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Can Julio Jones Still Make A Super Bowl Difference?

One of the premier pass-catching weapons in the NFL over the last decade is available for trade, and Julio Jones should have no shortage of suitors, with several contending teams likely to see him as the final piece of the puzzle on offense. A seven-time Pro Bowler who led the NFL in receiving yards in 2015 and 2018, Jones has the resume of an all-time great. Since he entered the league in 2011 as the sixth overall pick of the Atlanta Falcons, no player has more receiving yards than Jones, with his 12,896 putting him well clear of Antonio Brown (11,579) in second. Jones also has 119 receptions of 25 yards or more in that time, again the best mark in the league ahead of T.Y. Hilton (104). He has topped 1,300 yards in six of the last seven seasons, but a 2020 campaign in which he missed seven games and posted his lowest yards per game average (85.7) since 2012 raises the question about whether Jones can truly be considered among the best of the best at his position. With a parting with the Falcons seemingly imminent, Stats Perform analysed the data to examine whether Jones is still a receiver who can put a contending team over the top. Big-play beast As his career tally of plays of 25 yards or more illustrates, Jones has long since been one of the premier big-play threats in the NFL. His comparative lack of time on the field in 2020 meant he produced only seven such plays last season. However, even though he played just over half of the games, Jones still proved himself an efficient downfield threat. Jones produced a 'big play', a burn for 20 yards or a burn for a touchdown, on 27 of his 67 targets, giving him a big-play percentage of 40.2 that was eighth among wide receivers with at least 50 snaps and 50 targets. It was also a marked improvement on his performance in that metric in 2019. Over the larger sample size of 157 targets, Jones registered 53 big plays, a percentage of 33.9 that put him 22nd among receivers with a minimum of 50 snaps and targets. Jones may be getting older, but last season's numbers indicated he is getting better at finding ways to make impact plays down the field. And he has remained consistent when it comes to regularly winning his matchup with opposing defenders. Burn notice At 6ft 3in and 220 pounds, Jones' athleticism and route-running ability has continually made him a nightmare for cornerbacks to defend. The 4.3 speed with which he entered the league may have declined somewhat, but any drop-off in his physical gifts has not hindered his success in getting the better of those tasked with guarding him. Jones recorded a burn, which is when a receiver wins his matchup with a defender on a play where he is targeted regardless of whether the pass is considered catchable, on 63.7 per cent of his targets in 2019. That was comfortably above the average of 60.9 for receivers with at least 50 snaps and 50 targets, and he improved on that in 2020, recording a burn percentage of 73.1 ranking sixth among wideouts to meet those thresholds. Only seven receivers had a higher burn yards per route average than Jones' 3.2 in 2019, and he marginally bettered that last season as he finished with 3.3, level with Justin Jefferson, who set the rookie record for receiving yards with 1,400. Jones was also seventh in burn yards per target (13.69) among receivers with 50 snaps and targets last year, demonstrating he can still regularly leave defenders trailing in his wake, providing his health allows him to deliver the kind of influential displays that have defined his career. Situation critical A lingering hamstring injury restricted Jones' availability in 2020 as the Falcons endured a 4-12 season, and his failure to shake off a soft tissue problem may raise concerns over whether teams can rely on him to stay on the field and contribute. But franchises interested in investing in Jones' services need not look far for an example of a comparable player performing at a Pro Bowl level at this stage of their career. Jones turned 32 in February, and can draw inspiration from Larry Fitzgerald, who racked up 1,215 yards during his age 32 season in 2015, helping the Arizona Cardinals to the NFC Championship Game. Fitzgerald was invigorated by the coaching of Bruce Arians and the opportunity to play with a quarterback of Carson Palmer's talents, and his 2015 campaign was the first of three successive 1,000-yard seasons. Fitzgerald led the NFL in receptions in 2016. The success of Fitzgerald during that span is instructive is it was partially a product of Arians' abilities as a play-caller and the undoubted upside offered by Palmer, a former number one overall pick who led the NFL in passing touchdowns for the second time in his career in 2015. Situation plays a substantial role in the performance of any player and Jones could land in one of several excellent spots. A reunion with Kyle Shanahan, who oversaw Jones' most productive season (1,871 yards) in 2015, with the San Francisco 49ers has been mooted. The New England Patriots and their talented offensive play-caller Josh McDaniels are also credited with an interest in Jones, as are the Baltimore Ravens, who boast a former MVP at quarterback in Lamar Jackson, and the Seattle Seahawks and Russell Wilson, whose superb accuracy saw him throw an interceptable pass on just 2.64 per cent of throws in 2020. Jones compares extremely well with Fitzgerald as a physically imposing and dependable receiver who dropped only one pass last season after registering two drops in 2019. While conventional wisdom would point to him declining as he gets up there in age, the numbers suggest he may in fact be getting better. For the contending team lands him, Jones still has what it takes to be a pivotal element of a potential Super Bowl-winning picture.

https://www.beinsports.com/us/nfl/news/can-julio-jones-still-make-a-super-bowl-diffe/1698330

Who are the 3rd Inning Program Bosses in MLB The Show 21?

On June 4, the MLB The Show 21 2nd Inning Program in Diamond Dynasty officially ended. The same day, Sony San Diego launched the 3rd Inning Program, and three new bosses are now up for grabs. The batch of new bosses includes two players who already have cards in the game, plus a brand new legend in MLB The Show 21. Lets go over them. The 2nd Inning Program bosses Like the 2nd Inning, there are three new bosses in the MLB The Show 21 3rd Inning Program. The first boss is a brand new addition to MLB The Show 21: former Angels and Blue Jays third baseman Troy Glaus: Screenshot by Gamepur The second boss is a player who already had a Gold card in the game, but we think this item is a bit better. Former MLB All-Star Grady Sizemore is the second boss: Screenshot by Gamepur The third and final boss was a legendary pitcher for the Oakland Athletics. Former As reliever and Baseball Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley is the third boss for the 3rd Inning Program: Screenshot by Gamepur MLB The Show 21 players can acquire one of these three players via a special Choice Reward pack. This pack can be obtained by hitting Level 25 in the 2nd Inning Program.

https://www.gamepur.com/guides/who-are-the-3rd-inning-program-bosses-in-mlb-the-show-21

What Time Will RuPauls Drag Race Down Under Episode 6 Premiere?

Were in the home stretch of RuPauls Drag Race Down Under Season 1 and, wow oh wow, things are getting very tenseand Im not even talking about the competition. Episode 5 sparked some of the biggest online conversations in the franchises herstory, and that convo wasnt just people trying to decipher Art Simones commercial. Well just have to watch and find out. Weve got all the info you need below! How to watch Drag Race Down Under in the US If youre a Drag Race fan in the US, you may know by now that you can stream RuPauls Drag Race Down Under (and all the international spinoffs) via the streaming service WOW Presents Plus. If youre not yet a subscriber, you can sign up for a free, 7-day trial of WOW Presents Plus. The service is $3.99 a month after that. How to watch Drag Race Down Under in Australia and New Zealand If youre a Drag Race fan who actually lives down under, you wont be able to watch the show on WOW Presents Plus. Instead, you can watch the show via a couple of down under streaming services: on Stan in Australia and on NZTV in New Zealand. How to watch Drag Race Down Under in the UK and Canada If youre a Drag Race fan in the UK or Canada, youll also have to look elsewhere to stream Down Under. Drag Race Down Under Episode 6 debuts in the US on WOW Presents Plus on Saturday, June 5 at 3 a.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT. Forget Saturday morning cartoons and get into some Saturday morning drama! As for the rest of the world, heres when youll also be able to stream RuPauls Drag Race Down Under at the following times on Saturdays: America at 3 a.m. ET on WOW Presents Plus on WOW Presents Plus The UK at 9 a.m. BST on BBC iPlayer on BBC iPlayer Australia at 4 p.m. AEST on Stan on Stan New Zealand at 6 p.m. NZST on TVNZ If you want to know more about RuPauls Drag Race Down Under Episode 5, check out our quick recap below. What didnt happen on Down Under Episode 5?! The queens mourned the loss of Anita Wiglit for a minute and then quickly moved on with the competition. The library opened in time for this weeks mini challenge, allowing the queens to read each other to filth. This was quite possibly the best reading challenges in Drag Race herstory. Choice reads: Kita to Elektra: Elektra Shock, man Elektra Shock, man Kita to Etcetera: For someone who is so woke, Im wondering when youre gonna wake the fuck up. For someone who is so woke, Im wondering when youre gonna wake the fuck up. Maxi to Scarlet: The only time shes got something between her ears is when shes sucking dick. The only time shes got something between her ears is when shes sucking dick. Art to Elektra: If I were you, Id get a COVID test because youve clearly lost your sense of taste. If I were you, Id get a COVID test because youve clearly lost your sense of taste. Art to Etcetera: Out of drag, Etcetera uses they/them pronouns, so for example: They havent been in the top so we wont be seeing them in the final. The win couldve gone to many of the queens, but Arts read of Etcetera is already canon, its legendary, its iconique. So yeah, Art Simone won the mini challenge. For the maxi challenge, the queens had to create and market a yeast spread of their own in a commercial. The phrase yeast spread gave these queens an inch and, lordy, did they take a mile. Art Simone and Scarlet Adamss commercials were definitely not good enough to win, but werent offensive enough to be in the bottom. However, RuPaul did take a moment on the main stage to address something that came up in the Werk Room chat: Scarlet Adamss history of performing in blackface and appropriating other cultures. It was, uh, well the whole things a mess! If you want more context, you can watch Scarlets talk about racism with drag performer Fez Faanana. Perpetual underdog Elektra Shock came out on top this week with far and away the best commercial of the bunch. And Maxi and Etcetera found themselves in the bottom for ads that were too timid and too vulgar, respectively. When the smoke cleared on their lip sync, Etcetera was told to sashay away. On the runway this week, Maxi Shield serving Picnic at Hanging Frock realness, which is a riff on the Aussie New Wave classic film Picnic at Hanging Rock. That film is set in 1900, roughly around the same time that another iconic example of 70s down under cinema takes place. That film is My Brilliant Career. Honestly, Maxi Shield couldve said she was serving My Brilliant Ca-Sheer and turning a lewk inspired by Judy Davis free-spirited leading lady and you wouldnt be able to find the lie. And if you want to see young Sam Neill at his absolute swooniest, My Brilliant Career is a must see. You can stream RuPauls Drag Race Down Under Episodes 1-5 right now on WOW Presents Plus. Stream RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under on WOW Presents Plus

https://decider.com/2021/06/04/rupauls-drag-race-down-under-episode-6-wow-presents/

Will There Be a Campaign 3 of Critical Role?

Fans of Critical Role said goodbye to the latest installment in the hit series, Campaign 2: The Might Nein, last night with a massive, seven-hour sendoff finale. After three years of the latest campaign, it all came to an end yesterday. Heres what we know right now. Right now, we cant say for sure. As ComicBook.com points out, Critical Role has not announced any official plans yet to continue with Campaign 3, but there were about three months between the end of Campaign 1 and the start of Campaign 2. If Critical Role were to follow the same pattern, that would bring us to about September if they decided to start up again with a third campaign. In the meantime, you dont have to say goodbye to Critical Role just yet. The series is hosting a final edition of Talks Machina, a show in which Brian Foster breaks down the most recent episode with the cast. The latest Talks Machina takes place next Tuesday, June 8th at 10/9c on Twitch. Both campaigns of Critical Role are led by Matthew Mercer, Dungeon Master and voice actor. In the first campaign of Critical Role, the cast consisted of Pike Trickfoot, the Gnome Cleric (Ashley Johnson), Keyleth, the Half-Elf Druid (Marisha Ray), Percival Percy Fredrickstein Von Musel Klossowski de Rolo III, the Human Gunslinger (Taliesin Jaffe), Grog Strongjaw, the Goliath Barbarian (Travis Willingham), Scanlan Shorthalt, the Gnome Bard and Taryon Tary Darrington, the Human Artificer (Sam Riegel), Vexahlia, the Half-Elf Ranger (Laura Bailey), and Vaxildan, the Half-Elf Rogue (Liam OBrien), per the Critical Role website. The second and more recent campaign included Yasha, the Aasimar Barbarian (Ashley Johnson), Beauregard, the Human Monk (Marisha Ray), Mollymauk Tealeaf, the Tiefling Blood Hunter and Caduceus Clay, the Firbolg Cleric (Taliesin Jaffe), Fjord, the Half-Orc Warlock (Travis Willingham), Nott the Brave/ Veth Brenatto, the Goblin/Halfling Rogue (Sam Riegel), Jester, the Tiefling Cleric (Laura Bailey) and Caleb Widogast, the Human Wizard (Liam OBrien).

https://decider.com/2021/06/04/will-there-be-a-campaign-3-critical-role/

Can I vote on June 6 if I have COVID-19?

June 4, 2021 3 min read This article was translated from our Spanish edition using AI technologies. Errors may exist due to this process. Brought to you by Milenio The largest elections in the history of Mexico are yet to come, this June 6 , so you should already know the polling place you should attend and the available candidates. If not, visit the INE website so that your vote is informed . For this electoral process, 1,400,000 people were trained to be polling station officials. Due to the pandemic, the National Electoral Institute (INE) has created a health protocol to guarantee the safety of all, since the attendance of 93 million 500 thousand people is estimated. At the same time, through their YouTube channel they released a video with some health recommendations for next Sunday. Christian Flores Garza , the INE's director of electoral training, in an interview with Milenio , assured that the protocol contemplates the risk that anyone can carry the virus and that it seeks to minimize contagion. On the other hand, if someone does present symptoms of COVID-19, they can go to vote , as long as they respect all the health measures. In the event that someone decides not to attend to vote, the official comments that this is a personal decision , so everyone has the right not to do so, whether or not they have coronavirus . "We live in a democratic system where elections are held periodically. However, due to this specific health emergency condition that is occurring, unfortunately it could prevent us from voting, and in that sense that decision would prevail," he explained . On the other hand, Ciro Murayama Rendn, counselor of the institute, asked those who are infected by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, at this time, not to leave their homes, this in order to avoid more infections. Without a doubt, it will be an individual decision of each citizen. An essential part of the protocol, supervised by the polling station officials, is the mandatory use of mouth covers when entering. There will be signs on the floor for voters to maintain a distance of one point five meters . Each person will clean the surfaces with which they have contact, taking into account that the officials will do periodic cleaning. You only have to show your voter credential to avoid contact and finally, it is important that you bring your own pen.

https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/373753

Are Seeds Alive?

Here in Vermont it's planting time, and we've been getting a lot of questions about seeds from kids around the world. In this episode we'll explore the importance of preserving seed diversity with Hannes Dempewolf of the Global Crop Diversity Trust. Crop Trust manages a repository of seeds from around the world at the Global Seed Vault in Svalbard, Norway, above the Arctic Circle. Plus, ethnobotanist and Abenaki scholar Fred Wiseman shares a little bit about a project called Seeds of Renewal, which aims to find seeds traditionally grown by Abenaki people in our region and return them to cultivation. Download our learning guides: PDF | Google Slide | Transcript Loading... The Svalbard Global Seed Vault contains an enormous wealth of seeds from around the world. Unlike other seed banks, the vault is designed not to be used unless there are no other options in other seed banks. Seed banks are places where seeds are stored for future use in case of a disaster or crop failure, and are sometimes given out to help establish new populations of heritage or rare plants and crops. Seed banks also promote genetic diversity by keeping many varieties of seeds from many different plant species. "The International Rice Research Institute in the Philippines has the international rice gene bank," Hannes Dempewolf told us. "And I believe there's more than 120,000 different varieties of rice conserved just in that seed bank. And that's still not a complete collection; there are still many, many varieties of rice around that are not conserved there and that we need to conserve in the future." The Svalbard Global Seed Vault has been cut into a mountain in Norway, high above the Arctic Circle. The chambers in the vault are kept even colder than the ambient temperature, down to 18 degrees Celsius, preserving millions of tiny seeds in a dormant state until they're needed. Dempewolf says the entrance to the vault juts out of the mountainside like some kind of alien structure. Once inside, you go down a long ramp, and at the bottom there are three chambers. There "you see these huge floor to ceiling shelves. And on these shelves, are all these different boxes that different countries and different seed banks have submitted. And many of those seed banks have also put their little flag on it, you know, and you can see these different boxes from all over the world, that contain that wealth of diversity that has been domesticated, attended to and selected by farmers over thousands of generations." The vault is opened several times a year so countries and organizations can deposit seeds for storage. The Vault opened in 2008. So far, there has only been one withdrawal! In 2015, a seed bank devoted to researching crops that grow in dry areas could no longer do its work because of civil war in Syria. In order to establish a new seed bank in Morocco and Lebanon, it took some of its seeds out of the Global Seed Vault. But once the seed bank had re-established its crops, it made sure to replenish its supply in the vault. There are currently more than a million samples from all over the world in the vault. "Are seeds alive?" - Evie, 5, Hawaii Yes, seeds are very much alive! At least the seeds that we use to grow food are alive. Seeds can die if they're not properly cared for, if they get too hot or cold or wet. But under the right conditions, they're just dormant. "It means they're sleeping basically," Dempewolf says. "Seeds are dormant and they need to be activated to grow. They need light to grow, along with humidity and warmth, that's the conditions that allow seeds to grow." "Different species of plants have very different kinds of seeds and different types of seeds also need very different conditions to grow. Some grow with very, very little humidity with very little wetness, and some need a lot. Some need to be submerged in you know under water for a while until they can grow. Some need to be frozen first before they can grow. Some seeds are made that they have to first be eaten by an animal and then pooped out again, so they can grow. Some grow with very, very little wetness, and some need to be submerged underwater for a while until they can grow. Some need to be frozen first before they can grow. Seeds are amazingly complex."

https://www.vpr.org/post/are-seeds-alive

Will Rising Lumber Prices Translate to Homebuilder Strength?

Lumber prices are rising, which could push housing prices higher and strengthen the Direxion Daily Homebuilders and Supplies Bull 3X Shares (NAIL). As the global economy continues to re-open, the demand for housing continues to remain elevated. However, low supply has been pushing prices higher, and now, the cost of materials like lumber is rising as well. Lumber prices have spiked this year, a Construction Dive article said. Lumber futures contracts for May delivery hit $1,645 per 1,000 board feet, up from about 60% a month ago, and 374% over the last year, reports Wells Fargo. Its the fastest rise since the post-World War II housing boom, according to Mark Vitner, managing director and senior economist at Wells Fargo. The demand for lumber is exceptionally high and the supply is constrained, said Vitner. NAIL seeks daily investment results of 300% of the daily performance of the Dow Jones U.S. Select Home Construction Index. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in financial instruments, such as swap agreements, securities of the index, and other financial instruments that provide daily leveraged exposure to the index or ETFs that track the index. The index measures U.S. companies in the home construction sector that provide a wide range of products and services related to homebuilding, including home construction and producers, sellers, and suppliers of building materials, furnishings, and fixtures. The fund is up over 70% in 2021. Lumber Prices Rise with Construction Boom Rising lumber prices could help traders stave off inflationary pressures using NAIL as a hedge. Whether the low supply hampers or helps homebuilders remains to be seen. Booming house and apartment construction are one economic signature of the pandemic, but lumbers price surge is causing homebuilders and contractors a market-wide case of agita, an Engineering News-Record article noted. Sassons development company performs its own construction and he declined to say how much unexpected lumber increases have added to the cost of his long-planned rental project. To explain whats happening with wood, economists and market analysts cite imbalance of supply and demand, production cuts at sawmills when prices were lower, trouble ramping up production and shipping woes due to COVID-19, the article added. For more news and information, visit the Leveraged & Inverse Channel.

https://www.etftrends.com/leveraged-inverse-channel/will-lumber-prices-translate-to-homebuilder-strength/

Do powder sunscreens work?

Its the age-old dilemma. Youve meticulously swirled your cream blush, tapped your cheekbones with highlighter and have maybe even drawn on a smattering of adorable freckles. But its been two hours since you applied your SPF and youre due for a re-up. Certainly not smear lotion all over your glowy summer glam! This is where powder sunscreen comes in, offering to weightlessly drape your face in an invisible sun shield. On its own, it doesnt, says Dr. Susan Poelman, a certified dermatologist based in Calgary. The jury is still out in terms of the efficacy of coverage. Heres the thing: Cream or lotion formulations are specifically designed to provide uniform distribution of sun filters to give you the best possible protection. With powders, it may not be as easy to get an even application, says Poelman. Thats not to say theyre no good. Most powder sunscreens contain mineral filters like zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, which effectively deflect rays. Some are even spiked with iron oxides, which can protect against the blue light emitted by our electronic devices. Others have antioxidants to mop up any damage that gets through your sunscreen, like an insurance policy for your skin, says Poelman, who recommends patients apply an antioxidant serum under their sunscreen. But the main qualm derms have with powder sunscreen is that it shouldnt replace the real thing. I think where powder sunscreen is great is to touch up your sunscreen over your makeup, says Poelman. Indeed, it solves that aforementioned reapplication over makeup conundrum. But if you dont like the feel of a cream or fluid, subbing it for a powder isnt advisable. The meat and potatoes is the liquids, creams or lotions, says Poelman. So touch-ups it is. The general guideline is to reapply after two hours, though youll want to top up your SPF more often if youre sweating or swimming. The best way to apply powder sunscreen, says Poelman, is to sprinkle about a teaspoon of the product on the back of your hand and then dab it on. That way you know youre applying a sufficient amount to get the protection. Also, avoid doing this in a windy area to ensure all the product actually makes it onto your face. Another thing to be mindful of is not accidentally inhaling the powder as you dust it on. Those nanoparticles in the powder sunscreen can easily pass into the body and even make their way into the lungs, warns Poelman. She also stresses the importance of applying SPF all over the face, right up to the edge of the hairline and ears. In women, we see a lot of skin cancers right in front of the ears, she says. As Poelman reminds us, melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, is one of the most common cancer types in people aged 15 to 49. Thats a very preventable type of cancer, she says. We think were invincible, but were actually not. Thats why on top of diligent use of sunscreen, the Canadian Dermatology Association also recommends wearing a broad-brimmed hat and UV-protective glasses. Theres no reason not to enjoy the sun and be healthy and be outdoors, says Poelman. Its all about responsible use of sun protective measures: avoiding the sun during peak hours, checking the UV index before going outside those are all ways you can protect yourself and have a safe summer. Laboratoire Dr Renaud Loose Powder SPF 50 Broad Spectrum in Dark, $58, ldrenaud.com Available in Light and Dark, this SPF 50 powder from Canadian brand Laboratoire Dr. Renaud serves up broad spectrum protection with an added shot of antioxidants. bareMinerals Mineral Veil Broad Spectrum SPF 25 powder, $33, sephora.com Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Peter Thomas Roth Instant Mineral Sunscreen SPF 45 powder, $38, walmart.ca When you make a purchase through the links in this article, we may earn a small commission. Our journalism is independent and not influenced by advertising. Learn more Katherine Lalancette is the beauty director of The Kit, based in Toronto. She writes about beauty and trends. Reach her on email at kl@thekit.ca or follow her on Twitter: @kik_tweets

https://www.thestar.com/life/fashion_style/2021/06/04/do-powder-sunscreens-work.html

What the heck are Squishmallowsand why is everyone buying them?

