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When Will Cruel Summer Episode 8 Be on Freeform and Hulu?
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Finally the inevitable is happening. Real summer is becoming Cruel Summer summer. Thats right: weve officially entered summer, and theres still more of this queen bee and kidnapping saga to go. There are three episodes left in Freeforms breakout thriller, and a lot of questions rest on their shoulders. We still dont know whether or not Jeanette Turner (Chiara Aurelia) actually saw Kate Wallis (Olivia Holt) while she was kidnapped. We know even less about how their legal battle is going to end. Heres how to watch Cruel Summer Episode 8 on Freeform and Hulu. Theres no better way to end a long weekend than with a kidnapping mystery. Episode 8, Proof, will premiere this Tuesday, June 1. New episodes of the series always premiere Tuesdays on Freeform and Wednesdays on Hulu. We dont blame you. This is one show you wont want spoiled. New episodes of Cruel Summer premiere on Freeform Tuesdays at 10/9c. If thats a bit too late for you but you still want to watch as quickly as possible, there is another way. Episodes of Cruel Summer premiere on Hulu Wednesdays, the day after their Freeform premiere. Just avoid Twitter Tuesday night and you should be solid. How to Watch Cruel Summer on Freeform Even if you think you dont have access to Cruel Summer, you have access to Cruel Summer. Because the drama is a Freeform original its available on the streaming service for free. All you need to do is sign up for a Freeform account with your email and youre set. We get that too. New episodes of Cruel Summer premiere on Hulu the day after they air on Freeform, so you can watch Episode 8 this Wednesday, June 2. The first season of this Freeform original will have 10 episodes altogether. Heres the full premiere schedule: Episode 8, Proof: Tuesday, June 1 Tuesday, June 1 Episode 9, A Secret of My Own: Tuesday, June 8 Tuesday, June 8 Episode 10, Hostile Witness: Tuesday, June 15 You read that correctly. Only three weeks remain in this saga. Unfortunately we dont know. Freeform has yet to announce whether or not it renew the show for a second season. And if another season happens we dont even know if Jeanette and Kate will be involved. No matter what well be hoping for more episodes. Where to stream Cruel Summer
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https://decider.com/2021/06/01/cruel-summer-episode-8-what-time/
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How best to focus efforts on classifying new species to prevent their extinction?
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Many organisms in need of conservation are still unknown or lumped in with similar species, which potentially interferes with conservation efforts. In a new study published June 1 in the Open Access journal PLOS Biology, Jane Melville of Museums Victoria, and her colleagues present a new "return-on-investment" approach to best direct efforts to identify new species before they are lost. Humans have had a profoundly destructive impact on global biodiversity. However, this loss of biodiversity may be even greater than scientists have realized, due to the unknown number of undocumented species. Before a species and its habitat can be preserved, though, it must first be identified and described by specialized scientists called taxonomists. In the new study, researchers devised a method to determine which groups need taxonomic documentation to support conservation efforts. The approach compares the human effort and cost of identifying and classifying a group of species with the likelihood of finding a previously unknown species that is at risk. They demonstrated the usefulness of their approach using a highly diverse group of Australian lizards and snakes. Out of the 870 reptile species they assessed, about one third were poorly classified, and 24 species needed better classification to facilitate conservation. Globally, there is a significant backlog of species awaiting description across most organismal groups, largely due to the lack of resources to undertake taxonomic projects. The new study presents a framework for taxonomists and wildlife managers that can be applied to almost any group to prioritize species needing immediate taxonomic documentation. The researchers hope this approach will help to save more at-risk species before they silently go extinct. Dr. Melville notes, 'We can't put effort into conservation of a species if we don't know it exists. Taxonomy allows us to identify these species and put a name to them so we can act before they are lost. Describing these as new species will allow conservation assessments to be undertaken to ensure they can be protected'. ### Research Article Peer reviewed; Observational; Animals In your coverage please use these URLs to provide access to the freely available articles in PLOS Biology: http://journals. plos. org/ plosbiology/ article?id= 10. 1371/ journal. pbio. 3001210 Citation: Melville J, Chapple DG, Keogh JS, Sumner J, Amey A, Bowles P, et al. (2021) A return-on-investment approach for prioritization of rigorous taxonomic research needed to inform responses to the biodiversity crisis. PLoS Biol 19(6): e3001210. https:/ / doi. org/ 10. 1371/ journal. pbio. 3001210 Funding: JM undertook this work supported by an Australian Fulbright Commission scholarship; S.S. received funding support to undertake research that allowed assessment in the current study from the NSF (DBI-1519732). The funders had no role in study design, data collection and analysis, decision to publish, or preparation of the manuscript. Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.
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https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-06/p-hbt052721.php
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When should screening start for men with a family history of prostate cancer?
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Some men reach the risk threshold to start screening up to 11 years sooner than guidelines recommend A nationwide study in Sweden estimates the elevated risk of advanced or fatal prostate cancer among relatives of men with the disease, providing new data that could help refine guidelines for the age at which screening should begin. Mahdi Fallah and Elham Kharazmi of the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) in Heidelberg, Germany, and colleagues present these new findings in the open-access journal PLOS Medicine. Clinical guidelines for the age to start prostate cancer screening aim to ensure that the benefits of identifying the disease early outweigh the risks of diagnosing and treating cancer that will not harm the patient. Current guidelines note that men with a family history of prostate cancer have a greater risk and should begin screening early. However, due to lack of sufficient data, the age at which early screening should begin has been unclear. To address this problem, Fallah and colleagues conducted an analysis of all male residents of Sweden born after 1931, as well as their fathers. Between 1958 to 2015, 88,999 out of a total of 6,343,727 men were diagnosed with advanced stage (III or IV) prostate cancer, or died from the disease. The researchers used these data to calculate the age at which men who had a father, brother, or son diagnosed with prostate cancer reached the "screening risk threshold;" i.e., the same level of prostate cancer risk as at the age of 50 years across the entire population. (Many guidelines recommend that screening begin at 50 years.) The researchers found that men with a family history of prostate cancer reached the screening risk threshold up to 12 years earlier. However, different men reached this threshold at different ages, depending on how many of their first-degree relatives had prostate cancer and the age at which the relatives were diagnosed. By comparing their calculations with various guidelines, the researchers determined that men with a family history of prostate cancer reach a high enough risk to start screening anywhere from 2 to 11 years earlier than currently recommended. These findings could lead to greater personalization of screening guidelines. Further research could help validate these results in populations of different ethnicity, while also accounting for genetics and lifestyle. "The one-size-fits-all policy in medicine belongs to the past; more and more risk-adapted approaches are needed instead to optimize use of restricted resources in health care", said Dr. Kharazmi, co-leader of this study. "The aim of our group is to fill this gap (a personalized approach in screening) for various cancers, such as prostate, breast, and colorectal cancer, using long-standing high-quality large-scale register-based data, to provide robust evidence to support screening guidelines", Mahdi Fallah, professor of Medicine (Epidemiology) in the University of Bergen, Norway, and leader of Risk-Adapted Cancer Prevention Group, DKFZ, Germany. ### Research Article Peer reviewed; Observational; Humans In your coverage please use this URL to provide access to the freely available paper: http://journals. plos. org/ plosmedicine/ article?id= 10. 1371/ journal. pmed. 1003616 Funding: XX received scholarship from the China Scholarship Council (http://www. chinesescholarshipcouncil. com/ ). KS (grant number 2018-02400) and JS (grant number 2020-01175) were supported by grants from the Swedish Research Council (http://www. vr. se/ english. html ). The funders had no role in study design, data collection and analysis, decision to publish, or preparation of the manuscript. Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.
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https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-06/p-wss052721.php
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Who is The Masked Dancers Frog?
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When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Sign up fornow for the biggest moments from morning TV The Masked Dancer kicked off last weekend with a whole host of celebrities signing themselves to the best guessing game in television history. 12 celebrities are battling it out to be crowned champion dancer and it is up to Mo Gilligan, Oti Mabuse, Davina McCall and Jonathan Ross to try and figure out who is hiding bending the mask. Fans of the show have also been guessing, with suggestions ranging from A list celebrities to minor stars. One of the characters who has stumped viewers is Frog. When the amphibian took to the stage previously, they had some nifty footwork and the judges were impressed with the choreography of the dance and their ability to stay in time with the rhythm.
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https://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-radio/1444109/The-Masked-Dancer-who-is-Frog-who-left-the-masked-dancer-tonight-results-ITV-video
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What is behind the irresistible rise (and rise) of ros?
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We have friends coming this weekend for our youngest sons christening. And as I perused the racks in my little cellar this morning, with sunshine on my mind, my eyes lit up. There, lying gently on their sides and offering the promise of celebratory quenching, are half a dozen magnums of ros. I rescued them from the bar at our wedding a few years ago. Our friends seemed quite jolly enough, and I felt I should keep a few back for posterity. They were from Mirabeau in Provence, the result of a resounding success story that saw Stephen Cronk and his wife Jeany up sticks from London with little winemaking know-how and even less French to set up a ros business near Saint-Tropez. But the zeitgeist was right behind them. They are now one of the biggest exporters of French ros to the UK itself the second biggest market for pink stuff in the world after the US and their bonkers idea to chase a pink-hued dream now looks very canny indeed. As I pondered how to chill these litres of happiness, I thought Id send a reminder message to our friends, then add an emoji to hint at the joys in store for the weekend. Imagine my fury, nay horror, as I realised there was no emoji for a glass of ros (only red, not even white) despite the fact that the pink drink appears to have sponsored every Instagram post during this weeks mini-heatwave. So incensed are Italian winemakers that they are now lobbying to get a glass of the salmon-hued stuff added to the array of emojis that includes, on my phone, a Memoji of myself dressed as a dragon with an exploding head which, inexplicably, I keep sending to people by mistake. The Consortium for the Protection of Chiaretto di Bardolino (a pale pink from Lake Garda) have made their case to the Unicode Consortium, the Silicon Valley body that decides such things, arguing that the lack of a symbol is discriminatory further, that it is a shameful marginalisation of ros. Marginalisation not being a word usually associated with the pink drink whose popularity is soaring. Between 2002 and 2018, global consumption of ros increased by 40 per cent, with production tripling in the past 25 years. Quite why has left wine aficionados scratching their heads. They find it hard to see the allure of an unchallenging style that offers nothing more than being vaguely fruity, pink and cold. Therein, of course, lies the answer. As the great wine writer, the erudite walking encyclopedia of French wine, Andrew Jefford, commented: ros is a wine category that doesnt require months of study to understand, and in whose aromas and flavours drinkers are not urged to identify the contents of an Arcimboldo painting. There is the simple pleasure of its colour, the varying shades of pink, the disarmingly charming taste, the fresh temperature, and the fact that it is the very symbol of summer: the promise of positivity and happiness in a glass. Such is its appeal that successful actors, watchmakers, film directors and pop stars have all piled into the trade. Theres Kylie Minogues Ros, rapper Post Malones Maison No 9, Cameron Diazs Avaline, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolies Chateau de Miraval, to name but a few. Although the drinking pleasure may be simple, the production of ros can be quite sophisticated. There are three main methods: one involves bleeding off the deeper coloured juice, often considered the cheaper end of the market, another in which the juice has brief contact with the red skins of the grape just enough to colour the drink and another which is to actively discolour a red wine using an absorbent charcoal. And while Provence is seen as the home of ros, now its a fixture on every summer drinks list giving worrying rise to endless varieties of ros all day merch virtually every other winemaking country is having a go, from Chile to Spain. Although Im yet to taste a really respectable British pink. So, excuse me while I make room in the wine fridge. Once Barneys been drenched in holy water this weekend, we shall be worshipping at the altar of Mirabeau williamshousewines.com
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https://www.telegraph.co.uk/food-and-drink/wine/behind-irresistible-rise-rise-rose/
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Did the Supreme Court put Mississippis voter ID law in jeopardy?
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The Mississippi Supreme Courts decision to nullify the states ballot initiative process could make the states voter identification law susceptible to a legal challenge. Now some attorneys are researching the possibility of challenging the law, which requires Mississippians show a government-issued photo ID at their polling place in order to vote. Meanwhile, some politicians are publicly calling for a special session to ensure the law cannot be successfully challenged. Voter ID was first passed through the ballot initiative process in 2011, when 60% of Mississippi voters enshrined it into the state Constitution. The law has been widely touted by Republican elected officials and opposed by prominent Democrats. But last month, the Mississippi Supreme Court deemed the ballot initiative process unconstitutional after a lawsuit challenging the 2020 medical marijuana program that more than 70% of Mississippi voters approved. The lawsuit contended that the entire ballot initiative process was invalid because the Constitution requires the signatures to place proposals on the ballot be gathered equally from five congressional districts. Following the 2000 Census, the state lost one of its congressional districts and has since had just four U.S. House seats. Some believe that any legal challenge to voter ID would be pointless because after voters approved the initiative in 2011, lawmakers passed their own bill in 2012 that placed the voter ID language into state law a home for the voter ID program completely separate from the Constitution. We put the voter ID into the state law, House Speaker Philip Gunn said on May 18 when asked about the possibility of a legal challenge to voter ID, suggesting that a lawsuit would not be successful. Its already in the statutes. But Secretary of State Michael Watson, in an interview last week, said one key provision of the voter ID law that voters enshrined into the Constitution is not in state law: that any Mississippian can be issued free identification cards so they can vote. While Mississippis Republican officials have boasted that Mississippis voter ID law has never been challenged in court, several other states that passed voter ID laws over the years were sued and sometimes lost their cases in part because they did not guarantee free ID cards. Not offering free ID cards, some in other states have successfully argued, disproportionately affects poor citizens and often people of color. Because the free ID card provision exists only in the state Constitution but not state law, Watson says he fears the state may be susceptible to a lawsuit without fixing the problem as soon as possible. He suggested lawmakers should add the free ID card provision to state law in a special session. If you want to make sure a challenge is moot, you could do it next year, but youre allowing time for it to be challenged, Watson said. Then were just going to spend money on attorneys in possibly a lawsuit. Youre going to spend money one way or another, you might as well make sure we get it right. The only other ballot initiative passed since the state lost a congressional district is one that prohibits the state of Mississippi and local governments from taking private property by eminent domain and conveying it to private entities for a period of 10 years. The eminent domain language exists only in the state Constitution, not in state law, and Watson believes it is susceptible to a legal challenge following last months Supreme Court ruling. He said last week it should also be handled in a special session. That one has to be dealt with, Watson said. -- Article credit to Adam Ganucheau of Mississippi Today --
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https://www.columbianprogress.com/features-politics-state-top-stories/did-supreme-court-put-mississippis-voter-id-law-jeopardy-60b67bf625896
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What are the Notable Developments in Microscopy Devices Market?
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The report offers actionable and valuable insights on the Microscopy Devices market. The latest report by Fact.MR provides details on the present scenario of the Microscopy Devices market across various regions along with the historic data and forecast of the Microscopy Devices market. The report also includes information on the sales and demand of Microscopy Devices across various industries and regions. Market dynamics including latest trends, challenges, growth opportunities, and drivers for is also provided in the Microscopy Devices market report. To remain ahead of your competitors, request for a sample https://www.factmr.com/connectus/sample?flag=S&rep_id=4796 The usage of microscopy devices has registered an uptick in the past few years. Microscopes have allowed in-depth academic and exploratory research in various branches of science. Amongst the wide range of sciences, the life sciences division has found increased usage of microscopy devices, particularly in cell biology. Also, the need for more penetrative media to identify cells has boosted technological developments in microscopic devices. On the back of these trends, the global microscopy devices market is poised to expand 1.6x, registering a CAGR of 8.5% throughout the forecast period (2020-2025). Nowadays, major life science companies are increasingly seeking the services of contract research organizations (CROs) to reduce their overall expenditure and concentrate on their core businesses. Click here- https://www.factmr.com/connectus/sample?flag=RM&rep_id=4796 This has enabled several microscopy service providers to invest in research and development of microscopes. The ongoing coronavirus pandemic is anticipated to leverage market prospects. With the number of infections climbing at an exponential rate, hospitals and other healthcare settings have experienced an uptick in the number of diagnostic tests to determine the presence of the virus. On the back of this, the usage of microscopes to detect potential pathogens has increased. Leading players are therefore concentrating on streamlining their production processes to cater to this increased demand. Key Takeaways of Global Microscopy Devices Market Study: Optical microscopes are projected to account for a major chunk of the market, capturing more than three-fifths of the market share. Rising demand for different types of optical microscopes such as fluorescence and inverted microscopes and low cost of stereo and phase contrast microscopes shall drive the segments growth. By application, Cell and Molecular Biology and Biomedical engineering are anticipated to make exhaustive utilization of microscopy devices. This is due to increased adoption of microscopes in microbiology, cell culture, healthcare monitoring and launch of new therapeutic products. Projected CAGR for both segments is pegged at 8.3%. Clinical Pathology and Diagnostics shall find equally important microscopy applications, for understanding pathological changes in conditions such as Alzheimers and Parkinsons diseases and chronic diseases. Anticipated CAGR for this segment is a staggering 8.2%. Read More Trending Reports of Fact.MR- https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/respiratory-virus-vaccines-rd-focused-on-covid-19-efforts-factmr-301230897.html By end-users, diagnostic laboratories are anticipated to find maximum usage of microscopy devices. The need to accurately identify potentially life-threatening diseases such as tuberculosis and immunological ailments such as HIV-AIDS and diabetes in order to suggest appropriate corrective course of action is anticipated to drive the segments growth. Asia-Pacific is projected to emerge as the leader of the global microscopy devices market, capturing more than half of the total market share. An emerging pharmaceutical industry, liberalization and deregulation of key markets and rising adoption of electron and scanning probe microscopes shall drive the Asia-Pacific regional growth. However, North America is projected to soar in popularity due to increased patent filing approvals, increased government funding for life sciences projects, greater flexibility in regulations and high transparency. Besides, adoption of optical microscopes is poised to increase during the forecast period. The region is set to expand 1.6x, capturing nearly one-fourth of the global microscopy devices market. The global microscopy devices market is poised to experience a healthy growth trajectory. Rising incentives for research in life sciences in the form of government funding, relaxation of regulations and growing healthcare infrastructure are anticipated to leverage the prospects of microscopy devices, concludes a Fact.MR analyst. Technological Developments to Boost Key Players Market Prospects: The global microscopy devices market consists of the following key market players: Olympus Corporation, JOEL Ltd., Nikon Corporation, Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmBh, FEI Company, Leica Microsystems, Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation, Bruker Corporation and CAMECA SAS. Most of these market players rely on technological advancements to increase market presence. For instance, in November 2016, Nikon Corporation launched its new inverted microscope, titled the ECLIPSE Ti2, which provides improved stability and usability in research applications of life sciences. Its current microscope product portfolio include the SMZ25/SMZ18, ShuttlePix and A1MP/A1RMP series. The company also manufactures stereo microscopes, upright microscopes, super resolution microscopes and digital microscopes. Another market leader, Olympus Corporation, manufactures biological microscope products. Its microscope categories include upright microscopes, stereo microscopes, inverted microscopes, laser scanning microscopes and super resolution microscopes. Specific microscope brands include the SpinSR10, the BX53, the FV3000 Series and the IXPlore series. The Microscopy Devices Market report serves the readers with the following data: In-depth analysis of supply-side and demand-side trends. Direct and indirect impacts of the growth of relevant markets on the Microscopy Devices Importance of segment in various regions. Accurate Y-o-Y growth of the global Microscopy Devices Consumption trends among individuals across the globe. We carry immense pride in saying that our work is recognized by 150+ countries worldwide. Our experience is conveyed by the fact that we have published 6, 000+ reports, thanks to our dedicated team of professionals. With digital intelligence solutions, we support our clients in remaining at the drivers seat. Our crew of 300+ analysts are available 24/7 to offer dynamic updates regarding various verticals and companies. Explore Fact.MRs Comprehensive Coverage on Healthcare Landscape Prepackaged Medical Kits and Trays Market Forecast, Trend, Analysis & Competition Tracking Global Market Insights 2020 to 2030: https://www.factmr.com/report/5413/prepackaged-medical-kits-and-trays-market Cables and Leads for Medical Equipment Market Forecast, Trend, Analysis & Competition Tracking Global Market Insights 2020 to 2030: https://www.factmr.com/report/5418/cables-and-leads-for-medical-equipment-market Coatings for Medical Devices Market Forecast, Trend, Analysis & Competition Tracking Global Market Insights 2020 to 2030: https://www.factmr.com/report/5421/coatings-for-medical-devices-market About Us: Market research and consulting agency with a difference! Thats why 80% of Fortune 1,000 companies trust us for making their most critical decisions. While our experienced consultants employ the latest technologies to extract hard-to-find insights, we believe our USP is the trust clients have on our expertise. Spanning a wide range from automotive & industry 4.0 to healthcare & retail, our coverage is expansive, but we ensure even the most niche categories are analyzed. Our sales offices in United States and Dublin, Ireland. Headquarter based in Dubai, UAE. Reach out to us with your goals, and well be an able research partner. Contact: US Sales Office: 11140 Rockville Pike Suite 400 Rockville, MD 20852 United States Tel: +1 (628) 251-1583 Corporate Headquarter: Unit No: AU-01-H Gold Tower (AU), Plot No: JLT-PH1-I3A, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Email: [email protected] Visit Our Website: https://www.factmr.com
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What is the Future Outlook for Automotive Headliners?
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The Growth of Automotive Headliners market is huge. The research report presents a comprehensive assessment of the market and contains thoughtful insights, facts, historical data and statistically supported and industry-validated market data. It also contains projections using a suitable set of assumptions and methodologies. The research report provides analysis and information according to market segments such as geographies, application and industry To remain ahead of your competitors, request for a sample https://www.factmr.com/connectus/sample?flag=S&rep_id=414 Competitive advantage of equipping automobiles with utmost range of convenience has driven the sales growth for leading automakers across the globe. Manufacturers of automobiles are actively adopting parts such as headliners in the production of vehicles. The demand for automotive headliners continues to gain traction as these parts have been thoroughly integrated in the production of every automobile hitting the roads. New materials are being used in the production of automotive headliners to increase their stiffness and reduce their weights. The key role of automotive headliners in performance and fuel efficiency of vehicles will instrument their growing demand in the foreseeable future. For critical insights on this market, request for methodology here https://www.factmr.com/connectus/sample?flag=RM&rep_id=414 According to Fact.MRs recently published forecast study, the global market for automotive headliners will reflect healthy expansion during the forecast period, 2017-2026. Over the forecast period, the global automotive headliners market is poised to expand at a volume CAGR of 6.9%. The report further projects that by the end of 2026, more than US$ 46 Bn worth of automotive headliners will be sold globally. Technological advancements will influence the global automotive headliners manufacturing landscape. The report assesses the Asia-Pacific excluding Japan (APEJ) region as the largest market for automotive headliners through 2026. By the end of 2026, the APEJ automotive headliners market will register sales of over 88 million headliners. APEJ countries namely China, South Korea and India will spearhead the global production of automotive headliners in the near future. 4 Foresights on How Global Automotive Headliners Market will Expand through 2026 In 2017, more than 67 million units of automotive headliners made of foam-backed cloth have been sold across the globe. The demand for foam-backed cloth materials in production of automotive headliners will remain high through 2026. Read More Trending Reports of Fact.MR- http://www.globenewswire.com/en/news-release/2019/10/03/1924808/0/en/Increasing-Commuter-Preference-for-Shared-Taxi-Will-Boost-the-Demand-for-Minibus-Finds-Fact-MR.html Though 2026, more than 60% of the overall global market values will be procured from sales of hardtop headliners. The report further reveals that more than 50 million soft-top automotive headliners were sold across the globe by the end of 2017. Automotive headliners will be predominantly installed in compact vehicles. By 2026-end, nearly two-fifth of headliners manufactured in the world will be used for compact vehicles. The report estimates nearly 30 million units of automotive headliners have been sold for mid-sized vehicles in 2017. OEMs will be observed as the largest sales channel for automotive headliners throughout the forecast period. Over 1.8 billion automotive headliners will be sold by OEMs across the globe by the end of 2026. The report has profiled key manufacturers of automotive headliners, which include, Grupo Antolin, Sage Automotive Interiors, Cindus Corp, Harodite Industries, Lear Corporation, American Foam & Fabric, Johns Manville, Glen Raven, Toyota Boshoku Corp, and IAC Group. These companies are anticipated to remain active in the global automotive headliners market expansion through 2026. Most of these companies are expected to introduce composite materials in production of headliners. Manufacturing lightweight automotive headliners with high stiffness will also be observed as a key trend exercised by these companies. Key findings of the Market report: Prominent manufacturers, raw material suppliers, equipment providers, traders, and distributors in the Automotive Headliners market. In-depth analysis of important market segments, market potential, impacting trends, and challenges. Critical examination of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of each Market player. 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Are AFC Leopards truly jinxed in FKF Premier League title hunt?
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Its been twenty three years and counting since AFC Leopards last won the FKF Premier League title, and the Kenyan giants appear to have forgotten how to win another one. Take this seasons experience as an example. On two occasions, opportunities have surfaced for Patrick Aussems's charges to build a commanding lead on top of the table over rivals Tusker and Kenya Commercial Bank. However, on each occasion, Ingwe have elected to blow away these opportunities while settling for less. The first instance was when Tusker and KCB drew 0-0 respectively in their matches, and thus, the ball was left in Ingwes court to win their fixture and move top of the 18-team table. Instead, they could only manage a frustrating 0-0 draw against Posta Rangers to miss out. In the second instance this past weekend, Leopards needed a win against lowly Bidco United to move clear at the top, only to be spanked 3-1. For the record, Ingwe last won the title in 1998, but despite club chairman Dan Shikanda insisting this is their season, it appears the club remain short. Do AFC Leopards fear success?! According to renowned journalist and Ingwe diehard Juma Kwayera, AFC Leopards could be suffering from stage fright. You guys have a story which you are either refusing to see or are avoiding, AFC Leopards fear success, Kwayera told Goal. Every time they have a chance to pull away from the rest, they have traditionally shot themselves in the foot. The past two weeks is a repetition of every season. I'm not sure what the reason is. It could be stage fright of young players; it could be misplaced excitement or sheer overconfidence. Kwayera remembers the last time AFC Leopards came close to winning the title under Belgian coach Luc Eymael, but after leading the table for the better part of the season, they crumbled with five matches to go. When Luc [Eymael] was the coach, the team topped the log most of the season, but they crumbled in the last five matches to finish second, you can have more examples and I guess there is a problem, Kwayera continued. His sentiments are echoed by former international goalkeeper Mike Kisaghi, who feels AFC Leopards have always bottled it at the tail end of the season because they dont have the character to finish the race. To win the league you must have the character, but if you look at AFC Leopards squad, they dont have the required character to go all the way, Kisaghi told Goal. They dont want to believe in themselves, I guess they have young players who reach a point and panic. They can only win the title if they believe in themselves and fight to get it, but on a silver platter, it will not happen, like now twice they have a chance to move top of the table and they cannot, it means there is a problem. Kisaghi continued: If you look at their game against Bidco, they never showed up and their defence was in shambles, they gave away silly goals and at the end, they paid the price, now they have to start again to see how they can move top. Former Gor Mahia official Sally Bolo has aired a view held among some members of the Kenyan football-supporting fraternity that Leopards are suffering from the karmic consequences of not paying their Tanzanian coach Sunday Kayuni two decades ago. Kayuni told Goal in a previous interview that he had cursed the team from winning the title until they ask him for forgiveness. "Actually, Ingwes last title was won under Kayuni but after the mistreatment he underwent with them before they parted ways, he maintains they have to ask for forgiveness from him to be successful again," Bolo began. Our in-laws, AFC Leopards, had an opportunity to climb to the top of the league standings and increase their chances of winning the title, but they wasted it by allowing a little team like Bidco United to beat them three goals to one at home. Its probably about time AFC tracked down their old head coach Sunday [Kayuni] if what we read Saturday night regarding Pep Guardiola's failure to win the Uefa Champions League is true," Bolo added, referring to rumours that Yaya Toure's agent Dimitri Seluk had cursed Guardiola never to win the UCL after allegedly mistreating the Ivory Coast legend. Guardiolas Manchester City lost 1-0 to Chelsea in the most recent final. My dear friends at Ingwe, the club was soaring high under this mans leadership; perhaps it's time you saw the mistake of letting this great coach leave and failing to pay his dues, Bolo continued. The elderly gentleman departed the club, dissatisfied with his treatment. Its past time to put things right." It's probably abt time @AFCLeopards tracked down their old head coach if what we read last night regarding Pep Guardiola's failure to win the UEFA CL is true. #Bkpl pic.twitter.com/ifULiDnAg5 Sally Bolo (@SallyBolo) May 30, 2021 In the interview when he confirmed cursing AFC Leopards never to win the title again, Kayuni told Goal that during Cecafa tournament in Rwanda in 2019 he had placed a hex on the club Article continues below It is true I cursed AFC Leopards and they will never win the KPL title again," he began. "Even if they sign Jose Mourinho or Pep Guardiola, they will not win the league. I was fired like a dog and chased away and the pain I went through during that period was very hard to take.
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Are Target fitting rooms open? What are Walmart's COVID hours?
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With more people around the U.S. getting vaccinated, retailers are making changes to welcome customers back into stores. WASHINGTON For the first time in more than a year, Target will once again let shoppers try on clothes in its fitting rooms. The company updated its website on Tuesday to note that fitting rooms "are open at all Target stores, except for a small number of fitting rooms being used for vaccinations." "Well continue to frequently disinfect and clean our stores throughout the day, as we have throughout the pandemic, and have team members dedicated to high touch areas like fitting rooms," Target added. Target was among the many retailers which closed fitting rooms last year when COVID-19 cases began to rise around the country. But with more people around the U.S. getting vaccinated, retailers are making changes to welcome back customers that may have done most of their shopping online during the COVID-19 pandemic. Walmart has announced that starting Saturday, its store hours will expand to 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., unless restricted by local mandates. The company also said Tuesday that most of its in-store pharmacies and vision centers will resume "pre-COVID hours" beginning on July 3. Walmart U.S. chief operating officer Dacona Smith explained in a statement Tuesday that when they first restricted store hours they promised to stay close to guidance around the virus. "As COVID-19 cases leveled out, we expanded our closing time late last year and now, with the number of fully vaccinated Americans growing higher every day, we believe we can adjust hours once again," Smith wrote. Sam's Club and Costco have also announced plans to bring back free samples for their customers.
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https://www.kens5.com/article/news/nation-world/target-reopens-fitting-rooms-walmart-increasing-hours/507-c3df8fd3-75e7-488d-b951-202df7a1fe7d
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Has Biden Abandoned Student-Loan Forgiveness?
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Now thats what I call cancel culture. Photo: Drew Angerer/Getty Images The cost of college in America is too damn high. For decades, that has been the consensus among debt-laden university graduates and policy experts alike. The United States spends more per student on higher education than any developed country save Luxembourg. And in the judgment of the OECD, Americas exorbitant tuition rates have virtually no relationship to the value that students could possibly get in exchange. As a result of this policy failure, U.S. college attendees and graduates collectively hold over $1.7 trillion in student debt and student-loan forgiveness has become a defining cause of the American left. Shortly before his inauguration, Joe Biden called on Congress to forgive $10,000 of every borrowers student debt, but the president did not include any loan forgiveness in his COVID-relief plan. And the $6 trillion budget Biden released last week doesnt feature any student-debt forgiveness either. That doesnt mean all hope for student-loan forgiveness is dead, however. Heres a rundown of where the fight for debt relief stands now. During his campaign, Biden called for: Forgiving $10,000 in federal student-loan debt for every borrower. Forgiving all of the undergraduate student debt accrued by borrowers who attended public colleges or minority-serving nonprofit colleges. Expanding the existing Public Service Loan Forgiveness program by canceling $10,000 a year in student debt for every year a borrower works in a public-sector or nonprofit job, for up to five years. Meanwhile, to address the underlying college-affordability crisis, Biden proposed making public colleges tuition-free for students from households earning less than $125,000 a year and increasing Pell Grants. Other Democrats have proposed a more sweeping debt jubilee: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Democratic senator Elizabeth Warren have called on Biden to forgive $50,000 in federal student-loan debt for every borrower through executive action which is to say, without congressional approval. Biden has rejected this proposal on both substantive and procedural grounds. The president said in February, I dont think I have the authority to [cancel student debt] by signing the pen. He has separately maintained that $50,000 is too high a sum, especially given the relatively high incomes of Americans who graduate from high-tuition colleges. So Biden has shot down progressives highest hopes for debt forgiveness, but he still officially wants Congress to forgive a ton of student debt. Yet he has declined to include any form of student-loan forgiveness in his budget request to Congress. There are many possible reasons for this decision. One is that the Democratic Partys thin congressional majorities have a limited tolerance for new federal spending; some Democrats are squeamish about tax increases, while others are uncomfortable with increasing the deficit. This political constraint makes it impossible for Biden to enact every policy he promoted on the campaign trail. In fact, its not clear that the president will have the votes to enact his top governing priorities, which include investments in climate, infrastructure, elder care, child care, universal prekindergarten, child allowances, paid leave, and tuition-free community college. By all appearances, student-debt relief ranks fairly low on the presidents list of desired policies. He spoke little about the issue during his campaign, and he has gone out of his way to advertise his opposition to canceling more than $10,000 per borrower in a bid to reassert his moderate credentials (which his relatively ambitious spending plans have called into question). I dont agree. The choice to triangulate on this issue isnt entirely unreasonable. Democrats desperately need to increase their support among non-college-educated Americans, who are generally less sympathetic to student-loan forgiveness than university graduates are. If Biden had put student-debt relief in his budget request, it (probably) wouldnt have made much substantive difference. Moderate Democrats in the Senate have already demonstrated that theyre perfectly comfortable rejecting the presidents requests. And as of this writing, there arent 50 votes in the Senate for forgiving $10,000 per borrower. Generally speaking, presidential budgets are largely public-relations documents since Congress has the ultimate authority over spending. The White House apparently concluded that capping the size of its budget request at $6 trillion was more important than pleasing debt-forgiveness advocates from a political perspective. But there is another complementary explanation for the White Houses decision: Although Biden has expressed skepticism about his authority to cancel student debt without congressional approval, the White House asked Education secretary Miguel Cardona to prepare a memo examining the legality of such a move. The Departments of Justice and Education are still working on that review. And higher-education expert Mark Kantrowitz believes Biden is waiting for that memos verdict before seeking congressional support. The notion that the president can spend more than $1 trillion on wiping out Americans student debt by himself, with the stroke of a pen may sound far-fetched. But there is a coherent legal theory behind the idea. The Higher Education Act of 1965 empowered the Department of Education to compromise, waive, or release any right, title, claim, lien, or demand, however acquired, including any equity or any right of redemption. And thanks to a reform passed under Barack Obama in 2010, the federal government now owns roughly 92 percent of all student debt. Which is to say, more than $1.5 trillion of Americans student debt is owed to the Department of Education which has the explicit authority to waive any claim it possesses and can therefore unilaterally make all that debt disappear. This theory makes sense to me. But it needs to make sense to federal judges in order to work, and thanks to the Trump presidency, the federal judiciary is quite conservative. Using an executive order to forgive federal student loans will likely be met with a lawsuit and preliminary injunction and eventually fail, Kantrowitz told NBC in November. So for mass student-debt forgiveness to happen through executive action, three things would need to occur: (1) The Department of Educations review would need to find that Biden has the authority to cancel student debt, (2) Biden would have to decide to use that authority, and (3) the judiciary would need to uphold his right to that authority. All three of these developments seem unlikely. As I have mentioned, Biden evinces little enthusiasm for the student-debt issue and has generally gone out of his way to steer clear of controversy. Exploiting an obscure federal statute to deliver $430 billion in aid to the minority of Americans who hold student debt in defiance of Congress and on the basis of a coherent but contested legal theory just doesnt seem like Uncle Joes game. While the president has shown little enthusiasm for blanket student-debt forgiveness, his administration is trying to mitigate borrowers burdens through regulatory action and legislative proposals. On his first day in office, Biden extended the moratorium on student-loan repayment through the end of September (the administration does not expect to extend that deadline further, however, so borrowers will once again be on the hook for payments come October). Meanwhile, Bidens COVID-relief bill, the American Rescue Plan, included a provision that makes income derived from forgiven student loans untaxable through the end of 2025, which is to say, if you have your student loans forgiven before 2026, you will never owe taxes on that income. That clears a potential hurdle to mass forgiveness, although the provision did not come at Bidens request, and its ultimate significance remains unclear. The administrations most significant actions on student debt will likely come through regulatory rewrites of existing debt-forgiveness programs. The White House has already taken steps to eliminate red tape and make it easier for borrowers to qualify for forgiveness. But its full package of regulatory reforms will take time to implement, as they must be enacted through an arduous process of hearings and deliberation. Among the changes the administration is pursuing are: Restoring the Borrower Defense to Repayment program. In recent decades, entrepreneurs in the for-profit college space made a disruptive discovery: You dont need to develop a quality educational institution to get rich off federal student-loan dollars. You can just invest heavily in advertising that tricks prospective students into attending your garbage pseudo-college. Alas, the Obama administration stifled this innovation by imposing accountability standards on federal student loans; institutions that failed to guide a reasonable percentage of their students into gainful employment upon graduation would no longer be eligible for federal dollars. Further, Obama made students who had already attended a shoddy for-profit school eligible for debt forgiveness. During his time in office, 99.2 percent of borrowers who applied for such forgiveness received it. But the Trump administration loosened the Obama-era rules, and Betsy DeVoss Department of Education denied forgiveness to 99.4 percent of eligible borrowers. The Biden administration is working to restore Obamas accountability standards. In March, it canceled $1 billion in student debt for roughly 72,000 defrauded borrowers. Making it easier for disabled Americans to secure debt forgiveness. If you take on student debt and then develop a medical condition that prevents you from securing the gainful employment your education was supposed to provide, you can apply for debt forgiveness under the Total and Permanent Disability Discharges program. But failure to provide proper documentation of ones poverty can cost eligible borrowers their due relief. Biden has temporarily exempted borrowers from such requirements, and in March, the Department of Education canceled $1.3 billion of student debt for 41,000 disabled borrowers. Fixing the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. The PSLF is supposed to encourage highly educated Americans to work for the public instead of for private corporations, even though the latter tend to offer higher pay. If you make your monthly student-loan payments for ten years while working for the government or a qualifying nonprofit, the rest of your loan balance is supposed to be forgiven. But the programs rules are so elaborate and confusing that barely one percent of borrowers who applied for PSLF have received it. The Biden administration aims to rewrite those rules to make it easier for applicants to secure relief. The president has also proposed expediting borrowers eligibility for forgiveness under the program: Under his plan, borrowers would have half their loan balance forgiven after five years in public service. Finally, Bidens American Families Plan one of his top legislative priorities would modestly increase college affordability by upping Pell Grants, making community college tuition-free, and boosting aid to schools that serve minorities. In sum, blanket loan forgiveness remains possible. But in all likelihood, the Biden presidency will yield only small-bore reforms that deliver relief to specific kinds of borrowers, while most will carry on bearing the burdens of Americas inefficient, scam-ridden system of higher education.
