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What do Australians want in a tax agent?
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Canstar Blue research has revealed many of the attributes Australians want in a tax agent. We join the dots to help you weigh up your options. Tick. Hmmm, you might muse to yourself, as you ponder the end, and start, of another financial year. As Benjamin Franklin famously quipped, In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes. Around 30 June, this saying resonates with more of an Aussie twang. Its tax time yes, again. As we consider our tax lodgement options, some of us may have our routine sorted, while others hunt through paperwork for crinkly, coffee-stained receipts that just might be tax deductions. From here, we have a few choices with how we comply with the Australian Taxation Offices (ATO) various requirements. For many people, choosing to enlist the support of a tax professional comes next, as we seek out support to help us manage our tax affairs. After identifying whether we need to lodge a tax return and gathering our paperwork, the ATO says we have different options for how we submit. We can lodge our tax return with a registered tax agent, submit it online with myTax, or complete a paper return. The latest available ATO statistics suggest about 70% of Australians opted to lodge their individual tax return using a registered tax agent in 201718, while about 29% used myTax, and only around 1% self-prepared their own paper tax return. In the next sections, well cover more about the preferred option for many Australians. If youd like to find out more about myTax as an alternative option, you can visit the ATOs website, which also covers steps for how you might lodge a paper tax return. A registered tax agent is a specialist accountant who can prepare and lodge tax returns, according to Moneysmart. Registered tax agents specialise in taxation accounting, and have studied both tax and law. They are eligible to provide tax services to the public as long as they renew their licence every three years. Tax practitioners who are registered with the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) have met requirements set out in the Tax Agent Services Regulations 2009 (TASR). These practitioners can include tax agents, BAS agents and tax (financial) advisers. They usually display their registration with the TPBs registration symbol. An accountant may be a registered tax agent, or they might not be. Accountants are typically employed to prepare financial statements for businesses, but this doesnt necessarily mean they are or arent qualified to provide tax services to the public. You can check if your accountant or tax practitioner is a registered tax agent on the Tax Practitioners Board Register. 5 benefits There are different reasons to choose to use a registered tax agent. Here are five potential benefits: 1. Minimise the likelihood of ATO penalties Whether you have simple tax affairs or more complex needs, there can be consequences if you dont comply with your legal tax obligations in Australia. For example, our tax laws mean that you may be required to pay a penalty if you file your tax return late, make false or misleading statements, make fraudulent claims or fail to meet any other tax law obligations, according to the ATO. In one recent year, for example, some weird and wacky claims that were rejected by the ATO included gambling losses, dental costs, wedding expenses, Lego gifts and beer. Penalties can include fines, interest charges and criminal prosecution (in serious cases). The ATO can also initiate debt recovery against you if you owe money on your taxes, and this might adversely impact your credit score. 2. Be less stressed about your tax As tax can be complicated (depending on your circumstances), you may reduce the likelihood of completing your tax return incorrectly if you seek professional advice. According to the TPB, registered tax agents are obligated to: act honestly and with integrity act lawfully in your best interests and advise you of any conflicts of interest take reasonable care to work out your state of affairs take reasonable care to correctly apply tax laws be competent in how they provide tax agent services not knowingly obstruct how taxation laws are administered tell you about your rights and obligations under tax laws on a timely basis return funds that are due to you not make false or misleading statements to the ATO. 3. Get extended deadlines to lodge your tax return If you lodge your tax return using a registered tax agent, youll generally get an extension on the due date when you need to submit everything to the ATO. Australians who self-lodge their tax return are normally required to submit it by 31 October each year. However, a registered tax agent can generally submit on behalf of their clients after this date. The ATO advises, however, that: If you are using a registered tax agent, you need to engage them before 31 October. So, deadlines still apply. 4. Simplify the tax process If you are experienced at self-lodging your tax return, or at using myTax, you may find these methods fairly simple and easy to follow. But if you have more complex tax affairs, seeking advice from an expert might help. Ursula Lepporoli, Global Mobility Services Tax Lead at KPMG, said that if you have complex tax residency or have participated in major transactions (such as selling a property), it could be helpful to seek professional advice. She added other reasons could include if you need help with family trusts, are self-employed or running a business, are a temporary visitor to Australia without access to a Medicare card, or have earned income or paid in an overseas country. Read more: How to lodge a tax return in Australia 5. Save time Recent statistics show over 1.1 million Australians with a gross income between $1 and $500,000 used a registered tax agent in 201718 to lodge their tax return to the ATO. On average, these returns took 3.1 hours per form submission. Individuals in the same income bracket who self-prepared their tax returns for the same financial year took more than 50% longer, averaging 4.7 hours per form submitted to the ATO. On average, tax agents and professionals charge around $100 to $200 on average for filling in and lodging a tax return on a persons behalf in Australia, according to the Yellow Pages. Different providers, such as Etax, may offer returns starting from lower rates. It may be a good idea to seek out a few quotes if pricing is a personal consideration for you. You can claim a tax deduction for expenses in managing your own tax affairs, and this can include a variety of related expenses. Canstar Blue completed a survey of more than 700 Australians in 2020, and asked how satisfied they were with their tax agent. Heres what mattered the most to their overall satisfaction: Quality of advice provided: 34% Value for money: 28% Turnaround time: 19% Customer service: 11% Website navigation: 6% Ease of applying: 2% The respondents had different reasons for choosing a registered tax agent to support them with lodging their tax returns. The survey showed peoples main motivations were: 56% wanted to maximise their return and thought an agent would do a better job 22% just wanted to save time by having a professional do their tax return for them 15% did so simply because they werent sure how to file a tax return by themselves 7% had other reasons Just 15% of the Australians asked had tried multiple tax agents, while more than half planned to use the same tax agent again in future. The average total deduction for an Australian taxpayer is $2,576, the ABC recently reported, but about half of taxpayers claim less than $674. ATO figures show that nearly nine million taxpayers claimed a total of $21.7 billion in work-related expenses in 201718. Common work-related tax deductions can include car expenses, travel expenses, uniform expenses, self-education expenses, work from home expenses, phone expenses, union fees and sun protection. Charity donations, personal super contributions and income protection may also be claimable, as are tax agent fees from the previous financial year. With the Australian Government extending the Low and Middle Income Tax Offset, or Lamington as its colloquially known, many Australians earning less than $126,000 per year may be eligible for at least a partial tax offset for both the FY20/21 and FY21/22 financial years. Theres no extra paperwork needed, and the ATO says it will calculate if you are eligible and apply the offset if you qualify. There are various income tax calculators available, such as from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and Moneysmart to help you with calculating your income tax. Canstar has a FY21 Income and Pay Tax Calculator that you can use to help you work out the income tax payable on gross wages, paid in equal weekly amounts. Main image source: Maha Heang 245789/Shutterstock.com
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https://www.canstar.com.au/budgeting/tax-agent/
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Will there be a Ragnarok season 3 on Netflix?
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RAGNAROK is the mythology-inspired drama that has accrued a cult following. The second season of the show released on May 27, 2021 and fans are already looking out for a brand new season on Netflix. There has been no official announcement from Netflix about the release of a season three. However, season 2 has proved very popular, and it seems that fans are keen for the series to continue. Season 2 was announced just a couple of weeks after the first series aired, meaning an announcement about a new series could be imminent. If the show does get renewed, then it seems reasonable to expect a new installation in spring or summer 2022. As it stands, most of the main cast will be returning in season 3. Ragnarok is a "coming-of-age drama building on and contributing to a new and surprising angle on Norse mythology." Id centres around brothers Magne (David Stakston) and Laurits (Jonas Strand Gravli) who live with their mother Turid (Henriette Steenstrup) in Edda, a fictitious small town in Norway. They both navigate the trials of being teenagers, before Magne discovers he may be the Norse god of Thunder, Thor - meaning he will have to fight the Giants, which are essentially the ancient Nordic gods. It transpires Edda's wealthiest family, the Jutuls, are reincarnated version of the gods. Season 2 was somewhat darker than the first installation and saw Magne prepare for the legendary fight. 3 Season 2 saw the death of Vidar and a huge battle between Magne and Fjor Most read in Streaming Spoiler HAMMER BLOW Ragnarok meaning and season 2 ending explained FLOCK OFF Jeremy Clarkson baffled that Our Yorkshire Farm's Amanda Owen makes any money Exclusive farm life Jeremy Clarkson admits he 'drank himself silly' & is 'unfittest he's ever been' BING-O! NOT FRIENDLY Matthew Perry 'made everyone uneasy at Friends: The Reunion' It saw the death of Vidar and a huge battle between Magne and Fjor. The brothers were eventually able to acquire Mjolnir, Thors legendary hammer, giving Magne incredible powers. The series is the work of Danish writer Adam Price, who is best known for his incredibly popular political drama Borgen.
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https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/tv/7189241/ragnarok-season-3-netflix-release-date-cast/
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Is Shekau now dead?
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Editorial More than a week after the news broke that the notoriously brutal leader of Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau, has been killed, Nigerians await official word from relevant authorities one way or the other regarding his fate. ADVERTISEMENT Reports emerged penultimate Wednesday that Shekau was killed in a face-off with fighters of the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) somewhere around Sambisa forest. One version of the story said Shekau, a madcap of sorts, detonated a suicide vest on himself when he was about to be captured alive by fighters of ISWAP, a faction of the insurgency, who had fought through a protective cordon of his warriors to have him within their reach. According to that version, a shootout had ensued as ISWAP fighters surrounded the Boko Haram leader, and when Shekau noticed that those fighters wanted to capture him alive, he blew himself up. Another version said ISWAP fighters had tracked down Shekau in his Sambisa hideout and demanded that he swear an oath of allegiance to Abu Musab al-Barnawi, the head of ISWAP, which he refused to do. After fruitless effort at dialoguing, said that account, Shekau tried to kill himself along with the ISWAP commanders by detonating a suicide vest. Still, another version said he shot himself in the chest, with the rump of his followers that survived ISWAPs assault making away with him badly wounded. Shekau assumed Boko Haram leadership in 2009 following the killing of the founder, Mohammed Yusuf, and steered the group into bloody insurgency. He was notorious for wanton killings, mass kidnappings and use of suicide bombers for massacres. It was estimated that more than 40,000 people had been killed and more than two million displaced from their homes by the insurgency, which began in northeast Nigeria but now has spread to parts of neighbouring Chad, Cameroon and Niger Republic. ISWAP broke off from Boko Haram and pledged allegiance to international terror group, ISIS, in 2016 due to alleged ideological differences arising from Shekaus brutality against other Muslims, killing of civilians, and his use of women and children as suicide bombers. ISWAP reportedly objected to those methods though it shared the broad objectives of destruction of the secular state, creation of a polity based on Islamic law and termination of Western influence. Since the split, relations between both factions have varied from tactical cooperation to deadly confrontation, especially with Shekau being the recognised successor to Yusuf while al-Barnawi is Yusufs son. The Nigerian military and sub-regional forces had declared Shekau dead at least four times since 2009, with the militant surfacing after such announcements in video messages, mocking government and firing bullets into the air. Even after this latest report broke, there was an audio recording lasting two minutes and 19 seconds and suspected to be of the Boko Haram leader trending on the airwaves. It is for this reason, apparently, that military authorities have been wary to confirm the new claim of Shekaus death. Nigerian Army spokesperson, Brigadier-Gen. Mohammed Yerima, was reported saying the military was studying the claim. We are looking into it carefully. In the past, we have reported that he is dead and then he comes back. Its been embarrassing, he was quoted saying, adding that if a body turns up, Nigerian authorities would rely on genetic testing before issuing any confirmation. Its a rumour. We are investigating it. We can only say something if we confirm it, media sources cited Yerima saying. The caution is not misplaced, but it again shows up the weakness of intelligence in Nigerias prosecution of the anti-insurgency war. It is instructive, for instance, that this latest news originated from foreign intelligence sources and not domestic ones; and it is even more curious that domestic intelligence has not been able to either confirm or debunk the claim many days on. For an outlaw who was Nigerias most wanted public enemy, it is unflattering that our military appear like reluctant spectators rather than protagonists in the whole narrative. We insist on getting an answer one way or the other with credible intelligence.
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https://thenationonlineng.net/is-shekau-now-dead/
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What did the bereaved father say to Mansour Abbas?
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Herzl Hajaj, father of Lieutenant Shir Hajaj who was murdered in a ramming attack in the Armon Hanatziv neighborhood in Jerusalem, on Monday ran into Ra'am chairman MK Mansour Abbas in the Knesset. Hajaj said to Abbas, "These word games in Arabic and Hebrew, the fact that in Hebrew you condemn [terrorists] and in Arabic you do not, with one hand you condemn and with the other hand you give money to lawyers for terrorists - it is wrong." When MK Abbas claimed that each defendant had the presumption of innocence, Hajaj told him in response, "You are not supposed to fund it. You support them. This is something that must not be done. We know the truth." Hajaj later tweeted, "We saw Mansour Abbas coming out of a meeting with Ayelet Shaked and I went and told him that we know he condemns terrorists in Hebrew while in Arabic he supports them and even funded hundreds of lawyers for rioters/terrorists from the riots and lynchings in the last month." He added, "The emerging terrorist government believes his nonsense just to form a government, and we will pay for it with blood."
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https://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/307261
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Is America going to put boots on the ground in Mexico?
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These people are beyond animals when it comes to barbarity. In one video, they killed children of a man in front of him, raped his daughter (while he crying n yelling), and then cooked the dead children in front of him and forced him to eat them....and later cut his head with electric chainsaw. This sort of things are common place for these gangs and hundreds of thousands of people have experienced it in Latin Americas since 80's. Just imagine...There's a website where these Mexican gangs upload the videos of their barbarity and what I've mentioned above isn't even the worst of what I've seen. That website has 200,000+ videos last time I had the stomach to check (back in 2018). Never been back there and wont name that website here....but trust me fellas, humanity can be dark and cruel beyond one's imagination.
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https://defence.pk/pdf/threads/is-america-going-to-put-boots-on-the-ground-in-mexico.712896/
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Is Debris new tonight on NBC? Is there hope for season 2?
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If you find yourself interested in that subject, well do our best to help you within this piece! Unfortunately, we do have to begin here by sharing some of the bad news: There is no new episode of the show tonight. Now, the worse news: There may not ever be a new episode ever again following last weeks finale. Recently the network chose to cancel the science-fiction series after just one season, with low ratings seemingly being the reason for it. Were not going to sit here and argue that the ratings were stellar, but the move still stinks for a number of reasons. Sure, it had a decent lead-in courtesy of The Voice, but that show isnt anywhere near the ratings superstar that it was early on in its run. Unless youre a regular watcher of NBC primetime, theres probably a good chance that you never heard of this show. Also, because it premiered so late in the TV season it didnt get all that much of a push before it first aired. Science fiction often has a smaller crowd watching, but there is still immense value in these stories they diversify your content and can build passionate followings. With Debris over, its not like theres a huge flurry of similar shows elsewhere. Manifest is probably the closest thing NBC has and now, you may have to look towards The CW to at least see a network willing to embrace the format. Time will tell. Be sure to share right now in the attached comments! Once you take a look at that, remember to also stick around there are some other updates coming and we dont want you to miss them. (Photo: NBC.) Be sure to like Matt & Jess on Facebook for more updates!
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https://cartermatt.com/440655/is-debris-new-tonight-on-nbc-is-there-hope-for-season-2/
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Is $ 8.45 billion buying Amazon a Hollywood monopoly?
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Amazon bought a library of 4,000 movies and 17,000 TV episodes to sell you more tube socks. That sums up the state of Hollywood in 2021, when movies and TV shows are offered on the cheap often free to trick you into buying something else. Verizon is offering Disney + to sell you a phone plan. Apple has ceded its video service to anyone who bought a new device. Some companies believe in the power of Hollywood as a marketing tool so much that they spend billions of dollars on acquisitions. AT&T paid Time Warner $ 85 billion to sell more phone subscriptions. Amazon just spent over $ 8 billion on MGM to attract more customers to its Prime membership. Now none of us really know if it works. AT&T lost market share by owning Time Warner and is now selling the business. Apple and Amazon say their entertainment businesses have helped them, but they offer no hard evidence. It could also be that the people who run these companies just like to go to fancy parties and hang out with JJ Abrams and Michael B. Jordan. Recent successful foreigners in Hollywood realized that there was little natural synergy between filmmaking and their core business. Comcast likes to talk about a symphony between NBC and its cable box, but NBCUniversal did well because Comcast hired smart people to run it and got out of their way. I have a few thoughts on what this long-term Hollywood product devaluation means, but I got a lot of questions about the Amazon-MGM deal from readers this week. After a few busy weeks, I decided to take advantage of this long weekend to answer readers questions. (If for some reason you want to know more about this topic, check out CBS this morning and KCRW company). Its going to suck having to subscribe to each different service to access each studio and network library. It sounds like a big anti-consumer movement that shouldnt agree with the public or the government. - Jay skotcher I start to see #antitrust Amazon worries $ AMZN purchase of MGM. I see the potential; however, IMO, this movement is for content (mainly vintage television programming), without grabbing much more market share. Lance A Schart, CDW Governments are already reviewing antitrust cases against Amazon, which is accused of punishing third-party merchants in a way that inflates prices and reduces competition in ways that keep them artificially low. The case against Amazon is best described in Lina Khans now famous 2017 essay in the Yale Legal Journal. But if the Justice Department tries to block Amazons acquisition of MGM for antitrust reasons, it wont have much to do with MGM and everything to do with Amazons power everywhere else. MGM could improve Amazons success rate when making TV shows and movies. But Amazon already makes TV shows and movies, and its not the dominant player. It is at best second behind Netflix and at worst closer to fifth in terms of cultural relevance. In terms of income, its even smaller. MGM does not change the balance of power so much. Its a small studio thats overshadowed by those owned by other entertainment companies. I suspect consumer advocates will make two broader points. Yes. Yes too. But, on this second point, the solution to this problem is ironically more consolidation. Dave martinson, host of Nowstalgia Pod All the businesses that seemed small before the recent deals seem even smaller now. This includes ViacomCBS, Lions Gate, and AMC Networks. It could include NBCUniversal as well, although its management swears theyre happy with its current size. People dont want to pay for 8 different services and spend 20 minutes figuring out which show they want. And companies like ViacomCBS cant justify spending more than $ 10 billion a year on programming if its streaming service isnt one of the biggest players. Over time, the industry will consolidate behind a few major players, the broadcast networks of the streaming age. That doesnt rule out niche services, which are the cable networks of the streaming age. But these niche services are much, much smaller businesses than the old cable networks, and therefore cannot support the large state-owned companies. At least not for the moment. Ask yourself which service is essential. The story of Handmaid for Hulu, Fargo for FX and Vikings: Valhalla for Netflix to name a few. NetflixStan Nothing at first. Hulu retains the rights to The Handmaids Tale for as long as it continues to order new seasons, and then for at least a few years after that. The same goes for Fargo on FX and Vikings: Valhalla on Netflix. Amazon is playing the long game here the very long game. Most of MGMs film library has already been licensed to Paramount + for the next two years. His films will hit theaters for a year or two. Its most popular TV shows are blocked on competing services. But you can afford to play the long game when youre already spending billions of dollars a year on a streaming service thats more or less a marketing tool. Frances McCahon, splice People are interested in topics other than Amazon! Two developments have changed the record world which seem contradictory, but which are not. Social media and streaming have given artists more power over their careers than ever before. They can record music and stream it to streaming services, then use social media to promote it for far lower prices than it used to cost. If they release a song that becomes a hit on their own, then they can claim ownership from any label that tries to sign them. But that doesnt mean they dont want to sign with a record company. Labels still provide all kinds of services and support that artists can use, from initial capital to overseas relationships. Record companies are making more money than theyve been in years from streaming services, giving them even more money to waste on signing TikTok stars. Matt Boyle, Bloomberg News No. You might not want to jump into Avengers: Infinity War without knowing what came before it. But Ive always had a go-to approach to Marvel movies. Ive still never seen half a dozen films from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including Captain America: The First Avenger, Doctor Strange and Ant-Man and the Wasp. I cant defend myself at Comic-Con, but I can understand good versus evil. Lucas Shaw The best of Screentime (and other things) Cinema is back in force A Quiet Place Part II grossed nearly $ 60 million in North America this weekend, the largest opening since the start of the pandemic. Youre about to read a lot of box office comeback stories, and movie theaters arent dying. Theyre both true, but its also a straw man argument made by journalists whose sources are movie theater owners and mainstream theatrical distribution executives. Cinephiles are thrilled that theaters are open again and are rushing now that they are vaccinated (hopefully). Yet, many people still prefer to watch movies at home. Before the pandemic, most studios only satisfied the first group. Now they are trying to satisfy them both. Universal wants more parents to sign up for Peacock Speaking of streaming movies Universal will release a sequel to the hit movie Boss Baby on its Peacock streaming service the same day he appears in theaters. This is the first time that Universal has released a new movie in this way. Universal was the first major studio to release movies online during the pandemic, but it offered Trolls World Tour for rent for $ 19.99. This gambit forced theaters to finally give up 90 days between a movies theatrical release and at home. So credit Universal for changing the way movies are shown in the home. But no other studio has adopted the model. Instead, they started streaming movies at no additional cost (or, in Disneys case, $ 30 more). This is now the norm. And so Universal adopts the same model as Netflix, Amazon, Warner Bros. / HBO Max and Disney / Disney +. Also in the graphics John Cena apologizes for calling Taiwan a country Cena apologized to Chinese viewers after referring to Taiwan as a country. China does not regard Taiwan as a country but a renegade province and seeks to bring it back under its control. China is one of the most important territories for the Fast and Furious franchise, so Universal was quick to control the damage. American companies continue to adapt their practices to the tastes of the Chinese government. Consider Apple, the so-called privacy advocate, is storing data for Chinese customers in China. Or that an NBA chief executive expressing support for pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong sparked an international incident. Also in the international intrigue The average streaming bill is skyrocketing The average person spends at least $ 4 more on streaming services than a year ago, according to one new study Bloomberg commissioned with help from Corus. Gen Z spends the most of any demographic on streaming services, paying an average of $ 43 per month for about four services. Millennials spend nearly $ 40, while Baybs baby boomers end up in the back at just $ 2. Offers, offers, offers Apple tried to buy Verzuz, the live streaming music event. Apple, worth around $ 2 trillion, was outbid by Triller, worth much less than that. Jason Kilar will stay with WarnerMedia next year. Next week, he will interview Discovery chief David Zaslav at a corporate event. Clumsy Weekly playlist There is a new DMX record. Thats all.
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https://exbulletin.com/entertainment/955103/
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Is All Rise new tonight on CBS? Is a season 3 still possible?
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If you come into this article wondering about that, we more than understand! Well share with you here what we know, both in terms of tonight and then also the long-term future. Unfortunately, we cant profess that a lot of the news is of the pleasant variety. After all, there is no new All Rise tonight, and there may never be a new one ever again. CBS formally canceled the legal drama earlier this month, and the May 24 episode currently serves as the series finale. Were now in a place where its the responsibility of another network or streaming service to pick the show up, and the odds of that happening are fairly low. There are a few different reasons for it. First and foremost, the ratings may not be strong enough to get another suitor super-interested. Beyond just that, CBS was already one of the ideal homes for the show! Procedural dramas work very well in this place, and they arent always anywhere near as appetizing on a streaming service. We think case-of-the-week shows function best when, fittingly, you are able to watch one episode a week. Well wait and see what the future holds here, mostly because you never quite know when a network or streaming service is going to be interested in a property. At the same time, though, we wouldnt hold our breath for more All Rise. For now, we just have to assume that weve reached the end of the road and be grateful that judge Lola Carmichael had a couple of great seasons to sit on the bench. Be sure to share right now in the comments! Once you do just that, be sure to stick around to get some other updates. (Photo: CBS.) This article was written by Jess Carter. Be sure to follow her on Twitter. Be sure to like Matt & Jess on Facebook for more updates!
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https://cartermatt.com/440658/is-all-rise-new-tonight-on-cbs-is-a-season-3-still-possible/
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What is The Best Way To Pick a Casino Game?
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Gambling represents one of the most popular parts of the entertainment industry, which is not a surprise considering that you could win a lot of money with certain skills and luck. Also, we have to mention that new technologies are having a huge influence on this industry. An interesting fact that more people are interested in online platforms today, while there are still those who prefer land casinos as well. It depends on your preferences when it comes to the selection between these two options. If you are interested in the online option, check betway.com. Moreover, before you start playing for real money, it is very important to learn more about different games, rules, strategies that you can use, and more. There is a wide selection of games today, and there are some features that lead to different chances to win, and completely different experiences while playing. If you never gambled before, we are going to introduce you to some of the best ways that will help you to find the right game. Choose By Your Preferences As we already mentioned, there is a wide selection of options available in any model of casino. You can choose between spinning wheels, reels, machines, and table games. Pokies are the most popular option today, and they are especially good for beginner since you dont need any experience, while the rules are quite simple as well. You only need to determine the amount of each hand, and press the start button. On the other side, table games have more advanced rules. The most popular table game is poker, specifically Texas HoldEm version. The main advantage of this option is that you can use your skills to improve your chances to win. Also, this is the only game where you can be playing against other opponents. Moreover, there is Roulette, and it offers a wide range of bets and odds. For example, if you want to play with less risks, you can bet on odds and evens. On the other side, hitting a number will give you 36x your bet. The key is to experiment more and try out different versions to see that suits you the best. If you want to spend your free time while drinking coffee and you need something less complex, we suggest you to play pokies. On the other side, if you are interested in something that requires more concentration, then the poker is most suitable for you. Learn About the Odds Another important feature is related to your chances to win the money. When it comes to machines, there are thousands of titles available, but it is recommended to learn more about the percentage rates. In that matter, you should play only those games with a rate that is over 95%. The best options are Jackpot 6000, Mega Joker, Gold Fish, and many other titles with a rate of around 99%. When it comes to poker, things are quite different. You should determine your budget and play with people interested in spending a similar amount. The key is to make the right moves and manage to get the best combination when other players are paying for their hands. The roulette and blackjack are perfect for those who want to quickly double their money since you can bet on an odd that is near 50%. Experiment More One of the best things about online gambling platforms is that you will get free credit after you create your profile and add funds. In most cases, the reward is at least double the investment. You can use that credit to experiment with various options and find out which one suits you the best. We can notice that many players are constantly looking for new websites available only to use this option. This is perfect for those with a lack of experience in gambling since they dont risk losing their money. Besides the ability to learn more about the rules of different games, it will also help you to develop the right strategy. Proper management can be crucial for your performances while gambling. It is essential to determine the amount of money and stick to the plan that you will make in advance. That will help you to avoid losing more money. Play For Fun Even though there are many games where you can get millions, you have to know that there is a very low chance to hit a jackpot or win a tournament. If you prefer table games like poker, winning a big tournament requires lots of experience, knowledge, courage, and luck. On the other side, machines require only luck to win there. Be sure to start paying only for fun. There is a low chance for people to get rich from gambling. In that matter, start by investing small amounts and play around with different titles until you find the best option for yourself. On the other side, be aware of the dangers that could come with excessive gambling. The most common issue is that people dont know how to control their actions while playing. For example, it is not a rare case that people continue to play even though they already won a lot of money. The mistake they make is that they even increase the bet by thinking how it is their lucky day, or that they have found the right moment when the machine is paying. That can lead the player to lose all of the money won in previous games. The most critical point is the moment when they continue by spending more money with the plan to return the previous loss. This is the standard explanation of the gambling addiction and how it starts. In that matter, always stay focused and avoid reckless move while playing these games. Last Words The great thing about gambling is that there are thousands of different title, modern games, retro machines, table games, and more. Each one of them offers something unique and the best way to find out the best one for you is to experiment with different models of gambling.
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https://www.chartattack.com/best-way-to-pick-a-casino-game/
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Is the Samsung Galaxy Note coming back in 2022?
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So, Samsung is not launching a new Galaxy Note series flagship this year. The decision sparked a debate that the company is done with its stylus toting line of flagships that single-handedly revolutionized the trend of large-screened phones. Now, a reliable leakster claims that the Galaxy Note line is making a triumphant return in 2022. Reliable tipster Tron (@FrontTron) has tweeted that the Galaxy S21 Ultra, despite adding support for an S Pen, has failed to meet the sales expectations. It was thought that bringing S Pen support to the Galaxy S21 Ultra would be a great feature and serve as a note-worthy addition to its arsenal, especially given its high asking price. But that apparently didnt translate to shipment figures, despite sounding like a winning formula on paper. It will come back. Yes. You heard it right. They are discussing about it since the S21 Ultra with S-Pens market response and sales record hasnt met their expectations. https://t.co/ZfgILVfg9I Tron (@FrontTron) May 31, 2021 Even though the idea was great, there were a couple of major disappointments. There was no stylus housing slot, which means you had to buy cases that could garage the S Pen or risk losing it. Additionally, the S Pen that Samsung originally launched alongside the device lacked all the bells and whistles that set apart the stylus experience for the Galaxy Note series phones. Needless to say, fans of the stylus-toting series were disappointed. However, this is not the first time that were hearing about the revival of the Galaxy Note series though. There is no new Galaxy Note this year (machine translated). It is not that we do not release new products. The timing may vary, but next year we are preparing to continue to do so (machine translation), Samsung Electronics chief Ding-Jin Ko noted earlier this year. Moreover, Samsung is said to have nixed plans of Galaxy Note phones in 2021 not because other devices like Galaxy S21 Ultra and the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 3 which is also claimed to support stylus input could take their place. Instead, the company reportedly pulled the plugs on it temporarily because of supply chain-related issues, especially in the wake of the global chip crisis, and having a jampacked portfolio of high-end phones set to arrive this year, especially foldable phones. It is also apparent that Samsung can move more units if it launches two distinct flagships with a different appeal and loyal audience, instead of nixing one and adding its standout features to the other. For now, it looks like Samsung wanted to test the waters by going a year without a Note flagship, and has learned the lesson rather quickly.
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https://pocketnow.com/is-the-samsung-galaxy-note-coming-back-in-2022
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Is Meagan Martin Married or Engaged? Who Is Her Maegan Martin's Fianc?
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Maegan Martin is an accomplished athlete and a celebrated contestant on the thrilling reality show American Ninja Warrior. Interested in gymnastics and athletics from a very tender age, the reality star took to competitive rock climbing and shone at the sport. Ever since her appearance on American Ninja Warrior, she has broken numerous records while setting several other ones. Apart from athletics, Maegan has also found success in modeling for the sportswear brand Athleta. Her impressive achievements have earned her much deserved fame. Along with fame, this brilliant athlete also managed to garner quite a significant fanbase that is interested to know more about Maegans private life. Maegan Martins Family and Early Life Born on September 5, 1989, to Gerald and Beth Martin, Maegan grew up alongside her younger sisters, Moriah Martin and Mikaela Martin. With her father being a famous athlete who competed in the 1984 Olympic trials and her mother imparting knowledge as a gymnastic coach, it is no surprise that Maegan was attracted to athletics from a very tender age. Starting to get into gymnastics at the young age of 5, Maegan was homeschooled by her mother. During her homeschooling sessions, she had her first climbing experience when she climbed trees to sit on top and read her books. After being introduced to proper rock climbing at the Aiguille Rock Climbing Center, she quickly took an interest in the activity. With her high school education over, she decided to attend the Vanderbilt University. Maegan shone in track and pole vaulting during her school and college years, though rock climbing remained her favorite. Wanting to make a career out of her favorite sport, Maegan trained hard to reach the top. Her hard work and dedication were duly rewarded when Maegan got the opportunity to compete on American Ninja Warrior. Since then, this brilliant and impressive athlete has refused to look back and has passed several milestones on her way to success. Maegan Martins Fianc Maegan Martin is happily engaged to her fianc, Dave. As Maegan prefers privacy and opts to keep most of her private life out of the public sphere, not much is known about their relationship. Her fianc, Dave, is also a rock climber and loves partaking in the sport along with Maegan. On August 4, 2020, David popped the question while the couple was climbing a multi-pitch route called Lovers Leap. Later, while announcing her engagement, Maegan said that the route was the first multi-patch trad she and her fianc climbed after they first met. Due to her preference for privacy, Maegan does not share many updates about her fianc or her engaged life, though we can assume that the couple is blissfully happy with each other. Moreover, with no reports about their marriage, it can also be presumed that the loving couple is yet to tie the knot. It is outstanding to see such a compatible and lovely couple planning to share a lifetime together, and we would like to wish them the very best for the future.
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https://thecinemaholic.com/is-maegan-martin-engaged-who-is-her-fiance/
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Why Dr. Alan From Crimson Peak Looks So Familiar and Is Crimson Peak a True Story? Is the Movie Based on Real History?
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and Why Dr. Alan From Crimson Peak Looks So Familiar NOW: Our Youtube Channel Subscribe Last News: Iran's presidential election: Four ways it matters. Minneapolis students compose school anthems of hope and unity. Torrey Pines varsity boys basketball team makes history. Misinformation remains the biggest hurdle as vaccination effort turns to cash incentives. $41B Budget, Trickier Issues Face Legislature on Final Day. Eduardo Rodriguez ends dismal May with loss as Boston Red Sox are blown out by Astros, 11-2, on Memorial Day. Patent waiver: WTO members split on talks. Shrewsbury High's graduation will be June 3. Calls for federal government to reverse decision on internet wholesale rates, fire CRTC head. Lee Harvey Oswald trends on Twitter after conservatives get punked on Memorial Day. Details on 2nd vaccine doses for AstraZeneca recipients are coming Thursday, say officials.
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Why is Lakshadweep simmering in protest?
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Lakshadweep, a normally tranquil group of islands off the south-west coast of India, is simmering with tension over new rules and proposals being introduced by a lawmaker from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party. Opponents say the measures are "anti people" and threaten the livelihoods of islanders. Also Read | Lakshadweep extends lockdown by a week: Night curfew, complete shutdown in 5 islands and more What started as a Twitter campaign by students gained traction last week, with #SaveLakshadweep being backed by prominent politicians including opposition leader Rahul Gandhi. Adding to the bad feeling, a protest against a local official's comments on drug abuse resulted in 23 arrests, according to Indian media. The Kerala state legislative assembly adopted a motion on Monday demanding protection for people's livelihoods and the removal of the lawmaker, Praful Patel. Located in the Arabian Sea, with white sands and clear blue waters, Lakshadweep is often called India's Maldives. The islands come under the jurisdiction of the High Court in Kerala, the nearest mainland state. Located nearly 500 km (300 miles) off Kerala, Lakshadweep is a group of 36 islands with a population of about 65,000, predominantly Muslims. The islands - popular with tourists - are run by an administrator appointed by the president of India. Administrator Patel, who took charge in December 2020, has proposed a slate of draft rules, including some that would give him powers to remove or relocate islanders from their property for town planning or development or declare land to be a "planning area", and one which would allow the administration to detain any person without trial for up to a year. Other proposals involve a ban on cow slaughter and allowing some businesses to sell alcohol, seen as offending religious sentiments. Currently, the sale and consumption of alcohol is largely banned in the islands. The Bharatiya Janata Party, to which Patel belongs, has often been criticized for pushing a homogenised culture across India, raising fears among islanders that they face cultural conflict. Both Patel and the local district collector's office did not respond to repeated requests for comment. The Lakshadweep Students Association (LSA) began a campaign on Twitter and Instagram earlier this month, which gained momentum after Elamaram Kareem, a member of parliament from Kerala, wrote to India's president urging a change of guard in the archipelago. Rahul Gandhi, leader of India's opposition Congress party, wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi asking him to ensure that the orders are withdrawn. "Lakshadweep is India's jewel in the ocean. The ignorant bigots in power are destroying it. I stand with the people of Lakshadweep," he tweeted. Islanders depend on Kerala for logistical support, and on Monday, the Kerala legislative assembly passed an unanimous resolution, moved by chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, demanding the recall of Lakshadweep administrator Patel. Kerala is essential to the archipelago as locals rely on it for basic supplies, while others travel there for education, employment and medical treatment. Patel, who has also been criticized for relaxing quarantine guidelines which led to a spike in COVID-19 cases this year, has told media that his changes will boost tourism in Lakshadweep and there are no plans to roll them back. Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and the president have not yet issued public statements. Meanwhile, students and other citizens plan to keep their campaign going. "We will keep protesting until he (Patel) is revoked from the post of administrator," said Azeem Fayiz, central committee member of the Lakshadweep Students Association. This story has been published from a wire agency feed without modifications to the text. Only the headline has been changed. Subscribe to Mint Newsletters * Enter a valid email * Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter.
