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What is a mullet and which celebs have one?	MULLETS are becoming a hot new trend, making their comeback from the 80's. The iconic hairstyle has been popularised by several famous names including hunky vlogger Jeff Wittek and singer Miley Cyrus. The mullet is a hairstyle in which the hair is shorter at the front, much like bangs, and long at the back. The haircut came to popularity in the 1970s, with David Bowies alter ego, Ziggy Stardust being the most notable celebrity to rock the style. Referred to as "business in the front, party in the back", the mullet is a choppy hairstyle, with a shorter more professional look in the front, and a longer, wilder cut in the back. The mullet is named after a breed of flatheaded fish with the same name. It is rumoured that fishmongers in Iceland originally grew the hairstyle to keep their necks warm and dry against the North Atlantic spray where the breed of fish can be found. Mullet is a compound word combining the words "mull" to ponder, and "et" a Polish suffix meaning eternally. Thus the Mullet gets its name from those who were forever engaged in intellectual self-reflection and introspection. Getting a mullet just requires growing out your hair, trimming the top short, and keeping the back long. Although it is best to get your hair cut professionally, many TikTok users have opted for a home haircut, so here are some tips to ensure that your mullet cut doesn't end in disaster. First of all, ensure the hair is freshly washed; it's usually best to cut wet hair, but it will be much easier for you to see the shape you're creating with dry hair and you don't want to make the hair too short. 6 Ensure your hair is dry so you dont end up cutting off too much Credit: Getty Divide the top of your hair into four sections, top, back and both sides. Start with the top middle section and comb your hair over your forehead; then trim the sides. As you cut, hold the sections up at a 90-degree angle and cut bluntly across. Take your clipper and slowly buzz the sides off. Start with a high number guard for safety, and work your way down until youve found a length that suits you. Dont buzz any further than the bone behind the ear because you want to maintain as much length as you can at the back. Find out whether your hair is long enough for a mullet here. The look was originally popularised by Billie Ray Cyrus, singer-songwriter known for the country hit "achy breaky heart". In recent years, other celebrities have started to rock the haircut, including Billy's daughter Miley Cyrus. Singing superstar Billie Eilish, comedian Seth Rogen and actress Zendaya have also tried out the hot new hairstyle. Famous vlogger and barber, Jeff Wittek, is credited for popularising the look among men in recent years. 6 Jeff Wittek popularised the look on TikTok and Youtube Credit: Instagram / Jeff Wittek The 31-year old comedian, best known for his surreal Youtube interview show, "Jeff's Barbershop", cut his and best friend Todd Smith's iconic haircuts in 2020. Joe Exotic, star of Netflix documentary "Tiger King" is another famous face, responsible for the growing obsession with mullets.	https://www.the-sun.com/lifestyle/2990736/what-is-a-mullet-and-which-celebs-have-one/
Is there an active shooter at NorthPark mall in Dallas?	REPORTS of an active shooter have broken out on May 31, 2021, at the NorthPark Mall in Dallas, Texas. Civilians are being evacuated from the mall and there is a heavy police presence active in the area. Dallas police have addressed the media saying that there was no active shooter at North Park Mall. According to the officers, a mentally disturbed person was banging a skateboard, appearing to sound like gunshots, and then made hand gestures as if he was shooting a gun, reported Fox4. Yet, reports of an active shooter situation emerged just after 1.30pm local time. Footage showed people fleeing from the scene as sirens were overhead inside of the mall. The Dallas Police Department tweeted that one person is in custody. More footage from North Park Mall, reports of shot being fired not along ago. There are currently no reports of injuries from authorities. Many shoppers appeared to be inside of the mall due to having the day off to celebrate Memorial Day. Some have taken to Twitter to warn others against arriving in the area. Most read in US News SCARY SCENES 'Active shooter' reports emerge today as footage shows shoppers fleeing Live Blog 'RECOVERY MISSION' Christian diet guru, husband & 6 others presumed dead after plane crash Breaking RAP TRAGEDY Rapper 'dies' months after arrest over fatal shooting, reports claim STORE STAMPEDE Shoppers filmed fleeing in terror after shooting at mall VP ON BLAST Candace trolls Kamala over Memorial Day tweet that didn't mention soldiers "Pls dont go to Northpark Mall in Dallas Tx rn! Possible active shooter! My mom is there and cannot leave the site, she said people started running and screaming inside. Possible shooter is still inside," one user wrote. "theres an active shooter at northpark mall and my sister works there she said she heard a lot of shots fired in the store next door where she works. yall pray for her pls," another tweeted. "Stuck outside Northpark Mall in Dallas because mall has been evacuated. Sounded like a scuffle with a lot of people from the dressing room but dont know for sure. Police are here but no news yet. #northparkmall#northpark," one wrote. 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.	https://www.the-sun.com/news/2990108/active-shooter-northpark-mall-dallas-texas/
Is it necessary to rewrite will if one of the legal heirs passes away?	It is always advisable to make the necessary changes to incorporate the present situation and condition so that no ambiguity remains with respect to any provision of the will.In both the cases, Class I heirs of your husband will have the right to claim equal shares in his properties. These legal heirs or claimants are the mother, widow and children of the deceased, each of whom gets an equal share in the property. In this case, the claimants will be you, your mother-in-law and your children, who will get a 25% share in case of the first house. In case of the second property, the share will be 12.5% each as your husband has a 50% share in the property. Since the property is equally divided, the mortgage will also be borne equally by all.Yes, it should be specified in the concerned will to give effect to such bequests since a nephew is not considered a Class I legal heir. In the absence of a bequest through will, the nephew won't be entitled to any share in your fathers property.Disclaimer: The responses are based on limited facts provided by the queries. It is advisable to consult a legal practitioner after presenting full facts and documents. Responses should not be considered as legal advice in any manner whatsoever.	https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/plan/is-it-necessary-to-rewrite-will-if-one-of-the-legal-heirs-passes-away/articleshow/83058840.cms
What is Naomi Osakas net worth?	NAOMI Osaka is already considered to be one of the greatest women's tennis players despite her age. Osaka, 23, is currently the No. 2 women's tennis player by the Women's Tennis Association. 4 Naomi Osaka is currently the No. As of 2021, the 23-year-old has amassed a $25million net worth, Celebrity Net Worth reports. Osaka blasted through the women's tennis scene in 2018 and skyrocketed to the highest-paid female athlete in the world. She earned an estimated $40million between June 2019 and June 2020. Osaka out-earned the previous long-standing highest-paid female athlete, Serena Williams, by $5million. 4 Osaka has amassed a $25million net worth Credit: Getty The young star's biggest win was in 2018 when she defeated Williams in the US Open. In September 2020, Naomi took home $3million for winning the US Open. On Monday, May 31, Osaka announced that she will withdraw from the French Open. The move comes after Osaka announced that she would not participate in press interviews at the Grand Slam event to help protect her mental health. The 23-year-old tennis star skipped the press conference following her first-round victory, provoking a $15,000 fine and a threat of tournament suspension. Anger is a lack of understanding. change makes people uncomfortable, Osaka wrote on Twitter in response to the threat and fine. 4 On Monday, May 31, Osaka announced she will withdraw from the French Open Credit: Getty Ive often felt that people have no regard for athletes mental health and this rings very true whenever I see a press conference or partake in one, Osaka wrote at the time. Were often sat there and asked questions that weve been asked multiple times before or asked questions that bring doubt into our minds and Im just not going to subject myself to people that doubt me. On May 31, Osaka announced her resignation from the tournament on Twitter, citing mental health reasons. Hey everyone, this isnt a situation I ever imagined or intended when I posted a few days ago. I think now the best thing for the tournament, the other players and my well-being is that I withdraw so that everyone can get back to focusing on the tennis going on in Paris, Osaka wrote. 4 Osaka cited mental health reasons as to her decision to pull from the French Open Credit: Getty Osaka said she had suffered bouts of depression since winning her first slam title at the US Open in 2018 and that talking to the media triggered anxiety. I never wanted to be a distraction and I accept that my timing was not ideal and my message could have been clearer, she continued on Twitter. Most read in Sport OUT OF LINE Kyrie Irving barely missed by water bottle leaving the court at TD Garden FIGHT TALK Floyd Mayweather says Jake Paul will 'be in neck brace' if he pulls second stunt TROUBLED LOVE Meet MLB star Marcell Ozuna's wife Pictured POWER MOVE The Rock shows off huge vein-popping biceps and legs for new Black Adam movie VIOLENT CLAIMS What to know about MLB player Marcell Ozuna More importantly, I would never trivialize mental health or use the term lightly. The truth is that I have suffered long bouts of depression since the US Open in 2018 and I have had a really hard time coping with that. Anyone that knows me knows Im introverted, and anyone that has seen me at the tournaments will notice that Im often wearing headphones as that helps dull my social anxiety. Though the tennis press has always been kind to me (and I wanna apologise especially to all the cool journalists who I may have hurt), I am not a natural public speaker and get huge waves of anxiety before I speak to the worlds media.	https://www.the-sun.com/sport/2989687/tennis-star-naomi-osakas-net-worth-revealed/
Will the U.S. Congress Finally Pass Legislation to End It?	The life of a mouse or a rat is an unenviable one. Chances are that if you're in the urban wild, you must contend with deadly traps, poisons and broom-wielding humans. If you're a country-dweller, you might have it a bit easier, but then again you may be blown to smithereens by a shotgun or carried off in the sharp talons of a barn owl. Or be poisoned anyway. "The only good mouse is a dead mouse," Australia's deputy prime minister Michael McCormack said recently, as the nation ramped up its war on mice with a plan to poison millions of them in New South Wales.	https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2264281795088/most-americans-don-t-approve-of-animal-testing-will-the-u-s-congress-finally-pass-legislation-to-end-it
Why should consumers be the only ones lumped with costs of big transmission projects?	After what seems like years of wrangling, cost-blow-outs, frustration, and interventions from the market operator and state energy ministers, the Australian Energy Regulator has finally given approval for two major transmission companies to spend $2.3 billion on an important cross-border link. Project EnergyConnect is being hailed as the biggest new transmission network investment in 30 years, the most important and the most transformational, because of the added security it provides to South Australia and New South Wales and the tens of billions of dollars in new wind and solar projects it will unlock. It has also brought home the limitations of Australias narrow regulatory regime and has led to calls for long-term reforms to the way network investment decisions are made. There wasnt a hope that such reforms could be delivered fast enough for this project, but there are moves to change the rules and from both sides of the who should pay debate that could see it addressed soon. Few people with the exception of coal generators who fear their assets being crushed by new competition from renewables ,and those who think battery storage might be a smarter and cheaper alternative to massive new links oppose what is described as the most important new project in the Australian Energy Market Operators Integrated System Plan, its 20-year blueprint for a rapid shift to a 90 per cent renewables grid. But many question why it is energy consumers only who will get sent the bill for the cost of these new network links. In the case of Project EnergyConnect, this will include $1.82 billion that TransGrid has been approved to recoup and along with ElectraNets $452 million. The AER itself recognises that consumers in both South Australia and New South Wales will face bigger electricity bills of up to $22 a year before longer terms savings kick in as increased supplies of renewables work to lower costs. Thats the argument put forward by groups such as the the Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC), which calls for such network proposals to better align the parties bearing the costs of the project with those who are also set to receive the greatest benefit. In a submission to the AER, PIAC noted that while consumers in New South Wales and South Australia are slugged with the costs of the project, most of the benefits are likely to be enjoyed by new generators connecting to the electricity market. It says governments could also pay for at least part of the project. Consumers in NSW and SA are not the sole direct beneficiaries of this project and should not carry all the costs. Consumers are also not best-placed to manage or carry the cost of any underutilisation of the asset, PIAC told the AER. The costs for [Project EnergyConnect] would be more efficiently and fairly recovered by socialising some costs through governments and by recovering some costs from connecting generation projects. Funding a portion of [Project EnergyConnect] costs from governments allows these costs to be recovered through a more progressive framework than electricity bills (which can often be regressive and disproportionately impact those least able to afford bill increases). PIAC said that it did not oppose the construction of a new network interconnector, but wanted a fairer funding model. The energy system is undergoing a rapid transformation that demands tens of billions of dollars in new network infrastructure. This transformation shouldnt lump consumers with costs they dont benefit from and risks they cant manage, PIACs director of energy policy, Craig Memery, told RenewEconomy. Recovering costs from parties on a beneficiary-pays basis, and ensuring all groups of consumers who are exposed to costs receive a material net benefit, should be required for large transmission projects to proceed. Transmission investment will continue to be inefficient and expose consumers to higher costs than needed until energy market bodies make comprehensive reforms that reflect the market were in today and the clean energy system we need in future. That includes changing cost recovery arrangements for interconnectors and for renewable energy zones, Memery added. The question of user pays has emerged in some of the deliberations by the Australian Energy Market Commission, and particularly what was described as a ham-fisted attempt to address this through its controversial COGATI model that is still being contemplated in various forms by the Energy Security Board. TransGrid CEO Paul Italiano says such big investments pose problems for companies like his because of the huge up front costs and the insistence by regulators that its returns are smoothed over the life of the asset to avoid an up front bill shock for the consumer. TransGrid asked regulators and rule makers if it could fast-track some of the returns to reduce what it saw as the crippling cost of finance, but was refused. The project only got the go-ahead from its board after the Clean Energy Finance Corporation stepped in with a hybrid facility that turns out to be the CEFCs single biggest investment yet. Italiano told RenewEconomy that the idea of protecting consumers from price shock is a political construct, but he is sympathetic to the view of PIAC, and agrees that reform is necessary. We strongly support critical analysis of the regulatory regime, Italiano told RenewEconomy. We welcome the output from PIAC. The challenge is the all regulatory reform requires extensive period of consultation, and that is likely to take longer than the time we have available for this project. Indeed, AEMO became so impatient with the regulatory hurdles, and the to-and-fro from transmission companies and the regulators made necessary it should be said by a big blow out in proposed costs that it wrote to the AER reminding it of the bigger picture, if it was allowed to look at it. See: Get on with it Regulator urged to approve SA-NSW inter-connector, as coal lobby objects Note: Out of interest, and given the rising concerns about big towers and transmission lines marching across the landscape from this and other proposed links, we asked Italiano how much more it would cost to put the cable underground. A lot more, was his brief answer. In fact, a multiple of the cost. Its not because trenching costs a whole lot more, but the cost of the different sort of cables needed to be laid underground, and the massive cost of providing insulation so they dont overheat. Its extremely expensive to go underground, Italiano said. Power lines are like electric fuses hanging them in the air provides the ability to dissipate that heat. If you put them underground you have to put in complex and expensive insulation around them. That technology is frighteningly more expensive.	https://reneweconomy.com.au/why-should-consumers-be-the-only-ones-lumped-with-costs-of-big-transmission-projects/
Where's that drink taking us?	After taking some time off drinking (and journalism), Matt Shand discovered that even those who dont drink pay a heavy price for the harm caused by alcohol. At university, the saying was the only person who drank more than a journalist was a student journalist. Its a bad saying, mostly because its wrong. Journalists have a front row seat to alcohols worst consequences. There are the photographers who attend crime scenes and fatal crashes caused by alcohol, witnessing the raw emotion at the police cordon. Community reporters writing, again, about the latest failed attempt by a concerned community to stop a bottle shop opening up in South Auckland. Court reporters hearing the intimate details of harm. The macabre formula of consumption, addiction, abuse, repeat, repeat, repeat. Too often the victims are children. Alcohol impacts us all differently. Some of us can have a beer and think nothing of it, but for others negotiating drinking is like walking a tight rope. You can fall off seemingly before you even realise. It can bring you very low, very quickly. Whether you wear the wowser badge with pride, drink occasionally or drink heavily, you pay the cost of alcohol harm in very direct ways. Not everyone has a drinking problem but everyone in New Zealand has a problem because of other peoples drinking. The Ministry of Health says foetal alcohol syndrome could cost New Zealand $450 million a year. This is just one, narrow aspect of alcohol harm, yet it represents about 40% of the money earned from excise tax from the product that directly causes it. We only need to look at the United States to know that banning alcohol doesnt work. People drank anyway and Al Capone made a lot of money. When our laws regulating alcohol were written, the idea you could push a button and have alcohol at your door within minutes was unimaginable. The law, at least, needs updating. Minister of justice Kris Faafoi says a review is being considered. Recent members bills have drawn attention to the issue of alcohol for different reasons. Labour MP Kieran McAnulty, who looks dapper in his Tui-branded bucket hat on his Twitter page, has a bill that will make it easier to drink on Easter holidays, Christmas Day and Anzac Day. Green MP Chle Swarbrick, at the other end of the spectrum, aims to end alcohol advertising, including sponsorship of sport, and to abolish the appeals process that makes it hard for communities to oppose liquor licences in their area. In order for either bill to skip the biscuit tin and head to the debating floor they need the support of 61 non-executive members of parliament. I need 11 signatures from National MPs to make it happen, Swarbrick has said. Some may cringe and say the Nats will never support it, but alcohol has never been a left vs right issue. National MPs have not been silent on the issue of alcohol-related harm. Former party leader Simon Bridges has asked questions in parliament recently about how much alcohol-related harm costs the country. Fellow MP Todd Muller says, The real bogeyman with alcohol is that we have four million people who want alcohol to be cheap, readily available and are willing to put up with harm to allow this to happen. The opportunity to deeply research public health issues like alcohol harm is why I left the newsroom to take up a job with think tank the Helen Clark Foundation. Ill be back one day, but this is a beat that requires undivided attention. My interest in alcohol harm came off the back of spending a year sober to break habits formed before, during and after university. It was truly eye-opening stuff, working as a clear-headed journalist. I found that it was a bit like when you buy a new car and suddenly see the same one everywhere. You start to notice the cans of cheap bourbon at a crime scene. The lines at bottle shops in small towns. Personally, you notice how seldom you need to take out the recycling compared to before and how much less of the weekend is wasted to dustiness. It certainly makes you face why you started drinking that much in the first place. These days the drinks have trickled back in, but as a trickle instead of the student-style stream. Hopefully on return to a newsroom, the alcohol-related harm will be, at least, slightly improved as a result of a review or more resources for helping those who fell off their tight rope. That will be something worthy of a celebratory toast. Matt Shand is the health equity fellow at the Helen Clark Foundation	https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/01-06-2021/wheres-that-drink-taking-us/
Where is Logan Thomas among NFL's top tight ends entering the 2021 season?	When the Washington Football Team signed tight end Logan Thomas in March 2020, many figured it was to add depth and competition to a position in desperate need of both. Outside of Washingtons coaching staff, not much was expected out of Thomas in 2020. Boy, did Thomas prove everyone wrong. In the first year of a modest two-year, $6.1 million contract with Washington, Thomas became the teams starting tight end and finished with 72 receptions for 670 yards and six touchdowns. Now, this offseason has been about adding depth behind Thomas. Pro Football Focus recently ranked the top tight ends entering the 2021 season with some of the usual names at the top, such as Travis Kelce and George Kittle. The former star college quarterback ranked No. 14, ahead of the man many listed as the top free-agent tight in 2020, Austin Hooper. With tight end Tim Tebow stealing headlines in recent weeks, Thomas stands out as the current model for a former quarterback transitioning to tight end. Hes coming off by far the most productive season of his career with Washington in 2020, catching over twice as many passes last season (72) than the rest of his career combined (35). Thomas was also the only tight end in the NFL to play over 1,000 regular season snaps last year, rarely coming off the field. Hell have more competition for targets in 2021 following the additions of receivers like Curtis Samuel and Dyami Brown this offseason. For Thomas to be that high after starting only one full season is a true testament to his talent and work ethic. Yes, Washington will have more receivers competing for targets in 2021 but dont discount how important Thomas and the tight end position is in offensive coordinator Scott Turners offense. In OTAs last week, Thomas and quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick were already working on the field, developing a rapport after a miscommunication on a route. Cool moment between Ryan Fitzpatrick and Logan Thomas working on in cuts down the seam. Fitz seemed like he wanted it at a different yardage and they talked through it. Thats where May practice helps JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) May 25, 2021 When talking about Washingtons offense in 2021, Thomas is often forgotten as many discuss wide receivers Terry McLaurin, Curtis Samuel and Dyami Brown, but that is a mistake. Thomas will continue to be a featured player in the Football Teams offense in 2021 and the team would be wise to begin looking at extending Thomas, who, despite being almost 30, is an ascending player at the position.	https://washingtonfootballwire.usatoday.com/2021/05/31/where-is-logan-thomas-among-nfls-top-tight-ends-entering-the-2021-season-washington-football-team-pro-football-focus/
How old is Amelia Hamlin and whats her net worth?	SCOTT Disick has dated his fair share of young beauties since his split from baby mama Kourtney Kardashian. The self-proclaimed Lord, 37 is now in a relationship with Amelia Hamlin. Amelia Hamlin was born on June 13, 2001, making her 19-years-old. The brunette stunner is signed to Women 360 Management New York and has modelled for brands including Hudson Jeans and Too Faced. Amelia has graced the runway for brands such as The Blonds and Dennis Basso. She is also no stranger to fame as her mum is Lisa Rinna of The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills and her father is actor Harry Hamlin. Scott and Amelia were first spotted together on Halloween 2020. Though he shares three kids: 11-year-old Mason, 8-year-old Penelope, and 6-year-old Reign with his ex Kourtney, the children reportedly do not spend time with Scott's new fling. On February 14, 2021 the new couple went Instagram official. On Valentine's Day Scott, who does not follow Amelia on social media and has never posted a photo of her before, shared two photos of them to his Instagram Stories. Appearing to confirm their budding romance, the pair could be seen sitting at a dinner table with a feast of delicious-looking food in front of them. Amelia has an estimated to fortune of around $1million. This is thanks to her modelling career and sponsored posts on Instagram. She also comes from a very wealthy family, as her famous parents have a combined wealth of around $20million. Born June 10, 1998, 22-year-old Delilah Belle Hamlin stepped into the modelling world after signing with Elite Model Management. She has already graced the pages of Teen Vogue and Women's Wear Daily and has appeared on the runway for companies like Dolce & Gabbana, Pleasure State Lingerie and Good American, Khloe Kardashian's brand. In 2019, Amelia and Delilah launched a clothing brand called DNA.	https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/celebrities/14064786/scott-disick-girlfriend-amelia-hamlin/
How Will the Biden Administration Deliver on Racial Justice?	Photograph by Joshua Roberts / Reuters Joe Biden has spoken clearly about the reality of systemic racism in America, and hes said that racial justice would be a defining element of his Presidency. Such a statement would have been unlikely before the movement that followed the death of George Floyd, or before the overt white supremacy that was on display during the 2017 Charlottesville Unite the Right rally, which Biden has said persuaded him to run in 2020. Vanita Gupta will be one of the key people guiding the Administrations response. She was confirmed in April as Associate Attorney General, the No. 3 position at the Department of Justice, overseeing the Civil Rights Division. David Remnick spoke with Gupta about how Biden intends to make good on his promises, and whether criminal-justice reform is still possible in bitterly divided Washington.	https://www.newyorker.com/podcast/political-scene/how-will-the-biden-administration-deliver-on-racial-justice
Why are pollen allergies worse in Canada this year?	Send this page to someone via email Significantly higher levels of pollen count than usual in Canada are becoming a nuisance for allergy sufferers this year. The provinces of Ontario and Quebec have been hit particularly hard, according to data shared with Global News by Aerobiology Research Laboratories. For the month of May 2021, Toronto reported 7,790 pollen grains per cubic metre more than double the amount for the same period last year. Ottawas May pollen levels were at 8,544 up from 6,412 in 2020. The total amount of pollen in Hamilton, Ont., recorded over the past four weeks is 11,381, a three-fold increase from the year before (3,570). Meanwhile, Montreals pollen levels stood at 10,407 compared to 4,919 last year. Story continues below advertisement For the most part, in Canada, in many regions, weve seen higher than your typical average pollen counts, said Daniel Coates, director of Aerobiology Research Laboratories. Seasonal allergies are commonly caused by three main types of pollen: trees, grass and weeds. Typically, tree or birch pollen season starts in late April or early May and lasts about two to four weeks in total, according to Anne Ellis, professor of medicine and chair of the Division of Allergy and Immunology at Queens University in Kingston, Ont. Grass pollen starts circulating in May and goes through June for two months. 1:25 Spring warmth brings early start for seasonal allergies in southern Alberta Spring warmth brings early start for seasonal allergies in southern Alberta Apr 6, 2021 But this year, higher temperatures caused an early start to spring and seasonal allergies, according to experts. Warm weather makes plants bloom and the pollen from trees, grass or weed tends to travel more under hot, dry conditions. Story continues below advertisement We had a very early spring with a lot of warm weather, and that really kicked in the pollen season into high gear, said Coates. Ellis said this is the first year Ontario has seen such high levels of birch pollen. Whether or not this continues will remain to be seen in the coming years, she told Global News. Ragweed season typically starts in August and goes on until the first frost in the fall, sometime in October. Climate change and global warming are driving the longer pollen season and higher counts, experts say. We know that the increased levels of carbon dioxide really are a contributing factor to the increased pollen production by various plants, said Karen Binkley, a clinical allergist and associate professor at the University of Torontos Temerty Faculty of Medicine. Urbanization or city planning also have a role to play, Coates said, because a lot of cities prefer planting male trees over female trees, that produce no pollen but tend to create more of a mess from fruits and flowers. And unlike their female counterparts, distinctly male trees produce pollen. Story continues below advertisement 2:06 Health Matters: Why masks can help with spring allergies Health Matters: Why masks can help with spring allergies Apr 1, 2021 Allergies vs COVID-19 Each year, pollen allergies affect many across the country, but the concerns are heightened amid the COVID-19 pandemic, as signs of seasonal allergies can appear to be similar to symptoms of the virus. More than 40 per cent of Canadians report being allergic to pollens or grasses, according to a 2017 Statistics Canada survey. Story continues below advertisement Common symptoms of seasonal allergies include sneezing, runny nose, cough from post-nasal drip and nasal congestion all of which overlap with symptoms of COVID-19. Last year, there was a big fear with pollen season with people running around with cold-like symptoms, which are similar to COVID symptoms and it put a lot of people into a little bit more of a panic or paranoia, said Coates. 1:50 COVID-19 vs. allergies COVID-19 vs. allergies Mar 23, 2021 Despite the similarities, though, there are some notable differences. Itchy or watery eyes and a blocked nose are common for allergies but are generally not associated with COVID-19. Whereas body aches, fatigue, sore throat, fever and a loss of smell and taste are more common when you have COVID-19, but not an allergic reaction. Story continues below advertisement Although if allergies are severe and your whole nose is blocked up, you can also lose your sense of smell, said Binkley. While there is no reason to believe that COVID-19 could impact pollen circulation, measures to mitigate the virus spread, like mask-wearing and spending more time at home, can, in turn, help manage the allergies, Binkley and Ellis said. The masks actually do have some ability to block pollen from entering your upper respiratory tract, said Ellis. For people who are staying at home more and going outside less, they may have less exposure to pollen if theyre able to keep the windows and doors at home closed, Binley added. In either case, depending on your symptoms, people should consult their health-care provider for treatment and get tested.	https://globalnews.ca/news/7908550/pollen-allergies-canada-2021/
What is an adjudication in a construction dispute?	ARTICLE To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Adjudication is an alternative dispute resolution process. It can be defined as: a statutory based dispute resolution process; where a qualified person, known as an adjudicator; is tasked with making an enforceable determination with respect to a payment dispute between parties to a construction contract. As adjudication is an alternative dispute resolution process, it falls outside of the court system and is quicker and relatively cheaper than litigation for resolving building disputes. In Queensland, the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (BIF Act) is the piece of legislation that governs adjudications. Lodging an Adjudication Application An adjudication application is lodged with the Registrar of the Queensland Building Construction Commission (QBCC). The application must be made within strict timeframes. The Act specifies the following timeframes: If you receive a payment schedule and you disagree with it, you must make an adjudication application within 30 business days after the payment schedule was given. If you receive a payment schedule but you do not receive full payment by the due date, you must make an adjudication application within 20 business days after the due date. If you have not been paid in full by the due date and you do not receive a payment schedule, you must make an adjudication application within 30 business days after the later of: the day of the due date for the progress payment to which the claim relates; or the last day the respondent could have given a payment schedule under clause 76 of the Act. Referral to Adjudicator After an adjudication application is lodged with the QBCC, the application is referred to an adjudicator. Once the adjudicator accepts his nomination, the Respondent must file an adjudication response within the later of the following periods: for standard claims (i.e., claims that are less than $750,000.00), 10 business days after being served with an adjudication application or 7 business days after being served with a notice of acceptance by the adjudicator; and for complex claims (i.e., claims that are greater than $750,000.00), 15 business days after being served with an adjudication application or 12 business days after being served with a notice of acceptance by the adjudicator. Decision by Adjudicator After the response is filed, the adjudicator must make a decision no later than: for claims less than $750,000.00; 10 business days after the adjudicator is given the adjudication response and where no adjudication response has been given, the last day on which the adjudicator receives the response; or for claims greater than $750,000.00; 15 business days after the adjudicator is given the adjudication response and where no adjudication response has been given, the last day on which the adjudicator receives the response. Payment of Adjudicated Amount If the Adjudicator decides that an amount is to be paid by the Respondent, the Respondent is required to pay the amount to the Claimant on or before the day that is 5 business days after the day on which a copy of the Adjudicator's decision is given to the Respondent by the Adjudicator or if the Adjudicator decides a later date for payment, then by such later date. If the Respondent fails to make payment in whole or in part when due, the Claimant may: give the Respondent written notice of the Claimant's intention to suspend works or supplying related goods and services; and/or file the adjudication Certificate as a judgment debt in court. As the above suggests, adjudication is a quick, cost-effective method of getting paid for disputes relating to construction work or supplying related goods and services. However, in order to ensure that your rights are protected and preserved, it is imperative that the provisions of the Act, in particular the strict time frames, are complied with. The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.	https://www.mondaq.com:443/australia/construction-planning/1074668/what-is-an-adjudication-in-a-construction-dispute
Should the civil and construction industry re-evaluate the need for legal protection against the impact of insolvency?	In our most recent construction law update, Building and Construction and Dispute Resolution Special Counsel, Daniel Morris, and Director, Murray Thornhill provide an update suggesting there may be good cause for the civil and construction industry to re-evaluate the need for legal protection against the impact of insolvency. One simple and, we think, commercially sensible, measure to absorb some of the shock of insolvency is the use of statutory, cascading trust accounts. We suspect the civil and construction industry been deterred away from such measures by the unwieldiness of traditional Project Bank Account structures. The traditional model requires two (in WA) or even three (in Qld) bank accounts to be created and administered for each civil or construction project. We agree that any trust regime that creates unnecessary administrative burdens and unnecessarily ties up contractors' working capital is not the answer and may even cause unintended economic harm. However, that is not the model proposed by John Fiocco or John Murray who instead propose a model of cascading, statutory trust accounts with these basic elements: A. Whilst solvent, each contractor in a contracting chain except the last, will have a dedicated trust account for receiving and disbursing progress payments down the line of contractors. B. After each round of progress payments, each such contractor is free to use the balance of monies received into its trust account as it sees fit. C. Upon any such contractor's insolvency, the law automatically deems it a trustee for itself and all subcontractors down the contracting chain. This is thought to benefit all contractors downstream of an insolvency as their status is elevated from mere unsecured creditors to trust beneficiaries. For reasons explained in Daniel Morris's ICLR paper, a regime of cascading, statutory trust accounts is unlikely, by itself, to have the desired effect of preserving civil and construction contractors' payment rights against the superior claims of banks and other secured creditors. To achieve this, there must also be appropriate Personal Property Securities Act (PPSA) protections. As observed in an ICLR publication by Louise Hall, these legal protections already exist in one form or another in the UK and Canada, where they are reported to have been well-received by civil and construction contractors generally. Ultimately, meaningful, cultural change within the industry will require more than laws alone can deliver, such as improvements in contractor education and confidence well thought-out, collective action by industry representatives and participants. In the meantime, though, it is suggested that cascading trust and PPSA protections will go some way towards keeping civil and construction contractors paid and working on Australian construction sites, in circumstances where, sadly, construction contractor insolvencies appear set to continue for the foreseeable future. The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.	https://www.mondaq.com:443/australia/construction-planning/1074678/should-the-civil-and-construction-industry-reevaluate-the-need-for-legal-protection-against-the-impact-of-insolvency
Can I use my phone with Bluetooth or satellite navigation while driving in NSW?	To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. A young single Mum from Sydney has found out the hard way that ignorance of the road rules is not an acceptable defence, despite how obscure the rules may be. 20-year old Celina Selman was driving home after picking her daughter up from day care when she was pulled over by police and asked to undertake a random breath test. She drove away from the encounter with $1000 worth of fines, for having her phone's Bluetooth connected to her car, and for having her daughter unrestrained. Touching your phone to use Bluetooth is illegal In New South Wales, it is illegal for fully licensed drivers to touch a phone to use an audio function such as Bluetooth to play music, unless the phone is secured in a fixed cradle. Restricted drivers such as Learners and P-Platers are not permitted to touch a phone to use an audio function, even if the phone is secured in a fixed cradle. Drivers face a fine of $349 and 5 demerit points for breaking this rule. Making or receiving audio phone calls It is legal if the phone is: 1. Secured in a cradle that is fixed to the vehicle; or 2. Able to operate without touching any part of the phone (including Bluetooth controls). It is otherwise illegal. No. It is illegal. Using audio functions, including music No. It is illegal. Use as an aid to driving such as satellite navigation It is legal if the phone is secured in a cradle fixed to the vehicle. It is otherwise illegal No. It is illegal. Accessing your digital driver licence It is legal after a police officer has requested that you do so. It is otherwise illegal. Making a transaction such as the use of a voucher or coupon (eg in a drive through restaurant) It is legal if the vehicle is either stationary or off the road, such as in a carpark, drive way or drive through. It is otherwise illegal. The law on child restraints Ms Selman was also fined for not having a child properly restrained in the back seat. She told police that she was going to pull over to get her daughter back into her car seat before she was pulled over, although the officer did not consider this an acceptable excuse and fined her accordingly. In New South Wales, children aged under seven years must be in an approved child restraint when travelling in a vehicle. A child restraint is a forward-facing or rear-facing child car seat, also referred to as a baby car seat or baby capsule, or a booster seat. The problem is that as children get older, they learn to undo seatbelts themselves and it can be difficult for parents to find a safe place to pull over and restrain them, particularly in heavy traffic and on busy roads. However, breaching this rule can attracts a fine. For a child who is aged at least 4, but under 7-years, must be: Restrained in a suitable and properly fastened and adjusted forward facing approved child restraint that has an inbuilt harness to it; or Put on a properly positioned approved booster seat, restrained by a suitable lap and sash type approved seatbelt (which is properly adjusted and fastened) or by a suitable approved child safety harness that is properly fastened and adjusted; or If the child is seated in a seating position in an area of the motor vehicle that is designed primarily for carrying goods, the child must be restrained by a suitable lap and sash style seatbelt that is properly adjusted and fastened, or has the hip restrained by a suitable lap type seatbelt that is properly adjusted and fastened, and has the upper body retrained by an approved child safety harness that's properly adjusted and fastened. Ms Selman uploaded a video to TikTok voicing her frustration at not being given a warning, instead of being slapped with significant fines, which she says she will struggle to pay. Enforcement is the name of the law But gone are the days of community policing. Police now have quotas to fill and procedures in place which mean that while officers retain discretionary powers not to issue fines, they may not use them as much as they used to. While the woman can have her fines reviewed by Revenue NSW, or enter into flexible payment arrangements until the debt is paid, the only other option is to fight the matter in court which can be costly. Courts also have the power to impose harsher penalties if a person is guilty of an offence. After the video was uploaded to social media, a number of people expressed sympathy, with others admitting they did not know the Bluetooth rule. Road users have a responsibility to keep themselves informed of updates to road rules and traffic law. Demerit points NSW If you are given a fine that includes demerit points, it generally takes three years and four months from the date of the offence to recoup the points. The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.	https://www.mondaq.com:443/australia/crime/1074628/can-i-use-my-phone-with-bluetooth-or-satellite-navigation-while-driving-in-nsw