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https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/biden-student-loan-forgiveness.html
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Is it time to rethink the value of college?
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The pandemic hit almost every industry hard, but few were hit as hard as higher education. Times were already tough for many American universities, mostly because of declining enrollment numbers and weakening financial support from state governments. The pandemic accelerated these trends and forced colleges especially smaller private colleges and a ton of midlevel state schools to gut their budgets and lay off workers to offset revenue losses. As we emerge from this pandemic, its worth asking what will become of higher education in America. To get some answers, I reached out to Kevin Carey, who covers higher education for the New York Times, to talk about the state of American colleges. We discuss the student debt crisis, why the pandemic is impacting institutions in wildly disparate ways, what kinds of schools are facing extinction, and if he thinks the future of higher ed in America will look anything like its past. Sign up for The Weeds newsletter Voxs German Lopez is here to guide you through the Biden administrations unprecedented burst of policymaking. Sign up to receive our newsletter each Friday. A lightly edited transcript of our conversation follows. Kevin Carey Parts of it are facing a crisis. Its an enormously diverse system with lots of institutions serving different people and goals. If youre a wealthy university that enrolls wealthy students, times are still pretty great. If youre a small private college with a small endowment that lives year to year on tuition, these are really tough times. If youre one of those mid-tier public universities, particularly in states that have pulled back on funding, things are bad. New undergraduate enrollment is down by about a million and a half students from the peak in the late aughts, which was a high-water mark. Weve seen income growth remain pretty stagnant for everyone except the well-off, and there just arent as many students, and families dont have enough money to pay tuition. Theres been a real sea change in social attitudes toward debt, and people are (rightly) worried about it. So, yeah, from a pure business standpoint, a lot of colleges are having a hard time making the numbers add up and that will continue to get worse. Kevin Carey They have problems, but public universities in states that support higher education are doing better. Historically, support for higher education has been a fairly bipartisan or nonpartisan thing in this country. But thats changed as the electorate has been bifurcated along education and class lines. You can see this after the Great Recession. That was an enormous hit to state budgets. Every state cut funding to its higher education system; one, because they didnt have as much money, and two, because in recessions, states always disproportionately cut university budgets because universities can raise prices, whereas K-12 schools and prisons cant. The difference is that some states like New York and California put money back into the system as their budgets recovered. Other states, like Louisiana or Pennsylvania, that historically have done a bad job of funding higher ed didnt put money back in, and those are places that are really struggling. Kevin Carey We really dont know yet. The effects of the Great Recession unfolded over the course of five years or so, mostly because the public revenues didnt snap back for a long time. Traditionally, college enrollment is kind of cyclical. People get laid off and then theyll go back to get a credential in order to improve their value in the labor market and also because they have the time. The pandemic recession was different because it was so fast and so severe, but also weird and unique and it happened so fast. People were going back to school when they weret ready to go back, and so most of it was online. It was a mess. But things definitely look bad for a lot of colleges right now since enrollment is declining. Sean Illing There are lots of private colleges that are in really dire straits. Kevin Carey Its a good question. Coming up with a precise number is hard, but its not a tiny number. Just based on publicly available financial information, you can see that plenty of schools are in danger of going out of business in the next five years or so. Even in the years leading up the pandemic, there has been a steady drip of small private colleges just going bankrupt. A lot of these schools have actually weathered the last year better than I wouldve expected. Overall employment in the higher education sector is down about 15 percent, so I think a lot of institutions took the crisis as an opportunity to lay off people they probably wanted to lay off anyway. I hate to use the phrase trimming fat to describe people losing their jobs, but thats what schools have done to reduce their labor costs. They were also very aggressive about trying to get people back on campus last fall, even when it ran counter to the best interests of public health. But they live and die by enrollment, so they were very adamant about getting people back through the doors. Whether this has a permanent effect on enrollment, I think its a little hard to tell at this point. Kevin Carey We dont have those kinds of numbers. Colleges werent spending that much money on these things to start with, because not that many students enroll in the humanities. Most of the enrollment is in business, the social sciences, education, and health. There arent that many history majors anymore, not like there used to be, anyway. You can hire a history teacher for nothing in the market now because its absolutely saturated with people that have the credentials to be college professors. The academic labor market was in a real crisis before the pandemic. Everything thats happened in the last year has made it worse. I think the hiring will probably accelerate the trend to more contingent faculty, particularly if this big shift to online education continues. Sean Illing One thing I wonder about is whether the current model can last for much longer, especially in light of the student debt crisis. Kevin Carey I think the tipping point is more on the institutional side. If people are no longer willing to pay money to certain kinds of colleges, then those colleges will decline and fail. But its not that they wont go anywhere; its just that they just wont go to those places. The thing is, we have an enormously complicated and highly structured market where there are massive spaces you simply cant enter without a degree, sometimes even by law. You cant be a teacher without a degree. Every occupational licensure process is tied to the higher education system. Our entire health system works this way. If you want to be a nurse, you have to go to college. If you want to be part of the professional managerial class, if you want a well-compensated professional life, a stable professional life, you probably have to go to college. And youre definitely more removed from an acute employment crisis in this economy if you have a college degree. So I dont think higher education is going away, but institutions will fail and the market will have to correct. So many universities have disinvested in teaching and turned college into a post-adolescent consumer experience. Kevin Carey Well, theres only one real model of success in higher education: the academic city-state. Its the global research university. Everybody wants to be the University of Michigan or something like that. Obviously theres the Ivy League, but the Ivy League is such a strange and esoteric place. What you really want to be is a big, successful, prosperous institution that has all kinds of smart people and beautiful buildings and sports teams and grassy lawns and football games on Saturdays and social prestige and everyone makes enough money to have a nice little house where they can ride their bike to work. Thats the model of a successful university. But this is very much a zero-sum game, and everyones trying to get there at the same time. There are only so many upper-middle-class students to pay full tuition to support your lazy river and your science center. So there can only be so many University of Michigans. I think a new report came out yesterday that says that private colleges now provide on average about a 54 percent discount against the published tuition price. And that number is going up every year. So theyve just kind of exhausted their pricing power. If universities play this game and lose, they end up in a tough spot. What we need, from a societal and policy standpoint, is most institutions not trying to be University of Michigan. There shouldnt be 2,000 research universities in this country. What we need is probably like 300 great research universities and 1,700 universities that are mostly there for teaching. But if status is about research and teaching is just something that you do because you have to, and so therefore you do it as cheaply as possible with basically an indifference to quality, thats not good for anyone. Including the institution. But thats where we are right now. Kevin Carey Lots of institutions that exist today will be gone. There will continue to be attrition and bankruptcy on the private side, probably mergers on the public side. Because almost all the institutions in the bottom half of the distribution of resources and prestige are going to face enormous challenges in terms of their cost structure and the related issues of declining enrollment and a decline in pricing power. I suspect the long-term trend of more online students will continue as it has for many years. Even before the pandemic, 35 percent of college students were taking at least one online class, and something like 15 percent were totally online. Thats all going to continue. I think you have a relatively small number of institutions that will succeed at that at scale, but most of the colleges that exist now will still exist. Colleges are very resilient historically. Kevin Carey I think they should think deeply about the value of all of their choices in higher education, because theres an enormous amount of variance in value. Not all colleges are the same. They dont charge the same amount of money, they dont provide the same experience, and your odds of graduating are very different depending on what institution you enroll in. I guess the last thing Id say is that college has become very high-stakes both from a price standpoint and a value standpoint. So no one should wait to think hard about the value of higher education. The moment is now to take a hard look at all of the choices and not believe all the promises that colleges make. Because theyre making them in their own interest, not in yours.
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https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/21279216/higher-education-college-america-student-debt
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Do we really need influencers Israel-Palestine hot takes?
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A couple of days ago, I saw a TikTok that began as a callout toward creators who were too busy posting goofy videos to speak out on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Then, abruptly, the video stopped, cutting to another user. You guys want @Spencewuah? the second user asked, referring to an example of the type of popular creator the original video was calling out. If people want to educate themselves they should go to real fucking sources anyway, she said. Do you guys even care about the issue or do you care about influencers caring about the issue? Sign up for The Goods newsletter Each week well send you the very best from The Goods, plus a special TikTok edition by Rebecca Jennings on Tuesdays. Sign up here. It reminded me of a discussion that Id been seeing a lot on TikTok about the way social media has given us the expectation that every video, every tweet, every take needs to be a 100 percent irreproachable statement and encompass the lived experiences of everyone who might read it. The way this app makes us act like teenagers need to have PhD-level expertise on every single topic is crazy, was the gist of one TikTok I saw months ago and havent been able to stop thinking about. The same is true, evidently, for influencers. Beyond constant calls in comments sections from their followers to speak up on political issues, even other celebrities have joined the chorus. Earlier this month, the rapper Noname called out famous people whod stayed silent on the latest phase of the conflict. Its a natural inclination to demand action from the most privileged. The problem is that this desire for others to say something anything! feels misdirected. One anonymous beauty influencer told the UK fashion magazine Grazia that shed received DMs from followers telling her they were disappointed that she hadnt spoken up to advocate for Palestinians. Shed read the news but said that to share exactly what she was reading might be considered patronizing to her audience or worse, end up spreading misinformation. As a woman of color, she also remembered her frustration last summer when non-Black creators kept chiming in about Black Lives Matter. I didnt want to be one of those people in this instance, she said. After enough pressure, however, she shared a link to a news article. That still didnt satisfy her followers. They told her that the media wasnt to be trusted and sent her other resources instead. Im not entirely sure. As Habiba Katsha writes in the Independent, Forcing a group of people who havent expressed an interest in social issues to post political content can encourage performative allyship. If influencers are only posting political content because theyve been told to, it means theyre posting out of obligation rather than desire, which is performative. She contrasts this to, say, Bella and Gigi Hadid, who as half-Palestinian women have been able to draw on their personal experiences to be vocal about current events. (After they attended a pro-Palestine rally in New York, the Israeli government condemned their actions as anti-Semitic.) Israeli actress Gal Gadot also drew backlash for her tweets in support of her home country. Many celebrities who have made statements have faced immediate backlash. For weeks, Mark Ruffalo had made clear that his pro-Palestine remarks had nothing to do with anti-Semitism, but after extended pressure, he walked back his original criticisms of Israel. Rihanna, meanwhile, was accused of All Lives Mattering the issue when she wrote on Instagram that her heart was breaking with the violence Im seeing displayed between Israel and Palestine. The number of people who believe celebrities should stay out of politics and the number of those who believe that they should speak up on every platform available is about even, at 29 percent and 28 percent, respectively, according to a 2018 poll from Morning Consult and the Hollywood Reporter. Gen Z and millennials are more likely to say that a celebrity speaking out would influence how they vote in an election. Yet the value of these statements should be considered as much as whether the statements should exist at all. For the most part, influencers exist because we like looking at them, their lives, their homes, and their clothes, and not necessarily their ability to articulate nuanced debates. Just as we should be suspicious of any big business that weighs in on political issues, so too should we be of celebrities, because ultimately both are beholden to their own economic success. Rather than share empty infographics on Instagram or make grandiose statements with little action to back them up, a better way the wealthy could use their platforms is by sharing what, exactly, theyre doing in support of their causes. Reminders from influencers that they engage in activism, that they give a certain percentage of their income to charitable causes, that they volunteer and support their local mutual aid groups, can normalize these activities to the point where more people feel as though we should be regularly incorporating them into our lives. But I dont know that the demand for influencers to speak out on complex political issues is entirely about the issues themselves. I cant help but feel the inevitable anger is similar to what happens when a certain type of always-mad-online person reads a news article about a celebrity wedding or a new fashion trend or, I dont know, TikTok influencers. Theyll unleash their frustrations over the fact that too much media attention is spent on frivolous-seeming topics and lash out at the writer (Why dont you cover something actually important for once? is a reply every culture reporter repeatedly gets on Twitter). Its the same kind of misdirection there are clearly thousands of other reporters covering the topics that said reader has deemed actually important, reporters who are far more knowledgeable and well-sourced on such things. Of course you dont! Celebrities, in other words, should not be the moral compasses of the masses. We have other people who are supposed to be doing that for example, political and spiritual leaders who are beholden to us as citizens rather than as consumers. To the extent that those people arent doing their jobs is a problem with a solution: Demand better from them, instead of unloading in a beauty influencers comment section. This column first published in The Goods newsletter. 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https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2021/6/1/22458730/celebrities-influencers-israel-palestine
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Was 'Black Wednesday' The Beginning Of The End For Big Oil?
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Tesla is reporting record demand as it pushes ahead with incredibly ambitious plans for new Gigafactories, new vehicles and new features. Legacy automakers are racing to catch up, announcing massive new investments and launching electric versions of their best-selling vehicles. In Europes most forward-looking markets, EVs are already outselling old-fashioned gas-burners. Above: Growth of the electric vehicle market, led by Tesla, provides a backdrop of trouble for the oil industry (Source: Tesla) Above: Growth of the electric vehicle market, led by Tesla, provides a backdrop of trouble for the oil industry (Source: Theo Jones E-mobility and renewable energy are pulling the world towards a cleaner future. However, for the transition to take hold, there also needs to be a push away from fossil fuels, and were finally seeing signs that this is starting to happen. As The Guardian reports, within a 24-hour period that the oil industry is calling Black Wednesday, three giant oil companies were recently told to clean up their actsnot by sign-waving protesters, but by shareholders and a court of law. A court in The Hague ordered Royal Dutch Shell to greatly accelerate measures to reduce its climate emissions. Meanwhile, in the US, rebellions by large institutional shareholders imposed new emissions targets on Chevron and forced a boardroom reshuffle at ExxonMobil. Mark Lewis, Chief Sustainability Strategist at BNP Paribas Asset Management, summed up the latest events in a clever quip that invokes the image of the supertankers that have been polluting the oceans and the atmosphere for decades. This weeks news has been not so much a shot across the bows as a direct hit to the hull of Big Oil. They will have to recognize now that no amount of patching up the hole will doshareholders and society want the vessel completely overhauled. The Dutch court ordered Shell to cut its emissions by 45% within the next 10 years. Oil industry analysts estimate that the ruling will force the multinational giant to slash its fossil fuel production by as much as a million barrels of oil and gas per day, erasing billions from its bottom line. This aggressive shift would have meaningful cashflow implications for Shell, said Biraj Borkhataria, an analyst at RBC Capital, adding that the expected cut in fossil fuel production could reduce Shells revenue by $6 billion per year. Of course, Shell plans to appeal the disappointing ruling, and the ensuing legal battles will surely last several years. However, even if the courts ruling ends up being reversed or watered down, the damage to Shells corporate reputation could be immense. Basically, the company is simply being asked to honor the emissions targets set out in the Paris Climate Agreement. If they truly believe their strategy aligns with Paris, then there should be no problem complying with the courts demands, says Jasper Teulings, the former General Counsel for Greenpeace International. Shells decision to appeal is therefore irreconcilable. Therein lies the lie. Furthermore, the decision sets a precedent that could unleash a wave of lawsuits against fossil fuel producers and other pillars of the fossil-fuel economy. Teulings predicts that other polluting industries will soon see their days in court. On the other side of the Atlantic, two oil giants took fire from an even more implacable authority: shareholders. Major institutional investors are increasingly coming around to the view that oil and gas, long considered a conservative investment, is in fact a very risky oneespecially if firms remain in denial about the need for climate action. ExxonMobil shareholders, including investment giants BlackRock and Vanguard, voted to replace at least two of the firms board members with candidates put forward by Engine No 1, an activist hedge fund that pressures companies to support the transition to low-carbon energy. As CleanTechnica pointed out, the new directors, Gregory Goff and Kaisa Hietala, are not in any sense climate activists, as some of the credulous mainstream media have reported. Theyre long-time oil industry insiders who have advocated an incremental approach to reducing emissionsbut by all accounts, their views are at least slightly more progressive than those of the board members theyre replacing. At Chevrons shareholder meeting, more than 60% of investors voted in favor of a climate resolution that would force the company to substantially reduce its emissions. The growing realization that climate change poses major financial risks, not just environmental ones, could prove to have a compounding effect. Credit rating agency Moodys has warned that the credit risk of major oil producers is growing. Some analysts predict that the financial pressure will soon be felt by the banks that finance fossil fuel projects, and by the insurers that underwrite the risk, causing less capital to flow into oil-related ventures, and more into sustainable investments. The latest developments are cause for optimism among longtime climate campaigners such as Jasper Teulings. Anyone who cares about the climate has felt times of panic, despair and helplessness. The ruling is a beacon of hope, he told The Guardian. Perhaps thats the biggest impactbeyond the legal impact, and the concrete impact on carbon emissions, the ruling offers hope. Its what weve been waiting for. === Written by: Charles Morris; Source: The Guardian
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https://insideevs.com/features/511307/black-wednesday-big-oil-demise/
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Are Chemicals Poisoning the Worlds Female Workers?
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Ana often gets nosebleeds after working at her job assembling cellphones at a factory in Vietnam. The single mother, who requested a pseudonym in fear of professional repercussions, has also fainted numerous times. When I feel a little dizzy and nausea I still go to work, she said. I may lose a lot of bonus if I stay off work for a day. Mobile phones contain a variety of chemical substances, including plasticizers and flame retardants. And while its difficult to isolate the health impacts of exposure to these and other chemicals because they are so ubiquitous in our environment, studies have linked their use to developmental, reproductive, brain, immune, and other problems. A new report published in January found that these health effects are particularly worrisome for women, who are disproportionately exposed to chemicals in the workplace because of their prevalence in chemical-heavy industries, poorer working conditions relative to men, and even biological factors. Generally, women have a higher proportion of adipose tissue compared to men and, as a result, they are more likely to store environmental pollutants. A womans reproductive cycle may also play a role. The new report, jointly produced by the International Pollutants Elimination Network and the Strategic Alliance for International Chemicals Management, notes that women have different susceptibility to hazardous chemicals in connection with their reproductive cycles and that they may be more vulnerable to health damage from toxic chemicals at different life stages such as pregnancy, lactation, and menopause. Electronics and textiles are among the industries that most contribute to the problem, said Sara Brosche, one of the reports authors. These are also two sectors that have a predominantly female workforce, she said. Exposure to chemicals is common in other female-dominated industries, too. When Elva Aguilar went to the hospital with chest pain, shortness of breath, and headaches, doctors diagnosed her as having a nervous breakdown. My breathing was not normal, she said. I had to breathe short breaths because, when I would breathe, there was intense pain in the rib cage. The 55-year-old, who moved to the United States from El Salvador, had been working as a cleaner for more than a year when she developed a skin allergy, dry eyes, back pain, and digestive issues. Desperate to explain the onset of her symptoms, she sought help at a local health fair, where a chiropractor asked her what cleaners she used. When she listed off the names of some common household products, he suggested another potential cause for her symptoms. He told me that it could be poison, Aguilar said. She switched to nontoxic products and said that, while her symptoms have improved, she still suffers from headaches and digestive problems. We cant necessarily pin it to one thing, said Alexandra Scranton, director of science and research at Womens Voices for the Earth, a nonprofit based in Montana that advocates for womens rights in the workplace and has studied the impact of toxic chemicals on hair and nail salon workers, who are regularly exposed to chemicals in hair sprays and nail glue for acrylic nails. A lot of the issue has to do with cumulative impacts, which can often get ignored, she said. There is very little research into, for example, This group of women who have been exposed to this chemical from X product and they have this health outcome. That kind of researchwhich would be great to havealmost never gets done. There is no global framework to protect workers from chemical exposure, but some jurisdictions are better at implementing protections than others. The European Union, for example, has more stringent regulations than the United States and bans certain chemicals that are commonly used in products sold in America. In January 2019, a bill was introduced in Connecticut to make cosmetics in the state meet the chemical safety standards established by the European Union, but it failed to pass. Both the World Health Organization and the International Labour Organization have urged policymakers to prohibit the use of asbestos, and more than 60 countries have banned the mineral. But in the United States, it is commonly used in the construction industry (with the exception of New Jersey, which banned asbestos in 2018). Formaldehyde, a chemical listed by the U.S. National Toxicology Program as a known carcinogen, is banned from use in cosmetics in the EU but is frequently used in nail polish and hair-straightening treatments in the U.S. Hairstylist Emily Baedeker has worked in the industry for more than two decades. Around nine years ago, the Alameda, California, hair stylist began to get crazy migraines and suffer from fibroids, dermatitis, and thyroid issues. The hair color also caused my eyes and nose to burn, she said. Later she saw an ad in a trade magazine that made her question whether her symptoms were related to her exposure to chemicals. The picture was really intense, she said. It was a stylist wearing a gas mask and the headline was something like, You shouldnt have to risk your health to color your hair. Research from as far back as 2009 found hairdressers have a higher risk of cancer than the general population. Both globally and in the United States, women of color are even more at risk from the potential health effects of chemical exposure, not only because they disproportionately work in chemical-heavy industries but also because they are more likely to live in neighborhoods with high levels of pollution. Studies show that communities of color are more often situated next to highways and big polluting industries, such as oil refineries, meat processing plants, agricultural fields, and toxic waste dumps. Brosche said that more research is needed to understand the health effects of exposure to toxic chemicals and that more pressure should be put on manufacturers to phase out their use. When products are found to have a health impact, she wants manufacturers to be held accountable, including being made to cover the costs of patients medical care. Meanwhile, Baedeker said her experience opened her eyes to the potential dangers of working in the hair salon industry: I had never once considered what these chemicals might be doing to my body.
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https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/06/01/chemicals-are-poisoning-the-worlds-female-workers/
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Are Special Envoys All That Special Anymore?
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When life gives you lemons, appoint a special envoy to coordinate a whole-of-government approach to spearhead efforts to enact policies to advance your administrations agenda of making some lemonade. This seems to be the go-to plan for U.S. President Joe Biden and his team, who have wasted no time during their first four months in office appointing a slew of special envoys to manage top diplomatic challenges worldwideeven as Biden has yet to name nominees for more than 90 ambassador posts around the world. Theres a special envoy for the Horn of Africa and another one for just Sudan and South Sudan; theres a special envoy for Libya, who also doubles as the ambassador to Libya; theres a special envoy for Yemen and one for Iran and one for Syria; theres one for the State Departments global COVID-19 pandemic response and one for Latin Americas Northern Triangle region; a post for antisemitism and one for Holocaust issues; one for Afghanistan; one for hostage affairs and a post for global womens issues; theres another one reportedly in the works to address a controversial Russian energy pipeline into Europe; and, as of this month, a new one for North Korea. All told, there are 55 posts for special envoys, representatives, and coordinators (including some posts that are currently vacant or effectively defunct), according to the American Foreign Service Association. Naming special envoys to manage specific foreign-policy crises has been a long-standing practice across administrationsand some of special envoy posts are congressionally mandated, while many others predate Biden. The volume of special envoys has some seasoned current and former U.S. diplomats concerned, fearing the Biden administration is adding too many cooks to the kitchen in an already unwieldy national security bureaucracy. That could have real-world consequences, such as gumming up the works in the policymaking process or opening new internal rifts and fronts for bureaucratic infighting that would ultimately undercut Bidens foreign-policy agenda. Weve never quite figured out how to navigate the added layer of bureaucracy [special envoy posts] create, said Elizabeth Shackelford, a former career diplomat now with the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, a think tank. Thats particularly the case for special envoys assigned to specific regions, versus those tasked with tackling functional issues like hostages or antisemitism. An ambassador is supposed to be the presidents representative in a country, she said. And so when you have this D.C.-based higher authority thats also appointed, it makes it really unclear who is speaking on behalf of the U.S. president and on behalf of U.S. policy. When asked about the matter, a State Department spokesperson said special envoys aid and empower the work of career diplomats. Career foreign and civil service professionals are the backbone of Americas foreign policy, the spokesperson said. The department strives to further amplify their skills and experience with those of issue-specific or regionally focused special envoys who lead high-level, robust diplomatic efforts that are aided by additional senior resources and reach. There are other supporters of the practice, who say special envoys can do a lot of good. They can bring high-level focus to an issue that might otherwise get overlooked in Washington. They give a senior administration official sole responsibility to coordinate across federal agencies and carve through the dense thicket of bureaucracy. Still others fill an important gap in the State Department that doesnt naturally fit into the remit of another undersecretary or assistant secretarys jobsuch as in the case of Gayle Smith, Secretary of State Antony Blinkens envoy for the global COVID-19 response. Its not something that you can make a hard-and-fast rule on. Each case varies a bit, said Peter Pham, who served as both the U.S. special envoy for the Sahel region and for the Great Lakes region of Africa during the Trump administration. In some cases, it makes the most sense for Washington to appoint a special envoy to a specific region or issue if other world powers have done the same, Pham said. For example: The United Nations, the European Union, France, and other powers each have a special envoy for the Sahel region as the international community grapples with growing instability and the rise of terrorist groups there. In that case, it could be easier for the United States to offer up its own counterpart. If the international community is dealing with this issue through this vehicle and you dont have one, theres a big gap, Pham said. (The Biden administration has yet to indicate whether it will retain the special envoy for the Sahel region post.) In the eyes of critics, those are the exceptions. Some current and former diplomats told Foreign Policy that theres a point at which too much of a good thing becomes badand the Biden administration is fast approaching that point with special envoys. They warn that special envoys can create their own new bureaucratic silos and undercut the authority of career diplomats already working on the matter. It damages the system because youre imposing on a process that is already working on these issues. It is not as though the United States does not have a way of managing the challenges that cross borders, said Brett Bruen, the president of the international consulting firm Global Situation Room and a former career diplomat. We have ambassadors on the ground. We have assistant secretaries and deputy assistant secretaries. Why do we need a special envoy on top of that? added Bruen, who recently co-wrote an op-ed in Politico criticizing the practice. Other critics say naming a special envoy is an easy way to circumvent congressional oversight on an administrations foreign-policy appointments; senior State Department posts and ambassadors require a Senate confirmation, whereas special envoy posts do not. Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, for example, tapped Marshall Billingslea as the Trump administrations special envoy for arms control negotiations after Billingsleas confirmation process in the Senate for another senior State Department post stalled over opposition from Democrats and advocacy groups. The top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Sen. Bob Menendez, at the time blasted the move as part of the Trump administrations willingness to sidestep the Senates constitutionally-mandated role of nominee advice and consent. During the Trump administration, former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson tried to enact sweeping reforms to the State Departments systeman effort that was largely seen to have failed. But one thing he did that garnered support among the rank and file was advance plans to eliminate many special envoy postsincluding those he viewed as having accomplished or outlived their original purpose. Tillersons successor, Pompeo, reversed that trend with his appointment of his own special envoys, spurred in part by congressional gridlock over State Department nomineesand Blinken has followed suit. Bruen said there are examples where senior diplomats built into the established State Department systems can achieve diplomatic breakthroughs without a special envoy. He cited several examples: As assistant secretary of state for European affairs, Richard Holbrooke, for example, negotiated the landmark Dayton Accords to end the Balkan wars in 1995, and David Welch, as assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern affairs, secured a deal in 2008 for Libya to provide $1.5 billion in compensation for American victims of terrorist attacks blamed on Tripoli. Now, Bruen is concerned the Biden administration hasnt learned lessons from past administrations on reining in special envoys. What is concerning is that we seem to be heading back down this path of trying an old way of doing things and hoping to get different results, he said.
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https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/06/01/state-department-diplomacy-biden-blinken-special-envoys-all-that-special-anymore/
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Are Halifax cops any less racist since the street check report came out?
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More than two years after a landmark report analyzed data to prove that Halifaxs police services discriminated against Black people when performing street checks, no one can prove that discrimination has ended in other police stops. In his report that analyzed 142,456 street checks that occurred in Halifax between 2006 and 2017, University of Toronto professor of criminology Scot Wortley found that Black people were stopped by police at a rate six times higher than their proportion of the population should have been stopped at, if white and Black Haligonians were treated equally. Scot Wortley looked at the 142,456 street checks that occurred in Halifax between 2006 and 2017. 16.5 percent of those street checks involved Black Males, even though during that period Black males only made up 1.8 percent of the population. submitted Three key recommendations in that report addressed the importance of continuing to collect race-based policing data in order to track any improvementor a lack of it. Recommendations 1.7, 3.1 and 3.2 detail the need for police to be mandated to collect and disseminate information on the personal characteristicsincluding racial backgroundof all civilians subject to police stops and other investigative detentions; for a research committee to be formed to explore the feasibility of gathering data on police stops in addition to info on street checks; and for Halifax-region police services to establish a permanent data collection system to record information on all stops of civilians including traffic stops and pedestrian stops. Wortley wasnt able to respond to The Coasts request for an interview before publication deadline, but he told CBC a year ago that data on how police treat Black people needs to be monitored and collected so police can be held accountable. What is the evidence that other recommendations are being treated seriously and considered?" he said in June 2020. In the 26 months since the report was published, and a year since Wortley made those remarks, there is still very little information available for the public about the progress of these recommendations, and so far, there is still no system for uniform race-based data collection. Without the data, theres no mechanism for the public to either have or not have confidence that the police are getting any better. When the COVID state of emergency reintroduced the powers for police to stop people in the streetonly 156 days after the province officially banned the practice of street checksfew were optimistic that decades of entrenched racism in policing would have vanished before police got sweeping power to stop people in the streets again. Aware of Wortleys recommendation for the police to collect race-based data of police stops and investigations, The Coast filed a freedom of information request in April, asking Halifax Regional Police for that information for incidents that occurred under the Nova Scotia Health Protection and Emergency Management Acts between March 20, 2020 and March 20, 2021. The response provided the number of calls made under the acts, but The Coast was told the ethnicity of individuals is not available. At this time, ethnicity information within Police reports is not uniformly collected due to current technological limitations, a lack of uniform race-based data collection standards, and guidance for officers provincially and nationally. Denying the request for an interview with chief Dan Kinsella about this, HRPs spokesperson provided a statement, saying that a committee has been established by the department of justicepresumably the committee recommended by Wortleyand is actively working on this issue now. The spokesperson added that there was work at the provincial and national level to come up with consistent standards on race based data collection. And that HRP is waiting for those frameworks before making changes to its own systems of data collection. In early 2020, Ontario mandated the collection of race-based data for police in use-of-force or strip-search incidents; many police forces in the province started collecting the information soon after. In July 2020, Statistics Canada announced itd be moving towards collecting race-based data for police-reported crime statistics. When The Coast requested an interview with provincial justice minister Randy Delorey about this issue, we were given the same lacklustre response the media has been given since the report came out. We have been actively engaged with police, community and other stakeholders. This work, along with the Departments other work to advance social justice and equity for those interacting with the justice system, is ongoing, attributed to Heather Fairbain on behalf of the department. Followup questions were left unanswered. Theres a poorly formatted PDF tracking the slow progress of the Street Check Report recommendations. Of the 29 on the list, only three are fully completed. Just over half are either pending, ongoing or completed by RCMP but not HRP. The remaining 12 have no status at allthe three about race-based data collection among them. When Halifax Regional Police came to regional council last month asking for more money to fund necessary programs it couldnt find in its $88 million budgetthe largest of all HRMs business unitsit did not mention needing extra funds for this work. Perhaps its getting a head start on reallocating resources within. Or perhaps, its just not a priority.
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https://www.thecoast.ca/halifax/are-halifax-cops-any-less-racist-since-the-street-check-report-came-out/Content?oid=26514444
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What happened to Anne Boleyn? What's the Henry VIII wives rhyme?