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Can a cryptocurrency break the buck?
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On Sept. 16, 2008, the day after Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy, the Reserve Primary Fund broke the buck": Its net asset value fell below $1 per share. The fund often called the first money-market fund held $785 million of Lehman commercial paper that was suddenly worthless. Although the paper represented only 1.2% of the funds total assets of $64.8 billion, demands for withdrawals escalated, and the fund lost two-thirds of its assets within 24 hours. This triggered a general run on money-market funds that stopped only when the U.S. Treasury issued an extraordinary guarantee of essentially all money-market fund liabilities. The episode underscored how important that $1 net asset value is to investors. Also Read | Crypto traders defy Chinas crackdown with secretive bets Certain cryptocurrencies known as stablecoins are todays economic equivalent of money-market funds, and in some cases their practices should have us worried that they could break the buck, creating significant damage in the broader crypto market. One such stablecoin is Tether. With a market capitalization close to $60 billion, it is almost as big as the Reserve Fund was in 2008. Each Tether token is pegged to be equivalent to $1. But, as with the Reserve Primary Fund, the true value of those tokens depends on the market value of Tethers reserves the portfolio of investments made with the fiat currency it receives. Also Read | Indian banks warn investors against dealing in cryptocurrencies Tether recently disclosed that as of March 31, only 8% of its assets were in cash, Treasury bills and reverse repo notes." Almost 50% was in commercial paper, but no detail was provided about its quality. Fiduciary deposits" represented 18%. Even more troubling: 10% of total assets were in corporate bonds, funds & precious metals," almost 13% were in secured loans (none to affiliated entities)," and the remainder in other," which includes digital tokens. Tether separately provided a report from the accounting firm Moore Cayman stating that Tethers assets exceed the amount required to redeem" outstanding tokens. But that report provided no description of assets. It appeared to be based solely on managements accounting, noting that Tethers policy is to use historic cost," and that the realizable value of these assets...could be materially different." These facts should put holders of Tether and other stablecoins on notice that they may have trouble getting back $1 for each token. Tether doesnt claim that its tokens are backed by fiat currency. It simply says its tokens are 100% backed by Tethers reserves," which are defined so broadly that any asset could qualify. Tether also says it reserves the right to delay any redemption or withdrawal if such delay is necessitated by the illiquidity or unavailability or loss of any Reserves" and that it reserves the right to redeem Tether Tokens by in-kind redemptions of securities and other assets held in the Reserves." A money-market fund would never be allowed to follow such policies. The Securities and Exchange Commission permits money-market funds to use a $1 NAV under stable pricing conventions valuing assets at amortized cost rather than at market price, and using penny rounding" pricing only on the condition that they limit their risk. Their investments must have minimal credit risk and short maturities, such as with short-term government securities and high-quality commercial paper, and they must limit the amount invested in any one issuer. The funds board must also believe that a $1 NAV reflects the market value of its assets. But stablecoins like Tether face no such constraints. There is no U.S. legal framework for regulating them. There are no requirements on how reserves must be invested, nor any requirements for audits or reporting. If some of Tethers investments were to become worthless or decline in value, it would suffer the equivalent fate of breaking the buck. And if, for any reason, a wave of Tether holders suddenly tried to convert their tokens to cash, we do not know whether Tether could liquidate sufficient investments quickly to satisfy the demand. The consequences of such an inability to meet a sudden wave of withdrawals could be significant in the larger crypto ecosystem. Tether is the most widely traded cryptocurrency; its recent volume has been more than twice that of Bitcoin. Coindesk recently described Tether as a key piece of plumbing for the roughly $2 trillion global crypto market" because traders use it to quickly transfer dollar value between exchanges to capture arbitrage opportunities when a bank wire is unavailable or too slow." A JPMorgan research report earlier this year said that 50% to 60% of all Bitcoin trades are for Tether, and that trading is dominated by proprietary trading firms using high-frequency algorithmic strategies. If those algorithms were turned off as has happened in Treasuries and other asset classes when volatility increases there could be a significant drop in liquidity. A sudden loss of confidence in [Tether] would likely generate a severe liquidity shock to Bitcoin markets," it noted. Its easy to imagine further collateral consequences, particularly because the recent rise in crypto prices has likely been fueled in significant part by debt. When liquidity suddenly declines, and prices fall, those with leveraged positions get squeezed. Approximately 65% of Tether tokens are held through the Chinese exchange Huobi, according to the crypto analysis firm Long Hash. It could be that Chinese investors convert renminbi into Tether in order to trade other cryptocurrencies while avoiding legal or regulatory constraints. According to Coinmarketcap, ownership is also heavily concentrated. Although there are almost 3.5 million addresses that hold Tether tokens, the top 10 addresses hold 24% and the top 100 hold 41% of all tokens. That could increase the risk of a run. Just two years ago, the risks of stablecoins were brought to the publics attention by Facebook Inc.s proposal for Libra. It wanted to create a simple global currency" or stablecoin that would be pegged to a basket of fiat currencies. That provoked widespread opposition from central bankers and politicians, many fearing it would undermine sovereign currencies. Facebook then had to promise in congressional hearings that it would not launch the idea unless regulators approved. In the months that followed, the Financial Stability Board proposed some principles for regulating stablecoins, which the Donald Trump administration largely endorsed in a statement last December. These included restrictions on reserves, limits on risk and transparency requirements. Libra, now called Diem, has been redesigned to address many of these concerns. But regulators have not approved it nor, more important, has the U.S. implemented the boards principles generally. Last fall, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued guidance that said national banks could hold stablecoin reserves if they verified daily that the reserves were at least equal to the outstanding tokens. But stablecoin issuers do not have to follow the OCC guidance. Tether, for example, keeps its reserves in a small bank in the Bahamas. We need to strengthen the regulation of crypto-assets generally and in particular stablecoins. A bill has been introduced in Congress that would require that stablecoins be issued by a bank and would impose certain standards, but whether it moves forward is anyones guess. So perhaps Gary Gensler, the new chairman of the SEC, should explore regulating stablecoins in a similar fashion to money-market funds: The issuance of a stablecoin should be conditioned on following risk-limiting practices designed to ensure that the tokens are in fact worth that price. These should limit investments of reserves to those of minimal credit risk and short maturity. There should be liquidity requirements as well. The SEC is about to revisit the adequacy of its regulations on money-market funds because the reforms it imposed following the 2008 financial crisis were not sufficient. When financial markets became highly stressed in March 2020, a run on money-market funds was prevented only by the extraordinary interventions of the Federal Reserve. Lets hope regulators look more closely at stablecoins before we experience the crypto version of breaking the buck. This story has been published from a wire agency feed without modifications to the text. Subscribe to Mint Newsletters * Enter a valid email * Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter.
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Could West Bengal provide an alternative to the Gujarat model in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections?
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The road to Delhi now runs through Kolkata. The Bharatiya Janata Party understood this very well and so invested all they had from the Modi-Shah machine to Adityanath and their entire leadership, buttressed by the ideological groundwork of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, money power and the open support of a section of the media. Since the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP started to falter in a string of state polls. In the BJPs calculation, all of that could be reversed over time. West Bengal was a different ball game. After unprecedented gains in 2019, BJP believed that it could seamlessly cross the last frontier to secure its path to victory in the next Lok Sabha elections. Of course, rational and perceptive observers know that assembly elections do not mirror Lok Sabha choices. Yet in the wake of the spectacle conjured up by the Modi-Shah machine and matched by a media hype, fear had crept in the consciousness of Bengal that the impossible might happen. This fear and disgust led all shades of opinion uniting to defeat the BJP. It worked. Initially taken aback by their surprise defeat, they soon put their machine to work, hoping to rebuild the road which would take them to Delhi in 2024. Now they would have to work overtime, so even before the new government could be sworn in, an orchestrated attack was launched to provoke, embarrass, harass, persecute and ultimately destabilise the Trinamool Congress regime. The BJPs hope lay in the fact that Indias long economic downturn would not dent the market to purchase legislators, a tactic that has been used in several states. Of course, imposing Presidents rule on Bengal was the ultimate threat. The continuous interventions and provocations by the Union government and all its agencies, including the weekends controversy about the Centre recalling the states chief secretary to Delhi, are all designed to evoke an angry response from the mercurial image of Mamata Banerjee and her supporters. The BJP hopes to make headway in the midst of the chaotic situation its moves might generate. The new Bengal government instead of tackling the pandemic would be engrossed in this ugly battle with the might of the Modi-Shah machine. Union Home Minister Amit Shah at a roadshow in Krishnangar city of West Bengal on April 16. Photo credit: Amit Shah/Twitter But once the purpose and logic of the Union governments provocations have become clear, the states response must reasoned and restrained. The government, after all, must focus on the work it is entrusted with. But the response of the party, civil society and the non-BJP opposition must take a more forceful form. Three crucial years The BJPs politics is based on grand spectacles. These could be spectacles of collective violence or talking up the so-called Gujarat model of development. When democracy turns into a plebiscite, spectacles are used to win over the majority. The 2024 elections will, on the one hand, be held against the backdrop of the pandemic and popular discontent. On the other hand, there will be the Ram mandir and the Delhi Central Vista project, now referred to as the Modi Mahals. There will, of course, be many other such firework displays. The BJPs loss in the West Bengal election provides an alternative to the grandiose designs of the Modi-Shah machine. That would be an ideal response to the continuous harassment and provocations the state government is likely to face till 2024. The big-ticket investment-driven development model or the patron state providing relief and welfare to the people are necessary and important but not sufficient for any development strategy that promises a modicum of justice to the people. Neither is a combination of the two adequate. The BJP's loss in West Bengal election provides an alternative to the grandiose designs of the Modi-Shah machine. Photo credit: Dibyangshu Sarkar / AFP Searching an alternative Mamata Banerjees duare sarkar (government-at-doorstep) initiative offers an alternative model of development and democracy. It is simply bringing the two where people actually live and work. Until not so long ago, India lived in its villages. Mohandas Gandhis model focussed on the rural. Now, increasingly, the clear distinction between villages, semi-rural and semi-urban sprawls, small towns and district towns overlap and even merge into each other. The challenge is how to bring development and democracy to the level of the district in its entirety. However limited or underused, there is a constitutional apparatus of democracy from the village to the district level in the form of panchayat raj, again a Gandhian utopia. There are many things to earn from the Kerala model, including its idea of development from below through the Peoples Plan movement. It, however, failed to provide an alternative, it was more replication of the existing development model at the micro-level. Education and knowledge play an important role in the extant imaginary of development, which follows global standards. Hence India built Indian Institutes of Technology and other such institutions or now are aiming at world-class universities. Unwittingly, our educational institutions have played a crucial role in the growth of the global, as well as the Indian, capitalist economy. Today, knowledge is central to the growth dynamic of world capitalism. Some of the largest companies are technology-based and worked by hordes of India trained people. Re-inventing education system The success of this model has deeply skewed our entire education system. The IITs and other elite institutions are at the top of this pyramidal model. At every level, the goal is to enter the top. That is the route to success. As a result, though we have a sprawling education system, only a tiny segment is considered worthwhile and successful. The rest is a kind of a waste product. It does not come to much use, except provide some employment. Perhaps Marx would have described this phenomenon as the free accumulation of capital in the age of the knowledge economy, for we are providing a key input to the global capitalist economy free of cost and without the violence involved in the accumulation process under colonialism. If we re-animate our education and knowledge system with the lives and economy of the people from below, not only would this generate new economic possibilities, but would also result in a knowledge boom. So our education system at the district level, headed by the district university, will have to do two things. First, build different kinds of colleges for the needs of the people residing in the district, from medical, nursing and paramedical and health workers colleges to other skill- and profession-based ones. Of course, at the core would be the general colleges of science and arts. These are not impossible tasks, for as health entrepreneur Devi Shetty repeatedly points out that medical colleges, which involve the biggest investments, can be opened at a fraction of that cost. The sharing of the existing physical infrastructure would go a long way in realising this project. The second and more important task is gearing the knowledge system to address and solve all kinds of problems at the district level, from the economy to town planning, design and architecture among others. This would open up new productive possibilities in the entire district economy, including agriculture and allied activities. The byproduct of this model would be an explosion in our contribution to knowledge. In other words, what was a huge waste, could be turned into an asset. Sanjeeb Mukherjee has taught politics at the University of Calcutta.
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Will China become the last refuge of Western culture?
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No, this isnt a joke. Edward Luttwak, the distinguished Israeli-American strategist and public intellectual, tweeted the following this morning: 11 Chinese universities teach Greek and Latin. Another 20 seek staff to so as well. Back in the US, the Princeton CLASSICS department has just eliminated the Latin or Greek requirement to address systemic racism. Truly racist say I. Jobs await in The Chinese characters at the end mean Middle Kingdom. Princeton created an uproar by ditching the requirement for classics majors to learn Greek or Latin. That shouldnt be a surprise: In 2017 Harvard eliminated the music theory requirement for music majors. Music theory is to music what grammar and vocabulary are to language. In China, meanwhile, up to 100 million children study piano, not counting orchestral instruments. Classical music thrives in Japan, South Korea as well as China, where aspiring youngsters and their parents have embraced the most characteristically Western art form. As Luttwak observes, it isnt just music: Chinese universities are building up their classics departments. Perhaps the most astonishing thing is Chinas enormous interest in Western philosophy. Peking University is Chinas Harvard, and its undergraduate philosophy syllabus puts every American university to shame. There are two courses on Aristotle, three on Plato, four on Kant and five on Hegel, three on Nietzsche, two on set theory, and twenty-two (no typo) on logic. Of course, there are also courses on Chinese philosophy, and a bunch on Marxism (my guess is that the Marx courses arent well attended). China offers its undergraduates a deep dive into the Western mindGreek, Latin, and Continental European (although there also are a couple of offerings on John Rawls). China appreciates Western creativity and wants to learn the trick. Chinas hierarchical society doesnt foster creativity (that is, tolerate the eccentrics and oddballs who discover things like General Relativity) as well as the West, to be sure. But learning the philosophy and music of the West is the next best thing. Under Mao Zedong, China had a cultural revolution that destroyed its universities and sent academics (and many others) into exile to learn from the peasants in remote villages). Now WE are having our own cultural revolution, as a Chinese acquaintance taunted me, complete with struggle sessions and criticism and self-criticism over supposed systemic racism. Our brightest young people are out trying to devise the next killer app. The way things are going, we will be geeks in a new Roman Empire. The dissipated, infertile Greeks fell to the intellectually-inferior Romans, who absorbed the parts of Greek culture they found useful and, in their own way, preserved it. As we burn down our own culture, China may become the last refuge of classical philology, Western philosophy and classical music.
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https://pjmedia.com/uncategorized/david-p-goldman/2021/05/31/will-china-become-the-last-refuge-of-western-culture-n1451094
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Why Do Board Directors And CEOs Need To Value Sustainability And AI Relevance?
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Leadership makes all the difference in advancing AI getty In my last blog on board director and CEO leadership needs to advance AI knowledge, I primarily focused on defining the three main categories of AI: Artificial Narrow Intelligence (ANI) , Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and Artificial Super Intelligence (ASI). I also stressed how important it is that Board Directors and CEOs understand the breadth of AI approaches that can be used to solve different use cases or business problems, and also understand that AI is an exploratory research science that evolves over time as additional methods may be tried to increase the prediction accuracy of the problem that is being solved. If you want a good starter on the responsibility and duty of care of C suite leadership on AI, I recommend you read an earlier blog here. Over the past six months in the AI Leadership Brain Trust Series, I have identified over 50 skills required to help evolve talent in organizations committed to advancing AI literacy. The last few blogs have been discussing the technical skills relevancy. To see the full AI Brain Trust Framework and skill list introduced in the first blog, reference here. We are currently focused on the technical skills in the AI Brain Trust Framework advancing the key AI and machine learning literacy terms. Technical Skills: 1. Research Methods Literacy 2. Agile Methods Literacy 3. User Centered Design Literacy 4. Data Analytics Literacy 5. Digital Literacy (Cloud, SaaS, Computers, etc.) 6. Mathematics Literacy 7. Statistics Literacy 8. Sciences (Computing Science, Complexity Science, Physics) Literacy 9. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) Literacy 10.Sustainability Literacy Green and fresh rice fields filled with morning sun. getty This blog will explore the relevance of sustainability literacy and why the art of the long view is key to harness AI for growth and success. First, lets define sustainability as in the context of AI, there is actually not a lot being written about sustainability in relationship to AI value accelerating business goals. Dr. Marco Tavantis research on sustainability has a rich depth in this field from over 30 years of experience working for sustainable development and poverty alleviation projects in Europe, East Africa, Latin America, North America and Southeast Asia. He is currently a Professor of Nonprofit Management and Global Leadership at the University of San Francisco and serves as sustainable development and indigenous rights expert for the United Nations and other international organizations. Sustainability, like other big concepts: democracy, globalization, even Artificial Intelligence are prevalent in almost every daily newspaper or journal you pick up. What was interesting in linking Sustainability to AI is despite the 500 definitions of sustainability that are in the literature according to Dr. Tavanti, I could not find many references specifically to Artificial Intelligences value in tacking the biggest sustainability challenges facing our planet and our future as humans. Sustainability, at its roots, comes from the ecological field where biological systems remain diverse and productive over time. For humans, it is the potential for long-term maintenance of well being, which in turn depends on the maintenance of the natural world and natural resources In general, the term refers to the capacity to endure. In ecology sustainability describes how biological systems remain diverse and productive over time. For humans it is the "potential for long-term maintenance of well-being, which in turn depends on the maintenance of the natural world and natural resources, according to David Bromley in the New Palgrave Dictionary of Economics. Practically all disciplines have some expansion, specification or applications in relation to sustainability. Regardless of the diverse sustainability definitions, fundamental concepts includes that a) living on the Earth has environmental limits; b) human beings have the responsibility of preventing or cleaning up pollution; and that c) the economy, society and environment are interconnected and interdependent of one another. The most frequently cited definition of sustainability (actually of "sustainable development") is by the World Commission on Environment and Development (WCED), also known as the Brundtland Report in 1987 which emerged from the growing concerns that the degradation of the environment along with population growth would compromise the ability of future generations to expand their prosperity and economic justice. Sustainability was defined in this report as the development that meets the needs of the present, without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. The United Nations developed in 2015 the Sustainable Development Goals as an universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and improve the lives and prospects of everyone, everywhere. The 17 Goals were adopted by all UN Member States in 2015, as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development which set out a 15-year plan to achieve the Goals. The UN 17 Sustainability Goals A unique way to tackle AI value was to review the seventeen sustainability goals and then dedicate my next ten blogs to demonstrate the linkages between AI and Sustainability Literacy. Every Board Director and CEO has sustainability as a corporate priority so one would hope they are seriously looking at the value of how AI can accelerate and solve many of our 17 sustainability goals. We will explore in this blog - the first sustainability goal which is for No Poverty - growth must be inclusive to provide sustainable jobs, and promote equality. Putting this goal in perspective, globally the number of people living in extreme poverty declined from 36 % to 10% in 2015. However with our most recent COVID-19 crisis, its shock waves have reversed potentially decades of progress in the fight against poverty. New research published by by the UNU World Institute for Development Economics Research warns that the economic fallout from the global pandemic could increase global poverty by as much as half a billion people, or 8% of the total human population. In other words, this would be the first time that poverty has increased globally in thirty years, since 1990. This stark reality now emerging has catastrophic impacts in our fight against poverty. Every Board Director and CEO should have budget allocated to global poverty , especially when one out of five children today live in extreme poverty, plus the global set back of 30 years is a call for accelerated leadership. Ensuring social protection for all children and other vulnerable groups is critical to reduce poverty. Innovative Ways of Using AI to Advance Sustainability to Tackle Poverty Environmental technology concept. Sustainable development goals. getty Elisabeth Mason, founding director at Stanford Universitys Poverty & Technology Lab, her researchers are using AI technologies to help humanitarian organizations measure the impact of their efforts, while Carnegie Mellon is improving crops on a global scale. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon are researching how to grow more high-value crops, such as grapes and apples, using machine learning, robots, and drones. The scientists are learning about how to breed and accelerate staple crops. Being able to germinate crops that can withstand the extreme heat and drought of Africa is one of their target innovation areas. How this all works is a mix of innovative technologies bringing together: robots, sensors, and high-quality cameras to take photos of grain heads to see how healthy they are. Then, AI technology looks at the photos such as the size of the grain head, the volume and speed of seeds germinating and then predicts the estimated harvest yield, and predicts how many people will benefit from the accelerated crop production. The overall goal, of course, is to help farmers produce more food on fewer acres with less water. Other innovative areas of research from the Sustainability and Artificial Intelligence Lab are using machine learning and remote-sensing data to predict crop yields on products like soybeans. Researchers believe understanding crop yields will help farmers around the world make better planting decisions by increasing their ability to identify low-yield regions. Other innovative applications can involve pre-identifying with AI technology and satellite technology where the areas of poverty will be at higher risk, given the crop production forecasts. AI can then further advise other NGOs or UN agencies where to plan for their relief impacts and even prioritize where to best channel their scarce resources for maximum impact. Corporate Directors and CEOs can help channel their NFP investments to programs like the UNs World Food Programme, to help on reducing poverty. Another area that AI is very advanced in is analyzing weather patterns and predicting natural disasters. Machine learning methods can track data and identify patterns that occur prior to an earthquake or a volcano erupting. These early advanced warning systems allow people to move safely prior to a natural disaster and plan for increased poverty and home displacement risks. This early knowledge enables re-routing of resources, moving needed supplies to most needed impacted areas. What is important in poverty stricken areas is finding meaningful work and to build skills for people to be able to earn an income. Recently in March, 2021, a 5.75m initiative run by innovation charity Nesta and the Department for Education to find Tech for Good solutions offers people a route out of poverty, awarded this year, an AI, powered job coach called Bob. Bob has already successfully coached over 250,000 people, many of them refugees, with 80% of its users reporting that Bobs advice is more personalized compared to in-person coaching and 41% report Bobs coaching was the main reason they secured a job. Conclusion Board directors and CEOs need to accelerate their knowledge of AI and appreciate how AI can be used to solve major global challenges - the number one sustainability challenge is poverty. To tackle the worlds biggest sustainability challenges, board directors and CEOs need to understand how AI, combined with advanced technologies, like robotics, IoT, satellite communication can all come together to ensure that children no longer go hungry, that everyone has a right to a home, and food on their table. Artificial Intelligence is helping us tackle poverty in ways that even ten years ago were impossible to imagine, just think of what the future holds. All this being said, a primary duty of care to all board directors and CEOs is advancing sustainability. In your next board meeting, as chairperson, give a test to all the board directors in a fun setting as learning is always about continuous improvement and its a journey not a marathon: 1.) 2.) (read my prior blog for these answers), and 3.) (MLOps) These simple three questions should create a good dialogue in the board room and I suspect even your CIO may get one of the answers wrong in defining Narrow AI vs General AI. More Information: To see the full AI Brain Trust Framework introduced in the first blog, reference here. To learn more about Artificial Intelligence, and the challenges, both positive and negative, refer to my new book, The AI Dilemma, to guide leaders foreword. Note: If you have any ideas, please do advise as I welcome your thoughts and perspectives.
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/cindygordon/2021/05/31/why-do-board-directors-and-ceos-need-to-value-sustainability-and-ai-relevance/
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Which Co-Host of The View Gets Paid the Most?
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After 24 years on the air, ABCs talk show The View is a staple of both daytime television and internet gossip. Normally filmed at ABC Television Studios in New York, co-hosts Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin, Meghan McCain, and Ana Navarro meet to discuss hot topics and interview celebrities, politicians, and other public figures. The conversations occasionally devolve into personal attacks; in fact, per TMZ, ABC News president Kim Godwin reportedly recently asked the women of The View to cool it, noting that audiences found the arguments toxic. This request comes just after a particularly explosive argument on rival talk show The Talk, which led to panelist Sharon Osbourne leaving the show entirely. Whoopi Goldberg Whoopi Goldberg serves as the talk shows moderator four days a week, a position she took over from Rosie ODonnell in 2007, with Joy Behar taking on the role on Whoopis day off. Goldberg is the biggest name on The View by far; she is a legendary comedian, has appeared in numerous movies, TV shows, and Broadway productions, and is one of just 16 people to have achieved the EGOT, winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony award. Shes also a high school dropout, which just goes to show that level of education doesnt always predict a persons level of success. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Goldberg has a net worth of $60 million and her annual salary for The View is estimated to be around $8 million. Joy Behar Joy Behar has the longest tenure at The View of all the panelists; she was one of the original co-hosts when Barbara Walters started the show in 1997 and with the exception of a break in 2014, has been on an impressive 22 of the shows 24 seasons. Behar got her start in show business as a stand-up comedian and was a television and radio talk show host before her career-defining stint on The View. Per Celebrity Net Worth, Behars net worth is $30 million and her salary on The View is $7 million. Advertisement Sara Haines Sara Haines has worked in television news throughout her career. She was a correspondent for NBCs Today as well as ABCs Good Morning America and made multiple appearances as a guest host on The View before joining as a permanent member of the panel in 2016. She left in 2018 to host GMA Day, later renamed GMA3, but returned again in 2020, replacing departing host Abby Huntsman. Celebrity Net Worth reports that Haines has a net worth of $6 million; her salary on The View is unknown. Sunny Hostin Sunny Hostin joined The View in 2016. Hostin is a lawyer who used to be a trial attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice as well as a federal prosecutor specializing in child sex crimes. She made her TV debut on Court TV. In addition to her panelist work on The View, Hostin is the Senior Legal Correspondent and Analyst for ABC News as well as the producer and host of Truth About Murder With Sunny Hostin on Investigation Discovery. According to Celebrity Net Worth, her net worth is $3 million; her The View salary is unknown. Meghan McCain Meghan McCain joined The View in 2017. She has been in the public eye for most of her life as the daughter of the late senator and presidential candidate John McCain, first appearing at the Republican National Convention at age 12. She has written for the website The Daily Beast and hosted the talk show Outnumbered before joining The View. Celebrity Net Worth estimates her net worth to be $10 million, thanks in part to the immense wealth of her mother Cindy McCain, with her The View salary reported at $3 million. Advertisement A 2019 Daily Beast article reported that McCain is said to make something under a million dollars a year on the highly-rated daytime programperhaps shes received a raise since then. McCain is known for her ongoing battles with her fellow panelists, particularly Joy Behar, and Godwins request for less toxicity might be seen by some as a human resources intervention aimed primarily at McCain. Ana Navarro Advertisement Ana Navarro joined The View as a weekly guest host in season 22, coming in on Fridays, which is Whoopi Goldbergs day off. She is a political strategist and columnist who has served in a number of Republican administrations, including serving as National Co-Chair of the Hispanic Advisory Council for John McCain in 2008 and John Huntsman in 2012. She is known for her entertaining social media presence and for speaking out against Donald Trump during his run for president and his subsequent time in office. She has been a political commentator for ABC News and CNN and has been a contributor to The View since 2013. Celebrity Net Worth reports her net worth to be $3 million; her salary is unknown.
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https://rare.us/entertainment-and-culture/the-view-salary/
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Does Julio Jones have a preferred trade destination?
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Former Alabama wide receiver Julio Jones has spent all 10 season of his NFL career with the Atlanta Falcons. Even though he became a national star with the franchise, both sides have seemingly called the relationship quits for various reasons. Multiple teams have reportedly contacted the Falcons, and there have been rumors of official offers having already been made. Until a teams front office comes out and announces a finalized, agreed-to deal, nothing is certain. Dianna Russini of ESPN reported yesterday that Jones has spoken to Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson about joining the team. To further this connection, Russini claims the Seahawks have made contact with Atlantas front office to begin working on details of a trade. The Falcons continue to field calls from teams interested in trading for Julio Jones. The Seahawks have had discussions about a possible trade with Atlanta, per sources. In fact, QB Russell Wilson & Julio Jones have spoken to discuss the possibility of playing together. Dianna Russini (@diannaESPN) May 30, 2021 Its not often that a player thats about to get traded has conversations with his potential future quarterback. So, to hear they not only spoke, but discussed the possibility of playing together, means that Jones probably likes the idea of heading out west. An offense consisting of Wilson, Jones, DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett would be a very scary sight. Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on Twitter, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion.
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https://sports.yahoo.com/does-julio-jones-preferred-trade-233208977.html?src=rss
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Is Craig Wright the man behind Bitcoin?
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Thats the question on everyones minds this week after Australian computer scientist and businessman Craig Wright claimed to be Satoshi Nakamoto the inventor of Bitcoin. Wrights confession has been widely published in the BBC, GQ, The Economist, and his personal blog. It has also evoked a number of responses claiming that Wright is, in fact, not Nakamoto. We decided to put on our detective caps and unravel the mystery ourselves. Unlike other alter ego revelations, the hunt for Satoshi Nakamotos true identity has involved numerous individuals who were speculated to be the inventor of Bitcoin, but so far every likely candidate has denied it. To this day, the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto remains one of the great mysteries of the internet. Wright is just the latest in a long line of possible candidates to be Nakamoto, though hes the first whos claimed to be the Bitcoin inventor himself. In support of his wild claims, Wright has offered a range of evidence connecting himself to the elusive programmer, and even has endorsements from other individuals behind Bitcoin confirming his claims. 1. Blog Posts Preceding the Release of Bitcoin One of the earliest and most straightforward pieces of evidence suggesting that Wright is Nakamoto is a collection of posts from the formers personal blog, mentioning the impending release of Bitcoin before the cryptocurrency was actually released. Unfortunately for Wright, this piece of evidence was quite easily debunked. Several reports indicate that Wrights posts were backdated to give off the impression that Wright had information about Bitcoin before its release. The posts, unsurprisingly, have since been deleted from Wrights blog. 2. Wrights Academic and Personal History Creating Bitcoin was no mean feat and hints at the cryptographic genius of Nakamoto. Many have since speculated that Wrights impressive list of academic achievements makes him a good candidate to be the father of Bitcoin. According to his now-deleted Linkedin profile, Wright holds a Ph.D. in computer science from Sydneys Charles Sturt University, served as a lecturer and subject coordinator at the University, and even developed a masters degree course in digital forensics for the school. Or not. Forbes received a statement from CSU in December 2015 stating that Wright has not been awarded a Ph.D. from CSU. The university also declined to confirm Wrights other accomplishments at CSU, which raises questions about the credibility of his other claims. Furthermore, Wright was previously the center of an investigation by the Australian Tax Office, which began after the entrepreneur launched a suspicious claim for millions of dollars in tax credits. All together, Wrights checkered history does not inspire much confidence that he is the founder of a cryptocurrency that is predicated on accountability and security. 3. A Digital Signature from Nakamoto However, the fact Wright made dubious claims about himself in the past does not immediately guarantee that his current claim is also false. To decide that, we must look at the proof he presented to demonstrate he is the creator of Bitcoin. Wright allegedly created a digital signature and added it to a speech by Nobel Prize-winning author and philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre. The success of Wrights proof hinges on the idea that the digital signature was made using a cryptographic key that could only be in Nakamotos possession. The consensus from computer security and cryptocurrency circles is a resounding no. The signature presented by Wright as proof was not attached to a piece of writing by Sartre, but simply a signature from a 2009 Bitcoin transaction by Nakamoto. In other words, Wright took an existing digital signature and presented it as a new one to prove his identity as Nakamoto. Others have claimed that Wrights proof is needlessly complicated and, in principle, not open to validation. They accuse Wright of intentionally presenting a convoluted proof to fool less tech-savvy members of the press and public when a much simpler proof would suffice. As a Bitcoin core developer has stated, Wright only needs to provide a signature, known to be Nakamotos, on the message Craig Wright is Satoshi Nakamoto, instead of photocopying someone elses signature on a publicly available document and claiming its proof you are them. Wright has since responded to his skeptics, claiming he will transfer bitcoin from an early block and present a series of independently verifiable proofs over the coming days. However, some experts are adamant that even moving money from an early block is not sufficient, and Wright would not be able to prove his case unless he was able to move a coin from bitcoins first group of transactions (known as the Genesis block) or sign a message with the private key from that block. To the surprise of no one, Wright backed out on his promise to provide further proof, saying he does not have the courage to prove his case and (again) deleting all of his previous blog posts. The Jurys In, and Wright Is Almost Certainly Not Satoshi Nakamoto All in all, the evidence does not seem to stack in Wrights favor. But the man himself does not appear to be troubled by the situation, stating I dont want money, I dont want fame, I dont want adoration. I just want to be left alone I will never, ever be on camera ever again. As we reach the end of this week-long controversy, it is almost certain that Craig Wright is not Satoshi Nakamoto. Only time will tell. Featured image: ulchik74 / Deposit Photos Craig Wright: Nypheean172 / Wikimedia Commons Digital signature: Julia Tim / Deposit Photos Caleb enjoys reading technology news, playing football, and consuming unwholesome amounts of steak. Preferably at the same time.
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https://www.expressvpn.com/blog/is-craig-wright-behind-bitcoin/
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Is it fair to fine Naomi Osaka for not speaking to media?
