. Callahan was responsible for fixing the right guard spot with a number of players that were left on the roster. In the end, Callahan and company helped Wyatt Teller have the best year of his career and solidify the Browns offensive line with five good to great players. From three weaknesses to no weaknesses in one offseason leading Brian Baldinger of the NFL Network to have high praise for the Browns offensive line: Baldinger also dubbed the group The Union for how they work together on the field. While the team will have all five starters, and a solid group of depth players, back on the offensive line for 2021, the longevity of this specific group can be called into question. Wyatt Teller is scheduled to be a free agent after this upcoming season. Joel Bitonio, Jack Conklin, and J.C. Tretter can be free agents after the following season with Tretter having a very small dead cap hit if cut after the 2021 season as well. Age could also start to catch up with the longest-tenured Browns offensive linemen. Both Bitonio and Tretter will play this season as 30-year-olds with free agency looing at the age of 32. The Browns seem to have started to plan for the future in the draft. Drew Forbes was drafted in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL draft but sat out last season as a COVID-19 opt-out. Nick Harris was drafted in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL draft and seen as a perfect fit for a zone-blocking scheme when drafted. This year, the team drafted James Hudson in the fourth round. Along with Wills, the Browns have four young guys who could be ready to take over if needed in the next few years. With Callahan in place, the team has to believe in their own ability to develop players as they go. At some point, the Browns wont be able to keep all of their players under contract especially at positions, like the offensive line, that can get quite expensive. Teller may be the first domino to drop if the team is unable to reach an extension after this year. Tretters fate could also be determined this upcoming offseason with Bitonio and Conklin coming up the following year. For 2020, the Cleveland Browns have the gold standard offensive line. While those five starters may not stay together for much more than this season, with Bill Callahan and young drafted players, the Browns might be well prepared for the future.
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https://brownswire.usatoday.com/2021/05/29/how-long-can-the-gold-standard-browns-offensive-line-stay-together/
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Who Won The Columbia 10-Speed Racer On Avengers Annual #10?
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Sometimes Google really lets you down. I was hoping to discover just who it was who won the Columbia Ten-Speed Formula 10 bicycle, splashed above the logos across the board on Marvel Comics titles in November 1981. Especially when one has become quite the collectible item, The Avengers Annual #10 by Chris Claremont and Michael Golden. And featuring the first appearance of the X-Men characters, Rogue and Madelyne Pryor. Not that you'd recognise them so much. Rogue first appears as a villain, part of the Brotherhood Of Evil Mutants. Who had just put Carol Danvers into a coma, by stealing her powers and keeping them permanently. With a little non-consensual kissing of Captain America as well. While Madelyne Pryor is a young girl, who Chris Claremont would later age up and introduce into the X-Men as a pilot (Chris Claremont's mother was a pilot, everyone) and introduce her as Cyclops' wife, and mother of Nathan Summers, Cable. Well, maybe writer Chris Claremont might. It's currently up at $225 at Heritage Auctions, and with the news of Inferno returning to Marvel Comics this autumn, might there be a little more interest regarding the role that Madelyne Pryor in this comic and that of Destiny and Mystique who also play major roles in the comic book.
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https://bleedingcool.com/comics/who-won-the-columbia-10-speed-racer-on-avengers-annual-10/
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Will it be second time lucky for Falkirk's Miss Scotland hopeful?
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Gail Wilson (26) was close to realising her dream of becoming Miss Scotland in 2019 and now finds herself in the final once again. Mum Carol was the main driving force behind Gails first quest for the title. The former Westquarter Primary School pupil said: "It took a bit of courage to actually send in my application the first time. But with my mum having had a stroke, it made me realise how precious and short our time can be and how important it is to go for it in life. Gail Wilson is hoping it will be second time lucky after once again earning a place in the final for Miss Scotland Its an amazing experience and has helped me to build both my self confidence and my modelling confidence. People may know Gail from the popular dress shop Envy, in Falkirks Howgate Shopping Centre. Her mum opened the store in 2009 and Gail became a director in the business when she left Graeme High School. Having experienced the demands of the finals before, Gail knows it is more than just the beauty contest it was in days gone by. "Miss Scotland was an opportunity to meet other like minded young women from all over Scotland and to focus our time working for some amazing charities. The most important aspect of Miss Scotland is Beauty with a Purpose. "The Miss Scotland winners and finalists over the years have raised over half a million pounds for charities and importantly, every penny stayed in Scotland which I am proud to be part of. Its the opportunity to become Miss Scotland that would be my dream Miss World is then another level. Ive always admired many of the previous Miss Scotlands from afar who have worked hard in their role to promote their country. I would be honoured to be able to represent my country and show off this gorgeous place we live in to the entire world. As a young girl at school, I just didnt even consider it, as Id no self confidence or self esteem really and as Ive gotten older, Ive grown as a person and then began to realise this dream could actually be a possibility. There is no online public vote for Miss Scotland and the final decision is made by a panel of judges. Finalists are marked throughout a number of challenges over the next few months and these include a model/style challenge, a fitness challenge and the fundraising work they carry out in the name of their chosen charity. Gails chosen charity is Give Blood 4 Good a new blood donation charity which has already had its first pint from the Miss Scotland finalist. People can follow Gails progress on the Official Miss Scotlands Facebook page and like, comment and share if they think shes doing Falkirk proud.
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https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/news/people/will-it-be-second-time-lucky-for-falkirks-miss-scotland-hopeful-3253450
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Can LSD Help Us Understand the MindBrain Relationship?
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In a fascinating article in The Guardian, Acid test: scientists show how LSD opens doors of perception, science editor Ian Sample discusses recent research on the mechanism by which LSD alters the brain and the mind. He begins by quoting Aldous Huxley (18941963) who noted that LSD lowers the efficiency of the brain as an instrument for focusing the mind on the problems of life. Remarkably, recent work in neuroscience supports Huxleys view. The research, conducted at Cornell University, confirms what has been called the Rebus model of psychedelics. Rebus is a rough acronym for relaxed beliefs under psychedelics; the model proposes that the brain is essentially a prediction engine for daily life. In this model, the brain processes information from the senses to help us understand the world efficiently. In doing so, it must take shortcuts and make predictions to enable quick perceptions and efficient responses. Psychedelic drugs suppress the ability of the brain to streamline perception and understanding. As the researchers put it, Our findings provide support for a fundamental theory of the mechanism of action of psychedelics by showing that LSD flattens the brains energy landscape, allowing for more facile and frequent state transitions and more temporally diverse brain activity. Flattening the Landscape The Cornell researchers used functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to study the brains of people on LSD or on a placebo (= the control group). While using LSD, the brains of volunteers showed less high-level processing and more activity related to more rudimentary sensation. One of the investigators described the effect as flattening the landscape over which the brain can roam the drug makes it easier for the mind to transcend mundane perceptual habits and see the world in greater detail. Thus they enabled people to break out of repetitive and ruminative thought. This work, whatever its other merits, lends credence to an understanding of the mindbrain relationship that goes back centuries. It was stated perhaps most clearly by Oxford philosopher Ferdinand Schiller in 1891 when he proposed that matter is not what produces consciousness but what limited and confines its intensity within certain limits This explanation admits the connection of matter and consciousness, but contends that the course of interpretation must proceed in the contrary direction. Thus it will fit the facts with materialism rejected as supernatural and thereby attain an explanation which is ultimately tenable instead of one which is ultimately absurd. It is an explanation the possibility of which no evidence in favor materialism can possibly affect. QUOTED IN CHRIS CARTER, SCIENCE AND THE NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCE: HOW CONSCIOUSNESS SURVIVES DEATH (2010), CHAPTER 1. Schiller argued that brain injuries are better understood as preventing the manifestation of consciousness than as extinguishing it. He suggested that, with regard to memory, it is forgetfulness and not memory that needs to be explained by neuroscience. For example, he noted the remarkable clarity of total recall that many people have under hypnosis or experience in near-death scenarios. Read the rest at Mind Matters News, published by Discovery Institutes Bradley Center for Natural and Artificial Intelligence.
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https://evolutionnews.org/2021/05/can-lsd-help-us-understand-the-mind-brain-relationship/
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Is Fords Electric F-150 Lightning a Real Hunting Truck?
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Fords F-150 has long been the most popular vehicle in the U.S. The truck just took a huge step forward in terms of zero-emissions transportation with the recent release of the all-electric F-150 Lightning. I havent had a chance to drive the new Lightning yet, but have been testing trucks and SUVs for years, and can tell a lot about the makeup of a vehicle just by looking at the spec sheet. So lets see if the Lightning is worth your money. First Look at the Spec Chart Those of us old enough to remember where the Lightning badge came from will immediately want to know if the truck deserves to share its name with the revered SVT F-150 Lightning produced from 1993 to 1995 and again from 1999 to 2004. Numbers dont always tell the whole story, but the electric Lightnings maximum 563 horsepower and 775 pound-feet of torque with the extended-range battery are enough to get my attention. Thats 163-horsepower and 365 pound-feet of torque more than youd get from the current 5.0-liter V8 model and a far cry from anything todays six-cylinder F-150s are capable ofwith or without forced induction. The standard battery is nothing to scoff at, either, generating 426 horsepower and the same 775 pound-feet of torque. All that power will take you 300 miles with the extended-range battery or 230 miles if you opt for the standard battery. If I were planning hunting trips in remote locations and austere weather (and I am), Id certainly want all the range I could get. Of course, that decision would have nothing to do with the extra horsepower. Its strictly a safety concern. The electric F-150 weighs about 1,000 to 2,000 pounds more than its gas-powered counterparts at an eye-popping 6,500 pounds. Thats Super Duty F-350 territory, folks. As long as you stick to the pavement, the Lightnings electric motors can handle the extra pounds. Its once you venture off-road that youll need to be mindful of the trucks weight. Soggy fields and trails could be problematic for such a heavy vehicle. Choose your aftermarket tires carefully. Charging times for the Lightning will vary wildly. Thats true for all electric vehicles and not a challenge unique to this truck. The smallest mobile chargers can increase the F-150s charge from 15 to 100 percent in about 19 hours for the extended-range battery or 14 hours for the standard one. The fastest option is to use a 150-kilowatt DCFC charger to raise the charge from 15 to 80 percent in 41 minutes for the extended-range battery or 44 minutes for the standard-range battery, surprising since it wont take you as far as the extended range. If youre worried about where you will charge the truck, apps like PlugShare are great for researching your local charging options or for planning longer trips. The Ford Lightning has a tow capacity of 10,000 pounds and payload capacity of 2,000 pounds. Ford Its simple: hunters rely on pickups. We need ample cargo room for gear, an open bed that can be rinsed out after we skin a deer, four-wheel drive do get us down muddy two-tracks, and plenty of ground clearance. The F-150 Lightning retains all of those things. It offers the same 5.5-foot bed as gas F-150s, though if you like putting a topper on your truck so you can sleep in the bed, youll likely have to do so with the tailgate down. The four-door cab offers seating for five. F-150s are known for their spacious back seat, something you dont always get with other truck brands. A pair of electric motors sends power to all four wheels. Metal skid plates protect the skateboard-style battery, so clearance shouldnt be an issue. Towing is a definite bright spot for the electric F-150 with a max tow capacity of 10,000 pounds. The best-equipped gas-powered F-150 can only manage an 8,500-pound tow capacity, so the only way to get more pulling power from a Ford is by upgrading to the Super Duty. But remember, the range of the Lightning will be significantly reduced when towing. By how much remains to be seen. One of the most obvious advantages of this truck for hunters is its lack of engine noise. The rumble of a dieselor even a standard gas enginein the woods can spook game. You can definitely park closer to the deer stand in the Lightning. This vehicle will serve public land hunters and trail riders well too. Many public places have banned any vehicle that runs on gas, and if you dont expect to see more strict regulations for all internal combustion engines in the coming years, I think youre fooling yourself. Unless you have access to private land, there may come a day when owning an electric vehicle will be necessary to drive deeper into public hunting areas. The Pros of the F-150 Lightning At first glance, theres plenty to like about the F-150 Lightning. First are the trucks capabilities. I was an EV skeptic for a long time. I liked my V8 because of its power. I also liked four-wheel drive because it saved my ass more times than I can count. But, electric motors arent just for gas-sipping hybrids. Theyre producing supercar horsepower figures, including torque numbers youd expect from a big green tractor, plus more storage space than a minivantheres trunk space under the hood of the Lightning because theres no engine. Not only can the F-150 Lightning carry all your gear, it can keep electronics charged with its myriad of outlets. Imagine being able to run a mini-fridge instead of packing another cooler. During a power outage, this F-150 can even reverse the flow of electricity to power your home. All those advantages come from a brand we already know and trust. There are more EV startups and concepts than I can keep track of, but what they dont have is the enormous support structure of Ford Motor Company backing them up. Its nice to know that when you buy an F-150 Lightning youll have Fords reliable service and support at hand. The Lightning is affordable as well. Its not another luxury item like a Tesla or the coming electric Hummer. Ford lists the entry-level Pro model at a starting MSRP of $39,974. Factor in federal incentives for electric vehicles, and youre looking at $32,474. State and local incentives can reduce the costs even more. Dont forget that oil changes, tune-ups, and most other regular maintenance will be a thing of the past with an EV. Yes, moving up the food chain gets expensive, with the top dog model exceeding $90,000, but consider the gas-powered F-150 Limited starts at $70,825. For comparison, the base model F-150 XL starts at an MSRP of $28,745. A four-door cab like the one on the Lightning will bump the price up to $35,285. The optional 5.0-liter V8 is the closest youll get an XL to the Lightnings power output, and that moves the price even higher to $38,975. At that point, youre still looking at a rear-wheel-drive truck. Sending power to all four corners will leave you with a grand total of $42,485. The Lightning saves you more than $10,000 before you even drive off the lot. Why You Should Be Skeptical About This Truck Here is a look inside the mechanical layout of the Lightnings chassis. Ford The infrastructure needed to support mainstream EV automobiles is taking shape, but its still nothing like the existing network of gas stations. Currently, the U.S. Alternative Fuels Data Center reports 42,307 electrical vehicle charging stations across the country. Ford is adding thousands of its own charging stations to support EV customers. But, its far fewer than the number of gas stations we can fill up at. Hunting takes us away from populated areas by nature, so expect electrical charging support to get even more scarce the further you drive from urban areas. Factor in the length of time it takes to recharge a vehicle compared to a conventional fill-up, and keeping an F-150 Lightning on the road starts to look a lot less convenient. Depending on where you live, rapid charging stations may not even be an option. What you can do, though, is charge your truck at home. It will be a time-consuming process, but if plugging your F-150 in every night is the price you pay for never buying gas again, it might be worth the trouble. The main issue remains that there arent going to be a plethora of charging options (if any) once you get into the wilderness. Off-road performance is another question mark. Just as fuel consumption increases when your truck goes off-road or is towing a trailer, expect electric mileage to take a hit. Extreme temperatures can reduce battery life even further. Curb weight becomes increasingly important once you leave city streets behindthats why Jeep trails are primarily occupied by, well, Jeeps and not full-size pickups. It will be interesting to see how the truck performs once the high-efficiency factory rubber gets swapped out for the kind of aftermarket tires hunters and off-road enthusiasts actually use on trucks. The F-150 Lightning could be a serious off-road contender, but it hasnt proven itself yet. Finally, long-term reliability is untested. This isnt normally an issue because vehicles pull so many components from previous generations. The F-150 Lightning, on the other hand, shares so little with its gas-powered counterparts that its closer to being an all-new new machine than a trim level. Fortunately, Ford is supplementing its existing warranty with an eight-year, 100,000-mile warranty on all components that are unique to electric vehicles. Thats reassuring, and should be enough to set your mind at ease. That depends on how you plan to use it and where you live. If you want a fast, practical daily driver that can handle weekend hunting trips close to home, this seems like a potential winner. The price, cost to own, performance, storage, and convenience features make this new truck extremely compelling. If youre looking to replace a focused off-roader that spends more time commuting to the deer stand than the office, it might be wise to wait until EV auto technology becomes more advanced. For most hunters in populated areas, I think the F-150 Lightning will be a fine fit. It may not be for everyone, but it deserves a test drive, though the sales guy may panic when you take it down a muddy trail. Once the Lightning becomes widely available, we will certainly know more. If you are interested in learning more about the F-150 Lightning, check out Fords product page. You can also buiild your own F-150 online.
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https://www.outdoorlife.com/gear/ford-f-150-lightning/
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Is JAY-Z Looking to Buy a Stake in the Washington Football Team?
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With minority ownership very scarce in the NFL, JAY-Z is looking to change that. NBCSports Washington has confirmed that Hov is actively divesting assets to purchase a portion of the Washington Football Team. The Football Team is currently undergoing a sale as majority owner Daniel Snyder is buying out minority staktes from various ownes. Once he owns all the pieces he can sell to Jay-Z or anyone else. NBC Sports notes that it wont be an easy purchase for JAY-Z and the faster the better due to legalized gambling. With mroe money pouring into the gambling market, the cost will continue to inflate.
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https://thesource.com/2021/05/29/is-jay-z-looking-to-buy-a-stake-in-the-washington-football-team/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-jay-z-looking-to-buy-a-stake-in-the-washington-football-team
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How Profitable will it is to run after Online Casino Additional bonuses?
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The point that just about every online poker room, internet casino or sportsbook offers a signal-up added bonus to any or all new participants has spawned a new breed of online gambler the added bonus whore. These players leap from a website to the next benefiting from the numerous rewards offered, which helps them to mat their bankroll greater than they can do if they have been actively playing without the need of additional bonuses. I think, bouncing from a poker space or internet casino to a different to pick up bonus deals can be a properly practical way to include that very little extra to the bankroll. Nevertheless, it is very important keep in mind that this may take some effort, and also you really have to be focused on squeezing out individuals more in order to see success without the need of getting frustrated with the delays involving registering for new areas and withdrawing your hard earned dollars. Luckily, it really is rare to locate any or sportsbooks that can withhold your money simply because that you are making the most of their bonus. Nevertheless, to ensure that there are actually no issues, it is usually a great idea to devote some extra time setting bets and producing wagers even though the bonus continues to be redeemed so that equally you and also the casino internet site will probably be pleased. As being a tip, it is best to turn to use added bonus regulations when signing up or depositing in a new site. These benefit regulations will make certain you do not neglect any downpayment bonuses offered by the sportsbook, online casino or poker space, that is a vital component of creating wealth from the rewards. There is no reason why any person cant give added bonus whoring a go. You could effectively think it is a lucrative way to gamble on the web if you have the patience. Even when it doesnt figure out, you can get back to your typical betting approaches!
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Will the global chip shortage force Sony to bring out more PC games?
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Sony recently revealed that they will be bringing more of their first party PlayStation games to PC, something which has gotten a lot of fans very excited considering the wealth of exclusives on their platform. However, the global chip shortage has hit every electronics manufacturer quite hard resulting in limited availability for hardware, including the PlayStation 5. Thats a question we have been asking ourselves based on a recent Reddit thread and thought about expanding on it here and getting opinions from you guys. Original credit goes to u/britannia1980 who brought up the question on Reddit, but didnt expand on the idea as much as wed like to. First of all, we know that Sony currently has 16 unannounced titles coming to PC based on their Steam Curator page (though some of that could be a mix of full games and DLC), and with the recent positive reception of Days Gone and Horizon: Zero Dawn (despite some rocky launches for both games) Sony may start speeding up the process of porting their games to PC. Now those titles could have been decided before the implications of a global chip shortage would affect sales of their new console, but they also could have been decided after. IBM recently predicted that shortage would last for a couple more years at least, echoing what Intel and TSMC also said shortly before. A couple years is a long time in terms of profit loss if Sony cant get supply to meet demand, and given a lot of their revenue comes from game sales and subscription services on the PlayStation platform (consoles are usually sold at a loss these days) that could seriously affect their bottom line. Obviously Sony is big enough that they could easily live through the drop in profits with barely a scratch, but these guys like making money, and if they cant make money selling their shiny new consoles then they can at least make some by selling their games on other platforms. Theres also the added bonus that some players may purchase a PlayStation console in the future in order to play sequels of the games released on PC (were looking at you, Horizon Forbidden West). Lets debate! Vote - Click on the bar or text you want to cast your vote on Vote - Click on the bar or text you want to cast your vote on Vote - Click on the bar or text you want to cast your vote on
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https://www.game-debate.com/news/30740/up-for-debate-will-the-global-chip-shortage-force-sony-to-bring-out-more-pc-games
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Why arent the Super Bowl Champion Buccaneers getting any respect heading into the 2021 season from the NFL experts?
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When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers stood on their home field at Raymond James Stadium after beating the Kansas City Chiefs 31-9 in Super Bowl LV that they might make this a habit. So, did the Chiefs who felt they could have played better and are out in 2021 to get another chance. Many media outlets have the Chiefs as the best team going into 2021 with Kansas City favored in 16 of the 17 games scheduled in this years regular season. At this point, only the Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens is a pick-em game. Meanwhile, the defending Super Bowl Champion Buccaneers who are returning all 22 starters from last season which is almost unheard of these remain the best in the NFC Conference. At this point they are only favored in 15 of their 17 regular season matchups For the Bucs, the exceptions come in Week 3 at the Mathew Stafford and the Los Angles Rams, where the home team is a one-point favorite then in another road contest this time it would be their game in Week 12 against Colts currently is a pick em contest. Media consensus points to seeing to Super Bowl LVI rematch in Los Angeles with the opening odds have Kansas City (+525) as the main favorite to win the Super Bowl over Tampa Bay (+ 650). Given the possibility of another Tom Brady vs. Patrick Mahomes battle, it is like another classic Ali-Frazier II showdown and that has the networks very excited. The NFL media across the board think that Kansas City and Tampa Bay are the two best teams in the league. That said there is support for a handful of teams that with a little luck could find themselves in Los Angles playing for a Super Bowl championship. The competition for the top spot in the AFC seems to be the strongest with The Buffalo Bills, Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns all getting strong marks for giving the Chiefs run for their money. Meanwhile, the Buccaneers competition will likely be the Los Angles Rams, Green Bay Packers, and San Francisco 49ers all expected to be strong this season.
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https://sportstalkflorida.com/featured/why-arent-the-super-bowl-champion-buccaneers-getting-any-respect-heading-into-the-2021-season-from-the-nfl-experts/
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Why does the Champions League final ball say Istanbul 21 when Chelsea vs Man City is being played in Porto?
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NO football fan needs reminding the Champions League final is the biggest game in European club football. And the iconic starred ball is synonymous with the competition - and will be on show in the final between Chelsea and Manchester City. 5 The starred ball is synonymous with the Champions League Credit: Getty 5 This year's ball clearly has 'Istanbul 21' written on the side, despite the venue being moved Credit: Getty WIN 50,000! Play Dream Team Euros our FREE fantasy football game But this year, due to the coronavirus crisis, the final has had to be moved just a few weeks before the final. The 2021 final was due to take place in Turkish metropolis Istanbul, with the Ataturk Stadium poised to host the showpiece for a second time in 16 years. The venue for the final is now Porto's Estadio do Dragao. Uefa have not had the time to change the branding on all their promotion material, which means 'Istanbul 21' is scrawled on the match ball and much of the branding for the final. Most read in Sport Live Blog Brentford 2 Swansea 0 Dominant Bees promoted at Wembley with Toney and Emiliano strikes Video SWAN DIVE Watch hilarious moment golfer is attacked by SWAN before being chased over green JUST A LIDDELL PAIN Liddell claims Jake Paul will duck fight as he won't risk getting hurt Pictured RIPPED Conor McGregor looks in frightening shape as UFC ace reveals he is 'healthy & fresh' INES TO WIN IT Ines Tomaz wows in blue as beau Silva prepares for Champions League final KICKING OFF Chelsea and Man City fans brawl in shameful scenes before Champs League final 5 Players have been training with the ball before the showpiece final Credit: AP 5 Last year's Champions League ball also said Istanbul on it... when the final was not even played there Credit: Getty 5 Uefa tend to change the Champions League ball every season, but keep the starred effect on the ball Credit: AP They have faced a similar headache with their Euro 2020 branding, which has kept its name, even though next month's international tournament is being played 12 months later. Uefa tend to change the Champions League ball every season and this year is certainly no exception. This is actually the SECOND year that Istanbul has been snubbed for the final because of the Covid crisis, with last year's ball featuring red and blue panels behind the iconic stars... before the final was played in Lisbon.
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https://www.the-sun.com/sport/2980622/why-champions-league-ball-istanbul-porto-chelsea-man-city/
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Which NBA player has the most three-pointers in a season?
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The NBA introduced the three-point line in 1979. That sparked a huge transformation in the game, with long range shooting becoming increasingly necessary to win games. The rule was first introduced professionally in 1961 in the American Basketball League. Subsequently, the ABA was formed in 1967 and was then merged with the NBA in 1976. It was only after the official merger of the two leagues that the three-point line was seriously considered, and eventually introduced in 1979. Needless to say, modern NBA basketball is incomplete without the three-point line. Multiple legendary distance shooters have made a name for themselves in the last decade, boasting impressive scoring rates from beyond the arc. While not many will argue that Stephen Curry is the greatest shooter of all time, the likes of Klay Thompson and Damian Lillard are also some of the greatest three-point shooters the league has ever seen. In this article, we look at the player who holds the NBA record for the most three-pointers in a season. . @StephenCurry30 turns 32 today 3x NBA champion 2x MVP 1st unanimous NBA MVP 3rd on career 3-pointers list Most 3-pointers in an NBA season (402) pic.twitter.com/V4HTC6W1N6 ESPN (@espn) March 14, 2020 NBA players with the most 3-pointers in a season Golden State Warriors talismanic Stephen Curry holds the record for the most three-pointers scored across a season. He achieved the feat during the 2015-16 season, as he went through the regular season averaging 30.1 points and breaking numerous records. Curry registered a total of 402 three-pointers throughout the season, and had a conversion rate of 45.4%. The 7-time All-Star took a whopping 11.2 three-point attempts per game and converted 5.1 of them on average. BREAKING: Stephen Curry now has the third-most 3-pointers in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/2jZpeqjnDt 95.7 The Game (@957thegame) January 12, 2019 Stephen Curry finished the season with a 90% free throw success rate, and produced his career-best 2.1 steals per game. Curry broke numerous records that season, including becoming the first player since Michael Jordan to score at least 118 points in the first three games of the season. James Harden came closest to breaking Curry's three-point record. As far as the overall list for the most three-pointers in a season goes, James Harden comes in second as he registered 378 three-pointers during his MVP-winning 2018-19 NBA season with the Houston Rockets. Curry dominated the rest of the list as he finished with 354 three-pointers in the 2018-19 season, 337 three-pointers in the 2020-21 season, and 324 three-pointers in the 2016-17 season. The Golden State Warriors' guard holds four of the top 5 spots on the list. Failure to make it to the playoffs cost Stephen Curry a chance to improve on the record this time around.
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https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/which-nba-player-3-pointers-season
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How can Indian teams participate in the Valorant Conquerors Championship?
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The recently announced Valorant Conquerors Championship has esports players across India excited for the chance to compete at the highest level. Valorant Champions Tour has become a worldwide sensation. Teams across the world are giving their all to win the title. However, to qualify, a team must overcome many challenges and prove to be the best in the region. Valorant Conquerors Championship, organized by Nodwin Gaming in partnership with Riot Games, gives Indian and other South Asian teams a chance for one team to qualify from the APAC region. Over the last year, there have been multiple amazing tournaments in the region, but none have had a higher stake. The winning team will not only prove to be the best in the region, they will also get a chance to compete in the Last Chance Qualifier, which can lead to the Valorant Championship Tour. Welcome to the #VCT ! Players in South Asia will now have a pathway into VALORANT Champions: the end of year World Final for our sport. Top teams from the VALORANT Conquerors Championship will be able to qualify for the Asia Last Chance Qualifiers. pic.twitter.com/9XkyEDkj1T VALORANT Champions Tour (@ValorantEsports) May 29, 2021 Since the launch of Valorant, multiple talented professional teams, both organization owned and independent, have been formed in India. Different fandoms have formed around the different teams, as well as several interested sponsors have also entered the region. The Valorant Conquerors Championship is an amazing opportunity by Nodwin Gaming, where Indian teams can qualify for the biggest Valorant Tournament in the world, the Valorant Champions Tour. The main question on every players mind is how to participate in the Valorant Conquerors Championship tournament. There will be a set of 6 qualifiers, divided by region. The qualifiers are as follows: India Pakistan & Afghanistan Sri Lanka & Maldives Bangladesh Nepal & Bhutan Wildcard Each of the Valorant Conquerors Championship qualifiers will have a fixed set of slots. Players will need to register and qualify by playing online qualifying matches. Qualified teams advance to the regional qualifiers. The registration begins on June 15th 2021. Valorant Conquerors Championship, the road to Valorant Champions Tour The Valorant Conquerors Championship by Nodwin Gaming brings a unique opportunity for teams from India and South Asia to get the chance to compete at the highest level. After a series of qualifiers, the top teams will face off in the playoffs, from where the top two teams will face off in the grand finals. The winner will play in the APAC Last Chance Qualifier, facing teams from South East Asia, Korea, and Japan. The winner of the APAC Last Chance Qualifier will get the opportunity to compete at the Valorant Champions Tour.
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https://www.sportskeeda.com/valorant/how-can-indian-teams-participate-valorant-conquerors-championship
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Who is Kraven the Hunter?
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Kraven, bestie to Squirrel Girl If you can't imagine Kraven being besties with Squirrel Girl, then you don't know a thing about Miss Doreen Green. Having crossed paths several times before, they developed a mutual respect for one another. In fact, Doreen believes deep down there is good within Kraven. Instead of kicking his butt, Squirrel Girl tries to get at the root of Kraven's problem Spidey. She proposes that he can't beat Spidey, but that he can't lose to him either. If he has to continue through life unable to die or earn the death he thinks he deserves, it's time he seeks out more dangerous prey. Because Spidey ain't it, mate. New mission: hunt underwater monsters. Giganto, Kraken, giant squids. It's time to take to the sea. Later on, Squirrel Girl has Kraven join her and her friends in a couple of hangs, including partaking in an escape room. To cement their friendship, Doreen reveals her civilian identity to Kraven (but he already knew). Ruining the mood, the local authorities ended up arresting Squirrel Girl, Kraven, and their friends for resisting arrest. While on trial, Squirrel Girl and her friends were able to prove their innocence, whereas Kraven could not prove himself a not-guilty person. Doreen tried to convince Kraven to become her crime-fighting partner to show his goodness, but he declined in order to work on himself on his own terms. All's not lost though, because he told her he'll take her up on her offer at another time.
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https://www.marvel.com/amp/articles/comics/who-is-kraven-the-hunter
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How Contraceptives Prevent Breast Cancer?