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Henry VIII is famous in history for having multiple wives we all know that rhyme and changing the course of British history forever. The Tudor King broke away from the Catholic Church, which led to the Reformation and the Church of England. And it was all because he wanted to divorce his first wife Catherine of Aragon so that he could marry Anne Boleyn. Read more: Call The Midwife praised for moving Down Syndrome storyline But as any history buff will know, he wasnt satisfied with Anne, and went on to have multiple additional wives. His tumultuous relationship with Anne Boleyn is now the topic of a three-part drama series on Channel 5. As we gear up for this highly anticipated series, we take a look at Henry VIIIs wives and their fates *Warning plot spoilers ahead! Henry VIII had six wives. He married his first wife in 1509 and his final wife in 1543. Only three of his royal heirs survived childhood. Read more: Meet the cast of Liseys Story on Apple TV They would go on to rule as Edward VI, Mary I and Queen Elizabeth I consecutively. However, he did have several surviving illegitimate children. The famous rhyme about the six wives of Henry VIII is as follows: Divorced, Beheaded, Died: Divorced, Beheaded, Survived. The rhyme reveals the fate of each of his spouses. Catherine of Aragon was originally married to Henrys brother, Prince Arthur in 1501. Yet he died a year later from a sweating sickness. Catherine claimed the marriage was never consummated, and Henry married her in 1509. They were believed to have initially been very happy together. But after years of failing to produce a healthy male heir, Henry became frustrated. During their marriage he had several mistresses, but it was Anne Boleyn who ultimately persuaded him to divorce Catherine. Henry divorced her in 1533 and she was sent away to various castles where she lived out her days in isolation bar for her servants. Anne Boleyn was beheaded at the Tower of London on May 19, 1536. She is believed to have been in her early 30s at the time of her execution. She was the second wife of Henry VIII. He changed the laws and broke away from the Catholic church so that he could marry her and divorce his first wife, Catherine of Aragon. After she failed to produce a male heir, Henry grew tired of Anne and accused her of adultery. She was accused of committing adultery with five other men including her own brother George. While Anne was being tried for adultery, Henry already had his sights on a new wife Jane Seymour. They were married just over a week after Annes execution. She gave birth to their son, Edward VI, the following year. Jodie is the first black woman to play Anne Boleyn on screen (Credit: SplashNews) However, she died from childbirth complications shortly after. In 1540 Henry married Anne of Cleves, but their marriage was annulled just months later. Popular belief is that Henry found Anne too ugly and overweight, despite him being obese himself. Contemporary historians believe Anne was as equally disgusted with Henrys appearance. Yet Anne received a lavish lifestyle upon their annulment. She was given several estates, including Hever Castle, which once belonged to the Boleyn family. And perhaps rather ironically, she later became one of Henrys closest confidants and a close friend to his children. She passed away just before her 42nd birthday from what was likely cancer. Next up was Katherine Howard, she was a cousin of Anne Boleyn, and just a teenager when she caught the eye of Henry. Her family had fallen out of favour and were facing financial struggles. They encouraged her to pursue a relationship with Henry, despite an age difference of some 30 years. They married in 1540, but suspicions quickly grew that she was having affairs. In 1542 she was executed at the Tower of London for adultery the same fate as her cousin Anne. His final wife was Catherine Parr, she had been married and widowed several times prior. She was around 30 when she married Henry, and they are believed to have gotten on well as companions. She is believed to have acted as a nurse for the king, who was not only obese but had a severe leg wound. However, some of Henrys aides attempted to turn him against her in 1546 by claiming she had committed religious heresy. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jodie Turner-Smith (@jodiesmith) Although he initially considered her arrest, he ultimately decided against it, and he ultimately died the following year. While Catherine is often credited as surviving Henry VIIIs wrath, she sadly died just just over a year later after his death. She had married for the fourth time to Thomas Seymour, only to then die in childbirth. Anne Boleyn starts on Tuesday May I at 9pm on Channel 5. Episode 2 will air the same time on Wednesday and episode 3 the same time on Thursday. Once all the episodes have aired, they will be available to stream on the app All5. Let us know on our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix.
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https://www.entertainmentdaily.co.uk/tv/what-happened-anne-boleyn-wives-henry-viii-have-rhyme/
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Why did the Taiwanese capture a Soviet tanker?
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For some of the crew of the Soviet tanker Tuapse, the return home took almost 35 years. On June 23, 1954, an event occurred that sent reverberations through the USSR. The Soviet tanker Tuapse had been captured in international waters in the South China Sea. And it was done not by pirates of some kind, but by the Republic of China Navy itself. The adversaries The Soviet Union and the Republic of China were not always enemies. In the second half of the 1930s, Moscow actively supported Chiang Kai-sheks ruling Kuomintang party, which was opposing Japanese aggression, by sending it financial support, weapons and military specialists. Later, however, the paths of the two countries fundamentally diverged. The USSR sided with Mao Zedongs ideologically kindred communists and yesterdays friends turned into foes. Chinese leader Chiang Kai-shek, 1950. Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty Images Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty Images In 1949, the Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) drove Chiang Kai-sheks followers from the mainland to the island of Taiwan, but the latter didnt resign themselves to defeat. Enlisting the support of its American allies, the Kuomintang tried to impose a naval blockade on the Peoples Republic of China and detained foreign cargo ships on their way to the communists. After their cargoes were confiscated, the ships were usually allowed to proceed on their way. Soviet ships were the only ones Chiang Kai-shek didnt dare touch. This fear, however, disappeared in the spring of 1953, following the death of all-powerful leader Stalin and the ensuing power struggle in the USSR. The capture The Soviet tanker Tuapse, which had left Odessa in May 1954, was on its way to Shanghai carrying ten thousand tons of aviation fuel intended for the PLA Air Force. When it had almost reached its destination, it was intercepted by two Taiwanese destroyers. Officer Cui Changling, who took part in the operation to capture the tanker, fled to mainland China some time later. I couldnt help wondering how come the Chiang Kai-shek command decided to demonstrate such audacity, he said during questioning. I soon received an exhaustive answer to this question from the captain. It happened when early in the morning of June 23 we saw the Tuapse and proceeded towards it. At that moment, I was standing on the command bridge and saw through my binoculars in the distance the silhouettes of two more ships and immediately reported this to the captain. He said that the ships belonged to the U.S. Navy. The captain said they had met the Tuapse in the Bashi Channel and were accompanying it to the pre-arranged capture site, reporting the coordinates of the Soviet vessel to the Kuomintang command. The Chinese ships fired several warning shots, ordering the tanker to stop. An armed assault party came on board and took control of the ship. The radio room only had time to send a single message home to say that the ship had been seized. A still from the Soviet movie 'E.A. Extraordinary Accident', based on real events of the capture of the Soviet tanker 'Tuapse'. Viktor Ivchenko/Gorky Film Studio/Dovzhenko Film Studio, 1958 Viktor Ivchenko/Gorky Film Studio/Dovzhenko Film Studio, 1958 The Tuapse was brought to the Taiwanese port of Gaoxiong. There, according to Cui Changling, several American military advisers dressed as civilians came on board. They confiscated all the paperwork and carefully examined the tanker. Controversy The Soviet Union immediately reacted to the incident. Moscow did not recognize the Taiwanese government and its note of protest was sent straight to the U.S. It is perfectly apparent that the seizure of the Soviet tanker by a naval vessel in waters controlled by the U.S. Navy could only have been carried out by U.S. naval forces. In connection with this attack on a Soviet merchant vessel in the open sea, the Soviet government expects the U.S. government to take steps to ensure the immediate return of the ship, its cargo and its crew, the note said. The text of the note was published in the Pravda newspaper on June 25, 1954. Since Chiang Kai-shek continued to hold the vessel and its crew, the Soviet Union and a number of Socialist Bloc countries stepped up their diplomatic pressure, including at the U.N. Even Australia and New Zealand, which were friendly to the Americans, privately expressed their concern that the incident could give the USSR a pretext to step up naval operations in the western part of the Pacific Ocean. The fate of the crew The American and Taiwanese special services, however, were in no hurry to meet Moscows demands. They had their own plans for the Soviet sailors. The 49 crew were divided into groups of 10-15 each and immediately isolated from one another. Every day, they were subjected to psychological brainwashing in an attempt to get them to ask for political asylum in the U.S. The aim was to damage the Soviet Unions image and show that people were allegedly fleeing it at any opportunity. The sailors were given the status of prisoners of war, kept on starvation rations and subjected to beatings, or, conversely, attempts were made to bribe them with the promise of a comfortable and prosperous life in the West. At one point, they were even told that World War III was under way and, if they did not change sides, they would simply be shot. Only a year later did the Soviet Union manage to, with the mediation of the French, secure the release of 29 crew members, including the tankers captain, Vitaly Kalinin. For all the pressure they had been subjected to, they categorically refused to sign anything. A still from the Soviet movie 'E.A. Extraordinary Accident', based on real events of the capture of the Soviet tanker 'Tuapse'. Sputnik Sputnik The released men received a heros welcome when they reached home. They were paid compensation for having been prisoners, presented with awards and given good jobs on ships. There were times when we lost all hope of returning. We were mainly afraid of dying of starvation: Everyone was so emaciated that they looked like walking skeletons, recalled Yury Boriskin. A more melancholy fate awaited the 20 people who did sign the asylum applications. Nine of them were taken to the U.S., where two even broadcast criticism of the Soviet system on the radio. Five decided to return home soon afterwards and, in April 1956, they fled to the Soviet embassy. At home, their welcome was a muted one; they were kept under supervision and no longer allowed to sail international routes. Nikolai Vaganov, one of those who had made radio broadcasts, was arrested (not straight away, but only in 1963), convicted of treason and given a sentence of 10 years. The four who remained in the U.S. were sentenced to death in the Soviet Union in absentia. One of them - Mikhail Ivankov-Nikolov - went mad soon afterwards and the Americans themselves handed him over to the Soviet side in 1959. At home, he was not shot, but placed in a psychiatric hospital, where he spent 20 years. Another four sailors who had signed asylum applications were able to leave Taiwan for Latin America in 1957 and, from there, to return to the USSR. A big press conference was initially organized for them, but they were subsequently sentenced to terms of up to 15 years for treason. Of the sailors remaining on the island, two died and another committed suicide. Four withdrew their signed applications for asylum in the U.S. and were put in a local prison. After release, they lived in a settlement by the sea under the supervision of the Taiwanese police. It was only 34 years later, in 1988, that the Soviet consul in Singapore managed to get them repatriated. The tanker Tuapse was never to see the shores of home again. After serving in the Republic of China Navy under the new name of Kuaiji, it was sent for permanent moorage in the port of Kaohsiung, where it is to this day. If using any of Russia Beyond's content, partly or in full, always provide an active hyperlink to the original material.
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https://www.rbth.com/history/333848-why-did-taiwanese-capture-soviet-ship
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Can a 36-year-old Delanie Walker make a 49ers comeback?
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Tight end Delanie Walker was drafted by the 49ers 15 years ago and blossomed into a multi-faceted weapon. Hell have just turned 37 when the 49ers play their exhibition opener in August with him possibly back in their uniform. Walker, who spent his first seven seasons with the 49ers, will work out for them Wednesday, NFL Networks Mike Garafolo reported. Also expected to work out is MyCole Pruitt, a former teammate of Walkers on the Tennessee Titans, with whom Walker played seven years before sitting out last season. The 49ers seemingly have an opening in their George Kittle-led tight end unit. Jordan Reed retired in April, and the 49ers did not draft a tight end, although they did sign undrafted free agent Josh Pederson, son of former Philadelphia Eagles coach Doug Pederson. Ross Dwelley, Charlie Woerner and Daniel Helm return as Kittles backups. Ive been telling teams Im chilling, Im taking this time off to let my body heal, and they know what I can do, Walker said in December on The Pat McAfee Show. Ill come back next year strong, faster and healthier, so thats the plan. Walker had a career-high 94 receptions for 1,088 yards in 2015 en route to the first of three consecutive Pro Bowl nods with the Titans. In other news, NFL Network reported the 49ers are adding at least one Jones to their wide receiver corps that being Andy Jones, while trade rumors swirl about the Atlanta Falcons Julio Jones. Andy Jones 11 career receptions came in 2018 with the Detroit Lions.
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https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/06/01/can-a-37-year-old-delanie-walker-make-a-49ers-comeback/
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How did Anne Boleyn die and did she commit treason and adultery in real life?
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Channel 5 psychological thriller Anne Boleyn, starring Jodie Turner-Smith in the Anne Boleyn cast, depicts Annes final months ahead of her execution in 1536. Advertisement Anne Boleyns rapid downfall from one of the most powerful people at court to the Tower of London spans just five months, and includes her miscarriage, the rise of her rival Jane Seymour (and Henry VIIIs third wife), and the arrests of Annes alleged lovers. In May 1536 the ill-fated Tudor queen was found guilty by a jury of her peers of having extramarital affairs with five men, including her own brother. Anne Boleyn was found guilty of treason on the 15th May 1536, accused of having extramarital affairs with five men, including her younger brother: George Boleyn, Lord Rochford. The other four men accused were the kings friend Sir Henry Norris, the groom of the stool; court musician Mark Smeaton; and courtiers Sir Francis Weston and William Brereton. All five men (including George) were executed for treason. However, most modern historians believe that Anne and the five men were innocent, and that the charges were trumped-up for two purposes: first, to allow Henry to remarry and hopefully sire a male heir; and secondly, because Anne had proved an obstacle to Thomas Cromwells interests in, for example, the dissolution of the monasteries. Channel 5 Out of the five men, only Smeaton confessed to an alleged affair, and theres speculation that he was subjected to torture. Whats more, many of the dates when Anne was alleged to have conducted these affairs simply didnt match up (for example, she was still at Greenwich shortly after her daughters birth when she supposedly met with Norris at Westminster). Annes entourage was flirtatious, with many using the language of courtly love and it seems Cromwell seized upon a public incident in April 1535, when Anne apparently joked with Henry Norris about how he would prefer to have Anne for himself should the king die. That moment is dramatised in the Channel 5 series, Anne Boleyn. In the series, Henry Norris (played by Turlough Convery) ominously states that if ever a thought about supplanting Henry VIII entered his head, he would prefer his head be chopped off (and of course, that latter part comes true). Anne Boleyns execution was originally scheduled for 18th May 1536, and with that in mind Anne made her last confession, when she reaffirmed her innocence. Imperial ambassador Eustace Chapuys reported that before and after her receiving the Holy Sacrament, she affirmed, on peril of her souls damnation, that she had not misconducted herself so far as her husband the King was concerned. Anne Boleyn also made jokes about her impending death to her female attendants, describing her little neck (a line which is famously used in the series Wolf Hall, when Anne (played by Claire Foy) addresses Thomas Cromwell). However, her execution was delayed until the following day on the orders of Thomas Cromwell, who was concerned about the numbers of foreign diplomats who were on hand to dispatch potentially sympathetic accounts of Annes death. Channel 5 Anny Boleyn was beheaded on the scaffold of Tower Green on the morning of Friday 19th May 1536, two days after her alleged lovers (including her younger brother George Boleyn) were executed. On the scaffold, Anne made the following speech: Good Christian people, I have not come here to preach a sermon; I have come here to die. For according to the law and by the law I am judged to die, and therefore I will speak nothing against it. I am come hither to accuse no man, nor to speak of that whereof I am accused and condemned to die, but I pray God save the King and send him long to reign over you, for a gentler nor a more merciful prince was there never, and to me he was ever a good, a gentle, and sovereign lord. And if any person will meddle of my cause, I require them to judge the best. And thus I take my leave of the world and of you all, and I heartily desire you all to pray for me. A French executioner from Calais was hired for the beheading of Anne Boleyn, using a sword instead of an axe. Anne was killed with a single stroke of the sword, and her remains were later buried that same day in the Tower chapel of St Peter ad Vincula. Speaking exclusively to RadioTimes.com, screenwriter Eve Hedderwick Turner said that she was feeling the pressure ahead of her reimagining of the ill-fated queen, and that she hoped her scripts had done Anne Boleyn justice. I think youre totally right about the pressure, she said. I actually live in Deptford, which is just up the road from Greenwich and sort of the site where Greenwich Palace was, and I quite often go for runs or walk along the river there and think about the moment where she would have been loaded onto the barge and taken to the Tower [of London]. And I do, yeah, I feel sort of quite moved whenever I think about [her] and think, God, I hope Im doing you [Anne Boleyn] justice. 'It's all the drama Mick, I just love it!' Keep up to date with all the dramas - from period to crime to comedy Thanks for signing up to our drama newsletter! We look forward to sending you our email updates. Sign in to/ register for a RadioTimes.com account to manage your email preferences Sign in Register To manage your email preferences, click here. Sign me up! Immediate Media Company Limited (publishers of radiotimes.com) would love to send you our Drama newsletters. We may also send occasional updates from our editorial team. You can unsubscribe at any time. For more information about how we hold your personal data, please see our privacy policy. Check out our location guide to where Anne Boleyn was filmed. Advertisement Anne Boleyn is set to air on Channel 5 from Tuesday 1st June at 9pm. Check out what else is on with our TV Guide. Visit our Drama hub for all the latest news.
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What Is Going On With Frog Teeth?
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Youve probably never had a reason to peer closely inside the mouth of a frogbut if you did, you might find small teeth on the roof of the mouth and along the upper jaw. Researchers at the University of Florida spent the past year carefully examining the mouths of frogs, by looking at digital scans of frog specimens provided by museums. They found that, while all frogs once had teeth, over the course of evolutionary history, some species lost them. Their lockdown project, Rampant Tooth Loss Across 200 Million Years of Frog Evolution, was published Tuesday in the journal eLife. Advertisement Slate spoke to Daniel Paluh, who is the first author on the study and a Ph.D. student at the Florida Museum of Natural History, to learn more about the new research and what is going on with frogs and chewing in general. This conversation has been condensed and edited for clarity. Advertisement Advertisement Sofia Andrade: OK, for starters, I was surprised to learn that frogs have teeth at all. Daniel Paluh: I have talked to people who arent biologists about this project. And lot of them, at first, are very surprised that frogs have teeth at all. And then when I talk to other biologists, and especially those that study teeth across animals, they are very surprised to hear that many frogs dont have teeth. I get the opposite response depending on who Im talking to. But our study showed that there are about 100 genera of frogs that completely lack teeth, and they represent about 20 independent cases of tooth loss across species. Advertisement Your paper mentions that most frogs only have teeth on their upper jaw. Generally, when frogs do have teeth, they may be using it to assist in capturing prey. But for the most part, frogs actually are catching prey with their projectile tongues. Their teeth likely dont play a really important role in catching prey as compared to a mammal, which is going to be using their teeth a lot for catching and processing prey for the most part. No frogs or amphibians really chew their prey, and if theyre using their teeth at all, its just to grab on to and hold on to their food. Advertisement In general, frog teeth are incredibly small, which is likely why theyve been ignored for so long. The teeth of most frogs are actually less than a millimeter long and theyre actually often even smaller than half of a millimeter. But if you blow them up using some of the imaging analyses that we do at the Florida Museum of Natural History, you can actually see that a frog tooth, and other amphibian teeth are pretty complex. Theyre usually bicuspid in shape, which means they have two little points at the end. Your study looks at the evolution of frog teeth. As far as were aware, teeth only evolved once in all vertebrates, and that happened over 400 million years ago. Since that one single origin of teeth, all animals that have teeth today have maintained teeth for the past 400 million years. Advertisement But some frogs no longer have teeth. Your paper explains that there have been more than 20 instances of tooth loss over millions of years among frog species, and that thats uncommon. Frogs have actually lost their teeth more times than all other vertebrate groups combined. Advertisement We dont know exactly what has driven this repeated tooth loss. Its likely related to the diet specialization that these toothless frog lineages have gained. We identified a strong correlation between tooth loss and species that specialize on eating, ants, termites, and mites, which are really small invertebrate prey items. Most frogs that have teeth eat a broader diversity of invertebrates, and, really will eat anything that they can fit in their mouths. These species that only eat really small prey items, they can rely completely on their tongues to capture and consume these small prey items and so their teeth are no longer functionally required Advertisement You mentioned that the common thinking is teeth only evolved once. In our study, we did infer several cases of teeth reevolving in groups that have otherwise lost teeth. [If it pans out,] this would be something very unique to frogs. But it really requires further study. We were using CT scanning to identify the presence or absence of teeth. Frogs will actually sometimes evolve odontoid serrations, which are basically just bony serrations on their bones that may superficially look like teeth but arent enamel or dentin, which are the tissue types that characterize true teeth. So, its not definitive that these species have truly reevolved teeth, but its something that were currently looking into. Our next steps for further looking into the repeated tooth loss in frogs is to begin looking at the developmental and molecular mechanisms of tooth loss. All teeth are composed of enamel and dentin, and these tissue types are encoded by proteins, and we know what genes are responsible for those proteins. And so, we can begin looking at those genes in species that have lost their teeth to see if they have become nonfunctional through mutations, and begin testing whether each case of tooth loss is a result of a different mutation, or if it is the result of the same mutation that has occurred over and over again.
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What was Henry VIII and Anne Boleyns marriage really like?
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In Channel 5 psychological thriller Anne Boleyn, the series paints a portrait of a queen desperate to keep her husband Henry VIIIs favour and affection. Advertisement In the three-parter, Anne Boleyn (played by Jodie Turner-Smith in the Anne Boleyn cast) will go to any lengths to secure her future, and the safety of her only child, Elizabeth (the future Queen Elizabeth I). Although we only meet the couple five months before Annes death by beheading in 1536, the viewer sees flashes of the passionate relationship between Anne and Henry VIII (played by Mark Stanley) prior to her downfall. Anne Boleyn accepted Henry VIIIs proposal of marriage in the summer of 1527, after refusing to become his mistress. Henry hoped to annul his marriage to first wife Catherine of Aragon in order to marry Anne, and a papal dispensation (which was never granted) was applied for in August 1527. However, the wedding between Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII did not take place until January 1533 (possibly on the 25th), when Anne was already over a month pregnant. She was formally recognised as queen later that year on Holy Saturday, 12th April 1533. The couple were convinced that their child would be a boy, but in September 1533 Annes daughter Elizabeth (the future Queen Elizabeth I) was born. Post-conquest, Anne was only the second daughter of an English aristocrat to be named queen. 'It's all the drama Mick, I just love it!' Keep up to date with all the dramas - from period to crime to comedy Thanks for signing up to our drama newsletter! We look forward to sending you our email updates. Sign in to/ register for a RadioTimes.com account to manage your email preferences Sign in Register To manage your email preferences, click here. Sign me up! Immediate Media Company Limited (publishers of radiotimes.com) would love to send you our Drama newsletters. We may also send occasional updates from our editorial team. You can unsubscribe at any time. For more information about how we hold your personal data, please see our privacy policy. Anne Boleyn wielded a great deal of influence over Henry VIII. Even before her marriage to Henry, Cardinal Wolsey called her the nyght Crowe, describing Annes access to the kings ear when the couple were in private. It was Anne who introduced Henry to the text Obedience of a Christian Man, in which William Tyndale suggests that a kings authority takes precedence over the church. Henry would later go on to break away from Rome and the Catholic Church, and take control of the Church of England, in order to marry Anne. Its also clear from the nature and number of Henrys letters during their courtship that he was deeply attracted to her. Historians note that, although Henry famously disliked penning letters, over two years Henry wrote at least 17 letters to her. In the TV series Anne Boleyn, Anne is reimagined as dominant in the marital bedroom. I think that they [Anne and Henry] had a deep sexual desire for one another, Mark Stanley (who plays Henry VIII) exclusively told RadioTimes.com. And I think that was probably made bigger by the fact that, you know she was such an impressive person. And someone who really could dominate at times, which I think for him was a bit of a rarity. Yeah, so we went down the route of her being really quite powerful in those [sexual] situations. Channel 5 In real life, things began to go downhill for the couple after Anne miscarried for the first time in August 1534. Henry was under pressure to produce a male heir, and Anne would not conceive for a third time until the autumn of 1535. She had a second miscarriage sometime at the end of January 1536. (Theres no evidence to the popular belief that the premature child was deformed or monstrous.) It was the same month that Catherine of Aragon died (on the 8th January 1536). A month later, in February 1536, Jane Seymour (one of Annes ladies-in-waiting) refused a present of money from Henry, which in turn further sparked his interest in Jane. She would go on to become Henrys third wife, marrying him 11 days after Annes execution. However, arguably the real cause of Annes downfall was when Annes former ally Thomas Cromwell, the kings chief minister, turned against her, partly over their opposing views on the Dissolution of the Monasteries. Check out our location guide to where Anne Boleyn was filmed. Advertisement Anne Boleyn is set to air on Channel 5 from Tuesday 1st June at 9pm. Check out what else is on with our TV Guide. Visit our Drama hub for all the latest news.
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Who was Madge Shelton and was she Henry VIIIs mistress?
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Channel 5s psychological thriller Anne Boleyn closely follows its lead character, played by Jodie Turner-Smith, and charts Anne Boleyns swift downfall and eventual beheading in 1536. Advertisement While many of Annes former allies desert her, one woman develops a close bond with her during her final weeks: Margaret Madge Shelton, her cousin and a mistress to her husband, Henry VIII. Anne was initially scornful of Madge during the beginning of the series, using her as a means to distract Henry from his latest interest, Jane Seymour. However, the Queen comes to respect and love Madge. Trigonometrys Thalissa Teixeira plays Madge Shelton in the Anne Boleyn cast, and she recently told RadioTimes.com that the inclusion of actors of colour in Anne Boleyn was not an example of colour-blind casting but instead an example of being identity-conscious. On her casting as real-life historical figure Madge Shelton, Teixeira said: Actually, when I went to my casting, and I asked Kharmel Cochrane [casting director] why I was there, she was like, I just cant wait. I just want to cast BAME people. And then we can start seeing them more, and then well maybe write some more stories about Black storylines. Its a movement, of course, but I dont think its something that takes away from what weve already got. Because I just think its really beautiful to be able to say were telling parallel stories in one. Never any moment did I think, Oh, Im not brown, whilst I was playing Madge. Im still me. Channel 5 Margaret Madge Shelton was a Tudor-era noblewoman and cousin to Anne Boleyn, the queen consort to Henry VIII, and Annes brother George Boleyn (played by Paapa Essiedu in Anne Boleyn). Both Anne and George were executed in 1536. Madges mother was Lady Anne Shelton (played by Amanda Burton in the series), who was in charge of the household established for Mary (Henry VIIIs daughter by his first wife) and Queen Annes daughter Elizabeth (the future Elizabeth I). Theres now debate among modern historians as to whether it was actually Madges sister, Mary Shelton, who was in fact Henry VIIIs mistress but it was once widely thought that Madge was the kings mistress. Madge also served as one of the maids-of-honour in Anne Boleyns court, but according to records, she was not one of the ladies-in-waiting who attended Anne in the Tower of London during her early imprisonment. In the Channel 5 series Anne Boleyn, Madge attends Anne inside the Tower during her last days, offering her comfort and a familiar face. Its not clear which noblewomen attended Anne on her execution day, but in the series Madge is among them. 'It's all the drama Mick, I just love it!' Keep up to date with all the dramas - from period to crime to comedy Thanks for signing up to our drama newsletter! We look forward to sending you our email updates. Sign in to/ register for a RadioTimes.com account to manage your email preferences Sign in Register To manage your email preferences, click here. Sign me up! Immediate Media Company Limited (publishers of radiotimes.com) would love to send you our Drama newsletters. We may also send occasional updates from our editorial team. You can unsubscribe at any time. For more information about how we hold your personal data, please see our privacy policy. This sort of solidarity that Madges character has with Anne [in the TV series], theres obviously an instant sisterhood between them that is on the page, but also having the casting that weve had, I think you instantly see that she feels a lot more comfortable with Madge when she finally comes into the Tower of London and looks after her, Teixeira said. Check out our location guide to where Anne Boleyn was filmed. Advertisement Anne Boleyn is set to air on Channel 5 from Tuesday 1st June at 9pm. Check out what else is on with our TV Guide. Visit our Drama hub for all the latest news.
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https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/madge-shelton-anne-boleyn-channel-5/
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Did The American Red Cross Say COVID-19 Vaccines Destroy Anti-bodies?
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Social media posts claim that people who have received a COVID-19 shot are ineligible to donate plasma to the American Red Cross because the vaccine destroys antibodies -- an assertion the non-profit organization says is false. Also Read: Moderna's COVID-19 Vaccine Does Not Contain Chloroform, Say Experts "The American Red Cross says you cannot donate Blood Plasma if you've had the vaccine, because the vaccine wipes out the body's natural antibodies," a May 22, 2021 Facebook post says. Screenshot of a Facebook post taken on May 26, 2021 Screenshot of a Facebook post taken on May 26, 2021 More examples of the claim -- which is part of a torrent of inaccurate information about COVID-19 and vaccines circulating online -- appeared on Instagram here, here and here. "In most cases, you can donate blood, platelets and plasma after a Covid-19 vaccine as long as you're feeling healthy and well," an American Red Cross spokeswoman told AFP. The organization's website makes this clear. "As long as donors are symptom-free, feeling well and can provide the vaccine manufacturer's name, there's no waiting period required after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine currently authorized in the US," it says. And Dr Baia Lasky, American Red Cross medical director, said that "the claim that COVID-19 vaccines wipe out antibodies is false." Convalescent plasma An Instagram video viewed more than 12,000 times made a similar inaccurate claim, saying that the Red Cross has barred the donation of convalescent plasma by people who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 because of how the shot affects antibodies. "That plasma is made up of antibodies from people who have recovered from the virus, but the vaccine wipes out those antibodies, making the convalescent plasma ineffective in treating other COVID-19 patients," a news anchor says in the video. Also Read: Posts Falsely Claim COVID-19 Vaccines Have Killed More People Than Other Vaccines Screenshot taken May 26, 2021 of an Instagram video While the newscaster is speaking, the chiron said: "RED CROSS NEEDS BLOOD DONORS BUT THOSE VACCINATED CANNOT DONATE PLASMA." Plasma is the liquid portion of the blood, while "convalescent plasma" refers to "plasma that contains high-levels of specific antibodies that might help fight a specific infection -- in this case COVID-19 antibodies," according to the Red Cross website. AFP conducted a reverse image search of a screenshot of the Instagram video and identified the speaker as Samantha Jones of KMOV4 in St. Louis, Missouri. The station told AFP that "the incorrect information has been updated on our website" and attributed the problem to a February 2021 comment from a representative of the American Red Cross, which said that a reporter misinterpreted its remarks. The topic is also addressed on the American Red Cross website. "There are claims circulating that incorrectly state that the Red Cross will not accept convalescent plasma donations from those who have received the COVID-19 vaccine because 'the vaccine wipes out those antibodies making the convalescent plasma ineffective in treating other COVID-19 patients.' This is not accurate," its Q&A section reads. Rather, it discontinued its COVID-19 convalescent plasma donations on March 26, 2021 "due to declining hospital demand and sufficient industry supply." A Fact Check The American Red Cross spokeswoman clarified that "the decline in demand is largely linked to the decline in overall cases in the US," and said the industry supply was "sufficient" to meet hospital needs. US Food and Drug Administration guidelines permit vaccine recipients to donate convalescent plasma if they have recovered from the disease, indicating that the shot does not automatically disqualify people from donations.
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https://www.boomlive.in/world/fake-news-covid-19-plasma-donation-american-red-cross-vaccine-natural-antibodies-13364
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Where do June tropical storms come from?
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The first interest was identified to form from June 7-10 as as an area of moisture moving over Cuba, into the Gulf and over to Floridas west coast. The forecast models do not show whether or not the moisture will be tropical, but did show it would probably be weak. The second area of interest is a low pressure area moving from the Caribbean and developing in the southwestern portion of the Gulf around June 17 before impacting the Louisiana Gulf Coast line and the western tip of Floridas panhandle. The possible storm seems to be mirroring the same track as 2020s Hurricane Zeta part of the LRC models forecast is to identify reoccurring cycles or patterns seen in yearly weather.
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https://www.orlandosentinel.com/weather/hurricane/os-ne-where-do-june-storms-come-from-hurricanes-20210601-hwfnuvc5yrft7cyfgfhja2bsye-story.html
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Is Dan Espinoza Really Dead? Who Kills Chloe's Ex in Lucifer Season 5?
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There have been many twists and turns on Netflix 's Lucifer . A show about the devil leaving hell and living it up in the City of Angels is bound to leave fans shocked every once in a while. And, while we couldve predicted the reveal of angel Michael or Chloes discovery of Lucifer being, well, Lucifer, no one was prepared for the biggest shock in part 2 of season 5. Fans suspected that a character would be killed off in the second half of season 5. While searching for a thief named T.J., Lucifer, Chloe, and Dan were also investigating the murder of Jonathan Donnelly. This marked the beginning of the end for our favorite detective. Dan was investigating T.J.'s home when he was kidnapped by one of the thiefs clients. He tried to call for backup and when that failed, he attempted to escape. But, while he managed to take down one of the kidnappers, he was ultimately shot in the back and killed. We initially assumed that Dans death was linked to a random murder investigation. But later in the episode, the truth is revealed: mercenaries, hired by Michael, killed Dan because he was investigating Amenadiel's key, which can unlock Azrael's flaming blade. The key was placed in Caleb Mayfields casket, but was stolen by our favorite thief, T.J. Dan solved the case, but he risked his life to do so. Lucifer doesnt have a lot of permanent deaths, so it makes sense that fans believe Dan will return back for season 6 (which, FYI, is already confirmed). But, it doesnt look like this detective is returning back to the land of the living. Kevin Alejandro, who plays Dan, revealed that its pretty much over for this character, despite a season 6 on the way. Three or four days before we stop shooting the last episode, we get word from Netflix that they found a bit more money or whatever and they want to give us Season 6, he explained in an interview with TVLine. I'm like, 'Wait a minute! We just killed me! I'm done!'." There you have it, folks. Our Detective Douche is no more. But, of course, a show about the afterlife can bring him back for an episode or two, so we can never say never. This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io
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Is Alone Scripted or Real? Is Alone Legit or Fake?
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The History Channel reality series Alone explores exactly that and pits a group of contestants in a challenge to survive completely alone and isolated from the rest of the world in the wilderness. Whoever survives the longest goes home with a cash prize of a whopping $500,000. Episode after episode, the audience tunes in to find out whether their favorite contestants are going to persist or tap out by using the emergency phone and making a rescue call. As thrilling and pulse-rasing the entire format is, viewers have been skeptical of the dramatic moments that they see on their screens. Well, we are here to help clear the clouds of doubt and provide you with some insights on whether the show is really as dangerous and challenging as it appears or if it is all a facade. Heres everything you need to know. Unlike most other survival shows, what makes Alone truly unique is that the contestants are really alone. The show does not rely on a camera crew to film the contestants experiences. Instead, it uses footage filmed entirely by the participants. The survivalists are provided with a briefcase that carries the main camera, a smaller handheld camera, and two GoPros. The contestants record hundreds of hours of footage that documents their experiences in the wild. The producers regularly replenish the video card and batteries for the equipment. Later, all the recorded footage is collected, and a team of associate producers goes through it and decides which parts make it to the final cut. As a result, not all of the footage filmed by the contestants ends up on the show. To craft more compelling episodes, the footage is carefully edited to amplify the intensity and drama of the situations faced by the survivalists. According to former contestant Larry Roberts, who finished 2nd in the shows second season, the producers check on the contestants with a varying frequency. It varied, but they did check on us on a regular basis. We had a GPS tracker that we were required to carry. They would check in with us at least nightly, make sure that we were OK. They would send a very simply text that just said, Nightly check-in. And we had a button with three presets, and we would just hit, OK, and just send it, Roberts said in an interview with ODN. This indicates that the producers do not try to influence the contestants in any way, and at least the footage they film is completely real. How it is presented to the audience is a different matter. This aspect was particularly picked up on by viewers after season 2 frontrunner Jose Martinez tapped out and the entire sequence of events appeared staged. Alas, it is just a theory, as there is no solid proof of it. When it comes to the procurement of food, the contestants are, in fact, on their own. However, the situation isnt as dire as we are led to believe, and food is often easily available in one form or another in the surroundings. Though alone in the wilderness, the contestants arent too far from civilization, and medical checkups are frequently conducted for them as they enter advanced stages of the competition. The contestants are also allowed to carry up to ten items from a list of fifty acceptable items. All this suggests that, while the producers do not intend to influence the events, the environment is certainly controlled to an extent where help can be provided to the contestants in case of an emergency. Therefore, it is safe to say that Alone is definitely not scripted, and while it may not be 100% real, it is as real as reality shows can get. Read More: Best Survival TV Shows
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https://thecinemaholic.com/is-alone-scripted-or-real/
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Is Roh a True Story? Is the Netflix Movie Based on Real Life?