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The World No. 2 tennis player recently said she is not going to do any press conference during Roland Garros because she wants to protect her mental health World number two Naomi Osaka has been put on notice by the organisers of ongoing French Open and the other Grand Slams for her refusal to speak to media. Osaka, who hails from Japan, was fined $15,000 for not participating in a press conference after her first-round straight sets win over Romanias Patricia Maria Tig on Sunday (May 30). Osaka tweeted a few days back saying she is not going to do any press during Roland Garros because she wants to protect her mental health. Advertisement The organisers of the four Grand Slam tournaments (US, French, Wimbledon and Australian Open), also called G4, issued a joint statement, warning the 23-year-old to relent or face more substantial fines and future Grand Slam suspensions. Osaka, who has openly supported the Black Lives Matter campaign, tweeted in response: Change makes people uncomfortable. For records, Osaka did take part in the usual on-court interview after her victory over Tig. My movement on clay is a work in progress. If I keep playing more matches, hopefully it will get better, she said. Last week, Naomi Osaka declared on Twitter that she would not go before the media while the French Open is on, arguing that press conferences affect players mental health. The four-time Grand Slam winner said expecting players to answer questions after a defeat amounted to kicking a person while theyre down. Ive often felt that people have no regard for athletes mental health and this rings true whenever I see a press conference or partake in one, Osaka posted. A Roland Garros team tried hard to pacify Osaka and asked her to reconsider her decision, but failed to break the ice. A core element of the Grand Slam regulations is the responsibility of the players to engage with the media, whatever the result of their match, a responsibility which players take for the benefit of the sport, the fans and for themselves, read a statement issued by G4 (four Grand Slams) organisers. We have advised Naomi Osaka that should she continue to ignore her media obligations during the tournament, she would be exposing herself to possible further Code of Conduct infringement consequences. As might be expected, repeat violations attract tougher sanctions, including default from the tournament and the trigger of a major offence investigation that could lead to more substantial fines and future Grand Slam suspensions. As per Grand Slam rules, players can be fined up to $20,000 (14,160) for failing to meet their media obligations. So in that sense, the organisers have been lenient to Osaka because she was fined only $15,000. Other sportspersons said The Womens Tennis Association (WTA) opposed Osakas stand saying that players have a responsibility to their sport and their fans and should speak to the media during competitions. Naomi Cavaday, former British player, told BBC: Even if you agree with what Osaka is trying to get across and you think it can be a little unfair at times, the way she has gone about it is extraordinary. No dialogue with the WTA, no dialogue with Roland Garros or with the other Grand Slams at all. Naomi Broady, another British player, said, Largely the prize money given to us is from the media rights that the tournament sells and if youre not participating with the media then maybe you cant participate in the tournament. Several athletes appreciated Osakas stance, but many said that speaking to the media is part of the job. Journalists response Russell Fuller, BBC tennis correspondent, said, Whatever you think about the rights and wrongs of this, Osaka has got into a mess at the start of the second Grand Slam of the year. Journalists, in general, responded angrily to Osakas stance. Many of them took to social media or their regular column or on-air discussions to vent out their displeasure. Their main concern was: What if every player decided not to attend (press meet)? Another journalist wrote that Osaka gets big money only because the media writes and talks about her because of what happens in those press conferences. Theres a pretty fair argument to mount that she wins the big bucks because she wins tournaments, the write wrote. Osaka could be given the concession of not speaking to media and she wanting to protect her mental health, because from the French Open she will go to Wimbledon and then to the Tokyo Olympics where she is one of prominent faces of the hosts.
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https://thefederal.com/sports/naomi-osaka-on-press-conferences/
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Are higher wages leading to replacing humans?
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The report titled Global Cloud Accounting Software Market : Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecasts 2021-2027 utilizing diverse methodologies aims to examine and put forth in-depth and accurate data regarding the global Cloud Accounting Software market. The report is segregated into different well-defined sections to provide the reader with an easy and understandable informational document. Further, each section is elaborated with all the required data to gain knowledge about the market before entering it or reinforcing their current foothold. The report is divided into:entitled, Cloud Accounting Software market is an exceptional market study that provides the hottest detailed info and extensive analysis of this market. It offers a comprehensive summary of the market with in depth insights on essential aspects such as the present market situation, possible dimensions, quantity, and dynamics of this market. This study report produces a comprehensive evaluation of the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on the present market and assesses the potential results of the market throughout the forecast period, 2021 2028.
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https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2263080404675/are-higher-wages-leading-to-replacing-humans
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How relevant is the $900M open interest on Bitcoin options above $100K?
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Bitcoin (BTC) is fast approaching its worst monthly performance in a decade, but some investors are using this as an opportunity to buy ultra-bullish long-term derivatives. Options instruments can be used for multiple strategies, which include hedging (protection) and also aiding those betting on specific outcomes. For example, a trader could be expecting a period of lower volatility in the short term but, at the same time, some significant price oscillation toward the end of 2021. Most novice traders fail to grasp that an investor might sell an ultra-bullish call (buy) option for September to improve gains on a short-term strategy, therefore not expecting to carry it until the expiry date. Bitcoin option profit/loss estimate. Source: Deribit Position Builder The chart above shows the net result of selling a Bitcoin $40,000 July 30 put. If the price remains above that threshold, the investor scores 0.189 BTC gain. Meanwhile, any outcome below $33,700 will yield a negative result. For example, at $30,000, the net loss is 0.144 BTC. The same trade will occur in the example shown below, but the investor will also sell 40 contracts of the $140,000 call option for Sept. 24. The investor is letting go of gains from a potential price increase in exchange for higher net profit at present levels. Bitcoin option profit/loss estimate. Source: Deribit Position Builder Take notice of how the same $40,000 outcome now results in a 0.464 BTC gain, and any price level above $26,850 yields a positive result. However, due to ultra-bullish calls, the trade will also net negative outcomes if Bitcoin trades above $68,170 on July 30. Therefore, analyzing those ultra-bullish options separately doesn't always provide a clear picture of investors' intentions. Aggregate Bitcoin options open interest: Source: Bybt There are currently 24,625 Bitcoin call option contracts at $100,000 or higher, equivalent to $910 million in open interest. Sure, it sounds like a lot, but the current market value of these ultra-bullish options is $15.4 million. For example, a Dec. 31 call option with a $120,000 strike is worth $1,500. As a comparison, a $30,000 protective put option for July 30 is worth $2,700. Therefore, instead of focusing exclusively on open interest, one should factor in the actual cost for each option. While these flashy $300,000 Bitcoin call options make headlines, they do not necessarily reflect true investors' expectations. For Bitcoin holders, it makes sense to sell call options of $100,000 and higher and pocket the premium. Worst case scenario, one will be making a sale in December at $100,000, which does not sound like a bad investment at all.
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https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/how-relevant-is-the-900m-open-interest-on-bitcoin-options-above-100k-202106010033
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What's a hongi?
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This week, Judith Collins came under fire over a response to a racist tweet that equated Jacinda Ardern and Scott Morrisons sharing of hongi with an uncivilised butting of heads (she had misunderstood its meaning, she later clarified). In this extract from their new book Tikanga, Francis and Kaiora Tipene explain the tikanga of hongi, and how we might rethink our habits around it. As soon as everything touches, we breathe in together. We close our eyes. Then we lean back and say kia ora. That can be before or after. It means you are no longer visitors. We are one people. FRANCIS There is a famous saying: Tihei mauri ora. It gets translated many ways. Sometimes, the idea of a sneeze is in there, but it always means the breath of life. It is used on the marae to get peoples attention at the start of a speech. A hongi is similar it is the act of sharing the breath of life with someone. There is a connection. When we call visitors onto the marae, there is the powhiri process: visitors come on, sit and converse. You might hongi first, depending on the kawa of the area. Or it may be after the speeches that we will seal the deal with the hongi. It is much like a handshake in other settings. Shaking hands joins people together physically. We do that when we hongi and we put our nose to the other persons nose and make sure our foreheads where our brain and thoughts are touch as well. Then we are going to have a hongi. And when we hongi, we breathe in together. It is not a race. We dont say, One, two, three, go. As soon as everything touches, we breathe in together. We close our eyes. Then we lean back and say kia ora. That can be before or after. It means you are no longer visitors. We are one people. We have shared a breath through the nose. We have shared thoughts. Its all symbolic and its a beautiful way to connect with one another. Its a beautiful thing to be able to get intimate like that. To non-Maori, it can be a bit much getting hard out into someones space like that. Ive hongied a few Pakeha people and they say, Oh, my nose is so sore. Maybe. When you grow up with it, your nose gets used to it. Its just a touch. We dont push noses like two bulls having a fight. Ive heard some orators saying, Now we are going to press noses. It is not even pressing. Then it is on to the next person. I love what it means. A lot of people dont want to do it, and they are not forced to. If they are uncomfortable, they are uncomfortable. But the hongi and what it signifies is so beautiful. When you walk on the street or through the mall and see someone and have a hongi, a lot of people stare. But the more we do it the more normal it is. When we hongi Pakeha people, we shouldnt make out as if they know what its about. Its not about having a smell. We should have a little korero first to explain about sharing one breath and one mind and how we are unified when we do that. Covid-19 changed that a bit. People are even more wary now, especially the elderly. When we took a tupapaku to a marae during the pandemic, as we went around for the hongi and hariru, those with respiratory conditions just bowed, so you knew not to hongi or kiss them. There is other tikanga around tupapaku and the hongi. Up north, with our dead in the casket, we are supposed to get down to hongi them. I need to think about that. They are dead, so we cant actually share a breath. Down the line, at Gisborne and Tairawhiti, they dont touch the body. They just look at it. I think that tikanga is good. They are dead. They are a shell. There is no point to having a hongi with them. They cant do anything in return. We need to nip all this social kissing in the bud and get back to the hongi. Kissing isnt very Maori, but on marae its become normal now to kiss ladies and hongi men. I think its unfair. Its like saying the ladies are not Maori but the men are. The kiss is not part of who we are. I now make every effort to hongi a female in that setting. On the street, a kiss is okay, but on the marae we have to go back to what the hongi is about connecting together through the nose and mind. That is more in line with kawa. This is one of those things that is going to take a generation to change. Its a bit like changing to healthy kai. Bread is easy and goes a long way. Even though we know it is a bit bad for us, we cant just take it away and switch to salad overnight. We need to talk about these things more and discuss them, so everyone knows what is expected. At the moment even when I go to a home to uplift a body it is automatic for people to kiss or hariru. Or it will be, Kia ora, Francis, with a kiss from the wahine and a hongi for the tane. Am I not good enough for a hongi? a woman asked me once, when this happened. But it is just what we have got used to. So much so that it feels a bit weird giving a hongi to a woman. It shouldnt be. Im not saying this is something we need to do every day, like when we go into work and say hello to our colleagues. It should still be a bit special for people we havent seen in a long time, important visitors, after a formal ceremony or when whanau come into the funeral home, if I havent met them yet. Its about making people feel comfortable. If people want a kiss instead, they get one. But in the chapel here, I explain the hongi a bit and educate them. There is a fine line between being a funeral director and a tikanga Maori adviser. Its all in the same realm and how you convey the message is important. Its in the delivery, which needs to be subtle and gentle. KAIORA In my younger days in Te Tai Tokerau, we only saw males do the hongi. I was educated to think that was correct. Only later did I start to see many women do it, and now it is an everyday thing for wahine. I like that. If you havent seen someone for a long time and run into them at the bank or the doctors or a cafe, you give them a hongi. There are some people who are very staunch with their greeting. The hongi is their way of acknowledging and accepting someone when they meet them. When it comes to people giving each other kisses, sometimes I feel awkward. You see them going in for the kiss and getting it wrong. There have been times when Francis has ended up kissing someone on the nose because he wasnt sure what was coming. I kissed Whaea on the nose! It turned out she wanted a hongi but I didnt know that, so I kissed her nose. There have been a couple of conferences where Francis and I have educated people on how to hongi. We have lots of examples from our own experience of what not to do no kissing the eye, no kissing the nose, no rubbing your nose on the cheek. It will be a long time before we see two Pakeha hongi each other as a normal greeting, but everything can change and people have already got used to many different things. Perhaps that will be one. Tikanga: Living with the traditions of te ao Mori, by Francis and Kaiora Tipene is out on Wednesday and can be preordered from Unity Books Auckland and Wellington.
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https://thespinoff.co.nz/books/01-06-2021/whats-a-hongi/
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How to revive economy?
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Pakistans economy is currently facing multi-dimensional economic challenges that include slower economic growth, rising unemployment and poverty, large fiscal deficit, growing public and external debts. These challenges are not the makings of the last three years, but these have worsened over the last 13 years (2008-21). Managing the economy with weak and frivolous economic teams by successive governments on the one hand and perpetually pursuing IMF-driven demand management policy (i.e. anti-growth or austerity policy) and by remaining in the IMF fold on the other hand have not only damaged the short-run growth prospects but even chocked the medium-to-long-term economic recovery. In a country of over 200 million people, a growth rate of 3-4 percent has become a new normal. In the words of the former Managing Director of the IMF, Christine Lagarde, the longer demand weakness lasts, the more it threatens to harm long-term growth as firms reduce production capacity and unemployed workers are leaving the labour force and critical skills are eroding. Weak demand also depresses trade, which adds to disappointing productivity growth. There cannot be a better way to explain the current state of Pakistans economy than as described by Lagarde. Pakistan has been under the IMF programme during most of the last 13 years (2008-21). Such a prolonged period of austerity or anti-growth policy has severely damaged Pakistans growth prospects, both in the short and medium-to-long terms. Joe Biden, the President of the United States, has recently said that trickledown economics has never worked; in a similar vein, let me state that the IMF policy of Stabilization first and growth later has also never worked in developing countries. It is in this perspective that the present government, after remaining 32 months in power and changing four Finance Ministers, has realized the importance of economic growth. Its fourth Finance Minister has clearly stated that during the remaining tenure of the current government, achieving 5 to 6 percent growth will be the governments priority. This article is aimed at providing suggestions/recommendations to help the government revive the economy and achieve 5 to 6 percent or even 7 percent growth on a sustained basis. The answer is obviously no because the IMF policies are anti-growth. The IMF programme had got suspended in Pakistan after the onslaught of Coronavirus in late February 2020. With the suspension of the IMF programme came the suspension of hara-kiri attached with the programme in the form of raising the prices of electricity and gas, interest rate, and devaluation of rupee. Interest rate was brought down from 13.25 percent to 7.0 percent in a few months time; the exchange rate exhibited a modicum of stability and, in fact, appreciated after the suspension of the IMF programme; gas and electricity tariffs remained unchanged during the suspension. Such a suspension of the IMF programme on account of Covid-19 brought tremendous positivity to Pakistans economy. It boosted the confidence of the private sector as they knew that utilities prices will remain unchanged, interest rate started declining and the government came forward to support businesses/industries and the poor segments of the country in a grand manner. All these measures restored the confidence of the market as well as of the private sector; the air of uncertainty was removed. Private sector moved forward, the credit off-take started rising, industrial activity was on the move, exports started gaining momentum and the overall economy gained traction. All these were happening because of the suspension of the IMF programme. At the back of these developments, Pakistan has been witnessing a surge in Covid-19 cases for the last two months. Business activities are being affected. The first thing that the government can do is to request the IMF for further suspension of the IMF programme for a year and take this as an opportunity to revive the economy. Alternatively, Pakistan should renegotiate with the IMF and insist that there will be no more hike in the tariffs of electricity and gas as well as tax target for the FBR will be based on the ground realities of the economy. Pakistan should concentrate on wide-ranging reforms in power sector (raising electricity prices is no reform; it is tantamount to maintain status quo), tax system and tax administration reform, and reform in agriculture and industries. Reforms in the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) law in the name of giving more autonomy as proposed by the IMF is like creating a state within the state, and therefore, must not be accepted. Secondly, the government must hold hands of businesses at all levelssmall, medium and large. This is not the time to increase the cost of doing business by raising utility prices, interest rates and devaluing currency. Furthermore, the SBP must consider reducing policy rate to 5 percent from the current level of 7.0 percent in two/three monetary policy meetings, that is, by December 2021. It is abundantly clear that by raising discount rate we cannot reduce inflation in Pakistan. Thirdly, agriculture has remained neglected by successive governments for nearly 13 years. Pakistan used to produce cotton in the range of 13-14 million bales until 2014-15. The production of cotton has nosedived to 6-7 million bales now. The government must find the answer and take necessary corrective measures during the next fiscal year (2021-22). Fourthly, wheat production in Pakistan had been stagnating at 25 million tons from 2010-11 until this year (according to the government, the country has witnessed record production of 27.3 million tons this year) but its population has been growing each year. Resultantly, the per capita availability of wheat per annum has declined from 145 kg to 120kg in 2019-20. The countrys wheat production has failed to maintain the pace of its population growth rate. Pakistan is fast heading towards acquiring the status of a permanent wheat importing country and accordingly creating for itself a food security issue. Pakistan has entered into the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in which agriculture is a priority area. Pakistan must learn to enhance wheat and cotton production from China under the CPEC. Fifthly, the small and medium enterprises (SMEs), construction, tourism and IT sectors have strong potential to revive economy and create enormous job opportunities, because all these sectors are highly labour-intensive with high employment elasticity. These sectors are severely credit constrained. These sectors should be provided credit directly through banking channels or through the well-reputed NGOs. The government, on its part, must improve their physical infrastructure for which budgetary allocation must be ensured. Sixthly, livestock and dairy sector accounts for 60.5 percent in agriculture and contributes 11.7 percent to GDP. This sector is almost equal to the large-scale manufacturing sector. Pakistan produces almost 62 million tons of milk in a year. More than 8 million rural population derive their livelihoods from this sector. This is a highly labour-intensive sector and has enormous potential for creating jobs. The road to poverty alleviation in the rural area passes through livestock and dairy sector but it has remained neglected in Pakistan. The government may involve private sector in the development of this sector for production of milk and dairy products to meet growing domestic as well as foreign demand. Seventhly, in the second phase of the CPEC, besides agriculture, industrialization through the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) is yet another priority area where progress is much to be desired. The government must use CPEC as a vehicle for reviving economic activity with a view to achieving 6 to 7 percent growth in the next four to five years. Let us resolve that during the fiscal year 2021-22 at least one SEZ will become functional. Eighthly, Karachi being the growth and revenue engine of Pakistan will play a pivotal role in reviving economic activity in the country and sustaining 5-7 percent growth on a sustained basis. Give me peace and stability in Karachi and I will give you the revenue, this is a historic quote of a former Chairman of the FBR to a former Prime Minister of Pakistan in the mid-1990s. Peace and stability in Karachi along with improved infrastructure and cleanliness of the city will go a long way in sustaining higher economic growth. The situation in Karachi must be handled with political foresight inclusiveness, equal opportunities and local government empowerments. Summing UP: In order to revive economic activity and to achieve a growth rate of 5-6 or even 7 percent in the next four to five years on a sustained basis, Pakistan needs to do the following: i) either suspend the IMF programme for a year or renegotiate the most cruel programme ever given to Pakistan; ii) no more hike in utility prices (gas and electricity), in fact, there is a need to reduce the price of electricity as Pakistan has excess capacity; iii) use both fiscal and monetary policy to revive economic activity; iv) reduce discount rate or policy rate to 5 percent in the next 2/3 monetary policy meetings; v) major emphasis be given to agriculture and seeking Chinese assistance under the second phase of the CPEC; vii) SMEs, livestock and dairy sector, construction, tourism and IT sectors should form the priority areas along with agriculture; viii) undertake wide-ranging reforms in agriculture, industry, energy, taxation, and governance; and ix) peace and stability and better infrastructure in Karachi are vital for economic recovery. Copyright Business Recorder, 2021
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https://www.brecorder.com/news/40096750/how-to-revive-economy
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Will Tokyo really host a pandemic Olympics?
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The Games were meant to be a moment of national celebration but with coronavirus cases rising in Japan this summers postponed Olympics are the subject of recrimination and protest. When Tokyos bid to host the Olympics succeeded eight years ago, a supportive public expected the 2020 Games to be a moment of national unity and, after the Fukushima nuclear disaster, a declaration that the country was open for business. Instead, the coronavirus pandemic forced a delay to 2021. With the rearranged Games due to take place in less than two months the expected respite from the pandemic has not materialised, and with vaccination rates in Japan stubbornly low, polls suggest that as much as 80% of the public wants to see them postponed again or even called off. Justin McCurry, the Guardians Tokyo correspondent, tells Anushka Asthana why the movement to cancel the Games is facing an uphill battle in the face of vast financial pressure to go ahead. Archive: IOC, BBC, Channel 4, Reuters, Getty
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https://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2021/jun/01/will-tokyo-really-host-pandemic-olympic-games-podcast
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Who will wear the coveted No 11 jersey when the All Blacks kick off their international campaign?
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8:26pm, 31 May 2021 Jonah Lomu made the All Blacks No 11 jersey famous due to his incredible performances at the 1995 Rugby World Cup. ADVERTISEMENT While the role of a left wing has evolved over the past two decades, the ability to bust tackles and make line breaks is still held in the highest regard and its those attributes that have made the likes of Joe Rokocoko, Julian Savea and Rieko Ioane so successful for New Zealand. Heading into the 2021 test season, its anyones guess who will slot in on the left wing, with Caleb Clarke putting his career on hold to join the New Zealand sevens team in the quest for Olympics gold. The panel of Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall talk about all the action and news from the week of rugby in New Zealand and across the world. George Bridge wore the No 11 at the Rugby World Cup and started 2020 as the incumbent but spent most of the year on the sidelines through injury. While Bridge made a successful return for the Crusaders in the latter stages of Super Rugby Aotearoa, hes again under an injury cloud and theres a very real chance he wont feature again before the international season kicks off. Meanwhile, the uncapped trio of Salesi Rayasi, Jona Nareki and Leicester Faingaanuku have all stood out at times for their respective franchises. Speaking on the latest episode of the Aotearoa Rugby Pod, Super Rugby centurions Bryn Hall and James Parsons have assessed the merits of the men who are most likely to don the All Blacks No 11 jersey for the coming campaign. ADVERTISEMENT I think George Bridge has to be there, said Hall of his Crusaders teammate. Hes the incumbent with Caleb Clarke being away and with Georges performances when he was back, before his injury, he was playing some really good footy and the All Blacks know what theyre going to get with George. Hes a proven performer. [Leicesters] back on the wing, hes played a lot of wing and then hes played a lot of centre this year for us. Weve talked about him previously on the pod, with him being able to have that double role around winger and midfielder, which could be massive in a team selection. The one thing that I do like about Nareki is hes probably the best left-foot kicking option in New Zealand in that left wing spot. I think hes better than George Bridge and Leicester when it comes to that kicking. He does a lot with it for the Highlanders, it gets them out really well in the exit zones, so I think thats one of his main differences. And then Rayasi, if youre talking around a guy that one-on-one can beat you and poses an X-factor and especially at the next level, hes one guy that can do that. I think one thing for him that Id like to see a little bit more is just his work rate off the ball and getting second touches and holding onto that ball and really respecting it. @TheChaseRugby crunches the numbers on the candidates to pack down at the back of the #AllBlacks scrum come July. #SuperRugbyTThttps://t.co/yXGkIY6IGk The XV Rugby (@TheXV) May 31, 2021 Parsons further suggested that Rayasi, the man who topped the 2020 Mitre 10 Cup scoring charts and was nominated for provincial player of the season, also possesses a strong left boot an attribute that helps him and Nareki stand out from their contemporaries. The Hurricanes use him really effectively, hes got a huge boot, Parsons said. I really like it from the sense of exiting. It means you can have a lick of attack and if they bring the winger up and the fullback comes up and theres space in the backfield, theyve got the big boot to take advantage of it. Thats what I like, it gives you the ability to have a look at and still get you out of your exit zone with a kick and if they dont, if they stay back in the backfield, beauty, well run, well just take the space and then were playing footy. Thats the reason I like it. I like how the Canes do that. Salesis great at making those decisions. Halfback Hall also suggested that when youre defending a scrum and you know your opposition have a left foot kicker at their disposal, it can force the defence to hold off on spreading out across the park, potentially opening up space for the some well-placed kicks. If its a left-hand side scrum and youve got a 15-metre blind, what that does in the backfield with having a left winger with a left foot, it just holds you a little bit more, he explained. For a 9 or the backfield, if youre a fullback or the openside winger, it checks you a little bit Its pretty hard to defend when youve got an out and out left-foot kicking winger. Parsons also put forward one other left-field suggestion for the left wing spot, nominating Crusaders No 14 Sevu Reece. Reece notched up seven appearances for the All Blacks in his debut season in 2019, starting all of those matches on the right wing. Last year, however, he hit a second-season slump and made just one further appearance for New Zealand. His form for the Crusaders has improved as the season has progressed and hes now arguably the best-performing win in Super Rugby Trans-Tasman but a shift to the left could pave the way for greater minutes for the All Blacks this year. I think potentially that Will Jordan could slip into that right wing position and I dont think we can ignore the form of Sevu Reece and the work that hes done, said Parsons. I dont think hed look out of place on the left Its that power winger spot and I think hes really powerful but I also think he has the work rate of that right wing. Hes got a high work rate. That was a crucial moment in the game. So hes got the work rate, hes got the power and hes good under the high ball. Theres a lot of aspects to his game that actually suits that blindside wing spot so I think he has to be considered as well. With Beuaden Barrett, Jordie Barrett and Damian McKenzie all more than capable of playing at fullback, there will be huge competition for the All Blacks wing spots and the countrys best and brightest are all putting their hands up for selection. When New Zealand run out against Tonga in their opening test of the year, however, who will don the No 11 jersey is anyones guess at this stage.
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https://www.rugbypass.com/news/who-will-wear-the-coveted-no-11-jersey-when-the-all-blacks-kick-off-their-international-campaign/
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Will there be another Subnautica after Below Zero?
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Subnautica has attracted plenty of attention in the past few weeks with the release of Subnautica: Below Zero. The sequel game, which turned out to be a hit with fans, has already raised questions about another installment. Subnautica: Below Zero was officially released across multiple console platforms on May 14, 2021. It has been available through early access on PC since 2019, but the console release allowed the game to find a new resurgence. In an interview from Inverse, David Kalina, the Director of Subnautica: Below Zero, addressed whether Unknown Worlds would be developing a follow-up title. He revealed that the studio will eventually work on another entry into the Subnautica series, but there is no set-up yet. David Kalina also admitted that the studio is working on a separate project that is not related to Subnautica: Below Zero and future releases. If fans are lucky enough, news about the project will be released later this year. Future updates for Subnautica: Below Zero In the interview with Inverse, David Kalina went into detail about the current state of Subnautica: Below Zero. He said: "In the medium term, there's a little live team thats going to continue supporting both Subnautica and Below Zero. We're dealing with a release that's very multi-platform for the first time in-house. We haven't done console work before. So there's a lot of stuff to keep an eye on." "But then beyond that, there will be more feature work. We're not committed to anything specific right now, because we want to kind of listen to the community and see, see what our fans are telling us." According to David Kalina, people on the development team have been working on Subnautica in one way or another for nearly eight years. The separate project mentioned above will, therefore, give members of the team a chance to work on something new.
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https://www.sportskeeda.com/esports/will-another-subnautica-below-zero
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How much is the average NFL season ticket?
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The 2021-2022 NFL season is approximately three months away. Most NFL franchises have announced that they'll be opening their stadiums to maximum capacity. NFL single-game tickets are on sale, and fans will need to jump on them quickly before they're gone. There are many great games scheduled for the upcoming season, and NFL fans are eagerly trying to get their hands on tickets. It's hard to predict the future and how the pandemic will pan out, but the NFL is currently planning the 2021 season assuming that the virus will be under control by Week 1. Let's take a look at how much the average ticket will cost an NFL fan in 2021. Oakland Raiders v Seattle Seahawks The Las Vegas Raiders have the most expensive ticket prices for the 2021-2022 season. If a Raiders fan wants to attend a home game, they'll spend on average about $373 per ticket. The New England Patriots come in second with tickets costing $245 per seat. Here's the top ten average single-game ticket cost by team: Top 10 Average Single Game Ticket Prices for 2021 The Las Vegas Raiders opened their new stadium in 2020, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they couldn't allow fans to attend. With teams opening up their stadiums to maximum capacity, it will be the first time the Raiders will have fans watching them play in Las Vegas. The crown jewel of the Raiders Las Vegas Stadium preview center at Town Square is this large replica of the $1.9 billion, 65,000-seat stadium. Super Bowl LV Tom Brady will return to New England to battle his former team during the 2021 season. The game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New England Patriots will be the most-watched game of the 2021 season. Another NFL game that fans are looking forward to is the Kansas City Chiefs taking on the Green Bay Packers. But if Aaron Rodgers leaves Green Bay, that game could become less important to fans. October 3rd: Tom Brady vs Bill Belichick at Gillette Stadium on Sunday Night Football (Week 4). Listen to the full schedule release breakdown now: APPLE PODCASTS: https://t.co/bUf9WkulFF Or SPOTIFY:https://t.co/TxUAKn6O7k pic.twitter.com/CrTCxixtGz Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) May 14, 2021 Here are the top ten most expensive games to attend during the 2021-2022 NFL season: Top 10 most expensive games to attend during the 2021 NFL season The Las Vegas Raiders feature six times on the list. It may surprise some fans because the Raiders haven't had many playoff appearances in recent years. Las Vegas is trying to make up for the numbers they lost from not having fans in 2020. If an NFL fan wants to attend a game during the 2021 season, they'll need to loosen their wallets because it will not be cheap.
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https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/how-much-average-nfl-season-ticket
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Which Celebrity Scandal Are People Really The Most Invested In?
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People are hardwired for gossip, according to Medical Daily. According to the outlet, the human brain is built to tune into gossip but there's something special about celebrity gossip that makes it all the more intriguing. In a 2021 survey, Nicki Swift asked readers to reveal the celebrity scandal in which they are most invested. The results will blow your mind. Obsessive interest in celebrity gossip has been around throughout history. According to The Atlantic, author Tom Payne explained the history of celebrity news in his book "FAME: What the Classics Tell Us About Our Cult of Celebrity." We love celebrity gossip because of our "ancestors' love for martyrs and saints." In other words, our obsession with celebrity scandals isn't shallow; it's just science, y'all! Of course, we knew that the British royal family scandal surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle would be top of mind for many. We also anticipated that the infamous elevator video showing Solange Knowles, Beyonc's sister, unleashing her anger on Jay-Z in 2014 would be at the top of the survey. Other big celebrity scandals include Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's divorce-turned-custody battle and "Aunt Becky" Lori Loughlin's "Varsity Blues" college admission trial, and jail time would be on the list. Keep scrolling to find out!
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https://www.nickiswift.com/424817/which-celebrity-scandal-are-people-really-the-most-invested-in/
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Was tun bei einer Zahnfleischentzndung?
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Eine Zahnfleischentzndung (medizinischer Fachbegriff: Gingivitis) ist eine akute oder chronische entzndliche Vernderung des Zahnfleisches. Es handelt sich um eine weit verbreitete Erkrankung im Mundraum; so weisen ber 80% der Erwachsenen Anzeichen einer Zahnfleischentzndung auf. Meist verluft die Erkrankung mild, gertetes Zahnfleisch kann aber auch auf die Entwicklung einer Parodontitis hinweisen. Heilt eine Zahnfleischentzndung nicht innerhalb weniger Tage ab, sollte ein Zahnarzt aufgesucht werden. Wichtig ist grundstzlich auch eine sorgfltige Mundhygiene. Ursache fr eine Zahnfleischentzndung ist eine falsche Mundhygiene, in deren Folge bakterielle klebrige Belge (Plaque) und Zahnstein entstehen. Bei Plaque bzw. Zahnbelag handelt es sich um einen bakteriellen Biofilm im Mund, der sich aus Bestandteilen des Speichels, Stoffwechselprodukten von Bakterien, Nahrungsresten und Mikroorganismen zusammensetzt. Der hufige Genuss von klebrigen Kohlenhydraten wie Sigkeiten oder Softdrinks begnstigt die Bildung von Plaque. Mgliche Auslser einer Gingivitis sind zudem schlecht angepasste, berstehende Kronen, schief- oder zu eng stehende Zhne, hormonelle Umstellung z. B. whrend einer Schwangerschaft sowie Allgemeinerkrankungen wie Diabetes oder die Einnahme bestimmter Medikamente wie z. B. blutdrucksenkende Mittel. Auch Rauchen ist ein Risikofaktor. Anzeichen fr eine Zahnfleischentzndung Das Zahnfleisch blutet leicht, z.B. beim Zhneputzen, beim Verzehr harter Lebensmittel wie Brot oder beim Biss in einen Apfel. Der Zahnfleischrand ist gertet, geschwollen und schmerz- empfindlich. Es kann Mundgeruch bestehen. Eine Zahnfleischentzndung kann mild bis schwer verlaufen. Wird sie nicht behandelt, kann sich eine Parodontitis entwickeln. Hier ist der Zahnhalteapparat geschdigt und es kann zur Lockerung von Zhnen und sogar zum Zahnverlust kommen. Die Symptome sind meist starker Mundgeruch, Zahnfleischbluten, Zahnfleischrckgang und verschobene Zhne. Unbehandelt kann eine Parodontitis schwere Allgemeinkrankheiten wie Herzinfarkt, Schlaganfall oder Diabetes begnstigen. Zahnfleischentzndungen vorbeugen Bei rechtzeitiger Therapie heilt die Zahnfleischentzndung in der Regel ohne Sptfolgen ab. Fr eine erfolgreiche Behandlung mssen die Ursachen konsequent beseitigt werden, d.h. Zahnstein und Zahnbelge mssen entfernt werden. Dadurch wird die Neubildung von Zahnbelag gehemmt, und die Mundflora bleibt in einem gesunden Gleichgewicht. Wichtig ist vor allem ist die richtige Mund- und Zahnpflege. Dazu gehren grndliches Zhneputzen zweimal tglich, die Reinigung der Zahnzwischenrume mit Zahnseide und die Verwendung einer antibakteriellen Mundsplung. Auch eine Zungenbrste ist hilfreich. Vorbeugend empfehlen sich auerdem regelmige Kon- trollen durch den Zahnarzt, der die Zahnflchen reinigt und hartnckige Belge entfernt. Mindestens einmal jhrlich sollte eine professionelle Zahnreinigung durchgefhrt werden. Auch eine gesunde, vollwertige Ernhrung und das Vermeiden von zucker- und surehaltigen Speisen tragen wesentlich dazu bei, einer Zahnfleischentzndung vorzubeugen. Startseite
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https://www.apothekenkurier.de/index.php/gesundheit/2419-was-tun-bei-einer-zahnfleischentzuendung
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What is Lil Loadeds net worth?
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RISING rapper Lil Loaded started becoming popular online after releasing his single 6locc 6a6y. The 20-year-old suddenly passed away on May 31, 2021, as confirmed by his lawyer. Deshawn Maurice Robertson, aka Lil Loaded, was reportedly worth $400,000. The Dallas rapper was up and coming and became a YouTube sensation after releasing his song, 6locc 6a6y in 2019. The song was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America the week of May 24, 2021. 6locc 6a6y received more than 10million streams on Spotify and 7million plays on SoundCloud. Loaded passed away on Monday, May 31. His cause of death is unknown. According to XXL Mag, the rapper had allegedly shared a cryptic message on his Instagram prior to his death asking God for forgiveness. Loadeds post read: Dear most high, please forgive me for my shortcomings and all of the times Ive fell short of making you proud and being appreciative of the blessings that have been put in my life. I ask for entrance into your kingdom thru all of my mistakes. I know you love all your children, and Im ready for my heart and soul to join you. 3 Loaded reportedly posted a cryptic message on Instagram the day before passing Credit: Instagram/Lil Loaded The post has since been deleted. 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. He had a very bright and promising music career ahead of him, he said. The news of Loadeds death spread on Twitter, with many wishing their condolences to his family. One user wrote: What the actual f**k man RIP bruh Most read in Celebrity Exclusive FIGHTING BACK Teen Mom Jenelle Evans sues blogger for claims she was 'fired' from podcast BACH IN LOVE Matt James & Rachael huddle together on rainy Hamptons trip after rekindling 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 'ZERO SHAME' Why Jen Shahs GoFundMe was taken down Another added: rip lil loaded not gonna sit here and say i was a fan and listened to him a lot but it still sucks to see someone with so much talent be gone. 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, "rip lil loaded. had lotta potential. hate 2 see young n*** die.