Should affirmative consent be required before sexual activity?	ARTICLE To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Clear verbal or behavioural assurances prior to sexual encounters will be mandatory under reforms to New South Wales sexual consent laws. Those who fail to obtain such assurances will face the prospect of being convicted of sexual offences. Welcomed by police and victim's advocates The reforms have been welcomed by police and victims' advocates, who described them as the gold standard of sexual consent laws worldwide. However, there are concerns the laws will lead to injustice; namely, people being convicted of sexual offences despite having done nothing morally wrong. The overhaul of consent laws has taken a significant amount of time, and has largely been informed by victims' groups, enforcement bodies and legal groups, and given impetus by recent movements such as the #MeToo movement, as well as by reporting of select cases whereby the media asserts current laws have failed. One of these cases was that of Saxon Mullins, the complainant in a case which spanned two trials and two appeals over several years. The man she accused of sexual assault, Luke Lazarus, was acquitted of all charges based on the fact that he had an honest and reasonable belief Ms Mullins has consented to sex. Since then, Ms Mullins has pushed for affirmative consent' laws. Current sexual assault consent laws Existing laws do, however, prescribe strict rules for where it can be considered that a party consents to sexual intercourse. In that regard, section 61HE of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) provides that consent is considered to have been given in the context of sexual assault cases where a person freely and voluntarily agrees to the sexual intercourse. The first requirement to establish that the complainant did not consent. The second is that the defendant knew the complainant did not consent, which is established where the prosecution proves that the defendant: knew the complainant was not consenting, or was reckless as to whether the complainant was consenting, or had no reasonable grounds to believe the complainant was consenting. In making such a finding, the court must have regard to all of the circumstances of the case including any steps taken by the defendant to ascertain whether the complainant was consenting, but it must not consider any self-induced intoxication by the defendant. In addition to this, the current law provides that a person cannot consent to sexual intercourse where he or she: does not have the capacity to consent due to their age or cognitive incapacity, or does not have the opportunity to consent as they are unconscious or asleep, or consents because of threats of force or terror, or is unlawfully detained. Furthermore, the law states that a person does not consent if under a mistaken belief that: he or she is married to the defendant, or that the sexual intercourse is for health or hygienic purposes. The law also says it may be established that a complainant does not consent to sexual intercourse include where he or she: was substantially affected by drugs or alcohol, was subjected to intimidatory or coercive conduct, or another threat, that did not involve force, was taken advantage of through an abuse of authority or trust, The law also makes it explicitly clear that a complainant who does not offer physical resistance is not necessarily consenting. Proposed changes to the definition of consent However, the proposed laws make clear that a person does not consent to sexual intercourse unless they say or do something to communicate a clear yes. NSW Attorney-General Mark Speakman explains that under the changes, saying something or giving a facial expression or physical gesture could indicate consent, but also cautioned that the government did not want to prescribe the various ways people could communicate consent and that people need to use common sense. In a press release, the Department of Communities and press released condenses the proposal as follows: (a) a person does not consent to sexual activity unless they said or did something to communicate consent, and (b) an accused person's belief in consent will not be reasonable in the circumstances unless they said or did something to ascertain consent. Directions for juries The reforms also include new directions for juries, so that judges can address common misconceptions such as that sexual assault can occur between strangers, acquaintances or people who are in a committed relationship, that sexual offences are not always conducted with threats, violence or physical injuries and that there is no normal or typical response to sexual assault. These also include that the way a person was dressed, whether they consumed drugs or alcohol, would not imply consent. Lack of resistance or a limited protest is no longer considered as consent' and this is an important change to the law, which reflects that some victims find themselves so fearful they freeze' and don't argue or fight back, and just endure the encounter. Reforms will also affirm a person's right to withdraw consent at any point, meaning that while someone may consent to a particular act, it doesn't mean they have consented to other sexual acts. Unrealistic and dangerous Many believe the proposal goes way too far and ignores the way in which sexual encounters take place in the real world. There is an argument it is unrealistic and dangerous to legally require one party to obtain a statement and/or gesture confirming approval and also say or do something themselves to ascertain consent, else they are guilty of sexual assault. There are grave concerns by a number of bodies, including the Law Society of NSW and NSW Bar Association that the reforms go way too far by reversing the presumption of innocence. Concerns that innocent people will end up in prison The NSW Bar Association has expressed concerns the laws will criminalise acts that are, in fact, consensual. In the words of Bar Association President Michael McHugh SC: The Attorney-General's proposals would have the effect that , even in situations where a person consents to sexual activity but has not communicated that consent by words or actions at the time, the law would hold that there was no consent. This approach would potentially criminalise many consensual sexual relations. There are also concerns the requirement will lead to an increase in false accusations by aggrieved or vindictive persons as well as lead to innocent people pleading guilty when they have done nothing morally wrong. Such scenarios are rarely spoken about, let alone duly considered, given the impetus of recent social movements such as #MeToo, and the tendency to focus on complainants being heard and believed rather than the interests of innocent defendants. Indeed, many have been heavily criticised for simply suggesting that a sexual assault complainant could be lying; a criticism that can be extremely unfair given the realities of sexual assault allegations. In that regard, many who actually practise in the criminal law profession and even judges in the family law courts will attest to the fact that false allegations occur far more frequently than we are led to believe by the mainstream media, which has a tendency to handpick cases and mislead the public about them. In the real world, sexual experiences tend to occur naturally and spontaneously, and in the context of intimate long-term partnerships there are questions about whether it is realistic for partners to obtain explicit consent for every single sexual encounter. The New South Wales Government intends to agree-in-principle to all 44 of the Law Reform Commission's inquiry recommendations and the new laws are expected to be introduced later this year. The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.	https://www.mondaq.com:443/australia/crime/1074640/should-affirmative-consent-be-required-before-sexual-activity
Do new draft EPBC National Environmental Standards ignore Independent Review of EPBC Act recommendations?	ARTICLE To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. The ambition of the Final Report of the Independent Review of the EPBC Act to devolve the process-related assessment of projects (which impact on matters of national significance) to state and territory governments - allowing the Commonwealth to lift its head' to deal with the more strategic environmental challenges, data collection, performance measurement and enforcement - is a worthy one. However, strong political leadership will be necessary to ensure parochial state-based economic drivers do not impede holistic national environmental and cultural heritage protection. The Final Report by Professor Graeme Samuel (released in January 2021), together with the Bill currently before Parliament, signify an important step in the rejuvenation of Australia's national environmental laws. However, as flagged in our earlier article, important questions remain surrounding how, and to what extent, Professor Samuel's recommendations will be implemented. The May 2021 Federal budget allocated a comparatively meagre sum of $29.3 million over the following four years as an initial response to the Independent Review of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth) (EPBC Act). Of this, $17.1 million is to be allocated to maintain timely assessments and approvals in the transition period. Additional investment will be needed over time to achieve Professor Samuels goals. EPBC Act Review: Final Report released Building on the preliminary views outlined in the Interim Report, the findings of the Final Report were bleak. Its key message, and one repeated throughout the Report, was that: Australia's natural environment and iconic places are in an overall state of decline and are under increasing threat. The environment is not sufficiently resilient to withstand current, emerging or future threats, including climate change. The environmental trajectory is currently unsustainable. The Final Report is clear-headed and deliberate in its messaging, and establishes a regulatory pathway for the Federal Government. To address these issues, and ensure the Australia's future sustainability, the Final Report makes 38 recommendations for reform. These reforms are largely consistent with the recommendations of Professor Samuels' Interim Report. Regulatory pathway To ensure that the recommendations are delivered in a coordinated manner, they have been grouped into three tranches: Priority Reforms; Enabling Reforms; and Final Reforms. Tranche One: Priority Reforms The first tranche of reforms are focused on three key changes: the creation of enforceable National Environmental Standards ( Standards ); ); the appointment of an Environment Assurance Commissioner ( Commissioner ) to oversee the implementation of and compliance with the Standards; and ) to oversee the implementation of and compliance with the Standards; and the inclusion of Indigenous knowledge in all environmental decision making. In response to the urgency of the tranche one reforms, on 25 February 2021, the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment (Standards and Assurance) Bill 2021 (Bill) was introduced into Federal Parliament. Standards Historically, the states and territories have enjoyed considerable discretion for environmental decision-making. This has led to a project-by-project rather than a holistic, outcomes-based approach to decision-making. To overcome this issue, the Final Report strives to achieve much greater clarity by proposing Standards which set particular requirements for decision-makers in relation to: Matters of National Environmental Significance ( MNES ); ); Indigenous engagement and participation in decision-making; compliance and enforcement; and data and information. Commissioner To support their implementation, the Commissioner will be responsible for overseeing the Standards. The Bill contemplates that the Commissioner will have the ability to audit and monitor the performance of the states and territories to determine whether they are adhering to the Standards. However, criticism has already been levelled at the proposed environmental auditor. Under the Bill, the Commissioner's powers of audit are effectively limited to the preparation of reports. If states or territories violate the Standards, it is unclear whether the Commissioner will have the power to hold the them to account. Even with the appropriate powers, with just $9 million allocated over the course of four years to the Commissioner enforcement activity may be selective. By way of comparison, although not necessarily all appropriated from the State, the operating expenditure budget for the NSW Environment Protection Authority for the 21/22 financial year is $213.6 million. Indigenous Knowledge The Final Report is critical of the fact that the EPBC Act fails to respect and harness the knowledge of Indigenous Australians to better inform how the environment is managed. Despite the involvement of Indigenous Australians in land and sea protection around the country this is not reflected in the EPBC Act, which does not incorporate the rights of Indigenous Australians in the decision-making process. As a consequence, this has caused Australia to lag in its implementation on it key international commitments relating to Indigenous peoples' rights. For example, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) emphasises that it is a right of Indigenous peoples to participate in the decision-making process for matters that affect them. The Final Report finds that the current EPBC Act overtly prioritises the views of Western science, at the expense of the knowledge and values held by Indigenous communities. To enhance the inclusion of Indigenous Australians in environmental decision-making, the Final Report recommends immediate reform to realign the EPBC Act with Australia's international commitment to the rights of Indigenous peoples. By doing so, it is hoped that Indigenous knowledge will be repositioned alongside Western science in the decision-making hierarchy. Tranche Two: Enabling Reforms The second tranche of reforms are essentially the enabling' reforms. Over the next 12 months, to successfully deliver the recommendations of the Final Report, comprehensive amendments to the EPBC Act are required. To achieve this, the Final Report recommends that Parts 3 to 10 of the Act be completely overhauled to support the effective integration of the Standards into environmental decision making. This recommendation comes in response to the criticism that decision making requirements, especially in relation to MNES, are buried within voluminous statutory documents and unenforceable guidelines. Hence, the intent of the enabling' reforms is to enable the Standards to be more efficiently applied to decision-making. The Tranche Two reforms also propose the introduction of limited merits review for development approval decisions available to proponents and others with standing. This merit appeal right would be restricted to the material available at the time of the original decision. In other words, a merits review on the papers'. Presently, the standing' rules enable third parties to bring judicial review appeals to challenge the validity of decisions made under the EPBC Act. Eschewing the notion of environmental lawfare', the Final Report is firm in stating that the current standing rules will not be changed. However, in an effort to limit baseless and vexatious litigation, the Final Report suggests potential litigants should be required to provide the written advice of senior counsel to demonstrate that their claim has a reasonable prospect for success. On one view, this is a relatively low bar to meet. On another view, this possibly raises access to justice concerns, where concerned parties are required to find the funds to obtain the opinion of senior counsel before passing first base' on a merits review. Tranche Three: Final Reforms The third tranche of reforms represents the finale to the legislative overhaul initiated in February 2021. It is anticipated that the redrafting of the EPBC Act will completed by 2022. While the details surrounding Tranche Three are limited, the Report states that the final reform will be aimed at restructuring the EPBC Act to simplify its operation. Draft Standards In early February 2021, an incomplete version of the proposed Standards was informally released to the public. At the time, it was unclear whether this version of the Standards would be implemented, however the general consensus was that they fell well short of those recommended by Professor Samuel. This led to widespread criticism by environmental groups, such as the Australian Conservation Foundation, which accused the Government of simply replicat[ing] existing problems in the EPBC Act. The Federal Government has now released the final draft of the new Standards, with the qualification that the Standards will initially reflect the existing requirements of the EPBC Act. As a result, the new Standards do not reflect many of the recommendations included in the Final Report. For instance, the need for decisions to reflect the principle of non-regression, is absent from the new Standards. The principle of non-regression requires environmental norms which have already been adopted by countries not to be revised if the overall effect of the revision would be regressive. It is based on the idea that the diminution of laws to protect the environment would contradict the principle of inter-generational equity. By excluding this principle, it would enable states and territories to go back on their environmental progress by allowing them to make retrograde decisions and policy choices. Other elements of the draft Standards which appear contrary to the recommendations of the Final Report include the absence of requirements on decision makers to ensure that: their decisions reflect relevant conservation practices; they have considered the best available information' when making decisions on MNES; decisions support rights of indigenous peoples to practice customary activities and traditions; and decisions take into account both individual and cumulative impacts. The biggest criticism, however, is the fact that during the first two years of their operation, the new Standards will not be disallowable by Parliament. This means that the Standards could be in place for two years, before the Standards recommended by Professor Samuel's are introduced. While a review of the Standards must be undertaken within two years of their commencement, there is no requirement in the Bill mandating that the Standards be varied. As a result, the Standards could operate indefinitely without ever being subject to Parliamentary oversight and therefore continue to eschew the recommendations made by Professor Samuel. Concluding observations With the Bill referred to the Senate Standing Committees on Environment and Communications for inquiry, the first round of priority reforms is unlikely to come into effect until late-2021. However, they are important as the passage of the first Bill of reforms will set an important tone for subsequent legislative changes. The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.	https://www.mondaq.com:443/australia/environmental-law/1074636/do-new-draft-epbc-national-environmental-standards-ignore-independent-review-of-epbc-act-recommendations
How Are Neon Lights Making A Statement In 2021?	The warm glow of neon lights that once lit up the streets of Las Vegas has made a comeback. This time, artsier and much brighter! Having garnered commercial popularity in the first half of the twentieth century, beautiful neon lights became obscure in the 1960s. Initially, only linked to advertising, now these signs have nestled into our homes and even evolved into a form of art. Let us have a look at the ubiquity of neon signs in 2021. Luminous Decor Neon signs have made their way into the world of interior design. They exude a retro vibe that is nostalgic and reminds us of the time gone by. At the same time, the vibrance of the lights goes perfectly with the energy of 2021. Having stayed inside their homes for more than a year has made people introduce some colourful hues into their interiors. It is an easy way to reinvent your space and make you feel like youre sitting in a dimly lit restaurant. Fun space for the little ones! Soft lighting has a wider scope than aesthetics. It works as night lighting for the kids room. With the latest custom neon signs, you can practically bend the light in any shape that you want. Whether you want a calming cloud or a quirky cactus, you can get it with the soft glow of the sign. Nighttime can be scary for the little ones, so this is also a fun way to infuse the space with a comforting atmosphere. Making Restaurants and Cafes Lit There was a time when neon lights were limited to outdoor advertising and even today we see some signs outside the diners and ramen shops. However, restaurants and cafes have been experimenting for a while and today, you are more likely to see a neon sign gracing the indoor space of a restaurant. It is no more limited to a means of beckoning potential customers but it has become a part of the ambience. Today neon signs are exhibited as a piece of art in cafes and restaurants. Some even have them installed in the washrooms for a fun vibe and it works! Life of the Party Neon can be a whole theme in itself and it can also do the work of accenting your theme. A simple installation of a neon sign can change the mood of the space. The bright energy has a welcoming feel to it and it exudes a warm feeling which people find inviting. It can transform your living room into a party zone and so it is being embraced by more and more Millennials. Neon lights not just a vintage article reminiscent of the 30s or 40s that no longer exist. It is an invention that evolved over the years and got adopted by designers, artists, and advertisers. Its beauty lies in its versatility and its ability to light up any space, be it a dim alleyway or your living room.	https://www.godisageek.com/2021/05/how-are-neon-lights-making-a-statement-in-2021/
Could a distaste for broccoli indicate greater resistance to COVID-19?	It sounds a little hard to swallow, but a new study suggests that how people react to bitter flavors correlates with the severity of their COVID-19 infection. Its an exciting insight because during the past 16 months, its become clear that people dont respond to SARS-CoV-2 predictably. Its been impossible to determine whether someone will experience mild symptoms or develop life-threatening respiratory disease. Imagine if a simple taste test could indicate a persons risk of developing severe COVID-19. Henry Barham, a rhinologist at the Baton Rouge General Medical Center, in Louisiana, published a study in the medical journal JAMA Network Open on May 25 that analyzed nearly 2,000 patients and found that supertastersindividuals who are overly sensitive to some bitter compoundswere less likely to test positive for the virus. If this association holds true, it implies, for example, that people who dont find broccoli too bitter are in a higher risk group for severe COVID-19. This is a very interesting study that suggests that receptors on our tongue that allow us to sense bitter flavors are also linked to our vulnerability to respiratory infections like COVID-19, says David Aronoff, director of the division of infectious diseases at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, in Nashville, Tennessee, who was not involved with this research. That taste receptors may also be involved with immunity is surprising, he says. At Yale University in the 1990s, psychologist Linda Bartoshuk pioneered the study of genetic variations in taste perception. She coined the term supertaster to describe the 25 percent of people who are intensively sensitive to bitter flavors. Another 25 percent of people are nontasters who barely detect bitter flavors, and the remaining 50 percent are just tastersthose who register the bitterness but not to the degree that its distasteful. Supertasters are more sensitive to bitter flavors because they have up to four times as many taste buds on their tongue. Bitter compounds in certain foods and drinks are recognized by type 2 taste receptors, which are made by a family of genes called T2R. The T2R38 gene is among the best studied of these. Variations in the structure of the T2R38 protein the gene encodes correlates with a persons tolerance of bitter compoundssuch as phenylthiocarbamide and propylthiouracilwhich are abundant in many vegetables, including broccoli, cabbage, and brussels sprouts. This is not the first time being a supertaster had been linked to a medical condition. Supertasters have a higher likelihood of having polyps in their colon, a risk factor for cancer associated with lower intake of those bitter vegetables. But supertasters can experience physiological advantages as well. As it happens, the T2R38 proteins are found in places other than the tongue. These extraoral areas include the epithelial cells that line the nose and upper respiratory tract, where they respond to invading pathogens. A 2012 study led by Noam Cohen, a rhinologist at the University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia, found that bacteria responsible for sinus infections activate the T2R38 protein receptors on cells lining the respiratory tract, causing them to produce nitric oxide. Nitric oxide is a key component of our immune response, the first line of defense against invading pathogens. It stimulates hair-like structures called cilia in the respiratory passageways that remove foreign particles and pathogens from the body. Consequently, supertasters experience fewer bacterial sinus infections. Barham, who studies T2Rs as they relate to innate immunity within the respiratory tract, was also aware that nitric oxide could poison SARS-CoV, a coronavirus (related to SARS-CoV-2 that causes COVID-19) first reported in Asia in 2003 that caused a respiratory illness that spread to 22 countries before it was contained. This prompted him to investigate whether a link exists between COVID-19 and supertasters. Tasteful study bitter pill for nontasters Barhams team studied 1,935 adults, 266 of whom tested positive for SARS-CoV-2. Nontasters were significantly more likely than tasters and supertasters to test positive for SARS-CoV-2, to be hospitalized once infected, and to suffer symptoms for a longer time. Eighty-six percent of those with severe COVID-19 requiring hospitalization were nontasters. Less than 6 percent of supertasters tested positive for SARS-CoV-2. Barham also speculates that the possible connection between T2Rs and COVID-19 might be linked to why children generally are less susceptible. The numbers of taste receptors decrease with age, which potentially explains why the elderly population seems to do worse than their younger counterparts, Barham says. Conversely, most children, who have more T2Rs, suffer less severe symptoms or illness when infected with SARS-CoV-2. The 25 percent of children who are nontasters show few to none of these T2Rs, resulting in potentially more severe symptoms, he says. According to Aronoff, the study has limitations. The relatively small number of adults examined were in a fairly narrow age range, so its not known whether the correlation between taste preferences and COVID-19 severity exists in children or the elderly. In addition, he says, the population studied may differ in unknown ways that influenced the results. Being able to determine quickly who is most at risk from SARS-CoV-2 would be a valuable tool as society emerges from quarantine. Barhams findings suggest that taste-testing could provide a safe, fast, and inexpensive way to categorize people into risk groups for COVID-19 and other infections. At this point, the results of this work are premature to help us manage COVID-19 in the clinic, Aronoff cautions. But the results could impact our understanding of what leads people to be more or less vulnerable to infections like COVID-19. Aronoff emphasizes that supertasters shouldnt overinterpret these conclusions: People who hate broccoli should not avoid vaccination, he says. Danielle Reed, associate director of the Monell Chemical Senses Center, in Philadelphia, also warns against overinterpreting the findings. Reed, who studies genetic differences in taste and smell, performed the genetic testing in the Barham study but declined to be named as an author because she interpreted the results differently. Reed points out that Barhams analysis didnt account for general taste loss, which is an early and cardinal feature of COVID-19. As a result, she believes that some patients were categorized incorrectly as nontasters. Furthermore, T2R genes were not identified as being involved with COVID-19 severity in an independent genomic analysis. Reed says taste tests to help guide medical care are a goal we can work toward. But the first step is to make screening for taste and smell a regular part of health care, like we do with vision and hearing. As we add taste and smell checks to routine health care, how these senses predict health and disease may emerge and be useful tools. Barham agrees that more research is needed and says his team has continued gathering data to explore the relationship between taste receptors and COVID-19. He expresses optimism about extending the work to other infectious diseases. We are also studying this family of receptors as they influence innate immunity to influenza, along with other upper respiratory infections.	https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/could-a-distaste-for-broccoli-indicate-greater-resistance-to-covid-19
Who are the Boston Celtics top-10 all-time leaders in postseason wins?	Begrudgingly tied with their longtime rivals the Los Angeles Lakers with the most NBA titles in league history at 17 each, few teams can rival the Boston Celtics in terms of total playoff games won by their players. Spanning most of the years in its seven decades of existence all the way back to the Basketball Association of America (BAA a precursor league to the NBA) era, there has been a Celtics roster playing in the postseason more often than not. Make your guesses, and scroll down to see how you did. Better yet, can you do it in order? https://t.co/d3TWtcGzvR The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) May 31, 2021 Tommy Heinsohn - 69 Tommy Heinsohn, (15) of the Boston Celtics leaps to score as Bob Pettit, left, of the St. Louis Hawks attempts to block the play in their National Basketball Association playoff game at Boston Garden on April 10, 1958. Watching the play is Jack McMahon (21) of the Hawks. (AP Photo/J. Walter Green) Paul Pierce - 72 Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo (9) goes around a pick set by forward Paul Pierce (34) during the second quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers in game three of the Eastern Conference semifinals of the 2012 NBA Playoffs at Wells Fargo Arena. Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports Don Nelson - 81 (tie) Hank Finkel of the Boston Celtics lays up a shot as Celtics Don Nelson (19) collides with New York Knickerbockers Earl Monroe, in their National Basketball Association semifinals playoff game in afternoon on Sunday, April 23, 1972 at Boston Garden. New York won 111-103 to win the series 4-1. (A Photo) Tom Sanders - 81 (tie) Eddie Miles, top, of the Detroit Pistons, and Tom Sanders (16) of the Boston Celtics continue the struggle for a loose ball, after Sam Jones of Celtics, foreground, was knocked to the floor in the fourth period battle of their National Basketball Association playoff game at Boston Garden, Sunday, March 24, 1968, Boston, Mass. Boston won 123 to 116. (AP Photo) Story continues Kevin McHale - 98 Bill Laimbeer (40) of the Detroit Pistons and Kevin McHale (32) of the Boston Celtics go for a rebound during their game at Boston Garden in Boston, Mass., April 20, 1988. The Celtics won 121-110, clinching a home playoff berth in the upcoming NBA conference playoffs. (AP Photo/Carol Francavilla) Larry Bird - 99 New York Knick Bernard King (30) reacts as Boston Celtics Larry Bird, center, gets a hand on the ball to block his shot during third period NBA playoff action at Boston Garden, Sunday, April 29, 1984, Boston, Mass. Boston beat New York 110-92. The player on the right is unidentified. (AP Photo/Paul Benoit) Sam Jones - 100 (tie) Los Angeles Lakers Wilt Chamberlain (13) and Boston Celtics Bailey Howell (18) and Sam Jones (24) move to gain control of loose ball in the fourth period of their NBA playoff game at Boston Garden, April 27, 1969. The Celtics won 111-105 but trail 2 games to one in the championship. (AP Photo/Frank C. Curtin) Robert Parish - 100 (tie) Boston Celtics center Robert Parish (00) shoots over Mike Sanders (33) of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter of their second-round NBA playoff game at the Richfield Coliseum in Richfield, Ohio, May 4, 1992. The Cavs lead the series 1-0. (AP Photo/Jeff Glidden) Bill Russell - 107 Bill Russell (6) of the Boston Celtics lays up a shot as Clyde Lovelletts (34) of the St. Louis Hawks attempts to block the play in their National Basketball Assn. playoff game at Boston Garden on April 5, 1960. Watching the action is Gene Conley (17) of the Celtics. (AP Photo) John Havlicek - 108 Boston Celtics' John Havlicek, left, guards New York Knickerbockers' Walt Frazier trying to make the corner, during their National Basketball Association playoff game on Wednesday, April 26, 1973 in Boston Garden. Havlicek, ailing from an injury to his right shoulder scored 18 points in the game. Boston won 98-97. New York leads the best-of-seven series 3-2. (AP Photo) 1 1 1 1 1 1	https://sports.yahoo.com/boston-celtics-top-10-time-203306902.html?src=rss
What Makes a Compelling Landscape Photograph?	Long before photography was even a dream, people were trying to document the beauty of landscapes in a two-dimensional medium. From romantic interpretations of natural beauty to the realistic and mystifying Hudson River School painters, there have always been trends in how we see the landscape. As photography became the more accessible method of capturing these scenes, we see new trends in composition and style come and go in years rather than decades. On the other hand, we see elements in modern photographs that work just as well as they did centuries ago in paintings. This story is brought to you by ELEMENTS Magazine. ELEMENTS is the new monthly magazine dedicated to the finest landscape photography, insightful editorials and fluid, clean design. Use the PETAPIXEL10 code for a 10% discount off the annual subscription. Technology plays a major role in current popular composition styles. Before developments in photography made the use of wide-angle lenses common, it was quite rare to see someone paint a scene with such a wide field of view. The majority of landscape paintings from the last half-millennia have a rather natural perspective, sometimes compressed, making the distant peaks look as if a telephoto lens had been used. But once photographers were able to access extremely wide-angle lenses below 75mm on 45, people started working with new ideas in composition. We saw increasingly large foreground elements come closer to the lens as the photographer could tilt the front standard and bring the entire scene into focus. This trend became even more notable as extremely wide lenses for full-frame digital cameras such as 14mm became inexpensive and commonplace. With the addition of focus stacking techniques, we now regularly see images where a flower is just a couple of inches away from the camera in a grand scenic landscape with towering peaks in the distance all in sharp focus. The same can be said about the usage of drones to create compositions that were impossible for the average photographer. We also have editing techniques that allow people to stretch mountains, relocate elements, or stitch together panoramas with a vast perspective. Today we have almost shifted back to the world of painting as the creative tools available to us mean we are no longer limited to reality. Composition is probably the most powerful tool we have in landscape photography. It involves not only how the image is composed but how it relates to the message we want to relay. Storytelling is all the talk in photography, but it can be difficult to convey a story in a stand-alone landscape image. When creating a series of images, it becomes much easier to piece together a story that develops with the photographs. With landscape images its certainly possible and encouraged to create a series but we also want each image to be strong on its own. Choosing compositions that connect with the landscape gives us an edge in telling a story with a single image. Choosing a composition means including or excluding elements in a scene. Part of the mystery of photography is that you never know what is behind the photographer or even just outside the image. Focal length choice affects how a scene is composed, but going wide doesnt mean that the scene will become cluttered; long focal lengths dont automatically make for a minimalist composition. Each landscape has particular qualities and each photographer captures them differently. In a mountain wilderness, I often find myself boxed into a valley or high up on a ridge with so much in the landscape around me that its hard not to try to capture it all. Generally, I find myself reaching for a wide lens such as 75mm or 90mm on 45 as the peaks are so close that only a wide view can include them. It becomes important not to include everything; the scene must remain visually organized. Typically, I try to find an anchor to weigh the image such as a meandering river leading to a towering peak or a gap in the forest that reveals a view of the mountain wilderness. Over the years I have moved away from placing a large subject in the bottom third of the frame close to the lens. Instead, I try to keep the view more natural and place the camera between chest and eye level. This allows me to work with a mid-ground that brings the scene together instead of having a foreground and background with less visual tension. It also allows me to use a wide-angle lens without the photo looking too wide and distorted. If I want to exaggerate the foreground, a touch of rear tilt on the field camera enlarges it slightly in relation to the rest of the frame, although this is rarely needed. I often compose my images in a way that is rather center-heavy. Supporting elements from around the frame build upon the central subject, creating an emphasis near the middle where you want the viewers eye to gravitate. This is especially useful when the goal is to make prints that fill an entire wall. Something about the powerful center creates a special emotion when standing in front of a print that is as tall as you are. The goal is not just to put things in the middle, but rather to build upon the central region of the image by carefully placing the surroundings. In mountainous regions, I often use the natural V shape of the valley to bring in all four corners of the frame. Wild mountain landscapes first attracted me to photography and it took a few years to discover the beauty of the prairie. At first, I found myself trying to compose images in a similar way for both, but eventually found that a different approach for each region worked better. A minimal approach seemed to fit the prairie better so I strove to isolate a single subject against the backdrop of the plains. The interplay between the subject and the sky became more important. Longer lenses help achieve some of this isolation, with the 210mm now being my most used focal length when working on the prairie. To me, keeping the images simple in composition brings out my emotions in the vast expanse of land. As you stand under the skies of the Great Plains, you feel a powerful sense of solitude. Sometimes no single object rises above the horizon in any direction. My choice to bring attention to this solitary feeling helps to tell the story of the landscape as I see it. Part of the beauty of storytelling is that we each find a different narrative even when viewing the same landscape. Put ten photographers in the same spot and its possible that ten different emotions and resulting images will emerge. Subject matter certainly plays a role, although in landscapes we often seek out natural beauty which comes in countless forms. By telling a story, nearly any subject becomes worthy of a viewers attention. I am not trivializing the importance of subject; often what we choose to photograph will greatly influence how we go about doing it. Other elements include aspects of an image such as atmosphere and light. These fall in the category of things that cant be controlled by a photographer in a natural-light landscape setting, but we can choose how to make that light work by seeking out the right conditions. Achieving the desired conditions requires legwork and planning. If your goal is to create moody mountain scenes, then it helps to observe and learn weather patterns and go when the clouds are low and the monsoon moisture brings the storms. Sometimes we seek out conditions more common for the region such as the way clear-sky twilight works well in the desert. The arid southwest regions of the US are often plagued with clear skiesthe bane of most landscape photographersbut if you wait until after sunset, youll find those clear skies are a blessing when the red rock starts to glow even more brightly than the deep blue twilight skies. There are many ways to create stunning landscape images. I trust that in the coming years well see ground-breaking work from many people that modifies our current ways of creating an image. We will also see new trends that come and go in a flash. Its hard to know what will stand the test of time but its always worth striving to produce a stunning image. The article is courtesy of ELEMENTS Magazine. ELEMENTS is the new monthly magazine dedicated to the finest landscape photography, insightful editorials and fluid, clean design. Inside you will find exclusive and in-depth articles and imagery by the best landscape photographers in the world such as Freeman Patterson, Bruce Barnbaum, Rachael Talibart, Charles Cramer, Hans Strand, Erin Babnik, and Tony Hewitt, to name a few. Use the PETAPIXEL10 code for a 10% discount off the annual subscription. About the author: Alex Burke is a large format film photographer from Greeley, Colorado. Specializing in landscapes of open prairies and remote wilderness regions, he works with sheet film to capture images with endless detail and a unique color palette. Alex also aims to educate new and experienced film photographers through his blog and ebooks. Header image: A lone tree covered in hoarfrost on the prarire. Weld County, Colorado February 2019 \| Portra 160 45, 135mm lens, 1/8th second at f/22, no filters	https://petapixel.com/2021/05/28/what-makes-a-compelling-landscape-photograph/
Can The CMA Protect Consumers From Product Greenwashing?	The ethical consumer market in the UK has increased four-fold since 1999, and now is conservatively estimated at over 40bn per annum. Consumers are actively changing their behaviours in favour of more sustainable and ethical choices. As a result, companies are increasingly creating or adapting their offerings to appeal to these consumer preferences. This brings business opportunities, but also scope for consumer detriment, with the potential for companies to make spurious environmental or ethical claims. New markets are also likely to develop with increasing pace, powered by growing demand for new products, such as electric vehicles. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is the UK's competition regulator. Expectations around the CMA's role and functions regarding consumer protection have been rising for some time. The CMA has responded by increasingly emphasising its work in this area, along with research and enforcement, expanding on its 'core' functions relating to competition law enforcement, with many of its recent activities having a 'green' focus. Regulation and consumers in the green economy The CMA and sector regulators are becoming increasingly alert to consumer protection in relation to green issues. In the energy sector, Ofgem intends to undertake work to ensure consumers are not misled by over-inflated claims for 'green energy' tariffs. Indeed, the UK Government has made transparency a key pillar of its strategy for the wider reform of energy tariffs, as part of its proposals under the Energy White Paper. Similarly, the CMA has undertaken research to inform its ongoing work into misleading 'eco-friendly' claims, sometimes referred to as 'greenwashing'. Some initial findings suggest that up to 40% of 'green' claims on firms' websites could be misleading. The CMA has already published guidance for businesses around the competition law risks of businesses collaborating with each other on sustainability initiatives, partly due to concerns that competition law could be perceived as a barrier to companies seeking such collaboration. As part of the CMA's overall work on misleading environmental claims, in May it published draft consumer protection law guidance on the subject for consultation. This sets out six principles designed to give businesses more clarity on how the CMA thinks the law translates into practice around environmental claims. The CMA intends to publish the final guidance in September 2021. Separately, the CMA is also conducting a market study into the development of the market for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. While the CMA has stopped short of further investigating the market under its competition law powers, we can expect some specific remedies for the market which will be published in summer 2021. Many of these initiatives point to the CMA's strategic objective of giving green issues a higher priority, taken from its Annual Plan: "We will increasingly devote and prioritise our resources to providing advice and support to central, local and devolved government on the impact of policies on competition and consumers in relation to climate change and sustainability." It is clear that this is on the CMA's radar. It is willing to be active in this area. It is also clear that much of this is squarely focused on 'research' and 'guidance'. At first glance, the CMA doesn't come across as a natural 'eco champion' for the UK consumer. But recent activities show that it is more than willing to take an active look into consumer issues stemming from sustainability activities of businesses, and the trend towards the 'greening' of the economy. The CMA's 'big hitting' competition law enforcement powers focus on just that - competition law concerns. Although the ultimate objective of this enforcement is to protect consumers, the CMA's civil consumer law powers are weak by comparison. For example, to bring a case under consumer law, the CMA must go through the civil courts. This is in contrast to its investigatory and enforcement powers under the Competition Act and Enterprise Act, which are extensive. This seems increasingly at odds with the expectations many have placed at the CMA's doorstep around consumer protection, and the growing number of consumer-focused initiatives that go beyond the 'traditional' walls of its competition law enforcement role. This includes not only its work on environmental issues, but also recent work on securing assurances from companies in online advertising, court action in relation to the care homes sector, and warnings to companies on customer refunds in the package holiday market. We also await the commencement in law of the CMA's new Digital Markets Unit - which has already been established and is preparing for its new role ahead of its formal creation in statute - another string to the CMA's bow. There have long been calls for formally strengthening the CMA's consumer powers in successive reports (see Lord Tyrie's proposals, and the Penrose Report). This seems to be the direction of travel. Overall, we may be on the cusp of a transformation in the way consumer protection is enforced in the UK, not only in relation to green and environmental issues, but beyond. The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.	https://www.mondaq.com:443/uk/antitrust-eu-competition/1074122/can-the-cma-protect-consumers-from-product-greenwashing
Will I need to quarantine for my Caribbean holiday?	Q I have booked for Barbados in October. But I believe that even if you have two vaccinations and a negative PCR test, you still have to quarantine for two days at an approved hotel. City Fox A For the last few months of 2020, when we were still allowed to travel abroad, there was a test-and-quick-quarantine arrangement for arrivals from the UK. Since 18 May 2021, new rules have taken effect which are actually tougher for unvaccinated travellers than before. A PCR test taken within three days of arrival is required. (The authorities warn, incidentally: The date of the test and not the date of the result is what will be assessed against the three-day time frame.)	https://www.independent.co.uk/independentpremium/travel-questions/caribbean-greece-quarantine-travel-restrictions-b1857091.html
Can Indias young adults quit smoking?	As the country suffers the threat of death and disease, financial struggle looms over it. There has been a huge loss for several of the economy. The government has issued aid, however, it is insufficient and neglects the unorganized sector entirely. The estimation of the government, standing at Rs 1,250 crore, and is not close to what is needed by the people. Additionally, it does not aid those who dont come under government schemes, meaning a huge chunk of the unorganized and industrial sector. The financial crisis in India due to COVID is a many headed demon. So many different issues have arisen since the start of the pandemic, and the people of India are suffering under the financial burden. Sudden shifts Since the beginning of the pandemic, the word unprecedented has been used innumerable times. Problems arrive suddenly, with no warning. People are losing their jobs all at once after years of working in the same place. With the magnitude of the death toll, many a times the sole breadwinner of the house passes away. This leaves the family floundering, looking for jobs and trying to keep mouths fed. People who are newly unemployed and unable to find jobs in the same industry are left confused. They have a skillset that employers are not looking for and eventually, they have to resort to unskilled labor which gives them lower wages. Warning signs The fact is that the people are suffering. The numbers back it up. There has been a 15 to 20% increase in poverty since the pandemic began. This means more than 23 crore people have slipped below the poverty line. Unemployment has increased, too. 1.5 people have been lost their jobs, and those who continue to be employed face lowered salaries. The per capita income of the country has lowered by 16.8% to what it was in January of 2020. Within 2020, there was an increase in people partially withdrawing funds from their Employee Provident Fund accounts. While it was 54 lakh people in 2019, 2020 saw 1.27 crore people doing the same. According to RBI, there had been an 81.5% increase in that loans against gold jewelry by Scheduled Commercial Banks in March in comparison with the same last year. MFIs, MSMEs suffer losses MFIs (Micro finance Institutions) cater to the poorer sections of Indian society. The lockdowns have has adverse effects on the functioning of NBFCs and MFIs. With the poor already suffering through unemployment and steep hospital bills, this too has caused a bad hit. Some sectors are faring worse than others. These industries thrive on travel, face to face interactions and consumerism. Retail, MSME, and hospitality are some of them. The pandemic has resulted in the closure of 15-20% of the MSMEs in India. Large scale supply chains are taking away their customers as they are not able to operate as usual during the pandemic. If the situation continues, there could be a much larger percentage of MSMEs closed during the pandemic. Small businesses run into trouble Small businesses like family run stores are facing trouble getting customers and keeping their shops open. The lockdown hours put a huge dent in the time they can sell to people. Shops that dont count as essentials often cannot open at all. Chain supermarkets and other shops are seeing more traffic as these small businesses get neglected. Without their livelihood, the threat of COVID increases as they would not be able to afford the hospital bills and medication. Sellers over the internet find it difficult to post packages as delivery services do not function everywhere due to COVID. Small businesses are losing customers at a large scale. Social workers rise to the occasion While the situation is dire, social worker and organizations have taken the initiative to help people. All over India, social workers and volunteers are assisting on everything from grocery packages to cremations. The workers help with transportation, reservation of beds, intricacies of the Ayushman card, ensuring the patients and the family members staying with them are fed, etc. With the ongoing crisis with the bodies piling up with no one to deal with them, social workers are also burying and cremating bodies. Not just this, but they are also helping people who are not infected, but have been affected by the pandemic. Distributing food, rations etc. to those in need is another task they perform. However, without proper government aid to the poorer sections of society, there is no saying how bad the situation could get.	http://www.coastaldigest.com/coastal-plus-top-story/can-indias-young-adults-quit-smoking