Recommendations are independently chosen by Revieweds editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. Have you ever seen a panda pegathorn do muay thai? I certainly havent. But so reads the quirky intro on the tag of a Squishmallow, the insanely popular stuffed toys that exploded in fall of 2020. (In fact, between January and March of 2021, the volume and frequency of searches for Squishmallows outpaced searches for Selena Gomez a few of times.) Ive run across the puffy plush animals on TikTok on a handful of occasions, but I didnt pay them any mind until I went shopping at Costco and saw a giant bin of mega-sized Squishmallows right after walking through the door. And when you see a brand on TikTok and at the very front of Costco, you know its kind of a big deal. Get expert shopping advice delivered to your phone. Sign up for text message alerts from the deal-hunting nerds at Reviewed. Squishmallows are egg-shaped stuffed animals (and, ahem, fruits) with pieces of different colored fabric or embroidery that create features such as the stomach, mouth, and eyes. You can find designs ranging from pandas and elephants to avocados and pineapples to cats crossed with unicorns (picture a kitty with a sparkly forehead horn and you got the idea). Theyre popular among all age groups, from little kids who love imaginary play to college students to adults who have Instagram accounts devoted to the purpose of showing off their collections. Squishmallows popularity has led them to be likened to Beanie Babies, Furbies, and Webkinz. The first Squishmallows date back to 2017, says Jonathan Kelly, Co-President of Kellytoy, the company behind the craze. Initially Kelly released just eight characters that were sold at Walgreens. When they quickly disappeared off store shelves, Kelly saw their potential. To date, more than 85 million Squishmallows have been sold, he says. Sign up for our weekly newsletter. Its free and you can unsubscribe at any time. Each Squishmallow's tag features a brief personality description and name for the character. Some are bakers, others are sports narrators, and others, like the cat that I bought, sound like borderline millennials, despite their Gen Z appeal: Treszure loves to plan events for her friends [her] favorite part is creating the vision board and making memories..., the tag reads. Squishmallows come in seven sizes, starting at a mere 3.5 inches tall, and going up to 24 inches. They range in price from as little as $5 (for the smaller ones, of course), to a jaw-dropping $119 for a 24-inch Maui Pineapple from Walmart. Most Squishmallows arent that expensive, though, and come in somewhere between $22 and $50. Why Squishmallows are so popular Its hard to pinpoint exactly what launched these plushies into the spotlight, but a combination of social-media attention, collectibility, and envelope pushing are likely key factors in their sudden success. Squishmallows are a hit on social media Social media platforms, including TikTok and Instagram, no doubt played a huge role in making Squishmallows surge in popularity. Charlie DAmelio, a 17-year-old dancer whos amassed an impressive 100 million followers on TikTokthe largest following of anyone on the appposted about her Squishmallow collection in February on Instagram, where the post garnered nearly 5 million likes from her 42 million followers there. (My 18-year-old sister, for one, thinks that might have been the first time she heard about the soft toys.) Kate Hudson and Lady Gaga have also made posts about Squishmallows. Squishmallows are collectible Aside from social media, Squishmallows characteristics appeal to Gen Zs consumer buying patterns. Gen Z is likely to be a strong market for goods that cater to escapism, Stacy Wood, a professor in marketing and the executive director of the Consumer Innovation Collaborative at North Carolina State University wrote in a publication for the schools Institute for Emerging Issues. Collecting, as a consumer behavior, can be seen as a form of escapism because it lets a person focus and be immersed in a quest to grow the collection, she says. Squishmallows are easy to collect because they are not expensive, they are widely available, and they have a variety of appearances. Indeed, the company offers more than 1,000 characters, so the skys the limit to the number of Squishmallows someone could collect. Though no Squishmallows have been officially retired, according to a spokesperson, certain characters arent continually soldrather theyre brought back for occasional small-run batches (something the company does to help drive the element of collectibility, the spokesperson says). If youre hoping to purchase a highly collectible Squishmallow, you can watch for Select Series, which are runs where only a small number of plush are introduced to the market. Take Jack the Black Cat, the companys first limited edition character that was introduced in September 2020. The 16-inch Jack was the 500th character, and as such only 500 were made. He was exclusively carried on Squishmallows official website, and sold out within two hours of release. The company announces limited runs and other news via the website for trade magazine Toybook. Squishmallows are super soft Aside from collectibility, Squishmallows have a couple other traits that may compel consumers. Namely how soft and cuddly they areI didnt grasp the rage until I physically picked one up prior to purchasing it at Costco. The exterior fabric goes beyond being tactilely pleasing to being comforting and almost compellingthe animal was so soft I just didnt want to put it down. Both my sister and a friends 10-year-old daughter say they love the squishy and huggable nature of Squishmallows, and how the animals can be used as pillows. My friend's daughter has given and received Squishmallows as gifts. Squishmallows are extra inclusive The Squishmallows line-up has a number of characters that are non-binary. The first, Bobby the Bunny, is a tie-dye bunny with they/them pronouns that rolled out last year. The feedback was incredibly positive and they quickly became widely sought after, Kelly says. When asked about other LGBTQ+ characters, Kelly indicated the company has continued adding to its non-binary characters since Bobby's debut. He didnt specify if other LGBTQ+ identities are currently represented, but said the company will add more non-binary characters while identifying more ways to respectfully represent the LGBTQ+ community in the Squishmallows line. Though representation isn't a make-or-break for some consumers, its very meaningful to others, including my sister. Having a product thats really big, thats representative and appeals to kids is really important, she says. She hopes that Squishmallows inclusion of non-binary characters may serve as a role model for other corporations, too. Where to buy Squishmallows If you want to get in on Squishmallows, the good news is that they are for sale all over, from major retailers to small local boutiques. The bad news is that the collectibility has made them so sought after that it can be tricky to track one downjust search Squishmallow hunting on TikTok and youll find plenty of videos of aficionados driving to different stores and sifting through bins in hopes of finding one plush or another. Squishmallows are offered at a number of retailers online. Though they're sold on Amazon, you should be sure you only purchase Squishmallows that are shipped and sold by Amazon to guarantee authenticity. Other retailers have limitations on where you can buy Squishmallowssometimes theyre in-store exclusives. Hallmark, for example, only carries Squishmallows in-store in small and medium sizes. Costco, in contrast, only stocks larger sizes. The 16-inch Squishmallows at the wholesale store sell for $12.99 online (I snagged one in-warehouse for $9.99)cheaper than youll likely find anywhere else. Costco has eight different traditional Squishmallows, as well as a few in the 20-inch size. These larger Squishmallows cost $27.99 and are characters from pop cultureChewbacca, and Hello Kitty as a mermaid and a scuba diver. I found both on Amazon as well, but they werent being sold by Amazona potential red flag. Target often has a small selection (at the time of publication, there were nine available online), but you can look to Walmart for a larger array of options. Claires carries a variety of Squishmallows, including a few that are exclusive, like the Coral and Blue Puppy Dogs. You can also check your local CVS, Walgreens, TJ Maxx, and Marshalls for Squishmallows, as these retailers dont carry the products online. Finding the most popular Squishmallows, such as Baby Yoda and Belana the Cow, isnt easy and may require you to use eBay or other third-party sites. If thats the case, be cognizant of fakes. Look for products with tags that are still attached and exactly match those you can see on the company's website to increase your odds of getting something thats authentic. According to the internet and numerous Gen Z folks the answer is a resounding yes. But worth, when it comes down to something like this, is always relative. Im in my mid-twenties and last spring in the throes of the pandemic, I treated myself to a stuffed dog from Jellycatwhich Id liken to Squishmallow in that its a moderately priced stuffed animal that, as an adult, I didnt really need. Nonetheless, I decided it was worth it in terms of the joy I get from having it on my bed. If anyone hoarding Squishmallows en masse is hoping that their collection will be "worth something" down the line, that may not be the most sound rationale. Wood predicts they will probably have a product life cycle that lasts a similar time to Beanie Babies, though without the 'high-dollar' investment aspect. Gen X parents remember Beanie Babies and understand the collecting desire [they] will probably counsel their kids wisely about [not] expecting any long-term profit from it, she says. Still, after seeing and holding a Squishmallow and carrying it through Costco on my way to purchasing it for my teenage sister, Id be lying if I didnt admit that I was tempted to buy one for myself (researching for this article was treacherous). Squishmallows might seem sillythey sure did to mebut theres something to their cute faces and soft fabric that you may need to physically touch to understand. Id never be willing to spend over $100 for one, nor would I fork over more than $50. But if I saw a cute one for less than $25, well, lets just say theres a good chance Id walk out of the store hiding it in an oversized bag. The product experts at Reviewed have all your shopping needs covered. Follow Reviewed on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest deals, reviews, and more. Prices were accurate at the time this article was published but may change over time.

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When will Prince Harry return to Frogmore Cottage?

The Duke of Sussex is currently staying in the US In April, Prince Harry left his 11million US mansion to return to the UK for the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh, his beloved grandfather, who passed away on 9 April. REVEALED: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's 11m family home is a fully-fledged hotel While Prince Harry has made no official announcement about his transatlantic travel, there are a few very important events coming up which could draw him back across the pond. Loading the player... WATCH: Prince Harry films inside gorgeous 11m home Firstly, it is Prince William's birthday on the 21 June so perhaps a personal visit could be on the cards for this occasion. Although, it won't be until 2022 when Prince William has a big birthday, turning 40. Another, perhaps more significant, occasion is happening on the 1 July on what would have been Princess Diana's 60th birthday, when a statue in her honour will be unveiled. A Princess Diana statue will be unveiled on 1 July It is believed it will be located within the Sunken Garden within Kensington Palace's grounds, and the brothers could both appear together to mark this poignant event. MORE: Prince Harry's real reason for moving to USA with Meghan Markle revealed SEE: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's son Archie's private playground will blow your mind Back in 2017, it was announced that William and Harry had chosen renowned artist Ian Rank-Broadley for the piece, known for his portrait of the Queen on British coins. Meghan Markle is expecting the couple's second child The one thing which may prevent Prince Harry from making a trip overseas this summer is the fact his wife Meghan Markle is due to give birth to their second child this summer. When Prince Harry and Meghan left the UK, they left behind their first home with baby Archie, Frogmore Cottage. However, they still have this property as their official UK residence and Harry's cousin Princess Eugenie, along with her husband Jack Brooksbank and baby son called August, is currently living there. Princess Eugenie currently lives at Frogmore Cottage Frogmore Cottage will no doubt be a location that holds dear memories for Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, because not only was it their family home, but Frogmore House within the same grounds was the location for their amazing wedding celebrations in 2018. Make sure you never miss a ROYAL story! Sign up to our newsletter to get all of our celebrity, royal and lifestyle news delivered directly to your inbox.

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Which Tampa Bay teachers make the most money?

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) The Florida Department of Education has released the average salaries for all of Floridas public school teachers, showing the highs and lows for experience, employment, and yearly income for the states educators. Across Florida, the average salary for a teacher is $51,166.57 per year. That average comes in from data for all 176,549 educators that Florida employs, according to the document from FLDOE. The average employment length is reported at 10 months for the 2020-2021 school year. Some Florida counties pay their teachers, on average, as low as $41,000. This comes after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill in June 2020 setting minimum teacher salaries at $47,500. In Tampa Bay, the county-by-county numbers are a little different. Heres how each of our countys pays, what their average years of experience teaching are and how many teachers they employed for the 2020-2021 academic year: County Average Salary Number of Teachers Employed Average Years of Experience Citrus $50,087 997 12.6 Hardee $47,447 318 10.4 Hernando $49,758 1,548 11.5 Highlands $49,980 700 13 Hillsborough $54,025 14,135 11.6 Manatee $51,102 3,179 9.9 Pasco $46,649 4,951 10.5 Pinellas $52,186 6,604 12.3 Polk $46,151 6,609 9.6 Sarasota $61,640 2,927 12.8 (Source: Florida Department of Education) Looking closely, Polk County has the lowest average salary among the 10 counties reviewed, while Sarasota has the highest. For these 10 counties, Sarasota County teachers make $61,640 on average. Polk County teachers, make $46,151 on average. Sarasota Countys teachers are also the highest paid educators in the state, on average. Across Florida, the county with the lowest paid teachers is Madison County, where its 150 teachers make $40,965 per year on average and have an average 10.2 years of experience.

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Will President Biden meet his July 4th vaccine goal?

WASHINGTON President Biden is now entering the home stretch of an ambitious goal of getting 70% of American adults vaccinated with at least one dose. As of Friday, the number stands at 63% with a month to go. About 136 million or so Americans are considered fully vaccinated. While the U.S. continues to be one of the world leaders in vaccine rates, it appears as though it will be very close as to whether 70% will be actually reached. That's because vaccine rates have stalled in many states and so far only 12 states have reached the 70% goal themselves. Those states are California, Maryland, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont. A number of states are on pace to need a few more months to reach the goal. For instance, one analysis indicated Arizona may need two more months to reach the goal. The same is true in Ohio. Mississippi may need more than a year to reach the goal based on current rates. Only 44% of Mississippi residents are considered vaccinated. CONSEQUENCES The actual consequences of not reaching the goal vary since most restrictions have been lifted in the United States. However, experts warn that areas with low vaccine rates would be susceptible to localized outbreaks. One way for President Biden to meet the goal is to have high-performing states, like Massachusetts, continue to outperform low-performing states like Mississippi. But that strategy is proving difficult now as well, with some areas in Massachusetts, such as Newton, nearing 100% as more rural areas in Massachusetts are seeing a leveling off of vaccinations.

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Which GTA game had the best open-world city?

Open-world cities are a staple within the GTA series, which inevitably has some fans comparing one game's map to another. The GTA series is fondly remembered for its classic locations. More specifically, players tend to remember exploring open-world cities to find various collectibles and activities to do. Every GTA game has had an open-world city in some capacity. However, these games approach map design quite differently from one another in most situations. While games like GTA Vice City and Vice City stories have minimal differences between the two titles, other games like GTA San Andreas are significantly different from the rest of the series. The GTA game with the best open-world city The GTA game with the best open-world city is going to be a game that actively rewards players for going out of their way to explore it. If there isn't much to discover, then that GTA game isn't taking full advantage of the open-world aspect. The 2D era A 3D look at a 2D game (Image via GTA Wiki) Unsurprisingly, most GTA fans would not consider the 2D Universe of games to have the best open-world city. Other than being hard to navigate thanks to a limited UI, these games didn't have much for the player to do regarding an open-world city to explore. GTA 2 is better than GTA 1 in this regard, but these games' strengths aren't in their map design. Some fans might like the simplicity of how they're designed, but the best open-world city has to, by definition, feel more open to discovery. Unfortunately, the 2D Universe games aren't so interesting to explore. The 3D Era of Liberty City Liberty City is a dark place to live in (Image via GTA Wiki) The 3D Universe of GTA games helped introduce a bevy of content that fans loved in regards to an open-world city. Free camera movement allows players to explore the world, especially since they aren't required to be doing missions all the time. Liberty City is largely the same between GTA 3, Liberty City Stories, and Advance. The last game is largely limited thanks to being on the Game Boy Advance, so it is unquestionably not the best open-world city in the franchise. Cedar Grove within Shoreside Vales is quite different from the rest of Liberty City (Image via GTA Wiki) Liberty City is a gritty location that has three fairly similar cities. Portland, Staunton Island and Shoreside Vale are the three major locations to explore, with the former two having some similarities. GTA Liberty City Stories handles Liberty City the best out of the 3D games, simply because it was made many years after GTA 3 was released. There are more side activities to entice players, which means that most players will prefer it over GTA 3. The 3D Era of Vice City Vice City is a simple city to explore (Image via GTA Wiki) Vice City hasn't shown up in the HD Universe (yet), so this will be the last time Vice City is seen within the GTA series. It's present in both GTA Vice City and Vice City Stories, and not too much has changed between the two games regarding how the map looks. At its core, Vice City is a very flat world to explore. As a result, it's very easy to explore, especially since it's a small city. In terms of sheer exploration and what a player can do in the games, it's like the 3D Liberty City games in that there's not too much to do. Vice City is a pleasant city to be in, as its colorful design does resonate strongly with modern gamers. Even if players prefer Vice City over Liberty City within the 3D Universe, neither city really compares to the next major title's locations. GTA San Andreas A HD look at Los Santos (Image via GTA Wiki) GTA San Andreas was a pioneer in many ways for the GTA series. As far as this article goes, GTA San Andreas is unquestionably the best open-world city to explore within the 3D Universe. There's even a strong case to be made that this game has the best open-world city within the entire GTA series. For starters, GTA San Andreas has three major cities to explore and a great countryside associated with every one of them. In terms of visual design, this game's cities are easily the most diverse within the whole franchise. All cities have Oysters and Stunt Jumps as collectibles. Los Santos is the poorest, but it still has some rich neighborhoods on the outskirts of the city. Tags are unique collectibles for this city, but they're not the only feature players can engage with here. There are also Lowrider Challenges and Gang Wars for players to enjoy. San Fierro is a lovely city to explore (Image via GTA Wiki) San Fierro is the next major city, and it's based on San Francisco (whereas Los Santos is based on Los Angeles). Players can collect Snapshots and can also export vehicles for good money. Finally, Las Venturas is based off of Las Vegas and is home to a good number of casinos for the players to check out (three visitable ones). Other than gambling here, players can also collect Horseshoes. In a way, GTA San Andreas follows the philosophy of quality over quantity. Each city (and countryside to a lesser extent) has a lot of life embedded into it. There's so much to do here, and that's not even getting to the discussion of the good mission variety found in these open-world cities. The HD Universe of Liberty City Broker in GTA 4 (Image via GTA Wiki) Unsurprisingly, GTA 4 is a lot more noteworthy than GTA Chinatown Wars regarding how players can explore the open world. Both games take place in Liberty City, but fans of the previous game will notice that Liberty City isn't as diverse in terms of its appearance. Likewise, there are significantly fewer collectibles to collect. Liberty City in the HD Universe is bigger than the Liberty City of the 3D Universe, but there are differences between the two cities (i.e., the HD Universe Liberty City isn't just the 3D Universe Liberty City scaled up). GTA 4 is a great game, but there isn't much of a reason to explore. GTA 5 South Los Santos (Image via GTA Wiki) GTA 5's map is often praised as the largest map in the series. That is correct, but it doesn't mean that it has the best open-world city in the series. For starters, GTA 5's countryside is massive. Considering the countryside is the least interesting aspect of the game in regards to the number of activities one can do, that's rather disappointing. GTA 5 has the most activities in the GTA series, but it's not necessarily tied to its open-world design. There are collectibles, but they're rather worthless given they often just unlock missions with minor rewards. For what it's worth, GTA 5 does have a lot of good features sprinkled into its world. If a player is interested in exploring for the sake of exploring, they will find a lot of stuff to do in GTA 5. The best GTA game regarding its open-world cities For most fans, this discussion boils down to GTA 5 vs GTA San Andreas. The former game has an absolutely gargantuan map full of activities for the player to mess around with. However, the latter game more actively rewards players for exploring the open world. It's also worth noting that GTA San Andreas's map isn't as big as GTA 5's, which means players won't feel overwhelmed with exploring vast areas of nothingness. Edited by Gautham Balaji

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Do we really need Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor 2?

Floyd Mayweather has said he is open to a rematch with Conor McGregor. When 'Money' was asked if he would like to run it back with the Irishman in a boxing bout, he replied: "Absolutely. He's easy...the beef is all of these guys look up to me, steal my blueprint and then they hate on me." Leonard Ellerbe, the CEO of Mayweather Promotions, reiterated the sentiment, saying: "[Conor McGregor] has been talking a lot. Conor, if you're listening, you can get that too." The first fight between the two superstars did huge numbers and was considered 'The Biggest Fight in Combat Sports History.' 'The Notorious' did well in the early rounds but Mayweather ended up winning the fight via TKO when he stopped 'Mystic Mac' in the 10th round. The Irishman has since made multiple calls for a rematch, believing he will be the victor in a second encounter. The two rivals continue to exchange insults on social media. McGregor's most recent shot made fun of the undefeated boxer's 'Love Window' commercial. Also read: Conor McGregor takes a shot at Floyd Mayweather ahead of his boxing return against Logan Paul Now that the possibility of a rematch is growing stronger, we cannot help but wonder whether the world needs a Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor 2. Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor will not live up to the hype Floyd Mayweather Jr. v Conor McGregor - Weigh-in A lot has changed since the first fight between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather. The star power of the two athletes has waned. Since their first encounter, Conor McGregor has made three appearances in the octagon, losing two of them. He is now scheduled to face Dustin Poirier in a trilogy bout on July 10. Floyd Mayweather, on the other hand, is about to take on Logan Paul in a boxing match on June 6. McGregor and Mayweather understand that a rematch would make ridiculous amounts of money, so it shouldn't come as a surprise that the two want to run it back. However, there is not much for the audience to look forward to in the match-up now. The element of the unknown is now gone. The first event was a massive success because fans wanted to see how a fight between an MMA fighter and a boxing champion would play out. Many thought that Floyd would outclass McGregor with ease, while others believed the Irishman could knock 'Money' out. Both fighters did a brilliant job of generating hype for the fight with their press conference antics. But now that fans have already seen the fight happen, the mystique is gone. Most people believe that the rematch will be more or less similar to the first bout. Another reason the rematch would not work is that both fighters are past their prime. In 2017, Conor McGregor came off becoming the first two-division champion in the UFC. The Irishman was the face of MMA, with no close competition. Floyd Mayweather came off a 2015 win against Manny Pacquiao in what was one of the biggest fights in boxing history. Both fighters were the biggest names in their respective sports in 2017, but the same cannot be said today. McGregor has since been arrested for attacking a bus and has had multiple lawsuits filed against him. Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier also snatched the Irishman's aura of invincibility inside the cage. Meanwhile, Mayweather, arguably the greatest boxer in the sport's history, is now fighting the YouTuber Logan Paul, who has a 0-1 professional boxing record. Also read: 5 reasons why Floyd Mayweather will knock out Logan Paul A Mayweather vs McGregor rematch, if it happens, will be nothing but a sad affair. Regardless of whose hand is raised at the end of the bout, everyone who is a part of the event will be on the losing side. Please take 30 seconds to answer this survey so that we can better understand how to serve your MMA needs. Edited by Utathya Ghosh

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Can McKinnley Jackson fill Bobby Brown IIIs shoes?

The Texas A&M Football team had one of the best defenses in the country in 2020. Thats not an opinion either. Numbers will support that claim, as the Aggies had by far the second best stampede defense in the country. Beyond that, the same team had a top ten defensive unit overall by total distance. But a strong defense starts with a line of defense that can stop the run and put pressure on the quarterback. In the midst of it all in 2020 was defensive tackle Bobby Brown III, who built a very strong career during his time at College Station. In his three-year career, Brown collected a total of 57 tackles, including 10.5 for a loss and 6 sacks. These numbers took a huge leap in his third season, leading to his name being mentioned on draft day. Brown recently signed his first NFL contract with the Los Angeles Rams after being selected by the team in the 4th round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Texas A&M Football Team Has a Gaping Hole in Defense with the Departure of Bobby Brown III With Bobby Brown III gone, it means the Texas A&M defense will be frantically trying to fill a gap left by a player who had a strong season in 2020. start the year. That said, it seems pretty obvious who their man will be. That player is McKinnley Jackson, an extremely talented defensive tackle who only played one season in College Station. Jackson will be a sophomore originally from Lucedale, Mississippi. In high school, he was ranked as a 4-star defensive tackle considered a top ten player by his position in the 247Sports composite rankings. As a freshman, he had an extremely impressive year with very limited snaps, racking up 13 tackles, 2 loss tackles and a few pass deflections. Jackson could have an even higher ceiling than his predecessor in Bobby Brown III. That said, there isnt much we can learn about him until he hits the field in the fall. 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Why Is Everyone So Mad At Gabbie Hanna?