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https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/2991805/what-lil-loaded-net-worth/
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Is Meagan Martin Married or Engaged? Who Is Meagan Martin's Fianc?
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Meagan Martin is an accomplished athlete and a celebrated contestant on the thrilling reality competition show American Ninja Warrior. Interested in gymnastics and athletics from a very tender age, the reality star took to competitive rock climbing and shone at the sport. Ever since her appearance on American Ninja Warrior, she has broken numerous records while setting several other ones. Apart from athletics, Meagan has also found success in modeling for the sportswear brand Athleta. Her impressive achievements have earned her much deserved fame. Along with fame, this brilliant athlete also managed to garner quite a significant fanbase that is interested to know more about Meagans private life. Meagan Martins Family and Early Life Born on September 5, 1989, to Gerald and Beth Martin, Meagan grew up alongside her younger sisters, Moriah Martin and Mikaela Martin. With her father being a famous athlete who competed in the 1984 Olympic trials and her mother imparting knowledge as a gymnastic coach, it is no surprise that Meagan was attracted to athletics from a very tender age. Starting gymnastics at the young age of 5, Meagan was homeschooled by her mother. During her homeschooling sessions, she had her first climbing experience when she climbed trees to sit on top and read her books. After being introduced to proper rock climbing at the Aiguille Rock Climbing Center, she quickly took an interest in the activity. With her high school education over, she decided to attend the Vanderbilt University. Meagan shone in track and pole vaulting during her school and college years, though rock climbing remained her favorite. Wanting to make a career out of her favorite sport, Meagan trained hard to reach the top. Her hard work and dedication were duly rewarded when Meagan got the opportunity to compete on American Ninja Warrior. Since then, this impressive athlete has refused to look back and has passed several milestones on her way to success. Meagan Martins Fianc Meagan Martin is happily engaged to a man named Dave. As Meagan prefers privacy and opts to keep most of her private life out of the public sphere, not much is known about their relationship. Her fianc, Dave, is also a rock climber and loves partaking in the sport along with Meagan. On August 4, 2020, David popped the question while the couple was climbing a multi-pitch route called Lovers Leap. Later, while announcing her engagement, Meagan said that the route was the first multi-patch trad she and her fianc climbed after they first met. Due to her preference for privacy, Meagan does not share many updates about her fianc or her engaged life, though we can assume that the pair is blissfully happy with each other. Moreover, with no reports about their marriage, it can also be presumed that the loving couple is yet to tie the knot. It is heartwarming to see such a compatible and lovely couple planning to share a lifetime together, and we would like to wish them the very best for the future.
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https://thecinemaholic.com/is-meagan-martin-engaged-who-is-her-fiance/
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How did San Diego honor fallen heroes on Memorial Day?
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Memorial Day may only be on the calendar once a year, but here in our county - with such a large military presence - every day is Memorial Day for many. SAN DIEGO Thousands of San Diegans celebrated this Memorial Day by honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our country. Many visited the gravesites of loved ones for quiet gatherings, but others attended or viewed bigger events. For a 121st consecutive year, Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery held a memorial service to honor those who gave their life to preserve our freedom. We gather to reflect and to honor those who lost their lives in combat - the ultimate sacrifice for our grateful nation, said Bryan Caraveo, USN (Ret.). Due to the pandemic, the facility decided to make this a virtual event, which can still be viewed online. But even virtually, they still worked in important traditions, including a wreath ceremony to honor unknown soldiers laid to rest. The USS Midway Museum also held a wreath ceremony today. It was a touching tribute that brought back painful memories. I think about them a lot, said one Navy veteran with tears in his eyes. Atop Mount Soledad Monday afternoon, one of the county's largest in person public Memorial Day events. San Diego is a proud military town - am I right?, said Mayor Todd Gloria to a round of cheers. Hundreds of county residents, many representing different branches of the military and wearing patriotic outfits, showed up to honor service members who died fighting for our country. The event was held at the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial - home to more than 5,000 plaques honoring veterans from the Revolutionary War to present day and every single one is appreciated. Let us always remember those who are no longer with us because that's what we do as San Diegans - a proud military town that knows that freedom is not free, Mayor Gloria said. Memorial Day may only be on the calendar once a year, but here in our county - with such a large military presence - every day is Memorial Day for many and events like these show our hearts are with them.
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https://www.cbs8.com/article/life/holidays/san-diegans-honor-fallen-heroes-on-memorial-day-2021/509-f582044b-04e4-4f8d-9d95-8331f1ba13dc
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What will Manny Pacquiao do now?
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With all the maneuvering for next years elections, the cracks in the Duterte governing coalition are widening. Consider the situation of Sen. Manny Pacquiao. The boxing all-time great is a middling politician of mediocre achievement, but he is masa, moneyed, and motivated. The 2022 elections will be the first presidential poll where he will be old enough to run for president himself. If he wins his fight against world welterweight champion Errol Spence in August, add both massive media mileage and momentum to his set of advantages as a candidate in May. But instead of a warm welcome or a protective embrace from the presidential palace, this close ally of President Dutertes is taking hits on all sidesand the hits are coming from the President himself or other close allies. President Dutertes decision to support the unusual and procedurally irregular convening of the PDP-Labans National Council, which took place yesterday in Cebu, over Pacquiaos clear objections, was a direct affront to Pacquiao, who is the party president. (Or at least he is, at the time of writing. Having swiftly replaced the party secretary-general by presuming that seat vacant, the members of the National Council under the leadership of party vice-chair Alfonso Cusi, the energy secretary, can just as easily depose Pacquiao. It may, in fact, only be a matter of time.) The reason for the internal coup of the official administration party on record is apparent: Davao City Mayor Inday Sara Duterte is running for president next year, in a bid to succeed her father and to protect him from legal complications, and she needs a national political party. Its important to note who showed up, whether physically or on Zoom, at the National Council meeting: Speaker Lord Allan Velasco, who is party executive vice president; Senators Francis Tolentino and Bato dela Rosa (who earlier said he would be too busy in the Senate to attend); Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea and Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez; congressmen including Ronaldo Zamora and Joey Salceda, and governors including Ben Evardone and Gwen Garcia. Not exactly a list of party veterans. Rather, this is a large chunk of the governing coalition who are interested in continuity, violating the partys own rules to effectively remove Pacquiao from any real power. I recall that Lito Banayo, the Presidents original political strategist, already predicted the end of Pacquiaos party presidency last March; he revealed that the President spoke to Pacquiao on March 3, to ask him to lower his political sights for 2022. The heavy-handed manner in which Cusi et al. reasserted control over PDP-Laban must mean either that Pacquiao refused the Presidents request or that he hasnt made up his mind yet. (Heres a reminder, however, that we must take the columns of a political operator with a sack of salt; in that same piece, Banayo summed up the directive to Pacquiao as pahinog ka muna sa Senadoliterally, ripen in the Senatewhile promoting the idea of a Bong-Go-for-president, Rudy-Duterte-for-vice-president tandem. But Go was elected to the Senate in 2019, three years after Pacquiao. The definition of ripeness here must depend on the tree of political opportunism.) But Pacquiao, from all accounts, is a proud man. Millions of Filipinos know his background; it is a true rags-to-the-Ritz story. This takeover of his party will not sit well with him. The masterminds behind the takeover must have calculated that he will eventually agree to settle for another run at the Senate; it will not do to have him serve as Saras running mate, since they are both from Mindanao. But at 42, Pacquiao cannot depend on many more fights, to reinforce his appealing narrative to the masses and to raise more money for his political campaigns. The 2022 presidential election would likely be his best chance at becoming president; he can certainly cut into Saras Mindanao base, and hold his own against Bongbong Marcos and Isko Moreno in Luzon. The Cusi takeover must assume that the lack of a national political party to support his candidacy will be fatal to Pacquiaos chances; recent history is much more ambiguous. Although outmatched in the Senate, in terms of debating skill or alliance-building, Pacquiao has started to become much more assertive. Last week, he criticized Sen. Pia Cayetano for disrespecting him on a matter involving a priority legislation of his, and last year he pushed back against Alan Peter Cayetano, then the Speaker, when he defended his proposal to renew the ABS-CBN networks congressional franchise. To be sure, theres more to the running feud with the Cayetanos, involving local politics. And the Cayetanos are not fond of a Sara candidacy; attacking Pacquiao, a clear rival to Sara, is not in the Cayetano familys interest on the national level. And yet here we are. Where Pacquiao will be depends on his next steps. If he sues the Cusi wing of the party, he will tie himself up in litigation possibly for years, in the same way Mar Roxas had to fight Lito Atienza for control of the Liberal Party. If he organizes a new party, he will not enjoy the same advantage Fidel Ramos did when he bolted LDP and formed Lakas: the support of the incumbent president. The 1Sambayan convenors have already rejected his inclusion in the political oppositions selection process. The options for him are to join another political party, if he remains popular and viable as a presidential candidate. But if all he can point to, when he runs, is his personal fame and his (admittedly historic) boxing career, the other major parties may call it a draw. On Twitter: @jnery_newsstand; email: [email protected]
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https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/380260/what-will-manny-pacquiao-do-now
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Where to sit at Hard Rock?
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I just paid for flights and hotel from Nov. 10th - 14th as my wife and I plan on attending the Fins/Ravens game that Thursday night. My wife is worried about potential rain and just wants to make sure we're covered overhead, so we're looking to buy tix in the 300 sections. Ideally I'd like to try and sit in one of the lower/front rows of the 300 section as long as I know we're protected from any potential rain. I see some tickets in the 5th row of section 316 that interest me, but I need to make sure we're covered overhead or the wife will not be happy!
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https://finheaven.com/threads/where-to-sit-at-hard-rock.366747/
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Will China Become the Last Refuge of Western Culture?
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No, this isnt a joke. Edward Luttwak, the distinguished Israeli-American strategist and public intellectual, tweeted the following this morning: 11 Chinese universities teach Greek and Latin. Another 20 seek staff to so as well. Back in the US, the Princeton CLASSICS department has just eliminated the Latin or Greek requirement to address systemic racism. Truly racist say I. Jobs await in The Chinese characters at the end mean Middle Kingdom. Princeton created an uproar by ditching the requirement for classics majors to learn Greek or Latin. That shouldnt be a surprise: In 2017 Harvard eliminated the music theory requirement for music majors. Music theory is to music what grammar and vocabulary are to language. In China, meanwhile, up to 100 million children study piano, not counting orchestral instruments. Classical music thrives in Japan and South Korea as well as China, where aspiring youngsters and their parents have embraced the most characteristically Western art form. As Luttwak observes, it isnt just music: Chinese universities are building up their classics departments. Perhaps the most astonishing thing is Chinas enormous interest in Western philosophy. Peking University is Chinas Harvard, and its undergraduate philosophy syllabus puts every American university to shame. There are two courses on Aristotle, three on Plato, four on Kant and five on Hegel, three on Nietzsche, two on set theory, and twenty-two (no typo) on logic. Of course, there are also courses on Chinese philosophy, and a bunch on Marxism (my guess is that the Marx courses arent well attended). China offers its undergraduates a deep dive into the Western mindGreek, Latin, and Continental European (although there also are a couple of offerings on John Rawls). China appreciates Western creativity and wants to learn the trick. Chinas hierarchical society doesnt foster creativity (that is, tolerate the eccentrics and oddballs who discover things like General Relativity) as well as the West, to be sure. But learning the philosophy and music of the West is the next best thing. Under Mao Zedong, China had a cultural revolution that destroyed its universities and sent academics (and many others) into exile to learn from the peasants in remote villages). Now WE are having our own cultural revolution, as a Chinese acquaintance taunted me, complete with struggle sessions and criticism and self-criticism over supposed systemic racism. Our brightest young people are out trying to devise the next killer app. The way things are going, we will be geeks in a new Roman Empire. The dissipated, infertile Greeks fell to the intellectually inferior Romans, who absorbed the parts of Greek culture they found useful and, in their own way, preserved it. As we burn down our own culture, China may become the last refuge of classical philology, Western philosophy, and classical music.
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https://pjmedia.com/spengler/2021/05/31/will-china-become-the-last-refuge-of-western-culture-n1451094
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What's The Difference Between Mineral And Chemical Sunscreen?
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There is an air of prestige that fills one's mind, body, and soul when they think about luxurious items. From five-star hotels to hard-to-get ingredients and foods, there's no denying that luxury items just make everyone feel special. But with each luxury item, there will always be a counterpart that is much more attainable for a majority of people, like that of caviar and fish roe. Most folks know what caviar is but might not be as familiar with fish roe. Then there are the folks that have heard of both but just don't know the difference between the two.
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https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2263057823579/what-s-the-difference-between-mineral-and-chemical-sunscreen
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Should the Pelicans make an all-in trade for a superstar this summer?
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Heading into a summer with many questions, the New Orleans Pelicans are tasked with finding out what direction the franchise is headed in with Zion Williamson. With two years of sample size on Williamson with the rest of the Pelicans young core, the front office should have an idea of what players do and dont fit into their future. As the focus shifts more and more toward a winning future in lieu of a rebuilding one, the Pelicans will begin to look to aggregate their assets into something impactful. For instance, the team will enter the 2021 NBA draft with four selections, three of those second-rounders. For a team already full of young players, adding four more first-year players to that mix seems suboptimal. In fact, between the 2021 and 2027 drafts, the Pelicans have 22 draft picks with control over the majority of the Lakers and Bucks first round picks in that span. The team will have plenty of ammunition to add to their roster on top of potentially jumping on opportunities to make a move for a superstar. That last bit could be pertinent to this offseason. While the clock isnt ticking loudly yet for the Pelicans, it is ticking as Williamson and Ingram move closer to free agency and the urgency to become contenders will grow. Seemingly each year, a new star becomes disgruntled and seeks a way out of his current situation. This year, there are a couple of prime candidates. Bradley Beals name will continue to be floated around despite the Wizards making a run to get into the playoffs this season. Should the Blazers exit in the first round yet again, C.J. McCollum may be available at a high price. There will also almost certainly be unexpected players who may become available as well. James Harden this season is a perfect example of that very fact. The Pelicans, more so than any team not named the Thunder, are in prime position to pounce on this opportunity. All these questions, though, will need to be answered by New Orleans at the same time that they answer internal questions about the state of their roster. Story continues The success of Ball, Ingram and Williamson together would indicate there is something in place for the future. That trio was a plus-4.3 in 942 minutes together this season. In 146 minutes without Bledsoe, they were plus-6.6. In 250 minutes without Adams, they were plus-10.4. Building around that trio could be the answer for the Pelicans future. Adding a lead guard like McCollum or Beal would offer a rather seamless fit. Balls versatility defensively and offensively allows the team the ability to add virtually any guard. The biggest thing, though, is determining the right opportunity and the right cost. If that circumstance presents itself this offseason, it could be time for the Pelicans to make a big move to get to the next level. Related Examining the likely salary cap crunch for the New Orleans Pelicans Pelicans lose three-way tiebreaker with Bulls, Kings, fall to 10th in draft lottery List
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https://sports.yahoo.com/pelicans-trade-superstar-summer-022942933.html?src=rss
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Do we really need a free press?
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This is not as simple a question as it seems to me, or most of my peers and friends in the local and global media. The world has experienced profound change, and our inability to understand the change beyond the simple adoption of amplification platforms comes at great cost to society as a whole. The murdered bodies of Saleem Shehzad, Mohammad Salahuddin, and Wali Babar, and the injuries borne by Umar Cheema, Hamid Mir, Ahmad Noorani, Absar Alam and now Asad Toor are manifestations not simply of the binary debate that dominates all analyses in Pakistan. They are manifestations of the impact of wider economic, social and technological changes that many traditional news, press and media persons remain oblivious of, or antagonistic toward. The lives and safety of journalists are at stake. So the topic merits deeper reflection than the reflexive nature of tribal affiliation that I and many of my friends and peers are prone to, on this matter. There are two schools of thought that dominate today. There is the classical and now old-fashioned view that I subscribe to: a free press is a vital instrument to ensure, to the extent possible, that power doesnt go to peoples heads and they do not feel uninhibited before making bad decisions. A free and cantankerous media creates disincentives for bad behaviour. Without these disincentives, a society that suffers from major weaknesses in terms of justice and law enforcement would really resemble the jungle. In short, a free press is absolutely essential and all attacks on journalists need to be pursued with a heightened sense of urgency to prevent the stifling of truth. There is another school of thought. Until recently, this school of thought was mostly an after-thought. Lets call this the populist way of thinking about press freedom. In the populist school of thought, the press is a tool largely in the hands of a countrys enemies. Those enemies pay good money to members of the press to promote narratives and stories that cause sadness, self-reflection, and self-doubt. These conditions lead to national paralysis, instead of the swift action the nation needs to quickly reform itself and become a Lee Kuan Yew inspired Asian Tiger, or an Ertugrul like defender of Muslims, or a Zeus-like behemoth in the region, or whatever version of mythology we want to associate with at any given moment. The free press in this case is not free at all, but an entity for sale, using its privilege of platform and voice to promote causes and issues that deflate the national spirit, and thereby empower the countrys enemies. In short, a free press in this school of thought is an absolute disaster. It must be constrained, restrained, contained, bottled up and if necessary, totally muzzled. These two schools of thought are not equal in terms of common sense, logic, evidence or even moral force. But they are increasingly equal in terms of the subscription base for each. The growing base of populist thinking about a free press is not going to be convinced by sermonizing, or by contempt, or by neglect. And those of us invested in the security and safety of journalists like Asad Toor must therefore engage differently with this topic. Until roughly 2008, platform and voice was an exclusive good. This meant that the ability of newspapers and large media houses to shape the national discourse was completely unchallenged. In some places, extreme measures were used to snuff it out entirely, but any reasonably free society had a loud and noisy press corps which could not easily be challenged (just take a look back at how badly General Musharrafs November 3, 2007 emergency backfired). The discontents of this press freedom were many (meaning that General Musharraf and his friends and many junior officers did not forget that humiliating experience). This dynamic was not unique to Pakistan. It has happened, to varying degrees with varying impact, nearly everywhere on the planet. As technology began to make it easier and cheaper to establish platforms in the late 1990s and early 2000s, some of that exclusivity or the monopolization of the public discourse began to come apart. The greatest example was the sudden and meteoric rise of Fox News. From a standing start of Chris Wallace, Fox News landed inside the mind of Glenn Beck. These were profound changes to how people saw the world and themselves. The roots of QAnon and the January 6 assault on Capitol Hill may have been built on the shoulders of Donald Trump, but Trump stood on the penthouse built by the worlds most impactful first-generation revolt against the post WWII media Fox News. Facebook, YouTube and Twitter the second generation blew the doors wide open. And Fox Newss dwindling centrality to the public discourse is a direct product of the democratization of crazy. Suddenly, a Glenn Beck didnt need to slip through the cracks anymore. There were a million Glenn Becks on YouTube. The reason is simple: there wasnt just one Glenn Beck on the Pakistani airwaves. There were multitudes. From the 1990s to the early 2000s, when Geo News became a central institution in Pakistani politics and society, the individual mattered, but she or he didnt matter as much as the platform did. And for all the efforts to alter this singular fact, the platform, which was dominated by Geo News, didnt seem to budge. But the foundations of the entire edifice were not as sound as in other countries. The Pakistani media landscape from 2007 to roughly 2017 was one in which a long-drawn out transition was taking place. Political parties (like the PTI), state institutions including those responsible for external security, and many common citizens increasingly saw an uphill battle in which their world view, described with great contempt by many in the traditional media (including myself), had no oxygen. For years, this cohort sought oxygen on Facebook posts. But over time, the school of thought has grown in power and in influence. The uphill battle has become a more level playing field, even if this has been achieved through questionable tactics. Today, what sounded like inane and completely asinine conspiracy theory is commonplace, both on mainstream media and across all kinds of new media platforms. There are now mainstream, highly educated and responsible members of the press that can openly challenge the journalistic credentials of a reporter that has been badly injured in an attack, merely because that reporter isnt on-side. Many openly argue that the country needs a new set of laws to deal with fake news either knowingly or unwittingly endorsing the stifling of all free reporting, and all criticism of state institutions. State institutions belong to the people. They are accountable to the people. They work to secure and protect the people. The answer is really simple. Narrow private interests are not the same as the wider national interest. The constitution delineates specific limits to both public and private behaviour because those roles help ensure that the authority of the state stays beyond reproach. Yet the state is, by one way or the other, constantly under attack. And not just from journalists, but from ordinary citizens. For example, journalist or critic of journalist, no one believes that due process or fairness can be expected of the Pakistani state. The trajectory of this travel is a narrow, one-way cul-de-sac. A collision between the people and a rigid, personalised set of state organizations and institutions. There is a better way. It is called democracy. And a free press. The writer is an analyst and commentator.
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https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/842764-do-we-really-need-a-free-press
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Why are SMEs repaying loans at the fastest pace in years?
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With the phased reopening of the economy scheduled to take place over the next few months, now is the time for businesses to invest to take advantage of the return of normal commerce. But according to new statistics published by the Central Bank yesterday, companies are instead paying back loans at the fastest rate in five years, with annual net repayments hitting 3bn in April, amounting to a 7.5pc drop in outstanding credit. Not since February 2016 have firms been deleveraging this quickly. And even though there was a small 69m month-on-month increase in business borrowing in April, the overall trend is undeniable. In fact, companies are saving far more than they are borrowing, stashing away 1.3bn during the month. Corporate deposits have ballooned by 12.2bn, or 19.4pc, over the pandemic yet that money has not gone back out the door as new lending. Read More Logically, businesses should be seeking working capital to take advantage of the economic expansion that is already underway. The first reason is obvious: there is still a lot of uncertainty out there, especially in sectors most exposed to the pandemic, like hospitality. Business owners are trying to get a read on their own future cash flow and investment needs without knowing where, when and how customers will start spending again. Neil McDonnell, chief executive of ISME, calls this the phony war. Businesses are trying to scope where the pent-up spend will be directed to see if they can capture any. But everyone - lenders and borrowers - remains extremely debt averse. There is also the question of whether businesses can trust each other to pay up, what bankers call counterparty risk. Fear of insolvency is widespread among SMEs, according to Mr McDonnell. Its something the Government has already acted on, introducing legislation for the so-called small companies administrative restructuring process (Scarp) in anticipation of a predicted wave debt renegotiations. But there is another, more positive, take on low credit demand. The reason companies are not applying for credit is because they have sufficient funds, said Dermot OLeary, chief economist with Goodbody. Mr OLeary cited the success of Government efforts to replace lost revenue with wage subsidies and other supports as a key factor beyond the tepid demand for new lending. The Government has pumped more than 10bn into businesses either directly through payments and grants or indirectly through debt warehousing and loan guarantees. So, if State support has been a success, loan demand should come back once lockdowns are over and Government backing gets reduced. Once you get a reopening there will be an element of businesses looking for working capital as they restock, said Diarmaid Sheridan, financials analyst with Davy. Before the pandemic, there were better signs, but the pandemic has set us back probably 18 months.
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https://www.independent.ie/business/irish/why-are-smes-repaying-loans-at-the-fastest-pace-in-years-40489596.html
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Who is Shubman Gill dating?
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June 01, 2021 08:04 IST Photograph: Kind courtesy Shubman Gill/Instagram Shubman Gill's 440 runs in IPL 2020 got him a berth for India's tour of Australia where he made a mark with his elegant batting. His form has dipped this year, both in the games against England and in IPL 2021. Still, the 21 year old could open the innings alongside Rohit Sharma in the World Test Championship final against New Zealand in Southampton from June 18. During a Q&A session on Instagram stories, a fan was curious to know if Shubman was single. This was Gill's response: One admirer of Gill's batting has been Sara Tendulkar who has applauded the dasher's on-field performances, with the two often liking each other's social media posts as well.
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https://www.rediff.com/cricket/report/who-is-shubman-gill-dating/20210601.htm
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Did we have an earthquake in South Carolina?
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Around 7 p.m. on Memorial Day Monday from Chapin to Newberry to Lexington people reported feeling the earth move. LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. A small earthquake was the source of the jolt that caused many people's homes to shake in the Midlands Monday night. The US Geological Survey confirmed the 2.6 magnitude quake struck at 6:53 p.m. and took place about a mile below the surface. The epicenter was between Batesburg-Leesville and Gilbert, about 2.4 miles southwest of the Summit area in Lexington County. People began messaging the WLTX social media channels and calling our newsroom around 7 p.m. to report a long, sustained shaking. The reports came in from all over western Lexington County near Batesburg-Leesville, up through Saluda County and into Newberry County and back down to Chapin. Even Newberry County Sheriff Lee Foster reported feeling the shaking. After checking with Fort Jackson, Shaw Air Force Base, Lexington Sheriff Department, Batesburg-Leesville Police Department, none of those agencies could confirm what happened. However, the USGS cleared things up around 10 p.m. A 2.6 magnitude quake is too small to cause damage, and is just within range to be felt by people. Most earthquakes in the state happen near the coast. Approximately 70 percent of earthquakes are in the coastal plain, with most happening in the Lowcountry. Back in 1886, Charleston was hit by a catastrophic earthquake. It had an estimated magnitude of 7.3, and was felt as far away and Cuba and New York. At least 60 people were killed, and thousands of building were damaged. Structural damage extended hundreds of miles to cities in Alabama, Ohio, and Kentucky.
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https://www.wltx.com/article/news/local/earthquake-lexington-county-south-carolina/101-2cf7da51-ba60-44c3-8433-cfe37c350b1d
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Can I Get AstraZeneca Now And Pfizer Later?
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In the face of changing eligibility for the AstraZeneca vaccine, new variants of the coronavirus and supply constraints, many people are wondering whether they can mix and match COVID-19 vaccines. This means, for example, having the AstraZeneca vaccine as the first dose, followed by a different vaccine such as Pfizer as the second dose, and boosters with other vaccines later on. While many studies are ongoing, data has recently been released from mix and match trials in Spain and the United Kingdom. This data is very promising, and suggests mix and match schedules may give higher antibody levels than two doses of a single vaccine. While Australias drug regulator, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), hasnt yet approved a mix and match COVID-19 vaccination schedule, some countries are already doing this. If the COVID-19 vaccine rollout can mix and match vaccines, this will greatly increase flexibility. Having a flexible immunisation program allows us to be nimble in the face of global supply constraints. If theres a shortage of one vaccine, instead of halting the entire program to wait for supply, the program can continue with a different vaccine, regardless of which one has been given as a first dose. If one vaccine is less effective than another against a certain variant, mix and match schedules could ensure people whove already received one dose of a vaccine with lower effectiveness could get a booster with a vaccine thats more effective against the variant. Some countries are already using mix and match vaccine schedules following changing recommendations regarding the AstraZeneca vaccine because of a very rare side effect of a blood clotting/bleeding condition. Several countries in Europe are now advising younger people previously given this vaccine as a first dose should receive an alternative vaccine as their second dose, most commonly mRNA vaccines such as Pfizers. Germany, France, Sweden, Norway and Denmark are among those advising mixed vaccination schedules due to this reason. In a UK mix and match study published in the Lancet in May, 830 adults over 50 were randomised to get either the Pfizer or AstraZeneca vaccines first, then the other vaccine later. It found people who received mixed doses were more likely to develop mild to moderate symptoms from the second dose of the vaccine including chills, fatigue, fever, headache, joint pain, malaise, muscle ache and pain at the injection site, compared to those on the standard non-mixed schedule. However, these reactions were short-lived and there were no other safety concerns. The researchers have now adapted this study to see whether early and regular use of paracetamol reduces the frequency of these reactions. Another similar study (not-peer reviewed) in Spain found most side effects were mild or moderate and short-lived (two to three days), and were similar to the side effects from getting two doses of the same vaccine. The Spanish study found people had a vastly higher antibody response 14 days after receiving the Pfizer booster, following an initial dose of AstraZeneca. These antibodies were able to recognise and inactivate the coronavirus in lab tests. This response to the Pfizer boost seems to be stronger than the response after receiving two doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine, according to earlier trial data. The immune response of getting Pfizer followed by AstraZeneca isnt known yet, but the UK will have results available soon. Theres no data yet on how effective mix and match schedules are in preventing COVID-19. But theyre likely to work well as the immune response is similar, or even better, compared with studies using the same vaccine as the first and second dose. This indicates they will work well in preventing disease. In Australia, weve seen many people wanting to wait for Pfizer and not have the AstraZeneca vaccine. This is despite the UKs recent real-world findings that, following two doses, both vaccines are similarly effective against the variants circulating in the UK. Delays in vaccine uptake have also been due to concerns regarding the very rare but serious blood clotting/bleeding syndrome after the first dose of AstraZeneca, as well as changing age restrictions in terms of who can receive this vaccine. This caused widespread uncertainty and meant some younger people in some countries in Europe who had already received a first dose were excluded from getting a second dose. The results from these mix and match studies support the possibility of vaccinating people who have received the first dose from AstraZeneca, with a different booster, if the need arises. Further studies are underway to evaluate mix and match schedules with Moderna and Novavax vaccines, both of which Australia has supply deals with. Dont delay getting vaccinated As Victoria tackles its current outbreak, many other countries in our region are experiencing a surge in cases too. These include Fiji, Taiwan and Singapore, countries previously hailed as excellent examples of how to manage COVID-19. These examples highlight the difficulty of sustained suppression in the absence of high vaccination coverage. This will be further exacerbated by the new, more transmissible variants. The current cases in Victoria are caused by the B.1.617.1 (Indian) variant. Both vaccines are effective against the closely related B.1.617.2 variant (albeit a bit lower than against B.1.1.7) and we would expect similar effectiveness against B.1.617.1. Its not clear what kind of evidence regulatory authorities, like Australias TGA, would require for a mixed schedule to be approved for use. While we are waiting, its critical eligible people dont delay getting vaccinated with the vaccine thats offered to them now. Vaccination is an essential part of the pandemic exit strategy. Its likely the vaccination schedule will be modified in the future as boosters may be needed. This is normal for vaccination programs we already do this each year with the influenza vaccine. This shouldnt be seen as a policy failure, but instead an evidence-based response to new information. Fiona Russell, Senior Principal Research Fellow; paediatrician; infectious diseases epidemiologist, The University of Melbourne and John Hart, Clinical researcher, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article.
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https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2021/06/can-i-get-astrazeneca-now-and-pfizer-later/
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What is joy? Is it possible to achieve joy without being free from fear?
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Joy means a feeling of happiness! When we get what we want, we feel happy and joyous . Unhappiness is what we all are concerned with; we dislike it, we loathe it. Therefore, even when weve achieved any joy in life, we continue to suffer from fear, this time it is, what if this goes away? Thus, in life, although our constant endeavour is to achieve joy, in the process, neither do our suspicions subside nor does our fear die. And when in fear, one only suffers. This is how the couplet (of suspicion and fear) ensures that we never enjoy a state of stable joy in our entire lifetime. Hence, its true that the state of stable joy can never be achieved without being free from fear and suspicion. Fear and Suspicion go away through the Gnan of the Gnani Even if we try not to be afraid, fear will inevitably creep in and it will continue to make us suspicious. It is only the right understanding and right knowledge that can help us get ourselves free from fear. Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, an enlightened Spiritual Master specifies, Everything is karma-dependent. He thereby assures, That which is ours will go only if it is meant to (if there is a karmic account to that effect). Therefore, there is no reason for you to fear anything. Where there is Dislike, There is Fear Fear arises when we perceive the person, the thing or the situation (as the case may be), to be bad. This is the major cause of fear in this world. We will be afraid of whoever or whatever we hate or dislike. Then, this fear keeps increasing day by day. It results into dislike. There, if you keep saying good things like, its good, its good, the dislike will disappear. And if the dislike is for some person, then fear for that person will arise. Here, we have to do pratikraman (ask for forgiveness from the God residing in that person) for that person in our mind, and also, by saying 5 to 50 times that he is a good person, the wrong belief that has got set inside us gets dissolved. Then there is no fear. The relations with that person become good and we achieve joy in his presence then. Pujya Dadashri urges, The moment you have the slightest bad thought about anyone, wash it away immediately with pratikraman. If these thoughts are allowed to linger even a short while, they will reach the other person and proliferate. They can grow in a matter of hours and continue for days. You should not allow your vibrations to flow in this way. Greed breeds fear Worldly happiness, by its nature, is transient. Only then will that bliss (the eternal bliss which is the inherent nature of the Soul, the Self) arrive. Due to greed, we have the fear of losing the happiness or joy. On the contrary, we will become happier and will experience bliss, once we are free of greed. So, if we make a firm decision that we want to be free from greed, we will be free from it. Also, we will be free from the subsequent fear then and will experience a state of stable joy. Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan declares, Soul is endowed with resultant bliss! One himself is Soul, no one else can take its happiness away from him. One is free of all pain and suffering by nature. He has tremendous (powerful) grandeur (splendor)! How can any misery affect him? The ultimate secret to the state of stable joy is Self-Realization The day we realize that we are really a pure Soul which is an abode of infinite bliss, we become fearless and we achieve the path to attain the state of stable joy. Through Akram Vignan, we can attain Self-Realization in a matter of two hours only, as Gnani directly, with his spiritual powers, gives us the experiential knowledge of the Self. Fear vanishes with the Gnan (Self-Realization) that Gnani gives and the awareness of the Self that he establishes us in! This awareness of the Self brings about a state of stable joy, for it is not karma-dependent. After Self-Realization, while we are trying to maintain this awareness by following Gnanis words, even at that time, there is a state of stable joy, for there is enthusiasm, but no greed for it. Also, when we fail to maintain the awareness, there is no hatred or dislike that arises; we just go ahead and reset the awareness without any fear. Thus, in the awareness of the Self, a state of stable joy is achieved, while being free from fear! Similarly, Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan is in the state of absolute stability; an absolute state of stable joy all the time. Therefore, whenever we experience fear, we can remember him and say, Dada, why should I fear when you are with me! Saying this will immediately dissipate your fears, is an assurance given by Pujya Dadashri! May every living being in this world be free from fear and achieve the state of stable joy, in the shelter of Gnani!
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https://thriveglobal.com/stories/what-is-joy-is-it-possible-to-achieve-joy-without-being-free-from-fear/
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Why are ASC/Mclaren's so cheap?
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Relying on memories from 12-year-old me here, so the old hard drive has some bad sectors).Poking around I don't see the usual "don't buy a mid 90's Tacoma because the frames disintegrate" or "don't buy a GM muscle car with a vinyl roof because of the dissimilar metals used they all rot out" or "T-10 transmissions have a weak second gear and can't handle the 427's they were put behind" etc. etc. Seems the cars which are legendarily bad it's to find 10,000 references to why they are bad, but the McLaren just seems to be forgotten and ignored for no real reason that jumps out at me. Sure, the wheels and body kit didn't age well but those are easily changed. For some reason I'm feeling the bug for a phantom Saleen roadster
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How does water drain from I-70's new underground tunnel?