Is Time Running Out For Shake Milton?	Doc Rivers hinted at using a deep playoff rotation for weeks leading up to the playoffs. Through three games in the first round, he has stuck to his word. Rivers has even rolled out the all-bench lineup in the playoffs despite its inconsistency. Going essentially 11 players deep isn't typical for the postseason, but it's something you can get away with in the first round. It hasn't affected the Sixers as they have a vice grip on their series with the Wizards. The rotation is likely to shrink when the Sixers advance to the next round, raising speculation that the first round is a final try-out period for when minutes become harder to come by. While some players have shined off the bench in the postseason, one has continually struggled. After bursting on the scene last season, Shake Milton has greatly struggled against the Wizards. There were high hopes for Milton heading into this season. After seeing how many Sixth Man of the Year winners Rivers produced in LA, many hoped Milton could be the next. That has not been the case. Milton has had an up and down season, partially due to injuries. Now in the playoffs, he continues to look like a shell of the young player that came alive for the Sixers down the stretch last season. The 24-year-old guard is only averaging three points per game and doing it on 16.7% shooting from the floor. This is a steep drop-off from his numbers against Boston in the playoffs during the bubble. Milton has had issues taking care of the ball as well. He has committed more turnovers in 34 minutes against Washington (7) than in 126 minutes against Boston last year (6). As this series against the Wizards slowly reaches its end, one has to speculate if time is running out for Milton. When the rotations begin to shrink, he might find himself on the outside looking in. Multiple players have spoken up about helping Milton through his current cold spell. "It just takes one game to find a good rhythm and be able to flow off that. That's my advice to him," said Tobias Harris after game three. Game 4 might be Milton's last chance to show he can break out of this slump. If he doesn't muster any signs of life, Rivers will have a serious decision to make going forward. Kevin McCormick covers the Philadelphia 76ers for South Jersey's 97.3 ESPN and Sports Illustrated. You can follow him on Twitter: @KevinMcCNBA.	https://www.si.com/nba/76ers/news/philadelphia-76ers-time-running-out-shake-milton
What are the regional growth trends and the largest revenue-generating regions INAAT market?	Pune , India , 2021-May-31 /EPR Network/ Factors such as the rising prevalence of infectious diseases and the introduction of newer pathogens, the need for prompt diagnosis, the increasing number of blood transfusions and donations, and the cost-benefits of INAAT are the key factors driving the market growth. The Isothermal Nucleic Acid Amplification Technology/INAAT Market is expected to grow from USD 1.9 billion in 2019 to USD 3.3 billion by 2024, at a CAGR of 11.0% during the forecast period. Ask for PDF Brochure: https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/pdfdownloadNew.asp?id=839 Market Segmentations:- Based on the product, the INAAT market is segmented into assay, kits, and reagents, and systems. Assay, kits, and reagents segment are expected to account for the largest share of the INAAT industry in 2019, Based on the type, the global market is divided into TMA, LAMP, SDA, HAD, NASBA, and other technologies. Based on application, the INAAT market is segmented into infectious disease diagnosis, blood screening, and other applications such as cancer diagnosis, cancer research, and laboratory research, which encompass cDNA preparation, whole-genome amplification (WGA), single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP), and mutation analysis. Based on the end user, the market is divided into hospitals, reference laboratories, academic and research institutes, and other end users. Recent Developments:- In 2019, Hologic (US) launched Aptima BV and Aptima CV/TV Assays In 2018, Grifols (Spain) ) launched Procleix Babesia assay In 2018, Tecan Trading AG (Switzerland) acquired Nugen Technologies (US) which helped the company to enhance its next-generation sequencing reagents portfolio. This development helped the company to accelerate its broad genomics strategy. In 2016, Eiken Chemicals (Japan) signed a distribution agreement with HUMAN (Germany), for distribution of loop-mediated isothermal amplification-based tuberculosis and malaria molecular diagnostic systems in the global market (except in Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand). Regional Analysis:- In 2019, North America is expected to account for the largest share of the global INAAT market, followed by Europe. Request for Sample Pages: https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/requestsampleNew.asp?id=839 Top Key Players:- The major companies in the global INAAT market include Grifols S.A. (Spain), Hologic, Inc. (US), Abbott Laboratories, Inc. (US), Becton, Dickinson & Company (US), and Meridian Bioscience (US).	https://express-press-release.net/news/2021/05/31/938557
Can the House Succeed at Investigating January 6?	My main concern about a House select committee dedicated to investigating the January 6 coup detat attempt is that theres no record of the House doing a good job with these types of investigations. The Senate is the preferred venue. Ill provide two examples to make my point. First, in 1975, Congress set up two select committees to investigate crimes and abuses by the intelligence committee following revelations that came out of the Watergate investigation and its fallout. Today, we refer to these as the Church Committee and the Pike Committee. The Church Committee, named for its chairman Sen. Frank Church of Idaho, was the most successful congressional investigation in history. Hardly anyone even remembers the Pike Committee. Rep. Otis Pike of New York wasnt supposed to be the chair of the committee, but was brought in after a ton of drama surrounding the original chair, Rep. Lucien Nedzi of Michigan, led to the House first rejecting and then accepting his resignation. Nedzi was supported by the Republicans and not a few Democrats because he was perceived as friendly to the intelligence community, but for this reason he wasnt trusted by his own caucus or committee members. Pike had more credibility but not much more success. In the end, his report was never officially published and we only know about it because it was leaked and published in the Village Voice. If youre interested, the CIA has an official history of the Pike Committee told, of course, from their biased point of view. By contrast, the Church Committee is virtually the Bible on the subject of intelligence committee misbehavior in the 1950s-1970s era, and it led directly to important reforms, including the the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) of 1978. The failure of the Pike Committee came down to the Ford administration and the CIAs ability to cast its findings and process as totally biased and a disservice to our nation, as outgoing CIA director William Colby put it at the time. This, in turn, was possible owing mainly to the inability of the committee to overcome partisan pickering. Without the cover bipartisanship provides, too many Democrats remained skittish about confronting the intelligence community and didnt support releasing the investigations reports and recommendations. The second example comes from the Iran-Contra era. In that case, the House and Senate select committees worked in tandem, even holding joint hearings. Their main contribution was a decision to offer use immunity to Oliver North which later led to his convictions being overturned on appeal. The most penetrating congressional investigation of the Iran-Contra affair was conducted later by Sen. John Kerrys Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Terrorism, Narcotics, and International Operations. Kerrys report is one of the finest examples of congressional oversight on record. Independent commissions arent necessarily better. Both the Warren Commission and the 9/11 Commission were badly flawed. In the former case, the problem was so severe that Congress had to revisit their work on the JFK assassination in the 1970s and again in the 1990s. At least initially, however, the public accepted the findings of these independent commissions precisely because they were not perceived as nakedly partisan. More recently, we saw a tremendous difference in how the Senate and House conducted their investigations of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential campaign. The Senate Intelligence Committee, chaired by Republican Sen. Richard Burr of North Carolina, took its work seriously and issued a critical report. The House investigation, led intermittently by Republican chairman Devin Nunes of California, acted more as a co-conspirator with the Trump administration and Vladimir Putin. When it comes to investigative work, nothing Congress comes up with will ever be the equal of the Justice Department, but as Cameron Peters of Vox puts it, a concern when it comes to a select committee versus an independent commission is the potential appearance of partisan intent, which could make the findings of a select committee easier to discredit. Yet, with the Senate Republicans successfully filibustering the effort to create a January 6 independent commission, it looks like well have a House-led investigation or no congressional investigation at all. Its not a good sign that the Senate couldnt agree to a commission, and it suggests that the historic advantage of Senate versus House inquiries may no longer hold. Still, as with the recent example of Sen. Burr contrasted with Rep. Nunes, theres reason to believe that a Senate investigation might not be a giant shit-show while a House investigation will almost certainly consist of Republicans doing everything they can to discredit the committees work. This would be true in any contested investigation, but its particularly true here because this isnt about the intelligence community of the current administration, and some of the witnesses will (or should be) members of Congress, including House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. If ever a congressional investigation should be led by nonmembers, this is a prime example. There is one advantage a House investigation will have though. They will have the ability to subpoena whoever they want without worrying about Republican appointees obstructing. The Biden Justice Department will also be far more cooperative than the Ford or Reagan administrations were during their congressional investigations. Theyll also have all the time they want rather than some artificial deadline that can be gamed by reluctant witnesses. Theres a chance this set-up will do a good job of getting to the truth, but that doesnt mean the findings will have the impact they should. With the country so split, an independent commission would definitely have far more credibility and its recommendations would have a better shot at getting adopted.	https://progresspond.com/2021/05/31/can-the-house-succeed-at-investigation-january-6/
Is there a long future in Star Wars Galaxies server emulation?	With high profile news updates like the trainwreck launch of the hybrid CU/NGE rogue server and the addition of Bespin to the Legends rogue server, now seems like a pretty good time to reintroduce yourself to Star Wars Galaxies. These are questions that have been tackled in a recent video from YouTube channel Napyet Gaming. The video in question immediately takes on the fear of SWG rogue servers incurring a smiting from Lucasfilm and Disney, leaning on the question of is the juice worth the squeeze as a template for action (or as has been the case for years, non-action). Basically, Napyet reasons that an effort to close down rogue servers would only result in wasted money and time, bad PR, and the start of an endless cycle of shutting down additional servers popping up, as the emulation code is already widely distributed. Furthermore, if these servers arent making money off of the IP then they will likely remain off the legal radar. That said, he also appreciates that a server could get so big that itd be impossible to ignore, though that event still seems unlikely by the reality of the fanbases size. If one of these Star Wars Galaxies servers blew up to the extent that it rivaled The Old Republic in terms of its playerbase, then I think wed see some movement from the companies. But the likelihood of this happening is small, just like the community surrounding Star Wars Galaxies. And thats the truth. When were in the midst of our hobby, surrounded by thousands of others who share our passion, we can develop a distorted view of reality. As we proselytize about our favorite game, we often feel theres a horde of potential players out there who would only be playing if they knew the fun we were having. But the truth is the audience for Star Wars Galaxies in 2021 is small and will likely remain so; most of the people who would be playing are already doing so. As for what could possibly be next for SWG emulation, Napyet posits that major barriers like the games obtuse introduction and the inability for rogue server teams to come together and make their work open source are the larger hurdles for seeing the game grow to its full potential. Instead, fans are spoiled for choice, with a wide variety of rogue servers to choose from. Its a well-reasoned look at where things stand and what could be upcoming, and weve got it embedded below.	https://massivelyop.com/2021/05/31/is-there-a-long-future-in-star-wars-galaxies-server-emulation/
Why do Russians live in anthills if the country is so big?	Anyone who has ever been to Russia and seen the outskirts of Moscow, St. Petersburg, or any other major city in the country, knows of the large apartment complexes that resemble giant anthills. Ilya Varlamov (CC BY-SA) Ilya Varlamov (CC BY-SA) One complex may accommodate thousands of families under one roof. But considering Russia is so big, it must be surprising people choose to nestle in apartments located inside giant residential complexes. But it isnt, really. Soviet heritage For Russia, the multi-story residential complexes are a kind of Soviet heritage. After the Russian Revolution of 1917, Soviet Russia achieved high industrial growth, which, in turn, gave rise to rapid urbanization. The rural population flocked into cities in search of a better life. Many were ready to live in barracks or communal apartments, where they shared a single apartment with other families. Soon enough, millions of people were struggling in the absence of privacy and comfortable living conditions. Naum Granovsky/TASS Naum Granovsky/TASS In the 1950s, the Soviet government, headed by Nikita Khrushchev, finally addressed the problem by launching a mass state-sponsored development of multi-story residential buildings all over the Soviet Union. The program was very effective and a great many Soviet families, which only recently had been living in dire conditions, became happy owners of their own private apartments. David Sholomovich/Sputnik David Sholomovich/Sputnik Easy-to-build khrushchyovkas effectively solved the emerging housing problem in the USSR. However, the universal construction of these housing blocks led to new housing-related problems. For one, many Russian cities, especially their residential districts, became very gray and dull. Our compatriots were sincerely happy when they moved to khrushchyovkas. But then time passed and khrushchyovkas became commonplace, all the shortcomings were revealed, said Marat Galyamov, head of a real estate company based in Kazan, Russia (link in Russian). Despite the dissolution of the USSR, the Soviet approach to housing continued in Russia. The anthills In modern Russia, massive apartment blocks are being erected all over the country. These can especially be seen in Moscow and St. Petersburg, where demand for housing is high. Ilya Varlamov (CC BY-SA) Ilya Varlamov (CC BY-SA) Large-scale construction of multi-story apartment complexes gives many people a chance to settle in the capital, where separate apartments in more high-class and center-located houses are an unaffordable luxury for many. In some luxury districts in the center of Moscow, one square meter in a four- or five-story building may cost as much as $40,000. Many potential buyers may find this figure unreasonable, as developers charge approximately $2,700 per square meter in large apartment blocks located on the outskirts of Moscow. Although some people associate living in the so-called anthills (or peoplehills) with lack of parking space, bad traffic and poor accessibility to the city center, many prefer to save money and settle there, sacrificing accessibility in favor of larger living space. Ilya Varlamov (CC BY-SA) Ilya Varlamov (CC BY-SA) Mass multi-story buildings that accommodate the majority of the population are intended only for housing, but nothing else. After leaving the house, an inhabitant of a residential area wants to get out of there as soon as possible either to the center for work or to the nearest shopping and entertainment center. Hence the notorious pendulum [between] migration and traffic jams, said Vitaly Stadnikov, associate Professor of the Higher School of Urban Studies at the HSE, in an article published in 2016 (link in Russian). Alexei Maishev/Sputnik Alexei Maishev/Sputnik Since many Russians believe paying rent is akin to setting money on fire, people are happy to purchase apartments in large complexes, despite the problems associated with residing there. Legion media Legion media Basically, people purchase housing in the peoplehills in order to move to the metropolis as quickly as possible and do not think they will stay in this apartment for long. In fact, many stay to live there forever, says Galyamov. Click here to find out why Russia is so gray. If using any of Russia Beyond's content, partly or in full, always provide an active hyperlink to the original material.	https://www.rbth.com/lifestyle/333846-why-russians-live-aprtment-blocks-country-big
What Can Recent FCA Decisions Tell Us About The Seventh Circuit Pleading Standard For Health Care Billing Fraud Claims?	ARTICLE To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. False Claims Act (FCA) complaints are subject to the heightened pleading requirements of Rule 9(b), Universal Health Servs., Inc. v. United States, 136 S. Ct. 1989, 2004, 195 L. Ed. 2d 348 (2016). But circuits are split on whether that requirement should be relaxed for relators, or whistleblowers, who lack direct access to the alleged fraud. The Fourth, Eighth, and Eleventh circuits seemingly apply Rule 9(b) more rigidly, while the First, Third, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Ninth and Tenth circuits have a more flexible approach. In 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court was expected to resolve this split, but before the Court issued its decision, the parties settled, leaving the circuit split in place. In this article, we examine recent decisions that illustrate a possible shift in the Seventh Circuit's pleading standard. The status of the pleading standard is particularly relevant to health care providers accused of billing fraud under the False Claims Act. These questions are central to a health care provider's strategies for defending itself in FCA actions. Background: The FCA pleading standard in the Seventh Circuit The Seventh Circuit established its position in U.S. ex rel. Lusby v. Rolls-Royce Corp., 570 F.3d 849, 854 (7th Cir. 2009), ruling that the relator need not include details from invoices because the relator did not work in the defendant's accounting department. This view was more recently reiterated in United States, ex rel. Rose Presser v. Acacia Mental Health Clinic, LLC, 836 F.3d 770, 778 (7th Cir. 2016). In Presser, the relator was a nurse practitioner whose job duties did not give her access to billing procedures. Therefore, the court did not require the complaint to include all the transaction-level details of the alleged billing fraud. The most recent case to rely on the Presser exception is United States of America & the State of Indiana ex rel. Dion Snider, v. Centers for Pain Control, Inc. & Chetan Puranik, M.D., No. 2:18-CV-210, 2021 WL 1783314, at 5 (N.D. Ind. May 5, 2021). The court permitted the complaint to survive even though it did not include details of any specific bill sent to Medicare or Medicaid. The relator was a member of the marketing team not the billing team so the Court found sufficient allegations that 90% of the defendant's patients were Medicare or Medicaid recipients and six specific patient names that were included in the complaint. The relaxed standard set by Lusby and Presser is routinely cited by the Seventh Circuit and the district courts, but relators are not always able to escape the heightened Rule 9(b) standard. For example, in United States ex rel. Berkowitz v. Automation Aids, Inc., 896 F.3d 834, 841 (7th Cir. 2018), the relator relied on Presser to argue that, as the president of a business that competed with the defendant, he did not have access to transaction-level details of the defendant's alleged fraud. Unpersuaded, the Seventh Circuit upheld the district court's dismissal, stating, Even under this standard, however, the relator must still describe the predicate acts with some specificity[. In United States ex rel. Gutman v. Chicago Vein Inst., No. 1:16-CV-09734, 2021 WL 170674, at 4 (N.D. Ill. Jan. 19, 2021), defendants' motion to dismiss was granted despite the Seventh Circuit's long-held relaxed pleading standard. The relator in that case supervised administrative and clinical procedures but failed to include specifics on the who, what, when, where, and how details of the alleged fraud. The relator argued that Presser should let the complaint survive the motion to dismiss, but the court rejected that argument because Relator Gutman's job gave her at least some access to billing procedures. Similarly, in United States ex rel. Buth v. Walmart Inc., No. 18-CV-840, 2021 WL 424160, at 4 (E.D. Wis. Feb. 8, 2021), the court dismissed a pharmacy manager's claims of widespread fraud because all the details in the complaint came from incidents in the same Wisconsin Walmart. The pharmacist did not have access to other pharmacies where she did not work, but the court still required details to support the widespread fraud claims. In a decision that is currently on appeal, United States ex rel. Lanahan v. County of Cook, No. 17 C 5829, 2021 WL 1688178, at 7 (N.D. Ill. Apr. 29, 2021), the district court dismissed a relator's second amended complaint with prejudice because its allegations were conclusory. The court acknowledged that the relator's job duties did not include full access to the preparation of the allegedly fraudulent reports. But that still did not excuse the relator from including specifics, the court ruled. In fact, there was no mention of the Presser exception, despite the relator being in a similar situation to the nurse who lacked access to billing details. These recent decisions highlight the limited reach of Presser's relaxed pleading standard and the possible shift of the Seventh Circuit toward the more demanding standard of the Fourth, Eighth, and Eleventh Circuits. Until the Supreme Court settles this split, the Seventh Circuit may continue to drift away from the Presser interpretation. The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.	https://www.mondaq.com:443/unitedstates/healthcare/1073926/what-can-recent-fca-decisions-tell-us-about-the-seventh-circuit-pleading-standard-for-health-care-billing-fraud-claims
What games get even better with mods?	The modding community. A place of vast imagination and unspeakable horrors. Mods come in all different shapes and sizes: from custom bug fixes, to graphical enhancements, to slapping a thomas the tank engine model on Mr. Xs face. Its a world that has everything; and just like Rule 34 if theres a game on PC, then theres probably a mod for it. You can either be the Chad Skyrim, with a million mods that enhance terrain detail, add lightsabers, and change every line of dialogue to Halt!. Or you can be the Virgin Vanilla man who likes to enjoy games as the developers intended... ew. Now Im not here to say why you should or shouldnt mod your games, theyre not for everyone for sure. Some people like to have that complete Vanilla experience with no mods whatsoever, basking in the glory of the default experience. Some like to have an enhanced playthrough, one which doesnt affect gameplay or content as much as it just improves upon the quality of life. And then theres some who like to go all out wild, downloading all the weirdest and craziest mods they can find, elevating their gameplay experience to a plane of existence no vanilla-man has even been able to touch. Instead, were here to discuss which games get undeniably better with mods, and what mods they are. Not necessarily mods that fix games (although feel free to mention any essential mods like that if you wish), and were not saying that these games are bad without mods, just here to discuss what games are simply better with mods installed. As mentioned before, Skyrim is probably the easiest one to talk about, and to this day I imagine is probably one of the most modded games ever and also likely why it has stayed relevant in popular culture for so long and released on every single platform imaginable including Amazon Alexa and a Samsung fridge. Okay, the fridge part isnt exactly true, but you can play Skyrim on the Amazon Alexa. Ive never tried it, but Im curious to hear if anyone has. The more obscure and niche the game, the better, but feel free to list whatever games youve enjoyed more with mods. 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	https://www.game-debate.com/news/30760/up-for-debate-what-games-get-even-better-with-mods
Did Lionel Messi Boycott Match Against Israel To Support Palestine?	A photo of Argentinian football player Lionel Messi is being shared online alongside a claim that the striker is boycotting a match against Israel because he refuses to play "against people who kill innocent Palestinian children". This claim is false; the quote is fabricated, and versions have been circulating online since 2018. AFP Fact Check had already debunked the claim at the time. The Facebook post, which includes an image of Messi and the Palestinian flag, has been shared nearly 250 times in Nigeria since it was published on May 20, 2021. Also Read: Benjamin Netanyahu's Spokesman Falsely Links Old Video To Israel-Palestine Conflict A quote within the image, attributed to the Argentinian footballer, reads: "As a UNICEF ambassador, I cannot play against people who kill innocent palestinian children. We had to cancel the game because we are humans before footballers". Screenshot of the false Facebook post, taken May 24, 2021 The caption further implies that Messi's purported advocacy is related to the recent fighting between Israel and armed groups in Gaza. "Lionel Messi is refusing to play friendly match between Argentina and Israel you don't need to be muslim to stand up for Palestine,u just need to a human! (sic)," the post's caption reads. Similar claims in Spanish were debunked by AFP Fact Check here. Fabricated quotes appeared in 2018 But Messi did not make any statement regarding the latest Israeli-Palestinian conflict. AFP Fact Check first discredited this claim in 2018 when Argentina pulled out of a World Cup warm-up match against Israel after the game was moved from Haifa to Jerusalem, further angering Palestinians already upset by the US government's relocation of its embassy to the contested capital city, as AFP reported. Unspecified "threats" against the Argentinians saw the game called off. Also Read: Black Lives Matter Extended Their Support To Palestinians And Not Hamas The quote attributed to Messi was widely shared on social media at the time, with claims that he made the statement during an interview with Argentinian television channel TyC Sports. However, the channel denied speaking to Messi. "What you are writing is false. Messi has not spoken to the media and not with TyC Sports on this subject. Be accurate. During his preparations for the World Cup, Messi is not talking to the press," TyC sports reporter Martin Arevalo tweeted at the time. Es falso lo que escribes. Messi no hablo con ningn medio y tampoco en @TyCSports sobre esto. Informen con precisin. Messi en esta gira no hablo con la prensa. https://t.co/yCfeSprdwZ Martin Arevalo (@arevalo_martin) June 6, 2018 No recent statement from Messi Furthermore, the Argentinian footballer has not shared anything on social media about the Israeli-Palenstinan conflict in 2021. Messi's communications director confirmed to AFP Fact Check that the striker never uttered the words credited to him. "There have been no statements from Leo either now or three years ago," he told AFP Fact Check on May 18, 2021. Messi has served as a Unicef Goodwill Ambassador since 2010, using his global profile to raise awareness of children in need. Conflict and ceasefire Recent fighting between Israel and armed groups in the Palestinian territories started on May 10 when Hamas fired rockets from Gaza into Israel, sparking retaliatory air strikes from the Jewish state's military. The 11-day conflict stopped following a ceasefire brokered by Egypt that took effect on May 21, as AFP reported. Also Read: 2008 Pic Of Warships Shared As Turkish Troops Arriving In Palestine Israeli military strikes on Gaza killed more than 250 Palestinians and wounded over 1,900 people in 11 days of conflict, the health ministry in Gaza said. Rocket and other fire from Gaza claimed 12 lives in Israel, medics say. More than 350 people in Israel have been wounded. AFP Fact Check also recently debunked a claim that Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo sent a video message to Palestinians expressing solidarity with their plight.	https://www.boomlive.in/world/fake-news-lionel-messi-argentina-barcelona-israel-palestine-13351
Will Wisconsin add to its official visitor list?	1. Who will be commit No. In-state offensive lineman Barrett Nelson will visit officially next month. (Darren Lee/BadgerBlitz.com Photographer) At this time last year, Wisconsin had 11 commitments from prospects in the 2021 class. In 2022, the Badgers have just one from Myles Burkett, who made the call for UW in late January. No. From inside the state, Barrett Nelson and Isaac Hamm are safe bets. Wisconsin almost certainly leads for both and, at this point, neither has an official visit scheduled to another school. "After my officials, there's a potential chance I could be making that decision very soon after those," Hamm told BadgerBlitz.com. "If that decision isn't made after those, it will be made during my senior football season." Nationally, the Badgers have to feel good about where they sit for four-star defensive tackles Curtis Neal and Keith Miles Jr., as well as cornerbacks Avyonne Jones and A'Koury Lyde. Receivers Tommy McIntosh and Vinny Anthony are also worth watching, though they'll visit Wisconsin towards the end of the month. 2. Four-star quarterback Marco Sianez will camp at Wisconsin on June 7. (Nick Lucero/Rivals.com) 3. Four-star linebacker Sebastian Cheeks is still a top target for the Badgers. (Rivals.com) At this point, Wisconsin has 18 known officials visitors scheduled to visit Madison in June. And while that list makes up a good chunk of the top targets on UW's board, there are a handful of others who the Badgers are still working to get on campus. Atop the list is likely Sebastian Cheeks, who told BadgerBlitz.com he is looking to visit this summer. A four-star prospect from Illinois, Cheeks is Wisconsin's top remaining linebacker target in this class. Staying on the defensive side of the ball, Cristian Driver is still on UW's board at safety. The four-star prospect from Texas currently has just one official lined up to Penn State. On offense, UW is in the top group for four-star wide outs Dane Key and Omar Cooper Jr. Getting one or both on campus for an official visit would be a big win for the coaching staff. Matthew Golden, a three-star prospect from Texas, is also someone to watch at the position. At tight end, Wisconsin is still on Boston College commit Jeremiah Franklin, who has been in close contact with position coach Mickey Turner. It will be interesting to see if the three-star talent from Maryland makes his way to Madison in June. 4. Clemson transfer Chez Mellusi will visit Wisconsin on June 1. (Nick Lucero/Rivals.com) The last piece to the puzzle in Chez Mellusi's transfer from Clemson appears to be a visit to Wisconsin on June 1. A former four-star tailback, Mellusi played in 21 games for the Tigers as a backup for Travis Etienne, who was drafted 25th overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars. In those two seasons, Mellusi tallied 427 yards rushing and six touchdowns on 71 carries and five catches for 38 yards and a score. He was expected to contend with Lyn-J Dixon and Kobe Pace for the starting running back slot but rushed for only 10 yards on five carries in Clemsons spring game. A report this spring from Rivals.coms Mike Farrell said Liberty, Louisville, Purdue, UCF, and Vanderbilt were also in pursuit but that the Wisconsin staff was the most aggressive. Mellusi picked Clemson over finalist Miami and Notre Dame coming out of Naples (Fla.) High School. 5. In-state linebacker Zander Rockow will camp at Wisconsin on June 3.	https://wisconsin.rivals.com/news/five-burning-questions-heading-into-the-month-of-june
Is The UAE Really Tax Free?	The UAE has long been considered an attractive destination in which to work, live or set up a business. One of the primary reasons for this is the well-known statement that the UAE is 'tax free'. The answer is yes...and no! The UAE is largely tax free, but there are some instances where taxes are applied. In this monthly insight, we break down the taxes that are applicable in the UAE, as well as which aspects of life in the UAE really are tax free, and how to take advantage of them as an individual or business owner. Contrary to popular belief, there are some taxes that exist in the UAE. For a start, the profits of international banks and energy firms operating in the UAE are taxed at the federal level. Further, there are several municipal taxes applicable in the UAE: you may notice a 10% tax added to the bill on hotel and restaurant visits, and there is also a form of council tax applied to utility bills. Alcohol is also heavily taxed upon import and purchase, and lastly, VAT was implemented in the UAE in 2018, at a rate of 5%. Whilst the above seems like a lengthy list, there is one key aspect that remains tax free in the UAE, and that is income tax (both individual and corporate). Furthermore, reporting on a broadcast last year, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai stated that: "his country would never adopt income tax as a way to relieve debt. 'My reply is: No income taxes.'" This means that it is unlikely that tax will ever be levied on income in the UAE. We discuss both corporate and personal income tax in the UAE in further detail below. Corporate Tax Each Emirate has its own laws on corporate taxes for companies operating within them, but in reality and as mentioned above, taxes are imposed only on foreign gas or oil producing companies and branches of international banks operating within the UAE. Therefore, all other companies established in the UAE are not subject to corporate taxes. This is applicable across all UAE jurisdictions (Onshore, Free Zone and Offshore). Furthermore, there are no withholding taxes levied on companies who remit income outwards whether it be dividends, royalties or interest. Therefore, repatriation of profits is 100% tax free and there are no limitations on the amounts repatriated. The only form of taxation that may be encountered is VAT. However, this is only applicable to UAE businesses providing goods or services to customers based in the UAE or GCC region. Goods and services provided internationally are zero-rated for VAT purposes. Income Tax The UAE Federal Government does not impose any form of tax on income earned by individuals in the UAE. Therefore, if you are a resident living and working in the UAE, this likely means that your UAE earnings are free from tax. However, in this instance it is important to differentiate between physical or civil residency and tax or fiscal residency. Civil Residence is a casual term often used to define the country which you are currently living in, and/or the country which you have the strongest affiliation with. A Fiscal Residency is the country which you claim as your "fiscal home" and therefore are called to pay taxes to, according to that country's tax laws. Having your "fiscal home" in a favourable tax jurisdiction is where the benefit of the UAE residence comes in. By first obtaining residence status, and then ultimately fiscal residence status in the UAE, you can take full advantage of the tax-free environment. UAE residency is obtained either by being employed, setting up your own company or investing in property in the UAE. Once you are resident, you then need to demonstrate adequate substance in the UAE in order to become a fiscal resident. Substance is the collection of sufficient evidence required by both the tax authorities, as well as financial institutions to demonstrate that the country you are claiming as your "fiscal home" (and thus your fiscal residency) is indeed where you have substantial interests. A proper employment (a double benefit if at your own UAE company), maintaining a personal current account (on which salary payments are made and from which local expenses are deducted), a local phone number, a local mailing address and of course a place of accommodation, would build a strong case of substance and legitimacy. Finally, having the above in place gives you eligibility to apply for a UAE Personal Tax Certificate. The tax certificate is proof that you have met the UAE's criteria for fiscal residency and declares that you are a resident in the UAE for tax purposes. Conclusion Perhaps the more correct statement is that 'the UAE is free of personal and corporate taxes'. And whilst there are some forms of tax that may be encountered, the UAE remains an exceedingly tax efficient jurisdiction. This, coupled with the recent relaxations surrounding company ownership, longer term residence visas and inheritance laws, have cemented the region's status as an attractive base for the global citizens of today. At Loggerhead, we have developed our UAE Residency Package, which is unique to the region and includes everything we know our clients will need to successfully establish a presence in the UAE, either professionally or personally. The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.	https://www.mondaq.com:443/withholding-tax/1073190/is-the-uae-really-tax-free
Which Region is Likely to Remain Lucrative in the Melanoma Cancer Diagnostics Market?	The ever-evolving Coronavirus (COVID-19) has caused interruptions in supply chains of companies in the Melanoma Cancer Diagnostics Market. Through careful analysis of the COVID-19, our analysts at Fact.MR offer you a birds eye view of the current on goings of top tier companies in the Melanoma Cancer Diagnostics Market. Learn how leading companies are striking potential partnership agreements to generate sales in the Melanoma Cancer Diagnostics Market. For detailed insights on enhancing your product footprint, request for a sample here https://www.factmr.com/connectus/sample?flag=S&rep_id=57 According to a latest market research by fast-growing market research and consulting firm, the global melanoma cancer diagnostics market is poised to grow at over 7% CAGR and surpass US$ 853.5 million in revenues by 2022. Fact.MRs report forecasts that North America and Europe will remain the most lucrative markets for melanoma cancer diagnostics market globally. Key takeaways from Fact.MRs report are, The U.S. melanoma cancer diagnostics market will grow at over 7% CAGR and reach US$ 409.2 Mn by 2022. By test type, BRAF mutation segment will continue to be the leading segment. For critical insights on this market, request for methodology here https://www.factmr.com/connectus/sample?flag=RM&rep_id=57 Germany is one of the largest markets for melanoma cancer diagnostics in Europe. Fact.MR projects the Germany melanoma cancer diagnostics market to grow at 7.4% CAGR through 2022. Hospital associated labs are the largest end-users of melanoma cancer diagnostics in Germany. The market in United Kingdom will grow at a higher rate than Germany, but it will be continue to be smaller in market size. The market will be positive influenced by increasing R&D on cancer diagnosis and management. Increasing prevalence of melanoma and effective immunotherapies are expected to drive growth of the market globally. Although the outlook on the global melanoma cancer diagnostics market is positive, limited funds in emerging countries, combined with challenges surrounding regulatory issues can stymie growth during the forecast period. For in-depth competitive analysis, buy now https://www.factmr.com/checkout/57/S By test type, BRAF mutation segment will account for a significant share of global revenues. This test type will continue to be used widely in major markets of North America and Europe. The CTC segment, on the other hand, is projected to grow at a higher CAGR than BRAF segment. Immunohistochemistry, another test type, is projected to grow at over 6% CAGR in the global melanoma cancer diagnostics market. The key end-use segments of the global melanoma cancer diagnostics market have been identified as hospital associated labs, cancer research institutes, and independent diagnostic laboratories. Among these, the hospital associated labs end-use segment is the most prominent globally. According to Fact.MRs research, hospital associated labs will remain the largest end-users for melanoma cancer diagnostics market during the forecast period. Demand is also expected to remain steady from independent diagnostic laboratories segment. In North America, demand from this segment is expected to surpass US$ 100 million by 2022. The trend will also remain strong in Europe, with this segment growing at nearly 8% CAGR during the forecast period. For comprehensive insights on this market adoption, ask an analyst here https://www.factmr.com/connectus/sample?flag=AE&rep_id=57 Leading companies profiled in the report include Cancer Genetics, Inc., Myriad Genetics Inc. 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What are the Notable Developments in Wild Pollock Market?	The Growth of Wild Pollock Market is huge. The Market study analyzes each market player encompassed in the market study as per its market share, production footprint, current launches, agreements, ongoing R&D projects, and market strategies. SWOT analysis has been performed in the market study to investigate the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of each player. To remain ahead of your competitors, request for a sample https://www.factmr.com/connectus/sample?flag=S&rep_id=2086 Globally, wild pollock is amongst the top ten, most consumed fish, and it has continued to witness a healthy demand from consumers as a high-protein, low-cholesterol fish variant. Wild pollock has gained significant traction among consumers as an affordable alternative to cod fish. Brimming with potential, the wild pollock market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6% as revealed by Fact.MR. This growth is backed by rigorous initiatives by GAPP (Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers) organization for marketing wild pollock thus increasing its market share in the global cod fish market. Within the supply chain, tier-1 players have also ventured into the production of several ready-to-eat products containing wild pollock as an ingredient. For critical insights on this market, request for methodology here https://www.factmr.com/connectus/sample?flag=RM&rep_id=2086 Key Takeaways from the Wild Pollock Market Together North America and Europe have grabbed more than 2/3rd of the market share and consumption in these regions is growing at a higher pace as compared to other regions. Vertical integration is the key strategy of manufacturers for gaining more control over supply chain and reducing production costs Over the last three years, the government in Russia has pioneered investments in fleet renewal and has also allocated a fishing quota for new vessels, thereby increasing the wild pollock supply capacity of Russian companies Russia is supplying wild pollock to a majority of European countries at a significantly low cost, thereby offering strong competition to North American suppliers Leading wild pollock harvesting companies are focused on increasing their harvesting quota and controlling primary processing as part of the value chain at a relatively low cost Mergers and acquisitions have been observed in the recent past among European companies, especially for increasing business and vessel fleet renewal The global wild pollock market is witnessing significant volatility in prices due to the trade war between United States and China. While Russian companies are banking upon low cost, their U.S. counterparts are highlighting MSC certification as their key value proposition., -says the Fact.MR analyst Read More Trending Reports of Fact.MR- https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/rising-meat-and-dairy-consumption-to-drive-animal-feed-probiotics-sales-factmr-301274844.html Europe to Witness Two Fold Growth as Russian Companies Introduce Innovative Variants Europe is leading the wild pollock market in terms of demand and production. Wild pollock demand in Europe is projected to grow 2X over the forecast period. Russian players are investing in building shore-side processing plants for converting whole fish to other variants such as fillets, surimi, and minced fish. This will help to fulfill the increasing demand from China. North American manufacturers are conducting consumer surveys with GAPP for understanding target consumers and preference for wild pollock. The wild pollock market in Latin America is in its growth phase and is anticipated to create lucrative opportunities for manufacturers. Being both a production and a consumption cluster, East Asia is expected to witness moderate growth over the forecast period, where countries including Vietnam and Thailand largely influence demand. Find More Valuable Insights on the Wild Pollock Market Fact.MR, in its new offering, brings to fore an unbiased analysis of the global wild pollock market, presenting historical demand data (2014-2018) and forecast statistics for the period, 2019-2029. The study divulges compelling insights on the wild pollock market on the basis of form species (alaska pollock and atlantic pollock), form (fresh, frozen and canned), end use industry (household (retail), food services (HORECA), and pharmaceutical & nutraceutical industry), and distribution channels (business to business and business to consumer) across six major regions. 