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Why bash Israel now after centuries-long conflict with Palestine?
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Honi Marleen Goldman The conflict/war between Israel and Palestine is far more complex than the political cartoons, protesters and Facebook or Twitter postings would want you to believe. And for the most part, they are inflammatory and downright anti-Semitic. This latest "conflict" that resulted in deaths, especially of women and children, does not compare to the thousands who are currently being killed in Yemen, Africa and Afghanistan. This conflict goes back almost 4,000 years. This is basically about two brothers fighting over the last chicken leg at a family dinner. One got the family business when their father died, the other formed his own business. The current land comprising Israel and Palestine was once owned or ruled by numerous nations over the centuries. The Greeks, Romans, Turks, and the last being the Ottoman Empire for 400 years until the end of World War I. Related:Hundreds march in downtown Louisville to support Palestinian freedom Then, similar to dividing up assets in a bad divorce, the politicians gave some of the land to the Jews to establish Israel, and the Palestinians got the remaining partition. Like children and their temper tantrums, neither country recognizes the other as a legitimate nation and each hurls missiles at the other. One country put up walls to prevent people coming into its country in order to stop them from bombing its people. The other tunnels under houses and businesses to get into Israel to blow up people with suicide bombers. One country allows, even encourages, its ultraright fanatics to build new homes on Palestinian land, displacing people who had lived there for centuries. Like their idol Donald Trump, both Benjamin Netanyahu and the Hamas leaders cozy up to their radical fringes to stay in power. They do not care about their countries, only their own egocentric agendas. As for the other countries who back them, again it is the political leaders in those other nations who care nothing about Israel or Palestine, but securing and safeguarding their own power; the United States of American and Europe versus the Soviet Union and the Arab League. This centuries-long conflict is not going to be resolved because all the past and present elected officials who are in authority really do not want it settled for their own selfish political motives. 'Obscene moral equivalence'::Mitch McConnell gives Israel full support in Gaza conflict And for people in the United States to take sides in this conflict, and not the other ones in Africa or Afghanistan, please explain your hypocrisy. Honi Marleen Goldman, a Louisville native, is a community activist and organizer who has spearheaded numerous grassroots movements on women's rights and often writes editorials on social issues.
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https://www.courier-journal.com/story/opinion/2021/06/01/why-israel-bashing-long-conflict-palestine/5290912001/
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Why Does Hamas Keep Dreaming Its Truly Impossible Dream?
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Hamas has lost another of its improbable conflicts with Israel. Its infrastructure has to be rebuilt AGAIN; it lost many of its mid-level commanders; its prized tunnel system has been severely damaged. And because of the way it places its military targets in areas of civilian occupation and civilians in areas of military targets, many civilians including children have died. On the other hand, if one were to listen to people from Hamas and the Gaza strip, one would hear a totally different interpretation of the conflict. In case you havent heard, according to Hamas, they won. After all, Hamas, along with Islamic Jihad fired 4300 rockets into Israel. Israelis had to run to their bomb shelters and, unfortunately, a few didnt make it. 13 Israelis died in the conflict. And yet, 90% of the rockets were blocked by the Iron Dome defense system. So, all in all, the Hamas offensive created relatively little damage and relatively few deaths in Israel. Whereas at least 254 Palestinians were killed, and there was heavy damage from the Israeli attacks. Certainly, on some level, they must have realized that they got the worst deal in terms of the exchange of destruction. Perhaps, it is just they have very different criteria for defining victory. For Hamas, victory can be defined as pulling themselves out of a sense of hopelessness, apathy and numbness. Previous losses to the Israelis have left the Palestinians feeling psychologically castrated as a result of the military and technological superiority of the Israeli army. Compounding this is that before the state of Israel appeared on the scene, the stateless Jews were treated as second class citizens, dhimmis, in the Muslim countries and it has been very hard for the Arabs, particularly the Palestinians, to accept how powerful and successful the Israelis have become in all their enterprises. Psychological castration leads to a profound sense of psychological numbness. The Palestinians have failed to shake this numbness off by doing the one thing that in their eyes could truly help them to do it in an enduring way namely, truly defeating the Israelis on the battlefield and driving them out of the land of Israel. And particularly, Israels most important new technological military achievement has not only blocked military victories on the battlefield, but has deepened the experiential vacuum in which the Palestinians find themselves. In effect, the Israelis have mediated the Palestinians away from hurting them through the barrier created by the Iron Dome. The Iron Dome stops the Israelis from receiving most of the negative imprints that the Palestinians want to leave on them. And Hamas, which focuses so much time, energy and state of mind on destroying Israel and Israelis is left in a state of numbness and emptiness. So instead of celebrating real victories, real successful preserved imprints, the Palestinians are left with focusing on gestures that temporarily help to pull them out of their deep numbness. Gestures that lead to arbitrary unfocused damage to their enemy with occasional hits on random targets. But more important, these gestures lead to their enemys response of intense defined discrete focused damage on them. However, defined discrete pain is a very effective means to temporarily pull a person out of paralyzing numbness. Defined discrete pain can lead to a person feeling a kind of vibrant aliveness. Which is what Palestinians today want and need. Obviously, what they feel they really need is to drive the Israelis out of the land of Israel. But their ongoing futile adversarial posture has led to their feeling an inability to make and preserve the kind of organic imprints involved in taking control of Israel that would allow them to truly feel alive in more than a transitory way. The focus on futile quixotic attacks on Israel that lead to so much pain for the Gazans is a fallback strategy that allows them to feel that, at least, theyre doing something meaningful with their lives. The pain is a kind of perverse confirmation of this. The only thing that might help to stop this endless cycle of Hamas attacks and Israeli responses is if donors find a way of giving money to the rebuilding project in such a way that Hamas doesnt get a hold of it to purchase more materials for rockets and more supplies for rebuilding the tunnel system. I know thats what the American government wants to do, but whether or not it succeeds is a whole other question. The truth is that the majority of Gazans and of Palestinians in general support Hamas, which is why the Palestinian Authority recently postponed elections on the West Bank. Palestinians like Hamass concept of victory in defeat. The Palestinians think long-term, that each time they survive a conflict, they are there to continue fighting a war that eventually will lead to the defeat of the Israelis. There is one other factor that has to be taken into consideration here, and that is public opinion. Much of the world has been pro-Palestinian for a long time, but here in the United States, which has tended to be pro-Israel, Hamas appears to be succeeding in shifting public opinion, particularly among members of the progressive wing of the Democratic party. These Democrats see Israel trying to carefully contain the Palestinians and without fully understanding the full context of the situation, the full history of the situation, see the Israelis as cruel colonialist bullies. Ariel Sharon gave Gaza to the Palestinians without even demanding a peace treaty in exchange, and the Palestinians, through the conflicts they have initiated, have continually been turning it into a pile of rubble. We can only hope that someday, something will happen to provoke them into seeing the error of their ways. Its not likely, but we supporters of Israel are entitled to our own truly impossible dream.
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https://diariojudio.com/opinion/why-does-hamas-keep-dreaming-its-truly-impossible-dream/363218/
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Did Ella (Cassi Davis) From House of Payne Have a Stroke?
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Cassi Davis portrays Ella Payne, the matriarch of the Payne family in House of Payne. The actress is a principal cast member of the show, which first released in 2007. For her role as Ella, Davis won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series in 2010 and 2013 and also earned nominations for the same in 2009 and 2011. There is no doubt that Davis is a fan favorite, which goes on to explain why people were quick to raise concerns over her health as the tenth season premiered on May 25, 2021, on BET. Fans noted that Davis looked different as her left eye seemed droopy, and she also had a slight limp. Based on these observations, her fans began to wonder if that was because Davis suffered a stroke. If you are here with the same question in mind, let us help clear things up for you! No, Cassi Davis did not have a stroke. However, she was diagnosed with Bells palsy in March 2020. It is a temporary paralysis of facial muscles that affects one and rarely both sides of the face. For a person whose profession depends on facial expressions, this can be quite daunting. However, Davis refused to let it bog her down and exhibited a fiercely positive attitude. In a podcast interview with The Culture in early February 2021, Davis addressed her diagnosis. She said, People who will sidetrack you or side-eye you because of a defect or because of a disability or because of something you have no control over, oh that person doesnt need to be really in my life. But she quickly added that she has been fortunate enough to not have had to deal with such a situation because people have been nothing but good to her. Through it all, Davis has continued to hold her faith close to her heart. She added, If God allowed it, evidently, I can handle it. Davis joyfully shared that her husband stood by her side all along. She also spoke about her personal experience with Bells Palsy. She said that although it does not hurt, it is a distraction. She described the feeling to be almost like a glitch. Studies show that about 85% of people recover within three weeks, and most of them eventually regain their normal facial function. This is excellent news, so fans need not worry about Davis health and whether or not she will continue acting. The eye, the lean & the extra limping got me wondering #HouseOfPayne Raquel (@KaiiStarr) May 26, 2021 Apart from Davis, there is a long list of famous names who have experienced Bells Palsy, such as Pierce Brosnan, George Clooney, and Angelina Jolie. Hafr Jlus Bjrnsson, who you may recognize from Game of Thrones as Gregor Clegane AKA The Mountain, was also diagnosed with the condition in 2017. Therefore, you need not worry about Cassi Davis, who has made it abundantly clear that she has no intentions of slowing things down, and we are sure she can very well handle the situation.
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https://thecinemaholic.com/did-ella-cassi-davis-from-house-of-payne-have-a-stroke/
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Is Electronic Arts (EA) A Good Long-Term Investment?
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The Conversation Sustained surveillance for disease outbreaks at global hot spots may be the key to preventing the next pandemic. MR.Cole_Photographer/Getty ImagesAs more and more people around the world are getting vaccinated, one can almost hear the collective sigh of relief. But the next pandemic threat is likely already making its way through the population right now. My research as an infectious disease epidemiologist has found that there is a simple strategy to mitigate emerging outbreaks: proactive, real-time surveillance in settings where animal-to-human disease spillover is most likely to occur. In other words, dont wait for sick people to show up at a hospital. Instead, monitor populations where disease spillover actually happens. The current pandemic prevention strategy Global health professionals have long known that pandemics fueled by zoonotic disease spillover, or animal-to-human disease transmission, were a problem. In 1947, the World Health Organization established a global network of hospitals to detect pandemic threats through a process called syndromic surveillance. The process relies on standardized symptom checklists to look for signals of emerging or reemerging diseases of pandemic potential among patient populations with symptoms that cant be easily diagnosed. This clinical strategy relies both on infected individuals coming to sentinel hospitals and medical authorities who are influential and persistent enough to raise the alarm. Sentinel surveillance recruits select health institutions and groups to monitor potential disease outbreaks. Theres only one hitch: By the time someone sick shows up at a hospital, an outbreak has already occurred. In the case of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, it was likely widespread long before it was detected. This time, the clinical strategy alone failed us. Zoonotic disease spillover is not one and done A more proactive approach is currently gaining prominence in the world of pandemic prevention: viral evolutionary theory. This theory suggests that animal viruses become dangerous human viruses incrementally over time through frequent zoonotic spillover. Its not a one-time deal: An intermediary animal such as a civet cat, pangolin or pig may be required to mutate the virus so it can make initial jumps to people. But the final host that allows a variant to become fully adapted to humans may be humans themselves. Viral evolutionary theory is playing out in real time with the rapid development of COVID-19 variants. In fact, an international team of scientists have proposed that undetected human-to-human transmission after an animal-to-human jump is the likely origin of SARS-CoV-2. Viruses jump species through a process of random mutations that allow them to successfully infect their hosts. When novel zoonotic viral disease outbreaks like Ebola first came to the worlds attention in the 1970s, research on the extent of disease transmission relied on antibody assays, blood tests to identify people who have already been infected. Antibody surveillance, also called serosurveys, test blood samples from target populations to identify how many people have been infected. Serosurveys help determine whether diseases like Ebola are circulating undetected. Turns out they were: Ebola antibodies were found in more than 5% of people tested in Liberia in 1982, decades before the West African epidemic in 2014. These results support viral evolutionary theory: It takes time sometimes a lot of time to make an animal virus dangerous and transmissible between humans. What this also means is that scientists have a chance to intervene. Measuring zoonotic disease spillover One way to take advantage of the lead time for animal viruses to fully adapt to humans is long-term, repeated surveillance. Setting up a pandemic threats warning system with this strategy in mind could help detect pre-pandemic viruses before they become harmful to humans. And the best place to start is directly at the source. My team worked with virologist Shi Zhengli of the Wuhan Institute of Virology to develop a human antibody assay to test for a very distant cousin of SARS-CoV-2 found in bats. We established proof of zoonotic spillover in a small 2015 serosurvey in Yunnan, China: 3% of study participants living near bats carrying this SARS-like coronavirus tested antibody positive. But there was one unexpected result: None of the previously infected study participants reported any harmful health effects. Earlier spillovers of SARS coronaviruses like the first SARS epidemic in 2003 and Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) in 2012 had caused high levels of illness and death. This one did no such thing. Researchers conducted a larger study in Southern China between 2015 and 2017. Its a region home to bats known to carry SARS-like coronaviruses, including the one that caused the original 2003 SARS pandemic and the one most closely related to SARS-CoV-2. Fewer than 1% of participants in this study tested antibody positive, meaning they had been previously infected with the SARS-like coronavirus. Again, none of them reported negative health effects. But syndromic surveillance the same strategy used by sentinel hospitals revealed something even more unexpected: An additional 5% of community participants reported symptoms consistent with SARS in the past year. This study did more than just provide the biological evidence needed to establish proof of concept to measure zoonotic spillover. The pandemic threats warning system also picked up a signal for a SARS-like infection that couldnt yet be detected through blood tests. It may even have detected early variants of SARS-CoV-2. Had surveillance protocols been in place, these results would have triggered a search for community members who may have been part of an undetected outbreak. But without an established plan, the signal was missed. From prediction to surveillance to genetic sequencing The lions share of pandemic prevention funding and effort over the past two decades has focused on discovering wildlife pathogens, and predicting pandemics before animal viruses can infect humans. But this approach has not predicted any major zoonotic disease outbreaks including H1N1 influenza in 2009, MERS in 2012, the West African Ebola epidemic in 2014 or the current COVID-19 pandemic. Gregory Gray and his team at Duke University recently discovered a novel canine coronavirus at a global hot spot through surveillance and genetic sequencing. Predictive modeling has, however, provided robust heat maps of the global hot spots where zoonotic spillover is most likely to occur. Long-term, regular surveillance at these hot spots could detect spillover signals, as well as any changes that occur over time. These could include an uptick in antibody-positive individuals, increased levels of illness and demographic changes among infected people. As with any proactive disease surveillance, if a signal is detected, an outbreak investigation would follow. People identified with symptoms that cant be easily diagnosed can then be screened using genetic sequencing to characterize and identify new viruses. This is exactly what Greg Gray and his team from Duke University did in their search for undiscovered coronaviruses in rural Sarawak, Malaysia, a known hot spot for zoonotic spillover. Eight of 301 specimens collected from pneumonia patients hospitalized in 2017-2018 were found to have a canine coronavirus never before seen in humans. Complete viral genome sequencing not only suggested that it had recently jumped from an animal host it also harbored the same mutation that made both SARS and SARS-CoV-2 so deadly. [The Conversations most important coronavirus headlines, weekly in a science newsletter] Lets not miss the next pandemic warning signal The good news is that surveillance infrastructure in global hot spots already exists. The Connecting Organisations for Regional Disease Surveillance program links six regional disease surveillance networks in 28 countries. They pioneered participant surveillance, partnering with communities at high risk for both initial zoonotic spillover and the gravest health outcomes to contribute to prevention efforts. For example, Cambodia, a country at risk of pandemic avian influenza spillover, established a free national hotline for community members to report animal illnesses directly to the Ministry of Health in real time. Boots-on-the-ground approaches like these are key to a timely and coordinated public health response to stop outbreaks before they become pandemics. It is easy to miss warning signals when global and local priorities are tentative. The same mistake need not happen again.This article is republished from The Conversation, a nonprofit news site dedicated to sharing ideas from academic experts. It was written by: Maureen Miller, Columbia University. Read more:The coronavirus genome is like a shipping label that lets epidemiologists track where its beenHow vaccination is helping to prevent another flu pandemic Maureen Miller received funding from USAID that was used to develop the pandemic-threats surveillance warning system discussed in this article.
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https://news.yahoo.com/electronic-arts-ea-good-long-170137257.html
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What is Amazon Cognito and how does it work?
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Amazon Cognito is an Amazon Web Services product that controls user authentication and access for mobile applications on internet-connected devices. The service saves and synchronizes end-user data, which enables an application developer to focus on writing code instead of building and managing the back-end infrastructure. This can accelerate the mobile application development process. Access control via authentication and authorization requires confirming two things: the identity of the person trying to access the device or website, and if they are actually allowed to do so. Both aspects are critical in ensuring that organizations can keep their networks and protected resources secure from bad actors. Here is where Amazon Cognito comes in. Amazon Cognito collects a user's profile attributes into directories called user pools that a mobile app or web app uses to configure limited access to AWS resources. An identity pool consolidates end-user information, which client access platforms, devices and operating systems receive to organize federated identity groups. Data synchronizes with AWS when a device is online, allowing an end user to access the same information on another device. Data can also be saved locally to a SQLite database while offline before reconnecting. Amazon Cognito associates data sets with identities and saves encrypted information as key or value pairs in the Amazon Cognito Sync store. Each user can save a maximum of 20 MB of data, with each individual data set containing up to 1 MB. A developer can configure Amazon Cognito to accept streams of events as data is updated and synchronized. A mobile developer can also query data through other AWS cloud services, such as an Amazon Redshift database, Relational Database Service (RDS) instance or an Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) file. Amazon Cognito enables simple, secure user authentication, authorization and user management for web and mobile apps. With Cognito, a user or visitor can sign in with a username and password through Amazon, or through a third party like Facebook, Google or Apple. Thus, with Cognito, a developer can: Easily add user sign-up, sign-in and access control to their apps with its built-in user interface (UI) and easy configuration Federate identities from social identity providers Synchronize data across multiple devices and applications Provide secure access to other AWS services from their app by defining roles and mapping users to different roles Since Cognito handles all authentication requirements, developers can focus on creating apps and websites. This can accelerate the development process, shorten the release cycle, and speed up time to market and time to value. Cognito is part of the Amazon Web Services (AWS) ecosystem. The Cognito console itself is part of an organization's AWS Management Console, where they can see all information about their Cognito account and billing. User pools vs. identity pools: Understanding the differences The two main components of Amazon Cognito are: User pools : User directories that provide sign-up and sign-in options for app users. : User directories that provide sign-up and sign-in options for app users. Identity pools: Cognito elements grant users access to other AWS services (e.g., Amazon S3 and DynamoDB). With a user pool, users can sign in to an app through Amazon Cognito, social identity providers (e.g., Google or Facebook), or through Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) identity providers. Each user will have a directory profile. A developer can access these profiles through a software development kit (SDK). User pools can check for compromised credentials, provide email- and phone-based verification, and offer multifactor authentication (MFA) for additional security. An admin can also integrate AWS Lambda with Amazon Cognito Identity to add logic for customizable security features. If an organization needs to provide users with access to AWS resources, they can configure an identity pool. Identity pools are federated identities that support authentication through user pools and federated identity providers, SAML identity providers and even unauthenticated identities (guest users). With identity pools, organizations can create unique identities and assign user permissions. Identity pools and user pools can be used separately or together. SDK support A mobile app developer can use a SDK to integrate with Cognito or directly access server-side APIs. AWS supports Amazon Cognito in its AWS Mobile SDK, which includes libraries, code samples and APIs to help developers use the service. The SDK is available for iOS, Android, Unity and Kindle Fire. The AWS SDK for JavaScript also supports Cognito. User pools are available in the AWS SDK for JavaScript and the AWS Mobile SDK for iOS and Android. How Amazon Cognito authentication works: A 4-step process Here is how authentication works when identity pools and user pools are used together: User signs in through a user pool. Once successfully authenticated, they receive a user pool token. The app exchanges the token for AWS credentials through an identity pool. User can use these authenticated AWS credentials to access other services in the AWS cloud. An overview of how Amazon Cognito security works. Synchronizing user data with AWS Cognito Sync AWS Cognito Sync synchronizes user profile data across mobile devices and web applications. The feature allows users to obtain a normalized user ID and credentials with Amazon Cognito. The service supports both Android and iOS devices with high-level client libraries that cache user data locally. The latter makes data available even if a device itself is offline. User data is persisted in a data set. This data is accessible only to the credentials assigned to a particular identity. To provide user identities, Cognito Sync requires an Amazon Cognito identity pool. Therefore, to use Amazon Cognito Sync, an organization needs to first set up an identity pool. Amazon Cognito Security and data protection Security in Amazon Cognito aligns with the AWS "shared security" model for data protection. AWS provides security of the cloud, while organizations are responsible for security in the cloud. For an additional layer of security, Amazon Cognito supports MFA and encrypts data at rest and in transit per industry standards. It is also compliant with numerous data protection standards and regulations, including: HIPAA PCI DSS Service Organization Control ISO/IEC 27001/27017/27018 ISO 9001 Amazon Cognito also supports a number of identity and access management (IAM) capabilities, including: Identity-based policies Policy actions Temporary credentials Service roles Service-linked roles Amazon Cognito includes a number of identity access management capabilities.
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https://searchaws.techtarget.com/definition/Amazon-Cognito
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Is Anthony Davis playing tonight against the Phoenix Suns in Game 5 of the 2021 NBA Playoffs?
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LA Lakers' star power forward Anthony Davis exited Game 4 of the first round of a playoff series between the reigning champions and the Phoenix Suns. His injury occurred in the second quarter and Davis was unable to return to the game. He was diagnosed with a left groin strain, putting his participation in Game 5 in doubt. With the LA Lakers set to play the Phoenix Suns in Game 5 tonight, fans will be curious to know whether Anthony Davis will be a part of this pivotal game. Latest update on Anthony Davis' status for Game 5 of the LA Lakers vs Phoenix Suns first-round playoffs matchup Los Angeles Lakers v Phoenix Suns - Game One In all likelihood, LA Lakers head coach Frank Vogel will be without the services of Anthony Davis for Game 5. He is listed as questionable. The LA Lakers are working on making Anthony Davis available for the rest of the series. In the meantime, it looks like LeBron James will have to do some heavy lifting tonight in his partner-in-crime's absence. The series is tied at 2-2, with both teams looking to take a lead and be in the driving seat. Lakers star Anthony Davis is unlikely to play in Game 5 vs. Suns on Tuesday due to strained groin, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Theres optimism about Davis status as series continues and as he is evaluated day-to-day. Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 31, 2021 Anthony Davis was the chief architect behind the LA Lakers' wins in Games 2&3. He finished Game 2 with 34 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, dominating DeAndre Ayton in the paint and helping the LA Lakers steal a game on the road. Game 3 saw him put up 34 points again, along with 11 rebounds on an impressive 11-22 shooting from the field. Also Read: 2021 NBA playoffs | How fans returning to the arenas hasn't really worked out for the home team so far Davis is arguably the second-best player on the LA Lakers. Not having him available for Game 5 could turn out to be a costly affair for the 17-time NBA champions. Anthony Davis' impact on both ends of the floor is unparalleled, and his versatilty allows Frank Vogel to play with a traditional center in Andre Drummond. Lakers star Anthony Davis is officially listed as questionable for Game 5 tonight against the Suns. #NBAPlayoffs https://t.co/tdVrFyF6OE USA TODAY NBA (@usatodaynba) June 1, 2021 In Anthony Davis' absence, both Drummond and Marc Gasol will have to step up their game. Gasol has been involved since Game 2, and has had a positive impact on proceedings so far despite his limited offensive output. Montrezl Harrell, who hasn't gotten many meaningful minutes so far, might also get some major minutes in the rotation. The Phoenix Suns welcome the LA Lakers to the Phoenix Suns Arena tonight, with the tip-off set to take place at 10:00 PM Eastern Time. Also Read: "I am happy that I was able to fall on the sword for the rest of these athletes" - LeBron James looks back on the 'decision' that transformed the NBA
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https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/is-anthony-davis-playing-tonight-phoenix-suns-game-5-2021-nba-playoffs
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Is Kemba Walker playing tonight against the Brooklyn Nets in Game 5 of the 2021 NBA Playoffs?
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The Boston Celtics may still be without veteran guard Kemba Walker for game five of their series against the Brooklyn Nets. Suffering from a knee injury he picked up in game two, Walker missed all of Sunday's game as the Celtics fell to a 3-1 series deficit. He also labored on to play a few minutes in game three. That puts his availability for tonight's game in doubt. The current consensus is that Brad Stevens will make a late decision on his involvement. Kemba Walker and Robert Williams are both doubtful for Game 5, per the Celtics. Jay King (@ByJayKing) May 31, 2021 How will Kemba Walker's absence affect the Boston Celtics in their must-win game 5 Kemba Walker with fellow Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum Kemba Walker's absence from the Boston Celtics starting lineup was the latest injury suffered by the C's. They were without three regular starters on the night, with Jaylen Brown out for the season and Robert Williams also sidelined. They resultantly fell to a 141-126 loss that has put them on the brink of elimination from the playoffs. Prior to game four, Walker had not played the most effective basketball of his season during the series. The 31-year-old was shooting at just 31% from the field and 17% from downtown, averaging 12.7 points and four assists. Against the Brooklyn Nets' "big three," there is little room for error and certainly no room for poor shooting performances. Nevertheless, Kemba Walker is one of the Boston Celtics' leaders. Walker was one of their star players in the bubble last year, putting up 19.6 points a night during their run to the Conference Finals. The most disappointing thing for C's fans has been his inconsistency since those performances. We got our shot at redemption against the Hawks with a 121-109 victory, as Kemba Walker lead the way for us with 28 points. pic.twitter.com/zYGKZeUyAH Boston Celtics (@celtics) February 20, 2021 Walker started the season late having returned from knee surgery and it appears it remains a lingering issue for the point guard. That has hampered his campaign and while he has remained a threat on offense, his scoring has been hit and miss. Although he may not be their most reliable scorer, there is little doubt about his willingness to play, which coach Brad Stevens pointed out to the media: They both really wanted to play (in Game 4). Theyve been in constant contact with our trainers. Theres no lets see what happens. Were just trying to have them available. Despite his struggles so far against the Brooklyn Nets, the Boston Celtics need all the help they can get if they are to pull off the unthinkable. Kemba Walker, on his night, can bring the sort of playmaking and scoring the C's sorely required. At the end of the day, Brooklyn is still poor on defense, which is exactly what Walker can expose.
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https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/is-kemba-walker-playing-tonight-brooklyn-nets-game-5-2021-nba-playoffs
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Is Montrezl Harrell the answer to Anthony Davis' absence for the LA Lakers?
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Montrezl Harrell had his first minutes on the court for the LA Lakers on Sunday after game one of their series against the Phoenix Suns. Although brief, his importance to Frank Vogel's team may increase in the aftermath of Anthony Davis' injury. Due to a strained groin, Davis did not return from the locker room at halftime in the Lakers' 100-92 loss on Sunday. He has been reported as highly unlikely to play Tuesday night in game five. Despite this, reports suggest the power forward could return to the lineup later in the series. However, for now, Vogel and his coaching staff will have to come up with a solution to fill Davis' contribution. Lakers star Anthony Davis is unlikely to play in Game 5 vs. Suns on Tuesday due to strained groin, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Theres optimism about Davis status as series continues and as he is evaluated day-to-day. Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 31, 2021 In this article, we will examine the likelihood of Montrezl Harrell coming back into the lineup and why this should be the case for the LA Lakers. How Montrezl Harrell can help the LA Lakers while Anthony Davis is sidelined Montrezl Harrell with his LA Lakers teammates LeBron James and Alex Caruso The LA Lakers were dealt a setback in their series with the Phoenix Suns when Anthony Davis was ruled out for the remainder of game four at the weekend. The 28-year-old had averaged 34 points and 10.5 rebounds in the previous two games after a poor performance in game one. His ability on both ends of the floor is crucial to the reigning champions and it now leaves Frank Vogel in a difficult position ahead of game five. During the regular season when Davis was injured, Vogel used a mixture of options. Frequently, Markieff Morris started on the frontcourt alongside LeBron James while Montrezl Harrell came off the bench. Harrell has fallen out of favor, however, in the LA Lakers' pecking order. Vogel has chosen to utilize size and defensive nous in their series with the Phoenix Suns to combat DeAndre Ayton, Devin Booker and Jae Crowder. That has meant turning to Marc Gasol to rotate with Andre Drummond, while Harrell has missed two games and played only 20 minutes in the other two combined. With Davis now out, however, this may pave the way for Montrezl Harrell to remind Vogel what he has been missing. Harrell was extremely efficient when he gained minutes for the LA Lakers. Per 36, he averages 21 points and 9.8 rebounds with an offensive rating of 127. Since Vogel wouldn't have to deploy him at the five spot, Harrell could fill in at power forward. He can focus on providing points and boards, rather than having to focus on stopping Ayton. Montrezl Harrell with the exclamation point on this win #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/bqYwZ3LEa7 Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) February 9, 2021 The LA Lakers offense on Sunday was timid, with LeBron James the only starter to score double digit points. In Montrezl Harrell, they have an energetic, bullish player who averaged 13.5 points with 62% shooting accuracy during the regular season. His effectiveness on offense could persuade Vogel to play the 27-year-old frequently in game five, rather than bringing in a defensively-minded player such as Markieff Morris. Harrell has the ability to take on the likes of Crowder in the paint and brings a passion and determination that the LA Lakers lacked in game four. Although Tuesday night is not necessarily a must-win, the Lakers will want to avoid a game seven on the road. It's theoretically an opportunity to compete without the expectation of a win.
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https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/is-montrezl-harrell-answer-anthony-davis-absence-la-lakers
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Is it possible for India to achieve universal vaccination by end of 2021?
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A LOOK AT THE MATH The size of India's adult population is estimated at 86.5 crore, according to the 2021 projections by the health and family welfare ministry. Two doses for each of them mean a total requirement of 173 vaccine shots. So far, India has administered 21.6 crore jabs. The additional requirement, therefore, is of 151.4 crore doses. Starting June 1, India is left with 214 days to fully vaccinate its adult population, which means administering 70.8 lakh doses a day to achieve the target. The goal looks a bit stretched, given the current rate of vaccination -- which is 16 lakh doses a day. That said, the drive has picked up in recent weeks. Average daily doses administered in the last seven days were 25 lakh, up from an average of 20.1 lakh a week before and 16.8 lakh doses in the week before that. On some occasions in April, India even managed to administer more than 40 lakh daily doses as well. The government has promised a significant ramp-up in June. On Monday, health secretary Rajesh Bhushan insisted there is a substantial scope to accelerate vaccination and that the total availability of vaccines will increase further this month. Nearly 12 crore doses will be available to states and UTs in June, enabling them to boost the vaccination numbers, he said. This will likely translate into 40 lakh doses daily but still far short of the required pace. According to reports, the government is planning to administer 25 to 30 crore doses a month beginning August. Twenty-five crore a month for five months will mean 125 crore doses. Assuming the pace of vaccination in July remains at the June level, twelve crore more doses will still be added. If all promised numbers are put together, India may achieve a number nearing 170 crore. That is close to 173 crore doses required to inoculate the entire adult population. THE BIG "IF" A lot, however, depends on whether the promised scale-up takes place from the end of July and distribution remains robust, cutting out wastage. Apart from increasing the production, the government is also working on importing vaccines. NITI Aayog member VK Paul has said the centre and Pfizer are working together for the earliest possible import of the vaccines.
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https://www.indiatoday.in/diu/story/india-corona-vaccination-covid-vaccine-2021-yearend-goal-1809685-2021-06-01
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Who has the most triple-doubles so far in the 2021 NBA playoffs?
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The Washington Wizards won Game 4 of the first round of the 2021 NBA playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers and avoided a sweep. The Wizards took advantage of Joel Embiid's absence and capitalized on every mistake made by the 76ers. Russell Westbrook did what he does best and rallied the entire team to victory behind a triple-double. After his magnificent performance, it got fans wondering who has the most triple-doubles in the 2021 NBA playoffs so far. Russell Westbrook with the Washington Wizards The player with the most triple-doubles is none other than Russell Westbrook. Appropriately dubbed "Mr Triple-Double," Westbrook racked up triple-doubles like no other player in NBA history. It has reached a point where it would be shocking if he had a non-triple-double outing. Westbrook is 1st in all-time triple-doubles as he surpassed Oscar Robertson's 181 this season itself. Russell Westbrook now has two consecutive triple-doubles in four games played in the 2021 NBA playoffs. After his Game 4 triple-double, he moved to third all-time in NBA playoff triple-doubles. Russell Westbrook has moved to 3rd on the #NBAPlayoffs all-time triple-double list! pic.twitter.com/YZWuvfOmIR NBA (@NBA) June 1, 2021 In Game 3 against the 76ers, he dropped 26 points, 10 assists and 12 rebounds. Then, in Game 4 he tallied 19 points, 14 assists and an NBA playoff career-high 21 rebounds. Russell Westbrook is, in fact, averaging a triple-double for the series with 17.8 points, 11.0 rebounds and 12.3 assists per game and has had double-digit assists in all 4 games so far. Russell Westbrook finished with 21 rebounds in a triple-double performance in game 4 vs the 76ers Monday night. He is the 4th different player with 20+ rebounds in a playoff triple-double since the merger, joining Nikola Jokic, Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan (2x) pic.twitter.com/iX0JDnBZV7 ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) June 1, 2021 The players right behind Russell Westbrook in the 2021 NBA playoff triple-double list are Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jimmy Butler with one triple-double each. Luka Doncic dropped 31 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists in Game 1 against the LA Clippers. Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded the 3rd NBA playoff triple-double in Milwaukee Bucks history when he posted 20 points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds in Game 4 against the Miami Heat. In Game 4 against Giannis, Jimmy Butler went for 12 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. Also Read: 5 most outrageous stat lines of Russell Westbrook's NBA career
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https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/who-triple-doubles-far-2021-nba-playoffs
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What's In President Biden's Executive Order On Improving The Nation's Cybersecurity?