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DENVER Moving a highway from an elevated viaduct to below ground level takes more than a lot of concrete. Just consider all the technology you don't see as a driver, like the pipes. It rained a lot this weekend. Not like, 2012 a lot, but a lot. And the new below-ground section of Interstate 70 in Central Denver did not have any weather-related problems. "It's been a soggy weekend for us all, there've been a lot of disrupted barbeques, but as far as traffic operations down on the new lowered section of I-70, it was business as usual," said Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Communications Director Matt Inzeo. The lowered section of I-70 opened May 24, taking traffic off the remaining portion of the viaduct near the Purina plant. Before the roadway was built, pipes were laid down. Some are 20 feet by 6 feet and can be driven through. Others are 6 feet by 6 feet and big enough to walk through. The water from Central 70 flows to one of eight detention ponds. According to CDOT, the largest can hold 26 football fields worth of water: 8.5 million gallons. The smallest can hold 6,400 bathtubs full of water: 320,000 gallons. The water from the tunnel portion of Central 70 gets some help getting back to the surface. "We pump it to a very large holding tank," said Inzeo. A pump station near York Street brings the water to one of the detention ponds. From there, the water goes through a micro-pool, to get the solids and sediments taken out before the water ends up in the South Platte River behind the Denver Coliseum. Half of the pump station is for taking water out, the other half is to support the fire suppression system inside the tunnel. A feature drivers can see are the nine large fans on the ceiling of the tunnel that also help with fires and poor air quality. "They would turn on if there is a very long duration where cars are stalled and idling underneath, we would turn one or two fans on. The other reason they are there is in the very unlikely event of a fire. We, then, want to be able to blow smoke in one direction and create a safe space for people to escape in the opposite direction," said Inzeo. Now that traffic has shifted to the lowered section, the dismantling of the remaining viaduct continues. The concrete is taken to a plant of Quebec Street and recycled into roadbed to be used on the new portions of Central 70.
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What would happen if Ontario phased out gas plants?
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Under pressure from municipalities and groups concerned about the climate crisis, the operator of Ontarios electricity system is looking at what phasing out the provinces gas plants could look like. Ontario intends to rely more on natural gas-fired plants for power over the next decade, a change that is set to erase climate progress made by eliminating coal. Over the past year, this plan has been met with resistance from environmental groups and 27 municipalities including Toronto and Hamilton which have called for gas plants to be phased out. In response, the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) launched an assessment this spring to look into how it would move away from natural gas, and what the risks of such a change might be. Get top stories in your inbox. Our award-winning journalists bring you the news that impacts you, Canada, and the world. Don't miss out. Its not clear how much the review might change: it isn't meant to deliver policy recommendations, and the provinces current plans for gas plants are essentially the opposite of a phaseout. But experts say the analysis opens a crucial discussion about how Ontario will meet its climate goals while relying more on fossil fuels and spurning renewables. It is, in some ways, a larger set of questions about where Ontario is going, said Mark Winfield, a professor at York Universitys faculty of environmental and urban change. In a theoretically carbon-constrained world, is the pathway the province is sort of stumbling into really the one that we want to take? The IESOs impact assessment is still in its early stages, with the agency seeking public feedback on the scope of its review. Earlier this month, it released a presentation outlining three possible scenarios. One involves the complete phaseout of natural gas by 2030, while the others involve looking at whether higher gas prices could reduce demand and whether new technology like carbon capture could help reduce emissions. A number of municipalities have been calling for the phaseout of gas-fired electricity generation in Ontario as part of a greater effort to reduce the provinces greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change, Andrew Dow, a spokesperson for the IESO, said in an email. The Ontario electricity system operator has launched a review examining what it could look like if the province phases out gas plants. But with the province planning to rely more on fossil fuels, it's unclear what effect it could have. #onpoli In our role as system operator and planner, we want to inform this growing discussion with considerations for maintaining reliability, operability and affordability of the electricity system. Jack Gibbons, the chair of the Ontario Clean Air Alliance, which campaigned against the use of coal in the province and is now calling for a phaseout of natural gas, said he hopes the assessment will lay out what a path forward could look like. It could really be helpful for us to inform the public debate, he said. The Ontario New Democrat and Green parties have also backed calls to phase out gas plants. Will Wuehr, a spokesperson for provincial Liberal Leader Steven Del Duca, said in a statement that while the party hasnt taken a position on the issue yet, it plans to build on the partys legacy of eliminating coal. Ontario spent $2.8 billion to buy gas plants last year Ontarios electricity grid is mostly supplied by hydro and nuclear power, with natural gas making up a relatively small portion of the mix. While the provinces gas plants are capable of producing more than a quarter of the provinces capacity, they were used for 9.5 per cent of its total generation in 2019. But in the next decade, those gas plants are expected to fire up more to fill the gap left behind as nuclear plants go offline for refurbishment.
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https://www.nationalobserver.com/2021/05/31/news/what-would-happen-if-ontario-phased-out-gas-plants
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Will Industry City in Sunset Park face the same fate as Amazon HQ2 in Long Island City?
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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. SUNSET PARK, Brooklyn A new battle over rezoning is heating up in the City Council. Developers are looking to expand Industry City in Sunset Park, in a project they say will create 20,000 jobs and $100 million dollars in annual tax revenue. Industry City said this is a perfect opportunity to create jobs and stimulate the economy while the city faces an unprecedented economic crisis. But the local council member who represents the district said, as it stands, the project doesnt benefit the community. Carlos Menchaca would vote no. Writing in a letter to his colleagues, Menchaca said expanding Industry City has the potential to exacerbate the displacement and economic uncertainty they have already contributed to. Council member Ritchie Torres of the Bronx disagrees. A project that creates 20,000 jobs, that generates $100 million in revenue, that is a project of citywide consequence that should be reviewed not by one member of the City Council, but by all members. Its a stunning development. Typically, in deciding whether or not to move forward with these types of projects, the City Council will defer to the council member who represents the district. For now Mr. Menchaca is standing firm. It would be a major blow to our credibility if we wrote a blank check to a developer based on big promises alone, he said in the letter. But if we approve this application, that is exactly what we will do. Others are concerned that if the rezoning is approved, it would not only mean competition for small local businesses, but many of those who have lost their jobs in the community wont even be eligible for the new ones. A lot of the folks in our community are undocumented immigrants, and so are we thinking about how were going to create a pipeline of jobs for that part of the community? asked Cesar Zuniga, chariman of Community Board 7. In a statement industry city said they would ensure the benefits of the development all being achieved without the expenditure of government funds will stay close to home, and we are hopeful that the merits of the proposal will prevail. Some are comparing whats happening in Sunset Park to what happened with Amazon, with its planned HQ2 in Long Island City. Just like with that project, many activists said this one would displace people that live in the community.
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How much sodium should I eat per day?
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Mixing up your diet will relieve bored taste buds and help you load up on a greater diversity of nutrients to support your training and nutrition efforts. And there are some other perks worth noting that come with broadening your culinary horizons. An investigation in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that individuals who presented tendencies for food neophobiaa reluctance to try unfamiliar foodshad overall lower-quality diets and were at a greater risk for certain health conditions like diabetes. And research in the Journal of Nutrition discovered that people who include a greater variety of healthy foods (read: not pumpkin spice ice cream) in their daily menu had an easier time maintaining healthy body weight. So its time to take your menu off repeat. These just might be the best nutritious foods you arent eating.
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Will jobs go back to being the way they were when Indian firms recover after the Covid-19 pandemic?
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The concerns about technology consuming jobs through automation have been discussed. Yet, as noted, tech also creates new jobs. One area is the growing number of livelihood opportunities in the platform or online world. This is part of the gig economy, and ranges from sophisticated work (often for foreign clients) in developing software, website designing, translation and editing, to food delivery. Estimates indicate that the number of food delivery agents in just one company (Zomato) in India is over 230,000, and the number of drivers in one taxi-app service (Ola) was estimated at 2.5 million in 2018. Chinas more developed market has at least 5.7 million delivery personnel in its two main players (Meituan Dianping, backed by Tencent Holdings, and Ele.me, a part of the Alibaba Group). In India, these gig workers have no social security safety net. In Brazil, though (where over 600,000 drivers work for Uber alone), then-president Dilma Rousseff made it mandatory for employers to sign a contract with domestic help, guaranteeing a fixed salary, holidays and other benefits. India needs to think of how to deal with the issue as the number of gig workers soars. The new labour code includes some degree of social security for such workers. Amidst all the technological churn, the global pandemic caused by the Covid-19 virus has drastically changed many things. Some aspects, like the worldwide economic downturn (expected by many to be amongst the worst ever), may be a short-term phenomenon, which will have a severe impact on present jobs, and a dampening effect on the creation of any new jobs. However, it will also have long-lasting consequences. One will be the result of work-from-home (WFH): a necessity during the lockdown, its possibilities and advantages have now been savoured. Some individuals, and many companies, will see this as an ideal way of working. Individuals may like the flexibility it offers and the possibility of becoming gig workers, self-employed contractors who work (from their own premises) part time and/or for multiple clients. Persons who are home-bound, particularly the vast number of educated women, would see WFH as a means of getting part-time work, doing it from their home at a time that is convenient, keeping occupied even as they earn an income. Companies will see WFH as a way of reducing pressure on their space requirements, saving money on real estate and overheads like electricity, air conditioning, etc. Besides, it may enable them to move to more gig work, enabling direct savings on the compensation expenses that go with regular employment (medical expenses and retirement costs, for example), and the flexibility of scaling human resources up or down, as required. Already, a very large Indian services company has announced an ambitious 25x25 model: by 2025, only 25 per cent of its employees will need to work from office, and they too will work there only 25 per cent of the time. Doubtless, many others too will plan for similar changes. Even today, some companies do not have dedicated office space for all their staff. Whenever someone needs to be physically present in office s/he books a seat. Amongst the most effective ways of being safe from the COVID virus is physical distancing. Ensuring this in the work environment in office, shop, or factory is not going to be easy. It will certainly require a thinning out, a reduction in density. Thus, the savings that could have accrued as a result of WFH (fewer people in office, less real estate needed) may be neutralised by the requirement for lower people-density. Moreover, there will be costs associated with testing and safeguarding those who are required to come to work. This penalty of proximity is a factor that, aided by technology, will push decentralisation and may disperse many jobs to smaller towns and rural areas. Another, and rather different outcome, resulting from concerns about the pandemic (and human carriers), is that organisations may find automation an attractive alternative. After all, robots are not affected by the pandemic and do not have to be quarantined, nor does one have to worry about distancing or wearing of masks! Changing costs increasing for humans, and decreasing for machines tilt the trade-off even further. One example is from a recent news report that carried the story of a gas and oil company (Cairn Oil). Its Barmer plant (in Rajasthan) was managed by over 7,500 personnel on-site in the months before the Covid pandemic. After the lockdown was announced, this number dipped to just over 1,500. Despite this, the company recovered 1.6 lakh barrels of oil every day, compared with 1.8 lakh barrels earlier. This marginal dip, too, was due to lower demand. Its production was maintained only due to its investment in automation and digitisation over the last two years. With this experience, one can be almost certain that the company and others like it will further increase the investment in automation and look at ways of reducing human-power. Excerpted with permission from Decisive Decade India 2030: Gazelle or Hippo, Kiran Karnik, Rupa Publications.
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https://scroll.in/article/996255/will-jobs-go-back-to-being-the-way-they-were-when-indian-firms-recover-after-the-covid-19-pandemic
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Which is the most valuable NFL franchise?
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The NFL is one of the biggest and most profitable sports competitions in the world. According to Statista, NFL teams generated 15.26 billion in revenue in 2019 alone. In 2020, Forbes reported that the average worth of an NFL franchise topped $3 billion. Dallas Cowboys tops list of valuable NFL franchises The Dallas Cowboys are not only the most valuable NFL franchise but are also the most valuable sports team in the world. According to a recent Forbes report, the team that Jerry Jones bought in 1989 for $150 million is now worth a whopping $5.7 billion. It leads all sports franchises, with the MLBs New York Yankees following close behind in second place at $5.25 billion. The Cowboys have not won the Super Bowl since 1995, but that hasnt stopped Jerry Jones and his management team from growing the franchises worth. Jones himself is worth $8.8 billion. Dallas Cowboys fans will be hoping they can end their 25-year wait for another Super Bowl win and finally return to the top of the NFL this season. The second-most valuable NFL team is the uber-successful New England Patriots. They are valued at an amazing $3.2 billion. The Patriots have won six Super Bowls since 2002 and have appeared in three other NFL championship games. The controversial Washington Football Team is the third-most valuable NFL franchise. It seems that all the drama surrounding owner Daniel Snyder has not affected its net worth. The team is worth $2.85 billion. Another NFC East team, the New York Giants, is the fourth-most valuable NFL team with a valuation of $2.80 billion. Rounding up the top five most valuable NFL franchises is the San Francisco 49ers. Like the Cowboys, the Niners havent won a Super Bowl since the 1990s. The team is worth $2.7 billion. The least valuable NFL team The current AFC East champion, the Buffalo Bills, is the lowest valued NFL franchise. The team is valued at $1.4 billion. Top 5 valuable NFL Teams 1 - Dallas Cowboys - $5.7 billion 2 - New England Patriots - $ 3.2 billion 3 - Washington Football Team - $2.85 billion 4 - New York Giants - $2.80 billion 5 - San Francisco 49ers - $2.7 billion
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https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/which-valuable-nfl-franchise
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How to watch India vs Qatar in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers from India?
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India are set to resume their World Cup qualifiers on June 3 against Qatar... The Indian national team is all set to face Qatar in a 2022 FIFA World Cup and 2023 AFC Asian Cup joint qualification match at the at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Thursday. Igor Stimac's side are currently placed fourth in Group E with three points from five matches. Qatar top the table with 13 points while Oman are hot on their heels with 12. India are nearly out of contention for the top two spots but a third-place finish is well within the reach of the Blue Tigers. That will book them a direct berth in the third round for the 2023 Asian Cup Qualifiers. Contents Where to watch or stream India vs Qatar in India The Star Sports network will be broadcasting the match in India on TV. TV channels Online stream Star Sports 2 SD & HD, Star Sports 3, Star Sports 1 SD & HD (Hindi) Disney+ Hotstar VIP Commentary will also be available in vernacular languages across India. India started their World Cup qualification run with a narrow 2-1 defeat at the hands of Oman at home, followed by a historic goalless draw against Asian champions Qatar in Doha. In their third and fourth matches, the Blue Tigers managed 1-1 draws against both Bangladesh and Afghanistan and then they suffered a 1-0 defeat against Oman away from home. They resume their campaign against Qatar on June 3, followed by Bangladesh and Afghanistan on June 7 and June 15 respectively. Currently fourth in Group E with three points from five matches, India does not stand a chance of qualifying for the next round of the World Cup qualifiers but still have a lot to play for in the remaining three fixtures. If India can finish at least in the third position then they will qualify directly for the third round of the Asian Cup 2023 qualifiers. Here's how India can finish in the third position. If India finish fourth then also they can qualify for the Asian Cup qualifying third round if they finish amongst the four best fourth-placed teams across all groups. The remaining four fourth-placed teams will advance to the Asian Cup qualifying play-off round. If India finish fifth in the table, then they will have to participate in the Asian Cup Qualifying play-off round. Return to top Indian national team squad and team news Goalkeepers: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Amrinder Singh, Dheeraj Singh. Defenders: Pritam Kotal, Rahul Bheke, Narender Gehlot, Chinglensana Singh, Sandesh Jhingan, Adil Khan, Akash Mishra, Subhashish Bose. Midfielders: Udanta Singh, Brandon Fernandes, Liston Colaco, Rowllin Borges, Glan Martins, Anirudh Thapa, Pronoy Halder, Suresh Singh, Apuia, Abdul Sahal, Yasir Md, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Bipin Singh, Ashique K. Forwards: Manvir Singh, Sunil Chhetri, Ishan Pandita. Skipper Sunil Chhetri makes his return as head coach Igor Stimac named a 28-man provisional squad for India's upcoming 2022 World Cup qualifiers which will be held in Qatar. After traveling to Doha in mid May, the Indian national team had sought to play a practice game against the Philippines. However, the fixture required a clearance from the Health Ministry of Qatar. The team had sent a letter to the concerned authority but could not get the required green light for the fixture to go ahead. India, earlier in March, played friendlies against against Oman and UAE in Dubai that ended in a 1-1 draw and 6-0 defeat respectively. Qatar national team squad and team news Goalkeepers: Saad Al-Sheeb, Meshaal Barsham, Mahmoud Abunada, Salah Zakaria, Defenders: Musab Khoder, Pedro Miguel, Tarek Salman, Bassam Al-Rawi, Ahmed Suhail, Boualem Khoukhi, Homam Ahmed, Sultan Al-Brake, Abdelkarim Hassan, Midfielders: Salem Al-Hajri, Assim Madibo, Karim Boudiaf, Khalid Muneer, Abdulaziz Hatem, Youssef Abdel Razaq, Mohammed Waad, Hassan Al-Haydo, Abdullah Abdulsalam, Forwards: Mohammed Muntari, Almoez Ali, Akram Afif, Ismaeel Mohammad, Ahmed Alaaeldin. Qatar coach Felix Sanchez named 27 players for the upcoming qualifiers including Almoez Ali and Akram Afif. The team started to train on May 18 in Doha. In March, Qatar played three friendlies, where they won over Luxembourg and Azerbaijan and drew against Ireland. Following the joint qualifiers, Qatars squad will prepare for Gold Cup matches to be played in the United States in July. Article continues below Return to top Related links
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Did an earthquake happen in South Carolina?
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Around 7 p.m. on Memorial Day Monday from Chapin to Newbury to Lexington, people reported that they felt the Earth move. Lexington County, South Carolina A small earthquake was the source of the tremor that shaken homes of many people in the Midlands Monday night. The US Geological Survey confirmed that the 2.6-magnitude earthquake occurred at 6:53 pm and fell one mile below the surface. The epicenter was between Batesburg-Leesville and Gilbert, about 2.4 miles southwest of the Summit area in Lexington County. People started sending messages to WLTX social media channels and calling our newsroom around 7 PM to report long and continuous shaking. Reports came from all over West Lexington County near Battlesburg, Lesville, across Saloda County and into Newbury County and back to Chapin. Even Newbury County Mayor Lee Foster reported feeling shaken. After checking with Fort Jackson, Shaw Air Force Base, Lexington Police Department, Battlesburg Police Department, Lesville, none of these agencies were able to confirm what had happened. However, the US Geological Survey clarified things around 10 p.m. The magnitude 2.6 earthquake is too small to cause damage, and is within a range that people cannot feel. Most earthquakes occur in the state near the coast. Roughly 70 percent of earthquakes occur in the coastal plain, and most of them occur in the Lowcountry. Back in 1886, Charleston was hit by a catastrophic earthquake. Its strength was estimated at 7.3, and was felt in distant places, Cuba and New York. At least 60 people were killed, and thousands of buildings damaged. Structural damage extended hundreds of miles to cities in Alabama, Ohio, and Kentucky. Geologists say Charleston is located in one of the most seismically active regions in the eastern United States. 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Will familiarity with foes help Arizona Wildcats navigate tough Tucson Regional?
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If I go back 15 years or 16 years, Johnson said, when I was busting my tail and cutting my chops in recruiting, you think about, OK, who were the guys really doing that at that time? It was Andrew Checketts, the coach at Santa Barbara. It was Josh Holliday. Arizona is making its first appearance in the NCAA Tournament since 2017 and its third in six seasons under Johnson. The tournament was not held last year after the pandemic shuttered the season in early March. This year marks the 15th time in program history that Arizona will host the opening round. Its the second time the Wildcats will host at Hi Corbett. The first time, in 2012, they advanced to Omaha. Arizona has been dominant at home under Johnson. His overall winning percentage is .646 (203-111). At Hi Corbett, its .762 (128-40). In road or neutral-site games, its .514 (75-71). Its enormous, Johnson said of getting to play in Tucson. Its validation of a job well done for the season. I take a lot of pride in how we play at Hi Corbett Field. I know our players do as well.
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Are We About to See the Rise of the Anti-Anti-Hero?
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The trend for some time now in film and television has been to tell the stories of complicated, compromised, and sometimes downright awful characters. And, for the most part, we as filmmakers and the consuming public have been eating it up. Maybe these questions will never have answers. However, its worth noting that after years of getting darker and darker anti-heroes in film and television, there may be a new ray of hope for our leading characters. There are glimmers of a new dawn for the anti-anti-hero, a lead character full of altruism and good-naturedness. Lets explore this new age of anti-anti-heroes. So, before we dive in further, lets define an anti-hero first. Unlike traditional heroes of film, literature, and myth, an anti-hero is any hero or lead character who lacks conventional heroic qualities. According to wikipedia, these include attributes such as idealism, courage, and morality. While it might seem strange at first to have heroes who arent always morally correct, in many ways anti-heroes are a more truthful representation of actual humans. We might all strive to be perfect, but more often than not, we act out of self-interest or in other ways that go against these classic heroic ideals. Weve seen these anti-heroes throughout history, but theyve been particularly notable in film and television in recent years. Modern anti-heroes include examples like Don Draper (Mad Men), Walter White (Breaking Bad), Daniel Plainview (There Will Be Blood), and Lorraine Broughton (Atomic Blonde). And, if youd like to focus on anti-heroes for your films, heres everything you need to know about how to develop an anti-hero for a project of your own. Heroes Throughout Cinema History Luke Skywalker is the perfect example of a classic hero built on Joseph Campbells Heros Journey formula. Image via 20th Century Fox. However, while it may seem that every character you see in film and on television these days is an anti-hero, its also important to note that this wasnt always the case. The history of the heroor the protagonistin a film is usually closely tied with the heros journey. If you arent familiar with Joseph Campbell, his concept of the monomyth, and The Hero with a Thousand Faces, then you should absolutely read up on it. His work in the 1940s studying myths and heroes has pretty much informed every story and film since. Still, as the hero is defined in the heros journey, our protagonist is meant to face challenges, overcome obstacles, and objectively grow as they complete their quest or travels. However, over the years filmmakers and show creators challenged elements of the growth and goodness of these heroes. In many ways, these challenges turn the myth on its head by making characters worse versions of themselves by the end. The Response to Anti-Heroes For decades, viewers had simply been overexposed to bland do-good heroes from genre films like westerns and action movies. By the 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s, these new characterizations of our heroes were quite intriguing to audiences. One of the best examples of a popular modern anti-hero might be the character Tony Soprano from the HBO television show The Sopranos. Tony is a complex lead character who tries to balance being a good husband, father, and son against his life of organized crime full of murder, theft, and other wrongdoings. Partly based on the success of The Sopranos and Tonys morally-challenged character, anti-heroes would become all the rage for serious-minded television dramas and feature films for the next decade. However, while anti-heroes have enjoyed commercial and critical success, theyve also perhaps oversaturated the film medium. It seems every lead character now needs to be slightly depraved and lack a moral compass. A New Age of Sincere Heroes Its been over twenty years since Tony Soprano made his first appearance on television screens. In that time, filmmakers such as P.T. Anderson have carved entire careers telling stories of complex anti-heroes to critical success. However, audiences appear to be ready for something new. You can see signs of anti-hero fatigue in newer movies and shows. Were starting to see characters who are appearing more and more beaten down by their years of crime and wrongdoings. I think the best example of this wearied anti-hero might be Bill Haders titular character from his show Barry. A dark crime drama and comedy, Haders Barry is a depressed war vet turned hitman. Despite committing violent murders and war crimes, hes looking for a way out and shows interest in becoming an actor. The juxtaposition is meant to be comical, but it certainly appears to unearth a societal resentment to our fascination with flawed and dangerous leading characters. Taking things a step further, we have Jason Sudeikis in his titular role with his show Ted Lasso. Sudeikis Lasso is a good-natured American football coach who travels to the UK to coach an English football club. Despite his obvious flaws and fish-out-of-water antics, his character remains deeply positive, open-minded, and generally benevolent in dealing with problems that come his way. I think its interesting that these two examples come from shows that are at least somewhat comedic. The comedy genre has always been one of the early adapters of different themes and character types. Its a relatively safe way for filmmakers and storytellers to try out new trends. Based on early results though, it would appear that these new hero types might be ready for more serious presentations. How to Write Your Heroes Kate Winslet as detective Mare Sheehananother step forward for a new age of hero in her show Mare of Easttown. Image via HBO. Well, first off, it means that when youre creating characters for your shorts, features, or documentary-style projects, you have options! Just because Don Draper and Walter White look cool being ethically compromised doesnt mean you have to follow those footsteps. At the same time, the anti-hero is at least a more honest representation of who we are as human beings. We might not all be the perfect John Wayne cowboy hero, but we also might not be ruthless oilmen like Daniel Day Lewis Daniel Plainview either. The choice for our collective new age of anti-anti-heroes is up to us and how wed like to see our film and television narratives evolve for the future. For more filmmaking insights and inspiration, check out these articles: Cover image from Barry via HBO.
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https://www.premiumbeat.com/blog/rise-of-the-anti-anti-hero/
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Can Ravens afford to keep three QBs on their roster in 2021?
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The Baltimore Ravens have plenty of stars on their roster, led by quarterback Lamar Jackson. Since they have the fourth-year signal caller, there is no starting quarterback controversy in Baltimore. However there could be a few questions as to who could be backing up Jackson, and whether there is enough room to house multiple backups on the roster for another year. Over the past few seasons, the Ravens have kept three quarterbacks on their team. There have been both primary and secondary backups to Jackson, but with Baltimore having such a deep roster in 2021, it could cause a problem when it comes to deciding if they should keep three quarterbacks this season. The two signal callers who will be battling for a roster spot are Trace McSorley and Tyler Huntley. McSorley is entering his third season out of Penn State, while Huntley is a second-year player out of Utah. Both have impressed when called upon, and also fit the Ravens system. With veteran backup Robert Griffin III no longer with the team, there is a prime opportunity for either McSorley or Huntley to make a name for themselves as the primary backup to Jackson. However, the team might keep a few more players at other positions this upcoming season, making roster space limited. Baltimore could opt to keep more wide receivers, tight ends, offensive linemen, edge defenders, cornerbacks, or safeties than in previous years due to the sheer amount of depth that they have at each position this offseason. That could cut down on the roster space that the team has for other positions, quarterback included. Despite having so much depth at those positions, it is possible that the Ravens decide to keep less players at running back and even on the interior of their defensive line, which would open up roster spots. Having multiple backups on the roster for Jackson is a great thing. However, if Baltimore likes a few other players at different positions, the Ravens might have to let go of one of their young quarterbacks. The team likes what both bring to the table, so deciding on whether to keep one over the other could be a difficult decision, as at this point it doesnt seem likely that either would make it to Baltimores practice squad if cut.
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https://ravenswire.usatoday.com/2021/05/31/can-ravens-afford-to-keep-three-qbs-on-their-roster-in-2021/
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What time is England announcement as Gareth Southgate cuts Euro 2020 squad down to 26?
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Sign up to our email updates Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign Up Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice England's manager Gareth Southgate will reveal his final squad for the Euros this summer on Tuesday where he will cut the team to 26 players. Southgate announced a provisional squad of 33 players last Tuesday and did not commit to a final team as crucial club games still had to be played. Manchester United faced Villarreal in the Europa League final last Wednesday, with a number of Three Lions stars involved, including Luke Shaw and Marcus Rashford, while defender Harry Maguire was on the bench. And Chelsea took on Manchester City in the Champions League final on Saturday, with Mason Mount, Phil Foden, Reece James and John Stones among the England stars taking part. Now the club games are over and Southgate has all the information needed in terms of injuries, he will now have to cull seven players from his provisional squad. Here is all you need to know about the announcement. Southgate will reveal his squad on Tuesday, June 1 at 2pm. A press conference will take place an hour after the announcement where Southgate will explain his team decisions. Chelsea stars proved exactly why they deserve to be in the squad on Saturday, especially Mason Mount whose pinpoint pass assisted Havertz' goal. Blues defender Reece James also put on an amazing performance to show Southgate exactly why he should be in the team. His competition with Manchester City's Raheem Sterling was world-class with some suggesting it was the best game of his career. Other stars who are a shoe-in include Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane, Manchester United's Jesse Lingard, Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho and Everton's Jordan Pickford. (Image: Getty Images) Maguire should be fit to play a part in the tournament, as well as fellow injury concern Jordan Henderson, which means the likes of Ben Godfrey and James Ward-Prowse face an uncertain 24 hours ahead. All eyes will also be on the right-back berth with Trent Alexander-Arnold the key figure who could be left out. And with four goalkeepers selected in the provisional squad, it is likely one will be cut with Sheffield United's Aaron Ramsdale expected to be the player who misses out. There has also been debate in the media and between fans on if regular England players Raheem Sterling and Rashford should be included amid dips in form. While it may be a shock to some, Southgate himself has said he won't choose players just because they have been in his team regularly. The manager said: "You of course have guys who have regularly delivered and you give them opportunities but it has to be a meritocracy. If youve got a team where the players know that the players playing the best arent in the team, then they will question the decisions and fairness of that. Comment below
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https://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/soccer/soccer-news/england-euro-2020-squad-announced-24220490
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What would be a successful 2021 season for the Jags?
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The Jacksonville Jaguars endured a lot of change this offseason, and rightfully so after acquiring the worst record in franchise history last season. With that being the case, Shad Khan acquired a new coach in Urban Meyer, who started the overhaul process by bringing in various players and coaching assistants. Due to the additions of many new faces, including a rookie quarterback in Trevor Lawrence, many media members have the Jags winning three to five games in 2021. However, when looking at the offseason they had after bolstering the secondary, defensive line group, and receiving corps, acquiring closer to six wins doesnt feel out of the realm of possibilities. Oddly enough, six wins would also tie Khans second-best season, and while it would be nothing to exactly jump for joy for, it would mark a significant leap from their one-win campaign last season. That said, the purpose of todays poll is to gauge if a 6-10 record would be considered a success in eyes of our readers. Vote away as well keep the poll open for a few days.
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https://jaguarswire.usatoday.com/2021/05/31/what-would-be-a-successful-2021-season-for-the-jags/
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What Really Happened To Cassi Davis' Eye?
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Tyler Perry is unique among filmmakers in that, while he employs a roster of actors with whom he works regularly, their collaborations span both stage and screen. Madea, arguably his signature character, is well known as the protagonist of a series of films all bearing her name, in addition to some minor appearances in a number of Perry's other works. That said, Madea originated on the stage before she ever appeared in a Tyler Perry-directed film. Due to the size of Perry's filmography, his works run the gamut from critical bombs to fan favorites. "Boo! 2: A Madea Halloween," for example, was among the lowest rated films on Rotten Tomatoes the year of its release. By contrast, "Madea's Big Happy Family" once ranked in Netflix's Top 10 list.
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https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2263044709783/what-really-happened-to-cassi-davis-eye
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Can Michael Porter Jr. Fill Jamal Murrays Shoes For The Denver Nuggets In The Playoffs?
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Michael Porter Jr. of the Denver Nuggets shoots a free throw against the Detroit Pistons during the ... [+] first quarter of the NBA game at Little Caesars Arena on May 14, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images) Getty Images The Denver Nuggets saw their title chances close entirely when Jamal Murray went down with his ACL tear against the Golden State Warriors on April 12th. At least, that is what most thought. The team responded to that catastrophic loss with a 13-5 record over the final 18 games of the regular season. One of the main drivers of that success was Michael Porter Jr. Porter checks nearly every box you can ask for from a statistical standpoint in judging offensive stardom. A 44.5 percent 3-point marksman that stands 610 tall should do just fine. His 64.8 effective field goal percentage ranks in the 98th percentile among forwards. Gobbling up 18.3 percent of defensive rebounds (95th percentile among forwards) should suffice. All of these glowing attributes are not to say that the youngster comes without flaws. Its well documented that his defense could use some work (even though he has made modest improvements on that side of the ball) and his passing vision could use some assistance. Regardless, the strides made in his second year in the NBA have the Nuggets excited about what the future may hold. But the future and present are colliding into a world in which fans get a sneak peek at what Porter can do as the second banana on a playoff team. His run at the end of the season paints a picture that has looked slightly different than what has transpired so far in the playoffs. Porter lit up the scoreboard during his final 17 games of the 2020-2021 season. He averaged 23.5 points per game on 56 percent shooting from the field and a 3-point percentage of 48.9. The score-first forward was doing what he does best, but even better. His play was increasingly important for the Nuggets with his +/- sitting at 7.8, which was the 10th highest in the league over that span for players that qualified. The beautiful thing is that Porter gets the luxury of playing with Nikola Jokic who can take advantage of the forwards ability to cut and launch from deep. Jokic is the center of the Nuggets offensive universe and Porter is the main beneficiary with his intelligence. Kevin OConnor did a great deep dive a few weeks ago highlighting the strengths of Porter, noting the variety of ways in which he scores. He even mentioned his lack of free throws as something that, in an ideal world, would mirror the early career struggles of Paul George. His overall improvement has been encouraging and even seemed to make the Nuggets the favorite in their first round series against the Portland Trail Blazers. The possibility of winning is still very real, but Porters play has handcuffed the Nuggets a bit. He has seen his points per game and efficiency drop precipitously during this series he currently sports a 48 percent field goal percentage over the first four games while averaging only 15.3 points per game. One of the areas in which Porter struggled the most was getting free from Portland defenders. Porter works almost as a large shooting guard often hell curl around screens with the goal of capitalizing on catch and shoot opportunities. Norman Powell did an excellent job of staying tight to Porter to mitigate those opportunities. JaMychal Green had an excellent observation on exactly that after Saturdays game via Nick Kosmider of The Athletic: They were the aggressors, Nuggets forward JaMychal Green said when asked what Portland did to limit Porters effectiveness offensively. They got into his body, made him uncomfortable. Next game, hes got to come out and be more aggressive, watch film, pick and choose his spots and hell get it going. Its probably easier to chalk up Saturdays loss as one that isnt predictive of how the rest of the series will go, but that only comes with actual changes. There will be times that Porter is just expected to rise over defenders, but its important to get him some easier opportunities to help spring his scoring. On this play in the 3rd quarter of Saturdays loss, Powell was able to get into his body while Porter failed to take advantage of his size by backing him down. Denver would be better off trying to use Jokic on some dribble handoff actions with Porter to help him get a step on Powell who has been able to not only use his quickness, but his strength in bothering Porter with his shot. The Nuggets are still in great position to ultimately take this series, but it will come down to Porter elevating his game to become a true complement to Jokic for that to happen.
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomrende/2021/05/31/can-michael-porter-jr-fill-jamal-murrays-shoes-for-the-denver-nuggets-in-the-playoffs/
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What Is Memorial Day And What Does It Mean To A Former Army Ranger?