The YouTuber has been at the center of a number of scandals, big and small. Unlike her contemporaries, Hanna offering an apology isnt getting her back in the good graces of her audience. Grace Bukunmi for BuzzFeed News Gabbie Hanna at her home in Los Angeles on May 6, 2021 When I got to YouTuber Gabbie Hannas $2.2 million Studio City home in Los Angeles last month, I rang the doorbell and was promptly told to let myself in. Doors open, her boyfriend told me through the intercom. Their two cats sitting on a tall scratching post barely lifted their heads, leaving me to walk through Hannas home on my own, hoping to find her. She wasnt in the living room, which had a framed print of the word cunt written in cursive sitting next to an emerald couch. She wasnt in one of the two recording studios in her home where she records her podcast Burnout With Gabbie Hanna, one of which is decorated with awards from YouTube and a framed printout of her placement on the New York Times bestseller list. (She has published two poetry collections, 2017s Adultolescence and 2020s Dandelion.) I finally found her upstairs in her bedroom, getting her makeup done for our photo shoot, wearing cutoff jeans and a vintage Queen T-shirt while her publicist, the makeup artist, and the photographers assistant made a semi-circle around her. We made awkward small talk for a few minutes before Hanna turned to us and said, OK. This is a question for the room: Whats your most embarrassing moment? And even though she hadnt met any of us before including her new publicist, who at no point during the day would allow me to speak to Hanna alone we answered. One told her about a recent blackout, another about an awkward interaction with a crush. And you? Hanna asked me. I mean, come on. Buy a girl a drink first. Such is the way 30-year-old Hanna has lived her life for the last seven or so years: perennially online and eager to tell you everything thats ever happened to her. First she was on Vine, where she made a name for herself through her comedy bits in 2013, which later got her a few nominations at the Teen Choice Awards in 2016. In 2014, she debuted The Gabbie Show on YouTube, which picked up steam in 2017, coming up alongside fellow creators like Lilly Singh, Liza Koshy, and David Dobrik. She gained a following by making personality-driven videos with her creator friends and storytime videos about her own life. (Hanna was briefly a video fellow at BuzzFeed in 2015, though we had never interacted before our interview.) At the height of her popularity, with millions of followers on YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter, she was nominated for YouTuber of the Year at the 2018 Shorty Awards. But these days, Hannas YouTube page is largely dormant. Her subscribers are down to around 5.7 million. In the last month alone, shes lost 30,000 subscribers. Her latest video has just under 244,000 views, a precipitous drop compared to videos posted a year earlier like My VERY Dark Childhood :,( (1.3 million views) or Trying Lip Filler for the First Time! (2.4 million views). In the last five months, shes posted just one video, a cover of Alanis Morissettes You Oughta Know. The Gabbie Show via YouTube / Via youtube.com Hanna in her cover of Alanis Morissettes You Outta Know Her dwindling subscriber base has no doubt been the result of a series of swift and unending controversies. First, in 2017, people criticized Hanna for making a video about a classmate who died of a drug overdose without consulting the family first. (Hanna apologized in a follow-up video.) Then, in 2018, she promoted a free (except for shipping) set of makeup brushes that people claimed were poorly made, began shedding after the first use, and, in some cases, never actually showed up after orders were placed. But instead of apologizing, she blamed her audience. Are they these amazing, high-quality, cant-even-believe-it, great brushes? Hanna said in a response video while doing her makeup with the offending brushes. No. I also never said they were. ... Im not sure what quality people were expecting when they paid $10 for 10 brushes. Then, in 2019, Hanna allegedly told Trisha Paytass then-boyfriend, Jason Nash, that the fellow YouTuber had herpes. Paytas denied the accusation. Hanna also had to apologize for tweeting, If I could be any animal Id be a beyonce. It feels like Im always dishing out apologies and Ive never once received one, and that to me feels a little chaotic. And then, in 2019, she became embroiled in her most serious controversy. Jessi Smiles (whose real name is Jessi Vasquez) accused her ex-boyfriend Curtis Lepore of raping her in 2013; she later claimed that Hanna had continued to stay friends and collaborate with him. (Smiles filed charges in 2014 and dropped them a month later when Lepore pleaded guilty to felony assault. Lepore did not respond to my interview requests, and Smiles declined to comment for this story.) Soon thereafter, Hanna was labeled a rape apologist by the public. Fellow creators and followers turned on Hanna, who was once considered sincere and emotionally intimate with her audience, and began calling her calculating and manipulative. Who didnt I apologize to, Hanna told me after we sat in her backyard. I gave Jessi Smiles an apology. I gave Beyonc an apology. It feels like Im always dishing out apologies and Ive never once received one, and that to me feels a little chaotic. YouTubers are constantly apologizing for their public gaffes; makeup experts have practically created a subindustry with their crying mea culpas alone. Hanna isnt unique in making very public mistakes, handling them poorly, and then having to backtrack. See: James Charles, Jeffree Star, Tana Mongeau, David Dobrik, Laura Lee, Manny Mua, Shane Dawson, and truly, I could go on. And just like the others, some of Hannas apologies seem sincere and some really dont. But unlike her YouTuber peers, Hanna hasnt been able to bounce back after an apology video or time off social media perhaps because a sizable chunk of her audience is absolutely not buying that shes sorry for anything. She cant move forward, because they wont let her. Everything she posts is another reason for them to bring up the exploited dead teen, the allegations of being a rape apologist, the molting makeup brushes. If people arent taking shots at her in the comments of her TikTok videos, then theyre making memes of her. I honestly just want to be left alone, Hanna said. But they just cant resist. The allegations levied against Hanna range from the tedious (makeup brushes) to the sincerely awful (ignored her friends alleged rape), but theyre not worse than those about any of her (often male) counterparts. Take a number. YouTube helps the worst of humanity float to the top and rewards them for their worst behavior. Take for instance Logan Paul, who recorded a dead body in a forest in 2017, said he was sorry and now makes $150,000 for one Facebook post. I started on YouTube being a dramatic loudmouth, confrontational storyteller, and that was the version of me everybody loved, she told me. At some point, I started hiding in myself and being silenced because I was so afraid of what people would say. I didn't have anyone backing me. I just want to be my fucking self. On her bedroom walls hang two framed portraits of Freddie Mercury. One of her cats is even named Freddie Purrcury (the other one: Radio Ga Ga). Hanna loves Queen, loves Mercurys music, but she specifically admires his I-dont-give-a-shit attitude. I like looking up interviews where hes telling people off, she said. I watched as she put on a strapless black leather dress, a clear raincoat, a lucite bow tie, and treacherously high clear heels for the shoot. Hanna applied a dual-tone lip, red on top and black on the bottom something shes trying to make her signature look. She smiled at herself in the mirror and teased her hair. Everyone made fun of Freddie Mercury too. Grace Bukunmi For Buzzfeed News Hanna grew up in suburban Pennsylvania and is the third of six children. Her father is Lebanese, her mother French and Polish. She said she had a tough upbringing her parents were both incredibly young when they had her, and, according to her, she nearly fell into homelessness a few times as a child and thats something shes still unpacking. Hanna also said she has a long history of being bullied as a child, an experience that she still deals with online from her former friends as well as total strangers. Its true some of the things people say to her online are ghastly. When she posts a seminude selfie, shes mocked and derided. Her nose is a near-constant source of inspiration for the cruelest digs from her audience. I get all these comments of people talking about my nose, saying Im the Froot Loop bird and calling me Pinocchio and shit, she said. I cant say something about that? I get all these comments of people talking about my nose, saying Im the Froot Loop bird and calling me Pinocchio and shit, she said. I cant say something about that? Hanna admits that she hasnt been on her best behavior in the past. Of course I was a fucking asshole, she said. I have a fucking neurological disorder that was unchecked, and I wasn't taking care of my mental health. She told me she was recently diagnosed with ADHD, autism, and dyspraxia. People throw it around a lot and say Oh, Im ADHD when youre getting a little bit restless or fidgety, but its a lot more than that, she said, adding that the disorder causes her to be impulsive and affects her short-term memory. (Despite considering herself neurodivergent, she was called out for being ableist in a March tweet, dismissing tone indicators, tags used for neurodivergent people who might have difficulty inferring tone online.) Part of being neurodivergent is being impulsive and not fully thinking through decisions, she told me. I think people have a hard time differentiating between making an excuse and trying to explain yourself. Hanna said her impulsivity keeps getting her in trouble, going all the way back to 2018, when she was promoting those flimsy makeup brushes. Whenever people want to discredit me on whatever my current thing is, they go back to the beginning and say, Remember you scammed your fans? kind of vibe, she told me about the backlash. She seems to understand that her approach to dealing with controversies could be better. That was a really bad response, she said about her response to the makeup brush fiasco. Part of the problem was not having a good team at the time and not having a ton of life experience. I went from being a drunk college kid to having a lot of followers and a lot of responsibility, and I was so defensive because I was already getting made fun of because I was a meme. When you get a lot of hate, its hard to sift out whats hate and whats valid. I needed to learn a lot. Grace Bukunmi for BuzzFeed News For a time, the worst thing you could call Gabbie Hanna was a scammer, an irresponsible agent of capitalism who was only out to make money for herself, even if it meant her fans went home with shoddy sponsored products. But then came the rape apologist claims, which have continued to dog her. YouTuber Jessi Smiles accused her ex-boyfriend Curtis Lepore of raping her in 2013 while she was asleep and recovering from a concussion. Smiles and Hanna were once real-life friends and YouTube collaborators but in 2019, Smiles made a video accusing Hanna of staying friends with Lepore, even after shed heard about the allegations. One of the things that I believe you never do, even if you hate someone now, Smiles says in her video through tears, is hang out with their rapist and their friends. (Smiles declined a request for comment, and Lepore did not respond to multiple requests for comment.) Hanna denied that she was ever Lepores friend. She said she had always believed what Smiles had said about her ex-boyfriend. You have to really try to not give a fuck what people say if its not true, she said. Every time I put out a project, its instantly, completely shut down by people starting a new rumor that day. Or am I going to do whatever the fuck I want because youre going to hate me anyway? I went from being a drunk college kid to having a lot of followers and a lot of responsibility, and I was so defensive because I was already getting made fun of because I was a meme. I dont know the truth about Hanna and Lepore, but I do know she has consistently handled criticism poorly. Unlike other YouTubers who behave much, much, much more poorly, Hanna actually replies to her detractors comments. And when she does, its easy to assume shes hungry for the engagement. After all, she ultimately benefits from it. But whats frustrating is that shes trying to have it both ways to relish in being the most hated person online (like a Logan or Jake Paul) while also being sensitive about it (like David Dobrik, who has not returned to online life since his apology video in March). In June 2020, while recording an episode of her podcast Box of Thoughts, Hanna went on an hourlong rant, clearly upset about how shes been treated by her colleagues, her (former) friends, and her most hostile followers. She took particular umbrage at people who mocked her for seeming unstable. ... Fuck you! Fuck all of these people for what theyve done to me, she said. And for them to be tweeting right now [that] Im playing the victim I am the fucking victim. These are bullies. These are high school fucking bullies. That last line high school fucking bullies was memed a thousand times over. Hanna, ever savvy, tried to benefit from that too: she made T-shirts. Grace Bukunmi for BuzzFeed News Tired of the relentless controversies, Hanna has mostly pivoted away from YouTube. In many ways, she had to. Shes now focusing on her music, but even her pivot has come with its own issues. In 2018, she did an interview with Genius, breaking down her song Monster. Thanks to an audio glitch, her vocals came out distorted. This led to a million memes of Hanna scream-singing the word monster, augmented with visuals like American Idol judges saying no over and over or with her voice replaced by the Windows XP startup sound. You know what Im really grateful for? she asked me during our interview. All these people that came out and told stories about me Im so glad that didnt happen when Im famous. Like, imagine that coming out when Im nominated for a Grammy. (In 2019, she released her debut album 2WayMirror. A second, more rock-focused album is on the way.) Then there are the reactions to her two poetry collections, both of which became New York Times bestsellers but have largely been panned by reviewers. One Goodreads review of Adultolescence: Absolutely one of the worst garbage-fire pieces of trash Ive ever read. (A sampling from the book: what is a monster / if not just / an animal / we dont know.) I finally feel like Im in control, she said. Its a lot easier to cope with people hating you when youre fanning the flames. Her latest fight, in fact, is with Rachel Oates, a UK-based YouTube book reviewer. Oates, who has 229,000 subscribers, is known for her scathing reviews of influencers books. She has made a lot of videos about Hanna, including a multipart series about Adultolescence, which has a cumulative 2.1 million views. Despite this, in what seemed like a rather shrewd attempt to keep the buzz going, Hanna sent Oates her second book. It worked; Oatess review of Dandelion, currently at just over 674,000 views, is similarly brutal. I actually think Id go as far to say that most of the poems in here are worse than Adultolescence, Oates says at one point. She even wrote her own parody of Hannas book from her dogs point of view, called Doggolescence: Poems by Kyra the Staffy. In response, Hanna went on a screed against Oates on her Instagram stories in April. She called Oates narcissistic and toxic, many of the same words used against Hanna herself over the last five years. Shes not a fucking artist. I dont care about her fucking opinion, because she has no accomplishment in art, Hanna said in her stories. I accept my criticism from talented, smart people, not abusive, toxic, exploitative bullies on YouTube. ... Youre a fucking monster. Hannas Instagram screed about Oates was made long after her review of Dandelion went live; she claims this too was strategic. I never start drama to support stuff, but if there is drama, I will capitalize on that opportunity to promote something, Hanna said. Im going to take advantage of a moment. Indeed, she started releasing new music a few weeks after reigniting this fight. When I asked Hanna about how she chose to handle the Dandelion review, she said shes fine with criticism; she just wants it to be constructive. But if you're going to continue to harass me and publish a book mocking me, whatever. Me too. I can play the game. I'm not going after a poetry critic, she said. There are people who have given my books negative reviews on Goodreads, but she's not a critic. She's calling me some bitch on the internet and having her dog write a poem. I wasnt able to find a source for Oates calling her a bitch, but Hanna did call her one in her Instagram stories in April, which I also asked her about. She is a bitch, she said before laughing and turning to her publicist. Should I not have said that? Oates declined a request for an interview, but she provided a brief statement that said, in part, Gabbies behavior towards me and others is shocking and upsetting but my work speaks for itself and anyone who watches my videos (or even reads my book which parodies her writing style in places) will see her claims are unsubstantiated; I have never harassed her, I have never called her names, I have never mocked the subject matter of her books, I have only critiqued the writing style and apparent laziness of her work I hope Gabbie has her family and friends around her to support her but I just want her to leave me alone. If youre a Gabbie Hanna fan, then you likely believe that shes just really savvy, in total control of her image, and using the villain role now basically a trope among YouTubers as a way to sell records, boost book sales, and jump-start other projects. She doesnt disagree. The views are up. Youre going to listen to the fucking album because its about the shit that you guys want to hear about. Youre going to watch my series. Youre going to read my book. Youre going to fucking obsess over every movie that I do. Youre going to fucking pay for my Patreon to see my private content, she said. She also said that shes finally able to just be herself online; her TikTok is mostly videos of her dancing, lip-synching, or singing in the shower. She has nothing to lose. I finally feel like Im in control, she said. Its a lot easier to cope with people hating you when youre fanning the flames. Grace Bukunmi for BuzzFeed News In the world of young, unregulated online creators, no one lives up to being any kind of moral authority; Hanna was possibly a bad friend, and she might have spread rumors, but shes part of an industry full of adult children who are often rewarded for bad behavior. On YouTube, being an asshole is a moneymaker take PewDiePie, the sites highest-paid creator in 2016, who has used antisemitic rhetoric (which he has said is a misunderstanding). Hanna ultimately suffers from the same problem that most YouTubers and people do, which is that shes flawed. But its also clear that she might be held to a higher standard than her fellow creators. I lost sponsors, I lost a record deal, I lost my friends.

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Is it safe for my teenager to take supplements as part of a weight training programme?

A paediatric dietitian and a sport dietitian say teens taking supplements to bulk up is unwarranted and potentially hazardous. My 15-year-old son is taking creatine and protein supplements as part of a bulking and shredding weight training programme. Paediatric dietitian Lucy Upton says: This is a dietary practice were seeing increasingly, and studies have shown use of protein shakes or powders in up to 35% of adolescent boys in the US and 25% in Australia with likely similar figures in the UK. The scientific literature doesnt present robust evidence that these products are safe supplements for children and adolescents. The risk or implications of their use at the moment are relatively unknown. Although there may be scope to consider their use in certain groups of teenagers, there are also no clear guidelines about how they could be used safely in this group, with examples such as safe upper limits or products nutritionally tailored for the unique needs of children and adolescents. From the perspectives of both a paediatric and a sport dietitian, they wouldnt be recommended for use. Children and young people have unique nutritional requirements compared to adults thus dietary practices such as this, typically followed by adults, cannot simply be applied to children. Children go through rapid periods of growth, and at varying ages have increased needs for certain nutrients. Meeting these needs requires a carefully balanced and varied diet. Given the vulnerability of children and adolescents to media, or perceived pressures around body image, its important to reflect on why young people are engaging in these dietary practices. Periods of excess calorie consumption for bulking followed by calorie restriction, alongside disproportionate consumption of certain nutrients like protein is likely to impact on young peoples dietary balance overall, risking shortfalls in other key nutrients. The safety and effectiveness of these supplements, particularly when engaging in dietary modifications, arent well studied in children or teens, and wouldnt be recommended. Supplement use and associated dietary practices could pose risk for a childs or teens physical, emotional and mental health. The use of dietary supplements with the exclusive intention to enhance exercise performance in adolescent athletes is unwarranted and can be hazardous. Professional advice should be sought if the adolescent displays obsessive or irrational body image attitudes. Its important they understand body composition is only one contributor to sports performance. Dietary and training strategies exclusively designed to manipulate physique, independent of performance, should be avoided. And sports dietitian Kerri Major, whos also a personal trainer and author of The Dietitian Kitchen, adds: Children and teens, even those who are more active, are typically able to meet their daily protein requirements from food with ease. Wed always recommend a food first approach, and its important to remember dietary sources of protein offer additional nutrients that contribute to overall health for children and teens too. Inappropriate or misjudged use of these supplements theoretically could have implications for mood, growth, hormone and cardiovascular functioning.

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Can drugs suppress suicidal ideation in children with ADHD?

A longitudinal cohort study found that drugs used to treat attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were associated with a reduced suicide rate in children who externalized the symptoms of the condition. .. ADHD drug use was associated with reduced suicide behavior in children aged 9 to 11 years with more severe externalized symptoms such as hyperactivity, oppositional defiantness, and other symptoms of conduct disorder (significant). Symptomatology and drug interaction B = -0.250, SE = 0.086 P = 0.004), reported by Ran Barzilay, MD, PhD, and colleagues at the Philadelphia Childrens Hospital. Not only that, there was a significant association between symptom externalization and suicide rate in children not treated for ADHD (symptom 1 SD change, OR 1.42, 95% CI 1.33-1.52). , P <0.001), the author JAMA network open.. However, for children taking this drug for symptoms, there was no significant association between symptoms and suicide rate (OR 1.15, 95% CI 0.97-1.35, P = 0.10), they added. In the analysis of Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Studies Based on the data, researchers conducted a one-year follow-up analysis to determine how ADHD treatment affected the association between baseline externalization of children and reporting of suicidal tendencies. The average age of participants was about 10 years, with 52.2% being boys. About three-quarters of children were white. Drugs for ADHD included methylphenidate (Ritalin) and amphetamine derivatives, an -2 agonist, and atomoxetine (Stratera). At baseline, it contained 11,878 children. Of these, 1,060 were treated for ADHD and 1,040 reported past or present suicidal ideation or emotions. More boys reported suicidal behavior than girls (58.0% and 42.0%, respectively), but there was no difference in suicidal reports among children of different race / ethnic backgrounds. Adjusted analysis found both ADHD treatments (OR 1.32, 95% CI 1.06-1.64, P= 0.01) and externalization of symptoms (OR 1.34, 95% CI 1.26-1.42, P<0.001) was associated with suicidal tendencies. In line with previous trends, the study found that at 1 year of age, children with strong extrinsic symptoms who were on ADHD at baseline were less likely to report suicidal behavior ( Significant symptomatology-drug interaction B = -0.34, SE = 0.18, one-sided test P = 0.03). And for children who did not take medication at baseline, the authors found an association between higher externalized symptoms and a higher probability of reporting suicidal feelings (OR 1.33, 95% CI 1.14-1.55). , P <0.001). Investigators say these links were observed in both boys and girls alike. Our findings address a significant childhood suicide knowledge gap, wrote Bargeley and colleagues, who have seen a rapid increase in childhood suicide cases over the last decade. The results provide simple and viable goals for optimizing prevention plans and intervention strategies for elementary school children with externalization problems. According to them, the significant limitations of this study cannot explain the number of high-risk children who may have received other forms of mental health treatment or intervention that may have influenced the outcome. Thats what it means. Researchers suggest that future analysis of ABCD study data should be conducted to better understand adolescent suicidal ideation rates, which increase the rate of suicidal ideation. Kara Grant In February 2021, he joined MedPage Todays Enterprise & Investigative Reporting team. 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Is tornado damage covered by my home insurance policy?

While homeowners insurance isnt required by law, your mortgage lender will more than likely require you to be insured before financing your home. As a homeowner, youll want this ongoing financial protection and to have sufficient coverage in case of a natural disaster such as a tornado. Nearly three-quarters of homeowners say that the biggest threats facing their homes are weather-related. Since 2008, insured losses in the U.S. as a result of tornado damage have totaled at least $10 billion each year. Whether your homeowners insurance covers tornado-related damage to your property depends on your location, what caused the damage, and the type of insurance coverage you have. Here are a few things to consider about tornado insurance. If youre shopping for a home insurance plan, you can explore pricing and find the right type of insurance that fits your needs on Credible. Homeowners insurance financially protects your home and personal belongings. Certain coverages help pay to repair, replace or rebuild your home and personal property if they are damaged by specific perils. Home insurance typically covers damage related to: Your dwelling and personal property Other structures on your property Liability for injuries Accidental damage to someone elses property When it comes to tornados, extensive damage can be caused by several different things such as wind, hail, water, fallen trees and debris and should fall under your personal property and dwelling coverage. 1. Wind and hail damage Wind and hail damage is usually covered in a typical home insurance policy, however, if you live in tornado alley, your provider may require separate coverage for wind and hail. 2. Water damage Coverage for water damage depends on the cause. Homeowners insurance policies generally do not provide coverage for flood damage. Flood insurance would need to be purchased separately. If wind-driven rain enters your home, the resulting damage is typically covered under your dwelling and personal property coverage. 3. Damage from fallen trees Heavy wind can cause trees to fall and cause damage to your home or other property, which is generally covered. If the tree was dead and rotting prior to the passing tornado, you may not be covered for the removal and damage caused by the tree. 4. Debris removal A passing tornado usually leaves a lot of debris. Most insurers cover the costs of debris removal so long as the damage was caused by a covered peril. To avoid any surprises, its essential that you check with your insurer to ensure your homeowners insurance covers tornado damage. If youre still looking for the right comprehensive coverage, you can explore home insurance carriers on Credible. If a tornado damages your home, here are some steps you should take to prepare and file an insurance claim: 1. Document and itemize all damaged possessions. Take plenty of notes and pictures of damage to your home before you start cleaning and dig out any receipts for damaged items. Tell your insurer whether you needed to relocate due to the tornado damage as these expenses may be covered. Your insurer may ask you to provide a list of all items. 2. Contact your insurer as soon as possible to begin your insurance claim process. Give your provider your policy number as well as your contact information. Youll be asked for a description of the extent of the tornado damage. 3. If you need to make temporary repairs because of tornado damage, keep the receipts. Document all costs while you rebuild your home. 4. An insurance adjuster will visit your property to document the tornado damage. Give them a copy of your list and dont throw anything away until they assess the damage. 5. Provide your home insurance company with all required documentation and submit your claim. Your insurance company may be working on a first-come, first-serve basis so its important to file as quickly as possible and stay updated. 6. Find a professional contractor to make repairs to your home. Your insurer should pay up to your coverage limit if your claim is accepted. You can compare home insurance companies and shop their plans via Credible. Tornado damage is covered under typical homeowners insurance policies and there isnt an average cost specific to tornado coverage. Claim trends in your area may affect what you pay and depending on where you live, your insurer may require you to pay a higher premium due to the increased risk of tornado damage. Make sure you continuously update your insurance coverage limits to protect yourself from financial loss, especially if youve made home improvements or youve bought new furniture or appliances. You can visit Credible for easy comparison shopping. With Credible's partners, you can eliminate the time-consuming part of your search. Email The Credible Money Expert at moneyexpert@credible.com and your question might be answered by Credible in our Money Expert column.

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Why is Sophie Turner trending?

SOPHIE Turner is an English actress and Primetime Emmy Award nominee - best known for her role in the HBO smash series Game of Thrones. Turner, 25, starred as Sansa Stark in Game of Thrones, for which he received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2019. Turner was celebrating the LGBTQ community - and had fans wondering if she came out in a social media message. On Wednesday, the 25-year-old Game of Thrones star celebrated Pride Month with a post on her Instagram Story. In the now-expired post, Turner wrote, "It's mothaf****** #pride month babaaaayyyyyy," along with several Pride-themed stickers. "Time isn't straight and neither am I." 4 Sophie Turner's social media post that sent her fans into a frenzy Credit: Instagram The post prompted fans online to share their support for what they speculated was Turner coming out as bisexual. Nothing but respect for the queen in the north," referencing her Game of Thrones character Stark. HAPPY PRIDE I LOVE IT." A third person wrote, "sophie turner is bi?!?!! why didnt i know this sooner." 4 Despite fans speculation, Turner is married to Joe Jonas Credit: Getty Images - Getty Another person added, "Finding out Sophie Turner is bi has shaken me to my very core. Dead set on getting her in the next life." Despite fan's speculation, Turner has not commented about her sexuality following the post. It's also worth noting Turner has been married to singer Joe Jonas since 2019 and has a baby girl Willa = who was born in July 2020. In 2019, Turner told Rolling Stone that she's experimented with women in the past, saying, "I love a soul, not a gender." Everyone experiments, Turner said, with a shrug. Its part of growing up. I love a soul, not a gender. She said she immediately knew that Jonas, 29, was the one even though she never thought shed get engaged so young - or at all. I was fully preparing myself to be single for the rest of my life, she said. I think once youve found the right person, you just know. I feel like Im much older a soul than I am in age. I feel like Ive lived enough life to know. Exclusive SPELLING TROUBLE! Toris debt collector demands Sheriffs Office force star to pay $6K debt LAKE LUXURY Inside the Kardashians' $15M Lake Tahoe mansion featuring 17 bedrooms & pool EX BEX What to know about Bex from Matty In The Morning Exclusive A JLO-W BLOW Ben Affleck's dad breaks silence on Jennifer Lopez reunion "Ive met enough guys to know - Ive met enough girls to know. I dont feel 22. I feel like 27, 28," the Game of Throne actress added. A lot of [my happiness now] is to do with being with a person Ive fallen in love with, who loves me more than he loves himself, and who wants to see me find my own happiness, she said about Jonas. That was probably the biggest thing that pushed me to find who I am and find my happiness in things other than acting."

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Why is Portland called Rip City?

PORTLAND is the largest and most populated city in the state of Oregon. The city is home to the NBA team Portland Trail Blazers, Portland Timbers of the MLS and the Portland Thorns FC of the National Women's Soccer League. The nickname Rip City is usually used in the context of the city's NBA team, the Trail Blazers. The term was stamped by the team's play-by-play announcer Bill Schonely during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers back in February 1971. Before the creation of the three-point line, Blazers guard Jim Barnet took an ill-advised long-distance shot that miraculously went in - giving the Blazers a victory over the mighty Lakers. Hysterical, Schonely shouted "Rip City Baby!" ushering in a new nickname to the city of Portland. 3 The nickname Rip City is synonyms with the city's NBA team the Portland Trail Blazer Credit: Getty I was right there at midcourt, Schonely told Sports Illustrated, and he literally stopped in front of our broadcasting spot, and, why Ill never know but the ball was in flight. I said, Yeah," Schonely added. Since the call, the name became synonymous with the team and the city of Portland. The city of Portland is also commonly referred to as The City of Roses or Rose City. The first known reference to Portland as The City of Roses was made by visitors to an 1888 Episcopal Church convention. 3 Rip City became synonymous with the Trail Blazers and city thanks to the team's play-by-play announcer Bill Schonely Credit: Getty Most read in News 'NO MORE WHITE HOUSE DINNERS' Trump teases 2024 run in jab at Zuckerberg over Facebook ban SEA MONSTER Huge crocodile spotted prowling in SEA just metres from beach with families Exclusive CHILLING DETAILS Boy's stepmom 'was moving his body to another state when busted' VIOLENCE ERUPTS Cops fire tear gas as protesters riot after 'armed black felon shot dead' COUGH UP Donald Trump orders China to pay 'ten trillion dollars to US' over Covid crisis WHY? Samuel Olsons dad sobs as he begs girlfriend to explain why she killed his son In 1889, the Portland Rose Society was founded and promoted to planting 20 miles of Portland's streets with roses in advance of the 1905 Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition. The nickname grew in popularity after the exposition, where Mayor Harry Lane suggested that the city needed a "festival of roses." Other nicknames Portland is known by includes, Stumptown, Beervana, PDX and City of Churches.

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Who are Kate Bolduans children?

KATE Bolduan is a broadcast journalist for CNN based in New York City. She is currently the host of At This Hour with Kate Bolduan and previously for the CNN program State of America with Kate Bolduan on CNN International. Bolduan married Michael David Gershenson in 2010. Gershenson is a principal at The Carlyle Group, which specializes in corporate real estate transactions. 3 Kate Bolduan and husband Michael David Gershenson Credit: Getty Gershenson's 40 dealings at The Carlyle Group have totaled $2billion. He, like Bolduan, is a graduate of George Washington University. Bouldan and her husband have two daughters together: Cecelia Gershenson and Delphine Gershenson. Born September 2015, Cecelia is six-years-old. Delphine, who was born in December 2017, is four-years-old. In 2007, Bouldan got a job at CNN as a news correspondent for CNN NewsSource. She graduated from George Washington University in 2005, and she was summa cum laude and a member of Phi Beta Kappa. She also served as a co-anchor on such shows as State of America with Kate Bolduan on CNN International, New Day, and The Situation Room. 3 Kate Bolduan is a news correspondent Credit: Getty Most read in News 'NO MORE WHITE HOUSE DINNERS' Trump teases 2024 run in jab at Zuckerberg over Facebook ban SEA MONSTER Huge crocodile spotted prowling in SEA just metres from beach with families Exclusive CHILLING DETAILS Boy's stepmom 'was moving his body to another state when busted' VIOLENCE ERUPTS Cops fire tear gas as protesters riot after 'armed black felon shot dead' COUGH UP Donald Trump orders China to pay 'ten trillion dollars to US' over Covid crisis WHY? Samuel Olsons dad sobs as he begs girlfriend to explain why she killed his son When Kate Bolduan became the host of At This Hour with Kate Bolduan, she became the youngest morning show anchor in history. She was 29 years old when she got the job. After a brief hiatus, the show returned to CNN in April 2021.

https://www.the-sun.com/news/3018385/kate-bolduan-cnn-journalist-husband-daughter/

Why was Donald Trump banned from Facebook?

DONALD Trump won't be returning to Facebook anytime soon. The Oversight Board of the social media giant has rendered a final decision. Retroactively from January 7, 2021, Donald Trump has been banned from Facebook because of what the company is calling his role in the Capitol Riots. The decision was upheld by the Oversight Board. Given the gravity of the circumstances that led to Mr Trumps suspension, we believe his actions constituted a severe violation of our rules which merit the highest penalty available under the new enforcement protocols," said Nick Clegg, Facebooks vice-president of global affairs, in a statement. When the suspension on Trump's account is lifted, he will not have free reign over his accounts. Rather, first, experts will work together to assess the damage that Trump could do if his account is reinstated. We will evaluate external factors, including instances of violence, restrictions on peaceful assembly and other markers of civil unrest, said Clegg. If we determine that there is still a serious risk to public safety, we will extend the restriction for a set period of time and continue to re-evaluate until that risk has receded. 3 He will be under intense scrutiny if he returns to Facebook Credit: EPA What's more, Clegg said, once the risk has determined to have been receded, Trump will be under intense scrutiny. And if he continues to engage in violent behavior, it will not take long for his account to be banned again. Most read in News 'NO MORE WHITE HOUSE DINNERS' Trump teases 2024 run in jab at Zuckerberg over Facebook ban SEA MONSTER Huge crocodile spotted prowling in SEA just metres from beach with families Exclusive CHILLING DETAILS Boy's stepmom 'was moving his body to another state when busted' VIOLENCE ERUPTS Cops fire tear gas as protesters riot after 'armed black felon shot dead' COUGH UP Donald Trump orders China to pay 'ten trillion dollars to US' over Covid crisis WHY? Samuel Olsons dad sobs as he begs girlfriend to explain why she killed his son A strict set of rapidly escalating sanctions would continue against Trump, said Clegg. Trump, for his part, said that the decision was an insult to the record-setting 75m people, plus many others, who voted for us in the 2020 Rigged Presidential Election. They shouldnt be allowed to get away with this censoring and silencing, and ultimately, we will win.

https://www.the-sun.com/news/3018657/donald-trump-facebook-ban-details/

What Comes After Photographing a Black Hole's Event Horizon? Could we see the Photon Ring?