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Breast cancer is a disease in which cells in the breast grow out of control risk increases with the use of hormone replacement therapy (those that include both estrogen and progesterone) during menopause and oral contraceptives (birth control pills) for more than five years. Hormonal contraceptives (the pill, the patch, and the vaginal ring) contain a small amount of human-made estrogen and progestin hormones to prevent pregnancy by either blocking ovulation process or making the cervical mucus difficult for the sperm to go through the cervix or changing the lining of the womb to avoid implantation of fertilized egg. Eventhough hormonal contraceptives increase the risk of breast cancer, a team of scientists led by Professor Cathrin Brisken at EPFL's School of Life Sciences studies different biological effects of different progestins in hormonal contraceptives on the breast tissue - the mammary epithelium published in EMBO Molecular Medicine. Hormonal contraceptives with anti-androgenic progestin prevent breast cancer. To tested the effects of different progestins on human breast epithelial cells or HBECs, they developed "humanized" mouse mammary glands by grafting breast epithelial cells from donated from reduction mammoplasty human breast samples into the animals' milk ducts and monitoring their growth in vivo. The study shows that only progestins promote cell proliferation through the androgen receptor to induce the expression of the protein Rankl, which plays an important role in cell proliferation in the mammary epithelium. This finding makes women to prefer hormonal contraceptive with non-androgenic progestin to reduce the breast cancer risk. Source: Medindia "We found that HBECs engraft and proliferate in mouse milk ducts, maintaining hormone receptor expression and hormone responsiveness, which are crucial factors for establishing a relevant preclinical model and thereby to foster translational research," says Brisken.To tested the effects of different progestins on human breast epithelial cells or HBECs, they developed "humanized" mouse mammary glands by grafting breast epithelial cells from donated from reduction mammoplasty human breast samples into the animals' milk ducts and monitoring their growth in vivo.The study shows that only progestins promote, which plays an important role in cell proliferation in the mammary epithelium.This finding makes women to prefer hormonal contraceptive with non-androgenic progestin to reduce the breast cancer risk.Source: Medindia Eventhough hormonal contraceptives increase the risk of breast cancer, a team of scientists led by Professor Cathrin Brisken at EPFL's School of Life Sciences studies different biological effects of different progestins in hormonal contraceptives on the breast tissue - the mammary epithelium published in Recommended Reading Breast Cancer Management: Advances The crab that invades the breast is no more a fear factor with all the advancements that medical science and customized protocols can fight breast cancer. the recent developments in the management of breast cancer. READ MORE Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Let's Unite in the Fight Against Breast Cancer Breast cancer awareness month is observed annually in October to educate and raise awareness among the general population about warning signs of breast cancer and the importance of early diagnosis and treatment. READ MORE Onion and Garlic Consumption can Reduce Breast Cancer Risk High intake of onion and garlic can protect you from developing breast cancer. Onions and garlic are rich in flavonols and organosulfar compounds. These compounds have anticarcinogenic properties that help fight against cancer. READ MORE Consumption of Red Meat Increases Breast Cancer Risk Red meat consumption has long been suspected of contributing to cancer development. Find out how much red meat is too much. READ MORE Birth Control Pills Oral contraceptive or birth control pills contain hormones that prevent pregnancy. It is one of the most reliable methods of contraception. READ MORE Breast Enhancement Oil Breasts contain mammary glands which produce and secrete milk for feeding and nourishing babies. Though both men and women have mammary glands the male breasts differ from female ones as there is no physiological function for milk production in males. READ MORE Breast Lumps Most breast lumps are caused by hormonal changes in a woman and may not be cancerous. Common causes of breast lumps include fibroadenosis, breast cancer, breast cyst. READ MORE Breast Lumps-Screening Breast lumps must never be neglected but instead be subjected to medical examination to rule out cancer. READ MORE Breasts - Structures and Types Different stages of breast development in women and an in-depth look at the breast/bust and its structure. READ MORE Mastitis Mastitis is a common cause of tenderness, swelling and pain in breast, owing to inflammation in the mammary gland, Breast infection may occur in some cases. READ MORE
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https://www.medindia.net/news/how-contraceptives-prevent-breast-cancer-201458-1.htm
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Why is Technoblade not competing in Minecraft Championships (MCC) 14?
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The powerhouse player won't be in attendance for the start of season two. With the return of the Minecraft Championships for a second season of competition, fans are obviously excited to see their favorite content creators and streamers participate in the event. But once the teams were officially announced, many viewers started asking why Technoblade wasnt part of the MCC 14 roster. Technoblade is widely considered one of the best Minecraft players in the content creation space, especially when it comes to PvP events. He has previously won two MCC competitions, MCC 4 and MCC 8, and became a staple of the series. In the 10 MCC events he competed in, Technoblade never finished outside of the top 10 in individual scoring, and his teams never placed below sixth in the total rankings. Related: Minecraft Championships (MCC) 14: Live scores, standings, and results Because of his popularity as a content creator and competitor, many fans have reached out to Noxcrew and other competitors to try and find out why he wasnt part of the MCC 14 roster. Smajor1995, better known as Scott Smajor and the organizer of MCC, addressed this during a stream on May 2, noting that it was simply Technoblades decision not to participate. Certain people will be like I dont want to play in this one, which is totally fine, Scott said. But then the viewers will think that they had been cut out or I didnt put them on a team. Technos not doing this MCC because he doesnt want to. This is not the first time he has skipped out on competing in MCC, having missed the inaugural MCC tournament and then opting to not participate in MCC 12 or 13 prior to Noxcrew putting the event on hold. Noxcrew will be announcing another big thing at the end of MCC 14, so be sure to tune in today at 2pm CT on Twitch.
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https://dotesports.com/news/why-is-technoblade-not-competing-in-minecraft-championships-mcc-14
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What Do The Specifications On Earbuds In-Ear Headphones Mean?
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Overview What buyers are most concerned about when they go to buy earbuds in-ear headphones are the physical appearance, the price, and the brand. Though these factors are also important to check, it is very important to check the technical specifications too. Technical specifications of earbuds in-ear headphones are mostly written on the packaging. You would have seen these technical specifications while shopping for earbuds in-ear headphones. If you seem not to understand what they mean, in this article, you will understand what the specifications mean. Before then, lets take some time to understand earbuds in-ear headphones: Earbuds In-ear Headphones Headphones are of three different types. A distinction is made between in-ear earbuds and those that are worn on or over the ear. One of the uniqueness of earbuds in-ear headphones is that they are compact and lightweight. They are ideal for use in your spare time or while exercising. Earbuds in-ear headphones muffles ambient noise because they are worn in the canal of the ear. You are not completely cut off from the outside world, but you can fully enjoy your music. Also, they mostly come with different sizes of sleeves, so there is always a fit that fits any size of ear. Pros And Cons They are light and compact. They are easy to store. They mute ambient noise. They are with different sizes of sleeves for the perfect fit. They are not usually comfortable for everyone. Some may even drop out of the ears quickly. Now, lets proceed to what the specifications on earbuds in-ear headphones mean: Frequency range The frequency range of earbuds in-ear headphones indicates which sound frequencies they can reproduce. Low frequencies produce low sounds (like the bass) and high frequencies produce high sounds (like treble). Most models have a range between 20 Hz and 20 kHz. More expensive headphones have a wider frequency range: between 16 Hz and 40 kHz. These are frequencies that you may not hear immediately, but that does affect the overall sound quality. Human hearing is between 20 Hz and 20 kHz. If the frequency is below 20 Hz, you will not be able to hear the lyrics of the music well but only feel the bass. It is recommended that you choose the widest possible frequency range if you use the earbuds in-ear headphone professionally. Noise cancellation Noise cancellation is the cancellation of ambient noise. This can be done passively, by earbuds in-ear headphones, by closing the ear canal to muffle ambient noise. But there are also some with active noise canceling a special technique that detects ambient sounds and then filters them out (sometimes up to 95%). You will only hear your music. Also, read about noise canceling and noise isolating headphones. Wireless (Bluetooth) Various techniques are used to make wireless contact between the playback device and earbuds in-ear headphones. This is so that users can experience unlimited freedom of movement while using the device. The most common use here is Bluetooth. Simply put, Bluetooth is a radio connection for data and sound at close range. Almost all smartphones have this function on board. Near Field Communication makes it possible to simply hold your tablet or smartphone against your earbuds in-ear headphones to connect. Keep in mind that wireless earbuds in-ear headphones require charging. You can also see some earbuds in-ear headphones with NFC. You can also connect wirelessly with this. You do this by briefly holding your earbuds against the smartphone or tablet. Remote Controls For operation, it is important that your phone device connects to your earbuds. Some remote controls on some earbuds only work with iPhone devices, while some work with both iPhone and Android devices. Often the remote control is integrated with the cord, but with Bluetooth models, it is usually processed on an ear cup. Therefore, make sure that the remote control on the earbuds is compatible with your device. Microphone Most earbuds have a microphone so that calling with it is also possible. This way, you can easily make phone calls without holding your smartphone. Make sure that your smartphone is compatible with the connection options of the earbuds. Otherwise, the microphone may not work. Closed-back or Open-back Earbuds that are open-back models let in more ambient noise This is particularly safe for you if you actively participate in traffic. Earbuds that are closed-back model allows little or no ambient noise, which is designed for noisy situations. Also, read about open-back vs. closed-back headphones for gaming High-Resolution(Hi-Res) Hi-Res (also known as Hifi) offers higher sample rates so that you can enjoy the original sound without loss of quality. Sound is not reduced (as happens with MP3), so all details remain audible. The frequency range is often enormous. Make sure that you also stream or download Hi-Res music for optimal results. Impedance This is about resistance. It is expressed in Ohms. Impedance indicates how much energy your earbuds require from your smartphone or tablet. A higher level of impedance means that the amount of energy your earbuds need will be more. Your smartphone or tablet must be able to handle this. Therefore, it is best to choose the type of earbuds with an impedance between 16 and 50 ohms for your smartphone or MP3 player. If the resistance is higher, it will be difficult for your phone to handle the power, and you will only get a very soft sound. Drivers Earbuds consist of two speakers that are incorporated with the headband. These speakers are called drivers. The most common driver is the dynamic variant. There are electrostatic variant drivers, which are costlier than the dynamic variants but give more detailed sound. More advanced equipment gives optimal sound. The third variant is the balanced driver. This is a special technique designed for earbuds specifically. Sensitivity This is simply a measurement of the volume on your earbuds. It is usually measured in decibels(dB) and sound pressure levels(dB Spl). The range of sensitivity is between 0db and 85db. 0db is similar to complete silence, while going beyond 85db can lead to damage of the hearing. You can know if the sound is too loud if people around you have to shout to communicate with you. If you keep the sound volume high often, it may have adverse effect to your hearing when you are old. Also, read about what are volume-limiting headphones Power Capacity This is simply the charge capacity of earbuds in-ear headphones batteries. This information is usually on the package of the headphone. Its important to know how long the earbuds in-ear headphone can last before charging again. Conclusion Now that you know what the specifications on earbuds mean, you will be able to select the best earbuds that suit your need.
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https://www.musicrooms.net/what-do-the-specifications-on-earbuds-in-ear-headphones-mean/
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Will Nintendo Switch Pro be announced before E3?
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E3 is right there and rumors are starting to get hot. One of the specific rumors weve heard for years is the Nintendo Switch Pro, and 2021 is no exception. This time around, there are quite a few reputable sources reporting on rumors. Bloomberg recently reported plans for Nintendo to assemble the upgraded new switch as early as July and then release it to the masses in September or October. Of course, Bloomberg cited anonymous sources, but Eurogamer backed up the report with its own unnamed source. Im not really surprised to see it pop up around E3, as reports of newer and more powerful Switch models have been around for some time. Even my fellow App Trigger writer enjoys the often unfounded rumors that surround the Nintendo Switch Pro. Im a gossip sucker. And E3 is one of my favorite times. Nintendo no longer participates in annual gaming events, but usually hosts its own digital live stream (Nintendo Direct) before and after summer festivals. Eurogamer also reports that Nintendo will host its own E3 2021 digital event during the E3 week, announcing a new game for the enhanced console. Bloomberg says Nintendo Switch Pro could even be revealed before E32021, which begins on June 12. And while Nintendo isnt directly involved in the official E3, the event gives developers the opportunity to talk about the new system and how its upgraded power could benefit their game. The Nintendo Switch Pro offers 4K support and is rumored to come with a 7-inch OLED screen. Pricing is still a big question mark, but its expected to be more expensive than the current Switch console, which sells for $ 300. It is also possible to replace the current switch as the main console sold in stores. The $ 200 Switch Lite model will continue to be available. Its also worth pointing out that we dont know if its actually called the Nintendo Switch Pro or the increasingly popular online Super Switch. 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Is it too late for Googles wearable alliance?
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Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority Adam Ya Sharma Googles Android operating system for smartwatches has undergone several improvements in less than a decade. First introduced in 2014, the software appeared as Android Wear on devices such as the LG G Watch and Samsung Gear Live. In 2018, Google announced Android Wear 2.0 with new features such as LTE connectivity, Android Pay, and a more modern design. We wanted our users to make the most of every moment. Shortly thereafter, Android Wear was renamed Wear OS, and tech companies and fashion brands began to draw attention to the platform. Fast forward to 2021, Wear OS hasnt cut mustard yet. Its not even a moment in the overall smartwatch landscape. Find out if Googles latest partnership can pull Wear OS away from its misery, or if its too late for the companys wearable alliance. Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority This is called the biggest improvement on Wear OS. Samsung is incorporating software learning from Tizen on its Galaxy watch. Google promises a fresh look that reflects Material Yous design philosophy. Fitbit brings familiar features to your party. The outlook is that Apple currently accounts for almost 40% of the global smartwatch market, with Huawei accounting for 11% chunks and Samsung accounting for 9%. Fitbit is the fifth farthest with 6.2%. Also, non-Apple devices dont currently run Wear OS, so wearables running Googles software have a very small presence in the market. Neither Google nor Samsung nor Fitbit could decrypt the smartwatch code. With these numbers, its no surprise that developers are more likely to create apps and services for Apple. But thats not the only reason. Theyre making remarkable devices, but so far their efforts have failed to destroy the Apple Watch, and theres plenty of explanation for why. The pitfalls of Google, Samsung and Fitbit Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 is probably one of the best premium smartwatches you can buy right now. Fitbit has devices that add great value to your table, such as the Versa 3 and Sense. Google doesnt have a Pixel Watch yet, but devices like the Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 3 and Fossil Gen 5 probably represent the best Wear OS currently offers. Read also: This is the best Wear OS smartwatch you can buy right now However, the three platforms and brands together offer far fewer apps than the Apple Watch. Samsung and Wear OS watches are better than Fitbit, which has an anemic choice of apps, but arent yet in competition with Apple. Also lacking in Samsung, Wear OS, and Fitbit wearables is the amazing seamlessness of the Apple Watch. With the exception of apps, its productivity features outperform all three platforms. The hardware of the Apple Watch is also much better. Series 6 runs on Apples new S6 SoC, which is based on the A13 Bionic chip used in the iPhone 11. Its like an Android watch with a Snapdragon 888. Of course, the latter does not exist. Due to Googles partnership with Samsung or Fitbit, there is no guarantee that the hardware boost required for Wear OS smartwatches will be slower and may be slower than that. Wear OS: Update Challenges Other Wear OS issues are also currently out of balance. The most annoying thing about software is the lack of timely updates. Even with Samsungs collaboration, Google is likely to publish future Wear OS updates. However, unlike Android itself, it never followed the regular schedule of Wear OS updates. This situation is reminiscent of LGs terrible update center, which promised timely software updates but failed brilliantly. The same is true for hardware updates on Wear OS watches. Qualcomm processors that power Wear OS devices have unacceptably long gaps between new SoCs. As you may know, the Snapdragon 4100 series for Wear OS smartwatches was launched in 2020 for the first time in two years, and since then only one silicon-powered smartwatch has been launched. Apples watchOS update and hardware refresh were appropriate. In contrast, Apples watchOS updates and hardware refreshes were appropriate. Apple Watch users know when new software will be available on their devices and when they will get a new version of Apple Watch. This has created an unparalleled cycle of trust not only for users but also for the developer community. The Apple Watch sells very well and the company is constantly expanding its portfolio. Google, on the other hand, uses all its resources to make Wear OS less important in the long run. We know that Samsung and Fitbit are launching new Wear OS devices that have the potential to solve long-standing problems such as low battery life. Developers currently have little incentive to spend time and energy on the platform unless Google declares that existing Wear OS smartwatches will also get updates. Unless Google clarifies these details, its hard to believe that Google, Samsung, and Fitbit can work together on Wear OS wonders that they couldnt do before. Thats not all bad news Wear OS may not be a sensation overnight thanks to Googles latest efforts, but more is expected than ever before. To get started, Google has promised to bring more and better apps to the ecosystem. While Fitbit and Samsung are part of this effort, Google is also revamping its own services, such as Google Maps and the Google Assistant, to improve the smartwatch experience. Google will finally be able to leverage Samsungs chip manufacturing expertise for custom smartwatch SoCs. The company encourages developers to create Wear OS apps with the new Material You design language in mind. Developers can now take advantage of redesigned tiles, overlays, app launchers, and more to improve their apps on Wear OS and provide a more personalized touch. In addition, the company has released new APIs to attract app makers, including a new health services platform created in collaboration with Samsung. Learn more about all these new features in Wear OS. In addition to its software efforts, Google could ultimately leverage Samsungs chip manufacturing expertise for custom smartwatch SoCs, such as the rumored Whitechapel chip for the Pixel 6. There is. This may remove the Qualcomm growth hurdles mentioned above. Wear OS. Wear OS isnt without the potential to succeed at all the positive points just mentioned, but as of today, it doesnt pose a serious threat to Apples monopoly in the smartwatch market. Years of sluggish efforts have kept developers away from Google, Fitbit, and even Samsung. Years of sluggish efforts in the smartwatch space by Google, Fitbit, and even Samsung have kept developers away and created apps that are lacking or useful compared to the Apple Watch. By shuffling things, its unlikely that youll jump into Wear OS more than developers have already done. Hardware development for Wear OS watches is something Google hasnt done yet, and just getting the software in place may not be enough. Currently, there is little that makes Wear OS stand out. Apple offers great hardware and software, and Fitbit has a solid smartwatch for fitness tracking. Users seem to be happy with Samsungs Tizen OS on the Galaxy Watch. Huawei wearables also offer great value for the price. I dont know where Wear OS fits in this space. Combined with all the features, Wear OS seems very unlikely to record a lead in the wearable market so far. You might see some good smartwatches as a result of Googles new partnership, but it may be too late to beat Apple. 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Which stores will be open on Thanksgiving?
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In this Sept. 19, 2017 photo, a bear is part of Bass Pro Shops wildlife display at a store in Council Bluffs, Iowa. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik) This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Its clear that the 2020 holiday season will be unlike any in recent memory and that includes the shopping season. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to threaten the health of shoppers and store employees alike, many retailers have announced that they will not open their stores on Thanksgiving Day this year. Below is a list of other stores that will be closed on Thanksgiving 2020: CLOSED ON THANKSGIVING Abt Electronics Academy Sports Banana Republic Best Buy Build-a-Bear Workshop Costco Dicks Sporting Goods Gap Hobby Lobby Home Depot Kohls Macys Old Navy Sams Club/Walmart Target Value City Furniture Williams-Sonoma However, there are still a few retailers that will keep their doors open on Thanksgiving, ahead of the traditional Black Friday rush. See below for a list of retailer plan to open on Thanksgiving Day. OPEN ON THANKSGIVING Bass Pro Shops Open at 8 a.m. on Thanksgiving with normal closing hours. Big Lots Stores open on Thanksgiving from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will reopen on Black Friday at 6 a.m. Cabelas Open at 8 a.m. on Thanksgiving with normal closing hours. Editors note: An earlier version of this article incorrectly identified several stores as open on Thanksgiving, including Kmart, Sears, Value City Furniture and Victorias Secret. This list has been corrected and updated.
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When can travellers enter New Brunswick without worrying about hotel isolation?
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Send this page to someone via email With the federal government looking at ending its mandatory three-day hotel isolation for international travellers, many New Brunswickers wonder how the change might affect COVID-19 rules at the provincial level. The answer seems to be: it wont. But hope is not lost, since the province has its own plan. Feds to talk to provinces about possibility Status quo theoretically means a New Brunswicker coming back from, say, Florida with a connecting flight in Toronto would have to spend three days in a hotel when they land there then another seven days in a hotel in New Brunswick. Premier Blaine Higgs saying Friday that never made much sense to him. Story continues below advertisement I never thought it was effective, says Higgs. Get to your destination and then do your isolation. Then youre good. 1:58 Federal panel calls for end to mandatory hotel quarantine rules Federal panel calls for end to mandatory hotel quarantine rules Federal Health Minister Patty Hajdu said Friday conversations with her provincial counterparts as to when a plan for dismantling the quarantine requirement could come are pending. In New Brunswick though, the end of hotel isolations is plotted in the provinces reopening plan. With many people in such a situation having to pay for the hotel(s) out of pocket, it makes for a costly trip. So, when can travellers enter N.B. For now, the answer depends on where theyre coming from and their vaccination status. In general, though, the answer appears to be: August. READ MORE: N.B. to allow in everyone from Atlantic Canada except N.S. starting June 7 As of June 7, anyone travelling from P.E.I., Newfoundland or the Avignon and Tmiscouata regions of Quebec can do so without self-isolation or testing requirements. Story continues below advertisement Then, as of July 1, those freedoms will extend to anyone coming from Nova Scotia. Theyll also apply to people from elsewhere in Canada who have had at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Those without a dose will still have to isolate for five to seven days pending a negative test result. After Aug. 2, as long as 75 per cent of New Brunswickers aged 12 and up have received both doses, self-isolation altogether looks to be done away with provincewide, according to the governments three-phase Path to Green. 2:04 New Brunswick aims to open up to Atlantic Canada minus N.S. next month New Brunswick aims to open up to Atlantic Canada minus N.S. next month
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https://globalnews.ca/news/7904962/new-brunswick-covid-travel-hotel-isolation/
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What exactly is Amazon trying to be?
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Jeff Bezos might as well join the crowd and call it Amazon+. No other companys calculus is more deserving. From Hollywood to health care, Amazon.com seems to be growing tentacles at an accelerating rate. The online retailer has snapped up MGM, a storied remnant of the golden age of film, for US$8.5-billion, its second largest takeover after Whole Foods Market. Most companies in the midst of such an important strategic expansion would stop it there, but not Amazon. Its said to be crafting its next plan to open brick-and-mortar pharmacies in the US to move deeper into drug distribution. Thats only this weeks headlines the reach of the $1.6-trillion conglomerate stretches far further. And now, as Amazons founder prepares to step back, its this multifaceted, if chaotic, culture thats leaving investors to wonder what becomes of the technology giant as that label becomes more of a stretch. This is a company with a 40% share of total e-commerce sales in the US, where the next biggest is Walmart at just 7% Amazons recent moves mean Walt Disney and CVS Health have a common enemy, which would almost sound absurd if it didnt have some precedent. Just ask General Electric how that worked out. The difference between Amazon and the failed conglomerates that came before it, though, is that across its divergent interests there seems to be a unifying mission: making it easier for consumers to get things. It does this by shortening the trip from point A to point B or consolidating services into a single subscription known as Prime. Thats a more virtuous business model than purely ego-driven empire building. Antitrust Amazons method ensures its utility in our lives, a relationship that, once established, is tough for competitors to break. The downside is that this had led to complaints of anticompetitive practices, including the company undercutting third-party merchants on its own shopping app and preventing them from offering better prices on other platforms. That last part happens to be the focus of an antitrust lawsuit filed this week by the attorney-general for Washington, DC. And other states are weighing their own actions. The companys quarterly filings break down revenue into the following main buckets: e-commerce, physical stores, the Amazon Web Services cloud computing division and subscriptions. Bezos, speaking to investors this week, further defined Amazon as having three corporate pillars: AWS, Marketplace and Prime. For a business to reach that pillar status, he said, it must be a product or service that customers love and that can grow significantly while producing strong returns and remaining durable over time. He suggested that Alexa, the voice-controlled assistant device, and Amazon Studios, its TV and film production arm, are future contenders. But even pillars are structures too small to accurately portray Amazons scope and influence. This is a company with a 40% share of total e-commerce sales in the US, where the next biggest is Walmart at just 7%, according to EMarketer. It captures 83% of all online book, video and music sales, as well as about half of computer, consumer electronic, toy and hobby purchases made online. In fact, it has more than a 25% share in every category except automotive parts. Amazon is also a breeding ground of valuable personal data. As the companys e-commerce sales and fees increased by $83-billion last year amid pandemic lockdowns, its share of US digital advertising revenue also jumped to 10.3% from single digits in 2019. And all of that is just its virtual footprint. In North America alone, Amazon owns or leases about 32 million square metres of fulfilment and data centres, retail space and offices meaning this tech company has a bigger physical presence than US retail giant Target. And Amazon employs nearly 1.3 million people, including more than 100 000 drivers and counting for its last-mile delivery services that are posing a direct threat to FedEx and United Parcel Service in the US. To this day, though, Amazons biggest purchase remains the biggest headscratcher: It acquired Whole Foods for $13.7-billion in 2017 Amazon and its logistical might have also been skirting around the edges of health care for a long time. The Haven joint venture with Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase & Co established to tackle skyrocketing health-care costs was unceremoniously dismantled this year. However, its 2018 acquisition of online pharmacy start-up Pillpack ushered in the more recent launch of Amazon Pharmacy, offering home delivery of prescription drugs and discounts for people who pay without insurance. Now it may look to build physical drug stores. MGM deal On those fronts, Amazon is competing with both incumbents and richly funded start-ups, not unlike its efforts in streaming TV. And at the moment, it doesnt seem to be offering much thats unique or disruptive in either industry. The MGM purchase appears aimed at converting more Prime members into Prime Video users given that many still rely on Netflix as their service of choice. But the terse press release treatment the deal received adds to doubts that it will be a game changer not because its not capable, but because its not clear Amazon is that committed. MGM is only the companys latest bet on entertainment, having bought Twitch for less than $1-billion in 2014 to enter the videogame live-streaming business. To this day, though, Amazons biggest purchase remains the biggest headscratcher: It acquired Whole Foods for $13.7-billion in 2017, an acquisition that seems to have been forgotten both inside and outside the company. In the case of MGM, it at least has a clearer tie-in to the Prime strategy. Still, Bezos has given no indication that the company is ready to put the same effort into streaming and health care as it has into Amazon.com. Hell step aside in July, and Andy Jassy, who runs AWS, will take the helm. When the succession plan was announced in February, chief financial officer Brian Olsavsky called Jassy a visionary leader who understands what makes Amazon such a special innovative company. Great, maybe he can clue in the rest of us. Reported by Tara Lachapelle, (c) 2021 Bloomberg LP
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https://techcentral.co.za/what-exactly-is-amazon-trying-to-be/107628/
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Why Does Secondary Cancer Occur After Neuroblastoma Treatment?
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Neuroblastoma is the most common solid childhood tumour of immature nerve cells needs intense chemotherapy with several drugs can result in severe adverse effects. one such challenging complication of childhood neuroblastoma is secondary blood cancer called leukaemia. Scientists from the Wellcome Sanger Institute and the University of Cambridge published a study in the journal Blood to identify which children are more likely to develop the secondary cancer to avoid risks in treatment plan and prepare for the measures. The researchers sequenced the whole genomes of bone marrow and blood samples of two children who both had developed blood cancer following high-risk neuroblastoma treatment and discovered that the seeds of secondary leukaemia were sown by neuroblastoma chemotherapy right at the beginning of treatment. Secondary blood cancer is a challenging complication of childhood neuroblastoma cancer treatment. Neuroblastoma chemotherapy induced secondary leukaemia due to mutations in genome is identified by pre-leukaemia seeds as pre-cursors for blood cancer can be used in the future to identify the children who are at higher risk of developing secondary leukaemia and develop strategies to monitor secondary cancer for individualized treatment plans. Source: Medindia Dr Sam Behjati, co-lead author and group leader at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, said: "We have been able to unravel the root of secondary leukaemia in these children which seems to lie in the early stages of neuroblastoma treatment. We hope to further investigate this to try to identify children at higher risk, and to inform a more tailored treatment plan to reduce the risk of secondary leukaemia".Neuroblastoma chemotherapy induced secondary leukaemia due to mutations in genome is identified byand develop strategies to monitor secondary cancer for individualized treatment plans.Source: Medindia The researchers sequenced the whole genomes of bone marrow and blood samples of two children who both had developed blood cancer following high-risk neuroblastoma treatment and discovered that the seeds of secondary leukaemia were sown by neuroblastoma chemotherapy right at the beginning of treatment. Recommended Reading Childhood Cancer Childhood or pediatric cancers occur in children less than 15 years of age. They are rare and differ from adult tumors in their location and behaviour. READ MORE New Drug Combo Effective Against High-risk Leukemia A new drug combination helps treat aggressive blood cancer, acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), in children, reveals study. READ MORE Test Your Knowledge on Blood Cancer Blood Cancer Overview Blood cancer or hematological cancer is cancer affecting the normal production and function of the various blood cells. Take this quiz and learn about the various types of blood ... READ MORE Cancer Immunotherapy Cancer immunotherapy is a new advancement in cancer treatment that uses certain components of a person''s immune system to fight against cancer cells. READ MORE Common Lifestyle Habits that Cause Diseases Cigarette smoking, unhealthy diets, overuse of alcohol, and physical inactivity are some of the most common lifestyle habits that cause chronic diseases such as obesity, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, cancer and cardiovascular disease. Dandelion greens are nutrition powerhouses with a wide range of health benefits. Dandelion prevents cancer and heart attack, aids in weight loss, and improves digestion. Read this article to find out more about the benefits of dandelion. READ MORE Neuroblastoma Neuroblastoma is a very rare type of childhood cancer that develops in immature nerve cells [neuroblasts] of the sympathetic nervous system outside the brain. READ MORE Tattoos A Body Art Tattoos are a rage among college students who sport it for the cool dude or cool babe look READ MORE
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https://www.medindia.net/news/why-does-secondary-cancer-occur-after-neuroblastoma-treatment-201463-1.htm
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Can I get a hug?