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Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day for over a century. The holiday was changed to Memorial Day by federal law in the 1880's. Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have died in service of the greatest country in the world, the United States of America. A great site for information on Memorial Day is usmemorialday.org. I came across the video below of a former thoughts on what Memorial Day means to him. Villanueva played football at West Point then served in the Army. According to earnthenecklace.com: He served three tours in Afghanistan and collected seven different decorations from the Rangers, Combat Infantrymen, and the Parachutist division...The former Ranger was part of a team that rescued wounded soldiers while under enemy fire. He actually helped soldiers return to their families and was rewarded with the Bronze Star for valor for his service. The following video was released by ESPN a few years ago in which Villanueva talks about what Memorial Day means to him and others who served. It is very much worth your time to watch, especially in this day in age when one of our political Parties has no to very little respect for those who serve in the military or police. In fact many in that Party look down on those who serve. I hope this video will remind you that FREEDOM ISNT FREE!!!! The Live with Renk show airs Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon, to let me know your thoughts call (269) 441-9595
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https://wbckfm.com/memorial-day-army-ranger-mean/
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Does Acknowledgement Of A Letter By Attorney General Translate To Implied Consent In Garnishee Proceedings?
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CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA v. ENGR. CLIFF EZEOBIKA & ORS CITATION: (2021) LPELR-54148 (CA) In the Court of Appeal In the Calabar Judicial Division Holden at Calabar ON WEDNESDAY, 5TH MAY, 2021 Suit No: CA/C/178/2020 Before Their Lordships: MOJEED ADEKUNLE OWOADE JUSTICE, COURT OF APPEAL JAMES SHEHU ABIRIYI JUSTICE, COURT OF APPEAL MUHAMMED LAWAL SHUAIBU JUSTICE, COURT OF APPEAL Between CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA Appellant(s) 1. ENGR. CLIFF EZEOBIKA 2. CHIEF ENGR. KERIAN UTSU (Carrying on business in the name and style of Engineering Software Consultants) 3. THE INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF POLICE 4. NIGERIAN POLICE FORCE 5. FIRST BANK PLC 6. ZENITH BANK PLC 7. STERLING BANK PLC 8. ACCESS/DIAMOND BANK PLC 9. NPF MORTGAGE BANK Respondent(s) LEADING JUDGMENT DELIVERED BY MUHAMMED LAWAL SHUAIBU, J.C.A. FACTS The 1st and 2nd respondents obtained judgment at the Federal High Court against the 3rd and 4th respondents. The 1st and 2nd respondents then sought to enforce the said judgment; thus, garnishee proceeding was commenced against the appellant. The trial Federal High Court granted the application of the 1st and 2nd respondents and made a Garnishee Order Nisi against the appellant. Upon being served with the Order Nisi, the appellant filed a notice of preliminary objection to the granting of the Order Nisi on the ground that the appellant being a public officer, the consent of the Attorney-General of the Federation must first be sought and obtained before the Garnishee proceeding is commenced against it. In a considered ruling, the Federal High Court held the view that the consent of the Attorney-General of the Federation was impliedly given and thus dismissed the preliminary objection and accordingly made the Order Nisi absolute. Miffed by the decision, the appellant filed an appeal. APPELLANTS SUBMISSIONS The learned counsel for the appellant stated that the issue to be determined is the interpretation and or meaning of consent as envisaged by the SHERIFFS AND CIVIL PROCESS ACT. Counsel referred to BLACKS LAW DICTIONARY 7TH EDITION PAGE 300, which defines consent as agreement, approval, or permission as to some act given voluntarily by a competent person. Counsel further referred to the STROUDS LAW DICTIONARY OF WORDS AND PHRASES 6TH EDITION VOLUME 1 (A-F) PAGE 492 to submit that mere acquiescence does not amount to consent. That consent requires positive affirmative act and as such consent cannot be implied. Counsel submitted that the requirement of consent of the Attorney-General of the Federation as contained in SECTION 84 OF THE SHERIFFS AND CIVIL PROCESS ACT is statutory and calls for the exercise of public duty on the part of the Attorney-General of the Federation, which makes no provision for delegation by the Attorney-General. He cited the case of OGUNDIPE V. ODUWAIYE (2014) 6 NWLR (prt. 1404) 427; (2013) LPELR-20474 (CA). Relying on the case of SARAKI V. F.R.N. (2016) 3 NWLR (prt.1500) 531 at 589-590; (2016) LPELR-40013 (SC), appellants counsel submitted that SECTION 84 OF THE SHERIFFS AND CIVIL PROCESS ACT is very clear and unambiguous and that where as in the present case, the wordings of the statutes are clear and unambiguous, the Court has a duty to give the words used in the statute, their plain and ordinary meaning without more. Counsel distinguished the facts in CBN V. INTERSTELLA (2017) 12 SC (part iv) 97; (2017) LPELR-43940 (SC) with the facts in the instant case to the effect that in the former, the Attorney-General of the Federation was a party to the action and part payment was made before it was reneged. In the latter, the Attorney-General of the Federation merely acknowledged the 1st and 2nd respondents letter stating that same was forwarded to the Inspector General of Police for his comment. He submitted that the Attorney-General was in the process of acting on the 1st and 2nd respondents application and that he had not reached the position of not expressly objecting. RESPONDENTS SUBMISSIONS Learned counsel for the 1st and 2nd respondents argued that the Attorney-General of the Federation is a public officer saddled with the responsibility of discharging public duties and therefore expected to operate in the interest of public policy and public interest. That his consent being a public officer cannot be wished away by mere simplistic and sentimental explanations. He referred to UTOMUDO V. MILITARY GOVERNOR OF BENDEL STATE (2014) 58 NSCQR 1278 at 1283; (2014) LPELR-22880 (SC) to the effect that in law, words have their ordinary meaning if and only if no legal meaning has been attached to them. However, if any word or expression has been either statutorily or judicially defined then the legal meaning supersedes the ordinary meaning. Counsel submitted that considering the 1st and 2nd Respondents letter, they demonstrated unvarnished civility and therefore the Attorney-General had adequate and sufficient notice of the judgment of the Court. RESOLUTION OF ISSUE The Court quoted the provisions of SECTION 84(1) of THE SHERIFFS AND CIVIL PROCESS ACT CAP. S16 LAWS OF THE FEDERATION OF NIGERIA, 2004, which provides that: -84(1) Where money liable to be attached in garnishee proceedings is in the custody or under the control of a public officer in his official capacity or in custodial legis, the order nisi shall not be made under the provisions of the last proceeding Section unless consent to such attachment is first obtained from the appropriate officer in the case of money in the custody or control of a public officer or of a Court in the case of money in custodial legis, as the case may be. (3) In this section, appropriate officer means (a) in relation to money which is in custody of a public officer who holds a public office in the service of the Federation, the Attorney-General of the Federation. The Court stated that there is consensus between the parties that the appellant who is the Central Bank of Nigeria falls within the definition of public service in SECTION 318 (1) (E) OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, 1999 AS AMENDED. That SECTION 1(1) (2) OF THE CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA ACT LAWS OF THE FEDERATION OF NIGERIA (AMENDED IN 2007) also provide for the establishment of the Central Bank of Nigeria. The Court went ahead to explain that the rationale for the consent of the Attorney-General of the Federation as prescribed in SECTION 84 OF THE SHERIFFS AND CIVIL PROCESS ACT is to avoid embarrassment to him of not having prior knowledge that the funds earmarked for some purposes have been diverted in satisfaction of a judgment debt, which the Government may not know anything about. The Court referred to the letter of the Attorney-General wherein he replied thus: I am directed by the Honourable Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice to acknowledge the receipt of your letter on the above subject dated October 22, 2019 and stated that the 1st and 2nd respondents regarded same as the element of the Attorney-Generals consent, which given the circumstances of this case may dispense with express consent. The Court stated that the words used in SECTION 84(1) OF THE SHERIFFS AND CIVIL PROCESS ACT are clear and unambiguous. That when the words of a document, legislation or Constitution is clear, there is no need to give them any other meaning than their ordinary natural and grammatical construction; that the Court would not permit such unless it would lead to absurdity or some repugnancy or inconsistency with the rest of the legislation or Constitution. The Court posited that a Court is without jurisdiction or power to import into the meaning of what it does not say. See EHUWA V. ONDO STATE INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL COMMISSION & ORS (2006) 10 NWLR 544, at 588 paras. F H, (2006) LPELR-1056(SC) Tabai, J.S.C. The Court applying the literal rule of interpretation, stated that consent of the Attorney-General of the Federation as contained in SECTION 84(1) OF THE SHERIFFS AND CIVIL PROCESS ACT means the permission for and/or agreement of the Attorney-General of the Federation before attaching money in the custody or control of a public officer by way of Garnishee proceedings. The Court maintained that the statute that is SECTION 84(1) SUPRA inclusive of the Constitution unavoidably, provides for a method, procedure for performing or doing any act or thing, that mode or precondition must be satisfied and followed strictly. The Court aligned with the position of the appellants counsel that the case of CBN V. INTERSTELLA COMM. LTD (2017) 12 SC (part iv) 97; (2017) LPELR-43940 (SC) is distinguishable from the present case factually. That the Attorney-General of the Federation in the present case was neither a party to the proceedings before the Federal High Court nor took active part in any negotiation pertaining to the case. The Court held that the letter written to the Attorney-General by the 1st and 2nd respondents was only intimating the Attorney-General of the indebtedness of the judgment debtors, which letter was subsequently acknowledged by the Attorney-General. That an acknowledgement is merely an acceptance of the existence of the said letter. The Court then held that the said acknowledgement cannot be an implied consent. In conclusion, the Court posited that the consequence of non-compliance with the mandatory statutory provisions such as SECTION 84 (1) OF THE SHERIFFS AND CIVIL PROCESS ACT is that such purported act or thing done is marooned in a nullity. HELD On the whole, the appeal was allowed; the ruling of the Federal High Court inclusive of both the garnishee Order Nisi and Absolute were set aside for been made without jurisdiction. Appearances: Nnamonso Ekanem, SAN with him, Inah Ubi For Appellant(s) Sam Eboh 1st & 2nd Respondents. R. A. Utsu 3rd & 4th Respondents. Offisong Unoh 9th Respondent. Conelia T. Udofa 8th Respondent. For Respondent(s) Compiled by LawPavilion
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https://thestreetjournal.org/2021/06/does-acknowledgement-of-a-letter-by-attorney-general-translate-to-implied-consent-in-garnishee-proceedings/
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When Will I Need an Orthopedic Specialist?
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In orthopedics and musculoskeletal medicine, a patients most frequent symptom is pain. Building a diagnosis from this symptom poses certain problems: first, pain is not the best indicator of serious injury. Injuries that initially are extremely painful may feel fine a few days later, while other injuries that cause little initial pain can become more unstable over time, eventually requiring more invasive (e.g. surgical) management. Second, in part due to the realities of our anatomy (including peripheral pain generators), patients are not always able to describe where the pain is coming from. These difficulties with diagnosing an orthopedic injury based on pain have led to unsuccessful treatment regimens, patient frustration, and avoidable follow-up visits. Integration of point-of-care ultrasound technology has changed the paradigm for orthopedic diagnosis, however.
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https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2263066790612/when-will-i-need-an-orthopedic-specialist
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Did Ariana Grande Remove Her Tattoos?
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Some of the positions singers tattoos appeared to have been covered up in her recent wedding photos from May 15. Eagle-eyed fans also noticed that the same pieces were absent during her appearance at the iHeartRadio Awards on May 27, where she and The Weeknd performed Save Your Tears." Two butterflies on her upper arm near her shoulder. She debuted one butterfly tattoo at the 2020 Grammys and later added a second similar design to her arm. Grande's Pokmon character Eevee was also missing from both her wedding day and performance. The black and white portrait usually sits above her inner elbow. She got the ink in 2019 and wrote on her Instagram at the time, Ive wanted this for so long. In summer 2018, Grande got a tattoo of the Spirited Away character, Chihiro, inside her right arm, which also appears to have been covered, temporarily or otherwise. Chihiros growth into a capable individual is a core factor to the movement of Spirited Away's plot, the pop star previously wrote on Instagram. The Japanese characters for "let's sing," which usually sit above her elbow. Grande got the tattoo in 2019 and used it to tease fans with the promise of new music. See fan reactions to her seemingly missing ink, below.
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https://popcrush.com/ariana-grande-tattoos-removal/
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Is there a Pokemon Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl pre-order bonus?
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TinyBuild Games revealed today that they have opened up pre-orders for their group escape title Secret Neighbor on iOS today. The game is technically free, so basically you're just signing up to get the game the day it comes out for iOS. The game has been doing pretty well on PC as players sneak around a house to find a way off the property, all while one of them is secretly a traitor trying to kill each of them before they can escape. Based on the trailer, which you can check out below, the game looks like it runs just as well as the PC version. The game will officially be released on June 17th, 2021.
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https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2263085637404/is-there-a-pokemon-brilliant-diamond-shining-pearl-pre-order-bonus
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What Happened to Josh Jackson?
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Josh Jackson went from 10 passes defensed as a rookie in 2018 to being inactive for last year's playoffs behind a player the Packers released last week. GREEN BAY, Wis. Josh Jackson is the personification of the term one-year wonder. In 2015 and 2016 at Iowa, Jackson started one game and broke up six passes. In 2017, Jackson led the nation with eight interceptions and ranked third with 18 passes defensed en route to earning consensus first-team All-American and winning the Big Tens Tatum-Woodson Award as the conferences top defensive back. That made Jackson a potential first-round pick in the 2018 draft. The Packers grabbed him in the middle of the second round and were rewarded with 10 starts and 10 passes defensed during a promising rookie season. His career has gone sideways, though. Jackson didnt start any games and didnt break up any passes in 2019. In 2020, he replaced injured Kevin King for five starts but, by seasons end, he became buried so far down the depth chart that he had to reach up to touch bottom. Jackson was inactive for both playoff games behind KeiVarae Russell, who the Packers thought so little of that they released him last week. With that, Jackson will enter his fourth training camp not just fighting for playing time but fighting for a roster spot. Jaire Alexander, King and Chandon Sullivan are back to reclaim the starting positions, and the Packers invested a first-round pick in Eric Stokes and a fifth-round choice in Shemar Jean-Charles. I think its more confidence than anything, defensive backs coach/passing game coordinator Jerry Gray said. But sometimes you cant force guys to do certain things. I think Josh is going to be fine. Biggest thing weve got to make sure we get with Josh is, Hey, look theres a lot of good football players here, its going to be competing. Were going to compete every play. Even in practice, were going to compete and weve got to make sure those guys are ready to go when they get a chance. Jackson has gone from 718 snaps and the 10 passes defensed in 2018, to just 103 snaps and no passes defensed in 2019, to 331 snaps and two passes defensed in 2020. Of the snaps last season, 321 came during the 5 1/2-game stretch in which King was sidelined. Over the final eight games (including playoffs), he played three defensive snaps in two games. In three seasons, according to Pro Football Focus, hes allowed a 68.8 percent catch rate with six touchdowns, zero interceptions and a 112.5 passer rating. With Jackson entering the final season of his four-year, $6.26 million contract, the cap-strapped Packers could wipe his base salary of just over $1.33 million off the books. Maybe the new defensive scheme and philosophies brought by coordinator Joe Barry will be just the ticket in salvaging Jacksons career. I wouldnt discount Josh, Gray said.
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Why Do We Get Affected With Other Critical Diseases After Getting Covid?
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Covid-19 infection is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus with a broad spectrum of manifestations. Researchers are intensely studying and collecting scientific and clinical evidence related to the subacute and long-term effects of the evolving Covid-19 infection, which can affect multiple organ systems. When an infected person expels virus-laden droplets and someone else inhales them, the novel coronavirus, called SARS-CoV-2, enters the nose and throat. The lining cells of the nose are rich in a cell-surface receptor called angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2). Throughout the body, the presence of ACE2, which normally helps regulate blood pressure, marks tissues vulnerable to infection, because the virus requires this receptor to enter a cell. Once inside, the virus coups the cells mechanism, making numerous copies of itself and invading new cells. Cellular damage, a robust innate immune response with inflammatory cytokine production, and a pro-coagulant (clotting of blood) state induced by SARS-CoV-2 infection may contribute to acquiring critical diseases post Covid-19 infection. Effect on Lungs: The lungs are the main organs affected by Covid-19. A spectrum of pulmonary manifestations, ranging from breathlessness (with or without oxygen dependence) to difficult ventilator weaning and fibrotic lung damage, has been reported among Covid-19 survivors. Patients with greater severity of acute Covid-19 are at the highest risk for long-term pulmonary complications, including persistent breathing difficulty and radiographic pulmonary abnormalities (such as pulmonary fibrosis). Effect on Heart and blood vessels: Covid-19 may cause the blood to clot more easily, inflammation of the heart muscles and small blood vessels, stress cardiomyopathy, ischemic injury caused by cardiac microvascular dysfunction, or coronary artery disease. The effects may show up as irregular heart rhythms, not enough blood getting to the tissues, or blood pressure low enough, that it requires medications. Covid-19 associated coagulopathy could increase the risk of a stroke or heart attack. Effect on Kidney: Some people hospitalized with Covid-19 have also had severe acute kidney injury (AKI) due to reduced oxygen supply to the kidneys, sometimes requiring renal replacement therapy (RRT). Neuropsychiatric effects: Covid-19 survivors have reported a post-viral syndrome of chronic malaise, diffuse myalgia, depression, anxiety, insomnia, and obsessive-compulsive symptomatology persisting or presenting months after initial infection. Loss of taste and smell may also persist after resolution of other symptoms in approximately one-tenth of patients at up to 6 months follow-up. The complications of acute Covid-19, such as stroke, posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome, and acute disseminated myelitis, may lead to lingering or permanent nerve defects requiring extensive rehabilitation. Nutrition and rehabilitation considerations: Severe Covid-19, similar to other critical illnesses, causes catabolic muscle wasting, feeding difficulties, and frailty, each of which is associated with an increased likelihood of a poor outcome. Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) MIS-C is defined by the presence of the following symptoms in people. (Dr. Sushil Jain is the Pulmonologist, Masina Hospital) For in-depth, objective and more importantly balanced journalism, Click here to subscribe to Outlook Magazine
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Does Cruella Wear Real Fur in the New Live-Action Movie?
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CinemaBlend participates in affiliate programs with various companies. We may earn a commission when you click on or make purchases via links. At the end of this month the long anticipated, and long delayed, Cruella will become the latest movie to bring a classic Disney animated character to life in live-action. Emma Stone will portray Cruella de Vil and while it's far too early to tell just how the movie as a whole will turn out, it's hard not to feel like Emma Stone wasn't the perfect choice to bring this character to life. Watch Emma Stone transform into Cruella, both physically, and possibly a bit mentally as well, in a new featurette from Disney which can be seen above.
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What is the San Andrs fault and why is it so feared?
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The people of Southern California are always on the alert. This, because geologists have shown concern about the imminent danger of another major earthquake along the San Andreas fault. The San Andreas fault is a geological fault spanning a length of approximately 800 miles (1,287 kilometers) through California, United States. The fault marks the transformation boundary between the Pacific Plate and the North American Plate. The lateral slip measured in the central sector of the fault is about 25 millimeters per year, while in others, further away from it, it reaches 30 millimeters per year, which could indicate an accumulation of elastic deformation in the area. of the fault. It is considered that the Baja California peninsula was formed by the activity of this fault. This same process is moving the city of Los Angeles in the direction of the San Francisco Bay, approaching them at a speed of about 4.6 centimeters per year. This movement is so slow that it cannot be perceived on a human scale, but it has caused numerous damages to engineering works such as aqueducts, roads and ranches. Relive The Big One The Big One, also called The Big One is an earthquake, which scientists expect to occur in California, due to the San Andreas fault. Seismologists from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) simulated the effects of a large earthquake in California for a study program. One of his computer models assumes that the next major event on the San Andreas fault will be magnitude 7.8, initiating a rupture in Southern California near the Salton Sea and then shooting north along the fault to hit LA. An earthquake in the southern section of the San Andreas fault would have a direct impact on Los Angeles, the second most populous city in the United States. The most conservative estimates suggest that, if an earthquake of that magnitude were to occur in that section, about 2,000 people would die and there would be more than 50,000 injured. About 1% of the buildings in an area of 10 million people would collapse and about half of the buildings in the area would have to be abandoned. The damage is estimated at $ 200 billion. New data Scientists found new data to understand structural factors in the evolution of seismicity, offering potential insights for improving aftershock forecasts. In an article on geophysical research published on April 9 in Science Advances, it is explained that large earthquakes usually give rise to a transitory deformation and an increase in seismic activity, whose most rapid evolution occurs in the first and short-lived period after the rupture. Using geophysical observations from the 2004 magnitude 6.0 earthquake in Parkfield, California, the authors of the publication obtained images of the continually evolving downslope, along with aftershocks, in San Andreas fault, over a post-seismic period of time from minutes to days. Our results reveal a multi-stage scenario, including immediate onset of posterior slip after a cosseismic shake lasting tens of seconds, short-duration slip inversions in minutes, expansion of subsequent slip in hours, and slip migration between subparallel fault branches. in days. They found that the movement of the fault after the earthquake or subsequent displacement Early (afterslip) and associated stress changes appear to be in sync with local afterslip rates, with increasing afterslip often preceding larger afterslip, suggesting control over the behavior of fine-scale aftershocks. Large earthquakes usually give rise to a transitory deformation and an increase in seismic activity, the most rapid evolution of which occurs in the first and short-lived period after the rupture. It is well known that many large earthquakes are followed by vibrant aftershock sequences and longer-term transient deformation, releasing and redistributing stresses over a rapidly evolving post-rupture period. Although researchers experience in characterizing the aftermath of large seismic events continues to grow, knowledge of how seismic ruptures pass into post-rupture processes remains limited. The Parkfield section of the San Andreas Fault (SAF) in central California has long been a natural laboratory to study the seismic and asismic processes of the fault zone, due to the dense and continuous network of regional surveillance. (WITH INFORMATION FROM BBC AND USGS)
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https://www.explica.co/what-is-the-san-andres-fault-and-why-is-it-so-feared-tec-review.html
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Is Medicaid expansion good for South Dakota?
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Pamela Cole often has a petition and pen in hand, ready to offer South Dakotans an opportunity to put Medicaid Expansion to the vote of the people next June. Shes a grassroots organizer of Dakotans for Health. Were approaching Medicaid expansion in the states, and South Dakota is one of 12 states that has yet to implement Medicaid expansion. (We) Started a ballot measure process to get that in place, said Cole. Over 90% of the program would come from federal funding, according to District 15 State Senator Reynold Nesiba. Medicaid expansion would apply to working adults. So these are folks that are making too much money to qualify for Medicaid, but not enough to actually get a subsidy from the Affordable Care Act market system, and theres about 40,000 people like that in South Dakota. And so the Biden administration would give South Dakota about $90 million over the next couple of years to be able to expand, said Nesiba. As a nurse, Deb Fischer-Clemens says she has cared for those who have the added stress of wondering how they will pay their bills. She is also president of the South Dakota nurses association, which supports Medicaid expansion. We believe that it has to be bipartisan in order to get this message out in South Dakota. And so the fact that the health systems, organizations like the American Heart Association and the American Cancer Society, AARP, the farmers union. We have so many good organizations, said Fischer-Clemens. The estimated $21 million that the state would need to pay is a concern for some, including Don Haggar, State Director of Americans for Prosperity. I think the way we have Medicaid structured in South Dakota now is the right way. Medicaid covers children. It covers the disabled, and it covers the elderly, said Haggar Haggar says his research with other states who chose Medicaid expansion brings more questions. Realistically, in most of these other states, that number has been significantly higher than what the estimate is, said Haggar. Cole says research shows benefits for state economies after implementing expanded coverage. Many studies, currently show that a states gross domestic product per capita is growing, because of Medicaid expansion, said Cole. Fisher-Clemens says patients and hospitals would benefit from Medicaid expansion. And suddenly something happens, and then they have to access the most expensive care which is: going to the emergency room. And typically they need more things at that point, more health care services, said Fisher-Clemens. Voters could decide if adults making approximately $17,000 or less could qualify. The question is, do able-bodied people from 18 to 50 to 65 really need that safety net, said Haggar. Nesiba believes they do. And, and so we need to make sure that people have access to care, and that those our hospitals and clinics across the state have access to the funds they need to stay open and meet the medical needs of patients, said Nesiba. Fischer-Clemens believes Medicaid expansion will not put a strain on the health care workforce in the state, as ER providers are already attending to those without health care plans who put off seeking care until it becomes a crisis. Currently, each county pays for a portion of unpaid medical bills. Minnehaha Countys 2021 budget for total health and welfare, including social services, is nearly $7 million. Copyright 2021 Dakota News Now. All rights reserved.
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https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2021/06/01/is-medicaid-expansion-good-for-south-dakota/
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Which Is the Better Telecom Stock?
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Canadas telecoms are some of the best long-term, defensive investments on the market. Apart from the recurring revenue stream that they generate, telecoms offer much more. That more includes both a generous (and sometimes growing) dividend as well as ample growth prospects. Today, well take a look at both Rogers Communications (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) and Telus (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and try to answer that question. The case for Telus Telus is more of a pure-play telecom than Rogers. The company offers national wireless service. Telus also offers wireline, internet, and TV service to growing parts of the country, particularly in the west. In the most recent quarter, Telus reported net additions of 31,000 subscribers in its wireless segment. This represents a healthy 10,000 subscriber bump over the same period last year. Overall, the company earned $331 million in the most recent quarter. Turning to dividends, Telus provides investors with a generous quarterly dividend. The current yield works out to an impressive 4.64%. Adding to that appeal is the semi-annual bump to that dividend that the company has provided for well over a decade. In short, Telus is a great telecom stock for income-seeking investors looking for a buy-and-forget stock. Motley Fool Canada Makes 5G Buy Alert Click Here to Learn More The case for Rogers Rogers is the larger of the two companies. In addition to that larger size, Rogers does have the benefit of owning a large media segment. That segment includes dozens of radio and TV stations, providing an additional revenue stream for the company. Like Telus, Rogerss wireless segment blankets the country in coverage. In the most recent quarter, Rogers reported a net gain of 44,000 wireless subscribers. Overall, the company earned $361 million in the quarter, reflecting a 3% gain over the same period last year. The one area where Rogers differs from its peers is dividends. Several years ago, Rogers decided to jump off the annual dividend-hike bandwagon. The company instead decided to re-invest in itself, paying down debt and using funds to invest in growth. As a result, the companys financials have improved greatly in recent years. In fact, those stronger financials could be the reason why Rogers announced a $26 billion deal to acquire the fourth-largest carrier, Shaw, earlier this year. Thats not to say Rogers wont provide hikes to its dividend, as the last uptick came back in 2019. Additionally, despite not providing that annual bump, Rogerss dividend still provides a respectable 3.21% yield. Answering the better telecom question really depends on your investment priorities. Both stocks offer investors ample growth and income-earning potential. In many ways, the distinguishing factor may be down to whether your preference is for growth or income. Growth-minded investors will prefer what Rogers has to offer. If the Shaw deal comes to fruition, the company could see significant growth and possibly a dividend hike in the future. However, if your focus is on income, Telus could be the better telecom stock for your portfolio. Teluss semi-annual hikes and juicy yields are hard to ignore. At the current yield, a $25,000 investment in Telus will provide $1,160 in the first year alone. Factoring in reinvestments and growth, that investment could earn significantly more in just a few years.
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https://www.fool.ca/2021/05/31/which-is-the-better-telecom-stock/
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Will HEXO Stock Get High in June 2021?
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Canadian pot producers have underperformed the broader markets in the last two years. The majority of domestic marijuana companies have been impacted by massive losses and cash burn, which has led them to raise capital and boost liquidity while diluting shareholder wealth. HEXO (TSX:HEXO)(NYSE:HEXO) is one such stock on the TSX; it is down 80% from record highs. Lets see if this Canadian pot heavyweight is a good contrarian bet or a stock to avoid right now. HEXO stock was up 10% on Friday Shares of HEXO gained 10% on May 28 after the company announced the acquisition of Redecan for $925 million. Redecan is Canadas largest privately owned LP (licensed producer), and HEXO disclosed it will pay $400 million in cash and $525 million in stock to complete the acquisition. According to HEXO, this deal will allow it to lead the Canadian recreational cannabis market. The company is optimistic it will also benefit from improved future financial performance and [a greater] potential to generate cash flow after this acquisition. While investors cheered this news, it seems HEXO is betting big on the chance to generate a positive cash flow. The purchase of Redecan will also mark HEXOs third acquisition in 2021. In February, it acquired Zenabis Global for $235 million in an all-stock deal. Earlier this month, it bought 48North Cannabis for $41 million. By the time HEXO and Zenabis complete the merger, the combined entity is forecast to deliver over $150 million in sales and generate $20 million in cost synergies in the next 12 months. HEXO stock is up 82% year to date and is well poised to gain market share in Canadas cannabis segment. It already leads the cannabis-infused beverage space given its joint venture with Molson Coors. Click here to learn more! A look at recent quarterly results In the fiscal second quarter of 2021, HEXOs sales were up 94% year over year at $32.8 million. It sold 11,419 kilograms of dried cannabis in Q2 compared with just 6,579 kilograms in the prior-year period. HEXO also claimed the company is getting better in terms of predicting demand-supply dynamics, as it harvested an additional 6,000 kilograms of cannabis in Q2 compared to its total sales. In the prior-year period, it harvested an additional 16,000 kilograms. Further, HEXO increased its gross margin by 600 basis points to 40% in Q2. This improvement in gross margin helped HEXO reported a positive EBITDA of $202,000 compared to a loss of $419,000 in the year-ago period. HEXOs management explained the company finally achieved a positive EBITDA after seven consecutive quarters of improving margins. In Q2, the pot producer decreased operating expenses by a staggering 91% year over year. HEXO should continue to enjoy stellar top-line growth driven by the opening of retail stores in major Canadian provinces. At the end of April, Ontario had 613 open legal cannabis stores while Alberta had 600 stores. In June 2020, Ontario had fewer than 100 stores while Alberta had just 483 stores. HEXO might turn profitable in fiscal 2023 Analysts expect HEXO to increase sales by 77% to $143 million in fiscal 2021 and by 60% to $228 million in 2022. This will allow HEXO to improve loss per share from $7.08 in fiscal 2020 to $0.05 in fiscal 2022. However, there is a good chance for these estimates to increase once the above-mentioned acquisitions are over. HEXO stock is trading at a forward price-to-sales multiple of 7.6, which might seem steep. Alternatively, its leadership position, improving profitability, and focus on acquisitions make it a good bet for investors with a high-risk appetite.
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https://www.fool.ca/2021/05/31/will-hexo-stock-get-high-in-june-2021/
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What could future interstate could mean?
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SILOAM SPRIGNS -- U.S. 412 may soon be designated as a future interstate connecting Tulsa, Okla., and the Interstate 49 corridor Northwest Arkansas cities of Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers and Springdale. While the future interstate may benefit Arkansas and Oklahoma, the possible interstate may impact Siloam Springs by detouring around the city instead of going through it. Background The Indian Nations Council of Governments, a voluntary association of local and tribal governments in the Tulsa Metro area, passed Resolution 307 on May 11 urging the U.S. Congress to designate U.S. 412 from I-35 to I-49 as a future interstate, according to a copy of the resolution. On May 21, U.S. Senators Jim Inhofe (R-Okla), John Boozman (R-Rogers), and Tom Cotton (R-Little Rock) introduced a bill to designate 189 miles of U.S. 412 as a future interstate highway. The proposed interstate would improve supply chain connectivity for major retail and industrial employers in the region including Walmart in Northwest Arkansas and several energy and aerospace companies in Northeast Oklahoma. Boozman and Cotton released the following joint statement on Monday: "An official interstate highway designation is a key component developers look for when deciding where to invest. We can continue encouraging future opportunities for economic growth by bringing highway 412 up to interstate standards. The introduction of our bill is the first step in this process. We look forward to working with our colleagues, communities along Highway 412 and the Arkansas Department of Transportation to make this a reality in the coming years." Possible bypass Speculations have risen that Siloam Springs will be bypassed by the future interstate. During the city board meeting on May 18, City Administrator Phillip Patterson said he found a study by the Arkansas Department of Transportation from 2004, which looked at bypassing Siloam Springs and West Siloam Springs. The executive summary of the study looked at three different corridors and recommended the preferred option for the bypass would take the highway north and north east of Siloam Springs and would best serve existing and planned industrial development, the summary states. Tim Conklin, the assistant director for the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission and Northwest Arkansas Regional Transportation Study director said in a phone interview on Monday the highway would have to be studied by ArDOT and the Oklahoma Department of Transportation before any decisions could be made about a bypass. Not an overnight proposition Leslie Price, a faculty researcher for Indiana University, who is working on her doctorate thesis "Rebranding the Rural," which talks about rural economies and also discusses how I-69 affected rural Greene County, Ind., said interstates aren't an overnight proposition. "The process is so lengthy from the point of inception to getting it built because there is so much bureaucracy. It will take time," Price said. She said I-69 was designated in the 1990s but ground was not broken until 2008. Price also said in the late 1980s and early 1990s there was a high priority list of corridors the government agreed to pay for, many of which have not yet received money. Even states that are retrofitting roads to upgrade them to interstate funding have struggled to secure money and palatial support to needed to complete the project, Price said. The process involves mandatory public meetings, as well as an environmental impact study, approval from the Federal Highway Administration and money secured to build the interstate, Price said. "Long story short -- it's a long way from wanting an interstate to getting one," Price said. Patterson echoed similar comments during the city board meeting saying he does not think the bypass would occur in his lifetime. What the public can do Price said the best method for people who are either for or against the interstate need to contact their local and state representatives. State representatives hold the power of the purse, Price said. "Even if (the proposed interstates) goes through and they get listed on the priority list and the government agrees to fund them, the state still has to come up with the money," Price said. The federal government will match the state government at a 90/10 ratio, according to the Federal Highway Administration's frequently asked questions. When asked how the interstate would affect Siloam Springs, Price said it was hard to say. Interstates are important pieces to future economic growth but not the only piece, Price said. She has seen some towns that had interstates come through which did not bring the growth expected and other towns without interstates that had tremendous growth, Price said.
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https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2021/may/30/what-could-future-interstate-could-mean/
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Will Apna Dal Stick with NDA or Change Sides in 2022 UP Assembly Polls?