In 2019 the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) gave us the first direct image of a black hole. On one hand, the image it produced was rather unimpressive. Just a circular blur of light surrounding a dark central region. On the other hand, subtle characteristics of the image hold tremendous information about the size and rotation of the black hole. Most of the details of the black hole image are blurred by the limits of the EHT. But the next generation EHT should provide a sharper view, and could reveal the dark edge of a black holes event horizon. How strongly lensed light creates a photon ring. Credit: Center for Astrophysics, Harvard & Smithsonian A black hole doesnt emit light itself. Any light that crosses its event horizon is forever trapped. The glowing ring we see in the EHT image of M87* is caused by the background radio glow of gas and dust surrounding the black hole. Some of that light passes very close to the black hole and is gravitationally lensed in our direction. The closest limit that light can graze the black hole and reach us is known as the photon ring. If we could observe the black hole perfectly, the photon ring would be a thin bright line. Some of the light from the photon ring is scattered before it reaches us, and combined with the resolution limits of the EHT this creates the blurred image we see. But the next generation EHT will have a higher resolution and will be able to capture images in a shorter period of time. This will allow detailed images not just of M87*, but also of the supermassive black hole in our galaxy. Different photon paths create layers of light. Credit: George Wong (UIUC) and Michael Johnson (CfA) One of the things the ngEHT could reveal is multiple layers of lensed light. Most of the light we see surrounding the black hole is that of the photon ring. That is, the strongly lensed light that grazed the black hole. But some light will make a full loop around the black hole before heading our way, and a small amount will make multiple loops. Each type of photon path creates a different layer of light ring around the black hole. If we can pull apart these layers, we will better understand the nature of gravity near a black hole. And, as a recent paper on the arXiv shows, the ngEHT could also help us probe a black holes event horizon itself. The dark central region of the M87* image isnt that of the event horizon. Its just a shadow of the black hole caused by the photon ring. But within the central region, there should be an inner shadow. A shadow of the event horizon. As this recent work shows, this inner shadow wouldnt be a simple circle. Its shape would depend on the size and rotation of the black hole. The gravitational field near a black hole is so strong that it distorts not only the glow of the photon ring but also the shadow of the event horizon. So while the event horizon is truly spherical, our view of the event horizon can be distorted by the black holes gravity. In this latest work, the team shows how we might be able to observe both the photon ring and the inner shadow. By comparing the two we would gain a deep understanding of black hole dynamics, including information about how light and matter are captured by a black hole. In time, we might finally be able to see the dark shadow of gravity itself. Reference: Andrew Chael, et al. Observing the Inner Shadow of a Black Hole: A Direct View of the Event Horizon. arXiv preprint arXiv:2106.00683 (2021).

https://www.universetoday.com/151374/what-comes-after-photographing-a-black-holes-event-horizon-could-we-see-the-photon-ring/

Is it cornhole or bean bag toss?

When I was young and even when my kids were young, we used to play a game called bean bag toss. As the name implies. It was a cloth bag filled with beans. I am not certain what kind of beans they were, but they were in the bag. Now that I think about it, I wonder if some folks had an advantage based on the type of beans that were in the bag. Probably there were some beans that were better in soaring through the hole at the almost top of the board. The idea as is obvious is to put the bag through the 6-inch hole which is located 9 inches from the top of the board. It is sort of like getting a ringer in horseshoes, except the bag is less weighty. The bean bag also doesnt hurt if you drop it on your foot. I hadnt really thought about the game for a goodly number of years until we moved to The Villages. Then one day I noticed that the recreation department was having cornhole games at certain sites. Well, I tell you I was appalled, since where I grew up in a nice family community the word cornhole was not used in polite society. Using it was a pure form of scatology. It other words it was an obscene word. Thus, I found its use in The Villages to be a puzzlement. However, after doing some checking I discovered that there is now an American Cornhole Association. As is the custom with associations, they set rules and conditions. if you wish to go to the big time in the toss of bags full of beans or whatever they put in the bag now it is required that you comply with the ACA rules. Actually, it my understanding that now they use small plastic pellets in the bags pro or otherwise. However, at one time they used corn which led to the unfortunate name mentioned above. They also have all weather pro-style bags if you wish to be a real pro and get an endorsement from a company named Reynolds which seems to be the big supplier of the bags. I guess if you choose wisely and pick out the proper style of bag and there are several from which you can select the one that fits you best. Sort of like picking out your favorite softball glove except that you pick four of the bags. It is probably hard to get four exactly alike as the pellet content might be slightly different in each one. In fact, you most likely need eight bags four red and four green. I further imagine that if you become a famous pro cornhole champion, you can do well on tee shirts sales, and perhaps your name on one of the prostyle bags. Life is full of opportunities! I will have to admit that one of the reasons I bring the subject up is that I fell sway to the magic of the game formerly known as bean bag toss. Thus, I have been playing the game for a relatively short time. As a result, I now find myself in a genuine bag toss tournament on June 5. You may find us on ESPN25 or perhaps a popular YouTube video. The downside in this is for the poor lady who has been chosen as my partner in a blind draw couples championship. It is a one game competition with high score winning. I hope that she has her prostyle bags with her! Columnist Barry Evans writes about Life in The Villages.

https://www.villages-news.com/2021/06/04/is-it-cornhole-or-bean-bag-toss/

Why did James kill Teresa in Queen of the South?

Queen of the South: USA Network teases season finale FREE now for the biggest moments from morning TV SUBSCRIBE Invalid email Sign up fornow for the biggest moments from morning TV 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. Queen of the South is coming to an end with just the last ever episode left to air on USA Network. The crime drama has been about the journey of Teresa Mendoza (played by Alice Braga) who rose to the top and became the queenpin she was anticipated to be from the very beginning. But along with the power came plenty of danger which resulted in her "death". WARNING: This article contains spoilers from Queen of the South. James Valdez (Peter Gadiot) had played a major part in keeping Teresa safe in the early days of her working for Camila Vargas (Veronica Falcon). Over time, they started to get feelings for one another and resulted in them sleeping together back in season three. James left her side though to work for CIA's Devon Finch (Jamie Hector), in a bid to protect her from the law enforcement's side. He returned at the start of season four but even King George (Ryan O'Nan) wasn't sure if they could trust him or not after leaving them for several months. Queen of the South: The season 1 flash-forward scene played out in season 5. READ MORE Queen of the South season 5: Boaz death at hands of Pote sealed Teresa chose to trust James, taking him on his word and they quickly fell back into their old ways but he knew something had changed. She was no longer as innocent as she used to be and James was clearly unhappy with how she had hardened. In episode nine of season five, the pair finally slept together and he confessed his love for her. Unfortunately, it all went downhill from there as fans quickly noticed that the show had finally caught up to the flash-forward scene of series one which resulted in her death. Queen of the South: James Valdez was still working with Devon Finch. From the very beginning, it was predicted that Teresa would be killed by a mysterious sniper and to everyone's surprise, it was James. The episode ended on a cliffhanger so it wasn't revealed exactly why he murdered the woman he loves. Some fans believe though that this isn't the end with the queenpin still secretly alive. DON'T MISS... Naga Munchetty cuts off Drakeford over Wales' response to variants [VIDEO] Our Yorkshire Farm's Amanda Owen makes TV return after cancellation [CANCELLED] Wales chief says lockdown restrictions WON'T be eased on June 21 [EXPLAINER] Taking to Twitter, one fan commented: "No way they think Im gonna believe James killed Teresa. They gotta be faking her death." Why would they kill Teresa like that". While another simply said it was a "fake death for the CIA". There isn't too much longer before viewers get to find out the truth.

https://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-radio/1445690/why-james-kill-teresa-mendoza-queen-of-the-south-usa-network

When is Copper View Eye Care having its 50% off sale?

Copper View Eye Care is an eye care practice dedicated to excellent customer service and quality care. Copper View keeps its focus on you, your eyesight, and your health. When you visit, youll feel welcomed in an environment specially designed to enhance your comfort and overall experience. They use state-of-the-art diagnostic tools to provide a range of specialty eye care services and are dedicated to detecting, diagnosing, and treating a myriad of eye conditions so you can feel confident that your eyes are in good hands. With so many people working virtually now, Copper View recommends whats called an anti-fatigue lens. It gives you a little bump at the bottom of the lens to help relieve strain and fatigue when you are working on the computer or reading. The one they prefer is actually named Serenity Now for all those Seinfeld fans out there! Many of Copper Views staff wear them and can definitely tell a difference. You can work at the computer longer and much more comfortably. Speaking of lenses, Copper View is seeing such a high demand for blue-blocking glasses these days, especially with so many people working from home this year. Blue light is such harsh light and is uncomfortable to be staring at for so long. They recommend blue light lenses for anyone using any type of digital screens for more than an hour per day (really everyone) more for the comfort of the eyes rather than any specific health concerns. They also know blue light does disrupt your sleep cycle so that is why its important to put the phone down or wear your blue block glasses before you go to bed. Copper View can put blue light lenses in any frame with or without prescription. Copper View Eye Care was recently voted as 1 of 3 finalists in the Best of SLC for eyecare. They will also be celebrating their 2 year anniversary this month and are having a Patient Appreciation Day on June 15th from 4-7 pm. They will have food, prizes, giveaways, and the best of all, 50% OFF sale! For existing patients as well as future patients- everyone is invited. Follow Copper View Eye Care on Instagram or Facebook for more information! This story contains sponsored content.

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What time is Celebrity Gogglebox on tonight and who is taking part?

(Picture: Getty) Celebrity Gogglebox is finally back on Channel 4 tonight with another incredible line-up. Previous series have seen likes of the Line of Duty cast Vicky McClure, Martin Compston, and Adrian Dunbar, Denise Van Outen, Nick Grimshaw, and even Liam Gallagher get cosy on the sofa to rate the weeks television. Some stars will be returning while theres a new batch of celebs having their first Gogglebox experience, including Lorraine Kelly who will be joined by her daughter, Rosie Smith. Theres even a Spice Girl joining the star-studded cast while Sir Tom Jones will be getting comfy with fellow The Voice UK coach, Anne-Marie. Heres everything you need to know about the Celebrity Gogglebox return. On June 4, Celebrity Gogglebox will air at 9pm on Channel 4 after Tom Allens Quizness and The Last Leg. Anne-Marie and Sir Tom Jones Chairs turned X2 music legends Pink hair Vocals warmed up The best TV of the week @AnneMarie and @RealSirTomJones are ready for you! BRAND NEW #CelebrityGogglebox THIS FRIDAY, 9pm on @Channel4 pic.twitter.com/MDSabWLwri C4 Gogglebox (@C4Gogglebox) June 3, 2021 Singing legend Sir Tom Jones will be appearing in his first Gogglebox episode tonight alongside his fellow coach from The Voice UK, Anne-Marie. Expect some absolute lols from joker, Tom. Lorraine Kelly and Rosie Smith Welcome to the #CelebrityGogglebox sofa fam @RealLorraine, Rosie and little Ruby Join us THIS FRIDAY, 9pm on @channel4 for the BRAND NEW series! pic.twitter.com/2ARDndSQYw C4 Gogglebox (@C4Gogglebox) June 2, 2021 Lorraine Kelly announced she was joining Gogglebox on her self-titled chat show last month, and shell be joined by her daughter Rosie Smith. and are now teaming up to become TV queens together too. Clara Amfo and Andy Meet the Amfo siblings! @ClaraAmfo and her brother Andy have officially joined the #CelebrityGogglebox fam! Tune in THIS FRIDAY, 9pm on @channel4 pic.twitter.com/NtdqOnEkM2 C4 Gogglebox (@C4Gogglebox) June 3, 2021 Following her successful stint on Strictly, Clara is back on the box alongside her brother Andy. As a total hun, shell be TV gold for sure. Clare Balding and Alice Arnold Hold your horses the Queen of commentary @clarebalding and her wife @alicearnold1 are all set to join the #CelebrityGogglebox sofa THIS FRIDAY, 9pm on @channel4! pic.twitter.com/LKEHZod2b5 C4 Gogglebox (@C4Gogglebox) June 3, 2021 Sports commentator and all around gem Clare Balding will be joined by her wife of six years, Alice. Mel C and Paul Spicing things up and making their first ever appearance on #CelebrityGogglebox @MelanieCmusic and her brother @PaulONeill29 are joining us THIS FRIDAY, 9pm on @channel4 pic.twitter.com/XloU76fb0f C4 Gogglebox (@C4Gogglebox) June 1, 2021 Melanie C aka Sporty Spice will also be joined by her brother, Paul, as they tuck into the weeks TV. Expect plenty of Spice Girls references and general Liverpudlian lushness. Micah Richards and Jamie Carragher Kicking things off THIS FRIDAY the one and only @Carra23 and @MicahRichards are joining the #CelebrityGogglebox sofa squad! See ya there, 9pm on @Channel4 pic.twitter.com/QtkccI1hVV C4 Gogglebox (@C4Gogglebox) June 2, 2021 Former footballers turned pundits Micah Richards and Jamie Carragher make their Gogglebox debuts tonight. Micah famously played for Manchester City and Aston Villa, while Jamie was a defender for Liverpool FC and England. Denise Van Outen and Eddie Boxhall Denise Van Outen and her partner Eddie Boxhall are back! (Picture: Channel 4) Denise Van Outen has put her name to pretty much every reality TV show of the last two years which is exactly how it should be. Shes joined by her partner Eddie. Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford Eamonn and Ruth are putting their beef with Gogglebox aside (Picture: Channel 4) After kicking off at Gogglebox last year, Eamonn Holmes is back on the Channel 4 series alongside his TV wife and actual wife Ruth Langsford. Mo Gilligan and Babatunde Aleshe Mo Gilligan (right) and Babatunde Aleshe (left) are on hand to bring the mega lol (Picture: Channel 4) Mo Gilligan is a stand-up comedian who can currently be found as a judge on The Masked Dancer and is joined by his close pal and fellow comic Babatunde Aleshe. Martin and Roman Kemp The Kemps are back (Picture: Jude Edginton) After Roman Kemp got to live out his dream as a drag queen, hell be chilling out with his father Spandau Ballet star and EastEnders icon Martin Kemp on the sofa. Shaun Ryder and Bez The pair are sure to entertain (Picture: Channel 4) Happy Mondays stars Shaun Ryder and Bez somehow manage to be both chill and hectic on Gogglebox. Its quite the watch. Nick and Liv Grimshaw Grimmy is joined by his nice Liv (Picture: Jude Edginton) After being forced to self-isolate after coming into contact with someone who tested positive for coronavirus while appearing on The Wheel, Nick Grimshaw will, thankfully, still be able to take part in the first episode of Gogglebox with his niece Liv, who works in fashion. Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling New parents Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling are returning to Gogglebox (Picture: Channel 4) After welcoming their first baby earlier this year, Love Island host Laura Whitmore and Love Island voiceover Iain Stirling will be giggling away at the telly. Gyles Brandreth and Maureen Lipman Gyles Brandeths unusual wardrobe choices are back on Celebrity Gogglebox (Picture: Channel 4) Gyles Brandeth is a Conservative MP turned TV personality and Maureen Lipman is a famed actress, who is replacing his former Gogglebox buddy Sheila Hancock. Sunetra Sarker and Georgia Taylor The pair are ready to take on the week in British TV (Picture: Channel 4) Sunetra Sarker is best known as star of Ackley Bridge while Georgia Taylor is Corrie icon, Toyah Battersby. Chris Eubank Sr and Chris Eubank Jr The father and son are set to give their takes (Picture: Channel 4) Chris Eubank Jr is a boxing legend and Chris Eubank Jr is a boxing legend in the making. If you hadnt guessed, theyre father and son. Celebrity Gogglebox airs tonight at 9pm on Channel 4. If youve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page wed love to hear from you. For more stories like this, check our entertainment page. Follow Metro.co.uk Entertainment on Twitter and Facebook for the latest celeb and entertainment updates. You can now also get Metro.co.uk articles sent straight to your device. 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Is Selling Assets Useless for Cutting GHG Emissions?

(The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the attributed sources and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rigzone or the author.) Major oil and gas companies face mounting pressure from shareholders to cut emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) from their refineries and other facilities. A relatively simple approach to address concerns about emissions is to sell assets. One of Rigzones regular prognosticators examines the question in this weeks review of oil and gas market hits and misses. Read on for his and other insights. Tom McNulty, Houston-based Principal and Energy Practice leader with Valuescope, Inc.: OPEC+ announced it will release more oil on to the market next month. It should amount to an additional 2 million barrels per day (bpd), if we count what they claim to have added in May and in this month. The market seems to think its not enough, because fuel demand continues to rise in North America and in Asia, and Brent and WTI continue to go up. I continue to reiterate that American production can and will also rise, putting more barrels on to the market. Producers here have learned to make barrels with more efficiency and less debt. Phil Kangas, Energy Advisory, Partner in Charge for Natural Resources & Mining, Grant Thornton LLP: As United States economic activity resumes with each additional vaccination, so grows demand for oil. Demand factors for the worlds largest oil consumer, such as the return to summer travel season, continued to drive up the price of oil. Additionally, OPEC+s decision to continue with their plans to return measured supply to the market further spurred the upward price trend this week, as Brent topped $70 per barrel and WTI was not far behind. With oil prices now at levels not seen since before the pandemic, it is no surprise to see the steady increase of rig counts. Baker Hughes (NYSE: BKR) noted operational assets this week reaching 457, up over 50% from this time last year. Mark Le Dain, vice president of strategy with the oil and gas data firm Validere: After the Cimarex (NYSE: XEC) and Cabot (NYST: CBT) announcement there continue to be questions around Cabots remaining inventory. It will be interesting if the increased inventory focus drives additional deals, as there are multiple names that potentially only have a few years left of Tier 1 (i.e., highly developed) locations that may see that response and look to increase their own runway before they get the same questions. Its a tough business as, right when things are working well on the pricing side with supply restraint across the globe, the market wonders how many years you can benefit with your assets. Kangas: In the U.S. and Europe, last week saw pivotal developments for oil majors navigating the market transition in operating models driven by climate change. For the first time in history, a company was directed to align policies with the Paris Climate Accords as a Dutch court ruled that Shell (NYSE: RDS.A) must reduce its carbon emissions by 45% by 2030 from 2019 levels. At ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM), an activist hedge fund successfully elected new independent directors as board members to shake up the companys energy transition strategy and better align its business model to decarbonization goals. At Chevron Corp.s (NYSE: CVX) annual meeting, shareholders voted 61% in favor of a proposal to cut emissions generated by the use of the companys products, reflecting frustration the company is not doing enough to tackle climate change. Even French oil major Total (NYSE: TOT) announced it was rebranding to TotalEnergies, a move shareholders nearly unanimously approved, reflecting its strategic transformation into a broad energy company producing and providing energies that are ever more affordable, reliable and clean. McNulty: A Dutch court ruled that Shell has to cut its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 45% by 2030, based on its reported 2019 levels. Divestitures. Shell will sell lots and lots of assets. To contact the author, email mveazey@rigzone.com.

https://www.rigzone.com/news/is_selling_assets_useless_for_cutting_ghg_emissions-04-jun-2021-165610-article/

Why is Dr. Palanivel Thiagarajan (PTR) considered an people's MLA?

The Madurai Central M.L.A, who posts his half-yearly performance reports to 78,000 houses of his constituency, recently took over as a State Minister of Finance and Human Resource Management. In this article, we will show you why many in the intellectual quarters of the state are excited about his appointment. Advertisement Allocation of T.N. Dr. Palanivel Thiagarajan, also known as PTR, was hand-picked by the honorable Chief Minister to undo the states dwindling fiscal status. He has been appointed at a time when Tamil Nadu is undergoing a profound financial crisis. As of May 2021, when the new regime took over, the state budget was grim. With a revenue deficit at Rs. Sixty-five thousand nine hundred ninety-four crores, and the fiscal deficit is at Rs. Ninety-six thousand crores, the trends have been depreciating over the last ten years. In this portfolio, P.T.R. under the leadership of M.K.Stalin has to: Control Bad Debts Strengthen the states revenues Correct the legacy issues derived due to previous financial practices. Cruise the state towards a steady economy, despite the possible social-demographic difficulties (like COVID disease burden, Floods, or Drought) Managing the states dwindling finances and trying to implement the corrective measures at a time of severe pandemic crisis, in our opinion, is nothing but a challenge! Pic source: https://ptrmadurai.com/ But, before we can talk about how Tamil Nadu can benefit from the D.M.K party and him, a little bit of P.T.Rs family history & qualifications are required to reiterate to readers of his credentials background. The PTR Family & their History of Public Governance: The P.T.R. family is well-known for its rich political legacy, public governance, and high educational status. Sir. Ponambala Thiagarajan, the Grand Father of the current finance minister Dr. Palanivel Thiagarajan, was the Chief Minister of the Madras Presidency during the year 1936. He was also a minister of the public works department in the 1930s, a legislator in the 50s, and the rebel Justice Party president. As a graduate in History and Law, he had rich educational credentials for his times. Before his political career, he practiced law. Justice Party, led by Periyar, was later renamed as Dravida Kazhagam- an organization that evolved to give its roots to the Dravidian politics of Tamil Nadu. His son, Dr. Ponnambala Thyaga Rajan Palanivel Rajan (Father of Dr. Palanivel Thiagarajan, the present finance minister), also began his career by practicing law. In 1967, he joined Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (D.M.K.). He was elected twice as a legislator of the Theni district (1967 & 1971) and once as a legislator of Madurai West (2001). In 2006, he was elected as a legislator from Madurai Central. He also served as a speaker of the Tamil Nadu Legislative assembly. In 2006, as Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments, he was instrumental in reconstructing the Sabarimala Ayyappa temple. Dr. Ponnambala Thyaga Rajan Palanivel Rajan is also well-known for his religious contributions to Madurai Meenakshi Temple. As a graduate of Political Science and Law, his educational credentials were ahead of his times too. In 1997, he was conferred the Doctor of Law on him (Honoris Causa) by Madurai Kamaraj University. Sabarimala Ayyappa temple, Hill Shrine was burnt by mystery fires during May 1950, and Idol of " Sri. Ayyapa" was found destroyed. It was Ponnambala Thyaga Rajan Palanivel Rajan (Father of Current PTR) who was instrumental in replacing the Idol, almost a century after the fires. The present Dr. P.T.R.Palanivel Rajans political career began in May 2016 as an elected legislative member of the Madurai Central constituency. The Meendum P.T.R campaign made him an M.L.A. of the 15th legislative assembly of Tamil Nadu. The winning margins were as low as 3.8% (5800 votes to be exact) for this first-time contestant, but nevertheless, it helped him launch his political career. Despite opposition being in power in Tamil Nadu, his political initiatives as a first-time elected M.L.A. were well-received and acknowledged by the residents of the Central Madurai constituency. His Urban Developmental initiatives using the M.L.A. funds set him apart from other politicians in Madurai. He was elected back again in the recent Tamil Nadu 2021 elections for a second term Now with an astounding victory margin of 23% (34,000 votes). Education and Professional Reputation in Finance Domain : Ph.D. from Engineering Psychology from the University of Buffalo, MBA from Sloan School of Management, Masters in Operations Research from the University of Buffalo, and a Bachelors of Technology from National Institute of Technology, Tiruchy these educational credentials of Dr. P.T.R. puts him in the league of few highly educated Indian politicians. Despite his familys clout and wealth, Dr. P.T.R. chooses to work on a 9-5 job! After years of academic studies, his career took flight at the age of 35. In 1990, he started out working for E.R.I., his resume notes. By 2001, he was head of Capital Markets with the famous Lehman Brothers. He also founded a power generation start-up called CRPGC Pvt. Ltd in 2009, before moving on to work with Standard Charted Bank, Singapore as Managing Director Financial Markets. During his high profile career stints in Lehman Brothers and Standard Charted Bank, he managed a diverse range of financial portfolios, including Securities/Derivatives Trading & Valuation, Risk Management, Litigation Support, Foreign Exchange and Multi-currency trading, Trade Finance/Transaction Banking, Operational Governance & Electronic Banking, and Digital Integration. Double Masters and a Ph.D., careers with reputed firms like Lehman Brothers and Standard Charted Bank, rich birth legacy All these are but objective credentials that complement to make this M.L.A. stand-out. The financial prudence gained from his education and professional experience might possibly help him on the job as a finance minister. But, for many citizens, it is his social connect and leadership obedience he exudes that makes him stand apart. Intellects laud his objective credentials. A commoner lauds his constituency performance. Party-men laud him for his unquestioned obedience to the party leadership. Sir P.T. Rajan Road, K.K.Nagar is named after Sir. As a first-time M.L.A. of Madurai central, he was well-known for utilizing all his MLALAD funds for the public infrastructures of his constituency. Despite the opposition being in the ruling the previous decade, Dr. P.T.R. was in charge of building close to 150 public infrastructures in central Madurai. The constituency report card, which is mailed to every house of central Madurai, highlights the construction of 40 bore-wells, 50 paved roads, 21 paver block roads, building and compound walls for ICDS, among its 2016 2021 achievements. pic source: https://ptrmadurai.com/ Though a politician with high political regard and status, this energetic M.L.A is out-spoken, critical, and someone who is keen on delivering tangible outputs! M.L.A who is keen on delivering tangible outputs! Many, even among the literate circles, were unaware of the states financial deficits and the consequences they may have in the life of a common citizen. But, after his appointment, most in the state can understand the numbers that go behind the macroeconomics of G.S.T, fuel cess, Center-State revenue sharing models,.. It has been just two months since this second-time M.L.A. has taken over, but his ministry (under the guidance of party leadership) speaks with clarity on all the strategies to fix the states financial crunch. The states re-negotiation pitches on the centers G.S.T. terms, requisitions for tax waivers on COVID vaccines and medicines, calls for rice subsidy are already setting D.M.K. and his ministry apart already. Tamil Nadu is the second largest contributor to Indias G.D.P. It is a state of close to 82 million Tamil citizens. This new regime aims to make people rich, to make the state rich, again. Put money in the hands of people When people have more money, they will be motivated to spend more. Inevitability, as the cash flow increases, the increased spendings will compound to revive the states economy. During these five years, the new government claims to do just that: put money in the hands of people to boost cash flow and economy, again. From P.T.Rs public interviews, it is evident that neither D.M.K. nor his ministry is in favor of any short-term fixes. Long-term financial sustainability, increasing revenue streams, reducing interest burden, and boosting MSMEs seem to be the clear priority. MLA PTRs appointment to manage the finance ministry shows the new governments commitment to reviving the states economy. The interviews, public notices, and party manifesto declarations all promise for an inclusive sector-wise growth of Tamil Nadu. If implemented as planned, there will be prospective investments, growth of MSMEs and start-ups, jobs creation, and eventually an overall revival of Tamil Nadus economy. Putting money into citizens hands has always been the choice of financial intervention adopted by great US presidents like Obama & JFK. We wish MLA PTR to achieve greater heights and take Tamil Nadu to its rightful place in global standing. Credit must be given to existing Chief Minister M K Stalin for allowing and choosing a financial expert for the finance ministers role. Disclaimer: This article is NOT a sponsored post. The opinions of this article are the personal perspectives of the author. The content does not reflect the views of spiritofchennai.com. The website does not assume any responsibility or liability for the same.