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Emir Ezwans debut feature film Roh (alternatively called Soul) is an equally dreadful and dreamy exploration of a world inhabited by spirits and humans side by side. Set in a dark and damning forest, and lit mostly by fire to create a chiaroscuro effect, the independent home invasion horror film gives a feeling of timelessness. The jungle belongs to the bygone times, inhabited by benign and malevolent spirits. The spine-chilling story revolves around a family that resides in the middle of the jungle. After being visited by the specter of a little girl, the family is made to face a series of sinister supernatural events. In the depth of the bamboo forest, spirits often do not show their true face, and the cryptic ending urges the viewers to construct their own meaning. As the diabolical tale comes to an end, the audience is engrossed in the story as if in a state of trance. As the trance withers, however, you may question the origins of the narrative and how much of it is based on traditional folk beliefs. If you seek to know whether the story is tethered to reality, let us take you back in time. There may be spoilers, so tread with caution. No, Roh is not based on a true story. If you are asking whether ghosts and spirits are real, it is a contested region the living are seldom not allowed to comment upon. But the folk beliefs are tethered to the land, and much of the film is based on Malay folk beliefs. The story of the film is penned by Emir Ezwan along with Nazri M. Annuar and Amir Hafizi. The inspirations behind this minimalist film are varied, but ultimately the tale is put together from diverse beliefs in the Malay culture. To comprehend the sources of inspiration behind the film, we need to understand that the Malaysian peninsula is noted for its cultural and ethnic diversity, and the film is an acute reflection of the motley culture of the region. When asked about the inspirations behind the story by Asian Movie Pulse, the director explained, The specter huntsman legend dates back to ancient Perak where it tells the cursed tale of a man condemned to hunt the forest, while the fable of Iblis/Devil is a significant story that we are already familiar with. For ROH, I was inspired to explore the devil as a figure of speculation towards men through ambiguous identifications; for instance, Iblis is created from fire while men from soil. Also, the tale of the specter huntsmans inevitable and inherited fate, cursed to roam the forest, is somewhat parallel with the downfall of Iblis/Devil, cursed and bound to this earth to lead men astray. The specter huntsman or Hantu Pemburu (literally translating to ghost hunter, as in the tale told by Mak) with ghastly dogs is indeed a mythical creature found in Malay folk culture. But the directors articulation of the dichotomy between the Iblis and the specter huntsman is gendered, and the gendering of the narrative imbues it with a certain allegorical meaning beyond the immediate meaning of the film. However, although told in binaries, the allegorical aspect does not overpower the storytelling. The story remains ambiguous till the very last moments. In doing so, the film urges the audience to make their own interpretations. However, it seems that the directorial lens is guided by the ghost tales of the locals of the peninsula while it keeps a semblance to realism. For instance, the ghosts that inhabit the film other than the specter huntsman and the Iblis are all the children. The local folktales are replete with birth spirits because, in the past, diseases and adverse living conditions claimed the lives of many toddlers in the region. Ghost ultimately seems to be a larger allegory for the past. While the predominant population in the Malaysian peninsula follows Islam, Animism is also a religion practiced among the indigenous populace, and the film attempts to juxtapose beliefs from both faiths. Animism refers to the belief that everything in nature has a distinct spirit or energy, and thus nature assumes a character in the story. The forest is depicted as if animate, taking the viewer on a journey through the shadows to the final exposition near the hills. On the other hand, Iblis, the spirit of a fallen angel, is a mythical entity found in the pages of the Quran, as is quoted at the beginning of the story. Although resembling Lucifer from Christianity, Iblis is different because it does not denounce God altogether. There is no clear-cut boundary of good and evil in Iblis, only a tumultuous co-existence. And yet then, Iblis is given a shamanic makeover, and shamans (called bomoh in Malay) and their ritualistic practices are prevalent among the indigenous people all over the world to this day. Also, according to local myths, ghosts apparently are more likely to visit during the full moon night. She tells that the family will be killed by the full moon. According to local myth, shamans can also have the spirits at their command and direct the spirits to commit ghastly acts, much like the ending of the film reveals. All things considered, although the story is clearly a figment of imagination, it has its roots deeply spread within Malay ethnic culture. Read More: Roh Ending Explained
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https://thecinemaholic.com/is-roh-a-true-story/
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Whats Trending? Are Bonnets & Durags Acceptable To Wear In Public!?
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Foxy 107.1-104.3 Featured Video CLOSE MoNique went to her Instagram to share a message with her babies about the way they present themselves in public. With her Instagram video, she sparked a controversial topic on whether bonnets and durags are acceptable to wear out in public. She shared that when she was at the airport, she was surprised at the number of people wearing clothing that is normally deemed for in the house. When did we slip away of let me make sure Im presentable when I leave my home? the comedian asked. This conversation started a huge divide and spark a conversation about whether its acceptable to wear bonnets or durags in public. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD OUR APP AND TAKE US WITH YOU ANYWHERE! Text RICKEY to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). SIGN UP TO RECEIVE OUR NEWSLETTER! was originally published on rickeysmileymorningshow.com
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https://foxync.com/3875785/whats-trending-are-bonnets-durags-acceptable-to-wear-in-public/
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Is een kortere werkdag beter voor onze productiviteit?
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Op woensdag 2 juni is het Leave The Office Early Day: werknemers wereldwijd hoeven niet te wachten tot het einde van hun officile werkdag, maar mogen stoppen zodra ze hun taken hebben afgerond. Dat zorgt voor meer efficintie en meer motivatie, is de gedachte. De Amerikaanse productiviteitsexpert Laura Stack bedacht Leave The Office Early Day in 2004 om bedrijven ertoe aan te sporen eens anders naar de standaard werkdag van acht uur te kijken. Op Leave The Office Early Day is het de bedoeling dat werknemers niet wachten tot het einde van de werkdag voor ze naar huis gaan, maar vertrekken zodra ze hun taken af hebben. De gedachte dat je de dag vol moet maken, maakt niet gemotiveerder en productiever, beaamt arbeids- en organisatiepsycholoog Hylco Nijp. Hij promoveerde op het onderwerp flexibel werken en is docent aan de Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen. Volgens Nijp zouden we beter naar een systeem kunnen gaan waarin werknemers meer controle krijgen over hun werktijd. "Als je je werk zelf kan indelen, is het beter te combineren met je privleven en wordt het makkelijker om de kinderen nog even naar school te brengen. Van een betere balans word je gelukkiger." Keuzevrijheid als belangrijkste factor Nijp zegt dat meer controle ook goed kan zijn voor ons herstel. "Werken kost energie, de ene dag raak je vermoeider dan de andere en dan zou het fijn zijn als je na zulke werkdagen een uurtje eerder naar huis kan. Dan kun je in betere gezondheid de volgende dag weer aan het werk." Je kan eerder naar huis gaan, maar als je leidinggevende 's avonds nog mails stuurt, dan wordt het lastig. Dan ben je in je hoofd toch nog bezig met werk. Mark Tigchelaar, schrijver en medeoprichter van de Focus Academy Meer autonomie betekent minder stress, zegt ook Mark Tigchelaar, schrijver en medeoprichter van de Focus Academy. Hij noemt de keuze hebben de belangrijkste factor in het creren van de 'ideale werkdag'. "De een wordt blij van 's ochtends sporten en 's avonds nog wat werken, de ander vindt het juist fijn om de avond vrij te houden. Zorg er in ieder geval voor dat je vrijheid hebt om je eigen dag in te delen." Maar dan moet je werkgever daar wel voor openstaan, en moet het te combineren zijn met de voorkeuren van je collega's. Een verschillende dagindeling kan ook voor overlap zorgen, zegt Tigchelaar. "Je kan eerder naar huis gaan, maar als je leidinggevende 's avonds nog mails stuurt, dan wordt het lastig. Dan ben je in je hoofd toch nog bezig met werk. Wij raden daarom aan: ga het gesprek aan over wanneer jullie werken en wanneer niet." Meer flexibiliteit kan grenzen laten vervagen Arbeidspsycholoog Nijp vreest daarnaast dat flexibiliteit voor meer vervaging van grenzen zorgt. "Vroeger duurde de werkdag tot 17.00 uur en ging je de volgende dag weer verder. Nu zijn we dat aan het kwijtraken. Als we willen, kunnen we zelfs op vakantie doorwerken, als je maar internet hebt." Tegelijkertijd denken veel werkgevers flexibiliteit in te kunnen zetten om werknemers productiever te laten zijn. "Dat moet geen reden zijn om aan te sturen op flexibel werken. Het moet om gezondheid gaan." Het leven mag ook wel wat minder om werk gaan draaien, vindt Nijp. "We vergeten soms weleens dat niet werken ook heel leuk is. Ik krijg juist de beste ideen als ik bijvoorbeeld aan het fietsen ben. Dan kan ik veel vrijer nadenken." Er is een onderzoek dat aantoont dat mensen juist in de middag minder goed presteren. Hylco Nijp, arbeids- en organisatiepsycholoog Rust nemen moet ook overdag kunnen, zegt Nijp, zeker omdat de meeste mensen 's middags niet op hun best zijn. "Er is een onderzoek dat aantoont dat mensen juist in de middag minder goed presteren." Dan zou het helpen als je tussendoor even n of twee uur pauze kan houden om een dutje te doen of te sporten. Dat benadrukt ook Tigchelaar. "Je kunt ook niet naar een afspraak rijden op een lege tank, hetzelfde geldt voor je hoofd. Met een leeg hoofd is het moeilijk werken. Opladen is geen luxe, maar een noodzaak, net als bijtanken." Of je met deze handige tips alsnog een achturige werkdag kan volhouden, daar heeft Tigchelaar zijn bedenkingen bij. "Breintechnisch gezien is het beter om zes uur te werken in plaats van acht uur. Het is een parabool: als je heel lang doorgaat, werk je in het laatste deel van de curve op een laag rendement." Nijp vult aan: "Soms is minder werken beter werken!"
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https://www.nu.nl/werk/6136813/is-een-kortere-werkdag-beter-voor-onze-productiviteit.html
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How to Brew Perfectly with a Syphon Coffee Maker?
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The Syphon coffee makers are one of the perfect tools to brew your favorite coffee. The entire setup of the brewer looks like futuristic lab equipment, making it not just an excellent tool to make your coffee but also to add some glamour to your kitchen. A Syphon coffee maker was first made in Germany in the early 19th century, and since then, it has undergone certain modifications to become what it looks like today. You can check out the Syphon coffee maker review and other such coffee maker reviews online to find out more about the product, and once you have made your choice, start making your coffee right away. Here is a brief overview of how it is made. The Syphon coffee maker uses a full immersion brewer, which is why your coffee tastes richer and has a more full-bodied texture. However, you need to understand its various components and the steps to make your perfect cup, as it uses vacuum technology to brew your coffee. Components of Syphon Brewer There are four main parts to the Syphon coffee maker. There are the top and bottom chambers and the filter. There is also a heat source, which looks like a lamp used in laboratories. This could be an open fire or even a halogen beam. Once the water is heated, it evaporates and creates a vacuum as the steam escapes. It moves the water to the top chamber from the original bottom chamber. The coffee is made in the top chamber, and once the coffee is brewed, the heat source is turned off. This again creates a vacuum in the bottom chamber. The coffee is transferred back to the bottom chamber and is ready to be served. Steps of Making Coffee is Syphon Brewer First, you need to attach the filter to the coffee maker. You will find a chain that you need to pull down. Then attach the clip at the bottom of the funnel. You might want to do this a couple of times before you add water. Next, you need to add water. One option is to add pre-boiled water if you want to make the coffee quickly. Or else, you can add water to the lower compartment and then light the heat source. The water measurement will depend on the capacity of your Syphon brewer, but a moderately-sized coffee maker will hold about 250 to 300 gms of water. In the next step, you should add the coffee. For a coffee maker this precise and unique, it will be a sin to use instant coffee . Instead, try to acquire the best coffee beans you can find and grind them right before adding them to the pot. For about 300 gms of water, you can add about 25 gms of coffee, depending on its quality and the richness you prefer. Grind the coffee powder as best as you can for maximum aroma. While the water is heating up, you should start assembling your paper filter retainer. You can run it under some tap water and rinse it so that there are no residues. The filter assembly will go to the top compartment of the brewer. When the water starts boiling, it is time to attach the funnel to the lower chamber. At this point, make sure that the top and bottom chambers are fitted tightly. Now is when the magic happens. The heated water travels to the top chamber because of the vacuum created there. You might notice some water remaining in the bottom compartment, but it is normal. Once the water reaches the top chamber- which might take a few minutes- add your coffee and give it a good stir. Have a watch by your side and brew the coffee for not more than 1:30 minutes. Then, please give it a second stir and turn off the heat. Once the heat is turned off, the coffee will percolate back to the lower chamber; at this point, you are ready to pour it and enjoy your perfectly brewed coffee. Be careful while removing the device from the heat. If you are not sure about the temperature, you can use a thermometer for the first few days until a time will come when you should add the coffee. A high flame would create more steam and will increase the temperature in the brewing compartment. Check out the variables and see which temperature works for you. You can find the various benefits of the Syphon and other such coffee makers; before choosing, read the Syphon coffee maker review and reviews of different products and choose the correct one. Share this: Facebook Tumblr Twitter LinkedIn Email Pinterest Reddit Pocket Print Telegram WhatsApp Skype
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https://theinscribermag.com/how-to-brew-perfectly-with-a-syphon-coffee-maker/
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What Would The Friends Characters Actually Be Doing Today?
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Because after one long, COVID-rattled road to get here, HBO Max's Friends: The Reunion is currently flowing on the streaming service as you read this (but don't do anywhere yet). And this is definitely "The One Where They Brought Along Some Impressive Other Friends," with BTS, Lady Gaga, David Beckham, Justin Bieber, James Corden, Cindy Crawford, Cara Delevingne, Elliott Gould, Kit Harington, Larry Hankin, Mindy Kaling, Thomas Lennon, Christina Pickles, Tom Selleck, James Michael Tyler, Maggie Wheeler, Reese Witherspoon, and Malala Yousafzai also checking in. But the entire special wasn't just about looking ahead- so if you're interested, we're going to throw on the "MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD!" sign because the cast offers their thoughts on where the gang would be now and what they would be doing.
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https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2263969532670/what-would-the-friends-characters-actually-be-doing-today
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Can Lightning survive (or win) power play battle again in Game 2?
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Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window) If you ranked top reasons the Lightning squeaked by the Hurricanes in Game 1, Andrei Vasilevskiys brilliant play would go No. 1. In particular, the Lightning asked a lot of Vasilevskiy early on, and he showed why Rod BrindAmour called him the best in the world. But, all things considered, the Lightning had to be happy that the special teams broke even (one power-play goal apiece) against the Hurricanes in Game 1. It will be a challenge to keep that battle to a draw, or even win it, in Game 2 on Tuesday (7 p.m. ET; NBCSN). Lightning hope to adjust to tenacious Hurricanes PK in Game 2 As Jack Han discussed back in April, you might summarize Carolinas M.O. as under-think, over-speed. To boil things down and maybe over-simplify, sometimes Carolina throws everything but the kitchen sink at opponents. While theres the risk of a drawback where quantity outweighs quality, the Hurricanes tend to overwhelm opponents more often than not. That quality vs. quantity battle could very well continue to play out in this series, as the Lightning are known for leveraging their skill to burn opponents even if theyre not dominating possession overall. Most glaringly, the Lightning scored their power-play goal (a nice tip by Brayden Point) on the only shot they produced over three man advantages. The Hurricanes power kill unit actually generated more shots on goal (2-1) than the Lightning on Tampa Bays three power plays. Meanwhile, Carolina went with that barrage approach at all strengths. That included the power play, where the Hurricanes fired seven shots on goal (two allowed), generated three high-danger chances, and managed their only goal vs. Vasilevskiy. Ultimately, that special teams battle was a draw (again, one PPG apiece), but the Bolts were playing with fire. It will be interesting to see if the Lightning can adjust to the Hurricanes power kill pressure in Game 2. Yeah, man, they pressure hard, Brayden Point said, via Bryan Burns of the Lightnings website. They dont give you a lot of space. They force you to make plays, and if you bobble a puck, theyre on you right away. And another thing is their up-ice pressure. They did a great job disrupting our breakout. Thats something weve got to look at. Were lucky enough to get a chance and we capitalized on it, but, yeah, thats something weve got to look at for sure. As Point notes, the Hurricanes dont just make life difficult for a power play when theyre in Carolinas zone. One of the best ways to disrupt a power play is to short-circuit it before it even starts. Denying entry is easier said than done, but you can really get a man advantage out of rhythm if you can pull it off. Speaking of easier said than done, theres almost always a counterpoint to aggression: if your opponent can withstand that rush, they might catch you out of position. They converge so hard to the puck and a lot of times theyre successful in getting it, Killorn said, via Burns. But if you can make a play where it gets through a guy, then they have two guys going to one, thats when plays will open up and thats what happened on Pointers. Pointer had half a step on a guy, and Heddy makes a great play. (You can see that Brayden Point PPG that Killorn is referring to around the three-minute mark of the video above this posts headline.) If Lightning Hurricanes boiled down to special teams play both in Game 2, and the series that might be a plus for Tampa Bay. After all, the Bolts are supremely gifted, and Carolina is ferocious on the power play. Still, the Lightning almost definitely want to see things play out differently against the Hurricanes in Game 2. Part of that is simply not taking as many penalties. But theyll also need to adjust to the challenges Carolina creates. Chances are, even a team as talented as Tampa Bay wont tie or win the special teams battle most nights when they only manage a single shot on goal at 5-on-4. LIGHTNING VS. HURRICANES (TB leads 1-0) series livestream link Game 1: Lightning 2, Hurricanes 1 Game 2: Tues. June 1: Lightning at Hurricanes, 7:30 p.m. ET (NBCSN) Game 3: Thurs. June 3: Hurricanes at Lightning, 8 p.m. ET (USA Network) Game 4: Sat. June 5: Hurricanes at Lightning, 4 p.m. ET (USA Network) *Game 5: Tues. June 8: Lightning at Hurricanes TBD *Game 6: Thurs. June 10: Hurricanes at Lightning TBD *Game 7: Sat. June 12: Lightning at Hurricanes
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https://nhl.nbcsports.com/2021/06/01/can-lightning-survive-or-win-power-play-battle-again-in-game-2/
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Could Enbridge Stock Become a Political Battleground?
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Headlines tend to be a good thing for any stock. However, the kind of headline attention Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE: ENB) has gotten these days isnt necessarily of the positive variety. The pipeline operator has been engulfed in a heated dispute with U.S. regulators of late over the companys Line 5 project. This pipeline leg passes through Michigan and has received the thumbs-down from regulators south of the border. That said, Enbridge has continued to operate this pipeline in defiance of orders, spurring a unique political situation between Canada and the U.S. Lets discuss what Enbridges status as a potential political battleground stock means for investors. Gretchen Whitmer, the Governor of Michigan, has directed Enbridge to shut down its Line 5 pipeline that runs beneath the Straits of Mackinac by May 12. This shutdown was imposed part to be a pre-emptive strike on any pipeline spills, particularly in key waterways. Enbridge, like other pipeline operators, has had a history of large spills in recent years. Accordingly, these fears from environmentalists are driving the agenda in certain States like Michigan right now. However, Enbridge has maintained the production of its Line 5 pipeline. Operating this line illegally puts political actors in the hot seat. And Enbridges management team seems to be okay with that. The companys argument that the flow of this oil is essential to the North American economy is hard to ignore. And Canadian politicians have pushed hard to get U.S. regulators to change their minds. However, Michigan is now reportedly seeking ways to seize Enbridges profit from operating its Line 5 if the company loses its lawsuit with the State. While this all remains in flux, it appears pipelines are simply becoming political hot potatoes right now. Enbridges other pipelines carry higher regulatory risks than ever before. And investors are pricing in these risks on an increasing basis every day. 5 Stocks Under $49 (FREE REPORT) Click here to gain access! Bottom line This whole ordeal makes clear one pertinent concept: Getting new pipelines approved from here on is going to be near-impossible. What this means for Enbridge shareholders is quite mixed. On the one hand, investors cant bank on future cash flow growth from new projects they once may otherwise have been able to. On the other hand, the companys existing pipeline infrastructure is going to become even more important. Enbridges ability to raise prices as capacity is constrained could actually boost near-term profits. Fewer capital expenditures plus higher revenues are a good thing for pipelines. Right now, there are many political risks priced into Enbridge stock. Accordingly, for value investors, this may be the best time to pick up shares. For those who believe Enbridges 7.3% dividend is safe, its about as good a yield as one can get in the market today. Im certainly in this camp. Accordingly, now is a great time to take a look at this high-income play today.
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https://www.fool.ca/2021/06/01/could-enbridge-stock-become-a-political-battleground/
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Is a Two Party Solution Possible in the U.S?
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People these days are talking about whether a two-state solution is possible between Israelis and Palestinians, as they do after each fresh outbreak of violence between them. Democracies can exist with a multi-party system, if sometimes uncomfortably: just ask the Israelis themselves. But they cannot do without a minimum of two parties, and those two must be predicated on one shared principle: that power is conferred by popular elections, and that in these elections there are winners and losers. If you cant ever win, you cant govern; if you cant ever lose, no one else can. We are now at a moment when this principle is no longer accepted by one of our two major parties. The Republican Party is no longer prepared to lose. That means it is no longer a party in the most essential sense, but a clique or a cabal, and that, to the extent it is subservient to the will of a single individual claiming to represent it, a cult. This is the situation of the organized rebellion against democracy that calls itself the Republican Party. Apologists for the party blame this situation on the buffoonish sociopath (yes, you can be both at once) whom it chose as its presidential candidate in 2016 and 2020, and who continues to dominate it today. But the Republican problem goes back a much longer way. In the late 19th century, it became the party of monopolistic capitalism, or big business as it was more casually called. This is not to say that its rival, the Democratic Party, was not also a party of big business. To compete electorally, however, it needed to open itself to other constituencies. One was the post-Civil War South, whose dominant white majority gravitated to it because of the brief but bitterly resented ascendancy of Reconstructionist Republicans who sought to democratize it. This segment of the Democratic Party, the so-called Dixiecrats, gave the Party a reliable albeit insufficient base of electoral support based on the replacement of slavery by the more efficient and less controversial system of exploitation known as Jim Crow. The other available constituency was that of big-city labor, whose political interest was to claim precisely the economic freedom and security denied to Black Southerners. These constituencies were antithetical, and the party that cultivated them both was, to that extent, an ideological absurdity. But political parties can be absurd if they collect enough votes; Democrats called it having a big tent. The tent was big enough to contain a vocal minority of progressives, who came to be called liberals until that term fell of favor, and are now in a turn of fashion called progressives again. Progressives, in a word, are people who think capitalism needs to be regulated, something few capitalists agree with (unless, by collusion, they do it among themselves), and which no Republican has ever supported except for Theodore Roosevelt, who was run out of the party for doing so. However, such was both the practical power and the ideological dominance of big business that when Calvin Coolidge famously declared in the 1920s that the business of America was business, no contradiction was heard. All of this changed with the Great Depression. Suddenly, there was no business to be had; a quarter of the American workforce was unemployed and another quarter subemployed; world trade fell by two-thirds, and the price of raw commodities by 90 percent. In Europe, the consequence was fascism; in the United States, the election of a Democratic president for the first time in a poll not clouded by a third party insurgency in 40 years. The new president was another Roosevelt, FDR. He rescued American capitalism with a program of massive government investment: the New Deal. The New Deal dominated American politics until Lyndon Johnson pushed the civil rights legislation of the 1960s. This drove Dixiecrats into the waiting arms of Republicans, who embraced white supremacy, and, in short order, racism generally. From there, they developed a politics of class and cultural resentment aimed at breaking down the distinction between church and state (another nod to white supremacy); crushing organized labor; hollowing out the urban middle class by budget cuts, school defunding and regressive taxation; and leaving the country awash in guns and the violence attendant on them. All the while, they faithfully serviced their Wall Street and Silicon Valley masters, fostering the greatest concentration of wealth, unaccountable power and unchecked monopoly in a hundred years. The story is too long to tell in brief space, but the summation is simple: the Republican Party of the past half-century, especially since the Reagan presidency, has been a retrograde and destructive force, and its contribution to public welfare has been zero. Under Donald Trump, whose thumb is still on it, it has simply reached the nadir of political, intellectual and moral bankruptcy. It is beyond rescue or repair, and as many former Republicans agree there is no point in trying. This leaves us with only one functioning political party. As we have noted, that is not a healthy state for democracies, nor, in the long term, a viable one. As President Biden has recently said, the country has need of a conservative party. But it already has one in the Democratic Party, and Joe Biden himself is its leader. For a brief while it seemed that Biden, propelled as Franklin D. Roosevelt had been by circumstance, might be reviving a modernized form of the New Deal. He passed a large economic stimulus bill, and proposed a relatively ambitious infrastructure package that would be a start, at least, on climate policy and social assistance. But it is clear now that he is dithering about the latter, and it is time to question whether he is actually serious about it at all. The same may be said for other aspects of his announced agenda that lie dead in the water at present: voting rights; gun control; policing reform; immigration; health care expansion; affordable housing; education debt forgiveness and free community college tuition; affordable housing; a moratorium on the federal death penalty; an increase on the corporate tax rate and on the income the wealthy (i.e., a slight rollback on the enormous tax breaks they have been receiving for decades). Biden has in effect coopted much of the program of the progressive wing of his party, only to leave it to die a death by a thousand cuts, which Republicans are only happy to inflict and which, in unilaterally offering to cut a quarter of his own infrastructure bill, he is now delivering himself. A good question is why; the vital one is what Democrats who embraced his supposed agenda are going to do about it. In Donald Trumps loss, the Republicans may have elected the candidate they really wanted. Democratic progressives, meanwhile, may finally discover that they need a party of their own. Its a conversation that needs to begin.
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https://www.thetriangle.org/opinion/is-a-two-party-solution-possible-in-the-u-s/
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Should the expense used to buy assets calculated in the revenue?
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We have a website that allows people to charge their accounts and later use the credit to buy/sell stuff or withdraw from their accounts. The accounting portion of this software is built with multiple ledgers each with a type: Liability: used to track bonuses giving to users, etc External: used to give credit to users depositing to the website (Crypto, Paypal, Card) Market: used for buying or selling items on the website (there is a commission from each side) Ledgers can have transactions between each other and users while users can only have transactions to or from ledgers. Now the problem with this system is that when a user deposits some crypto into the system (as an example), they get the corresponding credit from one of the External ledgers, this makes the ledger go below zero. Unfortunately, tho, since the actual money is stored as crypto or real currency on Paypal or another third-party service provider, there is no actual info about these assets and at the end of the day, we end up with below zero balance in almost all external ledgers due to essentially buying assets that the system has no information about. Worse is, that due to the end-of-day settlement period baked into the system, all these accounts are transferred into a global "Profit" ledger which usually means that the final profit ledger is almost always below zero. I will appreciate any comment or opinion about the way this system is designed and ways to improve it.
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https://money.stackexchange.com/questions/141321/should-the-expense-used-to-buy-assets-calculated-in-the-revenue
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Does Biden's first summer as president mean a summer stock market rally?
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The stock market may heat up this summer if for no other reason than it's Joe Biden's first summer as president of the United States. BofA strategist Stephen Suttmeier crunched the historical numbers dating back to 1929, and found that the first year of a presidential cycle often brings with it a summer rally in the S&P 500 (^GSPC). Average returns from May (+1.9%), June (+0.49%) and July (+2.28%) have historically been the best three-month stretch for stocks in the first year of a presidency, Suttmeier's data shows. No explanation was posited for the historical quirk. But it could be hypothesized that the gains reflect ongoing optimism among investors on a new president's ambitious economic agenda. But once the weather begins to turn cooler, investor optimism appears to fade as presidential economic plans are shredded by opponents and kicked down the road. "The August-October and September-November are the two weakest three-month periods of the year, which suggest the risk of a fall correction," Suttmeier writes. Since 1929, the S&P 500 has dropped in the first year of presidency by an average 2.43% in August. Stocks have fallen about 57% of the time in that month. September isn't much better. The S&P 500 has declined on average 1.38% in September in the first year of a presidency, with declines happening roughly 44% of the time. Stocks have historically done well in the first term of a president. Stocks tended to recover in October (average gain of 0.42%) and go on to notch gains in November (1.87% average increase) and December (1.19% average increase). 2021 is likely to test the signals inherent in the historical data as the economy is dealing with multiple forces as it tries to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. First is the headline risk from rising levels of inflation, and what that means to the easy monetary policy provided by the Federal Reserve throughout the pandemic. Investors will unlikely react kindly to any hints this summer by Fed officials of pulling back on ultra-loose monetary policy. Story continues Meanwhile, there is growing pushback among lawmakers to Biden's $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan that is designed to rebuild the economy from the pandemic. Any smaller plan pushed through Congress by Democrats may unsettle investors banking on a boost to corporate profits from infrastructure. Any tax hikes to fund infrastructure investments may not be welcomed by investors, either. "I think within the next 12 months, we are going to be making that shift from an early, mid-cycle economy to a late cycle economy which tends to be a little bit more challenging for equities," said Jefferies Chief Financial Economist Aneta Markowska on Yahoo Finance Live. If that's the case, there goes the bullish summer for stocks. Brian Sozzi is an editor-at-large and anchor at Yahoo Finance. Follow Sozzi on Twitter @BrianSozzi and on LinkedIn. Whats hot from Sozzi: Watch Yahoo Finances live programming on Verizon FIOS channel 604, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Samsung TV, Pluto TV, and YouTube. Online catch Yahoo Finance on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Flipboard, SmartNews, and LinkedIn.
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https://news.yahoo.com/does-bidens-first-summer-as-president-mean-a-summer-stock-market-rally-202102902.html
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Will Captain America 4 Bring Red Skull's Daughter Sin Into the MCU?
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Since it was revealed that Anthony Mackie's Sam Wilson will not only be taking on the mantle of Captain America but will also be getting his own movie, with obviously the potential for more to come, speculation over how his story will pan out has been rife. If one theory is to be believed, then the MCU could see the arrival of original Captain America antagonist Red Skull's daughter, Sin, who appeared in the comic books in the 80s as an ally of HYDRA. Originating on That Hashtag Show, the supposition is that Sin, whose real name is Sinthia Schmidt, will go up against the new Captain America in another addition to the generational feel of the series, considering we will have a new lead wielding the shield, and Emily Van Camp reprising her role of Sharon Carter, the niece of Steve Roger's love, Peggy Carter. If this does turn out to be the direction Marvel choose to go, and knowing how much they love to tie their movies together like a paper chain it has a good shout, then it would certainly go with idea of the MCU jumping forward to the next generation of heroes and villains. The character of Sin was created by J.M. DeMatteis and Ron Frenz during their time helming the Cap's adventures during the 1980s. While you would think that this could have led to a nice little daddy/daughter team of evil, but as it transpired, Sin didn't really care for her father very much. However, this dislike didn't push her away from choosing a villain's path, and instead simply pushed her to try and beat him in the bad guy stakes. Well, some would argue that The Red Skull didn't exactly pose the greatest challenge to Steve Rogers, so a bit of one-upmanship could be no cards. The Red Skull, who was played by Hugo Weaving in Captain America: The First Avenger way back in Phase One of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but his ending in that movie, in which he was zapped away by the power of the space bending Tesseract, seemed a little bit of an anti-climax. Many thought he would return to the series in some form, but after almost a decade absence, no one expected his next appearance to be as the quite benevolent keeper of the Soul Stone in Infinity War and Endgame, although this time played by Ross Marquand. Part of the reason for this could be down to contractual issues between Marvel and Weaving, as he mentioned in a 2020 interview with Time Out that they "pushed back on contracts that we agreed on" and negotiations for him to appear again didn't go anywhere. Perhaps bringing Sin into the series could well be a way of providing a more satisfactory ending to the legacy of the Red Skull in the MCU. With the announcement of Captain America 4 being in its infancy, and a whole schedule of Phase 4 movies taking us up to 2023 ahead of it, I expect it will be a long time before we see any kind of confirmation from Marvel over any rumours. As for who would potentially play Sin, then expect an even longer wait for that, but feel free to let the speculation start now. This news originated at ComicBook.com.
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https://movieweb.com/captain-america-4-sin-red-skull-daughter/
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Why Is the TSA Making Vaccinated Air Travelers Wear Masks?