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Lucknow: With less than seven months remaining in the 2022 state assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh, political parties have started finalising their alliances and strategies for the mega showdown. The Samajwadi Party (SP), meanwhile, is busy stitching an alliance with smaller parties instead of forging an alliance with bigger parties. The SP had contested 2017 state assembly polls in alliance with the Indian National Congress. As the Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi party silently works to accommodate more and more smaller parties for their battle against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 2022, sources suggest it will also be trying to bring Apna Dal (Sone Lal) to its fold. The Apna Dal (S) has 9 MLAs in the UP Assembly at the moment, while its leader Anupriya Patel is MP from Mirzapur. The party has been a part of NDA since the Narendra Modi government1.0. The Apna Dal (S) leader Anurpiya Patel who was given a central berth in the previous NDA government from 2014-2019, was left out in the second term of the Modi government. Ashish Patel, husband of Anurpiya Patel who is also the National President of Apna Dal (S) and MLC, was also not given any ministerial berth in the Yogi Adityanath-led government. None of the Apna Dal (S) leaders were given any weightage in the central or state BJP government, which might have made the Apna Dal (S) leadership unhappy. Highly placed sources suggest that Samajwadi Party is now trying to get Apna Dal (S) on its side, however no one from either SP or Apna Dal (S) is ready to speak on the issue. Officially, the Apna Dal (S) is a part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) at the moment. The party is said to have a good hold on Kurmi voters in the Purvanchal region of the state. RELATED NEWS Congress Seals Poll Pact with Apna Dal Faction in UP One of the leaders of the Apna Dal, on the condition of anonymity, said, If we continue to remain silent and we are mistreated like this even after being an alliance partner then soon we will have to fight for our survival. However, many believe that this can be a mere pressure tactic by Apna Dal (S) as the elections in the state are due early in 2022. The founder of Apna Dal (S) faction, Sone Lal Patel was a senior Bahuan Samaj Party (BSP) leader before he founded his own political outfit. Few days back Apna Dal (S) MP from Mirzapur Anupriya Patel had tweeted against Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda for his derogatory remarks against BSP chief Mayawati and had also demanded action against him from Adityanath. This was probably the first time in the recent past when Anupriya Patel had tweeted in favour of the BSP chief. There were rumours that BSP may also stitch alliance with other parties for 2022 state assembly polls. But BSP Mayawati has made it clear that her party will go solo in the elections. The Apna Dal (S) is now looking forward to the expansion of Cabinet at the Centre and the state. If the BJP government gives importance to Apna Dal (S) in any of these Cabinet expansions then it might give rest to the speculations of Apna Dal (S) floating away from NDA. However, if it does not happen and the opposition parties work well, Anupriya Patel might sway to the other side. Read all the Latest News, Breaking News and Coronavirus News here
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https://www.news18.com/news/politics/will-apna-dal-stick-with-nda-or-change-sides-in-2022-up-assembly-polls-3797102.html
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Can stem cell therapy patients take the COVID vaccine?
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The Health Ministry has clearly indicated that recipients or those on wait-list for stem cell therapies can take the vaccination. (Source: Express Photo) The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc globally in the last year and a half, and the vaccination drive has come as a relief to the population. India is steadily progressing towards immunising the entire eligible population in a stage-wise manner, considering the huge population of the country. Currently, India has two major vaccinations approved for emergency use a recombinant viral vector (Covishield, Serum Institute of India/AstraZeneca) and an inactivated virus (Covaxin, Bharat Biotech), with other candidates in the pipeline. The Health Ministry has issued guidelines regarding eligibility for the vaccination providing a broad list of systemic conditions, wherein the patients can safely take the vaccination. In other unlisted conditions, it is advisable that the patients consult with their healthcare provider, who can then advice the vaccination based on the current health status and by modifying medications (if required). Patients with systemic conditions, especially long-standing cases, are generally considered to be at high risk of contracting the COVID-19 infection and associated mortality, due to the pre-existing disease burden. Stem cell therapies are indicated for patients with several health conditions, wherein treatments need to target the immune system dysfunction, reduce systemic inflammation, etc., to increase the probability of survival and improve the quality of life. The Health Ministry has clearly indicated that recipients or those on the wait-list for stem cell therapies can take the vaccination. The rationale for this is that the benefits of vaccination in such high-risk individuals outweigh the potential risks owing to the general immunosuppressive state that can predispose them to additional infections, said Dr Pradeep Mahajan, regenerative medicine researcher, StemRx Bioscience Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Navi Mumbai. Heres what to keep in mind. (Source: Getty Images/Thinkstock) Heres what to keep in mind. (Source: Getty Images/Thinkstock) However, for the same reason of being in an immunosuppressive state (especially in the post-transplant period), it is important for patients to stay in contact with their healthcare providers after vaccination to monitor any adverse events, he mentioned. Furthermore, care should be taken during the interval period between the two doses of the vaccination and for few weeks after the second dose, when the immune system is responding to the vaccination. This period may increase the susceptibility of such patients to opportunistic infections or COVID-19 itself, Dr Mahajan said. Nonetheless, the manufacturers and the ministry have not issued any serious warning or precautions for such patients, and the vaccinations do not predispose stem cell therapy patients to adverse events or deterioration of their condition, he added. Thus, there is no need for stem cell therapy patients to fear the after-effects of the vaccination. Close monitoring of overall health along with positive lifestyle and dietary modifications, continuing medications as prescribed, and following the healthcare providers advice will enable such patients to acquire immunity against COVID-19 following vaccination, which should be the priority considering the current situation, he suggested. For more lifestyle news, follow us: Twitter: lifestyle_ie | Facebook: IE Lifestyle | Instagram: ie_lifestyle
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https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health/stem-cell-therapy-patients-covid-vaccine-vaccination-7316023/
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Will Chinese film director Zhang Yimou dare ask for refund of fine for breaching one-child policy?
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Will Zhang dare to ask for a refund of a fine he was slapped with for violating Chinas one-child policy. Picture via Instagram/goldenhorsefilmfestival Follow us on Instagram and subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest updates on news you need to know. KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 Chinese social media users have questioned acclaimed film director Zhang Yimou if he dared to ask for a refund of his fine after Beijing approved a three-child policy yesterday. Epochtimes reported that Zhangs wife Chen Ting had shared a poster of the new policy following the governments announcement and captioned it Finish the task ahead of time. This prompted internet users to ask if Zhang would dare to ask for the return of 7.48 million yuan (RM4.84 million) fine he was asked to pay in 2014 for breaching Chinas then one-child policy. The 71-year-old Zhang had three children with Chen t born in 2001, 2004 and 2006. Zhang, known for directing the Beijing Olympics opening ceremony in 2008, had in December 2013 apologised for violating the one-child policy, BBC reported. The fine was calculated based on the income of Zhang and Chen when their children were born. China had yesterday announced that married Chinese couples may have up to three children in a major shift from the existing limit of two after recent data showed a dramatic decline in births in the worlds most populous country, Reuters reported. Beijing scrapped its decades-old one-child policy in 2016, replacing it with a two-child limit to try and stave off risks to its economy from a rapidly aging population. But that failed to result in a sustained surge in births given the high cost of raising children in Chinese cities, a challenge that persists to this day.
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https://www.malaymail.com/news/showbiz/2021/06/01/will-chinese-film-director-zhang-yimou-dare-ask-for-refund-of-fine-for-brea/1978670
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What exactly is a skincare ampoule?
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Now that you know skincare essences, cushion compacts and CC creams are and how to use them were hit with a new type of beauty product: the ampoule. The ampoule, or ampule whichever you prefer, theyre the same has been quite a thing in South Korea for awhile now. These potent, viscous fluids, sometimes packed in vials or dropper-type bottles, are said to produce almost instant results on the skin. Many seem to think that an ampoule and a serum are the same thing. After all, both of them contain a highly concentrated amount of active ingredients, small enough to penetrate deeply into the skin, targeting specific skincare problems. But theyre not quite the same, says Dr Lee Dong Won, founder of CNP Laboratory. The difference is the amount of active ingredient and the [molecule] size of the active ingredient. An ampoule contains more condensed active ingredient, and its size is smaller than that of a serum, he says. In short, ampoules are more potent than serums. PHOTO: VDL Ampoules are filled with highly active ingredients like pure vitamins, enzymes in various combinations, and most of the time do not contain preservatives or chemicals due to [its] air-tight packaging, says The Face Shop trainer Cariscia Teo. The Face Shop is the parent company for Korean skincare and makeup brand VDL. Always check the label for a symbol resembling an opened tub, the number on it tells you how long your ampoule will last in months once youve opened it. She adds: Due to the absence of preservatives or chemicals, its lifespan is usually quite short once its opened. Both VDL and CNP Laboratorys ampoules last for a year after opening. Dr Lee advises exfoliating before using an ampoule to maximise its benefits. Dead skin cells sitting on the surface of your skin can hinder absorption. Of course, do it in moderation you dont want to end up over-exfoliating your skin and causing more problems instead. Ampoules are formulated to deliver an optimum dose of ingredients to the skin, but are not used in place of a serum or essence, says Cariscia. Use it in this order: Toner, ampoule, serum and finally, moisturiser. It should come in between your toner and serum. You can skip the serum, too, if you feel that its too much for your skin. And while many of us are inclined to use the ampoule on its own in Singapores weather, it is advisable to layer a light moisturiser over. It will create a moisture protection barrier, preventing the active ingredients of the ampoule from evaporating, says Dr Lee. On days when your skin needs extra help, you can first apply an ampoule, then follow up with a mask to aid its absorption into the skin, he adds. If you have a specific skincare problem to solve, yes, says Dr Lee; the use of both a serum and an ampoule would be ideal. However, he warns of the risk of heightened skin sensitivity when you first start out using an ampoule, due to its highly concentrated nature. Go slow; Dr Lee advises applying it on top of your moisturiser if its your first time using an ampoule. Cariscia says an easy way to think of an ampoule is like a special nourishment or treatment course for the skin something you use for a finite period of time. As for the frequency, Dr Lee says that it largely depends on your skin condition. The frequency and the use of an ampoule depends more on how badly you want to solve a certain skin problem, says Dr Lee. But always bear in mind the possibility of an increase in skin sensitivity, as mentioned above again, start slow. Not necessarily. But if you want to use an ampoule, there are certain types that are more suited for certain age groups. PHOTO: CNP Laboratory Dr Lee gives two examples, using CNP Laboratorys Mugener Ampule for sensitive, acne-prone, or irritated skin and the Propolis Energy Ampule rich in antioxidants and mainly for anti-ageing purposes. A 21-year-old customer with acne might need the Mugener Ampule more than a customer in their 40s to soothe irritated skin. On the other hand, customers in their 40s will need the Propolis Energy Ampule more than teenagers for anti-ageing and antioxidant effects, he says. And there you have it the actual role an ampoule plays in your skincare routine and how it measures up to your other existing steps. Reset your skin with these boosters Dior LOr de Vie La Cure Vintage 2019, $3,400 (box of three bottles). PHOTO: Dior Restore skins youthfulness with this three-month skincare programme, a potent skin treatment that combines the concentration of Yquem active ingredients from the famed Chateau Yquem winery. The result: Skin is transformed; it is firmer, lifted, supple and plumped. Available at selected Dior boutiques and counters ALSO READ: 10 skincare products to help combat maskne scars Estee Lauder Perfectionist Pro Intense Brightening Essence Ampoule Vitamin C/E + Licorice, $190 (box of four ampoules) PHOTO: Estee Lauder For an extra boost of brightening, each ampoule is infused with vitamin C to even out skin tone and improve radiance, vitamin E to reduce skin roughness and dryness, and licorice to soothe and prevent skin flare-ups. The result: Skin is radiant and supple. Available at Estee Lauder boutiques and counters, Sephora stores, Estee Lauder official flagship store on Lazada.sg, Sephora.sg, Bhgsingapore.com.sg, Isetan.com.sg, Metro.com.sg and Tangs.com Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Rescue Ampoule, $155 PHOTO: Sulwhasoo Packed with a high concentration of ginsenomics, thanks to the use of ultra-rare ginseng berries, with its anti-ageing and wound-healing properties. This skin-loving ampoule breathes new life into a dull and lacklustre complexion to reveal a youthful and revitalised appearance. Use twice daily over three weeks for a major skin reset. Available at Sulwhasoo boutiques and counters, Sulwhasoo-online.sg and Tangs.com ALSO READ: 10 new skincare products launching in March 2021 Sisley Sisleya LIntegral Anti-Age La Cure, $1,350 (box of four bottles) PHOTO: Sisley A four-week intensive treatment to recharge and renew the skin, it re-awakens the energy within skin cells so that skin can work optimally to repair damage. At the same time, the formula protects the skin against environmental aggressors. It boasts a combination of 19 botanical extracts, including gingko biloba leaf, mariposa blanca rhizome and peony. Available at Sisley counters, BHGsingapore.com.sg, Isetan.com.sg, Metro.com.sg and Store.takashimaya.com.sg Tara Aqua Peptide Antioxidant Ampoule, $259 (box of five ampoules) PHOTO: Tara Enriched with hyaluronic acid and peptides, marine collagen and algae - 8 complexes, it nourishes, soothes and fortifies the skin against premature signs of ageing so your complesion is well-hydrated, balanced and youthful. Available at Asianbeautyx.com Innisfree Black Tea Youth Enhancing Ampoule, $51 PHOTO: Innisfree Rescue tired skin with this anti-ageing ampoule that combast the five signs of skin fatigue dryness, dullness, rough texture, sensitivity and overall skin health. The formula instantly hydrates skin and maintains moisture levels to strengthen the skin barrier. Suitable for daily use. Available at Innisfree stores and Innisfree official flagship stores on Shopee.sg and Lazada.sg Lavien Collagen Ampoule Professional Program, $185 (box of four ampoules of micro-collagen powder and one activating booster). PHOTO: Lavien The micro-collagen powder consists of 100 per cent hydrolysed collagen that has been freeze-dried, while the activating booster contains centella asiatica extract, ceramides, collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid. When combined, the ampoule soothes and nourishes the skin, reduces the appearance of fine lines, brightens the complexion and improves elasticity for a youthful-looking you. Available at Ksisters.sg ALSO READ: 17 new K-beauty brands that are now available in Singapore (or ship here) This article was first published in Her World Online.
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Is West Nile Virus now a neglected tropical disease?
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Share Scientists have characterized West Nile Virus, which can infect horses and humans, as a neglected tropical disease, noting that funding and research have declined in recent years. This, they said, was despite the significant cost of the disease in terms of illness and deaths each year. West Nile virus was first discovered in Uganda in 1937, and for more than 60 years circulated in animals in a mosquito-borne transmission cycle throughout Africa, the Middle East, Russia, and Europe. Infections were typically subclinical or caused a mild fever. In the mid-1990s, a new strain emerged that resulted in a high proportion of neurological infections, with outbreaks occurring in animals in Romania, other parts of Europe, Russia, and Israel. In late August of 1999, two cases of encephalitis brain inflammation were reported to the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene by an infectious disease physician, Dr Deborah Asnis, prompting an investigation. Similar cases were also quickly identified at neighboring hospitals, with West Nile Virus subsequently identified. The virus quickly went on to spread throughout North America, despite initial uncertainty over the viruss ability to overwinter and disperse to new areas. By 2012, all 48 continental states and the District of Columbia had reported a locally acquired human case. Researchers Shannon Ronca, Jeanne Ruff and Kristy Murray, all with the Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Childrens Hospital in Houston, undertook a 20-year historical review of West Nile virus since its initial emergence in North America. Since its introduction to the continent, it has become endemic, with sporadic outbreaks among animals. Concerns about the economic impact of the infection in horses led to the licensing of an equine vaccine in the early 2000s, but few advances regarding human vaccines or treatments have since been made. There is a high level of virus transmission in hot/humid, subtropical climates, and high morbidity that may disproportionately affect vulnerable populations including the homeless, elderly, and those with underlying health conditions, the trio wrote in the journal, PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. Although West Nile Virus continues to cause significant morbidity and mortality at great cost, funding and research have declined in recent years. These factors, they said, combined with neglect by policymakers and amenability of control measures, indicate that West Nile Virus has become a neglected tropical disease. Over the 20-year existence of the virus in the US (between 1999 and 2019), a total of 51,702 cases of West Nile virus in humans have been reported to the Centers for Disease Controls ArboNET, including 25,227 with neuroinvasive disease, and 2376 deaths. It is likely that there have been nearly 7 million infections in the US to date, the review team said. Understanding the true burden of West Nile Virus is critical, they said. Certain populations are especially vulnerable to infection, including the homeless and others affected by socioeconomic determinants, and severe disease, including the elderly and those with underlying medical conditions. The authors said West Nile Virus exacts a costly toll each year in terms of illness and death, as well as the medical and economic burden. Yet vaccine and therapeutic developments have progressed slowly in the 20 years since West Nile Virus first arrived in the US. Although an equine vaccine was approved shortly thereafter and has shown great success in almost eliminating equine cases and reducing risk of death by more than 40%, no human vaccine trials have proceeded past Phase II. Similarly, few clinical trials have tested therapeutic agents, and treatment is limited to supportive care. West Nile Virus may no longer be considered a novel or emerging pathogen in the US, they said, but its clinical and public health significance has not diminished. The disease, they said, has been inadequately addressed by clinicians, researchers, and policymakers. Future priorities should include research and product development for vaccines and therapeutics. PLoS Negl Trop Dis 15(5): e0009190. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0009190 The review, published under a Creative Commons License, can be read here.
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https://www.horsetalk.co.nz/2021/06/01/west-nile-neglected-tropical-disease/
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What is the impact of conservative Christian groups on national politics?
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Although the next presidential election is still 312 years old, some Republican hopefuls are already taking the first tentative steps that could eventually lead to the White House. Key GOP leaders will be at the Faith and Freedom Coalitions Road to Majority conference, June 17-19 in Orlando, Florida, to court some of their most important members, religious conservatives, and see how these voters react to their speech. The list of guest speakers includes big names like former President Donald Trump who has yet to rule out running in 2024 and Missouri Senator Josh Hawley. Politicians many see as the future of the Republican Party, like Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, are also expected to make an appearance, along with lesser-known but still important figures like Mark Robinson, the Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina, and Representative Madison. Cawthorn, R-North Carolina, who is currently the youngest member of Congress. Events such as the Faith and Freedom Coalitions conference offer politicians a chance to deliver unfiltered messages directly to members of the public by helping to shape the national dialogue as well as the opportunity to connect with supporters and potential donors, say experts in religion and politics. Participants leave conferences powered on. Back in the country, they began to publicize the various political candidates and some became the first organizers of future presidential campaigns. To some extent, The Road to Majority and rallies like it can make or break a relationship between Republican candidates and religious conservatives, who play a key role in the GOP, said Mark Rozell, Dean of Schar. School of Policy and Government at George Mason University. These events can be the start of a relationship between contestants and attendees that leads to cash donations, campaign volunteering, and a supporting buzz of the little things that make a big difference over time. Its not the event itself, its the snowball effect over time, Rozell said, adding that I would expect any presidential contender to come forward. Senator Josh Hawley, R-Mo., Speaks during a confirmation hearing for Supreme Court candidate Amy Coney Barrett before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington on October 12, 2020. The Faith and Freedom Coalition was founded by Ralph Reed, a powerful religious and political leader who Time Magazine once called the Right Hand of God in a 1995 article about his former organization, the Christian Coalition. The Faith and Freedom Coalition, launched in 2009, aims to cast a wider net than the previous group of Reeds. He seeks to not only serve Christian conservatives, but values voters of all kinds, Reed told The Economist in 2010. In 2011, CNN was already calling the organization a political powerhouse, noting that nearly all Republicans hoping to win the 2012 GOP nomination would be in attendance at the groups annual conference that year. However, the $ 50 million push by the Faith and Freedom coalitions to exit the Conservative vote in 2020 failed to win Trump the re-election he sought. Now they are regrouping. The goal of the Faith and Freedom Coalition conferences is not just to connect voters with Republican stars, said Tim Head, executive director of the organization. The gatherings also create synergy and momentum and impact the political plans of the GOP, he said, explaining that local and local politicians who are both speakers and attendees at such conferences take ideas from organized presentations to informal discussions in the hallways and everywhere in between. Its very common for these organic conversations and presentations to end up making their way into legislation, Head said. or I am working on a bill. In this way, policies and legislation have spread like wildfire, he added. Conferences are a great way for these things to skip state boundaries. The Conferences of the Faith and Freedom Coalitions help lead the Republican Party, Rozell said. They allow GOP leaders to see which politicians or politicians are animating religious conservatives in the crowd. Religious conservatives, he explained, have a disproportionate influence on Republican appointments not only at the national level but particularly at the state and local levels. And conferences like Road to Majority, Rozell added, have a significant impact on many leaders and supporters of conservative religious organizations. However, other academics are less convinced of the impact of such events. For example, Clyde Wilcox, a professor of government at Georgetown University who used to attend the Christian Coalitions annual conferences, says that at the time there was little correlation between the politicians in attendance at the event and those who ended up becoming the Republican presidential candidate. But Rozell believes the buzz generated by these conferences may start to translate into a groundswell that could potentially bring a candidate for the White House. Money follows political support, he said. To be able to build a base network of potential supporters and to be a leader in culture wars that will make money. Increasing credibility and visibility with the grassroots helps provide significant funds for their future campaigns, Rozell added. Help activists stay active When the Faith and Freedom Coalition meets in Orlando in mid-June, potential Republican candidates and conservative political activists will have a chance to feel each other. Participants will get a feel for the presidential candidates and politicians will gauge the crowds interest in their demands. Long before the 2024 presidential election, the Road to Majority conference likely looks more like a beauty pageant, Wilcox said. However, he adds that its not too early for participants to start emotionally betting on someone. At least thats what might happen in normal times, he added. This year you have Trump hiding in the background. Everyone pulls back a bit, thinking Donald is going to run or not ?, Wilcox said. Supporters of then-President Donald Trump hold a rally outside the New Mexico Capitol in Santa Fe, New Mexico, November 7, 2020. Morgan Lee, Associated Press Regardless of what happens in the future, events like these will help party officials keep religious conservatives engaged. They help activists stay energized, Wilcox said, adding that its hard to keep people on fire without events. Conferences like Road to Majority, as well as other ongoing events like Rick Greens biblical citizenship classes, for example, help generate the connective tissue that binds religious conservatives into a national movement, Rozell said. This is all part of the networking that exists between religious conservatives who are politically engaged, he said. One of the advantages that they (the religious right) have as a social and political movement is that they are constantly networked. But Head says observers might be surprised who will show up at the 11th Road to Majority Conference of the Faith and Freedom Coalitions. He points out that some of the participants are leaning to the left. Additionally, demographic shifts in the crowd reflect the changes in American society and politics that manifested in the 2020 election and will only continue to grow. Every year, Head notes, we see more and more diversity. This year, he estimates that between a fifth and a quarter of the crowd will be Hispanic, a group that plays a growing role within the Republican Party. What Are The Main Benefits Of Comparing Car Insurance Quotes Online LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / June 24, 2020, / Compare-autoinsurance.Org has launched a new blog post that presents the main benefits of comparing multiple car insurance quotes. For more info and free online quotes, please visit https://compare-autoinsurance.Org/the-advantages-of-comparing-prices-with-car-insurance-quotes-online/ The modern society has numerous technological advantages. One important advantage is the speed at which information is sent and received. With the help of the internet, the shopping habits of many persons have drastically changed. The car insurance industry hasn't remained untouched by these changes. On the internet, drivers can compare insurance prices and find out which sellers have the best offers. 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Why do some people benefit from exercise and others do not?
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A new study led by researchers at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) provides insight into the mechanical link between physical fitness and overall health, and why the same exercise can affect different people differently. Became clear. Everyone can benefit from exercise, but the link between physical fitness and overall health is not fully understood, and there is no reason why the same exercise can have different effects on different people. A study currently published in Nature Metabolism, led by researchers at the Beth Israel Dikones Medical Center (BIDMC), provides insights related to these unanswered questions. This result may help determine the particular type of exercise that is most likely to benefit a particular individual and identify new therapeutic targets for metabolic-related disorders. While the entire group benefits from exercise, the variability in response between two individuals receiving the exact same exercise therapy is actually very impressive. For example, they experienced an improvement in endurance. Some people do, while others experience improved blood sugar levels, says Senior Correspondent. Author Robert E. Head of Cardiovascular Medicine at Gerszten, MD and BIDMC. So far, no aspect of an individuals baseline clinical profile can predict in advance who will most likely benefit cardiorespiratory fitness from exercise training. To clarify the details behind the effects of exercise on the body and how they differ from person to person, a team including Dr. Jeremy Robins, MD, lead author of BIDMCs Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, has about Blood levels of 5,000 proteins were measured. 650 sedentary adults before and after a 20-week endurance exercise program. Read again: 5 classic exercises to increase your strength There is increasing evidence that exercise stimulates the secretion of chemicals that can affect distant organs into the circulation, so we decided to look at proteins in the blood to study the effects of exercise. I was particularly interested, Robbins said. A set of 147 proteins in the blood showed individual cardiorespiratory fitness, or VO2max, at the beginning of the study. Another set of 102 proteins showed individual changes in VO2max after the completion of the exercise program. Read again: If you want to fit your body, forget that it looks perfect We have identified proteins that originate from bones, muscles, and blood vessels that are strongly associated with cardiorespiratory fitness and have never been associated with exercise training responses, said Gerszten, a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School. I will. Senior Associate member of the Broad Institute at MIT and Harvard. Previous studies have shown that an individuals baseline fitness level is independent of their response to exercise training, but the protein profile of baseline VO2max and their response to exercise training interventions, Robins added. It was fascinating to make sure there was minimal overlap between. Read again: How to make a home gym Using this information, the research team developed a protein score that improves an individuals training potential or ability to predict changes in VO2max. For example, scores identified individuals who participated in a standardized exercise program but did not significantly improve their cardiorespiratory fitness. Baseline levels of some proteins predicted who would respond to exercise training protocols that were far superior to any established patient factor, Gerszten said. In another community-based study, although part of the same paper, scientists found that some of these proteins were associated with an increased risk of premature death, cardiorespiratory fitness and long-term health. Emphasizes the association with outcomes. Read again: Summer Shopping Guide for Fitness at Home We now have a more detailed understanding of the biology of fitness and exercise adaptation and a detailed list of new blood compounds that predict individual responses to specific exercise therapies, said Gerszten, director of the Personal Genomics Program. I am. And cardiometabolic disorders in BIDMC. While the pill has never been possible to summarize the diversity of benefits from exercise, our research has helped create a roadmap for further exploring potential interventions, and exercise as a treatment It provides an important step in personalization, Gerszten added. He said additional work is needed to extend the findings to a larger population and further refine the exact effects of various proteins before and after exercise.
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What the heck is going on with Jennifer Lopez's exes?
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Jennifer Lopez has the entire world wrapped around her little finger. Since ending her relationship with Alex Rodriguez last month, the 51-year-old singer has somehow managed to transport us back to 2004. And look, we're not complaining. Watch: Jennifer Lopez gives her honest opinion about Ben Affleck's back tattoo. Post continues below. Video via Bravo. It all began when Lopez started hanging out with her ex-partner Ben Affleck at her Los Angeles mega-mansion. While sources initially claimed the pair were just friends, the former couple were later photographed on a weeklong holiday at the Yellowstone Club in Montana, sparking fierce reconciliation rumours. "Jennifer spent several days with Ben out of town," a source told People. "They have a strong connection. Its all been quick and intense, but Jennifer is happy." The long-awaited 'Bennifer' reunion didn't end there. Just weeks later, Lopez and Affleck were pictured on the balcony of the same waterfront mansion in Miami. In an added bonus, fans noticed Affleck seemed to be wearing the watch that Lopez gifted him in the 'Jenny From The Block' music video. (Does this mean he kept the watch for EIGHTEEN YEARS?!) Then, just last week, the pair were spotted working out at a Miami Beach gym and sharing kisses in between sets. "[They] were not trying to hide their relationship," a source told Entertainment Tonight. "They stayed close to each other while working out and were hugging, being playful together. It was clear to everyone that they have intense chemistry and were having fun together." Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez in 2003. Image: Getty.
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How De Yutes Get So?
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Submitted by Just Observing 26 years ago there was a hue and cry when a then young Minister of Education who managed a group of artists brought school aged students to the Wildey Gymnasium to be feted by none other than Mr. Edwin Yearwood, Pic of De Crop winner. At the time this mass party was unheard of but clearly went on to become a staple of B/DLP politics, campaigning and our cultural and sub cultural landscape. Fast forward 27 years to the present and we have a young Minister of Education who manages a group of artists and uses them for promotional and motivational student videos (covid, back to school, stop the bullying etc.) including the popular Mole, Peter Ram and others. BUT, here is the rub. The attached video shows the duality of entertainment and the flip side of performance roles. TROJAN RIDDIM MIX VIDEO So, one day its go to school, learn well, sanitise and dont trouble nobody. The next day its gunshots showering like storm, high grade, kush, 357s, ARs and coffins for informers who get shot. All coming from the same mouths, with the same faces, in the same spaces. All managed and seemingly endorsed by a young Minister of Education whose business interests apparently diverge from the broader national, social and values based interests when convenient. Imagine this at a time when violence, guns, shooting and fear of serious crime continue to climb. This is what far too many of our young people glorify, rejoice in and give praise to. As one of the same said artists said over 30 years ago.. Well boh, I find out doh, uh NOW realise how de yutes get so
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Is Sharing More than Water the Key to Transboundary Governance in the Meghna River Basin?
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DHAKA, May 31 2021 (IPS) - Kajol Miah is a rice farmer from the Bangladesh 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 a simple one that highlights the concept of benefit sharing between riparian countries. Benefit sharing goes beyond the mere sharing of water resources. It includes equitably dividing the goods, products and services connected to the watercourse. According to Raquibul Amin, country representative of the International Union for 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. Negotiations on benefit sharing are based on the principles of the International Water Law, such as reasonable and equitable utilisation of the shared water resources, not inflicting harm, and achieving win-win outcomes for multiple stakeholders, Amin told IPS, adding that governance based on benefit sharing was more holistic than traditional governance, which has historically been about allocating water. One example of traditional water governance is the 1996 Ganges Water Treaty between India and Bangladesh, which is based on sharing volumes of water. But, according to Amin, parties negotiating a benefit sharing agreement are usually not interested in the water itself, but rather in the economic opportunities and ecosystem services that can be obtained and enhanced through the joint management of a river basin. The Meghna River Basin is significant to both Bangladesh and India as it supports the livelihoods of almost 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. Close to 90 percent of the forest or watershed of the Meghna river basin is located in India and is the source of river water flowing downstream into 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 the Myntdu, flowing from Jaintia hills into the haor region of Bangladesh, known for numerous wetlands of considerable areal extent representing important sites for fish breeding. Tanguar haor and Hakaluki haor are examples of wetland ecosystems rich in aquatic diversity and a roosting place for many migratory species of birds. Both are Ramsar sites, and Hakaluki haor holds the designation of Bangladeshs largest inland waterbody. But what happens upstream, affects downstream. This can be seen in the nearly 6 million tonnes of sediment that flows from the Indian side of the basin, down to Bangladeshs haor region which creates problems for the management of these wetlands. The benefit sharing approach to water dialogue will allow the two countries to engage in joint management of the forest and wetlands. The natural infrastructure of the Meghna Basin is critical for the maintenance of its hydrology, Amin said. Amin noted that Bangladesh and India can discuss ways to jointly manage the forest of the basin for improving flood and silt management two main challenges that affect the productivity of the fisheries and agriculture sector in the Surma-Kushiyara region in the Upper Meghna Basin in Bangladesh. Miah, who is a resident from Kalmakanda in the Netrakona District, has also experienced recurring floods. We, the haor [wetland ecosystem] dwellers, are dependent on Boro [rice] paddy as there is no alternative to cultivating other crops in haors. But, flash floods frequently damage our lone crop for lack of proper flood forecast, putting our life in trouble, he told IPS. The fortunes of rice farmers of the haor also impacts Bangladeshs food security as their rice production constitutes 20 percent of the countrys total rice production. The dialogue of benefit sharing for the Meghna River Basin is part of a larger project by IUCN 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 Transboundary Rivers of South Asia (TROSA) programme. The GangesBrahmaputraMeghna or GBM delta is a transboundary river system that traverses the five countries of Nepal, India, China, Bangladesh, and Bhutan. IUCN is providing a neutral platform for facilitating transboundary dialogues and joint research among the relevant stakeholders from Bangladesh and India. These have documented a variety of ecosystem benefits provided by the Meghna River Basin, and identified priority areas, such as joint management of forest for flood and erosion control, development of transboundary navigation and ecotourism circuits where the two countries can work jointly to enhance these benefits from the basin, Vishwa Ranjan Sinha, Programme Officer, Natural Resources Group, IUCN Asia Regional Office, told IPS. IUCN developed a six-step process to support the development of benefit sharing agreements in a shared river basin: identifying benefits provided by the basin, identifying stakeholders and potential equity issues, identifying and building benefit-enhancing scenarios, assessing and distributing benefits and costs, negotiating a benefit sharing agreement, and strengthening the institutional arrangement for the implementation of the agreement. IUCN also facilitated joint research and data sharing on land use and socio-economic changes across the Meghna River Basin to create data and evidence for the bilateral dialogue. Institutions conducting research include the Dhaka-based think-tank Centre for Environmental and Geographic Information Services (CEGIS) and the Asian Centre for Development as well as Indias Northeast Hill University and the Institute of Economic Growth. Dr. Malik Fida A Khan, executive director of CEGIS, is optimistic of the advantages of benefit sharing. If done well, he told IPS, local communities of both countries will come forward to support the joint management of the basin because it provides for their livelihoods. He said their mutual benefit could also lead to data sharing for each others benefits. Freshwater Conservation is one of the themes of the IUCN World Conservation Congress, which will be held from Sept.3-11, 2021 in Marseille. One of the Congress sessions will specifically focus on nature-based solutions that have been used as a tool to strengthen inclusive governance in the BRIDGE GBM project. ** Writing with Nalisha Adams in BONN, Germany
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How did America reach the point where one party is openly rejecting the democratic process?