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How to Prepare for the IELTS ?

Well, the thought of living, studying or working in an entirely different country is exhilarating. However, you must submit a massive amount of documentation, the majority of which involves submission of proof of English language proficiency. Hence, for this purpose, IDP Australia and British Council jointly conduct standardized English language tests like IELTS. IELTS abbreviation of International English Language Testing System. It is one of the most recognised English language tests for aspirants who wish to live, study or work in English-speaking countries. Every year millions of people all over the world take this test. Many organizations and institutes in countries like the UK, USA, New Zealand, Australia and Canada accept and recognize IELTS scores. It was established in 1989 and jointly managed by the British Council, IDP IELTS Australia, and Cambridge Assessment English. There are 2 types of IELTS exams IELTS General Training and IELTS Academic. The IELTS General Training exam is for those who wish to work and live in English-speaking countries. The IELTS Academic exam is for those who wish to pursue their higher studies in English-speaking countries. Both IELTS Academic and General Training exam evaluates English language proficiency skills based on 4 sections: Reading Writing Listening Speaking The IELTS Reading section comprises 3 reading passages. In the Academic exam, all three passages are long, whereas there are several short passages and one long passage in the General Training exam. You are required to answer 40 questions based on the given passages. The IELTS Writing section comprises 2 tasks, namely task 1 and task 2. Task 2 is essay writing which is common to both types of IELTS exams. On the other hand, task 1 in the IELTS General Training exam is letter writing, and in IELTS Academic exam, it is report writing. You are required to answer both the tasks with at least 150 and 250 words, respectively. The IELTS Listening section consists of 4 recorded conversations and monologues. Based on what you hear, you are expected to answer 40 questions. The IELTS Speaking section consists of 3 face-to-face rounds. In the first round the examiner asks you personal questions like about your hobbies, job, college, neighborhood, childhood and so on. The second round is the cue-card round, where you are given a cue-card-based topic and expected to speak for 2-3 minutes on the same topic. The last round is a question-answer round where the examiner asks you questions based on the second round. The IELTS exam evaluates your performance based on the 4 parameters mentioned below: Task Response (Fluency in Speaking section) Grammatical Range and Accuracy Lexical Resource Coherence and Cohesion Each marking criteria contributes 25% to each section of the IELTS exam. Each section of the IELTS exam is assigned a separate band score ranging from 0 to 9, with 0 being the lowest and 9 being the highest. The overall score is an aggregate of all four sections. Evaluate your current knowledge If you are new to IELTS, the easiest method to figure out where you stand is to take a diagnostic IELTS test. It is necessary to take it from a reliable source. The reason for this is because bogus tests might deceive you and hinder you from comprehending what the actual test is like. IELTSMaterial.com is one such website that provides a free diagnostic test facility to students and provides feedback before registering for the live course with them. Make a study plan for IELTS Preparation. After you know your level, you can plan your IELTS preparation. A study plan is essential, as it helps you to stay focused. In addition, it assists you in tracking your progress. Studying for an extended period can be exhausting and requires lots of dedication and effort, so making and following a schedule might help you remain on track. Enroll in a live learning program Despite the abundance of IELTS resources available on the internet, the majority of IELTS students might need the help of an IELTS professional at some point in their preparation. The reason for this is that it is almost impossible to assess your own speaking and writing skills and identify the areas where more focus and improvement is required. On the other hand, an IELTS expert can evaluate your current knowledge, provide feedback on your weak spots and help to improve them. IELTSMaterial.com also provides customised live learning sessions and free online resources to help you stay focused and acquire all the knowledge required for the IELTS exam.

https://www.europeanbusinessreview.com/how-to-prepare-for-the-ielts-a-best-guide-to-beginners/

Why Should Students Choose India for Higher Education?

India is one of the best countries to do your higher education. In addition to Indias wide range of cultures, languages, traditions, and breathtaking natural beauty, this country also offers a diverse education system. You can choose a course from a wide range of options, from age-old courses like Sanskrit to the latest scientific courses like Artificial Intelligence. Along with its diverse educational system, India also offers one of the rapidly growing economies. Due to its vast and diverse educational system, students often find it difficult to choose the right course and college. Top Reasons to Choose India for Higher Education These are some of the reasons why you should do your higher education in India. 1. Highly Ranked Universities and Institutions The premier institutions of India are highly ranked worldwide. Some of the Top Colleges in India are: Indian Institute of Management, Ahmadabad Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore Indian School of Business, Hyderabad Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi 2. One of the Largest Education System in the World India has the second-largest higher education system with almost 1000 universities, 10,700+ standalone institutions, and almost 40,000 colleges offering UG, PG, and PhD courses. 3. Unique Courses Indias education system is not only vast but also diverse. In India, you can choose age-old courses like Sanskrit as well as advanced scientific courses like Robotics and Artificial Intelligence. 4. Affordability Education and the cost of living in India are a lot cheaper than in most nations. Even education at Top Colleges in India can be easily afforded with various scholarships and educational aids that are available for students. 5. Tourism and Food India is a country that can offer much more than education. It has a lot of incredible things to do and see like exploring spirituality, glorious history and architecture, food, and shopping, etc. India is known internationally for its food. Its mouth-watering cuisine is one of the major attractions for travelers. So exploring and adapting to food is not that difficult. 6. Economy and Work Opportunities Indias economy is growing consistently for the past decade and has been one of the rapidly growing economies in the world. It also has the potential to become the third-largest economy in the world in the coming years. The country offers a wide variety of opportunities. There are some restrictions on international students with a study visa. But there are no such restrictions once they obtain a work visa. If youre convinced of the reasons and are planning to do your higher education in India, you can seek the help of educational counselling online or offline. Educational/counselling websites like GetMyUni, CollegeDunia, CollegeDekho, Shiksha, etc., help the students choose the right college/course. These platforms combinedly serve a million students every year. They work with many educational institutions in India and abroad and help thousands of students enrol in these institutions. They claim that they have almost all the colleges listed on their platform. This startup also claims that more than forty-five thousand students have written reviews on their website. The platforms also provide information about the various competitive/ entrance examinations happening in India. The platforms also help the universities/colleges call for the students attention to the courses, infrastructure, placement opportunities they provide. The newly established colleges can also advertise themselves to reach out to the students on a large scale which otherwise may not be possible. These ed-tech platforms are a bridge between the universities/colleges and the students. Among all the edtech startups, Shiksha, CollegeDunia and GetMyUni have become one of the leading ed-tech college/course search platforms in India over the years.

https://www.europeanbusinessreview.com/why-should-students-choose-india-for-higher-education/

Was ist Data Lineage?

Datenbanken sind die erste Wahl, wenn es darum geht, Daten vorzuhalten, zu aktualisieren, abzufragen, zu lschen und ihren gegenwrtigen Zustand darzustellen. Entwickler sind auf Datenkonsistenz angewiesen, damit APIs die richtigen Transaktionen ausfhren und Anwendungen auf die richtigen Daten zugreifen knnen. Auch Data Scientists, die Modelle fr maschinelles Lernen entwickeln oder Datenvisualisierungen erstellen, sind auf Daten angewiesen. Wenn Sie eine SQL- oder NoSQL-Datenbank daraufhin abfragen, wie die Daten vor zwei Tagen aussahen, mssen Sie sich mglicherweise auf Datenbank-Snapshots oder proprietre Funktionen verlassen. Fr Entwickler oder Datenwissenschaftler knnen Snapshots und Backups zum Vergleich mit historischen Datensets ausreichen. Dennoch stellen sie sind keine adquaten Tools dar, um die Vernderungen in Sachen Daten nachvollziehen zu knnen. Es gibt viele gute Grnde, warum es wichtig ist, zu wissen, wie Menschen und Systeme Daten verndern. Data Lineage - Definition Data Lineage umfasst Methoden und Werkzeuge, die den Lebenszyklus von Daten nachvollziehbar machen und die Fragen nach dem Wer, Wann, Wo, Warum und Wie beantworten. Es handelt sich um eine Disziplin innerhalb des Metadaten-Managements, die oft auch eine Funktion von Datenkatalogen darstellt. Data-Lineage-Funktionen ermglichen es Nutzern, den Kontext derjenigen Daten zu verstehen, die sie zur Entscheidungsfindung und anderen Geschftszwecken heranziehen. In gewisser Weise lsst sich ein Data-Lineage-System als "Daten-GPS" bezeichnen, das "Abbiegehinweise sowie einen visuellen berblick ber die vollstndig kartierte Route" liefert. Andere sehen Data Lineage als zentralen Aspekt von DataGovOps, wo Data Lineage, Testing und Sandboxes die technischen Praktiken und Automatisierungsmglichkeiten der Data Governance abbilden. Data Lineage zu erfassen und zu verstehen ist aus mehreren Grnden wichtig: Compliance-Anforderungen : Viele Unternehmen mssen Data-Lineage-Systeme implementieren, um gesetzliche Vorgaben einhalten zu knnen. So ist Data Lineage im Risikomanagement und Reporting etwa fr Handelsunternehmen am Kapitalmarkt erforderlich, um die BCBS 239- und MiFID II-Vorschriften zu erfllen. Fr groe Banken kann die automatisierte Extraktion von Lineage aus den Quellsystemen Zeit einsparen und Risiken erheblich reduzieren. In pharmazeutischen klinischen Studien erfordert der ADaM-Standard die Rckverfolgbarkeit zwischen Analyse und Quelldaten. Auch andere Vorschriften wie die Europische Datenschutzgrundverordnung (DSGVO/GDPR) oder der California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) veranlassen immer mehr Unternehmen, Data-Governance- und Data-Lineage-Funktionen zu implementieren, insbesondere, um private und sensible Daten tracken zu knnen. Datengetriebene Unternehmenskultur : Organisationen, die Citizen-Data-Science-Programme entwickeln, KPI-Dashboards einrichten, hybride BI-Umgebungen verwalten und andere Schritte unternehmen, um zu einer datengetriebenen Unternehmenskultur zu gelangen, knnen bei der ein oder anderen Data-Lineage-Herausforderung ins Stolpern geraten. Wenn sich die Finanzdaten in einem Dashboard signifikant ndern, wollen Fhrungskrfte sicher wissen, was dahintersteckt. Citizen Data Science und andere Self-Service-BI-Programme sind schwer in Gang zu bringen, wenn die Fachexperten den Daten nicht vertrauen. Data Lineage Tools knnen dabei helfen, die Quellen, Flsse und Regeln rund um die abgefragten Daten besser zu verstehen, auszuwerten oder sie in Visualisierungen einzubauen. Transparenz: Unternehmen, die Produkte, Dienstleistungen und Workflows entwickeln, versuchen, die Datenqualitt zu verbessern, Stammdaten-Hubs zu erstellen oder in Stammdatenmanagement zu investieren. Diese Anstze beinhalten typischerweise Data-Lineage-Funktionen, um Transparenz ber Geschftsregeln und nderungen zu schaffen. Beispielhafte Anwendungsflle sind ausgereifte Customer-360-Funktionen, die Skalierung von digitalen Marketingprogrammen, die Priorisierung von Customer-Experience-Initiativen, die Optimierung von E-Commerce-Shops und die Schaffung von Transparenz in Lieferketten. Analytics und maschinelles Lernen: Data Lineage ist auch wichtig, um ModelOps und den Machine-Learning-Lebenszyklus zu untersttzen. Die Datenherkunft zu erfassen und zu analysieren, hilft dabei, festzustellen, wann ausreichend neue oder genderte Daten ein erneutes Training der Modelle erfordern und den Model Drift reduzieren. Genauso wichtig ist es aber, den gesamten Modell-Lebenszyklus im Blick zu behalten, da ML-Modelle hufig Input fr Services, Applikationen und nachgeschaltete Analysen liefern. Da immer mehr Unternehmen in Daten, Analytics und maschinelles Lernen investieren, wird der Einsatz von Data Lineage zu einer immer bedeutenderen Data-Governance-Praxis. Whrend einige Unternehmen aufgrund gesetzlicher Vorschriften dazu gezwungen sind, Data-Lineage-Funktionen zu entwickeln, streben andere nach Transparenz bei der Datenverarbeitung. Wieder andere betrachten Data Lineage als Kernkompetenz bei der Demokratisierung von Daten und Analytics. 1. Gesunder Menschenverstand Die IT-Governance muss klar verstndlich und preisgnstig umsetzbar sein. 2. Frhzeitige Organisation Wenn es noch keine Governance-Organisation im Unternehmen gibt, sollte sie laut Experton mindestens ein Jahr vor einem groen Outsourcing-Vorhaben geschaffen werden. 3. Governance vor Vereinbarung Die IT-Governance sollte stehen, bevor das Outsourcing startet. 4. Aktivitten im Vorfeld Die Governance-Organisation sollte bereits whrend der Ausschreibungs- und Vergabephase beteiligt werden. 5. Rasche Einbindung Die brige bleibende IT-Abteilung sollte auch frhzeitig in den Outsourcing-Prozess eingebunden werden. Vor allem in der Transitions- und Transformationsphase, so Experton. 6. Gelebte Kultur Die neue Governance-Kultur sollte konsequent gelebt und umgesetzt werden. 7. Kontrolle unumgnglich Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) und Service Level Agreements (SLAs) mssen nach Umsetzung der Transaktion eingehalten, regelmig berprft und anschaulich berichtet werden. "Sonst ntzt die schnste IT Governance nichts", warnt Experton. Data Lineage - Anwendungsbeispiele Im Folgenden finden Sie einige Beispiele dafr, wie Unternehmen Data-Lineage-Verfahren und -Tools bei wichtigen Geschftsvorgngen einsetzen. Eine Bank konnte ihre Effizienz mit Hilfe von Data Lineage ber 100 Applikationen um den Faktor 80 steigern und so mehr als eine Million Dollar einsparen. Data Lineage spielt eine wichtige Rolle im Supply Chain Management, zum Beispiel, wenn es darum geht, fr Endverbraucher eine Ende-zu-Ende-Transparenz im Bereich Lebensmittel zu schaffen. Non-Profit-Organisationen knnen Spenden zurckverfolgen und sichtbar machen, wie der Erls schlussendlich genutzt wird. Der Schlssel zum Data-Lineage-Erfolg kann darin liegen, Prioritten zu setzen und angemessene Ziele zu definieren, insbesondere fr Organisationen mit vielen Datenquellen, Technologien und Anwendungsmustern. Data Lineage - Funktionen Eine Mglichkeit, Data Lineage "zu denken": Flussdiagramme, die veranschaulichen, wie neue Daten sowie nderungen in primren Datenquellen durch verschiedene Systeme flieen und sich auf abgeleitete Datenelemente auswirken. Ein Beispiel: Ein Kunde ruft den Kundendienst an, um eine Adressnderung zu beantragen. Data Lineage zeigt den Datenfluss zu anderen Systemen, die mit der neuen Adresse aktualisiert werden. Ein hufiges Anwendungsgebiet fr Data Lineage Tools ist die Prfung von Informationsrckflssen. Wenn sich zum Beispiel eine Umsatzprognose ndert, knnen die Vertriebsleiter alle Datenelementnderungen berprfen, die zur neuen Prognose beigetragen haben. Innerhalb von Datenkatalogen ist Data Lineage ein wichtiges Dokumentationswerkzeug fr alle Beteiligten, die Daten erstellen, verwalten und analysieren. Sie hilft, ein gemeinsames Verstndnis fr den Berechnungskontext einer beliebigen Kennzahl zu erzeugen. Ein guter Ausgangspunkt fr den Aufbau von Datenkatalogen ist die Erfassung der Datenquellen und die anschlieende Verwendung von Tools zur Verfolgung der Data Lineage. Data Lineage - Anbieter Public-Cloud-Plattformen verfgen ber einige eingebettete Data-Lineage-Funktionen. Azure Purview Data Catalog verfolgt beispielsweise die Source-to-Target-Lineage, einschlielich der auf Spaltenebene. Google Cloud Data Fusion zeigt nderungen auf Datensatz- und Feldebene fr Pipelines an, die auf Googles Datenintegrationsplattform laufen. Die Herausforderung bei der Implementierung von Data Lineage besteht oft darin, dass die Unternehmen, die am meisten von ihren Transparenz- und Diagnosefunktionen profitieren, sehr wahrscheinlich auch ber eine stark heterogene Datenmanagement-, Verarbeitungs- und Analyse-Tool-Landschaft verfgen. Wenn Data Warehouses, Data Lakes, Datenintegrationsdienste und Analytics-Plattformen in mehreren Clouds betrieben werden, sind Datenkataloge und Lineage-Funktionen fr mehrere Clouds erforderlich. Zu den konkurrierenden Plattformen, die Data-Lineage-Funktionen anbieten, gehren zum Beispiel: Alex Solutions ASG Ataccama Alation Boomi Collibra DataKitchen Erwin IBM Infogix Informatica Manta Microsoft Octopai Oracle SAP SAS Talend Darber hinaus stehen in Sachen Data Lineage auch mehrere Open-Source-Lsungen zur Verfgung. Standards fr die plattformbergreifende Untersttzung von Data Lineage zu schaffen, ist das Ziel der Initiative OpenLineage. Initiativen, die Implementierungsstandards, Interoperabilittsprotokolle und plattformbergreifende Integrationsmglichkeiten schaffen, sind notwendig, um die Akzeptanz von Data Lineage und anderen Data-Governance-Verfahren zu erhhen. In Anbetracht des rasanten Wachstums der Unternehmensdaten, des steigenden geschftlichen Mehrwerts von Machine Learning und der zunehmenden Datenregulationen werden knftig immer mehr Unternehmen ihre Bemhungen zur Implementierung von Data-Governance- und Data-Lineage-Funktionen intensivieren mssen. (fm) Dieser Artikel basiert auf einem Beitrag unserer US-Schwesterpublikation Infoworld.com.

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Should Tennessee Titans bring Golden Tate home for wide receiver boost?

While Julio Jones watch continues for the Tennessee Titans, theres another veteran wide receiver who could be an option for the team: Golden Tate. Tate, 32, is one of the most accomplished receivers on the free-agent market. A Super Bowl champion in 2013 with the Seahawks and a 2014 Pro Bowler with the Lions, Tate has had a productive 11-year career: 695 catches, 8,278 yards and 46 touchdowns in 160 games. Oh, and Tate also is a Hendersonville native and former Pope John Paul II High School star. Joining the Titans would be a homecoming toward the end of his career. A look at what signing Tate would mean for Tennessee: Why it makes sense 1. A cheap option to fill hole at WR: Theres a reason why Tate is still available. Hes an aging player coming off an underwhelming season with the Giants, who released him in a cost-saving move ahead of free agency. He shouldnt command much more than veteran-minimum money, and he could slide in as a No. 3 receiving option behind star A.J. Brown and free-agent acquisition Josh Reynolds. 2. The YAC potential: According to ESPN, Tate is tied for first in yards after the catch (4,248) with Antonio Brown since entering the league in 2010. And he entered 2020 leading all receivers over the previous five seasons in yards after the catch by a wide margin, per Pro Football Focus. Between Tate and A.J. Brown, one of the leagues best in YAC, the big-play potential for a passing attack that has concerns would be a major boost for new offensive coordinator Todd Downing. OTA OBSERVATIONS:4 observations as some Tennessee Titans veterans return to OTAs EDDIE GEORGE:Brandon Fisher, son of ex-Titans coach Jeff Fisher, joins Eddie George's staff at Tennessee State 3. Veteran voice at WR: The Titans best receiver (Brown) has played two seasons and theres no one in the room who has played more than four. Tate, with 11 years under his belt, would provide a needed voice of experience in the receiver meeting room. Why it doesn't make sense 1. His declining play: Tate last season had his least productive season since 2011 (35 catches, 388 yards, 2 TDs). After being a 1,000-yard receiver in both 2016 and 2017, Tates numbers have been dipping since 2018. Add his age on top of that, its reasonable to believe Tate doesnt have much left in the tank 2. Leadership questions: Tate brings a wealth of NFL experience to the table, but his time with the Giants was turbulent: a four-game suspension in 2019, a postgame fight with the Rams Jalen Ramsey and a one-game benching for complaints about his role in 2020. Prediction The Titans make it happen. Regardless whether Jones comes to Nashville, Tate would provide much-need depth in the room. For his value on the market a one-year deal around the veteran minimum it would be a low-risk, high-reward move. If its not a great fit, and he is truly on the decline, you cut him at no penalty. But if it works out, you have a dependable option behind Brown at a bargain price in a cap-strained year. Ben Arthur covers the Tennessee Titans for The USA TODAY Network. Contact him at barthur@gannett.com and follow him on Twitter at @benyarthur.

https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2021/06/04/should-tennessee-titans-pursue-free-agent-wide-receiver-golden-tate/7521796002/

What are the Causes of Most Spinal Cord Injuries?

When most people think of a spinal cord injury survivor, they picture a person confined to a wheelchair. The survivor may be skilled in maneuvering around his or her home, as well as stores, streets, parks, or wherever he needs to be, but thats because he spent taken months, or sometimes years in a rehabilitation facility and undergone ,extensive occupational therapy in the Activities of Daily Living (ADL) before he returned to a semblance of life as it once was, but is no longer This describes an out survivor, so to speak. But dont forget the closeted spinal cord injury survivors who while they may appear to have resumed a normal life, are dealing with residual effects that they keep to themselves. These include Erratic blood pressure and body temperature, Decreased resistance to upper respiratory infections Chronic fatigue. Sexual dysfunction Looking at the Survivors Although the common perception of a spinal cord survivor is that he was injured while serving in the military or riding his motorcycle, there are many other causes of spinal cord injuries. But before going any further, it should be pointed out lest women feel slighted by the use of the masculine he or him throughout this article, its because according to the Mayo Clinic, the vast majority of those suffering spinal cord injuries are males, with females accounting for but 20%. However, there are exceptions to every rule, and Spinalcord.com, a website dedicated to disseminating information and resources helpful to spinal cord injury survivors and their families found one. While not disputing the Mayo Clinic findings, they fine-tuned its numbers, reporting that when it comes to injuries suffered in motor vehicle accidents women outnumbered men 48.5% to 29.3%. Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries By no means are automobile and motorcycle accidents the only causes of spinal cord injuries. Any type of incident that compresses the vertebrae or severely bends the neck can injure the spinal cord. Johns Hopkins Medicine lists the following as the most common causes: Motor vehicle accidents Falls Sports injuries Gunshot and knife wounds Diving accidents Trampoline accidents Birth injuries Infections that result in a spinal cord abscess Spinalcord.com adds one more surgical complications All Spinal Cord Injuries are Not Equal In order to understand a spinal cord injury, it helps to imagine the spinal cord as a major highway originating at the brain and ending at the base of the spine with exits, or in this case, tracts, branching off to carry commands from the brain to the limbs, muscles, and organs of the body. Motor tracts send movement commands to the limbs. Sensory tracts transport signals resulting in the limbs being able to feel pain, pressure, heat, cold, and positional awareness. Using this analogy, a major spinal cord injury is similar to a tractor trailer truck jackknifing across the road, creating a massive traffic jam at the point of the accident. Similarly, the spinal cord will be able to carry signals to the limbs and parts of the body above the spinal injury, the nerve fibers below it may be too damaged to send commands any further. If the injury is in the thoracic spine (chest area) or lumbar spine (lower back) it can affect function in the torso and legs and possibly cause loss of bowel and bladder control. If the locus of the injury is in the cervical spine (neck area) the individual will not only lose all these abilities, he may not be able to breathe on his own. This last group of spinal cord injury victims will require expensive care for the rest of his life, The higher up the injury, the more extensive the loss. If the person loses movement in all four limbs, he is classified as a quadriplegic. If he still has the use of his arms but not of his legs, he is a paraplegic In addition to these two classifications based on movement, the medical establishment also views injuries as complete or incomplete. A person with a complete injury is unable to move or feel any sensation below the point of impact A person with an incomplete injury is able to register some feeling and have limited locomotion. How to Avoid Spinal Cord Injuries While theres no guarantee that one of the common spinal cord injury causes wont befall an individual, everyone can take precautions to lessen the chance that they will happen. Motor Vehicle Accidents Drive safely, observe speed limits, always wear seat belts, and never drink and drive Sports Injuries Always wear safety gear, In the case of football, never use the head as a weapon and in baseball never slide headfirst. Falls Make it a habit to hold onto banisters on staircases and make use of a stable, sturdy step stool when retrieving or storing food or tools in high cabinets or shelves. Diving Injures Always check the depth of water and never cannonball. Unfortunately, taking precautions only goes so far. Some accidents occur at no fault of the victim. This is especially true in cases where someones elses negligence is responsible for injuries uprooting the lives of spinal cord injury victims. Examples include Medical malpractice Workplace safety violations Negligence on the part of a landlord or property owner Uneven city sidewalks, And of course head-on collisions with an automobile driven by a reckless or inattentive driver. Motorcyclists and bicycle riders as well as pedestrians are always at the mercy or such drivers. Accidents can happen anywhere and anytime. If you are injured in an accident, make sure to contact an attorney like one from Terry Bryant. In the end, the best way to avoid spinal cord injuries is to take precautions, keep ones eyes open, and trust in the universe.

https://www.chartattack.com/causes-of-most-spinal-cord-injuries/

How Do I Know If My Loved One Has an Eating Disorder?