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Yesterday I visited a movie theater for the first time in more than a year. Amid the endless ads and previews, the management repeatedly begged us to see upcoming releases in a theater rather than watching them at home, touting the advantages of a big screen and superior sound. Cinemark also emphasized its COVID-19 control measures, including elaborate yet generally pointless precautions such as seat wipes and frequent swabbing of surfaces. But the most appealing thing to me was a safeguard the chain has abandoned: Face masks are now "optional for fully vaccinated guests." While masks are "strongly encouraged for all other guests," they "may be removed when eating and drinking inside the auditorium." In practice, since no one was checking vaccination cards (I brought mine just in case) and Cinemark customers commonly eat and drink while watching movies, this means face masks are optional for everyone. Now that vaccines are available to anyone 12 or older, that policy makes sense. People who are especially risk-averse might balk, but they probably are not going out to the movies anyway. The situation for air travelers is quite different. Under a rule that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recently extended through September 13, all passengers, regardless of whether they have been vaccinated, must wear face masks "at all times" in airports and on airplanes. Violators are subject to a $250 fine the first time around and a $1,500 fine for repeat offenses. As you might expect from the agency that gave us "security theater," the face mask rule is a form of "hygiene theater," gratuitously incommoding passengers to create the illusion of added safety. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) "recently announced that fully vaccinated travelerscan travel safely within the U.S.," the TSA says, "the CDC guidelines still require individuals to wear a face mask, socially distance, and wash their hands or use hand sanitizer." The TSA's attempt to pass the buck is more than a little misleading. The CDC's latest guidelines actually say that fully vaccinated people "can resume activities without wearing a mask or staying 6 feet apart, except where required by federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial laws, rules, and regulations, including local business and workplace guidance." So yes, as long as the TSA requires all airline passengers to wear masks, that edict qualifies as an exception to the general rule. But that hardly means the TSA's requirement is based on scientific guidance from the CDC, as the TSA implies. "Right now," says Acting TSA Administrator Darby LaJoye, "about half of all adults have at least one vaccination shot and masks remain an important tool in defeating this pandemic. We will continue to work closely with the [CDC] to evaluate the need for these directives," which also apply to buses and trains. LaJoye implicitly rules out the possibility of letting vaccinated passengers dispense with masks, even though verification is feasible and does not require a government-run system. American Airlines, for example, offers vaccine verification for international travelers through its VeriFLY smartphone app. Similar solutions could be used to qualify for an exemption from the face mask rule if the TSA allowed it. The TSA also is hazy about exactly whom it is trying to protect by requiring all passengers to wear face masks. Little kids do not qualify for vaccines yet, but they are extremely unlikely to suffer life-endangering symptoms even if they are infected by the COVID-19 virus. They are also relatively unlikely to catch or transmit the coronavirus. Some adults have preexisting medical conditions that may impair the effectiveness of vaccines. But by and large, Americans who are unprotected from the virus are unprotected because of their own choices. That reality should figure in decisions about how everyone else is required to behaveespecially decisions, such as mandatory masking of vaccinated travelers, that provide no real public health benefit. "An airplane cabin is probably one of the most secure conditions you can be in," Sebastian Hoehl, a researcher at the Institute for Medical Virology at Goethe University Frankfurt in Germany, told Scientific American in November. An October article in The Journal of the American Medical Association likewise advised that "the risk of contracting COVID-19 during air travel is low." Here is why: Air enters the cabin from overhead inlets and flows downwards toward floor-level outlets. Air enters and leaves the cabin at the same seat row or nearby rows. There is relatively little airflow forward and backward between rows, making it less likely to spread respiratory particles between rows. The airflow in current jet airliners is much faster than normal indoor buildings. Half of it is fresh air from outside, the other half is recycled through HEPA filters of the same type used in operating rooms. Any remaining risk to be managed is from contact with other passengers who might be infectious. Seat backs provide a partial physical barrier, and most people remain relatively still, with little face-to-face contact. Given these factors, it is not surprising that few COVID-19 cases have been linked to air travel. "Despite substantial numbers of travelers," the authors noted in October, "the number of suspected and confirmed cases of in-flight COVID-19 transmission between passengers around the world appears small (approximately 42 in total)." They added that "onboard risk can be further reduced with face coverings, as in other settings where physical distancing cannot be maintained." That advice was offered before vaccines were available. Widespread vaccination, combined with immunity acquired from prior infection, makes a small risk even smaller. And given the remarkable effectiveness of vaccines, forcing passengers to continue wearing masks even after they have been vaccinated cannot reasonably be expected to provide any significant additional safety. Yet that is what the TSA is doing. The New York Times notes a surge in reports of "unruly behavior by passengers," most of them related to the mask mandate. As of late May, the Federal Aviation Administration had received 2,500 such reports since the beginning of the year, 1,900 of which involved passengers who refused to wear a mask. In one especially extreme incident, a woman was arrested and banned for life from Southwest Airlines after she punched a flight attendant in the face. You can thank people like that passenger for the lack of booze on Southwest and American flights. The Times says both airlines "have postponed plans to resume serving alcohol on flights in an effort to stop a surge of unruly and sometimes violent behavior by passengers who have shoved, struck and yelled at flight attendants." American said "alcohol can contribute to atypical behavior from customers onboard, and we owe it to our crew not to potentially exacerbate what can already be a new and stressful situation for our customers." Notably, American and Southwest will continue serving alcohol in business and first classes. Evidently it is only the plebes in coach who get unruly when they drink. Alcohol service in coach, which has been suspended since March 2020, now will not resume until September 13, when the TSA's mask rule, which originally was supposed to end on May 11, will expire unless it is extended again. Unnecessary face masks surely contribute to the "stressful situation" that American says is exacerbated by alcohol (a judgment that coach passengers who drink to relax might question). For every obnoxious or violent resister, there are many quietly resentful passengers who do not understand why vaccination does not allow them to stop wearing face masks. Maybe airlines would disregard those objections even if the TSA did not require them to do so. The Air Line Pilots Association welcomed the extension of the TSA's rule, counterintuitively claiming that it would "ensure the safety of passengers and crew from unruly passengers" upset about the TSA's rule. In an NBC News opinion piece last month, Sara Nelson, president of the Association of Flight Attendants, made it clear that her union views face masks as a nonoptional safeguard akin to seat belts and oxygen masks: Flight attendants would never tell you that "whether you put on the oxygen mask is a matter of personal choice." We understand that clear air turbulence really can throw you against the ceiling without warning, so we don't say, "Some people believe seatbelts won't keep you safe, so it's up to you to decide whether to wear one." We're also trained to help stop the spread of infectious disease. We're not just enforcing these long-overdue mask policies because we have to: We understand that masks are a way we keep ourselves and each other safe. And we're grateful policymakers are backing us up. While Nelson may think that requiring vaccinated passengers to wear masks is "a way we keep ourselves and each other safe," neither the science nor the current advice from the notoriously hypervigilant CDC backs her up. It's not clear whether airlines would nevertheless placate irrationally fearful employees and passengers by imposing a gratuitous burden on vaccinated customers. But it is clear that the TSA is not giving them any choice in the matter.
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https://reason.com/2021/06/01/why-is-the-tsa-making-vaccinated-air-travelers-wear-masks/
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Where was the Anne Boleyn Channel 5 drama filmed in Yorkshire?
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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 Jodie Turner-Smith stars in the hotly-anticipated Anne Boleyn tonight, bumping Our Yorkshire Farm off the schedule. Showing nightly on Channel 5 until Thursday, we see the Tudor court in full swing, packed with gossip and intrigue. While the queens story has been told many times, this programme presents the tale more of a thriller than staid period drama. Anne Boleyn was filmed across several Yorkshire locations in December 2020. Local residents will recognise Bolton Castle in Wensleydale as a key site for the drama. Mark Stanley - who plays Henry VIII - told Radio Times that this was his favourite place to film. It really offered itself we were shooting in November and December, it was cold, but you soon got to grips with why so many people congregated in just one room and why there were massive curtains, drapes down every stone wall [to] stop it sapping all the warmth out, he said. A favourite for hosting historical shows, Castle Howard also makes an appearance in the series. The beautiful grounds are used for a range of outdoor scenes, including a significant romantic moment. Castle Howard was the location for the iconic 1981 adaptation of Evelyn Waughs Brideshead Revisited, and was also used as the home of Reg-Jean Pages character in Regency romp Bridgerton.
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https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/anne-boleyn-channel-5-drama-20720384
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Why was Tyron Woodley cut from the UFC?
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Tyron Woodley was cut from the UFC after suffering his fourth consecutive loss in March. The Chosen One was submitted by Vincente Luque at UFC 260 in his last outing. Woodley's four-fight losing streak came against elite opposition, with the current welterweight champion amongst the fighters to have defeated him. However, the worrying issue and a key factor that led to his release, was that Woodley failed to win a round against any of his four opponents. Tyron Woodley's fall from the top In January of 2019, Tyron Woodley was the UFC welterweight champion, coming off dominant wins against Darren Till, Demian Maia, Stephen Thompson and Robbie Lawler. However, Tyron Woodley's world came crashing down at UFC 235 when he attempted to defend his belt for the fifth time against a surging contender in Kamaru Usman. Woodley was unable to deal with the intense pressure and wrestling prowess Usman brought to the fight and was dominated in a five-round unanimous decision loss. This loss to Usman essentially created a blueprint for Woodley's future opponents to follow. Both Gilbert Burns and Colby Covington utilized a similar combination of relentless pressure and wrestling to continually dominate the former champ. The Burns fight ended in another unanimous decision loss while a broken rib saw Woodley pick up a fifth-round TKO loss to Covington. Woodley was then matched up with Vincente Luque in the co-main event of UFC 260. Woodley clearly realized that his opponents were capitalizing on his predictable tendencies inside the cage and came out with a much more aggressive gameplan. Despite having early success, Woodley's strategy ultimately backfired as Luque was able to stun Woodley. This ultimately led to Luque locking up a D'Arce choke, leaving the former champion unconscious. Tyron Woodley's transition to boxing Now a free agent, Tyron Woodley is able to test the waters outside of the UFC and MMA. He was recently announced to be the next opponent of YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul. Jake Paul recently KO'd another former UFC fighter and Woodley's training partner, Ben Askren. Despite Askren primarily being a wrestler, he made the decision to take on Paul in an exhibition boxing match. Whilst there was some talk of the fight being fixed, Paul ultimately dropped Askren in the first round. The referee deemed the former UFC fighter unable to continue, awarding Paul the win via a first-round stoppage. Tyron Woodley will be hoping to avenge his teammate and delight MMA fans when he faces Jake Paul. Please spend 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/news-why-tyron-woodley-cut-ufc
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What Makes a Great Office Chair?
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The Gear Patrol Podcast is our weekly roundtable discussion focused on products, their stories, and the culture surrounding them. This content is imported from Third party. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. In this episode, our Home Editor Will Price talks through everything you need to know when buying an office chair. Whether you're in the market to furnish a home office, or returning to an office soon, what you sit on bears a huge amount of consideration. Sitting still for sustained periods is categorically unhealthy, and your office chair needs to at the very least mitigate those ill effects. After testing out dozens and dozens of office chairs for Gear Patrol, Will has plenty of answers. Will runs through all the dos, don'ts, maybes, and absolutely-nots of buying and sitting in office chairs: all the info you need to arm yourself for a purchase, or at least to understand how your current chair is affecting your body. Plus, our Top Three Picks. Upgrade Your Home Office with These Deals The Gear Patrol Podcast is our weekly roundtable discussion focused on products, their stories, and the culture surrounding them. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, our website, or wherever else you get your podcasts. Reach out at [email protected]. This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io
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https://www.gearpatrol.com/briefings/a36593833/gear-patrol-podcast-office-chairs/
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What Kind of Ball Did Ellie Kemper Attend?
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This weekend, a newspaper clipping emerged with a photograph showing The Office and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt actress Ellie Kemper as a 19-year-old pageant queen for a distinctly unsettling event known as the Veiled Prophet Ball. The ball is a centuries-old ritual in her hometown of St. Louis, Missouri, with historical ties to the citys business elite and white supremacist overtones. Lets unpack. The copy in the story announces that Elizabeth Kemper, then a freshman at Princeton University, was crowned Queen of Love and Beauty at the 1999 Veiled Prophet Ball, a historic St. Louis event originally created by a 19th-century secret society called The Order of the Veiled Prophet. Framed today as a debutante gala, the ceremony involves a procession of that years deb class (about 70 women), who parade down the Veiled Prophet runway in couture gowns, in front of about 2,000 family and friends. The Order is composed of the upper echelons of St. Louis business and society, and every year it anonymously nominates a Veiled Prophet, whose identity is kept a secret and who crowns a Queen of Love and Beautythe honor that Kemper receivedbefore presenting her with an elaborate family heirloom. Although the group has no known ties to the KKK, a sample of the balls original imagery from an 1878 edition of the Missouri Republican shows a white hooded figure (the so-called Veiled Prophet) carrying a shotgun and pistol. The Order allowed neither Jewish nor Black people in until 1979, and was a big target of the civil rights movements in the 1960s and onward. In 1972, the Action Committee to Improve Opportunities for Negroes managed to sabotage the ball, symbolically unmasking the Prophet in an attempt to expose which members of the St. Louis elite were involved. As the most flagrant expressions of white supremacy became less socially acceptable in the ensuing decades, the group shrouded itself further in secrecy, renaming its annual paradean accompaniment to the ball that sent floats throughout the citythe Fair Saint Louis. Black Lives Matter activists still show up to protest the ball. A cultish air of elitism also pervades the groups entire vibe. That annual parade was largely conceived in 1878 as a sort of antidote to increasingly effective labor strikes that had been borne from Black and white workers cooperating. And the ball itself, at least in its original form, has a sort of Handmaids Tale-esque eeriness in the way it mimics nuptials. The paper clipping mentions a court of special maids, five young women who seem to essentially function like maids of honor. Naturally, at least for several decades, all female participants were presumed virgins, and one was even cast out of St. Louis society in 1928 for having married three days prior to the ritual. While the Veiled Prophets website makes no mention of whether there is still a Veiled Prophet nominated, photos from the 2019 event confirm the role still very much exists. Its not totally clear. But it wouldnt be all that surprising that, in 1999, the Princeton-bound daughter of a banking CEO participated in an annual ball thrown by a cohort of wealthy white businessmen. Kemper is part of a long line of Missouri elites: her great-great-grandfather was a banking and railroad magnate, which likely made him a great candidate for a group banding together against railroad worker strikes. Kemper has yet to release any comment.
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https://www.gq.com/story/ellie-kemper-veiled-prophet-ball-explained
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Can the central bank show incremental dovishness?
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) deserves all the credit for ensuring that despite a once-in-a-century pandemic with multiple waves, the financial markets have remained broadly stable and not witnessed any extreme events. The growth-supporting measures contributed to the V-shaped recovery after the first wave but the economic damage caused by the second wave poses a new set of challenges in front of the June meeting of the monetary policy committee (MPC). The first challenge is about the available space for further monetary easing in accelerating growth. While RBI has practically not withdrawn any stimulus measures introduced during the response to the first wave, the space for further rate cuts appears to be limited. If inflation is going to hover around the 5% mark over the foreseeable future, then with repo rate at 4%, there is hardly any incentive for savers in the economy. That is why we would argue that monetary policy in India has almost reached its equivalent of Zero Interest Rate Lower Bound", losing its downward flexibility. The Government Securities Acquisition Program (GSAP 1.0), bolsters RBIs arsenal of monetary policy tools and should be effectively used to counter the growth risks from the second wave. The quantum of purchase under GSAP 2.0 a likely announcement in the June policycan be adjusted depending upon the RBIs assessment of the extent of economic damage and can be an important signalling instrument too. The effectiveness of incremental monetary easing is another question in front of the RBI now. At the moment, consumption demand is likely to be depressed from job losses and weak sentiment while any investment recovery might be pushed back till capacity utilization levels normalize. Monetary stimulus in the form of lower rates is unlikely to be effective in such a scenario and direct fiscal intervention could be a preferred option. In that case, monetary policy needs to play a supportive role to fiscal policy and keep the borrowing cost of the government low. One way of ensuring this is to increase the GSAP 2.0 amount so that any additional fiscal expenditure in 2QFY22 would not pose upside pressure on yields. Also, a higher GSAP might be necessary to prevent any steepening of the yield curve in response to a likely increase in bond yields in the developed markets. The third issue will be around the treatment of the wide divergence between WPI and CPI, emanating from an asymmetric response to rising global commodity prices. Our analysis does indicate a lower pass-through of global commodity prices on to headline CPI but with WPI likely heading towards 14% soon, this is a risk that cannot be ignored for too long. Coming out of the Global Financial Crisis, RBIs focus was entirely on WPI but CPI crept up substantially in the background, making the central bank fall behind the curve" and causing significant macro imbalances. The coin has flipped this time and RBI is mandated to track CPI while WPI is reflecting inflationary pressures. To avoid a repeat of the 2010-2013 period, RBI needs to carefully monitor any signs of further increase in global commodity prices, return of pricing power at the retail level as the economy normalizes after the lockdown restrictions are relaxed and spillover of WPI increases on inflation expectations. The MPC has indicated its tolerance to be flexible in using the 4-6% CPI range when source of the inflation is from the supply side and there are significant growth concerns. So, even if the actual CPI averages around 50bps higher than our current forecast of 5% because of materialization of the above-mentioned risks, the MPC need not be in a hurry to tighten the policy stance. In fact, it can bring in the time-based guidance to anchor the short-term rates as it will be more certain about the persistence of negative output gap for a longer period of time. However, over the medium term, persistent negative real rates (particularly measured with respect to inflation perceptions/expectations), regardless of the source of inflation, is a risk to macro imbalances that all central banks would be concerned about. Samiran Chakraborty is a managing director and the chief economist in India at Citi Research Subscribe to Mint Newsletters * Enter a valid email * Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter.
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https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/can-the-central-bank-show-incremental-dovishness-11622578191194.html
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Why China paid $1trillion to US but doesn't pay a dime to the Pak govt?
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A THOUGHT TO PONDER UPON WHY CHINA PAID $1 TRILLION TO US, WONT PAY A DIME TO PAY PAK GOVT(S) Friend of Pakistan a time tested friend China; who happened to support Pakistan every time in all fields has anyone thought of why China does not support the idea of bailing out Pakistan.China that is considered rivalry to the United States paid an astounding $1 trillion to bail out US on agreed terms but never have China ever considered a friendly Pakistan to bail it out of economic and poverty where Pakistan debt stands close to $57 billion compared to $1 trillion to be far less. I am forced to think and write what is wrong between China and Pakistani Govts that trust deficit remains strong when it comes to finances.Is there any working group between China and Pakistan to resolve this debt crisis and Pakistan assures and gives China access to areas specifically mining projects that has a better return profitability to Chinese companies/Govt.As far as we all know China is a reliable trusted partner and friend thus it leads me to believe previous and present Pakistani Govts are the cause that keeps Chinese economists and government not to bail out Pakistan who is suffering due to large sum of debt that is hardly payable due to less exports and all sorts of disasters upon her from WOT to earthquake to floods.Lets be fair here Chinese and Pakistan Armed Forces have the strongest ties and all sorts of business deals goes through but the same enthusiasm and helping hand is not available when it comes to dealing with every Pakistani Govt in power.Bailing out Pakistan out of the debt may it be half of what it is currently would benefit and help not only Pakistan but China mutually investing in all critical projects that immensely benefit Chinese economy as well.Ive given a thought and introduced it over here gentlemen your thoughts, do participate..Ill ask moderators to keep the thread clean and under surveillance and remove all flaming posts.
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https://defence.pk/pdf/threads/why-china-paid-1trillion-to-us-but-doesnt-pay-a-dime-to-the-pak-govt.125630/
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Why could Boris Johnson get married in a Catholic church?
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The wedding of London Prime Minister Boris Johnsons to his fiance Carrie Symonds on Saturday caught up with his closest advisers. However, perhaps the most surprising thing about the theft ceremony was how e-book it was. The bride wore a flowing white dress and a wreath of white flowers in her hair; the groom a dark suit with a buntoniere. They were married by a Catholic priest at Westminster Cathedral in London, the seat of the English Catholic Church. This last detail has become the subject of prolonged intrigue because, after all, this was Boris Johnson, no altar boy, walking towards the altar. The answer is simple and, for some people, unsatisfactory: Mr. Johnson, 56, and Mrs. Symonds, 33, were both baptized Catholics. Neither of Mr. Johnsonss two previous marriages were in the Catholic Church so the church does not recognize them, and Mrs. Symonds was never married. As a matter of canon law, it is cut and dried except that when Mr Johnson was a teenager in boarding school, he was confirmed as a member of the Church of England. Then, of course, there is the issue of double standards: Many other Catholic practitioners who are divorced leave church when they seek remarriage to say nothing of same-sex couples who are Catholic. It does not matter if Boris and Carrie should be allowed to get married in church, they should do it because other Catholics cannot, said Christopher Lamb, Rome correspondent of Tablet, a Catholic weekly publication. Laws only apply to their salt if they are seen as fair or consistent. Boris seems to have been able to do what Henry VIII could not do, Mr. Lamb stressed. That his third marriage be recognized by the church. The church apparently bypassed Mr. Johnsonss conversion to the Anglican faith because under church law it is now all but impossible to be officially baptized to officially leave Catholicism (he inherited the faith from his mother). Mr Johnson was confirmed in the Church of England with his class at Eton College, although some students choose to drop out of the process. It would have been a completely conventional thing to confirm, said Andrew Gimson, Mr. Johnsons biographer, and Boris Johnson is in many ways a completely conventional person. Whatever the religious affiliation of the prime ministers, the Diocese of Westminster said in a statement: The bride and groom are both parishioners of Westminster Cathedral parish and baptized Catholics. All the necessary steps were taken, both in the church and in civil law, and all the formalities performed before the wedding. Some objected that the church was invalidating Mr. Johnsonss 27-year marriage to Marina Wheeler, which yielded four children and ended in divorce only last year, as he and Mrs. The Symonds were relocated to Downing Street. He was married to his first wife, Allegra Mostyn-Owen, from 1987 to 1993. They had no children. For others, the Catholic marriage of Mr. Johnsons is in line with a political career and a private life in which normal rules do not seem to apply. He has refused, for example, to say exactly how many children he has beyond the four with Mrs. Wheeler and his one-year-old son with Mrs. Symonds, Wilfred, who was at the ceremony. Wilfred was baptized last year by the same priest, Rev. Fr. Daniel Humphreys, who served at the wedding. Mr Johnson is believed to have had at least one other child a daughter, Stephanie, from a relationship with an art counselor, Helen Macintyre. He has also been followed by questions as to whether he did the inappropriate favor to an American boyfriend, Jennifer Arcuri, while he was mayor of London. Prime Ministers Messy personal life is more an object of ridicule than strife in 21st century Britain. As a politician, he is rarely called to religion and the depth of his faith is a moving goal. Its a bit like trying to get Virgin Radio while driving through the Chilterns, he once said. One kind comes and goes. Mr Gimson described Mr Johnson as a pre-Christian figure, though he noted that the Prime Minister issued an impressive spiritual statement to mark this year s Easter. Some say this may reflect the influence of Ms. Symonds. For Britain, having a Catholic prime minister is in itself a novelty. Tony Blair regularly attended Catholic Mass while he was prime minister, but officially converted to Catholicism only after leaving Downing Street. For some Catholics, the issue is less Mr. Johnsonss picaresque path to the altar than the inability of other Catholics to make the same journey. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson was married within the rules of the Catholic Church. And I wish them well, Rev. Fr. James Martin, a Jesus Priest and Editor of America Magazine, wrote on Twitter. I also wish that the same mercy and compassion offered to them, recognizing their complex lives, could be extended to same-sex couples who are Catholic throughout life. 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. 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Who is Ellie Kempers husband Michael Koman?
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ACTRESS Ellie Kemper is best known for her role as Erin Hannon in the beloved sitcom The Office. Kemper came under fire on May 31 after ans discovered an old picture of the actress at the elitist ball with a "racist" history. Michael Koman is a comedian, television writer and prodcuer. For seven years he wrote for Late Night with Conan O'Brien. He also served as co-creator, writer and executive producer for Nathan For You, which aired for four seasons. Koman married Kemper in July 2012, after meeting backstage at Last Night with Conan O'Brien. 3 Ellie Kemper and her husband Michael Koman tied the knot in July 2012 Credit: Getty The couple has two sons together, James and Matthew, born in 2016 and 2019. Kemper is being scrutinized after a young photo surfaced of the actress attending the Veiled Prophet Ball. Attending the event as a 19-year-old in St Louis in 1999, the actress was specifically named queen - a role chosen by the 'veiled prophet' that historically leads the gathering. In the photo, Kemper can be seen dressed in all white, smiling and chatting to a pair of young girls referred to as her "pages" in the photo caption. On May 31, a debate ensued online as some Twitter users deemed her participation at the "racist ball" as an acceptance of its ideals, which they believe mirror aspects of the KKK. 3 Ellie Kemper was scrutinized on social media after a young photo surfaced of the actress attending the Veiled Prophet Ball Credit: Rex Twitter users familiar with the Prophet organization linked the wealthy Catholic elites in St. Louis, Missouri, who attempted to silence railroad workers at its inception. Kemper has not yet publicly reacted to the comments made online. Fans of Kemper are now demanding she respond to accusations that she was the "KKK queen" at "racist" Veiled Prophet Ball as a teen. According to a 2014 article in The Atlantic, the Veiled Prophet Ball was formed in 1878 by Confederate Colonel Alonzo Slayback and his brother Charles Slayback. They held elaborate festivals and rituals for an exclusive group of people invited. 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 RISKY REBEL Rebel Wilson nearly slips out of plunging swimsuit after losing 60 pounds It featured one unknown member each year who was secretly dressed as the "veiled prophet," which was meant to generate interest in the event and St Louis as a city. The now renamed event is still held on the Friday before Christmas each year and is attended by thousands. The event has given the platform for protest groups such as Black Lives Matter Members, and St. Louis based group Missourians Organized for Reform and Empowerment in more recent years.
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What are Anne Boleyn's links to Hever Castle and how long did she live there?
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Get the latest news and features from Kent direct to your inbox Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign up Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice Tudor England will be brought back to life once again this week on Channel 5 with their latest historical drama, this time focusing on Anne Boleyn. Starring Jodie Turner-Smith in the lead role, the thriller takes a fresh look at Henry VIIIs beheaded second wife, including their courtship at Hever Castle. Its not the first time that weve seen Anne Boleyn on screen. 2008s film The Other Boleyn Girl and 2007s TV drama The Tudors are just two of the recent interpretations, both of which used Hever Castle to film scenes. The new series opens with Anne pregnant and hopeful that she will be able to give her husband the heir he so desperately desires. However, those familiar with Tudor history will know that despite four pregnancies, Anne never managed to conceive a son and was executed on charges of incest, adultery, witchcraft and conspiracy against the king. Situated in the beautiful Kent countryside, Hever Castle was built in about 1270. The Bullen family took over the castle in the 15th century, with Sir Thomas Bullen (later known as Boleyn) inheriting the magnificent medieval defensive castle after the death of his father, William. Sir Thomas made the castle into a family home for his wife Elizabeth Howard and their three children, Mary, Anne and George. Hever Castle was Henry VIIIs second wifes childhood home, and remained in her family until 1538, following her execution in 1536 and her fathers death two years later. The castle then fell into the hands of Henry VIII, who later gave it to his fourth wife, Anne of Cleves, after he divorced her in 1540. Anne Boleyn lived with her family in Hever Castle for most of her childhood years, from when she was around five years old in 1505 until 1513. She was then educated in France and the Netherlands, before returning to Hever Castle in January 1524. The castles halls and impressive gardens later played host to Anne Boleyns courtship with Henry VIII. During the early stages of their seven-year courtship, Anne would often leave court and return to the seclusion of Hever Castle. Nowadays, the castle is a popular tourist attraction, with a variety of annual events as well as mazes, gardens and a lake open to the public. The first episode of the three-part mini series airs tonight at 9pm, with the remainder of the episodes showing nightly until Thursday.
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How many children does Blair Underwood have?
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BLAIR Underwood is an award-winning actor who has raised a number of children outside of his career. He recently announced that he and his wife of 27 years were divorcing. Blair has three children: Paris, 24, and Blake, 19, and daughter Brielle, 22. Paris graduated from the University of Southern California in Business Management in 2019. According to his LinkedIn, Paris appears to be interested in a career in music. 4 Blair Underwood has three kids Credit: Getty He worked as a radio host and assistant street team director in KXSC Radio for ten months. He also boasts eight years of experience as a music producer in Ableton Live and skills accumulated from production for television. Underwood and his wife, Desiree DaCosta, announced they are "ending their marriage" after 27 years together. In joint statements, the now-former couple announced they were going their separate ways and made sure to disable the comment section on their social media posts. The lengthy statement read: "After a tremendous amount of thought, prayer, and work on ourselves individually and collectively, we have come to the conclusion to end our marriage that began 27 years ago. "It has truly been a beautiful journey. Our proudest achievements are our three incredible children. 4 Blair Underwood and wife Desiree DaCosta announced that they are splitting after 27 years of marriage Credit: Getty Images - Getty "We continue to be awed and humbled by the blessings of parenting. We have always put their interests first and will continue to do so. "We will continue to be the best friends and co-parents and have the utmost respect for one another as we embark upon this new chapter of our lives, separately. "We thank you for all of your support throughout the years and we humbly ask for privacy and understand during this new season of change." The Sex and the City actor previously talked to Oprah.com about his relationship with his wife and said that he learned what love was from his own parents, who were married for almost 50 years. In a statement, the new Sex and the City series was described as following Carrie (Sarah), Miranda (Cynthia) and Charlotte (Kristin) as they navigate the complicated reality of life and friendship in their fifties - and there was no mention of Samantha Jones, played by Kim Cattrall. When one fan suggested Samantha should be recast as Jennifer Coolidge, Sarah told the follower the sex-crazed character's story "isn't part" of the new series. Kim's absence also isn't a surprise, as she's been in a public feud with Sarah for years. 4 Cynthia Nixon, Kristin Davis, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall Credit: Rex Back in 2018, Sarah told Watch What Happens Live host Andy Cohen that she was "heartbroken" after Kim said she was never friends with her co-stars. Jeopardy! fans react to Mayim Bialik's guest host debut Exclusive JANELLES HELL Sister Wives star Janelles $700K rental home finds buyer DAYS after listing big splash Teen Mom Kailyn Lowry shows off huge pool in backyard of $840K Delaware mansion 'speak up!' Ellie Kemper's fans demand she respond to claims she was 'KKK queen' at ball BIKINI QUEEN Kourtney stuns in tiny bikini on family getaway to Palm Springs with Travis Exclusive NASTY DIVORCE Jessa's rebel sister-in-law Jessica cites 'abuse & neglect' in divorce filing Then in 2019, Kim shut down any possibility of her reprising the role of Samantha ever again. During an interview with The Observer, she said: "I went past the finish line playing Samantha Jones because I loved Sex And The City. It was a blessing in so many ways but after the second movie Id had enough. "I couldnt understand why they wouldnt just replace me with another actress instead of wasting time bullying. No means no.
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When is KJ Apa and Clara Berrys baby due?
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RIVERDALE star KJ Apa shocked social media when he announced he was going to be a father. The star and his girlfriend Clara Berry confirmed the news on Instagram with the model sharing a photo of her baby bump. KJ Apa and girlfriend Clara Berry are expecting their first child together, according to an Instagram post shared on May 19, 2021. The due date, however, is still unknown. Clara posted pics of a mini photoshoot, showing off her bump. KJ, meanwhile, posted a picture of the couple sitting on a sofa with her stomach on show. 3 Clara appears to be far along into her pregnancy, though her due date remains unknown Credit: Instagram/Clara Berry Neither of them initially confirmed the pregnancy, later commenting when questioned by dozens of fans. KJ wrote on Claras post: "She's pregnant btw." The model then replied to her boyfriend, commenting: "We are." Several Riverdale co-stars, including Madelaine Petsch and Charles Melton, replied to KJs post with crying and heart emojis. Movie star Ianna Sarkis also commented, writing: "Ahhh congrats!!! Welcome to the club." KJ and Clara reportedly began dating in 2020. 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 RISKY REBEL Rebel Wilson nearly slips out of plunging swimsuit after losing 60 pounds They never commented on their relationship or intimate details about their love. However, in February 2020 he posted a snap of the pair on Instagram captioned "Coup de foudre", which translates as overwhelming love at first sight. Six months later, KJ posted nude photos of Clara while the two were out hiking in nature.
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When is Lance Bass and husband Michael Turchin expecting their twins?
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NSYNCs Lance Bass and husband Michael Turchin are going to be first-time parents. Lance Bass and Michael Turchin formally announced that they are going to be parents to a boy and a girl in November. 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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Who Are the Acts on the Americas Got Talent Premiere?
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Season 16 of AGT premieres at 8 p.m. ET on the NBC network and all four judges from last season have returned, along with host Terry Crews. Sofia Vergara, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel and Simon Cowell are all on the judges panel. Last season, Cowell suffered a severe back injury after falling off his electric bike and breaking his back. As a result, he needed surgery and had to sit out much of the season. He has that glow. I think because of rehab and physical therapy, he probably has exercised, stretched, and done things in his life because of this back injury that hes never done before. He says he even feels better than he did before he fell off the bike. Mandel continued, saying that Cowell is just excited to be alive and back. According to People, another part of the show that has returned is the live audience. Each of the acts will be able to perform in front of a crowd. Previously, the show had gone on without a live audience because of the COVID-19 pandemic, as reported by USA Today. During the season 16 premiere of AGT, the first round of acts will take the stage. Read on for more about the performers featured on this episode. Magician Dustin Tavellas Act Was Leaked Ahead of the Premiere 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 Magician Tavella took the stage with his family watching backstage for his AGT audition. For his act, he had each of the judges, along with host Crews, participate. Tavella opened up about his sons adoption on stage and said that his son had a very rocky situation. He went on to involve each judge in the telling of his sons adoption story. At the end of his performance, Tavella dedicated his act to his sons birth mother. Watch the aweful performance in the above video. In addition to Tavella, there was a long lineup of acts who took the stage for the premiere episode of the show. Here is the list of acts featured on episode 1 of the AGT season: Acrobats Ellariya and Karina Aerialist Aiden Bryant Celebrity Juggler Brian Pankey Child Singer Peter Rosalita Comedian Katie Kusiciel Comedian Keith Apicary Comedians Gerald Kelly and Lil Hunter Kelly Comedians Mr. Cherry and Chikki Elektro Botz Dancers Impersonator Sethward Northwell Nurse Choir Singing group 1achord The Canine Stars Animal Act An Act Returns for the Third Time Sethward, an animal impersonator, makes his third appearance on the AGT stage, according to Talent Recap. He failed to make it through both of his previous auditions but has returned for another shot. Sethward is the only impersonator to appear on the 2021 AGT premiere. While Sethward and several comedians bring the funny to the first episode of the season, there are also tears and intense emotion. According to judge Mandel, in an interview with Today, when the Northwell Nurse Choir auditioned, That moment just explodes on the screen, and America is going to be in tears. READ NEXT: One DWTS Pro Has an Unusual Party Trick
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What does bigender mean?
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PRIDE month 2021 has officially kicked off, with countries across the globe uniting to push for LGBTQIA+ rights. Although every month of the year should be spent creating awareness for the LGBT+ community, pride coincides with the anniversary of the Stonewall riots. The unofficial date celebrating Bigender rights is on June 19- find out everything you need to know about the phrase here. Bigender is a gender identity that can be translated as 'two genders' or 'double gender'. People identifying as bigender experience two gender identities, identifying as both simultaneously or varying between each identity. Bigender people can have any sexual preference. Bigender people can use any pronouns they like. They can switch between she/her/hers, he/him/his and they/them/theirs. Neopronouns, that avoid expressing any form of gender, including xe/xem/xyr can also be used. Bigender is not a non-binary gender identity when it includes a male and/or female expression, as these genders as referred to as 'binary'. However, bigender IS a non-binary identity when it does not include male and female. Non-binary individuals experience a gender identity that is neither exclusively woman or man or is in between or beyond both genders. Some non-binary gender identities include, but are not limited to: Most read in Fabulous TRUTH IS IN THERE Unclassified UFO files may be released as early as TODAY DI-LEMMA Prince William set to unveil Diana's statue WITHOUT Harry as Meghan to give birth SHUT UP Meg & Harry will 'face consequences if they keep poking bear' with royal attacks TO THE MOON Bitcoin price SURGES with Ethereum, Cardano, Dogecoin all 'looking bullish' OOPS New Samsung virtual assistant called Sam leaks online CAUGHT IN THE ACT Bloke reveals genius way he caught girlfriend of 6 years with another man
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What happened to Rep. Nancy Maces home?