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On May 12, 2021, President Biden issued an Executive Order on Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity (the Order). The Order emphasized the current cyberattack landscape targeting the public and private sectors and the need to heighten efforts and increase resources to defend against this threat environment. The Order comes following recent high-profile cyber incidents, such as the Colonial Pipeline ransomware, the SolarWinds attack, and the exploitation of Microsoft Exchange zero-day vulnerabilities. Echoing the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework's Five Functions, the Order called for the federal government to improve its efforts to identify, deter, protect against, detect, and respond to these actions and actors. Specifically, the Order states that all Federal Information Systems should meet or exceed certain requirements for cybersecurity. Parts of the Order will also directly affect federal contracts and its supply chain. The following are the general areas addressed in the Order. Removing Barriers to Sharing Threat Information - The Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in consultation with other agencies will review and recommend updates to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) contract requirements and language for contracting with providers of systems that process data (referenced as Information Technology or "IT" in the Order) and systems that run viral machinery (referenced as Operational Technology or "OT" in the Order). The purpose of this process is to remove contractual barriers that limit the sharing of threat or incident information to agencies that are responsible for investigating and remediating cyber incidents. It will also outline required reporting of cyber incidents by federal contractors. Modernizing Federal Government Cybersecurity - The federal government will be required to modernize its approach to cybersecurity, which includes taking steps to: adopt security best practices; advance toward Zero Trust Architecture; accelerate movement to secure cloud services, including Software as a Service, Infrastructure as a Service, and Platform as a Service; centralize and streamline access to cybersecurity data to drive analytics for identifying and managing cybersecurity risks; and invest in both technology and personnel to match these modernization goals. In particular, the Order directs federal agencies to adopt certain security controls known to mitigate risks to sensitive data and systems, including multi-factor authentication (MFA) and encryption. Enhancing Software Supply Chain Security - Highlighting that the security of software used by the federal government is vital to the federal government's ability to perform its critical functions, the Director of NIST will solicit input from the federal government, private sector, academia, and others, to generate guidelines that enhance the security of the software supply chain. This guidance will include standards, procedures, or criteria regarding secure software development environments emphasizing the importance of security controls like segmentation, MFA, encryption, and endpoint detection and response tools (EDR). It will also include automated tools, or comparable processes, to maintain trusted source code supply chains, to ensure the integrity of the code. Similarly, it will include the deployment of automated tools, or comparable processes, that continuously check for known and potential vulnerabilities and remediate them prior to the release of new products, new versions, and updates. It will also involve: providing a purchaser with a Software Bill of Materials for each product directly or by publishing it on a public website; participating in a vulnerability disclosure program that includes a reporting and disclosure process; and attesting to conformity with secure software development practices. Establishing a Cyber Safety Review Board - Modeled after the National Transportation Safety Board, a Cybersecurity Safety Review Board established by the Secretary of Homeland Security and co-chaired by government and private sector leads will be tasked with convening to assess and review significant cyber incidents to determine the federal government's response and provide recommendations for improvement in responding to cybersecurity incidents. Standardizing the Federal Government's Playbook for Responding to Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities and Incidents - A cybersecurity playbook will be developed by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in coordination with other agencies, such as the Department of Defense, in order to implement standardized response processes to ensure centralized and coordinated cataloging and operating procedures when responding to cybersecurity threats and incidents. The playbook will also provide the private sector with a template for cybersecurity response efforts. Improving Detection of Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities and Incidents on Federal Government Networks - The federal government will employ resources to increase its visibility into the detection of cybersecurity vulnerabilities and threats to agency networks. This includes the deployment of an EDR initiative to support proactive detection of cybersecurity incidents. EDR security is one of the strongest elements of a layered defense when used effectively in a heuristic manner with strong data analytics. Improving the Federal Government's Investigative and Remediation Capabilities - Agencies and their IT service providers will be required to collect and maintain data, such as information from network and system logs on Federal Information Systems, relevant to both investigation and remediation purposes. Further, agencies and their IT service providers will be required to provide those data to CISA and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, as necessary and consistent with applicable law. The Director of OMB, in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of Homeland Security, will formulate policies for agencies to establish requirements for logging, log retention, and log management, which will ensure centralized access and visibility for the highest-level security operations center of each agency. National Security Systems - Within 60 days of the date of the Order, the Secretary of Defense will be required to adopt the equivalent of the standardized cybersecurity requirements set forth within the Order for National Security Systems. Conclusion The Executive Order applies to the federal government and its agencies, as well as impacted federal contractors. While the immediate impact in the private sector will be on government contractors and their supply chains, the downstream effects will likely impact the broader private sector as the cybersecurity standards set forth in the Order become industry best practices. Certain initiatives, such as the increased adoption of zero-trust security and an accelerated movement to secure cloud services, will become more prominent components of network architecture, as organizations follow the example of the Federal Government and its agencies. The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.
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https://www.mondaq.com:443/unitedstates/security/1074554/what39s-in-president-biden39s-executive-order-on-improving-the-nation39s-cybersecurity
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How Long Does Trademark Registration Last?
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ARTICLE To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. The short answer to this question should be, forever. However, there are various steps one must take (such as meeting renewal deadlines and using the subject mark in commerce) to maintain trademark registration. This blog will look to educate our readers on post-registration obligations and the ongoing filing requirements that are necessary to maintain a mark in good standing. Trademark Registration Renewals Great news, your mark has been registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO"). To maintain trademark registration, trademark owners must file Section 8 Declaration of Use and/or Excusable Nonuse paperwork between the fifth and sixth years after the date of registration. Another Section 8 Declaration of Use and/or Excusable Nonuse must be filed between the ninth and tenth years after registration, along with a Section 9 Application for Renewal. After the first nine (9) to ten (10) years after renewal, both a Declaration of Use and/or Excusable Nonuse and an Application for Renewal must be filed every ten (10) years. If, after five (5) years of continuous use in commerce, the registered mark meets certain legal requirements, the owner may file an optional Section 15 Declaration of Incontestability. Please note that "incontestable" is a bit misleading because the mark may still be contested, but it makes it harder for any would-be challenger to prevail in a dispute over mark ownership. When filing a Declaration of Incontestability, the owner must make affirmatively represent that: (1) the trademark has been in continuous use in commerce for a period of at least five (5) years; (2) there has been no final legal decision adverse to the owner's claims of mark ownership; and (3) there are no pending legal proceedings concerning the subject mark. Use in Commerce As part of each trademark registration renewal filing, the mark owner must provide examples of the mark being used in commerce by submitting valid specimens of use. The Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure ("TMEP") defines "use in commerce" as "the bona fide use of a mark in the ordinary course of trade, and not made merely to reserve a right in the mark." Valid specimens showing use in commerce may include websites, commercial packaging, and/or labels. If, for reasons beyond the owner's control, the mark is not being used in commerce, the owner may file a Declaration of Excusable Nonuse, stating when she/he/it expects to resume use of the applicable trademark. The USPTO will evaluate this declaration and make a determination as to whether the trademark registration should remain active or be cancelled. A trademark will be considered abandoned when "use has been discontinued with intent not to resume such use." Failing to use a registered mark for a period of three (3) consecutive years is prima facie evidence that the mark has been abandoned. The key term in this definition is intent. This means that if it is the trademark owner's intent to resume use of the mark, it becomes more difficult to contest continued registration on the basis of abandonment. Be Mindful of Trademark And Copyright Law Jack Daniel's Petitions For Certiorari To Clarify Trademark Fair Use The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.
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https://www.mondaq.com:443/unitedstates/trademark/1074172/how-long-does-trademark-registration-last
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What is behind the fears about inflation?
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One issue is dominating discussion of the major economiesinflation. This has to do with both reality and fear. Realitythe rate at which prices increase is going up. Consumer price inflation in the United States in April rose to 4.2 percent. In Britain, it more than doubled, to 1.5 percent, according to the Tories favoured measure of the rate. Fearaccording to orthodox economic theory, inflation will accelerate. Milton Friedman, an intellectual architect of neoliberalism, made his name during the great inflation of the 1960s and 70s. He explained it by the quantity theory of money. According to Friedman, the rate of inflation depends on the amount of money in the economy. The more money, the more inflation will rise. This provided Friedman with a tool for attacking the economic policies pursued by the leading capitalist states after 1945. Governments sought to achieve high growth and low unemployment by adjusting the levels of taxation and spending. These policies were futile, Friedman argued. He said the level of employment depends on the wages workers are paid and the productivity they achieve. Pouring more money into the economy will simply push up the rate of inflation. These arguments justified slashing public spending and attacking organised workers. The resulting increase in the rate of exploitation in the North, and the inflow of goods made by low-paid workers in the new industrial economies brought inflation down. But the fear of inflations return continues to haunt the leading capitalist economies. The leading central banks have kept the financial system afloat by creating money and pumping it into the banks in whats known as quantitative easing. Economists of the ultraneoliberal Austrian school have been predicting a take-off of inflation, so far vainly. The reason is that the quantity theory of money is wrong. It focuses on the money supply, but, as both Karl Marx and Maynard Keynes argued, what matters is the demand for money. Stimulus You can put money into bank accountsas the US government is doing with the stimulus cheques to citizens. But they may save it instead of spending it. Thus quantitative easing has not led to a higher level of investment. The main reason is the comparatively low level of profitability. Corporate executives have preferred to buy back the shares of their companies, which boosts their own wealth. The resulting stagnation has forced states to radicalise their policies, most recently we have seen the emergence of what is called monetary finance. Governments have hugely increased their spending to keep firms and households going. They have covered this spending by borrowing, by issuing more government bonds. But these bonds have been bought mainly by the central banks, which are effectively creating the extra money governments are spending. The result is a huge increase in the money supply. Commentators such as Martin Wolf of the Financial Times, who has long vacillated between Keynes and Friedman, are now ringing the alarm bells about inflation. The evidence is ambiguous. Its only some prices that have risen significantly, and this may just reflect short-term shortages caused by the lockdowns. What mainstream economists are really scared of is what they call a wage-price spiral. In other words, workers react to higher prices by demanding and winning higher wages, and the bosses protect their profits by raising prices further. This developed in the 1960s and 1970s. Theres no sign of it yet, but there are quite a lot of reports of employers complaining of difficulty in recruiting workers, despite the millions laid off or furloughed. Interestingly Joe Biden isnt worried. He said the other day, Corporate profits are the highest theyve been in decades, and workers pay is the lowest its been in 70 years. We have more than ample room to raise workers pay without raising customer prices. This reflects Bidens agenda of restoring US political stability by reducing inequality. But I dont think many bosses will agree.
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https://socialistworker.co.uk/art/51884/What+is+behind+the+fears+about+inflation
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Should we take a fight between Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley seriously?
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Watching a fight produces an intense reaction from all humans - even if it is only Jake Paul. So it's easy to understand why so many of us are fans of professional combat sports. While civilization may have only started forming around 6,000 years ago, fighting has been a constant part of human existence for hundreds of thousands of years - it is in our DNA. Fans of professional boxing and MMA frequently pay good money to see the best athletes compete against each other, and it would be logical to assume that the price itself is based on skill level - the more skilled the fighters are, the higher the price will be. However, this is not always the case. Jake Paul is not the first celebrity to risk pain for money From reality TV shows like Survivor and Fear Factor, to popular TV shows like Jackass and even the more controversial Bumfights, viewers will pay to watch any celebrity in pain. It should be no surprise that watching popular figures fighting, such as YouTubers, for example, excites us and stimulates our hypothalamus - the fighting part of the brain. On Saturday, Floyd Mayweather, arguably the best boxer of all time, will face YouTuber Logan Paul in a boxing match scheduled for eight rounds. Although officially classed as an exhibition fight, this will be perceived as Logan Pauls second professional fight - the first was a loss to fellow YouTuber KSI. Understandably, many fight fans have questioned the legitimacy of the bout, but Logans brother Jake, who recently knocked out MMA fighter Ben Askren, is now scheduled to fight Tyron Woodley. Let's look at the arguments for and against. Why Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley should be taken seriously UFC 260 Miocic v Ngannou 2: Weigh-Ins A fight is a fight. While there are many reservations fight fans have about Jake Pauls bout with Ben Askren, the fact remains that Paul knocked out a professional MMA fighter in the first round. Unlike his brother Logan, Jake Paul has not only won a professional boxing match, but he is currently on a three-fight win streak. While the naysayers may doubt the level of opposition, Paul has impressed every time. Unlike Ben Askren, Tyron Woodley has the pedigree of an elite striker with seven knockouts to his name, and he is also a former UFC welterweight champion. Just because Woodley is on a four-fight losing streak doesnt mean he is not capable of annihilating Jake Paul with one punch - this alone makes the fight a tantalizing prospect. Why Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley should not be taken seriously The definition of pointlessness in the 21st century may just be a fight containing the word "YouTuber" in the headline. Money talks and Woodley may be looking for one big post-UFC payday. While no one would begrudge him for that, his credibility will be zero if he does not win this fight within 60 seconds. There is a draw to that, but more of the 'Bumfights' vibe than "skilled combat." The bout is a circus freak show that does not command any respect whatsoever. Please take 30 seconds to answer this survey so that we can better understand how to serve your MMA needs.
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https://www.sportskeeda.com/mma/should-take-jake-paul-tyron-woodley-seriously
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Could Donald Trump go to jail?
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FORMER President Donald Trump faces two inquiries into possible criminal conduct. If indicted, he would become the first former president charged with a criminal offense. Manhattan DA Cyrus Vance has been probing the finances of the Trump organization as well as Trumps personal monetary affairs for at least two years, court records show. He has called a special grand jury to review the evidence in a criminal investigation into Trumps finances, The Associated Press reported. The development indicates that prosecutors are moving towards prosecution of the former president as part of their investigation, which included a lengthy battle over Trumps tax returns. Vances survey covers a variety of issues, such as discreet payments made to women on Trumps behalf, real estate appraisals, and employee compensation. 3 Former Presidents business dealings are under investigation by New York State Attorney General and Manhattan District Attorney Credit: AFP The Democratic prosecutor has used an investigative grand jury throughout his investigation to issue subpoenas and obtain documents. The investigation also includes a close examination of Trumps relationship with his lenders, a donation of land he made to qualify for an income tax deduction and tax write-offs his company claimed on million dollars in consulting fees she paid. The former presidents business dealings are also currently under investigation by the New York State Attorney General. The GAs office confirmed last week that the organizations investigation was no longer civilian and the company was under a criminal investigation. A grand jury will determine whether Trump, other high-ranking members of the Trump organization, or the company itself should be charged if prosecutors present criminal charges to the panel. If found guilty, he could be sentenced to prison. New York journalist Jane Mayer told NPRs Terry Gross that people in Trumps circle believe the former president is immune from jail time. People Ive spoken to who know Trump, including I think it was Barbara Res who was an engineer who worked with the Trump Organization and for a number of years. She told me that hell never, ever serve a prison sentence, Mayer explained. 3 Trump could face jail time if convicted of any charges as a result of criminal investigationsCredit: Getty He would she predicted he would flee. And other people suggest he would get out of the country. I dont its hard to know what to expect. But its for me, anyway, its hard for me to really contemplate him in an orange jumpsuit at, you know, Rikers Island, she said. Trump maintains that the investigation is a witch hunt. Its purely political, and an affront to the nearly 75 million voters who backed me in the presidential election, and its being driven by highly partisan Democratic prosecutors, he said in a statement. MANSLAUGHTER RAPs daughter-in-law Lord Ashcrofts charged with Belize cop shooting RAPPER DEATHRapper Lil Loaded died at 20 after being arrested for 18-year-old friends shooting Christian diet guru, husband and 6 other people believed to have died after plane crash HIDDEN PASTOffice star was the queen of the racist ball where members wore KKK style balaclavas ITS PUSHING IT Mad moment woman PUSHES BEAR from garden wall to prevent her from mutilating dogs Latest BEHIND THE BARS Socialite pictured in prison after shooting Belizean cop while drinking Trump also complained that he was unfairly attacked and abused by a corrupt political system. He claims the investigations are part of a Democratic plot to silence his constituents and prevent him from running for president again. Vances office declined to comment on Trumps remarks. 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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Lying about past driving incidents can make the price estimates to be lower, but when dealing with an insurance company lying to them is useless. Usually, insurance companies will do research about a potential customer before granting him coverage. Online quotes can be sorted easily. Although drivers are recommended to not choose a policy just based on its price, drivers can easily sort quotes by insurance price. Using brokerage websites will allow drivers to get quotes from multiple insurers, thus making the comparison faster and easier. For additional info, money-saving tips, and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.Org/ Compare-autoinsurance.Org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc. "Online quotes can easily help drivers obtain better car insurance deals. All they have to do is to complete an online form with accurate and real info, then compare prices", said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company. CONTACT: Company Name: Internet Marketing CompanyPerson for contact Name: Gurgu CPhone Number: (818) 359-3898Email: [email protected]: https://compare-autoinsurance.Org/ SOURCE: Compare-autoinsurance.Org View source version on accesswire.Com:https://www.Accesswire.Com/595055/What-Are-The-Main-Benefits-Of-Comparing-Car-Insurance-Quotes-Online View photos
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Are apprenticeships better than university?
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Tony Blair set a target for 50 per cent of pupils to go to university but his son Euan thinks too many are going on to higher education and that apprenticeships can be a better route to success. The former Labour prime minister saw degrees as the engine of social mobility, but the younger Blair, whose company Multiverse helps people to get apprenticeships, says that too many universities are not delivering good outcomes for students. Sponsored When companies including Google, Facebook, Morgan Stanley and Clifford Chance are offering apprenticeships these are jobs that every parent wants their kid fighting for and getting into, he says. So when they hear theres a way you can do that without going to university, that becomes really powerful. A
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https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/are-apprenticeships-better-than-university-0w2n9w28k
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Why Buy Recessed Lighting?
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When you get a new house, new office room, or just renovating stuff, you get tons of lighting options. There are countless lighting type fixtures, colors, and each has its own merits and demerits. Each has its different suitable application places/spaces. One of the recent lighting fixtures, which is incredibly effective infused with flexible technology, is recessed lighting. It is a modern and versatile lighting option that is sleek, stylish with some additional functions. If you dont get what recessed lighting is, you may know it as downlights or recessed can light. The main highlight of this lighting fixture is the type of housing, type of lamp/bulb, and trim. While you choose a type of recessed lighting, you have to see what functions it offer to your available space. You should select this type of lighting depending on the room size, interior design, light bulb type, etc. One of the recessed LED lighting brands that I would like to recommend is the Lepro recessed lighting . You might have seen many places that use recessed lighting. Still, you may likely wonder why is recessed can lighting fixtures popular and advantageous. Benefits of Recessed Lighting Here, we will see what benefits recessed lighting offers. There can still be some cons of these lighting fixtures, though. Recessed lighting is an excellent fit for spaces with low ceilings. It is because the lights are installed directly into the ceiling. This makes the lighting effective for low clearance spaces. The proper selection of recessed lighting lamps does not obstruct the interior design of the room. Recessed lights tend to be more transparent and focused and also complement the room design. For example, you can use recessed lights to get a spotlight effect and illuminate specific reading areas, tables, etc. The unobstructed direct light of these fixtures makes it an excellent option for culinary areas/kitchens. There is also a waterproof recessed lighting fixture which is best to install in bathrooms or swimming pools. A non-protruding lamp will not create any risk of water shocks. Now that you know how you can benefit from installing recessed lights in your house or office, it is essential to learn about its trim types. The type of light trim helps accentuate the overall look of the ceiling and house design. If you want to glimpse the trim types, you can look for them at Lepro . Types of Recessed Lighting Trim When you select a particular type of light trim, note that it correlates with the housing. The mismatching choice could create an unappealing vibe to the onlookers. Bevel/Baffle Trim This recessed lighting trim type has a ribbed interior that minimizes glare and does not flush with the ceiling. It gives a minimalist look to space. Reflector Trim The inset of the bulb here is the same as the baffle trim style. It illuminates the most due to its mirrored surface. Open Trim An open trim bulb is nearly flush or flush with the ceiling. Since the bulb is protruded, it creates an unrestricted illumination to the area. Eyeball/Adjustable Trim This type of eyeball trim is flexible, meaning you can direct the light to where you want to focus. You can use it as a wall-wash light or an accent light. Gimbal Trim Gimbal Trim is almost similar to the eyeball trim lighting. The lamp/bulb of this trim is substantially flush with the ceiling. Pinhole/Flat Trim The bulb of the pinhole trim creates very little light. It is mainly used as a spotlight. Wall-wash Trim As the name suggests, this type of recessed lighting trim is suitable for installing walls to highlight a painting or a fireplace. A wall-wash frame has a shield/cover that obstructs half the light from full illumination to a specific area only. Shower Trim Here, the bulb is covered by a tempered glass lens installed in wet locations like showers, bathrooms, swimming pools, sauna, etc. Square Aperture Trim The trim is square-shaped to add a unique architectural vibe to the overall design. Whichever recessed lighting trim you choose to install, you can also add a light dimmer switch so that you can adjust the space environment accordingly. The type of light trim is just an addition to relate with the housing design or kind. You should also look into the type of bulb/lamp that you install into the trim. Most of the recessed lighting today has LED integration. But, if you install non-LED recessed lighting, you have different lamp styles in front of you. Popular lamp shapes/styles are the A-lamp, R-lamp, Par lamp, and MR16 lamp. Each lamp type offers different functions. This could relate to factors like lumens, color temperature, wattage, etc. Each varying element has a different effect on the quality of light and the lighting space. To install the recessed lighting fixture, you can consult a professional electrician or follow the instruction manual provided.
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https://thedailysound.com/why-buy-recessed-lighting/
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Was ist Roulette?
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Redaktion Vielleicht ist Roulette der bekannteste Casino Klassiker. Das Spiel ist dabei faszinierend und einfach zugleich. Das Spielprinzip: Der Spieler wettet beim Online Roulette, auf welchen Farben und Zahlen die Kugel im Roulette Kessel landet. Der Spieler kann mit ein bisschen Glck hohe Gewinne erzielen. Die Menschen spielen im Casino weltweit schon seit Jahrhunderten Roulette. Der Bann des Glcksspiels ist dennoch ungebrochen. Vor allem schtzen die Spieler den hohen Unterhaltungswert. Damit der Interessent wei, um was es sich beim Roulette genau handelt, wird in diesem Artikel dieses Glcksspiel nher erklrt. Der Hausvorteil einer Spielbank ist beim Online Roulette sehr niedrig. Das Casinospiel drfte nicht zuletzt aus diesem Grund so beliebt sein. Auerdem knnen die Spieler auf unterschiedlichste Spielausgnge wetten, wodurch viel Abwechslung mglich ist. Der Spieler kann Online Roulette mit dem Dealer von dem Online Casino auch ohne weitere Teilnehmer am Roulette Tisch gegen die Spielbank spielen. Doch es ist keine Frage, dass der Spa besonders gro ist, wenn einige Teilnehmer mitspielen. Hierbei besteht der Roulette Tisch aus dem Roulette Kessel mit der Kugel sowie dem Roulette Tableau. Die Einstze fr das Glcksspiel werden auf dem Tableau platziert. Auerdem stehen im Roulette Kessel die Zahlen 0 bis 36. Beim Live Roulette bedient der Casino Dealer den Roulette Kessel. Auch sammelt er die Einstze ein und zahlt die Gewinne aus. Das Ziel beim Online Roulette: Die Zahl, auf der im Roulette Kessel die Kugel liegen bleiben wird, sagt der Spieler vorher. Der Spieler kann als weitere Wettoption auch auf einen Zahlenbereich tippen, worin sich die Gewinnzahl befinden wird. Die 37 Zahlen, welche von 0 bis 36 reichen, stehen im Roulette Kessel. Ein kleines Fach entspricht jeder Zahl, worin die Kugel liegen bleiben kann. Auf dem Tableau sind diese 37 Zahlen auch zu finden. Ihre Einstze knnen die Teilnehmer dort auf dem entsprechenden Zahlenfeld direkt hinterlegen. Auf eine zustzliche Zahl kann bei der amerikanischen Version des Roulette Spiels gewettet werden die Doppelnull (00). Beim Roulette haben die Zahlen abwechselnd die Farbe Rot und Schwarz. Nur die Zahl Null hat die Farbe Grn. Allerdings sind im Roulette Kessel die Zahlen nicht aufsteigend angeordnet. Beim europischen Roulette liegt die Treffer-Wahrscheinlichkeit fr eine Zahl bei etwa 3 Prozent. Die Gewinnwahrscheinlichkeit mit einer Zahl betrgt beim amerikanischen Roulette jedoch ungefhr 5 Prozent. Der Grund hierfr ist als zustzliche Zahl die Doppelnull (00).
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https://androidmag.de/report/was-ist-roulette/
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Whos hosting Americas Got Talent?
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AMERICA'S Got Talent returns to screens for its 16th season on June 1, with a host of familiar faces in the line-up. Although auditions start now, a winner of the show will be named in September 2021. Terry Crews will return to season 16 as the host of America's Got Talent. Terry Crews is an actor, comedian, artist, TV host, bodybuilder, and former professional football player. Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, Sofia Vergara and Simon Cowell will return as the hosts of the latest season of AGT. 2 Terry Crews took over hosting duties from Nick Cannon on America's Got Talent Credit: AFP Simon Cowell is the show's creator and has hosted for the last five seasons. Klum and Mandel have hosted several seasons on and off while Vergara is returning for the show for her second season. Nick Cannon left America's Got Talent early in 2017 after a much-publicized fallout with NBC. Brandon Leake was the first spoken-word poet on the talent competition and went on to become the first spoken-word poet to win the show. The Stockton, California, native, proved he was a top contender from the beginning when he earned a Golden Buzzer during his audition from Howie Mandel. Leake continued to wow the judges getting especially kind remarks from Mandel. After his quarterfinals performance Mandel commented, "I've never been more moved in my life on this show by any other act. We need you on this show. We need in this world You matter." The 27-year-old walked away with the $1 million prize, a brand new Kia Stinger, and the chance to headline a show for AGT in Las Vegas. Reflecting on his win Leake said, "This is a huge win for the spoken-word community. For an art form that has not been on the main stream ever to have a chance to win 'America's Got Talent' is bigger than anything." "I am going to show the world what a spoken-word poet can do." Khloe fans ask 'what happened to your face?' Season 16 will begin airing auditions for America's Got Talent starting Tuesday, June 1 on NBC with episodes airing weekly at 8 pm EST. America's Got Talent airs on NBC and streams on Peacock and Hulu.
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https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/2994924/americas-got-talent-host-nbc/
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Who are Ellie Kempers parents?
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THE Office star Ellie Kemper has been featured in a number of movies and television shows including Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. Ellie Kemper is an actress and writer best known for her work in The Office and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. Kemper was born on on May 2, 1980, in Kansas City, Missouri. She starred as Erin Hannon in the NBC series The Office, and had supporting roles in Bridesmaids (2011) and 21 Jump Street (2012). Kemper participated in a virtual reunion of The Office in 2020. Additionally, she played the title role in the hit Netflix comedy series Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. She also served as a temporary co-host on NBC's morning news program the Today show in 2015. Kemper is also a writer. Her collection of essays titled My Squirrel Days was published in 2018. Her work has appeared in Esquire, GQ, The New York Times and other publications. Kemper has been married to comedian Michael Koman since 2012 and the couple have two children. Ellie's father is David Kemper, a wealthy business man from Missouri. He is a descendant of William Thorton Kemper Sr who developed Commerce Bancshares and United Missouri Bank. He was previously the Chairman, President, and CEO of the company before his son John took over. Before joining the family company, David earned degrees from Harvard and Oxford. Ellie Kemper's mother is Dorothy Ann Jannarone. She attended Princeton University to study English Literature and later worked at the school as an admissions officer. Dorothy and David got married in 1975 and have four children: Ellie, Carrie, Billy, and John. Actress Ellie Kemper has come under scrutiny after fans discovered that the Office star had been crowned queen of "racist" ball where members wore KKK-style hoods. The star, born in Kansas, 41, started trending on Twitter on May 31, 2021 after fans found a picture of her as Queen of controversial St Louis' Veiled Prophet Ball in 1999. Every Fourth of July, downtown St. Louis comes alive with music, hot-air balloons, and fireworks, and food for the 'St Louis Fair', formerly known as the Veiled Prophet Ball until the early 1990s, The Atlantic reports. It started in 1878 when grain executive and former Confederate cavalryman Charles Slayback called a meeting of local business and civic leaders. His intention was to form a secret society that would blend the pomp and ritual of a New Orleans Mardi Gras. It turned into an elaborate ritual where someone from a secret board of local elites would be chosen to anonymously play the role of the Veiled Prophet. Most read in Celebrity 'speak up!' Khloe fans ask 'what happened to your face?' Khloe's DM confronting Tristan Thompson's 'baby mama' exposed as 'fake' 'MY BEST FRIEND' Romy Walthall, star of The House of Usher and Face/Off, dies aged 57 STAR REMEMBERED A look at the life of producer Turn Me Up Josh The Veiled Prophet would chose a 'Queen of Love and Beauty', which Ellie Kemper was selected as age 19, from among the elite ball attendees with whom he would dance a 'Royal Quadrille' before presenting her with an expensive keepsake such as a tiara or pearls. The fair been long-associated with its secretive nature and 'elitism', as historian Thomas Spencer explained: "The parade and all its pomp was meant to reinforce the values of the elite on the working class of the city," however there is no evidence of a direct link to the KKK. But a 1878 edition of the Missouri Republican shows a picture of the Veiled Prophet with a striking resemblance to a Klansman. Ellie has not addressed the situation.
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https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/2994969/ellie-kemper-parents/
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Where Does Mike Tyson Live in 2021?
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Since 2016, legendary boxer Mike Tyson has taken residence at a $2.5 million house, located in Henderson, Nevada. According to Sportskeeda, Tysons wife, Lakiha Spicer, 43, and their two children Milan, 13, and Morocco, 10, also inhabit the two-story home, which is part of the planned community known as Seven Hills. The mansion is quite spacious for a family of four, as it has six bedrooms. Other notable features include six-and-a-half bathrooms, a high-ceiling living area, and a large kitchen. The focal point of the outdoor area is the pool, surrounded by gorgeous green foliage. The backyard also has a barbeque area and fountain. In 2017, the hip hop group Migos visited Tysons mansion for a GQ video. During the tour, it was revealed that there is a spacious area inside his home where he keeps his numerous pigeons. As fans of the athlete are aware, Tyson has had a fondness for the birds since he was a child. The 54-year-old also keeps his memorabilia on display in his home. One of Tysons Mansions Is Now a Church Tyson is no stranger to luxurious homes. Business Insider reported that he purchased an Ohio mansion in the 1980s. In 1999, he put the property up for sale due to the fact that he was in financial ruin following his 1992 rape conviction and 1999 assault charges. In 2014, members of Living Word Sanctuary decided to restore the property, which was given to them as a charitable donation. During a 2019 interview with WKYC Studios, the congregations leader, Pastor Nick DeJacimo, stated that it was remodeled in four years to be a new church. People were so willing to work. And all labor has been done by 9394 percent of the people from the church. What you see here is what everybody has come together and done on their own, said DeJacimo. According to The Sun, Tyson was the owner of an extravagant Connecticut mansion until he sold it in the early 2000s. The publication also noted that during the mid-1990s, he purchased a seven-bedroom Maryland mansion. While speaking to Mansion Global in 2020, the boxers ex-wife Dr. Monica Turner, who divorced him in 2003, revealed that she became the owner of that home following their separation. During the interview, the medical doctor mentioned that Tyson had a tiger named Kenya during his time in Maryland. She revealed that the animal managed to make its way to a neighbors property. The neighbor yelled over, I think you may have lost your dog, stated Turner. Tysons Las Vegas Mansion Was Featured in The Hangover A few years after moving out of the Maryland property, Tyson settled into his first Seven Hills mansion, which he stayed in for eight years before purchasing his current place of residence. The Sun reported that the five-bedroom home was featured in the 2009 comedy The Hangover, directed by Todd Phillips. According to Showbiz CheatSheet, some viewers were upset that Tyson appeared in the film because of his rape conviction. Phillips responded to the controversy while speaking to The Hollywood Reporter in 2010. We didnt cast him because he was a convicted rapist. We didnt cast him as a sensationalistic thing, either, asserted Phillips. We cast him because the story took place in Las Vegas. I had heard Mike Tyson had seven tigers when he was living in Las Vegas. Its a true story, and it just sort of made sense. He played Mike Tyson in the movie. To learn more about Tyson, check out the second part of the documentary Mike Tyson: The Knockout, airing on ABC on June 1.
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https://heavy.com/entertainment/houses-where-mike-tyson-lives/
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When is Thomas Rhetts wife Lauren Akins baby due?
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COUNTRY singer Thomas Rhett and his wife Lauren Akins welcomed their third daughter in February 2020. The couple has three daughters, Willa Gray Akins, Ada James Akin and Lennon Love. Over Mother's Day weekend, Rhett and Akins announced they're expecting their fourth child together, that being another baby girl. "Well... we are pregnant again!" Rhett shared on Instagram alongside a photo of the couple smiling together at his concert in Texas as his wife showed off her baby bump. "Tonight when I was on stage in Fort Worth about to play 'to the guys that date my girls' my wife talked to me in my (ear monitors) and said 'you can tell them if you want' so anyways, now you know," he continued. "We are pumped to be having our 4th girl." 4 Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins are expecting their fourth daughter Credit: Getty Akins also celebrated the special occasion with a meaningful social media post. "SURPRISE!! he just couldn't wait any longer, so @thomasrhettakins told our newest little secret onstage at @billybobstexas in Ft. Worth (my mama's hometown) just in time for Mother's Day," she wrote. "Akins family expanding in November 2021 with our FOURTH baby girl." The couple is expected to welcome their fourth daughter in November 2021. Rhett and Akins adopted their daughter Willa Gray from Uganda in 2017. In a recent interview with ET, Rhett revealed that his family's diversity is "something that we talk about really openly" after Willa, who is Black, first noticed her family "looks a lot different" than others. The country singer and his wife use such opportunities as teaching moments for the youngster. 4 Rhett and Akins adopted their daughter Willa Gray (R) from Uganda in 2017 Credit: Instagram "I think mine and Lauren's main thing we want to get across is how proud we are and that we want her to grow up proud of herself and her family," Rhett explains. "To embrace who you are and to embrace your uniqueness and embrace your culture as well. That's something we want to educate her on as long as she's still in our household and even beyond that. After all, Willa is "one of the smartest [kids] that I've ever met," he added. "We just try to preach to our kids to shine your light everywhere you go and realize that the world is cruel, but that doesn't mean that you have to be. "We're still dealing with it just like everybody else and we're still trying to ask the right questions and educate ourselves as well." Khloe fans ask 'what happened to your face?' According to Celebrity Net Worth, Rhett has amassed a $5million net worth. Throughout his career, Rhett has had 16 No. 1 hits on the Billboard.