Many people have heard of eating disorders, but they dont necessarily know the signs of one. This is because someone who is struggling with an eating disorder may look perfectly healthy but under this facade, they could be flailing. Others may have more outward signs of a possible eating disorder they could be gaining or losing a lot of weight in a relatively short amount of time. In any of these cases, its important to know what to look for if you think a family member or friend may be struggling with an eating disorder. If left unchecked, an eating disorder can wreak havoc on the body, creating long-lasting damage that can sometimes be permanent. Lets outline some of the most common eating disorders, as well as the signs and symptoms to look out for. Binge eating disorder When many people think of eating disorders, they think of dangerously underweight people. However, the most common eating disorder in the United States is binge eating disorder, where someone can either gain weight or not show any noticeable signs of weight fluctuation. Binge eating disorder is defined as eating an unhealthily large amount of food in a very short span of time, often consuming food to the point of extreme fullness and discomfort. Another characteristic of binge eating is that the person feels like they lack control over their eating they may be eating food they dont even like or eating when theyre already quite full. Like most eating disorders, there is a feeling of shame after a binge. The person may hate themselves for eating so much, which then creates a vicious cycle; they want to get away from the shame, so they revert to the coping mechanism theyve created: binge eating. This continues over and over, and it is very difficult to break this cycle on their own. If you suspect someone may be struggling with a binge eating disorder, there are some signs you can look out for: If you notice there is a large amount of food gone from the pantry or fridge in a short amount of time If your loved one seems to be hoarding food in secret places If they frequently diet or change their dietary preferences (maybe one week theyll eat no red meat, and the next week theyll cut out dairy) If theyre eating very small amounts at meal times (this means they could be binge eating at other times throughout the day) If they dont want to eat around you or others If they develop a new habit around their food, for example, maybe they chew each bite for an excessively long time If they seem to have more stomach issues or discomfort Anorexia Another common eating disorder is anorexia nervosa, commonly known as anorexia. For people struggling with anorexia, theyve developed a deep-seated fear about gaining weight. They often have body dysmorphia issues, meaning even though they may be at a healthy weight, or even critically underweight, they still see themselves as weighing too much. Due to this fear, people suffering from anorexia restrict the number of calories they put into their bodies. They may become obsessed with dieting and calorie-counting, to the point where theyre putting critically low amounts of nutrients into their body. Some people may clue you in on their diet practices, as they cope with their anorexia by projecting pride about their behavior. However, most people struggling with anorexia will try to hide their behavior, as theyre ashamed of what theyre doing. If you think a loved one may have anorexia, look for the following signs: They seem to have a lack of energy and overall lethargy They comment about being cold often; they wear warm layers even when its quite warm They make comments of being fat or ugly or generally displeased with their appearance They begin to exercise to an extreme level (this can be particularly dangerous because they dont have the energy coming into their bodies to compensate) They isolate more and start ignoring their friends and favorite hobbies They develop issues with their teeth Theyre getting sick a lot or wounded are taking a long time to heal Bulimia Bulimia nervosa, or bulimia, can inhabit aspects of both binge eating disorder and anorexia. For example, the person may have a chronic fear of gaining weight, like people who suffer from anorexia. At its core, bulimia is characterized by bouts of binge eating, followed by various means to rid themselves of the food they just consumed. This often takes the form of purging, or vomiting, their food, but they can also take laxatives to discharge the food. They can also combine these purging methods, so they may exercise excessively, and then take some diet medications. Like other eating disorders, look for if theres been a shift of focus on dieting, losing weight, or extreme exercising. There are some additional signs you can look for if you think a loved one may be struggling with bulimia: They drink copious amounts of water or beverages with no calories They go to the bathroom during or immediately after a meal They have swelling in their cheeks and jaw area They look bloated from fluid retention They often check their reflection in the mirror, seemingly looking for flaws Cuts or calluses on their fingers (from inducing vomiting) How to get help Maybe youve determined that you think your loved one may have an eating disorder. The most important thing to keep in mind is to not make them feel more ashamed of their behavior. Theyre already feeling very uncomfortable with themselves and their actions, and if they think youre judging or admonishing them, they will likely shut down. Before you talk with them about their potential eating disorder, look into treatment options. For many people struggling with eating disorders, its best they go to a more in-depth program, rather than simply seeing a therapist for a few times a week. They need fully-inclusive care to make sure their physical and mental health get back up to healthy levels. When looking into eating disorder treatment centers, try to find one that balances independence, safety, and holistic therapeutic activities, like The Exclusive Hawaii. At programs like this, your loved one will learn healthy ways to take charge of their lives and create healthy coping mechanisms to replace their unhealthy ones.

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What Is the Source of Most Indiana Burn Injuries?

Injury is not something that anyone wants to deal with, and burns are a very serious type of injury that can change your life forever. In a state like Indiana, taking the time to learn about what the most common cause of burn can help you determine if you have a burn injury case or not. For those that were injured in a fire, you may want to find an Indianapolis burn injury attorney, such as one from Stephenson Rife, to explore your legal options and build your case. When it comes to burns there are a huge range of different injuries that you might have to deal with. Burn injuries vary in severity from first to fourth degree burns. Burn injuries can happen anywhere from home to work. Because of the range of different injuries that can result from burn injuries, this can also vary in terms of what sort of compensation that you might get. If you are looking to file a burn lawsuit, it is important that you take the time to figure out if your injury is going to count for a lawsuit or not. If you are burned as the result of the negligence of another person, you might be entitled to compensation, if you are injured of your own accord, you are likely not going to be. The most common reported cause of burn injury in Indiana is house fire. Most people in Indiana that report a burn injury will have sustained it as the result of a house fire. House fires are most commonly caused by cooking accidents. Now, if you are injured as a result of a fire that you caused or as the result of something that you did or did not do, you are not going to be able to file any sort of lawsuit. Injuries that are the fault of other people, however, can lead to compensation. In regard to filing a lawsuit in terms of a burn injury, you do want to make sure that you are taking the time to document everything, to make certain that your case is worth filing a suit, and that you are going to be able to file a lawsuit at all. When filing a lawsuit for a burn injury, it does need to be an injury that was the result of something that someone else did or did not do. A great way to better understand this concept is to look at an example. If you were at work and got burned on a piece of machinery that was not properly labeled or that you were not properly protected from, that sort of injury does warrant a lawsuit. If you were burned as the result of something that was not properly secured or something that caught fire and should not have, you may be able to file a lawsuit. Talking with a lawyer is going to help you better determine if you do have a lawsuit and if you can go ahead and file. The first step, after you have gotten proper medical care of course, is to start to create a case. Generally this consists of an incident report or an accurate account of the event so that it can be properly presented to anyone hearing the case. You might also want to include witness reports if there are any, any medical reports that you might have had, and any sort of different information that you might have to help support your case. Your lawyer is going to be able to explain what you need to have on hand, they can help you build your case, and they can help you to find the right information to get your case off on the right foot. With burn injuries, the most important thing you can have is proof of what caused the injury. You want to be able to prove beyond a doubt that the injury was the result of the negligence of others rather than your own negligence. With the help of your lawyer, you can create your case and you can argue it in court if it ever makes it that far. In many cases, a workplace or a company is going to try to settle out of court to help speed up the resolution process and to help get rid of the problem so to speak. In these cases, you do still need the help of a lawyer to figure out the details of your case, the details of the overall settlement, and to help you figure out what is going to happen as the case winds down and is resolved. Burn injuries can cause lasting damage, they can be very difficult to deal with, they can be life changing. With the help of a good lawyer you can get a settlement that is going to help you recover and that can help you get the money you need to pay off medical bills, to make up for time off work, and to get on with your life after your burn injury. Burns can be very serious, and they can change your life forever. The right lawyer can argue your case and get you the settlement you need.

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What's Really Going On With Lisa Vanderpump And Kyle Richards?

Kyle Richards and Lisa Vanderpump starred on "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" together, and the ups-and-downs of their relationship has been well-documented. Per ScreenRant, Kyle once called Lisa "calculated," and then things got even messier when Lisa engaged in a conversation about Kyle's husband's rumored infidelity. But their friendship really took a nosedive during Season 9's "Puppygate" scandal. Before the Season 9 premiere, Dorit Kemsley adopted Lucy Lucy Apple Juice from Lisa's Vanderpump Dogs foundation, but she "was not the right fit" for the family because she bit her husband and children "a few times," according to a March 2019 People report. However, Dorit "found a beautiful home" for the dog. Apparently Lisa got wind that a shelter had a Vanderpump dog due to Lucy's microchip, and the whole thing led to a fractured relationship with her cast mates and a huge fight with Kyle (that led to Lisa's husband kicking Kyle out of their home), per ScreenRant. The debacle caused Lisa to leave the series after that season. But Lisa kept stirring the pot, and, in May, allegedly sent her dinner bill to Kyle's table (although neither party greeted each other), per TMZ. Kyle and the Bravo producer she was dining with refused to pay and Lisa eventually picked up the tab. Talk about drama! Now, the feud is heating up even more due to an eyebrow-raising interview from Lisa (and Kyle's response). Keep reading for more details.

https://www.nickiswift.com/429044/whats-really-going-on-with-lisa-vanderpump-and-kyle-richards/

How Potent Is That Magic Mushroom?

Common questions like these surrounding mushroom potency were a driving force behind The Psilocybin Cup, a new type of psychedelic conference that took place this April uniting science, community, activism and competition. Organized by Oakland Hyphae, an Oakland-based consulting firm that provides education and lab testing for plant medicine cultivators, the three-day event centered around a mushroom potency competition in which cultivators from around the world submitted psilocybin-containing mushrooms for laboratory testing and analysis. RELATED: The 5 Best Mushroom Grow Kits for Home From April 17 to April 19, The Psilocybin Cup hosted speakers, 95 percent of whom were women or people of color. The topics covered included harm reduction and the importance of testing, the science of entheogens, equity and representation in the psychedelic space, stigma and activism in plant medicine, and decriminalization versus legalization. Hyphae Labs analyzed mushroom samples from over 50 growers and announced the test results and winner on April 20, sparking conversations across social media. These questions, and the inability to answer them with hard data, led him to dive into the science of mushroom testing. Harris partnered with Bay Area scientist Ian Bollinger to fine tune a laboratory-based testing protocol using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and they began to analyze the mushrooms of local cultivators on their own dime. As their test results started to shake up the community and challenge potency anecdotes, they saw requests for their services increase. Being a small, self-funded grassroots organization, The Psilocybin Cup was Harris and Bollingers creative answer to community demands. It spawned a movement that brought together scientists, mycologists, and community advocates. Bollinger, who founded Hyphae Labs as the laboratory component of Oakland Hyphae, told Inverse, The whole idea of us doing this is for harm reduction. People are in spaces where these things are decriminalized and people are actively going to pursue these things on their own. RELATED: The Real Difference Between Shrooms and Acid The city of Oakland decriminalized psychedelics two years ago. The California Senate is now gearing up to vote on SB 519, a bill that would decriminalize certain psychedelics, including psilocybin, statewide. As psychedelics are accepted more broadly as a therapeutic tool and decriminalization efforts spread, Oakland Hyphaes mission is to make testing and education available to psychedelic communities where it is needed. Hyphae Labs mushroom potency tests have demonstrated that the active hallucinogenic compounds in magic mushrooms, psilocin and psilocybin, vary widely across cultivars and species, and that measuring a dose by weight does not guarantee the same effect every time. Variations in growing and drying techniques, environment and age are just a few of the variables that can affect mushroom potency. Speaking with the San Francisco Psychedelic Society, Bollinger and Harris said their aim is to standardize mushroom testing and make it more widely available, a vast departure from what is happening in the cannabis industry, which suffers from a lack of standardized testing. This is due in part to cannabis being federally illegal, but also intellectual property rights, which keep testing methods from being shared between labs, leading to varied results. We want this testing to be accessible to people beyond pharma and ivory towers, Bollinger told Inverse. And transferable, something that people can do in their own communities. Harris and Bollinger also didnt want the Cup to mirror the diversity issues apparent at other psychedelic events. Harris, a political scientist and community organizer, sees psychedelics as a force for social good and wants The Psilocybin Cup to reflect these aspirations. We decided to elevate and center the conversation on BIPOC and queer communities and women. A lot of other spaces will do this to make sure they check a box, but we did this to really elevate these voices. Were just trying to shift paradigms here, have a good time, and give people some good information at the same time, he told Mushroom Hour. RELATED: How to Harvest Mushrooms Fellow activist James McConchi of the Haight Street Shroom Shop in the Bay Area, told East Bay Express, Its clear that the end goal for them is community and not capital gains. Theres nothing wrong with profit, but weve moved away from venture capital, weve moved closer to ways to give back to the community. If it walks like a capitalist duck, its probably a duck. But what were building is a movement. Oakland Hyphae is building that movement rapidly. Although the business is only about a year old, the team is gearing up to expand. They have started to organize pop-up events across the nation (making sure to pay every speaker, which not all conferences do) and will start offering subscription based testing services through Hyphae Labs. They are also planning the next Cup to take place on September 20 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, another city that recently decriminalized entheogens. We took a leap of faith. But the community embraced it, the community supported it, the community asked for it, Harris told Mushroom Hour. Registration for the fall Cup opens June 1st. And in case you were wondering, Oakland Hyphae found stems to be more potent than caps.

https://www.greenentrepreneur.com/article/373197

Why Are So Many Municipalities Opting out of Their State's Adult-Use Cannabis Marketplace?

June 4, 2021 5 min read This story originally appeared on Benzinga Although 16 U.S. states and Washington, D.C. have legalized adult-use cannabis, numerous municipalities, towns and cities are declining to participate in their states legal marijuana programs. One of the results of these opt-outs is that residents needing or wanting cannabis are obliged to travel to surrounding areas to obtain it. Opt-outs, while nothing new, are impacting even major markets like California, where only 161 of the states 482 municipalities have chosen to join the adult-use program that began in 2019. In Michigan, over 500 towns have prohibited cannabis operations since the state voted to legalize in 2018. In addition, Detroit is involved in a lawsuit over a disputed 15-year residency stipulation for social equity applicants that could result in the Motor City saying no to cannabis sales. The motivation varies according to legal experts and executives of several cannabis companies. Michael McQueeny, attorney at Foley Hoag's cannabis practice, honed in on New Jersey. Municipalities are obligated to decide their cannabis status within 180 days of a legalization bill's enactment, he said, and some fear lawsuits against local police, citing legislation that includes an increased risk of police liability regarding cannabis arrests. Several New Jersey towns appear open to the idea of growing and manufacturing, McQueeny noted, but not to pot shops and dispensaries. They are operating under the mistaken belief that if they ban dispensaries, they would decrease police involvement in pot-possession issues. Douglas E. Mains, a partner at Detroit's Honigman LLP, said the ongoing evolution of laws and lawsuits may be holding some municipalities back in Michigan. His law firm is part of the residency-based lawsuit in Detroit. While noting many people in Michigan people support marijuana legalization, "those same people may not necessarily want cannabis businesses next to the coffee shop they frequent or on the same street as the school their children or grandchildren attend," Mains said. "I think that there is also a large degree of NIMBYism involved." Though Mains sees the idea of opt-outs changing as regulation takes shape and municipalities see the financial benefits of cannabis sales. Dina Rollman, SVP of government and regulatory affairs for Green Thumb Industries Inc., cited a persistent education gap. "More education is needed so that communities can shift their thinking and realize the positive impact a dispensary can bring," Rollman said. David Farris, VP of sales and marketing for Planet 13 Holdings Inc., said a town's decision to opt-out could have financial implications. "Depending on where their city is as far as jobs and financials, [opting out] puts them in a position where they really have to take a hard look at it." Revenue loss for municipalities could be staggering. Data compiled by The Motley Fool noted that 2020 saw legal adult-use markets generate anywhere from over $23 million (Alaska) to over $1 billion (California) in revenue. Businesses bear the brunt of the ban, explained McQueeny, who noted that to be approved for a business license at least 51 percent of the operation must be located in the town where it intends to operate. Towns and cities that opt our, he added "have often killed the opportunity of local entrepreneurs to reap the benefits of this specific license class, one which is designed for newer and smaller market entrants." Cannabis supports 321,000 full-time equivalent jobs, according to the 2021 Leafly Jobs Report. Though towns and cities often benefit from cannabis sales, Mains said the impact on the state budget is likely more negligible. He noted that taxes often benefit state projects, including infrastructure and K-12 education. "As more municipalities allow cannabis businesses, sales will presumably increase, meaning those pots of money will grow," he said. Mains noted that each license application in Michigan includes a $6,000 fee and that annual fees range from $4,700 to $28,000 for medical operators and $3,000 and $50,000 for adult use. Sources say it's too early to tell if municipal opt-outs will remain an option for reluctant municipalities, with many uncertain how they will shake out in the future. "My guess would be that they'll always be some kind of opt-out," said Cresco Labs Inc. chief communications officer Jason Erkes. Erkes highlighted that Cresco stores emphasize hiring standards, marketing and other parameters that demonstrate the market's viability. "All those things are reflective of a normalized and professionalized cannabis industry." Still, some towns could remain holdouts as long as opting out remains an option. Rollman of Green Thumb called the situation a mixed bag. "Some municipalities simply want to wait until other communities work out the kinks, and then they opt-in," she said.

https://www.greenentrepreneur.com/article/373198

Why is my tax refund taking so long?

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)-People waiting for their federal refunds should know it could be a while before they see any money. Multiple local tax preparers said they are seeing a delay in the processing of tax returns with some refunds taking months to hit peoples banks. This year is highly unusual and unlike any other year hes seen, said Bill Dardanelli, the owner of Capital District Tax Services, who has been a tax preparer for 35 years. Processing delays arent the only problem, trying to contact the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has also been difficult. Weve never encountered a problem like this, he said. Its bad enough some of Dardanellis clients who filed their taxes in February are still waiting for their refunds, but there are lengthy waits for people trying to call the IRS. Dealings in the past with the IRS have always been successful Dardanelli said. But, this year even the IRS contact for professional tax preparers has not been helpful. Ed Canty, a certified financial planner with Canty Financial Management said they are not only seeing delays with the processing of federal returns but with state returns also. He said there have been long delays in the processing of more complex returns that involve things like multiple sources of income, unemployment, and rental property. Many different factors can affect the timing of your refund after we receive your return. Even though we issue most refunds in less than 21 days, its possible your refund may take longer. Also, remember to take into consideration the time it takes for your financial institution to post the refund to your account or for you to receive it by mail. IRS Owner of American Tax Depot, Gary Edwards, said hes doing his best to keep clients calm. He said he understands the immensity of the IRSs workload but said they could have waited to amend unemployment returns and opted to first take care of regular filings. Additional credits were made available to people who filed for unemployment when the American Rescue Plan was signed on March 11. The IRS announced at the end of March that they would be amending returns for people who collected unemployment within a certain tax bracket that had already filed their taxes. 2020 was a year of many firsts for the nation, least of all the COVID public health crisis and widespread unemployment. A series of stimulus payments from the federal government, to help people navigate COVID financial woes, was also managed by the IRS. To ensure that all Americans received stimulus money, the IRS told Americans that everyone should file their taxes. Between more returns, unemployment amendments, issuing stimulus money and processing regular returns, the IRS has had its work cut out for them. I would say about 1-2% of Federal returns we filed are experiencing an extreme delay in issuance of the refund with no explanation from IRS. The same thing happened last year. I had never seen it before the pandemic, said Chris Tretter, Tretter CPA, P.C. The IRS also encouraged people to file early in anticipation of delays this year. Edwards said people who are just filing their taxes have a better chance of seeing their refunds sooner than people who filed in February. He believes this is in part because people rushed to file early creating a bottleneck effect. People who have not received their refund after 21 days may be wondering what the hold-up is. The IRS website said it could be for one of the following reasons: Errors, such as incorrect Recovery Rebate Credit Because its incomplete It needs further review in general Its affected by identity theft or fraud It includes a claim filed for an Earned Income Tax Credit or an Additional Child Tax Credit It includes a Form 8379, Injured Spouse Allocation PDF, which could take up to 14 weeks to process Edwards said he tells his clients to avoid calling the IRS at the beginning of the week, because they are more likely to be swamped with calls. The best time to call them is at the end of the week and the end of the day. He said calling Thursday or Friday between 5-7 p.m. may reduce wait times and allow people to successfully reach an operator. Being patient may be the only thing people can do. On its frequently asked questions wepage, the IRS said calling them will not get peoples refunds to them sooner. A. No. directs you to call us, our representatives will not be able to provide any additional information. says that were still processing your return, our representatives wont be able to give you a specific refund date. IRS Tretter wants to remind tax payers that the IRS will never call or email them. If its been more than two months since filing without seeing a refund, he said the IRS could be performing a manual review and may send a letter. He said people who receive such a letter from the IRS should follow the instructions as soon as possible and if they are working with a tax preparer to let them know whats going on too. He also said a disturbing trend has happened in the last couple of years. If the IRS has not reached out, the taxpayer may have fallen into this black hole weve seen emerge in the last two years, Tretter said. He suggests people who do not have success calling about their returns, hire a tax professional to represent them before the IRS. The Taxpayer Advocate Service is also a good resource for people who need help navigating disputes and other issues with the IRS.

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Could the Queen improve prospects for a trade deal with the US?

Its become something of an online parlour game, but its looking like the Queen may have met more US presidents than anyone else alive with the possible exception of Henry Kissinger, who, to be fair, knew some of them rather better than most. Yet, on occasion, all the banquets and all the speeches and all the thoughtful gifts are to no avail. Thus it transpired that, when Theresa May organised her not-quite-state visit for Donald Trump in 2018, and the 45th president shipped over most of his clan to take selfies and join in with the festivities, the desperately needed UK-US free trade still didnt materialise. All the fine British lamb served up to President Trump on his last visit to London in December 2019 died in vain strict US trade rules remained in place until and beyond Trumps momentous last days in office. No last-gasp quickie trade treaty came through, and no such morsels of British lamb will melt in American mouths for the foreseeable future. No doubt Boris Johnson is realistic enough to know that however nice Her Majesty and the Prince of Wales are to President Biden, the politicians in Brussels and Dublin will be more influential in framing whatever trade arrangement (if any) Britain is able to agree with his administration. Biden seems in any case disinclined to do Johnson any favours. And she might be Queen by the grace of god, but Elizabeth II doesnt do miracles. More poignantly, the visit of President Biden will be her first without Prince Philip.

https://www.independent.co.uk/independentpremium/politics-explained/queen-biden-g7-summit-trade-b1859816.html

Are transport shares just the ticket or is it too soon to get aboard?

Trains, boats and planes, not to mention buses, should be an obvious route to benefit from the resumption of life as we knew it. But the way ahead is anything but clear. Metaphors such as 'buckle in for a thrill ride' may be cliches, but they sum up the confidence necessary to venture into such shares, which Richard Hunter of Interactive Investor rates a 'high-risk recovery play'. It might seem capricious to be looking at transport shares when Portugal has just been knocked off the green list and stocks have taken a hammering as we explain in our market report today. Ready for take-off: Travel firms are hopeful vaccines roll outs will unleash a huge pent-up demand But often the best time to invest is when prices are at a low point - it can be darkest just before the dawn. As shown by data for the most sought-after stocks on investment platforms, the adventurous seem ready for some thrills and spills, on the basis that vaccines will eventually unleash huge pent-up demand for travel and that resilient businesses will exploit the opportunities now appearing. Ryanair argues that it can increase market share across Europe. This optimism has propelled Easyjet shares from 460p in November to 934p today. But UBS says that the recovery is already in the price, dashing hopes for a return to 1796p, the price in mid-June 2018. There is an increasing focus on the challenges confronting transport companies. The Government's travel traffic light system, combined with the expense of testing, is making holidays abroad unattractive for many families. The planned near-nationalisation of the rail system will result in massive upheaval and many employers seem content to make working from home a near-permanent arrangement. Airline passenger numbers this year are forecast to be about 52 per cent of their pre-pandemic level. Since January, shares in IAG, owner of British Airways, have leapt 23 per cent to 196.34p. But they are only likely to rebound to 447p, their level at the start of the pandemic, if executives the most lucrative clientele quit Zoom. Airline passenger numbers this year are forecast to be about 52 per cent of their pre-pandemic level Analysts' 12-month target prices for IAG shares (the highest is 280p) reflect the scepticism over a near-term surge in such passengers. The worldwide industry's losses are forecast to total almost 34billion this year, compared with almost 90billion in 2020. But some savings will be wiped out by the rise in the cost of the tradable carbon credits they must buy to cover emissions. These credits are predicted to become even more expensive. Almost every assessment of prospects for the airlines uses the word 'uncertainty'. Now this word is also being applied to the rail industry, following proposals for reorganisation under a new operator, Great British Railways (GBR). This news caused a sharp decline in the shares of Trainline, the ticketing app, which may face not only a fall in commission income but also competition from GBR's own app. Yet Trainline contends that its app is a 'huge differentiator and hard to replicate'. Directors of Trainline have also been buying the shares. The lack of clarity over what lies ahead may be seen, in some circles, as normal in the rail sector, helping to explain why the GBR plan has had little effect on shares in First Group. Ryanair argues that it can increase market share across Europe, 'especially where competitor airlines have substantially cut capacity or failed The company is selling off some of its US bus businesses to focus on its Great Western Railway and other franchises. The row over this disposal may have overshadowed the emergence of something resembling cheer over the outlook for UK bus and train companies. Even an environmentally-driven small shift away from car use which typically accounted for 60 per cent of commuting journeys could boost Go Ahead, National Express and Stagecoach, whose shares have already started to revive. Despite the various doubts, the conviction that we will wish to go back to far-off destinations and to the workplace will incline some investors to take a flutter on transport shares. You may already be backing such an outcome, in a small way, if you have money in the popular Baillie Gifford European Growth, which has a stake in Ryanair. The value-oriented Aurora trust holds this stock, along with Easyjet. If you would like to back 21st century transport in all its forms, the iShares Transportation Average ETF may be worth a look. Next month the fund will begin to track the S&P Transportation Select index whose constituents include the Union Pacific and Kansas City Southern railroads. Currently the fund is linked to the Dow Jones Transportation Average Index, the world's oldest, set up in 1896 and now seen as out of pace with today's trends. This is a reminder that transport is set to take a new direction. But, and my apologies for another metaphor, there is as yet no roadmap.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/money/diyinvesting/article-9653183/Are-transport-shares-just-ticket-soon-aboard.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Are Kourtney Kardashian And Travis Barker Engaged?

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker sparked engagement rumours. Picture: Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram By Capital FM Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker have fans thinking theyre engaged. Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker are the whirlwind relationship we cant get enough off. After Travis got a tattoo to honour his love for Kourtney, and after multiple PDA pics all over social media, the latest Kravis frenzy is that theyre engaged. Kourtney Kardashian And Travis Barker's Relationship Gets Serious As They 'Talk About Marriage' The clue is a tiny one, but we wouldnt put it past this super in love duo to have a secret wedding. Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker are seriously loved up. Picture: Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram Kourtney posted a string of photos of her and Travis having a family day with her children, showing them on a bouncy castle and enjoying a massive buffet. As usual the comments were mostly full of how happy the new couple look together, but there was one reply from Kourtneys good friend Stephanie Shepherd which read: I love to see you so happy, with a bride emoji alongside it. The emoji really got fans double-taking, with many comments after that asking for the #KravisWedding they know would be incredible. Did you say bride? Replied one. Kourtney Kardashian's best friend ignited engagement rumours. Picture: Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram However, Kardashian fans quickly pointed out that Steph and Kourtney always refer to each other as their wives, so that might explain her choice of emojis. Kourtney and Travis havent stopped sharing their PDAs all over Instagram since they got together at the end of last year. But given how much they share their relationship on social media, these two would probably give us a glimpse of the ring before announcing their engagement. > Here Are All The Ways You Can Listen To Capital

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How does one atone for genocide?