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Why is the United States Motorcycle Market in the Spotlight?	A rise in standards of living across developing economies, such as China, India and Indonesia, is expected to influence the growth in adoption of motorcycles in these regions. In addition, superior fuel efficiency offered by motorcycles as compared to automobiles, coupled with rapidly growing population will result into a higher demand for motorcycles in the near future. Developed countries are likely to witness higher sales, especially of medium and heavy motorcycles, with economic conditions becoming more favorable and consumers resuming the purchase of expensive recreational items. A recent report by Fact.MR offers a detailed analysis about the global motorcycle market for the forecast period 2017 to 2022. For detailed insights on enhancing your product footprint, request for a sample here https://www.factmr.com/connectus/sample?flag=S&rep_id=7 The report projects the global motorcycle market to surpass revenues worth US$ 100,000 Mn in 2017. Increasing innovations and advancements in technology are expected to immensely benefit the global motorcycle industry, with rapid pace of changes taking place in the automotive industry. Leading motorcycle manufacturers are focusing on increasing their sales amidst growing demand for mobility, particularly in the major cities. Moreover, electric motorcycles have started gaining popularity owing to their eco-friendly nature. These factors are expected to sustain growth of the global motorcycle market during the forecast period. Fact.MRs report projects the global motorcycle market to register a steady 4.5% CAGR, to reach nearly US$ 150,000 Mn in revenues by 2022-end. Market Segmentation Fact.MRs research study assesses the global motorcycle market in terms of motorcycle type, engine capacity, and region. For critical insights on this market, request for methodology here https://www.factmr.com/connectus/sample?flag=RM&rep_id=7 This report presents extensive market dynamics and trends associated with different segments of the market, and their influence on the growth prospects of the market. Motorcycle Type Adventure Cruiser Mopeds Sports Standard Touring Engine Capacity Up to 150 CC 151-300 CC 301-500 CC 501- 800 CC 801-1000 CC 1001-1600 CC Above 1600 CC Region North America Latin America Europe East Asia South Asia Oceania Middle East & Africa (MEA) For in-depth competitive analysis, buy now https://www.factmr.com/checkout/7/S 7 Growth Prospects about the Global Motorcycle Market Based on product type, light motorcycles are expected to remain dominant in the global market, followed by scooters, in terms of revenues. However, electric motorcycles are expected to register the highest CAGR in the global motorcycles market through 2022. Sales of mopeds in the market will remain sluggish during the forecast period. On the basis of cylinder capacity, below 250 cc will remain preferred in the market, with sales estimated to reach nearly US$ 100,000 Mn by 2022-end. 200 cc to 500 cc is expected to be the second-most lucrative product type segment in the global motorcycle market by 2022-end. Low-priced motorcycles are expected to remain most attractive in the market, followed by mid-priced motorcycles. Sales of high-priced motorcycles are estimated to register a comparatively low CAGR through 2022. In emerging countries of Asia Pacific excluding Japan (APEJ), such as India and China, where motorcycles are becoming an attractive alternative to utilizing mass transit, or riding a bicycle. Post-reaching certain thresholds of per capita income, strong growth in sales of motorcycles is estimated in these countries. APEJ is expected to remain dominant in the global motorcycle market during the forecast period. For comprehensive insights on this market adoption, ask an analyst here https://www.factmr.com/connectus/sample?flag=AE&rep_id=7 Although Japan is projected to be the second largest market for motorcycles, sales in North America are projected to register a comparatively higher CAGR through 2022. Sales of motorcycles in Europe and Middle East & Africa (MEA) are estimated to register low CAGRs in the global motorcycles market through 2022. Key market players identified in Fact.MRs report include Bajaj Auto Ltd., Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, Benelli Q.J., Piaggio & C. 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Can Ethereum beat Bitcoin as the most popular cryptocurrency on the market?	TL;DR Breakdown Ethereum network will launch its version 2.0 by the end of the year. Ether can be the network that solves many problems on the internet. Ethereum has gained more popularity globally, mainly due to its smart contracts admission. The cryptocurrency stands out for including the blockchain network that has driven the crypto market by the Dapps and technologies that surround it. These characteristics are outstanding, unlike Bitcoin, which has basic technology. Bitcoin is digital gold and protects money against global inflation. With its reputation for being the first cryptocurrency, this ability makes the decentralized market position itself as king. However, many investors wonder if Bitcoin will ever lose its throne. While Bitcoin is the pioneer cryptocurrency, Ethereum has a more open scheme of work and a promising future. Blockchain technology is compared to the internet because very few trusted its operation in its early days. The blockchain network can be used by many companies, banks, and the internet itself. Ethereum cryptocurrency has gained popularity The cryptocurrency Ethereum aims to become the new protocol for the internet using its Dapps and smart contracts. This implies that you will gain a lot of money, which will be reflected in the changing growth in cryptocurrency. But Bitcoin lacks those functions, so it is very limited in the battle against Ether. However, both blockchains have been limited by flaws in their scalability and high transaction costs while continuing to grow. The technological cryptocurrency tries to evade these limitations with a new update in its system. By the end of the year, Ether fans can enjoy version 2.0, offering faster transactions. With the Ethereum 2.0 a few months after talks of launch, many investors feel encouraged by this great project. These changes have attracted the eyes of many companies and young cryptocurrency traders. With the more functioning Ether network, people may ditch many cryptocurrencies and focus on new technology. This Ether system upgrade can benefit where the value of the cryptocurrency skyrockets. Although many crypto enthusiasts think that Ether will exceed the Bitcoin price, speculation does not necessarily equal truth. If Ether increases in value, so will Bitcoin. BTC is characterized by its volatility and mining, something that ETH has lacked since its inception. Many investors also believe that Bitcoin will hit $100K before the year runs out. Although the technology network project is good, perhaps it is an exaggeration to surpass Bitcoin. The Bitcoin capitalization has always led to the decentralized market, and it likely will not be removed from the throne. While Ether investors increase, this will also benefit Bitcoin and its price. Each cryptocurrency has its characteristics, value, and number of fans who trust its plans. ETH may have good targets, this will undoubtedly increase its value, but it is going to take a lot of work to beat Bitcoin.	https://www.cryptopolitan.com/can-ethereum-beat-bitcoin/
How much federal stimulus money is in Fort Worth?	An influx of federal cash is prompting the city to provide extra support to local nonprofits and city agencies working to provide resources to homeless and underprivileged members of the Fort Worth community. The funds depicted in the graphic are distributed from the CARES act, passed in March of 2020. The city also received $6.8 million from the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department. More money is set to arrive in Fort Worth this summer by way of the American Rescue Plan. The city is set to receive over $184 million in federal funding. At least $21 million of that money will go to rental assistance, which is a little less than the amount allocated through the CARES act. Source: The city of Fort Worth The money from the CARES act was funneled into a variety of different categories and then distributed to programs that distribute the aid. As a result, agencies like Sixty and Better received an extra $300,000 in federal funding. The Center for Transforming Lives received over a million dollars to redistribute as rental assistance. The majority of federal stimulus money in Fort Worth has gone to Rapid Rehousing programs and rental assistance programs. Rapid Rehousing helps families quickly move from emergency shelters to housing by providing rental assistance and support services like counseling. Rental assistance goes to programs providing up to 15 months of rent relief for people whose housing and income were impacted by COVID-19. The numbers depicted in the graphic are the amount of rent relief paid out so far; the city received more than $27 million in rent relief funds. But other forms of relief meant to keep people in safe housing through the pandemic like meal delivery services and employment help also make up about a million of the overall spending. As allocations from the American Rescue Plan are released, we will update this graphic to reflect the most up-to-date areas of funding. Rachel Behrndt is a reporting fellow for the Fort Worth Report. Contact her at [email protected] or via Twitter. Related Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license.	https://fortworthreport.org/2021/05/31/how-much-federal-stimulus-money-is-in-fort-worth/
What is the Market Share of Passenger Cars and LCVs in Automotive Brake Components Market?	Through technological intervention, manufacturers of automobile braking systems are enhancing the design and durability of automotive brake components in order to boost the vehicles overall performance. While OEMs continue to struggle with high replacement rate of automotive brake components, aftermarket presence of such key automotive hardware continues to surges. For detailed insights on enhancing your product footprint, request for a sample here https://www.factmr.com/connectus/sample?flag=S&rep_id=24 The Fact.MR report on global automotive brake components market projects that by the end of 2017, more than US$ 62 Bn worth of automotive brake components will be sold in the world. However, automobile manufacturers are expected to adopt new-age sensing technologies that might limit the need for instinctive braking from vehicle drivers, which will impact the sales of automotive brake components in a roundabout way. Towards the end of 2022, the global market for automotive brake components is anticipated to witness a moderate growth at 4.6% CAGR, procuring a little less than US$ 78 Bn in revenues. For critical insights on this market, request for methodology here https://www.factmr.com/connectus/sample?flag=RM&rep_id=24 Key Insights from the Fact.MR Report: In 2017, more than US$ 51 Bn worth of automotive brake components sold in the world will be disc brake products. The demand for disc brake components over drum brake components is slated to gain traction, owing to low replacement rate and cost-effective maintenance. Rapid urbanization and soaring production of automobiles in the Asia-Pacific excluding Japan (APEJ) region are likely to factor the growth in production of automobile brake components. Procurement of raw materials such as rubber is relatively more feasible in the APEJ region, against other parts of the world. Considering the cost of other automobile parts, automotive brake components are expected to remain low-priced, which is why manufacturers are focusing towards setting up their production units in low-wage countries such as China, South Korea and India. The report anticipates that automotive brake component market in the APEJ region will expand at 6% CAGR through 2022. In North America, the demand for automotive brake components is connected with the choices of vehicle owners. Performance cars are expected to witness higher demand for hydraulic braking systems, and with it, OEMs in the US and Canada are expected to focus on offering advanced automotive brake components. According to the report, the automotive brake component market in North America will reflect a steady growth throughout the forecast period. For in-depth competitive analysis, buy now https://www.factmr.com/checkout/24/S The automotive brake components market in Europe is also expected to remain at the forefront of global expansion. In 2017 and beyond, Europe is expected to remain the dominant region in global automotive brake component market, procuring more than one-fourth share on global revenues. Close to three-fourth of revenues procured in the global automotive brake components market through 2022 will be accounted by passenger cars. On the other hand, the demand for automotive brake components is expected to be the lowest among heavy commercial vehicles. The report also projects that over half of the value of global automotive brake component market will be procured from aftermarket sales. OEMs are expected to lose their traction as largest sales channels for automotive brake components as vehicle customization trends are expected to instrument the boost the aftermarket sales. For comprehensive insights on this market adoption, ask an analyst here https://www.factmr.com/connectus/sample?flag=AE&rep_id=24 The report has profiled leading manufacturers of automotive brake components, which are expected to remain active in the expansion of global market. Companies such as Wabco Holdings Inc., Mando Corporation, Knorr Bremse AG, Aisin Seiki Co. Ltd., Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd., Daimler AG, Brembo S.P.A., ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Robert Bosch GmbH, DAKO-CZ, Continental AG, and ASK Automotive Pvt. Ltd. are observed to remain key players in the global automotive brake components market through 2022. 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Which Type of Vehicle has the Highest Demand for Tubeless Tires?	Punctures might be trivial in terms of maintenance costs, but their undue incidence can even put heavy logistic operations, public transit facilities, and transportation of goods to a standstill. Regardless of the type of vehicle, the adoption of tubeless tires continues to gain traction across the automotive industry. Their ability to run at low pressures, rendering greater stability to the vehicle, and their lightweight, are serving as proponents for global sales of tubeless tires. For detailed insights on enhancing your product footprint, request for a sample here https://www.factmr.com/connectus/sample?flag=S&rep_id=103 Low friction, narrow air leaks, and presence of liquid sealants are also observed as key drivers boosting the adoption of tubeless tires. Fact.MRs recently published projects that the global market for tubeless tire, which is estimated to reach US$ 140 Bn value in 2017, shall soar robustly at 6.7% CAGR to bring in a little over US$ 193 Bn in revenues by the end of 2022. Following key market projections offer a detailed outlook on the future of global tubeless tire market during the forecast period, 2017-2022. Global Tubeless Tire Market Key Projections With more than three-fourth share, global sales of radial tubeless tires will procure highest revenues in the global tubeless tire market. While the report observes radials as top-selling products in the tubeless tire market, bias tires will also witness a steady growth in terms of demand. For critical insights on this market, request for methodology here https://www.factmr.com/connectus/sample?flag=RM&rep_id=103 China, South Korea and India are among the key countries located in the Asia-Pacific excluding Japan (APEJ) region that are at the forefront of global automobile production. The demand for tubeless tires is anticipated to remain high in the APEJ region owing to the manufacturing presence of majority of leading automakers. The report anticipates that throughout the forecast period, the APEJ region will be observed as the largest market for tubeless tires. Sales of tubeless tires in the US and Canada is anticipated to gain traction pertaining to the positive attitudes of car owners towards performance driving. Towards the end of 2022, North Americas tubeless tire market will have soared at the fastest pace, recording a CAGR of 7.3%. The tubeless tire market in Europe will also witness steady growth through 2022. Considering the rising demand for performance vehicles across European countries, this region will witness a persistent growth in demand for tubeless tires. For in-depth competitive analysis, buy now https://www.factmr.com/checkout/103/S In 2017, more than two-fifth of revenues procured from global sales of tubeless tires will be accounted by passenger cars. By the end of 2022, over US$ 86 Bn worth of tubeless tires will be sold globally for their use in passenger cars. In terms of distribution, aftermarkets for tubeless tires will be observed as the largest distribution network in the global market. Compared to the aftermarket sales of tubeless tire, OEMs will translate lesser revenues. Customization needs of vehicle owners will instrument the dominance of aftermarket sales in global distribution of tubeless tires. On the basis of technology, powered tubeless tires will procure a relatively lower revenue share, compared to standard tubeless tires. By the end of 2022, over US$ 38 Bn worth of tubeless tires developed powered air filling will be sold in the global market. For comprehensive insights on this market adoption, ask an analyst here https://www.factmr.com/connectus/sample?flag=AE&rep_id=103 The report has also profiled key players in the global tubeless tire market, which include companies, namely Bridgestone Corporation, Michelin North America Inc., The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., The Goodyear Tyre & Rubber Company, Madras Rubber Factory Limited, Apollo Tyres Ltd., Pirelli & C. S.p.A., Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd., Continental AG, and Cheng Shin Rubber Industry Co. 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What causes dry lips and does lip balm actually do anything?	Cold weather leaves many of us with the irritating ailment of dry and chapped lips. Photo / Getty Images Cold weather leaves many of us with the irritating ailment of dry and chapped lips. Photo / Getty Images As we head into the colder weather, many of us might be afflicted with the irritating ailment of dry and chapped lips. People have been trying to figure out how to fix dry lips for centuries. Using beeswax, olive oil and other natural ingredients have been reported as early as Cleopatra's time, around 40 B.C. In 1833, there were even reports of human earwax being recommended as a successful remedy for dry, cracked lips. Not long after, the first commercial lip balms hit the market. The key is to avoid lip balms that contain certain additives which might worsen the problem. They need to be soft but resilient Our lips are constantly exposed to the elements, such as sunlight, wind, dry air, and cold weather. They have to withstand our daily lifestyle, including contact with food, cosmetics, biting, picking, rubbing against clothes, kissing and more. So, although they look soft and fleshy, our lips need to be resilient and tough. Lips sit at the junction where our outside facial skin transitions into the tissue layers lining the mouth. As such, the lips are structured similar to mucous membranes, but with the addition of a protective outside layer of skin. Lips don't have hair follicles, or sweat, saliva and oil glands. This unique structure means they're particularly prone to dryness as they have a much lower ability to hold water than the rest of the face's skin. Many of us get dry lips at certain times of the year. This can occur naturally, or be brought on by many different factors, including: Inflamed lips, known as cheilitis. This can be due to a skin condition, or an infection such as herpes or cold sores. Allergies Medications which impact the salivary glands, the mouth's surrounding muscles, or sensations throughout the lip area Tongue injuries, teeth that rub against the lips, or other dental issues Poor oral health. This can be brought on by general neglect, eating disorders, or bad oral hygiene habits Burns, such as eating food that's too hot, or sunburn. Burns can result in the lips swelling, scarring and blistering, and it may take a long time for the pain to alleviate Some diseases or disorders, such as Sjgren's syndrome Dehydration, heat stroke, fever, or excessive heat Nasal congestion, which leads to chronic mouth-breathing. This can sometimes be a result of illness, such as when you have a common cold Cold weather or cold wind that runs along the lips and removes moisture Persistent licking, which can create a wet-dry cycle that excessively dries out your lips. The dryness can also lead to pain, itching or stinging. If dry lips start causing serious issues, it may be helpful to discuss this with a medical professional. It is important to identify what's causing dry lips. If it's due to lip licking, then you need to make habitual changes to stop the practice. If it's due to cold, windy or dry weather, then certain balms and ointments can help protect the lips. Drinking adequate amounts of water can assist, because this helps prevent dry skin in general. If this isn't enough, bland, non-irritating, unflavoured lip balms can help, as they act as a film covering the lip surface, keeping moisture in. In many cases these use petroleum jelly as a base (although it's not required), along with refined mineral oils to remove any hazardous compounds, and other ingredients that can assist in retaining and maintaining a barrier function. In the race to appeal to consumers, cosmetic manufacturers have trialled a number of new ingredients in their lip balms. Popular lip balms often contain additives which can make the balm smell or taste nice, or soften the feel when it rubs against the lips. Some of these extra ingredients can help. For example, if you're out in the sun a lot, lip balm with included sunscreen is a great addition. Products to avoid In many cases, these compounds provide the feeling of immediate relief on the lips but don't actually help with the barrier function. And in some cases, they can become irritants and even worsen the dryness. When choosing a lip balm, try to avoid products containing these ingredients: Fragrances Flavours, such as mint, citrus, vanilla, and cinnamon Shiny glosses, which can intensify damage from the sun's rays Colours, which can cause irritation and do nothing to assist the barrier function Menthol, phenol or salicylic acid, which can actually make your lips drier Additional, unnecessary ingredients such as camphor, lanolin, octinoxate, oxybenzone or propyl gallate. And be sure to stop biting, picking or excessively licking your lips. Staying hydrated and applying a bland lip balm should be a routine incorporated into your every day lifestyle for healthy, protected, and moisturised lips. This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article.	https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/what-causes-dry-lips-and-does-lip-balm-actually-do-anything/MMZS67CAMQS64BD4JJEUTGRHZ4/
What nights is Big Brother on this summer (2021)?	Fans are ready for a new Big Brother cast to be featured. Pic credit: CBS A new season of Big Brother begins this summer and CBS is dedicating three nights a week to the reality competition show. Unfortunately, it looks like Big Brother: After Dark will not be used for the BB23 cast, so live feed subscriptions will be needed for that footage. CBS announced that the season premiere will air on Wednesday, July 7. Its a bit later than usual for a premiere episode, but also much earlier than when the BB22 cast got started. Get our Big Brother newsletter! The early expectation is that the season will then run through the end of September, coming to an end on the same night that Survivor 41 begins at CBS. New episodes of the hit reality competition show will air on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays each week. This will give viewers familiarity with the schedule and it will be consistent with what a lot of recent seasons have done. Sunday episodes will cover the Nomination Ceremony, Wednesday will mostly focus on the Veto Competition and Veto Ceremony, and Thursdays will be eviction night. The Thursday episodes will also feature the Head of Household Competitions unless they run late and have to be finished up on the next Sunday episode. Join Us On Facebook! Each of the Big Brother 23 episodes will begin at 8/7c and serve as a lead-in to new episodes of Love Island USA. The combination of the reality shows will take up a lot of primetime hours for CBS during the summer 2021 season. Literally counting down the days until #BigBrother is back on @CBS. See you on #ParamountPlus for some extra fun. https://t.co/bkJcDeBtrz Big Brother (@CBSBigBrother) February 25, 2021 More news about Big Brother 23 Since it was just revealed that the Big Brother casting producer is done with her work, we might be looking at learning the names of the BB23 cat members relatively soon. That would be great, but since we still have the entire month of June to get through before the season premiere, it might still be a few weeks until that information gets released. Julie Chen Moonves returns as the host of the show, and she is already using social media to tease fans about the upcoming season. We are really hoping that construction for the new set is close to being done so that Julie can give us our annual summer house tour. That will give us a good look at the house theme. As for the theme of Big Brother 23 itself, it looks like producers are taking the show back to the basics, which should help the longevity of the reality competition show. That, added to an entirely new group of houseguests, should help bring back fans who were frustrated about seeing familiar faces playing the game so often. For anyone who needs a quick Big Brother fix, below is the video that Julie Chen Moonves shared when she was showing off the BB22 house. Big Brother 23 debuts July 7 on CBS.	https://www.monstersandcritics.com/tv/reality-tv/what-nights-is-big-brother-on-this-summer-2021/
When will NYC public schools reopen?	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. NEW YORK CITY New York City public schools will be closed at least through Thanksgiving, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Wednesday. He announced that students would switch to remote learning on Thursday. The week after Thanksgiving is the earliest students would return to class, de Blasio said. No one is happy about this decision, de Blasio said. But we set a very clear standard, and we need to stick to that standard. Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza sent an email with the news to principals. This action, along with other city-wide measures, is a key component to address the concerning rise in COVID-19 transmission rates, he wrote. This closure of buildings is temporary; we will work diligently alongside other City agencies and every New Yorker to bring this transmission rate back down and get back to in-person learning as quickly and as safely as possible.	https://www.pix11.com/sitemap.xml/news/back-to-school/when-will-nyc-public-schools-reopen
What Does Chris Finch Have to Do for Some NBA Coach of the Year Love Next Season?	The Timberwolves are 21-47 entering tonight's game at Detroit against the Pistons at 6 p.m., pregame on AM 1390/93.9 FM Granite City Sports at 5:30. Jim says the new Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch is a "cut above" former head coach Ryan Saunders. He says Finch has coached in many situations and didn't need his father to get him a job. Souhan says President of Basketball Operations Gerson Rosas went against protocol selecting Finch without going through a long search process and hiring the permanent replacement in-season. Guard D'Angelo Russell has said recently that Finch has their respect and he's getting the most out of the team.	https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2263075314078/what-does-chris-finch-have-to-do-for-some-nba-coach-of-the-year-love-next-season
How can NHS workers enjoy a free outdoor activity experience in Pembrokeshire?	Some lucky Pembrokeshire NHS staff workers could experience coasteering, dolphin watching or foraging over the next few months, thanks to the team at Experience Wales Live. The organisation wants to thank the NHS and at the same time promote what Wales has to offer. A spokesperson for the Experience Wales Live project said: "We are four people with normal jobs who are working around the clock to raise 27,500 to take at least 84 NHS Wales staff on incredible experiences throughout Wales over a 21-day period to say a massive thank you for all their work during this pandemic. "We will be trying to help promote local areas and businesses along the way to support their recovery as well. "Our ambitions are simple - to help as much of Wales recover as possible." The team is looking for local NHS workers in the area to take part in the Pembrokeshire activities. Some of the activities include Celtic Quest Coasteering or foraging in St Davids, plus archery in Carmarthen or dolphin-watching in Newquay. Alongside these activities the team at Experience Wales Live will be documenting the participants activities in order to create promotional videos for Wales and Pembrokeshire. The founder of the project Simon Grice said: "I started this project for a host of different reasons - the main three were to help normalise outdoor activities such as gorge-walking, encourage people who have noticed a deterioration in their mental health to get outside, and to thank our NHS for the work it has done over the past year. "I have struggled with my mental health, especially after the lockdown and I noticed it helped me to get outside. My mother lives in Lancaster and she was taken ill during the pandemic and was had great treatment from the NHS." In the last month since its launch the team at Experience Wales Live has raised 3,480 of its much larger target, set at 27,500. Despite not having met its fundraising target they are still going ahead with the 21-day project planned for June 21 to July 12. The money will cover all aspects of the project including the activities themselves, the monetary expenses of the crew and the work needed to create promotional videos for Wales. Those wishing to donate can do so on the projects website here. And those wishing to take part can contact the team via their email address [email protected] .	https://www.westerntelegraph.co.uk/news/19340037.can-nhs-workers-enjoy-free-outdoor-activity-experience-pembrokeshire/?ref=rss
Is sharing more than water the key to cross-border governance in the Meghna river basin?	The Meghna River Basin is important to both Bangladesh and India as it supports the livelihoods of nearly 50 million people. Credit: Rafiqul Islam / IPS DHAKA, May 31 (IPS) Kajol Miah is a rice farmer on the Bangladeshi side of the Meghna River Basin. And in towns on the Indian side of the river basin, Bangladeshi rice is in great demand. The example is simple and highlights the concept of benefit sharing between riparian countries. Benefit sharing goes beyond the simple sharing of water resources. He fairly understands divide the goods, products and services related to the watercourse. According to Raquibul Amin, national representative of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) Bangladesh, benefit sharing can provide a solution to conserve water resources and ensure integrated and cooperative management of the Meghna river basin. Benefit-sharing negotiations are based on the principles of international water law, such as the reasonable and equitable use of shared water resources, without causing harm and achieving win-win results for multiple stakeholders, Amin told IPS, adding that governance based on benefit sharing is more holistic than traditional governance, which historically has been about allocating water. An example of traditional water governance is the 1996 Ganges Water Treaty between India and Bangladesh, which is based on the sharing of water volumes. But, according to Amin, parties negotiating a benefit-sharing agreement are usually not concerned with the water itself, but rather with the economic opportunities and ecosystem services that can be obtained and improved through the joint management of a river basin. The Meghna River Basin is important to both Bangladesh and India as it supports the livelihoods of nearly 50 million people. The area is also considerably large almost twice the size of Switzerland with 47,000 km2 of the basin located in India and 35,000 km2 located downstream in Bangladesh. A paddy field in the Haor region of Bangladesh. Benefit sharing goes beyond the simple sharing of water resources. It includes the equitable sharing of goods, products and services related to the watercourse. Credit: Rafiqul Islam / IPS Almost 90 percent of the forest or watershed of the Meghna River Basin is located in India and is the source of the river water that flows downstream to Bangladesh. For example, the Meghalaya Plateau in India is rich in forests and is the source of many transboundary tributaries of the Meghna river system, such as the Umngot and Myntdu, flowing from the Jaintia Hills into the haor region of Bangladesh, known for its numerous wetlands with a considerable area representing important sites for fish farming. Tanguar haor and Hakaluki haor are examples of wetland ecosystems rich in aquatic diversity and a resting place for many species of migratory birds. Both are Ramsar sites and Hakaluki haor holds the designation of largest inland water body in Bangladesh. But what happens upstream affects downstream. This can be seen in the nearly 6 million tonnes of sediment flowing from the Indian side of the basin to the Haor region of Bangladesh, creating problems for the management of these wetlands. The benefit-sharing approach of the water dialogue will allow the two countries to engage in joint forest and wetland management. The natural infrastructure of the Meghna Basin is essential for maintaining its hydrology, said Amin. Amin noted that Bangladesh and India can discuss ways to jointly manage the basin forest to improve flood and silt management two main challenges that affect the productivity of the fisheries and agriculture sector in the region. Surma-Kushiyara region in the upper Meghna basin in Bangladesh. . Miah, who lives in Kalmakanda in Netrakona district, has also experienced recurrent flooding. We the haor inhabitants, depend on Boro rice because there is no alternative to growing other crops in haors. But, flash floods frequently damage our only crop for lack of proper flood forecasting, putting our lives at risk, he told IPS. The fortunes of the rice farmers haor also has an impact on Bangladeshs food security, as its rice production accounts for 20 percent of the countrys total rice production. The Meghna River Basin Benefit Sharing Dialogue is part of a larger IUCN project called Building River Dialogue and Governance in the Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna River Basins (BRIDGE GBM), funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) through the Oxfam South Asian Transboundary Rivers program (TROSA). The Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna Delta or GBM is a cross-border river system that crosses the five countries of Nepal, India, China, Bangladesh and Bhutan. IUCN provides a neutral platform to facilitate cross-border dialogues and joint research between relevant stakeholders in Bangladesh and India. These documented a variety of ecosystem benefits provided by the Meghna River Basin and identified priority areas, such as joint forest management for flood and erosion control, development of transboundary navigation and ecotourism circuits where the two countries can work together to enhance these benefits. basin, Vishwa Ranjan Sinha, program manager, Natural Resources Group, IUCN Regional Office for Asia, told IPS. IUCN developed a six-step process to support the development of benefit-sharing agreements in a shared river basin: identify the benefits provided by the basin, identify potential stakeholders and equity issues, identify and build profit improvement scenarios, assess and distribute the benefits and costs, negotiate a benefit-sharing agreement, and strengthen the institutional mechanism for the implementation of the agreement. IUCN also facilitated joint research and data sharing on land use and socio-economic changes in the Meghna River Basin to create data and evidence for bilateral dialogue. Institutions conducting research include the Dhaka-based think tank, the Center for Environmental and Geographic Information Services (CEGIS) and the Asian Center for Development, as well as the Northeast Hill University of India and the Growth Institute. economic. Dr Malik Fida A Khan, Executive Director of CEGIS, is optimistic about the benefits of benefit sharing. If done right, he told IPS, local communities in both countries will come forward to support joint management of the basin as it ensures their livelihoods. He said their mutual benefit could also lead to data sharing for everyones benefit. The conservation of fresh water is one of the themes of the IUCN World Conservation Congress, to be held from September 3 to 11, 2021 in Marseille. One of the Congress sessions will focus specifically on nature-based solutions that have been used as a tool to strengthen inclusive governance in the BRIDGE GBM project. ** Write with Nalisha Adams in BONN, Germany	https://mindofthegeek.com/is-sharing-more-than-water-the-key-to-cross-border-governance-in-the-meghna-river-basin/
What is the best level to mine Diamonds in Minecraft?	In Minecraft, diamonds are one of the rarest ore. This ore is not only the rarest, but it is also one of the strongest materials in the game. Players can make weapons, tools, armor, and other equipment in the game with diamonds. Diamonds are even needed to create an enchantment table. Players will need to make the diamond material first before being able to upgrade it to Netherite, and a diamond pickaxe is required to mine obsidian. Players must use a diamond pickaxe or Netherite pickaxe to mine obsidian, and diamonds must be used for Netherite. Diamonds are commonly found inside caves and ravines. It is possible for players to find diamonds by locating them inside villager chests, but there is a rare chance of that happening. The easiest way for players to get diamonds in Minecraft is to look for them and mine them. Diamonds are commonly found in the bottom of caves and ravines, and in order to mine it players will have to have at least an iron pickaxe. Players can find diamonds in veins of 3-8, and a lot of the time diamonds can be located near lava. The player should be careful of the lava, but also on the lookout for diamonds as well. In this article, players will learn what the best level is to find diamonds in Minecraft! (Image via IGN) Diamonds can only spawn anywhere between Y levels of 16 and below. Players will never find diamonds above level 16. They will only be seen at the bottom of caves and ravines. Diamonds are very commonly found on levels 5-12, but they are very abundant on levels 11 and 12. Diamonds are very commonly seen at this level, and players will also not have to worry about so much lava either. The player should still be careful because there is still lava located around the area, so players should still be attentive and on the lookout where they are stepping around while mining. Lava generally spawns at levels 4-10. Diamonds can melt if dropped in lava, so players should be careful when mining them. Players should take a few things with them when mining, just to be safe. Players should take extra food with them, and make sure to wear armor when mining diamonds. Mobs and lava can be very lethal, and if players dies to lava, all of their diamonds and other equipment will be lost. Torches could also be useful if the player has trouble seeing inside the caves, or they can just increase the game's brightness. (Image via PCGamesN) Minecraft players can use diamonds to make a series of things in Minecraft. The best variant of the pickaxe is created using diamonds. Diamond armor is the strongest armor type in the game, besides Netherite. Diamonds in Minecraft are also required for players to make enchanting tables to apply enchantments to their mining tools. Enchantment tables in Minecraft are created using four obsidian, one book, and two diamonds.	https://www.sportskeeda.com/minecraft/what-best-level-mine-diamonds-minecraft
What was the first video that made 'Mini Khabib' Hasbulla go viral?	Hasbulla Magomedov, an 18-year-old internet phenomenon from Dagestan, shot to fame after a video of him landing a picture-perfect hook on his friend went viral online. The video was posted to Hasbulla's Instagram three months ago, and has now amassed more than 230,000 views. In the popular clip, Hasbulla gallantly approaches one of his friends and snatches a phone away from him. Later, he takes a step back, positions himself, and stunns his friend with a wicked right hook. Hasbulla then hilariously scampered around the wrestling mat while being chased. The above incident took place at an event organized by the Eagle Fighting Championship (EFC), the promotion that Khabib Nurmagomedov acquired in December last year. You can watch the video below: It must be noted that the individual who got punched here is not Asxab Tamaev, who is often present in Hasbulla's videos. Tamaev, a 19-year-old MMA fighter, is promoting Hasbulla's rumored clash with Abdu Rozik. Hasbulla garnered a massive fan following after the notorious video went viral on the internet. His recreation of Khabib Nurmagomedov's UFC 229 weigh-in gained him even more followers. After that, all it took for Hasbulla to become a social media sensation was a hilarious scuffle with Rozik. Apparently, Hasbulla was diagnosed with Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD), also known as 'dwarfism'. It is believed that GHD is the reason behind his stunted growth. The growth hormone is a type of protein processed by the pituitary gland, situated at the base of our skulls. The pituitary gland can no longer produce the growth hormone protein if it's damaged or deformed, which may be the case with Hasbulla. Hasbulla's rival, Abdu Rozik, reportedly suffers from the same disease. The two internet superstars have engaged in heated altercations ever since it was revealed that they may trade heavy blows in a real fight. However, it is not clear if the scrap will be legitimate. The head of the Russian Dwarf Athletic Association, Uliana Podpalnaya, deemed the fight "unethical." According to her, Hasbulla and Rozik do not represent the sporting world and they will not influence other personalities who suffer from GHD. Please spend 30 seconds to answer this survey so that we can better understand how to serve your MMA needs.	https://www.sportskeeda.com/mma/news-what-first-video-made-mini-khabib-hasbulla-go-viral
Why is Hasbulla Magomedov's nickname 'Mini Khabib'?	Hasbulla Magomedov, an 18-year-old blogger from Dagestan, was given the nickname 'Mini Khabib' because of a series of Instagram videos he posted in which he pretended to fight children. Many have mistaken Hasbulla Magomedov to be as a child due to the fact that he reportedly suffers from GHD (Growth Hormone Deficiency), also known as dwarfism. However, what Hasbulla lacks in stature, he more than makes up for with his personality. Hasbulla Magomedov rose to fame after he started a TikTok account and began creating video content. His popularity increased to the point where people began to recognize him in public. Hasbulla Magomedov and Khabib Nurmagomedov's relationship Due to Hasbulla Magomedov being nicknamed 'Mini Khabib,' many believe that he is the son of former UFC lightweight champion. The two are not related although they do appear to be close friends. Nurmagomedov has posted a video of Magomedov on his Instagram account in the past. Pictures of Hasbulla and Khabib Nurmagodov have also surfaced, with the two appearing to share a game of virtual chess or checkers. Hasbulla Magomedov's upcoming fight Hasbulla Magomedov is set to make his own combat sports debut in the near future as he takes on Abdu Rozik in an MMA fight. Abdu Rozik is a rapper and singer who hails from Tajikistan. He is one year younger than Magomedov. The fight is being promoted by Asxab Tamaev, a 1-0 heavyweight fighter. A press conference was recently held, which garnered a lot of interest on social media. However, despite massive public interest, the date of this fight is not yet to be determined. The fight has caused some controversy, with Uliana Podpalnaya, the head of the Russian Dwarf Athletic Association. Podpalnaya condemned the fight, calling it 'unethical and wrong.' In a recent interview he stated the following: "It's not even like a show fight they get paid a lot of money and its a show to make people laugh. Theres nothing serious about this, this isnt sport. This is unethical, wrong, from my point of view. It seems to me that only, on the one hand, it can be correct and beautiful if martial arts among small people is made a paralympic sport," Uliana Podpalnaya told Gazeta.ru (Translation courtesy: RT Sport). Please spend 30 seconds to answer this survey so that we can better understand how to serve your MMA needs.	https://www.sportskeeda.com/mma/news-why-hasbulla-magomedov-nicknamed-mini-khabib
How many NFL preseason games are there in 2021?	NFL preseason games return in 2021, after being omitted last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the NFL regular season being extended to 17 games, every team will now play three games in the preseason. The Hall of Fame Game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Pittsburgh Steelers will take place in addition to the scheduled three preseason fixtures. Beginning in 2021, the NFL is expanding to a 17-game regular season. pic.twitter.com/skNisJwPS2 NFL (@NFL) March 30, 2021 There are 49 NFL preseason games to look out for With each team playing at least three games, there is plenty of preseason NFL action for fans to watch. And with five rookie quarterbacks being selected in the first round of this years NFL draft, they could all see significant time in the preseason. The NFL preseason gets under way on Thursday, August 5 when the Steelers face the Cowboys in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game. NFL Preseason Schedule 2021 Pro Football Hall of Fame Game Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Dallas Cowboys, Aug. 5 Week 1 - Aug. 12/13/14 Dallas Cowboys at Arizona Cardinals Washington Football Team at New England Patriots Carolina Panthers at Indianapolis Colts New Orleans Saints at Baltimore Ravens Seattle Seahawks at Las Vegas Raiders Buffalo Bills at Detroit Lions Miami Dolphins at Chicago Bears New York Jets at New York Giants Cincinnati Bengals at Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cleveland Browns at Jacksonville Jaguars Pittsburgh Steelers at Philadelphia Eagles Houston Texans at Green Bay Packers Tennessee Titans at Atlanta Falcons Denver Broncos at Minnesota Vikings Kansas City Chiefs at San Francisco 49ers Los Angeles Chargers at Los Angeles Rams Week 2 - Aug 19/20/21/22/23 Kansas City Chiefs at Arizona Cardinals Jacksonville Jaguars at New Orleans Saints New York Giants at Cleveland Browns Detroit Lions at Pittsburgh Steelers Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Chargers Buffalo Bills at Chicago Bears New England Patriots at Philadelphia Eagles New York Jets at Green Bay Packers Baltimore Ravens at Carolina Panthers Cincinnati Bengals at Washington Football Team Houston Texans at Dallas Cowboys Indianapolis Colts at Minnesota Vikings Tennessee Titans at Tampa Bay Buccaneers Denver Broncos at Seattle Seahawks Las Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles Rams Week 3 - Aug 27/28/29 Miami Dolphins at Cincinnati Bengals Cleveland Browns at Atlanta Falcons Philadelphia Eagles at New York Jets Chicago Bears at Tennessee Titans Green Bay Packers at Buffalo Bills Minnesota Vikings at Kansas City Chiefs Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Houston Texans Arizona Cardinals at New Orleans Saints Los Angeles Rams at Denver Broncos New England Patriots at New York Giants Baltimore Ravens at Washington Football Team Pittsburgh Steelers at Carolina Panthers Indianapolis Colts at Detroit Lions Jacksonville Jaguars at Dallas Cowboys Las Vegas Raiders at San Francisco 49ers Los Angeles Chargers at Seattle Seahawks	https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/how-many-nfl-preseason-games-2021