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https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/2995267/thomas-rhett-wife-lauren-akins-expecting-fourth-child/
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When are Tan France and Rob France expecting their first child together?
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TAN France and his husband Rob announced in April that they were expecting their first child via surrogate. British fashion designer Tan France was born in Doncaster to Pakistani parents, but now lives in the US. Hes now most famous for being the fashion expert for starring in the Netflix series Queer Eye. He loved fashion from a young age, and was inspired to pursue it as a career by the Disney clothing made in his grandparents factory. France studied fashion at Doncaster College and later worked for Zara and Selfridges before being made company director at Shade Clothing. In 2011, he launched the women's clothing line, Kingdom & State, and he now lives in Utah in the United States after officially moving across the pond in 2015. France met illustrator Rob in the US and quickly realized he was the one. The pair was married in 2007 after meeting on a dating app and falling for one another. France revealed that it was Rob who pushed him to go on Queer Eye. France was raised a Muslim in the UK and Rob was raised a Mormon in Wyoming, and the pair have fused their beliefs. In an interview with the New York Post, France said: We practice some of our religions practices. We dont practice them all. We practice what works for us. France's Instagram profile picture is actually a caricature drawn by Rob. The 38-year-old TV personality shared his pregnancy news with a shirtless photo of himself, with a sonogram held up in front of his stomach on Instagram on April 13, 2021. The caption read, "So happy to finally share that WERE HAVING A BABY!! No, Im not pregnant, despite this VERY realistic pic. Most read in Celebrity 'speak up!' Khloe fans ask 'what happened to your face?' Khloe's DM confronting Tristan Thompson's 'baby mama' exposed as 'fake' 'MY BEST FRIEND' Romy Walthall, star of The House of Usher and Face/Off, dies aged 57 STAR REMEMBERED A look at the life of producer Turn Me Up Josh "With the greatest gift/help of the most wonderful surrogate, Rob and I are lucky enough to be on our way to being parents, this Summer. "Something weve wanted for SOooo many years. Our hearts are so full right now. I cannot wait to hold this baby, and to show him so much love." Fans anxiously await the arrival of the couple's first child together sometime this summer.
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https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/2995350/tan-france-rob-france-expecting-child-together/
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How many children did Romy Walthall have?
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ACTRESS Romy Walthall died on May 19, 2021 after a sudden cardiac arrest at the age of 57. Walthall is survived by her mother, sister and children. Romy Walthall had three children: Morgan, Isabella and Theodore. Morgan Krantz followed in his mother's footsteps becoming an actor and director. Krantz confirmed the news of his mother's passing on May 18 at Los Angeles' Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center after experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. He memorialized his mother in an Instagram post simply writing "Rip Mom. I love you." 3 Details about the father of her children are not widely known Credit: Instagram Isabella also shared a post about her mother saying, "Ive resigned myself to the fact that there will never be any appropriate combination of earthly words to accurately describe my mother." "You just had to be there to get it. She was everything at once. She was my first love. She was the most beautiful woman Ive ever seen and she was wicked and fun and light and dark and she possessed the kind of magic that you truly just dont see." "I will always always always love you ferociously. Theodore also wrote a touching tribute to his mother, "The love and wisdom you gave me will never expire. You will always be an inspiration to me. You taught me to never give up." "You taught me to not take no for an answer. You taught me to be true to myself. You always rooted for me, because you knew I can do anything. You instilled in me my warrior spirit." "Thank you for bringing me onto earth. Love you. Rest in peace. Walthall was best known for her roles in Face/Off and The House of Usher. At age 17, the blonde beauty was signed to Ford Models which sent her to Europe where she began modeling. She eventually moved to Los Angeles and where she joined the Hollywood scene at times going by her stage name, Romy Windsor. Walthall landed her first major role in the 1984 thriller Thief of Hearts and then went on to play Bobbi in 1985s A Bunnys Tale. She starred in several cult classics horror films including Howling IV: The Original Nightmare in 1988 and The House of Usher in 1989. Most read in Celebrity 'speak up!' Khloe fans ask 'what happened to your face?' Khloe's DM confronting Tristan Thompson's 'baby mama' exposed as 'fake' 'MY BEST FRIEND' Romy Walthall, star of The House of Usher and Face/Off, dies aged 57 STAR REMEMBERED A look at the life of producer Turn Me Up Josh Throughout her career she made appearances on several television shows such as Man of the People, Hotel Malibu, Civil Wars, Murder One, The X-Files, Camp Nowhere, Charles in Charge, Quantum Leap, In the Heat of the Night, L.A. Law, Love Boat: The Next Wave, and The Nightmare Room. Her last film 0s & 1s was co-written by her son Morgan who she appeared on screen with. Since retiring from acting, Waltham had been teaching acting for the last decade.
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https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/2995533/how-many-children-did-romy-walthall-have/
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Will a longer school day help pupils catch up?
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The government is considering introducing a longer school day as part of plans to help children bounce back from the pandemic. Sir Kevan Collins, the education recovery commissioner, has identified an extended day as a way of catching up on lost learning. The extra time would also be used for non-academic activities including drama, music and sport. Sponsored A YouGov poll for The Times found that 60 per cent of parents opposed extending school hours, while 30 per cent agreed. Such a move would also be expensive and require more teachers or existing staff members to be paid more to work longer hours. However, Collins is convinced that a longer school day would be the best way of helping pupils overcome the impact of months
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https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/will-a-longer-school-day-help-pupils-catch-up-53jnjzfvm
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What are the China bird flu symptoms?
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THE first known case of a new bird flu has been reported in China. A 41-year-old man has been hospitalised with the H10N3 strain of bird flu, health officials said on Tuesday. 2 Bird flu can jump from poultry and wild birds to humans Credit: Getty Bird flu has caused serious outbreaks in the past, namely in 2016-2017 when 300 people were killed by the H7N9 strain. There are many different strains of bird flu present in China and some randomly infect people, usually those working with poultry. The risk of the H10N3 type spreading is considered low, Chinas National Health Commission (NHC) said. No other cases of human infection with H10N3 have previously been reported globally, the agency added. Health officials did not give a detailed report of what the symptoms of the H10N3 strain are. But generally, the symptoms of bird flu are: a very high temperature or feeling hot or shivery aching muscles headache a cough Early signs may also include: diarrhoea sickness stomach pain chest pain bleeding from the nose and gums conjunctivitis The infection, which starts causing symptoms after three to five days, can lead to more serious health concerns. Its possible to develop pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome, which can lead to death. The man is a resident of the eastern city of Zhenjiang, in the eastern province of Jiangsu. He was hospitalised April 28 after developing a fever and other symptoms before being diagnosed with the H10N3 strain of bird flu on May 28. But he is now in stable condition and preparing to be discharged from the hospital. Its unclear how exactly he became infected with H10N3, but health officials said it was a case of accidental cross-species transmission. None of the patients close contacts have contracted the virus, the NHC said. It added that it is a low pathogenic virus, suggesting it is not very contagious. The risk of large-scale transmission is low, the commission said. This infection is an accidental cross-species transmission." 2 The first human case of a new bird flu strain has been detected in China. Filip Claes, a lab coordinator with the Food and Agriculture Organizations Emergency Centre for Transboundary Animal Diseases, said H10N3 is rare. There have been only around 160 isolates of the virus detected over the course of 40 years. Most of the cases have been in wild birds or waterfowl in Asia and in some parts of North America, he said. Bird flu, or avian flu, is an infectious flu that spreads among birds but sometimes can affect humans. There are 4 strains that have caused concern in recent years, which are H5N1 (since 1997) H7N9 (since 2013) H5N6 (since 2014) H5N8 (since 2016) It manages to spillover into humans when they touch infected birds, their droppings or bedding, or kill and prepare the bird for cooking. You can't catch bird flu through eating fully cooked poultry or eggs, even in areas with an outbreak of bird flu. No humans have been infected with these in the UK, but there are occassional outbreaks in poultry and wild birds, including H5N8. There were 14 clusters of H5N8 in England during 2020 and 2021, including in Cheshire where a temporary restriction zone was set up around a farm in March while thousands of turkeys were culled. Several other European countries have seen outbreaks of the viruses in birds, with Germany having to kill 29,000 chickens in 2020 to halt the spread of H5N8. Markets where live birds are sold can also be a source of bird flu, which is why it has not been a problem in the UK so far. But there are measures you can take when going abroad, including to wash your hands regularly and especially before and after handling food. The worst outbreak caused by bird flu was the fifth epidemic of H7N9, which began in 2016 in China. The country had already dealt with several waves of the strain since 2013. Most read in Health News MANSLAUGHTER RAP Lord Ashcrofts daughter-in-law CHARGED over Belize cop's shooting RAPPER DEATH Rapper Lil Loaded dead at 20 after arrest for 18-year-old friends shooting 'RECOVERY MISSION' Christian diet guru, husband & 6 others presumed dead after plane crash FLEEING IN TERROR Moment concert-goers run for cover as 2 killed & 21 shot by gunmen DEADLY PLUNGE More human remains found after jet crashed with Tarzan star & wife on board HIDDEN PAST Office star was Queen of 'racist' ball where members wore KKK-style hoods A total number to 759 infections and 281 deaths were reported by the World Health Organization (WHO) and CDC. In total around 1,200 people have been diagnosed with this strain of H7N9 since it first cropped up, and around 40 per cent have died. The WHO has identified H7N9 as "an unusually dangerous virus for humans.
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https://www.the-sun.com/news/2996120/what-is-new-bird-flu-h10n3-symptoms/
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What Do Shannon Renee & Kim K. Have in Common??
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An event in the mobile game Kim Kardashian: Hollywood featuring Prince Aston and his wife, former Hollywood actress Bianca Barnes, deciding to leave the royal family was apparently removed from the mobile game after developer Glu Mobile received negative feedback. (A quick Twitter search turns up very little of this supposed backlash, but well take their word for it.) The Royal Runaways event featured clear references to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, including a tell-all TV interview (hosted not by Oprah, but by the player avatar) and an awkward dinner with a posh, silver-haired queen who accuses her grandson of being selfish and irresponsible. Page Six reports that Kardashian didnt know about the event, and immediately took steps to ensure it was taken down. Its unclear what taken down means in this context, as Royal Runaways was a weekly event that has already ended. Vulture has reached out to Glu Mobile for clarification.
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https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2263992854167/what-do-shannon-renee-kim-k-have-in-common
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How to Make the Worlds Brightest LED Lightsaber?
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I hope you enjoy browsing the images in my Portfolio - all comments are welcome!. Medium format gives better quality than 35mm format. This was always presented to me as a given, but then again the lenses on medium format cameras are designed rather differently to those contrasty, ultra-sharp lenses on 35mm format ones. You may have guessed by now that I am talking about film cameras, but we'll get to digital before the blog is out. I had a Rolleiflex 3.5F with Planar lens, a Rolleiflex GX with f/2.8 Rollei HFT lens Helmut Newton Special Edition, a Mamiya 6, a Mamiya 645 and a Pentax 645N and to be honest the best of these was the rangefinder Mamiya 6. Of course they were all far less versatile or convenient than my humble Pentax MX and ME Super, which also produced beautifully sharp images.
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https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2263995661678/how-to-make-the-world-s-brightest-led-lightsaber
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Which players have Sheffield United released today?
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Phil Jagielka of Sheffield Utd. Picture: Andrew Yates / Sportimage The veteran defender, 38, is out of contract at Bramall Lane and will not be offered a new deal. He joins John Lundstram, Simon Moore and Jack Rodwell in leaving the club when their current deals expire this summer. Jagielka came through the academy at Blades and rejoined his boyhood club in the summer of 2019 following 12 years at Everton. Sign up to our daily newsletter The i newsletter cut through the noise Sign up Thanks for signing up! Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... He made 22 appearances, primarily as a substitute, after his return, with his most recent as an 83rd-minute replacement for Ben Osborn during the home win against Burnley on the final day of the 2020/21 season in front of Blades supporters. Midfielder Lundstram leaves after turning down the offer of several new contracts, while goalkeeper Moore and midfielder Rodwell did not make a single appearance last season as United were relegated from the Premier League.
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https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/which-players-have-sheffield-united-released-today-3257717
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Did Justin Bieber curse the Toronto Maple Leafs again?
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Photo by Omar Rawlings / Getty Images Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. The Canadian pop star had been cheering on the Leafs virtually all season long, regularly posting encouraging messages on his Instagram page. But during the teams first round matchup against the Habs, which Toronto lost Monday night after blowing a 3-1 series lead, Biebers social feed was conspicuously quiet. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. tap here to see other videos from our team. Back to video His last Leafs-related post came May 8 after the clubs 3-2 win over Montreal when he posted a photo of Mitch Marner celebrating his 20th goal of the season. Mitchy with the snip, he captioned the shot. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content The Leafs lost because Justin Bieber hasnt posted a random old Leafs logo on Instagram in a while, one person theorized. When the pandemic-shortened NHL season began in January, the London, Ont.-born singer predicted the Leafs would be hoisting Lord Stanleys Cup for the first time since 1967. This is the year, he declared alongside an image of the teams crest. After the Winnipeg Jets handed the team their third straight loss in March, Bieber double-downed on his love for the blue and white when he dropped a music video for his track Hold On, a song he called a love letter to the Maple Leafs. When the Buds clinched top spot in the all-Canadian North Division, they were heavy favourites to beat Montreal in the opening round. But netminder Carey Price helped his team come back from a 3-1 deficit after making 29 saves at the Scotiabank Arena Monday night. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content The Canadiens now head to Winnipeg for the opening tilt in the North Division final against the Jets, who swept the Edmonton Oilers in their first round matchup. Bieber himself showed he had no love for the Jets after getting into a much-publicized spat with a Winnipeg fan in 2019. As he repped the 416 during their playoff series against the Boston Bruins, he directed a foul-mouthed expletive at a relentless supporter of the Jets who invaded the comments section of his Instagram page, with the team having to play peacemaker. Justin, the Jets social media handler intervened, I thought we were friends? We apologize, but this video has failed to load. tap here to see other videos from our team. Try refreshing your browser, or But with the Leafs now facing a long offseason (they havent won a Game 7 since 2004), its time to have another look at those times Biebers fandom led some to blame the singer for crucial post-season collapses. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content In 2017, the Grammy winner was spotted on the Jumbotron during a Game 6 defeat at the hands of the Washington Capitals. With the team then eliminated from the NHL playoffs, he took to Instagram to jab the Habs. At least we made it farther than Montreal ! he wrote, which was problematic since the Canadiens were also sent home after their six-game series against the New York Rangers. Great pic.twitter.com/1dGIx7owM9 David Alter (@dalter) April 24, 2017 Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content Following the teams Game 7 defeat to the Bruins in 2019, fans lashed out at the Baby hitmaker and Toronto rapper Drake, who were spotted cheering the team in person throughout the series, prompting then-Leafs coach Mike Babcock to weigh in on allegations of a curse. Ive heard lots of things since Ive come here, Babcock said at the time. But thats one of the craziest things. The game is played on the ice by us. Theres no curse whatsoever. Photo by YouTube Still last August, during the Leafs playoff qualifier against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Bieber shared an imaged of Auston Matthews and William Nylander with the words, MY HEROS (sic). He also praised his wife in a video of himself celebrating after the Leafs tied the Blue Jackets in an elimination game. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content His curse factor was also cast into doubt after he was snapped stepping on the Chicago Blackhawks logo a big no-no while taking a photo of the Stanley Cup in 2013. The slight was blamed for the Hawks loss to the L.A. Kings in the 2014 Western Conference Finals. But the team won another Cup in 2015. Bro no stepping on the logo @justinbieber that's money on the board! #gutty pic.twitter.com/DtgRo4loMn Andrew Shaw (@shawz15er) July 10, 2013 Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content Cavaliers fans were equally worried when he showed up during Game 3 of the 2016 NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors, but Cleveland ended up winning the title that year. View this post on Instagram A post shared by NBA (@nba) Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content So maybe theres no curse. Maybe just maybe its the players who show up or dont when it matters the most. [email protected] Share this article in your social network Latest National Stories Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The Toronto Sun Headline News Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Toronto SUN, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. Email Address There was an error, please provide a valid email address. By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. 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https://torontosun.com/entertainment/celebrity/did-justin-bieber-curse-the-toronto-maple-leafs-again
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Is the U.S. understating climate emissions from meat and dairy production?
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Credit: CC0 Public Domain Methane emissions from North American livestock may be routinely undercounted, a new analysis by researchers at New York University and Johns Hopkins University finds. The work also notes that in developing countries, where animal agriculture is becoming increasingly industrialized, methane emissions could rise more than expected. These assessments are based on a review, appearing in the journal Environmental Research Letters, of eight existing studies. Methane is a global warming gas even more powerful than CO 2 . Its amount and lifetime in the atmosphere are smaller than CO 2 , but quantities are still increasing. The United Nations has recently urged that reducing methane emissions is a highly effective way of rapidly reducing global warming. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports these emissions in a national greenhouse gas inventory every year using complex models. But, the researchers write, existing methods that the EPA and other international agencies use to estimate methane emissions from animals are not corroborated by measuring concentrations of the gas in the air. This omission is significant. Some previous studies have monitored methane directly in the air using tall towers, airplanes, and satellites, collected above and downwind of animal production facilities. The recent Environmental Research Letters analysis compiled and reviewed several of these atmospheric studies over North America through the last decade. These studies consistently found more methane than the EPA and other agencies expected coming from livestock, in amounts ranging from 39 percent to 90 percent higher than previously estimated. "Back in 2013, we found that atmospheric methane emissions were higher from livestock and oil and gas producing regions than the EPA was reporting," says Scot Miller, an assistant professor at Johns Hopkins University and coauthor of the Environmental Research Letters paper. "Since then, the models and atmospheric measurements don't appear much closer to coming into agreement. It's increasingly likely that methane emissions from farmed animals could be higher in North America than is often being reported." Methane comes from cows' and sheep's digestion, as well as from stockpiles of manure from all farmed animals. In the U.S. and Canada, animal production is nearly entirely divorced from other farming practices like crop production. Pigs and chickens are raised in crowded sheds and their manure is stored in large stockpiles. Dairy cows are crowded into milking parlors and produce more manure than some small cities. These industrialized changes to rearing animals allow producers to use less feed like hay, corn, and soybeans, translating to fewer resources needed on farms. It was long assumed by the scientific community that this also translates into lower greenhouse gas emissions, too. "North American meat and dairy producers often tout improvements in their efficiency, claiming that concentrated feeds and confinement have reduced greenhouse gas emissions greatly over the past few decades," observes Matthew Hayek, an assistant professor in NYU's Environmental Studies Department and a co-author of the paper. "Our findings throw those claims into doubt. Individual cows may be belching and emitting less, but that doesn't necessarily translate to entire herds and warehouses of confined animals, and their stockpiles of manure, emitting less." These assessments have international importance as well, the authors note. Since re-entering the Paris Agreement in 2021, the U.S. is preparing to reduce emissions from all greenhouse gases, including those from animal agriculture. "This research indicates a need to reexamine or improve reporting methods for methane, which are critical to tracking progress over time," Hayek says. Other countries may have cause for concern in the future, too. For instance, throughout Asia, meat and dairy consumption is on the rise, and this production is becoming increasingly industrialized. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization previously predicted that East and Southeast Asia's animal emissions will peak around 2030 because U.S.-style technological efficiency in Asia could reduce emissions afterward. The findings reported in Environmental Research Letters, however, indicate that emissions could actually continue to rise through the year 2050. "This would further undermine international goals to limit global warming, surpassing 1.5 or 2 Celsius even more quickly than expected," Miller says. The authors highlight the role of international agencies, development banks, and corporations in hastening the transition toward industrial animal agriculture production. "This evidence suggests that the banks and government agencies who are funding intensive animal facilities' expansion might be accepting more climate risk than they realize," says Hayek. "Policymakers should consider methane emissions along with a gamut of other major environmental issues stemming from concentrated meat and dairy production, including water pollution and infectious animal-borne disease breakouts, to inform policies that guide food systems toward a better direction." Explore further Urgent steps must be taken to reduce methane emissions, new report says More information: Zichong Chen et al, Five years of variability in the global carbon cycle: comparing an estimate from the Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 and process-based models, Environmental Research Letters (2021). Journal information: Environmental Research Letters Zichong Chen et al, Five years of variability in the global carbon cycle: comparing an estimate from the Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 and process-based models,(2021). DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/abfac1
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https://phys.org/news/2021-06-understating-climate-emissions-meat-dairy.html
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Where Did Ariana Grande's Tattoos Go?
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Ariana Grande has been steadily adding to her collection of tattoos throughout the years, with everything from butterflies to Pokmon characters decorating her skin. However, when her wedding photos dropped at the end of May, something seemed to be missing from her signature look: a handful of her tattoos were nowhere to be seen. As noted by Page Six, some fans were quick to notice that a few of Ariana's most recognizable tattoos, including the aforementioned butterflies and Eevee the Pokmon, were missing from her bridal moment. Her appearance on the iHeart Music Awards only solidified the question, as Ari's arms continued to look bare. Her hand tattoos, and a few others, including a quote on the back of her shoulder and a line drawing of Spirited Away's Chihiro, remained.
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https://www.teenvogue.com/story/ariana-grande-missing-tattoos
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What has the new Forth Valley College Falkirk campus done for us?
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Balfour Beatty the firm which built the campus has just released statistics and data detailing just how the three-year construction project provided a boost to the local area. The added benefits to the community during the build overall, showed that at least 2.22 was generated in the local economy for every 1 spent by Balfour Beatty on the project and a total of 36,773,974 was the local spend on the project. Forth Valley College's Falkirk campus has provided benefits to the local community Environmental concerns and benefits were also a top priority during the construction, with 96 per cent of waste generated from the build diverted from landfill and a total of 1098 tonnes of waste recycled. As far as educational opportunities for local school pupils were concerned the project was also top of the class with 1200 pupils given Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) experience, 12 construction career events, 20 3D virtual reality workshops organised for pupils, 42 S4 students participating in STEM competitions and 10 Balfour Beatty mentors created for school pupils. Employment opportunities were also on offer as the campus became a fixture in the Falkirk skyline, with 173 weeks in total worked by apprentices, six graduates finding employment, 26 weeks of work experience organised, 2500 worth of Construction Skills Certificate Scheme (CSCS) cards for Polmont Young Offenders being generated and a total of 38 CSCS cards being offered to FVC students. FVC principal Dr Ken Thomson said: We are delighted the community benefits created during the construction of the new Falkirk Campus have been so impressive, and they now compliment the fact that the building and our talented professional staff are now generating immense further educational benefits and results for the people and industry of Forth Valley. It was a pleasure to work with Balfour Beatty on this project and we cant thank them enough for making local community benefits a priority during the build. Their hard work and commitment to improving the economy, employment and education of the local people of Falkirk and beyond has enabled us to enhance our mission to Make Learning Work for those seeking to progess with their education and employment prospects. Joseph Drugan, Balfour Beattys community benefits advisor, said: On the construction of Forth Valley Colleges new Falkirk Campus, Balfour Beatty and our customer really collaborated to deliver not only a first-class learning space, but also a real social impact to the local area. "This two-fold approach ensures a legacy of skills and employment for generations to come, which is aligned to Balfour Beattys group 2040 sustainability ambition to positively impact more than 1 million people. "We share the Scottish Governments approach to sustainable development, working towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals, to deliver a fairer, healthier and more equal society. "Our commitment on this project to supporting these goals saw the project; engage social enterprises, provide employment and training for local unemployed people, provide STEM learning for students and support a range of local community causes, detailed in our social impact report.
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https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/education/what-has-the-new-forth-valley-college-falkirk-campus-done-for-us-3257045
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How many Covid-19 variants are there in Ireland right now and what are their names?
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The video will auto-play soon 8 Cancel Get the latest on lockdown - from pubs to holidays to jabs - by signing up to our FREE newsletter Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign up! Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice All of the major prevalent Covid-19 variants have been given new names. The HSE and the World Health Organisation say that the labels aim to prevent calling coronavirus variants by the places where they are originally detected, which is "stigmatizing and discriminatory". Currently, Ireland has cases associated with four different variants of concern. But they will now be known by different names, instead of the country in which they originated. They are the following: The UK variant - B 1.17 This will now be known as Alpha. This was first detected back in September of 2020. The South African variant - B.1.351 The so-called 'South African variant' will now be referred to as the Beta variant. Original samples of the strain were found in May of 2020. The Brazilian variant - P.1 Cases of the Brazilian variant were discovered here earlier this year, but it first originated back in November. Now, it will be referred to as Gamma. The Indian variant - B.1.617.2 This is the most prevalent strain at the moment, with the UK in particular struggling to control it. However, vaccinations have proven to work against all of the above, including the Indian variant, which will now be known as Delta. Meanwhile, pharmacies will be administering vaccinations from this month, Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has said. Mr Donnelly was speaking in the Seanad on Tuesday when he made the announcement. He also confirmed that the registration portal for 40 to 44 year olds would open this week for them to get their first dose.
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https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/how-many-covid-19-variants-24229055
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Why is my Duke Energy bill higher than normal?
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A typical residential customers average monthly power bill will rise to just under $120. Thats an increase of about $6. CHARLOTTE, N.C. Higher rates are going into effect for Duke Energy customers. News outlets report that rates are increasing an average of 4.7% across all of the Charlotte-based utilitys customer groups on Tuesday. A typical residential customers average monthly power bill will rise to just under $120. Thats an increase of about $6. The increase varies depending on the rate they pay from an average increase of 3.6% for industrial customers to 4.7% for commercial customers 5.3% for residential customers. More stories on WCNC: Why now is the time to remove dead trees from your property The N.C. Utilities Commission approved the rates new rates earlier this year. Duke Energy initially requested a significantly larger rate increase to help pay for cleaning up coal ash at plants, but agreed to a settlement that will save customers more than $1.1 billion.
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https://www.wcnc.com/article/money/higher-rates-in-effect-for-duke-energy-customers/275-fc2a5201-5cd1-4455-90e0-ecf6df2ae49e
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Whats next for the Cleveland Indians rotation after doubleheader double-duty?
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Register for Indians Subtext to hear your Tribe questions answered exclusively on the show. Send a text to 216-208-4346 to subscribe for $3.99/mo. Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga discuss the Indians starting pitching on Tuesdays podcast. Click here. We have an Apple podcasts channel exclusively for this podcast. Subscribe to it here. You can also subscribe on Google Play and listen on Spotify. Search Cleveland Baseball Talk Podcast or download the audio here. - New Indians face masks for sale: Heres where you can buy Cleveland Indians-themed face coverings for coronavirus protection, including a single mask ($14.99) and a 3-pack ($24.99). All MLB proceeds donated to charity. Indians earn doubleheader split with 6-5 win over Jays Indians hit snooze button on offense, defense in 4-1 loss to Toronto Indians scheduled to play consecutive doubleheaders for first time since 2000 Young Indians continue to work through rain, wind, cold and doubleheaders
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https://www.cleveland.com/tribe/2021/06/whats-next-for-the-cleveland-indians-rotation-after-doubleheader-double-duty.html
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Why Are Running Shoes So Ugly?
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Racked is no longer publishing. Thank you to everyone who read our work over the years. The archives will remain available here; for new stories, head over to Vox.com, where our staff is covering consumer culture for The Goods by Vox. You can also see what were up to by signing up here. Right now, I own two pairs of running shoes. Theyve carried me through hundreds of miles over the past five months, on dozens of runs and one marathon. Theyve been on my feet in the summer heat, during the fall rain, and in the recent freezing cold winter temps. Theyve been comfortable, consistent, and constant companions, and, most importantly, helped prevent any injury. In other words, theyve been everything I wanted. They are not, however, beautiful. Far from it. One pair marries a gray base with blue accents. The other trades the gray for bright red and the blue for electric yellow. The uppers of both have a pattern thats simultaneously subtle and unnecessary. They arent exactly ugly frankly, on the continuum of running shoes Ive owned over the past few decades, they are some of the better ones but they remain undeniably and obviously running shoes. If youve ever walked into a store looking to buy a pair, you know what I mean. Youre greeted with a wall of bright, loud shoes. The colors are intense, the textured add-ons more so. These are shoes you wear to run (and maybe a workout class) and nothing else. They arent for style or investment or sneakerhead blogs. They are functional, and this is the point. The technical running market is really focused on people who are going to run in their shoes, Matt Powell, a footwear analyst at the NPD Group, says. They tend to be more, shall we say, athletic looking. People arent buying them for fashion. It can, and theres some reason to think its headed that way, but a few factors about the running market slow the progress or make following trends less vital. The first is that you and I are not a running shoe brands customer; wholesaler buyers are. They want to see success, and they define success by sell-through rates. By that metric, whats been available has been working. Prices of individual shoes inch up while the market as a whole grew to $3.2 billion in 2016, up 40 percent since 2010. Those bright shoes are flying off the shelves. Both consumers and buyers are living in the right now, Bennett Grimes, Brookss footwear product line manager, says. My job is to go to that buyer and help them understand that the future doesnt look like what they have on their wall right now. What weve learned is that the consumers are a little bit more willing to listen to you and see where product is going in the future, whereas buyers are responding to numbers. They have hard facts that they sell a blue shoe better than anything else. Buyers are responding to numbers. They have hard facts that they sell a blue shoe better than anything else. The second limiting factor is that the look of a particular shoe is, at best, a tertiary concern to the individual buyer. When runners find a shoe model that works, they tend to stick with it. Ive gone through at least a dozen pairs of the model I currently wear, including a truly hideous white-with-red-stars version. Five or six years ago, I went to a running store, hopped on a treadmill, and jogged for 30 seconds. Afterward, a sales clerk suggested a model that would complement my running style. I bought it, liked it, and half a decade later Im still wearing the same shoe. Sure. But they are fine, and Im much more concerned with whether Ill get hurt or not. I havent, so I stick with the same pair. Powell, the footwear analyst, says this is typical behavior across the industry. When a runner settles on a brand and a model, he or she usually continues buying that shoe. The third is price. Running shoes operate on a good-better-best model, ranging from $80 or so to $120 or higher. And since sticking out on a wall is a primary concern, even the low-end shoes require some flair in the form of logos showing what technology is used in the creation of the shoe that are sewn on or integrated into the mold. The overlays, color gradients, and logos increase as the price point increases, always in search of a higher perceived value. More equals better, full stop. In running, you cant do less is more, Tracksmith founder and CEO Matt Taylor, the man most responsible for bringing the muted aesthetic to running apparel, says. That doesnt exist. (Even minimalist shoes tend toward a maximalist aesthetic.) The buyer, the lack of aesthetic focus, and the pricing model all contribute to running shoes that trend bold and bright. But that doesnt mean that things cant or wont change. We have been tasked with playing up to [the muted colors], Kate Locke-Peck, Brookss color and trend manager, says. Were hearing that from consumers and retailers. Weve been given the feedback, People are going for runs and then straight to brunch or the bar. They want a shoe that reflects that lifestyle. (I also reached out to reps from Nike and Adidas, who declined to participate.) Locke-Pecks colleague Grimes and his team spent the last two years talking to runners around the world about their needs, about fit and comfort but also about color and style. The goal is to take whats happening in the wider apparel space and graft some of that DNA into the shoes. To be a successful brand in run, you have to understand how trends are relevant for you and how you can make them relevant for a given consumer, he says. Weve been given the feedback, People are going for runs and then straight to brunch or the bar. They want a shoe that reflects that lifestyle. You also need to be ahead of the game, as the development process takes 18 to 24 months. Trying to predict the future has been really interesting, Locke-Peck says. At Brooks, one factor that determines how closely a shoe hews to trends is the target audience for that specific model. The company breaks down the shoes into four types Cushion, Energize, Connect, and Speed while thinking of four types of runners as well: Pacer, Soul Runner, Goalseeker, and Highly Fit Active Consumer. Of these, the Energize shoe, designed for the fastest-moving consumer, follows trends the closest. The Pacer, meanwhile, is the person who reads running blogs and is most likely to be aware of a brand like Tracksmith and how its altering the tastes of the running community. Larger trends in the footwear world also play a role. Tracksmiths Taylor pointed to the success of Allbirds, the unassuming favorite shoes of the Silicon Valley set, as something that would find its way into the running shoe world. Those are along the aesthetics of flyknit, he says. I wouldnt be surprised if in 2018 youll start to see some attempts to mimic those colorways. Indeed, hes right. Brooks sent along its 2018 spring and fall lineups, and both include at least one model that could best be described as featuring muted colorways. One spring model (pictured) features a gradient of gray that still feels fast without any blinding brightness. The shoe looks light and comfortable and wearable. You have to be smart about how you create footwear that is going to work for that type of aesthetic, Grimes says. I would point you to the Launch. It has pretty easy-to-wear colorways but the designers have fun with the print and the pattern on it. Brookss Launch model from a couple years ago. Ill be buying another pair soon, and when I do, theyll pair nicely with the Tracksmith shorts I got for Christmas. We can fit in together.
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https://www.racked.com/2018/1/9/16849572/running-shoes-so-ugly-why
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Where next for some of the beautiful game's biggest managers ?