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Wicked Local (The Rev. Rowland Onuegbo, Ph.D. Parochial Vicar of St. Patrick's Church of Wareham) The COVID-19 pandemic restrictions are winding down, and we anticipate a return to normalcy (thats if things will ever remain the same). COVID -19 ravaged our world and has left devastating effects on every aspect of our human society. I have imagined the end of the pandemic and what feeling that would bring. Maybe, it will feel like the end of a protracted war, soldiers returning home from the battlefield, families grieving over their losses, communities rebuilding and memorializing their fallen heroes. Without minimizing any of the impacts of COVID-19, I think the human touch is one of the losses with the most adverse effects on every one of us. Many parents and grandparents have not hugged their children or grandchildren for about a year now. Humans are wired to need human touch for psychological well-being and social connection. Depriving people of this natural form of human connection has significant adverse effects. The benefits of human touch have been documented in numerous credible studies. From placing a newly born baby on the mothers body immediately after birth, having caregivers and volunteers ensure that babies in the NICU receive adequate human touch, holding and hugging children, a lasting human connection is nurtured. These compassionate and caring touches instill in children a sense of security and trust. Also, the need for a reassuring touch is manifested in every stage of human life. We all need gentle and warm touch to balance our emotional and mental health. Furthermore, studies have shown that a warm touch stimulates the vagus nerves, which play a vital role in human compassion response. The vagus nerve stimulation triggers the release of oxytocin, referred to as love hormone, which is needed for social connections. In any social interaction where the vagus nerves are activated, the individuals sense of safety and calm is improved, and healthy human relationships flourish. A gentle handshake or a warm hug or relaxing massage can reduce anxiety, stress, restore trust, and contribute to overall health. Even in church ministry, appropriate human touch such as holding the hand of the dying or offering a hug (you have to ask first to ensure the individual is comfortable with it) to someone grieving or going through a tough time can be very effective. With the pandemic, our human society lost its most natural human therapy-human touch. The effects can be seen in the elevated stress level, heightened anxiety, aggression, and pent-up anger in people. It seems everyone is looking for a slight provocation to let it all out. So, with the relaxation of the restrictions and as we return to handshakes, hugs, and other forms of human connections, I expect to see a significant improvement in peoples moods and overall emotional and mental health. Computer devices and social media outlets played vital roles in keeping us connected with one another during the pandemic and lockdowns. However, I expect that we will be ready to drop those devices and break from all forms of social media and pursue our human and social connection in its organic forms. No more virtual hugs! So, it is OK to ask, can I get a hug, or may I give you a hug? and when you do offer it, please add something divine to it too. And if you need a hug, learn to give a hug, for as St Francis of Assisi said, it is in giving that we receive.
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https://www.wickedlocal.com/story/courier-sentinel/2021/05/29/can-get-hug/5264403001/
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Does Jake Wood 'Beat The Chasers' in ITV celebrity special?
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Published: 7:13 PM May 29, 2021 Jake Wood and Bradley Walsh on ITV's Beat The Chasers - Celebrity Special. - Credit: ITV Former EastEnders star Jake Wood takes on ITV's Chasers tonight (Saturday) in a Beat The Chasers - Celebrity Special. The Hertfordshire-based actor joins show host Bradley Walsh in a celebrity edition of the ITV primetime quiz. In tonight's programme, which starts at 8.30pm, Jake tries to win up to 70k for Alzheimer's Research UK. Jake Wood and Bradley Walsh on ITV's Beat The Chasers - Celebrity Special. - Credit: ITV The quizzing pros in the show are Chasers Mark Labbett, Anne Hegerty, Jenny Ryan, Shaun Wallace and Darragh Ennis. Jake, who famously played Max Branning in BBC One soap EastEnders, posted on his Instagram page: "Watch me try and beat the chasers on @itvchase tonight on @itv at 830pm to try and win up to 70k for @alzheimersresearchuk "Had a great night with all the team and the legend that is @bradderswalsh "Enjoy #beatthechasers" Entering the quizzing arena along with Jake Wood tonight (May 29) are TV presenter Gregg Wallace, comedian Dom Joly, Loose Women's Brenda Edwards, and broadcaster Krishnan Guru Murthy. Bradley Walsh hosts this high-octane quiz where contestants are given the option of playing multiple Chasers for increasing amounts of money, but with a decreasing time advantage against them. Former EastEnders star Jake Wood and Bradley Walsh on ITV's Beat The Chasers - Celebrity Special. - Credit: ITV Play sees questions swap from contestant to the Chasers. But get a question wrong and their individual or team clock keeps counting down until a question is answered correctly. First to run out of time loses the game. To find out how Jake gets on, tune into ITV from 8.30pm.
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https://www.whtimes.co.uk/things-to-do/jake-wood-beat-the-chasers-celebrity-specail-8014598
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Does Borderlands 3 have crossplay?
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Borderlands 3 has been a steady hit that fuels the chaotic adventures for anyone interested in exploring Pandora and the many planets within the Borderlands Universe. You can play through the game in a solo campaign or invite friends to come with you and work together online. Borderlands 3 has changed quite a bit following its initial release in 2019. Now, almost all of the platforms have access to cross-platform play, except for PlayStation. If youre playing on PC, Xbox, Mac, or Stadia, you can freely play with other friends on any other platform. The reason Borderlands 3 has not arrived to PlayStation and instead, according to Gearbox co-founder and CEO Randy Pitchford, that for certification, we have been required by the publisher to remove cross-play support for PlayStation consoles. Pitchford released this information in a tweet. No further explanation has been offered by Pitchford or from other leading members at Gearbox. Sony was notorious for blocking cross platform play on the PlayStation for so many years, and it feels like Borderlands 3 has been added to the list. There has not been established reasoning beyond the one Pitchford provided. Still, well have to see if these certifications can be lifted and handled behind closed doors in the future to bring in the community members using PlayStations. For now, cross platform play will be available to all other Borderlands 3 players.
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https://www.gamepur.com/guides/borderlands-3-cross-play
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Which transfer rumour is India cricket captain Virat Kohli most interested in?
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The star cricketer has in the past talked about his admiration for Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo... It is no secret that Indian cricket team captain and global superstar Virat Kohli is an avid football fan. He follows European football avidly and has spoken about the same on plenty of occasions. Right now, Kohli is preparing to travel to England with the Indian team for the upcoming World Test Championship final against New Zealand. The side is expected to reach England on June 3 and are currently in a bio-bubble in India before their travel. In a bid to while away time in quarantine, Kohli had an Instagram interaction with his fans on Saturday where he ended up revealing the football transfer rumour he was most interested in. When a fan asked him what was the last thing he googled, Kohli replied that he had searched for the latest updates on Cristiano Ronaldo's transfer. The Juventus forward is rumoured to be leaving the Serie A giants this summer, with reports linking him with a return to Sporting Portugal or Manchester United and even a shock move to PSG. Looks like Virat Kohli, who has listed Cristiano Ronaldo as an inspiration in the past, is keeping a close watch on the developments. Kohli who is known for aggressive mentality on the cricket field spoke about Ronaldo in a chat with Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri. When Chhetri asked which athlete Kohli idolises outside cricket, he said, Cristiano Ronaldo. There are many great athletes. There are so many people you look up to, who are amazing, but for a guy to turn up for big games that regularly... The thing that stood out was, he joined Juventus (and) I remember it was a UEFA Champions League match between Juventus and Atletico Madrid match. They lost 2-0 in the first leg. The second leg they were playing at home. For a guy to say two days prior to the game, to tell his friends that come for the game (because) it is going to be a special night. That conviction for a guy to say that we are going to go through and score a hat-trick. That for me is a beast mentality. In the world of sport, there are very few people who can claim to have that kind of a mentality. Virat Kohli has revealed in the past that he supports Juventus, because of his admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo. I support Juventus now because of Cristiano, Kohli told FIFA.com. Simple. I support every club at which he plays. He inspires me. I like watching Portugal play now because they are maximising their resources along with having a legend in their team. They play with passion and belief, so I like watching them. "Otherwise, in terms of pure ability and impact, France are very, very strong.
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https://www.goal.com/en-ae/news/transfer-rumour-virat-kohli-cristiano-ronaldo-most/chz4cho9jwgp1his06orrby79
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Why is Power so Troublesome to Retailer? Why is Saved Power so Troublesome to Use? Watts Up With That?
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By Kevin Kilty Figure 1. An energy storage scheme with complexities galore. High temperatures, exotic materials, and extreme machine demands. (h/t Chaamjamal) Air compressed and shoved into old mines and caverns; mass hauled uphill, and let down again; heat stored in mass. Well, no, these are from the last big energy crisis 1968 to 1982. [1] However, anyone paying a modicum of attention to either the professional or popular literature must have noticed lately an inordinate number of energy storage schemes being proposed that run the gamut from simple to bizarrely complex (see Figure 1). [2] I see this as an implicit admission that renewable energy systems cannot work on their own without an array of ancillary services supplied by someone else. Recently an acquaintance who works for a major U.S. utility sent me brochures describing several schemes, and asked what I thought of them. Two store energy in mechanical ways, and one is a thermal storage system resembling the one profiled on WUWT a few weeks ago. As the time scale to switch to 100% renewables is constantly being advanced on us, even as we only begin to recognize the unsuitability of renewables alone, my acquaintance said, We are going to waste a lot of money in the next ten years. Energy storage Traditionally we stored energy for our prime movers, lighting, and home heating as agricultural products hay and grain, candles and oils, and wood respectively. The industrial revolution with its greater scale of energy use continued this same scheme. Instead of feeding old Dobbin (see Figure 2) his hay and grain and putting him into harness, though, we draw upon the stored feed for the thermal plant and have it follow demand for work during the day. If a person only looks backward on the grid as far as the thermal plant, the current electrical grid looks a bit like a just-in-time system, where energy is converted in careful time balance with demand. It is undeniable however, that energy to convert is drawn from stored fuels. Just as grains are a superior source of stored energy for the horse, fuels for combustion are a superior source of stored energy. At large scale energy is surprisingly difficult to store effectively by other means. Figure 2. Old Dobbin, the prime mover. Give him oats, hay and water. Hell do 550 foot-pounds of work per second all day. Cecil Aldin circa 1915. There are four fundamental problems with energy storage schemes; the energy scale, size/material scale, work scale (or how the universe works), and operations. Lets examine each in the simplest manner possible. Energy Scale Nowhere in this section will I worry about how the stored energy can be turned into work in practice I am just comparing raw calculations of energy. Take a kilogram of diesel fuel and equate its lower heating value to other forms of stored energy. The lower heating value of one kilogram of diesel fuel is roughly 43,000 KJ. If we try to store the equivalent energy by raising mass, which is what many energy storage schemes attempt, it is the equivalent of one metric ton of mass raised to a height of 4,300 meters. Lets now compare it to stored rotational energy. One-hundred forty kilograms of diesel, roughly what goes in the tank of an over-the-road semi-tractor, equates to the rotating energy of the turbines and generators of a 3000 MW nuclear plant in operation. This 43,000kJ is the energy in the electrical field of three and a half million 5 volt, 1 farad super capacitors. The equivalent is one ton of air or rock at 43C (77F) temperature increase. What comes closest is chemical energy of rechargeable batteries. Our 43,000 kJ is approximately what energy thirteen good quality automotive batteries or 1,300 3.7 volt lithium cells store. The 50kWhr Tesla battery, composed of Panasonic 4680 cells, is about 4 kg of diesel. [3] Combustion releases a lot of energy which raised mass, spinning mass, electrical and magnetic fields, or heated mass cannot match. Only chemical energy comes close. Size/Material Scale A convenient way to illustrate this is by using the electrical energy destroyed daily by 1000 Americans, or what is equivalent, the daily electrical energy used in about 300 American single family residences. This amounts to 9,000 kWhr of electrical energy[4], which is the equivalent of raising three unit trains with attached locomotives, of 10,000 metric tons each to a height of 100 meters. It is the turbines and generators in six nuclear plants spinning at nominal output. One of the mechanical schemes I was sent uses 35 metric ton bricks, six at a time and raised nominally 50 meters, and the other uses 357 metric ton railcars loaded with rock moved by cables up and down a steep incline. These systems sized to 9,000kWhr amount to 2,000 bricks, or about 70 railcars, respectively, and either one requires around 2 hectares of land area. [5] While one of the modular systems shown in Figure 3 may be a novelty in some towns, dozens might be considered blight. Figure 3. The Energy Vault, a European storage system uses 35 metric ton bricks stacked to store energy and unstacked to release it again. As chemical storage systems seemed to compare most favorably in considerations of energy, we should see how they compare here. To store 9,000 kWhr we need something like 270,000 Panasonic 4680 cells, with a total mass of 35 metric tons; or, 225 metric tons of lead-acid batteries. The thermal storage system is the worst of all. From its description of separate hot and cold storage sides, with mass ratios of it requires at least 240 tons of rock, all suitably encased in steel with insulation. The way the universe works When I refer to the way the universe works I mean obeying the laws of thermodynamics. The systems which suffer most acutely from limitations imposed by thermodynamics are thermal and chemical storage systems. Mechanical systems, aside from friction, represent 100% available energy that is, all the energy they contain is available for work. The problems with thermal and chemical systems arise from what we call irreversibilities things that are impossible to undo without expending more work in the process. There are two categories to consider: internal irreversibilities, which are those within the power cycle of the system; and external irreversibilities, which are those arising from the interface between our storage system and that machinery which it serves. The inefficiency of the compressor and turbine contribute most to internal irreversibilities of the thermal power system. I used an air-refrigeration cycle (see Figure 4 for the ideal) to analyze this proposal with assumed 90% efficiency for both turbines and compressors to find a round trip efficiency of about 68%. At 80% efficiency for both compressor and turbine it drops to about 46%. But this applies only to a short period at turn around of recharge to discharge. As time drags on the efficiency goes down. Thermal systems are notoriously ill-suited to storage and then to recycle energy because of the way the universe works. Figure 4. An idealized Joule cycle using air as its working fluid. COP is the coefficient of performance of the charging cycle, while epsilon is the efficiency of the reversed cycle providing power. Note that 1.75 times 57% is 1.0, indicating the ideal round trip cycle is 100% efficient. This is nowhere near the cycle efficiency as operated with real equipment on a real schedule. What contributes most to internal irreversibility in batteries is that they depend on molecular diffusion through an electrolyte. The force that drives diffusion is an internal electrical potential at the electrodes known as an overpotential. It raises the voltage needed to charge batteries, and decreases the voltage available externally upon discharge. It is absolutely necessary to drive diffusion but at the cost of turning available energy into heat rather than work. The overpotential grows with current so that when large amounts of current are called upon to recharge a battery or turn a motor quickly, the overpotential and work wasted both increase too. Also, as temperatures in the battery rise, unwanted side reactions occur. These perpetually degrade the operation of rechargeable chemical storage systems. The principle issues behind external irreversibilities are the efficiencies of the various ancillary equipment involved electric motors and generators, and especially heat exchangers, all of which are required to make an energy storage system operate as a useful utility. Advanced batteries also require system monitoring electronics, buck/boost power supplies, control systems both for charging and discharging, and heat exchangers for cooling as well. Operational Issues Operational issues means problems like the following: making a storage system serve many purposes which are at odds with one another, or operating a system in a mode where it has to make constant reversals of cycle, or operating at a slew rate it can barely meet. For example, a need to store energy for a long term power outage which suggests always having a full reserve is incompatible with the need to always have capacity to absorb or supply energy in order to provide ancillary services for grid stability. Mechanical and thermal systems are incapable of quickly supplying energy for sudden grid disturbances and need a grace period of seconds perhaps to respond. [6] Thus using them in a grid bereft of inertia, as we are trending, will require other as yet unspecified systems to supply this inertia. Cycling power systems quickly can end up stranding stored energy in a way that it has no path except to the dead state. No matter how one may try to limit this problem, heat is going to leak away from any thermal storage system and chemical reactions will occur within the electrolyte of a battery to deplete its charge even as it sits idle. Repeated starting and stopping of thermal systems leaves heat energy stranded in the heat exchangers, turbines, compressors, and this heat ends up in the dead state unavailable for useful work. Think for a moment about turning on a shower at home and waiting for it to heat up sufficiently to be comfortable. We waste warm water while we wait. Then there is shutting down the shower when all the piping is at temperature and leaving it to cool back to home temperature. All this leads to heat being dumped into the dead state that is the house environment. [7] Finally, consider that the thermal system is not attached to reservoirs that can maintain constant temperature, but to finite stores of heat which decline in temperature the moment we begin to use them. Likewise batteries are a finite store of charge where their voltage declines as soon as we begin to demand current. Conclusion By the time we consider all the factors I have mentioned most of these storage systems will have to be overbuilt by factors ranging from one and a quarter (1.25) to four (4) or more. Even then they may not supply a full range of ancillary services the grid requires. I did not address the problem of cost, but every problem I did address will eventually impact costs. There are many reasons to believe my acquaintance is correct when he spoke of wasting a lot of money. It took money spent over a century to learn the systems engineering currently built into the grid. It will take a lot of money to duplicate all this for a completely re-imagined grid in a decade. As Petr Beckmann, who was a stout proponent of nuclear energy, said forty years ago, soft technology will not be Americas energy salvation. One more point seems pertinent. A decade ago we were all lectured that the environment would be best served as we de-materialized society. That is, we would reduce our environmental footprint as we used less matter; reducing the energy inputs and associated pollution that processing materials requires. Renewable energy with the low energy density of its sources, and the storage it requires and using many advanced and rare materials, are taking us the other direction. Instead of depending on dispatchable energy sources which can supply a kilowatt per kilogram of material, we are proposing systems which provide a mere watt using tens of kilograms. We will re-materialize society. Notes: 1-As just one example, in the early 1970s one alternative energy wind machine used a race track design wherein railcars with airfoils would traverse an elongated track oriented at right angles to the prevailing wind direction. My last senior design class, one group studied and made a preliminary design for a wind energy system that, again, used a race track concept, but with even more problematic engineering issues than the original. Compressing air in caverns and mines is straight from the 1970s. 2-Chaamjamal, a regular commenter here, pointed me to this scheme which contains an element of about every technical problem imaginable. 3-I can find little about the specifications that really matter on this battery. People seem fixated on its dimensions, 46x80mm, rather than C-rating, useful energy stored, and slew rate. Allegedly it involves 960 3.7V cells each with 9Ahr C4 rating. This doesnt work out to 50kWhr, and the blog-o-sphere is full of impossible recharge rates and other mythology. 4-9,000 kWhr = 300 homes at 30kWhr each per day. The average home uses more energy in natural gas to provide heating and domestic hot water. Here the rate is two Therms per day at 29 kWhr per Therm. Twice the amount of electrical energy used. 5- The GravityLine system which uses rail cars filled with rock is much like pumped hydro storage but solves the problem of not having spare water everywhere. However, it still suffers the problem of there not being suitable terrain in many places. 6-The slew rate and inertia in power systems has to be matched against the time response of the grid to its disturbances in order to keep blackouts at bay. The margin against ungraceful behavior is often measured as the ratio of the amount of rotating kinetic energy (turbines and generators) against the rate they nominally deliver power. So, for example, a nuclear thermal plant, nominally producing 2,500 MW may have rotating energy of 6GW-seconds, making the ratio of the two about 2.5 seconds. This provides adequate time margin for automatic control to maintain frequency and voltage when a generator goes offline, or a sudden load appears. 7-The dead state is an engineering concept. It is a state at ambient temperature, atmospheric pressure, and zero electrical potential where energy finally arrives too depleted to do further work. The dead state is the funeral parlor. 4.6 14 votes Article Rating Like this: Like Loading Related
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Who is the Masked Dancer presenter Joel Dommett's wife Hannah Cooper and when did they get married?
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FIND OUT WHAT'S ON NEAR YOU WITH OUR NEWSLETTER Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. SIGN UP Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice This weekend sees the return of Britains best guessing game but in a slightly different way. There wont be any hidden celebrity singers, oh no. Instead, stars will still be covered head-to-toe in wacky and outrageous costumes, dancing for spin-off show The Masked Dancer. Joel Dommett is set to host the show, and no doubt, he will watch from the sidelines as those taking part perform routines, including the salsa, swing and even ballet. Each performer will give us clues along the way as to their real identity so we can uncover who they are. Costumes that will be worn by the celebrities include a car wash, frog, beagle and squirrel. Others include a scarecrow outfit, flamingo, rubber chicken, beetroot and viper. Finally, some more will be dressed as a zip, llama and the dessert knickerbocker glory. Of course, Joel will be there to guide viewers through the process and he will be looked at closely. Fans have been known to drool over the handsome presenter. But, he is a taken man having eyes only for his wife, Hannah Cooper. Hannah Cooper is a model. She began her career at the age of 16 after being spotted by talent scouts when she was on Londons Oxford Street. She has since appeared in TV commercials and campaigns for high-end fashion brands including Barbour and Boux Avenue, retailer M&S and department store Macys. (Image: 2018 Getty Images) Hannah has also appeared in publications and magazines, including Grazia, Hello! and OK!. Hannahs passions include fitness and health, and she has a degree from the University of the Creative Arts. The couple tied the knot in a ceremony in Mykonos, Greece, in September 2019. Their engagement was announced on Instagram two years prior, with a video posted by Joel showing him changing the lock on a toilet door from vacant to engaged. Since tying the knot, the couple have both appeared on TV show At Home with Joel Dommett. They live together in Surrey. The pair are very popular on social media platforms. Joel currently has 820,000 followers on Instagram, while Hannah has 73,000. The Masked Dancer is on ITV from Saturday, May 29 at 7pm. It will run for seven nights, with the winner being crowned on Saturday, June 5. If you miss an episode, you can catch up on ITV Hub. This year, the judges will be comedian Mo Gilligan, presenter Davina McCall, chat show host Jonathan Ross and dancer Oti Mabuse. There will also be three guest panellists, and they are: This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby and comedians, John Bishop and David Walliams.
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https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/celebs-tv/who-masked-dancer-presenter-joel-5461539
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When Is It Legal to Pass on the Right in New York State?
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Ugh, it happened again. I was waiting behind a car, on a two lane road, the car in front of me was making a left, I was waiting to go straight and a car worked their way onto the shoulder to go around us both. Get our free mobile app I guess I wasn't moving fast enough, ya' know, because of the car directly in front of me, blocking my way. So I did a little bit of digging. By the way, if you know a police officer, ask them for me if you can get a ticket for doing it. I would love to hear what they have to say. Here is what the New York State DMV had to say, from their website, this is from right under the section, "How To Pass on The Right:" You can pass a vehicle on the right only in the conditions listed below and only if you can pass safely. You cannot drive on or across the shoulder or edge line of the road unless a sign allows it or when indicated by a traffic officer. Right off the bat with the first condition, it says when the car in front of you is making a left turn. When a vehicle ahead makes a left turn. When you are on a two-way road that is marked for two or more lanes or is wide enough for two or more lanes, and passing is not prohibited by signs or restricted by parked cars or other obstructions. When you drive on a one-way road that is marked for two or more lanes or is wide enough for two or more lanes, and passing is not prohibited by signs or restricted by parked cars or other obstructions. I am thinking that it probably isn't otherwise police officers would be writing a lot more tickets for it, at least in the Hudson Valley, where this happens all of the time. I am still confused. Stunning Walkway Sunrises
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https://wpdh.com/legal-to-pass-on-right-new-york-state/
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Where was Quigley Down Under Filmed? 1990 Movie Filming Locations and Where is the "Quigley Down Under" Cast Today?
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1990 Movie Filming Locations One dead and four injured in Bremer County crash. The storybook ending that almost was for UNC seniors Kerrigan Miller and Katie Hoeg. Our Sens. Thune and Rounds chicken out on the Jan. 6 commission, join truth-fearing Republicans in blocking it. The South Dakota Standard. Bitcoin falls 5.2% to $33849, Ether down 6.3%. Man and woman found dead in Pendleton County. Thousands of Flags Placed at State Veterans Cemetery in Middletown. Veteran defender Julio Cascante ready for trip back to Pacific Northwest. Travellers share the joys (and realities) of the endlessly open road. Frierson woman dies after two-car crash on Highway 175 in DeSoto Parish. People trapped on rollercoaster at Fiesta Texas. Deborah Owens On Closing The Racial Wealth Gap. Lakers give update on Kentavious Caldwell-Pope's injury ahead of Game 4.
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Can year three at WVU be just as successful for Neal Brown as it was at Troy?
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The 2021 WVU football season will be here in less than 100 days and if Neal Browns coaching history tells us anything, its that year three could be the one to take the program to new heights. Brown spent four seasons as the head coach at Troy before taking over the reins in Morgantown. In that span, he compiled a 35-16 record and went 3-0 in bowl games. His first year with the program saw a 4-8 record but three 10+ win seasons followed. In his first season with the Mountaineers, they finished 5-7. Year two was obviously a unique one but it ended with a 6-4 mark, including his first bowl win as the head coach of the Mountaineers. That postseason victory also snapped the programs streak of three straight bowl losses. Perhaps the best season yet in the Neal Brown era. His third season at Troy saw his highest overall win total, finishing 11-2 and 7-1 in conference play. The 11 wins were the most in the schools FBS history. He also led the team to the Sun Belt Conference Championship and was tabbed the leagues coach of the year. Browns signature win in 2017 was a 24-21 victory over then-No. 22 LSU in Baton Rouge. It spoiled the 49-game non-conference home winning streak for the Tigers. The Trojans finished the year on a seven-game winning streak after claiming a 50-30 win over North Texas in the New Orleans Bowl. Brown was able to turn things around in a big way from year one to two at Troy and continued to build on it from there. Under his leadership at West Virginia, the program seems to be on the same trajectory. Its win total increased from year one to two, but the improvements it made during that span, including the ground game, were more impressive than the record. Last month, the athletic department showed its commitment to Trusting the Climb by signing Brown to a two-year contract extension that will keep him in Morgantown through 2026. The Mountaineer football program has only seen two 10-win seasons in the last decade, the most recent was 2016. A new, highly anticipated year begins Sept. 4 at Maryland. That season-opener will kickoff at 3:30 p.m. on ESPN.
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https://www.localdvm.com/sports/gold-and-blue-nation/can-year-three-at-wvu-be-just-as-successful-for-neal-brown-as-it-was-at-troy/
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Who is Jose Montes-Herrera?
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COPS in Nevada have launched an exhaustive search for 37-year-old Jose Montes-Herrera and his 11-year-old son Eden. The boy's 8-year-old half-brother was found dead by a hiker on May 28. Jose Montes-Herrera, a Las Vegas resident, and his son Eden are both missing, according to authorities. "They both might possibly be in severe emotional distress and in need of medical assistance," an alert from police reads, according to KTNV. The body of the 8-year-old boy was found near Route 160, the main highway between Las Vegas and Pahrump, the station reported. 2 Eden Montes His mother made a positive identification after the Clark County Coroner showed her photos. A cause of death for the child has not been given but cops say he was a homicide victim. Both children were seen with their father on the night before the younger sibling was found dead. Most read in News Latest FIND EDEN Boy missing as brother, 8, found dead on hiking trail after being taken by dad ARGUE THE TOSS Rowing couple SURVIVE 25ft balcony fall after crashing through railings BLOODBATH BLIND EYE Guards didn't notice Satanist inmate tortured & beheaded his cellmate HUSHED MONEY A new 'secret' stimulus check is on the way - but you have to ask for it WOAH, CANADA MP exposes himself AGAIN as he 'pees on camera' weeks after naked Zoom meeting Exclusive 'HE'S A MONSTER' My best pal's creepy step-dad groomed and sexually abused me aged 14 Eden, his missing older brother, is 5-feet tall and 110 pounds, and has brown hair and brown eyes, according to KTNV. Authorities believe Montes-Herrera is driving a 2015 white GMC pickup truck with Nevada license plate LV UOOX. Anyone with information should contact the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department at (702) 828-3111 or [email protected].
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https://www.the-sun.com/news/2980772/jose-montes-herrera-eden-half-brother-dead/
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Who was Mark Eaton and what was his net worth?
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MARK Eaton, the 7-foot-4 center who twice was the NBAs defensive player of the year, has died at the age of 64. The Jazz described him in a statement as an enduring figure in our franchise history who had a significant impact in the community after his basketball career. It is believed that Eaton had a net worth of about $3million. Most read in News Latest FIND EDEN Boy missing as brother, 8, found dead on hiking trail after being taken by dad ARGUE THE TOSS Rowing couple SURVIVE 25ft balcony fall after crashing through railings BLOODBATH BLIND EYE Guards didn't notice Satanist inmate tortured & beheaded his cellmate HUSHED MONEY A new 'secret' stimulus check is on the way - but you have to ask for it WOAH, CANADA MP exposes himself AGAIN as he 'pees on camera' weeks after naked Zoom meeting Exclusive 'HE'S A MONSTER' My best pal's creepy step-dad groomed and sexually abused me aged 14 More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at Sun Online. The Sun is your go to destination for the best celebrity news, football news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Download our fantastic, new and improved free App for the best ever Sun Online experience. For iPhone click here, for Android click here. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheSunUS and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunUS.
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https://www.the-sun.com/news/2981170/mark-eaton-net-worth-dies-utah-jazz/
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Is nuclear power a viable clean energy alternative?
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When we hear the words "clean energy," we think of solar panels or wind turbines, but we rarely think of nuclear energy. Nuclear is usually left out of the "clean energy" narrative despite it being one of the largest sources of low-carbon electric power in the world. France already meets 70 per cent of its electricity needs from nuclear energy. US President Joe Biden committed to cut overall carbon emissions to half by 2030. The US will have to move to carbon-free power generation by then. They projected that renewable energy would produce more than 40 per cent by 2050 - a remarkable growth, but still short of what's needed to decarbonize the grid by 2035. This challenge has led some prominent thinkers such as Bill Gates to reconsider nuclear power as a viable alternative. Nuclear power has a lot going for it. Its carbon footprint is the same as the wind, less than solar, and far less than coal-based power. Gates has been thinking about nuclear power for a while. He founded TerraPower in 2006 and recently told lawmakers that he would invest $1 billion and raise $1 billion more in private capital. But there are still serious debates on the expansion of nuclear power. The main concerns being the safety and disposal of radioactive waste. Plus, nuclear reactors are expensive and take time to build. And despite residual public misgivings over Three Mile Island and Chernobyl, the industry has learned its lessons and established a solid safety record during the past decade. This led to the next-generation designs, producing small, modular and advanced reactors designed to be safer and flexible. An MIT study suggests that standardizing reactor designs and building the same reactor many times is a key to reducing costs. One way to do that may be with small modular reactors (SMRs), which are generally considered to be less than 300 megawatts. This allows these reactors' components to be built efficiently in factories. The small reactors could either be used individually or combined to make a single large power plant. The US Department of Energy awarded $80 million each to two companies working on advanced reactor designs intended to address this problem. The first, TerraPower, a startup founded by Bill Gates, is working on a sodium-cooled reactor that, instead of using its heat directly to drive a turbine and generate electricity, stores the heat in a tank of molten salt, where it can be tapped to generate electricity when needed. The second grant went to a company called X-energy for a gas-cooled reactor that operates at very high temperatures, producing steam that would be suitable for industrial processes and generating electricity. On a global scale, nuclear power could be a significant player in the years to come. China, the largest greenhouse gas emitter, increased its nuclear output to six per cent in 2020 and currently has 17 new reactors under construction. Most other countries with large nuclear power programsincluding France, Japan and the UK -employ a closed nuclear fuel cycle. In these countries, used fuel is recycled to recover uranium and plutonium (produced during irradiation in reactors) and reprocess it into new fuel. While there is a contingent that believes nuclear is the solution to this impending global crisis, there is also a severe ongoing debate on the risks involved in using nuclear power. Only time will tell in which way this balance will eventually tilt. (The author is Chairman and CEO of Hyderabad-based Brightcom Group)
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https://www.thehansindia.com/business/is-nuclear-power-a-viable-clean-energy-alternative-688441
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Who has the most 40-point games in NBA history?