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A Reuters/Ipsos poll released in April 2021 indicates that a majority of Republicans feel that the presidential election was stolen from Donald Trump. On January 6, when Congress convened to count and certify the electoral votes, 147 Republican members of the House of Representative voted against certification even after a mob had taken over the U.S. Capitol. This is unprecedented. Never before has a major political party rejected the results of a presidential election. American history is replete with presidential elections that could have been justifiably challenged. Many times results have been less than clear-cut and controversial. Before the 12th Amendment each elector would cast two votes. The candidate with the most votes became president and the runner-up vice-president. In the 1800 election, Jefferson and Burr, the Democratic Republicans, tied for first. It was left to the House of Representatives controlled by the Federalists to decide whether Jefferson or Burr would be president. They chose Jefferson, who was then accepted by all sides as our third president. Today it would be inconceivable for a Republican Congress to decide which Democrat is elected president. But that happened in 1800 as the Federalists accepted the Electoral College system as prescribed by the Founding Fathers. In 1824, Andrew Jackson got the most popular votes but nobody won a majority of electoral votes. The House of Representatives then elected John Quincy Adams president with the support of failed candidate Henry Clay. Jacksonians complained of a "corrupt bargain," but Adams was accepted as president. The 1860 election of Lincoln is the one time that democracy did not work. But Lincoln was rejected by a regional faction, not by the action of a national party. That is different from 2020 when the legitimacy of an elected president has been rejected by the leadership of a major national party. The 1876 election became extremely complex and controversial. Samuel Tilden the Democrat outpolled Republican Rutherford B. Hayes. The vote count in three southern states (Florida, Louisiana and South Carolina) was disputed, with substantial evidence indicated that Democratic forces stole the election from the Republicans in the three disputed states. Hayes supporters in each state sent alternate slates of electors. The ongoing presence of federal troops in the South to enforce Reconstruction heightened the partisan stakes of the election, and no vote counting agreement could be made. With Congress unable to decide, a 15-member election commission was appointed, and awarded Hayes the presidency. The Democrats agreed on the condition that federal troops would be removed from the South. Tilden was disappointed but accepted the results. Ultimately, both parties accepted the election, though at great cost to Black southerners. In 1888, Democratic President Grover Cleveland received the most popular votes, but Republican Benjamin Harrison became president winning a majority of electoral votes. No controversy occurred. In 1960, Americans witnessed the closest presidential election of the 20th century as John Kennedy narrowly won over Richard Nixon in the popular and electoral votes, but with evidence of fraud in Illinois and Texas that could have changed the election in a recount. Vice President Nixon presided over the Congressional counting and certification of the electoral votes. Nixon declared that it was his "honor" to declare John Kennedy the new president. In 2000, the close election came down to the state of Florida in the contest between Bush and Gore. The Florida Supreme Court authorized a hand recount of undervotes, which were ballots showing no presidential preference. Gore's lawyers contended that machines reading punch card ballots missed presidential votes. By a margin of one vote, the U.S. Supreme Court stopped the recount, awarding Bush Florida by 537 votes and the presidency. Gore conceded the election on the night of the Supreme Court ruling and a majority of Democrats accepted the results. In 2016, Hillary Clinton won nearly three million more popular votes than Donald Trump, but Trump won the electoral vote majority. She conceded on election night. A majority of Democrats accepted the results with no credible attempt at a recount. This history makes it clear that America has had controversial presidential election results that could have been contested but were largely accepted by both major parties and the losing candidate until 2020. In the 1990s a more virulent partisanship arose. When Bill Clinton was elected, Senate Republican leader Bob Dole stated that Clinton, elected with only 43 percent of the vote, should have only limited power. Republican members of Congress began implying and even stating that Clinton is "not my president." After the Republicans took over both Houses of Congress in the 1994 elections, Clinton became the "inconsequential" president to them. This occurred as a media revolution was happening. Talk radio in the 1990s gained an unprecedented power. A survey of Congressional staffers in 1994 indicated 46 percent credited Rush Limbaugh as their greatest influence. About 25 million Americans a day were tuning in to hear Limbaugh de-legitimize Clinton. From abortion to policies toward gays to healthcare issues, this man is un-American Limbaugh declared. To complete the media revolution, Fox News with no pretense of objectivity became the highest rated cable news network. For eight years of George W. Bush's administration, virulent rhetoric about the presidency ceased. But then came Barack Obama and more de-legitimizing. On Obama's inauguration day, Republican lawmakers and strategists held a meeting to discuss ways to completely stop the Obama Administration. When Obama proposed healthcare reform, demonstrators carried signs with a racist caricature of the president to the U.S. Capitol. Republican Rep. Joe Wilson of South Carolina yelled, "You lie!" to the President as he addressed a joint session of Congress regarding his healthcare proposal. Wilson later apologized, but Limbaugh said that there was nothing to apologize for. As Obama campaigned for president, a birther/conspiracy movement arose claiming that he was not a natural-born American citizen. With no proof, Donald Trump gained national attention as a birther in 2011. He went on to win the presidency in 2016 captivating those who had become virulent partisans. His base became the culture warriors, talk radio/cable news acolytes, and white racist tinged people. These people had been seeing a disrespect for the presidency become commonplace and acceptable since the early 1990s. When Trump created a cult of personality they were not only ready to join but they followed Trump in destruction of democracy. They still support the ex-president who is under criminal investigation. In January 1965 after President Lyndon Johnson gave his State of the Union address outlining his Great Society, Republican House leader Gerald Ford said that his party also envisioned that kind of America, but disagreed as to the way it should be achieved. That was the respectful partisanship of its day toward a president. Due to a process of disrespect begun in the 1990s, that kind of partisanship is gone.
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https://www.rawstory.com/voter-suppression-2653188180/
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What to Know about Professional Air Conditioning Installation?
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So here we are on the cusp of the unofficial start to Summer! You know, Memorial Day Weekend, although today and tomorrow look to feel far from Summer, but remember how many Memorial Day gatherings youve been to that you spent a great deal of the time in someones garage or indoors because of chilly, wet weather! No matter, the Summer awaits and this weekend is the big breakout getaway weekend so many have longed and waited for. Travel is off the charts compared to anytime during the pandemic and thats good news. We are turning the corner and the coronavirus is being beaten back (but make sure youre doing your part and get vaccinated). I flew to Florida a couple of weeks ago to see my daughter, son-in-law and my two youngest grandsons. Im driving to Cleveland next weekend for another grandsons high school graduation and then a week later headed to LA and then San Francisco to visit my other two sons on the west coast. I am traveling baby! I flew out to Tucson in February for some golf with some buddies and the airports werent that crowed, but times have changed and you need to be aware of what you may be dealing with. Heres a piece that lets you in on whats happening!
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https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2263828344666/what-to-know-about-professional-air-conditioning-installation
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How much for a cigar butt?
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Laura Chesters You have 2 more free articles remaining This was no ordinary discarded cigar butt however. It had come from the lips and hand of the then prime minister Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965). The vendor's grandfather, Arthur Church, served as a policeman at Scotland Yard in the 1940s and while he was on duty escorting Churchill, the Prime Minister smoked a cigar. Church picked up the discarded butt and kept it. It was estimated at 800-1200 and sold for a hammer price of 3500 at Bellmans on May 25. Demand for items associated with Churchill has increased. A number of items have recently surfaced. In March auctions of his slippers, brandy glass and cigar box all made top prices.
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https://www.antiquestradegazette.com/news/2021/how-much-for-a-cigar-butt/
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Is there any wriggle room on over-70 medical card income limits?
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I was 70 this month and, when checking the HSE site, I saw that there is a cut off joint income for both Medical Card and GP Card since 2015. On a gross, our income would be about 100 over the limit. However, as are both paying tax and PRSI, our net income would be less. Ms S.C., email Health bills can be a significant issue for us as we age. And that is why, for a long time, older people those over the age of 70 got a free medical card. A card entitles you to free visits to see your GP and also free access to public hospital outpatient and inpatient services. In addition, you do not have to pay for any medicines prescribed for you although you will still be liable for the 1 per prescription charge (up to a maximum of 10 a month). That figure is higher for younger card holders but we will stick with the rules for those over 70 here. Finally, you can get free eye, ear and dental checks with your card. But, as you say, that automatic entitlement to a medical card ended in 2015. Since then everyone has to undergo a means test to see if they qualify for a card. The test for people over the age of 70 is significantly more generous than for younger people but it is still a hurdle for some. And no, there has been no change since to those rules. You say that your gross income is around 100 over the threshold for a married couple over the age of 70, which is 1,050 a week. Im not sure if you are looking just at income from cash sources, such as a pension, but you need to be aware that the means test will also consider the income that any investments you have would yield. The bad news from your position is that there is no allowance for exemptions such as tax and PRSI payments. The 1,050 relates to weekly gross income for a couple where at least one member is over the age of 70. The limit for a single person is 550 a week. It depends. You can choose to be assessed under normal medical card rules that apply for younger applicants. This excludes things like mortgage payments or rent and, for some, might make a difference. More importantly, the general rules allow for an exemption where the means test rules would result in financial hardship. This is normally a claim that can be made where one of you has significant ongoing medical bills. If none of that applies, then you are left with the option of applying for a GP card. If you are over 70, you automatically qualify for a GP Visit card regardless of income. However, unless they too are over 70 years of age, your husband or civil partner might not be eligible for the card. For dependents under the age of 70 to qualify, the family income needs to be no more than 1,400 a week. This will cover most costs incurred in visiting your GP, including blood tests. But you will face charges for certain things including visits for the purpose of renewing a driving licence. Lack of a medical card also means you will be liable for the cost of medicines up to a maximum of 114 every month. Please send your queries to Dominic Coyle, Q&A, The Irish Times, 24-28 Tara Street, Dublin 2, or email [email protected]. This column is a reader service and is not intended to replace professional advice. No personal correspondence will be entered into
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https://www.irishtimes.com/business/economy/is-there-any-wriggle-room-on-over-70-medical-card-income-limits-1.4580150?localLinksEnabled=false
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Does Chinas Baby Bust Mean a Global Inflation Boom?
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China will allow couples to have three children and will invest more in education and child care, after decades of restricting most families to one or two children. The change is welcome, but the limited success of many other countries trying to boost births with financial incentivesand the lackluster response to a similar policy change in 2015mean it is probably too late to head off the worst of Chinas demographic crisis. The effects of the great Chinese baby bust will percolate to nearly every corner of the global economy. One of the biggest effects could be on something that is very much already on companies minds these days: inflation. Of course, a significantly smaller Chinese labor force wouldnt necessarily mean higher prices for labor-intensive consumer goods. That would also depend on demand, levels of automation, transportation technologies and many other things. But all things being equal, it does seem likely that costs for labor-intensive manufacturing in aggregate could be set to rise significantly over the next decade or so, particularly if India continues to struggle with poor infrastructure and protectionism. Places like Vietnam will help, but the scale is several degrees of magnitude away. Chinas Guangdong province alone is home to around 30% more people. One reason Chinas integration into the world economy had such an enormous impact on the price of labor-intensive goods was that it timed its opening to the world nearly exactly right demographically. From 1990 to 2010, the percentage of the nations population ages 15 to 64, already reasonably high, skyrocketed nearly 10 percentage points to 75%. Not only was an enormous and cheap labor force suddenly available to multinational producers, but that labor force in aggregate had relatively few dependents to care for. Workers were more open to taking risks and chasing work opportunities far away in the big coastal cities.
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https://www.wsj.com/articles/does-chinas-baby-bust-mean-a-global-inflation-boom-11622526052
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What Factors are Besetting the Growth of the Global Breathalyzer Market?
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According to Fact.MR, the global breathalyzer market was valued at US$ 600 Mn in 2018, and it is anticipated to clock 7.5% Y-o-Y over 2018 to surpass US$ 645 Mn by 2019 end. The recently published report by Fact.MR analyses the growth prospects of the global breathalyzer market by studying several key influencing factors. For detailed insights on enhancing your product footprint, request for a sample here https://www.factmr.com/connectus/sample?flag=S&rep_id=125 The study finds that the rising demand for breathalyzer s in the government agencies for law enforcement applications will continue to gain traction in 2019 with an estimated valuation of US$ 250 Mn by the year end. Such proliferated rate of adoption of breathalyzer s has encouraged the manufacturers to devise feature-rich and portable devices with utmost efficiency. As a result, a notable shift towards the convergence of technological innovation and breathalyzer devices is witnessed with an aim to provide utmost accuracy. breathalyzers are gaining popularity as a crucial diagnostic equipment in medical settings for the detection of multiple diseases, owing to the cost-efficiency, ease of use, and portability that these devices offer. With their extended applications in the diagnostics centers, the global breathalyzer market is poised to witness promising growth prospects, says the Fact.MR report. For critical insights on this market, request for methodology here https://www.factmr.com/connectus/sample?flag=RM&rep_id=125 Breathalyzers Sales to Soar as Demand from Law Enforcement Bodies and Medical Settings Continue to Rise Rising trends of alcohol consumption in parallel to the growing number of cars used as the primary mode of transportation have resulted in a large number of road accidents. As a result, surging demand for determining the blood alcohol content (BAC) from the government agencies is projected to positively impact the growth of the global breathalyzer market, especially in North America. According to the U.S. law, individuals with a BrAC level of 0.08% and over are prosecuted. In such cases, breathalyzer s are used as crucial evidence for criminal trials. In addition to alcohol, there is a notable increase in the proclivity of individuals for drugs consumption. As a result, the manufacturers of the breathalyzer market have been endeavoring towards enhancing the functionality of their products to detect the cases of drug abuse. According to the report, breathalyzer s also find their applications in the medical field. Surging demand for breathalyzer s in diagnostics centers and hospitals is attributed to the excellent ability of such devices to diagnose asthma, tuberculosis, and pylori infection, which in turn, eliminates the need for multiple blood sample tests. This paves way for the growth of the global breathalyzer market. For in-depth competitive analysis, buy now https://www.factmr.com/checkout/125/S Concerns Over Reliability and Hygiene Continue to Impede Sales Fact.MR predicts limited growth opportunities for the global breathalyzer market, owing to the inefficiency of the devices to detect alcohol from other chemical compounds consisting of a methyl group structure. Additionally, lip glosses, mouthwash, dentures, and asthma inhalers can modify the results of the devices. Such inaccuracies in the results could pose a challenge to the adoption rate of these devices. Another crucial restraint for the breathalyzer market is the unhygienic conditions and rising health concerns, owing to which drivers hesitate to undergo such tests. Fuel Cell Technology Holds Over Half of the Total Revenue Acquired by the breathalyzer Market As per the report, fuel cell technology is more favored over semiconductor sensor technology, on account of its portability, alcohol specificity, and accuracy. Fact.MR forecasts that the fuel cell segment will register a valuation of over US$ 380 Mn in the breathalyzer market by 2019. The technology holds over half of the total revenue acquired by the global breathalyzer market and it is predicted to hold the largest share in the technological segment with North America contributing massively to its growth. For comprehensive insights on this market adoption, ask an analyst here https://www.factmr.com/connectus/sample?flag=AE&rep_id=125 The Fact.MR research report analyzes the breathalyzer market for the period 2012 2022. 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Who are the major companies in the infrared imaging market?
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Northbrook, IL, 2021-Jun-01 /EPR Network/ FLIR Systems (US), Fluke (US), Sensors Unlimited (US), Leonardo DRS (US), and Axis Communications (Sweden) are among the major companies operating in the infrared imaging market. Uncooled infrared imaging products are currently most popular in the infrared imaging market, and they are also expected to hold significant share of the market in the coming years. The security & surveillance, and monitoring & inspection are the two key applications for which infrared imaging products are most adopted in the infrared imaging market. Near infrared, and long-wave infrared are the dominant segments in the infrared imaging market in terms of market share, while the shortwave infrared segment is witnessing highest growth in the infrared imaging market. The product launch strategy has been and continues to be one of the major strategies adopted by the key players to grow in the infrared imaging market. Agreements, contracts, expansions, collaborations, and partnerships are some of the other strategies adopted by the key companies operating in the infrared imaging market. About MarketsandMarkets MarketsandMarkets provides quantified B2B research on 30,000 high growth niche opportunities/threats which will impact 70% to 80% of worldwide companies revenues. Currently servicing 7500 customers worldwide including 80% of global Fortune 1000 companies as clients. Almost 75,000 top officers across eight industries worldwide approach MarketsandMarkets for their painpoints around revenues decisions. Our 850 fulltime analyst and SMEs at MarketsandMarkets are tracking global high growth markets following the Growth Engagement Model GEM. The GEM aims at proactive collaboration with the clients to identify new opportunities, identify most important customers, write Attack, avoid and defend strategies, identify sources of incremental revenues for both the company and its competitors. MarketsandMarkets now coming up with 1,500 MicroQuadrants (Positioning top players across leaders, emerging companies, innovators, strategic players) annually in high growth emerging segments. MarketsandMarkets is determined to benefit more than 10,000 companies this year for their revenue planning and help them take their innovations/disruptions early to the market by providing them research ahead of the curve. MarketsandMarketss flagship competitive intelligence and market research platform, Knowledgestore connects over 200,000 markets and entire value chains for deeper understanding of the unmet insights along with market sizing and forecasts of niche markets. Contact: Mr. Aashish Mehra MarketsandMarkets INC. 630 Dundee Road Suite 430 Northbrook, IL 60062 USA: 1-888-600-6441
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How Many Victims Did Convicted Killer William Bradford Really Have?
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William "Bill" Bradford was a convicted murderer who was sentenced to death for killing 15-year-old Tracey Campbell and 21-year-old Shari Miller in the 1980s. As an amateur photographer, Bradford's modus operandi was to lure women by asking them to model for him, according to The Guardian. Although Bradford was convicted of only two murders, authorities suspect that he may have more victims. When police searched his apartment, a collection of photographs was seized as evidence. The photographs showed different women modeling for the camera, with some even posing while scantily clad. Based on further investigation of the more-than-50 photos that were collected, some were of Bradford's ex-wives, but the majority of them were not related to him.
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https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2263039843472/how-many-victims-did-convicted-killer-william-bradford-really-have
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When Will The War in Yemen End?
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In his last visit to Yemen, the UN envoy Martin Griffiths held a press conference in Sana'a International Airport. UN special envoy, Martin Griffiths, today at our Strategic Support Group in Sana'a: "We in the UN call for the support of all political parties, women, youth and civil society to move forward in the peace process and ending the war in Yemen." pic.twitter.com/JMbjO66CDu Oliver Wils (@oliverwils123) May 31, 2021 Griffiths affirmed that all restrictions on essential commodities including fuel should be removed despite any political or military issues. Observers said Griffiths' statement did not bring anything new and he looked desperate as he reached a dead end especially regarding the humanitarian situation in Yemen. They believe that Yemenis will reach peace without foreign intervention. Earlier, Griffiths met with the leader of Yemen's Ansarullah movement Abdul-Malik al-Houthi. Al-Houthi criticized the role of the UN regarding the continued Saudi blockade on Yemen and the illegal detention of Yemeni oil ships saying the blockade is a clear violation of international law. Yemenis say there will be no talks before lifting the siege on their country and ending the humanitarian crisis. They believe that the UN serves the interests of the US-backed Saudi-led coalition as there are no tangible results for its claimed efforts. #UN Envoy Gives Houthis Final Shot to Engage in #Yemen Peace Plan https://t.co/tqIycBV4mT Yemen Details (@DetailsYemen) May 31, 2021 This article has been adapted from its original source.
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https://www.albawaba.com/news/when-will-war-yemen-end-1430660
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Can I convert the garage in my back garden into a granny flat?
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I have two concrete garages at the back of my garden. The garage doors faced out on to the street and were very damaged, so we closed it up and put a proper door into each garage. They have flat roofs which need tarring to avoid damp getting in. The garages are not connected to the house. There is space at the back to build on and I would look to completely insulate and refurbish these garages so that they are comfortable and warm. The two garages look out on to a street, and across the road is a neighbours house. I am based in a large town in the midlands. There is one garage adjoining my two garages. Patrick Shine writes: Anyone with a legal interest in land can make a planning application for its development. In this case you hope to convert old garages to a granny flat or similar. This type of development does need planning permission. There are restrictions on the type of development that will be allowed to facilitate a granny flat. The most prevalent of these is the requirement that the flat is physically attached to the parent dwelling. The fact that your garages are remote to your house means that, in general, the type of use you propose would not be permitted. However, depending on your location and the zoning of the lands in question, it may be possible to obtain permission for a stand-alone dwelling house. As well as a good house design, the usual aspects would need to be satisfied, such as access, private open space requirement, availability of services, impact on amenity of neighbouring properties and the like. If there is any precedent in your area for similar-type development, this would be helpful. From a planning perspective there would be no restriction in terms of letting the property if all criteria were met. Most local authorities welcome ways to reinvigorate town centre locations and provide much-needed housing. Arrange a site meeting with your local chartered building surveyor or designer. They will be well versed in the potential avenues to be explored and can set up a meeting with the local planners to test the waters to see if they are open to this type of development. The buildings you describe will need careful consideration in terms of correct methods to be used in refurbishment or replacement, and again the guiding hand of an experienced practitioner should be used. Noel Larkin is a chartered building surveyor and a member of the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland, scsi.ie
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https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/homes-and-property/can-i-convert-the-garage-in-my-back-garden-into-a-granny-flat-1.4577780?localLinksEnabled=false
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How playing Devi Ahilya helped Aditi Jaltare?
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Adv. Child actress Aditi Jaltare says she has learnt kindness, humility and gratitude from her starring role of Queen Ahilyabai Holkar in the show Punyashlok Ahilyabai. Aditi opened up on the occasion of the queens 296th birth anniversary on Monday. The biggest takeaway would definitely be Devi Ahilyas kindness, humility and a sense of gratitude. She was always grateful to God for everything she achieved. Another great quality about her is that she saw the world with fair eyes. Everyone and everything was equal in her eyes. She didnt approach life with preconceived notions but moved forward and faced challenges with determination, love and kindness. Ahilyabai Holkar is my idol and Id always look up to her, she said. She says that she will continue to practice what she has imbibed from the show all her life. Adv. Even when I grow up, I think I will always cherish the lessons and try to imbibe them in my own life. The world needs more empathy. I have realised this more so now after essaying the character of Ahilyabi Holkar and getting to know her journey. These memories and learnings will be etched in my heart forever, she says.
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https://www.glamsham.com/tv/telly-news/aditi-jaltare-learnt-kindness-humility-gratitude-while-playing-devi-ahilya
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How Rumi Khan got stuck in Dubai?
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Adv. Actor Rumi Khan is stuck in Dubai owing to the second wave of the Covid pandemic in India. He had gone to the emirate to visit his brother. I was in Dubai to visit my brother, but then the second wave of Covid created a scary situation and I avoided travelling back to India. Now Im stuck in Dubai. Im worried about my parents who are quite old and alone in India. However, Im in regular contact with them and I am arranging whatever they need and getting it delivered right to their house, he says. The actor plans to fly back to India once he is completely vaccinated. Ive got my first dose of vaccine. The second is scheduled in the coming month. Once Im vaccinated, Ill be allowed to travel back to India, he says. Adv. Rumi, is known for featuring in television series such as Uttaran, Ek Veer Ki Ardaas: Veera, Sher-e-Punjab: Maharaja Ranjit Singh and Mahabharat (2013).
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https://www.glamsham.com/tv/telly-news/rumi-khan-stuck-in-dubai-to-return-after-vaccination
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Will children get the coronavirus vaccine?
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Getty Images It's not unusual to have several vaccinations while growing up, but there is still no decision on whether children in the UK will be given injections to protect against coronavirus. During the pandemic, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has given the government advice on vaccinations, including deciding which adult age groups needed to be vaccinated first. The UK is on course to vaccinate all adults - and grown-ups should have been offered at least their first dose by the end of July - but it isn't clear if or when children will be given their first jab. It's thought that when it comes to vaccinating children, instead of telling the government what they should or shouldn't do, the JCVI will prepare a list of options and potential consequences for the government to consider. That means any decision on whether children will receive a Covid vaccine will be left to the government to decide. To enjoy the CBBC Newsround website at its best you will need to have JavaScript turned on. Coronavirus: Meet the experts behind the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine Professor Anthony Harnden, a government vaccine adviser, told the BBC: "It is a complicated position to decide on the immunisation of children." He added that there is also the moral issue of vaccinating children in the UK - who are at a low risk of becoming seriously ill - when the UK could send jabs to people in other parts of the world who are at-risk and remain unvaccinated. "It is complicated but we will think through these issues deeply and give some really good advice," he said. It is a complicated position to decide on the immunisation of children. Prof Anthony Harnden , Government vaccine adviser The World Health Organization (WHO) says wealthy countries like the UK should postpone their plans to vaccinate children and donate them to the rest of the world. Prof Eleanor Riley, an immunologist at the University of Edinburgh, said: "If there was unlimited supply of vaccine we could keep going with the over-12s, but there isn't. Children are at low risk of becoming seriously ill Getty Images One reason for not vaccinating children against coronavirus is that for those who catch it, it's unlikely that they will become seriously ill. "Fortunately one of the few good things about this pandemic is children are very rarely seriously affected by this infection," said Prof Adam Finn from the JCVI. "Children transmit Covid to some extent, although they rarely suffer badly from the disease themselves. If you offer them vaccines, then you put them at risk of possible side-effects - so there really needs to be some significant benefit to them, not just the indirect protection of adults from Covid-19," he said. Vaccine side-effects To enjoy the CBBC Newsround website at its best you will need to have JavaScript turned on. Vaccines are incredibly safe, but the risk or benefit of giving them to children has to be carefully considered. It's not unusual for vaccines to make people feel unwell for a few hours after being jabbed because they spark the body's immune system into action. It means the body can react as if it's under attack and will be better prepared if it comes into contact with real disease. To enjoy the CBBC Newsround website at its best you will need to have JavaScript turned on. WATCH: BBC reporter Marianna Spring explains more about fake news around vaccinations and how to spot it There are some risks in taking any vaccine but serious side effects are very rare. However, an Oxford University trial on children aged six to 17 receiving the AstraZeneca vaccine was paused because of concerns it was making some younger adults very unwell. The AstraZeneca injection is now only available for adults over 40. However the Pfizer jab, another coronavirus vaccine, is still being given to younger adult age groups and the Health Secretary Matt Hancock says that Britain has enough Pfizer jabs on order to vaccinate children over 12, if a decision is made to do so. Protecting others Getty Images One potential benefit of vaccinating children is it could save other people's lives. Each year, some children in Britain aged from two to around 12 are given a nasal spray for flu, one of the reasons is to protect older grandparents. It's been suggested that doing the same with Covid vaccines could help contribute to herd immunity - that's when the virus struggles to spread because so many people are protected. The Covid vaccines look very good at disrupting the spread of the virus. Just one dose appears to cut the chance of catching the virus by at least half and even those that do still catch it are half as likely to pass it on. Getty Images Younger children do not appear to be major spreaders of coronavirus, so it could be that secondary school children are more likely to be offered a vaccine. "There's certainly evidence of potential for transmission in secondary school ages, so vaccinating could have an impact on overall transmission," said Dr Adam Kucharski, from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. However, it's possible to have some protection from coronavirus if you have already come into contact with the disease. More than a quarter of 16 and 17-year-olds in England already have antibodies in their blood - despite barely any of them being vaccinated. Antibodies are tiny proteins that our immune systems produces when the body comes into contact with viruses. So it could be decided that the UK has enough immunity to stop the virus spreading without vaccinating children. Getty Images The US and Germany have approved vaccines for children aged between 12 and 15 Other countries around the world have approved vaccinating children. The European Medicines Agency has approved the Pfizer coronavirus jab for 12 to 15-year-olds living in EU countries. They said that the vaccine was "well tolerated" in children and there were no "major concerns" in terms of side-effects. Following the announcement, Germany has said it will start vaccinating children over the age of 12 from 7 June. Meanwhile the United States and Canada have both already authorised the vaccine for children of the same age. In the UK, it's thought that the Prime Minister Boris Johnson will make an announcement on the decision over child vaccinations before the end of June. Government vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi said the UK is ready to give vaccines to children if that decision is made, but added: "Our own regulator has not yet approved giving vaccines to children. You have to make sure the vaccines are incredibly safe before you give them to children."
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/57296173
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Are schoolchildren safe from predators?
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One would think that, with schools closed for the best part of a year and classes being held over videoconference, schoolchildren would be safe from sexual harassment. But, in May this year, a commerce teacher from PSBB school was accused by several of his female students of this very crime and has now been arrested under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Among other things, his female students have posted screenshots of him asking them to movies, making personal remarks about their attire, and taking class wearing only a towel. This set off a slew of complaints from several of his former students, who have been taught in person, and said they had been repeatedly harassed. What started as a complaint against one teacher from one branch of a school quickly spread to include other branches of the school, other schools across Tamil Nadu, and eventually other states. The complaints against various teachers ranged from inappropriate texting to actual sexual intercourse, which counts as statutory rape given that the act involved a minor girl. And it wasnt just the girls. Boys have come out with stories about being groped by male teachers or assistants. Some years ago, there were several cases of kindergarten children being molested on school buses. We had to come to terms with the horrific idea that children as young as five could be raped in the purported safety of their school campuses. Although we live in an age when technology has allowed the world to adopt a new normal, and find ways to function through a pandemic, it appears there is little to no monitoring of schoolchildrens safety. It is a widely accepted theory that child sexual predators gravitate towards professions that will allow them to spend time prospective prey, from day care to teaching to just working in places that are teeming with childrenlike schools and orphanages. There are some advocates for the other side too. The very teacher who was arrested, Rajagopal, was the subject of a letter of support from a particular batch of alumni. A class of students, who passed out in 2007, said he was no predator and that he had taken pains to hold extra classes to help out students, and that it was all a misunderstandinga clash between his outmoded ideas of camaraderie and the boundaries millennial students had drawn. Another common defence is It never happened to me or It never happened to my children. Yes, there are nuances involved. Yes, there is outright sexual harassment and then there is unintended offence caused by a generational conflict. And to ascertain which of these is in play, the investigation needs to be as nuanced. In some cases, systems of monitoring and screenshots and digital footprints have served as proof. In most cases, systems of monitoring would at the very least act as a deterrent for possible predators. But it is not simply a question of interpretation. Prepubescent and teenage children are at a delicate age, when they are coming to terms with the changes in their bodies and the changes in the way they are perceived by the world. A girl realises she is no longer a child when someone whistles at her or tries to grope her on the street. It is at this awkward age that they are nearly always targeted by habitual sex offenders on the streets. Schools typically place the onus on children to be modestly dressed. Girls who appear to take pride in their appearance or figures, who might in fact simply be trying to fit into their bodies, are often slut-shamed. In addition to imposing uniforms that ensure the girls are as unattractive as possible, schools often treat their male students as offenders-in-waiting. Boys are beaten for so much as talking to girls. In trying to keep students safe, school authorities make it all but impossible for any kind of rapport or natural relationship to exist between the two sexes. However, it appears male schoolteachers are exempt from the suspicion directed at male students. One of the major hurdles to solving sexual harassment of any kind in schools is that we believe it cannot happen under a given set of circumstances. Parents believe speaking to their children about good touch and bad touch and assuring them that channels of communication are open is most of the job done. Schools believe decades of service is character certificate enough for a teacher. The world believes that girls who are modestly dressed are safe, and that boys are always safe; the world also believes that women cannot be sex offenders, and one wonders how long it will be before male students speak of inappropriate behaviour from female teachers and other school staff. Another problem is the deification of teachersthey are gurus, we say, and therefore elevate them to something beyond human beings, flawed like everyone else. And that is why students hesitate to speak about harassment not only from schoolteachers, but also music and dance tutors. Yet another problem is that, just like bullying, sexual harassment is considered a rite of passage. Perhaps not in schools, but no one expects a girl to get through her teen years without being harassed on public transport or in public places. We are no longer surprised when women speak about being sexually abused in childhood by family friends and even family members. Clearly, we need to re-evaluate the safeguards we have in place. Most schools have Sexual Harassment Committees and Safety and Security Committees, but they are constituted by staff. Their focus is most often on ensuring the media does not get hold of the story, and solving it internally. But sexual harassment is not an internal matter of the school. One possible solution would be to circulate a list of professional counsellors whom schoolchildren can contact on a regular basis, and who will be required to report any suspected harassment to the law-and-order authorities. The education ministry should ideally have Sexual Harassment Committees and Safety and Security Committees constituted by non-staff members, and answerable only to the board or the Department of Education. India is overdue for a publicly available registry of sex offenders. Most importantly, it must be ensured any means of monitoring the safety of schoolchildren is free from the influence of the political party in power at the state or centre. SPB: A personal loss Nandini is the author of Invisible Men: Inside India's Transmasculine Networks (2018) and Hitched: The Modern Woman and Arranged Marriage (2013). She tweets @k_nandini. Her website is: www.nandinikrishnan.com
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https://www.sify.com/news/are-schoolchildren-safe-from-predators-news-columns-vgbfCijdfhagg.html
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How much will Rs 10 lakh health insurance plan cost for a family of 4?
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In a younger family, the premium rates would be comparatively low and one can decide on the insurance plan that best fits the familys medical needs and the budget. Covid-19 led hospitalization is resulting in hospital bills running into a few lakhs, putting huge pressure on an individuals wallet. Individuals without any health insurance policy were hit the most as they had to arrange funds to pay the hospital bills. Even for those who hold health covers, the coverage amount was not sufficient to meet the hospitalization cost entirely. It is, therefore, imperative to hold adequate health insurance cover for self and family members in order to avoid dipping into the savings to meet the medical expenses. If one is not in a position to buy a health cover for a high amount for all the family members, the Family Floater plans can be opted for. In a Family Floater plan, on paying a single premium amount, the sum insured (coverage) can be utilized by any member of the family. The premium is generally arrived at as per the age of the eldest family member. Such plans suit young families, especially millennials with small kids. This option would provide him the benefits of covering the entire family at comparatively low premium rates with sufficient coverage options. Since the policy buyer is the oldest one in the family but still a millennial, there is a low risk of pre-existing diseases or age-related health concerns. Also, since the family is young, the premium rates would be comparatively low and he can decide on the insurance plan that best fits the familys medical needs and his budget says Rakesh Goyal, Director, Probus Insurance. While applying for a health cover policy, it is important that you declare existing health conditions to the insurance company in detail. Some of the common watchouts for both online or offline health insurance buyers is that one must disclose all the information about the pre-existing diseases/illness or any other required information without any alteration or discrepancies. Correct information must be provided to the insurer in order to avoid any issues during the claim process. Disclosure of incorrect or false information may also result in rejection of the claim, adds Goyal. A Family Floater Plan for a family of 4 for Rs 10 lakh coverage will on average cost between Rs 1700 per month and Rs 2200 per month. Also, note that the insurer may not cover the entire hospital bill. One of the important exclusion is the cost of hospital consumables that the insurance company may not cover. Also, in order to keep the claim process smooth, always go through the policy document to see what all is covered and what is not covered.
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https://www.financialexpress.com/money/insurance/how-much-will-rs-10-lakh-health-insurance-plan-cost-for-a-family-of-4/2262803/
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Is there any possibility to bring Mbappe to Real Madrid?
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Transfer talks between Real Madrid and Paris St. Germain have stalled regarding the availability of Kylian Mbappe this summer. Real Madrid has already announced the signing of David Alaba from Bayern Munich for Free Transfer this summer. With Sergio Ramos ageing and moving towards retirement, David Alaba has certainly become a good buy for Real Madrid. But in the case of Kylian Mbappe, things have slowed down pretty much. Kylian Mbappe has scored 42 goals from 47 games in all competitions. And have also won the Player of the Year Award from Ligue 1. He has scored 8 goals from 10 UEFA Champions League game, including a hat trick against Barcelona, which made him a big favourite for Real Madrid. Kylian Mbappe wants a Project to win titles Mbappe didnt signed the contract extension in the PSG Kylian Mbappe has revealed that he has received enormous love and respect from France and Paris St. Germain. He has already won the FIFA World Cup; hence, he wants to stay in a team that has a clear project to win titles. Alongside Neymar, Mbappe has enjoyed the last few years at the club and have refused to talk about his future. Real Madrid losing French connection ahead of Mbappe deal Zinedine Zidane has already announced that hell leave the club. And the situation with Rafael Varane has also created more confusion in the team. If Real Madrid have the option to include Varane in Player plus Cash deal for Mbappe, things can happen. Benzema on Mbappe at Real Madrid [via M6]: "We'll see what happens, but in any case he is welcome in Madrid. "He has all the qualities to be a Real Madrid player, one day I hope." pic.twitter.com/mUvRChVfXV Goal (@goal) May 30, 2021 Real Madrid might have to wait for a season-long to sign Kylian Mbappe for Free next Summer, as he didnt sign his extension with PSG yet.
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https://thenewspocket.com/mbappe-to-real-madrid/
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