What is Spring League Football?	The Spring League is a developmental professional football league in the United States that has been running since 2017. This year, the season runs from May 6th until the championship game on June 19th. It provides another opportunity for NFL hopefuls to showcase their talents in front of league scouts. With the CFL and XFL still on hiatus, the role of the Spring League has become even more vital. According to the league, over 100 players have been signed by NFL teams. The average age of the players is 24. The Spring League has eight teams across two conferences. The North division consists of the Alphas, Aviators, Conquerors and Linemen. The South division features the Blues, Jousters, Generals and Sea Lions. The teams compete in a six-week regular season from two hub cities: the North Division in Indianapolis, Indiana and the South Division in Houston, Texas. Catch the action live on FOX The Spring League championship will be decided on Saturday, June 19th at 3 pm ET and will be broadcast live on FOX in the United States. The championship game will be played at Rice Stadium in Texas. High-profile players who have played in the Spring League Over its six seasons, the Spring League has featured some big-name players such as former Texas A&M star quarterback Johnny Manziel, former Carolina Panthers and Dallas Cowboys defensive end Greg Hardy, former Titans quarterback Zach Mettenberger and NFL running backs Fred Jackson and Ahmad Bradshaw. Manziel played two games for Team South in April 2018 with mixed results and no return to the NFL. Many of the team's coaches have NFL experience, including former New York Giants offensive coordinator and two-time Super Bowl champion Kevin Gilbride, and former San Diego Chargers head coach Mike Riley.	https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/what-spring-league-football
How bad is Google Photos compression anyway?	Google Photos has long provided one of the best deals on all photo storage. Back up your entire library for free as long as you can compress the images a bit. However, as of June 1st tomorrow, the deal is gone and we will eat through Google Storage (you may have to pay) regardless of whether the image is compressed or not. As change was imminent, I was wondering how bad Google compression really was. I ran some simple tests this morning to find out. I took photos and videos from the Pixel 5 (one of the few smartphones that still have free compressed storage), took photos from the Fuji X-T30, and uploaded them to two separate Google Photos accounts. One has compression turned on and maintains its original quality. The results were mixed. In the case of photos, the compressed version was often indistinguishable from the uncompressed version. But when you lose resolution, the compression actually starts to appear. This is what I found in some tests. Click the image to enlarge it. Original quality photo. Compressed photo. This is a picture of a cat pretzel I took recently. I magnified his hair, his eyes, and the book in the background, but I cant find any difference. The photo taken with the Pixel 5 was originally 3.4MB, but has been compressed to 1.5MB. Original quality photo. Compressed photo. Last weekend I took this photo on the Yales campus with a Pixel 5s ultra wide camera. Both versions look great while they are full screen on my computer. In the compressed version you can also argue if there is a little more noise around the edges of the leaves, but if you need to search for image problems, its common to think that they dont really matter .. Space savings are less important here. With Google compression, the file size goes from 7.3MB to 5.7MB. Original quality photo. Compressed photo. This is a picture of a pretzel taken with a Fujifilm X-T30 this morning. I magnified his face, but I couldnt find any difference if both were blown up as big as possible in Google Photos. At first, this seemed like a successful Google Photos compression situation. The file size has been reduced from 12MB to just 662KB and the images look virtually the same. But there is one very noticeable difference. Google limits the resolution of photos to 16 megapixels. This has significantly reduced the photo from the original 26-megapixel file saved by the camera. This is a magnified crop that shows how the details begin to disappear as block noise comes in. Left: Original. Right: Compression. Well, Im not sure at this point if I need all 26 megapixels of this image. However, if you want to print this photo in a larger format, crop it in the future, or otherwise modify it, its a big advantage to keep these extra pixels. Video still image. Left: Original. Right: Compression. Theres essentially nothing wrong with 1080p video, but theres a problem with how Google handles it. Unfortunately, with Google compression, all videos are compressed in 1080p. When that happens, everything gets dirty, details disappear, and some colors lose pop. This is a very important downgrade in terms of quality. I cant embed a Google Photos video here, so Ive included a comparison of the screenshots above. Obviously, the text gets blurry at larger sizes, but youll see most of the differences. I originally recorded this video on a Pixel 5 in 4K in February. It looks good enough on my non 4K computer screen. Road signs, faces, and falling snow all look sharp. However, the compressed version is like a mess that looks like it was recorded with a layer of grease on the camera lens. Here, the data loss (or savings) is high. This 10 second clip is reduced from 55MB to just 6MB. No wonder it looks so bad. I was still mostly impressed with the quality maintained after Googles compression. 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What happened to Brittany Sharp on Dr Pimple?	DOCTOR Pimple Popper patient Brittany Sharp went to a consultation with Dr Lee to check out some warts she had developed on her body. Sharp had been dealing with the bumps for over 11 years and had not been able to find a doctor who could help her. Brittany Sharp, 31, suddenly passed away after making an appearance on TLCs Dr Pimple Popper. She appeared on season two of the show, begging for Dr. Lee to help her get rid of a skin condition she randomly developed. Sharp had initially visited Dr. Lee and told her that she had tried every remedy possible to get rid of the wart-like bumps on her body. At her consultation, she told Dr. Lee: Ive tried plenty of home remediestea bags, tying rubber bands around the big ones to try and cut the circulation offbut nothing works. 3 Dr. Sandra Lee treated Sharp's warts on her body Credit: Getty Sharp wanted to get rid of the bumps prior to her wedding day. Dr. Lee examined the bumps on her skin, saying: When I feel these bumps, theyre a little rubbery. Theyre flexible and spongy. You can feel when you push them into the skin and they bounce back out. Despite the many that were all over her skin, Dr. Lee was able to successfully remove most of the bumps. Sharps cause of death was not revealed. However, she passed away on May 2, 2019. Fans of the show left her family their condolences via an online obituary at the Williams Funeral Home. One fan wrote: Send Deepest Sympathies from Montreal (Quebec) Canada !! Prayers for the entire family and friends .. May she rest RIP with her Mom! 3 Sharp suddenly passed away on May 2, 2019 and her cause of death is unknown Credit: TLC A second replied: I just saw the episode of Pimple Popper that she was on and she was so happy after the removal of her bumps. I can't imagine losing a loved one so young and full of life. Sending lots of love to her family from High River, Alberta, Canada. TLC also aired a special tribute to Sharp and released a statement about her passing, writing: Our hearts go out to Brittany Denise Sharps friends and family during this difficult time. Most read in Entertainment RIP LOADED Dallas rapper Lil Loaded has passed away MYSTERY MESSAGE Tristan Thompson's 'mistress' Sydney Chase posts text saying 'I'm yours' bumpin' along Jessa Duggar shows off big baby bump in sweatpants as her due date approaches 'this is nuts!' BARGAIN BETTY Kylie Jenner fans shocked as billionaire shops at Target with Travis Scott On last nights episode of the extremely popular, but slightly gross docu-series Dr. Pimple Popper, the TLC show aired a special tribute to Season 2 (episode 9) patient Brittany. Sadly the 31-year-old Tennessee native passed away on May 2. Adding: IN LOVING MEMORY OF BRITTANY SHARP.	https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/2990831/what-happened-brittany-sharp-dr-pimple/
Who is Sandra Lees husband Jeffrey Rebish?	YOU may have known her for the extraction videos posted online, but Sandra Lee or Dr. Pimple Popper is a lot more than being a famous certified dermatologist. Her TLC show Dr. Pimple Popper is a great hit, her husband Jeffrey Rebish is there to make sure everything else is in place. Rebish is also a dermatologist, only without a famous show. He and Lee are business partners running a dermatology practice together. In the office, Rebish sees his own patients, handles the business and administrative side of the practice while Lee handles the cosmetic side, he told Refinery29. Though he fully supports his wife, Rebish said that he doesnt watch her show because he would rather not see that stuff outside of the office. 4 Dr. Pimple Popper show has been a hit as Lee's net worth is estimated at $5million Credit: TLC Sometimes Rebish handles her contracts and helps her out as the show continues to grow. The fandom is crazy, and we'll probably have to continue to figure things out as Dr. Pimple Popper grows and evolves. Ultimately, I'll always be involved any way Sandra needs me to be, because we're a team, he told Refinery29. 4 Lee and Rebish run a dermatology practice together Credit: Dr. Sandra Lee/Instagram Unlike Lee whose popularity originated from her online videos across social media, Rebish doesnt like social media but Lee said that he is willing to help her with her regular posting. Lee met her husband at medical school in Philadelphia where they both studied dermatology. 4 The married couple have a 14-year-old son and another son who is 12 Credit: Dr. Sandra Lee/Facebook "Sandra walked into the room on orientation day, and I knew right away that she was the one, Rebish told Refinery29. The couple dated during their entire time at school and moved to Lees hometown in California after graduation. Lee and Rebish are parents to two teen boys who were born less that 12 months apart. Although, Lee is very outspoken about her practice, show, and her relationship with her husband. She is very discreet about her children. There are few pictures of her sons posted online and they are mostly back-facing or from when they were younger, according to The List.	https://www.the-sun.com/news/2990802/who-is-sandra-lee-husband-jeffrey-rebish/
Why did Naomi Osaka withdraw from the French Open?	THE Women's Tennis Association currently has 23-year-old Naomi Osaka as the No. 2 singles ranked women's tennis player. Osaka's biggest career win came after defeating Serena Williams in the 2018 US Open. 5 Naomi Osaka is currently the No. On Monday, May 31, Osaka announced she'll withdraw from the French Open - citing mental health reasons. The move comes after Osaka announced that she would not participate in press interviews at the Grand Slam event to help protect her mental health. Osaka announced her resignation from the tournament on Twitter, tweeting, "Hey everyone, this isnt a situation I ever imagined or intended when I posted a few days ago. I think now the best thing for the tournament, the other players and my well-being is that I withdraw so that everyone can get back to focusing on the tennis going on in Paris, Osaka wrote. 5 On Monday, May 31, Osaka announced her withdrawal from the French Open Credit: Getty Osaka said she had suffered bouts of depression since winning her first slam title at the US Open in 2018 and that talking to the media triggered anxiety. I never wanted to be a distraction and I accept that my timing was not ideal and my message could have been clearer, she continued in her tweet. More importantly, I would never trivialize mental health or use the term lightly. The truth is that I have suffered long bouts of depression since the US Open in 2018 and I have had a really hard time coping with that. Anyone that knows me knows Im introverted, and anyone that has seen me at the tournaments will notice that Im often wearing headphones as that helps dull my social anxiety. The 23-year-old tennis star skipped the press conference following her first-round victory, provoking a $15,000 fine and a threat of tournament suspension. Anger is a lack of understanding. change makes people uncomfortable, Osaka wrote on Twitter in response to the threat and fine. Ive often felt that people have no regard for athletes mental health and this rings very true whenever I see a press conference or partake in one, Osaka wrote at the time. Were often sat there and asked questions that weve been asked multiple times before or asked questions that bring doubt into our minds and Im just not going to subject myself to people that doubt me. After announcing her media-boycott decision, former tennis great Billie Jean King reminded Osaka that players "have a responsibility to make ourselves available to the media. 5 Osaka was fined $15,000 and received a threat of tournament suspension following her refusal to speak to the media after her first-round victory Credit: Getty I fully admire and respect what Naomi is doing with her platform, so I am a little torn as I try to learn from both sides of this situation, King shared in a note posted to Twitter. In our day, without the press, nobody would have known who we are or what we thought. There is no question they helped build and grow our sport to what it is today. I acknowledge things are very different now with social media and everyone having an immediate ability to speak their truth, continued King. The media still play an important role in telling our story. There is no question that the media needs to respect certain boundaries. Officials at the French tournament asked, "her to reconsider her position and tried unsuccessfully to speak with her to check on her well-being." However, officials but were unable to engage with Osaka, according to a statement from the US Tennis Association, the French Tennis Federation, the All England Lawn Tennis Club and Tennis Australia. The four organizations said that they have dedicated "significant" resources to players' well-being but that "to continue to improve however, we need engagement from the players to understand their perspective and find ways to improve their experiences."	https://www.the-sun.com/sport/2990246/tennis-star-naomi-osaka-withdraw-from-french-open/
Could The Covid-19 Vaccine Impact The Developing Cycles Of Prepubescent Kids?	Little girl had a swing at elementary school. getty In late April, reports of people who menstruate experiencing menstrual cycle changes after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine began circulating. Those reports are still being looked into, and are purely anecdotal at this pointthough the response itself does seem to be temporary for those who have experienced it. Still, the potential of menstrual cycle changes has some parents of prepubescent kids questioning whether or not the vaccine could impact their childrens hormone and cycle development. What We Know So Far There is little data supporting any biologic association of the COVID vaccines to the issue of interfering with a womans ovulatory cycle, Sharon Nachman, MD, Chief of the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Stony Brook Childrens Hospital, recently explained. She said that in the clinical trials, there were reports of missed periods, but that this occurred across all vaccines and was not related to any specific one. While these reports have continued to be submitted through the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), she said, At this point over 80 million doses have been administered, many of these to women of child bearing ages. Board-certified OBGYN Cynthia Flynn, MD, has more than 20 years of experience in womens health and said definitively that the vaccine will not delay a prepubescent childs period. There is no scientific mechanism of action that could cause this, she explained. Nachman agreed, adding that there is no data to support any link between the development of antibodies due to the Covid vaccination and a hormonal cascade related to ovulation. However, it is well known that stress does play a role in both ovulation and fertility, Nachman said. Stress related to Covid concerns and isolation and delays in ovulation would not be surprising. She explained that the way the vaccine works, providing a short DNA sequence that merely looks similar to a short DNA sequence that is part of a longer sequence, doesnt in any way translate into the creation of specific proteins that would be required for hormone and developing cycle disruption. It would be akin to having 10 letters and being able to re-create a novel by a popular author, she said. Yes, you will be able to make up some of the words, and maybe even a sentence or two, but you will not be able to write a book using only 10 letters. Other Questions About Fertility Nachman said that another thing shes personally been asked about is whether the vaccine will decrease fertility due to concerns about the placenta. It is very important to understand that the placenta does not see either the vaccine or any antibodies that the mom makes after vaccination, she explained. It is made by the fetus and not the mom, and thus behind a wall as it were and not subject to antibodies made by mom until the last month of pregnancy. Flynn stressed that the current reports are based mostly on social media, and are therefore anecdotal in nature. There is no reason to delay the vaccine in younger women, she said. Remember that about a quarter of women are going to report menstrual changes in any given month. This includes late, missing or heavy periods. In other words: cycle changes happen normally in the general population all the time. It has nothing at all to do with the vaccine, she said. Remembering The Real Risks Nachman believes its important for parents to remember the very real and known complications of contracting Covid-19 for both children and adults. There are now increasing concerns about post Covid illness across the different age groups, she said. We have not seen any long haul Covid illness post vaccination, and several researchers are using the vaccine as part of long haul Covid treatment, with good success. The vaccine works. And it helps protect children and adults alike. At this point we continue to aim to herd immunity, Nachman said. Recognizing that children account for 23 percent of our population, we are at risk of making young girls second class citizens by not vaccinating them. She encourages parents to continuing having an ongoing dialogue with their childrens primary care provider about any concerns they may haveto include this. Only through that connection can questions be asked and answered, using best available data and not hearsay on social media reports.	https://www.forbes.com/sites/leahcampbell/2021/05/31/could-the-covid-19-vaccine-impact-the-developing-cycles-of-prepubescent-kids/
What can Pep Guardiola do to make sure Manchester City finally win the Champions League?	The full-time whistle at the Estadio do Dragao on Saturday night signalled the end of Manchester City's Champions League dream for now at least and the start of a summer of soul-searching at the Etihad. Because, make no mistake, that was the ultimate goal when he was brought to the club in 2016. A two-time winner as coach at Barcelona, Guardiola's spell at Bayern Munich was viewed as a disappointment after he came up short in Europe. That could never be the case at City where the Catalan has delivered 10 trophies in five seasons and influenced the way many teams play in the Premier League. But the Champions League remains the Holy Grail and Guardiola came tantalisingly close in the 1-0 defeat by Chelsea in Porto. Failure will not sit comfortably with the 50-year-old obsessive. It has raised questions over this City side and Guardiola will already be looking for the answers. Guardiola and City came tantalisingly close to European glory in the 1-0 defeat to Chelsea New Blues On paper, a team that has just regained the Premier League title and won the Carabao Cup for the fourth year in a row does not need too much improvement, particularly when you consider that City reached the Champions League final and FA Cup semis. But like many great coaches, Guardiola tries to stay ahead of the game and he knows that some changes will have to be made. 'You have to shake, have to move,' he said before Saturday's final. 'With the same guys it's almost impossible. After a defeat, a win, we change, me included. We change.' A striker remains the No 1 priority following Sergio Aguero's exit, with Tottenham's Harry Kane and Erling Haaland of Borussia Dortmund the two leading candidates. A striker remains the No 1 priority, with Harry Kane (left) and Erling Haaland leading candidates City are also keen on Jack Grealish although that could hinge on selling a player to make room for the Aston Villa captain. A left back and central midfielder are other possibilities depending on departures. It's understood that City will listen to offers for defender Benjamin Mendy and striker Gabriel Jesus. Raheem Sterling, Aymeric Laporte, Riyad Mahrez and possibly even Bernardo Silva could move on if that is their wish. Guardiola has never been one to keep unhappy players although he would rather they stay to fight for their places, as John Stones has done so admirably this season. City are also keen on Jack Grealish although that could hinge on selling a player to make room Striker Light City did very well to get so far without a top striker as the injury-hit Aguero's departure became inevitable and doubts persisted over Jesus. Ilkay Gundogan and Phil Foden finished as the club's top scorers with Kevin De Bruyne, Ferran Torres and Sterling among the other players used as false nines by Guardiola. But a club like City cannot go into another season so light on strikers. A top-class goalscorer would have the world at his feet in this team, and that will not be lost on Kane and Haaland. Bringing in a recognised No 9 would also allow City to play De Bruyne in his best position off the right-side of midfield. Doubts persist over Gabriel Jesus, and City cannot go into another season so light on strikers Reaction Men One of Guardiola's greatest strengths is his ability to get the most out of a very good group of players season on season; to drive them on regardless of former glories. One trophy has eluded him at the Etihad, though, and he needs a reaction from his players now more than ever. City can't afford to do what Tottenham did in 2019 and fade away after losing the Champions League final and aren't expected to either. They need to be like the Liverpool team that beat Spurs having suffered the pain of defeat to Real Madrid 12 months earlier. Saturday was the second all-English final in three years and there is every chance that Premier League teams will figure prominently for the foreseeable future. City should be back but Guardiola needs his players to use failure in Porto as inspiration. Guardiola needs a reaction from his players now more than ever following their defeat in Porto Stick to the Plan It seems incredible that having accepted responsibility for City's quarter-final defeat by Lyon last season by changing a tried and tested line-up at a crucial moment, Guardiola did exactly the same against Chelsea. Defensive midfielders Fernandinho and Rodri were left on the bench with top scorer Gundogan asked to screen the back four. By the time Fernandinho came on after more than an hour it was too late. Given City's success since 2016, Guardiola needs to trust himself and trust his players. Changing the plan only confuses them and encourages the opposition. Over-analysis has been his undoing and next time he needs to stick with the team and tactics that have got City so far. By the time Fernandinho came on in Porto after more than an hour it was too late Drop the Quad If anyone can win the quadruple, it's City. Time and again they have competed on four fronts deep into the season, resulting in a Premier League and Carabao Cup double in 2018 and 2020, and a domestic treble in 2019. But it comes at a price. Inevitably, they fall short and the effort takes its toll on key players. Maybe it's time for Guardiola to rest more of them for the cup competitions so they are fresh for the Champions League. Tactics aside, many of them were well below their best in Porto. De Bruyne looked out of sorts long before Antonio Rudiger's shoulder did the rest.	https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9638053/What-Pep-Guardiola-make-sure-Manchester-City-finally-win-Champions-League.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
Why no Malaysian research on Sabah state election impact on rise of Covid-19 cases?	It is puzzling that there has been no research done by any Malaysian based research centres on the exponential rise of cases leading to the third wave. While a study conducted by Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health National University of Singapore that was recently reported in the press, found that the Sabah state election held last year had resulted in an estimated 2,979 Covid-19 cases in the first few weeks after polling day. This amounts to 70% of cases reported in the state from Sept 26 (polling day) until Oct 12 when the government began imposing the conditional movement control order in Sabah and several other states to curb the outbreak. According to the study, from the month of June 2020 to the Election Day in Sabah which was on the 26th of September 2020, there were only 16 cases per day in the country. After 17 days of the election the cases rose to 190 cases per day where 154 were reported in Sabah alone. The Perikatan Nasional government should be transparent with the people of Malaysia as the nation is struggling to cope with the record new infections and deaths due to Covid-19. These studies have basically confirmed the widely held view among Malaysians that the Sabah election, which was forced upon the electorate by an unethical political manoeuvring, has resulted in the catastrophic situation we find ourselves in today as cases have reached an unprecedented scale. The reports signify negligence on the part of the Perikatan Nasional government that cannot be taken lightly. It is simplistic to merely blame Malaysians for not adhering to the SOPs, while the obsession of power displayed by the PN leaders causes the nation to be severely impacted. The blunder on the part of the Perikatan National government can be construed as negligence in protecting the national health and security of Malaysians. One wonders whether the health crisis and the loss of jobs and income was in the minds of Perikatan Elites when they were orchestrating a coup in Sabah, when the whole country should have been geared into fighting a highly contagious virus. It is time that parliament is reconvened and make Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin answerable to this research. M Kula Segaran DAP National Vice Chairman & MP for Ipoh Barat Media statement by M Kula Segaran in Ipoh on Sunday, 30th May 2021	https://dapmalaysia.org/statements/2021/05/30/32627/
When will the teachers get their vaccines as KJ promised in March that they would be prioritised in phase 2? And if the delay is because Malaysia does not receive the vaccines we targeted in May?	Coordinating Minister for the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme Khairy Jamaluddin announced on March 25 on his twitter that apart from certain economic sectors, all teachers would be prioritised in phase 2 of the immunisation programme. 2 months since the announcement, we demand to know how many teachers are vaccinated as I have received many complaints from the teachers that they are still waiting for their vaccine. As a matter of fact, teachers are not the only professions who are still waiting for their vaccine. Even though being promised that they would be given priority in phase 2 in April[1], journalists until today have yet to receive their vaccine too. According to the announcement made by JKJAV, Malaysia should receive at least 4 million doses of vaccine in May. However, the Minister of Health announced on May 6 that Malaysia would be receiving 3.52 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine from three vaccine suppliers namely Pfizer BioNtech, Sinovac and AstraZeneca in May. Despite being asked by many parties, we do not seem to know how much vaccine we currently possess. A quick search and adding the figures announced in several announcements seem to suggest that we only receive around 2.1 million doses of vaccine in May. Far from what JKJAV projected or what the Minister of Health announced earlier. Source: Malaysians deserve to know how many vaccines we currently possess, and if we have received the amount of vaccine that we are expecting. At the same time, the teachers, together with journalists and other Malaysians, also deserve to know when they will get their vaccines. Teo Nie Ching MP for Kulai Media statement by Teo Nie Ching in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, 30th May 2021	https://dapmalaysia.org/statements/2021/05/30/32630/
How Will Atletico Madrid Look Next Season?	Atletico Madrid clinched their 11th La Liga title in mid-May, with Diego Simeones men holding their nerve to beat lowly Valladolid at the Jose Zorrilla Stadium. The sight of the talismanic Luis Suarez sobbing whilst Face Timing his family showed just how much this title success meant to the players, and the Colchoneros certainly deserve to enjoy every single second of their celebrations. At the beginning of the season, Atletico Madrid were relatively unfancied by the bookmakers and as always, they were a long way behind Barcelona and Real Madrid in the outright betting. This dominant pair are always extremely popular pre-season picks for punters and with the likes of Lionel Messi and Karim Benzema expected to dominate the division once again. As a result, very few bettors are willing to take a chance on Simeones men. Wagering on La Liga is extremely popular, and with a number of household names competing in the division, it is one of the most exciting divisions for bettors to	https://www.newsheadlines.com.ng/latest-complete-sports-news/2021/05/31/how-will-atletico-madrid-look-next-season/
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Which USMNT players need a transfer this summer?	It will be an interesting summer watching the young USMNT in action across multiple competitions, and it should be even more interesting for many of them in the transfer market. [ MORE: Full highlights, analysis of PL season ] With Gregg Berhalters side in Nations League and Gold Cup action, many will try to put themselves in the shop window as their club situations are far from certain. There are quite a few players to keep a close eye on, as they could be lining up a permanent or loan move elsewhere this summer. Lets take a look at five players who need a transfer this summer to reignite their club careers. Latest USMNT news Three things we learned: USMNT 1-2 Switzerland USMNT falls to Switzerland as critical summer kicks off USMNT, live vs. Switzerland! How to watch, preview, starting lineups Josh Sargent (Werder Bremen) After Bremen suffered the humiliation of relegation, it seems like that Sargent, 21, may move on. The forward has been one of their best players this season and although he scored seven goals, he fed off scraps for most of the campaign. Sargent has already been linked with moves to the likes of Stuttgart and Frankfurt but wherever he goes, he has to play regularly. And on a team that actually creates chances. His movement is sharp and ideally he finds a spot where he plays as a secondary striker. Antonee Robinson (Fulham) The marauding left back quietly had a very good first season in the Premier League and with Fulham being relegated, he will be one of their players that PL clubs will look to snap up. Robinson, 23, would slot into a team who loves to high-press and his ability to whip in crosses from a wing-back position is a huge asset. Robinson hasnt been linked with a move away, and could play in the Championship with Fulham, but if he wants to be a regular for the USMNT he will likely have to move to a top-flight team. Moving to a team like Crystal Palace, Brighton or Burnley would be a great spot for him, as he is likely to play regularly and will be able to work on the defensive side of his game. Story continues Daryl Dike (Orlando City) This is the transfer which has USMNT fans excited the most. Dike, 20, was sensational during a four-month loan spell at Barnsley in the Championship, as his goals and hold-up play helped the Tykes surge up the table and finish in the playoff spots. Barnsley fell to Swansea in the playoffs, so Dikes move from Orlando City will not become a permanent one. However, theres been reported interest in him from several Premier League teams. Either way, it is expected he will make a move to Europe permanently this summer. Wolves, Southampton and many others have been linked. Matt Miazga (Chelsea) He signed a contract at Chelsea over five years ago and since then hes spent loan spells at Vitesse Arnhem, Nantes, Reading and most recently Anderlecht. The latter was a big step up but Anderlecht only qualified for the Europa Conference League playoffs. Miazga has said he wants to stay at Anderlecht next season and the 25-year-old has a contract at Chelsea until the summer of 2022. It seems likely he will get his wish and play under Vincent Kompany in Brussels. If not, another loan move beckons and the USMNT really need the center back to step up, as its John Brooks then who knows who else in central defense. Zack Steffen (Manchester City) Talking of loan moves from Premier League giants, that is probably whats up next for Steffen. After his shock move from Columbus Crew to Man City in the summer of 2019, he excelled on loan in Germany at Fortuna Dusseldorf before returning to City for the 2020-21 campaign. Hes backed up Ederson really well, making his Champions League and Premier League debuts with solid wins, plus playing every game as City won the League Cup trophy. He also played in the FA Cup, and had a small mistake in their semifinal defeat to Chelsea. Steffen, 26, still has plenty of time to play regularly as a goalkeeper elsewhere, but a loan move to a Premier League team would make sense. Southampton would be a good landing spot as theyre said to be in the market for a new goalkeeper. Players to keep an eye on: It will be an intriguing summer for Weston McKennie at Juventus, as former Juve boss Max Allegri returns to replace Andrea Pirlo. The USMNT central midfielder had a big fan in Pirlo, and it always tough for a young player when a new manager arrives. Also, Yunus Musahs playing time at Valencia was low in the second half of the season and Bryan Reynolds may find it tough to break in at Roma as Jose Mourinho is hardly a manager who loves to promote young talent. Chris Richards has a new manager at Bayern Munich in Julian Nagelsmann, but Dayot Upamecano is arriving too so another loan move may suit the young defender best. As for Christian Pulisic, well, his displays at Chelsea in recent months suggests hes likely to be a big part of Thomas Tuchels plans and as long as hes fine with coming off the bench in plenty of games, surely he will remain at Chelsea. That said, Chelsea could cash in on Pulisic now as they want to bring in a central striker. originally appeared on NBCSports.com	https://sports.yahoo.com/usmnt-players-transfer-summer-165743538.html?src=rss
How can I stay safe on the water?	LAWRENCE COUNTY, OH (WOWK) Now that summer is officially underway, many people will start heading for the waters of lakes and rivers across the tri-state. And whether youre on a canoe, kayak, or a paddle board, remembering to stay safe on the water is important. Julie Mootz the owner of Kountry Kayaks says she takes the time to train all inexperienced boaters before they hit the water. We tell them left turns you right and right turns you left. We teach them how to hold it, how to paddle right and make sure they dont do anything too crazy out there to flip themselves over, says Mootz. Mootz says, when it comes to being safe on the water, she always encourages wearing a life jacket. Before we even get them out to the boats they get their life vests. We make sure that they have the right size and make sure theyre in them, says Mootz. At Kountry Kayaks, those 18 and younger are required to wear a life jacket on the water and boaters over the age of 18 are encouraged to wear them and are required to have it on the water with them. Kountry Kayaks also provides lifejackets but says boaters are also welcome to bring their own, as long as it is Coast Guard approved. A quick tip Mootz gave when it comes to lifejacket safety is to make sure all buckles are fastened and the lifejacket is tight enough so it doesnt lift over your head. One boater, Rick Kennison, says he thinks being safe and aware on the water is very important. He also says if he could tell younger boaters one thing it would be to just be careful and, if you call in, try not to panic.	https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/how-can-i-stay-safe-on-the-water/
How many innocent people are in U.S. prisons?	Most estimates put the number of wrongfully convicted people in the tens of thousands. Fewer than 3,000 have been exonerated in the last 30 years. MINNEAPOLIS Listen to the Record of Wrong podcast here: Apple \| Spotify \| Stitcher When Javon Davis was wrongfully convicted of attempted murder, his 15-year-old daughter took it the hardest of all his kids. She used to ask him on the phone, Why didnt you tell who did it? We had to have this talk, like, I don't know, Davis said. Yeah I didn't do it, but I don't know who did it either. His daughter responded, Then how are you going to get out of jail? For Javon Davis, the answer was the Great North Innocence Project. Highly experienced and passionate lawyers took on his case, and managed to win an appeal and get his conviction vacated. But it took nearly six years to win his freedom. And based on the limited data thats available, Javon Davis is in the minority. Because the short answer to his daughters question - is that most people dont get out. The numbers No one knows how many wrongfully convicted people are sitting in U.S. prisons, but we do know theyre there. Thats because sometimes theres proof. The most definitive way to root out wrongful convictions is DNA testing, which has cleared 375 people in the U.S. since 1989. Twenty-one of them were on death row. Researchers can use the number of DNA exonerations and extrapolate from there to estimate how many innocent people are in prison right now. Most estimates put the number between 1% and 5%. With nearly 2.3 million people incarcerated in the U.S., that gives us a low-end estimate of more than 20,000 people, and at the higher end, over 100,000. Its more than 375. The University of Michigan Law School keeps a National Registry of Exonerations where they attempt to track all exonerations, not just those reached with DNA evidence. This registry includes a broader definition of exoneration, including when a judge throws out a conviction, prosecutors drop a complaint, or a person is acquitted at a new trial. That registry has documented more than 2,700 exonerations in the last 30 years. Eighteen of them were in Minnesota. So with 2,700 exonerated among tens of thousands wrongfully convicted, we can conclude that there are thousands - likely tens of thousands - of people still in prison who didnt commit the crime theyre incarcerated for. But theyre hard to find. Because the system is set up to make it very, very hard to get out. Guilty until proven innocent The phrase innocent until proven guilty is essential to the criminal justice system in the U.S. Its the most fundamental right of an accused American. But Julie Jonas, the legal director for the Great North Innocence Project, said once youre convicted - the system flips on its head. And its not an accident. Thats the way its designed. After someone is convicted, instead of the individual liberty being the primary concern of the courts, the finality of the verdict really becomes the primary concern of the courts, she said. I mean, our system would be clogged up if you had to retry cases over and over and over again. And of course, it wouldn't be fair to victims either. David Schultz, a former defense attorney and now a federal magistrate judge for the District of Minnesota, explained it like this. There have to be high hurdles because if there arent, then everybody is going to say, obviously, We're innocent, he said. The problem comes in when you have people who are innocent and then they keep stumbling over the hurdles. Because it takes an awful lot of patience and energy and a truly open mind to look at something with a fresh eye. When the finality of the verdict becomes the primary goal of the system, the defendant loses a lot of the rights that benefited them during and leading up to the trial. Many of the constitutional protections that someone enjoys pretrial: the presumption of innocence, that the state has the burden of proving guilt, right to an attorney, right to exculpatory information, all of those constitutional rights, the defendant who's now in prison and convicted, has lost, Jonas said. So now those innocent people who have been wrongfully convicted become guilty until proven innocent. And theres a powerful system against them, with a goal of keeping them convicted. The defendant does have the right to an attorney for a direct appeal within 90 days, but after that, they must pay for an attorney or find someone who is willing to represent them pro bono. Another option is to file an appeal pro se, or on your own, which Javon Davis did before the Great North Innocence Project took him on. Unfortunately for the defendant, the point at which they lose their right to an attorney is the same point where everything gets a lot harder. The appeals process Doug Peine, who served as a federal appeals attorney and successfully got a conviction overturned for a pro bono client in the early 1990s, explained: The benefit of doubt is always going to go to the lower court. In this way, he said, denials can snowball quickly. A judge who looks at a persons case may see that theyve already been denied several times, and they will tend to give the benefit of the doubt to the judge before them. Peine said appellate courts are essentially designed to say, We're not going to be the jury here. Appellate courts are very, very reluctant to overturn a jury trial, Peine said. Juries are intended to be the determiners of the facts. And if there is a dispute of facts, our system decided that it's better for a group of laypeople to take into account the demeanor of the witnesses, and that you really need to be in the courtroom to make a determination of, How trustworthy does that witness seem and how much weight should I give to his or her testimony? Julie Jonas pointed out that this finality of the verdict principle also means that for appeals beyond the first direct appeal, the defendant has to produce some new piece of evidence that the jury did not have access to. After that direct appeal is finished, then you really need something new, she said. There's a lot of procedural hurdles that say you can't raise things that were known about at the time of trial or appeal and be successful in post conviction. You need to develop new evidence. Years and years Not only is the appeals process designed to be difficult, its also designed to be slow. Heres the process a person has to go through if they want to fight their conviction. First, they can make a motion for acquittal - or for a new trial. That happens immediately after the verdict. Its not technically an appeal, and its a fairly routine step. Some lawyers describe it as a chance for the judge to throw out the conviction and order a new trial if they saw a glaring problem. If they say no, its onto the direct appeal at the Minnesota Court of Appeals. If they deny an appeal, the person can ask the Minnesota Supreme Court to review it. If the state supreme court says no, its onto the federal court system. Thats where a person can file for a writ of habeas corpus, asking a federal judge to throw out their conviction because their constitutional rights were violated. If that petition is denied, theyre onto the federal court of appeals. For Minnesota, thats the Eighth Circuit. Thats the last stop. A convicted person can file multiple post-conviction petitions to the federal courts, as long as each time, they are bringing up a different issue. Each appeal can take months, or years. Prosecutors have the chance to respond, and often many briefs go back and forth before a judge ever makes a ruling. Of the hundreds of DNA exonerations in the U.S., the average amount of time spent in prison was 14 years. We've had many cases that have been in our office seven, eight, nine, 10 years, Julie Jonas said. There are many people, and those are probably the saddest cases that we work on, where we look at the trial, we think that there were mistakes made, but there's no new evidence. There's nothing that we can develop that's new and that wasn't available at the time of trial. So we can't beat the procedural hurdles that are required to secure somebody's release. Jonas said the cases she cant win are the hardest ones to face. That's what's really, really frustrating, is when we look at a case and we think they're innocent, but there's just nothing we can do to help, she said. Javon Davis thought a lot about others like him while he was in prison, and said he still thinks about them.	https://www.kare11.com/article/syndication/podcasts/record-of-wrong/how-many-innocent-people-are-in-us-prisons/89-cc7d1412-0eec-48af-9168-319f96f887dd