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Here we look at a quartet that will almost certainly be either on the move or back in the saddle before the summer is out. But where will they go? Antonio Conte Starting off with the hottest property on the market, Conte has just guided Inter Milan to the Serie A title, snapping Juventus streak of winning nine in a row. It was an unprecedented achievement of taking of Europes sleeping giants back to elite status and his side were convincing in their success with 12 points to spare over second spot, which ended up being bitter rivals AC Milan. However, despite the unbelievable season, after an accumulation of 91 points and only losing three matches, there was clear issues behind closed doors between Conte and the clubs hierarchy. It culminated in the 51-year-old departing the club by mutual consent, a real shock to those on the outside looking in, as something of this nature would traditionally be unheard of after what hed just achieved. His CV is seriously impressive, having already won 4 Serie titles as a manager, with three coming in his first high profile managerial role at Juventus and guiding Chelsea to a Premier League title in his first season in charge there, this is a man who has displayed all the signs of a serial winner. There is a perception that Conte is a difficult man to work with and his abrupt departure from Chelsea and Inter Milan alike might suggest there is some credibility to that theory. However, there is little doubt that he is highly coveted and a return to the Premier League is plausible for the Italian. The club that springs to mind is that of Spurs and he is currently second favourite in the market at 5/1. There is plenty of potential that if the overwhelming favourite for the Spurs job in Mauricio Pochettino ends up being back in north London for a second stint, Conte could likely head to Paris to guide PSG back to league glory and compete for European honours. Mauricio Pochettino Pochettino was appointed manager of PSG in January in what turned out to be an underwhelming season for the Parisians. After coming up short to Manchester City in the Champions League semi-finals, PSG would shockingly lose out on the league title to Lille by a single point. In recent weeks, rumours have been gathering pace about a return to Spurs for the Argentine and he is the strong favourite to be the next manager of the Lilywhites at 4/9. It will be interesting to see if Pochettino departs the star studded lineup and vast financial resources of PSG for a return to north London in what would very much be a rebuilding task with Spurs, potentially without Harry Kane. Frank Lampard The Chelsea legend from his playing days was sacked as manager of the club in January after the Blues had slipped to ninth place following a dismal run of form. From his time at Derby County, it was clear that Lampard had managerial ability having guided them all the way to the Championship playoff final in his first season at the helm. After taking some time to now recharge and be a fan of the game once again, the 42-year-old has been strongly linked with a move back to the Premier League without having to leave the capital, he is the favourite to take over from the retired Roy Hodgson at Crystal Palace. At 5/6 (oddschecker), Lampard could well be set to get back on track as a top flight manager at Selhurst Park. Maurizio Sarri The final manager who makes our list, Sarri has been managing at some of the most elite clubs in Europe in recent years. Having originally catching the eye of the top clubs in Europe after his success in Naples with Napoli, Sarri went on to have stints with Chelsea and Juventus. Sarri win a Uefa Europa League with Chelsea and guided Juventus to a Serie A title in the 2019-20 season. He was the oldest manager to win the Serie A title as manager and this is someone who has worked with the biggest names and on the brightest stages of the game. There was originally rumours of a move back to the Premier League to manage Spurs but it now appears likely that Sarri will remain in his native country. This is as a result of Simone Inzaghis imminent switch from Lazio to Inter Milan after Antonio Contes departure, Sarris representatives are now in talks with Lazio officials about the 62-year-old taking the reigns there. It will be interesting to see how the musical chairs among the leading managerial position in Serie A play out next season.
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https://extra.ie/2021/06/01/sport/sport-extra/where-next-football-managers-summer
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Who is responsible for secure remote access management?
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The COVID-19 pandemic put a spotlight on enterprise technology professionals, especially security professionals, and the resiliency of cybersecurity processes, tools and technologies. For the most part, they passed with flying colors. However, many companies have yet to scrutinize how cybersecurity teams are organized and how they should be organized. Nemertes asked these questions -- in a slightly different form -- in our "Beyond SASE" cybersecurity research study released in May. We included 157 participants from the U.S. and Canada and drilled into a host of operational and technology areas, focused specifically around Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and its adjacent technologies, including software-defined perimeter (SDP). We asked, among other things, who selects, implements and operates these technology areas. We also defined a success metric we call SIPI, or serious incident per incident, as the percentage of security incidents that are serious, where serious is defined as having an impact on employees, customers or business operations or requiring alerting external parties, e.g., law enforcement. Those with the lowest SIPIs -- the fewest serious incidents per security incident -- are considered the most successful. We selected the 21% of companies with SIPIs of 2% or less as the "success group." Then, we looked at what the successful companies -- again, by the SIPI metric -- are doing that differs from what less successful companies are doing. Secure remote access is a capability rather than a technology, so we didn't examine it directly. Instead, we looked at the technologies that enable secure remote access. In the technologies we studied, SASE and SDP are most typically used to enable secure remote access. Cybersecurity teams lead the way The results are intriguing. With both SASE and SDP, for participants overall, cybersecurity teams are the most common teams cited by participants to select, build and manage these technologies. Note that we asked participants to select all teams that were involved in each function. The majority of participants reported a mix of teams -- rather than a single team -- so the percentages don't necessarily add up to 100%. See Figures 1 and 2. Figure 1. Teams involved in managing SASE Figure 2. Teams involved in managing SDP However, when we compared the success group to all others, we found significant differences between successful companies and those not in the success group. Specifically, for SDP, within the success group, the team most commonly cited by participants as involved in managing SDP was the cloud team; the cloud team was 25% more likely to be selected by successful organizations. For all others -- those not in the success group -- the endpoint management team was most common.
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https://searchsecurity.techtarget.com/tip/Who-is-responsible-for-secure-remote-access-management
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Which NHL teams have drafted the best and worst since 2005?
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The NHL has created an entire industry of coverage and curiosity in prospects and the draft that thrives well beyond when the picks are made. It has done so because of how early its predominantly 18-year-old draft takes place, the global nature of the sport and the wide range of leagues and levels available to prospects before they reach the NHL, and, maybe above all else, the parity in the league created by its salary cap, which fuels a never-ending pursuit of the cheap-entry level contracts and young players who can open a teams contending window. On top of all of that, there are these two truths: 1. Hockey is the hardest of the big four sports to scout because it doesnt have the measurables of the other sports. Even as data at the NHL level inches closer in some areas, its data points in junior, college and non-NHL pro leagues are inconsistent at best and unreliable or empty at worst. 2.
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https://theathletic.com/2499520/2021/05/31/which-nhl-teams-have-drafted-the-best-and-worst-since-2005/
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What is Red Rock Trail System?
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Jefferson County Health Officer Dr. Mark Wilson said, The Red Rock Trail System is much more than a plan to create recreational trails, though that is one of the major goals and perks of the plan. The Red Rock Trail System speaks to a grander vision that addresses how people move and interact with their communities. Creating safe areas for people to walk and bike in their communities makes living a healthy lifestyle easier for people to achieve, but it is also an important consideration to ensure equitable access to resources for our residents that do not have access to a car or reliable transportation. 20th Street is showing the residents of Birmingham and Jefferson County that safe streets open to all users benefits everyone!
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https://www.wbrc.com/2021/06/01/what-is-red-rock-trail-system/
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When is the right time to get a routine well-woman health check-up?
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Sign up for our, bringing you our favorite recipes, guests, and more every day! During the COVID-19 pandemic, some women have put off routine well-woman health check-ups, cancer screenings, such as Pap smears, mammograms, and colonoscopies. There are different health screenings recommended at every phase of a womans life. Sometimes women get so focused on taking care of everyone else, they dont make time to take care of their own health, said Katrina Jensen, RN, from Intermountain Healthcare. If youve put off some of those visits or screenings, its time to get in for those with either your Ob/Gyn or family practice provider or midwife who can provide additional information about common womens health concerns including: Irregular or painful menstrual cycles Fertility and birth control Menopause questions Hormone imbalances Depression, anxiety or mood disorders Recommended health screenings for women include: HPV vaccine to prevent the human papillomavirus virus that can cause cervical cancer and other cancers is recommended as early as age 11, up to about age 26. Pap smears to check for cervical cancer every 1-3 years after age 18 Annual mammogram screenings for breast cancer after age 40 or earlier if have a history of cancer in the family Colonoscopy to screen for colon cancer beginning at age 50 or earlier if have a history of cancer in the family Bone density screenings for osteoporosis for women over age 65 or at risk for fractures With the COVID vaccine now widely available, its recommended that mammogram screening be done either before getting the COVID vaccine or delayed until at least four weeks after receiving your final COVID vaccine dose. For more information visit these links about womens health or cancer screenings on intermountainhealthcare.org For behavioral health concerns call the free Intermountain Emotional Support Hotline at 1-833-442-2211 available seven days a week from 10 am to 10 pm. This story contains sponsored content.
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https://www.abc4.com/gtu/gtu-sponsor/when-is-the-right-time-to-get-a-routine-well-woman-health-check-up/
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Why is there a shortage of lumber in the US?
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Share this Article Facebook Twitter Email You are free to share this article under the Attribution 4.0 International license. An expert has answers. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States has experienced shortages of medical materials, manufacturing products and even consumer goods like toilet paper and hand sanitizer. Now a lumber shortage is gripping the country, causing prices to skyrocket. Lumber prices hit an all-time high of $1,686 per thousand board feet this month, an increase of 406% from the $333 it was trading at the same time last year. As a result, the price of a new single-family home has increased by nearly $36,000, according to the National Association of Home Builders. A The lack of lumber available in stores is less to do with a shortage of trees or, even lumber production. What is driving the increase in lumber prices are recent convergence of Canadian lumber tariffs, increase in demand for home remodeling and building of homes brought on by the pandemic, and hiccups in supply related to transportation. At the beginning of the pandemic demand for lumber was slightly down and mill inventories were down, but in the spring of last year we saw people move on home improvement projects, purchase a home or build a new home, causing an increase in demand for lumber. The industry, impacted by the pandemic, had to adjust their operations, which at first slowed production, resulting in less supply. The lack of transportation to move the lumber from the mills to the dealers is also playing a role in increasing lumber prices. The pandemic reduced the number of drivers and impacted rail transportation, making it difficult for mills to ship lumber to the dealers. A As we come out of the pandemic we should see lumber prices drop to more normal levels, similar to what we saw before the pandemic. This will be most likely due to an increase in available supply as we overcome transportation issues and mills continue to produce lumber. A I am unaware of similar surges in lumber prices like the ones were seeing now. A The production of lumber is important to North Carolinas economy, in that lumber production is part of the forest sector, which is a major contributor to North Carolinas economic well-being. In 2019, the forest sector in North Carolina contributed $34.9 billion in industry output to the North Carolina economy, supporting more than 148,000 full-time and part-time jobs with a payroll of about $8.4 billion. The forest sector continues to be the top employer among manufacturing sectors in the state. A In North Carolina, forest covers about 18.1 million acres of land, which is approximately 58% of North Carolinas land area. Ownership of these forests can be divided into three ownership groups: Non-industrial private ownership, which owns 75% of the forest; governmental ownerships, which own 18% of the forest; and private industry ownerships, which own 7% of the forest. It is the private ownerships in which over 95% of the timber is harvested. Of the timber harvested approximately 43% is harvested for producing lumber. The remaining timber harvested is used in making other value-added products, such as paper, veneer, composites, and bioenergy. A typical supply chain cycle involves the timber owner, the buyer, the logger, and the mill. The timber owner may sell the timber by themself, or they may seek the assistance of a consulting forester. The timber is sold either through a lump sum sale process or on a per unit bases, depending on the sale conditions. Sale notices are sent to potential timber buyers, who may work directly for the mill or may be independent. Once a timber buyer purchases the trees they then line up a logger to harvest the trees. As the logger harvest the trees they are brought to an area in the forest where the trees are processed into logs and are sorted based on the products they can produced. The logs are sorted and loaded on to trucks to be shipped to the mill to be processed into value-added products such as lumber.
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https://www.futurity.org/lumber-shortage-covid-19-2574752/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lumber-shortage-covid-19-2574752
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Has Biden Lost His Nerve With Putin?
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I was one of the Russian opposition members who met then-Vice President Joe Biden at the U.S. ambassadors residence in Moscow on March 10, 2011. Mr. Biden arrived fresh from his meeting with Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, who, as we knew, was preparing to return to the presidents chair after lending it to his marionette, Dmitry Medvedev. I told Putin not to run again, Mr. Biden said, that it would look bad for Russia and for him. The vice presidents expansive candor alarmed his American colleagues, who were visibly unhappy at the turn of the conversation. I broke the awkward silence and pointed out that to Mr. Putin, Mr. Biden and President Obama were beggars who had to go to Congress for every penny, while Mr. Putin could move countless billions at will. I said that Mr. Putin didnt care about Russia or about how things looked. When Mr. Biden was elected, I hoped he would learn from painful recent lessons and carve out a more muscular policy toward Moscow than his two feeble predecessors did. So far, my hopes and advice have done about as well as Mr. Bidens advice to Mr. Putin in 2011. I condemned the idea of a summit between the leader of the free world and the dictator of a terrorist mafia state, a meeting now scheduled for June 16 in Geneva. We know what Mr. Putin gets from such meetings. Without real elections, a dictators authority comes from his grip on powermilitary, internal security and economic. A summit with the U.S. president sends a message that no matter how bad things are in Russia, no matter how many sanctions the West applies, Mr. Putin is still boss. This was further confirmed when the Biden administration waived sanctions on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline deal between Russia and Germany. The waiver was a tacit endorsement of Mr. Putin as a good investment despite the global outcry over his jailing of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, Russian assassinations in Germany and the U.K. and election interference and hacking almost everywhere else.
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https://www.wsj.com/articles/has-biden-lost-his-nerve-with-putin-11622566741
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What next for Cristiano Ronaldo?
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If it were down to Cristiano Ronaldo, he would only play Champions League football.Just to qualify for the competition next season, Juventus had to win their Serie A finale away to Bologna last weekend and hope results elsewhere went their way. It was a big game, the kind that a competitor such as Ronaldo rarely misses, and yet coach Andrea Pirlo left him out.Ronaldo was apparently exhausted. Cristianos fine, Juventuss departing chief football officer Fabio Paratici said. Its just that hes played five games in 19 days and Wednesdays cup final (against Atalanta) was really tiring. Still, the decision came as a surprise. Ronaldo is 36 but he prides himself on his fitness and powers of recovery, not to mention his ability to deliver in big moments.In the end, Juventus were fine without him.
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https://theathletic.com/2614005/2021/05/31/what-next-for-cristiano-ronaldo/
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What role is the new ball playing in all these no-hitters?
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Theres a certain amount we know to be true about the ball this year, because baseball told us, and because the ball is behaving in a way that aligns with the changes MLB outlined in an offseason memo . The ball has been slightly deadened in the core, and the ball is lighter. Whats funky is that those two alterations have had different, sometimes confusing effects, but the overall effect is obvious: offense is down some.Offense is down! The ball is different! And of course, no-hitters are up. The record for no-hitters in a season is seven, and as June dawns we sit just one shy of tying that mark, (plus whatever Madison Bumgarner did). The league told us the ball changed before the season. Are there straight lines to be drawn here?At first, it really seems so.
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https://theathletic.com/2615177/2021/06/01/what-role-is-the-new-ball-playing-in-all-these-no-hitters/
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Are Bot TikTok Services In Or Out In 2021?
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If you asked most people whats 2020 been like for them or have them try and describe it in one word (deducting the introduction), they would probably say something like, the year of the NOs; or, in other words, the year thats put everyone on edge. The inability to do the most everyday things such as going shopping or visiting a friend had been prohibited altogether, giving rise to either complete boredom or brave attempts to reinvent oneself and adjust to the new circumstances COVID19 has dictated. Yes, when people have plenty of free time on their hands, it could evolve in either direction. And when it does resolve in the more productive and creative solution, brilliant things boasting a plethora of TikTok likes could come to light. For one, people become viral on TikTok! TikTok is an example of an app that benefited from the craziness caused by COVID19 (along with other social media platforms). Its funny that sometimes only once were backed into a corner (a global pandemic, for instance) could the usage rates of a gem sky-rocket with popularity. This video-centered app abounds with joyful and entertaining content thats capable of cheering up everyone when theyre down or looking for some distraction from daily hardships, even if the videos there are only a few seconds long. From dancing videos to lip-synching-themed productions, we could find anything there and follow the most-trending TikTokers in any particular niche and be the first ones to know when theyve uploaded a new TikTok video. If theres one thing thats not so awesome about TikTok, there is an endless number of users trying to take advantage of this buzzing hub and get their share of TikTok-fame every day. This makes TikTok a somewhat competitive app, where getting attention might be harder than we initially assumed. People who know how things go on TikTok often resolve to the most accessible solution available to give them an exposure-boost, buying bot-automated TikTok engagement from external sources, hopefully leaving dust to their competitors this way. Beating Up Your Greatest Rivals If you want to outsmart those looking for magic solutions, though, compromising on bot engagement will do more harm than good. By doing so, you risk your TikTok account getting a ban. Furthermore, these big numbers dont mean much at the end of the day; rather, bot TikTok followers dont engage with your content the way an authentic account does, which brings you to square-one back again. Whats more, businesses and brands have no interest in collaborating with TikTokers whove become popular only because they bought a pack of fake TikTok followers. Indeed, there is. Rather than buying followers or likes from the first site you encounter, you should look for a source with positive reviews from previous clients. Thus, youll remain on the safe side and avoid any unpleasantries that might occur when buying TikTok engagement from third parties. Secondly, you should also inquire at what pace the site at hand delivers its products; if they invest all the followers (or likes, for that matter) in one go, this might end in a penalty resulting from the TikTok algorithm detecting this activity as an unnatural one. Like this: Like Loading...
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https://southernmarylandchronicle.com/2021/06/01/are-bot-tiktok-services-in-or-out-in-2021/
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Is Croatia Europes new digital nomad destination?
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Once one of Europes biggest tourist destinations, Croatia relies on digital nomads to dynamically contribute to the nations economy and reboost its pandemic-hit travel industry. Croatia offers special visas to digital workers from outside the European Union, allowing them to stay for up to a year and exempting them from income tax. American marketing consultant Melissa Paul became Croatias first official digital nomad earlier this year, and tells AFP why she chose this country. Croatia is gorgeous, its beautiful living here, affordable compared to other places, has a great climate, good internet access, says Melissa Paul. Melissa is one of about 100 people to have applied in January, more than half of which were American and British. All she needed to do to enjoy her new life in Labin, a hilltop town overlooking the Adriatic, was to prove she works remotely, has accommodation and health insurance and earns at least 2,200 (RM11,092) a month. So far, the Croatian government has approved 33 visas and ministers hope the idea will take off once virus-related travel restrictions are lifted. Croatia is at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe and enjoys a moderately warm and continental climate. Tourism makes up around one-fifth of the economy in this EU nation of 4.2 million people. The number of visitors plummeted from 21 million in 2019 to seven million last year. Income more than halved to 4.8 billion in 2020 compared with the previous year. Croatia-based Dutch entrepreneur Jan de Jong doesnt think the countrys tourist reputation will vanish because of the pandemic. He used social media last year to call on Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic to introduce the visas - and six months later they became reality. Croatia overall, especially in the combination of things, offers a very unique experience, De Jong says, highlighting the scenery, connections with the rest of Europe and Mediterranean lifestyle. But to be successful with digital nomads, De Jong adds, Croatia needed to act quickly and be competitive. Indeed, Estonia launched its nomad visa programme last year and countries including the Czech Republic and Iceland are following a similar scheme. The tourism ministry, which is backing De Jongs idea, sees it as a long-term opportunity to boost the industry rather than a quick fix to the pandemic-related crisis. The ministry told AFP the digital workers could become Croatias best promoters, spreading the word to their peers. For Melissa Paul, the visa was her last option. She had been living in Croatia since 2014 and was married to a Croatian, but divorce left her with no legal way to remain. It allowed me to stay where I love living, she says. Another pace of life Originally from the United States, content creator Steve Tsentserensky arrived in the country after years of globetrotting. He has spent time in New Zealand, Ukraine, France and Italy as well as working on cruise liners. But he fell in love with the Croatian pace of life. Its not like everyone is rushing around, he tells AFP. You work and you can enjoy your life as well. Melissa Paul also stresses that foreigners will bring expertise and knowledge that could help the wider community. This idea is what motivates entrepreneur De Jong, who hopes the influence of foreign digital workers might help young Croatians, many of whom want to leave their own country. They would be bringing their mindset and experience and can really have a positive impact on the mindset, mostly of the young generation, says the Dutch father of four.
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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2021/06/01/is-croatia-europe-s-new-digital-nomad-destination
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What is the European Green Deal?
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CLIMATE ACTIVISTS, policymakers and delegates from European cities are gathering (virtually) for the European Unions Green Week, an annual talking-shop. This years event is dedicated to finding ways to stop pollution of the air, water and soil (past themes have included how to implement environmental laws and make cities climate friendly). This objective aligns with another adopted by the EU as part of the European Green Deal. The deal emerged from the European Commission (the EUs executive arm) in December 2019. It is the blocs most ambitious attempt to date to counter climate change and environmental degradation. All 27 member statesexcept smoggy Polandback it. The Economist Today Hand-picked stories, in your inbox A daily email with the best of our journalism Sign up The European Green Deal is a slim, 24-page document with an enormous scope and a dearth of detail. The main objective is for the EU to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, in an attempt to keep global temperatures within 1.5-2C of pre-industrial levels. Underpinning that are a host of interconnected goals covering almost every element of society and the economy. These include decoupling economic growth and resource consumption by moving to a circular economy that increases recycling and reduces waste; preventing biodiversity loss and deforestation; overhauling agriculture and electrifying transport. The deal itself is not a piece of legislation but a set of agreed objectives. Achieving these will require sweeping new rules. The most important of these is a European climate law which enshrines the 2050 net-zero emissions goal, the details of which were agreed by European politicians in April 2021, including an interim obligation for member states to cut their emissions by at least 55% from 1990 levels by 2030. It is part of a wave of green regulation working its way through Brussels bureaucracy. The European Green Deal also demands masses of cash. The investment plan that supports it proposed 1trn ($1.2trn) of investment across ten years. Of that, roughly half is meant to come from Europes emissions-trading system and the EU budget. Within the budget, much of the promised funding seems to have been conjured up by relabelling money that would have been spent anyway, for example on infrastructure and agriculture. The rest relies on mobilising unprecedented amounts of private investment. The commission itself has previously estimated that the bloc will need 260bn a year to reach its climate and energy targets by 2030. Even if such sums are raised, member states will struggle to agree on how they should be spent. Those in the north and west want to focus on investing in technology such as batteries and power grids; poorer southern and eastern states fret over how to support their economies through the transition. Poland has already declared itself exempt from the 2050 goal. Surprisingly, the covid-19 pandemic may go some way to overcoming these disagreements. Countries hoping for a cut of the 672.5bn-worth of grants and loans in the blocs recovery fund will have to spend it on Brussels-approved plans, with 37% earmarked for climate-friendly spending and all subject to a do no harm principle which should, in theory, stop the money being used for projects that work against climate objectives. The need for cash might bring even the most recalcitrant countries in line. Extraordinary times may yet prove the making of the Green Deal.
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https://www.economist.com/the-economist-explains/2021/06/01/what-is-the-european-green-deal
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Is superannuation taxable income?
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From figuring out what income youll be taxed on to claiming work deductions, tax returns can sometimes feel a bit daunting. Here are some tips on how income tax interacts with superannuation in Australia, including whether your super contributions count as taxable income. Taxable income is the money you make during a financial year that you have to pay income tax on. According to the ATO, this can be calculated by taking your assessable income and then subtracting any deductions youre allowed to claim. The ATO says your assessable income can include things like: your salary and wages tips, gratuities and other payments for service interest from bank accounts dividends from investments, and pensions You may be able to claim tax deductions for costs youve incurred that are directly related to your income, which could include work-related costs like vehicle and travel or home office expenses. If you successfully claim a tax deduction, this means the cost of that expense is taken off your total taxable income, reducing the overall tax you have to pay. No, the money paid into your super account is not included as part of your taxable income, according to the ATO. This means it is not included or reported as income when you lodge your tax return at the end of the financial year. This means, for example, that if your employer paid you a salary of $75,000 plus your compulsory super guarantee payments and you received no other income during the financial year, then your assessable income would simply be $75,000, not $75,000 plus super. However, super contributions themselves are taxed separately. It should be noted that most super contributions themselves are taxed in one way or another, according to the ATO. However, the questions of if, when and how a particular contribution is taxed will depend on factors like whether it was made from your before-tax or after-tax income, whether you exceed one or both of the super contribution caps, and your level of income. Before-tax super contributions, or concessional contributions, are generally taxed at 15% at the time they are received by your super fund. This is less than most marginal income tax rates, meaning most workers are likely to pay less tax on their concessional contributions than on their regular income. Concessional contributions include compulsory employer contributions and salary sacrifice payments you make to your super account from your pre-tax income. According to the ATO, if youre a low income earner ($37,000 or less at the time of writing) in a particular financial year, the low income super tax offset (LISTO) will apply, so that any tax paid on these concessional super contributions will be automatically added back into your super account, up to a cap of $500 per financial year. Bear in mind, the LISTO is different from the similarly named low income tax offset (LITO) and low and middle income tax offset (LMITO), which dont specifically relate to super. On the other hand, high income earners (those with a combined annual income and super contributions of more than $250,000), must pay either an additional 15% tax on their concessional contributions or the amount in excess of the current $250,000 threshold, whichever is less. The ATOs advice is that after-tax super contributions, also known as non-concessional contributions, are not usually taxed when received by your super fund. However, the ATO also states that if your after-tax contributions exceed the cap for a particular financial year, you can then choose to either withdraw the excess amount and have it assessed as part of your taxable income, or leave it in your super account and let it be taxed at the high rate of 47%. According to the ATO, non-concessional super contributions include contributions made from your after-tax income, contributions made by a spouse to your super fund, and personal contributions not claimed as an income tax deduction. If youre interested in finding a super fund based on your needs, you can compare a range of providers and funds with Canstar. The comparison table below displays some of the products currently available on Canstars database for Australians aged 30-39 with a balance of up to $55,000, sorted by Star Rating (highest to lowest), followed by company name (alphabetical). Use Canstars superannuation comparison selector to view a wider range of super funds. Fee, performance and asset allocation information shown in the table above have been determined according to the investment profile in the Canstar Superannuation Star Ratings methodology that matches the age group specified above. Original article by Tamika Seeto. Main image source: VectorHot/Shutterstock.com
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https://www.canstar.com.au/superannuation/super-taxable-income/
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Will the Washington Wizards or Football Team pay more for losing draft capital?
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For any outcome in life, theres always a price to pay. Concert seats. Ending a relationship. Skipping protection from the sun for a wicked tan. Whether a passing thought or a deeply studied position, theres a basic wonder once the action runs its course: Was it worth it?This is the question that faces the Washington Wizards and the Washington Football Team as both franchises made short-term strides with playoff appearances, but, possibly at the expense of long-term progress. As for the answer, theyll soon find out.There are reasons to compare these two teams, and it doesnt take being the Football Teams offensive coordinator who is also an avid fan of the Russell Westbrook -fueled Wizards to recognize this seasons parallels.Yeah, absolutely.
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https://theathletic.com/2622890/2021/05/31/will-the-washington-wizards-or-football-team-pay-more-for-losing-draft-capital/
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Does Super Animal Royale have cross-progression saves?
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While we wholly appreciate cross-play functionality, we are big supporters of cross-progression saves. The ability to take your saved content with you to whatever platform you are playing on is such a fantastic feature to be included in multiplatform games that we believe every game appearing on more than one platform should support it. Super Animal Royale originally was exclusive to Steam, but over time is making its way to consoles, starting with Xbox. We are delighted to let you know that Super Animal Royale has cross-progression functionality with its saves across all platforms you can play it on. The first time you boot up the game, you will see a welcome screen asking if you would like to create or sign in to a Super Animal Royale account. Screenshot by Gamepur If you have created an account before, be sure to use the same email and password you used on the first platform, and all of your stats and cosmetics you have acquired will automatically make their way over to the new platform with you. The next time you boot up the game on the other platform, everything will be automatically added as well. As long as you are not playing on a new console, there is no need to sign in again. If, for whatever reason, you need to unlink your account from a platform, pull up the menu sidebar on the main screen and select Account. You will be brought back to the title screen, where you will be asked if you want to unlink your account. From there, you can sign in to a different account.
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https://www.gamepur.com/guides/does-super-animal-royale-have-cross-progression-saves
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How to Identify Diabetes-related Traits?
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Genetic variation according to ancestry impacts diabetes diagnosis. Professor Ins Barroso, of the University of Exeter, who led the research, said: "Type 2 diabetes is an increasingly huge global health challenge- with most of the biggest increases occurring outside of Europe. While there are a lot of shared genetic factors between different countries and cultures, our research tells us that they do differ, in ways that we need to understand. It's critical to ensuring we can deliver a precision diabetes medicine approach that optimises treatment and care for everyone".Though some loci were not detected in all ancestries they were useful to capture information about the glycaemic trait in that ancestry is an important finding of the study to deliver a precision diabetes medicine approach optimizes treatment and care for everyone.Source: Medindia
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https://www.medindia.net/news/how-to-identify-diabetes-related-traits-201508-1.htm
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Is Super Animal Royale cross-play?
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Cross-play is one of the most exciting advancements the video game industry has accepted in recent years. It used to be laughable to think you could play a game with other people on different platforms. Luckily, we live in a time where it is becoming more of the norm to expect games on multiple platforms to open the gates for everyone to play together. Super Animal Royale is taking steps to get on other platforms itself. This free-to-play battle royale game originally was exclusive to Steam Early Access but has since made the jump to Xbox Game Preview before its full release, which will also see it come to Nintendo Switch and PlayStation platforms. Yes, Super Animal Royale does support cross-play functionality with all platforms regardless of where you are playing, but it might not be as deep of a cross-play connection as you want. While the game can make matches with you against players on Steam on day one of the Xbox release, we have not found a way that you can create a party with people on other platforms. If this functionality is ever added, we will be sure to update this article, but as of this writing, the only cross-play functionality is to matchmake against other platforms. No party cross-play involved. To turn on cross-play, select Change on your party settings to set up a solo, duo, or squads game. At the bottom of this box will be the cross-play setting so you can play against people on other platforms. Select Accept when done for the changes to go through. Screenshot by Gamepur While it may be disappointing that you cannot create a party with other platform players, the ability to incorporate cross-play into matchmaking means that Super Animal Royale will always have a larger player base to pull from making matchmaking much faster than it might normally be.
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https://www.gamepur.com/guides/is-super-animal-royale-cross-play
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Will the next space-weather season be stormy or fair?
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The big news about the sun is that there is no big news. We are blessed, astronomers like to say, to be living next to a boring star. But the inhabitants (if there are any) of the planets orbiting the neighbouring star Proxima Centauri, only 4.2 light-years away, are less fortunate. In April astronomers announced that a massive flare had erupted from its surface in 2019. For seven seconds, as a battery of telescopes on Earth and in space watched, the little star had increased its output of ultraviolet radiation 14,000-fold, in one of the most violent such flares ever seen in our galaxy. This was more than serious sunburn territory. A human being on this planet would have a bad time, said Meredith MacGregor, an astronomy professor at the University of Colorado who led the worldwide observing effort. Space weather on this scale could sterilise potentially habitable planets, and could augur bad news for the search for life beyond this solar system. Even mild space weather can be disruptive to creatures already evolved and settled; sunspots and solar storms, which wax and wane in an 11-year cycle, spray energy that can endanger spacecraft, astronauts and communication systems. A new cycle of storms will begin any day now, and astrophysicists are divided on how active or threatening it will be. The sun may be about to set records for sunspot numbers and violent storms, or it may be sliding into a decline like the Maunder Minimum, from 1645 to 1715, when hardly any sunspots appeared a period that became known in Europe as the Little Ice Age. Cosmic mortgage payments We live in the atmosphere of a star, as Scott McIntosh, a solar physicist at the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado, often says. As a civilisation we take our star for granted. Here, 93 million miles from the nearest star the one we call our sun we exist and mostly thrive on the edge of almost incomprehensible violence and complexity. The sun is a medium-size star, a ball of blazing-hot ionised gas one million miles in diameter. Its large inside rotates faster than its outside, and the outer layers rotate faster at the equator than at the poles. The result is a snarled nest of magnetic fields, which manifest as sunspots and worse when they break the surface. Every second, thermonuclear reactions in the centre of the sun burn 600 million tons of hydrogen into 596 million tons of helium. The missing 4 million tons, turned into pure energy, constitute the mortgage payment for all the life on Earth and perhaps elsewhere in the solar system. As the energy emerges from the sun, it rises through successively cooler and less dense layers of gas and finally, 100,000 years later, from the photosphere, or surface, where the temperature is a mere 5,700 kelvins, or 9,800 degrees Fahrenheit. The sun is amazingly consistent in making these mortgage payments. A few years ago an experiment in Italy confirmed that our star does not seem to have changed its energy output in at least the last 100,000 years, the time it takes that energy to migrate from the suns core. The researchers were able to calculate how much energy the sun produces in real time, by measuring subatomic particles called neutrinos that are produced by nuclear reactions inside the sun, escape in seconds and reach Earth in just eight minutes. This energy, they found, matched the output that was generated 100,000 years ago and is only now detectable. The action doesnt stop at the suns surface. That friendly yellow photosphere boils like oatmeal and is pocked with dark magnetic storms (the infamous sunspots) that crackle, whirl and lash space with showers of electrical particles and radiation. The corona, composed of thin, superhot streamers of electrified gas, and visible only during solar eclipses, extends millions of miles from the glowing surface. Things sometimes go wrong, although so far on a scale far below the outbursts seen on Proxima Centauri. As the magnetic fields generated by all that swirling, electrified gas emerge on the suns surface, they become twisted and tangled. Eventually they snap and reconnect in loops, releasing enormous amounts of radiation and charged particles an explosive solar flare that can be more powerful than millions of hydrogen bombs. Cloudy with a chance of sunspots Such storms are more likely to occur during the high points of the suns mysterious 11-year cycle of sunspot activity. Lately, the sunspot cycles have been getting weaker. During the last cycle, 101 spots were observed on the sun in 2014, the year of peak activity; that was well below the historical average of 160 to 240. Last year, a committee of scientists from NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecast that the coming cycle would be similarly anemic, with a peak in 2025 of about 115 sunspots. But McIntosh and his colleagues have produced a radically different forecast, of more than 200 sunspots at its peak. The 11-year sunspot cycle, they say, based on an analysis of 140 years of solar measurements, belies a more fundamental 22-year Hale cycle, named after its discoverer, George Ellery Hale. During that period the suns magnetic field reverses its polarity, then switches back. Each cycle ends or begins when two bands of magnetism, migrating from opposite, high latitudes of the sun, meet at the equator and annihilate each other. On average each phase of the cycle takes 11 years, but it can vary. McIntosh and his team found that the longer a cycle went on, the weaker the next cycle would be, and vice versa. The current cycle, the 24th since record-keeping started, shows every sign of ending after a little more than 10 years shorter than average, which means the next cycle should be strong. Sunspot Cycle 25 could have a magnitude that rivals the top few since records began, McIntosh said in late April. On Thursday, he and his team were still waiting for ignition to begin. It is very, very close, he wrote in an email. We are watching very closely. The elephant and the stars At stake, besides the health of our planetary infrastructure, is the pride that astronomers take in feeling that they understand the complicated and violent processes going on behind the suns relatively calm face. I think the problem with the sun is that were too close to it, and so theres too much data about the sun, Dr. McIntosh said. He called it a breaker of models: Your models are going to fail eventually. Because our observations are so detailed, but you know its hard to get it absolutely right. Tony Phillips, an astronomer who runs the website Spaceweather.com, agreed in an email. In my experience, when people really understand something, they can explain it simply, he said. It is striking to me that almost no one in the solar-cycle prediction business can explain their favourite dynamo model in a way that lay people can get it. The situation reminded him of the proverbial blind men who try to produce a Theory of Elephants, with one of them focused solely on feeling the animals trunk. Scott and Bob are standing off to the side shouting, Hey, you guys are ignoring most of the elephant, he said. In other words, theres more to the solar cycle than is commonly assumed by conventional models. And so, according to Scott, they are doomed to get the big picture wrong. Jay Pasachoff, an astronomer at Williams College who has spent his life observing the corona during solar eclipses, said he did not put much store in such forecasts. In an email, he recounted a meeting during the last cycle that had an amusing set of talks. The conversation, as he recalled it, went: The next cycle will be stronger than average, the next cycle will be weaker than average, the next cycle will be either stronger than average or weaker than average, the next cycle will be neither stronger than average nor weaker than average. He added, So my plan is to wait and see.