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NANCY Mace is a Republican serving as the US Representative for South Carolina's 1st congressional district since 2021. An incident at Mace's home recently sparked a bipartisan debate. 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. 3 Rep Nancy Mace's district includes much of the state's share of the East Coast, from Charleston to Hilton Head Island Credit: U.S. House of Representatives 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. Over Memorial Day Weekend 2021, Mace's South Carolina home was vandalized with black spray paint. The "F*** you Nancy," "all politicians are bastards," "no god, no masters," "pass the pro act" and three Antifa symbols. Speaking to Fox News, Mace was especially disturbed as she shares her home with her two middle-school-aged children. "I'm a single mom and this is where I'm raising my family," Mace told Fox. "Rhetoric has reached, I think, an all-time high. And we've got to take it down a notch because real words have real consequences on real people in real life." "It's such a violation of one's privacy," Mace added. "It doesn't matter what your political beliefs are or your political affiliation, everyone should feel safe in their own home. And to have someone trespass onto your property and deface it in such a vile manner even my kids had to see that yesterday." Mace filed a police report with the Charleston Police Department, which are investigating the incident. Mace said she wanted the profanity removed as soon as possible to avoid other school children from walking past it, and is using power-washing equipment to rid her property of the paint. Social media users took to Twitter to share their opinions on the incident. You need a therapist." 3 Nancy Mace speaks to the crowd at an event with Sen. Lindsey Graham at the Charleston County Victory Office Credit: Getty "I'll take things that never happened for 1000$, Alex!" another added. "No one should ever have their home vandalized and this type of behavior is unacceptable and appalling," South Carolina Henry McMaster wrote in solidarity. Most read in News 'RECOVERY MISSION' Christian diet guru, husband & 6 others presumed dead after plane crash 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 EATING HER WORDS Kamala Harris mocked after telling Morning Joe 'I eat no for breakfast' Breaking HEROES SHOT Gunman 'kills 1 firefighter & hurts 2nd at fire station and starts blaze' BRING BACK DON Trump fans pushing for him to be reinstated & moved back into White House "We are better than this as a country and divisive acts used for intimidation need to end. Im certain our law enforcement agencies will find the guilty party," "South Carolina stands with @RepNancyMace," South Carolina representative Jeff Duncan wrote. "We cant yield to the mob. This behavior is wrong and all should condemn it. @NancyMace," one user agreed.
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What did Dr. Anthony Faucis emails say?
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DR ANTHONY Fauci is a physician-scientist and immunologist - serving as the director of the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Dr Fauci came under the national spotlight for his work in tackling the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. According to hundreds of Fauci's emails obtained by The Washington Post as part of the Freedom of Information Act, Dr Fauci corresponded with a Chinese health official early in the pandemic. In a March 28, 2020 email, George Gao, director of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, apologized to Fauci for saying the US and other countries were making a big mistake by not encouraging people to wear masks from the get-go. That was journalists wording. Hope you understand, Gao wrote Fauci. Lets work together to get the virus out of the earth. 5 Dr Fauci corresponded with a Chinese health official early in the pandemic Credit: Splash I understand completely. No problem, Fauci wrote back. We will get through this together. The correspondence came as former President Donald Trump blamed China for the coronavirus outbreak. As Fauci faced criticism for his handling of the pandemic, Gao reached out again. I saw some news (hope it is fake) that [you] are being attacked by some people. Hope you are well under such a irrational situation, Gao wrote on April 8, 2020. Three days later, Fauci replied and thanked his longtime friend for his kind note. 5 In hundreds of emails obtained by the Washington Post, Dr Fauci corresponded with George Gao, director of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention Credit: The Mega Agency All is well despite some crazy people in this world, Fauci wrote, The Post reported. Also included in the email trove, Fauci corresponded with an executive at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The top infectious disease expert also corresponded with a medical director of the National Football League Players Association and documentary filmmakers working on a Disney-backed documentary film about him. In his correspondence with Gates adviser Emilio Emini, the executive raised concerns about Faucis health. 5 The email trove also revealed Fauci was in constant communication with billionaire Bill Gates Credit: Splash I see you on TV almost every day, and although you continue to have considerable energy, I am seriously worried about you, Emini wrote in an email on April 2, 2020. The nation and the world absolutely need your leadership. Fauci responded the following morning, saying I will try to engage as much as I can given my current circumstances, while adding he was enthusiastic about moving forward on a collaborative and hopefully synergistic approach to COVID-19. Fauci told The Post that he has maintained a long relationship with Gates. The two talk about every two weeks and remain in touch about how to get Covid-19 vaccines to the rest of the world, he said. Fauci told the outlet that at one point during the pandemic he was receiving around 1,000 emails a day. I was getting every single kind of question, mostly people who were a little bit confused about the mixed messages that were coming out of the White House and wanted to know whats the real scoop, Fauci said of the correspondence. I have a reputation that I respond to people when they ask for help, even if it takes a long time. And its very time consuming, but I do, he added.
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Why is Jesse Lingard starting for England against Austria when hes not in the Euro 2020 squad?
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GARETH SOUTHGATE has named his England Euro 2020 squad and there's no room for Jesse Lingard. But that does not mean this is the end for the West Ham loanee as far as international football this summer is concerned. 2 Jesse Lingard is not in the England Euro 2020 squad, but Gareth Southgate has said he will start against Austria Credit: Getty For a start, Gareth Southgate has stated that Lingard will START in the pre-tournament friendly against Austria at the Riverside. While Jesse Lingard is not in the England Euro 2020 squad, the Three Lions have a number of players out for the game against Austria. Additionally, new Covid rules mean he is not ruled out of the Euros entirely. Uefa regulations state that while the 26-man squads had to be announced by June 21, changes can be made right up to the opening game of Euro 2020. And that means there could yet be a logic in giving Lingard another chance to show what he can do. Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate said: "Jesse's done incredibly well to get back in the race really. "Going back to January, he was a million miles from being selected for an England squad. "I said in March he'd had a fabulous few weeks but you'd have to say he was a little fortunate [to be named in the squad for World Cup qualifying], because we were without about four wide players at the time. "He's had a good spell for West Ham and he's played so well for us with England. "We have total trust in the way he plays. He's reliable, he's a great member of the group. "He will play tomorrow because we've got Sancho ill and we've obviously got a lot of players not available, and for the balance of the team he'll start. "He deserves that opportunity to go and show me that I'm wrong. "But also, the lads that are with us. They're the standby players and we've got to keep them ready in case they come into that squad." Follow ALL of the latest news and updates from Euro 2020 with our live blog 2 Most read in Euro 2020 SHARP PINES US Open bosses refuel Dechambeau & Koepka feud by pairing them at Torrey Pines 'TREATED LIKE ANIMALS' Inside NBA's wild fan carnage that's ruining the start of playoffs JAIL SEX SHOCK Tyson claims he slept with prison counsellor and did 'nasty stuff to her' Pictured HE'S HULKING WWE legend Hulk Hogan shows incredible biceps aged 68 after 'crazy' workout TYME TO FIGHT How Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley compare after YouTuber and UFC star get it on Pictured CHECK FATE Topless AJ plays chess as he rethinks plan of attack on Fury after Wilder hurdle England Euro 2020 squad
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What are 'granny pods' and does Connecticut allow them?
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Homes come in all shapes and sizes from tiny homes to mansions, converted barns to high-rise apartments but there are also housing units known as granny pods that are making headlines in Connecticut and nationwide. A bill that recently passed the State Senate would require towns to allow owners of single-family homes to convert parts of their houses or detached garages into so-called accessory units sometimes known as granny pods without needing special permission from local officials. Towns can opt out of this, though some already allow the units. While granny pods are a type of accessory dwelling unit (or ADU), not all ADUs are granny pods. Granny pods can take the form of a standalone modular structure in a propertys backyard that acts as a detached in-law apartment for aging parents, according to Realtor.com. Such structures typically have a bedroom, bathroom, living room and kitchenette housed in around 300 to 500 square feet, Realtor.com notes; they also tend to be built with wider doorways and open floor plans to accommodate any accessibility needs. More for you Real Estate Greenwich tiny house builders face lawsuit amid COVID... The Connecticut Law Tribune notes that the housing option was originally thought of as affordable, handicapped-accessible housing close to caretakers and/or family that acts as timely and cost-effective alternatives to nursing home care or in-home modifications. Vincent Averaimo, partner at Milford Law, LLC, offered that these types of living arrangements can provide a modern alternative to traditional eldercare housing options like nursing homes. Considering that individuals are living longer and the cost of care is significant and continues to rise, this may be a way that loved ones can care for their elderly parents but still allow them some independence at a much lower overall cost, he said in an email. Some towns in Connecticut already allow ADUs that are not designated for specific use as granny pods. For example, Ridgefield permits the construction of ADUs in all single-family residential zones in the town, so long as there is only one per residential lot and the owner of the primary residence lives on site. However, they can only be a maximum of 900 square feet and contain one bedroom. In Fairfield, the separate, self-contained living unit is allowed so long as it is no more than forty percent of the floor area of the originally existing residence or 1,500 square feet, whichever is less. Such units also have to be rented for a minimum of 60 consecutive days. With granny pods and other ADUs comes some controversy, according to Averaimo starting with the potential for greater neighborhood density. I would say that all accessory dwellings post the same concerns if the plan is to place them in the backyard of an already-established main home in an otherwise single-family residential neighborhood, he said. [Where] you would have a family of four in a single-family home, for example, with an accessory dwelling/tiny home added to the back yard of the main home, you have now added an additional one or two people on the same size lot in the same neighborhood. Beyond population concerns, Averaimo noted that such structures also have to be connected to basic utilities and create a capacity issue in doing so. Additionally, the potential for financial ramifications might also turn people off to the idea. An increase in the number of individuals living in a particular neighborhood or city could also cause an increase in the cost of municipal services that might be passed on to all homeowners through increased taxes or cutting of services if not affordable, he said. Furthermore, many may question if the allowance of such tiny homes onto a property in a predominantly single-family residential neighborhood could negatively impact the property values of the existing homes or make that particular neighborhood less desirable.
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https://www.ctpost.com/realestate/article/What-are-granny-pods-and-does-Connecticut-16217330.php
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What Does a Compounding Pharmacist do?
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https://www.capemaycountyherald.com/lifestyle/health_and_wellness/article_60c08aa4-c30e-11eb-83a9-a36c6e490bfb.html
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What is Hormonal Replacement Therapy (HRT) and is it Really Safe?
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Hormonal replacement therapy (HRT) has been in debate for a number of years. Some experts consider it to be beneficial while others are of the view that it must be avoided. In fact, there are many medical institutes, such as Medzone HRT Clinic, which have released their studies and reports surrounding the safety of HRT. This article will guide you over the different aspects in relation to safety of HRT. There is a no certain or exact answer to this question. You cannot term the procedure of HRT as safe or unsafe. The effects of HRT will entirely depend on the hormones which are being used. It will also depend on the form through which the hormones are consumed. Some medical professionals recommend pills while others may advise patches and gels. The time during which it is used also have a direct impact on the safety. Body mass index is another important factor which must be considered at all times. Due to aforesaid, the medical professionals normally consider the personal and medical history of the patient. Experiences of the menopausal symptoms are also taken into account. There is no one size fit all approach when it comes to HRT. Having said that, some doctors are medical professional are of the staunch view that HRT can be beneficial for menopausal symptoms. Other alternative such as antidepressants, diet, exercise, herbal remedies, prescription drugs or natural hormones injections are not as effective as HRT when it comes to controlling the symptoms. Some women have found it to transform their lives entirely. In fact, HRT has proven to be beneficial beyond its effectiveness in treating menopausal symptoms. It has shown to be advantageous for bone health. It has even been shown that it reduced the risk of fractures. It is been consistently used by some medical professionals to reduce the risk of bowel cancer. It is evidently clear that the benefits of HRT clearly outweigh the risks that are associated with the treatment. The risks are minimal and rare in nature. There is some evidence which shows that HRT can result into clotting of the blood. However, this risk is only associated with consumption of HRT tablets. Nevertheless, this risk is still small. Furthermore, some studies show that HRT tablets can cause heart diseases and stroke; but again, this risk is small. It majorly depends on how the consumption is administered. If it is done in accordance with instructions of qualified professionals, then the chances of such risk materializing are very low. Therefore, it is essential that doctors are consulted before engaging into any sort of HRT treatment. The bottom line It is apparent that HRT is safe, however, it so should be done in the right manner. Above is all that you need to know in order to get a better idea.
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https://www.chiangraitimes.com/health/what-is-hormonal-replacement-therapy-hrt-and-is-it-really-safe/
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Why are businesses having trouble hiring employees?
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Youve all seen them, businesses plastering hiring signs all over the area desperately searching for employees to help fill their vacant positions created by the pandemic. Some businesses have raised their starting wages and even offered sign-on bonuses to help attract workers, but many places are still struggling to reach full staffing as COVID-19 orders have been lifted and capacity levels are allowed at 100 percent. Some businesses have been forced to cut hours and even entire days due to poor staffing. Your Place restaurant announced that they are closing their Hershey and Mechanicsburg locations every Tuesday due to staffing shortages. Some people are blaming the boosted unemployment benefits as the reason why people arent coming back to work. President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan into law in March of 2021, which extended the boosted unemployment benefits to September 4, 2021. This plan pays individuals on unemployment an extra $300/week, which was put in place at the early stages of the pandemic to help prop the economy up while businesses were shut down. Now that businesses are back to full capacity, some individuals argue that the extra unemployment benefits are hurting businesses ability to attract new workers. Governor Wolf was asked about this possibility back in April of 2020, and he stated that as a former business owner, if you ever face that kind of situation, theres one really simple thing you can do as a business owner and that is raise the compensation of your employees. Compensation levels have been slowly rising, with businesses having to raise their wages well above Pennsylvanias $7.25 federal minimum wage. Many businesses have been forced to raise their starting wages to above $10/hour to compete in the job market. Governor Wolfs office addressed the issue in a statement Tuesday, saying many Pennsylvanians are still waiting to complete the full vaccination process, or are facing other pandemic-related challenges that prevent them from rejoining the workforce, such as children remote learning from home or a lack of child care. Others are reconsidering their career options and placing a higher value on pursuing higher-quality jobs that pay higher wages, or might require upskilling or training. Pennsylvanians who are ready to return to the workforce are already being enticed to certain employers or industries who are offering longer-term stability through higher wages, benefits, signing bonuses, and other contributions. Many businesses have been hosting hiring events all over the Midstate, some promising to hire individuals on the spot. Some have been offering small incentives just for attending the event, such as free food at some restaurants. Pennsylvanias unemployment rate stood at 7.4% in April, up almost three percent over the rate in April 2019, but below the record-high numbers seen in April 2020. With more and more individuals getting vaccinated every day, it is not yet known how the unemployment rate will respond as we move into summer.
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https://www.abc27.com/digital-originals/why-are-businesses-having-trouble-hiring-employees/
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Are Tampa Bay shark populations indicators of tropical weather?
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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) Some species of sharks and their locations could be an indicator of whether tropical weather is about to strike in your area, according to new research that supports previous research conducted by Mote Marine Laboratory. Motes research from summer 2001 used a series of underwater receivers that tracked the positions of 41 young blacktip sharks fitted with transmitters ahead of Tropical Storm Gabrielle in a nursery area of Terra Ceia Bay. Doctor Bob Hueter, a retired shark researcher with Mote Marine Laboratory and current OSEARCH employee, was involved. We were able to track them as they responded to the hurricane before it even got here as they left and then rode out the hurricane outside and then came back in, Dr. Hueter said of the research. He said sharks in shallow environments, such as in lower Tampa Bay, tend to move in to deeper waters when a storm brews. The deepest depth is maybe about 10 feet in lower Tierra Ceia Bay, maybe 10 or 12 feet, most [likely] less than that, so if a hurricane comes through, you can imagine how it turns that whole habitat upside down. And clearly, its time for them to get out and get into deeper water, he said. Dr. Hueter believes the sharks can sense the barometric pressure through their inner ears, rather than be alerted by wind or rain, like humans are. As that started to plummet, they said, its time to go, and then they left, and came back up after the storm had passed, Dr. Hueter explained. He said the black tip sharks eventually returned in about a week or so after the storm had passed. Dr. Hueter commented on recent research regarding tiger sharks and other large sharks off the coast of Miami. The new research states that four large species of sharks were tracked in Little Bahamas Bank and Biscayne Bay, during Category 4 and 5 storms, including Hurricane Irma. We tested whether sharks would evacuate shallow coastal habitats (and thus exit the acoustic arrays) during the hurricanes and exhibit comparable size of activity spaces pre- and post-storms, as has been previously found for smaller (50150 cm fork length) sharks elsewhere, the research states. The research found that tiger sharks monitored in the path of Hurricane Matthew in 2016 were consistent in locations before and after the storm. After the storm, daily tiger shark detections doubled. Research states 32 sharks including the tiger shark species, as well as nurse sharks and great hammerhead sharks, were tracked for the research. While tracked nurse sharks and bull sharks moved from the area during a storm, the outlier was the tiger shark, near the Bahamas, which didnt seem to move away. Dr. Hueter would call the work with tiger sharks and their lack of moving during tropical weather preliminary. Its an interesting finding, I would say again its preliminary and this needs to be looked at again and tested again, he said. Dr. Hueter also called tiger sharks interesting in the shark world for unusual behavior. The species are known as roamers. I guess in the case of these Bahaman sharks, they just decided to ride it out right there and apparently just picked up where they left off after the storm had passed, Dr. Hueter said. We dont often see tiger sharks here in the Tampa Bay area, though its not impossible. Dr. Hueters research with black tip sharks, a common species here, has been brought to light. The Atlantic hurricane season officially started Tuesday.
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https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/are-tampa-bay-shark-populations-indicators-of-tropical-weather/
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When does it make sense to sell real estate in a larger city and buy in a smaller one?
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Recently, my tenant gave notice, and I started a permanently remote jobso I have essentially no geographic ties, and Ive become very fond of Saint John. Ive been thinking that if I sold my condo, I could be mortgage-free here. But people keep warning me that if I leave the real estate market in Ontario, I will never get back in. As a single homeowner with an income of $80,000 per year, I am extremely limited in Southern Ontario. Alison A. Although the decision to buy in Saint John and sell in Burlington are related, Alison, I would be inclined to consider the two independently. First off, I agree that $1,450 per month seems expensive in Saint John. If your annual rent exceeds 5% of the cost to buy a comparable home, you may be in a buyers market. This is a broad generalization and depends on related costs like potential renovations, repairs and condo fees, as well as other assumptions like capital appreciation, mortgage interest rate, and so on. Using that broad generalization as a starting point, if you could buy for less than $350,000, you may want to at least compare the two options. There are plenty of nice, detached homes available in Saint John for a fraction of that price. If you think you might be in Saint John only temporarily, I would be less inclined to buy because transaction costs to buy and sell may make renting a better option. Given what youve shared, that does not sound like it is the caseand, on that basis, I would consider buying in Saint John. However, that does not mean you need to sell in Burlington. You need only a 5% down payment to buy an owner-occupied home. Depending upon where you buy in Saint John and the price of the home, you may need $10,000 or less. From a cash-flow perspective, your mortgage payments would be far less than your rent. The cash-flow-neutral rental property would probably not limit your ability to buy a second property, but seeking a mortgage pre-approval could help you know for sure. I would consider both the financial merit of keeping the rental, as well as the complexity of managing the property from afar.
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https://www.moneysense.ca/columns/ask-a-planner/when-does-it-make-sense-to-sell-real-estate-in-a-larger-city-and-buy-in-a-smaller-one/
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Do I need flood insurance?
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Flood insurance is a type of home insurance that covers losses due to overland flooding. In Canada, this type of insurance used to be quite uncommon, but the increase in natural flooding disasters due to climate change has altered that. While theres currently no national flood insurance program, planning has begun at the federal level. For the time being, individual homeowners have to determine how (and whether) to insure themselves against floods. (Learn more about earthquake insurance.) It may seem overly simplistic to ask this, Do I need flood insurance? But before you can answer that question, youll have to understand what the term flood means in an insurance context. To your insurer, a flood isnt a catch-all term that includes that water damage in your bathroom. People often use the term flood to refer to water that is somewhere they dont want it to beno matter where it came from, says Stefan Tirschler, product and underwriting manager for Square One Insurance Services. Usually, the [insurance] industry will use terms like overland flood to refer to widespread flooding events that are specifically caused by rain, melting snow, or the overflow or breaking-out of water from a dam, river or lake. This is what we mean by flood in the home insurance world, and it is generally not included by default [in a home insurance package]. (Find out how having a pool will affect your insurance.) Good to know. If, like many Canadians, you thought that issues like faulty plumbing, toilet overflows, broken sprinkler heads or other common types of water damage were considered floods, theres good news. While they dont fall under an insurance definition of flooding, they are generally included in comprehensive homeowners policies. Nothat is one exception to flood coverage and standard homeowners policies. A sewer backup requires specific coverage, as standard coverage wont cut it. Its treated differently than something like a burst pipe, which is covered. Youll need to get sewer backup coverage added onto your insurance plan, and ensure that you have a sewer backup valve installed, as not doing so would be classified as poor maintenance. [It used to be] very difficult to obtain coverage for overland flood damage across Canada, says Tirschler, adding that most Canadians werent interested in paying for it anyway. It was easy to assume that living in a 1 in 100 year flood plain meant your risk was very low. However, events like the flooding in Calgary and Fort McMurray, plus the increase in natural disasters, have changed popular perception and the interest in flood insurance has grown.
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https://www.moneysense.ca/spend/insurance/home-insurance/need-flood-insurance/
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Was that a Parody by James Carville on Crime and Democrats?
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We appreciate that James Carville would like to blame President Trump for every failure at every level of government across the country, but his Democrats are the Anticrime Party (op-ed, May 27) borders on parody. In 2020 homicides were up 74% in Seattle; 56% in Chicago; 45% in New York City, which also saw a 97% increase in shootings. In January 2021 alone, homicides in Philadelphia were up 55% over the previous January; up 46% in Chicago; and 50% in New York City. They are blue cities, in blue states, all of which made deep cuts in policing budgetsthough interestingly, many are revisiting those decisions in the wake of these devastating surges in crime. Nice that they may have learned a lesson. But I wont hold my breath that Mr. Carville has. Devon Cross Houston
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https://www.wsj.com/articles/was-that-a-parody-by-james-carville-on-crime-and-democrats-11622578390
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What Is Observability Anyway?
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Taking the deep dive into what your systems, services and apps are really doing. Observability. Its been called everything from a trendy tech buzzword to a monitoring-on-steroids must-have. The truth is more involved especially given the increased complexity of the modern infrastructure and the undisputed need for better monitoring higher in the stack, and deeper in the system. Taking the deep dive into what your systems, services and apps are really doing. getty Teams requiring operational visibility have expanded beyond sysadmins and IT Ops analysts even developers are taking greater ownership of knowing whats going on for a better customer experience. To effectively do this, all roles need visibility inside their entire architecture from third-party apps and services to their own to fix and eventually prevent problems. When that capability is built-in the premise of observability it not only makes visibility easier, enables greater insight and leaves more time for more strategic initiatives, but its also critical to the overall success of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE). This provides a bridge between developers releasing code and operators maintaining infrastructure affected by code. On top of this, it shifts some of the monitoring workload onto development. What Observability Is (and Isnt) Simply defined, observability is instrumenting systems and applications to collect metrics and logs. Its building apps with the idea that someone is going to watch them. It comes from system control theory, the foundation of feedback systems, where observability is a measure of how well the internal states of a system can be inferred from knowledge of its external outputs1a kind of digital exhaust. Think of it as a property of a systemanother attribute, like functionality, performance or testability. Simply defined, observability is instrumenting systems and applications to collect metrics and logs. Its building apps with the idea that someone is going to watch them. Splunk Observability as a Culture Observability isnt a substitute for monitoring; they work together. But its nearly impossible to have effective monitoring without a culture of observability. Tools are not enough, and none are going to magically give you observability. The Value of Observability Planning and development Problem-solving Powering more useful incident reviews Improving uptime and performance Observability as a culture is the degree to which a team or company values the ability to inspect and understand systems, their workload and their behavior. Companies that have a strong observability culture often have observability teams, although they may not be named that specifically. Pillars of Observability With a clearer handle on what observability is, the next step is achieving it. The following three pillars are critical to achieving observability: Events: Immutable record of discrete events that happen over time Metrics: Numbers describing a particular process or activity measured over intervals of time Tracing: Data that shows which line of code is failing to gain better visibility at the individual user level for events that have occurred Role of AI and ML The volume, velocity and variety of the data that is being collected is fundamentally unmanageable by humans. Observability allows the questions to be asked and the systems to manage themselves, using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) for sophisticated analytics. Learning algorithms can understand the past health of your services and applications to predict whats going to happen in the future. Splunk Learning algorithms can understand the past health of your services and applications to predict whats going to happen in the future. Data will enable you to apply ML, a subset of AI, to the historical and real-time data youve collected and use it to help predict high-likelihood, potential future events and truly harness the power of AI to achieve prediction. As AI becomes more enmeshed with DevOps tools and systems, doing this type of analysis will become easier over time, providing continuous and deeper insights and achieving a more agile and productive state in IT. Real-World Success Stories Here are a few companies that have put observability in action and the IT and business benefits it helps them achieve. Operations Cox Automotive To achieve better operational visibility into its on-premises and online auction platform so it could pinpoint, troubleshoot and prevent issues in real time, Cox Automotive deployed Splunk IT Service Intelligence (ITSI), Splunk Enterprise and Splunk Cloud. The company has seen the following benefits: Increased simulcast reliability boosts bottom line Significantly improved mean-time-to-identify (MTTI) Reduced number of auction incidents by 90% Enabled more proactive equipment replacement: KPIs predict outages and provide real-time degradation monitoring TransUnion This financial services company needed to establish the baseline for external customer traffic and customer volume transactions. Since adopting Splunk Enterprise, Splunk IT Service Intelligence (ITSI) and the Splunk Machine Learning Toolkit for enterprise IT monitoring, the company has gained the ability to: Provide reliable transactions and meet customer SLAs Monitor, forecast and maintain transactions in real time based on machine data Discover incident root causes in minutes instead of hours Reduce the number of false alerts Increase revenue by improving transaction processing Dev Logging Hyatt This global hospitality company needed a centralized solution to monitor and troubleshoot server issues and improve application delivery. Since implementing Splunk Enterprise and the Machine Learning Toolkit, the Hyatt developer team has experienced benefits including: Faster mean-time-to-resolution (MTTR) from hours or minutes to real time with instantaneous visibility across the entire business Increased developer productivity Improved customer experience from proactive monitoring Yelp To ensure a great customer experience for the millions of people it connects with local businesses through its website and mobile app, Yelp standardized on Splunk data analytics platform, enabling hundreds of technical and non-technical usersfrom site reliability engineers to product managers to gain actionable business insights. Since deploying Splunk, Yelp has seen benefits including: Improving website uptime with real-time notifications Quickly and reliably delivering application features to users Uncovering business insights and improving the customer experience Saving engineering hours by liberating the data for all users The Bottom Line Observability provides end-to-end visibility across your system so you have outcomes that are quantifiable. This allows IT to more quickly fix and eventually prevent problems, leaving more time for strategic initiatives. The best way to achieve observability is an approach that aligns with the new direction of IT, following the cycle of a problem through monitoring, collaborating and automating, aided by AI and ML. Check out the Splunk Beginners Guide to Observability for more success stories or get started for free with Splunk Insights for Infrastructure (SII).
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/splunk/2021/06/01/what-is-observability-anyway/
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Did habits lead to Arden Andersons death near Webster in 1983?
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) Back when Arden Anderson was a high school senior, his classmates joked that hed someday be involved in criminal activity. Anderson was involved in criminal activity but it was far from what his classmates imagined. Anderson was shot to death at a rest stop on U.S. Highway 12 four miles west of Webster on June 21, 1983. Anderson was 61. He graduated from Langford High School in 1938. His senior biographical information said he wanted to be a criminal lawyer. The class prophecy good naturedly said Anderson would be criminal lawyer in the future but would get involved in some of his clients crimes. In these days of internet sleuths and would-be cold case solvers, there is scant information about Andersons murder online. Chris Wevik includes Andersons murder as one of the unsolved or cold cases in South Dakota in her two books on the topic. The rest stop where Anderson was shot doesnt even exist anymore. Julie Stevenson of the South Dakota Department of Transportation said the rest stop was demolished in 2003 when two lanes were added to the highway. A photo of the roadside park where Arden Anderson was killed in 1983. The photo is from 1998. South Dakota Department of Transportation photo. A South Dakota Transportation photo of where the roadside park was in 1983 when Arden Anderson was killed. Doug Card, the publisher of the Marshall County Journal in Britton, found an old 1983 news story from the former Britton newspaper. The newspaper story said then Day County Sheriff Sy Herrick said Anderson was attacked coming out of the mens room at the roadside park. Anderson apparently struggled to his car but was shot before he could get in. Anderson was a creature of habit, according to the newspaper story. He frequently stopped at the roadside park, said David Planteen of Langford. He thought of Anderson as a Piedmont resident as Andersons farm was close to the small town about eight miles north of Langford. He kept to himself, Planteen said. But residents of Langford and the area knew him. It hit the community quite hard, Planteen said. Planteen was a student at South Dakota State University in Brookings when Anderson was killed. There was speculation that it was someone who knew him. Someone knew that he carried money and that he got killed being robbed, Planteen said. The newspaper story quoted Andersons legal guardian Luther Gulleson, who said Anderson had lived alone since his mother, Jennie Anderson, died. Gulleson died in 2001, according to the ancientfaces.com website. Anderson regularly ate meals at a cafe in Webster for about three years before he was murdered. Arden Andersons bio information from the 1938 Langford High School yearbook. Yearbook courtesy of the Langford Library. Someone who knew him could have shot Anderson. Or it could have been a passerby. U.S. Highway 12 is a major road from east to west. it could have been someone passing through Planteen said. Planteen said Andersons murder prompted many residents of the area to be more cautious. It was the talk of Day and Marshall County for months, Planteen said. Planteens parents warned him not to pick up strangers on the roads when traveling to and from SDSU. As a 61 200-pound college student, he hadnt really worried too much about giving a stranger a lift in his vehicle. But Andersons murder and the warning from his parents changed that. After that, I paid attention, Planteen said. Langford librarian Nicole Hoines said the library didnt have much information on Andersons murder. She did find the 1938 Langford High School yearbook and Census card for Anderson. When Anderson was in high school, he participated in the class play during his junior and senior years. His hobby was hunting gophers. His ambition was to be a criminal lawyer. Apparently, based on the 1983 newspaper clipping, Anderson never made it to law school. He was a farmer when he was killed. Planteen said after the early news coverage of Andersons death and a few months of local conversation, the roadside murder seemed to fall to the wayside for the public. There wasnt much press coverage after that, Planteen said of the early coverage in 1983. The 1983 story in the Britton newspaper said Anderson was hit on the head with a blunt object and shot with a .380 automatic pistol. Anderson had stopped for gas in Webster at about 9:30 p.m. on June 21. His body was found by a Webster area farmer at 10:05 the same night. Andersons wallet was missing. Anderson was buried in the Higlanda Lutheran Church cemetery in rural Langford. He was survived by several cousins.
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https://www.keloland.com/news/local-news/cold-cases/did-habits-lead-to-arden-andersons-death-near-webster-in-1983/
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Did a Ban on Flavored Vapes Raise Teen Smoking Rates?
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THURSDAY, May 27, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- A ban on flavored vaping products in San Francisco may have increased high school students' use of conventional cigarettes, according to a new study. In 2018, voters in the city overwhelmingly approved a ballot measure banning the sale of flavored tobacco products. An analysis of 2011-2019 data on high school students younger than 18 found that before the ban was implemented, past 30-day smoking rates in San Francisco and comparison school districts were similar and declining. But after full implementation of the flavor ban in 2019, smoking rates among high school students in San Francisco rose, while those in comparison districts continued to fall. In fact, the likelihood that high school students San Francisco's school district would smoke conventional cigarettes doubled compared to districts without such a ban, even when the researchers adjusted for individual demographics and other tobacco policies, according to the Yale School of Public Health study. Vaping devices have been the most popular tobacco product among U.S. youth since at least 2014, and young people largely prefer flavored vaping products, noted study author Abigail Friedman, an assistant professor of health policy. "Think about youth preferences: Some kids who vape choose e-cigarettes over combustible tobacco products because of the flavors," she said in a Yale news release. "For these individuals as well as would-be vapers with similar preferences, banning flavors may remove their primary motivation for choosing vaping over smoking, pushing some of them back toward conventional cigarettes," Friedman explained. These findings suggest a need for caution, she said. "While neither smoking cigarettes nor vaping nicotine are safe per se, the bulk of current evidence indicates substantially greater harms from smoking, which is responsible for nearly 1 in 5 adult deaths annually. Even if it is well-intentioned, a law that increases youth smoking could pose a threat to public health," Friedman said. The findings were published May 24 in the journal JAMA Pediatrics. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently announced that it will ban flavors in all combustible tobacco products within the next year. More information The U.S. National Institutes of Health outlines the risks of vaping. SOURCE: Yale School of Public Health, news release, May 25, 2021
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https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2263969698093/did-a-ban-on-flavored-vapes-raise-teen-smoking-rates
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How does a full FDA approval differ from an emergency use authorization?
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Moderna announced Tuesday that it has begun the rolling submission process for full approval of its COVID-19 vaccine in adults from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The manufacturer will continue to submit data from its Phase 3 clinical trials to U.S. regulators in support of its request for full approval, Moderna CEO Stphane Bancel said. Study results will be submitted by the company on a rolling basis over the coming weeks with a request for a priority review within six months. Once the rolling submission process is complete, the FDA will notify Moderna once it is formally accepted for review. Moderna is the second pharmaceutical to submit a Biological License Application to the FDA for its COVID-19 vaccine. Last month, Pfizer began submitting data from its late-stage clinical trials to U.S. regulators for full approval of its own coronavirus vaccine. An emergency use authorization is used by the FDA to provide quick access to medical products, such as vaccines, that can be used when there are no other adequate, approved or available options during a public health emergency. The FDA will make a product available based upon the best available evidence, without waiting for all of the data to be processed, if the product's benefits outweigh the risks. An emergency use authorization remains in effect until the end of the public health emergency. Only FDA-approved vaccines would be allowed to remain on the market once the public health emergency concludes. The FDA expects vaccine manufacturers who receive an emergency use authorization to continue their clinical trials to obtain additional safety and effectiveness information and pursue approval. When a manufacturer seeks full approval from the FDA, it must submit a comprehensive Biological License Application. A BLA consists of preclinical and clinical data and information, as well as details of the manufacturing process and facilities. Full approval from the FDA requires all late-stage clinical trial data to be reviewed after all three phases are complete. The agency must determine whether the data and other information show that the drug is safe and effective for its intended use, and that the product can be made according to federal quality standards. When a product is approved, it means the FDA has determined that the drug is effective for its intended use and its benefits outweigh the risks when used, based upon an entire body of evidence. It also means that the FDA has assured product quality and consistency. The product then must be properly labeled with risks and benefits, as well as its correct use, in order to share information with physicians and patients. Manufacturers are then permitted to market the approved product directly to consumers. COVID-19 vaccinations receiving full approval from the FDA could increase public confidence and lead to a decline in vaccine hesitancy, according to the New York Times. It also could make it easier for businesses, schools, government agencies and the U.S. military to require employees, students and service members to be vaccinated. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said last December that employers could mandate COVID-19 vaccinations. The FDA authorized Moderna's vaccine for use in adults last December after the two-dose regimen was found to be safe and highly effective in a Phase 3 trial. Moderna's vaccine uses mRNA technology to strengthen the immune system's response to the coronavirus. It can be stored at regular refrigerator temperatures, either for a month at 35-46 degrees Fahrenheit or for up to six months at -4 degrees. Last week, the drugmaker reported that its two-dose COVID-19 vaccine is highly effective and safe for adolescents. Moderna said it will submit its late-stage clinical trial data to U.S. regulators this month for an emergency use authorization, with hopes of becoming the second vaccine available to teenagers in the U.S. The FDA authorized Pfizer's vaccine last month for adolescents ages 12-15. Pfizer plans to seek authorization for children ages 2-11 in September.