Are markets ready for a cyclical inflation shock?	Richard Coghlan and Chris Faulkner-MacDonagh are portfolio managers in the global multi-asset division at T. Rowe Price in Tokyo and Baltimore. Inflation concerns have sparked a great debate in markets, especially with the recent news that prices in the core personal consumption expenditure index-the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure stripping out volatile food and energy prices-rose a larger-than-expected 3.1% in April over the same period in 2020. Still, the prevailing view is that this current bout of inflation is entirely transitory, owing to weak inflation prior to COVID-19, a temporary bump in energy prices and the temporary dislocation resulting from so many sectors opening up simultaneously. This view is understandable. Historically in the aftermath of recessions, particularly one as deep as the one caused by COVID, inflation remains subdued. It is worth remembering, however, that this was not a classic, end-of-cycle recession. Rather, the market is very likely missing the coming magnitude of the cyclical upswing in prices and is unprepared for -- and has not yet priced in -- a cyclical inflation shock. Unexpected inflation is a risk for many investors who might have underinvested in real assets and other inflation-sensitive assets. The first reason for concern is that starting conditions for inflation are quite strong, especially against the backdrop of tight supply conditions. Instead of sharp falls as in other recessions, U.S. headline inflation fell only modestly in 2020, and broad measures of price pressures actually rose in the year. Indeed, since the fourth quarter of 2020, commodity prices have surged 30% or more. As a result, sequential inflation may now rise significantly. The shift to online shopping, working from home and other social changes during COVID-19 have also put companies out of business, reducing overall capacity. At the same time, there is an unusual cyclical shortage of inventories across many sectors of the U.S. economy, which we are seeing play out in daily news headlines as companies try to fill customers' orders. As demand recovers, the associated restocking could boost U.S. economic growth by up to 6% per quarter over several quarters, likely returning GDP to its precrisis trend level faster than many expect and closing the economic shortfall due to COVID-19. The second reason for concern reflects a rapid recovery in U.S. labor markets, which are tightening at a historically rapid pace. As the economy continues to recover, companies are struggling to fill positions, and by any standard, the current unemployment rate of 6.1% is low. Typically, it takes two to four years after a recession ends to reach the current levels of unemployment; however, in 2020, it only took eight months. While the strong recovery helps to explain tight labor markets, these trends are also occurring against the backdrop of an aging population and the slowest growth in the working-age population in 70 years. There is also likely to be less downward pressure on wages from high unemployment as compared with the 2000s and 2010s. During that period, many blue-collar workers were forced to take lower-paying service sector jobs, competing with workers already in those industries and driving down wages. After the coronavirus shock, by contrast, manufacturing employment quickly recovered to over 95% of its precrisis level. There is thus a smaller pool of remaining unemployed blue-collar workers to work in the service sector, leading companies to scramble to hire workers. Third, the commodity sector has also seen weak investment in recent years, suggesting supply conditions in these important upstream industries could tighten further in 2021 as demand increases. In mining, for example, there are few signs that the recent run-up in iron ore prices is prompting a capital expenditure response. Similarly, current oil consumption remains at about 2 million barrels per day above production, but oil drillers are bringing rigs back online only slowly. Commodity prices have thus unsurprisingly surged, with higher raw material input costs likely to feed into inflationary pressures in the coming months. Oil rigs sitting in storage at a yard outside of Odessa, Texas, pictured on Feb. 6: drillers are bringing rigs back online only slowly. Odessa American/AP Fourth, global capacity is also tighter than in the mid-2000s, in part due to repeated rounds of Chinese supply cuts that are leaving Chinese producers with less spare factory capacity. In addition, an increasing amount of incremental investment in China today is going to service depreciation rather than new greenfield productive capacity. As a result, China may become less of a source of global deflation pressures than in the past. Finally, low-income and middle-class Americans are more likely to increase spending with the signing of the recent American Rescue Plan Act, which will erode labor market slack ever more quickly. Meanwhile, Chinese demand, especially for infrastructure and housing, and growth are also expected to remain resilient in 2021, further reducing the risk of deflation pressure. Such conditions convince us that inflation will accelerate in 2021. Still, there are compelling arguments against our outlook. Coronavirus could well come back to weigh on economic activity, particularly in light of new variants and their impact on the efficacy of vaccines. Another factor is that as significant structural forces explain the current low inflationary environment, it is true that globalization, productivity enhancements and technology will not disappear anytime soon. China's aim to tighten credit conditions also threatens to dampen global inflation, as the authorities seem to be prioritizing their deleveraging campaign and showing an increased willingness to allow defaults -- even if both come at the cost of a more muted recovery. Finally, there is every chance inflation may be tempered if the dollar appreciates on the back of a roaring economy.	https://asia.nikkei.com/Opinion/Are-markets-ready-for-a-cyclical-inflation-shock
Who Will Be the 49ers Sack Leader in 2021?	The obvious answer is Nick Bosa, who recorded 9 sacks as a rookie in 2019, then missed all but two games in 2020 with a torn ACL. This is the time of the offseason to make predictions. Of course, we don't yet have enough information to make the best predictions, but there's not much else going on, so let's entertain ourselves. Let's predict which player will lead the 49ers in sacks this upcoming season. The obvious answer is Nick Bosa, who recorded 9 sacks as a rookie in 2019, then missed all but two games in 2020 with a torn ACL. The expectation is he will return and lead the 49ers defensive line in more ways than one. But that's an ambitious expectation. Bosa still hasn't finished rehabbing his knee -- he's in Florida with trainers, not in Santa Clara with the team. So it's possible he won't be at his best next season. Possible the 49ers will keep him on a pitch count to avoid another injury, at least initially. And as good as Bosa is, he generates more pressure than sacks, because he has short arms. He can't always finish the play. But he creates chaos in the pocket, which allows other players to record sacks. Players such as Arik Armstead, who led the 49ers in sacks in 2019 when he recorded 10, largely in thanks to Bosa. But that also was a contract season for Armstead, and the only year Armstead ever has recorded more than 3.5 sacks. It seems like 2019 was an anomaly. Which brings us to newcomer Samson Ebukam, who will replace Dee Ford in the 49ers defense. Ebukam has never been a fulltime pass rusher before, but he will be next season, and he will benefit more than anyone from the pressure Bosa creates. Look for Ebukam to lead the 49ers with nine sacks in 2021.	https://www.si.com/nfl/49ers/news/who-will-be-the-san-francisco-49ers-sack-leader-in-2021
Can a new change government change Israel?	Spanning Israels fractious political spectrum from left to right, and relying on the support of a small Arab, Islamist party, the proposed coalition, dubbed the change government by supporters, could mark a profound shift for Israel. After grinding deadlock that led to four inconclusive elections in two years, and an even longer period of polarising politics and government paralysis, the architects of the coalition have pledged to get Israel back on track. Whether they can form a government, unseating Netanyahu, a wily political survivor who has fundamentally reshaped Israeli politics, by the deadline of Wednesday at midnight remains unclear. So does the question of how much change the change government could bring when some of the parties agree on little else besides enmity for Netanyahu. Heres some basics about the political upheaval that could break Israels long impasse. The biggest potential loser so far is Netanyahu and his conservative Likud party, which is by far the largest, having won 30 seats in the 120-seat Parliament last election. Two ultra-Orthodox parties that are his staunchest allies would also be out of government. But even as Netanyahu faces the most serious challenge to his leadership in years, he remains at centre stage. He earned the nickname the magician for a reason: his ability to manoeuvre himself out of tight corners. He has governed Israel for 15 years in total, including the last 12 years, and has shifted Israeli politics decidedly to the right. Bennett is considered to be even further to the right. While Netanyahu whittled away at the idea of a two-state solution, Bennett, a religiously observant champion of Jewish settlement in the occupied West Bank, openly rejects the concept of a sovereign Palestinian state and has advocated annexing West Bank territory. Still, though the coalition will include several parties that disagree on both those issues, they have agreed to allow Bennett to become prime minister first. Though the party of Bennett, a former high-tech entrepreneur and defense minister, has only won seven seats in the March election, his modest electoral gains were enough to make him a linchpin of any future coalition, and he has leveraged his power with both sides to try to bargain his way to the top office. If the coalition deal holds, Bennett would be replaced for the second part of the four-year term by Lapid, who advocates for secular, middle-class Israelis and whose party won 17 seats. Lapid said from the start that he was willing to make personal sacrifices in order to remove Netanyahu. In addition, by conceding the first turn in the rotation, Lapid, who has been branded as a dangerous leftist by his opponents on the right, smoothed the way for other right-wing politicians to join the new anti-Netanyahu alliance. In a measure of the plot twists and tumult behind this political turnaround, Bennett had pledged before the election not to enable a Lapid government of any kind or any government reliant on the Islamist party, called Raam. The coalition would stand or fall on the cooperation between eight relatively small parties with heterogeneous ideologies and, on many issues, clashing agendas. In a televised address on Sunday night, Bennett said he was committed to fostering national unity. Two thousand years ago, there was a Jewish state which fell here because of internal quarrels, he said. This will not happen again. Not on my watch. Israel's Finance Minister Yair Lapid (L) and Minister of Economics and Trade Naftali Bennett (2nd L) walk together during the swearing-in ceremony, at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament, in Jerusalem March 18, 2013. Reuters Lapid has until Wednesday at midnight to inform the president, Reuven Rivlin, that he has managed to cobble together a viable coalition. Once he has made that announcement, he has up to seven days to present the government to Parliament for a vote of confidence. Still, some disagreements on ministerial appointments were being ironed out less than two days before the deadline. And with the fate of the new coalition dependent on a narrow margin and hanging on every single vote, its partners were racing to complete the agreement, aware that Netanyahu and his associates were on the hunt for potential defectors. There are still plenty of obstacles in the way of the formation of the new government, Lapid said on Monday. Maybe thats a good thing because well have to overcome them together. The coalition being formed by Lapid, who leads the Yesh Atid party, and by Bennett, who leads Yamina, is set to include several disparate parties. They include the left-wing, secularist Meretz party, which has not been in government for 20 years, and New Hope, led by Gideon Saar, who split from Likud but continues to support a right-wing agenda. Meretz, led by Nitzan Horowitz, opposes Jewish settlement in the occupied territories and supports the two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the separation of religion and state. New Hope supports judicial reform, settlement expansion, eventual annexation of parts of the West Bank and opposition to any future Palestinian state alongside Israel. But instead of trying to tackle these most divisive issues that have long polarised Israeli society, leaders of the so-called change coalition have indicated they would avoid them, at least for the first year. Horowitz, of Meretz, said he believed there was a basis for working together by sticking to more practical, technocratic issues such as some of the countrys long-neglected infrastructure. One of a new governments first tasks would be to pass a belated state budget for 2021. Many Israeli political analysts said the coalitions main glue was the joint desire to remove Netanyahu and cautioned that once that had been achieved, it may not last long. One of the most unlikely kingmakers involved in the makeup of this coalition is Mansour Abbas, the leader of the small Arab party known by its Hebrew acronym, Raam, with four seats in the current Parliament. Although Raam is not likely to play a formal role in a Lapid-Bennett coalition, their government would rely on Raams support to pass a confidence vote and to be able to control the Parliament. Some Arab lawmakers played a similar role by supporting Yitzhak Rabins government from the outside in the 1990s. Traditionally, Arab parties have not been directly involved in Israeli governments they have been mostly shunned by other parties, and are leery of joining a government that oversees Israels occupation of the West Bank and its military actions. But after decades of political marginalisation, many Palestinian citizens, who make up a fifth of Israels population, have been seeking fuller integration. Raam has been willing to work with both the pro- and anti-Netanyahu camps since the March election and to use its leverage to wrest concessions for the Arab public. Amid the recent fighting in Gaza and the outbreak of Arab-Jewish violence in Israel, many analysts had predicted that it would be harder for Raam to play a pivotal role. But the party never ruled out a deal once calm was restored. If the Lapid-Bennett coalition is installed, Netanyahu is likely to go back to being the leader of the opposition, a position he held before the 2009 election. Standing trial on corruption charges, he would likely be denied any chance of making changes that would allow him some sort of parliamentary immunity. Netanyahu has denied wrongdoing and says the cases against him will collapse in court. But his political future is in jeopardy. A majority against him in Parliament could pass legislation limiting the number of terms in office for a prime minister, or barring any candidate who has been charged with crimes from running for office. Netanyahu, for his part, has made it clear that he intends to fight on. This is not unity, healing or democracy, Netanyahu said about the coalition forming against him. This is an opportunistic government. A government of capitulation, a government of fraud, a government of inertia. A government like this must not be formed. 2021 The New York Times Company	https://bdnews24.com/politics/2021/06/01/can-a-new-change-government-change-israel
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Has Chinas propaganda machinery taken over global media?	Even today, when India faces Chinese aggression in full blow, the compromised scholarship finds it painful to target China without reservations. When one compares the media coverage given to human rights violations in Gaza, Balochistan, Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, Myanmar and the other partly imagined and partly real issues of intolerance and minority rights in India with the horrors of Tibet and Xinjiang, one finds that some of the top-level global mainstream media houses enjoying immense credibility and holding a significant market-share refrain from reporting objectively and sufficiently on Tibet and Xinjiang. This essay takes a dive into the motivations, compulsions, and intentions of the China-sympathetic voices in some parts of the media. In 2013, with the onset of Chinas belt and road project, the phase of sitting by a fence and biding time was over, and Beijing unravelled its revisionist designs to challenge and upturn the liberal world order. Having realised that the dominant norms and values of liberal world order would raise questions on its credibility, especially in human rights and freedom of speech, the CCP leadership began a massive propaganda effort to control the narrative. Hence, with Xis 2016 call to tell Chinas better story to the world began Chinas unique and less known experiment to influence the global media and shape the discourse in its favour. Over the last five years, China has offered hundreds of fellowships to foreign journalists from India, Bangladesh, Africa, and Southeast Asia. Such fellowships include ten months of fully paid stay in Beijings posh diplomatic areas, free and guided tours to Chinas provinces, a degree in international relations from a Chinese university, and most importantly, a handsome stipend (5,000 yuan). Also, they get invitations to the events of the National Peoples Congress and access to senior Chinese officials for choreographed interviews. Interestingly, these fellowship programs are managed by Chinas foreign ministry and public diplomacy division. The most conspicuous aspect of the fellowship program is that they are as opaque as the CCP. There is no formal selection process; usually, the suitable candidates are approached by the Chinese embassy. Reportedly, the fellows from across the world are subtly indicated that if they wished to complete the fellowship, they must refrain from discussing sensitive issues like the South China Sea, Tibet, and Uyghurs. Such subtle or gross intimidation has always been a Chinese tactic while dealing with international students, journalists and scholars. A senior journalist informed this author that the Chinese embassy agreed to give an interview only on the condition of not discussing the so-called sensitive issues. A group of Indian students studying in a prominent Wuhan-based university informed the author that they could not ask uncomfortable questions to their professors or post anything on Wechat that is critical of Chinese systems, if they wished to complete their studies program successfully. The repercussions of non-compliance can result in poor grades, allotment of poor housing and reduction in the fellowship funding. Also, they said that the classes are like propaganda sessions where the instructors sole aim is to justify China and question the US-led world order, be it WTO, intellectual property rights, democracy, and human rights. Further, students are also lured to work with CGTN and CRI (China Radio International) with lucrative monetary incentives, for their quality English communication skills. However, once the addiction of a regular salary and comfortable life sets in, they are subtly forced to publish half-truths and one-sided stories about China and about the countries that are the targets of such state-owned outlets. In a case of intimidation, several Indian social media handles, critical of China over its cover-up job in the coronavirus investigation and Ladakh stand-off, were approached by Chinese companies with lucrative monetary and job offers. Most of them refused to be identified for this piece. Over the last five years, several journalists from reputed and credible mainstream media houses availed Chinese fellowship programs. Interestingly, now is the time to reap rich dividends. Not just scientists but journalists in different countries, after their extended stays in China, are in effect now doing a PR job for China. Having realised that it is not entirely possible to exonerate China in the Covid-19 lab leak theory, they are doing a fine job of projecting a narrative that gives benefit of doubt to the PRC. Nicholas Wades ground-breaking essay comes as a Cold War concoction to them. It seems Beijing has successfully inculcated them with Confucian loyalties. Further, even today, when India faces Chinese aggression in full blow, the compromised scholarship finds it painful to target China without reservations. Though they criticise the government for mishandling and not showing enough muscle against China, they are disappointed with India banning Chinese apps, oppose warming up ties with the US and strengthening Quad, and are upset at GoI rejecting Chinese proposals for installing 5G technology in India. Further, amidst deep-rooted distrust and suspicion for China-dependent supply lines, technology, and business entities, they mince no words in trashing the idea of economic decoupling by emphasizing Indias economic dependence on China. Interestingly, compromised scholarship and media reporting on China-related issues have a long history in Indias case. A section of scholars, including prominent voices like A.G. Noorani always blamed India for aggression in 1962. A high-profile journalist well-known for close ties with the Chinese establishment, declared Dalai Lamas movement a separatist, revanchist and backward-driven agenda to bring moth-eaten theocracy. In those days, the pro-China leanings came from the ideological affinity towards Chinas communist state. However, Indias present generation of China-sympathetic intellectuals, media professionals, and think tanks are primarily the products of Chinas complex and refined influence operations, following from its fundamental strategic doctrine of winning wars without firing a single bullet. Such proxy assets give China an easy pass in the narrow geopolitical straits. Their devout commitment is evident when they turn a blind eye to brutalities in Tibet, Hong Kong, and Xinjiang, CCPs involvement in organ harvesting, secretly supplying nuclear and advanced surveillance technology to rogue regimes, defending terrorists in multilateral platforms, and silencing the dissident voices. More recently, such proxy forces are whitewashing lab-leak theories of Covid-19 by hiding the flaws of the WHO investigation report and presenting it as an epitome of honest investigation. Further, many in global media are exonerating China by cleverly shifting the dominant discourse towards Chinas global supply of vaccines and PPE kits. Behind these soft-power gimmicks lies a devious government in the same league as South Africas apartheid regime and the Nazi regime. Bent on altering global norms and cartography, it continues to escape from needed global scrutiny of its heinous actions. As a country with strong democratic values and openness, India has always supported the interaction and exchanges of its intellectuals and journalistic voices with foreign bodies. If not, then its reasonable to argue that Beijings regime is abusing Indias democratic freedoms to sabotage its national security. Ethical considerations and self-imposed moral restraints are needed in dealing with China and questions must be asked about its practices instead of giving space to CCPs lies and propaganda. Abhinav Pandya is the author of Radicalization in India: An Exploration (Pentagon Press, 2019). He did his BA from St. Stephens College, Delhi and post graduation in Public Affairs from Cornell University, US. He has more than seven years of experience in public policy, counter-terrorism, electoral politics and the development sector in India and the US.	https://www.sundayguardianlive.com/news/chinas-propaganda-machinery-taken-global-media
Which are the foods that burn belly fat?	Belly fat is the abundant stomach fat encompassing the organs in your stomach. Visceral fat is situated underneath the muscles in your stomach and stances numerous threats to your wellbeing when there is a lot of it. Belly fat doesnt simply stay there; it can adversely affect pretty much every organ in your body through the creations of an abundance of chemicals and synthetics. Having an excessive amount of visceral fat can put you in danger for some other medical problems like cardiovascular infection, colorectal disease, and Type 2 diabetes. Given below in the article are foods that burn belly fat; read on to know more. A simple method to decide whether you have an excessive amount of belly fat is to quantify yourself at home. Take an estimating tape and fold it over your uncovered stomach, straight over your hip bone. The tape ought to be tight, however not very close. For ladies, an estimation of 35 inches or more demonstrates an undesirable measure of belly fat. For men, an estimation of 40 inches or more demonstrates an unfortunate measure. A sound eating routine is a compelling method to dispose of belly fat. Diets high in fiber and low in sugars, which incorporate food varieties like fish, poultry, lean meats, eggs, solid fats like avocado and olive oil, and bunches of brilliant vegetables, develop less visceral fat. Be certain your admission of liquids is satisfactory. Foods that burn belly fat: Highly processed food sources can make it hard to keep up consistent weight reduction, yet the absolute best food varieties to assist you with getting thinner are high in fiber, which many are astounded to learn is a type of carb. Fibrous food varieties are regularly normally lower in calories, help keep you satisfied after dinner, and direct glucose levels. Exploration proposes that the more dietary fiber one joins into their day-by-day cycle, the more theyre ready to neutralize stomach fat. Various food varieties are extraordinary for your taste buds and your waistline. They help you battle belly fat. Furthermore, you may this down and find it difficult to accept; however, theyre so scrumptious, you presumably, as of now, eat them. Chickpeas: Theyre loaded up with fiber and plant-based protein, just as insusceptible boosting cancer prevention agents and bulge busting minerals. Chickpeas effectively go in soups, stews, mixed greens, and side dishes. Besides, chickpea flour is an incredible preparing elective for a more supplement thick and filling final product. Spices: Flavor food varieties with spices and herbs at whatever point you can. Itll support you cut back on high-sodium staples and keep away from the salt shaker, a significant part in bulging. Also, many have gentle diuretic impacts, assisting you with flushing out overabundant water. You shall love basil, rosemary, cilantro, tarragon, sage, oregano, mint, red and black peppers, to give some examples. Citrus Fruits: The potassium in citrus assists battle with bulging while the cell reinforces battle aggravation related to belly-fat stockpiling. Since a critical piece of beating the lump is appropriate hydration, adding citrus to your water can help non-water consumers to taste up and eventually thin down! Some additional foods that burn belly fat are: Tomatoes, mushrooms, carrots, cucumber: This variety of mixed greens staples all assist you to stay hydrated because of their high water content. That additional water can counterbalance liquid maintenance brought about by an abundance of salt. Cauliflower, Broccoli, Kohlrabi, Brussels Sprouts: Fiber is inseparable from crunchy veggies that you can discover new in any produce passageway without much of a stretch. Arranged just in a saut or heated on a sheet container, these veggies are low in calories; however, eaten crude, and they hold the entirety of their phytonutrients, including a huge number of minerals and nutrients that might be short somewhere else in your eating routine. Kale: Another verdant green, kale is basically without fat, and a solitary cup contains around 30 calories, close by solid measures of nutrients A, K, C, B6, calcium, potassium, and magnesium, among others. Regardless of whether its prepared as a serving of mixed greens or sauted as a side for supper, kale is an easy decision for anybody attempting to wipe out difficult belly fat. Quinoa: An outstanding entire grain to stack up on is quinoa, which is amazingly high in fiber, however more significantly, it is a finished protein in an eating routine which means it contains measures of all fundamental amino acids. It doesnt thoroughly upset glucose levels because of its low glycemic list. All things considered: Quinoa is an absolute necessity add to any kitchen to advance supported weight the board. Grains: They get negative criticism regarding weight reduction, yet that is a direct result of refined grains. In any case, whole grains are loaded with minerals and balance sodium admissions for the day. Stick to storeroom augmentations like earthy colored rice and farro for the greatest advantages. Special Mentions: Egg: High-protein morning meals, including omelets and veggie-forward skillet scrambles, can be very satisfying for the day; however, even a hard-bubbled egg on a plate of mixed greens at lunch can likewise keep you full until supper. Almond: Almonds specifically are a solid wellspring of protein, and different examination has connected an increment in almond utilization to a lessening in LDL cholesterol. Onions: You realize that alliums like garlic, onion, leeks, scallions, and shallots add loads of flavor; however, they additionally give huge loads of prebiotic fiber. Sneak them into exquisite dishes, similar to omelets and solid plates of mixed greens. Yam: They are lower in calories and crammed with potassium and beta-carotene. Their mineral-rich and fiber-full properties make them bulge, beating all-stars. Banana: Filled with potassium and magnesium, bananas counterbalance the bulge caused pungent handled food sources and pack in plant-based prebiotics, taking care of your great microbes. Nibble on one every day with a tablespoon of nut spread, or cut it into your morning oat. Spinach: It is stacked with minerals like potassium, which can help balance the bulge instigating impacts of sodium. ====	https://www.benchmarkmonitor.com/2021/05/29/which-are-the-foods-that-burn-belly-fat/
What Is a Health Savings Account?	Many workers are able to reduce their health insurance premiums by signing up for a high-deductible health insurance plan and pairing it with a health savings account. HSAs provide a triple tax benefit: You dont have to pay income tax on your contributions, the money in the account grows without being taxed and the funds can be withdrawn tax-free when used to pay for medical expenses. Unlike a flexible spending account, which often requires you to use your funds within 15 months or so, the money in your HSA can be rolled over from year to year and be used for future medical care needs, even during retirement. Heres how to decide if a health savings account is right for you. HSAs allow you to regularly designate funds for upcoming medical needs. An HSA is a personal savings account for health expenses, says Shobin Uralil, co-founder and chief operating officer of HSA provider Lively. To be eligible for an HSA, you must be enrolled in a high-deductible health care plan. In 2021, an HSA-eligible HDHP is defined as a plan with a deductible that is at least $1,400 for an individual or $2,800 for a family. Once you have an HSA, your employer can contribute to the account as well. In 2021, the maximum amount that can be put into an HSA is set at $3,600 for an individual and employer. The maximum worker-employer contribution for family coverage is $7,200. The annual limit on HSA contributions is about a 1.5% increase from this year. You can use the money in the HSA to pay for qualifying medical expenses such as deductibles and copayments or save for future health costs. [Read: Flexible Spending Account Vs. Health Savings Account: Which Is Better?] There are some key differences between an HSA and a flexible spending account, or FSA, Uralil says. An HSA is owned by the individual, regardless of who he or she is employed by. FSAs are offered by certain employers, and those accounts cant be taken by an individual if he or she changes jobs. FSAs typically have time limits to use or lose the funds you contribute. You cant roll over FSA funds year after year until you retire, Uralil says. Its also important to know that you cant contribute to an HSA if you are putting money into an FSA. Consult with your benefits representative if you have further questions about the differences between an HSA and an FSA. Its important to know what you can and cant use HSA funds for. Generally speaking, if you are employed and younger than 65, you cant use HSA funds to pay for health insurance premiums, says J.D. Piro, leader of the health law consulting group for Aon, a multi-national firm that sells health insurance plans and other products. Hes co-host of a podcast on health care law. There are few exceptions. HSAs can be used to reimburse you for premiums for: Long-term care insurance, subject to certain limits. Health care continuation coverage, such as COBRA. Health care coverage while receiving federal or state unemployment compensation. Medicare and other health care coverage if youre at least 65, except for premiums for a Medicare supplemental policy. If you have a medical condition that requires ongoing treatment, make sure money in an HSA can be applied to your particular needs. The good news is theres a very broad range of things you can pay for tax-free with HSA funds, says says Anthony Lopez, vice president of sales at eHealth, a private online health insurance exchange. Those goods and services include: Prescription drugs. Costs associated with guide dogs and other service animals. Dental and vision care costs. Acupuncture. Chiropractic care. In vitro fertilization. Decide if a high-deductible health care plan is right for you. If youre thinking about opening an HSA, youll want to evaluate your current health plan. If your employer offers both high-deductible and low-deductible health plans, compare the costs associated with each option. Look at what you might pay in monthly premiums, a deductible and copayments, says Taylor Hammons, head of retirement plans at Kestra Financial in Austin, Texas. Since the HSA is only available with a HDHP, the monthly premiums are generally lower than the premiums associated with a low-deductible health plan, Hammons says. [See: 10 Things You Need to Know About Medicare] HSA age limits. Anyone younger than age 65 can use an HSA, says Anthony Lopez, vice president of sales at eHealth, a private online health insurance exchange. After age 65, you can continue to withdraw funds for medical expenses but you wont be able to make more contributions. If youre a younger adult and dont visit the doctor that often, you might benefit from being able to save a greater amount in an HSA. Older adults especially those who are healthy and rarely see the doctor often like HSAs because theyre more likely to have the money to fully fund them, Lopez says. There are also special benefits for those approaching retirement: Individuals who are 55 or older can deposit an extra $1,000 into the account each year. Reduce taxes with an HSA. One of the key benefits of an HSA lies in the triple tax benefit associated with this type of account. Contributions are typically made with pretax dollars, Hammons says. In addition, when you use the money in the account to pay for qualified health care expenses, you wont have to pay taxes on the withdrawals in most states. If the money in the account is invested and grows, you also dont have to worry about tax-related expenses on the investment gains. Any earnings on the assets in the account are tax-free, Hammons says. Save for future medical costs with an HSA. Theres no time limit on the assets you accumulate in an HSA. If there is a balance left in the HSA at the end of the year, it rolls over to the next year for future use, Hammons says. This means that any money you put into the account and dont take out has the potential to grow. Over time, the amount in the account could increase and be used to fund later medical expenses like long-term care. [See: How to Pay Less Tax on Retirement Account Withdrawals.] Take care to avoid HSA penalties. HSAs are 100% tax-free if used for qualified medical expenses. If HSA withdraws are used for non-qualified expenses, account holders can incur a 20% penalty plus income taxes, Uralil says. These expenses are regulated by the IRS, and its up to the account holders to stay compliant not only this year but from the time you opened your HSA. There is one exception. As a birthday present from the IRS, you can use your HSA money for anything when you turn 65, not just qualified medical expenses. You just pay ordinary income taxes at that time no penalty. In that sense, after you turn 65, you can use your HSA funds just like a 401(k) or an IRA. How to invest your HSA. Its important to keep in mind that the funds you put into the account remains yours, even if you switch jobs. That means you can incorporate your HSA into long-term savings plans. You can place the funds in your HSA in various investment options, including: Stocks. Mutual funds. Exchange-traded funds. originally appeared on usnews.com Update 05/27/21: This article was previously published and has been updated with new information.	https://wtop.com/news/2021/05/what-is-a-health-savings-account-2/
Will We Ever Be Able to Talk With Our Pets?	Were all familiar with the scene, either straight from the source or through one of thousands of parodies: Lassie bounds up to the farmhand and starts yipping; the farmhand says, What is it, Lassie?; Lassie keeps yipping; and eventually the farmhand deciphers, from this undifferentiated noise, some extremely specific message re: someone being trapped in a well or burning house. This fantasy of dog-human communication has, a half-century on, still not been realised: We have no real way to know what our pets are after when they make their cute little noises. For this weeks Giz Asks, weve talked to a number of experts to find out. Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering, NC State University I prefer the term communication to talk. We can always talk to them, and they talk to us back in their own language. We do this on a daily basis. The question is whether we can understand their message. There are three ways to do it. The first one is to understand what message their vocalisation carries or contains. This is their typical talking. The second one is their body language. Almost all the time, it carries a message. The last one is to be aware of their physiology such as how fast and varying their heart rate is or their muscle tension or breathing rate or stress hormone (cortisol) release. Our research team uses wearable or injectable electronic sensors to assess all of these signals. In return, we can teach them our messages through first being present with them and showing our real self rather than our emotional outbursts. We can also use traditional psycho-behavioural tools such as simple classical conditioning or operant conditioning as it is outlined by the famous Harvard scientist Professor B.F. Skinner. Our collaborative team with Dr. David Roberts from NC State Computer Science Department tries to use machine learning and artificial intelligence to achieve this. My message here is that with the latest developments in biomedical sensors, wearable devices, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and the internet of things, we are definitely in a new era where we have new tools to achieve a more conscious and efficient communication with our pets and working animals. We can always talk to them, and they talk to us back in their own language. We do this on a daily basis. The question is whether we can understand their message. PhD student in Psychology and Member of the Canine Cognition Centre at Yale University At least to date, theres no evidence that dogs, or any other pet, have the capacity for language as we know it. Language seems to be unique to our species even our closest genetic relatives, like chimpanzees or bonobos, dont seem to possess the capacity for language as we conceive it. However, we do know that dogs are very skilled at interpreting our social cues and other attempts at communication. And the more we learn about how dogs understand these cues and gestures, the better well be able to communicate with them. That said, that the extent to which dogs are able to understand communication is somewhat one-directional: they can take in a lot of what were telling them, but their capacity for communicating with us seems to be a little less sophisticated. But the more we understand about dogs communicative systems, the more nuanced our ability to communicate with them will become. Right now, theres a group working with the TikTok famous dog Bunny theyre developing a system in which the dog presses a button to communicate certain words to humans. How robust this communication is remains an open question, but thats one of the more exciting advances we have on the dogs-producing-communication side. The other side i.e., humans understanding how dogs communicate dates back to the beginning of canine cognition as a field of study. We are still trying to understand how much dogs are able to infer from our social cues, from the tone in which we speak. My lab, and dog labs across the country, are trying to answer these questions. One of the things were looking at right now involves the kinds of signals we have to produce with our body language, or our tone of voice, or what were looking at in order to clue dogs into the idea that a given communication is intended for them, as opposed to just happening in their environment. Broadly, this is something we call communicative intent. So while I dont think itll ever look like language, I do think that the better we understand how dogs communicate, the more efficient well be at giving the types of cooperative signals that dogs and humans need to exchange with each other in a working context. For instance, we now know that some working dogs can interpret multi-step commands from their handlers. Better communication with service dogs would allow for an improved quality of life for the humans theyre working with. It could also lead to improvements in scent-detection and search and rescue it could be the difference between finding someone and not finding someone. And all this, I think, could theoretically apply to any domesticated animal who understands our social signals. while I dont think itll ever look like language, I do think that the better we understand how dogs communicate, the more efficient well be at giving the types of cooperative signals that dogs and humans need to exchange with each other in a working context. Professor Emeritus, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Colorado, Boulder, and the author of Canine Confidential: Why Dogs Do What They Do and co-author with Jessica Pierce of Unleashing Your Dog: A Field Guide to Giving Your Canine Companion the Best Life Possible and the forthcoming A Dogs World: Imagining the Lives of Dogs in a World Without Humans Pets/companion animals dont speak human languages, but if we listen to them carefully and became literate in however they communicate with us with voice, visual displays, and odours well have a very good idea about what they want and need from us or what theyre asking of us, and we can be much better at giving them what they need so they can have the best lives possible as individuals who, in many ways, are held captive by us. This isnt meant to be a negative view. If you think about it, we pretty much control their lives and ask them to adapt themselves to ours. We tell them what they can eat and when, when they can play and with whom, and when they can pee and poop. If what people mean by talk is conversing in human languages, I think its a waste of time to ask them to be like us, because they arent us. Theyre dogs, and each of them is a unique individual with a unique personality and they will communicate in ways that suit them. In this way, they can express their dogness and be dogs, not robotic companions or make-believe furry humans. And, its very important to allow them to do dog appropriate behaviours as much as possible, even if we find them disgusting. Professor in Evolutionary Anthropology and Psychology & Neuroscience at Duke University and Co-author, with Vanessa Woods, of The Genius of Dogs The big surprise about dogs is how many words they can learn the average service dog knows at least 50 commands, and a dog called Chaser knew over 1,000 names of objects and toys. Chaser was truly extraordinary because she could learn words through a process of exclusion. When she heard a new word, she inferred that it was for a new toy. So she brought back a toy that she had not yet learned a name for. Chaser remembered all the words she was taught and her vocabulary just kept growing she only stopped at 1,000 because her owner had no more time to train her. As remarkable as dogs are at understanding us, this is just one side of communication. Dogs have fairly plastic vocal chords or a modifiable vocal track. They can subtly alter their voice to produce a wide variety of different sounds with different meanings. In an experiment, researchers recorded alone barks of dogs when they were alone, and stranger barks when a stranger was approaching. Then they played this bark to people to see if they could distinguish the difference. Regardless of whether they owned a dog or not, most people could tell from a bark whether a dog was alone or being approached by a stranger, playing or being aggressive. Dogs can also use showing behaviour many dog owners will get the hint for messages such as lets play fetch!, I need to go to the bathroom, over here look at this! Its surprising how much we can tell each other, even when we are not vocalizing. And of course the genius of dogs is that they can read our body language. If you throw a ball and your dog cant find it, you can point to where it went, and your dog will happily trot off in that direction. It might seem simple, but your dogs must know that you know something they dont and that your intention is to help them. This level of mind reading is called theory of mind. It appears in human infants at around 9 months old and is the gateway to culture and language. Far from being one sided, the conversation between dogs and people is quite sophisticated. As we keep exploring the minds of dogs, hopefully it will grow richer still. Far from being one sided, the conversation between dogs and people is quite sophisticated. Associate Professor, Ecology, Evolution and Behaviour, University of Minnesota Yes, we already can, if our pets are talking birds, like parrots. Irene Pepperberg showed that her African grey parrot Alex was able to understand and produce words that suggested he knew the meaning of quite a few words, including terms for colour, shape, and number. Even animals that cant mimic speech can learn to communicate, with help from technology. Much like apes were trained to do in language experiments back in the 1970s, dogs can learn to use electronic communication pads to communicate with people. So to a certain extent, we already can talk with our pets. That seems unlikely, because such conversations require more sophisticated language, and more sophisticated minds, than common pets like cats and dogs have been shown to have. 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Can a New Change Government Change Israel?	Although the social gathering of Mr. Bennett, a former high-tech entrepreneur and protection minister, has solely gained seven seats within the March election, his modest electoral beneficial properties have been sufficient to make him a linchpin of any future coalition, and he has leveraged his energy with either side to attempt to discount his option to the highest workplace. If the coalition deal holds, Mr. Bennett would get replaced for the second a part of the four-year time period by Mr. Lapid, who advocates for secular, middle-class Israelis and whose social gathering gained 17 seats. Mr. Lapid mentioned from the beginning that he was keen to make private sacrifices with the intention to take away Mr. Netanyahu. As well as, by conceding the primary flip within the rotation, Mr. Lapid, who has been branded as a harmful leftist by his opponents on the proper, smoothed the best way for different right-wing politicians to hitch the brand new anti-Netanyahu alliance. In a measure of the plot twists and tumult behind this political turnaround, Mr. Bennett had pledged earlier than the election to not allow a Lapid authorities of any variety or any authorities reliant on the Islamist social gathering, referred to as Raam. The coalition would stand or fall on the cooperation between eight comparatively small events with heterogeneous ideologies and, on many points, clashing agendas. In a televised handle on Sunday night time, Mr. Bennett mentioned he was dedicated to fostering nationwide unity. Two thousand years in the past, there was a Jewish state which fell right here due to inside quarrels, he mentioned. This is not going to occur once more. Not on my watch.	https://www.gadgetclock.com/can-a-new-change-government-change-israel/