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https://www.wionews.com/science/will-the-next-space-weather-season-be-stormy-or-fair-388852
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Could Julio Jones be latest and greatest of Kyle Shanahans reunions with 49ers?
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Julio Jones could be the pice de rsistance in Kyle Shanahans never-ending reunion tour. Since Shanahan took over as the 49ers coach in 2017, hes made a habit of acquiring players that he previously coached. Jones could be next, if the Atlanta Falcons trade the seven-time Pro Bowl wide receiver and thus ditch his $15.3 million salary. Such salary cap-saving moves can kick in at 1 p.m. PT., effectively pushing dead money onto next years cap. The link to Shanahan makes the 49ers a logical candidate, not to mention their need for another wide receiver to complement Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel on a playoff-ready roster. The advantage to having been with someone is you know what type of guy they are, Shanahan said in March 2017, when his initial crop of free agents included reunions with quarterback Brian Hoyer and wide receiver Pierre Garon. Jones made All-Pro the two seasons Shanahan served as the Falcons coordinator, in 2015 and 16. That reunion would be Shanahans biggest since trading for left tackle Trent Williams a year ago, all due respect to center Alex Mack coming aboard in free agency. This was a preferred destination of mine, just because of the familiarity I have with Kyle and the offense, Williams said last April. Obviously with this being an ascending team, I thought Id fit right in. Im champing at the bit to get on the field with a Super Bowl-caliber team. Williams, 32, parlayed his comeback last season into the richest contract ever for an NFL offensive lineman this past March. Jones, 32, is five years removed from helping the Falcons reach the Super Bowl with Shanahan, who likely isnt deterred by Jones hamstring injury that limited him to seven games last year for the last-place Falcons (4-12). Anyone Ive coached in the past that I have relationships with, especially a great dude like Julio, obviously I have a ton of respect for, Shanahan said last Tuesday when asked about possibly trading for Jones. ESPN report suggests steep cost Inside the 49ers: Kittles comeback, Shanahans doodling, Warners extension, Garoppolos radio wars Pioneering coach Katie Sowers finds new spot in NFL after leaving 49ers staff Shanahan hasnt had any real disastrous reunions, the closest being Hoyers 0-6 mark as a starter and Garons career-ending neck injury in 2018. Most players have aptly filled roles. Williams is the only one to make a Pro Bowl. Here is a reminder of whose past relationships with Shanahan led them to a reunion on the 49ers: In 2017: Wide receiver Pierre Garon Wide receiver Aldrick Robinson Tight end Logan Paulsen Quarterback Brian Hoyer Cornerback KWaun Williams Running back Tim Hightower In 2018: Running back Alfred Morris Guard Mike Person In 2019: Running back Tevin Coleman Center Ben Garland Tight end Levine Toilolo In 2020: Left tackle Trent Williams Tight end Jordan Reed Guard Tom Compton Wide receiver Travis Benjamin Wide receiver Mohamed Sanu In 2021: Center Alex Mack
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https://www.marinij.com/2021/06/01/could-julio-jones-be-latest-and-greatest-of-kyle-shanahans-reunions-on-49ers/
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What is the Veiled Prophet Ball and why is Ellie Kemper facing controversy?
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Actress Ellie Kemper has found herself embroiled in controversy after resurfaced photos showed her named queen of the 1999 Veiled Prophet Ball, a controversial debutante ball. On Monday, a Twitter user sparked a conversation about Kempers past with a tweet showing what was reportedly a photo of the formerThe Office star at the ball when she was 19. In the photo, Kemper, who is smiling, can be seen dressed in a white ball gown and white gloves as people look on, with the pictures caption reading: Elizabeth Claire Kemper, as the 1999 Veiled Prophet Queen of Love and Beauty, is attended by her pages. Shortly after the photos resurfaced, people began to question Kempers involvement in the annual gala, which has a racially charged history and which takes place every December in St Louis, Missouri. This is everything you need to know about the Veiled Prophet Ball, from its racist past to Kempers involvement. According to a 2014 article by The Atlantic, the annual gala, which first began in 1878 as a parade, was founded by white elites, including grain executive and former Confederate cavalryman Charles Slayback, who wanted to form a secret society that blended Mardi Gras with the symbolism used by the Irish poet Thomas Moore. At the time, it was decided by the group that a person would be chosen by a secret board of local elites to anonymously play the role of the Veiled Prophet, with the anonymous person then choosing a Queen of Love and Beauty from among the elite ball attendees. The chosen queen, who would then dance with the Veiled Prophet, would also receive an expensive keepsake, which the outlet notes were often so expensive that they became family heirlooms. In addition to a display of pomp, the event was created in response to fears that Chicago would overshadow St Louis, and in response to growing labour unrest and racial issues in the city, especially between Black and white workers. At its inception, and for many years after, the event, which emphasised the existing power structure, barred African and Jewish Americans from participating, according to The Atlantic, which also notes that the image of the first Veiled Prophet is armed with a shotgun and pistol and is strikingly similar in appearance to a Klansman. Although there does not appear to be actual ties between the organisation and the Ku Klux Klan, which reportedly did not begin wearing hoods and robes until 1915, The Atlantic notes that the floats displayed early on during the parade sparked public backlash for depictions of upsetting racial stereotypes. According to the outlet, the VP Fair and Ball organisation eventually loosened restrictions to allow Black members in 1979, and by 1992, the name of the event was changed to Fair Saint Louis. However, a Veiled Prophet Ball is reportedly still held each December, while the accompanying parade is held over the Fourth of July. Following evidence of Kempers involvement in the gala, interest turned to her relatives, with many pointing out that the actress comes from a family of old money. People forget that Ellie Kemper is from old money. The Kemper family is still one of the richest families in Missouri, one person tweeted. Kemper, who was born and raised in Kansas City before moving to St Louis, is the daughter of David Woods Kemper, the chairman, and CEO of Commerce Bancshares, according to Popculture, which also notes that her great-great-grandfather was railroad magnate William Thornton Kemper Sr. The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt stars grandmother, Mildred Lane Kemper, is also notable, with the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum at Washington University in St Louis, which is named for her, describing her as a lifelong advocate of higher education and a patron of the arts. In December 1999, Kemper, who was attending Princeton University, became the 105th young woman to be so honoured by the Veiled Prophet organisation, according to a St Louis Post-Dispatch article. Shortly after photos of Kemper at the event went viral, people began criticising the actress over her involvement in the decades-old pageant. Ellie Kemper being a KKK princess is so random that I'm not even sure where to begin with the questions, one person tweeted, while another said: Its obviously f***ed up that Ellie Kemper won prom queen at the St Louis racism convention, it's also extremely funny to me that Twitter airing her dirty laundry was apropos of nothing like someone woke up on this fine memorial day and just went today I come for Kimmy Schmidt. However, others have defended Kemper on the basis that her involvement does not imply that she is racist, despite the events racist origins. People who think Ellie Kemper is a racist because of participating in racist traditions as a child have never stepped even a toe in the Midwest I guess, they wrote. As of now, Kemper has not addressed the backlash. The Independent has contacted her representative for comment.
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https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/ellie-kemper-veiled-prophet-ball-pageant-b1857713.html
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When is the game between Nigeria and Cameroon and how can I watch?
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Goal brings you everything you need to know about the Super Eagles' international friendly against Toni Conceicaos Indomitable Lions Nigeria take on Cameroon in a friendly game organised to help Gernot Rohrs men stay in top shape for Septembers World Cup qualification games against Liberia and Cape Verde. The game against the Indomitable Lions is the Super Eagles third international game in 2021 with their last two outings being qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations. Toni Conceicaos men clash with the three-time African kings for the second time in two years. Rohrs team had the upper hand in their last encounter at the 2019 Afcon Round of 16 encounter in Alexandria. The international friendly has been scheduled for 20:30 (West African TIme) on Friday, June 4. Goal will be providing comprehensive coverage, news, interviews and features of the showdown.
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https://www.goal.com/en/news/when-is-the-game-between-nigeria-and-cameroon-and-how-can-i/ze6dkip3xaeo1sqcym6v7mqb0
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Will the Olympics Really Happen?
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If they happen this year, the Olympics are going to be weird. Theyre supposed to start on July 23, but the games will still be called the 2020 Olympics, for merchandising reasons. And the games have been protested for months: Back in April, when the Olympic torch was carried through the city of Nagano, it was met by protesters who held signs that read Cancel the Olympics and Focus on Coronavirus Countermeasures. If you watched all this on Japanese television, you might not have heard their chants, because someone faded down the audio while the torch relay was being broadcast. To sports writers, this is typical of the way the International Olympic Committee and its stakeholdersJapanese government officialsare behaving right now. Its all a mess could lead to a widespread reevaluation of the Olympic Games themselves. On Tuesdays episode of What Next, I spoke with Henry Bushnell, who writes about sports for Yahoo News, about how safe 100,000 people streaming into Japan for the games could actually be. Our conversation has been edited and condensed for clarity. MY impression of a normal Olympics is that its kind of a party atmosphere. Henry Bushnell: I think its safe to say that that wont be happening as prolifically this year. Athletes will still be in the Olympic Village, and apparently theyre still going to have roommates. Its very questionable. But its very clear these games will be unlike any Olympic Games evernot only because there wont be as much mingling within the athletes village, but therell be no foreign spectators, therell be no tourists, and so there wont be that festive atmosphere around everything. The one big question that remains unanswered is whether any fans will be in attendance at events. Organizers have already prohibited foreign fans, but theyre going to make a decision on domestic fans supposedly soon. Part of the way the Olympics makes money is because there are tickets and people making money that, and there are tourists coming in and people going to restaurants. It sounds like so much of that will not be going on. Advertisement The one big thing, though, is that there will still be TV broadcasts. You know, 99.5 percent of people who experience the Olympic Games in some way do so via TV, even in a normal year. The vast majority of money is tied to the TV contracts and sponsors. No requirement. The IOC recently said they believe that already 75 percent of athletes are vaccinated, or 75 percent of people who will be in the Olympic village are vaccinated. I have no idea where theyre getting that number from. Frankly, it strikes me as a bit fishy because the US Olympic Committeethe biggest Olympic committee, the one that will be sending probably the most athletes, from a country where the vaccine is widely availablethey have said they are not tracking vaccination. There are no mandates. Theres no way to keep track of any of this. In my mind, the analogue for the Olympics is the NBA bubble, whose organizers similarly had a document they released about their rules, tested people regularly, and tried to keep people locked down. It sounds like what the IOC is doing is like the bubble lite, but with less accountability. Advertisement Advertisement Its bubble lite and its also 10 times the size of the NBA bubble in terms of how many people will be there. The NBA designed its bubble in consultation with the Players Association, like, there was bargaining there. The IOC and organizers are making these decisions on their own. Athletes are not being consulted here at all. Not only that, athletes will be forced to sign waivers that say they are responsible for any sort of COVID infection or complications. It sounds like the Japanese people are really concerned. I saw one statistic that said 80 percent of Japanese residents said they did not want the games to happen, to either have them canceled or postponed. Doctors and nurses are saying that they cant handle more COVID cases if more spread happens here. This sounds like pretty robust lack of support for whats about to happen. Advertisement It is. Japan has recently had what theyve called the fourth wave of COVID recently. The case rates are still much lower there than they were in the U.S. at any point over the past year, really. Theres a much lower risk threshold in in Japan, and the medical system is apparently very much overburdened right now: Hospitals are struggling to deal with an influx of patients. So theres one fear, that the Olympics will be sapping medical resources. Advertisement Theres another fear that the Olympics will introduce COVID into the Tokyo community and people from outside spread it among themselves and or to the Japanese people. Theres a third concern that the Olympics going on in the city will give people a sense that things are normal, that it will contribute to gatherings of different sizes, and that, even if there is no interaction between the Olympic bubble and the outside world, it still could affect COVID case rates in in Tokyo. Advertisement It sounds like the infection rate in Japan is not really that high, though. One of the points of comparison for Japan is other Asian countries that have controlled the pandemic better: Korea, Australia and New Zealand. But there are other points of comparison for Japan that are closer to home that have led public opinion to believe that Japan has been handling the pandemic really poorly recently, even though their case numbers are way lower than what weve seen And part of the concern is that not very many people in Japan are vaccinated. Yes, exactly. I think were at 3 percent, maybe creeping up to 4 percent. You would think that the Japanese government would prioritize getting as many vaccines as possible. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement The pandemic is exposing a lot of problems with the Olympics. Henry Bushnell You would think, but there has been a variety of issues here. The approval process for vaccines developed in other countries is stringent in Japan. It didnt get a vaccine approved until February, and I believe the rollout process has been bad. The bottom line is very few Japanese people are vaccinated right now. They are trying to ramp up, but its very clear theyre not going to be able to get to over 50 percent of the population vaccinated by the time the Olympics begin. In previous years, without a pandemic, everyone got behind the Olympics because it was a battle over national pride. Host cities can get tourist money, athletes can do something amazing, and fans can watch them do it. But the pandemic is throwing all of those incentives off in weird ways. Advertisement I think the pandemic is exposing a lot of problems with the Olympics. The Olympics are good for foreign fans who watch on TV, theyre good for the athletes, and of course, theyre good for the IOC and their executives who make way too much money. The question is whether theyre good for the host country and, specifically, the people of the host country. For the longest time, in the lead-up to the games and the bidding process for them, the host city and country have been able to sell the Olympics as a positive to the people of their country. But that masks a lot of issues with the Olympics: They contribute to a lot of displacement. They cost a ton of money that could be going toin my opinion and in a lot of peoples opinionsother more important causes, whether it be social services or schools. You can argue that cities can make back a lot of that money in tourism revenue, but I think its becoming more clear to a lot of people that its a pretty raw deal for the host city. And the people of the host city dont actually get much out of the games beyond two weeks of fun. Advertisement Advertisement Essentially, what the IOC does is force Tokyo and host cities to spend billions of dollars to build infrastructure and prepare for these games. And then the IOC takes most of the revenue from them. So its getting more and more unpopular to bid for the Olympics. The reason cities do it is very much intangible: the international prestige that you get from hosting the Olympics. Thats why you see a lot of countries like China and Russia wanting to host the games. But more and more people are realizing that it is a terrible economic decision, to host the Olympics. The IOC is the only one with the right to cancel these games, to make any sorts of changes to the plan, to the host contract. If Tokyo were to try to get out of this, it would be on the hook for billions of dollars in damages. It would have to cover the IOC legally if the IOC were to be sued by broadcasters or sponsors for not delivering on their deals. Advertisement So, the International Olympic Committee has all of the decision-making authority here about whether the games take place. If it cancels the games, or if the games go forward, the only institution that has the risk of monetary exposure is the host country. Advertisement Yes, the host country and the local organizing committee have to indemnify the IOC basically in all ways. They have to waive all sorts of legal protections when they sign this contract, which they signed way back in 2013. The IOC profits and the host countries, the host cities, bear all the risk. The International Olympic Committee has said the reason its doing this is for the athletes. To some extent. Look, its good PR to say theyre doing it for the athletes. Its obviously not good PR to say theyre doing it for themselves and for money and for the future of the Olympic movement. The answer is theyre probably doing it for all of those things. I think there are people at the IOC who genuinely do have the athletes best interests in mind. The basic economic structure of the Olympics is that athletes dont get much money for competing and arent allowed to promote their own sponsors at the Olympics. They have to promote IOC sponsors, which the IOC gets a lot of money for. There are rules that prohibit freedom of speech at the Olympics, that prohibit protest and peaceful demonstrations. There are all sorts of rules where the IOC assumes that the Olympics are so attractive, especially to athletes, athletes that the IOC forces them to conform to what it wants. Advertisement I wonder if you talk to any athletes who may be feeling this internal division: Theyre not going to get the broadcast revenue from the Olympics, but this is kind of a pinnacle achievement. If you are someone whos a competitor, you want to go and prove yourself. Advertisement The vast majority of them do want to compete. If you think about the three years and 11 months in between the Olympic Games, if you outright canceled these Olympics and made it seven years and 11 months in between Olympics, thats the span of a lot of Olympians entire careers. Thats their window to have this chance to accomplish a lifelong dream, never mind money or anything like that. I wonder if you think whatever happens with this Olympics is going to trickle down to future gameslike, I wonder if other potential host cities are watching and wondering whether an Olympics investment actually makes sense, or whether they need to be thinking about their contracts with the IOC a little bit differently, negotiating a little bit harder. Advertisement I think its a great call and thats absolutely whats going to happen. It was already getting increasingly unpopular to bid for the Olympics. Thats why Beijing is going to host the Winter Games in eight months, 14 years after hosting the Summer Games in 2008. Nobody else wanted to host the 2022 Winter Olympics. It came down to Beijing and a city in Kazakhstan. The IOC has to some extent acknowledged this, and is starting to make more concessions to host cities to try to make hosting the Olympics more viable. But its still very one-sided. I think this whole saga is setting off alarm bells in a lot of peoples minds that theres a lot more downside here than we realize, that maybe this isnt something we should do. Subscribe to What Next on Apple Podcasts Get more news from Mary Harris every weekday.
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https://slate.com/culture/2021/06/olympics-tokyo-covid-vaccination-international-committee.html?via=rss
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How close are we to Jon Jones' heavyweight debut?
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Its a changing world indeed. But dont worry, theres still plenty to discuss in this weeks MMA Mailbag. Lets get to it. Jennifer M. I could be setting myself up for heartbreak here, but I was encouraged by Jon Jones recent announcement that hed secured the services of former Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer as an advisor. This comes after Jones parted ways with his longtime management company, so Im tempted to see it as a step toward getting some kind of fresh, productive dialogue going. Everyone knows theres one fight to make here, and its Jones vs. Francis Ngannou for the UFC heavyweight title. Thats a monster fight, the type that comes along maybe once a decade. Everyone would make money on that fight.
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https://theathletic.com/2624737/2021/06/01/how-close-are-we-to-jon-jones-heavyweight-debut/
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Could Chiefs' second-year CB BoPete Keyes be poised for a breakout year in 2021?
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The Kansas City Chiefs 2020 NFL draft class had a lot of early contributors, but there was one player who was on the 53-man roster for the bulk of the season who didnt see much action during the course of the year. The Chiefs traded back into the draft to select Tulane CB BoPete Keyes in the seventh round at pick No. 237 overall. He recorded 95 total tackles, two interceptions and 15 passes defended in his four seasons with the Green Wave, but his rookie campaign in Kansas City got off to a slow start. Keyes was placed on the NFI list with an orbital fracture and wasnt removed from the list until about the halfway point through training camp. He was behind in the on-field work and even with early injuries and absences at the cornerback position, Keyes couldnt find his way onto the field. When it was all said and done, Keyes would appear in eight games on the year, starting in Week 17 against the Los Angeles Chargers. Take out his lone start and the majority of his snaps came on special teams. With his rookie season in the rearview, Keyes seems to be putting in the extra work to make sure hes ready to take a step forward in 2021. Chiefs defensive leader Tyrann Mathieu sent out a tweet last Tuesday about a young teammate asking to run extra gassers after the teams first OTA practice. My young blood ask me to run extra gassers with him today after practice I didnt think for a second I was like yeah all in gang. Watching young men become their own leaders is better than making your all pro list. I gotta admit that was highlight of my day. Tyrann Mathieu (@Mathieu_Era) May 25, 2021 Mathieu later revealed that player to be Keyes. 29 Tyrann Mathieu (@Mathieu_Era) May 25, 2021 Later that week, when Mathieu spoke to the media, he set some expectations for the young defensive backs in the room. Itd appear that hes already seeing from Keyes what he wants to see out of the rest of the young players on the defense. I think for any young guy, you just want to see those guys take the next step in the system, Mathieu told reporters. I think for a lot of them things move fast. Weve got a pretty complex defensive scheme that we run, so any guy thats going into his second or third year in the system, you would just hope that they take the necessary steps to get better. Whether that be communicating, whether that be showing up to work early, showing up to meetings early, you just want to see the young guys continue to grow and put themselves in a position to be successful. The Chiefs traded up back into the seventh round to grab Keyes for a reason. While that reason wasnt realized during his rookie campaign, hell have a chance to prove himself a contributor throughout this offseason. Its clear that hes motivated to do his part during offseason training to become the best possible player that he can be. He just needs to put that plan into action once he hits the field during training camp and the 2021 NFL preseason.
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https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2021/06/01/kansas-city-chiefs-bopete-keyes-putting-in-extra-work-2021-breakout/
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Has Billie Eilish just teased new music with her latest post?
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Is pondering over this post a "lost cause?" Billie Eilish is giving fans the most cryptic of teasers for upcoming music and they're already losing their minds. MORE: Billie Eilish's stunning new transformation with transfix you Billie posted a series of selfies on her Instagram showing off her blonde locks. After two pictures of her, the mystery arises with the third picture, a shot of the wheel of a car. Whos to say. But the caption is whats really driving the conversation around the pictures. Loading the player... VIDEO: Billie Eilish calls Mel C Sporty Spice in epic Spice Girl chat Billie captioned the post "nothing but a lost cause" with nothing else to add. The images and caption come without any context. But fans were able to draw conclusions. "LOST CAUSE IS COMING" a fan commented, the top comment on the picture currently. Several others echoed the sentiment, with most of the section filled with ones like "LOST CAUSE" and "YES WBK IT WAS LOST CAUSE" and "LOST CAUSEEEEE" (yes, theyre all in capitals). READ: Billie Eilish responds to trolls in the best possible way MORE: Nicole Kidman wows in figure-hugging gown in nostalgic post Scroll further down and, buried amid the speculation, youll find some adoration from some of Billies many famous friends, like Naomi Campbell. Theres good reason for fans to wonder, though. The singer teased last week that a new song from her upcoming album would be dropping this week. And the song Lost Cause is part of the tracklist she shared. The award-winning singer has a legion of fans So it's safe to assume why so many people are wondering whether this is a sign that Lost Cause will be her new release this week. MORE: Keith Urban shares moving rare photo of Nicole Kidman and grown-up daughters READ: Michelle Pfeiffer gives sneak peek at her workout routine The wheel, on the other hand, is a little more random, but could be from a music video for the song. Billie's next album is due to come out at the end of July The song follows the albums last single, Your Power, released over a month ago and already a top ten hit. The album, Happier Than Ever, her second full-length studio album, is due to come out on July 30, 2021. Read more HELLO! Sign up to our newsletter to get other stories like this delivered straight to your inbox.
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https://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/20210601114397/billie-eilish-teases-exciting-news-sparks-reaction-fans/
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How Is IoT Impacting The Digital World and Remote Workforce?
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According to the Census Bureau of the USA, approximately one-third of the workforce in the nation and half of all the information staff can work safely from home. Though the volume of people working part-time or entirely from home has been on the increase for a couple of years now, the coronavirus outbreak has pressed the fast-forward button on the remote workforce trends. More and more people are now working from home and need vast resources. Data and the Internet of Things (IoT) In 2021, technology will occupy a pivotal role in the remote workforce arena. The ability to connect it with apps will help companies to survive the aftermath of the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Internet of Things or IoT has been instrumental since 2020 when connecting workers at home with enterprises. Of course, it did exist before that as well. However, it shot into prominence since the Pandemic outbreak that suddenly brought everything to a halt. Today, it is a vital part of the digital workplace, even if it only is by virtue of the volume of data it gathers. With the help of IoT-enabled sensors, business enterprises are able to measure the external environment like temperature, flow, the intensity of light, force, and pressure. They can also evaluate physical inputs and transform them into original and raw data. This data is later stored digitally for process analysis. Therefore, the solutions offered by IoT need and generate a continuous flow of data from its surroundings for functioning. To do so, it enables workplaces that are data-driven to function. Even with the influence of the coronavirus pandemic on the business enterprise and the subsequent slow down of business activities. The market for IoT is anticipated to expand to 5.8 billion or even more by 2021. IoT technologies are paramount for driving the whole remote workforce revolution ahead in key sectors like manufacturing, supply chain, healthcare, and many others. Work smarter at home IoT has been transforming the way people work for some time now; however, with the increase in remote workers due to the coronavirus Pandemic, this innovative technology now gets the chance to shine. The biggest advantage of IoT is workers can get a customized space for carrying out enterprise-related tasks for all types of companies. The technology can make and provide personalized solutions to specific issues that crop up. For example, several variables and options arise in the workspace daily, and people cannot tap into all of them. When smart devices, with the help of IoT, catch obscure or even unique variables, businesses can optimize them to their advantage better. The remote workforce or work from home was already growing before the coronavirus pandemic broke out. However, it is likely to increase in the future. With the advent and the application of the Internet of Things, workers worldwide can work safely and smartly. With the application of the above technology, remote workers can also work in peace from any desired location in the world. Data in IoT and the workplace Experts from the credible name in data management, administration, and consulting, RemoteDBA.com states that when you examine the role of IoT in the remote and digital workplace, it focuses lesser on the edge processes of the devices and more on the information that they collect. For instance, the data they aggregate for analysis, the automation of workflows, and the viewing of dashboards. Companies that have added software to their enterprise laptops can get insight into their employees work patterns and habits. However, employers will give incentives to employees by expanding their data insights from IoT devices like wearables. The companys value lies in understanding the exercise habits, sleep patterns, hours of activity, and eating habits of their employees. This sort of insight helps businesses issue work projects to employees best suited to the tasks thanks to the information obtained from the IoT-enabled device. Irrespective of the device, employers can give incentives to employees that optimize the above endpoints and collect data in real-time from smart pens, smart glasses, smart chairs, and a countless list of devices that have IoT embedded in them. The data that the employer gets never ends. Business and tech experts state that three primary areas fall under the category of remote work. They are remote work, itself, telehealth, and remote education; however, all of them are trends about digitalization and not truly remote working as they explain below- 1. Remote work A majority of remote work needs devices connected to the Internet, like mobile phones, laptops, microphones, and webcams. Companies like Zoom are capitalizing on the current trend of moving away from the physical workspace by permitting an ecosystem of all the devices above to connect with a cloud service. Their performance ever since the Pandemic surfaced displays the confidence of the market in their ability to capitalize on the opportunity effectively. 2. Telehealth Regulations that revolve around the privacy and security of health have been major barriers before the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. Due to the emergency, the FDA and other trusted regulators have relaxed the requirements for compliance across the globe. Consultation with doctors can be done thanks to the presence of credible companies like Teledoc. The monitoring of remote vital signs is important, and the FDA has relaxed its requirements as well. 3. Remote education Here, more or less, the same IoT devices are used like in remote work. There is the same set of businesses catering to the needs of students like Zoom and Logitech for webcams and microphones. In addition, there are new services that are now being deployed for identifying the speaker, enabling improved whiteboards, live transcription, etc. Visual distractions and background noise are being addressed both for remote work and education. In addition, there are new algorithms that are being created to improve the above. Therefore, IoT technology is here to stay and will increase by the end of 2021 and beyond!
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https://www.europeanbusinessreview.com/how-is-iot-impacting-the-digital-world-and-remote-workforce/
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Why Is Fraud Prevention So Important in 2021?
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The year 2020 was interesting and unusual from many points of view. Statistics show that the number of standard crimes like car thefts and robberies has decreased, while cybercrimes have significantly increased. The environment of self-isolation and remote interaction gave impetus to new technological development, as well as new ways of stealing data and money. In this article, you will learn what you need to protect your business and customers from, and which fraud prevention solution you should choose. Fraud Types Modern scammers keep up with the times and regularly come up with new tricks to cheat merchants and their customers. Nevertheless, all of their methods can be roughly divided into several types. Phishing (fake sites). This one is not new, but it still manages to catch inattentive users. Fraudsters create platforms with cheaper air tickets, fake shops, make a copy of a bank website to capture the visitors login details, and so on. CNP-fraud. When paying for goods and services by phone or via the Internet, customers dont have to be physically present during the transaction. It is what fraudsters take advantage of to steal financial data and use credit cards until they are blocked. Stealing traffic or affiliate fraud. This option is possible if an online store has a partnership agreement with other resources. Fraudsters create similar referral links that act as an intermediary and change the direction of traffic. Chargebacks. They are not always fraudulent; legitimate customers have the right to request a refund. However, some take advantage of it to receive products and not pay for them since they allegedly were not delivered. As a rule, in such situations, banks resolve the dispute in favor of customers. Of course, this list is not exhaustive. Here are some widespread ways that merchants and their clients have suffered the most. You cannot afford to ignore such methods; otherwise, it can result in the loss of money, customers, and reputation. 5 Anti-Fraud Methods Fortunately, specialized services offer reliable solutions to prevent such fraudulent activities. 1. Uphold cybersecurity standards This solution includes many different directions. First of all, you need to make sure that the hardware and software that you and the employees are using is stable and updated to the latest version. Your companys website should support a cryptographic TLS protocol, use HTTPS (have a valid SSL certificate), and be PCI-DSS compliant. Also, check and update passwords wherever they are used. Install a reliable password manager if needed. Be sure to make backups and regularly update antivirus software on all of your companys devices. 2. Implement customer analysis Before carrying out any financial transaction, you need to check the legitimacy of a client. This is what KYC (Know Your Customer) systems do. With their help, you can determine the reliability of a person at the initial stage (and at every transaction) and take appropriate measures before the fraudsters have time to damage the company and customers. All these processes are fully automated and can be customized depending on the specifics of your business. 3. Monitor visitors devices A technique known as device fingerprinting can help you identify fraudsters and other suspicious individuals based on the data of their smartphones, tablets, and computers. The more the user tries to hide with the help of various utilities, anonymous browser sessions, and other services, the more unique they become for anti-fraud systems. 4. Use chargeback protection While legitimate customers have every right to request a refund for any objective reasons, scammers use it to get a product/service for free. Modern services allow you to identify such payments before the issuing bank reviews the application and confirms the refund. Once notified, you can decide for yourself which action to take. If you think a customer is a crook, you can withdraw your product or service. 5. Make sure there are no backdoors You should regularly check the site for loopholes in the form of algorithm flaws that allow fraudsters to gain access to confidential data. In addition to periodically penetration testing your systems, it is always recommended to update software to the latest versions and install programs only from reliable sources to prevent backdoors. Spend Now for Future Savings The above methods help merchants avoid the financial, legal, and, not least, reputational losses from scammers. Protection against cyber fraud is never excessive, and its work will not affect the usability of your service for legitimate clients. Defensive measures should be used by everyone who has business related to the Internet in one way or another. Of course, introducing new systems requires additional financial costs from you, but they will fully pay off in a short period. Professionals recommend using a comprehensive approach to protect businesses and clients against fraudsters.
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https://www.europeanbusinessreview.com/why-is-fraud-prevention-so-important-in-2021/
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Will Tyron Woodley's MMA Experience Help Him in His Boxing Match Against Jake Paul?