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The NBA has seen a range of prolific scorers who have the ability to win games for their teams single-handedly. These include some of the greatest players of all time, such as the likes of Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and as his consistent scoring heroics prove, LeBron James. However, the latter has never been the most prolific of scorers and has scored more than 40 points in a game just 66 times, out of a total of 1310 NBA matches. James Harden recorded his 89th career 40-point game in tonights win against the Suns. He passes Elgin Baylor for the 4th-most 40-point games in NBA history, and trails only Wilt Chamberlain, Michael Jordan, and Kobe Bryant. pic.twitter.com/ZltCDyi18T ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) December 22, 2019 In this article, we look at the NBA players who have the highest number of 40-points games in the leagues history. NBA star with the most 40-point games in leagues history It would not be surprising to hear that dominant center and NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain holds the record for most 40-point games, with a whopping 271 of them. The two-time NBA champion and Philadelphia 76ers legend is fifth on the all-time list of the most points scored in NBA history, with 31,419 points. Chamberlain played only 1,045 games to achieve the feat, which is the lowest among the 12 highest scorers in the NBA. Overall, he produced 13,458 points in games in which he scored at least 40 points, and had an average of 49.7 in those 271 matches. Chamberlain was followed by Michael Jordan, who scored at least 40 points in 173 matches. Wilt Chamberlain is known for his all-round skills and is one of the best rebounders that the NBA has ever seen as well. Michael Jordan during the late Kobe Bryant's induction to NBA's Hall of Fame. He famously averaged 50.4 points throughout the 1961-62 season, playing for the Philadelphia 76ers. As far as the list for the most 40-point games is concerned, Michael Jordan is followed by LA Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, who scored at least 40 points a total of 122 times. @JHarden13 passes Elgin Baylor for the 4th-most 40-point games (89) in @NBAHistory! 47 PTS | 9 3PM | 6 REB | 7 AST pic.twitter.com/Am3XXwze6T NBA (@NBA) December 22, 2019 The only active player in the top-5 is current Brooklyn Nets ace James Harden, who has till date registered a total of 101 matches in which he scored at least 40 points. Harden achieved the feat in December 2019 in the Houston Rockets win over the Phoenix Suns, as he surpassed Elgin Baylor, who had exactly 88 games in which he scored at least 40 points.
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https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/who-40-point-games-nba-history
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Is A DWTS Pro To Blame For Babyfaces Elimination?
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Read on to find out what Cheryl Burke said about Edmonds elimination and how she might have been to blame, plus Burke names the hardest working celebrity on the show. Burke Always Had Booze In Her Trailer Babyface & Allison's Jive Dancing with the StarsKenneth 'Babyface' Edmonds and Allison Holker Jive to "Great Gosh AMighty" by Little Richard on the Dancing with the Stars' Season 23 Face Off! Subscribe: goo.gl/T7bg3N Watch Dancing with the Stars Mondays at 8|7c on ABC! 2016-09-27T02:28:14Z On a recent episode of Overserved with Lisa Vanderpump, the longtime Dancing With the Stars pro talked about how people absolutely drank on set. Burke doesnt anymore she is two years sober. But she definitely did at one point and she wonders if its why Edmonds forgot his routine. Babyface was on the show. He wasnt my partner, but he was really nervous and he knew I always had the booze in my trailer, Burke told Vanderpump. He was nervous so he goes, Can I get a shot? And I was like, Yeah, whatever, my vodka is your vodka. And he forgot his whole routine and got eliminated. Edmonds was a contestant on season 23 of the show, partnered with pro Allison Holker. They were the third couple eliminated that season. As Vanderpump and fellow guest Gabriel Iglesias gasped and chuckled a little, Burke said, Some people may say that was my fault, but then Im like, Youre an adult! I wasnt like, Lets bottle up! ' Burke has been very candid about her struggles with addiction. On an episode of the Flashbacks podcast, she previously talked about how early on during Dancing With the Stars she was going out partying all the time, like seven days a week. I would get caught going out, like every night it was a story. Like Dancing With the Bars on TMZ. It was just this constant Is Cheryl drinking too much?, said Burke, adding, If I was still drinking, though, I probably wouldnt be able to do Dancing. Theres no way. My stamina back then was insane. Burke Named the Hardest-Working Celebrities Cheryl Burke Reveals the Hardest Working Celeb on "DWTS" | Overserved | E!From Rob Kardashian to Jack Osbourne, the "Dancing With the Stars" pro dancer opens up about her favorite celebrities moments on "Overserved!" Watch more episodes of "Overserved With Lisa Vanderpump" here: e.app.link/qF0DP0hSxeb #CherylBurke #OverservedWithLisaVanderpump #LisaVanderpump #EEntertainment #RobKardashian #JackOsbourne SUBSCRIBE: bit.ly/Eentsub About E! Entertainment: E! is on the Pulse of Pop Culture, bringing fans the very 2021-05-28T01:29:46Z When Vanderpump asked BUrke who were the hardest-working celebrities she ever danced with, Burke didnt even hesitate Emmitt Smith, Jack Osbourne, and Rob Kardashian. She went on to say that Osbourne had some challenges because he has MS and yet they almost won. She and Kardashian almost won as well, and Burke said there was something so satisfying about watching someone work hard to make up for their lack of dance experience. Whats actually beautiful about seeing someone with not a lot of dance experience is your personality shining through, said Burke, echoing what host Tom Bergeron has also said about Kardashian. The former host once said that Kardashian had the most impressive transformation on Dancing With the Stars that he had ever seen. Vanderpump also asked if Burke has ever had a crush on a partner (which we know happened, she mentioned it in her memoir). But Burke said more often, its the other way around. I think the celebs have crushes on their dance partners because you know, when youre vulnerable were like your therapist, were everything to you. Were your rock. So I think when it comes to falling in love or lust or some sort of feelings, its the other way around more than the pro dancers, said Burke. Vanderpump agreed, likening it to a marriage without the sex. She has also been very open about the emotional affair she had with her Dancing With the Stars pro Gleb Savchenko, saying she had very real feelings for him because it was such an intimate, scary position to be in. Dancing With the Stars season 30 is expected to premiere in September 2021 on ABC. Overserved with Lisa Vanderpump has finished its first season run; there is no word yet on if E! will renew the new series. READ NEXT: Cheryl Burke Recalls Half-Dressed Encounter With a U.S. President
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https://heavy.com/entertainment/dancing-with-the-stars/babyface-edmonds-cheryl-burke-drinking/
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How many episodes of The Masked Dancer UK are there and when is it on next?
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There are always big stories on WalesOnline - don't miss any with our daily email Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign me up now Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice ITV has launched its new weird and wonderful The Masked Singer spin-off show. Host Joel Dommett and judges Davina McCall, Mo Gilligan and Jonathan Ross have all returned for The Masked Dancer, with new detective Oti Mabuse joining the panel. You can see the full cast line-up here. The premise is the same, twelve celebrity contestants will put on unique performances whilst covered from head to toe in extravagant, colourful costumes leaving viewers and judges guessing their identities, only this time they will be dancing instead of singing. Another change is the length of time the show is on for, unlike The Masked Singer, which aired from Boxing Day 2020 right through until the middle of February 2021, The Masked Dancer is on for one week only. Here's what you need to know so you don't miss an episode. In a teaser for the The Masked Dancer UK, ITV announced the series would air for just one week with host Joel adding the competition would be on "every single night. There are just seven instalments of the new ITV competition and they will air consecutively throughout the week. After the launch show which airs for 90 minutes from 7pm on Saturday, May 29, the next episode will broadcast on Sunday between 7.30pm and 9pm. It will occupy the same time slot on Monday and Tuesday too, before having a hiatus on Wednesday as ITV air the England v Austria friendly. The competition will be back at 7.30pm on Thursday and Friday before the final on Saturday, June 5 at 7.30pm. You can see what this means for ITV's schedule next week here. Host Joel recently said viewers will be surprised by an "amazing" reveal during the competition. Find out what he had to say here. While Davina McCall explained how to spot clues when you can't hear the celebrity contestants' voices and guest judge Holly Willoughby also teased big names.
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https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/when-is-masked-dancer-on-20699723
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Are towering Sixers simply just too big for Washington Wizards?
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WASHINGTON The 76ers size is something the Washington Wizards mention over and over and over again. They talk about the Sixers dominance in that way with an imposing center in Joel Embiid, a towering point guard in Ben Simmons, and a height advantage at just about every position. Dwight Howard didnt disagree with the Wizards on Saturday morning, hours before the teams met in the Capital One Arena for Game 3 of the opening-round, best-of-seven playoff series. The Sixers were holding a 2-0 series advantage. I just think that the lineup we present with Joel being 7-2, 300 [pounds is imposing], Howard said. You got Ben being 6-11, 265 [pounds] and you got Tobias Harris at 6-11. We got some big guards. In our second unit, Im a little bit undersized (6-10) as a center, but I like the way we are set up. READ MORE: Doc Rivers faced a major challenge 10 years ago with the Celtics. Hes handled a similar one so far with the Sixers. | Mike Sielski Harris is actually 6-8. However, the Sixers do a solid job of creating switches for him. That often leads to the athletic power forward being guarded by Wizards guard who are at least five inches shorter than him. Small forward Danny Green (6-6) and shooting guard Seth Curry (6-2) round out the Sixers starting lineup. Meanwhile, the Wizards starters are guards Bradley Beal (6-3), Russell Westbrook (6-3), and Raul Neto (6-1), forward Rui Hachimura (6-8), and center Alex Len (7-0). Forwards Davis Bertans (6-10) and Chandler Hutchinson (6-7), center Daniel Gafford (6-11), and guard Ish Smith (6-0) were the first four players off the Wizards bench on Wednesday. The Sixers top four reserves were guards George Hill (6-3), Matisse Thybulle (6-5), and Shake Milton (6-5) and Howard. Furkan Korkmaz (6-7) and Tyrese Maxey (6-2), both guards, also saw considerable action off the bench. The Sixers barely outrebounded the Wizards, 85-81, through two series games. The teams were also tied with 126 points in the paint. However, things could be trending nicely for the Sixers, considering they outscored the Wizards, 68-50, in the paint in Game 2. READ MORE: Sixers-Wizards Game 3 notebook | 12 things to know But the Sixers dont rely just on their height advantage. Theyve also gone to an all-reserve lineup, which has featured four guards and Howard. I like the way our lineups are set up, Howard said. I like the way we play. I think [it] provides a lot of different options for the defense to try to break down. I think our team has done an excellent job this year of really executing on offense when we play big. But also when we go small, we are able to still execute, get shots off and play great defense.
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https://www.inquirer.com/sports/sixers-have-height-advantage-over-wizards-20210529.html
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What is the high COVID-19 infection rate for unvaccinated Wisconsinites?
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With millions of people protected by the coronavirus vaccine, Americans are entering a second pandemic summer, which is considerably more optimistic than 2020. Memorial Day weekend trips are busy in the United States, with 60% more Americans expected Planning to fly vacation in 2021 From a year ago.Similar highway traffic is expected to increase, with more than 37 million people Plan to drive over 50 miles On the weekend. Some large gatherings have also resumed. The Indianapolis 500 scheduled for May 30th Expected to have more than 135,000 spectators Get off the race. At the same time, public health officials continue to warn of shrinkage, yet there are a huge number of people who remain unvaccinated. If you are not vaccinated, our guidance has not changed. There is a risk of infection, he said. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, May 27 meeting A member of the White Houses COVID-19 response team, he encouraged unvaccinated individuals to wear masks and take other precautions on holiday weekends. Wisconsin public health officials repeated this note. The most important thing among unvaccinated people is to avoid meetings and wear masks in public, said Dr. Ryan Westergard, a state epidemiologist of infectious diseases. , Said when asked about the risks of COVID. 19 spread among unvaccinated people on holiday weekends, May 27 press conference.. A May 21 analysis By Washington post We have shown how the declining case rate in the entire US population masks the prevailing rate of COVID-19 among those who have not yet been vaccinated. This group includes all children under the age of 12 (without qualification) and different proportions of adolescents and adults, which vary by state and county. on the other hand Breakthrough case If vaccinated individuals are infected with the coronavirus if they do occur, they have been observed to be rare and the majority of new infections are among unvaccinated people. It is occurring. As of April 30 CDC identified Of the more than 100 million people vaccinated by that time, a total of 10,262 breakthrough infectious diseases. In Wisconsin, vaccination rates continue to vary widely among 72 counties, a pattern that has continued over the past year. In Dane County, as of May 28, two-thirds of residents received at least one dose. Door County and Bayfield County also accounted for more than 60%, with 12 more than 50%. In most counties in Wisconsin, less than half of the inhabitants remain unvaccinated, while in Clark and Taylor counties only one in four inhabitants receive the initial dose. Behind the rest of the state For several months. Even though millions of Wisconsins are protected by vaccination, COVID-19 continues to circulate and infect those who do not. Comparing the case rates between unvaccinated populations in the county provides an indication of the level of ongoing risk that unvaccinated people may face in the area. Adjusting the 7-day average for each county of newly identified COVID-19 cases to a per capita rate that includes only the unvaccinated population will help explain this dynamics. This calculation is made by subtracting the number of residents in each county reported to have been vaccinated at least once from the estimated 2019 population. Later, 15% of vaccinated individuals were added, reflecting a careful estimate of breakthrough infections. In many parts of Wisconsin, the COVID-19 case rate per 100,000 confirmed as of May 27, 2021 doubled when adjusted to reflect only the unvaccinated population. I will. Given that many counties have been vaccinated at around 50%, this difference fits expectations. In the counties with the highest vaccination rates, the cases in the unvaccinated population are even higher. In Dane County, the average 7-day case rate on May 27 was 3.6 per 100,000. Among the countys unvaccinated population, the case rate surged to 10.5 per 100,000. On the other hand, the average 7-day case rate of Door County was 0 on May 27 for the first time in almost a year, and the case rate of unvaccinated residents was also 0. In counties with a low proportion of vaccinated residents, the case rate adjusted for the unvaccinated population does not increase significantly, but it does. For example, Rusk County had the highest average 7-day case rate in the state on May 27, at 25.4 per 100,000. The rate jumps to 36.3 per 100,000 among the countys unvaccinated population. Only about 30% of the countys approximately 14,000 inhabitants had received at least one dose by that date. In particular, even the highest case rates in Rusk Countys state in late May 2021 are not approaching the seven-day average of the peak seen across Wisconsin in the fall of 2020. In rural areas of northern and western Wisconsin, no one case has yet been seen while densely populated counties have already experienced outbreaks in the area. Going forward, the geographical pattern of immunization rates is ready to sustain, as immunization rates continue to decline, even though many parts of Wisconsin are far from vaccination targets. The continued risk of COVID-19 infection depends not only on the activity of the disease in the area, but also on the number of vaccinated people and the behavior of those who have not been vaccinated. Just being in the neighborhood is not a risk factor for getting COVID, he said. Ajay Setty, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Public Health and Infectious Disease Epidemiology Researcher. And it doesnt necessarily correlate with counties or zip codes. Eventually, youll be attending some sort of rally.
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https://exbulletin.com/world/health/949225/
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Who has been revealed so far on The Masked Dancer UK?
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The Masked Dancer arrived on ITV on Saturday May 29, and the show is just as wild as we knew it would be. It's a spin-off to hit talent show The Masked Singer, and sees mystery celebs perform a dance - rather than a song - while dressed in elaborate costumes. The first episode saw Llama, Beetroot, Knickerbocker Glory, Zip, Viper and Scarecrow all perform their first dances, with one being eliminated and unmasked at the end of the show. The Masked Dancer kicked off on Saturday May 29. In the first episode of the show, Knickerbocker Glory, Beetroot and Viper were all in the bottom three - and the panel opted to send Viper home. After a dramatic unmasking, it was Diversity's Jordan Banjo behind the mask. Many people on Twitter had guessed it was Jordan, with Tommy Fury being another popular guess. Jordan Banjo was revealed as Viper. Picture: ITV Viper's clues were: "It's me, Viper. "call the fashion police, theres an incredibly good looking snake in the mirror He said "I've got a text", which could be a nod to Love Island. "Vipers are born weird. This Viper, I eat well and stay healthy. I'm always moving around, I like to keep active. This Viper is ready to snake charm the competition." The Masked Dancer continues on Sunday May 30 at 7:30pm on ITV
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https://www.heart.co.uk/radio/give-it-some-heart-tv-advert-2013/celebrities-revealed-masked-dancer-uk/
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How long is The Masked Dancer on for?
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Here's your need-to-know on how many episodes the spin-off show has... The Masked Dancer is officially here, and it's just as wonderful and bonkers as we knew it would be. The ITV show is a spin-off to The Masked Singer, and sees mystery celebs perform a dance - rather than a song - while dressed in elaborate costumes. Unlike The Masked Singer, the series won't be airing every Saturday - but will instead be on every night after its start date. Here's your need-to-know on how long the show will last... Joel Dommett will return to host The Masked Dancer. The Masked Dancer will be on for one week. There are seven episodes in total, the first airing on Saturday May 29 and the last on Saturday June 5. The episodes will be on every day between those dates, with the exception of Wednesday June 2. Following is a full list of dates that The Masked Dancer UK will be on: Episode one - May 29 Episode two - May 30 Episode three - May 31 Episode four - June 1 Episode five - June 3 Episode six - June 4 Episode seven (final) - June 5 The Masked Dancer kicks off on Saturday May 29. The Masked Singer's Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall and Mo Gilligan will all return to the panel, with Strictly's Oti Mabuse joining the line-up. Speaking about her new role, Oti said: "Im so thrilled and honoured to be joining the panel on The Masked Dancer. Im a huge fan of The Masked Singer and I loved the US Masked Dancer so I just cant wait to start on this show. As a dancer I will be watching the dancers intently looking for clues - its going to be so much fun!!!" Davina McCall added: I love playing detective and I love dancing so what could be better?! Im currently swotting up on all things dance in preparation and I will be watching those celebrity feet like a hawk. They always have such an amazing cast on The Masked Singer so it could literally be anyone hiding and dancing behind those masks and thats what makes it so exciting." The Masked Dancer UK kicks off on Saturday 29 May at 7pm on ITV.
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https://www.heart.co.uk/showbiz/tv-movies/how-long-masked-dancer-on-for/
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Could Ibiza And Mallorca Stay On The Amber List Because Of UK Border Shambles?
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Ibiza and Mallorca could stay on the UK governments amber list because the UKs border service is terrified it could be overwhelmed by the number of passengers on return flights from the Balearic sunspots. According to a report in British newspaper The Times on May 29, border officials fear they simply would not be able to cope with the number of returning holiday makers and that border staff would be completely over-stretched and unable to process travellers without huge queues forming. The incidence rate of Covid-19 infections in the Balearics is low enough to warrant the destination be moved to the green list. -- ADVERTISEMENT -- Airports across the UK, including Heathrow, have called on the green list to be expanded as the number of travellers using some airports has fallen by as much as 92 percent. There are fears that opening up to hugely popular destinations like the Balearics would overwhelm Border Force while the 100 percent passenger location form checks remain in place. If they open up travel too quickly, they dont have the capacity to cope with the volumes of Brits returning through border control, an industry source told The Times. The Spanish government has urged the UK to put Spain and the Balearics on the green list as soon as possible and airlines have laid on hundreds of flights ready to cope with the much hoped for surge in demand. The Euro Weekly News is running a campaign to help reunite Brits in Spain with their family and friends by capping the costs of PCR tests for travel. Please help us urge the government to cap costs at http://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/04/16/ewn-champions-the-rights-of-brits-in-spain-to-see-loved-ones-again/ Thank you for reading, and dont forget to check The Euro Weekly News for all your up-to-date local and international news stories.
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https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/05/29/could-ibiza-and-mallorca-stay-on-the-amber-list-because-of-uk-border-shambles/
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Did Andr the Giant Play Bigfoot on TV?
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Though Andr Ren Roussimoff, better known as Andr the Giant, spent the majority of his career fighting battles in the ring for the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), he also had some memorable movie roles. He appeared in an episode of Zorro, he played the friendly Fezzik in The Princess Bride, and, according to a popular internet photo, appeared as Bigfoot (or Sasquatch) in an episode of The Six Million Dollar Man. This is a genuine photo of Andr the Giant as Bigfoot and Lee Majors as Col. Steve Austin on the set of a 1976 episode of The Six Million Dollar Man. Andr appeared as Bigfoot in a two-part episode of The Six Million Dollar Man called The Secret of Bigfoot. Author Michael Krugman writes in his 2009 book Andre the Giant: A Legendary Life that this was the iconic wrestlers acting debut: It was inevitable that Hollywood would come a-calling. In early 1976 Andre made his acting debut on the hugely popular sci-fi series The Six Million Dollar Man. When the show decided to capitalize on the craze surrounding Sasquatch sightings, the creative team knew there was really only one man who could realistically portray the eight-foot-tall forest creature. [] [Director Kenneth] Johnson remembers Andre as being both reticent and respectful while filming the episodes. He was a very shy, sweet guy. It was probably one of the first film things that he had ever done, so he was completely bewildered about the whole process. But he was also very , very friendly and anxious to please. When I met him at the trailer on the set and walked him out, there was a big of a look of a frightened puppy in his eyes, which is amusing when you think of the mass that the guy represents You get stared at a lot when youre that kind of guy, and I had a conversation with the cast and crew ahead of time to encourage them to be friendly and outgoing and make him as comfortable as he possibly could be, since it was his virgin effort in the film business. Hidden under prosthetic makeup and a fur-covered bodysuit, Andre battled seven-figure cyborg Steve Austin in a memorable fight scene that took advantage of the Giants grappling skills. While he might have yet lacked confidence as an actor, Andre was more than comfortable engaging in stage fisticuff with actor Lee Majors. While the photo of Andr the Giant as Bigfoot is real, this version of Bigfoot on the Six Million Dollar Man wasnt your average mythical beast. Its revealed in the episode (45-year spoiler alert!) that the Bigfoot portrayed by Andr the Giant was actually a robot built by aliens. Majors character makes this discovery while grappling with the beast. Heres a clip from this memorable moment: This episode can be watched in its entirety on NBC.
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https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/andre-the-giant-bigfoot/
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Is Watermelon Oklahomas Official State Vegetable?
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HOLD FOR WEEKEND In May 2021, social media users enthusiastically shared a Twitter post that presented an odd factoid: Oklahomas official state vegetable is a watermelon. It was posted on May 24, by the Twitter account @UberFacts, and also proved popular on Facebook, and the online forum Reddit. That core claim was accurate. The watermelon is designated, in law, as the official state vegetable of Oklahoma. Were issuing a rating of True. That official designation came about in 2007. Two lawmakers Democratic State Rep. Joe Dorman and Republican State Sen. Don Barrington sponsored House Bill 1669, which proposed adding a new section to the Oklahoma statutes, declaring that The watermelon is hereby designated and adopted as the official vegetable of the State of Oklahoma. In March, the House passed the bill 78-19, and the Senate did likewise, in a 44-2 vote. On April 24, then-Gov. Brad Henry, a Democrat, signed the bill into law. As of May 2021, Sec. 25-98.15 of the Oklahoma Statutes states: The watermelon is hereby designated and adopted as the official vegetable of the State of Oklahoma. The move caused controversy at the time and attracted a measure of national and international news coverage. Dormans home town of Rush Springs describes itself as The Watermelon Capital of the World and hosts an annual watermelon festival, an indication that his push for the designation was not purely motivated by an interest in botany or agriculture. A poll of readers of The Oklahoman newspaper found that 89 percent did not consider the watermelon a vegetable. Before HB 1669 was signed into law, a fiscal impact report addressed the dispute over how the watermelon should be classified, as follows: Whereas many residents of this state may view the watermelon as a fruit, scholars inform us the watermelon may in fact be considered both a fruit and a vegetable as a result of its membership in the botanical family Curcurbitaceae, with other family members such as the cucumber, pumpkin and squash. This fact alone establishes the watermelon as a truly versatile and multi-talented member of the Plantae kingdom worthy of this designation. The watermelon, specifically Citrullus lanatus, the species cited in the fiscal impact report, is undoubtedly a fruit. In botany, a fruit is defined as the matured ovary of a plant, or its contents, and the watermelon fits that description. The term vegetable, on the other hand, is not so precisely defined. It is often described as any edible portion of a plant a wide net that would include fruits and nuts, for example but some definitions specify that vegetables include only parts of a plant that are not fruits or nuts (for example leaves, roots, and flowers). So depending on your interpretation, the watermelon is either exclusively a fruit, or both a fruit and vegetable the latter interpretation being favored by Dorman and Barrington, back in 2007. For the record, the official state fruit of Oklahoma is the strawberry. In 2015, Nathan Dahm, a Republican state senator, attempted to remove the watermelon as the official vegetable of Oklahoma. In February of that year, he introduced Senate Bill 329, which would have repealed the statute in question. However, the bill never advanced to a vote, and ultimately died on the vine, so to speak.
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https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/watermelon-oklahoma-vegetable/
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What really led to the Eraserheads' break-up?
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Following Ely Buendia's revelation about the Eraserheads' song "Minsan," many netizens have been intrigued by the singer's relationship with his former bandmates. Buendia dropped the bomb when he said the song really wasn't about friendship within the band. He shocked the public even more when he revealed he wasn't close to any of the former E-Heads. What fans didnt know, what the public didnt know [is] we were never okay, I dont want to break any hearts again We were never close, we were never friends, as in tight friends. ", bassist Buddy Zabala said Buendia is talented but silent. "Ely is very introspective and much like a lot of songwriters, hindi masyadong makwento. Keeps to himself, really quiet," said Zabala. However, Buenda was able to churn out hits, writing song after song. "Ang pinakaprolific is Ely. He usually came in and biglang, 'Uy may kanta ako.' (We were like) 'Uy ang ganda nyan a,'" he said. Watch more in iWantTFC In the same documentary, drummer Raimund Marasigan, who was rumored to have butted heads with their former frontman, agreed. "Si Ely, ever since, tahimik e. He would always come up with a song, lahat halos last-minute. Sasabihin namin magrecord tayo ng album, tawagan namin si Robin (Rivera) 'yung producer, may guidelines si Robin may parameters, hindi nasusundan ni Ely most of the time," he said. "Pero 'pag dumating siya, nandun na yung mga kanta, maganda na agad." Robin Rivera, who saw how the band grew in 13 years, said the band members apparently outgrew each other and thus had to part ways. He also clarified that the tension wasn't all between Marasigan and Buendia. "There were more tension than just that. It's like a barkada e. For a long time, Ely and Marcus lived together and they were always arguing with each other," said Rivera in the MYX documentary. "Ely had a flashpoint much earlier, (after) which he wanted to just have nothing to do anymore with the band." Zabala was the one who tried to keep the peace within the band. But the end came in 2002 when Buendia texted his bandmates with the message, "It's time to graduate." "I tried, though, talking to all of them, tried to work it out," said Zabala. "I was always in the middle, tried to get people to talk to each other. It wasn't really going to work. Si Ely didn't want to talk about it." But Buendia clarified that it took a while before they broke up, and it was not as heated as fans may have in mind. "There was an incident then one thing led to another... then parang sige, quits na tayo," he said in the MYX documentary. "Pinagiisipan mo talaga when and how we could do it... We can't sit down and say quits na tayo. When the moment came na parang convinced ka na sa sarili mo.. I just decided, it was spontaneous." Zabala said the Eraserheads' demise became inevitable because they were no longer happy with each other. "People would say creative differences, sometimes it's personal differences. This is a mixture of both. May friction na kasi sa banda," he said. "We have the music to keep us together. Two albums before the last one, medyo nawala na ang connection e. 'Yung direction iba na, hindi na masaya." RELATED VIDEO
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https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/05/30/21/eraserheads-ely-buendia
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Does Ainsworths Re-Election Plans Hint at Gov. Kay Iveys Plans?
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by Alabama News Network Staff Republican Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth has announced that he will launch his re-election campaign on Friday, June 4. That could be a signal that Gov. Kay Ivey will seek re-election herself. Ainsworth had been considered a strong candidate for governor. But in April, he said he would not run for that office if Ivey planned to seek another term. Not only are Ainsworths plans now clear, Ivey is scheduled to appear at his re-election campaign kickoff event in Guntersville, according to his campaign announcement. Ivey may already be hinting at her own plans. Her campaign Twitter account says, running for re-election. This is not her official governors office account, which is separate from any campaign efforts. So far, Ivey has not announced any re-election events. It is important to note that in 2018, Ivey was the incumbent governor, but she was seeking her first term in office in that race, not re-election. Ivey became governor in 2017 upon the resignation of Gov. Robert Bentley. Under state law, she is eligible to serve two full terms in office in addition to completing the term of Bentley. If she runs and wins, Ivey could serve as governor from 2017 until January 2027. In speaking about the big races coming up in 2022, Alabama News Network Political Analyst Steve Flowers said that Ivey would be a strong favorite to win re-election. I think she will be a favorite, Flowers said. An incumbent governor has a lot of advantages and she has good polling numbers, so I would say she is a favorite, maybe a prohibitive favorite, he said. Ainworth will kick off his re-election bid at 7 p.m. at the Jeff Cook Performing Arts Stage at Guntersville Civitan Park. Besides Ivey, Senate Majority Leader Clay Scofield and country music star Riley Green are scheduled to appear. The Alabama primaries are Tuesday, May 24, 2022.
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https://www.alabamanews.net/2021/05/29/does-ainsworths-re-election-plans-hint-at-gov-kay-iveys-plans/
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Does 'Cruella' Redeem Disney's Greatest Villain? And Should It?