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https://www.phillyvoice.com/moderna-pfizer-covid-19-vaccine-emergency-use-authorization-fda-approval/
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Why is my Spectrum bill higher this month?
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The TV Silver and TV Gold packages are going up $8 a month. TV select is going up $3 a month. CHARLOTTE, N.C. A heads up for those who have Spectrum. The company confirmed on Tuesday that it will raise its prices for cable and phone services this month. The TV Silver and TV Gold packages are going up $8 a month. TV select is going up $3 a month. The company also said you will have to pay another dollar a month for the cable box, along with an increase in the broadcast surcharge. WCNC Charlotte is always asking "where's the money?" If you need help, reach out to the Defenders team by emailing [email protected]. Spectrum provided WCNC Charlotte with a statement that read: TV programmers annually raise fees to carry their content, driving higher costs across the entire industry. As a direct result of the growing cost of programming from the TV networks we carry, we are passing through these increased fees to viewers. Wake Up Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with the team at Wake Up Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Stitcher || TuneIn || Google Podcasts
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https://www.wcnc.com/article/money/spectrum-is-raising-its-cable-and-phone-prices/275-6fa7d9cc-3bd9-498a-ba31-424b9aa10e53
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What is the Sisters of Parvos release date in Warframe?
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A brand new Warframe expansion is on the Horizon in the form of the Sisters of Parvos update. The Sisters of Parvos update will introduce the Waverider mini-quest for Yareli, a new digital comic, new Parazon mods, Corpus Railjack Survival and Spy, new weapons, and Ephemera, and the new Harrow Alternate Helmet. Unfortunately, there is no confirmed release date for the Sisters of Parvos update yet. As for the Sisters of Parvos themselves, that is the new name given to Corpus Liches, so there is going to be a lot to unpack in this update. We can expect a range of new Lich weapons, and some new Lich mechanics to be introduced to the game when the new update arrives. Yareli seems like an interesting Warframe, it has to be said. Her passive means that, while moving, your secondary weapon does more critical. She also has an ability called Sea Snares that sends out globules of water that trap enemies. Her Murlina ability spawns a health-based k-drive that Yareli can drive around on in-mission and it is possible to redirect some of the damage you take to Merulina while on board. Aquablades casts a swirl of blades around Yareli that damage foes, and finally Cyclone Strike gathers enemies in a fast-casting AOE and launches them into the air. So, she sounds like an interesting mix of Hydroid and Zephyr as far as her abilities go. We will update this guide as soon as we have more information on her release day.
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https://www.gamepur.com/guides/what-is-the-sisters-of-parvos-release-date-in-warframe
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Has Georgia Assembled Best Coaching Staff in Program History?
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The talent on Georgia Football's roster is constantly in the spotlight, and for good reason. The Bulldogs are loaded at practically every position with numerous All-American, award finalists and first-round draft picks peppered throughout. Just as talented as the Bulldogs's roster is the coaching staff. This group is packed with former and future head coaches. Sure, this staff hasn't proven anything yet. Let's with head coach Kirby Smart. He's taken some flack for some questionable choices throughout his career. Georgia could have a national title by now, according to some. However, he's only in his sixth season as a head coach. He is way ahead of most head coaches at this stage, most head coaches are still at G5 schools at this point. Smart has clearly learned from his mistakes, especially on offense. Poor recruiting at wide receiver led to a bare cupboard in 2019, but he solved that by signing an elite crop of receivers and tight ends in 2020. During Georgia's loss in the 2019 SEC Championship Game, he realized his philosophy on offense wasn't going to win championships anymore. He lured Todd Monken from the Cleveland Browns. Former head coaches headline offensive staff Monken is a former D1 head coach at Southern Mississippi and his offense was a spectacle in 2015. Prior to that, he was the coordinator of a top-notch offense at Oklahoma State. In fact, that offense was one of the more influential in college football. Every team with national title aspirations is running some form of that explosive offense these days. Georgia didn't just need to overhaul its offensive scheme for skill players after 2019; it also needed to make a change on the offensive line. Line coach Sam Pittman accepted the Arkansas head coaching job before the season ended, and Smart made no compromises with finding his replacement. Enter Matt Luke, fresh off a three-year stint as head coach at Ole Miss. Luke's tenure as the Rebels' head coach didn't yield much success, but he earned that opportunity for good reason: He's a great offensive line coach. Throughout his career, Luke has regularly sent offensive linemen to the NFL, including a pair of top-50 picks in 2005. Future head coaches litter the defensive staff Let's get one thing out of the way: 2021 is likely Dan Lanning's last year as Georgia's defensive coordinator, so don't get attached. In only two years on the job, Lanning has built such a strong name for himself that he has already received Power-5 head coaching offers. You can bet even more offers will come his way after this season. Schematically, Lanning always seems to be one step ahead of opposing offensive coordinators. As an outside linebackers coach, he's fantastic in player development as evident by Azeez Ojulari's quick progression following his injury in the spring of 2018. Don't fret Georgia fans, because when Lanning does leave, the Bulldogs already have his replacement on staff. That's right, co-defensive coordinator Glenn Schumann. Well, hold on a minute. Few defensive coaches in the college game today understand football as much as Schumann. He's the guy Smart takes with him to every coaching clinic for a reason. Schumann is cut from the same cloth as Smart. When he eventually becomes a defensive coordinator, his first head coaching offers will follow soon after. Schumann's record as a player developer speaks for itself. If a player can excel at linebacker at Georgia, he will go to the NFL with the tools needed to contribute early. Roquan Smith recorded a sack in his first NFL snap, and he's started 42 of the 44 games he's appeared in with the Chicago Bears. Tae Crowder, Mr. Irrelevant in the 2020 draft, started three games as a rookie. Monty Rice was the 92nd overall pick in this year's draft despite obvious injury concerns because fundamentally he is ready for the NFL. The icing on the cake Perhaps the biggest difference-maker on Georgia's staff is the guy who doesn't have an on-field role. Will Muschamp joined Georgia's staff as a defensive analyst in February. Muschamp's head coaching career may have been a dud, but there's no denying his ability to coach defenses. His defenses have always been among the nation's best regardless of school or conference. The knowledge he brings to this team is incalculable, not just on defense. As an analyst, he can go to Monken and tell him exactly how he would defend Georgia's offense based on the defense of the opponent. As another former head coach, Muschamp adds another perspective for Smart to listen to. As a defensive genius, he brings valuable knowledge to defensive meetings. Join the community Follow Brooks Austin on Twitter: @BrooksAustinSI Follow Kyle Funderburk on Twitter: @DKFunderburk You can follow us for future coverage by clicking "Follow" on the top right-hand corner of the page. Also, be sure to like us on Facebook @BulldogMaven & follow us on Twitter at @BulldogsSI
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https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2264023398368/has-georgia-assembled-best-coaching-staff-in-program-history
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What sensors make the latest Waymo Driver smarter?
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You may read about the 5th-generation Waymo Driver but until you see one on the road, it is hard to appreciate the extent of its sensing capabilities. Sensors are visible everywhere on the all-electric Jaguar I-Pace SUV. In fact, each visible mounting location has more than one sensor. To consistently obtain the amount of information Waymo engineers needed, they concluded that a single type of sensor could not provide the required level of detail in all operating conditions. Source: Waymo. The familiar roof-mounted lidar sensor provides a 3D picture of the vehicles surroundings, measuring the size and distance of objects around the vehicle, both up close or over 300 meters (984 feet) away, and providing higher resolution across a 360-degree field of view. Lidar data helps to identify objects when driving into the sun on the brightest days or on dark, moonless nights. At each corner of the vehicle, new perimeter lidar sensors provide a wide field of view to detect nearby objects. Vision system cameras with high-dynamic range and thermal stability over the automotive temperature range are designed to capture more detail and provide sharper images in tough driving environments. With new long-range cameras and 360-degree vision, the system can identify important details including pedestrians and stop signs greater than 500 meters (1,640 feet) away. In total, the Waymo Driver has 29 cameras integrated around the body of the vehicle Finally, six radar sensors instantaneously detect and measure an objects velocity to help lidar sensors and cameras accurately interpret the landscape even in rain, fog and snow.
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https://www.eeworldonline.com/what-sensors-make-the-latest-waymo-driver-smarter/
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Who is Jasmine Hartin and what happened in Belize?
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THE daughter-in-law of a British billionaire has been charged with the manslaughter of a policeman in Belize. Jasmine Hartin is the daughter-in-law of British billionaire Lord Ashcroft. The 38-year-old socialite was charged with manslaughter over the shooting of a cop in Belize. Hartin is facing manslaughter by negligence charges after the body of cop Henry Jemmott was found floating in the sea on May 28, 2021. Hartin and Andrew Ashcroft opened a resort in San Pedro. Andrew is the youngest of Lord Ashcroft's three children. Hartin and Andrew head a luxury hotel in Belize where Andrew is a citizen. Lord Ashcroft, who lives in Belize but remains active in British politics, has not yet commented on the incident, the BBC reported. On May 28, Supt Henry Jemmott's body was found floating in the sea near San Pedro. Mum-of-two Hartin was allegedly giving Jemmott a shoulder massage when he had asked her to hand him his pistol, local media reported. She then alleged that the Glock accidentally went off and shot him in the back of the head, sources said. She was charged with manslaughter and the punishment can be "life" in jail - up to 25 years. But, Hartin is facing a maximum of five years, DailyMail.com reports. It's reported that the punishment could be just a fine of around $10,000. Hartin has since spent days locked in a jail cell and was pictured behind bars on May 31, 2021. Hartin's attorney, Godfrey Smith, told reporters after she was charged that her bail had been denied. He said: "The charge is manslaughter by negligence. Bail has been denied. We appeal to the Supreme Court as is normal." Ms Jemmott Tzul said her brother had known Hartin but revealed there was no romantic relationship between the two amid reports that they were drinking alone on the pier before the shooting. Jemmott suffered a single gunshot wound to the head and Hartin was reportedly "hysterical" when she was found at the scene of the shooting. Police in Belize said that a single gunshot was heard - and officers then found the woman on the pier with "blood on her arms and her clothing. Hartin and Jemmott were supposedly friends, police said. MORE NEWS FROM BELIZE Latest BEHIND BARS Ashcroft's daughter-in-law pictured in jail after 'shooting dead Belize cop' GET OUT OF JAIL FEE Ashcrofts daughter-in-law may dodge jail with FINE over cop shooting SOCIALITE CHARGED Billionaire's daughter-in-law CHARGED with manslaughter in cop shooting 'FAMILY MAN' Socialite wasn't having affair with married cop she shot dead, family claims 'COVERED IN BLOOD' Socialite 'accidentally shot police chief dead while giving a MASSAGE' Hartin left a hotel she operates with her husband, Andrew, late on Thursday, May 27, 2021, and met up with Jemmott on the jetty, according to cops. The pair were also apparently breaking the island's 10pm to 5am Covid curfew. Family members said that Jemmott was a father of five and that he was heading for a promotion to senior superintendent with Belize Police.
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https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/15127187/who-jasmine-hartin-what-happened-belize/
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Could Michael Flynn be court-martialed for advocating a coup?
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There seems to be no limit to the depths of disgrace and discredit that retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn will scrape in his plunge toward political extremism. Flynn made the comment at a QAnon-themed conference in Texas this past weekend. After Flynn delivered a speech to the group, a man in the audience rose and said, Im a simple Marine. I want to know why what happened in Minimar [he was referring to the February military coup in Myanmar] cant happen here. Amid much whooping and clapping from the crowd, Flynn replied, No reason. I mean, it should happeni.e., a coup should happen here. (Flynn has since denied saying this, but the videotape clearly shows he did.) Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Subscribe to the Slatest Newsletter A daily email update of the stories you need to read right now. We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again. Please enable javascript to use form. Email address: Send me updates about Slate special offers. By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms Sign Up Thanks for signing up! You can manage your newsletter subscriptions at any time. This is serious business. Were talking about a retired three-star general who was President Donald Trumps national security adviser and, before then, director of the Defense Intelligence Agency. The fact that he was fired from both of those high postsfrom the White House for lying to the vice president, from the DIA for running the agency into the grounddoesnt minimize the dangers of this appalling, reckless breach of the militarys most sacred commitment to obey lawful civilian authority. The First Amendment protects free speech, but the Uniform Code of Military Justicewhich applies to retired and active-duty personnel of the U.S. armed forcesdoesnt always. Rep. Elaine Luria, a retired Navy commander who is now vice chair of the House Armed Services Committee, said that Flynns comments border on sedition and that he should be tried in a military court. Advertisement Sedition has a pretty strict meaning. Under Article 94 of the UCMJ, an officer is guilty of sedition if he or she creates, in concert with any other person, revolt, violence, or other disturbance, while having the intent to cause the overthrow or destruction of lawful civil authority. The officer can also be charged with sedition by simply fail[ing] to do his utmost to prevent and suppress a mutiny or sedition being committed in his presence. Advertisement At the Texas conference, Flynn clearly expressed a desire for a coup (the overthrow or destruction of lawful civil authority), but he did nothing to create revolt, violence, or other disturbance. So Flynns remark may border on sedition, as Luria put it, but thats sort of like almost horseshoes. No prize for the one, no court-martial for the other. Advertisement On the other hand, the main point of military law is to maintain discipline, not merely deliver justice. (The seminal book on the subject, written in 1970 by Robert Sherrill, is titled Military Justice Is to Justice as Military Music Is to Music.) And a coup, which Flynn was certainly promoting, is the opposite of discipline. So lets take a look at another section of the UCMJ, Article 88, outlawing Contempt Toward Officials. It reads: Any commissioned officer who uses contemptuous words against the President, the Vice President, Congress, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of a military department, the Secretary of Transportation, or the Governor or legislature of any State, Territory, Commonwealth, or possession in which he is on duty or present shall be punished as a court-martial may direct. Advertisement Setting aside for a moment the stunningly broad language of this statute, advocating a coup in a public speech certainly indicates contempt toward officials. Advertisement Again, afraid not. The key phrase in Article 88 is that it applies to officers who use contemptuous words against officials. In its commentary on this article, the militarys official Manual for Courts-Martial states: If not personally contemptuous, adverse criticism of officials in the course of a political discussion, even emphatically expressed, may not be charged as a violation of the article. Flynn did not heave contempt at any official personally, so this charge wouldnt hold much water either. Advertisement Then there is Article 134, covering conduct of a nature to bring discredit upon the armed forces. This is a catchall clause, allowing the military to court-martial troublemakers who havent committed more serious crimes. The list of Article 134 crimes includes cheating, lying, forging checks, committing adultery, and being drunk and disorderly. For an officer to whip up a crowd with talk of a coup certainly brings discredit upon the armed forces. But it would be a stretch to haul retired officers into a military tribunal every time they acted ornery. In fact, a federal judge recently ruled that it is unconstitutional to court-martial a service member for an offense committed after retirement. The ruling is on appeal, but it makes a certain degree of sense. Advertisement Advertisement Still, Flynn poses a problem, especially at a time when Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, himself a retired Army general, is trying to purge the ranks of political extremists and aspiring insurrectionists. One thing that Austin, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, military commanders, and any other officer in the public eye should do is to shun and shame Michael Flynndenounce him, hold him up as a poster boy for bad behavior, turn the sorry, sordid devolution of his career into a case study of a path not to take. During the Afghanistan war, as chief intelligence officer at Joint Special Operations Command, Flynn devised new and creative ways to fuse massive streams of data from several previously isolated intelligence agencies, then making the data available to troops on the ground. In short, he was a brilliant tactician, pulling together information to enable soldiers to kill more targets. This did not make him qualified to direct the Pentagons intelligence agency, a job that required strategic visionand he was completely unsuited for a job like national security adviser, which requires that trait and a keen sense of national policy. Advertisement Former colleagues of Flynn say that his dismissal from DIAa move ordered by the secretary of defense and director of national intelligence at the time (Robert Gates and James Clapper)embittered him and made him ripe for recruitment by Donald Trumps presidential campaign. Flynn made his pivot, leading the anti-Hillary chant of Lock her up! from the podium at the 2016 Republican National Conventionand has been plunging ever since. His indictment during the Mueller investigation triggered his dive into out-and-out conspiracy-mongering, especially after he was persuaded to retract his guilty pleaat which point he stopped cooperating with the authorities and started adopting slogans of QAnon and talking with alarming casualness about the possibilitiesand appealof martial law to preserve or restore Trumps presidency. Flynn wants to be the face of an insurgent military cabal. The legal military authorities cant toss him in the brig, and they shouldnt turn him into a martyr in any case. But they need to counter, quash, ridicule, and otherwise nip his dark ambitions in the bud. They need to make clear, to one and all, that every moral and legal tenet of the U.S. armed forces, every idea animating American democracy, holds Michael Flynn in contempt.
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Will Air Canada Stock Take Flight in June 2021?
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The accelerated rollout of vaccinations in most developed countries might lead to an improvement in growth rates of these economies. It means the time is ripe to invest in recovery stocks such as Air Canada (TSX:AC) that were decimated amid COVID-19. As most global economies imposed lockdowns and shut their borders, domestic and international air traffic came to a screeching halt. Multiple sectors were decimated including retail, energy, and tourism. But few were hit as hard as the capital-intensive airline industry. For example, Air Canadas revenue in the last four quarters stood at $2.84 billion compared to its record revenue of $19.1 billion in 2019. Air Canada continues to focus on cost efficiencies In Q1 of 2021, Air Canada reported operating revenue of $729 million, which was a decline of 80% year over year. It reported a negative EBITDA of $763 million compared to EBITDA of $71 million in the prior-year period. Air Canadas operating loss was over a billion dollars in Q1 compared to an operating loss of $433 million in the year ago period. The company burnt $1.274 billion in Q1, indicating average daily cash burn of $14 million. However, it also ended Q1 with $6.682 billion in unrestricted liquidity. During its earnings release, Air Canada emphasized, During the quarter, Air Canadas cash burn rate progressively improved, albeit moderately given the ongoing impact of the pandemic on advance ticket sales. Air Canada had almost $6.6 billion in liquidity at the quarters end and we subsequently finalized a financial package with the Government of Canada (primarily comprised of repayable loans) to provide access of up to $5.9 billion more in liquidity. Beyond serving as a layer of insurance, this makes available, if required, the resources necessary to rebuild and compete in the post-pandemic world. Due to lower air traffic, Air Canada managed to reduce its operating costs by a significant margin. In Q1, the company reported $1.77 billion in total operating expenses compared to its prior-year figure of $4.15 billion. Air Canada is expected to increase sales by 8.9% to $6.35 billion in 2021 and its top-line growth might accelerate by 123% to $14.15 billion in 2022. However, we can see that the airline traffic might not reach pre-COVID-19 levels for another two years. Further, the shift towards remote work might negatively impact the recovery in the high-margin business travel verticals going forward. Last year, Warren Buffett explained that Berkshire Hathaway made a mistake by investing in airline stocks, as it is a highly cyclical industry. The Oracle of Omaha also vowed never to enter this space again, as a sustainable competitive advantage has been elusive for several decades. Bay Street has a 12-month average price target of $28 for Air Canada stock, which is marginally higher compared to its current trading price of $27.25. Air Canada stock might gain momentum this month if the outlook for airline companies improves. Alternatively, it might also fall from current levels if COVID-19 infections continue to spread all around the world. appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada. Before you consider Air Canada, you may want to hear this. Motley Fool Canadian Chief Investment Advisor, Iain Butler, and his Stock Advisor Canada team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Air Canada wasn't one of them. The online investing service they've run since 2013, Motley Fool Stock Advisor Canada, has beaten the stock market by over 3X. And right now, they think there are 10 stocks that are better buys. Learn More Today! More reading The Motley Fool owns shares of and recommends Berkshire Hathaway (B shares) and recommends the following options: short June 2021 $240 calls on Berkshire Hathaway (B shares), short January 2023 $200 puts on Berkshire Hathaway (B shares), and long January 2023 $200 calls on Berkshire Hathaway (B shares). Fool contributor Aditya Raghunath has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. 2021
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https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/air-canada-stock-flight-june-213041115.html?src=rss
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Why Has Trusting Our Bodies Become So Difficult?
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Lucy Tombs After personally dealing with disordered eating and body image issues for most of my life, I have recently felt a lot of guilt surrounding the way that I perceive and talk to my body. Throughout my years of struggling to control my weight and intensely restricting my diet, I have developed a level of distrust towards my physical body, often viewing it as an antagonist. Imagine fighting with your worst enemy, and then realising that you have to live with that enemy 24/7, with no form of escape. Well, that was how I have felt for the majority of my life. However, recently I started to realise that the solution to my problems with my weight was not to create a negative narrative surrounding my personal image but was to realise the positive potential of my own body. If the answer is no, then why would I say it to myself! In our societys diet-centred culture, we are socialised to think of the human body as something that can spin out of control, an object to be monitored and altered. A large reason for this is down to social media, which is saturated with extreme diet and wellness plans that instruct us not to listen to our bodies. These viral strict diets fail to recognise that everyones body is different For example, diets often centre around a mind over body mantra and tell individuals to ignore their hunger cues and cravings, which can often result in binge-eating behaviour. These viral strict diets fail to recognise that everyones body is different, implementing a one size fits all regime and then proceeding to force individuals to blame themselves when these plans dont work! As a result, we learn to distrust our bodies and become frustrated with them when they wont get smaller or leaner, punishing ourselves through a toxic cycle of negative, self-reprimanding thoughts and even more diets! As I have learnt, dieting and weight management can quickly become an obsession as the discourse of diet culture begins to permeate our lives on every level. Even the way we speak to our close friends reflects this trend as we automatically refer to our bodies using negative language. Think about when you click onto a zoom call and say, sorry I look awful today, or when you talk to your friends about being bad because you ate a doughnut. We have become apologetic about the mere existence of our bodies and we feel intrinsically guilty when we eat something that diet-culture has labelled as bad. Your body is on your team Whilst I am calling attention to this issue, this article is not trying to shame individuals for doing so. It has become natural that we dont trust our bodies because we have been socialised to think in this way. However, what this article hopes to accomplish is to remind you that your body is on your team. We fail to recognise all of the remarkable things our bodies do for us on a daily basis. We struggle to see that they solely exist to keep us alive and that our bodies actually ask for very little from us. They allow us to breathe in fresh air, to hug our friends and family, to see the world around us, to touch and connect with nature; the list goes on and on. Whilst it may sound easier on paper, learning to gain trust in your body can take time and is a journey of personal growth and respect. It means listening to the physical signs of your body, rather than the instructions of a diet plan. This can also mean way more than just listening for hunger cues; it can also be recognising fatigue, a build-up of stress and butterflies in your stomach. Ultimately it means to truly feel and understand our needs and emotions. Our body spends a lot of time trying to communicate to us and it is important that we stop ignoring it! When we start to think outside of the box of diet and wellness culture, and actually listen and work with our bodies, not against them, this is when we will feel most fulfilled and at peace. Lucy Tombs Featured image courtesy of Diana Polekhina via Unsplash. Image license found here. No changes were made to this image. For more content including uni news, reviews, entertainment, lifestyle, features and so much more, follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and like our Facebook page for more articles and information on how to get involved. If you just cant get enough of Features, like our Facebook as a reader or a contributor.
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https://impactnottingham.com/2021/06/why-has-trusting-our-bodies-become-so-difficult/
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Why are we so bad at calculating risk?
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According to the Office for National Statistics, 12 in every million people in the UK were murdered in the past year, for which there is a complete set of non-Covid skewed data. And although past performance, as they say in adverts for share-tipping services, is not necessarily a guide to future performance, it means that, as a ball park figure, you would have to wait for more than 40,000 years to have a 50/50 coin-toss chance of being murdered on a particular day. You could probably at least double that waiting time if you live alone, since about half of all murders are carried out by close associates. For women, the clear majority of victims die at the hands of a partner. And yet the risk of death, or even serious injury, as a result of crime is overestimated by almost everyone. The ONS cites surveys which shows that more than 10 per cent of the population expect to be the victim of crime of some sort in the next year, but that on average about a third of 1 per cent of the population is affected in this way. The perception of risk is 30 times greater than the reality, at least in terms of reported crime. In contrast, the risk of death as a result of nuclear war is ever present, and recently has increased according to the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists to the point where we are 100 seconds to midnight on their doomsday clock. The doomsday clock is not a clock, it is a numerical scale from zero to 43,200 where zero is OK and 43,200 is the end of the world. We are now at 43,100 and counting. This is not the same sort of data as the piles of legally verified death certificates collated by nitpicky bureaucrats to produce the crime numbers. But it is based on a valid analysis by people who seem to know what they are talking about. In January 2020 the scientists increased their risk assessment because of the planned expansion of nuclear weapons programmes by several countries including the US and UK. But far from scaring the living daylights out of people, the announcement (and the underlying facts about nuclear proliferation and waves of new conflict triggers around the world) was widely ignored. The news was swamped by Meghan Markles withdrawal from royal duties and, on the risk assessment front, the death of two skiers in an avalanche in a Californian mountain resort.
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https://www.independent.co.uk/independentpremium/long-reads/perception-of-risk-statistics-crime-b1852717.html
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Who was Keir Starmers mother Josephine Baker and what illness did she have?
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LABOUR leader Keir Starmer will face Piers Morgan this evening as he discusses his career on Life Stories. Heres everything we know about her. Starmer's mother was Josephine Baker, a nurse from the south of England. Josephine was married to toolmaker Rodney and had four kids, including the current Labour leader. The couple were Labour supporters and named Starmer after the partys first parliamentary leader, Keir Hardie. Josephine suffered from Stills disease - a rare systemic autoinflammatory disease that attacks joints and organs. She was diagnosed with the illness at 11 and was expected to be in a wheelchair when she was 20 before the doctors discovered steroids to treat the condition. Josephine's condition deteriorated during her life and she was forced to have her leg amputated. Her determination saw her live on until 2015, just before Starmer was elected as an MP. Speaking to LBC in June 2020, Starmer revealed how devastating the illness was and praised the NHS for their incredible work. He said: "The steroids and the disease together towards the last years of her life meant she couldnt walk, she couldnt move her limbs, she couldnt speak. "She's never spoken to our children and in the end ended up having her leg amputated. "As a boy and a teenager I spent a lot of time in high dependency units with my mum watching people in the NHS saving her life was an incredible thing. "She was the longest ever steroid patient She was determined to have children and to walk for as long as possible. "Unfortunately the steroids After a number of years the consequences were fierce for her and absolutely destroyed her ability to move." Starmer has also revealed how she would have loved to have seen him become an MP. Speaking to Morgan on Life Stories, he said: "It was really tragic. She would have loved to have seen that. But she was so ill by then. "She couldnt move, she couldnt use her hands, so she had to be fed. "She couldnt speak, couldnt communicate. I would have loved her to have been there but she was in a terrible way. In a terrible, terrible place." Most read in News Latest 'UNBEARABLE' Family 'absolutely devastated' after mum, 26, and son, 9, stabbed to death Breaking MURDER ARRESTS Boy, 13, among six arrested over murder of boy, 14, stabbed to death RIVER TRAGEDY Boy, 13, found dead in Yorkshire river after going missing while swimming DON'T LOOK DOWN! Blackpool rollercoaster breaks forcing passengers to climb 60ft down 'YOU'LL PAY FOR THIS' Millionaire murdered escort lover, 25, at his castle in threesome row SARAH TRAGEDY Sarah Everard was strangled to death 'by Met Cop who abducted her off street'
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https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/15129158/who-keir-starmer-mother-josephine-baker/
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Who is Sarah Everard suspect Wayne Couzens?
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SARAH Everard vanished while walking home from her friend's house in Clapham on March 3. Couzens is a 48-year-old constable with the Met Police and lives in Deal with his Ukraine-born wife Elena, a 38-year-old laboratory manager, and their two young kids. The Met Police officer worked for an elite Westminster-based unit in London that protects high-profile buildings in the capital and diplomats. The dad-of-two was arrested at his home in Deal, Kent six days after Sarah went missing. The Met Police confirmed that the suspect was not on duty at the time of Sarah's disappearance. Wayne Couzens was arrested on suspicion of the murder and kidnap of Sarah who went missing in Clapham. Sarah disappeared after leaving a friend's house in Clapham, South London, on the evening of Wednesday, March 3. At about 9pm she left the property and began walking to her home in Brixton. Her boyfriend reported her missing on March 4, the prosecutor said. Detectives investigating her disappearance have charged a serving Met Police officer in his 40s - later identified as Wayne Couzens. A week after she disappeared, her body was discovered in a woodland in Ashford, Kent. On June 1, post-mortem results revealed that Sarah died from compression to the neck. MORE SARAH EVERARD NEWS TRAGIC END Here is everything you need to know about Sarah Everard and her cause of death Exclusive MET SARAH PROBE Over 30 cops & staff face action for looking up Sarah Everard case details FIGHTING TALK Boxers Jonas, Yafai and Rankin back No Means No after Sarah Everard tragedy 'DEMONISING BOYS' Top 15k-a-year school accused of 'teaching pupils all men are sexist' VIGIL BACKLASH Met chief slams 'social media pile-on' as she backs cops who stormed vigil The Metropolitan Police said: "A post-mortem examination into the death of Sarah Everard held at the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford has given cause of death as compression of the neck. "Sarah's family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers." An inquest opened and adjourned in March heard how the pathologist had "not given a medical cause of death".
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https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/15130501/who-is-sarah-everard-suspect-wayne-couzens/
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Is Nintendo Going To Have An E3 Direct?
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E3 is just around the corner in mid-June, and that's led many fans to wonder if Nintendo is going to host a special Nintendo Direct to go along with the usual onslaught of gaming news. While Nintendo has foregone the usual blockbuster press conferences to focus on a pre-recorded Direct, we do know that Nintendo is going to be a part of the E3 event sometime between June 12 to 15. That's because unlike Sony, Nintendo is still an official partner of the ESA, meaning that it's going to participate in the event proper, which runs during those dates. Again, we don't know for sure that Nintendo will hold a Direct at all, but we know it's going to do something in that time range, so keep your eyes peeled for it. You should be able to check out the hypothetical Direct right here at GameSpot, as well as Nintendo's official social media channels on Twitch and YouTube. Though Nintendo did not end up doing an E3 2020 Direct due to the impact of the coronavirus, the company's E3 2019 Direct came on June 11, the first day of the conference. In terms of what to expect from the Direct, rumors and analysis have suggested that the company may announce a Switch Pro or some other new hardware revision of its successful console as the big headline. A recent report suggested that the Switch Pro could even be announced before E3 begins. We may also see footage from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2, perhaps the most anticipated game for the Switch. For more on E3 2021, check out our official schedule and list of participants, as well as our guide to the games and announcements we really want to see this year.
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https://www.gamespot.com/articles/is-nintendo-going-to-have-an-e3-direct/1100-6492233/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f
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Who is Daniel Boulton?
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DANIEL BOULTON has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a mother and child. Here's everything we know about him and the crimes he's alleged to have committed. Daniel Boulton is a 29-year-old man. He is believed to be living in Louth, Lincolnshire. There is not much information about his personal life at this stage. Daniel Boulton is wanted after a mother and son were found dead at a house in Louth on Monday. They both suffered multiple stab wounds. Another child - said to be around one year old - was also found uninjured at the property and has been safeguarded. Rumours suggested the uninjured child was abducted but the police do not believe these are true. Boulton is alleged to have committed these crimes. He is also alleged to have stabbed an off-duty police officer on Monday evening. The police officers injuries are not thought to be life-threatening. He has now been arrested at a farm in Hallington, near Louth, following a manhunt. The suspect is believed to have resisted arrest and was found in possession of knives. Daniel Boultons alleged victims are Bethany Vincent, 26, and Darren Henson, 9. The name of the injured police officer has not yet been disclosed. Discussing the suspects arrest, Detective Chief Superintendent Andy Cox said: "He didn't come willingly, was found in possession of knives and had to be tasered to make the arrest. "The off-duty officer was stabbed in the process as well, albeit thankfully the injuries appear minor at this time. "This has been a tragic, extraordinary, and worrying set of circumstances in equal measure. "A woman and child have lost their lives in the most devastating way and I know that their loved ones will be feeling the magnitude of that today and our thoughts go out to them. We have also seen communities in Louth, and indeed further afield, who will undoubtedly have been anxious about the possible danger in the town since last night. Most read in News Latest 'UNBEARABLE' Family 'absolutely devastated' after mum, 26, and son, 9, stabbed to death Breaking MURDER ARRESTS Boy, 13, among six arrested over murder of boy, 14, stabbed to death RIVER TRAGEDY Boy, 13, found dead in Yorkshire river after going missing while swimming DON'T LOOK DOWN! Blackpool rollercoaster breaks forcing passengers to climb 60ft down 'YOU'LL PAY FOR THIS' Millionaire murdered escort lover, 25, at his castle in threesome row SARAH TRAGEDY Sarah Everard was strangled to death 'by Met Cop who abducted her off street'
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https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/15132647/who-is-daniel-boulton/
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Who was Keir Starmers dad Rodney?
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KEIR Starmer is the leader of Labour party after winning more than 50 per cent of the popular vote in April 2020. Keir Starmer is the son of Rodney and Josephine Starmer and he was the second of four children. The family lived in Surrey and were strong supporters of the Labour party, naming their son after the party's first parliamentary leader- Keir Hardie- although they would not talk about politics at the dinner table. The Starmer's lived in Surrey, with Josephine working as a nurse and Rodney working as a toolmaker in a factory. 3 Rodney named his son after Keir Hardie, Labours first leader Credit: AFP Rodney Starmer would work 14-hour days, taking his lunch break at 17:00 for his dinner, before resuming work in the long evenings. Keir's father dedicated much of his time taking care of his wife, who had struggled with ill health for much of her life due to Still's disease. Josephine Starmer died in 2015. Rodney Starmer died three years later in 2018. During an interview with BBC Radio 4 Keir described his father as a hard-working yet difficult man. 3 Keir Starmer has sworn to bring his children up differently Credit: AFP Starmer said: "I don't often talk about my dad. He was a difficult man, a complicated man." "He kept himself to himself. He didn't particularly like to socialise, so he wouldn't really go out very much. "he had this utter commitment and devotion to my mum." Most read in News Latest 'UNBEARABLE' Family 'absolutely devastated' after mum, 26, and son, 9, stabbed to death Breaking MURDER ARRESTS Boy, 13, among six arrested over murder of boy, 14, stabbed to death RIVER TRAGEDY Boy, 13, found dead in Yorkshire river after going missing while swimming DON'T LOOK DOWN! Blackpool rollercoaster breaks forcing passengers to climb 60ft down 'YOU'LL PAY FOR THIS' Millionaire murdered escort lover, 25, at his castle in threesome row SARAH TRAGEDY Sarah Everard was strangled to death 'by Met Cop who abducted her off street' "My mum was very, very ill all of her life and my dad knew exactly the symptoms of everything that might possibly go wrong with my mum." "He stopped drinking completely just in case he ever needed to go to the hospital with her."
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https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/15132692/who-was-keir-starmers-dad-rodney/
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Should Democrats pressure Justice Breyer to retire?