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Styles make fights, and that seems to be even more true in mixed martial arts than any other combat sport, because there are so many different disciplines involved. And while there are certain trends that seem to come and go with fighters, one constant remains: an ability to wrestle both offensively and defensively, along with an explosive stand-up game, usually carries folks into victory. It's official: Jake Paul has managed to make some serious money in combat sports. Tyron certainly looks like an intimidating individual, with an action-figure physique that was helped carved from years of competitive wrestling. He was a NCAA Division 1 wrestler for the Missouri Tigers and a two-time All American and Big 12 Conference champion. His mat credentials are undeniable, but the big question mark is whether or not he could successfully combine his striking to transition into a serious mixed martial arts career. Article continues below advertisement Source: UFC His first KO/TKO victory was in a local MMA promotion where he won via submission due to strikes. His opponent literally tapped out of the fight because of the punches Tyron was raining down upon him. His next four victories were all by way of submission, and he'd have a more definitive knockout against Andre Galvao under the Strikeforce banner where he was gaining momentum. Article continues below advertisement He'd then go on to win three decisions, and challenge for the Strikeforce Welterweight (170 lb) title against Nate Marquardt, who fought at 185 lbs for most of his career in the UFC. While many thought that Tyron would certainly be able to best Nate, MMA faithfuls who'd seen Nate's fights know how much of a savage "The Great" could be on any given night it just depended on which version of Nate showed up on that night. Unfortunately for Tyron, it was a version of Nate with zero quit in him (head to 20:15 below). Article continues below advertisement Nate scored a late-fight knockout of Tyron that contained one of the most brutal, head-snapping combinations MMA fans had ever seen. It was the first loss of Tyron's career, and the last bout Tyron had under the Strikeforce banner. So when he debuted in the UFC, fans were interested in seeing how he'd bounce back from such a devastating loss. To say he made a splash in the Octagon would be an understatement. Tyron knocked out cage-fighting veteran Jay Hieron. He lost a boring decision to Jake Shields (which is Jake's M.O.) but then went to knock out Josh Koscheck and leg-kick TKO UFC former interim champion Carlos Condit. Tyron suffered another setback with Rory MacDonald with a decision loss. He then TKO'd Dong Hyun Kim and won a narrow decision against Kelvin Gastelum (who's still a big-time threat in the UFC). Article continues below advertisement This win earned Tyron a title shot against the ridiculously durable and downright scary Robbie Lawler, who looked like a Terminator in his bout against Rory MacDonald, which many argue is the greatest mixed martial arts contest of all time. Which is why it came as such a surprise when Tyron was able to knock him out in such a vicious fashion. It would be the last knockout of Tyron's career. Article continues below advertisement He'd go on to defend his title four times, but a controversial draw against Stephen Thompson and a measured decision victory against the welterweight contender had folks thinking Tyron may be just "coasting" again. A brabo choke submission against Darren Till erased that doubt, and many favored Tyron to topple Kamaru Usman. But that wasn't the case. The Nigerian Nightmare would go on to dominate Tyron, and Tyron's career hasn't looked the same since.
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https://www.distractify.com/p/tyron-woodley-knockouts
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Will rising covid cases mean a longer lockdown in East Anglia?
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Watch more from Graham Stothard As coronavirus cases across some parts of the region rise, questions are being asked about whether lockdown should end on the 21st of June. The continued spread of the Delta, formally known as Indian, coronavirus variant has cast doubt on whether scrapping restrictions is the right course of action. Credit: ITV Anglia 200 Cases per 100,000 in Bedford In Bedford surge testing has been extended as the town tries to get a grip on the growing case numbers. The testing was due to end last Friday (28 May) but is now expected to continue for at least another few days as the town reaches its highest case numbers since February. 2,000+ People tested on sites in Bedford 1,500 Extra testing kits issued Our rates are much higher than we would like them to be, so it is still important we do everything we can to find all those people that do have the infection so they know they need to stay at home and self isolate. Lisa, who used to work for the NHS, now runs Bedford's oldest sweet shop. Lisa says she could not get through another forced lockdown. I dont think we can allow this new variant to rip through the younger age range. The evidence is it is not impacting on hospitalisations of people that have been jabbed. So let's speed up the jabbing and keep businesses open. Id much rather that than another forced lockdown. Lisa Hunt, Arcadia Sweet Shop Hospitalisations across the east are at their lowest since September, with deaths from the virus also low, but with the new variant now counting for nine in ten cases in Bedford some remain concerned.
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https://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2021-06-01/will-rising-covid-cases-mean-a-longer-lockdown-in-east-anglia
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What does redistricting mean for the 36th Congressional District?
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For the first time in California's history, the state is losing a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives due to slow population growth. But even without the loss of a House seat, the state's redistricting officials already had their work cut out for them due to shifts in where people live within the state. It is that population has shifted quite a bit within the state over the last few years, and so all of these districts have to be redrawn... Some districts will get bigger, some will get smaller, and most of that is due to just the relative changes of population in various parts of the state," said J. Ray Kennedy, a commissioner with the California Redistricting Commission. The Coachella Valley is currently in California's 36th Congressional District, which is represented by Democrat Raul Ruiz of Palm Desert. The district is largely bound by Riverside County lines to the north and south, stretches to the California-Arizona border in the east and includes Hemet, Beaumont and Banning to the west. How the redistricting commission works The California Redistricting Commission uses new census data and public feedback to update district boundaries for the U.S. House, the state Senate, the state Assembly and the Board of Equalization. This year will mark the second time the commission has redrawn district lines. State legislators redrew district maps until a 2008 ballot measure turned the job over to the independent commission. The commission has 14 members and includes five Democrats, five Republicans and four individuals without a party preference. Kennedy, a Morongo Valley resident, is the only commissioner from San Bernardino or Riverside counties. Last month, the Census Bureau released data showing how the 435 House seats will be allocated among the states. While California remains the most populous state and will still have more House seats than any other state, it is growing at a slower rate than other states, causing the loss of a U.S. House seat. But the commission is still waiting for the localized census data it needs to redraw district lines. If the state receives this data by July 31, then the final maps are due on Dec. 15. The commission is currently expecting the data sometime between mid-August and October, and the Dec. 15 deadline will be pushed back based on when the data is received. For example, if the data is received two weeks late, then the deadline will be pushed back by two weeks. Once it has the data, the commission will begin redrawing maps based on several criteria. The commission isn't allowed to take the residents of an incumbent representative or candidate into account, which means they can't group residents together just because they currently share the same representative, and can't draw districts for the purpose of favoring or hurting any party or candidate. Districts also must have equal population, be drawn contiguously so all parts of the district are connected, be geographically compact, and minimize splitting up cities, counties, neighborhoods and communities of interest, among other criteria. A community of interest is defined as a contiguous population with common social and economic interests, such as an area where residents share similar work opportunities. The commission is currently soliciting input from Californians on how they define their community through a tool that allows residents to draw their community on a map. Inland Empire is growing faster than L.A. County While the commission doesn't have the data it needs yet to start redrawing maps, some projections based on previous population numbers show high population growth rates in the Inland Empire and the Bay Area, with slower growth rates in Los Angeles County. According to 2019 projections from the Rose Institute of State and Local Government at Claremont McKenna College, the slower-growing Los Angeles County region is more likely to lose a Congressional seat than faster-growing parts of the state, like the Inland Empire. Slow growth rates in parts of Los Angeles County mean those regions are likely to see their influence reduced in Sacramento and Washington, while relatively high growth rates in the San Francisco Bay Area and the San Bernardino/Riverside County Inland Empire mean those areas are likely to increase their influence after the 2021 redistricting, said Rose Institute Fellow Douglas Johnson in a statement on the report. Similarly, a map from spatial analysis firm Azavea shows overpopulated districts in the Inland Empire and Bay Area, with underpopulated districts in Los Angeles County. Overpopulated districts have a higher population than the target number needed for equal representation, while underpopulated districts have less than the target number. Azavea's estimates show the 36th Congressional District, which includes all nine Coachella Valley cities, as "balanced." But the district is bordered to the west by three overpopulated districts: CA-41, which includes Moreno Valley, Perris and Riverside; CA-CA-42, which includes Lake Elsinore, Corona and Murrieta; and CA-50, which is largely in San Diego County and includes Ramona, Borrego Springs and Valley Center. CA-36 is also bordered on the north and south by two underpopulated districts, CA-8 and CA-51. Kennedy said the commission won't know how population shifts could impact district boundaries until they get the official census data. But he said population shifts within the state will likely be more significant than the loss of a U.S. House seat. "I did the math, and I think what I came up with was the difference in district population due to 52 seats rather than 53 seats would be something to the order of 14,000 people, and I think if you look at the population shifts within the state, they're going to be much more significant in most cases than just that," said Kennedy. 2011 process unified Coachella Valley For now, the commission is focused on public education and outreach, and on gathering information about communities of interest. "We're really looking to people of California to tell us what their communities of interest are, and my feeling has been that we'll get to truer reflections of communities with more accurate input about what communities of interest are out there if we don't know yet where the district lines are likely to be," Kennedy said. "Let's just talk about community centers, and get people's input on their communities of interest before we start into the process and then once we get into the map drawing, the more the more information that we have on the communities of interest, the better it's going to be for us to easily for us to draw districts that make sense," he continued. Ten years ago, the 2011 redistricting process unified the Coachella Valley under one Congressional representative. After the 2001 redistricting process, Desert Hot Springs was split from the rest of the Coachella Valley and placed in a district that included Yucca Valley, Big Bear, and Hesperia. During the 2011 redistricting process, both local Republicans and Democrats argued that the Coachella Valley should be defined as a community of interest and kept together, instead of being split into separate districts, according to Desert Sun coverage from the time. In the following election, Democrat Ruiz unseated Republican Rep. Mary Bono Mack, who represented Palm Springs and other parts of Riverside County in California's 44th and 45th Congressional districts from 1998 to 2013. Reporting from the Associated Press was used in this report. Erin Rode covers the western Coachella Valley cities of Palm Springs, Cathedral City and Desert Hot Springs. Reach her at [email protected].
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https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/2021/06/01/what-redistricting-means-coachella-valley-36th-congressional-district/5044440001/
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How Many Times Has Jane Fonda Been Arrested?
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Not only does Jane Fonda have a long and iconic Hollywood career, she has a long and iconic commitment to civil disobedience as well. In 1970, Fonda was arrested in Cleveland, Ohio on trumped up drug charges, per the Washington Post. Apparently, then-president Richard Nixon had ordered the arrest and Fonda had been under surveillance by the FBI and CIA for months due to her anti-Vietnam War activism. Nearly 50 years later, now in her 80s, Fonda has been arrested several times, this time for crowding, obstructing, and incommoding by joining climate change protests in Washington, D.C. Jane Fonda: Famous Actress, Famous Activist Jane Fonda was born to American actor Henry Fonda and Canadian socialite Frances Ford Brokaw on December 21, 1937, in New York City. She made her film debut in Tall Story in 1960 and thus began her extremely successful acting career. She has won two Best Actress Oscars for Klute (1971) and Coming Home (1978) and in 2021 was awarded the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Globes. It was while she was filming Klute that she was arrested in Cleveland after reentering the United States from Canada and took that famous mug shot with her clenched fist raised in defiance. In an essay on her personal website, Fonda wrote that she had been returning from giving her first lecture at what was to be a North American speaking tour aimed at educating people, particularly college students, about the atrocities the United States was committing in Vietnam. Her job was to raise money for a project with the group Vietnam Veterans Against the War. When she landed at the airport, her bags were searched and authorities found packets of vitamins labeled B, L, and D, (for breakfast, lunch, and dinner). Advertisement She was arrested for drug possession and informed that the arrest had been ordered by President Nixon. Wrote Fonda, I think they hoped this scandal would cause the college speeches to be canceled and ruin my respectability. The charges were eventually dropped and, per Fonda, The irony was that as a result of all the bruhaha over this, the college audiences for my speeches were never less than 2000 and sometimes as large as 10,000. Jane Fonda Joined Forces With Student Activists For Fire Drill Fridays Jane Fonda has remained an activist throughout her life, but she managed to avoid getting arrested again for 50 years. After the 2016 election, as reported by The New Yorker, she attempted to reach out to Donald Trump to discuss the climate crisis and the environmental dangers of relying on fossil fuels. When she was rebuffed, she decided to try some civil disobedience, at first planning to pitch a tent on the National Mall. She then heard from someone within the organization Greenpeace about a group of students who, inspired by activist Greta Thunberg, were holding weekly Friday protests. Advertisement Fonda set up a home and office in Washington, D.C., and joined forces with the student protesters, organizing Fire Drill Fridays. Fondas involvement brought the protests national attention. They are meticulously organized, with Fonda hosting a web-based teach-in every Thursday with activists and climate experts providing information and advice. On Fridays, Fonda and the other organizers lead a climate change protest, demanding a Green New Deal. What A Way To Spend An 82nd Birthday 81-year-old Fonda was arrested five times during Fire Drill Fridays, even spending the night in jail after one of her arrests. The fifth time took place on December 20, 2019, the day before her 82nd birthday. Clad in her signature red coat, which serves as her protest uniform, Fonda has been joined by fellow celebrities at the protests, including Diane Lane, Sally Field, Sam Waterston, Ted Danson and Rosanna Arquette as well as well-respected activists like labor leaders Dolores Huerta and Ai-jen Poo. On December 20, she was joined by Catherine Keener, feminist pioneer Gloria Steinham, and Lily Tomlin, her co-star from their beloved Netflix series Grace and Frankie. Advertisement The group marched to the Capitol, where they sang and chanted on the lawn for several hours before Fonda led them to the Hart Senate Office Building. A Green New Deal. Now! Fonda was arrested by Capitol police along with 138 fellow protestors. They were processed in a warehouse and when Fonda entered, her wrists bound by plastic cuffs, she managed to maneuver her hands above her head, letting loose a whoop of triumph. Fellow detainees cheered back and sang her Happy Birthday. Fonda was not the only older woman arrested, and wasnt even the only one in her 80s. Im not on the market for some guy whos scared of strong women. Ive been married three times to one of those. Now Im on my own. Ive got time. Ive got courage.
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https://rare.us/people/jane-fonda-arrested-2/
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Will winning the NHL draft lottery be the Ducks reward for their lost season?
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One by one, the 2005 draft lottery selections were made until there were only two to be determined. Brian Burke, who was then the Ducks general manager, and then- Pittsburgh Penguins executive Ken Sawyer stood side by side nervously awaiting the final reveal from NHL commissioner Gary Bettman. In a moment, the Penguins would learn they would have the top pick in the entry draft and the chance to select Sidney Crosby, reversing the course of their franchises fortunes. The Ducks would pick second and select Bobby Ryan, as close as they have been to No. 1 overall. Sixteen years later, the Ducks have the top pick in their sights again, after a season in which they plummeted to second-to-last in the NHLs overall standings. They have a 12.1 percent chance of winning the lottery Wednesday and moving to No. 1 in the July 23-24 entry draft. Winning the draft lottery would be the Ducks reward for losing all but 17 of 56 games during the pandemic-shortened season. Only the last-place Buffalo Sabres have better odds, at 16.6 percent, of getting the top pick, who is likely to be University of Michigan defenseman Owen Power. The expansion Seattle Kraken are tied with the New Jersey Devils for the third-best odds at 10.3 percent. The Ducks have drafted well over the years but have never picked first. They have had the second pick only twice (Ryan in 2005 and Oleg Tverdovsky in 1994). They have never picked third and gone fourth only twice (Paul Kariya in 1993 and Chad Kilger in 1995). Bob Murray, who replaced Burke as the Ducks general manager in 2008, laughed the other day when asked if he had lined up his good-luck charms in anticipation of Wednesdays virtual draft lottery. I dont really want to talk about it, he said, adopting a slightly more serious tone a moment later. It might be a win, for a change, not to fall because every year we fall. So, it might be a win just not to fall, and Ill leave it at that. Last season, the Ducks dropped from fifth to sixth in the lottery and selected defenseman Jamie Drysdale. Two years ago, they fell from eighth to ninth and picked center Trevor Zegras. So, things have worked out reasonably well for the Ducks without moving up or even staying put. In fact, the Ducks have had two first-round draft picks in each of the past two entry drafts. They took Drysdale and right wing Jacob Perreault (27th overall) last year and Zegras and left wing Brayden Tracey (29th overall) in 2019. The Ducks have only one first-round pick this time. Its no secret the Ducks need scoring help, especially on their power play, which set a league record for futility with an 8.9 percent success rate this past season. Murray wouldnt say, of course. Thats not his style. Related Articles Ducks face a critical summer, GM Bob Murray says Ducks goalie prospect Lukas Dostal shines in Gulls playoff defeat Ducks hire front office executive Jeff Solomon away from the Kings Lukas Dostal, San Diego Gulls lose to Bakersfield Condors in Game 2 Ducks prospects Trevor Zegras, Jamie Drysdale, Lukas Dostal spark Gulls Who is likely to be selected after Power is up for debate. Two other Michigan players are among the NHLs top-ranked prospects from North America: Centers Kent Johnson, who is third, and Matthew Berniers, who is sixth. William Eklund, a left wing who played last season with Djurgarden in Sweden, is the top-ranked European. Were going to take, as we always have, the best player available, Murray said. Well make our lists, and we wont make our list by position, but by the best player available. And then as it goes down the road, as you get deep, defensemen are always valuable to move. Everybody needs defense. So well take the best player.
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https://www.sgvtribune.com/2021/06/01/will-winning-the-nhl-draft-lottery-be-the-ducks-reward-for-their-lost-season/
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How Much Was Lil Loaded Worth?
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Texas rapper Lil Loaded, whose real name was Dashawn Robertson, died on May 31 in Dallas Country, according to People. He was 20 years old. The young star's attorney, Ashkan Mehryari, confirmed the news in a statement to XXL. He wrote, "Sadly, the rumors are true and Mr. Robertson did pass away today." According to Billboard, he also said Loaded's death may have been the result of a suicide. However, an official cause of death has yet to be released. Ahead of his death, the young star reportedly posted a cryptic message via his Instagram Story, which read, "Dear most high, Please forgive me for my shortcomings and all of the times I've fell short of making you proud and being appreciative of the blessings that have been put in my life." He continued, "I ask for entrance into your kingdom thru all of my mistakes I know you love all of your children and I'm ready for my heart and soul to Join you." It's unclear what led to this message, but Loaded had been charged with manslaughter for the 2020 death of his friend, Khalil Walker. According to the New York Post, he was expected in court June 1 with the charges coming one year after he was signed to Epic Records after his song "6locc 6aby" went viral. After that, he found success and accumulated a modest net worth in a short about of time. Keep scrolling to find out how much he was worth.
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https://www.nickiswift.com/425314/how-much-was-lil-loaded-worth/
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Are Prince Harry's Interviews Creating New Concerns For Meghan Markle?
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Prince Harry has been making headlines consistently over the past few weeks, starting back in early March when his interview with Oprah Winfrey aired on CBS. The Duke of Sussex's latest venture his AppleTV+ docuseries with Oprah Winfrey called "The Me You Can't See" has earned him some additional time in the media's spotlight. As part of the series, Harry has chosen to speak out candidly about several of the things that he has gone through in his life, including the depression and anxiety that he has felt over the years since losing his mother when he was just a teenager. Although Harry does have the support of his wife, Meghan Markle, as he advocates for mental health while discussing his own, a source claims that the Duchess of Sussex has some serious concerns stemming from Harry's recent appearances such as his sit-down with Dax Shepard on the May 13 episode of the actor's Armchair Expert podcast. While some of the things that Harry has opened up about have been well-received by the public, other things that Harry has been discussing, such as the way in which his father has treated him over the years, have not received the highest of praise. Keep reading to find out what one source had to say about Meghan's new fears.
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https://www.nickiswift.com/425358/are-prince-harrys-interviews-creating-new-concerns-for-meghan-markle/
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Who is in the Anne Boleyn cast on Channel 5 and what have they been in before?
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Get the latest Yorkshire what's on news and updates delivered straight to your inbox - sign up for free email updates Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice Channel 5s newest TV adaptation of the life of Anne Boleyn is set to be shown in three parts starting on Tuesday, June 1. The show has already made headlines for its use of colour blind casting, with black actress Jodie Turner-Smith playing Anne Boleyn and Paapa Essiedu portraying her brother George. Elsewhere the show boasts an impressive cast, with stars from such hit TV shows as Game of Thrones , and big film franchises like Disneys Star Wars . If youre wondering where you recognise some of these famous faces, look no further as weve got a list of their notable previous shows to help you out. Jodie Turner-Smith - Anne Boleyn Jodie Turner-Smith plays the lead Anne Boleyn in the new Channel 5 show. The English-born American actress is best known for her roles in Nightflyers (2018) and Queen & Slim (2019). Turner-Smith has also appeared in big budget Amazon series Without Remorse , alongside rising star Michael B. Jordan. Paapa Essiedu - George Boleyn Paapa Essiedu is perhaps best known for his role in last years breakout show I May Destroy You , as well as Gangs of London (2020). Essiedu takes up the role of George Boleyn in the Channel 5 show. George was accused of incest with his sister Anne and executed as a result. Essiedu is also well known for his theatre work, and has won awards for his performances at the Royal Shakespeare Company. Mark Stanley - Henry VIII Mark Stanley plays the infamous king in this adaptation, but is probably best known for his portrayal of Grenn in Game of Thrones . He has also appeared in Hellboy (2019) and the film Euphoria (2017) alongside Swedish actress Alicia Vikander. He also made a brief appearance in Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) as one of the Knights of Ren. Anna Brewster - Jane Boleyn Anna Brewster is an English actress and model who has previously appeared in TV series such as The Tudors and Nearly Famous (2007) . Other notable TV work of Brewsters includes appearances in Luther and BBC drama Silent Witness . Brewsters modelling career includes features in Dazed & Confused , Glamour and Italian Vogue. Sign up to our free newsletters to receive our top stories to your inbox. We've got dedicated ones for Leeds, Sheffield, Harrogate, Doncaster, Wakefield, Harrogate, Halifax and the Yorkshire Coast too. It takes just seconds to sign up just click here, enter your email address and follow the instructions. Don't worry if you change your mind. You can 'unsubscribe' using the link at the bottom of every newsletter we send out. Aoife Hinds - Princess Mary Daughter of renowned Irish actor Ciarn Hinds, Aoife has made appearances in shows such as Derry Girls and the TV adaptation of Sally Rooneys Normal People (2020). The 29-year-old actress has also starred in The Commuter (2018) in Nightflyers alongside lead Jodie Turner-Smith. Hinds will portray Princess Mary, also known as Mary Tudor, in the new three-part Channel 5 show. Barry Ward - Thomas Cromwell Barry Ward is an Irish actor who has previously appeared in TV shows such as The Fall and The End of the F***ing World . Ward has also starred in films such as Maze (2017) about the escape of IRA prisoners, and Amazons Dating Amber from last year. Ward plays Thomas Cromwell in this latest show. Cromwell was a lawyer who served as chief minister to Henry VIII.
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https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/who-anne-boleyn-cast-channel-20721322
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How Do Surveillance Laws Impact the Economy?
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In 2018 the Australian parliament passed the 'TOLA' Act, expanding the government's powers to bypass digital data protections, and bringing with it the potential for significant harm to the economy and to trust in digital services and the Internet. Under TOLA, law enforcement and security agencies can require 'designated communications providers,' or other businesses associated with them, to help provide access to the content of encrypted data, even if that means disclosing confidential product information or modifying existing products and services. Given the extreme reach and potential impact of TOLA, we assumed it would have been preceded by a thorough economic impact analysis; we were surprised to find none. The Internet Society therefore commissioned a team of independent researchers to assess the economic impact of TOLA. This team, Law & Economics Consulting Associates (LECA), has today published its final report - The Economic Impact of Laws that Weaken Encryption. Financial Impact The results are striking. One respondent to the research estimated that the cost of TOLA, in terms of damage to trust in its brand, was of the order of $AUS 1 billion in current and forecast sales. Another respondent has said that it is being 'materially and detrimentally impacted' by TOLA. These concerns come from domestic and multi-national organizations alike, illustrating that TOLA has impacts far beyond its home jurisdiction, whether or not that is the intent. When laws like TOLA are introduced in one country and then copied by others, the impacts multiply and spread. As the report puts it: 'TOLA has the potential to result in significant economic harm [in the multiple billions of dollars] for the Australian economy, and produce negative spillovers that will amplify that harm globally.' Template for Future Impact Analyses Australia is not the first country to pass this kind of law, and in fact, TOLA extends the reach of existing Australian laws that define similar powers. The lack of economic impact assessments is all the more striking because of the vital importance of digital security in today's data-driven economies. We hope today's report will serve as a template for analyzing similar laws elsewhere around the world, in terms of their impact on business and consumer trust and the wider economy. Trustworthy technology and online services are critical to every modern society, and while the economic impact will never be the only factor shaping surveillance laws, it cannot safely be ignored. 'While the challenges of estimating the economic impact are difficult, there has not been any significant public research that attempts to quantify the economic impact of TOLA or similar legislation in Australia or elsewhere. However, the lack of such empirical evidence does not imply that there is no significant impact. Instead, it suggests that the burden of proof should be shifted to evaluating the case for why TOLA is expected to yield significant benefits since the risk of significant harms posed by TOLA is clear.' The full report is clearly organised into legal, technical, and economic analysis sections, backed up by interview and survey data. We hope that the following points encourage you to read more: First, many of the respondents said they were simply unsure if TOLA imposed duties on them, and how to ensure they were compliant with the law. That is not a good sign: the law is supposed to deliver predictability and consistency. Uncertainty is bad for business. Second, TOLA imposes a duty of silence on those who receive requests: affected organizations can't say if they have received an enforcement order, or what they have been told to do. This not only limits the information available for estimating the true impacts of the law, it also undermines trust in digital services and the Internet. The technical section of the report is clear: we should take great care if we weaken technical protections and hope to compensate by adding procedural ones. Holding Policymakers to Account Encryption protects the safety and data of billions of people, and the security of nations around the world. TOLA is far from the first law of this kind, which suggests that similar laws elsewhere have been enacted without proper analyses of their economic effect, or their impact on trust. Citizens, and the Internet Society's members and chapters, should be calling for full economic impact assessments of their governments' policies in this area, especially now that there is a clear example to follow. Citizens should also be assessing the use of these policies relative to their stated aims, and holding policymakers to account if the two do not match. We encourage you to read the report - The Economic Impact of Laws that Weaken Encryption - and judge for yourself. If you are a policymaker or regulator, whether in Australia or anywhere else, please consider the impacts that legislation like this can have on your economy as well as on many other aspects of society. Threats to strong encryption are threats to us all. Image by Jason Leung via Unsplash
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https://www.marketscreener.com/news/latest/How-Do-Surveillance-Laws-Impact-the-Economy--35492096/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=20210601
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Could prescribing heroin cut crime in Halton?
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A stock image of a doctor writing out a prescription. (Picture: PA) With the Misuse of Drugs Act turning 50 this year, In Your Area (IYA) has taken a look at whether prescribing heroin could help to cut crime and ill health in Halton. The controversial act was intended as a bulwark against drug-related harm, but has been dogged by criticism in recent years among an increasingly vocal movement calling for a rethink of drug laws following decriminalisation reforms in other countries such as Portugal, where possession of any drugs is decriminalised, and other nations where legalised cannabis markets have been introduced in a bid to sever the substances links with crime. Critics of the prevailing focus on enforcement have argued that making drugs illegal hands control to criminals and results in problems that could otherwise be regulated and minimised or avoided such as drugs being mixed with harmful cutting agents so people dont know what theyre taking, barriers to research, stigma, violence as a means of settling disputes and enforcing silence and debts, and a reliance on easily-exploited individuals such as teenagers and addicts for tasks such as dealing, storing and deliveries. Many prominent critics of the status quo come from the world of law enforcement itself. Decriminalisation and legalisation likewise carry their own controversy with opponents claiming this can increase access and knock-on effects of ill health, crime and other problems. The debate also comes against the backdrop of the potential watershed in drug enforcement in the form of the EncroChat hack and Operation Venetic, following Dutch and French investigators decryption of the now-notorious network and a flood of long sentences for suppliers involved in the illicit drug trade as well as for weapons offences, with the full impact over the long term yet to be seen - whether the trade will adapt and respawn or whether the combined effect of removing suppliers and bosses via robust sentences, many in excess of a decade long, will have long-term impact. The debate, however, appears to have gained a degree of mainstream traction, and has perhaps vaulted the barricade of reflex-conservatism in much of the national press and national discourse. One recurring plea from drug law reformers is for the rollout of heroin on prescription to treat drug users in a safe environment, protected from the financial need to commit crime to fund their habit, and from the social upheaval of going to prison, while having access to support to kick their addiction. Drug policy reform group Transform points to the Swiss experience of introducing HAT in 1994, which included a massive drop in new heroin users from over 800 a year to just over 100 and reductions in street dealing in the number of users becoming dealers. Crucially, prescription heroin was not diverted to illicit sales. The initiative was not new, however, and Switzerland could look to inspiration from Widnes, Cheshire, where psychiatrist Dr John Marks had pioneered a similar scheme in the 1980s and early 1990s, reporting a 93% drop in acquisitive crime. More recently, Middlesbrough in the North East ran a pilot HAT scheme backed by its former Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland Barry Coppinger, Labour Party. The launch of Middlesbrough's pilot HAT scheme in 2019, with the then police and crime commissioner Barry Coppinger and the scheme's clinical lead Danny Ahmed. (Picture: Teeside Live) Teeside University reviewed the scheme and reported a 60% fall in offending among clients, the eradication of rough sleeping, and found wellbeing scores rose by 91% from probable depression to above the average population. The cost of dealing with related crime plunged by nearly 100,000 - a drop of 57% from 172,300 before the scheme. Incoming Conservative PCC Steve Turner has pulled the plug on the scheme. ITV reported that Mr Turner said he had seen no evidence other than anecdotal evidence as to the efficacy of the scheme. Its funding, which began in 2019, runs out this September. In Halton, Nuno Albuquerque, head of treatment for Oasis Recovery, a drug rehabilitation facility in Runcorn, said HAT could help addicts avoid the monumental risks of street consumption and that anything that encourages people to seek healthcare and treatment "gets our full support". Nuno Albuquerque, head of treatment for Oasis Recovery. He said: "Heroin-assisted treatment programmes are helpful in areas where there are high levels of drug-fuelled crime, homelessness and hospital admissions which stem from a public injecting community. These individuals are incredibly vulnerable and have more than likely been in and out of multiple different treatment programmes in the past and who suffer from decade-long complex addictions. He added: HAT programmes are managed by senior clinicians and will hopefully help support these people in avoiding street drugs and the monumental health risks that come with them. This in turn should lead to a localised reduction in drug-related crime, drug-related litter and needle dropping, injecting in public and sharing needles. Anything that encourages people suffering with a drug addiction to engage in healthcare and treatment services gets our full support." Change Grow Live did not comment specifically either way, citing the Covid-19 pandemic as an enduring focus. Charlotte Roberts, CGL Halton service manager, said: Change Grow Live is always working with our commissioners, the communities and individuals we serve to provide the best possible treatment. Our focus at this time is to help people through the challenges of Covid and coming out of lockdown. The National Crime Agency, which led the UKs Operation Venetic probe into EncroChat, did not respond to a request for comment. Cheshire police, although not approached for comment, happened to publish a press release around the same time as the enquiry that went to the NCA, with the constabulary highlighting the forces work to take on the drug gangs and stymie the illicit drug trades apparent ability to regenerate and grow in a continuing cycle. Cheshire police raid a property in Ellesmere Port last year in a heroin and crack cocaine probe. A force spokeswoman said the constabulary had made 96 disruptions against county lines gangs with a string of successes. In the official press release, Detective Chief Superintendent Gareth Lee said police were relentless in Cheshire and were waiting to catch criminals looking to fill the voids left by the last round of convictions. He said: The specific aim is to make Cheshire a really hostile place for those involved in serious and organised crime. We know this is a huge challenge but we have dedicated officers across the force who are relentless in pursuing individuals resident in Cheshire and who travel into Cheshire to commit this activity. The message is definitely getting out there. Chief Superintendent Gareth Lee, of Cheshire police. The activity speaks for itself. "In the last year we have conducted numerous operations that led to warrants executed, arrests made, organised crime groups put in jail as well as the seizure of class A and B drugs, cash, drug paraphernalia and high value designer items. In June last year we arrested 18 people who were involved in flooding Ellesmere Port with drugs. We had officers patrolling all over the town as we knew the next county lines team would be waiting and ready to fill the void. The talk of the town was dont go there, police are everywhere and that is exactly what we want these criminals to be thinking. However it isnt only about pursuing these criminals. We know there is a really big problem with vulnerability and exploitation that comes with the county lines model. Therefore a big focus for the force is identifying and engaging with vulnerable adults who are targeted and educating young children who are coerced into this underworld by criminals. We have numerous departments with officers and staff using their skills, knowledge and expertise to focus on all aspects of this crime to really make a difference in our communities. The ultimate aim is to make our community safer. The Misuse of Drugs Act gained royal assent on May 27, 1971, and came wholly into force in July 1, 1973. Halton spans the towns of Runcorn and Widnes, Cheshire, and some neighbouring villages.
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https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/could-prescribing-heroin-cut-crime-in-halton/
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What Is the Schedule for Americas Got Talent 2021 So Far?
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Season 16 of NBCs Americas Got Talent premieres Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Actress Sofia Vergara, model Heidi Klum, comedian Howie Mandel, and show creator Simon Cowell will all return as judges, as well as host Terry Crews (per NBC). As always, the returning judges will determine which auditioning acts, from acrobats to magicians, make it through to the next round. Also per usual, the acts that receive a Golden Buzzer from said judges during auditions will automatically earn a spot in the live shows, which air sometime in early August, as Golden Derby reported. Season 15 winner Brandon Leake, a poet, received a Golden Buzzer from Mandel during his first audition. ALL of Brandon Leake's Performances on Season 15 of AGT! America's Got Talent 2020Congratulations to Brandon Leake for WINNING Season 15 of America's Got Talent! Relive all of Brandon's full performances from the season. Get The America's Got Talent App: bit.ly/AGTAppDownload Subscribe for More: bit.ly/AGTSub America's Got Talent Premieres Tuesday, June 1st 8/7c on NBC! Stream on Peacock: bit.ly/AGTPeacock AMERICA'S GOT TALENT ON SOCIAL 2020-09-25T16:40:06Z While the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic affected the filming of season 16, which features a mix of virtual and physical auditions (per Newsweek), Mandel told PEOPLE ahead of Tuesdays premiere that things are slowly getting back to normal on the set. Things have loosened up a little bit and [are] getting better. Were all getting vaccinated and the numbers have gone down. This is the sun that is shining that weve all been waiting for, he told the outlet. Heres what the schedule looks like for Season 16: Heres When Americas Got Talent Airs & How to Watch Early Release: Dustin Tavella Performs Heartwarming Magic America's Got Talent 2021This magician's world changed when he became a father. Dustin Tavella performs amazing magic in honor of his adopted son. Get The America's Got Talent App: bit.ly/AGTAppDownload Subscribe for More: bit.ly/AGTSub America's Got Talent Premieres Tuesday, June 1st 8/7c on NBC! Stream on Peacock: bit.ly/AGTPeacock AMERICA'S GOT TALENT ON SOCIAL Like 2021-05-31T13:00:11Z The long-running NBC hit will air Tuesdays at 8 p.m. Eastern starting on June 1. According to Newsweek, Americas Got Talent will air auditions now through July. The live shows are scheduled for August, which means fans will be able to vote for their favorite acts then. The finale is scheduled for sometime in September, and thats when a winner will be named. A Las Vegas show and $1 million. Americas Got Talent is available to stream on Peacock and Hulu (per Newsweek). Episodes will also be available on the NBC app and website. A Live Audience Will Return to the NBC Show Season 16 of Americas Got Talent is welcoming back a live audience. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the show couldnt shoot with an audience during season 15, which aired in the summer of 2020. Mandel told PEOPLE ahead of the 2021 premiere that this season will feature a limited audience. It was wonderful its like youve been lost forever, and now you feel like, Im home,' Mandel told the outlet about taping auditions for the new season. He added: Just to hear a reaction behind you, just to hear anybody be behind you and, kind of, affirm that what you just heard or what you just saw or how you just judged theyre either in agreement with [you], or theyre totally opposed to what you just said. Simon Cowell is Returning as a Judge on Americas Got Talent Cowell is returning to the judges panel during Season 16. Its a big step for the British TV personality, who broke his back in an electric bike accident in 2020, according to ET, an injury that forced him to miss half of season 15. After months of recovery and physical therapy, Cowell told the outlet hes ready for the new season and to rejoin his fellow judges. Both Heidi and Sofia are actually very, very funny, Cowell said of his co-stars. People always ask me, What are [they] like in real life? And I always say that youre both very funny. You make me laugh. Americas Got Talent airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. Eastern on NBC. READ NEXT: NBC Announces Major The Voice Schedule Change
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https://heavy.com/entertainment/agt-tonight-2021-schedule-americas-got-talent/
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What explains the surge in FDI inflows?