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"But does it try to make her... sympathetic?" was the first question asked by colleagues and friends alike, not to mention any random stranger I encountered in a post-vax fantasia, upon telling them that I'd seen Cruella. It's a fair question. But perhaps we're thinking of this all far too linearly. The concerns that Cruella would be given some softened or sanitized reason she is the way she is arose from the first trailer, which left many supposing the live-action origin story is Disney's Joker-ification of Cruella, the discoursed-to-hell-and-back movie that took the Clown Prince of Crime and turned him into a white man that doesn't understand standup comedy isn't for everyone. Because we know who Cruella is, it's all there in the song: This vampire bat. This inhuman beast. She ought to be locked up and never released. The world was such a wholesome place until Cruella, Cruella de Vil. That was impetus enough for 1961's One Hundred and One Dalmatians and 1995's 101 Dalmatians. In the former, inspired by author Dodie Smith's 1956 novel, the extent of Cruella's character is as a fashionista heiress whose fixation with fur drives her to murderous insanity as she plots to steal and skin Dalmatians to create a spotted fur coat. As played by a go-for-broke Glenn Close in the latter, Cruella became head of the House of DeVil, though she remained just as obsessed with killing puppies in the triple digits and wearing their hides. Neither offered up an explanation beyond Cruella is crazy for fashion, if just a bit crazy. And that was explanation enough. We don't know exactly how she became a morally bankrupt canine killer but watching her scheme and vamp and be Cruella was the highlight of those films. But in our current age of I.P. synergy, studios have an answer for everything -- especially if that answer can launch a new franchise. Maleficent isn't the Mistress of All Evil but a misunderstood fairy with a tragic past played by Angelina Jolie. Now, Emma Stone's Cruella is more than PETA's worst nightmare -- she's a misunderstood fashion designer with a tragic past of her own. Disney Disney Billed as a "backwards redemption story, a kind of de-redemption story" by star Emma Thompson, Cruella first introduces Estella -- her government name -- as a rebellious, temperamental child living in the pre-punk '60s. Her mother coins the name "Cruella" for when Estella acts out, making it something between an alter-ego and a split personality. Young Estella is an outsider, made immediately evident by her unnatural black-and-white hair, and is bullied at school. She's also, it should be noted, a dog lover and takes in a stray she names Buddy. When Estella faces expulsion from school, her mother decides to shuffle her away to London. En route, they must first make a stop at the ominous mansion of a fashion magnate, Baroness (Thompson), where her mother has secret business to conduct. Estella, meanwhile, happens upon a fashion show and feels, for the first time, a sense of belonging -- promptly also causing mayhem, at which point the Baroness' three vicious Dalmatians chase her only to inadvertently attack her mother, pushing her over the edge of a cliff to her death. The moment is just as batsh*t insane to watch as it is to read. So, orphaned Estella makes her way to London, where she links up with street urchins Horace and Jasper and becomes a petty pickpocket. "Sad story," Stone deadpans in voiceover. "Genius girl turns into stupid girl who gets her mother killed. And ends up alone." By the very definition of empathy, any sort of origin story will make you more feel more for the character, because empathy comes about through understanding. So, she wants to kill a hundred or so Dalmatians because Dalmatians killed her mother. Not so fast. MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD: Smalltime grifts lead to a Devil Wears Prada subplot in which Estella gets a job at the House of Baroness, which leads to an attempted jewelry heist before Cruella reenters the picture: First, Estella learns that the Baroness uses a whistle to sick her dogs on someone, and so it was she who killed Estella's mother. And so, Cruella gives its lead the same motivation Disney heroes have had for eons: The death of a parent. In this, though, its antihero wants revenge. Shedding Estella -- the well-behaved, thoughtful young girl her mother wished her to be -- and assuming the identity of the anarchic Cruella, she sets out to ruin the Baroness, first kidnapping her Dalmatians, then ruining her spring collection, all the while stealing attention with Cruella's own rising profile in the fashion scene. This is the Hannah Montana-fication of Cruella. And then a second twist: Estella is actually the Baroness' daughter, sent away to be killed at birth but saved instead, a revelation which leads Cruella to deliver this wild line of dialogue: "My nemesis is my real mother. And she killed my other mother." That's ultimately the main explanation for how Cruella became Cruella: It's hereditary. "I'm not sweet Estella, try as I might. I never was. I'm Cruella. Bold. Brilliant. Born bad and a little bit mad." And still, she's neither that bad nor that mad, with the movie smoothing out her most maniacal edges and lending righteousness to her cause. The crazy thing is, in all of this some things just are the way they are: Cruella's bifurcated hair isn't a choice, nor is it explained. That's how she was born. Which is a long way to answering the initial question: Yes, Cruella makes Cruella a sympathetic character. But by the end of the film, it's impossible to imagine how this Cruella becomes either Cruella we've seen before. The closest she gets to skinning puppies here is musing that the Dalmatians would make a fabulous coat before then clarifying she's joking, instead designing a spotted faux fur coat that the Baroness mistakes for one made from her dogs. Making Cruella someone who doesn't want to murder one hundred or so puppies and wear their dead bodies is a guaranteed to make her more approachable. Ultimately, this isn't a prequel, in the traditional sense, or even an origin story for the Cruella we know and love. Cruella de Vil becomes Cruella de Pressed (and sometimes Manic). Stone attempted to untangle this in her interview with ET. "Part of the reason why this was so exciting to do and a process that was a long time in the making, of building this sort of origin story," she said, before correcting herself: "Or even not really origin story, but sort of moving her into the '70s and building this world around this character that we think we know but we haven't ever seen what made her into this kind of a, well, madwoman. She's a madwoman." This Cruella is even on good terms with the Dalmatians who executed her mother by the time the credits roll -- adopting them following the Baroness' demise -- so there doesn't appear to be a lingering resentment towards that specific breed. In fact, one of the Dalmatians is pregnant, it turns out, and in the post-credits scene, Cruella gifts Anita Darling (Kirby Howell-Baptiste) and Roger (Kayvan Novak) with two of the puppies, which she names, of course, Perdita and Pongo. That Roger then performs a rendition of, "Cruella de Vil, Cruella de Vil, if she doesn't scare you, no evil thing will," despite having just been given the very generous present of a pure bred puppy is a head scratcher. (He also worked for the Baroness, a convicted murderer, but remains focused on Cruella's non-villainy.) That's just Disney fan service for the old Cruella mixed with this new Cruella, who is not that Cruella and likely never will be. RELATED CONTENT: How to Watch 'Cruella' on Disney+ 'Cruella' Cast Discuss Reinventing Iconic '101 Dalmatians' Characters All Three Cruella Actresses on Playing Iconic Disney Villain (Flashback)
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https://www.etonline.com/does-cruella-redeem-disneys-greatest-villain-and-should-it-166492
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How many fans are at the Champions League final in Porto?
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Manchester City play Chelsea in the Champions League final on Saturday night. Pep Guardiolas side meet Thomas Tuchels team in an all-Premier League finale to the European football season in Porto. The Premier League champions came through thrilling quarter and semi-finals against Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain to get here while Chelsea beat Atletico Madrid, Porto and Real Madrid on their journey to the showpiece game. The match has been moved from Istanbul to Portugal so that fans can attend with Turkey currently on the UK governments red-list of countries. There is a reduced crowd of 16,500 fans at the Estadio do Dragao with both sides given an equal allocation. Each team has 6,000 supporters inside the ground with the other seats taken by various Uefa delegates and sponsors.
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https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/champions-league-final-attendance-2021-b1856450.html
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Was the legendary thief Black Bart a villainous criminal or a sick human being?
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Nothing prevented Reimund Holzhey from building an honest life in the United States as an immigrant from Germany. Two uncles had settled in America years before he chose the New World and were successful entrepreneurs in the Midwest. He could fall back on them. Holzhey also had an excellent mind and was not afraid to roll up his sleeves. Yet he ended up on the wrong path, it turns out that in The last heist. The improbable life of Reimund Holzhey (1866-1952) by Gabri van Tussenbroek and Tanja Holzhey (a distant relative indeed). In the spring and summer of 1889, individual travelers, stage coaches and trains in the Great Lakes region confronted a thief known as Black Bart. He committed the kind of theft that we will see later in westerns. The man was not masked and this quickly resulted in a description: A not too tall man with a black mustache showed up unexpectedly and asked for valuables. He was not afraid of aggression. He even killed one during his last robbery. After a manhunt, the man police had suspected the perpetrator for some time, Richard Holzhey, was arrested. Compliment During his arrest, he lost consciousness with a bat. No strong emotions at Holjey. He complimented the people who arrested him for their great job and immediately confessed to his crimes. The book is almost halfway with this arrest, but the best part is yet to come. With the trade in photos of the robber which was certainly lucrative. With the myth that the press has made of him, especially after being taken hostage by a guard and fellow inmates in the hope of being shot dead themselves. But especially with the search for the source of the madness that crept into Holzheys head around the misdeeds. a The robbers verdict changed: at the end of his trial, he was sentenced to life imprisonment and forced labor. In the years that followed, people began to look at him differently based on his demeanor, intelligence, work as a librarian and editor of a prison newspaper, as well as his outspoken confessions about his illness. And while staying temporarily in an institution for inmates with mental disorders, Holzhey underwent (possibly brain) surgery. This intervention brought improvements and even excited the Dutch press of the time: the officers would die of obesity. Van Tussenbroek and Holzhey are with The last robbery away from their normal subjects. In everyday life he is professor of urban identity at the University of Amsterdam and has written many books on the history of this city. She is well versed in radical lighting ideas on stage. But they had fun examining Holzheys accidentally found relative. Gabri van Tussenbroek & Tanja Holzhey The last heist. The improbable life of Reimund Holzhey (1866-1952) Prometheus; 302 pages 22.50 Read also : Russell Shorto: My grandfather must have joined the mafia Russell Shorto wrote a story about the local Mafia in a small American town. And with that also a book on his clean, loaded, family history, that he hadnt wanted to know for a long time.
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https://dodofinance.com/was-the-legendary-thief-black-bart-a-villainous-criminal-or-a-sick-human-being/
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Has the Stock Market Begun to Turn Around?
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Benzinga If youre looking for penny stocks to buy right now, Im sure youve seen plenty of attention placed on social media, namely Reddit. The phenomenon that began earlier in the year thanks to GameStop (NYSE: GME) stock has caused an avalanche of trading activity spilling over into other heavily shorted names. Whether youre talking about beaten-down meat alternative stocks like Beyond Meat (NASDAQ: BYND) or bankrupt car rental companies like Hertz (OTC: HTZGQ), Redditors are going against the grain and focusing on the anti-trade in the market. This week AMC Theatres (NYSE: AMC) took the leading role among meme stocks. Its hard to believe that earlier this year, shares were trading around $2 a share. The first big Reddit-fueled move took the broken-down theatre stock to highs of $20.36 before taking an abrupt turn during the weeks to follow. As Im sure many have already seen, that meme stock has not only managed to recover but surge to new, all-time highs this week. No, but Redditors have certainly gotten behind AMC stock in a big way. Hedge funds have long been seen as groups that have controlled markets for far too long. Thats the general thought process resonating from retail traders using Reddit and Twitter for their soapboxes. As we approach the mid-point of 2021, a new chapter is being written. Its no longer a hunt for heavily shorted stocks alone. These same groups of retail traders are finding that the mob mentality can dramatically influence markets. Enter penny stocks. Subreddits like r/PennyStocks are gaining thousands of followers per day, looking for the next round of top penny stocks to buy. Reddit Penny Stocks to Buy Right Now If youre a novice trader or brand new to the stock market in general, there are a few things youll need to keep in mind. The first and probably most obvious is that there are massive amounts of risk involved. This isnt just the typical market risk but, with the hype of Reddit factoring in, youve also got other things to consider. Needless to say, being on the right side of a Reddit stock trade isnt usually a bad thing. Remember, there are far more things you can use to find top penny stocks. One of these research tools is looking into what analysts are saying. Comments from some top firms, price targets, and research reports seem to have resonated well with retail investors. In this article, well discuss some of the popular penny stocks on Reddit that have also gained interest from some of Wall Streets top firms covering smaller companies. After seeing what theyve discussed, it could bring some extra data to add to your diligence process to decide if certain hyped-up stocks are worth the risk. Penny Stocks to Buy According to Wall Street Analysts: Ideanomics Inc. (NASDAQ: IDEX) Ideanomics has seen a surge of interest over the last few weeks on Reddit. Traders are circulating rumblings of interest in electric vehicle penny stocks. If you look at Ideanomics model, the company focuses on a diversified entry into the space. It offers everything from electric cars and motorcycles to charging systems and EV agriculture products like tractors. Since May 11th, shares of IDEX stock have climbed by more than 30%. If analysts at Roth Capital are to be believed, there could be much more upside based on their target. Roth currently has a Buy rating on the penny stock and gave it a $7 target earlier this quarter. Based on the recent $3 level, that would equate to a move of more than 130%. Whether or not the penny stock actually reaches those levels is to be seen. The current 52-week high sits at $5.53, which is also its all-time high. Coming off of a strong earnings beat this month, retail traders have placed IDEX on their list of penny stocks to watch. According to CEO Alfred Poor, the outlook could be even brighter for the company. On a conference call earlier this month, Poor explained that its WAVE charging product line is being introduced in China with growing interest from seaports, airports, and trucking businesses. Also, the first vehicles under Treeletrik orders in Indonesia will be exported from Malaysia as finished products with deliveries anticipated beginning in Q3 with the Indonesia-based assembly facilities online in Q4 or early 2022. Poor explained that elsewhere, the Treeletrik team is finalizing these new headquarters and showroom in Kuala Lumpur with an August timeline for moving in. Redditors are also circulating the recent update of Ideanomics acquisition agreement with U.S. Hybrid, which manufactures and supplies fuel cells, drive trains, and components for zero-emission vehicles. In light of the Biden Administrations stance on carbon neutrality, this could be an interesting development to keep tabs on as the deal materializes. Tellurian Inc. (NASDAQ: TELL) Shares of Tellurian have also surged this month on the back of the bullish retail trading sentiment. Since May 3rd, shares of TELL stock have climbed by more than 80%. It reached highs this week of $4.13, just 26 cents shy of the 52-week high it set back in January. Tellurian hasnt only been one of the Reddit penny stocks to watch. With growing interest in the reopening trade and epicenter stocks, natural gas companies have gained ground. These were some of the hardest hit during the early days of the pandemic, thanks to a drop in travel and commerce. Tellurian stock was actively trading over $7 per share before the pandemic melt-down last year to give you an idea. If Wolfe Research analysts are to be believed, Tellurian ould be set to return to those levels as well. The company recently boosted its price target from $5 to $7 while maintaining its Outperform rating. Wolfe analyst Sam Margolin highlighted that prospects for Tellurians Driftwood liquified natural gas project are improved based on a recent jump in global LNG prices. Margolin further explains that the project's "appeal is durable in commodity price environments." Margolin's comments could be further supported in light of the companys recent agreement with Gunvor Singapore Pte Ltd. In May, Tellurian signed a 10-year deal with Gunvor for the sale and purchase of liquefied natural gas, which includes 3 million tons per year during the period. Emphasizing the potential of the deal, Executive Vice President LNG Marketing & Trading Tarek Souki said, Our business model creates significant value for Tellurian; at todays LNG prices, this agreement represents the equivalent of approximately $12 billion in revenue over the 10-year term of the agreement. Organigram (NASDAQ: OGI) Some marijuana stocks have cooled in recent weeks. However, thanks to a mix of corporate milestones and Reddit--fueled hype, shares of Organigram have gone against the broader trend. If you look at industry ETFs like the ETFMG Alternative Harvest ETF (NYSE: MJ) or the AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF (NYSE: MSOS), they paint a relatively muted cannabis market. However, if you look at OGI stock this month, the trend is different. Shares have climbed from around $2.50 to highs this week of over $3. If analysts at Stifel Nicolaus and Raymond James are to be believed, Organigam could have more upside to it. Earlier this quarter, both firms raised their targets to $6 CAD or roughly $4.97 USD. Raymond James analysts have found that the companys recent M&A strategy could add to its value proposition. Analyst Rahul Sarugaser wrote, We see todays acquisition of EIC as OGIs move to consolidate its already-strong position in the Canadian edibles market, adding top-quality soft chew manufacturing expertise to its industry-leading automated chocolate manufacturing capabilities. Organigram purchased The Edibles & Infusions Corporation (EIC) in April for $22 million, plus up to an additional $13 million in OGI stock based on milestones. The focus of this acquisition was to gain access to EICs edibles portfolio. First sales of its products are expected in Q4 of this year. This M&A trend seems to be a focus for several cannabis companies right now. This week, Hexo Corp. (NYSE: HEXO) announced a $925 million CAD purchase of Redecan, creating a massive Canadian recreational cannabis company. The milestone deal is broken up into a $400 million CAD cash payment with the remaining portion due in shares of HEXO stock. You also cant forget Tilrays (NASDAQ: TLRY) acquisition of Aphria. Final Thoughts on Penny Stocks Whether youre new to trading penny stocks or a seasoned veteran, the choice to buy or sell ultimately falls on your shoulders. How you arrive at a decision is up to you. Outlets like Reddit, Twitter, or even financial media platforms are great places to get information and build your thesis. Analyst ratings and company headlines are also useful in researching penny stocks to buy. Due to the high-flying nature of cheap stocks, theres usually something for everyone. Just remember that penny stocks can fall just as quickly as they can climb, so having a plan in place even before hitting the buy button is a must. "GameStop" by JeepersMedia is licensed under CC BY 2.0 See more from BenzingaClick here for options trades from BenzingaMORE Act Reintroduced In The House As Senate Readies Its Own Cannabis Reform LegislationEuropean Drug Regulator Supports Use Of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine In Adolescents: Reuters 2021 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/stock-market-begun-turn-around-175500768.html
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Could the Democratic Unionist Partys mistakes pave the way for a united Ireland?
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At the time of the Good Friday Agreement in 1998 there was a saying that the republicans were too clever to admit that they had lost and the unionists too stupid to realise that they had won. I was reminded of it last week when the Democratic Unionist Party managed to make its crisis worse with a bout of unscheduled bloodletting. The coup against Arlene Foster, the former DUP leader who will be first minister of Northern Ireland for a few more weeks, was very brutal and just awful, she told the Financial Times. But it has also been damaging to the party and to the unionist cause. On Friday, party representatives met for what was supposed to be a formal endorsement of Edwin Poots as the new leader. But the meeting descended into acrimony, with a proposal of a secret ballot on Pootss leadership narrowly rejected, and his election finally confirmed by a show of hands.
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https://www.independent.co.uk/independentpremium/editors-letters/dup-northern-ireland-brexit-b1856332.html
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Who says reversion is a good idea?
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So we are left with our memorandum, which was approved unanimously by City Council and by a majority of the Board of Supervisors, even though not one of them liked it, wanted it or even could swallow it cleanly. That Debra Buchanan and Joe Bryant voted against the memorandum is notable, seen by some as pure politics for Mr. Bryant, who is up for re-election. We dont often find as in virtually never votes of politics that are wedded to votes of conscience. Well, none of us, to be sure. No, we residents of the city and county have no memorandum of understanding because we dont know all the answers and perhaps even not all the questions. Their revenue commissioner says otherwise.
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https://martinsvillebulletin.com/opinion/editorial/who-says-reversion-is-a-good-idea/article_3589be48-bfdd-11eb-b7db-37e860aa0716.html
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Why Cant Anybody Compete With Apples Displays?
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Apples Thunderbolt Display was discontinued in 2016, and we havent seen anything quite like it since. I still see the old Thunderbolt Display in high-end offices and even some post-production houses (not for color-critical work, of course). Its clearly a prolific monitor that was happily adopted by the creative industry. Apple's Thunderbolt Display. Discontinued in 2016. What Set the Cinema Display Apart The Cinema Display, later renamed Thunderbolt Display, was a sleek addition to the Mac ecosystem. In my eyes, it offered two great advantages. First, they used premium materials like metal and glass. Secondly, if everybody uses the same display, then creatives have less variables to account for across their pipeline. It wasnt a perfect monitor. The Thunderbolt Display would only work with Thunderbolt-enabled computers, so no HDMI or Displayport options. A glossy screen might not be everyone's cup of tea either. It doesn't cost nearly as much as a Pro Display XDR though. The Market Is Hungry Google searches for "best computor monitor" hit a peak recently. The above image tells us that users Googled best computer monitor as the pandemic broke out more than ever. However, if you want to know how thirsty creatives are for an affordable Apple monitor, just look at on-screen product photography. Brands are mocking up their own versions of what looks like a future Apple display, rather than use an actual display. Its significantly more effort to do this. This is all due to the lackluster alternatives. Rather than use a monitor available today, these brands are mocking up monitors that could be Apple's. Images from Avid Technology, Blackmagic Design, Maxim Ananov/Haze Over, and Video Copilot. Current displays are plastic, with names like VP2785. I feel like its no longer acceptable to treat your product like a 2000s Microsoft marketing team might. Im also beginning to see why Apple thought they could charge $999 for a monitor stand, when most of the competition is trying to win the hearts and minds of accountants. Im surprised that companies like Atomos have come so close and havent yet capitalised on this market gap. Their Neon series builds upon Apples old aesthetics. From experience, their Sumo monitor is too small to use as a second monitor, and Im not entirely convinced the Neon is fit for its high-end purpose either. I'd absolutely buy a reasonably priced Atomos monitor that works on a desk as well as on set. The 2021 iMac. Sporting a 24" 4.5K display, capable of 500nits and displaying in a P3 color gamut. Starting at $1,299. The New iMac I actually considered buying a new iMac, just to use it as a display and to occasionally render out projects in the background. Unfortunately, it doesnt seem to support Target Display Mode from my MacBook. In fact, no iMac has supported this since 2014. Dont get me wrong, Im happy with my BenQ PD2700Q. Its color accurate, though not a true 10-bit monitor, but its inexpensive, and I cant complain. Still though, Id happily pay more if the screen was as flush as the iMac, the chassis didnt look like every PC monitor for the past 20 years, and the buttons didnt feel like they belong on a CRT television. Conclusion I dont think that sleek, well-built displays are out of fashion. An everyday Pro Display XDR could soon become the next standard. Its just frustrating that Apple still has a lead in the market, five years after leaving it. I can only hope this sparks more competition.
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https://fstoppers.com/gear/why-cant-anybody-compete-apples-displays-564406
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Will Ducati stay the course as they return home?
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Le Mans kept everyone on their toes from the very first outing of the premier class, with changing track conditions throughout FP1. The session started cold and damp, before patches of blue sky hinted at a dry line that allowed Jack Miller to work his magic on slicks. With rain making an appearance straight after the Australian built an advantage of almost three seconds at the top of the timesheets, Millers work was done, but the rest of the top ten was up for grabs once rivals went back to rain tyres. Johann Zarco was not tempted by slicks and was fast enough for second regardless, reducing the gap to his Ducati colleague to a second and a half. Joan Mir made a late jump into the top three, after a busy session that started with a technical issue that saw the world champion abandon his Suzuki at turn 8.
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https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2262587334570/will-ducati-stay-the-course-as-they-return-home
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Where is my tax return?
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WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) Many people all across the country seem to be asking one common question. Experts say there are a number of factors that have led to massive delays in the processing of this years returns. One big reason is that cutbacks over years have led to major staffing issues within the the IRS. Also the pandemic caused many IRS offices to temporarily shut down, while other employees were forced to work remotely. Add to that the fact that the agency also had to send out tens of millions of stimulus payments, and it has all contributed to a major back log in returns. .
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https://www.wtrf.com/top-stories/where-is-my-tax-return/
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Is criminal justice reform to blame for the rise in crime in NYC?
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Jullian Harris-Calvin: Yes. So the increase in gun and homicide violence is an increase compared to the last two or three years. It is still 70 percent below what we were seeing in the 90s and somewhere around 50 percent below what we were seeing in the early 2000s. So there is an increase and it matters, but it is not this dramatic crime wave. Rapes are are down, larceny is down, burglary is down. All of the other things we think about, those are down despite the craziness of the last year and all the instability and the pain and suffering that's happened in this last year, all of those other categories are still at 20, 19 lows. And so you're right that we need to kind of draw back and look at the big picture and the context and the context is we're still doing much better than we were a decade ago or even five years ago.
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https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/is-criminal-justice-reform-to-blame-for-the-rise-in-crime-in-nyc
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Should I Take The Club Job?
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Hello beautiful people of nairaland! I lost my job last year due to the outbreak and no job was forth coming. A friend linked me up with a job in a club and with what he said, that I can get a connect there that I should just be smart. Please I need input for those that have worked in a club and how I can do well in it. Also, if my personality can blend with it. Im not the party type and Im also the church type. Going by my personality I wont go for the job but with the state of things I just need to do it. Thanks
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https://niyitabiti.net/2021/05/should-i-take-the-club-job/
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What did Kate Hudson say about Matthew McConaugheys potential run for governor?
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KATE Hudson praised Matthew McConaughey as "very authentic" when asked about her former co-star's possible run for governor of Texas. Hudson was stunned to learn about the Oscar winner's political aspirations while speaking to Rob Lowe on the Literally! podcast. A surprised Hudson told Lowe on his podcast in May of 2021 that "this is the first I'm hearing of McConaughey getting into politics." Hudson and McConaughey appeared together in the feature films How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days and Fool's Gold. He's a really interesting guy. I, honestly, if he does want to get into politics, I believe that Matthew, you probably wouldn't get a politician who would care as much as he does, you know?" Hudson told Lowe. I think he's very authentic in how much heart, um, but the governor of Texas is a big job. ... Oh, wow." 3 Camila Alves, husband Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson in 2016 Credit: Getty Lowe cracked: If he doesn't use 'Alright, alright, alright' as a bumper sticker, then everybody on that staff needs to be fired!" Hudson responded: I think he'd encourage that. But I actually feel like he'd have a real chance." She would add: "Wait, Rob, sorry, this is really shocking to me. This is how out of it I am." Hudson blamed her reduced phone screen time for not being up to date with current events. She admitted: "I'm one of those people who, I don't look at things. 3 McConaughey and Hudson in Fool's Gold Credit: Alamy I turn my news ticker off. So, clearly, I've missed this. It was revealed earlier in May of 2021 that McConaughey was checking the temperature of the state's business leaders ahead of a possible run for governor. Politico reported that McConaughey has reached out to a "deep-pocketed moderate Republican and energy CEO" as he ponders whether to join the political arena. He told CBS News that he would be a "fool" not to consider running. "I'm giving it consideration," McConaughey said. "It's a very honorable thing to consider, you know, what that position would mean. Most read in Celebrity KANYE TO THE RESCUE! Tyson claims Kanye tried to get tough with actor for slamming Kim IT'S ON Kristin & Jay fighting over her jewelry company in divorce as he 'wants 50 percent' PLANNED EXIT Alan Arkin's departure from The Kominsky Method explained Pictured EX MARC'S THE SPOT JLo seen with ex Marc after her Ben Affleck reunion & split from ARod 'BEST FRIEND' Meet 50 Cent's girlfriend Jamira 'Cuban Link' Haines KEEPING UP Khloe Kardashian takes fans inside her new $37M Hidden Hills dream home "What would it be for me, what would it mean for the people of Texas." In a poll of Texas voters, 45 percent of respondents said they would prefer McConaughey to the incumbent, Republican Governor Greg Abbott. The poll, conducted by The Dallas Morning News and the University of Texas at Tyler, showed that 33 percent would vote for Abbott and 22 percent would choose someone else entirely.
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https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/2981015/kate-hudson-matthew-mcconaughey-governor-texas-shocked/
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Who was Gavin MacLeod and what is his net worth?
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SITCOM Veteran Gavin MacLeod died on May 29, 2021 at the age of 90. The beloved actor is best known for his roles on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and Love Boat. Gavin MacLeod was born in Mount Kisco, New York on Feb. 28, 1931. He was first married to Joan Devore from 1955 to 1972. The couple had two sons and two daughters together. The actor later married Patti Kendig in 1974, divorced her in 1982 and remarried her in 1985. Gavin MacLeod's net worth is $10million. Gavin's nephew, Mark See, confirmed the news of his death to Variety - although the official cause of his death was given. The New York native is said to have died surrounded by his loved ones at his home in Palm Desert, California. Paying tribute, Ed Asner, who played MacLeod's boss on The Mary Tyler Moore Show, tweeted: "My heart is broken. "Gavin was my brother, my partner in crime (and food) and my comic conspirator. "I will see you in a bit Gavin. Tell the gang I will see them in a bit. Betty! It's just you and me now." Gavin's acting career spanned several decades and included appearances in Hawaii Five-O, Hogan's Heroes, Perry Mason, The Untouchables, Peter Gunn, Cain's Hundred, Charlie's Angels, Scruples, Murder, She Wrote, Oz, JAG and That '70s Show. 3 Captain Stubing was known for his signature salute on Love Boat Credit: Getty As newswriter Murray Slaughter, Gavin was certainly one of the stars of Mary Tyler Moore, appearing in every one of the classic comedys 168 episodes during its 1970-77 run on CBS, Variety reports. Murray was married to Marie (Joyce Bulifant) but was in love with Moores Mary Richards. His desk was right next to Marys in the WGN newsroom, so MacLeod was frequently in the shot during the sitcom. Captain Stubing on Love Boat was another important role for the late actor. The hourlong romantic comedy set on a cruise ship ran for 10 years, with Captain Stubing known for his signature salute. Most read in Entertainment Breaking ace arrived! Teen Mom Cheyenne gives birth to baby boy named Ace Terrel with fiance Zach OH WOW!' Kate Hudson shocked' over Matthew McConaugheys possible run for Texas governor KANYE TO THE RESCUE! Tyson claims Kanye tried to get tough with actor for slamming Kim KISS & TELL Julianne's niece claims star 'slept with Leo' but he was 'NOT good in bed' IT'S ON Kristin & Jay fighting over her jewelry company in divorce as he 'wants 50 percent' 'LOT OF LEG!' Jinger Duggar shocks fans as she shows off her bare thigh in new photo And MacLeod may hold a record for consecutive long-running series, Variety reports. He went straight from The Mary Tyler Moore Show (168 episodes) to The Love Boat (249 episodes). Gavin played a relatively minor character on ABC hit McHales Navy, starring Ernest Borgnine.
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https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/2981446/who-was-gavin-macleod-and-what-is-his-net-worth/
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Does our diversity portend disintegration?
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Patrick J. Buchanan Creators Syndicate After nine people were shot to death by a public transit worker, who then killed himself in San Jose, the latest mass murder in America, California Governor Gavin Newsom spoke for many on the eve of this Memorial Day weekend. What the hell is wrong with us?" Good question. Indeed, it seems that the country is coming apart. In May, Congress, to address a spate of criminal assaults on Asian Americans, enacted a new hate crimes law to protect them. May also witnessed a rash of assaults on Jewish Americans to show the attackers' hatred of Israel and support for the Palestinians in the Gaza war. The terms "racist" and "racism" are now commonplace accusations in political discourse and a public square where whites are expected to ritually denounce the "white privilege" into which they were born. In the year since the death of George Floyd and the rise of the Black Lives Matter "Defund the Police!" campaign, the shootings and killings of cops and citizens in our great cities have skyrocketed. In March, and again in April, 167,000 immigrants were caught crossing our southern border illegally. The invaders are now coming not only from Central and South America but also from Africa, the Islamic world and the largest and most populous continent, Asia. And their destiny may be to replace us. For as the endless invasion proceeds, native-born Americans have ceased to reproduce themselves. Not since the birth dearth of the Great Depression and WWII, when the Silent Generation was born, has the U.S. population experienced such a birth decline as today. In professions of religious belief, atheists, agnostics and secularists have become our largest "congregation," followed by Catholics and Protestants, both of which are in numerical decline. Diversity of faiths leads to irreconcilable, clashing opinions about morality on the most divisive social issues of our era: abortion, homosexuality, same-sex marriage, etc. Racial diversity, too, is bringing back problems unseen since the 1960s. America was almost 90% white in 1960, but that figure is down to 60% and falling. In 25 years, we will all belong to racial minorities. Hardly. Part of the nation buys into the academic and intellectual elites' version of history, tracing America's birth as a nation to the arrival of the first slave ship in Virginia in 1619. We not only disagree about our history; some actually hate our history. That hate can be seen in the statues and monuments destroyed, not just of Confederate military heroes but of the European explorers who discovered America, the Founding Fathers who created the nation, and the leaders, from Thomas Jefferson to Andrew Jackson to Teddy Roosevelt, who built the America we became. Yet, tens of millions from all over the world still see coming to America as the realization of a life's dream. Some look at Western civilization as 500 years of colonialism, imperialism, genocide, slavery and segregation practiced against people of color. This is the source of the West's wealth and power, it is said, and that wealth and power should be redistributed to the descendants of the victims of Western rapacity. For many, equality of opportunity is no longer enough. We must make restitution, deliver reparations and guarantee a future where an equality of rewards replaces an equality of rights. Meritocracy must yield to equity. Elite high schools, such as Thomas Jefferson in Virginia, Stuyvesant in New York and Lowell in San Francisco, must abandon their emphasis on grades, tests and exams to gain admissions and prove progress. And these schools must be remade to mirror the racial and ethnic composition of the communities where they reside. And a new cancel culture has taken root in America. Former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum, a CNN commentator, was fired for suggesting that Native American institutions and culture played no significant role in the foundation and formation of the American Republic. "We birthed a nation from nothing. I mean, there was nothing here. I mean, yes, we have Native Americans," Santorum said, adding: "There isn't much Native American culture in American culture." Something is seriously wrong with a country that professes to be great but whose elite cannot abide the mildest of heresies to its established truth. Patrick J. Buchanan is the author of "Nixon's White House Wars: The Battles That Made and Broke a President and Divided America Forever."