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The 360 shows you diverse perspectives on the days top stories and debates. Whats happening In early April, the progressive group Demand Justice ordered a billboard truck to be driven around the Supreme Court building featuring the words Breyer, retire. The message was directed at 82-year-old Justice Stephen Breyer, one of three remaining Democratic appointees on a court that has become increasingly dominated by conservative justices in recent years. Breyer was appointed to the Supreme Court by then-President Bill Clinton in 1994. During his time on the bench, Breyer has been a consistent defender of liberal priorities in cases involving abortion, marriage equality, voting rights and other issues. Theres growing urgency on the left, however, to see Breyer step down from the court so he can be replaced by another liberal justice while Democrats are the majority party in Washington. Much of that anxiety is informed by recent history. Liberal icon Ruth Bader Ginsburg did not retire when Democrats controlled the Senate during the Obama administration, and she died from cancer at age 87 shortly before the 2020 presidential race. Republicans moved swiftly to fill her seat with Amy Coney Barrett, which cemented a 6-3 conservative majority on the court that legal experts say may soon undo many rulings that defined Ginsburgs judicial career. Supreme Court confirmations are decided by a simple majority in the Senate, meaning that currently, Democrats could approve a justice nomination with the thinnest of majorities if all 50 of them were in agreement. But if the GOP takes back control of the Senate in next years midterms, they could use their majority to block President Bidens nominee from being confirmed in the hope that a Republican wins the presidency in 2024. That strategy paid off for them in 2016 when they refused to hold hearings on Barack Obamas nominee Merrick Garland, which allowed Donald Trump to fill the seat when he took office. Story continues Why theres debate The risk of Justice Breyer possibly being replaced by yet another conservative judge have led some progressives to publicly pressure him to retire. They argue that too much of the countrys future and Breyers own legacy is on the line for the decision to be left up to Breyer himself, especially in light of the justices repeated assertions that politics shouldnt play a role in judicial decision making. Critics say Breyers view that the Supreme Court is insulated from partisanship ignores decades of Republican maneuvering that has created a federal judiciary that is significantly to the right of public opinion on a long list of issues. Opposition to pressuring Breyer comes on two fronts. The first group, which includes Biden and most senior Democrats, disagrees on principle. They argue that Breyer should be allowed to make his own decisions about his future after serving the country for so many years. Some also say that viewing Breyers tenure entirely through the lens of political gamesmanship only serves to further degrade the authority of the nations highest court in the eyes of the public. Another group says public calls for Breyer to retire will only make him more likely to stay on the bench. A number of Supreme Court scholars say Breyer is, above all, an institutionalist who believes deeply in the sanctity of the Supreme Court. They believe Breyer will choose to retire soon so he can be replaced by a justice who will defend his legacy, but only if hes given space for the decision to not be read as purely partisan. Whats next All eyes will be on Breyer when the Supreme Courts current term comes to a close at the end of this month. If he chooses to announce his retirement then, Democrats will have ample time to confirm his successor before the Senate potentially changes hands. Biden has pledged to nominate a black woman to the court if given the opportunity to fill a vacancy. What credibility will it have? Mehdi Hasan, MSNBC Breyer needs to accept that the court is already deeply political Until liberals can squarely face what the Supreme Court really is a highly political, highly ideological, unelected super-legislature they will continue to be steamrolled by conservative judicial activism, and they'll deserve it. Ryan Cooper, The Week Retiring is the best way for Breyer to defend his legacy Breyer has seen first hand the corruption of this arbitrary process. He can reject Republican obstructionism and dominance of the Court by just simply going away and being replaced by a younger and potentially more diverse candidate, as Biden has promised to do. Manny Fidel, Business Insider Democrats dont have time to allow Breyer to wait for Breyers decision With the very real possibility that he could lose the Democrats Senate Majority next year owing largely to those GOP voter suppression laws made possible by the Court Biden has a limited opening to wrest back the balance of power on the Courts from the conservatives and give liberals a fighting chance for equal justice in the decades to come. It is Biden as much as Breyer whom history will judge in this moment of supreme political consequence. Juan Williams, The Hill The issue will only get more politicized if Breyer stays on If Justice Breyer fails to step down at the end of this term, it is likely to set off a wave of concern from people who are right now biting their tongue on the expectation he will do the right thing on his own. The decision about whether or not to remain on the Court is not just about whether he likes his job. The decision concerns millions of Americans whose personal fates will be impacted by the future composition of the Court. Brian Fallon, executive director of Demand Justice, to HuffPost Pressuring Breyer will backfire Justices dont like to be pressured politically, and they generally dont like law professors telling them what to do. A justice, like any other federal judge, would rather confess to grand larceny than to confess a political motivation. Judicial historian Christine Kexel Chabot to New York Times Breyer has every reason to stay on the job Justice Breyer is still producing excellent work and has shown no signs of either ill health or mental decline. There is no reason for him to retire until he is unable to do his job. The longer he delays his retirement, the longer he spares a healing nation another vicious confirmation battle in an evenly divided Senate. Michael J. Broyde, CNN Breyer likely doesnt care what rank-and-file Democrats think Each justice feels that he or she can serve well and contribute and is fully cognizant of political concerns The move by progressive activists to retire Breyer will have no effect on his ultimate decision at best, with some likelihood that he stays longer to avoid the perception that hes succumbing to political pressure. Supreme Court historian Ilya Shapiro to Washington Examiner He will retire on his own if given space to do so gracefully He is the one of the great pragmatist justices ever to have sat on the Supreme Court. Send your suggestions to [email protected]. Read more 360s Photo illustration: Yahoo News; photos: Getty Images
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What is causing a portion of the Edisto River to dry up in the Ridgeville community?
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DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) A portion of the Edisto River has dried up in the Ridgeville community just a few miles downriver from Givhans Ferry State Park. Its a serious problem for those looking to float down the river in the coming weeks. A sandbar has grown to the point where it is no longer passable. Water on one end is also stagnant. The Edisto river has a reputation throughout our nation from the environmental people that have read of it, the Edisto River is the longest Blackwater River in the nation, said Albert Jacobs, who is concerned about the Edisto River blockage. Jacobs said many of those folks have floated past his family property on the river. Weve has people drift by fairly regularly, and Im almost willing to say from all over the United States, he said. But no one can float by right now. No one can float by. Last weekend, we had a man and his wife come by in a boat commenting that he had to drag his boat, gosh, 100 yards or so, 400 yards, where there was no water- had to drag it across the sandbar, he said. Jacob said he believes some trees have fallen in the river and sand collected underneath them over time, which has caused the sandbar to increase in size over time. The river has become like this in the last two weeks, three weeks. Fairly recently. And as you can see, weve got stagnant water out here, its not good. News 2 has reached out to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Dorchester County Council about the issue. We will let you know what we learn can be done to fix the issue.
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Was the Jets' Draft Trade for Alijah Vera-Tucker Worth It?
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In a piece I wrote on draft night last month, I praised the Jets for trading up for USC guard Alijah Vera-Tucker. Surrounding rookie quarterback Zach Wilson with reliable protection was a priority this offseason, and landing the best guard in the draft is a win. However, in recent weeks, doubt surrounding this decision has grown prevalent on social media. Many analysts believe that New York simply gave up too much. To select the two-time All-Pac-12 lineman, the Jets moved up nine spots in the first round from the No. 23 pick to No. 14, giving the Vikings the 66th and 86th overall picks. Draft charts, which teams use to determine the viability of deals during draft weekend, show the Jets front office relinquishing far too much draft capital. An OvertheCap.com model states that New York experienced a major loss, only receiving 2,148 points in exchange for sending 3,031 points to Minnesota. Another design used by ESPNs Seth Walder reaffirms this conclusion. This chart believes that the addition of No. 66 set the trade over the edge. The Jets gave up three picks in the first three rounds to climb nine spots, a large price to pay. Nonetheless, the trade still feels like a win for New York. Gang Green had a wealth of draft picks in 2020 and will have a ton again in 2021, and they used it to pick up the best interior lineman of this class according to Pro Football Focus. He has all the physical tools to be a Pro Bowl guard. They can count on Vera Tucker to produce right away, unlike a second- or third-round lineman they might have selected if not for the trade. It is essential that Wilson builds confidence right away and with a front line of Vera-Tucker and Becton being built, along with the potential emergence of Cam Clark, New York can be confident about the future of the offense. Sometimes, good players require a lot in return. I believe the Jets will look back fondly on this agreement in the future. MORE: Follow Jordy Fee-Platt on Twitter (@jfeep). Be sure to bookmark Jets Country and check back daily for news, analysis and more.
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https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/news/was-new-york-jets-draft-trade-for-alijah-vera-tucker-with-minnesota-vikings-worth-it
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What is rapper DaBabys real name?
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AMERICAN rapper DaBaby is a Grammy Award-nominated artist. DaBaby made headlines on Tuesday, June 1 after reports stated he was questioned by Miami police. DaBaby's real name is Jonathan Lyndale Kirk. He was born on December 22, 1991 in Cleveland, Ohio. He was formally professionally known as Baby Jesus. DaBaby has three children of his own, one being a "stepson" he shares with ex-girlfriend, MeMe. All of the children have been kept out of the spotlight with not even their names confirmed online. The 29-year-old rose to prominence in 2019 with his song Rockstar featuring Roddy Ricch. The song spent seven weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. He was nominated for six Grammy awards in 2021 and has also won a BET Hip Hop Award, a Billboard Music Award, and three ASCAP Rhythmn & Soul Music Awards, among others. DaBaby recently became the most-streamed rapper per month on Spotify, overtaking the likes of Drake and Kanye West. He also has had numerous run-ins with the law since rising to fame two years ago. In February, the 29-year-old was sued for allegedly sucker-punching a rental property owner during a music video and knocking out their tooth. A month earlier, he was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon - a 9mm handgun - while out on a shopping spree in Beverly Hills, California. He was twice arrested for assault in the span of two weeks between December 2019 and January 2020. In early 2019, DaBaby was arrested after an incident at a Walmart where a man was shot and killed in November 2018. He had not pulled the trigger, and was found guilty of a weapons charge. He was sentenced to a year of unsupervised probation and a suspended 30-day jail sentence. DaBaby was questioned by police following a shooting at Miami Beach's Ocean Drive that left two people hospitalized on May 31, 2021. The Miami Beach Police Department said in a news release on Tuesday that "several possible subjects" had been detained in relation to the shooting, including the 29-year-old star. The rapper had shared on Instagram of him performing nearby at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. An anonymous source told Page Six that the incident was sparked after DaBaby and his entourage "had an issue" with a group of people in a car next to them. Most read in Celebrity Breaking REALITY STAR GONE Wahlburgers star Henry 'Nacho' Laun 'dead at 54 after medical emergency Exclusive DEFENDING ELLIE Ellie Kemper's Veiled Prophet Ball is NOT racist, employee insists 'speak up!' Khloe fans ask 'what happened to your face?' Khloe's DM confronting Tristan Thompson's 'baby mama' exposed as 'fake' "DaBaby and his crew were traveling in around six SUVs, and either a car pulled up on them and started something or their doors hit each other and they got in a fight," the source said. "Rumor has it that DaBaby and 10 to 12 members of his entourage have been detained by police." No arrests have been made and no charges have been filed.
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https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/2997358/rapper-dababy-real-name/
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Was rapper DaBaby questioned by police after a shooting in Miami Beach?
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FROM punching his promoter to allegedly dissing Jojo Siwa, DaBaby has caused quiet a stir. Now the rapper may be involved in a shooting that happened over the holiday weekend in Miami. Miami Beach Police confirmed that they are interviewing rapper DaBaby as part of their investigation. A shooting on Memorial Day injured two people near a restaurant on South Beach. No arrests have been made but a police spokesperson said that DaBaby is one of the many individuals currently being interviewed. The names of the two victims have not been released but one victim remained in critical condition on Tuesday while the other has been released from the hospital. Last year DaBaby was arrested for battery in Miami Beach after punching his promoter in the face. He was issued no bond but had a warrant and was ordered to avoid Brickells Novatel Hotel and the promoter. The rapper was eventually released from jail a few days later. DaBaby had been scheduled to perform at Cafe Iguana in Pembroke Pines before his altercation after a dispute regarding his pay. According to reports, DaBaby and his crew physically assaulted the promoter and took $80 cash, an iPhone 7, and a credit card from the man. DaBaby, whose real name is Jonathan Lyndale Kirk, is a rapper from North Carolina. The 29-year-old released two albums in 2019 which brought him onto the mainstream music scene. He won the best new hip-hop artist award at the BET Hip Hop Awards in October of 2020. Most read in Celebrity Breaking REALITY STAR GONE Wahlburgers star Henry 'Nacho' Laun 'dead at 54 after medical emergency Exclusive DEFENDING ELLIE Ellie Kemper's Veiled Prophet Ball is NOT racist, employee insists 'speak up!' Khloe fans ask 'what happened to your face?' Khloe's DM confronting Tristan Thompson's 'baby mama' exposed as 'fake' That same year he won two Grammy nominations for his hit Suge. In 2020, he released his third studio album Blame It On Baby with his single Rockstar. Rockstar spent seven non-consecutive weeks at number-one on the Billboard Hot 100 and became a TikTok sensation.
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https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/2997472/was-rapper-dababy-questioned-by-police-after-a-shooting-in-miami-beach/
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What happened at an Agua Dulce Fire Station in California?
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A GUNMAN allegedly shot and killed a firefighter and injured another at a fire station near Agua Dulce, California, on June 1. After the shooting, the suspect is believed to have fled in a white Toyota pickup truck to a home in Acton, California - where he possibly barricaded himself and later set ablaze. The shooting occurred at a Los Angeles County Fire Department station 81 in the Santa Clarita Valley. Los Angeles County Fire Department inspector Leslie Lua said 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 said at the time. According to ABC7, the unidentified suspect is believed to be a disgruntled employee. 4 Accoridng to reports, one firefighter is believed to have been killed Credit: abc7 A fire department helicopter was also called to the scene as one male was reportedly airlifted to the hospital with multiple gunshot wounds. Neither of the two firefighters who were shot were immediately identified. The shooter is no longer a threat but has not been apprehended as residents are being told to avoid the area. No information has been released about the identity of the triggerman. Authorities were also on the scene of a house fire which they believe may be linked to the shooting. 4 The nearby home on fire that officials believed is connected to the shooting Credit: abc7 The home is a three-bedroom, $700,000 property near the hills. The residence is owned by a veteran county firefighter, according to property records obtained by the Los Angeles Times. ABC7 reported that firefighters did not initially attack the fire, refraining from approaching the house due to the apparent threat posed by the suspect. A raging fire with billowing clouds of smoke could be seen coming from the home, where a body was recovered from the yard with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to KCAL. Police tape was surrounding the fire station in the Agua Dulce area near Santa Clarita, and police cars and ambulances lined the street outside. 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."
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https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/15134092/active-shooter-agua-dulce-fire-station-california/
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What is happening with the Myanmar coup?
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THE COUNTRY OF Myanmar is experiencing mass protests after the military seized power earlier this year. Citizens of Myanmar have been protesting for the past four months following a government coup. The military seized power of the Asian country on February 1, 2021. The military, known as the Tatmadaw, say the coup was organized because of fraud within the November elections won by Aung San Suu Kyi's ruling party. Since then, security forces have killed about 840 people, according to United Nation activists. The military power, the junta, have reported the number as 300. Protests continued four months after the coup when marching citizens took to the streets on June 1, 2021. Pro-democracy demonstrators took to the streets denouncing the military. Various protests took place across the country including in the Luang Lone, several areas of the Sagaing division including Kale and Monywa, and the commercial hub Yangon, according to media sources. One sign being held read, "This is not over yet. We still have our turn." Schools in Myanmar officially reopened since the coup but the turnout was extremely low due to safety concerns. Also, the junta succeeded in suspending thousands of teachers who opposed their rule. Reacting to the military state, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) announced an agreement to resolve the crisis in April, but no timeline was agreed upon. Sources told Reuters that the chair and secretary-general of ASEAN are planning to visit Myanmar in early June to meet with military leaders. The Elders, a group of former national leaders founded by the late Nelson Mandela, called the international community to step up in support of the citizens who have been displaced because of the conflict. Most read in News DEADLY MUTANT Vietnam's very dangerous new hybrid variant 'fuelling worst Covid outbreak' BRACE FOR CONTACT Alien-hunters form coalition to prepare world for first contact BIRD FLU SCARE First human case of bird flu confirmed by China sparking new outbreak fears MONSTER FREED Mafia boss nicknamed people-slayer who dissolved boy, 11, in acid is freed CRUEL END Mum hangs daughter, 14, then herself before leaving chilling note for husband SLICK AS SNOT Vile sewage-filled sea snot plaguing Turkish resorts popular with Brits "Myanmar is currently on a dangerous path towards state failure," its chair, Mary Robinson, said in a statement. "Allowing the coup to succeed through inaction and disregard would further undermine the international rules-based order upon which global stability depends." Two Twitter hashtags have been trending to spread information and awareness about the crisis: #June1Coup and #What'sHappeninginMyanmar.
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https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/15135580/what-is-happening-with-myanmar-coup/
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Is Rep. Nancy Mace a Republican or a Democrat?
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REP. Nancy Mace was targeted by vandals on Memorial Day. She claims that she was targeted once before in October when her car was keyed with expletives. South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace is part of the Republican party. The North Carolina native first began her political career working on Donald Trump's 2016 Presidential Campaign. She was the first Republican woman to be elected to Congress from South Carolina. From 2018- 2020 she served the 99th district before becoming the representative of the 1st district in 2021. Charleston Police are investigating after her property was spray-painted with profanity and anarchist symbols. Monday morning she walked outside to find that her house, front steps, sidewalk, and the street in front of her home were vandalized with black spray paint. The vandals left several messages including "F--k you Nancy," "all politicians are bastards," "no god, no masters," "pass the pro act" and three Antifa symbols. The city of Charleston used power-washing equipment to remove the graffiti from her property the same day. Rep. Nancy Mace was shocked to find the vandalism on her property on Memorial Day, "It's such a violation of one's privacy." "It doesn't matter what your political beliefs are or your political affiliation, everyone should feel safe in their own home. And to have someone trespass onto your property and deface it in such a vile manner even my kids had to see that yesterday." POLITICS Comment THE SUN SAYS Thank you to ALL those heroes who helped us get to zero covid deaths TROUBLE AT HOME Get to know Rep. Nancy Mace's family TRUMPETING RETURN Trump WILL run for presidency again in 2024 if hes in strong position WITCH HUNT Trump will be indicted on federal fraud charges 'imminently', Roger Stone says Comment TREVOR KAVANAGH Freedom Day has come three weeks early this sizzling Spring Bank Holiday She has made comments in the past condemning politicians who don't acknowledge Antifa as a serious threat, "It's awful and it also goes to show that Antifa isn't just an ideology, you know, as some want to call it." "These are real people with criminal intent. There was Antifa graffiti with this. [They] wreaked havoc across the United States and my house is just the latest casualty." "It's a very jarring experience to have that happened to you at your home."
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https://www.the-sun.com/news/2997208/is-rep-nancy-mace-a-republican-or-a-democrat/
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Should Mare of Easttown Have a Season 2?
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[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for Mare of Easttown Season 1, Episode 7, Sacrament.] All good things must come to an end, even HBOs riveting drama Mare of Easttown. Most limited series will only run for a single season, but there have been some exceptions in the past, particularly when it comes to HBOs other drama Big Little Lies, which after its first seasons success, was renewed for a second round, adding an extra A-lister to the mix with Meryl Streep. One thing is for sure following the finale episode and thats the fact that Erin McMenamins (Cailee Spaeny) case has been solved. Every loose end was tied up nice and snug, delivering a satisfying package to viewers in the shows final moments. When TV Insider caught up with creator and writer Brad Ingelsby earlier this season, he had promised closure by the finale episode. Once you get to the end, all of these threads are resolved, Ingelsby had said, foreshadowing that theyd conclude in a satisfying and surprising way. Surprising is one way to describe the shows finale which unveiled that it wasnt many of the prime suspects who had killed Erin, but rather her younger cousin Ryan Ross (Cameron Mann) who had accidentally shot her after attempting to scare her with the gun. While that case might be over, theres definitely room to provide Mare with new opportunities and cases. Still, the semblance of peace that Easttown finds by the end of the show might be better left undisturbed. It would be a tall order to fill. Let us know what you think about Mare of Easttown and whether or not it should have a second season in the comments section and poll, below. Mare of Easttown, Streaming now, HBO Max
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https://www.tvinsider.com/1000820/mare-of-easttown-season-2-hbo-kate-winslet/
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Can Wales fans travel to Baku and Rome for Euro 2020?
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WALES will be represented in the second European Championship running as they take on Switzerland, Turkey and Italy. But unlike England and Scotland, they will not be playing in the UK in the Euro 2020 group stage. 4 Wales will play two of their Euro 2020 games in Baku Credit: PA 4 Wales will also take on Italy at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome Credit: Reuters Instead, the Welsh will be heading off to Azerbaijan and Italy for the competition. As far as UK rules are concerned, Wales fans are legally allowed to travel wherever they like. That's because the ban on international travel expired on May 17. However, both Azerbaijan and Italy are currently on the UK's Amber list, meaning travel is not advised. And under the current rules, should Wales fans choose to travel to either country, they will have to quarantine at home for ten days on their return. They will also have to take a rapid Covid test before departure, plus PCR tests on Day 2 and Day 8 after arrival. And an FAW statement urged supporters not to make the trips to support the Dragons at Euro 2020. It read: "Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the FCDO (the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office) has issued advice warning Cymru fans not to travel to Baku or Rome as Azerbaijan and Italy are on the UK Government's Amber list. "For those fans who remain determined to travel despite the warnings, the FAW strongly advises that fans check that their travel insurance is still valid and fit for purpose." Entry to Italy and Azerbaijan depends on the criteria set out by the two countries, which are set out below. Italy has reopened to foreign travel and is now allowing passengers from the UK to enter with proof of a negative pre-departure PCR or rapid test. However, Italy has not announced any plans to sell match tickets to non-Italian residents. That means you may well end up watching in a bar if you choose to travel. Unlike Italy, Azerbaijan IS allowing supporters of participating teams from abroad to attend Euro 2020 matches. And any fans of participating teams will be EXEMPT from local quarantine rules if they hold a valid match ticket. Moreover, the country will be holding matches at 50 per cent capacity - up from the 25 per cent under which matches will take place in Rome. All that is needed for Wales fans to enter Azerbaijan and watch their team is a pre-departure negative PCR test. However, this offer only applies to citizens and residents of the participating countries. and not neutral supporters from Azerbaijan. As of June 1, fans should NOT travel back from Azerbaijan via Turkey as the country is on the red list. That means doing so will land you in hotel quarantine on your arrival back in the UK, leaving you 1750 out of pocket. As of June 1, the Foreign and Commonwealth advises against all but essential travel to both Italy and Azerbaijan. That means if you buy regular travel insurance, it will be void in both countries. However, some more expensive insurers, such as Battleface, do provide cover for visits to FCO 'avoid all but essential travel' destinations. If you are travelling to Italy and still have a valid EHIC card, you will be entitled to free medical care under most circumstances. But remember to check local regulations.
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https://www.the-sun.com/sport/2997844/can-wales-fans-travel-baku-rome-euro-2020/
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Why is England vs Austria at Middlesbroughs Riverside Stadium?
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ENGLAND face Austria as they begin their preparations for the start of Euro 2020. Gareth Southgate's side are one of the favourites to win this summer's showpiece and will play all of their group matches at Wembley. WIN 50,000! Play Dream Team Euros our FREE fantasy football game 2 Southgate's side are based in the North East as they begin Euro preparation Credit: Getty But ahead of the big kick-off a week on Friday, they must first negotiate this warm-up friendly against Franco Foda's side in Middlesbrough. After announcing his final squad on Tuesday evening, Southgate will run his side through its paces against the Austrians on Wednesday. The game will be held at Championship side Middlesbrough's Riverside Stadium, where kick-off is at 8pm. The Three Lions are based in the North East for the next week and will face Romania at the same venue on Sunday. 2 Boro are welcoming over 8,000 fans for each game this week Credit: PA:Press Association Boro's ground last staged an international in 2003, when England beat Slovakia 2-1. The stadium has been selected due to it's Covid-secure status and continues the trend of England heading out on the road for home internationals. They've played at Manchester, Sunderland, Leeds, Leicester and Southampton since 2016 and the FA have leapt on this opportunity to branch away from London again. There will be over 8,200 fans in attendance, with the game a sell-out - although that accounts for only 25 percent of the Riverside's total capacity. You can catch England vs Austria live on ITV1. Coverage will start at 7.30pm. If you want to stream, head to the ITV Hub or download the official app on your mobile or tablet. Most read in Football Live Blog RED DEVILS NEWS Sancho terms 'mostly agreed', Greenwood OUT of England Euros squad Live Blog FOOTBALL NEWS LIVE Ancelotti to Madrid CONFIRMED, Kane 'may leave' even if Poch returns Live Blog arm in arm Croatia vs Armenia: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news Exclusive LONDON FALLING Arsenal appointing Arteta a 'mistake' & Kane has to leave Spurs, says Gallas PEP SQUAWK Guardiola STOLE Champions League from Man City with team choice, says Matthaus THAT'S THE ESPIRIT Everton set to make Nuno Espirito Santo approach to replace Ancelotti England's Euro 2020 schedule
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https://www.the-sun.com/sport/premier-league/2998032/england-playing-austria-middlesbrough-riverside-stadium/
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Who is Anne Boleyn actress Jodie Turner-Smith married to?
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Jodie Turner-Smith is gracing our screens from tonight in Anne Boleyn (Picture: Parisa Taghizadeh) Tonight, actor Jodie Turner-Smith is due to make her triumphant debut as Anne Boleyn, second wife to Henry VIII in Channel 5s new three-part fantasy psychological thriller. This intriguing take on history focuses on Jodie as Anne in the final five months of her life, prior to her execution by beheading for treason in 1536. Jodie, who was born in the UK to Jamaican parents before moving to Maryland with her mother as a child, has found love with an American actor. Dawsons Creek actor Joshua Jackson, 42, who was previously in a 10-year relationship with Troy star Diane Kruger, met 34-year-old Jodie in 2018. Jodie met American actor Joshua Jackson in 2018 (Picture: Broadimage/Rex) The pair married in December 2019. In an interview on Late Night with Seth Meyers, Jodie jokingly referred to their relationship as a three-year one-night stand. She explained: When I first met my husband, it was kind of we had a one-night stand. Were in a two, three-year one-night stand now. The Queen & Slim star, who grew up watching Dawsons Creek, also revealed more about their initial meeting at a Hollywood party. Explaining how she saw him before he saw her, Jodie recalled deciding: I want that. But in a classic first-move when it comes to dating, she played it cool, saying: And then when he saw me, I just pretended like I didnt see him. This tactic seemed to work a treat, as Jodie had Joshua approach and make the first move. Joshua and Jodie welcomed a baby daughter in April 2020, with a rep for Joshua confirming to Metro.co.uk at the time that both mother and baby are happy and healthy. They named their baby girl Janie, making it three Js in the family. Jodie filmed her role as Lieutenant Commander Karen Greer in Tom Clancy thriller Without Remorse, opposite Michael B. Jordan, while she was in her second trimester of pregnancy. The actor opened up about the reality of being a pandemic parent, having given birth at the height of the first lockdown. Speaking to Elle, she said: Navigating parenthood at any time is difficult, and its even more difficult without support, when everything is shut down and you cant really see other people or go anywhere. Jodie and Joshua welcomed daughter Janie in April 2020 (Picture: David Fisher/BAFTA/Rex) She also opened up about childbirth, revealing the four-day labour she experienced before welcoming Janie into the world at home. After that process, Jodie labelled women supremely powerful beings for being able to cope with that kind of goddess-level s**t. MORE : Jodie Turner-Smith knew playing Anne Boleyn would be a stretch for some MORE : Anne Boleyn on Channel 5: Release date and cast of Jodie Turner Smiths drama
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https://metro.co.uk/2021/06/01/who-is-anne-boleyn-actress-jodie-turner-smith-married-to-14691662/
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When did Rafael Nadal last lose at the French Open and how many players have beaten him at Roland Garros?
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THE French Open is back and traditionally it's as close to a one-horse race as tennis has to offer. Rafael Nadal is looking for an unprecedented 14th title at Roland Garros this year. 3 Rafael Nadal has enjoyed near-total dominance at Roland Garros over the years Credit: Getty And that would also put him out on his own, on 21, as having won more Grand Slams than any other player. But very occasionally, Nadal does lose at Roland Garros. Here's all you need to know about the few occasions in which that has happened. The last time Rafael Nadal lost in the French Open was back in 2015. The man who achieved that victory was none other than the great Novak Djokovic. On that day, in the quarter-final, Djokovic ran out 7-5, 6-3, 6-1 winner in Paris. However, that match was the only piece of joy the Serb has had against Nadal at Roland Garros. Overall, Nadal is 7-1 up in the head-to-head stakes at the French Open against Djokovic. That includes the 2020 final in which he put on a masterclass to win 6-0, 6-2, 7-5. Only one player other than Novak Djokovic has ever beaten Nadal at Roland Garros. That's Robin Soderling of Sweden, who won 6-2, 6-7, 4-6, 7-6 back in 2009. Soderling then made it all the way to the final before being beaten by Roger Federer, who picked up his only French Open title that year. Nadal also failed to win Roland Garros in 2016, but that was because he was forced to pull out injured before his third round match against fellow Spaniard Marcel Granollers.
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https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/15131256/when-did-rafael-nadal-last-lose-french-open-roland-garros/
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What Is crowdfunding and How can We Improve it?
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Some of you may be wondering what exactly Crowdfunding is. Crowdfunding is simply the practice of raising money or funding for a project by exposing the progress to a public interested through various online networks rather than essentially having the whole world fund the project. This is an online technique where people are interested in what the 'crowd' are supporting. The public can keep the project's costs by committing to a smaller amount, say Pound 1, and then the details of what they are investing in will go to the people who have funded the project. The amount someone supports can vary so much from person to person and project to project. Still, using this approach is typically to attract the solid support of the people most likely to be interested in the project. Many crowdfunding platforms do not charge a fee upfront and can receive the money without taking deposits.
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https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2264516947128/what-is-crowdfunding-and-how-can-we-improve-it
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Why Is Trump Telling People He Will Be Reinstated As President By August 2021?
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Header Banner LISTEN LIVE. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER. Magic 95.5 Featured Video CLOSE Weve heard of sore losers before, but none quite take the cake like former US President Donald Trump if what we just read is actually true. Reports are now saying that ol Donnie believes, with all the might of a man with miniature hands, that he will be reinstated with the presidency by the end of this summer. Yeahright! LIKE US ON FACEBOOK. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE. According to a tweet from New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman, Trump is telling the people hes been in contact with recently that hell soon be back in office. Habermans tweet reads, Trump has been telling a number of people hes in contact with that he expects he will get reinstated by August (no that isnt how it works but simply sharing the information), which was in response to a video posted by CNN correspondent Donie OSullivan that shows potential talk of a Myanmar-style coup in the United States. STAY INFORMED! CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER! Haberman added to her tweet, turning it into a thread, in which she wrote, It isnt happening in a vacuum. It is happening as he faced the possibility of an indictment from the Manhattan DA. She finished off her note with a final message, concluding with, But he is not putting out statements about the audits in states just for the sake of it. Read what Business Insider had to say on the notion of Trump being reinstated as president for the facts: The anticipation of a Trump reinstatement on a certain date could spread further among the most dedicated Trump supporters. The calls to help overturn the 2020 election on January 6, for example, gained steam through a pro-Trump bus tour by a fringe group and led to the insurrection at the Capitol. Lindell has said August is when he would go to the Supreme Court to present evidence hes acquired that would be so convincing that the justices would be forced to reject the 2020 election result. A podcast from the former Trump advisor Steve Bannon has amplified the conspiracy theory, as Lindell and others have gone on the show to promote it with minimal pushback. Could you imagine?! Let us know your thoughts on this topic by sounding off with your opinions. All are welcome. was originally published on blackamericaweb.com Also On Magic 95.5 FM:
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https://mycolumbusmagic.com/2640766/why-is-trump-telling-people-he-will-be-reinstated-as-president-by-august-2021/
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Is now the best time to buy a home?
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Florida's current housing market is so busy it's been referred to as "historical" by many in the business. Dustin Fealy, of Real Estate Factory, says now is a fantastic time to buy. Low interest rates will get you more bang for your buck. Dennis Hernandez, a leasing expert, says you could be making monthly payments for as low as $2,500 on a home selling for $300,000 to $400,000. The competitive market means you need to make sure you have your documents in order and be able to negotiate moving terms. Getting pre-approval will make your offer stand out by showing you have the financial standing needed.
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https://www.wsfltv.com/inside-south-florida/is-now-the-best-time-to-buy-a-home
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Does Gasp change color inadvertently?
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Regional Director of Public Health, Dr. Yves Bonnet Figer, asked for an explanation. I think it might be an omission. I wait for the answers. The doctor believes that the outbreaks that occurred in May in Haute-Gaspisi and Avignon were well controlled. Current cases in these two MRCRegional county municipality Related to these events. Two cases were also recorded on Tuesday in Haute-Gaspsie. These are waves , Refers to a public health official specifying that not everyone develops symptoms at the same time after an outbreak. The two outbreaks occurred in schools, which facilitated the spread of families whose members were isolated, according to the doctor. Currently, he says, people who have tested positive for COVID-19 are already confined, limiting the infection. The governor of Haute-Gaspsie, Allen Cormier, takes the news with philosophy. He pointed out that the two outbreaks occurred in May, one in Haute-Gaspisi and the other in West MRCRegional county municipality Davignon produced about 200 cases, including more than fifty in Haute-Gaspsie. He believes it is only a day before residents can benefit from the curtailment of health measures. However, Dr. Bonnier-Viger recalls that regardless of the color of the area, the virus continues to spread and that barrier signals such as wearing a mask, washing hands and physical distancing, are always the basis of infection prevention. Magdalene Islands, also in yellow The lack of a change in the alert level of the Gaspisi-Ile de la Madeleine region surprises and disappoints Ile de la Madeleines deputy, Joel Arsino. He urges Quebec to make the archipelago green from next Monday. Joel Arsino says the Madlinot family has been waiting for this reduction in procedures for several months. The member notes that the COVID-19 vaccination rates in the archipelago are higher than those in the whole of Quebec. According to the most recent data provided by Public Health, 80% of Madelinots received their first dose of the vaccine and more than a quarter of the population had also received their second dose of the vaccine. Additionally, he said, no positive case of COVID-19 has been identified on the islands since last January. He said in a press conference that what we are asking the government is to set the record straight, to give us the real picture and above all, to show consideration for the islanders and Madelinot who respected the rules even if it was an epidemic. The situation does not always require this. The attorney would also like to understand what the standards are and according to the guidelines by which the national public health decision was made. According to him, the archipelago is preserved in artificial At the yellow level while all indicators are green. Starting Monday, June 7, the Alert Level will be lowered for most regions of Quebec. In eastern Quebec, the four MRCRegional county municipality East of Pas Saint Laurent, namely Rimouski Negate, Metis, Matane and Matapedia, will go to Yellow Alert Level. On the other side of the river, the Cte-Nord will be heading to the green advance warning level. In collaboration with Roxanne Langlois
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https://www.vaughantoday.ca/does-gaspe-change-color-inadvertently/
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