What can the Falcons expect to get for Julio Jones?	Depending on which NFL insider you find the most credible, then the Atlanta Falcons are trading Julio Jones, probably this week and likely to the Tennessee Titans, who would have to do some financial heavy-lifting to fit the wide receivers contract into their salary-cap situation as would most of the NFLs other teams. Or maybe the Falcons are trading Jones to the Seattle Seahawks. After all, he and Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson have talked about playing together recently, according to reports. And dont forget about trade contenders such as the Baltimore Ravens and New England Patriots. All of them, except, apparently, the Los Angeles Rams, who are reportedly out of the trade picture. ESPN reported Atlanta already had gotten an offer of a first-round draft choice for the former Foley High School and Alabama star a return that would be unprecedented over the NFLs past quarter-century for a player of Jones age. But that might not seem too steep a price to pay to obtain for the player with the highest average of receiving yards per game in NFL history. The Falcons traded five draft choices to acquire Jones with the sixth selection in the 2011 NFL Draft. THE JULIO JONES TRADE: A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME MOVE While past performance provides an incentive to trade for a player, its what a team thinks the player can contribute in the future that drives the market value. With Jones, his new team will be getting a 32-year-old who missed seven games because of hamstring injury in 2020. But last season was Jones first without at least 1,394 receiving yards since 2013, when a broken foot limited him to five games. In NFL history, 80 of the leagues 857 1,000-yard receiving seasons have been recorded by players who were at least 32 years old when the season started. If the Falcons can get a first-round draft choice for Jones without having to give up one in return, Atlanta will have done something that hasnt happened in the NFL over the past 25 years. Over the past 25 years, there have been 35 trades in which the primary deal involved a first-round draft choice for a player. In 19 of the trades, the player was swapped alone for at least a first-round draft choice. In the others, a little more exchanged hands to get the deal done. None of those trades involved a player as old as Jones. Only three involved a player older than 29 years old, and all those trades were for quarterbacks: The Washington Redskins traded the 11th and 73rd picks in the 1999 NFL Draft to the Minnesota Vikings for 30-year-old quarterback Brad Johnson on Feb. 16, 1999. The Buffalo Bills traded the 14th pick in the 2003 NFL Draft to the New England Patriots for 30-year-old Drew Bledsoe on April 22, 2002. The Oakland Raiders traded the 17th and 37th picks in the 2012 NFL Draft to the Cincinnati Bengals for 31-year-old quarterback Carson Palmer on Oct. 18, 2011. (The Bengals used the first-round pick on Alabama cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick.) The only other player in the 35 trades who was older than 28 was 29-year-old defensive end Richard Seymour, who was traded by the Patriots to the Raiders on Sept. 6, 2009 for what turned out to be the 17th selection in the 2011 NFL Draft. In the other trades, the age of the player was 22 once, 23 twice, 24 nine times, 25 three times, 26 five times, 27 six times and 28 five times. In 11 of the 35 trades, a team got a first-round pick for a wide receiver: The Dallas Cowboys traded the 19th pick in the 2000 NFL Draft and seventh pick in the 2001 NFL Draft to the Seattle Seahawks for 28-year-old Joey Galloway on Feb. 14, 2000. (The Seahawks used the 2000 pick on Alabama running back Shaun Alexander.) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers traded the 13th and 27th picks in the 2000 NFL Draft to the New York Jets for 27-year-old Keyshawn Johnson on April 12, 2000. The Atlanta Falcons traded the 23rd pick in the 2003 NFL Draft to the Buffalo Bills for 26-year-old Peerless Price on March 7, 2003. The Oakland Raiders traded the seventh and 219th picks in the 2005 NFL Draft and linebacker Napoleon Harris to the Minnesota Vikings for 28-year-old Randy Moss on March 3, 2005. The Seattle Seahawks traded the 24th pick in the 2007 NFL Draft to the New England Patriots for 27-year-old Deion Branch on Sept. 11, 2006. The Seattle Seahawks traded the 25th and 214th picks in the 2013 NFL Draft and the 96th pick in the 2014 NFL Draft to the Minnesota Vikings for 24-year-old Percy Harvin on March 12, 2013. The New England Patriots traded the 32nd and 103rd picks in the 2017 NFL Draft to the New Orleans Saints for 23-year-old Brandin Cooks and the 118th pick in the 2017 NFL Draft on March 10, 2017. The Los Angeles Rams traded the 23rd and 198th picks in the 2018 NFL Draft to the New England Patriots for 24-year-old Brandin Cooks and the 136th pick in the 2018 NFL Draft on April 4, 2018. The Dallas Cowboys traded the 27th pick in the 2019 NFL Draft to the Oakland Raiders for 24-year-old Amari Cooper, a former Alabama All-American, on Oct. 22, 2018. The Cleveland Browns traded the 17th and 95th picks in the 2019 NFL Draft and safety Jabrill Peppers to the New York Giants for 26-year-old Odell Beckham Jr. on March 13, 2019. The Buffalo Bills traded the 22nd, 155th and 201st picks in the 2020 NFL Draft and the 134th pick in the 2021 NFL Draft to the Minnesota Vikings for 26-year-old Stefon Diggs and the 239th pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. NFL Network reported the wide receiver had requested a trade. Atlanta general manager Terry Fontenot and coach Arthur Smith have said the Falcons salary-cap situation makes it necessary for the team to listen to offers for their highest-priced players. FALCONS COACH FACES QUESTIONS ABOUT JULIO JONES The trade speculation, which has been a continuing storyline this offseason, got legs on May 24 when Jones said during FOX Sports Undisputed about his future with the Falcons: Im out of there, man. If Jones gets traded after Tuesday, Atlanta could lop $15.3 million off one of the leagues tightest cap situations for 2021. Instead of taking a $22.05 million chunk out of the Falcons obligations for this year, Jones would account for $7.75 million on Atlantas salary cap for 2021. But the trade also would leave $15.5 million in dead money on the Falcons salary cap for the 2022 season. The cap hit would be $19.263 million if Jones still were playing for the Falcons in 2022. The team that trades for Jones would be signing up for a three-year, $38.3 million contract with the wide receiver thats if he doesnt want it renegotiated as part of the trade that could be reduced to $17.3 million for one season. Jones $15.3 million salary for the 2021 season is guaranteed as is $2 million of his 2022 salary. Mark Inabinett is a sports reporter for Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter at @AMarkG1. MORE NFL: Trevon Diggs envisioned Alabama reunion in Cowboys secondary Landon Dickerson gets parking ticket, veteran wisdom in Philadelphia C.J. Mosley excited to be back on the field after 2-year hiatus Why is Mac Jones wearing No. Titans cornerback wants his Rolls-Royce back If Tim Tebow can return to the NFL, Brandon Jacobs says he can, too Patriots trying to give all their quarterbacks an opportunity Tom Brady makes Bucs feel like Alabama, O.J. Howard says	https://www.al.com/sports/2021/05/what-can-the-falcons-expect-to-get-for-julio-jones.html
Whats new for WTCR 2021?	With the start of the new WTCR FIA World Touring Car Cup season just days away, this is a reminder of whats new in 2021. There will be double-headers only with two rather than three races at each eventNew cars from Audi (second-generation Audi RS 3 LMS) and Hyundai (Elantra N TCR) join the gridP1 Racing Fuels is WTCRs Official Fuel Supplier with drivers powered by a bespoke fuel featuring 15 per cent renewable components for the first timeJessica Bckman is the WTCRs first female driver and joins brother Andreas to form the WTCRs first all-sibling team run by new all-season entrant Target CompetitionLike the Bckmans, Jordi Gen (pictured) is a WTCR newcomer, while Rob Huff and Frdric Vervisch return after missing out in 2020Adria, Estoril and Inje are new to the WTCR calendar with Italy and South Korea set to stage WTCR races for the first timeGermany hosts the season-opening event following on from Morocco (2018-2019) and Belgium (2020)The Rookie driver award is redefined and renamed as the FIA Junior Driver Title*WTCR promoter Eurosport Events has been issued with the FIAs Three Star Environmental Accreditation following a rigorous auditing process in line with the motorsport world governing bodys Environmental Certification Framework. Click HERE for more information.	https://www.eurosport.com/wtcr/whats-new-for-wtcr-2021_sto8348171/story.shtml
Is it time for Mavs Boban Marjanovic to play a bigger role vs. Clippers?	Less than six minutes into the first quarter of Game 4, Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle bucked his usual game plan and went big. Literally. Carlisle subbed in Boban Marjanovic for his first minutes this postseason, and for at least a few minutes in that opening period of Sunday nights blowout loss, the 7-4 centers presence on offense seemed to spark the Mavericks otherwise stagnant performance. The first two might be most likely. In the 2020 playoffs, Marjanovic averaged 6.8 points and 5.8 pounds in 13.6 minutes per game during the six-game first-round loss to Los Angeles. At times in the NBAs bubble, the Clippers didnt have an answer for Marjanovics height and his ability to grab offensive rebounds and dunk almost without jumping. In 15 minutes Sunday, Marjanovic finished with 12 points and six rebounds. At plus-3, he was the only Maverick to log a positive net rating. Powell, too, could serve as an offensive spark because of his strong pick-and-roll chemistry with Doncic. In the Mavericks last 15 games before the playoffs, Powell played 22.8 minutes per game, shooting 77.6% from the field. He hasnt played more than seven minutes in any of the first four outings against Los Angeles. Carlisle often looks to Kristaps Porzingis and Willie Cauley-Stein as better defensive options at center, but Carlisle said after Game 4 the Mavericks best chance at defensive improvement might come by taking, and making, better shots on offense. Burke and Green will be less likely to gain bigger roles. Burke, despite his 2020 bubble burst, hasnt held a consistent spot in the rotation this season. Green showed his development late in the regular season, but earning meaningful minutes against All-Stars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George could prove too big an ask for a rookie whos learned the professional level on the fly during this pandemic-riddled season. +++ Find more Mavericks coverage from The Dallas Morning News here.	https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/mavericks/2021/05/31/is-it-time-for-mavs-boban-marjanovic-to-play-a-bigger-role-vs-clippers/
Has a Tyron Woodley vs Jake Paul boxing match been confirmed?	A Tyron Woodley vs. Jake Paul boxing match is reportedly set to take place. The fight hasnt been officially confirmed yet. The official confirmation is expected to arrive on Friday, June 4th, 2021. The fighter face-off between Tyron Woodley and Jake Paul is expected to take place on Friday, June 4th, 2021, in Miami, Florida. Jake Paul will face Tyron Woodley in a boxing match According to Mike Coppinger of Boxing Insider, Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley have agreed to face one another in a boxing match. Paul, who recently signed a multi-fight contract with Showtime, is now set to fight the former UFC welterweight champion inside the boxing ring. Jake Paul is coming off the biggest win of his young combat sports career, having knocked out MMA veteran and former UFC star Ben Askren in round one of their fight in April 2021. A face-off between Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley is planned to take place in Miami, Florida, in order to promote the fight. Furthermore, Paul has taken to social media to confirm that a fight announcement is going to be made tomorrow. Sources: Jake Paul and former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley have agreed to a deal for a boxing match. Jake recently signed a multi-fight deal with Showtime. Friday face-off in Miami planned to promote the event. Paul coming off first-round KO of Ben Askren Mike Coppinger (@MikeCoppinger) May 31, 2021 FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENT TOMORROW GOTCHA HAT (@jakepaul) May 31, 2021 Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley A clash between a YouTube megastar and a highly accomplished MMA KO artist YouTube megastar Jake Paul made his professional boxing debut with a first-round TKO win over fellow YouTuber AnEsonGib (January 2020). Paul followed this up with another impressive victory, beating former NBA star Nate Robinson via second-round KO (November 2020). The aftermath of this fight witnessed Jake Paul catch many in the combat sports world by surprise as he announced that hell be facing an experienced combat sports athlete, Ben Askren, in his third pro boxing match. Askren is a former Olympic wrestler who has held the welterweight title in Bellator MMA and One Championship as well. Funky is also a former UFC star and is regarded as one of the best grapplers to have ever competed in the sport of MMA. Askren retired from MMA in late 2019. Although widely revered for his accomplishments in the realm of combat sports, Askren was time and again criticized for what many believed to be his rudimentary striking skills. The combat sports community was divided as to whether or not Askren was a true challenge for Jake Paul, as they were set to fight one another in a boxing match and not in an MMA bout. Jake Paul ended up defeating Ben Askren via first-round TKO (April 2021). A rather intriguing incident that transpired backstage at the Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren boxing event was a verbal altercation between Paul and his team on one hand and Askrens corner person Tyron Woodley on the other. Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley have been engaged in a war of words ever since. Their verbal back and forth has now seemingly reached a crescendo as Paul and Woodley appear likely to clash against each other in a professional boxing bout. Tyron Woodley, a former UFC welterweight champion, was released from the UFC earlier this year after losing four consecutive fights. That said, Woodley is still considered to be a dangerous striker with terrifying KO power. Sound off in the comments. Please take 30 seconds to answer this survey so that we can better understand how to serve your MMA needs.	https://www.sportskeeda.com/mma/has-tyron-woodley-vs-jake-paul-boxing-match-confirmed
Are We Running Out Of New Zealand Wine?	New Zealand winegrowers are becoming increasingly concerned about running out of wine after a smaller harvest than usual this year. The famous wine-growing region of Marlborough was especially hard hit by this issue. As an area famous for its excellent quality wine particularly sauvignon blanc - that gets supplied across the country as well as internationally, this lack of grapes could potentially be disastrous for the wine industry as a whole. Last year, spring was cooler than usual, with frosts occurring until unusually late in the season. This, combined with increasing costs of production, has made wine harvesting more difficult and expensive than usual. Additionally, the New Zealand wine industry usually relies on the influx of seasonal workers on working holidays who are ready and willing to help with the harvest. With Covid closing the borders, these people have not been able to enter the country in the past year. Attracting New Zealanders into these roles has proved far trickier for many growers, especially those in more rural areas. Meanwhile, the demand both nationally and internationally for New Zealand wines is rapidly increasing, meaning that many suppliers already had low stocks and were relying on this years harvest to meet the growing demand. The iconic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is especially popular, and this is an area that has produced a particularly small harvest. Whether or not the world will run out of wine from New Zealand is really up to the wineries and how they manage demand. The upside to all of this is that the grapes from this years harvest are looking promising, and we can expect that wines from the year 2021 will be a fine vintage. This should ensure that those who can get their hands on a bottle of this years wine are satisfied with their choice. Scoop Media	https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU2106/S00001/are-we-running-out-of-new-zealand-wine.htm
Who is Boris Johnsons brother Leo?	As British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is one of the best known names in the country. The prime minister comes from a family steeped in politics, but his younger brother Leo has chosen not to follow in his brothers footsteps. Leo Johnson is the 53-year-old younger brother of Prime Minister Boris Johnson. He graduated from the University of Oxford, followed by a Masters in Environmental and Resource Economics at UCL. Leo Johnson is currently Leo co-hosts a Radio 4 series called Future Proofing, which follows the big ideas shaping the future and the changes in our identities. The series also explores the impacts of major technologies on business and society. Previously working at the World Bank, Leo is currently the co-founder of the consultancy firm Sustainable Finance at Price Waterhouse Cooper. 2 The Johnsons pose for a photo together Credit: I-Images Johnson is married to Taies Nezam, originally from Afghanistan. The two, who share two daughters together, met while working at the World Bank. Nezam religiously identifies as a Muslim. Leo attended the wedding as Boris Johnsons best man. The 56-year-old Prime Ministers wedding took place in Westminster Cathedral. Exclusive FIENDS LIES Emma Faulds murderer lied to taxi driver about going fishing after he dumped car KILLER BRAWL 18-year-old stabbed to death in tennis court brawl over arrest of seven men STREET PROTEST Cops dive into Ayrshire Street incident as large crowd gathers SIZZLER Scots enjoy the hottest day of the year as the Highlands register the hottest temperature with 25.1 C LOOT PLOT Scottish thieves gang fear blowing up bank with homemade explosive device VIRUS OUTBREAK Covid outbreak linked to Stirling cocktail bar as punters told to get tested Johnson was only allowed to invite 30 guests due to Covid regulations, having chosen not to postpone their nuptials. 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Why does Seeking Sister Wife star Christeline have a GoFundMe?	SEEKING Sister Wife Christeline shocked fans of the show when a GoFundMe of hers was circulating the internet. Christeline was the sister-wife of Dimitri and Ashley Snowden, whom she accused of abuse in January of 2021. Christeline Petersen, 32, has a GoFundMe fundraiser set up for her after reality star Ariadne Joseph is asking the public to help her. Petersen accused her Sister Wife husband Dimitri and Ashley Snowden of allegedly abusing her while married. Joseph has supported Christelines story and has asked the public to help fund her as the money will help Christeline back on her feet, according to the GoFundMe. Christeline is reportedly looking to return to South Africa, according to the fundraisers description. 3 Petersen alleged that Dimitri abused her while in a relationship with him and Ashley Credit: TLC The fundraiser has so far collected over $7,000, just shy from its goal of $3,000. In a domestic violence restraining order obtained by The Sun, Petersen claimed the most recent incident of abuse occurred on January 13, 2021 with only she and Dimitri present. She claimed in the filing: I was woken up by him slamming my head into the headboard of the bed and he was yelling at me. My head was slammed into the headboard several times." She claimed she suffered pain and filed a police report on January 22, 2021. Petersen went on to allege the abuse happened numerous times in the last year. 3 The Snowdens were sued by Christeline Credit: TLC She claimed in court documents: He choked me during sex, even though I repeatedly told him not to. The more I struggled, the more he enjoyed it. I stopped saying no after a few times, because any struggle by me would prolong the sex and choking. One time I got very dizzy and felt like I was going to pass out. Dimitri filed for divorce from Petersen on May 11, 2021, according to TMZ. Petersen has two daughters, ages 10 and five. Back in March she requested that they are protected in the domestic violence restraining order from Dimitri. Petersen said: He is not the father of my two daughters and they are afraid of him as often yells and punches the walls or furniture. She claimed she did not give Dimitri notice of the filing, as she was afraid that the violence would reoccur if she informed him. Teen Mom Chelsea accused of 'staging' husband & daughter's 'movie night' outfits MYSTERY MESSAGE Tristan Thompson's 'mistress' Sydney Chase posts text saying 'I'm yours' 'this is nuts!' RHOSLC's Jen slammed after cousin promoted GoFundMe to help with legal fees Dimitri was ordered to not harass, attack, strike, threaten, assault (sexually or otherwise), hit, follow, stalk and more. He was ordered to stay at least 100 feet from her person, home, job, car and school of her children. On April 29, 2021, a judge tossed the case and dissolved a temporary restraining order after she determined that Petersen did not meet her burden of proof, according to TMZ.	https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/2991235/why-does-seeking-sister-wife-christeline-have-gofundme/
What is Lil Loadeds real name?	DALLAS rapper Lil Loaded passed away on May 31, 2021, according to his attorney. The rising star was best known for his songs 6locc 6a6y, Gang Unit, and Link Up. Lil Loaded, whose birth name is Dashawn Maurice Robertson, shocked social media when news of his death began circulating. The 20-year-olds cause of death is still unknown. Ashkan Mehryari, an attorney for Robertson, told the Dallas News that his clients death was very tragic and that he didnt see it coming. Mehryari said the record label believed in Robertson and had invested heavily in his success. 3 Lil Loaded, whose birth name is Dashawn Maurice Robertson, was a rising Dallas rapper Credit: Instagram/lil_loaded He had a very bright and promising music career ahead of him, he said. According to CBS46, the rapper had allegedly shared a cryptic message on his Instagram prior to his death asking God for forgiveness. The post has since been deleted. The news of Loadeds death spread on Twitter, with many wishing their condolences to his family. One user wrote: What the actual fk man RIP bruh Another added: Damn wtf i thought he was in jail for the accidental murder of his bro. 3 Loaded was 20 years old at the time of his death Credit: Getty A third replied: This some bulls* I was just bumpin my n*** lil loaded yesterday fam damn bro rest easy. A fourth person chimed in tweeting, "Nahh RIP Lil Loaded, this is so sad." Loaded was arrested on a murder charge over the death of 18-year-old Khalil Walker back in 2020. However, in March of 2021, he was indicted on one count of manslaughter. Most read in Celebrity LOADED GONE Lil Loaded indicted on manslaughter charge following arrest for friend's death RIP LOADED Dallas rapper Lil Loaded has passed away EX FACTOR Meet actor Blair Underwood's wife Desiree DaCosta 'thank you' Blair Underwood & Desiree DaCosta are 'ending their marriage' after 27 years 'ZERO SHAME' Why Jen Shahs GoFundMe was taken down MYSTERY MESSAGE Tristan Thompson's 'mistress' Sydney Chase posts text saying 'I'm yours' He took to Instagram 15 days after the shooting to discuss the death of Walker, writing: "I appreciate all yall support. "They try to make u look guilty wen u innocent regardless .. we going to get pass this . Adding: "Rip my brother love u ."	https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/2991464/what-is-lil-loaded-real-name/
What is the Pride Month 2021 calendar?	PRIDE month is celebrated every year worldwide in June. Many pride events were canceled last year to slow the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic. But this year some pride events including parades are coming back either in-person or virtual with the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) a leading network of LGBTQ-welcoming tourism businesses announcing over 200 gay parades and celebrations worldwide. Find out more about the listed events in is their Pride Month calendar for this year. Pride Month 2021 is a series of pride parades, protests, and celebrations that are held in many cities around the world starting in June. Most cities around the world hold their pride celebrations during the summer of each year in June and sometimes extending till August. The marches, celebrations, parades, and activities symbolize the recognition and acceptance of same-sex marriages and legal protections for gay couples and families. Those participating in pride events also often on some occasions fight for anti-discrimination laws and trans rights among other LGBTQ-related causes. The protections and acceptance vary from one place to another, according to IGLTA. 3 over 70 other countries have laws that prosecute the LGBTQ community and are deemed unsafe for Pride Month events Credit: Getty Some destinations attract millions of visitors each year such as the Madrid Gay Pride and San Francisco Gay Pride while over 70 other countries have laws that prosecute the LGBTQ community and are deemed unsafe for Pride Month events. Many people worldwide are fully vaccinated or received at least one shot of the two-dose vaccines by now, but some organizers still prefer to hold their events virtually as the world goes into the second year of the pandemic. Some of the virtual events taking place this year include Brooklyn Pride in which organizers said they will not have a parade this year but will host a week of live and virtual events starting June 7, according to their schedule. The Denver Pride Parade will also be virtual and live-streamed on Facebook on DenverPride.org. Last year, the virtual event attracted over 400,000 viewers on social media and across broadcasts. Most read in News RAPPER DEATH Rapper Lil Loaded dead at 20 after arrest for 18-year-old friends shooting Live Blog 'RECOVERY MISSION' Christian diet guru, husband & 6 others presumed dead after plane crash SCARY SCENES Cops confirm there's NO 'active shooter' at Texas mall after false reports RAP TRAGEDY Rapper Lil Loaded dead at 20 just months after arrest over pal's shooting death WITCH HUNT Trump will be indicted on federal fraud charges 'imminently', Roger Stone says 'FLEEING' What to know about the active shooter situation at the NorthPark mall in Dallas 3 In some locations around the world activists protest for LGBTQ-related causes during Pride Month Credit: AFP The Twin Cities Pride in Minneapolis is hosting the Ashley Rukes LGBTQ Pride Parade which will go virtual this year as part of COVID-19 related precautions, according to IGLTA. Some of the US cities hosting pride events, marches, celebrations, and more include Minneapolis, Honolulu, St. Petersburg, Key West, Dallas, Provincetown, Los Angeles, Middletown, Detroit, Raleigh, San Francisco, New York, Birmingham, Baltimore, Memphis, Denver, Cincinnati, Tulsa, San Jose, and Miami. It is unconfirmed if these cities and countries listed on the IGLTA are the final participants for this years Pride Month.	https://www.the-sun.com/news/2991267/what-is-the-pride-month-2021-calendar/
What are Vikings DE Danielle Hunter's odds of winning AP Defensive Player of the Year?	Vikings DE Danielle Hunter suffered a season-ending neck injury in the offseason. Before that, he tallied 14.5 sacks two seasons in a row. Now, Hunter returns to a revamped defense. If he can return to his past production level, he could be the best player on a really good defense. Here is an optimistic outlook: the Vikings defensive end is tied for the ninth-best odds of winning 2021 AP Defensive Player of the Year at +3,500, per BetMGM. He has the highest odds of any Minnesota player. Hunter has been absent from OTAs so far. He is reportedly unhappy with his current contract. For Hunter, a big year and the salary cap going up could fix all of that in the future. Gannett may earn revenue from audience referrals to betting services. Newsrooms are independent of this relationship and there is no influence on news coverage.	https://vikingswire.usatoday.com/2021/05/31/what-are-vikings-de-danielle-hunters-odds-of-winning-ap-defensive-player-of-the-year/
What Is the Best Treatment for Dry Lips?	As we head into the colder weather, many of us might be afflicted with the irritating ailment of dry and chapped lips. People have been trying to figure out how to fix dry lips for centuries. Using beeswax, olive oil and other natural ingredients have been reported as early as Cleopatras time, around 40 B.C. In 1833, there were even reports of human earwax being recommended as a successful remedy for dry, cracked lips. Not long after, the first commercial lip balms hit the market. The key is to avoid lip balms that contain certain additives which might worsen the problem. They need to be soft but resilient Our lips are constantly exposed to the elements, such as sunlight, wind, dry air, and cold weather. They have to withstand our daily lifestyle, including contact with food, cosmetics, biting, picking, rubbing against clothes, kissing and more. So, although they look soft and fleshy, our lips need to be resilient and tough. Lips sit at the junction where our outside facial skin transitions into the tissue layers lining the mouth. As such, the lips are structured similar to mucous membranes, but with the addition of a protective outside layer of skin. Lips dont have hair follicles, or sweat, saliva and oil glands. This unique structure means theyre particularly prone to dryness as they have a much lower ability to hold water than the rest of the faces skin. Many of us get dry lips at certain times of the year. This can occur naturally, or be brought on by many different factors, including: inflamed lips, known as cheilitis. This can be due to a skin condition, or an infection such as herpes or cold sores allergies medications which impact the salivary glands, the mouths surrounding muscles, or sensations throughout the lip area tongue injuries, teeth that rub against the lips, or other dental issues poor oral health. This can be brought on by general neglect, eating disorders, or bad oral hygiene habits burns, such as eating food thats too hot, or sunburn. Burns can result in the lips swelling, scarring and blistering, and it may take a long time for the pain to alleviate some diseases or disorders, such as Sjgrens syndrome dehydration, heatstroke, fever, or excessive heat nasal congestion, which leads to chronic mouth-breathing. This can sometimes be a result of illness, such as when you have a common cold cold weather or cold wind that runs along the lips and removes moisture persistent licking, which can create a wet-dry cycle that excessively dries out your lips. The dryness can also lead to pain, itching or stinging. If dry lips start causing serious issues, it may be helpful to discuss this with a medical professional. It is important to identify whats causing dry lips. If its due to lip licking, then you need to make habitual changes to stop the practice. If its due to cold, windy or dry weather, then certain balms and ointments can help protect the lips. Drinking adequate amounts of water can assist, because this helps prevent dry skin in general. If this isnt enough, bland, non-irritating, unflavoured lip balms can help, as they act as a film covering the lip surface, keeping moisture in. In many cases these use petroleum jelly as a base (although its not required), along with refined mineral oils to remove any hazardous compounds, and other ingredients that can assist in retaining and maintaining a barrier function. In the race to appeal to consumers, cosmetic manufacturers have trialled a number of new ingredients in their lip balms. Popular lip balms often contain additives which can make the balm smell or taste nice, or soften the feel when it rubs against the lips. Some of these extra ingredients can help. For example, if youre out in the sun a lot, lip balm with included sunscreen is a great addition. Products to avoid In many cases, these compounds provide the feeling of immediate relief on the lips but dont actually help with the barrier function. And in some cases, they can become irritants and even worsen the dryness. When choosing a lip balm, try to avoid products containing these ingredients: fragrances flavours, such as mint, citrus, vanilla, and cinnamon shiny glosses, which can intensify damage from the suns rays colours, which can cause irritation and do nothing to assist the barrier function menthol, phenol or salicylic acid, which can actually make your lips drier additional, unnecessary ingredients such as camphor, lanolin, octinoxate, oxybenzone or propyl gallate. And be sure to stop biting, picking or excessively licking your lips. Staying hydrated and applying a bland lip balm should be a routine incorporated into your every day lifestyle for healthy, protected, and moisturised lips. This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article.	https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2021/06/best-treatment-dry-lips/
Whats On The Most Complete TVs For Movies And Series?	TV: If theres something most Brazilians like, its watching television. To watch soap operas, talk shows, reality shows, journalism, sports and interviews, this is a practically mandatory item in the homes of the population of our country. In other words, we are talking about a fundamental electronic that is part of the daily lives of almost everyone in Tupinikim lands. And we have a very old relationship with television. Since it arrived here in the 1950s, with big and heavy black and white models, our passion for TVs has only increased and this continues with the most modern and tech-filled TVs. Films and series have only increased interest in TVs The arrival of streaming services in recent years has helped to further increase our passion for TVs. While it is possible to watch Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video and other platforms on your computer, television is still the preferred equipment for consuming movies and series. And those who think that it doesnt make much difference which device will be used to marathon series or watch the latest movie releases are mistaken. It is in the smart TV segment that we find devices that bring 8K resolution, models that have four times more definition than 4K. Before we explain what this new trend has to provide, it must be said that LG was one of the first to offer what we call the real 8K, receiving the seal (granted by the Consumer Technology Association) that attests to the capability of branded televisions in meet the technical requirements to reproduce the content at that resolution. When it comes to smart TVs, we can assume that the more pixels, which are those tiny dots of an image when we look at it closely, the better the image. On a television with 4K resolution, we have 8,294,400 pixels that are responsible for reproducing the scenes seen on the screen. On a real 8K TV like the LG NanoCell, that number goes up to 33 million pixels on the screen, which results in an image with incredible definition.	https://www.somagnews.com/whats-on-the-most-complete-tvs-for-movies-and-series/
Could Highway 412 Become NWA's Next Interstate?	Hide Transcript Show Transcript 40/29'S ROBERT SUHR REPORTS ON THE POTENTIAL BIG CHANGES TO HIGWAY 41 CHANCES ARE MANY OF YOU USED I-49 TODAY, THE REGIONS ONLY MAJOR NORTH-SOUTH INTERSTATE, AND NORTHWEST ARKANSAS IS NOT SERVED AT ALL BY A MAJOR EAST-WEST INTERSTATE. NOW A GROUP OF LAWMAKERS FROM OKLAHA OM AND ARKANSAS IS HOPING TO CHANGE THAT, BUT SIMPLY FLIPPING A US HIGHWAY, IS A LITTLE MORE COMPLID TE THAN YOU PROBABLY THINK IT IS. IT'S NO CRSEET NORTHWEST ARKANSAS POPULATION IS EXPLODING, ESTIMATES HAVE AROUND A MILLION PPLE EO CALLING THIS AREA HOME BY 20..45.AND ALL THOSE PEOPLE NEED THE INFRASTRUCTURE TO SUPPORT IT. IT'S NICE TO HAVE I-49 TZIO P YOU UP TO KANSAS CITY IN A FEW HOURS, BUT GETTING TO TULSA AND OKALHOMA CITY TO THE WEST IS ANOTHER CHALLENGE. BUT THAT COULD GET A LOT EASIER WITH AN IMBITIO US PLAN BY SENATOR JOHN BOOZMAN. HE AND A FEW OTR HE SENATORS ARE PETITIONING TO DESIGNATE HIGHWAY 412 AS A FUTURE INTERSTATE. (SEN. JOHN BOOZMAN- R ARKANSAS) "AS GOOD AND COMMERCE HAVE INCREASED IN THE AREA, THIS WILL NOT ON LY CREATE SOME JOBS TO DO IT, BUT WILL CREATE A TREMENDOUS ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AS WE GO FORWAR. D" THE PROPOSAL WOULD MAKE HIGHWAY 412 A FUTURE INTERSTETA FROM I-49 IN SPRINGDALE TO I-35 JUST WEST OF TULSA. BESIDES GATHERING THE FUNDING NEEDED TO TACKLE SUCH A LARGE PROJECT, OTHER HURDLES ARE ALSO IN THE WAY, MAINLY LARGE SECTIONS OF THE HIGHWAY ARE CURRENTLY NOT BUILT TO INTERSTATE STDAANRDS, SO MAJOR CONSTRUCTION WOULD HAVE TO HAPPEN IN SOME SPOTS. (BOOZMAN) "THERE'S CERTAIN CRITERIA THAT YOU HAVE TO MEET, THE GOOD NS EW IS I THINK WE'LL BE IN PREY TT GOOD SHAPE TO DO THAT, CERTINALLY IT TAS KE FUNDING,ND A THAT'S WHY IT'S IMPORTANT TO GET ISTH DESIGNATION, SO IT SAYS AS A NATION, THIS CORRIDOR IS VERY IMPORTANTT' IS A PRIORITY" (SUHR) NOW ONE OF THE QUESTIONS BEING ASKED ABOUT THE PROPOSAL IS WHAT HAPPENES WITH HIGHWAY 412 ONCE IT GE ITSNTO OKLAHOMA BECAUSE AS YOU CAN CLEARLY SEE BEHIND ME, PORTIONS OF THE ROAD BECOME LLTO ROADS, NOW TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS HERE IN OKLAHO MA SAY IF AND WHEN THE NEW INTERSTATE GETS CREATE D, ALL EXISTING TOLL ROADS WILL BE INCORPORATED INTO THE NEW INTERSTATE. THE SEEDS FOR THIS PROJECT ARE ALREADY BEING SOWED WITH THE CREATING OF THE NORTHERN SPRINGDE AL PABYSS THAT WILL BE BUILD TO INTERSTATE STANDARDSS A WELL AS THE ACCESS ROAD TO XNA. EXAMPLES OF INTERSTATE STANDARDS INCLUDE A SPD EE LIMIT OF 70 MILES PER HOUR, SHOULDER WIDTHS AND CONTROLLED ACCESS, THIS NG PORTIONS OF HIGHWAY 412 ARE CUENRRTLY LACKING. DESPITE THE SUPPORT FROM BOTH STATES, THE BIGGE ST HURDLE LIES IN WASHINGN TO BECAUSE TO GET THIS DONE, IT MUST BE APPREDOV BY THE HOUSE AND SENATE, IT'S N OT AS SIMPLE AS SIMPLY REPLACING SOME SIGNS... (BOOZMAN) "TO GET AN INTERSTATE DESIGNATION IS ACTUALLY A PRETTY BIG DEAL. WE'RE GONNA DO EVETHG RY WE CAN TO GET THAT DONE, AND I IT." Share Shares Copy Link Copy If a group of lawmakers gets their wish, it might one day get a lot easier to travel between Northwest Arkansas and Tulsa OklahomaChances are many of you used I-49 today, the regions only major north-south interstate, and Northwest Arkansas is not served at all by a major east-west interstate. Now a group of lawmakers from Oklahoma and Arkansas is hoping to change that, but simply flipping a us highway, is a little more complicated than you probably think it is.Its no secret Northwest Arkansas' population is exploding, estimates have around a million people calling this area home by 2045, and all those people need the infrastructure to support it. Its nice to have I-49 to zip you up to Kansas City in a few hours, but getting to Tulsa and Oklahoma City to the west is another challenge. But that could get a lot easier with an ambitious plan by Senator John Boozman. He and a few other senators are petitioning to designate highway 412 as a future interstate. As good and commerce have increased in the area, this will not only create some jobs to do it, but will create a tremendous economic opportunity as we go forward, said BoozmanThe proposal would make highway 412 a future interstate from I-49 in Springdale to I-35 just west of Tulsa. Besides gathering the funding needed to tackle such a large project, other hurdles are also in the way, mainly large sections of the highway are currently not build to interstate standards, so major construction would have to happen in some spots, especially between Springdale and Siloam Springs before the new interstate is created.Theres certain criteria that you have to meet, the good news is i think well be in pretty good shape to do that, certainly it takes funding, and thats why its important to get this designation, so it says as a nation, this corridor is very important its a priority, said Boozman.Now one of the questions being asked about the proposal is what happens with highway 412 once it gets into Oklahoma because portions of the road become toll roads, now transportation officials in Oklahoma say if and when the new interstate gets created, all existing toll roads will be incorporated into the new interstate.The seeds for this project are already being sowed with the creating of the northern Springdale bypass that will be build to interstate standards as well as the access road to XNA. Examples of interstate standards include a speed limit of 70 miles per hour, shoulder widths and controlled access, things portions of highway 412 are currently lacking. The plan is also not included in the northwest Arkansas 2045 regional transportation plan and the regional planning commission is yet to fully endorse the idea. Some concerns about the project being raised is the fact that i-49 technically isnt even finished yet in Northwest Arkansas and others would like to see the missing 180 mile link between Fort Smith and Texarkana finished first. 40/29 News spoke with Nelson Peacock of the NWA Council who saysI think whats important about this 412 designation is that you have multiple lawmakers in both states saying the same thing that this is a priority, that was one of the problems with the Bella Vista bypass and getting that completed, that we had a mismatch there between Missouri and Arkansas when funding became available, said Peacock.Despite the support from both states, the biggest hurdle lies in Washington because to get this done, it must be approved by the house and senate, its not as simple as simply replacing some signsTo get an interstate designation is actually a pretty big deal. Were gonna do everything we can to get that done, and i think we have a fair chance of doing it, said Boozman.One other hurdle which seems trivial, is what number to call the new interstate, there are rules for that as well, the region currently lies between interstates 40 and 44, and east west interstates must have an even number, but I-42 has already been designated to serve eastern sections of North Carolina. Now guys if youre looking for a good test case to see how something like this goes, they actually did this nearly 15 years ago outside of the Pittsburgh area where they flipped a couple of state routes as well as a US highway into an interstate, now whats interesting to note is that project was less than half the length of this one, took almost 15 years and cost 40 million dollars to get done, meaning it could be some time before highway 412 becomes whatever interstate they see fit.	https://www.4029tv.com/article/could-highway-412-become-nwas-next-interstate/36587473
How Can We Interpret Gods Voice from Our Own?	And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother and brought them up into a high mountain apart, and was transfigured before them: and His face did shine as the sun, and His raiment was white as the light. And behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elijah talking with Him. Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord it is good for us to be here: if Thou will, let us make here three tabernacles; one for Thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah. While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye Him. And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid.	https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2263510688909/how-can-we-interpret-god-s-voice-from-our-own
Where Should DeMar DeRozan Land In Free Agency?	WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 26: DeMar DeRozan #10 of the San Antonio Spurs handles the ball against ... [+] Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards in the first half at Capital One Arena on April 26, 2021 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) Getty Images The narrative surrounding DeMar DeRozan for years has been that of his missing outside jumper, which feels wrong considering how offensively brilliant hes been virtually everywhere else. The 2020/2021 version of DeRozan was particularly effective, averaging 21.6 points, a career-high 6.9 assists, 7.2 free throw attempts per night, and a steady TS% of 59.1% while playing mostly at a position unfamiliar to him. The 66 DeRozan played a type of small-ball power forward, using his ball-handling ability, speed and overall explosive nature to take advantage of slower players. The concept worked, allowing San Antonios young core of guard and wings to play alongside the 31-year-old former All-Star, instead of backing him up from the bench. With DeRozan now having proved himself succesful in that role, teams will undoubtedly have more interest in him this summer, as playmaking forwards are some of the most coveted assets in the league. With that in mind, lets look at four possible destinations for DeRozan Dallas Mavericks With Luka Doncic being not just the primary option offensively, but also the primary ball-handler and decision-maker, it might be a good idea to provide him with a breather every once in a while. DeRozan is a great theoretical fit, as he can move away from the ball and use his quickness to make hard cuts to the basket, as well as handle the ball for extended periods of time. Ideally, Doncic will spent the next few years lowering the degree of difficulty on some of his shots, and step into more shots for easier conversion. DeRozan can help with that endeavor, as his 6.9 assists rate with just a 9.7% TOV% would make most traditional point guard blush. DeRozan would make an interesting fit as the teams third guy between Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis, as he can bridge them in terms of playing time. Head coach Rick Carlisle could always have at least one of the three on the court at all times, which should allows the Mavs to avoid longer stretches of offensive inefficiency. Defensively, it would be a challenging fit, so Dallas would have to lean in on offense, as theyre already doing. Chicago Bulls DeRozan was rumored to the Bulls near the NBA Trade Deadline, but nothing came of it. Hes now a free agent and could jump to the Windy City and function as another bridge, this time between Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic. The Bulls need playmaking, and desperately so. While DeRozan isnt your typical playmaker, his numbers dont lie and he should be able to function as Chicagos pseudo point guard, albeit at one of the forward spots, with Patrick Williams taking the more difficult defensive cover on a nightly basis. DeRozans scoring would also be welcome, as the Bulls have been an inconsistent performer in that category. Adding another offensive layer to the Bulls should also free up LaVine to make use of his new-found shot selection and overall efficiency. With Vucevics ability to stretch out any opposing defense, it would also minimize the affect of DeRozans weak outside shot, allowing the Bulls to use DeRozan as the slasher in a four-out schematic setting. The Spurs love to be competitive, and retaining DeRozan achieves this more than it does if he walks. Maybe San Antonio decides to focus on their young players, in which case separating on good terms is perfectly valid for both sides, but that has never been their MO. In fact, the Spurs have a strong pattern of keeping themselves in the fight, even if they ended up sacrificing draft position. If they feel as though they have another playoff run in them, it shouldnt come as a surprise if they offered DeRozan a contract to remain a Spur. Of course, itd be entirely up to DeRozan to figure out if thats something he wants. Toronto Raptors Kyle Lowry will have a lot to say about this. The 35-year-old point guard is, like DeRozan, an unrestricted free agent and can determine his own future. But, given that the two are close friends who loved their time together in Toronto, it isnt out of the realm of possibility that they get together and come up with a financial solution that allows Toronto to re-sign Lowry and re-acquire DeRozan, who they gave up for Kawhi Leonard in 2018. It would be a storybook ending for Lowry and DeRozan if they spend their remaining years in the NBA alongside one another, and it frankly would be fitting given how they complement each others skills. Make no mistake about DeRozans impact on Toronto as well. He wouldnt be any type of complimentary signing, but a fully fledged home run. Not only does he know the city and the organization, but if hes running with Lowry there wouldnt be a need to set aside time for the two to develop on-court chemistry. Thats already well-established. The Raptors would also get a highly competent scorer, who can take over down the stretch of games, which is something they could use.	https://www.forbes.com/sites/mortenjensen/2021/05/31/where-should-demar-derozan-land-in-free-agency/
How fast can temperatures inside a parked car rise during the summer?	(KERO) The warm weather is here and we want you to be safe. The National Weather Service says even if it's not excessively hot outside temperatures in a car can still rise dramatically. It did an experiment and found the internal temperatures can go up a few degrees every few minutes even when external temperatures don't change. The car in the experiment was left parked outside in the sun on a day when it was 93 degrees. By noon the car was 104 degrees inside. Ten minutes later it was 107 degrees. After another 10 minutes, the temperature was 110. An hour and a half later the National Weather Service says the car reached 124 degrees inside. Meteorologists say the car simply absorbs heat from the sunlight. Cars don't cool down because the heat has nowhere to go. You can see in this graphic from the website LiveScience just how hot the cars can get: Parking in the shade can help keep cars cooler on hot days but it is still not safe to leave kids and pets in cars for any period of time. Keeping windows cracked can also help some of the hot air get out of the car. And it might be a good idea to invest in a windshield shade for your car to keep the sun out. Not just a matter of comfort And this is not just a matter of being uncomfortable, 883 children have died in hot cars since 1998 according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA reports a record 53 children died of vehicular heatstroke in 2018 and 2019. In 2020, 24 children died in hot cars and one child has already died this year.	https://www.turnto23.com/news/23abc-in-depth/how-fast-can-temperatures-inside-a-parked-car-rise-during-the-summer