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https://www.examiner-enterprise.com/story/opinion/2021/05/29/buchanan-does-our-diversity-portend-disintegration/7487404002/
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Who is Eden Montes and his 8-year-old brother?
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A FRANTIC search is on for 11-year-old Eden Montes, who is missing along with his father. The boy's 8-year-old half-brother was found dead by a hiker in their home state of Nevada on May 28. Eden Montes is a missing 11-year-old boy - and the half-brother of an 8-year-old who has been found dead. Authorities are searching for both Eden and his 37-year-old father, Jose Montes-Herrera, a Las Vegas resident. "They both might possibly be in severe emotional distress and in need of medical assistance," an alert from police reads, according to KTNV. 2 Eden's little half-brother has been found dead The body of the 8-year-old boy was found near Route 160, the main highway between Las Vegas and Pahrump, the station reported. His mother made a positive identification after the Clark County Coroner showed her photos. A cause of death for the child has not been given but cops say he was a homicide victim. Both children were seen with their father on the night before the younger sibling was found dead. Most read in News FACING JUSTICE Cheerleader's killer' will be tried as an ADULT as murder details revealed Latest FIND EDEN Boy missing as brother, 8, found dead on hiking trail after being taken by dad ARGUE THE TOSS Rowing couple SURVIVE 25ft balcony fall after crashing through railings BLOODBATH BLIND EYE Guards didn't notice Satanist inmate tortured & beheaded his cellmate HUSHED MONEY A new 'secret' stimulus check is on the way - but you have to ask for it WOAH, CANADA MP exposes himself AGAIN as he 'pees on camera' weeks after naked Zoom meeting Eden, the missing child, is 5-feet tall and 110 pounds, and has brown hair and brown eyes, according to KTNV. Authorities believe Montes-Herrera is driving a 2015 white GMC pickup truck with Nevada license plate LV UOOX. Anyone with information should contact the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department at (702) 828-3111 or [email protected].
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https://www.the-sun.com/news/2981709/eden-montes-little-brother-missing-las-vegas/
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Why is Memorial Day weekend so gloomy?
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CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) Memorial Day weekend usually marks the unofficial start of summer here in the northeast, but this Memorial Day weekend is looking a bit more gloomy and cooler than years past. This is all because of a few low-pressure systems that will be moving through the area. The first low-pressure system brought rain to the region late Friday night into Saturday morning. This also brought cooler than normal temperatures. Sunday morning, another low-pressure system from the south will start to track into the region, bringing another round of rain. This will continue into Memorial Day, bringing cooler, and damp weather. Once all of these low-pressure systems move out of the area, more seasonable weather will move back in and well start to see warmer weather.
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https://www.wwlp.com/weather/weather-news/why-is-memorial-day-weekend-so-gloomy/
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What does OTK mean in Hearthstone?
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As is the case with many games, Hearthstone has numerous phrases and abbreviations that can be overwhelming for a new player. Card games in particular are littered with terms, like Bomb, Cantrip, Mill, Ramp, Burn, and Bounce, that can be a lot to take in, but once you learn, it all becomes second nature. In Hearthstone, OTK represents an abbreviation for the phrase one-turn kill. While the phrase is conceptually simple, theres a bit of variance in the way that its used. In general, its meant to express a decks ability to deal large amounts of burst damage. Sometimes, this phrase could be used to describe highly aggressive decks, but it can also be a key part of tempo decks that use combos as their win condition. Some people hold strict definitions of the phrase OTK. For them, a one-turn kill is only accomplished by taking someones health from 30 to 0 in a single turn. Other players allow for the term to be defined more loosely. They have no issue using it to reference any turn that deals a high amount of lethal burst damage. If youre the type of person who interprets OTK literally, you might find the more liberal use of the phrase to be deceptive. No matter what your preferred definition is for OTK, everyone can agree that a one-turn kill is a large amount of lethal damage. You just might want to make sure you and your friends define the parameters for the term before discussing it so that everyone is on the same page.
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https://dotesports.com/hearthstone/news/what-does-otk-mean-in-hearthstone
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Where will Gavin Hunt go next after first-ever sacking?
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Gavin Hunt was sacked for the first time in his 26-year coaching career after a poor league season with Kaizer Chiefs. READ | PERCY TAU NOT INTERESTED IN BAFANA BAFANA CAPTAINCY KAIZER CHIEFS WORST EVER PSL SEASON This is AmaKhosis worst-ever season in the PSL. Hunts former side managed only six wins in the entire 2020/21 DStv Premiership season. Chiefs are closer to the relegation zone than they are to challenging for the title. They sit 11th in the current standings. An astonishing 30 points behind champions Sundowns and just 8 points above Black Leopards. READ | PERCY TAU BELIEVES KAIZER CHIEFS WILL TRIUMPH IN AFRICA AmaKhosi fans believed that they would contest for the title after the same side came so close last season, losing out to the title in the second half of the final day. Given the name that accompanies this massive club, anything less than a top-three finish would not please management. Hunt will be equally shocked by this years poor campaign. The 56-year-old is one of the most successful coaches in the PSL era with four trophies to his name. He can only focus on the future now. Hunt is not one to remain inactive or too long. In his 26-year coaching career, he has never taken a long break. The former Chiefs coach will certainly feel like he has a point to prove after a season that marks a blemish on an otherwise illustrious coaching career. The DStv Premiership is known for the frequent changing of coaches. Hunt is one of the most decorated coaches in the PSL era. Orlando Pirates and SuperSport United could both be sacking their coaches soon. ORLANDO PIRATES Josef Zinnbauer is under huge pressure with many calling for him to be sacked. Hunt could potentially join his former sides biggest rivals. This would allow him to work towards ultimate redemption. Striving to beat Chiefs in the biggest derby in South African football. He will still have big targets to reach where he could establish himself as an all-time great. Putting his poor league run with the Amakhosi behind him. SUPERSPORT UNITED SuperSport United is the side that Hunt made a name for himself with. The former coach of SuperSport United coached the Centurion-based side to three successive PSL Titles. Their current coach, Kaitano Tambo, is under huge pressure after his sides recent dip in form. They dropped from title contenders to losing out on a place in Africa. This presents Hunt with a perfect chance at returning to his glory days, where it all began. READ | 3 MOMENTS THAT DEFINED MAMELODI SUNDOWNS VICTORIOUS CAMPAIGN LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL For Hunt and the Soweto giants. Hunt will go down in history as the coach that led Chiefs to their first-ever semi-final in CAF Champions League history. For the Soweto giants, a chance at redemption and history beckons. They have a chance to win the CAF Champions League for the first time in their history. This would bring glory to Amakhosi fans that is so great they could put their terrible league run behind them.
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https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/soccer/psl-south-africa/where-will-gavin-hunt-go-next-after-first-ever-sacking/
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What Happened To Chris Karloff After Kasabian?
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Theres something so joyful and nostalgic about coming across a toy you once obsessed over and have since mostly forgetten about. Recently, weve been thinking about Xtractaurs, which seem super retro now but only 12 years ago were fresh on the scene. A combo of online gaming and physical dinosaur sets, this STEM toy was leagues above the rest of its contemporaries in terms of comprehensiveness and learning potential. Heres an ad that Mattel ran at that time, which makes me feel incredibly old. Check out more on the Wiki page here, and theres also pretty great documentation on the Xtractaurs on PGP:
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https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2262966339078/what-happened-to-chris-karloff-after-kasabian
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What are the wedding rules in England?
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Boris Johnsons reported wedding to Carrie Symonds comes amid ongoing Covid restrictions placed on the celebrations of couples. According to Government guidance for England, up to 30 people can be at wedding and civil partnership ceremonies at Covid-secure venues that are permitted to open. Receptions and celebrations are also permitted for up to 30 people indoors or outdoors. Anyone working at events is not counted in the limits. The partial relaxation of restrictions on May 17 saw the cap on attendees lifted from 15 to allow greater numbers of people to celebrate in Covid-secure venues. Children of all ages are included in the limits on the number of attendees for both ceremonies and receptions. Overall, the guidance advises that ceremonies and services should be concluded in a reasonable time and be limited to those elements to ensure the marriage or civil partnership is valid in law. Current rules say wedding guests and staff are required to wear face coverings, except when eating or drinking or where exemptions apply. Venues and places of worship can provide food and drink, but must adhere to the guidance covering hospitality. Guests do not have to be placed on socially distanced tables, but should be served all food and drink while seated. People are encourage to exercise caution in relation to social distancing at events and are warned that close contact including hugging increases the risk of spreading Covid-19 Amateur choirs, bands, or musicians may also perform at events in a group of up to six indoors, while outdoors, they can perform in multiple groups of up to 30. But the guidelines also state: Dancing is advised against due to the increased risk of transmission, except the couples first dance. The rules also advise that speeches should be delivered outside or in well ventilated areas wherever possible. The Government is aiming to lift all limits on weddings from June 21, but this will depend on the outcome of a social distancing review, the events research programme, as well as the impact of coronavirus variants.
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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-9632945/What-wedding-rules-England.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
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Will Viewers Learn Who N-13 Really Is on 'The Blacklist' Before Season 8 Ends?
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While N-13 has been a concept since the beginning of Season 7 on The Blacklist , it has only been mentioned by name in the current season, Season 8 and it's become an important storyline for the series. N-13 is not a what but a who. In Episode 2, fans learn that the N stands for the word neopoznanny, which is the Russian word for unidentified. The 13 signifies the 13 packets of intel that the operative stole from Lubyanka Square in 1990. The operative, when mentioned, was said to be a male turncoat who has never proven to exist. After 30 years of hunting for this person, no one still knows exactly who N-13 is. Also in Episode 2 of The Blacklist viewers find out that Katarina Rostova believes that the KGB mole referred to as N-13 is Raymond Reddington (James Spader). Keep reading to find out what we know about N-13 and who it could possibly be. Unfortunately, she wasn't able to make any moves with her unconfirmed information, because after Dominic Wilkinson, aka Dom (Ron Raines), decided to spill some secrets on her, the conflict between her and Red came to a head. Red ended up killing Katarina right in front of Liz. In Katarina's final moments before her demise, Red tells her that after Belgrave, he was still leading people to believe that she was N-13, even though it was him all along. He told her, "I could have helped you, the way I always have, kept you one step ahead. But staying safe wasn't enough, you needed answers now you have them, and they've destroyed you. Article continues below advertisement As Season 8 of The Blacklist is coming to a close and inches closer to the finale, viewers learn a bit more about the Russian spy N-13 and whether or not he and Red are the same person. Source: NBC Article continues below advertisement What fans learn is that whomever N-13 is, he can stop someone on the inside from talking at the drop of a hat. As Liz attempts to work on the case with the Task Force, it's evident that the investigation into who Red is and if he's the real N-13 is a tad complicated because she's no longer an FBI agent and is now a fugitive. Red seems to be always 20 steps ahead of Liz and her team and is very convincing in making Liz look like the real enemy and not him. Liz believes that Red is N-13 and will go to great lengths to prove this and avenge her mother's death. In an interview with TheWrap, creator of The Blacklist, Jon Bokenkamp, was asked about who N-13 is and if Red is the real N-13.
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https://www.distractify.com/p/who-is-n13-on-the-blacklist
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Who is the Knickerbocker Glory on The Masked Dancer?
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THE first ever season of The Masked Dancer UK is coming to ITV. Viewers will have to guess which celebs are showing off their skills under one of the wacky and colourful outfits. One mystery celebrity is hoping to sweeten the deal with their dancing. Knickerbocker Glory dons a costume replicating a giant ice cream sundae, with a wafer and dramatic make-up added for effect. Many fans have speculated that the mystery celeb behind the ice cream costume is a woman due to the large false lashes and bold red lipstick on Knickerbocker Glory's face. One fan wrote "I think it's Cherish Finden, what do you think?". 2 The Masked Dancer is a spin off of The Masked Singer competition Credit: Rex Finden is a pastry chef with a fondness for whipping up sweet treats, best known for her work as a judge on Great British Bake Off: The professionals. Other guesses included stage and screen actress Isabelle Lucy Allen and even Geri Halliwell of Spice girls fame. The Masked Dancer will begin TONIGHT (Saturday May 29 2021) at 7pm on ITV. Corrie fans spot HUGE blunder as Johnny recognises Sharon from prison love city Fair City's Damian & Mairead stand firm when Will tries to undermine marriage Airing over seven episodes, each show will be 90 minutes long. Viewers will be able to catch up on any missed action on the ITVHub. The judges are confirmed to be Oti Mabuse, Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross and Mo Gilligan. Joel Dommett will be the show's host.
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https://www.thesun.ie/tv/7066096/who-is-the-knicker-bocker-glory-on-the-masked-dancer/
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Has Boris Johnsons government got caught in a tumult?
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Evidently, there are some parallels in India where both the opposition and much of the media have weaponised the pandemic to attack the Prime Minister. Boris Johnson, as the Prime Minister, is ferrying through trying times. For the past three years, essentially since 2019 when he took the charge, forces have been at work creating chaos and division in the United Kingdom, apparently with intent to destabilise a stable democracy. The still extant divisions created by Remain and Leave over Brexit have morphed into a pandoras chest of other divisions with a distinct anti-British tinge. Despite recently lifting most restrictions, the UK still has Covid-19 related divisions about lockdown versus liberties, and these arguments encompass not only the government handling of the pandemic but issues around public health, democracy, scrutiny, and censorship. Interrupting the vaccine rollout today, fringe elements promote the declining theme of vaccine hesitancy; at the end of April, YouGov found only 11% of Britons were hesitant to take a vaccine. Immigration policy at UKs borders continues to excite human rights activists versus conservative public opinion. The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill is called an infringement on human rights, a threat to democracy set to worsen inequality by activists when they campaign to Kill The Bill, whereas the Home Office presents the Bill as a collaboration between authorities to prevent serious violence. The manufactured popularity competition between the Duchess of Cambridge and the Duchess of Sussex has ramped up after the Duke and Duchess visited Scotland. Scottish Independence is another subject that excites division, some say if you want a Conservative Government in England forever then let Scotland go its way, others say Scotland could never afford to be independent. The Scottish National Party believes that 90% of dwindling North Sea Oil revenues are in the jurisdiction of Scotland; but with the shift to NetZero will Scotland be financially viable forever. And Brexit introduced the border in the Irish Sea that is now so contentious and bodes the concept of a hard border between Northern Ireland and Ireland, or a United Ireland. Then there is the colonial fury about the Rhodes Statue at Oriel College-Oxford; colonial slavery; the wealth stolen by The British Empire from India and all the other injustices committed between 1858-1947. Racism, racial or ethnic abuse in the form of anti-Semitism, anti-Indian sentiment, Islamophobia, BLM, Palestinian rights are all grist for the mill for Britains adversaries. British universities seem to have the monopoly on denouncing racism, many have introduced the Report and Support system, where all manner of harassment and abuse can be reported, even anonymously. How Cambridge is being turned into Xis China (telegraph.co.uk) All the above have foundations of truth but what is happening on the streets and social media, in a multitude of disinformation campaigns under the banner of free speech, is driving instability and not just in the UK. A recent example of this is a TikTok clip that encouraged others to film themselves inflicting gratuitous abuse against Orthodox Jews, the Adharmic side of humanity allowed this to go viral and perpetuate a culture of hate, and humanity knows where that leads. On top of all these divisions, the Prime Minister is facing a barrage of revenge testimony from his former buddy and senior adviser Dominic Cummings, in a prequel to next years inquiry into the Governments management of the Pandemic. This is a story of the eminence grise turning into an attack dog, however, the allegations are unlikely to affect Johnson as all the populace wants are vaccinations but this spectacle provides an entertaining window into the Prime Ministers dysfunctionalism. Last year the mainstream media was all about savaging Cummings, this year they have turned 180degrees from vilification to holding him up as gospel, which is ostensibly an oxymoron as Cummings loathes the MSM but the MSM loathes Johnson, making an uncomfortable case of unity and hypocrisy. This spectacle and the focus it is receiving returns to the theme of the creation of chaos, all the anti-Johnsons are allies, no matter how much they differ and disagree with each other individually. Perhaps there are some parallels in India where both the opposition and much of the MSM have weaponised the pandemic to attack the Prime Minister. Whatever the pressure Johnson has the perfect last words Labour vacillate, Conservatives vaccinate.
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https://www.sundayguardianlive.com/news/boris-johnsons-government-got-caught-tumult
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Can the departure of foreign troops from Afghanistan usher in a new era of peace?
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Ghoulam Farouk Wardak is sitting in a crowded reception hall in the centre of Kabul. Around him politicians, traditional leaders and activists are talking over each other, shouting and calling out their plans for the future of Afghanistan. Divided politically, ethnically and economically, everyone here is united by hope. As Australia announces the closure of its Embassy in the Afghan capital and prepares to join NATO in withdrawing troops from Afghanistan by September, there is an urgency to this meeting: time is running out for Afghanistan to agree on a way forward to a peaceful future. A former education minister under Hamid Karzai's government and a key member of the team that drafted the 2004 Afghan constitution, Wardak, 60, has watched war tear apart his homeland for decades. Ghoulam Farouk Wardak is a former Afghan Education Minister. ( By SK Vemmer (U.S. Department of State). Wikimedia Commons. It's time for a 'Generation Zero', he says a new era in which Afghan citizens work together to deliver the kind of peace that conflict and international intervention have failed to achieve. "After NATO leaves it will be time for the most important thing: peace," Wardak says. "We have to give Afghanis a voice, return their country to them, and [take away the power] of a corrupt government full of warlords and armed militias which was voted for by [only a fraction of the population]." A country divided, at a crossroads Wardak's dream seems common sense, yet Afghanistan remains a country divided. While many politicians welcome the withdrawal of foreign troops by September 11 honouring February's Doha Agreement signed between the former Trump administration and the Taliban others have a different view. Some officials and members of the secret service fear that the departure of NATO and allies including Australia and the Taliban's return to a power-sharing government could harm their interests. ( Supplied: Filippo Rossi Increasingly wary of the Taliban's return, sectors of the government are providing arms to regional warlords who are in turn forming private militias affiliated with the government. On the other side is the Taliban. Yet again, Afghanistan is at a crossroads. The government is arming militia groups Rahmatullah Nabil, the influential former chief of Afghanistan's secret police, the National Directorate of Security, rages against the government of President Ashraf Ghani, which he accuses of bribing regional warlords by offering power in return for support. "The government does not care about the people," he says. Growing numbers of illegal militias has potential to become one of the drivers of a new wave of violence. The next step would be an Afghan peace conference planned to take place in Istanbul in the next months, where it is hoped a ceasefire deal and plans for a transitional government can be struck between the Taliban and Afghan government. Commander Jalal is leading a militia of hundreds of fighters that are being armed by the government to fight the Taliban. ( Supplied: Filippo Rossi Evidence of just how difficult it will be to achieve this goal is everywhere. In Baghlan province north of Kabul, on the far side of the Salang mountain pass, it is clear the government is already arming regional warlords. Commander Jalal is leading an army of hundreds of civilian fighters from the village of Khinjan. The NDS and the government provided weapons, he says. "We are paid and armed by them because without us, they could not keep this area safe," says Jalal, explaining fighters are motivated by a desire to protect their homes and families from the Taliban. "The government is like the husband of an unfaithful wife. When he discovers her lover in his house, instead of fighting him, he calls the neighbours to help," he says with irony. "We are just protecting our homes. Once peace comes, we will give back the weapons. We want peace but it must not be one-sided nor imposed by Taliban values." Jalal's troops assemble to listen to him discuss strategy. He says once peace comes, he will give the weapons back. ( Supplied: Filippo Rossi Now 53, Jalal has been fighting in Afghanistan's wars since he was 16. First it was the Russians, then the Taliban. In 2004, an alleged NATO bomb killed 26 members of his family and yet despite this tragedy, Jalal's hatred of the Taliban has never wavered: "I will always fight Taliban," he says. "We have less means, but we do have strong beliefs and motivation." Six years ago, Bismillah Rasuli, 42, a former government official, joined Jalal's militia. "We have to fight the Taliban," he says. "They are violent. But we have to accept that they are our brothers. Once peace will come, we will forget everything and build this country together." Bismullah Rasuli, 42, joined a government-backed militia in Afghanistan. Yet some believe the militias pose a greater danger to Afghanistan than the Taliban. This government is arming them instead of strengthening the armed forces for their interests," says Belqis Roshan, an independent MP from Farah province. "They are all criminals." For many in Afghanistan's provinces, support for the Taliban is driven by a belief the Kabul-based government is neglecting them. "Government is weak because it is not providing any services to the people. This is why they go seeking the support of Taliban," says Kamran Alizai, head of the Herat provincial council. A young man poses playfully for the camera in Shahid Khil village, which is under Taliban control. ( Supplied: Filippo Rossi Alizai, who is frequently accused of smuggling drugs across the Iranian border and has his own militias to guard his office building in central Herat, supports the growth in private militias: "The militias are not a threat. Taliban are, because they are not committed to peace." Yet many of Afghanistan's militia groups are motivated by more than just anti-Taliban sentiment. Many hide affiliations with neighbouring countries which fund and arm these groups as a way to exert influence inside Afghanistan. Countries like Pakistan, Iran, Russia, China, India and Uzbekistan are known to have helped create armed militias that allow them to play out their own political agendas. "On the surface, everyone pleads for peace," says former secret police chief Rahmatullah Nabil. "In the background, third countries support politicians to recruit militias, preparing for the next war." One of the deadliest parts of the country In Wardak province, about 50 kilometres south west of Kabul, cannons are firing and the NATO airforce still six months away from withdrawal is striking back. People are dying every day. The Afghan National Army and police force, weakened by investment in militia groups instead of national security organisations, can barely contain the Taliban's powerful offensives. Wardak is one of the deadliest parts of the country. At a checkpoint on the edge of the main provincial town of Maidan Shahr, National Police lieutenant Mirwali and his men are patrolling Nerkh district plain, just beneath a well-guarded hill that is controlled by the Taliban. Just beyond this government check point is Taliban-controlled territory. ( Supplied: Filippo Rossi "We lost a man last night. They use laser guns to target us," Mirwali explains. "We and are all from the same areas. We know each other. Wearing a police uniform is a danger for us. They retaliate against our families." The cool wind blows fiercely. The blast walls and green bags full of sand is their only protection. One of Mirwali's soldiers, Qudratullah, is patrolling a small observation tower. A few years ago, he lost his father and two uncles. "They were killed by Taliban because I enrolled in the special forces. I came back to Wardak to stay closer to my family," says Quadratullah, 25. "I have no hard feelings against them, though. I hope that with peace we will be able to sit down at the same table." The national police soldiers have little choice but to defend themselves against a more motivated and stronger enemy. The faces of the resistance In Nerkh district, on the other side of Mirwali's checkpoint, Taliban soldiers patrol the area on motorbike. They hide their weapons under long scarves that fall from their heads and are fixed in place with a turban. Their striking green and blue eyes are emphasised by surma (khol), a religious eyeliner. "The prophet Mohammad used to do it," says Abdullah, a Taliban mujahedeen. These are the faces of the resistance to the presence of foreign troops in Afghanistan: young men, motivated by their religious duty. Many Taliban men wear a khol eyeliner called surma for religious reasons. ( Supplied: Filippo Rossi Abdullah smiles, kindly, leading the way to see his commander, Mohammed Nazir, whose battle name is Mawlawi Saber. Taliban commander Nazir, 42, sits under a tree on the same plain where government police lieutenant Mirwali is shooting. In the background, the sound of gunshots and fighter planes breaks the silence of nature, a reminder that war is not over. "Our religious duty is to fight the foreign occupation," Nazir says. "Once this will be achieved, I do not see any problems in sitting down with our Afghan brothers on the other side." Nazir, like the fighters he commands, says he is waiting for the Taliban leadership to decide to end hostilities. "We are fighting less than before," he says. "Sometimes the government forces attack us, and we respond. We shoot them with laser guns at night or target them with mines. Now, to protect themselves, they use civilians as a shield. It's more difficult." Taliban commander Mohammed Nazir (left) uses the battle name Mawali Saber. ( Supplied: Filippo Rossi Normal life is a struggle Nerkh district, controlled by Nazir's government-backed fighters, spreads from the main plain into narrow valleys that lie under the shadow of the Hindu Kush's snowy peaks. Life seems normal: women walk around and families cultivate the fertile land beside ice-cold rivers. Men sell produce at the markets and gather together to socialise. But the reality of war is visible in the eyes of these people, in their spirits and under their clothing. Some children walk with sticks, limping. Others have scars hidden on legs or arms. "When I was 12, an American drone hit me while I was walking home from school. I lost my leg," says Samiullah, 22. "Later I was taken to Kabul and they gave me a prothesis." As he approaches the hospital in his village of Oryakhil, he is shy and tries to hide his wounds. War has scared Afghanistan's children. This boy lives in Oriyakhil village in Taliban territory. ( Supplied: Filippo Rossi Many harbour negative feelings towards 20 years of NATO attacks. Above Oryakhil, in Sarmarand village, Rahimullah, a 58-year-old schoolteacher, shows his muddy house next to the market. "It was all destroyed when three years ago government forces together with foreign troops, entered it at night, while we were sleeping," he says. "First, they bombed it, killing seven members of my family. They said we were Taliban. After 24 hours, they just left. Nobody helped me". Rahimullah expresses his resentment for the NATO presence: "I still cannot sleep at night. I am ready to forgive, but they need to leave." Rahimullah, professeor in Sarmarand village, says he lost seven memebrs of his family after a night raid by NATO troops. ( Supplied: Filippo Rossi The Afghan people are holding their breath The manager of the nearby school, Wahidullah Mokhtar, 58, talks in front of his students. Now things are calmer, they attend classes two days a week. "Now, when children hear the sound of warplanes, they are scared. And many of them witnessed with their eyes the killing of innocents," he says. "They are traumatised." Stories like this are found all over the country. But like Ghoulam Farouk Wardak, there is hope the NATO withdrawal means the country is on the cusp of a new start. Children in Oriyakhil village learn the Afghan curriculum as well as religious studies. ( Supplied: Filippo Rossi "People do not want either a new Islamic Emirate nor a corrupt puppet government," says ex-Taliban member Mawlawi Qalamuddin. "We want a new way which is a new government led by Islamic rules, of course, but with some constitutional rights that must be held at all costs." Peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban are planned to be held in Turkey, but bringing the two sides together will be complicated. In the meantime, the Afghan people are holding their breath.
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-05-30/afghanistan-australia-embassy-troops-nato-depart-taliban-peace/100172912
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What Prompted Biden To Order A Deeper Look Into COVID-19's Origin?
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President Biden wants the intelligence community to figure it out. The most common answer for any virus would be that it developed in animals and spread to humans. But the presence of a high-tech lab in Wuhan, China, has triggered questions for more than a year. Wuhan is where the virus was first detected. The discovery of additional evidence about the lab led the president to ask for answers within three months. We have got NPR White House correspondent Tamara Keith with us this morning. Hi, Tamara. TAMARA KEITH, BYLINE: Good morning, Rachel. MARTIN: All right. - to ask for this. KEITH: Yeah, it was definitely a shift in message from the White House. Until now, they had batted away the idea of a U.S. investigation, instead focusing on the need for the World Health Organization to do a more complete study of what happened. But yesterday, we learned for the first time from the White House that back in March, Biden had asked his advisers and intelligence community to dig into the origins of COVID-19. They, quote, "coalesced behind two likely scenarios" - transmission from animals to humans or a leak or accident from the Wuhan Institute of Virology. Karine Jean-Pierre, who led the White House press briefing yesterday, said Biden is asking the intelligence agencies to keep digging to get closer to a definitive conclusion within 90 days. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) KARINE JEAN-PIERRE: It was inconclusive, so we need to get to the bottom of this. As we all know, we've lost almost 600,000 Americans to COVID-19. And we have to get a better sense of the origin of COVID-19 and also how do we prevent the next pandemic. I mean, last year, scientists were really dismissive of the entire idea that this came from a lab leak. KEITH: Yeah. Back then, former President Donald Trump and his supporters were deflecting blame and accusing China of releasing COVID as a weapon. And as with so many things connected to the former president, it generated a backlash. I spoke with Stephen Morrison at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, who says the lab leak theory was initially associated with China-bashing. STEPHEN MORRISON: It got jumbled up together with some of the more crazy aspects of Trump. And scientists recoiled against that and went in favor of the theory that COVID-19 had emerged out of a natural process versus a lab escape. KEITH: And there - other coronaviruses, like SARS and MERS, both came from that animal-to-human pathway. So there was a reason scientists were leaning that way, and many still are. But then late last year, some credible scientists started saying that the lab escape theory deserved another look. And then the WHO went to Wuhan, China, earlier this year and tried to investigate and didn't get real cooperation or transparency. And Morrison told me that fueled this push for more study. KEITH: Yeah, if it was a lab leak, that would lead to efforts to make sure that labs doing research on dangerous pathogens are more secure, or it might lead to some of this research being scaled back. And if it moved from animals to humans, then there could be additional efforts to cut off those pathways of transmission. Without knowing the answer, there could be paralysis in terms of how to avoid the next pandemic. KEITH: Well, they are under intense international pressure to be more transparent, and they are digging in. A Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman in a press conference responded to the Biden statement about all this, accusing the U.S. of being the source of COVID-19 and demanding international investigators be let into American research labs. So it's really not clear how the international community is going to get a conclusive answer about what happened. MARTIN: NPR White House correspondent Tamara Keith. Thank you, Tam. KEITH: You're welcome. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.
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https://www.wesa.fm/2021-05-27/what-prompted-biden-to-order-a-deeper-look-into-covid-19s-origin
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Why Is It Still So Hard To See Police Bodycam Footage In Pennsylvania?