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Unprecedented short-term foreign portfolio investments are entirely responsible for the surge Total foreign direct investment (FDI) inflow in 2020-21 is $81.7 billion, up 10% over the previous year, reported a recent Ministry of Commerce and Industry press release. It further added, Measures taken by the Government on the fronts of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy reforms, investment facilitation and ease of doing business have resulted in increased FDI inflows into the country. The short press release highlighted industry and State-specific foreign investment figures without detailed statistical information. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) bulletin, which was released a week earlier, has the details. They are conceptually more transparent and consistent. The table below summarises the main headings for 2019-20 and 2020-21 and the percentage growth rate. Gross inflows/gross investment in the RBI report is the same as total FDI inflow in the press release, identical to the Commerce Ministrys estimate. The gross inflow consists of (i) direct investment to India and (ii) repatriation/disinvestment. The disaggregation shows that direct investment to India has declined by 2.4%. Hence, an increase of 47% in repatriation/disinvestment entirely accounts for the rise in the gross inflows. In other words, there is a wide gap between gross FDI inflow and direct investment to India. FDI inflow increasingly consists of private equity funds, which are usually disinvested after 3-5 years to book profits (per its business model). In principle, private equity funds do not make long-term greenfield investment. Similarly, measured on a net basis (that is, direct investment to India net of FDI by India or, outward FDI from India), direct investment to India has barely risen (0.8%) in 2020-21 over the last year. It is almost entirely on account of Net Portfolio Investment, shooting up from $1.4 billion in 2019-20 to $36.8 billion in the next year. That is a whopping 2,526% rise. Further, within the net portfolio investment, foreign institutional investment (FIIs) has boomed by an astounding 6,800% to $38 billion in 2020-21, from a mere half a billion dollars in the previous year. So, the mystery of the surge in gross FDI inflows is solved. It is entirely on account of net foreign portfolio investment. FDI inflow, in theory, is supposed to bring in additional capital to augment potential output (taking managerial control/stake). In contrast, foreign portfolio investment, as the name suggests, is short-term investment in domestic capital (equity and debt) markets to realise better financial returns (that is, higher dividend/interest rate plus capital gains). But the conceptual distinctions have blurred in official reporting, showing an outsized role of FDI and its growth in India. It added a lot of froth to the stock prices. When GDP has contracted by 7.3% (as per the official estimates released last Monday) in 2020-21 on account of the pandemic and the economic lockdown, the BSE Sensex nearly doubled from about 26,000 points on March 23, 2020 to over 50,000 on March 31, 2021. BSEs price-earnings (P-E) multiple defined as share price relative to earnings per share is among the worlds highest, close behind S&P 500 in the U.S. Modest contribution Thus the surge in total FDI inflow during the pandemic year is entirely explained by booming short-term FIIs in the capital market and not adding to fixed investment and employment creation. For years now, the government has showcased the rise in gross FDI inflows as a badge of the success of its economic policies to counter the widespread criticisms of output and investment slowdown and rising unemployment rates (especially during the last year). As Figure 1 shows, between 2013-14 and 2019-20, the ratio of net FDI to GDP has remained just over 1% (left-hand scale), with no discernible rising trend in it. Likewise, the proportion of net FDI to gross fixed capital formation (fixed investment) is range-bound between 4% and 6% (left-hand scale). These stagnant trends are evident when the economys fixed investment rate gross fixed capital formation to GDP ratio has plummeted from 31.3% in 2013-14 to 26.9% in 2019-20 (right-hand scale). Thus, FDI inflows contribution to domestic output and investment remains modest. To sum up, the Commerce Ministry press release claims an unprecedented surge in gross foreign capital inflow of $81.7 billion in 2020-21, rising 10% over the previous year. The rapid influx is evidence of the success of the economic policies during the pandemic, the government claims. Probably not. Unprecedented short-term foreign portfolio investments are entirely responsible for the surge. And within the portfolio investment, FIIs shot up to $38 billion in 2020-21, from half a billion-dollar the previous year. The flood of FIIs has boosted stock prices and financial returns. These inflows did little to augment fixed investment and output growth. R. Nagaraj is Visiting Professor, Centre for Development Studies, Trivandrum
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https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/what-explains-the-surge-in-fdi-inflows/article34702117.ece
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How Many Children Does Mike Tyson Have?
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Mike Tyson has six biological kids, and calls himself a father to his second wifes daughter, according to New York Times Magazine, making him a father of seven. The former professional boxer has been married three times, and has children with three women, not all of whom he married. Tyson is said to be close to all of his kids; Mikey Lorna, 31, Rayna, 25, Amir, 22, Miguel, 18, Milan, 12, and Morocco, 9. Tyson didnt have any children with his first wife, Robin Givens; the two were married for about one year. He did, however, go on to have a daughter named Mikey with his girlfriend Kimberly Scarborough, a couple of years after he and Givens split. In 1997, Tyson married Monica Turner. The then-couple welcomed two children together a son named Amir and a daughter named Rayna. Tyson and Turner split in 2003, and he went on to date Sol Xochitl. They had two children together, a son named Miguel and a daughter named Exodus. Exodus died in 2009, when she was 4-years-old following an accident at home. You can read more about this below. Tyson remarried in 2009, just a couple of months after Exodus died. He has been married to his third wife, Lakiha Kiki Spicer, ever since. The couple has two kids together, a daughter named Milan and a son they named Morocco. Heres what you need to know: Mikey Lorna Is a Model & Amir Is the CEO of a Clothing Brand Mike Tyson and KidsDOWNLOAD TysonMoji HERE goo.gl/5hr4UC Subscribe Here | youtube.com/channel/UCdtNjOwfQpgVK0FyOeLyzrg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram | instagram.com/miketyson Twitter | twitter.com/miketyson Facebook | facebook.com/miketyson Website | miketyson.com Shots Studios Channels: Alesso | youtube.com/c/alesso Anitta | youtube.com/c/anitta Anwar Jibawi | youtube.com/c/anwar Awkward Puppets | youtube.com/c/awkwardpuppets Hannah Stocking | youtube.com/c/hannahstocking Lele Pons | youtube.com/c/lelepons Maejor | youtube.com/c/maejor Mike Tyson | youtube.com/c/miketyson Rudy Mancuso 2017-03-15T16:01:33Z Tysons oldest daughter, Michael Tyson, or Mikey Lorna, goes by Miki Tee, according to her Instagram account. She is fairly active on social media and, according to Sportskeeda, she is a plus-size model. In November 2016, she covered Queen Size magazine. On the inside pages, she discussed her weight loss journey and breaking into the fashion world. Tysons oldest son, Amir, is the CEO of a clothing brand called Debonair Attire, according to Instagram. Amir has also done some acting. Not much is known about his older sister, Rayna, who lives her life out of the public eye, according to Essentially Sports. Miguel Tyson also lives a relatively private life, but he has trained with his dad from time-to-time. According to Essentially Sports, Miguel has no plans to enter the ring. Mike Tyson is particularly close to his youngest two children, Milan and Morocco. He tends to keep the kids off of social media and shielded from the public eye as much as possible, since they are both still school-aged. Tysons Daughter Exodus Died at Age 4 Today in History. Mike Tyson's 4yr old daughter Exodus breathed her last on 27th May 2009 after a tragic accident in which her neck got caught in a treadmill cord. Its alleged she slipped while playing She was put on life support but never regained her consciousness. RIP Exodus pic.twitter.com/4cyMIsdDgW Aupal Emmanuel (@AupalEmmanuel) May 27, 2020 Tyson has fathered eight kids, but his daughter Exodus was tragically killed at the age of 4. Exodus died on May 26, 2009, after accidentally hanging herself from a treadmill cord in her home, according to ABC News. Somehow, she was playing on this treadmill, and theres a cord that hangs under the console; its kind of a loop. Either she slipped or put her head in the loop, but it acted like a noose, and she was obviously unable to get herself off of it, police sergeant Andy Hill said at the time. Exodus was in the playroom while her mother, Sol Xochitl, was cleaning the house. Exodus was found by her 7-year-old brother, who alerted their mother. She promptly called 911, before starting CPR, ABC News reports. The child was rushed to a local hospital and placed on life support. She died a short while later. Tyson released the following statement to thank fans for their support following the tragedy. The Tyson family would like to extend our deepest and most heartfelt thanks for all your prayers and support, and we ask that we be allowed our privacy at this difficult time. There are no words to describe the tragic loss of our beloved Exodus. READ NEXT: Mike Tysons Family: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know
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https://heavy.com/sports/mike-tyson-kids-children/
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Does a Swastika Appear in Disneys 101 Dalmatians?
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In May 2021, as a new live-action film about Disneys iconic antagonist Cruella de Vil hit theaters, an old image that supposedly showed a swastika in the dotted fur pattern of the canine character Perdita in the 1961 animated movie 101 Dalmatians recirculated: This is not a genuine still from the movie 101 Dalmatians. The swastika-like pattern shown above does not appear in the original film. This image was edited to make it look as if there is a dotted pattern on Perditas fur resembling a swastika. We viewed a copy of 101 Dalmatians available via Disney Plus and can confirm that this swastika pattern does not appear in the official version of the film. A clip of this scene is also available via YouTube. Its clear that Perdita, in the blue collar on the left, does not have dots shaped in the form of a swastika on her fur: The fake 101 Dalmatians swastika image has been circulating since at least 2015 when the website Hexjam included it in an article about subliminal messages you never noticed in Disney movies. The images included in this article were all fakes, however, and featured far-fetched jokes such as a dwarf smoking a marijuana cigarette in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and former U.S. President George W. Bushs face appearing in Alice in Wonderland. Hexjam noted at the top of the article that viewers probably never noticed these images because they didnt actually appear in the Disney films. This is not the first time a digitally edited still from a Disney movie has been created to make it seem as if the animators had secretly slipped a tasteless joke into a PG movie. Toy Story 3, for example, does not feature a hidden image of oral sex, The Lion King doesnt feature a hidden image of breasts, and Monsters Inc. does not feature a drawing of sex. For a few brief seconds in VHS copies of the 1977 movie The Rescuers, however, a topless woman truly did make an appearance.
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https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/101-dalmatians-swastika/
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Did Mike Flynn Say Myanmar-Style Military Coup Should Happen in US?
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In May 2021, Michael Flynn expressed support, at least in principle, for a military coup in the United States. At an event in May 2021, Flynn was asked why "what happened in Minamar [Myanmar]," namely a military coup, "can't happen here." He replied "No reason. I mean, it should happen" a clear expression of support, at least in principle, for a military coup in the United States. However, he quickly backtracked in an online post, writing "There is no reason it (a coup) should happen here (in America)." In May and June 2021, reports emerged online that Mike Flynn, former Army general, former national security advisor, an ally of former U.S. President Donald Trump, and a prominent supporter of discredited conspiracy theories, had expressed support for the idea of a military coup in the United States. On May 30, for example, the left-leaning website Mediaite reported that: Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn spoke this weekend at a conference organized by supporters of the QAnon conspiracy in Dallas, Texas, and multiple attendees captured video of him endorsing the idea of a military coup like the one that happened in Myanmar happening here, presumably to install former President Donald Trump back in the White House. Similar articles were published by The Hill, Dallas Morning News, and Marketwatch. Those reports contained accurate descriptions of what Flynn said at a conference in Dallas, Texas, over the weekend of May 28-30, 2021. However, Flynn quickly backtracked on his remarks, writing online, There is NO reason whatsoever for any coup in America. As a result, we are issuing a rating of Mostly True. What Flynn Said About Myanmar and Coups The remarks in question came during a panel discussion at the For God & Country Patriot Roundup in Dallas, Texas, which took place between May 28 and 31, 2021. Video footage of Flynns comments first emerged online on May 30, which suggests that was the date on which he made them, though we have not yet been able to verify that definitively. Two separate video clips posted to Twitter show the following exchange between an unnamed audience member, and Flynn: Audience member: Im a simple Marine. I want to know why what happened in Minamar [Myanmar] cant happen here. [Cheers and applause]. Flynn: No reason. I mean, it should happen. Theres no reason. [Cheers]. Thats right. Here is the video of former national security advisor Michael Flynn saying that he thinks a coup like the coup in Myanmar should happen in the US. pic.twitter.com/7mGYjfXg18 Mamie (@MC_Hyperbole) May 30, 2021 In February, military leaders in the southeast Asian nation of Myanmar (also known as Burma), carried out a coup. It was to this that the audience member referred when he asked why what happened in Minamar [Myanmar] cant happen in the United States. Flynns response No reason. I mean, it should happen clearly meant he was expressing support, at least in principle, for a military coup in the United States. News reports that characterized his remarks in that way were therefore accurate. What Flynn Said Afterward However, on May 31 Flynn appeared to backtrack on those comments. On the social media platform Telegram, he wrote: Let me be VERY CLEAR There is NO reason whatsoever for any coup in America, and I do not and have not at any time called for any action of that sort. Any reporting of any other belief by me is a boldface fabrication based on twisted reporting at a lively panel at a conference of Patriotic Americans who love this country, just as I do. I am no stranger to media manipulating my words and therefore let me repeat my response to a question asked at the conference: There is no reason it (a coup) should happen here (in America). Sidney Powell, an attorney who represents Flynn, confirmed for Snopes that @RealGenFlynn is an authentic Telegram account and that the May 31 message was composed by Flynn himself. In writing, There is no reason it (a coup) should happen here (in America), Flynn was not repeating his response at the conference. In reality, he said the opposite at the conference. But it remains the case that, shortly afterwards, he clearly articulated opposition to the idea of a military coup in the United States. As a result of this backtrack, we are issuing a rating of Mostly True.
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https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/mike-flynn-military-coup-myanmar/
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Did Popeyes Hang a Sign Saying They Will Refuse To Serve White People?
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A Popeyes restaurant in Lake Saint Louis, Missouri, hung a sign telling its customers it was under new management that would reserve the right to refuse service to white people. A sign stating that a Popeyes fast food restaurant franchise in Lake St. Louis, Missouri was under new management and would reserve the right to refuse to serve white people sparked controversy on social media in late May 2021. A Facebook post containing a photograph of the sign caused many viewers to believe it was a real policy. But Lake St. Louis police stated that the sign wasnt posted by anyone associated with the restaurant. They are looking for the people responsible in a trespassing and potential vandalism investigation. Police stated that earlier in the month, several drive-through menu signs were also spray painted. A photograph of the sign was posted to Facebook on May 27, 2021, where it was widely seen, sparking angry replies: Surveillance video from the restaurant, posted by Lake St. Louis police, showed what appeared to be two men drive up to the drive-through in a black car. One man appeared to get out from the passenger side. Although what he did cant be seen in the video, police stated they believe the men are the ones who posted the sign. I can confirm that they are not affiliated with the business (employee, former employee or any other affiliation), Lake St. Louis Police Chief Chris DiGiuseppi said in an email to Snopes. The sign was placed, pictures were taken then someone removed the sign. We are unsure how long it was up and the sign was not recovered (by us or Popeyes). The motive is currently unknown, so police are asking anyone with information to call in tips at 636-625-8018.
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https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/popeyes-drive-through-sign/
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Did Trump Officially Recognize Pride Month During His Presidency?
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Trump never issued an official proclamation for Pride Month, though he was the first Republican president to publicly recognize it when he issued a series of tweets in May 2019. On June 1, 2021, U.S. President Joe Biden issued a presidential proclamation in recognition of the LGBTQ community for Pride Month. When outlets such as The Independent reported this news, they noted that Bidens predecessor, Donald Trump, issued no such proclamations during his tenure in office: President Joe Biden has issued an official proclamation recognising Pride Month after Donald Trump neglected to do so throughout his term. Pride is a time to recall the trials the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer community has endured and to rejoice in the triumphs of trailblazing individuals who have bravely fought and continue to fight for full equality, Mr Biden said in a statement on Tuesday. Its true that Trump never issued a presidential proclamation in recognition of Pride Month. We searched the National Archives database of proclamations, as well as the Trump White House archives, and found no proclamations issued in honor of Pride Month. In June 2020, NBC News reported that Trump had issued proclamations designating June as National Homeownership Month, Great Outdoors Month, and Caribbean-American Heritage Month, but never as Pride Month. Over the past several days, President Donald Trump has issued presidential actions proclaiming June as National Homeownership Month, Great Outdoors Month and Caribbean-American Heritage Month, among others. On Monday, amid protests across the country, the White House still managed to issue a statement recognizing June 1 as Global Coptic Day but two days in, nothing, so far, for LGBTQ Pride month. While Trump never issued an official proclamation for Pride Month, he was the first sitting Republican president to publicly recognize Pride Month, albeit in a less official manner. In May 2019, Trump posted a series of tweets to celebrate LGBT Pride Month and recognize the outstanding contributions LGBT people have made to our great Nation. These tweets are no longer available online, as Trump was kicked off of the social media platform in early 2021 amid fears that he would incite further violence after the attack on the U.S. Capitol. An archived version of the tweets is available and the text is reproduced below: As we celebrate LGBT Pride Month and recognize the outstanding contributions LGBT people have made to our great Nation, let us also stand in solidarity with the many LGBT people who live in dozens of countries worldwide that punish, imprison, or even execute individuals on the basis of their sexual orientation. My Administration has launched a global campaign to decriminalize homosexuality and invite all nations to join us in this effort! This message was also released as a statement from the White House. Although Trump was the first Republican president to recognize Pride Month in this tweet, contemporaneous news articles noted that this message was posted even as Trumps administration worked to rescind federal protections from transgender individuals: The tweet came exactly one week after Trumps administration unveiled a proposal to rescind nondiscrimination protections for transgender people under the Affordable Care Act. Also last week, the administration finalized one rule allowing medical workers to refuse to treat trans people based on religious objections, while drafting another that would allow homeless shelters to turn away transgender individuals. Former U.S. President Bill Clinton was the first president to issue a proclamation for Pride Month. On June 11, 1999, Clinton issued Proclamation 7203: Gay and Lesbian Pride Month, which read: Thirty years ago this month, at the Stonewall Inn in New York City, a courageous group of citizens resisted harassment and mistreatment, setting in motion a chain of events that would become known as the Stonewall Uprising and the birth of the modern gay and lesbian civil rights movement. Gays and lesbians, their families and friends, celebrate the anniversary of Stonewall every June in America as Gay and Lesbian Pride Month; and, earlier this month, the National Park Service added the Stonewall Inn, as well as the nearby park and neighborhood streets surrounding it, to the National Register of Historic Places. [] Now, Therefore, I, William J. Clinton, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do thereby proclaim June 1999 as Gay and Lesbian Pride Month. I encourage all Americans to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities that celebrate our diversity, and to remember throughout the year the gay and lesbian Americans whose many and varied contributions have enriched our national life. Clintons successor, George W. Bush, did not officially recognize Pride Month during his tenure in office. Annual presidential proclamations for Pride Month resumed in 2009 with the election of President Barack Obama.
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https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/trump-pride-month/
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Is the Short Squeeze in BlackBerry Back On?
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The short squeeze trade is back in play with BlackBerry and others ripping to the upside. Here's the must-watch resistance level for the stock. BlackBerry (BB) - Get Report shares started Tuesday morning with a burst, opening higher by more than 11%. Although bulls did see a hearty fade from the highs, shares have recovered from the intraday dip and were rising by about 13%. The action comes alongside a powerful jolt in (AMC) - Get Report Entertainment and GameStop (GME) - Get Report, which are both up by about 20% and 10%, respectively. The action in some of these names comes on renewed interest in the so-called meme stocks, which have been exploding higher as short squeezes continue to fuel the recent rally. However, its also led to increased volatility. For example, at one point on Friday BlackBerry climbed more than 21%, yet it closed higher by just 1% on the day. Further, the stock gained over 18% last week, although it was up more than 40% for the week at one point. With Tuesdays rally, lets take a closer look at the chart. Trading BlackBerry Daily chart of BlackBerry stock. Chart courtesy of TrendSpider.com Like Canopy Growth (CGC) - Get Report - a stock I also examined earlier on Tuesday - BlackBerry shares exploded higher earlier in the year, then settled into a painful downtrend that lasted for several months. In mid-May, the stock held the 200-day moving average as support, then quietly broke out over downtrend resistance (blue line). After this breakout, shares hugged the 10-day and 21-day moving averages while trading in a tight range. Then last week we got some fireworks. Shares burst through the key $9.30 area, which was a prior support level turned resistance. On Friday, the stock ripped through the 21-week moving average and ran to the key $12.13 zone. However, this area rejected the stock and then it failed to close above the 21-week moving average. With Tuesdays action though, BlackBerry looks much better. From here, see that the stock continues to hold the 21-week moving average as support. On a break of this measure, it could put $10 and the $9.30 mark back in play. On the upside, lets see if the stock can breakout over $12.13. In that scenario, perhaps the $14 to $15 zone would be in play. Above that and who knows, perhaps we could see a further squeeze into the $17 to $20 area. While that seems like an unreasonable rally, just look at what AMC has been doing. Not many were looking for such a rally, yet here we are. With BlackBerry, keep an eye on the 21-week moving average on the downside and $12.13 on the upside.
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https://www.thestreet.com/investing/blackberry-bb-stock-short-squeeze-reddit-trading
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Will NYCs Changing Demographics Shape the 2021 Mayoral Race?
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A veteran political operator says the 2021 race is about to get very real for New Yorkersin person and, most crucially, on television. By early 2014, when Bill de Blasio began his expected two terms as mayor, the 2021 mayoral race had begun taking shape in the minds and machinations of some of this years candidates. Fundraising has officially been going on since Jan. 12, 2018, when a woman named Margaret Ritchie donated $5 to Scott Stringer in the first recorded contribution of this mayoral cycle. Its been almost 17 months since one of the top candidates, Ruben Diaz Jr., dropped out. The first of dozens of mayoral forums took place last October. Journalists, consultants and political junkies have been thinking about the contest for so long that the names of the main competitors roll off the tongue like the points of the Scout Law.
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https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2263964550513/will-nyc-s-changing-demographics-shape-the-2021-mayoral-race
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Did Prank Calls Prompt Search and Rescue Efforts on Oneida Lake?
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Local law enforcement officials are concerned that a pair of boat-in-distress calls to 911 over the holiday weekend may have been prank calls. Oneida County Sheriff Rob Maciol stopped short of calling them 'fake' or 'prank' calls, instead referring to them as 'unfounded' - while recapping the weekend on WIBX First News with Keeler in the Morning on Tuesday. Both instances involved a reported boat in distress on Oneida Lake, with the first report being made to Onondaga County 911 on Friday, Maciol said. The second came on Sunday afternoon and was made to the U.S. Coast Guard, he said. Of the Friday search, Marciol said, ''That was an unfounded call. We don't know at this point. Then, when it happens again....'' Maciol said, referring to the second, similar call about a boat in distress on Oneida Lake on Sunday afternoon. Sunday's call came under much different weather circumstances. Friday's report prompted a search and rescue effort that carried into the late hours of the night- with first responders working in the dark, battling wind and rain. Sunday's search effort came shortly after 2:00PM, with much better weather, however, Maciol says the lives of those first responders are at risk under any conditions. ''You're putting a lot of resources out there, you're putting a lot of first responders' lives at risk. Costing a lot of money. Obviously, if we're saving a life you don't worry about financial cost, but when these unfounded things happen, you do put a price tag on it because it is a significant use of man power and resources,'' Maciol said. Further, when personnel are engaged in a search and another emergency call is made to 911 involving a 'real' situation, those resources can't just be redeployed, he said. Rescue teams remain on-scene to continue investigating the incident until it is determined that no one is in danger. In other words, prank calls to 911 jeopardize the lives of those facing a real emergency, as well as the first responders who out search for a sinking boat that doesn't exist. Patrolling the 26-mile long lake involves several jurisdictions as it extends from Oneida County to Oswego, Madison and Onondaga counties. Sheriff's personnel from all four counties were on hand for at least one of the searches, along with local fire departments, and a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter flew in from Buffalo to participate in both searches, Maciol said. The Sheriff said authorities are looking into who made those boat-in-distress-calls to 911, but said trying to trace their origin can be difficult given current technology that allows a caller to hide their real number and identity. LOOK: Here are the 50 best beach towns in America Every beach town has its share of pluses and minuses, which got us thinking about what makes a beach town the best one to live in. To find out, Stacker consulted data from WalletHub , released June 17, 2020, that compares U.S. beach towns. Ratings are based on six categories: affordability, weather, safety, economy, education and health, and quality of life. The cities ranged in population from 10,000 to 150,000, but they had to have at least one local beach listed on TripAdvisor. Read the full methodology here . From those rankings, we selected the top 50. Readers who live in California and Florida will be unsurprised to learn that many of towns featured here are in one of those two states. Keep reading to see if your favorite beach town made the cut.
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https://wour.com/two-memorial-day-weekend-distress-calls-on-oneida-lake-may-have-been-a-prank/
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Who are Ellie Kempers grandparents?
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ELLIE Kemper grew up in one of the wealthiest families in Missouri. Ellie has admitted that she had a "very privileged" upbringing. Ellie Kemper is the granddaughter of Mildred Lane Kemper and John Robert Jannarone. Mildred is the namesake of the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum at Washington University in St. Louis, the oldest art museum west of the Mississippi River. Her grandfather served in the military for 35 years and is the descendant of banker, insurance man, and railroad magnate William Thornton Kemper Sr. William developed Commerce Bancshares in 1865 and United Missouri Bank in 1913. 3 Kemper shared a sweet Veterans Day message on Instagram honoring her grandparents Credit: Instagram / Ellie Kemper Ellie's father David Woods Kemper, was previously chairman, president and chief executive of Commerce Bancshares but has since passed the torch to his son, John W. Kemper. David's net worth is estimated at about $425 million. The Kemper family is one of the wealthiest families in Missouri. Ellie's net worth is estimated at $9 million thanks to her acting, comedy, writing career. Like many famous comedians, including many of the Saturday Night Live cast, Ellie performed with the Manhattan's Upright Citizens Brigade improvisational comedy group. She is is best known for playing Erin Hannon on The Office and Kimmy Schmidt on the Netflix series Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. 3 Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt premiered on Netflix in 2015 Credit: Rex Ellie has also starred in several major films including Bridesmaids, 21 Jump Street, and The Lego Batman movie. The actress has 64 acting credits to date including her newest project, Home Alone, which is currently in post-production. In 2018, Ellie published My Squirrel Days, which is tagged as "a hilarious essay collection about one pale woman's journey from the Midwest to Hollywood." Ellie has come under fire after a 1999 photo resurfaced of the actress crowned as queen of the controversial St Louis Veiled Prophet Ball. Fans discovered that the Kansas City native was the "KKK Queen" at the "racist" ball where members wore KKK-style hood when was 19 years old. Fair St. Louis, held every Fourth of July, was originally called the Veiled Prophet Fair when it first began in 1878. ELLIE KEMPER ELLIE'S UPBRINGING What to know about The Office star Ellie Kemper's parents 'speak up!' HIDDEN PAST Office star was Queen of 'racist' ball where members wore KKK-style hoods Grain executive and former Confederate cavalryman Charles Slayback began the celebration as secret society celebration inspired by Mardi Gras. However, some historians also connect the celebration to "a response to growing labor unrest in the city, much of it involving cooperation between white and black workers." Ellie has not commented on the situation.
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https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/2996498/who-are-ellie-kempers-grandparents/
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When is Colleen Ballingers baby due?
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YOUTUBE sensation Colleen Ballinger announced her pregnancy with a video posted on the platform on May 20, 2021. The actresss video has over 4million views on YouTube, with fans congratulating her for the big news. Colleen Ballinger, 34, is two months pregnant and is due in December of 2021. The YouTuber announced she was pregnant with twins after a scary visit to the doctor on May 5. Ballinger expressed her joy about the pregnancy, saying: I'm just so happy. I wanted this so bad. We're so excited. We really were just trying and hoping for this. This is very exciting." "That's a very shocking thing to say because, if you've watched me at all in the last three years, all I ever say is I'm never getting pregnant again. 3 Ballinger announced she was pregnant on May 20, 2021 Credit: Colleen Ballinger/YouTube Adding: That was the plan until I got pregnant." She already shares a son, Flynn Timothy Stocklin, 2, with her husband Eric Stocklin. Ballinger recounted being on a family vacation and experiencing concerning complications while there. She discussed having a nightmare prior to finding out she was pregnant, saying: The last morning [of vacation] I woke up from a nightmare that I was having a miscarriage, which really freaked me out because I've never dreamed about a miscarriage before. I was on edge from the second I woke up. And then I started bleeding and it looked exactly like it did when I had my miscarriage." "It really freaked me out," she admitted. "I was confident that it was happening again." 3 Ballinger is expecting di/di twins who will be born in December Credit: Colleen Ballinger/YouTube According to her doctor, Ballinger found out she had a polyp that her body was trying to get rid of. "We do an ultrasound and she goes, 'You're not having a miscarriage. You're having twins,' " Ballinger recalled. "In a matter of 10 seconds I went from I'm having another loss to I'm having twins," she said. The actress also revealed that she is having di/di twins, which is known as a dichorionic diamniotic pregnancy. Essentially, the twins each have their own chorionic and amniotic sacs and Ballinger will not know if they are fraternal or identical until they are born. Colleen is married to Eric Stocklin, an actor from New Jersey. Most read in Celebrity 'speak up!' Khloe fans ask 'what happened to your face?' Khloe's DM confronting Tristan Thompson's 'baby mama' exposed as 'fake' 'MY BEST FRIEND' Romy Walthall, star of The House of Usher and Face/Off, dies aged 57 STAR REMEMBERED A look at the life of producer Turn Me Up Josh He is known for his recurring roles on television series such as Mistresses, Stalker, and Good Trouble, and for his leading role in the Netflix original series Haters Back Off. In 2021, Stocklin and Ballinger began a weekly podcast titled Relax! with Colleen and Erik. The pair met in 2018 and tied the knot that same year.
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https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/2996844/when-colleen-ballinger-baby-due/
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What happened at the Stonewall riots?
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NEW York City bar Stonewall Inn is a historic landmark and its legacy is remembered. The Stonewall Inn is a bar located in Greenwich Village in New York City. Since its first opening in 1930, it has served as a safe haven for the LGBTQ+ community. During the 1960's and 70's, homosexual acts were illegal in every state except for Illinois. Most gay bars including the Stonewall Inn were operated by the mafia who bribed police to look the other way. On June 27, 1969, six undercover police officers entered the bar and began to arrest employees. During this time, police targeted gay bars for illegal liquor licenses. They also targeted drag queens because masquerading as the opposite sex was a crime at the time. During the early hours of June 28, a riot broke out. There are varying accounts of how the crowd became rowdy. Many believe that lesbian activist Storm DeLarverie was being roughed by police when onlookers exploded. Onlookers began shouting at the cops, some even throwing bottles. Police then barricaded themselves inside the bar while protestors tried to break down the doors. The riots died down around 4am and luckily, no one was killed or critically injured. The next night, the Stonewall Inn reopened, but the police arrived again and beat and tear gassed members of the crowd. According to the History Channel, "With Stonewall, the spirit of 60s rebellion spread to LGBT people in New York and beyond, who for the first time found themselves part of a community." The riots sparked an understanding and outrage for how the LGBTQ+ communities were being targted and treated. Most read in News RAPPER DEATH Rapper Lil Loaded dead at 20 after arrest for 18-year-old friends shooting 'RECOVERY MISSION' Christian diet guru, husband & 6 others presumed dead after plane crash MANSLAUGHTER RAP Lord Ashcrofts daughter-in-law CHARGED over Belize cop's shooting BRING BACK DON Trump fans pushing for him to be reinstated & moved back into White House FLEEING IN TERROR Moment concert-goers run for cover as 2 killed & 21 shot by gunmen DEADLY PLUNGE More human remains found after jet crashed with Tarzan star & wife on board It led to many more riots and protests, calling for equality for all people, despite sexuality or gender orientation. On June 28, 1970, the first pride parade began at the Stonewall Inn in commemoration. The Stonewall Inn continues to be a safe space for members of the LGBTQ+ community and still stands in New York canonically queer Greenwich Village.
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https://www.the-sun.com/news/2995921/stonewall-riots-pride-month-lgbtq/
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Who owns JBS meatpacking?