Can Sudocrem take Irelands baby shame with it to Bulgaria?	For decades the aroma of Sudocrem was one of the smells of parenting in Ireland, including foster parenting. Today, as Teva prepares to move 100 jobs from Baldoyle to Bulgaria, the pending legislation on access to birth information will affect parents and children long after the lingering whiff of Sudocrem has gone. My mum started fostering in 1980, when I was a curious, uppity 13 year old. The grey tubs arrived along with babies who were barely days old. Both were destined to stay in our in-between home for about 12 weeks. Meantime, somewhere fairly local, an unmarried mother had precisely that long to decide whether or not to give up her child for adoption. A stream of newborns moved through our kitchen and through my early teenage years. I quickly became an expert nappy changer. Instructions for the application of Sudocrem were specified to engineering levels a good smather for a bum with a persistent angry red rash, a dollop for the tamed and receding rash, and always a bit of a dab for the (usually) white as snow bum, as you never knew what kind of rash might be trying to take hold. I could have come from the Sudocrem factory myself as I smathered away in a no-nonsense, no-fuss manner, in harmony with the no-frills and nothing-too-fancy tubs. Sudocrem had no pretensions. It was brought to our kitchen by the community nurse in a plastic bag, along with its great partner in crime Gripe water, and various other fostering necessities: cloth nappies, big pins, plastic nappy covers, yellow babygrows and shame. Shame Children have no idea how much shame can be associated with a medium-sized plastic bag. For a long time I failed to notice how much tyranny and contempt came attached to the new pram that arrived with the first baby, and stayed for all the rest. Easily distracted by an infants engaging smile, I was oblivious to the secrets resolutely stitched by others into the seams of the yellow babygrows. I made up a rhyme to help me remember the names in the order that the babies arrived, and felt very proud of my baby-minding skills. I was blas about my abilities with days old babies and fragility, thinking more about Fame and MTV than where these babies were coming from, and where they went. Now, with legislation pending that will give adoptees access to birth certificates and other information whether the birth mother agrees or not, I think about the birth mothers who live in fear of being hauled out of the shadows by an adult child, seeking reconnection with the body that gave them life. Protection The recently published Heads of Bill make it clear the forthcoming legislation will strip birth mothers of any protection if they do not wish to be known or contacted. I picture a woman in Mayo, not much older than me, looking across the room at her husband, who has no idea she gave birth before he met her. And who would not have married her if he did. In those days, no one would have married her, or employed her. No birth mothers ever visited their babies in our kitchen. No unmarried fathers were ever mentioned. Back then, my family was fully integrated into the hiding of pregnancies, the hiding of babies and the forcing of some women deep into silent dark shadows. That silence has reached so far that in March 2021 social workers reported to the Commission into Mother and Baby Homes that more than 50 per cent of birth mothers contacted as part of a search by an adoptive person do not wish to engage. I imagine a loving husband smiling at his wife of 40 years, wondering why she is frowning at a headline in the newspaper, which she folds and puts away without reading, as she returns his smile. The birth mums of the babies we fostered are likely to be under the age of 60. I wonder how many of the babies who peed onto my school uniform as I administered Sudocrem have tried to reconnect and how many birth mothers felt compelled to stay in hiding. Perhaps, to compensate for the loss of 100 jobs in Baldoyle, Teva could take all our past sexual shame with it to Bulgaria, along with Sudocrem production. Perhaps someday the sexual shame that continues to blight consenting Irish adults, preventing open playful sober discussion about what gives us pleasure with our partner, could get a smathering of a magical Sudocrem and recede like a defeated rash. Fiona Neary is an independent consultant working for more than 25 years in gender-based violence prevention. She has recently completed her first book, a memoir of growing up in a family that fostered more than 50 children.	https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/can-sudocrem-take-ireland-s-baby-shame-with-it-to-bulgaria-1.4580173?localLinksEnabled=false
Why do we want to laugh in a crisis?	Most of us have needed a good laugh over the last 12 months. Searches on Netflix for horror dipped at the peak of the first lockdown, while stand-up comedy saw a huge jump in viewers. In the world of social media, accounts poking fun at responses to the virus have also gained enormous followings, with accounts like Quentin Quarantino and the Reddit thread CoronavirusMemes surging in popularity in the past year. Weve spent a significant amount of time joking about Zoom meetings, hand-washing songs, and home haircuts. As a scholar whos spent much of my career studying laughter and comedy, I often come across surprising functions of humour. Ive studied Italian comedy and its reception in 16th-century France, the political consequences of laughter in the Wars of Religion, and the historical antecedents to todays main theories of humour. Much of my research has revealed fascinating things about how humour appeals to us in times of hardship. But the pandemic has really amplified the roles that comedy can play and brought home our reliance on humour. When the boundary between laughter and derision is respected, comedy can play a key role in helping us to recover from disaster Our need to laugh in the face of disaster is by no means new. In ancient Rome, gladiators would leave humorous graffiti on barrack walls before going to their deaths. The ancient Greeks also sought new ways to laugh at deadly disease. And during the Black Death pandemic in 1348, the Italian Giovanni Boccaccio wrote the Decameron, a collection of often funny tales told by storytellers isolating from the plague. The need to avoid offence with humour is just as ancient. In 335BC, Aristotle advised against laughing at anything painful or destructive. The Roman educator Quintilian also outlined in AD95 the very fine line between ridere (laughter) and deridere (derision). Its still generally accepted a common position that humour shouldnt hurt, and this is particularly true when the object of laughter is already vulnerable. When the boundary between laughter and derision is respected, comedy can play a key role in helping us to recover from disaster, providing benefits which explain our tendency to seek humour in serious situations, especially in terms of enhancing our sense of physical and mental wellbeing. Laughter decreases stress hormones and increases endorphins (Getty/iStockphoto) Laughter serves as a great workout (laughing 100 times burns as many calories as 15 minutes on an exercise bike), helping to relax our muscles and promote circulation. Combinations of exercise and laughter such as the increasingly popular laughter yoga can also provide significant benefits to patients with depression. Laughter also decreases stress hormones and increases endorphins. In tough times, when we have thousands of thoughts a day, a bout of giggling provides our brains with respite we desperately need. In the same way, we seek humour in a crisis because it is difficult to feel scared and amused at the same time, and most often, the combination of these emotions result in feeling thrill and not terror. Sigmund Freud explored this in 1905 when revising the so-called relief theory, suggesting that laughter feels good because it purges our system of pent-up energy. Even in the 1400s, clerics argued that mirth was vital for keeping up spirits, explaining that people are like old barrels which explode if they arent uncorked from time to time. As levels of loneliness reached a record high during the winter lockdown (in November, one in four UK adults reported feeling lonely), laughter has also been crucial in bringing people together. Not only is it typically a communal activity some scientists believe that our human ancestors laughed in groups before they could speak its even more contagious than yawning. Given that were far more likely to laugh at topics we find personally relatable, humour has helped people to identify with one another during lockdowns. This in turn creates a sense of unity and solidarity, alleviating our sense of disconnectedness. Literature scholar and author Gina Barreca maintains that laughing together is as close as you can get without touching. Laughter can also be a means of easing our worries. Joking around a fear, especially during a pandemic, can make it more manageable, a phenomenon known by comedians as finding the funny. This is linked to superiority theory, the idea that we laugh because we feel superior to something or someone else (for example, its funny when someone slips on a banana because we ourselves havent). We laugh because we are superior, unthreatened, and in control. In this way, joking about a virus heightens our sense of power over it and relieves anxiety. Joking can also be useful because it enables us to talk about our problems and to express fears we may otherwise find hard to put into words. Though many of us have felt guilty for seeking humour in the pandemic, lets not add this to our list of worries. Certainly, our situation may not always be a laughing matter. But laughing itself matters, and when used appropriately, it can be one of our most effective coping mechanisms during a crisis, allowing us to find a healthier balance with others, with ourselves, and even with events beyond our control. Lucy Rayfield is a lecturer in French at the University of Bristol. This article first appeared on The Conversation.	https://www.independent.co.uk/health_and_wellbeing/why-laugh-crisis-pandemic-comedy-b1855874.html
Why Are Progressives Obsessive about the Transgender Insurance policies on the Faculty of the Ozarks?	Earlier this year I argued that the state is necessarily hostile to Christianity due to it being not only a rival pole of power in society, but because the state itself promotes its own religion in the form of progressivism. I noted at the time that legislation like the Equality Act is an attempt to force progressive dogma onto the rest of society and to further undermine and supplant the remaining vestiges of independence in society. A recent lawsuit regarding housing policy on college campuses serves as another reminder of what this process looks like in action. On his first day in office, Joe Biden signed the Executive Order on Preventing and Combating Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity or Sexual Orientation, which expanded the definition of sexual discrimination to include, as the name suggests, discrimination on the basis of gender identity and sexual orientation. It then directed the executive agencies to review their policies and to change them in accordance with this guidance. On February 11 the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released its updated guidance to reflect that discrimination on the basis of gender identity or sexual orientation would be considered a violation of the Fair Housing Act. The College of the Ozarks is a unique conservative Christian school located in Missouri, and as one might expect of a conservative Christian school, it has long prohibited biological males and females from sharing the same dorms, bathrooms, and showers regardless of their sexual and gender identity. In response to this new HUD policy, the school, working with the public interest law firm Alliance Defending Freedom, sued the government in April, seeking to have the rule overturned because its implementation did not follow proper procedure and also seeking a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction because the college is in the middle of organizing the housing for the incoming freshmen in the fall and the new rule has caused immediate upheaval for the school administration. So far, the schools legal efforts have come to naught. At the time of writing, district judge Roseann Ketchmark, who was appointed by Obama and confirmed with no Republican opposition, has yet to release her written ruling, but she has announced that she will not issue the injunction. Without the written ruling it is not exactly clear where the case will go from here, but Fox News reports that the schools lawyers plan to challenge the dismissal. The College of the Ozarks is very small, with only around fifteen hundred students, and its policies make clear that such a school is not for everyone. In contrast to the stereotypical party hardy attitude at many colleges, College of the Ozarks is a dry campus and forbids students from partaking in alcohol even off campus. The school also has a curfew, and forbids sexual relations with anyone of the same sex, sex outside of marriage, gender expression inconsistent with sex assigned at birth, and gender transitioning. Students are required to attend religious services at least five times a semester and there is a campus dress code. All full-time students are required to work on campus to fund at least part of the costs of admission. All that is to say that College of the Ozarks is a different kind of college than most and that unless a prospective student is completely clueless, they know what they are getting themselves into when they apply and choose to attend. Such a school may not be my or your cup of tea, but its continued existence demonstrates that it does provide value for those students who do attend. This case once again demonstrates the Borg-like attitude that is at the heart of the progressive movement and its inability to brook any dissent, no matter how small. All of society must heel before the progressive dogma of the day and any deviation, no matter how small and insignificant, must be crushed. No one is going to go to College of the Ozarks expecting to go to a party school like the University of West Virginia. It is not clear why someone who identifies as transgendered would ever want to go to College of the Ozarks in the first place other than to troll them and try to sue them into oblivion. The only reason the school cannot be left in peace is because progressivism is a religion of zealots who will never stop as long as they have the power to enforce their will upon others. Mises stated in Liberalism that A free man must be able to endure it when his fellow men act and live otherwise than he considers proper. He must free himself from the habit, just as soon as something does not please him, of calling for the police. In a truly liberal society there is room for people and institutions of many different faiths and world views to live in relative peace and harmony. We are fortunate to live in a country that has such a diverse array of people and places. Even before the founding of the United States, America had been a refuge for people who do things differently. It is without a doubt ironic that the land founded upon nonconformity and relative peaceful coexistence is slowly and seemingly inexorably being crushed into a homogenous cube by the grinding machinery of the state and its zealot pilots under a banner of diversity and tolerance.	https://shepherdgazette.com/why-are-progressives-obsessive-about-the-transgender-insurance-policies-on-the-faculty-of-the-ozarks/
Are Alec and Hilaria Baldwin reconsidering $60 Million Prenup?	Earlier this year, news was speculating regarding the prenuptial agreement of Alec Baldwin and Hilaria Baldwin over reports that Hilaria was faking her Spanish accent. According to In Touch, after this incident the couple was reconsidering their prenup, however, Baldwin isnt taking kindly to the revelation. An inside source of the tabloid says: If she lied to him, too, it could mean the end of their marriage and a battle over their $60 million prenup. The tabloid insists that the Boston-born yoga guru may have even had her husband fooled about more than her Spanish heritage. Also Read: Alec Baldwin on kissing Jennifer Aniston in a scene: It was painful It is to be noted that Hilaria had reportedly misled people, claiming in the past to have been from Spain. However, she was actually born in Boston, Massachusetts and has spent a lot of time in Spain where her parents actually live now. According to Gossip Cop, it is clear Hilaria had been exaggerating her Spanish ties, she and Alec are not in conflict over it. On the contrary, Alec has defended his wife and stood by her throughout the controversy. The actor even landed himself in some hot water not long back by joking about Gillian Andersons changing accent. Its obvious that the couples marriage of nine years is not ending and likely was not strained by the events. Moreover, OK! reported that the couple had been living separate lives for some time and were headed for divorce. The story was completely fake as the couple welcomed their sixth child together and seem happier than ever.	https://www.womenzmag.com/celebrities/alec-hilaria-baldwin-reconsidering-60-million/
What are the benefits of getting regular massages?	GETTING regular massages can be a good way to take care of yourself and there are multiple benefits. Dont look at it as just a pamper session, it can be a powerful way to improve your health and well-being, helping you to relax and relieve stress. -- ADVERTISEMENT -- Massage can range from light stroking to deep pressure as there are many different types including Swedish, deep, sports and trigger point. Massage benefits can include: Reducing pain, muscle soreness, stress and tension while increasing relaxation; improving circulation, energy, immune function and alertness; lowering heart rate and blood pressure. It also used to treat anxiety, digestive disorders, severe headaches, insomnia and treating sports injuries. Most people benefit from massage, but discuss the pros and cons with your doctor. Some forms of massage can leave you feeling a bit sore but it shouldnt ordinarily be painful, so if you feel something isnt right, speak up. Cupping: the ups and downs Cupping is a practice used in traditional medicine in several parts of the world, in which suction is created on the skin using a glass, ceramic, bamboo, or plastic cup. It has become very popular but you may want to know more before deciding if you want it done. Negative pressure is created in the cup either by applying a flame to remove oxygen before placing it on the skin or attaching a suction device after it is placed on the skin Cupping may help reduce pain and muscle tension, but there is not enough high-quality research for definite conclusions about whether cupping is helpful in treating other conditions. It increases blood circulation to the area where the cups are placed and promotes cell repair. It may help form new connective tissues and create new blood vessels. It leaves temporary marks on the skin and has been known to cause discoloration, scars, burns, and infections, and may worsen eczema or psoriasis.	https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/06/01/what-are-the-benefits-of-getting-regular-massages/
Is God Mostly to Blame for the Holocaust?	The whole abominable mess of World War II and Adolf Hitler would and could have very easily been prevented if folks had listened to one man: Winston Churchill. But such is the folly of men that they want to believe that everything is fine (the Neville Chamberlain appeasement mentality). Churchill warned all through the 1930s of the German military build-up, but no one wanted to listen to him. At the same time, Malcolm Muggeridge was exposing Joseph Stalins starving of 10 million Ukrainians but no one wanted to listen to him, either. Its as simple as that. Nothing, of course. It is the unchecked evil of men in various difficult circumstances and the good men who do nothing (as Edmund Burke said) that brings all this about. God wants us to do our duty of promoting justice and brotherhood in the world. The more primitive biblical view was that good people prosper and the evil have all kinds of problems. That is true at the very deepest level, and long-term, but not short-term, and it is seen to be utterly simplistic in terms of this life. The more developed Old Testament biblical perspective on suffering is that of Job even the good people suffer (sometimes even extraordinarily, unfairly so) and it is ultimately a mystery why, requiring us to trust that God is good and has a purpose, despite all. Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? We must incorporate in our searching for answers, the more advanced, mysterious understanding of suffering as seen in Job, Isaiah 53 and many New Testament passages, which we Catholics readily apply to the spiritual fruitfulness of penance for the sake of souls (just as prayer and charity do the same good). Suffering has a deep purpose. When we suffer we can apply that to other souls. We all have to continually remind ourselves that God only promises to make things totally right by including the next life into the equation. This world can never be right or normal because it is a fallen world. All we can do is follow God. Were just pilgrims. But we can have joy and peace despite all. That is promised. Often the problem is people not doing what they should do, in the final analysis, because of what others may think (peer or social pressure). Half the things Ive done in my life (and most of the best, in my opinion) were in the teeth of objections of friends and sometimes, extended family. I would never have become a Catholic or a writer or apologist. I wouldnt have been in Operation Rescue (a moderate form of conscientious protest against an unjust society and the mass murder of abortion). I wouldnt have even converted to evangelical Christianity in 1977 (my upbringing in my first 18 years was nominal Methodist). I think what could have been said to those who would have frowned upon an early shut-down of Hitler is that there was no particularly compelling reason to think that the man didnt mean to do exactly as he had stated and had written in Mein Kampf (one might cite analogous behavior of the Communists who set out and did pretty much what Marx and especially Lenin predicted, and even more). Hitler was an extremely serious person. I think anyone could readily see that he meant business. Jews in Germany were certainly well aware of that early on. It was probably the typical latent European anti-Semitism again. Combine this with the history of German/Prussian militarism and aggression and the collection of misfits and moral monsters that Hitler was collecting in his government and it didn't take a rocket scientist to see what was coming. Yet people are quick to blame God for mens follies, imbecilities, blindness and stupidities. World War II and all of its hideous fruit is squarely the fault of human beings, not God. Its ridiculous for us to make a royal mess of things and then when the chickens come home to roost, we start whining and moaning about why did God allow this? (and then prepare to make the same stupid mistakes all over again; learning absolutely nothing from history). Indeed, it is an extremely serious and troubling philosophical question why God allows the human free will that he knew would continually fail and cause great suffering and misery. But thats different from directly blaming God for doing nothing during the worst times of our butchering each other. I think the free will defense in apologetics provides a fairly adequate answer, but there is always a gap left, making it difficult to understand why God allowed a thing that has entailed so much pain and suffering. We can accept it in faith, humbly acknowledging our limitations and Gods goodness, but those without faith will understandably struggle quite a bit with it and feel a perplexity that only faith brought about by Gods grace and our cooperation with it is ultimately able to overcome.	https://www.ncregister.com/blog/is-god-to-blame?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NCRegisterDailyBlog+National+Catholic+Register
Who Watches The Border In Mexico?	By Noi Mahoney of FreightWaves, Transporting goods in and out of Mexico can be a challenge for both experienced and new shippers or logistics professionals. The border crossing in Laredo, Texas U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is tasked with assessing all commercial or pedestrian traffic entering the United States by airplane, overland vehicle, ship or on foot. However, in Mexico, about 10 different organizations are tasked with implementing customs clearance, issuing permits and certificates of imports/exports and protecting the border, including the Mexican army, the Guardia Nacional and the federal Tax Administration Service (SAT). In July 2020, Mexican President Andrs Manuel Lpez Obrador put the army in charge of customs at border crossings and seaports across the country. The move was aimed at fighting corruption and drug smuggling. The SAT was previously in charge of customs but has a long history of corruption, according to Obrador and media reports. We have taken this decision about management of the port because of the mismanagement, the poor administration of the seaports, the corruption, the smuggling of drugs into the country through these ports, Obrador said during a July 19 press conference. Ports, and especially customs, have long been enclaves of corruption. It is not just a matter of capacity, of professionalism, it is of honesty. SAT, under the armys supervision, still operates the day-to-day customs transactions across Mexicos ports, collecting customs taxes as goods cross the border, as well as applying fiscal and customs laws. Mexico has 49 customs offices or districts around the country overseen by SAT. They include the border cities of Nuevo Laredo, Ciudad Jurez, Tijuana, Reynosa, Matamoros and Nogales, Arizona. SAT has three bureaus involved in the countrys foreign trade. These are General Administration of Customs, General Administration of Foreign Trade Audit and the General Legal Administration. Depending on the type of goods, other federal authorities could also intervene in the transport operations of goods to and from Mexico. Other Mexican agencies that are involved in customs clearance include: Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food issues certificates of import and export and inspects goods for human consumption. Ministry of National Defense grants import and export permits and inspects goods (weapons, cartridges and explosives) during customs clearance in Mexico. Secretary of Health issues the sanitary import and export authorizations and verifies and inspects certain goods in accordance with regulations on health supplies. Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources issues import and export authorizations and inspects goods in regard to the protection of the environment. Secretary of Energy issues the permits for the import and export in Mexico of hydrocarbons, nuclear, radioactive materials and fuels. In 2020, Mexicos annual customs revenue from foreign trade was $49.4 billion, according to SAT.	https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/who-watches-border-mexico?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+zerohedge%2Ffeed+%28zero+hedge+-+on+a+long+enough+timeline%2C+the+survival+rate+for+everyone+drops+to+zero%29
What Does Boiler Installation or Replacement Cost?	Image Credit: didecs/iStock/GettyImages The cost for boiler installation or the replacement of a hot water or steam boiler for a residential heating system can vary enormously, which means that planning requires a considerable amount of research. National averages compiled by one trade organization shows an average price of $5,500 for boiler replacement, within a common range of $3,000 to $11,000. Another survey shows an average cost of $8,362 for installing a new boiler designed to heat an in-floor radiant system in a 2,000-square-foot home. These average prices are dependent on many, many variables, and costs can go a lot higher than this. Advertisement In a small, well-insulated, rambler-style home where there is no additional plumbing or gas line work needed, replacing a small natural gas boiler might cost less than $2,000. However, in a large, older home with substantial heating needs requiring a large boiler and an underground oil tank that needs to be removed, asbestos insulation that must be abated, new boiler pipes that need to be plumbed and all-new radiators you shouldn't be terribly shocked if the price tag comes in at $20,000 or more. To get a ballpark idea of what a new boiler might cost before you call the contractor, you can look at how the different variables affect the overall cost. Tip The typical cost of a new boiler plus installation ranges from $5,500 to $8,362. Several factors can affect the cost, resulting in an overall range of $3,000 to over $11,000. Heating Needs/Btu Capacity Boilers are rated according to the amount of thermal heat they produce, measured in British thermal units, or Btu. Although the Btu capacity affects costs less than other factors, in general, you'll find that the larger the boiler capacity, the more expensive it will be. For example, in a recent survey of boilers offered at a home improvement center, a 60,000 Btu medium-efficiency natural gas boiler sold for about $2,000, while a 150,000 Btu boiler with similar efficiency ratings sold for about $2,600. This is a familiar pattern with most boiler brands the higher the Btu rating, the more expensive the boiler. So, while Btu capacity isn't the most important factor in determining price, it does affect the cost of a boiler. Avoid the temptation to install a boiler that is oversized for the house. Some people think this makes for a more energy-efficient system, but while a large boiler will heat the water faster, such systems are actually less fuel-efficient than properly sized or even slightly undersized boilers. Boiler Fuel Types Boilers for residential heating systems are most often powered by propane or natural gas, but they can also be powered by fuel oil, electricity or even wood. Advertisement A boiler that burns heating oil costs between $1,700 and $6,500, and the total price including boiler installation labor costs range from $4,000 to $9,000. They are generally a little more expensive than gas-fired boilers since they require the installation of a fuel tank because fuel oil costs are gradually rising, fuel oil boilers are generally not the best choice unless you happen to live in a region where fuel oil is widely available and cheap. Currently, about 6 percent of United States homes burn heating oil in their furnaces and boilers, mostly in the Northeast. Natural gas or propane is the most common choice for residential boilers. The cost for a boiler alone ranges from $1,200 to $8,000. When boiler installation is included, the total cost ranges from $3,800 to $12,000. Natural gas is a relatively cheap fuel (at least for the moment), so these boilers offer the best overall economy. Many boilers can be adapted for either natural gas or propane. Propane is a much more expensive fuel, but it is also considerably more efficient, so operating costs are not all that different. Propane is often the only choice for rural residents without access to natural gas utilities. Currently, about 49 percent of all homes in the U.S. burn natural gas for heating, while propane is used in about 5 percent of all homes. Electric boilers range in cost from $800 to $7,000 for the boiler alone and $1,500 to $9,000 for the boiler plus installation. Electric boilers can be relatively inexpensive to buy and install, but the operating costs over the life of the boiler quickly make them much more expensive. They are probably not a good choice in most circumstances, though this could change if fossil fuels become more scarce. Electric boilers can be a good choice in relatively mild climates where winter temperatures aren't bitterly cold. Wood-fueled boilers cost $5,000 to $14,000 for the boiler alone and $8,000 to $20,000 for the boiler plus installation. They are something of a novelty and are often installed outdoors by off-the-grid homeowners who have a large supply of their own wood. For those who have a free supply of wood, wood-fueled boilers might be an economical choice over the long run. Advertisement Image Credit: Gudella/iStock/GettyImages Hot Water or Steam Boiler Residential boilers for heating systems can work by circulating water heated to about 180 degrees Fahrenheit through the pipes and radiators, or they can boil the water and turn it into steam, which then circulates through the pipes and radiators. The choice between a hot water or steam boiler is one you'll need to make early in the decision process. A steam boiler typically costs more than a hot water boiler. In one industry survey, steam boilers average $2,500 to $9,000, while hot water boilers average $1,200 to $8,000. Further, steam boilers require more space since the units need to have room for the expanding steam. Given the choice, many experts view hot water boilers as the better choice since they are considered safer and easier to control and maintain. Hot water boilers can also be used to heat the water used for radiant floor systems or even the water used by hot water taps throughout the house. However, before deciding to convert from an old steam boiler to a new hot water boiler, remember that you will likely incur costs for adapting or replacing the radiators as well as the boiler. If you already have an old steam boiler and the radiators and other parts are in good shape, then it's common to install a new steam boiler. There is one notable advantage with steam: It heats up the radiators much faster than water. Standard or Combination Boiler Today, new boilers can be combination units that both heat the home and supply hot tap water. Some can be used to heat the water for traditional radiators plus radiant flooring pipes plus hot tap water. Combination boilers (or combi boilers as they are often called) are more common in new construction, but some homeowners do convert to this type when replacing a boiler. They cost several hundred dollars more than standard boilers, but because they are essentially tankless water heaters, they save on water usage and heat water more efficiently than traditional water heaters. If you are converting to this type, however, you may be faced with some extra plumbing costs to connect the boiler to the tap water system or radiant floor piping. Advertisement Efficiency of the Boiler Perhaps one of the biggest factors affecting the cost of a boiler is its fuel-efficiency rating, which is expressed in its annual fuel utilization efficiency, or AFUE, rating. Low-efficiency boilers are no longer available, so you will now have a choice between medium efficiency (defined as one with an AFUE rating of 80 to 89 percent) and high efficiency, which has an AFUE of at least 90 percent. A high-efficiency boiler, also known as a condensing boiler, can cost more than twice what a medium-efficiency boiler costs. High-efficiency condensing boilers start at about $3,000 compared to about $1,200 for the smallest standard medium-efficiency boilers. The extra cost is due to the more sophisticated boiler design, which features a secondary heat exchanger to extract virtually all of the heat from the burning fuel as well as the installation of new vent pipes and other components. A high-efficiency boiler costs at least 30 percent less to operate, so over time, you will likely recoup the extra expense on your energy bills. Actual savings on operating costs will depend on many factors, such as the amount of insulation and weathersealing of your home, but many estimates say that 4.5 to 10 years of fuel savings usually pay for the higher cost of a high-efficiency boiler when compared to a new medium-efficiency unit. If you presently have an older low-efficiency boiler, it's likely that a new high-efficiency model will cut your monthly fuel bills in half, so you can fairly easily calculate the payback period for your own situation. Removal/Abatement Costs Basic removal of an old boiler is usually figured into the contractor's bid for new boiler installation, but there are some circumstances where you might run into notable extra costs. If you have an old fuel-oil storage tank, for example, you may be required to remove it at a cost of up to $3,000 if the tank is buried. Advertisement If your old boiler or the water pipes are insulated with asbestos insulation, you will likely be required to have an abatement specialist safely remove this material. The cost for this can easily add $2,000 to $4,000 if there is extensive asbestos. Image Credit: marketlan/iStock/GettyImages Sealed vs. Nonsealed Combustion You have a choice between two types of combustion systems on gas and heating oil burners: sealed and nonsealed. The older-style, nonsealed combustion boilers take their air for burning the fuel from the interior of your home. With these, there is the potential for exhaust gases to leak into your home, though this is more likely to be a problem in modern homes that are tightly sealed. Nonsealed boilers typically cost $1,200 to $4,000. Sealed systems, on the other hand, have a vent that brings in air from outdoors, making them more efficient and safe. Sealed boiler systems range in price from $1,200 to $8,000. The extra cost is partly the result of the extra vent piping that needs to be run. Other Boiler Replacement Costs There are also extra costs you can incur when a boiler is replaced. It's possible that the old chimney liner will be insufficient to handle the exhaust of the new boiler. If so, relining the chimney will involve extra costs. (High-efficiency condensing boilers require a different venting style, but these costs are normally part of the installation cost.) Most new boilers will require the installation of new gas lines this is not a huge cost but remember to budget for it. It's normal to connect a new boiler to the existing pipes that bring hot water or steam to the existing radiators. However, if your system is quite old, it's possible that both the boiler pipes and the radiators will need to be replaced. You may also choose to do this simply because new, modern radiators are more stylish and more efficient. At the time contractors bid on your job, ask whether improvements to the boiler pipes and radiators are necessary. This can add several thousand dollars to the job cost.	https://www.hunker.com/13764896/what-does-boiler-installation-or-replacement-cost
Why Are We Obsessed With Dried Florals?	A gorgeous bouquet of flowers whether you splurge or grab some from the grocery store can work as an instant mood booster. This was especially the case during a time when we didn't leave our homes much. Our routine got, well, repetitive. Things seemed entirely unpredictable. But at least you could treat yourself to flowers once in a while. Advertisement And while fresh blooms are the classic choice, lots of flower lovers and decor enthusiasts alike have been highlighting the beauty of dried bouquets. You can use them on your coffee table but also hang them on any wall that needs a decor moment. And they'll last longer than your average stems. According to the University of Florida, the idea of drying and preserving flowers has been around for a while now. "Fragrant dried herbs were encased with mummified bodies in Egyptian pyramids. During the Middle Ages, monks dried flowers, foliage, and herbs for use in decorative motifs or for making dyes to color their hand-printed books," Sydney Park Brown, a retired associate professor emeritus in the environmental horticulture department, writes in "Drying and Preserving Plant Materials for Decorative Uses." On Instagram, you can find plenty of inspiration for dried floral decor along with shops and makers that carry them. Lala Lopez, founder of vintage and decor brand Mothball Memoirs, says she starts with an intention and a color palette when creating her dried floral bouquets. She then checks what local vendors have available and dries, dyes, and paints everything by hand. Lopez's florals also include crystals, like an "orange calcite is secured by an eco-friendly suede tie." Her "altar bouquets" are created "to be an arrangement for your sacred space whether it be a meditation room, altar space or a nook in your home that you use to journal, read, or reflect," she tells Hunker. Since first debuting her dried florals in March, Lopez has noticed an increase in interest. "I have a lot of customers that initially buy the bouquets as a gift for a loved one but wind up coming back and buying a bouquet for their own homes," Lopez says. "Dried floral arrangements have been a growing trend on social discovery platforms for the last three years and I can only see it upticking as people are getting more and more intentional about making their homes a sanctuary." Advertisement In May, direct-to-consumer plant brand The Sill introduced new dried and preserved options, all "from a family owned and operated farm," according to the company. While becoming a plant parent has been a big trend during the pandemic, the option to buy preserved florals on The Sill indicates consumers wants other options, too. The brand currently carries dried pampas stems or bouquets in neutral or colorful hues. "They last for years and require almost zero maintenance outside of the occasional dusting (pro tip: use a hair dryer on low) which meant when things would open back up, customers wouldn't have to worry about the upkeep of these beauties as they went out and reacquainted themselves with the world," Erin Marino, editorial lead at The Sill, tells Hunker. Alexandra Scholtz, owner of floral shop Wildflora, says she noticed an interest back in 2018 when the brand started offering large dried arrangement around Thanksgiving. The demand hasn't stopped, and dried pieces are now one of the shop's top sellers. Wildflora creates everything from preserved mini bouquets to individual stems to custom arrangements. "Once the pandemic hit, it made the trend really catch on," Scholtz tells Hunker. "More people were nesting their spaces and were looking for cost-effective ways to bring nature into their space." Advertisement The idea of playing with texture initially drew Courtney Walden, owner of Walden Floral LA and Nashville, to dried florals. Walden started by adding dried pieces into fresh floral arrangements and noticed a "massive interest," with people ordering dried blooms for their homes, hair salons, or gifting needs. "They just have such a different look and feel than fresh flowers do," Walden tells Hunker. "And now a lot of our brides are wanting all dried flowers for their wedding. So we have some [customers] that are like, "I just want a complete dried wedding flower package." And that way they can give them away as gifts to their guests or they can keep them for their home as keepsakes to remember their special day." The company ships nationwide and carries everything from bouquets to arrangements to boutonnires; the brand has a wedding and event portfolio featuring more complex floral creations, too. The possibilities for these long-lasting florals are many especially when it comes to incorporating them into your space. "I definitely keep a bouquet in the sacred corner of my home as an anchor for purity and peace," Lopez says. Marino has seen some people rework bouquets into flowers crowns either to wear on their heads or hang as a dried wreath. You can also start small. Scholtz suggests using "a bud vase with a mix of dried flowers for your dresser, bathroom sink, or nightstand" to add a natural touch to a room. Walden keeps a wall hanging above her fireplace and a large pampas grass piece in a nook near her dining room. Fresh flowers come with certain perks but preserved ones are finding plenty of fans, too. "It just makes the space more inspiring," Walden says.	https://www.hunker.com/13764910/dried-florals
Where to Find a Philly Cheesesteak in Delaware?	Louis Mornaud/Unsplash Delaware is the Mid-Atlantic state of the United States. Delaware is connected to Maryland to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and New Jersey and the Atlantic Ocean to its east. After the nearby Delaware River, the state got its name from an English nobleman and Virginia's first colonial governor, Thomas West, 3rd Baron De La Warr. Cheesesteaks are native to Philadelphia, and they have slowly spread into American cuisine. However, one of the locals favorites is the Philly cheesesteak, and here are some of our top picks of the Restaurants where you can find the original Philly cheesesteak in Delaware. Follow me to see more articles like this. ... Follow Casapulla's North Steak & Sub Shop, Delaware: The Casapulla's are famous for their subs, but there is one other thing they are good at: cheesesteaks. Their cheesesteak is delicious, and their portions are significant; they use the correct number of beef, veggies, and olives. The Restaurant is located at 2707 Concord Pike Wilmington, DE 19803, United States. The Casapulla's North Steak is open from Mondays to Saturday from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The Covid SOPs are strictly followed, and they also have the takeout. For more detail, you can visit their website www.casapullasnorth.com to get their complete menu. Also, you can contact them on their phone number (302) 477-0221 Yazs Subs and Steaks, Delaware: The Yazs Subs has the best Italian subs in town, and its cheesesteak is good. Cheesesteaks are made out of fresh ingredients, including roll/bread, cheese, and meat. The staff is cooperative and super friendly. Yazs Subs and Steaks is located at 626 N Union St Wilmington, DE 19805, United States. The Restaurant is open from Mondays to Saturday from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. In addition, services like takeout dining and delivery are available. For more detail, you can visit their website www.yatzs-subs-steaks.business.site or you can contact them on their phone number (302) 658-6659. Maryland Avenue Sub Shop, Delaware: Maryland Avenue Sub Shops Cheesesteaks are the most traditional you will get. The portion of food is more than others without compromising quantity. They are known to use fresh ingredients. The restaurant is located at 623 Maryland Ave Wilmington, DE 19805, United States. Maryland Avenue Sub Shop Cheesesteak is open from Mondays to Saturday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. For more detail, you can contact them on their phone number (302) 654-1737. Gianni's Pizza, Delaware: The Gianni's Pizza Philly Cheesesteaks are famous for their over-the-top pizza and sandwiches. However, other than the large slice pizza, they make a pretty good cheesesteak, and you must have a taste of it. Gianni's Pizza is located at 1600 Delaware Ave Wilmington, DE 19806, United States. The Restaurant is open from Mondays to Sundays from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Services like Curbside pickup, takeout, contactless menu, and hand sanitizer are available. For more detail, you can visit their website giannispizzatrolleysquare.com, or you can also contact them on their phone number (302) 654-5331. Claymont Steak Shop, Delaware: Claymont Steak Shops pizza, sandwiches, and cheesesteaks are good. The cheesesteak is humongous in terms of the normal cheesesteaks. Claymont Steak Shop is among the top places where you will find the original Philly cheesesteaks. The Restaurant is located at 2720 Concord Pike Wilmington, DE 19803, United States. Claymont Steak Shop is open from Mondays to Sundays from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. In addition, services like takeout and delivery are available. For more detail, you can visit their website claymontsteakshop.com, or you can contact them via their phone number (302) 478-1500.	https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2262295617699/where-to-find-a-philly-cheesesteak-in-delaware
Who is Sen. Kamala Harris husband?	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. Sen. Kamala Harris is the first woman of Black or Indian descent to be on a major partys presidential ticket and, if she and former Vice President Joe Biden win in November, Harris husband will be the first male spouse of a vice president. Harris married Douglas Emhoff, a Jewish lawyer, in 2014. He was an ever-present plus one beside Harris on the campaign trail when she ran for president. During a security scare at a 2019 campaign event, a protester got close to Harris and Emhoff helped stop him. The couple met later in life after they were set up on a blind date by friends. Emhoff, an entertainment lawyer and millionaire, elevated her public servant salary into the one percent. He brought two grown children, both in their 20s, to their blended marriage.	https://www.pix11.com/sitemap.xml/news/national-politics/the-race-2020/who-is-sen-kamala-harris-husband

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