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Police body cameras are a rare tool that can help secure criminal convictions and hold police officers accountable. The recordings theoretically make it harder for police to lie about what happened, and, in turn, for citizens to lie about police. It is an absolute key to police accountability, said Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, describing the dual benefits in an interview with WHYY. And its an absolute key to our ability to prove cases against people who have committed crimes. But for the general public, getting a glimpse of any body or dashcam footage is a rare feat, partly thanks to a Pennsylvania law that intentionally makes it hard to access. While Pennsylvanias restrictions on police footage arent necessarily worse than other states, advocates say access could and should be improved. Some have filed legal challenges or introduced legislation to loosen guidelines, and the governor says hes open to reviewing or revising the laws. The Walter Wallace Jr. shooting last fall marked the first time video of a police shooting was released by Philadelphia Police Department, ever. Although Wallaces family asked for its release, it was voluntarily made public by the PPD and DAO rather than through this formal request process. Introduced in Philly in 2014, bodycams are worn by a little over half the citys patrol officers. But ADA Tracy Tripp, who heads the DAOs Special Investigations Unit, has never even received a request to see footage from the cameras. I am the one who would get those requests, Tripp said. And I have never gotten one. Emma Lee Lt. Tom McLean displays the array body camera models the police department tested when the the program began in 2014. Tripp cited the convoluted and time-consuming requirements of the state transparency law, called Act 22. For example, applicants must submit requesting forms in person or via certified mail. And they have to do it within 60 days of an incident. That seems arbitrary, Tripp said. I think there does need to be a high bar, but I dont think it needs to be an impossible bar. That Tripp hasnt seen any requests doesnt necessarily mean zero people have asked, however. What she does know is that police have never forwarded any to her. PPD spokesperson Sgt. Eric Gripp said the office had received 19 requests for video since 2017, but said none were ever forwarded to the DAO. Thats an important detail because the DAO has final say over release of any footage that becomes evidence in a criminal investigation potentially anything from videos of police shootings to clashes between cops and protestors. The [PPD] does not have a memorandum of understanding with the Philadelphia District Attorneys office to review Act 22 body camera requests, nor is it required to under the Act, said. Open records advocates say this is part of the problem with Act 22: it defers to police departments, which can work against the stated purpose of equipping officers with cameras. It doesnt work. Youre at the mercy of the police department, said Paula Knudsen Burke, a Pennsylvania-based attorney for the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press. The entire law could use review. Some in Pennsylvania say change is long overdue. Think of how challenging the George Floyd case could have been if no one had videotaped it, said Pennsylvania State Rep. Dan Miller, who has authored legislation to loosen access to police videos. Theres no point in police recording everything if the public never gets to see it, or has to jump through all these hoops to see it. Others arent waiting for new legislation. Terry Mutchler, a Dilworth Paxon attorney and onetime director of the states Office of Open Records, is currently representing reporters seeking bodycam footage in one of the first legal challenges to the law. She says the decision could set a far-reaching precedent for how the system works in Pennsylvania. [Act 22] is a signature open records law and yet theres no case law here, Mutchler said. This is a critical time to carve out what Act 22 means, in practical terms. Open and shut For a few weeks, Pennsylvania had some of the best laws around access to police footage in the country. In June 2017, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued a ruling in favor of a Centre County woman who sought State Police dashcam footage of a car crash involving her friend. The case, which dragged on for three years, drew resistance from the state troopers, but ultimately the court ruled dash and bodycam video should be considered public records. In other words, the burden was on law enforcement to show why video should be withheld. That ruling stood for less than a month. Before the court handed down its opinion, state legislators had already written and passed the legislation now known as Act 22. A few weeks after the court decision, Governor Tom Wolf signed the bill into a law, explicitly removing police video from the states right-to-know system. It created the new system in use today, which requires people seeking bodycam footage to: Submit a request within two months Disclose their relationship to a particular incident, effectively telling police not just what a person is seeking, but also why theyre interested For incidents that occurred inside a residence, list the names of everyone present a tricky feat for footage that may never have been glimpsed before Further, if a department denies a request, applicants must pay a $125 fee to appeal the decision. And that appeal happens before a judge, rather than to the states Office of Open Records. Burke says the time limit is particularly troubling because it allows departments to get rid of video footage relatively quickly, even though questions about an encounter might only emerge later on. With departments inclined to simply deny virtually all requests, a lengthy court appeals process served as an additional obstacle to many applicants. Its a much narrower window of time and a much more onerous appeal process because you have to go to court, Burke said. Videos made public in extraordinary circumstances Today, in instances when police video is made public, such as high-profile police shootings like those that led to the death of Walter Wallace Jr. in Philadelphia or Ricardo Muoz in Lancaster, this is often because departments voluntarily release footage. The decision is often driven by public reaction, and the impact the release of video could have on the department. PPD spokesperson Eric Gripp said there are sometimes good reasons for departments to withhold video. It could contain potential evidence in a yet-to-be-investigated criminal matter, he said. Or family members and defense attorneys might object to the release. The District Attorneys Office could also raise objections. In the case of Walter Wallace Jr., Gripp said, the release was agreed to by the DAO, the city Law Department and also, the Wallace family and their attorneys. And the family asked for its release, he added. The Wallace shooting was an extraordinary circumstance during an extraordinary time for our country and city. Ximena Conde Walter Wallace Sr. said his son was suffering from a mental health crisis when he was shot and killed by police. It was a rare exception. The citys most recent police shooting involved a man named James Alexander, who was shot and killed after a car stop in the Logan neighborhood last month. Police said he pulled a gun, jumped out of the vehicle, and fired several rounds at officers. He was a fugitive, police added, fearful of returning to prison and one of the officers had apparently been shot. But the official account quickly changed. The officers that had initiated the stop allegedly after the driver of the vehicle had blown a stop sign on a stretch of road with now obvious stop signs had gotten a hit on a warrant for a different James Alexander. Some family members organized a vigil and said police were lying about how the shooting went down. My nephew did not have any warrants, said Ishea Cedeno, Alexanders aunt, at the time. He was not wanted, he got out to run and was killed. Asked by reporters, the department declined to make the video public and indicated they had no plans to do so. Police and the DAO stated that the video had later been shown to Alexanders parents, who had asked the footage not be made public. If, you know, my son, heaven forbid, was shot to death by a police officer and the video didnt just include the actions before the death and at the time of the killing, but the video also included pretty grisly footage of someone who was either dead or dying and bleeding I might have something to say about it [being released], Krasner said. And, in places like Philadelphia, thats all assuming video is ever recorded at all. The PPD says just 2,350 out of 4,300 street-facing officers carry cameras. Although Gripp says the plan is to eventually deploy cameras across the force, specialized units, like Narcotics, still dont use them at all. The DAO says there are also still issues with how long footage is stored and the way cameras are used by officers, from inaccurately tagging archived footage to failing to turn on the cameras in the first place accidentally or not. There are deliberate behaviors to defeat body cameras, such as deliberately turning away from someone being beaten, coded conversations, turning off a camera when a supervisor says something they shouldnt say, Krasner says. We would like to see that treated for what it is, which is obstructing the administration of justice and destruction of evidence. Calls for more transparency Gov. Wolfs spokesperson said he had signed Act 22 into law as written because it was as far as the legislature was willing to go at the time. But today, his office said it would be open to re-examining those laws. The governor supported and still supports further steps towards transparency with police bodycam footage, spokesperson Lyndsay Kensinger said. He supports legislative reforms, including legislation that would provide for improved access to police videos. Some lawmakers, like Pittsburgh-area Democratic state Rep. Miller and Rep. Austin Davis, have floated bills to reverse Act 22 by returning body and dashcam footage requests to the states right-to-know system, and triple the window of time for requests to six months. Miller said he had heard some legitimate concerns from law enforcement groups over technical barriers, like the costs of storing large amounts of raw video data for months. There clearly are hardware and software costs. We believe there are some regional costs that could be shared, Miller said. We have a lot of small departments and having so many does raise a lot of questions. But I think theyre all surmountable. Miller had introduced similar legislation last year, thinking the murder of George Floyd might bring the political momentum needed to push through the reform. He reintroduced it in February but says its currently stuck in committee. (House Judiciary Chair Rob Kauffman declined to answer questions for this article.) In the meantime, Mutchler, the Dilworth Paxon attorney, is testing Act 22 in state courts. The lawyer is representing requesters in one of the first formal appeals ever filed. Mutchler is representing reporters in Lancaster seeking police footage of a protest that took place in the immediate aftermath of the Muoz shooting itself another instance of voluntary release of bodycam video, which showed the man, who had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, lunging at a police officer with a knife. The protest, outside a Lancaster police station last September, turned violent and police clashed with activists. The incident happened in a public area and news crews partially filmed it, but still, when a LancasterOnline reporter later sought bodycam footage of the incident, the department denied the request. In Lancaster, she said the police force had, at one time, voluntarily turned over footage to reporters with some regularity. But Mutchler said something changed last summer, as outcry and scrutiny over police departments intensified. It reached a point where the significance of this case changed [the polices] approach, she said. Instead of providing hours of footage, which they had in the past, everything got shut down. But you cant just lock the door and say Nobody gets in until all this is all over. Mutchler says the outcome of the case could set an important precedent: whether Act 22 is, in fact, an obstacle to accessing footage or a clear avenue to accessing footage that can safely be made public. She described the law as misunderstood and said discussion about it often mischaracterized the underlying issue. Its been framed as pro- or anti-law enforcement. But nothing is further from the truth, she said. Its about transparency, its seeking a public record And we have to decide if this law is a window into obtaining practical information or if the shade is going to be pulled down.
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https://www.wesa.fm/courts-justice/2021-05-29/why-is-it-still-so-hard-to-see-police-bodycam-footage-in-pennsylvania
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Is Australia's COVID hotel quarantine system 99.9 per cent effective?
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The numbers used by the federal government to defend the effectiveness of hotel quarantine are wrong, one of Australias leading epidemiologists has said. The criticism comes amid growing calls for every state and territory to have a purpose-built facility, as new analysis shows purpose-built quarantine costs a fraction of the economic cost of lockdowns. Last month Prime Minister Scott Morrison sought to downplay concerns Australia would keep yoyo-ing in and out of lockdown until issues in hotel quarantine were fixed. A system that is achieving 99.99 per cent effectiveness is a very strong system and is serving Australia very well, Mr Morrison said. If I was to tell you [last year] that would achieve a 99.99 per cent success rate, you wouldnt have believed me. No one in this country would have believed me. I would have found that hard to believe. But Mary-Louise McLaws, an infectious diseases expert at the University of New South Wales and member of the World Health Organisations COVID-19 response team, said the PMs figure was wrong. I have no idea where its been plucked out of, Professor McLaws told The New Daily. Around 70 per cent of total cases since Australia closed its borders on March 20 last year have directly and indirectly come from quarantine breaches and exemptions, she said. Approximately 21,000 people have been infected due to those breaches and exemption. Professor McLaws said the Australian government needed to turn 180 degrees and rethink the quarantine system, to save itself money and protect its citizens. Lockdown costs $1billion a week for NSW or Victoria, she said. Pointing to the Northern Territorys Howard Springs quarantine facility, which has not leaked a single case into the community, she said states need their own purpose-built facilities, not hotels. Victoria has estimated they could make a purpose-built for $700 million. Thats less than the cost of a one-week lockdown, Professor McLaws said. In WA, they could make a 1000-bed facility that would cost between $80 million and $200 million thats still a fraction. So when people say this is too expensive, I say try $1 billion a week. Professor McLaws has long advocated for better practices in quarantine hotels, including enhanced ventilation, more testing and better separation of COVID-positive guests. She has also been calling for rapid antigen testing on day 1 and 14 of the hotel quarantine stay. Victoria wouldnt have had to spend that $1 billion if a traveller who inadvertently acquired COVID had been tested on the last day with a rapid antigen test, which costs $5 and takes 15 minutes, Professor McLaws said.
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https://thenewdaily.com.au/news/coronavirus/2021/05/30/morrison-coronavirus-hotel-quaratine/
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Are Tampa Bay Rays considering Nashville relocation for MLB franchise?
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Nashville's pursuit of an MLB franchise might be gaining steam, if a Tampa City Council member is to be believed. Tampa Bay Rays president Brian Auld told councilmember Charlie Miranda that a relocation to Nashville could be on the table, though Auld later refuted Miranda's account of that statement, according to the Tampa Bay Times. Miranda said Auld and Rafaela Amador, the Rays' vice president for public affairs and corporate communications, both said a move was possible. "They mentioned Nashville. They said Nashville wants to do it," Miranda told the Times. According to Miranda, Auld characterized Nashville as an appealing city to go to. Theyre very into sports." In a statement to the Times, Auld said he "explicitly stated" to Miranda that the Rays were not in conversations with other cities. Auld said he did mention that cities such as Nashville and Charlotte had expressed strong interest in acquiring a franchise. "We are solely focused on the Sister City plan and keeping the Rays in Tampa Bay for generations," Auld said. Miranda and Auld's comments come as the Rays weigh their future in St. Petersburg, Florida, where they were established as an expansion franchise in 1998. Nashville is seen as an attractive option for MLB expansion or franchise relocation in part because of the Music City Baseball group, which is committed to bringing a team to the city. The ownership group has built an all-star cast of advisers, such as three-time World Series champion Dave Stewart, Hall of Famer and Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa and former general manager Dave Dombrowski, now the president of baseball operations for the Philadelphia Phillies. I know that theyre looking at building a new ballpark in Tampa and they are also looking at playing half their season in Montreal," Music City Baseball executive director John Loar told The Tennessean on Saturday. "And Ive heard some rumblings about Orlando. If none of those situations work, the reason why were here is Nashville works. In our opinion, its the next market in this region, certainly in the South, thats Major League Baseball ready. Whether its a relocation team or expansion thats where we are now. I certainly wouldnt be surprised if Tampa cant figure everything out at the end of the day that this is one of the top markets that they will consider. The naming of the franchise would be up for debate in a relocation scenario, Loar said. The Nashville ownership group hopes to call the team the Nashville Stars if it acquires an expansion team, making it the first MLB club to be named after a Negro League team. But in a relocation scenario, the team's name would determined by the existing ownership group. If it were an expansion situation I think its an ownership and Major League Baseball executive decision (about the name). But when I first came to this market and came up with the name, the Nashville Stars, and the connection to the Negro Leagues and the history, I saw it as an opportunity for Major League Baseball to do something unique. I think the (Stars) brand survives and it should. I think its worth it. Loar told The Tennessean on May 11 that Nashville would have a better chance of landing the Rays franchise than the Oakland Athletics in relocation. Both are seeking new stadium deals, but Las Vegas is the geographical favorite for the A's. "I don't think Oakland is going to come to this market; I think Oakland is going to stay on the West Coast because of the way the leagues are situated," Loar said. "I don't think Oakland comes to this time zone. If there are two expansion teams I think one will be in the West and one will be in the East or in the South. The South is a great market, Nashville is a top market, in my opinion. This just shows that unless a city is willing to support its team they're probably going to go to a market that will." Chris Thomas is the South Region sports director of the USA Today Network. Contact him at [email protected] follow him on Twitter @bychristhomas.
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https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/2021/05/29/tampa-bay-rays-considering-nashville-relocation-mlb-franchise/5265219001/
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Will Trace Adkins Dominate the Most Popular Country Videos?
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Trace Adkins is back with a great new video, and he's looking for votes in Taste of Country's weekly countdown of the most popular music videos in country music. The veteran country star has just released a new video for "Heartbreak Song," and he's up against some tough competition as Old Dominion, Hardy, Charlie Worsham and Dave Herrerra all have new videos out this week that are also looking for support. The unusually intense voting we've been seeing in recent weeks came to a head this past week, with Taste of Country readers casting more than 10,000 votes in this week's countdown as Laine Hardy, Home Free, Clay Walker, Caroline Jones and Lauren Mascitti all battled back and forth for the top spot. Hardy's fans came through for him in the end, and his new video for "Memorize You" debuts at No. 1 this week, pushing Home Free's collaboration with Billy Gilman down to No. 2. Walker, Jones and Mascitti round out the Top 5, while the rest of the videos in the Top 10 are familiar to the countdown. Taste of Country lets our loyal readers decide the results of our video countdown each week. As the pandemic recedes, the music business gets back to work and artists release more videos, the voting has been tougher and tougher every week for the last month. That means if you want to see your favorites take hold, you'll have to really work for it! Get in there and vote, and make you share the countdown with like-minded friends and fans. Check back next Friday for the results, when we will share a new slate of videos for your consideration. Due to an update, the voting poll looks different than it used to. When you vote now, you need to scroll up afterward to see the captcha. Once you verify yourself, your vote will be counted as usual. Note: Fans can vote for one video, once every hour until the poll closes next Friday at 12PM ET. The weekly Top 10 will be revealed immediately after the poll closes. Videos are retired after six months, or when fans lose interest or when an artist releases a new video for a current single.
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https://tasteofcountry.com/country-music-videos-may-28/
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What kind of numbers game is dating?
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Q. I wrote to you sometime ago and you published my letter and I got some great feedback so I thought: Lets try again. Ive been divorced almost two years and have been on most of the major dating sites. I think, for me, the 80/20 rule applies and I express an interest in maybe 20 percent of the women I see and read profiles of (yes, I do read profiles). On the sites where Ive paid to see who looks at my profile/get messages, I would say 20 percent of the women I message (I write well and ask good questions, I think) check out my profile, and I hear from less than 1 percent of them. Advertisement Ive had two friends help me rewrite my profile, and recently had a friend whos an amateur photographer take a bunch of pictures (I used one as my Facebook profile and it got more likes than any other post), but nothing seemed to improve my engagement from the ladies on the sites. My profiles (all of them) share my interests that Im a proud dad, gainfully employed, etc. My pictures (before and after my friends help) avoided all the donts (no pics of me and fish, no topless shots in the bathroom). While I wouldnt describe myself as easy on the eyes, I also dont think Im particularly hard on them either, and I think I look a little younger than my age (56, hair is still there and only a bit gray). As for unsolicited communications from women, I dont get many. Its almost as if something in my profile or pics has the equivalent of spinach in its teeth. Advertisement A fellow divorced male once told me he read an unsupported claim that on Tinder (Im not on that one), 20 percent of the males have the attention of 80 percent of the women. If this was true across all dating platforms, it might explain my less than desired connectivity (or less than desired desired rate, if you will). THE RETURN OF MR. AMPERSAND ... A. I cant speak to the math of dating apps. Its all so random. Maybe that last stat you mentioned is true, but its possible that the men who receive 80 percent of the attention respond to 10 percent of it. I would imagine that Tinder has a different match rate than an app like The League. Its like going to different parties at different times of the year. For the record, Ive come full circle on fish photos. I could write a whole essay about why I now approve of them, but for now all Ill say is that you should present yourself as you are. Theres no right recipe of photos other than to put up shots that make you feel good about your life. People should get a sense of what puts a smile on your face. If you doubt your friends expertise with profiles, there are services that give feedback and offer ideas. Its not necessary to hire one, but they exist, if you want to try. I do wonder about your settings. Also, I love that you ask good questions because that is a wonderful skill. Theres some happy medium between deep, existential probing and hey lol. Give yourself time to warm up to the big stuff. Advertisement One more thought: its been a global pandemic! Only now are people coming out of their cocoons, wondering who they can see. A lot of people spent the year swiping without much purpose. Consider this a fresh start. Also, spend less than an hour a day on this. Because if youre constantly on your phone waiting and counting, that mood comes through. The impatience is palpable. Give yourself space to get back into your life and youll have more to say when someone turns the questions to you. MEREDITH READERS RESPOND: Maybe mix in a few other ways to meet women and dont rely solely on the Internet. Look around in the real world and maybe expand some of the things you do so you meet different people. SUNALSORISES Exactly. Choosing people based on photos and a few words is kind of unreal. No interaction, and you are thinking about what their personalities might be like. Im amazed these connections ever work out, though my friend did it for 10 years and finally met a really fine woman. Right off the bat they had a major misunderstanding many would never recover from. Amusing only in hindsight. A very similar background and similar families helped it to work out. Advertisement QUADROPENTA I think you need to post your profile here so we can judge you for ourselves. :) Seriously, though, I have no idea why you havent found a partner yet. SURFERROSA 1. Stop thinking about the math .2. Try harder to meet women in real life so the dating sites are just an extra way to meet someone and youll not be so focused on it. 3. Be realistic about whom you contact choose regular-looking women in your age group. Women who are 40 and/or look like JLo should be excluded. 4. The gainfully employed, proud dad is a little ordinary to lead with. Most people hope their match has a job and likes their own children. Try something thats a little more of an attention grabber. FREEADVICEFORYOU I always thought the odds were stacked in the guys favor when it came to dating in a 50+ age bracket. It doesnt sound like anything is wrong with you or your profile. I think its timing and serendipity; keep at it if you enjoy it. Now that COVID restrictions are easing up, more people will be eager to meet in person. Good luck! LUPELOVE Hey, give me a call. I am in your age group and single. LEFTYLUCY7 Send your own relationship and dating questions to [email protected]. Catch new episodes of Meredith Goldsteins Love Letters podcast at loveletters.show or wherever you listen to podcasts. Column and comments are edited and reprinted from boston.com/loveletters.
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https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/05/28/lifestyle/what-kind-numbers-game-is-dating/
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Is it finally time for a changing of the tennis guard at the French Open?
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Ive said it a thousand times. I dont know how many times people want me to repeat it. Of course the Next Gen a marketing slogan pushed by the ATP is there, is coming, whatever. But here we are, still winning the biggest tournaments and Slams. I dont know what to tell you other than that, Djokovic said. Or, put another way, whether a younger generation of men finally is poised to consistently win Grand Slam titles. Forgive Novak Djokovic if hes just a little bit tired of hearing about, and being asked to address, how much longer he, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer can stay at the top of tennis. Advertisement Im not focused on the Next Gen, even though I know ... it creates a story. People like to talk about it. Fine. The guys are there. They are already establishing themselves in the top five, top 10 of the world. Nothing new, he continued, then noted with pride: But we are still there. When the French Open begins in Paris on Sunday, it will feel in some ways like order restored after the 2020 edition was altered in two significant ways because of the coronavirus pandemic: Only 1,000 spectators were let into Roland Garros per day, and competition started in September instead of May. A lot of people underestimate the time and the era we are playing in, with by far the three best players in the history of the game, said Dominic Thiem, whose US Open title last September makes him the only first-time major mens champion since 2014. Its more than clear that its incredibly tough to win Grand Slam tournaments, having to beat, most of the times, two of them. Advertisement A glimpse at the dominance: 15 of the past 16 Grand Slam tournaments were won by the Big Three; starting with the 2005 French Open, they collected 54 of the past 63 major titles; in that same span, 23 Slam finals involved one of these matchups: Djokovic vs. Nadal, Djokovic vs. Federer, or Nadal vs. Federer. That cant happen at Roland Garros because they are in the same half of the bracket for the first time at a Grand Slam tournament. No. 1 Djokovic could face No. 8 Federer in the quarterfinals; one of them could meet No. 3 Nadal in the semifinals. The other half includes No. 5 Stefanos Tsitsipas and No. 6 Alexander Zverev, who are among the 20-something men considered contenders to grab a first major trophy, along with No. 2 Daniil Medvedev (although even he would acknowledge not in Paris, where he is 0-4 so far) and No. 7 Andrey Rublev. Things look quite different in the womens game, where the question is which player might extend the recent run of success of the younger set in womens tennis. Iga Swiatek, for example, won last years French Open at age 19 (she turns 20 on Monday). Other relatively recent Slam champs include Ash Barty, 25; Sofia Kenin, 22; and Bianca Andreescu, 20. Advertisement And then there is someone like Coco Gauff, still just 17, who keeps moving up the WTA rankings. She, like 19-year-old Jannik Sinner in the mens game, is seen as part of a group of possible future stars, ready to step forth as Serena Williams, who is 39, and the top men move on. As in any sport or, truthfully, any business eventually there is turnover. Has to be, of course. The guessing game in tennis has been about both who will break through and when. With Federer turning 40 in August, Nadal turning 35 Thursday, and Djokovic now 34, there did seem to be some recent evidence that such a shift might be happening, including in the rankings, where Medvedev is the first man other than the Big Three or Andy Murray to be ranked in the top two in 15 years. Thiems triumph in New York at age 27 made him the first man born in the 1990s to win a Grand Slam title. Runner-up Zverev and the other semifinalists at Flushing Meadows also belong to that decade and the 2020 US Open was the first Slam since 2004 without at least one of Djokovic, Nadal or Federer in the semifinals. A caveat, though: Neither Federer (coming off two knee operations that sidelined him for more than a year) nor Nadal entered the US Open, and Djokovic was disqualified in the fourth round. Advertisement Three recent Masters 1000 finals featured matchups between up-and-comers, including Tsitsipas vs. Rublev at Monte Carlo. But at the last Masters 1000, on clay at the Italian Open this month, Djokovic faced Nadal in the final (Nadal won, perfect preparation for his bid for a 14th French Open title and 21st Grand Slam trophy overall). After beating Tsitsipas in the semifinals in Rome, Djokovic ran into Nadal in the locker room. We kind of joked around, Djokovic said, that the old guys are still not giving up.
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https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/05/29/sports/is-it-finally-time-changing-tennis-guard-french-open/
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Where Will The Next Deflationary Shock Come From?
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Authored by Louis-Vincent Gave via Evergreen Gavekal blog, Whenever I hear numbers like this, I look back to my childhood growing up in Hungary, where[the] value of money meant nothing. Im very worried this is an unstoppable situation because the longer the Fed waits, the more they will have to raise rates. So, were basically painting ourselves into a box, and I dont see how were going to get out of it. Thomas Peterffy, chairman and founder of Interactive The 1986 oil price crash, to an extent, fired the starting gun on 30 years of global deflation. As commodity prices collapsed, so did the Soviet Union, giving the West a deflationary peace dividend. By the early 1990s, Japans real estate and equity market busts threatened its banks. The rollout of the North American Free Trade Area and the 1995 tequila crisis helped make Mexico a competitive manufacturing hub. Soon after, the 1997-98 Asian crisis made producing abroad even cheaper, while Chinas 2001 entry into the World Trade Organization greatly simplified outsourcing. In 2008, the US mortgage bust spurred China to build more infrastructure, unleashing 500mn more workers into the global economy. Europes 2011-13 crisis caused another deflationary hit, while the USs shale energy boom stopped oil and gas prices rising. Europe. If vaccine rollouts let Europeans vacation freely this summer, it is unlikely to spur deflationary forces. The effect should be steeper eurozone yield curves, outperformance by financials and a firmer euro. Yet, if Europeans are told to stay home, another deflationary eurozone crisis could still ensue. Citizens deprived of a vacation may register their protest at the ballot box or, more likely, on the streets. For this reason, the odds are high that Europe re-opens, just as last years large fiscal stimulus gets rolled out. We should thus assume thatfor now at leastEurope will not be a deflationary black hole. Commodities. With Europeans set to hit the beach and Americans looking to crank up the vehicle miles, energy prices should stay well bid. And as about a third of the cost of producing commodities is attributable to energy, the broader complex is unlikely to provide any kind of deflationary shock in the near future. The US dollar. As big projects in emerging economies are mostly funded in US dollars, any strengthening of the unit reduces their growth and depresses commodity prices. For now, the US currency is making lower highs and lower lows, in spite of higher yields. This is perhaps not surprising, as the Federal Reserve has promised to add US$120bn of fresh dollars to the global system each month. Given such generosity, the threat of a US dollar short squeeze has now greatly receded. Hence, the dollar seems unlikely to be a deflationary force in the near future. The renminbi. With so much production capacity centered in China, the renminbis value is vital for manufacturers. When it is weak, few Western industrial firms can compete with China but when strong, foreign producers can expand margins and/or compete on price. Whether viewed on a three-year, five-year or 10-year basis, the renminbi has been the worlds best-performing major currency on a total return basis, which shows that, structurally, there is little appetite in Beijing for a devaluation. Moreover, as Chinas trade surplus hits new highs and the authorities there tighten both fiscal and monetary policies, there seems little reason, cyclically, for this to happen. US real estate. Homes are getting expensive, with median prices relative to incomes near the highs seen in 2006-07. The difference now is low supply as the stock of existing homes available for sale is at an all time low. Add into the mix the soaring cost of skilled labor and surging prices for building materials and it is hard to see why US real estate prices should crater anytime soon. Putting it all together, in the coming few years those usual suspects that previously unleashed deflation are now more likely to raise the inflationary temperature. Hence, if deflationary forces are going to carry the day, there will need to be impressive productivity gains. Somewhere in the system, someone will have to produce a whole lot more, with a whole lot less. Globalization rollback: productivity gains from outsourced production are under threat as its true social costs have become more apparent. Semiconductor shortage: robots have been touted as replacements for low-end labor everywhere, but as car factories are shuttered for want of chips one has to wonder where robot-makers will find the semiconductors they need to build the robots that will then build the cars. Labor markets: workers across Western economies are being incentivized to stay home and, unsurprisingly, wages are now starting to rise. Indeed, 2020 saw the first meaningful US recession in which wage growth barely fell. This leaves us in the situation of seeing the price of everything from meat, corn, gasoline and lumber to shipping rates rise without a clear countervailing deflationary force. In an environment of rising government intervention, expanded public hand-outs, higher corporate taxes and more protectionism (and that is just the US! ), it is possible that a surge in productivity provides an offset to the growing inflationary wind. But like an Elizabeth Taylor marriage, this seems to represent the triumph of hope over experience.
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Do We Really Want To Return To "Normal" If "Normal" Is Destroying The Planet?