Theres an eery silence around the Namibian government leadership at the moment. Thats strange considering that, after almost six years of tough negotiations, a draft for a German-Namibian reconciliation agreement is now ready to be signed. The agreement is about coming to terms with the murder of tens of thousands of Nama and Herero by German colonial troops in what is now Namibia between 1904 and 1908. Its really extraordinary news. But, so far, the Namibian government has been conspicuously reticent about taking a position in public. If one follows reports in the media, it does not seem to be particularly opportune in Namibia at the moment to make positive comments about the agreement. Its an insult read a headline of the largest daily and independent newspaper, the Namibian. Germany did not negotiate in good faith, says Inna Hengari of the largest opposition party, the PDM. Joseph Kauandenge, Secretary General of the small opposition party NUDO, even claims that Germany does not respect Namibia because we are black. For them we are inferior. And Evilastus Kaaronda from the (even smaller) SWANU party comes to a particularly bold conclusion: Our government and the German government are our only enemies. The conclusion of the Namibian-German government negotiations seems to suddenly have created unity in the otherwise rather divided Namibian opposition. The same also holds true for the numerous Nama and Herero organisations, some of which were involved in the negotiations themselves. Differences that can't be bridged From the outset, it was clear that there couldnt be a solution acceptable to all interest groups in the negotiations on coming to terms with the genocide the positions are too far apart. On the one hand, this applies to the internal Namibian debate itself: The question as to which regional, local and traditional authorities have the legitimacy to represent population groups affected by the genocide doesnt have an easy answer, because there are often competing claims. By contrast, many Namibian population groups, including the Herero, explicitly demand the concept of reparations for cultural-spiritual reasons. At the same time, there are irreconcilable differences between the positions of the German government and representatives of the Herero and Nama. For example, the German side strictly rejected the term reparations from the very beginning, since, from the perspective of international law, it implies a legally justified claim to compensation payments. Especially considering potential further reparation claims by other countries, the German government repeatedly rejected the claim. Instead, it emphasised that Germanys interest in the reconciliation dialogue had its roots in political and ethical reasoning. By contrast, many Namibian population groups, including the Herero, explicitly demand the concept of reparations for cultural-spiritual reasons: For them, if a crime has taken place, neither peace nor a restoration of the spiritual order is possible as long as the crime is not atoned for through reparation in the sense of making amends. In other words, it must literally be paid, and usually directly to the victims, their relatives or descendants. An indirect payment, on the other hand, as envisaged in the agreement with the planned infrastructure projects, is neither immediately understandable nor easy to communicate in this context. What makes matters more complicated is that some traditional authorities had whipped up unrealistic expectations. Those who had already been looking forward to individual cash payments, inevitably feel cheated when all the money flows into a common, centrally administered pot. This is not least because one can now look back at numerous experiences with large-scale projects coordinated by the central government, where the benefits rarely reached the local population. The complexity of representation The demand for reparations in the sense of individual compensation weighs heavily in the current debates. Nevertheless, it is quite possible that understanding for and acceptance of the agreement could prevail in the medium and long term. That is because, if the projects planned in the Herero and Nama areas are implemented in a participatory, good and fair manner, future generations could benefit from improved living conditions and prospects. Here, too, the key issue emerged at the beginning of the negotiations: Both governments regarded the negotiations as an intergovernmental matter. Reportedly, the Namibian government had reached out to all stakeholders involved in the genocide debate in Namibia with an invitation to send a representative. However, some stakeholders claim, they never received any; others rejected the Namibian government's dialogue-oriented approach and rather wanted to see their demands met in full. In the so-called Chiefs' Forum, the delegates sent by the communities were not only keeping the Chiefs informed during the six years of negotiations, but also received instructions from them on how matters should proceed. The forum is said to have remained open to new members until the end, but at no point did it include all gazetted Nama and Herero Chiefs. In this respect, the agreement does indeed not represent all the central victims' associations. However, this decision was not made by the government, but by the associations themselves. As imperfect as this agreement may be, one should hope for it to be successful. This complex point of departure not only made the negotiations more difficult, but also clouded, from the very beginning, the prospect of an agreement accepted by the broad majority of the Nama and Herero. Now, in an unexpected final spurt, the two delegations have presented a compromise solution. In principle, it corresponds to the three demands of victims' associations: recognition of the genocide by the German side; payment of a higher sum for reconstruction and reconciliation projects; and, finally, an apology from the highest level of government (the German President). The agreement is just a starting point for reconciliation There can never be enough in the face of genocide and the agreed sum of 1.1bn over 30 years doesnt sound very high at first. But it can make a huge difference to the descendants of genocide victims provided it is used as intended: for investments in education, roads, houses, water, electricity and agriculture, and exclusively in the predominantly Nama and Herero regions; provided also that the procedures are transparent, with local participation, and the management of the funds is the responsibility of an independent supervisory body. Furthermore, a reconciliation foundation should facilitate meetings between descendants of genocide victims and Germans. Town twinning, church twinning, exchanges between schools the more, the better. There is also no doubt that, with the signing of the agreement, addressing the common colonial past has basically only just begun. Here, too, dialogues and meetings are the key to reducing mistrust and resentment. How important this is becomes clear from the anti-German undertones in the current debate. As imperfect as this agreement may be, one should hope for it to be successful. For there will probably be no other agreement in the foreseeable future. If it is implemented democratically and transparently, it offers a very realistic prospect of taking an important step in the reconciliation process. Therefore, its all the more important to facilitate broad and inclusive debates on the agreement that do not see it as wiping the slate clean, but as an important moment in the special relationship between Germany and Namibia.

https://www.ips-journal.eu/topics/democracy-and-society/how-do-you-atone-for-a-genocide-5221/

How old is Mel C and what is the Celebrity Gogglebox star's net worth?

Cut through the noise and get the Lancashire news to your inbox for free - twice daily Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice Youll probably recognize Mel C as Sporty Spice from 90s girl group the Spice Girls. Since they broke up in 1996, Mel has had a solo career, racking up two UK number one hits - Never Be The Same and I Turn To You. These days, however, Mel is perhaps most regularly seen on television, appearing as a vocal coach on ITVs The Voice, and making regular appearances on talk shows like The Graham Norton Show. And in the latest instalment to her television career, Mel is set to curl up on the Gogglebox sofa. Alongside her brother, Paul, Mel will be providing witty commentary on the week in television, as part of a glittering line-up including television personalities Clare Balding and Clara Amfo. Mel C was born on January 12, 1974, making her 47 years old. She was born in Whiston, Lancanshire, to Joan ONeill, a secretary, and Alan Chisholm, a lift technician. The Spice Girl describes her childhood as disrupted and chaotic, with her parents separating when she was two, However, Mel has maintained a close relationship with her half-brother Paul, who will be appearing alongside on Celebrity Gogglebox. Paul - full name Paul ONeill - is a successful racing car driver and frequent ITV4 sports commentator. Mel C is said to have an estimated fortune of 27million. She has found success in a variety of different arenas outside of her career with the Spice Girls, with several lucrative television deals, a successful stint in a West End production of Blood Brothers, and her own successful solo career under her belt. Mixing business with pleasure, Mel is currently in a long-term relationship with her manager, Joe Marshall. She has been dating Joe since 2015. The pair are notoriously private, but the former Spice Girl spoke about Joe in glowing terms in a recent interview: He challenges me but respects and loves me. I don't think I've ever been in a relationship where someone has got my back."

https://www.lancs.live/whats-on/whats-on-news/how-old-mel-c-what-20714615

Can Genetic Engineering Help Humans Live In Space?

The next ambitious goal for space flight is to send a human to Mars. After decades of sending space probes and rovers, there are now actual plans for human voyages. Elon Musk says the deadline for Space Xs Mars Mission may be as early as 2024. This raises big questions, both about how to survive the trip, and then inhabit a world hostile to humans. In his new book, The Next 500 Years: Engineering Life to Reach New Worlds, geneticist Christopher Mason says the biggest technical challenges could be met by genetically engineering humans to survive long-term space living. He is joined by astronaut Scott Kelly, who spent one year in space, to talk about how we might genetically engineer ourselves, and the effects that space flight has on the body. Read an excerpt from The Next 500 Years about whether genetically engineering chloroplast skin could give humans the energy needed to survive in space longer. Further Reading Listen to Scott Kelly discuss what it was like living in space for one year in space on Science Friday in 2015. Listen to scientists discuss the findings from the Kelly twin study on Science Friday in 2019. Read an excerpt of The Next 500 Years.

https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/human-engineering-space/

How Might Technology Shift Our Morality?

Todays debates range from the ethics of eating meat, to abortion rights. Conversely, some questions are much less contentious than they once were: we no longer debate whether abducting and enslaving human beings is wrongit is. And we no longer question technologies like in vitro fertilization. Author Juan Enriquez says we can thank technological changes for modern shifts in ethical rights and wrongs, from energy technologies that reduce the value of manual labor to social media that boosts the visibility of LGBTQ people. Enriquez writes that technology changes over history haveand will continue tochange the nature of what we consider right and wrong. As he writes in Right/Wrong: How Technology Transforms Ethics, published in 2020, scientific advances in genetic engineering and neuroscience are bound to shift our ethical conversations even further. Think about CRISPR-edited genomes, or the potential privacy violations posed by being able to interpret brain activity. Climate change, and how to combat it, also raises important ethical questions. Enriquez talks to Ira about his work, and what he predicts our future ethical quandaries might look like.

https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/technology-morality/

Where Did Watermelon Come From?

You may think of watermelon as a red, sweet taste of summer. The watermelon itself is ancientpaintings have been found in Egyptian tombs depicting a large green-striped object resembling a watermelon next to grapes and other sweet, refreshing foods. But if you look at many of the melons biological cousins, its red, sweet pulp is nowhere to be foundmost close relatives of the watermelon have white, often bitter flesh. Back in the 1960s, Russian researchers suggested that one sweeter melon species found in south Sudan might have been a close relative of the modern watermelon. Now, a detailed genetic analysis of a handful of wild melon species, and 400 modern varieties of watermelon from around the world, has concluded that the Kordofan melon from Sudan is, in fact, the closest living relative of the watermelon. Susanne Renner, an emeritus professor at the University of Munich and an honorary professor of biology at Washington University in St Louis, explains the work on the origins of the modern melonand how knowing the history of the watermelon could lead to new varieties. Further Reading Read the abstract of the paper, via the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/where-did-watermelon-come-from/

Why are opioid overdoses rising among Black Americans?

Opioid-related deaths have risen since the pandemic, with Black men being the most affected demographic. In 2020, Black men in Massachusetts died of overdoses 69 percent more than 2019, according to the state's public health department. In Philadelphia, overdose deaths rose by 29 percent among Black residents in 2020, even as they decreased by 10 percent among white residents, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer. Epidemiologists, public health experts, sociologists, and city officials have said that COVID-19 safety measures have contributed to the skyrocketing opioid-related death toll, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer. "We know for a fact that a lot of our fatal overdoses happened in the home," substance use epidemiologist Jewell Johnson told the newspaper. "People live alone and theyre not being checked on by family or friends, and the odds of fatally overdosing does increase. I think thats the main difference in terms of fatalities from 2019 to fatalities for 2020." The high unemployment rate Black Americans have experienced throughout the pandemic has only made the trend worse, as poverty and a lack of access to housing and healthcare make individuals more likely to fall into addiction.

https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/opioids/why-are-opioid-overdoses-rising-among-black-americans.html

Are we using our fishery resources sustainably?

Fish is an integral part of our diets. Fish is consumed around the world in different ways. We eat fish from fisheries or rivers as we dont have seas or oceans around us. But sea fishes or other similar fish products are available everywhere. Fisheries provide a vital source of food, employment, recreation, trade and economic well-being for people throughout the world. In a world of growing population and persistent hunger, fish has emerged as an important commodity for the achievement of food security. There are certain times where fishing is not done so that production can be increased. Apart from measures in our areas, efforts by the international community to ensure the sustainability of fisheries are being seriously compromised by illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing activities. We may not be much aware as its not happening in and around us but we could see and hear about them through media and similar sources. According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing activities are responsible for the loss of 1126 million tonnes of fish each year, which is estimated to have an economic value of US$1023 billion. To promote long-term conservation and sustainable use of fisheries resources the 1995 FAO Conference adopted the FAO Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries. The Code is voluntary and sets out principles and international standards of behavior for responsible practices with a view to ensuring the effective conservation, management and development of living aquatic resources, with due respect for the ecosystem and biodiversity. In 2015, the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean of the FAO proposed that an initiative be launched to declare an International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing. Following extensive consultations, a proposal was submitted to the attention of the thirty-second session of FAO Committee on Fisheries. The Committee on Fisheries endorsed the proposal for the declaration of 5 June as the International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing. The date reflects the day when the Port State Measures Agreement officially entered into force as an international treaty. Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing is a broad term that captures a wide variety of fishing activity. In December 2017 the UN General Assembly in its annual resolution on sustainable fisheries proclaimed 5 June as the International Day for the Fight Against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing. In the same resolution the UN also declared 2022 as the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture, which will help focus attention on the small-scale fishermen and women who comprise 90 percent of the worlds fisheries work force. To ensure a food secure future for all, the fisheries and aquaculture sector is important. The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2020 demonstrates the significant and growing role of fisheries and aquaculture in providing food, nutrition and employment. The fisheries and aquaculture sector significantly expanded in the past decades and total production. We may not directly get associated with this cause but indirectly all of us can make an impact. This years environment day is focusing on ecosystem restoration and there is no doubt that IUU fishing remains one of the greatest threats to marine ecosystems. We can join different campaigns and contribute directly or indirectly in protecting the marine ecosystem and contributing in stopping IUU fishing. (Ranjan K Baruah)

https://theshillongtimes.com/2021/06/05/are-we-using-our-fishery-resources-sustainably/

When did Princess Diana marry Prince Charles?

The Prince and Princess of Wales on their wedding day (Picture: Express Newspapers/Getty Images) The wedding of Princess Diana and Prince Charles was one of the biggest television moments of the 80s, with over 750 million people in 74 different countries tuning in to watch the event. The historic ceremony is back in the minds of the public, as Dianas iconic dress has been unveiled to the public at Kensington Palace. Find the key dates here. Princess Diana got married on Wednesday, July 29, 1981 almost 40 years ago. Diana, then titled Lady Diana Spencer, was 20 years old when she walked down the aisle at St Pauls Cathedral in London. Princess Diana was only 20 years old when she married Prince Charles (Picture: Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) Upon the marriage, she became Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales, Duchess of Rothesay, Duchess of Cornwall, Countess of Chester and Baroness of Renfrew. Prince Charles was 32 when he married Diana, meaning there was an 12-year age gap between them. They first met properly four years earlier in 1977, when the Prince was in a relationship with Sarah Spencer, Dianas older sister. They dated for six months before announcing their engagement on Tuesday, February 24, 1981. Diana and Charles share two sons William and Harry (Picture: Julian Parker/UK Press via Getty Images) During the marriage, Princess Diana and Prince Charles welcomed two sons. Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, was born on Monday, June 21, 1982 11 months after the wedding took place. And Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, was born on Saturday, September 15, 1984. The marriage breakdown began to be widely-reported five years in, around 1987. Their separation was announced years later in 1992. Charles and Diana remained separated for several years. It was widely-believed that Diana, Princess of Waless interview with BBC Panorama triggered an official divorce. Diana and Charles separated in 1992 (Picture: David M Benett/Getty Images) The now-discredited interview, conducted by Martin Bashir, took place on Monday, November 20, 1995. Their intent to divorce was announced on Wednesday, December 20, 1995, and their divorce decree was made final and absolute on Monday, August 26, 1996. Upon her divorce, Diana was stripped of her Her Royal Highness style and was officially titled as Diana, Princess of Wales. Tragically, the Princess was killed just aged 36 in a car crash in Paris, France, on Sunday, August 31, 1997. MORE : Prince William opens up about dark days of grief after Dianas death MORE : Princess Diana told Piers Morgan she had no regrets over Martin Bashir Panorama interview Follow Metro across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Share your views in the comments below

https://metro.co.uk/2021/06/04/when-did-princess-diana-marry-prince-charles-14716104/

Is Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti's accuracy giving the Bombers an edge?

CALE Hooker describes star Essendon teammate Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti as a special player who "does not miss when he gets the ball". The exciting Bomber is still as skilful, explosive and intelligent as he's always been, but he has added a lethal efficiency to his game that has played a major role in the Bombers' recent run of impressive form. With one hand on his first All-Australian blazer, McDonald-Tipungwuti is the No.1 ranked player in the AFL this season for shot at goal accuracy (71.1 per cent), kicking 18.4 since round six. Cale Hooker and Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti celebrate a goal. Picture: AFL Photos Alarm bells go off for opposition teams whenever he has the ball around goal and the 28-year-old will be a key for the Bombers if they are to upset Richmond in Saturday night's Dreamtime in Perth blockbuster. "He's a player who just doesn't miss when he gets the ball," Hooker told AFL.com.au. "He gets the ball and he's going to do something good with it, whether it's at training or in a game. "The more he's involved in the game the better for us he's a special player." Share label.close Share This Video Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on WhatsApp Copy link Link copied to clipboard Tippa's five-star reel deserves another watch Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti added to his impressive showreel of goals, with five stunners against the Pies West Coast saw first-hand how lethal McDonald-Tipungwuti can be with the ball inside 50 last Saturday night. Needing a circuit-breaker after the Eagles opened up a 29-point lead, McDonald-Tipungwuti stepped up, collecting cleanly in traffic and snapping a magnificent goal that got the momentum rolling for Essendon. His second goal came during a run of four for the Bombers in the third quarter, spinning and snapping expertly on his right foot and making the difficult look simple. Across the season, the sixth-year Bomber has kicked 11.5 from snaps, with his other scores coming from set shots (13.3), on the run (2.0) and off the ground (1.1). Share label.close Share This Video Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on WhatsApp Copy link Link copied to clipboard 'Walla' wows the crowd with a perfect snap Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti snaps around the body with ease and keeps the Bombers alive Only Carlton's Harry McKay (22) and Gold Coast's Ben King (19) have kicked more than his 18 goals since round six. "You can see the impact he has on games and we just love him down there and try and get the ball in his hands as much as we can," Hooker said. As well as his efficiency in front of goal, McDonald-Tipungwuti is bringing teammates into the game more regularly. Share label.close Share This Video Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on WhatsApp Copy link Link copied to clipboard Only Tippa could land this outrageous goal Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti gets the Bombers faithful off their seats with this wild major Among the top five small forwards this season for goals kicked, he ranks No.1 for goals (27), No.1 for goal assists (13) and No.2 for average score involvements (6.9). He appears to be a player who senses the big moments, and there will be few that have been bigger in his 117-game career than Saturday night's Dreamtime in Perth match. The star forward's special talents will no doubt be on show. But it is McDonald-Tipungwuti's new status as the AFL's most efficient forward that will be most crucial if the Bombers are to upset Richmond and continue their recent rise.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/625438/is-tippa-s-new-talent-giving-the-bombers-an-edge-

How do I watch Mare of Easttown on HBO Max?

Mare of Easttown, the latest popular series from HBO, was added to HBO Max streaming library in its entirety as of the first week of June. Since its launch, questions about how to watch, and a few other aspects of the shows presence on HBO Max, have become some of the most popular search trends on Google. Here is everything you need to know about Mare of Easttown on HBO Max, including how to watch and how much it costs. How to watch Mare of Easttown on HBO Max All seven episodes of Mare of Easttown is now on HBO Max. To watch, sign up for a subscription by going to HBO Maxs website. The streaming service is available on Amazons app store, Apples app store, Google Play, and Samsung TV, as well as most internet and digital providers. You can watch the streaming service from most devices, such as PS4, Xbox One, Google Chromecast and Amazon Fire TV. After a long, controversial stalemate, HBO Max is now also available on Roku. A comprehensive list can be found here. HBO Max is a streaming subscription service that offers a wide variety of TV shows and movies on-demand. The service offers up to five viewer profiles, with tons of curated selections for adults and kids, the option to download content and the ability to stream across many devices. HBO Max costs $14.99 per month, or $9.99 to watch with commercials, via a subscription that can be canceled at any time. HBO Max also offers an annual subscription for $119.99, which is a 25% savings. (There is also a $99.99 annual option featuring commercials.) As of December, HBO Max is no longer offering a free trial to subscribers. This is likely due to the number of movies that will be premiering on the service in 2021. Mare of Easttown will be available for HBO Max users as long as they have a subscription to the service. There will be no additional payment required to watch the series. Now that the series is released, viewers can watch Mare of Easttown as many times as they want, unless they cancel their subscription. There will be no extra charge for access to it. The cast of Mare of Easttown stars Kate Winslet, Jean Smart, Guy Pearce, Julianne Nicholson, Angourie Rice, David Denman, Evan Peters, Sosie Bacon, and John Douglas Thompson. The series is 7 episodes long, with each about an hour in length. How to watch The Office, Yellowstone, EPL soccer and live sports Our journalism needs your support. Please subscribe today to NJ.com. Joseph Rejent may be reached at jrejent@njadvancemedia.com.

https://www.nj.com/tv/2021/06/how-do-i-watch-mare-of-easttown-on-hbo-max.html

What is HDLC and what is its role in networking?

HDLC (High-level Data Link Control) is a group of protocols or rules for transmitting data between network points (sometimes called nodes). In more technical terms, HDLC is a bit-oriented, synchronous data link layer protocol created by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The standard for HDLC is ISO/IEC 13239:2002. ECI stands for the International Electrotechnical Commission, an international electrical and electronic standards body that often works with the ISO. In HDLC, data is organized into a unit (called a frame) and sent across a network to a destination that verifies its successful arrival. The HDLC protocol also manages the flow or pacing at which data is sent. HDLC is one of the most commonly used internet protocols (IP) in what is Layer 2 of the industry communication reference model called Open Systems Interconnection (OSI). Layer 1 is the detailed physical level that generates and receives the electronic signals. Layer 3 is the higher level that has knowledge about the network, including access to router tables that indicate where to forward or send data. On sending, programming in Layer 3 creates a frame that usually contains source and destination network addresses. HDLC (Layer 2) encapsulates the Layer 3 frames, adding data link control information to a new, larger frame. HDLC is based on IBM's synchronous data link control (SDLC ) protocol, which is widely used by IBM's large customer base in mainframe computing environments. In HDLC, the protocol that is essentially SDLC is known as Normal Response Mode. The networking industry has used HDLC to derive several other standards used today, such as frame relay protocols like the ISDN protocol stack known as Link Access Procedure Balanced (LAPB). It is also the basis for the framing mechanism that utilizes Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) on synchronous lines used to connect multiple servers to a WAN (wide area network) internet link, as well as Cisco HDLC framing techniques that add protocol fields to the HDLC header. In Normal Response Mode, a primary station -- usually at the mainframe computer -- sends data to secondary stations that may be local or may be at remote locations on dedicated leased lines in what is called a multidrop or multipoint network. (This is not the network we usually think of; it's a nonpublic closed network. In this arrangement, communication is usually half-duplex.) Variations of HDLC are also used for the public networks that use the X.25 communications protocol and for frame relay, a protocol used in both and WANs -- public and private. In the X.25 version of HDLC, the data frame contains a packet. (An X.25 network is one in which packets of data are moved to their destination along routes determined by network conditions as perceived by router s and reassembled in the right order at the ultimate destination.) The X.25 version of HDLC uses peer-to-peer communication with both ends able to initiate communication on duplex links. This mode of HDLC is known as Link Access Procedure, Balanced (LAPB). The following table summarizes the HDLC variations and who uses them. The High-level Data Link Control, HDLC, standard comes in several different variations. HDLC frames can be transmitted over either asynchronous or synchronous communication links: Synchronous framing. In synchronous frames, data is NRZI (non-return-to-zero inverted) encoded, meaning that a 0-bit is sent as a change in the signal, whereas 1-bit is transmitted as no change. In other words, every 0 relays to the receiving modem that it must synchronize its clock. In this way, frames can be sent via a full-duplex, or half-duplex link. Asynchronous framing. On the other hand, in asynchronous communications, it is not necessary to worry about the bit pattern. Instead, control-octet transparency is used (otherwise known as bit stuffing). A control escape octet uses 0x7D values (for example, a '10111110' bit sequence with the least significant bit first. When sending HDLC frames, the frame check sequence of an HDLC frame is either a 16-bit CRC-CCITT or a 32-bit CRC-32 transmitted over Information, Control or Address fields (CRC stands for cyclic redundancy check). HDLC frames provide the medium for a receiver to use algorithms for error detection of any errors that may have been created during transmission. If the recipient's FCS algorithm doesn't match the sender's, this is an indication of an error. (NOTE: CCITT stands for Consultative Committee for International Telegraphy and Telephony . Also known as ITU-T (Telecommunication Standardization Sector of the International Telecommunications Union), CCITT is an international body that fosters cooperative standards for telecommunications systems and equipment.)

https://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/definition/HDLC

Do Bill and Melinda Gates have more secrets to come out amid divorce?

Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window) Bill and Melinda Gates may be hiding some secrets in their billion-dollar split, according to the woman known as the diva of divorce. Ayesha Vardag, one of Britains most successful matrimonial lawyers, claimed the couple had no obvious reason to separate and there could be more to their breakup than they have revealed publicly. That is the big question, she told Page Six. Vardag, who counts a string of multimillionaires as clients although she has no intimate knowledge of the Gates case said that even though Bill and Melinda have reportedly worked out their financial agreement, there may yet be more to unravel in public. Its interesting, it makes you wonder if there is something else going on like a reputational storm coming, she said. Vardag who gained fame for representing German paper industry heiress Katrin Radmacher in a groundbreaking British matrimonial case said wealthy married people often have affairs behind closed doors, yet the marriage doesnt end. Its only when something else happens, some other fundamental problem that just pushes it over the line, that people will divorce, she said. In my experience, ultra-high-net-worth couples will very rarely divorce on the basis of adultery alone. Microsoft founder Bill, 65, is valued at more than $130 billion, and alongside Melinda, 56, has donated more than $36 billion to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Microsoft founder Bill Gates is valued at more than $130 billion. FilmMagic The couple is reportedly set to divide their assets according to an agreement they negotiated before Melinda filed a petition for divorce in King County, Wash., in May, calling their 27-year marriage irretrievably broken. Among issues that Vardag foresees for Bill and Melinda is how they continue on with their foundation. While couples may start off wanting to carry on working together amid their divorce, it quite often becomes a big problem when they no longer agree with each other, Vardag said. A couple like this, who have built so much together and would really like to carry that forward, have to protect their legacy. Indeed, as the Wall Street Journal reported last week, the Gateses may add an outside board of directors to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The pair, who have co-chaired their foundation for about 20 years, are discussing structural changes to the philanthropic foundation pushed for by Melinda to ensure its future stability, sources told the publication. The move comes amid swirling reports that Melinda was furious over Bills friendship with pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Bill Gates is attempting to duck associations with Jeffrey Epstein amid his divorce. REUTERS Sources told the Wall Street Journal that Gates Foundation leaders are trying to protect its reputation after recent calls from grant recipients questioning Bills ties to Epstein. As we reported, other divorce experts also say theres a clue in Melindas filing that shes angling to change her childrens inheritance. Bill has repeatedly said hes leaving just $10 million apiece to their three kids, Jennifer, 25, Rory, 21, and 18-year-old Phoebe, stating: I definitely think leaving kids massive amounts of money is not a favor to them, and Some people disagree with this but Melinda and I feel good about it. But Melinda has now taken the highly unusual step according to experts of naming top trust and estate lawyers as her representatives in her divorce filing, along with the customary matrimonial legal eagles. High-profile divorce attorneys Harriet Newman Cohen and Martha Cohen Stine, who also have no direct knowledge of the Gates case, pointed out that Melinda has well-known trust and estate lawyers involved in the case, and that its most unusual for trust and estate lawyers names to be listed on a divorce filing. Ayesha Vardag is one of Britains most successful matrimonial lawyers. Linkedin Vardag added: In a number of divorces particularly in more elderly couples a source of dispute can often be over the childrens inheritance. It can come up for different reasons new partners, new children and the wife really wants to safeguard the inheritance for her children [because] she perceives some threat. What the Gateses dont want, Vardag stressed, is a mudslinging match, adding: Its always a worry, when youve got a couple who initially start out divorcing quietly, and with the greatest dignity if it ends up as a mudslinging match, it doesnt do anybody any favors.