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MEATPACKING company JBS suffered an organized cyberattack, canceling working shifts for Tuesday, June 1, 2021. The company announced in a statement that it is unclear when those shifts will resume. JBS meatpacking subsidiary is owned by JBS S.A., a Brazilian company known as the worlds largest processor of fresh beef and pork. The subsidiary was created when JBS entered the US market in 2007 after acquiring Swift & Company. JBS is headquartered in Greeley, Colorado but its operations trace back to 1855 in Eastham, Massachusetts. As of 2017, the company has produced more than $50billion in annual sales. 3 JBS is the worlds largest processor of fresh beef and pork Credit: AFP It also accounts for almost a quarter of all meat processing in the US. On Sunday, May 30, 2021, the company suffered a cyber breach affecting working shifts for beef and pork plants located in Ottumwa, Iowa; Worthington, Minnesota; Cactus, Texas; and Greeley, Colorado. The attack affected some of its servers supporting its North American and Australian IT systems. JBS Canada announced on Facebook that shifts were canceled at the Brooks, Alberta plant for Monday, June 1. Only one shift was cancelled for Tuesday, June 2 as of now. JBS Australia might take days before production resumes in the country. 3 JBS suffered an 'organized cyberattack' which affected working shifts for their various subsidaries Credit: Getty - Contributor Australian Agriculture Minister David Littleproud assured the public that the government and Australian Federal Police were working with JBS to resolve the problems from the cyberattack. Despite the fact that JBS accounts for around 20% of our processing production here in Australia, were not expecting there to be significant impacts on exports so long as this isnt a protracted shutdown, said Littleproud. Most read in US News RAPPER DEATH Rapper Lil Loaded dead at 20 after arrest for 18-year-old friends shooting 'RECOVERY MISSION' Christian diet guru, husband & 6 others presumed dead after plane crash BRING BACK DON Trump fans pushing for him to be reinstated & moved back into White House FLEEING IN TERROR Moment concert-goers run for cover as 2 killed & 21 shot by gunmen DEADLY PLUNGE More human remains found after jet crashed with Tarzan star & wife on board HIDDEN PAST Office star was Queen of 'racist' ball where members wore KKK-style hoods Were also working with JBS right here in Australia to make sure that we can get some limited capacity up and going in the next couple of days. JBS have been very proactive in that, he added. JBS employs over 11,000 people and assured the public in a statement that they are working to fix the issue, saying: The companys backup servers were not affected and it is actively working with an Incident Response firm to restore its systems as soon as possible.
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https://www.the-sun.com/news/2996354/who-owns-jbs-meatpacking/
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How fast can temperatures rise inside a parked car during the summer?
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(KERO) The warm weather is here and we want you to be safe. The National Weather Service says even if it's not excessively hot outside temperatures in a car can still rise dramatically. It did an experiment and found the internal temperatures can go up a few degrees every few minutes even when external temperatures don't change. The car in the experiment was left parked outside in the sun on a day when it was 93 degrees. By noon the car was 104 degrees inside. Ten minutes later it was 107 degrees. After another 10 minutes, the temperature was 110. An hour and a half later the National Weather Service says the car reached 124 degrees inside. Meteorologists say the car simply absorbs heat from the sunlight. Cars don't cool down because the heat has nowhere to go. You can see in this graphic from the website LiveScience just how hot the cars can get: Parking in the shade can help keep cars cooler on hot days but it is still not safe to leave kids and pets in cars for any period of time. Keeping windows cracked can also help some of the hot air get out of the car. And it might be a good idea to invest in a windshield shade for your car to keep the sun out. Not just a matter of comfort And this is not just a matter of being uncomfortable, 883 children have died in hot cars since 1998 according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA reports a record 53 children died of vehicular heatstroke in 2018 and 2019. In 2020, 24 children died in hot cars and one child has already died this year.
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https://www.ksby.com/news/in-depth/how-fast-can-temperatures-rise-inside-a-parked-car-during-the-summer
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Who is Rep. Nancy Mace and how many children does she have?
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REPRESENTATIVE Nancy Mace was elected to the House of Representatives in 2020. Nancy Mace was born on December 4, 1977, in South Carolina, where she currently lives. She was the first woman to graduate from the Corps of Cadets from The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina in 1999. In 2001, Mace published a book about her experience at the military college entitled In the Company of Men: A Woman at the Citadel. She later attended the University of Georgia to earn a degree in Mass Communication. Mace is currently serving as a US Representative representing South Carolina in Congress. Mace remains one of the most fiscally conservative members of the General Assembly. She is the first Republican woman elected to Congress from South Carolina. Mace is also one of the most pro-conservation lawmakers in the state with a 100 percent rating with Conservation Voters of South Carolina. Mace has two children named Miles and Eli. Eli is the oldest at 14-years-olds and Miles is just two years younger. She is a single mother. Mace shared a video on Instagram on June 1, 2021 of her South Carolina home vandalized with obscenities. "It's very scary," the Congresswoman said in the video. This is a house that I live in with my kids. My kids aren't even safe on the front porch of their own home. Most read in News RAPPER DEATH Rapper Lil Loaded dead at 20 after arrest for 18-year-old friends shooting MANSLAUGHTER RAP Lord Ashcrofts daughter-in-law CHARGED over Belize cop's shooting 'RECOVERY MISSION' Christian diet guru, husband & 6 others presumed dead after plane crash BRING BACK DON Trump fans pushing for him to be reinstated & moved back into White House FLEEING IN TERROR Moment concert-goers run for cover as 2 killed & 21 shot by gunmen DEADLY PLUNGE More human remains found after jet crashed with Tarzan star & wife on board The graffiti read No gods, no masters, all politicians are bas*****" along with symbols often used to represent Antifa. Mace called law enforcement to investigate and also posted a video of a man scrubbing the words off her front steps. In a statement, Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg said, Basic human decency is not a political issue and people who dont understand that will be punished to the fullest extent of the law."
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https://www.the-sun.com/news/2996416/congresswoman-nancy-mace-children/
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Should the Philadelphia 76ers bench Ben Simmons in crunch time?
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1 hour ago share facebook twitter reddit link Doc Rivers isn't pulling feedback from the suggestion box. After the Philadelphia 76ers failed to sweep the Washington Wizards in their first-round matchup Wednesday, questions swirled about Rivers' decision to keep star guard Ben Simmons on the floor late in the 122-114 loss. In his postgame news conference, the 76ers head coach dismissed the notion of pulling Simmons in crunch time, leaping to the defense of the 2016 No. 1 overall pick. Simmons' free-throw shooting is at the crux of the inquiry. A 61.3% free-throw shooter during the regular season, the 24-year-old came into Game 4 0-for-9 from the line in the series. Although he did hit five free throws in Wednesday's contest, he also missed six for a 45.5% conversion rate. More importantly, the Wizards capitalized on his woes, intentionally sending him to the line in the game's final three minutes. He didn't fare well, going 4-for-8 in his four trips with less than three minutes remaining. Even so, Rivers was adamant that his decision to keep Simmons in the game was the right one. His news conference became animated as Rivers battled against the "Ben Simmons narrative" and looked to protect his player. As Rivers made clear: Simmons, with a career average of 15.9 points per game, isn't on the floor to be a volume scorer. Rather, Simmons is tasked with setting up his teammates, grabbing rebounds and, perhaps most effectively, getting stops on the defensive side of the game. That's how Brandon Marshall views Simmons, and the "First Things First" cohost thinks it's time to embrace that reality. Marshall's cohost, Nick Wright, also noted that Rivers' impassioned defense of his player is what makes him such a beloved coach in player circles. Furthermore, Wright questioned why taking a defensive-minded player off the floor in offensive situations isn't treated the same as taking off an offensive-minded player in defensive situations. "He's a victim of being the No. 1 overall pick and a guy whose offensive game has not evolved, and people don't care as much about the defensive side of the ball where I think he was the best player in the league this year," Wright said. " And I think Doc is trying to emphasize that point while building up his own guys." Nick Wright says Doc Rivers should consider taking Ben Simmons off the floor in crunch time and that doesn't mean Simmons isn't an All-Star player. Shannon Sharpe of "Undisputed" laid out the reasons he believes so. "Doc, you owe it to your guys and if Ben can't make free throws, I don't understand it," Sharpe said. Yes. But I don't know if his defensive skills match his offensive deficiencies, and that's the issue. Because this is what you're going to see, Skip. This is going to cost them some more games." Skip Bayless offered a more macro point of view on pulling a young star in crunch time. "If you pull him, you might lose him in the big picture," Bayless said. "Because you're going to shame him publicly if you pull him. And he's a very good player. You've got to ride with it and hope that it doesn't come completely back to bite you." In addition to providing fodder for discussion, the Simmons debate has distracted from a potentially larger issue for the Sixers going forward: Joel Embiid's health. The superstar center took a hard fall late in the first quarter Wednesday and didn't return, with the team citing right knee soreness. His status going forward is yet to be determined, but if Embiid isn't good to go for Game 5 or beyond the focus on Simmons will grow more intense. Game 5, scheduled to tip at 7 p.m. ET Wednesday, will answer those questions and more. For more up-to-date news on all things Sixers, click here to register for alerts on the FOX Sports app! Get more from National Basketball Association Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more.
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https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nba/ben-simmons-philadelphia-76ers-doc-rivers-free-throw-shooting-washington-wizards
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Is there an active shooter at an Agua Dulce Fire Station in California?
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AN "active shooter killed a firefighter and injured another" at an Agua Dulce Fire Station in California on June 1. The gunman is believed to have set their Acton, California home on fire before the shooting. Los Angeles County Fire Department inspector Leslie Lua told the California News Times that officials were on their way to the scene as of 11:10am local time. "We were responding to reports of gunshot wounds and two ambulances were requested," Lua told the outlet. According to ABC7, the unidentified suspect is believed to be a disgruntled employee. The wounded firefighter was airlifted by helicopter to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital. 2 Accoridng to reports, one firefighter is believed to have been killed Credit: abc7 Neither of the two firefighters who were shot were immediately identified. Residents are being told to avoid the area. Cops are currently searching for the shooter, who is believed to still be at large and driving a white Toyota pickup truck. Authorities were also on the scene of a house fire which they believe may be linked to the shooting, CBSLA reported. Accoridng to ABC7, firefighters did not initially attack the fire, refraining from approaching the house due to the apparent threat posed by the suspect. The LA County Fire Department tweeted, "It is with heavy hearts that the LACoFD confirms that a tragic shooting occurred at approximately 10:55 a.m. today at FS 81 in Agua Dulce. "The Dept. is still in the process of gathering additional information & are cooperating with law enf. throughout this ongoing incident." More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at Sun Online. The Sun is your go to destination for the best celebrity news, football news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Download our fantastic, new and improved free App for the best ever Sun Online experience. For iPhone click here, for Android click here. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheSunUS and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunUS.
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https://www.the-sun.com/news/2996663/active-shooter-agua-dulce-fire-station-california/
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What Happened To India Online Gambling Market 2021?
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The breaking news is that Indias online gambling market is now the largest in the world. No doubt, 2021 has been a good year for Indias online gambling market is outgrowing the market share of top European and Asian countries. The Indian gaming industry is now valued at $930million, making it the most valuable gaming industry in the world. Not only this, but India is also the second-largest internet user in the world with over 560 million users. This is an indication that online gaming in India will continually be on the rise. As a result, there is a consequent increase in the number of online casinos and players. The India casino list is now growing at an unimaginable rate to cater to the teeming number of online players. Factors Responsible For Growth In India Online Gambling In 2021 The staggering growth of the Indian online gambling industry is traceable to numerous factors which include; The Covid-19 effect The Covid-19 was instrumental in the surprising growth of Indias online gambling industry. In an attempt to curb the widespread of the 2020 pandemic, the lockdown strategy was implemented, which saw people stay at home. Interestingly, many gamers were born in the online gambling industry and that led to growth in the media, entertainment sectors as well. The demand for entertainment became increasingly high during the lockdown. Virtual and mobile entertainment became important to stay out of boredom. As such, gaming companies increased their products and services to meet the demands. Maple Capital Advisor reported that there are now 400 gaming companies in India alone catering to about 400 million users. The whopping number of gamers represents about 15% of global internet gaming traffic. Increase in the number of mobile games The improvement in the usability plus entertaining features of online games is also instrumental to the rise of the Indian gaming industry. The advent of technology gave room for flexibility, which encouraged people to play games on PCs and mobiles from the comfort of their homes. As such, gaming software companies saw the need to create attractive games why the casinos implement responsive websites that are accessible on mobile devices. Also, online casinos now have mobile apps that can be installed and used for quick and easy gaming. This ease in gaming resulted in a rise in the number of online players and revenue in the year 2021. India young population India is the second most populated country in the world and 50% of the countrys population is under 25 years. Also, 75% of Indias population is under the age of 45 years. This age bracket is the target audience of casino games and the gambling industry. Players in the 25 to 75 age range seek entertainment with the hope to win money in gambling. As a result, many engage in gambling as a way of earning extra income. The Indian online gambling industry, therefore, is witnessing consistent growth as the number of players increases. Increase in the number of internet users The Indian internet users estimate is over 560 million people in the year 2021. Such a number positions India as the second largest online market in the world. The gaming market in India will continue to see staggering growth with forecasts of hitting 630 million users by 2023. Consequently, there has also been an increase in the number of online gaming sites to cater to the growing population. Google search for casino sites in Q2 and Q3 of 2020 shows that internet users were all over searching for gaming sites to engage and entertain them. Advertisement and bonus factors Besides the desire to be get rid of boredom and win real money, advertisements were another vital factor in the growth of Indias online gaming industry. As many casinos were launching, it resulted in fierce competition between the companies in winning players. Many of the gaming companies adopted different strategies to obtain a reasonable market share. Advertisement is one and bonus offers are common strategies that many online casinos employed in India to win and retain users. Many offer attractive welcome bonus packages to new subscribers with robust plans to reward their existing customers. Conclusion The Indian online gambling industry witnessed unprecedented growth in the year 2021. Such growth is not accidental because it can be traced to numerous factors. Covid-19 is one big player in the Indian gambling market growth. We anticipate more figures in the number of users and revenue as many factors show a pointer to a huge growth come 2021 and 2022.
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https://signalscv.com/2021/06/what-happened-to-india-online-gambling-market-2021/
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What does it mean under Scotlands latest tier announcements?
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Nicola Sturgeon announced a number of changes to the coronavirus tier system of restrictions. This explains who is under which level, what that means and what the reaction has been so far. Level 0 Who is in this tier: Shetland, Orkney, the Western Isles and a number of small, remote islands. Pubs and other hospitality venues can shut under their local licensing laws, rather than abiding to a national curfew. The maximum attendance at weddings and funerals will be 200 rather than 100 at Level 1 and 50 at Level 2. People can meet indoors in groups of up to four households. Level 1 Who is in this tier: Highlands, Argyll and Bute, Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, Moray, Angus, Perth and Kinross, Falkirk, Fife, Inverclyde, East Lothian, West Lothian, West Dunbartonshire, Dumfries an Galloway and the Scottish Borders. Under these restrictions, eight people from three households can meet inside public spaces while, outdoors, the limit has increased to 12 people from 12 households. It also means 100 people rather than 50 can attend weddings and funerals. Soft play centres and funfairs can also reopen. Level 2 Who is in this tier: Glasgow, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Dundee, East Dunbartonshire, Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire, North Ayrshire, South Ayrshire East Ayrshire, North Lanarkshire, South Lanarkshire, Clackmannanshire and Stirling. People will be able to meet in homes in groups of no more than six, from a maximum of three households. Pubs, restaurants and other hospitality venues can reopen for drinking indoors. People can also travel from outside their local authority area to other parts of the country. A number of venues will be allowed to reopen and outdoor adult contact sports can start again. Reaction Business bodies have given a mixed reaction to the announcements. The Scottish Tourism Alliance described the decision to move some council areas into Level 1 earlier than expected as a huge boost. Marc Crothall, chief executive, said: Todays announcement by the First Minister that 15 local authority areas will move to Level 1 from Saturday, an earlier date than provisionally planned, will come as a huge boost for so many. This will, however, be undoubtedly met with a degree of disappointment for those in the 14 local authority areas which will not move to Level 1 at the same time, as so many had hoped would be the case in order to be able to trade in a more sustainable way. Andrew McRae, FSB policy chair, said: Todays changes really are two steps forward but one back for Scotlands business community. Glasgow and large swathes of Scotland will be pleased to hear that some restrictions are to be lifted. But firms and communities in the rest of the country will be frustrated that progress has stalled. The Scottish Chamber of Commerce has called on the Scottish Government to provide more funding to businesses which are under in areas under tighter restrictions. Liz Cameron, chief executive, said: Todays decision will be a great relief for some and disappointing for others. While some areas will be able to take advantage of further re-opening, other areas have hit another roadblock. Where restrictions have been extended, the Scottish Government must provide adequate and targeted financial support for businesses directly affected by todays announcement.
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https://www.newschainonline.com/news/what-does-it-mean-under-scotlands-latest-tier-announcements-185032
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How Does Music Affect the Brain?
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Technology and music intertwined for the first time in 1860, when Edouard-Leon Scott de Martinville attempted to record a French folk song called Au Claire de la Lune. He attempted to do so using a device called the Phonautograph. Today, technology is indispensable when it comes to creating music. It is the reason why we can learn about the effects of music on the human mind. With the help of brain-imaging systems, scientists have been able to unravel many mysteries. With functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI), scientists can study the neurological response evoked by music. They can learn how it affects our overall mood and emotional reaction. All the soundtracks you enjoy listening to evoke completely different responses. This Is Your Brain on Music by Daniel J. Levitin describes how music stimulates various parts of the brain, not just one side of it. The auditory cortex tracks the loudness, rhythm, and pitch of the music. The visual cortex is responsible for reading musical notes. The motor cortex, on the other hand, is stimulated by your bodys physical reaction to music. For this reason, an Alzheimer patient is unlikely to forget how to play the piano; music is ingrained into muscle memory. Lastly, The hippocampus is responsible for retrieving memory. It is the reason why we have an emotional response to popular songs from the past. When someone plays music, sound reaches our ear canal in the form of air vibrations. These vibrations travel through neurons as synapses to the auditory nerve. When they reach the brain, we recognize them as melodies. The magic lies in the frequency of these vibrations. The frequency that your brain resonates with is your favourite genre of music. A study by two neuroscientists, Robert Zatorre and Anne Blood, shows that listening to music releases dopamine, a hormone that makes you feel happy, into our bloodstream. This is the same hormone that is released when we have good food, for example. But music can also make us feel a myriad of other emotions, like sadness, boredom, or even frustration. When it comes to tweaking human emotions, music is a powerful tool. Nina Kraus, who researches on music psychology at Northwestern University, believes that humans are genetically constructed to synchronize with music, a perfect example of which is our rhythmic heartbeat. Music can stimulate more parts of our brain than most day-to-day activities do. In a study called Music Alters Visual Perception, researchers Jacob Jolij and Maaike Meurs claim that the type of music you listen to can alter your perception of the world. The type of music that makes you happy might bore another person. Whether its rock, hip-hop, classical, heavy metal or electronic music, the genre that you enjoy is entirely dependent on your background and exposure. This aspect cannot be attributed to your genetics, as it is entirely sociological. However, researchers in the past believed that listening to classical music could boost your IQ score. This was called the Mozart effect. However, recent studies have proven otherwise. Another study conducted by John Hopkins University had musicians create music inside of an fMRI machine. They discovered that listening to music or playing an instrument acts as a complete brain workout. The study also suggests that listening to music regularly can keep your brain young. The Effect of Music on Your Well-Being The effect that music has on the human mind is intriguing. While research on music psychology may be ongoing, there is one thing we can say for sure. Incorporating more music into your daily routine has a significant effect on your quality of life. Here are some of the positive effects music can have on you: Music reduces pain. It releases the bodys pain-relieving opioids Aids neurogenesis. This is the process by which our brain develops more neurons, thereby improving our cognitive abilities Releases dopamine that improves overall mood Can improve attention span Alleviates stress by lowering cortisol levels. Cortisol is a hormone that your body releases when it undergoes any kind of stress Helps patients who have been through a heart attack, stroke, or seizure relax. Can be used as a therapy to help people with Parkinsons and Alzheimers disease. Improves memory. Listening to a song or melody from the past can take you back in time instantly. Improves communication. When words arent enough, music can express how youre feeling. In tough times, people often resort to music for company. Your favorite music has a whole new meaning to life. Now you know that your favorite songs help communicate better, reduce stress levels, and live an overall healthier life.
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https://thriveglobal.com/stories/how-does-music-affect-the-brain/
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How long will Love Island 2021 be on for?
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It's now been almost two years since the summer series of Love Island was on our screens, and we now don't have too long to wait for the new one. Love Island 2021 will start later this month, and the new batch of singletons look set to return to the beloved Majorca villa. We don't yet know for sure who will be entering the villa, but there are a number of rumoured contestants lined up... Here's your need-to-know on how long the series will last. Laura Whitmore will return to host Love Island. ITV have confirmed that Love Island 2021 will start on June 28. While it hasn't been officially confirmed, it is thought that the show will last for eight weeks as usual, meaning it will likely continue throughout July and August. A source previously told the MailOnline: "Crew members are scheduled to fly out to Majorca on June 20 with the series expected to launch a week later. The delayed launch date will not have an impact on the length of the series, with the show still running for a duration of eight weeks." A teaser clip for the show was released at the weekend, and it featured host Laura Whitmore wearing a red jumpsuit and sunglasses. In the short clip, she smashes a glass box reading: In case of Love Island, crack on. A second teaser clip showed a red car with a licence plate LOV3 driving down the street. Amber Gill and Greg O'Shea were crowned winners of the last summer series of Love Island. It hasn't been officially confirmed that Love Island will be filmed in the usual villa, but reports have suggested that this will be the case. ITV Commissioner Amanda Stavri told Digital Spy: "We havent announced anything officially but Mallorca is very much the home of Love Island." She added the show will "definitely be the Love Island viewers know and love". A source also previously told The Sun: "Love Island bosses are determined to return to the villa this summer and have worked hard to make it happen. "Although they are confident the series will go ahead in the original location, there are still concerns over rules suddenly changing. However, at the moment it's looking good."
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https://www.heart.co.uk/showbiz/tv-movies/how-long-love-island-uk-last/
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Did Cody Simpsons Relationship With Miley Cyrus End on Good Terms?
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In a new interview, Cody Simpson opened up about his relationship with Miley Cyrus and hinted at where things stand between the exes today. "I'd known her for a long time at that point," the singer told 60 Minutes Australia regarding the start of his romance with Cyrus, which began in October 2019. "She'd kind of acted almost as like a, not as a mentor, but she was always a heightened creative person." At the time, the Hannah Montana icon had recently split from The Hills star Kaitlynn Carter following the dissolution of her marriage from Liam Hemsworth. "We went from kind of being good friends and just having a lot of the same friends to being together for a while," Simpson continued. Though they were never photographed together on a red carpet, the couple often posted on social media together over the course of their relationship, and Cyrus even inspired Simpson's 2019 single "Golden Thing." However, the longtime pals ultimately called things off the following August, on the same day Cyrus dropped "Midnight Sky" declaring her independence. "Everything ended fairly amicably. It was just one of those phases I guess you go through and you learn a lot from it," reflected Simpson, who's now dating model Marloes Stevens and working to qualify for the upcoming Summer Olympics as part of the Australian swim team. "A lot of people thought I was nuts," he added with a laugh of his newfound Olympic hopes. "But not anyone that knew me from before, and knew what my swimming was when I was growing up and stuff. They were like, 'Oh this is just unfinished business.'" Check out Simpson's full interview about Cyrus and his dreams of swimming at the Olympics below.
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https://wpst.com/did-cody-simpsons-relationship-with-miley-cyrus-end-on-good-terms/
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Is Regina King Directing the Next 'Superman' Movie?
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Apparently, Regina King is on the shortlist to direct an upcoming Superman film even though it's news to her! In a Saturday (May 29) interview with MSNBC's Tiffany Cross, the Emmy winner rather hilariously learned of the rumor live, on air and in real time. "Im curious, because this is a little bit of gossip. Youre rumored to be on the short list to direct Superman. Is there any news you can break this morning about those conversations?" Rather than confirm any news, King appeared utterly surprised by the question. "Tiffany, that is news to me. You have broke the news to me, she admitted with a laugh. A news break, live on MSNBC! Yeah, no, I have not heard that until just now." Produced by J.J. Abrams, the superhero film which will feature a Black Superman was officially announced in February, with Ta-Nehisi Coates attached to write the script. Other directors rumored to be up for the job include Ryan Coogler, J.D. Dillard, Shaka King and Steven Caple, Jr. King was most recently nominated for Best Director at the 2021 Golden Globes for her work helming One Night in Miami... (Last awards season, she also took home the trophy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie at the 2020 Emmys for her starring role in HBO's Watchmen.) While Superman wasn't on her radar until, well, this weekend, the multi-hyphenate is next set to direct a big-screen adaptation of Bitter Root, a monster-centric comic set in 1920s Harlem. Watch King learn about the Superman rumors below.
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https://wpst.com/regina-king-just-learned-shes-rumored-to-direct-the-next-superman-movie/
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Who is in which tier under Scotlands latest restrictions review?
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Nicola Sturgeon Nicola Sturgeon announced a number of changes to the coronavirus tier system of restrictions. This explains who is under which level, what that means and what the reaction has been so far. Level 0 Who is in this tier: Shetland, Orkney, the Western Isles and a number of small, remote islands. Pubs and other hospitality venues can shut under their local licensing laws, rather than abiding to a national curfew. The maximum attendance at weddings and funerals will be 200 rather than 100 at Level 1 and 50 at Level 2. People can meet indoors in groups of up to four households. From Saturday 5 June, new #coronavirus protection levels will apply to most local authority areas across Scotland. Make sure you know what the rules will be in your area Scottish Government (@scotgov) June 1, 2021 Level 1 Who is in this tier: Highlands, Argyll and Bute, Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, Moray, Angus, Perth and Kinross, Falkirk, Fife, Inverclyde, East Lothian, West Lothian, West Dunbartonshire, Dumfries an Galloway and the Scottish Borders. Under these restrictions, eight people from three households can meet inside public spaces while, outdoors, the limit has increased to 12 people from 12 households. It also means 100 people rather than 50 can attend weddings and funerals. Soft play centres and funfairs can also reopen. Level 2 Who is in this tier: Glasgow, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Dundee, East Dunbartonshire, Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire, North Ayrshire, South Ayrshire East Ayrshire, North Lanarkshire, South Lanarkshire, Clackmannanshire and Stirling. People will be able to meet in homes in groups of no more than six, from a maximum of three households. Pubs, restaurants and other hospitality venues can reopen for drinking indoors. People can also travel from outside their local authority area to other parts of the country. A number of venues will be allowed to reopen and outdoor adult contact sports can start again. Reaction Business bodies have given a mixed reaction to the announcements. The Scottish Tourism Alliance described the decision to move some council areas into Level 1 earlier than expected as a huge boost. Marc Crothall, chief executive, said: Todays announcement by the First Minister that 15 local authority areas will move to Level 1 from Saturday, an earlier date than provisionally planned, will come as a huge boost for so many. This will, however, be undoubtedly met with a degree of disappointment for those in the 14 local authority areas which will not move to Level 1 at the same time, as so many had hoped would be the case in order to be able to trade in a more sustainable way. Andrew McRae, FSB policy chair, said: Todays changes really are two steps forward but one back for Scotlands business community. Glasgow and large swathes of Scotland will be pleased to hear that some restrictions are to be lifted. But firms and communities in the rest of the country will be frustrated that progress has stalled. The Scottish Chamber of Commerce has called on the Scottish Government to provide more funding to businesses which are under in areas under tighter restrictions. Liz Cameron, chief executive, said: Todays decision will be a great relief for some and disappointing for others. While some areas will be able to take advantage of further re-opening, other areas have hit another roadblock.
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https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/uk-news/2021/06/01/what-does-it-mean-under-scotlands-latest-tier-announcements/
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What is Important about Self-Awareness?
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There was a dog that stumbled into what seemed like an abandoned house. It barked, but there was no answer. The dog went up the stairs and saw dozens of dogs sticking out their paws just like him. What a nice place! thought the little dog. Ill come back whenever I can! Later another dog arrived. That dog was awash with fear. It went into the dark abandoned house in the rain. He went upstairs to see if it was warmer. There he growled, and he saw a dozen growling dogs ready to pounce. He scurried away terrified. He would never go back. On the building, a sign read House of Mirrors. What we see in others is a reflection of ourselves. We get what we give. When we relate to others with kindness, we get kindness. But when we are aggressive, we get aggression in response. We must be self-aware so that we can understand how we relate to ourselves and others. Ive known some people who bragged about their self-awareness, which is like boasting about your humility. They were telling themselves that they were good people, instead of being watchful about how they impacted others. It requires ongoing work to develop self-awareness. Research shows that if we see ourselves clearly, we are more creative and more confident. We are better at decisions and communications. Were less likely to engage in misconduct. We get more promotions. And were more productive leaders with more-satisfied employees and more-profitable companies. The odds are that you arent self-aware, and neither am I. Researchers believe only about 10%-15% of workers fit the criteria. If youd like to examine your level of self-awareness, you can take a test here. Signs You May Lack Self-Awareness You get defensive. If you responded yes then, you should examine what leads you to that emotion. Then once youre done, do it again. How to Become More Self-Aware about Defensiveness Feedback is meant to help you develop. Nobody is perfect. If the person giving you the advice thought you were incapable of following it, they wouldnt give it to you. It can be hard to hear about how you missed the mark. While its natural to feel anxious by criticism, you must recognize how you can improve. Next time you get feedback at work, then use it as a self-awareness exercise. If you no longer get feedback, then you have a long ways to go. As it turns out, why is a futile self-awareness question. Studies show that we do not have access to many of the feelings, motives, and unconscious thoughts that were seeking. Because so much is confined outside of our understanding, we manage to invent explanations that appear genuine but are often incorrect. For example, following an uncharacteristic eruption at an assistant, a new manager may skip to the conclusion that it means she isnt cut out for management when the actual reason was low blood sugar. Consequently, the difficulty with answering our own why questions is the unjustified confidence that were right. The human brain seldom acts rationally. Our judgments are rarely free of prejudice. We dive into whatever insights we find without examining their validity. We overlook conflicting evidence, and we take our ideas to adapt to our original explanations. What questions help us stay objective, future-focused, and empowered to act on our new insights. For example, if you hate your job, you could get stuck thinking, Why do I feel so terrible? That will probably lead him to think about his insecurities. Instead of that question, you should ask, What are the situations that make me feel terrible, and what do they have in common? When you receive negative feedback, dont ask Why did you say this about me? Instead, ask, What are the steps I need to take in the future to do a better job? That will help you find solutions instead of centering on the unproductive patterns of answering why. 2. You micromanage. Virtually anyone who micromanages genuinely believes that they must do it. There is probably a lot expected from that project. You may be a perfectionist. Maybe you think that your co-worker needs added pressure to complete a task. Those are all valid reasons. Knowledge of how your passion to take charge influences your counterpart. Micromanaging demoralizes others. It indicates that you dont trust your coworkers. It also gives you the license to make assumptions, thereby avoiding communication. How to Become More Self-Aware about Micromanaging Go trust others. You dont exist alone. Other people on your team have the same goal. Learning to delegate and acknowledge different people can do the job, too, shows maturity and development. 3. You know the answer before theyve finished the question. How to Be More Self-Aware about Listening Listening is key to communicating. Its simple, but not easy. Self-awareness is the ability to listen to instead of listening for. Take into account what everyone is saying and everything theyre saying. 4. Nothing is ever your fault. How often do you find yourself saying Yes, but its not my fault because [insert context here]? Its normal to want to tell a reason behind a situation. If you typically react to feedback with yes, but, youre likely seeking to divert adverse attention. Thats expected. But know that other people see you as an individual who avoids accountability and is dismissive of others opinions. So they are likely to be dismissive of your opinions too. How to Become More Self-Aware about Feedback Noticing how coworkers respond to your emotions is a vital skill for the workplace. You must observe your colleagues responses to your emotions. Take responsibility for your mistake. Dont point out the similar flaws that you see in others. This is about you only. Deflection will make people believe you are dismissing them. Coworkers appreciate it when someone accepts the error and apologizes. They will quickly forget the mistake. If you dig in and refuse to acknowledge an error, then people dont want to work with you. 5. You cant laugh at yourself. Nobody likes dealing with shame, and I certainly dont enjoy embarrassment. So its expected that if you are in a situation where you feel bad, the last thing you want to do is smile. Perhaps you respond by lashing out and getting mad. What youre doing there is diverting rather than sitting with intense pain, you distract yourself. How to Be More Self-Aware about Taking Yourself too Seriously. Admit to yourself that you feel upset, ashamed, or embarrassed. When you do that, the laughter usually follows. Then start laughing at yourself. 6. You say things you dont mean Sometimes it would be best if people could read my mind. They would know why I am confused or disappointed or troubled. That would be so much easier than having to adult by expressing my feelings. When things get hard, its easy and safe to say no problem when the narrator of our life would say, it was, in fact, an enormous problem. We each want to look competent at work. By avoiding confrontation, passive-aggressive behavior deflects feelings. Being vulnerable is intimidating, especially at work. How to Become More Self-Aware about Mind Reading We arent mind readers. Its exhausting for you and your target when your communication is passive-aggressive. Take a breath before responding when someone suggests how you should do something. While it may be attractive to hold your issues inside, consider how you could fix your dilemma in a way that declares what you need without being hurtful. It is a precarious balance. You probably cant tell them everything. But you should address the struggle. Plan out some talking points in advance so that you avoid being mean. Conclusion: Self-awareness isnt one truth. Its a careful balance of two separate, also opposing, perspectives Self-awareness does not take an above-average intelligence. It requires introspection and attention. Accepting feedback, listening, and being authentic with yourself are essential to self-awareness. Self-awareness will ultimately make you a better friend, partner, and manager. Leaders who concentrate on improving self-awareness, who seek candid feedback from admiring critics, and who ask what rather than why can see themselves more clearly and realize the many rewards that improved self-knowledge gives. And no matter how much improvement we make, theres always more to learn. Thats one of the things that makes the journey to self-awareness so exciting. There is no destination. As originally published on the Hammer Blog at https://www.hamiltonlindley.org/what-is-important-about-self-awareness/Hamilton%20Lindley
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https://thriveglobal.com/stories/what-is-important-about-self-awareness/
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