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Authored by Charles Hugh Smith via OfTwoMinds blog, Change the incentives, and the outcomes change. Ecologist Howard Odum provided a profound insight into human expansion, stagnation and collapse. He argued that humans are wired to maximize power output (i.e., consumption) rather than maximize efficiency. In other words, humans are wired to strip the tree of every ripe fruit and throw a party, have more children and use the surplus food to feed an army of conquest. Efficient use of resources is simply not part of what I term Wetware 1.0, the set of tools that was selected and optimized over the past 200,000 years for small hunter-gatherer tribes roaming an apparently near-infinite world. We've squandered the surpluses enabled by hydrocarbons to maximize energy output (consumption) rather than achieve efficiency. That is finally coming around to haunt the entire "infinite growth on a finite planet" status quo. Here's the happy story being promoted by the status quo: we can keep overconsuming / wasting resources on a vast scale by electrifying everything that is currently powered by hydrocarbons: The Electrification of Everything: What You Need to Know. There are a great many problems with this fantasy. One is that per Odum, humanity doesn't replace hydrocarbons with wind-solar, it consumes all the alt-energy being added, too. Adding energy just increases consumption. Another is that the quantity of scarce minerals and resources needed to replace hydrocarbons with so-called renewable energy is so vast that it's unrealistic. As I've noted many times, per analyst/educator Nate Hagens, "renewables" are actually 'replaceables', as solar panels and wind turbines wear out and need to be replaced every 20-25 years, if not sooner. The scale of energy consumption is so vast and the percentage supplied by solar and wind is so insignificant. Most charts lump solar and wind with hydropower and biofuels (wood), but wind and solar provide at best 3% of global energy, after all the tens of billions of dollars that have been invested. To provide the majority of global energy consumption, we'd need to increase solar-wind 20-fold, from 3% to 60%. "Net-zero carbon dioxide by 2050 would require the deployment of ~1500 wind turbines (2.5 MW) over ~300 square miles, every day starting tomorrow and continuing to 2050." "Challenges of using 'green energy' to power electric cars: If wind farms are chosen to generate the power for the projected two billion cars at UK average usage, this requires the equivalent of a further years' worth of total global copper supply and 10 years' worth of global neodymium and dysprosium production to build the windfarms." "To replace all UK-based vehicles today with electric vehicles, assuming they use the most resource-frugal next-generation NMC 811 batteries, would take 207,900 tonnes cobalt, 264,600 tonnes of lithium carbonate (LCE), at least 7,200 tonnes of neodymium and dysprosium, in addition to 2,362,500 tonnes copper. This represents, just under two times the total annual world cobalt production, nearly the entire world production of neodymium, three quarters the world's lithium production and at least half of the world's copper production during 2018." Every kilogram of these scarce minerals must be mined, transported and processed with hydrocarbons. The problem with wind and solar is intermittency: modern industrial economies require steady electrical power 24/7 or they fail. Wind and solar generate power intermittently, meaning they can't generate a steady supply 24/7 nor can they generate electricity when consumers want to use it. There are no cheap, easy answers to storage, and ideas such as converting it all to hydrogen are not realistic due to cost and safety issues. There isn't enough lithium and other scarce minerals to build batteries for 2 billion vehicles and storage for every electrical grid on Earth. (And note that lithium batteries have very limited lifespans and need to be replaced every decade, if not sooner. Very few batteries are recycled, so recycling billions of batteries is also a fantasy.) As Gail Tverberg observes in her recent post, How the World's Energy Problem Has Been Hidden: "So-called renewable fuels tend to be very damaging to the environment in ways other than CO2 emissions. This point is made very well in the new book Bright Green Lies: How the Environmental Movement Lost Its Way and What We Can Do About It by Derrick Jensen, Lierre Keith and Max Wilbert. It makes the point that renewable fuels are not an attempt to save the environment. Instead, they are trying to save our current industrial civilization using approaches that tend to destroy the environment. Cutting down forests, even if new trees are planted in their place, is especially detrimental. Alice Friedemann, in her new book, Life after Fossil Fuels: A Reality Check on Alternative Fuels, points out the high cost of these alternatives and their dependence on fossil fuel energy." Many people I respect see thorium nuclear reactors as the answer, but like all the other proposals to replace the staggeringly large consumption fueled by hydrocarbons with some other source, it's not as easy in the real world as it is conceptually. India has reserves of thorium and has an ambitious plan to build thorium reactors. But the thorium nuclear fuel cycle is extremely non-trivial, and despite billions of rupees invested, India has yet to complete a single large-scale thorium reactor--and neither has any other nation. There are seven research reactors scattered around the world, but no actual power plants. India's Ambitious Nuclear Power Plan--And What's Getting in Its Way: "With the commercialization and enhanced use of renewable energy technologies, the per unit cost of electricity produced from renewables has gone down significantly. The cost of solar power in India right now is Rs 2.62 per unit, almost half of the per unit cost of electricity being produced by the recently operational Kudankulam nuclear power plant (Rs 4.10 per unit)." The problem is we've based our entire global economy on maximizing consumption, not efficiency, so that waste = growth = maximizing profits. Consider this chart of energy consumption, and the chart of energy efficiency, which reflects the appalling inefficiency of our consumption. Given that we incentivize profits earned from increasing waste (i.e. "growth"), this shouldn't surprise us. As Tim Morgan has explained, our entire financial system presumes that money-finance is the master system that controls everything in the real world, when in fact the financial system is an overlay on the energy system. In essence, the entire financial system is nothing but abstract claims on energy that unlike energy can be endlessly multiplied. Claims (currency and debt) can be created out of thin air, but energy systems cannot be created out of thin air. The answer isn't to attempt to replace a disastrously inefficient and wasteful system with replaceable energy sources--a delusional fantasy. The answer is to set aside our Wetware 1.0 programming to maximize energy output and consumption in favor of maximizing energy efficiency and conservation. There are a number of ways this transition could be made. For example, rather than tax human labor, we could tax the consumption of non-renewable resources. UnTax--Taxing Away Climate Change: "Yet the reason for this inertia is simple: the price we pay for fossil fuels, and most other non-renewable resources, is far too low, because we dont pay for their creation which took hundreds of millions of years, but only for their extraction. To make matters worse, more than 90% of all taxes are paid on labor in most countries, which discourages employment and forces automation into every part of the economy. This mix-up, a by-product of the industrial revolution, leads to pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, waste production and the unnecessary use of automation, which damages our ecosystems and at the same time deprives future generations of their right to access those scarce resources." Cutting consumption is anathema in the current mindset of waste = growth = maximizing profit, but the Pareto Distribution suggests we could cut consumption by 80% and still retain 80% of the essentials for a good life such as clean water, healthy food, basic shelter, etc. As I posted in Musings #9, consider this short film of Market Street in downtown San Francisco shot a few days before the catastrophic earthquake and fire of 1906. A trip down Market Street before the fire (Library of Congress). Life was pretty good in 1906 San Francisco and many other cities. Now look at the energy consumption around 1900: it was around 15 TWh compared to today's 160 TWh, roughly 10% of current consumption. And the engines and machines of 1906 were by today's standards extremely inefficient. Adjust for increases in population and efficiency and it's clear lower-consumption life is not necessarily a return to living in caves. Waste is everywhere in our way of life because waste is profitable in the current arrangement. Charlie Munger (head of Berkshire Hathaway) famously said: "Show me the incentive and I will show you the outcome." That's how humans operate: we respond to the incentives presented, even if they destroy the planet. Change the incentives, and the outcomes change. The outcomes would improve very dramatically--and that's just the start. * * * If you found value in this content, please join me in seeking solutions by becoming a $1/month patron of my work via patreon.com. * * * My recent books: A Hacker's Teleology: Sharing the Wealth of Our Shrinking Planet (Kindle $8.95, print $20, audiobook $17.46) Read the first section for free (PDF). : Profit, Power, and AI in a Traumatized World (Kindle $5, print $10, audiobook) Read the first section for free (PDF). 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Will Rams extend any of their own players in 2021?
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The end of each NFL season brings a new wave of critical decisions for franchises across the league, one of them being whether or not to exercise the fifth-year options on the teams previous first-round draft selections. With the current collective bargaining agreement, NFL teams must make this decision after a players third season in the NFL. At that point, there is enough of a sample size in many cases to feel confident about that decision. But with the new standards for tiered fifth-year options based on availability and performance on the field, there is certainly more strategy to making that executive decision than there has been in years past.
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https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2263170285599/will-rams-extend-any-of-their-own-players-in-2021
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What are the wedding rules in England after Boris Johnson got married in secret?
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Get our daily coronavirus email newsletter with all the news you need to know direct to your inbox Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign up Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice Boris Johnsons wedding to Carrie Symonds comes amid ongoing Covid restrictions placed on the celebrations of couples. According to Government guidance for England, up to 30 people can be at wedding and civil partnership ceremonies at Covid-secure venues that are permitted to open. Receptions and celebrations are also permitted for up to 30 people indoors or outdoors. Anyone working at events is not counted in the limits. The partial relaxation of restrictions on May 17 saw the cap on attendees lifted from 15 to allow greater numbers of people to celebrate in Covid-secure venues. Let us know at [email protected] (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Children of all ages are included in the limits on the number of attendees for both ceremonies and receptions. Overall, the guidance advises that ceremonies and services should be concluded in a reasonable time and be limited to those elements to ensure the marriage or civil partnership is valid in law. Current rules say wedding guests and staff are required to wear face coverings, except when eating or drinking or where exemptions apply. (Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) Venues and places of worship can provide food and drink, but must adhere to the guidance covering hospitality. Guests do not have to be placed on socially distanced tables, but should be served all food and drink while seated. People are encourage to exercise caution in relation to social distancing at events and are warned that close contact including hugging increases the risk of spreading Covid-19. Amateur choirs, bands, or musicians may also perform at events in a group of up to six indoors, while outdoors, they can perform in multiple groups of up to 30. But the guidelines also state: Dancing is advised against due to the increased risk of transmission, except the couples first dance. The rules also advise that speeches should be delivered outside or in well ventilated areas wherever possible. The Government is aiming to lift all limits on weddings from June 21, but this will depend on the outcome of a social distancing review, the events research programme, as well as the impact of coronavirus variants.
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https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/what-wedding-rules-england-after-24213544
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Why are these cops wearing red high heels?
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Speculation persisted, but the answer is simple. Meet the officers of the Athens, Texas police department. They recently participated in the East Texas Crisis Centers Walk-a-Mile in her Shoes event Saturday morning. This annual event raises money to help victims of domestic violence and sexual assault violence. Police officers from around the area participated in the event and each fielded teams and raised money. The Chandler Police Department stole the show raising the most money and winning the best dressed award. The money raised by the sponsorships, donations and the police officers supports women in the region with counseling, advocacy and education on sexual assaults and other violent crimes against women. Attributions in this article: Map data 2019 Google, Photo BigStock Photos. Hand out photos courtesy of reporting agency. Press releases are the intellectual property of the issuing agency or corporation. Please report any photo, copyright or intellectual property violations to [email protected]. Attributions in this article: Map data 2019 Google, Photo BigStock Photos. Hand out photos courtesy of reporting agency. Press releases are the intellectual property of the issuing agency or corporation. Please report any photo, copyright or intellectual property violations to [email protected]. The Athens Police Department was proud to participate in the East Texas Crisis Centers Walk-a-Mile in her Shoes event Saturday morning. This annual event raises money to help victims of domestic violence and sexual assault violence. Thank you to the East Texas Crisis Center Athens for hosting such an important event.
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https://www.shorenewsnetwork.com/2021/05/29/why-are-these-cops-wearing-red-high-heels/
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Can a GTA 3 Remake be as successful as the original?
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The long-awaited GTA 3 remake is still largely just talk, but delibrating its potential for success is an interesting discussion. Since there is no confirmation regarding GTA 3 and its possibility for a remake, this article is pure speculation. Still, it's easy to analyze how a possible GTA 3 remake would compare to the original in terms of success. Rockstar is an absolutely massive company right now compared to when they made GTA 3, so it wouldn't be a surprise if a remake ended up more successful. That said, there are some factors to consider before just blindly labeling it an automatic profit. It's a tricky question, as on one hand, a GTA 3 remake would modernize the classic game, which would make it as popular as the original, if not more. On the other hand, GTA 3 was a revolutionary game that helped propel the GTA series into the mainstream. Even if a GTA 3 remake ends up being more popular among modern audiences, there's still a chance it will never compare to the original in terms of its impact it has had on the GTA series. Success in terms of profit GTA 3 was incredibly successful, even by modern metrics (Image via Rockstar Games) From a purely financial standpoint, it wouldn't be unreasonable to assume that a GTA 3 remake makes as much money as GTA 3 did. Having sold 14.5 million copies by March 2008, GTA 3 is one of the best-selling GTA titles. Naturally, the numbers would be higher now, but it's a good baseline. GTA 3 sold 8.105 million copies on the PS2 alone, so it is reasonable to assume that a GTA 3 remake can sell equally many copies on the PS5 at some point in its lifetime. Of course, a GTA 3 remake will cost more money to make than GTA 3 did, given the difference in costs for developing a video game today. So it wouldn't have to sell as many copies to be equal to GTA 3, but it would have to sell substantially more copies to equal the original in terms of a profit. Success in terms of popularity GTA 3 still has its fans to this day (Image via punktx30 (DeviantArt)) Some video game companies like to work on projects for creative fulfillment. GTA 3 remake will be seen as a successful project if the game reignited GTA 3's popularity. The GTA series is insanely popular these days, especially with games like GTA 5 constantly breaking new records. In terms of marketing, it would be easy to branch out a GTA 3 remake to a wide audience. As long as a GTA 3 remake turns a profit, this metric of success is perfectly serviceable. GTA 3 is not very well-liked by modern GTA fans, so if the game is modernized, fans' opinions could change, thus making it successful in that regard. The GTA 3 Remake will have to be good for this to work Of course, none of the above would matter if a GTA 3 remake turned out to be garbage. If it was practically a port with a few new features sprinkled in, then that GTA 3 remake would not be very successful. A game could be hyped up like crazy, and still end up a colossal failure. Balan Wonderworld is a good example of this. Likewise, a hyped-up GTA 3 remake would have to live up to some expectations. It wouldn't necessarily have to be as grandiose as GTA 5 in terms of ambition and scope, but it would have to deliver a lot more new features and content to entice modern GTA fans. GTA 3's graphics would not be acceptable today (Image via Vraki) Rockstar can't just coast off from the GTA legacy to guarantee that a GTA 3 remake will be as successful as the original. Doing that will net them some money, but the original game was massively successful. Rockstar has been great at marketing as of recent years, so they can apply that philosophy to a potential GTA 3 Remake. Improving the game's graphics would be the most obvious thing to fix. Other than that, adding modern controls and quality-of-life improvements could fix some of the more frustrating aspects of GTA 3. Of course, adding new gameplay features to make the game more different also goes a long way in ensuring that a possible GTA 3 remake lives up to the legacy of the original game. Kindly help Sportskeeda's GTA section improve. Take a 30-sec survey now!
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https://www.sportskeeda.com/gta/can-gta-3-remake-successful-original
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How does a tyre work?
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Tyres are the only object between your car, all who sail upon her and the roads surface so they have a huge responsibility and a big part to play in making sure driving is safe, fuel efficient and for some fun. Put simply, they are an ultra-durable matrix of many complex components encased in moulded rubber, the net result of which provides a grippy surface on the outside for holding onto a variety of surfaces, with a void on the inside that is filled with compressed air for good ride comfort. Youve probably heard the adage that the actual contact patch of a tyre on the road is about the size of the palm of your hand, which highlights their remarkable job of controlling the thousand-odd kilos of the average passenger car. Whether you treat yourself to top-quality European hoops or a budget set of boots, all tyres adopt the same basic construction. On the outside, the visible rubber part of a tyre does not actually include much natural rubber at all and is comprised of about 70 per cent synthetic butadiene and polybutadiene rubber, which has similar sticky properties to natural rubber but offers far better durability. Tread patterns vary enormously and are often the most obvious way a tyre manufacturer can apply a recognisable brand to its products, but its all a balancing act. 3 At one end of the spectrum there are deep knobbly treads that will offer the best traction in wet mud and loose surfaces but at the other end there are near-slick tyres that have almost no tread for optimum grip on a dry race track and everything in between. Unless you are an off-road weekend warrior or Daniel Ricciardo it is unlikely you have either of the extreme examples fitted to your car. Rather, regular road tyres are a little less specialised. In some ways, the average all-rounder tyre has a harder challenge though, and has to offer an acceptable level of grip in all conditions, over tens of thousands of kilometres and accommodating of all driving styles. While the role of the tread is to offer some mechanical grip on uneven asphalt and some slippery surfaces, its main job is to clear water in wet conditions and allow the rubber to stay in contact with the road. Aquaplaning is when a tyre is travelling so fast enough over water that it effectively skis on top of the puddle rather than displacing the water and staying in contact with the road, and it feels similar to driving on ice not good. Steering and braking control disappear, and an accident is often the result. 3 The complex tread pattern of high-quality tyres gives that water an emergency exit from the contact pathc, preventing the vehicle riding up onto the waters surface and maintaining control. Water is a very effective lubricant of rubber and even when there is only a small amount of water on the road it can still present a hazard. The rubber on your tyre is a carefully blended formula to offer the best grip when wet and works in partnership with the mechanical grip of the tread pattern. Look even closer and youll often see smaller slits in the tread called sipes. These tiny heroes give water somewhere to go if it cant be syphoned out of the tread pattern by the larger channels, boosting wet weather performance. On a snow tyre, the sipes serve a different purpose and operate on the principle that the most tractive substance on snow is more snow. As the tyre rotates, the sipe opens up and grabs a tiny handful of snow which then sticks to the snow covering the road. As the tyre continues to roll, the sipe opens up again and throws the snow behind the vehicle. Cool. You might have also noticed that the pattern of tread blocks is never symmetrical in the direction of rotation. A perfectly spaced spread of blocks creates a noticeable whine when rolling, but with a variable block pattern the pitch patterns constantly change and are less intrusive than a single note. But the bit you cant see is arguably the hardest-working part. Wrapped up in the outer black layer is a complex structure of layers that maintain the tyres shape even when heavily loaded, carving corners at speed or under heavy acceleration and braking. The carcass forms the basic doughnut shape of the tyre with nylon or sometimes Kevlar plies, while a stiffer matrix of steel wire and nylon fibre belts strengthen and flatten the section under the tread pattern. In some tyres, the stiff belts are extended into the sidewall of the tyre and can support the weight of the vehicle for a limited time even when punctured. These special safety tyres are often called run-flats even though they dont actually go flat when the pressurised air leaks out. Despite the efforts of many manufacturers, no alternative to pressurised gas inside a tyre has provided the same ride comfort, lifespan or performance as the original idea.
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https://www.whichcar.com.au/car-advice/how-does-a-tyre-work
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Why are there so many MLB injuries this season?
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J.D. Davis tried to describe the painful history of his injured left hand, which has kept him on the injured list for almost a month, during Thursdays Zoom update for the media. But when the teams own medical staff initially had trouble determining the exact cause, before a second MRI, we got an idea of just how frustrating the whole diagnosis had been. Pulling back the lens a bit, Davis own issue speaks to the larger conundrum haunting MLB in 2021: a rapidly escalating number of injuries resulting in thousands of injured list days less than a third of the way through the season. And much like Davis perplexing case it turned out to be a sprained ligament between two fingers nobody seems to have a handle on why so many players are getting hurt so often. Not only did the Mets sit atop the NL East heading into the Memorial Day weekend, they also were the leaders in missing player value with a 3.737 WARP, according to Baseball Prospectus (Wins Above Replacement Player is an analytics measure of a player's value). Seven teams had compiled more IL days than the Mets, who had 472 through Fridays games. The Padres had the most with 729, followed by the Rays at 593, but the Dodgers were runner-up to the Mets in missed WARP at 3.675. League-wide, there had been 450 IL placements entering Friday, with teams sitting around the 50-game mark. A year ago, the 60-game season finished with 456 overall. But the more alarming comparison is the last two full seasons, with a total of 574 in 2019 and 585 in 2018 numbers that soon will be eclipsed at MLBs current injury pace. "There could be a lot of reasons for that in general," Davis said. "I would say maybe one of them is guys are throwing way harder and guys have to swing a little bit harder. It could be the cold weather. It could be just ramping up, and its just different having only a 60-game season last year and then all of a sudden, a full spring training and then playing two months into the season. Subscribe to Sports Now newsletter By clicking Sign up, you agree to our privacy policy. "We were just talking about that the other day not just us, but looking at that [scroll] on ESPN and seeing guys go on the IL left and right throughout the league. So it is a little bit concerning." Having more than a dozen All-Stars sidelined at any point, especially with a list headlined by Mike Trout, is a worrisome trend for the league on a few different fronts not the least of which is financial. This season, those 450 IL days have come at a sunk cost of more than $230 million (according to Spotrac) before Memorial Day, and all that missed time runs up a hefty price tag by seasons end. For players and owners alike, its a problem worth deeper investigation. "I think a lot of it has to do with the short season," said the Yankees Zack Britton, who serves on the eight-member executive subcommittee of the Players Association. "Hitters probably missed out on Im guessing here maybe 400 at-bats or something like that. Thats a lot of at-bats, a lot of build-up theyre missing. The pitchers, same thing, with innings. And especially the minor-league guys, they didnt have anything. "So to come back now and try to have these workloads, its going to be tough on your body. The game is so different now, too. A lot of things are max effort and I feel like youre starting to see soft tissue injuries because guys train differently than they have in the past." Britton, like Davis, was speaking while on the IL himself. After an offseason bout with COVID-19, Britton was shut down early in spring training and then required March surgery to remove a bone chip from his left elbow. Britton said the Yankees have been as "proactive" as possible from an organizational standpoint, and theyre currently in the middle of the pack with nine players on the IL, 319 days missed and a 1.880 WARP. "Weve done a lot of things to put ourselves in a better situation to stay healthy and sometimes as an athlete, things happen and you get injured," Britton said. "Thats what happens in sports, no matter the precautions that you take or how well you eat or sleep. Its just the nature of playing a sport." Sticky situation From a distance, it was easy to dismiss Wednesdays mid-game hat confiscation of Cardinals reliever Giovanny Gallegos as an outlier, the result of some overzealous cap-policing by Joe Wests umpiring crew. MLB has made cracking down on foreign-substance use by pitchers an emphasis for this season, but the process had been limited to seizing baseballs on occasion Trevor Bauer was singled out earlier for further analysis. What made Gallegos different, and why other teams should be on a heightened alert, was the tipping point a brownish smudge on the top surface of the caps visor. To anyone who has watched a game this season, seeing that exact same smudge on a number of pitchers hats is not unusual. Cameras zoom in on pitchers frequently and its easy to spot. The smudge could be a variety of things sunscreen, residue from the rosin bag, pine tar, perhaps some other custom concoction and Cardinals manager Mike Shildt, who was ejected for arguing the confiscation, called this widespread practice "baseballs dirty little secret" while suggesting its also something the sport doesnt want to necessarily expose in this public manner. Shildt isnt wrong. Pulling on this thread could cause an unraveling that MLB probably doesnt feel like adding to a growing list of concerns, especially if the Gallegos incident means that umpires will target more pitchers going forward. "Usually, thats something that should come from the opposing teams, unless theres something egregious or obvious that has to be, and we understand thats part of it, too," Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. "Any time an umpire sees something thats egregious, its certainly within their right to go out and check on that." Thats the debate here. A giant, shiny pine tar slick on the back of Michael Pinedas neck qualifies as "egregious." A quarter-sized blotch thats become quite common is harder to define, but it suggests that MLB needs to ramp up efforts to find a legal substitute for whatever goop already is being deployed on forearms, gloves or caps on a regular basis to significantly (and illegally) increase spin rate. "I think most pitchers out there, and most hitters for that matter, want to be able to get a better grip on the ball," Boone said. "I know Major League Baseball is even exploring and hoping to have the technology that will allow them to even doctor the baseballs themselves to make sure theres no grip issues for pitchers. "Obviously, there are some pitchers out there Im sure that are going above and beyond, and it starting to affect the quality of their pitch beyond just getting a grip. Obviously, thats something of a concern to all of Major League Baseball and why theyre really diving into this." Grabbing baseballs now and again or studying spin rates is one level of investigation. But policing caps in the middle of games, such as what happened to Gallegos, is taking it to another that could lead to some unintended consequences.
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https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/david-lennon/mlb-injuries-1.50262063
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Which transfer rumor is Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli most interested in?
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The star cricketer has spoken in the past about his admiration for Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo Its no secret that the captain of the Indian cricket team and global superstar Virat Kohli is an avid football fan. He eagerly follows European football and has often spoken about it. At this point, Kohli is preparing to travel to England with the Indian team for the upcoming World Test Championship final against New Zealand. The batch is expected to reach England on June 3 and is currently in a biobubble in India before their journey. In an effort to quarantine time, Kohli had an Instagram interaction with his fans on Saturday, where he eventually revealed the football transfer rumor he was most interested in. Editors choice When a fan asked him what was the last he googled, Kohli replied that hed been looking for the latest updates on Cristiano Ronaldos transfer. The Juventus forward is rumored to be leaving the Serie A giants this summer, with reports linking him to a return to Sporting Portugal or Manchester United and even a shock move to PSG. Virat Kohli, who has cited Cristiano Ronaldo as a source of inspiration in the past, seems to be keeping a close eye on developments. Kohli, who is known for his aggressive mindset on the cricket pitch, spoke about Ronaldo in a conversation with Indian soccer team captain Sunil Chhetri. When Chhetri asked which athlete Kohli idolizes outside of cricket, he said, Cristiano Ronaldo. There are many great athletes. There are so many people you look up to who are great, but for a guy who shows up regularly for big games What stood out was that he joined Juventus (and) I remember it was a UEFA Champions League match between Juventus and Atletico Madrid match. They lost 2-0 in the first leg. They played the second leg at home. For a guy to say two days prior to the game, tell his friends theyre coming for the game (because) its going to be a special night. That belief for a guy to say well go ahead and score a hat-trick. Thats a beast mentality for me. In the sports world, there are very few people who can claim to have such a mindset. That mental strength is inspiring to me every time. Virat Kohli has revealed in the past that he supports Juventus, due to his admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo. I now support Juventus because of Cristiano, Kohli said FIFA.com. Easily. I support every club where he plays. He inspires me. I love seeing Portugal play now because they maximize their resources and have a legend on their team. They play with passion and conviction, so I enjoy watching them. Otherwise, in terms of sheer power and impact, France is very, very strong. 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History to date: On May 25, the messaging platform WhatsApp on Facebook moved the Supreme Court in Delhi against the new Information Technology rules in India. May 25 was the deadline for IT intermediaries to respect the new rules, Information Technology Rules (Mediation Guidelines and Code of Ethics for Digital Media) 2021, announced in February. Under the new rules, an important social media broker providing services primarily in the nature of messaging will enable the identification of the first creator of information in its computer source as may be required by a court order. This is the rule that WhatsApp finds problematic. To simplify, an important social media broker, according to the new norms, is a social media broker who has more than 50 registered loop users. WhatsApp, which is said to have close to half a billion users in India, is an important social media broker. Alsosht also a service mainly in the nature of messages. The rules, therefore, require that WhatsApp and those providing messaging services and having a user base of over 50 lakh be able to track problematic messages to their creators. The request is a request for traceability, and WhatsApp is against it. The WhatsApps messaging system is end-to-end encrypted, which means, in his own words, only you and the person you are communicating with can read what has been sent, and no one in between, not even WhatsApp. This has been the case since 2016. The encryption protocol he uses is the one developed by Open Whisper Systems, which is well known for its Signal application. Traceability, according to WhatsApp, is a threat to user privacy. Comment | WhatsApp and its dubious claims In a blog entry, titled What is traceability and why WhatsApp opposes it?, she argues that traceability would end up breaking many of the guarantees that end-to-end encryption provides. Says, To track even one message, services must track each message. The reason he says this is because there is no way to know what a government would like to investigate in the future. A WhatsApp spokesperson is quoted in Hindu saying that: Requesting messaging apps to track conversations equals keeping track of every single message sent on WhatsApp, which would break the end-to-end encryption and essentially undermine the right of people for privacy. Further, on her blog, WhatsApp has said that traceability violates human rights. He says, innocent people can be caught by investigations, or even go to jail, for sharing content that later becomes problematic in the eyes of a government, even if they would not say any harm by sharing it in the first place . This, she says, may be cases where people shared something simply out of concern or to check its accuracy. WhatsApp also says traceability does not work. He gives an example: If you just downloaded an image and shared it, took a screenshot and got angry at it, or sent an article on WhatsApp that someone emailed you, you will be determined to be the originator of that content. And thats why you think message tracking would be ineffective and very susceptible to abuse. Even without traceability, says WhatsApp, We respond to valid requests by providing limited categories of information available to us, in accordance with applicable law and policy. We also have a dedicated team to assist law enforcement 24/7 with emergencies involving imminent injury or risk of death or serious physical injury. We constantly receive feedback from law enforcement that our responses to requests help solve crimes and bring people to justice. WhatsApp has also cited pro-privacy arguments from organizations such as Mozilla, Access Now, the Internet Society, the Center for Democracy and Technology, the Stanford Internet Observatory, the Electronic Frontier Foundation and the Internet Freedom Foundation to support its idea. In the US, for example, WhatsApp, under various legal requirements, may be required to share name, service start date, last first date, IP address, email address, user-blocked numbers, in connection with information, profile photos, group information and address book. Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ravi Shankar Prasad has said that the government is committed to ensuring the Right to Privacy for all its citizens, but at the same time it is also the responsibility of the government to maintain order and ensure national security. A notice from the Ministry of Electronics and IT elaborates on two legal points regarding traceability requirements. The first concerns reasonable limitations, or conditions that may trigger a traceability order from a court. The Exemption states, No Fundamental Rights, including the Right to Privacy, are absolute and subject to reasonable limitations. A traceability order shall come only as defined in Rule 4 (2), for the purposes of preventing, detecting, investigating, prosecuting or punishing an offense concerning the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of the State, friendly relations with the United States. alienation, or public order, or incitement to an act in connection with the above or in connection with rape, explicit sexual material or material sexual abuse of children, punishable by imprisonment for a term of not less than five years. The second legal argument concerns the proof of proportionality, the foundation of which, as the notice says, is whether there is a less effective alternative means. The traceability measure will be a measure of last resort, according to the notice, which cites the rule in this regard. The rules further state that in accordance with an order identifying the first creator, no significant social media broker will be required to disclose the contents of any electronic message, any other information about the first initiator, or any information on connection to the other user. The ministry has also criticized WhatsApp for not making any specific remarks on this request to date. The release says, Every operation that takes place in India is subject to the law of the land. WhatsApps refusal to follow the instructions is a clear act of defiance of a measure, the purpose of which certainly can not be doubted. He also refers to another issue where WhatsApp and the government have a difference of opinion. She says, In the end, WhatsApp seeks to mandate a privacy policy where it will share the data of all its users with its parent company, Facebook, for marketing and advertising purposes. WhatsApp, on the other hand, makes every effort to refuse to approve the Mediation Guidelines which are necessary to uphold law and order and deter the threat of fake news. This has to do with the opposition of Indian governments to updating WhatsApps privacy. The privacy update was announced for February but was delayed following a backlash from users in India, some of whom switched to alternatives such as Signal. The government, which filed a lawsuit against the privacy update in the Delhi High Court, has argued that privacy, data security and individual choice are at stake. The privacy update will ensure that users are no longer able to stop WhatsApp from sharing data with its parent Facebook, and the only way they can prevent this is by deleting their accounts. The Ministry publication also refers to a press release issued by the governments of the UK, US, Australia, New Zealand and Canada in 2019. While welcoming strong encryption as a tool to protect user privacy, the statement, however, said, We are concerned when companies intentionally design their systems in a way that excludes any form of access to content, even in the event of a crime. heavier. This approach puts citizens and society at risk by severely destroying a companys ability to identify and respond to the most harmful illegal content Technology companies need to include mechanism[s] in the design of their coded products and services by which governments, acting with due legal authority, can access data in a legible and usable format. Antony Clement Rubin vs Union of India was one of the recent notable cases where the issue of traceability was discussed (there were other similar cases). This first came up in the Madras High Court as a petition to link Aadhaar number users to their social media accounts. The Supreme Court of India finally took over the case, but not before the technical solutions for tracing the inventor were heard. WhatsApp has always maintained the impossibility of traceability that coexists with end-to-end encryption. The last hearing on this issue was in early 2020.
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