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Do the 49ers Have the Best Off-Ball Linebacker Duo in the NFC West?

The 49ers certainly have the best middle linebacker in the NFL -- his name is Fred Warner. Let's rank them from worst to best. NOTE: I'm ranking linebacker duos, not trios, because the NFL has become primarily a nickel defense league, with four defensive linemen, five defensive backs and two linebackers. The game has evolved. 4. Los Angeles Rams: Micah Kiser and Kenny Young. The Rams spend most of their salary cap space on eight or nine players, so naturally they have to cut corners somewhere on their roster, and they choose to cut corners at linebacker. Kiser and Young are bargain starters. Young recently signed a one-year deal worth roughly $2 million, and Kiser will earn less than $1 million next season. They're ordinary. 3. Arizona Cardinals: Isaiah Simmons and Zaven Collins. These are not bargain starters, these are first-round picks -- Simmons last year and Collins this year. Simmons struggled at the beginning of the 2020 season because the Cardinals didn't know where to play him. But by the end of the season, they moved him to middle linebacker and he excelled. So he has big-time talent, and so does Collins. But both still have much to prove. 2. Seattle Seahawks: Bobby Wagner and Jordyn Brooks. Wagner is a future Hall of Famer. He's the best off-ball linebacker the NFL has seen since Patrick Willis, because he does everything well and still plays at an incredibly high level. Brooks was a rookie first-round pick last season who was solid as a part-time player, but now he must replace long-time starter K.J. Wright. Impossible to say how Brooks will do. 1. The 49ers: Fred Warner and Dre Greenlaw. As good as Wagner is, Warner is better, because Warner is so much younger. Plus Warner is the most cerebral defensive player in the league regardless of position -- he's smarter than most quarterbacks. And his running mate, Dre Greenlaw, is faster than Warner, and a harder hitter, too. Which means the 49ers have the best off-ball linebacker duo in the NFC West. It's elite.

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How Soon Is It OK to Take a Vacation After Starting a New Job?

Photo : Rawpixel.com ( Shutterstock ) Requesting vacation time after receiving a job offer is a universally tricky ask. Every employee deserves time off, but when youre brand new at work , leisure time might feel like it should be on the back burner . Advertisement Except that isnt always how it works. You may have interviewed and been hired, despite having a vacation planned; or maybe some watershed life eventlike someones weddinghas long been planned during your third week of work. The truth is, there are ways to ask correctly so the question doesnt come across as careless . When to ask for time off when youve just started a job You might hear things from certain workplaces experts that point to exact rules, like a measurable length of time that signifies youve paid your dues and can snatch a little R & R with little fear of repercussion. What matters most, however, is that you understand a companys culture, and moreover, know what your manager is comfortable with. Vacation policies vary by company, by boss, says Marc Cenedella, the founder of the resume writing service Leet Resumes. Whats written in the handbook is only sometimes the way vacations are really approved, he tells Lifehacker. For example, some companies have an accrual system, in which employees have to work a certain amount of hours to earn vacation days. That system is sort of archaic nowadays, though : M any younger companies have transitioned away from the notion that work equals earned time to decompress . According to the Society of Human Resource Management, such formats are usually a deterrent to prospective employees who could simply direct their job searches to companies with more generous vacation packages. However, if you find your self in the unenviable position of having to ask a boss about a forthcoming vacation before youve logged considerable time, there are plenty of ways to go about it diplomatically. How to ask for vacation time at a new job If youre in the position of having received a job offer , but still havent signed your offer letter, then youre in the best place to broach the topic, says Cenedella. Advertisement He explained: The employer clearly wants you to join, and an innocent by the way, how do I request a weeklong vacation? followed by and is it ok if I do that in the first three months? will likely get you the most lenient reply. Advertisement Of course, its understandable that everyone has a life outside of work, so its more than likely that if your request isnt completely outlandishdont plan a two week vacation immediately after your first week of workyoull be obliged. If you have a wedding or family vacation to attend within the first month of your job, just say so. You shouldnt be scrutinized if something important has been planned long before you were hired. Waiting to ask until its a forgone conclusion is worst, according to Cenedella. Saying My family bought a cruise for the end of this month and I need to go, puts your boss in a bind, and shows you dont know how to communicate or manage well. Advertisement You neednt play a guessing game either, but if you cant read your boss you might look elsewhere within the company for guidance. Asking your new colleagues for practical advice on how vacation works at your new employer is helpful, and can give you guidelines about how the company culture actually works, Cenedella notes. Everyone merits time away from their desk . Asking for the time off without putting your boss in a precarious place should be easy enough, as long as you plan ahead. Advertisement

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Which is the most difficult game in the GTA series?

While most hype-worthy installments live up to their reputation, the GTA series games are known to frustrate players to a certain extent. Difficulty in the GTA series depends on a few factors. Bad camera angles, lack of a checkpoint system, and endless rounds of enemy combatants, can annoy players to no end. In terms of fundamental gameplay design, early GTA entries tend to lack quality-of-life assurances. Later games try to solve these problems though. Fans might ask themselves what are the most difficult GTA games; the answer varies from person to person. Some players want to challenge themselves, while others want to take it easy. Nonetheless, they can find mutual agreement in one particular category - forced artificial difficulty isn't fun to deal with. The most difficult GTA games in the series Ranking the GTA series on difficulty is based on two main points - the overall gameplay design and the number of objectives that need to be completed. It's one thing if a player has to drive to a location, kill somebody, and go back. However, it's another thing if they have to protect somebody prone to getting killed easily. GTA 1 and 2 Although they laid the groundwork for the GTA series, the earliest games aged like milk on a hot summer day. Newer players will experience a cultural shock when they transition from 3D games back to 2D. Unlike later games, these have a top-down view. Due to the limited graphical department, it's hard to tell what is what. The biggest problem with the games is the controls. Moving the main character isn't as simple as pointing the analog stick in the right direction. Remember, the original PS1 controller only had a D-Pad. Players have to clumsily navigate by using the X and Triangle buttons to move up and down, respectively. In addition to the awful control scheme, players will also find the lack of intuition to be just as deadly as an RPG-wielding enemy. Players have to follow an arrow to get to where they need to be. However, without a GPS route or mini-map, there is no indication on where to go. Players often find themselves in dead ends. GTA 3 Once Rockstar made the gigantic leap into the 3D era of GTA, there was no turning back. It was a groundbreaking achievement in video game history, thanks to an open-world environment and exciting gameplay. However, there are noticeable difficulty spikes, given this was one of their first attempts. Unlike later games in the series, players cannot jump out of their burning vehicles. They were also more prone to damage. Players with poor driving skills will find themselves in a death trap once the explosion goes off. There are no swimming mechanics either, which is problematic for players who mistimed their jumps. GTA 3 punishes players for the slightest mistake, which is evident in their mission design. S.A.M. is a notorious example. The player has to kill powerful enemies at an airstrip, then shoot down a Dodo within a strict time limit. If the players barely miss with their RPG, it's time to go back and start all over again. GTA Vice City Released over a year after GTA 3, Vice City retains a similar difficulty setting. However, slight improvements in auto-aiming do help. Players can also bail out of their burning vehicles now. However, they still cannot swim. Given the tropical setting and numerous boat missions, players regularly dance to death. Vice City missions are brutal torture sessions at times. Death Row is a rescue mission with a strict time limit, along with ridiculously overpowered enemies and a useless partner. The Driver is an unfair street race where the player has to use a slower vehicle against a fast sports car, all while traffic goes against them. However, Demolition Man is truly the worst GTA has to offer. Players have to control an unresponsive RC helicopter and blow up a construction site. But due to weak durability and the unforgivable time limits, players should expect to retry these missions several times. Get used to listening to Avery Carrington. GTA San Andreas Thanks to vast improvements in gameplay design, San Andreas makes it easier for players to aim their weapons. Players can also line up headshots to eliminate potential threats. Last but not least, players can finally swim, which removes accidental deaths via drowning. These major upgrades were desperately needed. However, San Andreas can still grind the gears of several players. One early mission is Wrong Side of the Tracks, which has reached memetic status for the legendary mission failure scene. Another mission is Life's a Beach, where the player has to perform a dancing mini-game and beat the high score. San Andreas provides difficulty in a multitude of ways, whether it's through driving or button-timing at the right moments. Even side activities like driving and flying school are difficult to master, given the gold medal requirements. San Andreas is a big game, so it will take a while to complete 100%. However, the crowning achievement of difficult missions is Supply Lines. For this reason alone, Zero is one of the most hated GTA characters in the series. It takes all the worst aspects of Vice City's Demolition Man and multiplies it tenfold. Not only is it the worst mission in the game, it's also one of the worst in the series. Players have to shoot down a series of vans with an RC plane, right before the fuel runs out. What makes it difficult is the moving vans go in completely different directions, making it a luck-based mission. Even if the enemies are taken out, the player still has to fly back to Zero's rooftop on a limited fuel gauge. Rather than fly an unresponsive plane, players find it easier to land it on street level and blow up vans. Supply Lines has such a negative reputation among GTA players that even Rockstar took notice. They finally learned the lesson they failed to learn in Vice City, and quietly removed RC missions from future titles. GTA 4 During the move to HD, GTA 4 takes on a more realistic approach to combat situations. Rockstar has significantly improved the auto-aim feature, which players can turn on or off with the menu screen. Players can also use cover to their advantage, which provides a defensive barrier in heated confrontations. However, one major difficulty spike from previous games is driving. Unlike the other GTA titles, this one uses completely different driving physics. Thanks to the overreliance on body rolls and a sensitive oversteer, the boat-like driving takes a while to get used to. Some players never get used to it at all. GTA 4 has its fair share of difficult missions, depending on the player's skill with guns and driving. Niko Bellic is a one-man army who has to mow down several waves of enemies at once. Players must use nearby cover, or else they will take too much damage. At the very least, they can turn on the auto-aim feature. Far and away, the most difficult mission, is Catch the Wave. Not only do players drive across the map to get to their destination, Phil Bell has to survive the entire ordeal. However, he will keep running into enemy gunfire. The player will be severely punished with a mission failure if he dies along the way. The most likely scenario is several unfair deaths due to Phil. Players must start over from scratch, which means another round of tedious driving sections. If the players spared Dwayne Forge beforehand and befriended him, they should call for extra backup. These ruthless enemy hordes can be too much. GTA 5, Online, and beyond Mercifully, Rockstar lowers the difficulty setting in their next installments. Starting with the Episodes of Liberty City pack, there are now mission checkpoints. GTA 5 continues this trend, along with GTA Online. Driving sections no longer have to be done again once the player gets to a certain area. Notably, player characters in GTA 5 have special abilities to make everything easier. These abilities are specific in certain situations. Michael can use bullet time for precise shooting. Frankling can slow down time while driving to make sharp turns. Trevor can significantly increase his offensive and defensive output. Difficulty in GTA Online is a different beast altogether. Given the unpredictable element of human interactions, there's no telling what kind of experience a mission will be. Teamwork is a make-it-or-break-it moment for major heists. Uncooperative players can be the downfall of the entire team, and a waste of several minutes. Players are better off working with people they know, rather than random players. They never know when they can run into griefers. However, not every player can afford this luxury. GTA Online is mainly a multiplayer experience, which means they have to potentially rely on other players to survive. It remains to be seen how GTA 6 will eventually weigh on a difficulty scale. At the very least, Rockstar does implement new improvements in every game. For the most part, the difficulty now relies on the skill level of the players, as well as their overall teamwork. Note: This article reflects the writer's personal views. Edited by Nikhil Vinod

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Is the corporate dress code dead?

Workplaces were already changing their office dress codes before the pandemic, and many had to make room for more diverse, expressive styles. With remote working, white collar work clothes have become more casual, from old sweatshirts to leggings and even pajama pants. Now that people are starting to return to the office, its likely that even the most closed spaces in businesses will be at least a little more relaxed, experts say. Jessica Cadmus, New York-based stylist and personal shopper, known professionally as Wardrobe whisperer, has seen this dress code evolve dramatically in the corporate world. About 90% of her clients are in finance, and she herself is a Goldman Sachs alumnus. Dress codes in the financial industry have always had the most conservative formal standards, and even these are changing. Before the pandemic, in 2019, Sachs posted a note stating: Given our company philosophy and the changing nature of workplaces generally in favor of a more relaxed environment, we believe now is the right time to move to a flexible dress code across the board. the company. Cadmus said other companies like Morgan Stanley have issued similar memos, making room for more casual options, like sneakers instead of moccasins. However, Cadmus and Richard Ford, professor at Stanford Law School and author of Dress Codes: How the Laws of Fashion Made History, thinks this casual trend is more complicated than replacing a blazer with a sweatshirt. There was this message that things are going in a more relaxed direction, but you have to read between the lines, Cadmus said. While explicit dress codes have become more flexible in corporate spaces, making suits and ties optional and even allowing jeans in the office, according to Cadmus, each workplace has its own implicit standards. Discovering them is a way for new hires to prove themselves. I think theres an inherent expectation that youre well enough adjusted and feeling it enough to look around and be able to figure it out without people telling you, she said. Quoting the Downtown uniform Fords Instagram account points out that a uniform can be disguised. The page features men believed to work in finance wearing the almost identical attire of pants, button-down shirt, and fleece vest, preferably from Patagonia. Essentially, its just a modified form of the business suit, and thats because theyre always keen on dressing appropriately, he said. One of the potential pitfalls of more comfortable work clothes, Ford said, is the link with a growing lack of work-life balance. It should be noted that the decision to allow employees to wear casual clothes corresponds to increasingly demanding business hours, he said. While a garment can be work clothing, it stands to reason that you can still be dressed for work, breaking down another barrier between work and the rest of your life. This has of course been exacerbated by the pandemic. The trend towards casual doesnt affect all demographics in the same way. On Zoom calls, Cadmus noted that among their clientele, most of my guys, to be honest, were doing a mullet wardrobe: business upstairs, party downstairs. On the other hand, his clients showed a wider range of choice of outfits varying in level of formality. Many of them have shown creativity and sophistication in their Zoom sets. Women have always been subjected to more scrutiny than men in the way they dress, Ford said, and it carries over to the workplace. Race also plays a role when it comes to the implicit dress code. I think people of color need the symbols of professionalism, including clothes, more than white men, Ford said. He gave the example of a guy Mark Zuckerberg wearing a hoodie against a black maneven in a corporate space. For people of color, the relaxed, unpretentious, I dont care how I dress and ethics dont work the same. People of color in the professional sphere have long had to navigate aesthetic minefields, to have the straight hair at good body type so that trueness is often coded as proximity to whiteness. Although some workplaces have faces prosecution for the ways in which their dress codes are discriminatory, there is still a long way to go when it comes to perceptions of professionalism. If youre unsure of what to wear when making the transition from living room to boardroom, Cadmus recommended that you chat with someone from HR, and if youre starting a new job, give yourself two weeks to figure out whats going on. normal and how you are. in it. Ford said our ideas about what to wear and where to work have continued to change during the pandemic, and well most likely see that reflected in workplace standards. Anything you wear around the house will look more normal at work, Ford said. But Cadmus also noted that picking up a crumpled T-shirt off the floor and calling it a day will always receive censorship, subtle or otherwise. Careful consideration of your aesthetic and how you present yourself to the world is always important, Cadmus said. It didnt die with COVID.

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Does the PM share the speechwriter with the head of the NAB?

ISLAMABAD: Do the prime minister and the president of the NAB have the same speechwriter or is it just a coincidence because when (retired) judge Javed Iqbal gave a speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) On Friday, seven of his suggestions at the highest forum were almost the same as Prime Minister Imran Khan gave at another forum a few months ago. Comparison of the two speeches shows that only three words are different in the two speeches with regard to the part where both the Prime Minister and the head of the NAB had suggested political actions. Even the sequence and quotation marks remained unchanged. On February 25, the Prime Minister, addressing the virtual launch event of the final report of the high-level panel on international financial accountability, transparency and integrity for the achievement of the 2030 development agenda (FACTI Panel) made seven suggestions. The Prime Ministers seven points included immediate return of stolen assets; sanctions against financial institutions, lawyers and accountants, and other facilitators of corruption, crime and tax evasion; disclosure of beneficial ownership of companies; a global minimum tax on companies; fair digital taxation; review and revision of unequal investment treaties; and a coherent mechanism for the control of illicit financial flows put in place under the aegis of the United Nations. Surprisingly, the NAB chairman, as he addressed the UNGA special session against corruption on Friday, apparently copied the part of the speech the prime minister gave in his February speech. In the context of current global challenges, bold, clear and concrete new commitments are urgently needed, the NAB President said in his speech, adding that member states should actively explore innovative ideas and initiatives to strengthen the framework. international framework to prevent corruption and end impunity. This special session is an opportunity for all of us to explore and further develop these ideas, especially on the following priority areas, he said. He then reproduced the seven points in the same sequence: Immediate return of stolen assets; Sanctions against financial institutions, lawyers and accountants, and other facilitators of corruption, crime and tax evasion; Disclosure of beneficial ownership of companies; A global minimum tax on companies; Fair digital taxation; Review and revision of unequal investment treaties; and A coherent, transparent and inclusive mechanism for monitoring illicit financial flows established within the framework of the United Nations. The head of the anti-graft body only had the words transparent and inclusive in the last bullet. The rest of the text is unchanged. Among other things, the president said corruption continues to hamper development and deprive people of their rights in far too many places around the world. Iqbal, citing the recent report of the High Level Panel on Financial Accountability, Transparency and Integrity, said that due to political and official corruption, as well as crime and tax evasion, billions dollars flow out of developing countries every year. Seven trillion dollars of stolen assets are parked in countries and jurisdictions financial paradise, copied the head of the NAB another sentence of the speech of the Prime Minister. Although he added two words and jurisdictions, but did not bother to change the quotation marks on the word haven. The flight of these vast resources from developing countries is a main cause of their underdevelopment, their poverty, their inequalities and their political instability, he plagiarized while the same sentence is present in the Prime Ministers speech. In his speech, Iqbal said corruption would cost the world at least $ 2.6 trillion a year, or about 5% of global gross domestic product (GDP). An estimated $ 1.26 trillion is lost each year by developing countries through corruption, bribery, theft and tax evasion, he said, adding: This is about nine times the funding of official development assistance . In order to strengthen the global fight against corruption, he said, it is essential to strengthen international cooperation and to effectively prevent, detect, investigate and prosecute corruption, as well as to apply effective, proportionate and dissuasive sanctions. and recover criminal assets. While there may be no connection between the government and the NAB, surprisingly as it may seem, the NAB had already made its way into the PTI governments biennial performance report regarding various government departments and divisions. . In the table of contents, the second chapter is titled Accountability and when opening the chapter the title reads National Accountability Office with a photo of the NAB President with President Arif Alvi and the President of the National Assembly Asad Qaiser just below. . Time and time again Prime Minister Imran and government ministers have stated that the NAB is an independent and autonomous body created to control the government, with the power to arrest even a sitting prime minister and that it works independently. without any government interference. However, the fact that the NAB was given a place in the government performance report raised many eyebrows and reinforced the idea that the NAB is apparently the accountability body of government. 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Can I Get a Wedding Loan with a Bad Credit Score?

If youve got a dream venue to book, wedding outfits to buy and a growing guest list to cater for, its easy for the costs to spiral out of control. When your budget wont stretch and your loved ones cant chip in, taking out a wedding loan is one option for boosting your finances. You might struggle if your credit score is less than perfect, however. Money is just one reason why fewer opposite-sex couples are getting married than ever before but some lenders could still consider your application. Below we look into how getting a bad credit loan for a wedding works and weigh up the pros and cons of taking this route. Your credit score will be a key factor for most lenders, but some may be willing to look past it and assess your situation as a whole. There are certain basic criteria youll be required to meet, such as being over the age of 18 and living in the UK. Some lenders may only consider homeowners, while others might ask for a guarantor. Beyond this, your income and outgoings will be key factors in judging whether or not you can be relied upon to repay a loan. Wedding loan amounts vary by lender but can be anywhere from a few hundred pounds to tens of thousands. This could be enough for a few extras or your whole day. Consider how much you need to borrow based on what you, your partner and your families can contribute. Pros and cons of wedding loans for bad credit Its important to consider the benefits and drawbacks when taking out any loan. A wedding loan could provide the quick source of cash you need to avoid delaying your big day. It will also help to spread the overall cost in more manageable instalments. With bad credit however, youre likely to have fewer lenders and higher interest rates to choose from. And if for whatever reason you cant afford the repayments, you could get into a cycle of debt that makes your credit score even worse. Quick tips for improving your credit score There are lots of ways you could improve your credit score before applying for a wedding loan. Here are five quick tips: Register on the electoral roll in your local area Check your credit report for mistakes Check if youre financially linked to a person with a poor credit rating Set up automatic payments to pay your bills on time Pay off any outstanding debt where possible A loan could help to make your dream wedding a reality. Make sure to research your options before deciding if this route is right for your relationship.

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Can Technology Improve a Companys Use of its Human Resources?

Forget the days of the Personnel Manager and his department. Human Resources are the watchwords these days and have been for a while. Resources are a clue to how staff should be used in todays companies. Identifying how best to use one of a companys main resources the employees is very important to that companys effectiveness. Personnel departments were little more than record keepers. The challenge of Human Resources is to do much more. Department heads have a vested interest in retaining able staff because that helps to ensure efficiency. It is a factor in personal career advancement of the department head but not necessarily in the career advancement of the staff involved. That can have a negative effect on company performance beyond the short term. The Times They Are A Changin sang Bob Dylan In recent times, modern technology has been of enormous use to successful businesses. They have seen their markets become so much more accessible, and usually much larger as well. The problem lies in the fact that those advances are generally available to all the competition. That competition in many sectors is now worldwide. The question of where to gain a competitive advantage is something that all CEOs ask themselves. One place that you may not have decided to look is within your workforce. Using AI and advanced computer techniques are skills that are available in todays world. It can, to an extent, democratise the access to data sets and drawing conclusions from them. Skill is still necessary, but AI and machine learning technology will help make it easier. Tools like Talent marketplace are harnessing this new technology to enable leadership teams to better manage their staff within large organizations. Management Information Boost Good management information plays a critical role in successful companies. That information includes product and service details, competition, and the market, and of course finance and investment. The answer could be out there! Using Your Knowledge Remember The Peter Principle, written in the late 60s by Laurence J. Peters. It advanced the theory that every hierarchy ultimately becomes incompetence as staff stagnates. It does involve workers reaching their peak but not then able to move on. The retention of able staff for selfish reasons can create similar stagnation. Recruitment of quality staff these days is a sophisticated process. It involves knowing basic qualifications of applicants but much more. Things include an applicants character, ability to work in a team and so on. All that information becomes company property and is available for future reference. It would mean there would be no reason to advertise and go through the process of outside recruitment. In the end, it is down to a CEO to make the decision on looking more closely at the workforce. That could bear fruit if there are vacancies within the organisation that are suitable for currency employees.

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How Cabinet Mission Plan could have changed the history of the world?

- Global Village Space The Cabinet Mission Plan proposed to keep British India united. It provided a federal system of governance for the country. The Cabinet Mission Plan is considered the best constitutional setup for any federation. In 1946, just before the division of British India, it was the last attempt to keep India united. Fahad Taherani explains why the idea could not realize.News Desk4 June 2021The Cabinet Mission Plan proposed to keep British India united. It provided a federal system of governance for the country. It aimed to accommodate all the major parties of India i.e. The Indian National Congress and the All India Muslim League. The Muslim Leagues demand was to establish an independent state in the North West and the North East of India namely Pakistan. While Congress wanted an independent India with no partition. On the other hand, the British had their own wishes. The plan kept the balance of demands of all the parties.The British government amid an unprecedented international situation sent India a commission to resolve the problems of Indians with regard to the form of self-rule. This was the time of Britain coming victoriously out of the Second World War but was shacked to the core due to the effects of war. The world war had also shifted the power dynamics; Britain was no longer a superpower but the United States and the Soviet Union were.The two parties of Britain were also divided on the future of India. Conservatives led by Sir Winston Churchill aimed to revive the empire and rule India itself. While the Labor government under Prime Minister Clement Atlee wanted to transfer power to India due to Britains economic plight after the war. For the Labor government, the power should be transferred to Congress. For the Conservatives, the minority and prices must be given due importance. Sir Winston Churchill said that The word minorities had no relevance or sense when applied to masses of human beings numbered in many scores of millions. Undoubtedly, he was recognizing 90 million Muslims of India that it was a large community and a minority.The Viceroy Wavell desired a united India as it would serve the interests of Britain. He was also aware that Congress did not represent the Muslims. He wanted to give safeguards to Muslims in the constitution. He also believed that Muslims can be protected in a federation with a weak center. Congress, on the other hand, believed that the safeguards were unnecessary and India must remain united. Finally, Mohammad Ali Jinnahs demand was to secure a separate independent state for the Muslims. The question of power was to be recommended by the Cabinet Mission.The Cabinet Mission started meeting the leaders of India. Mr Jinnah first denied meeting but finally agreed to cooperate because PM Atlee had warned that if no agreement is reached the power would be transferred to the Congress party. The Muslim League was offered two options:A Pakistan with six provinces part of a common union with India and with no sovereignty.A fully sovereign Pakistan with the partition of Bengal and Punjab.Mr Jinnah considered both options. He knew an autonomous Pakistan would keep Muslims intact, but a sovereign Pakistan would mean a large chunk of Muslims will be left over in central India. He was also told by Chief of General Staff Arthur Smith that the division would endanger Indian security. Mr Jinnah proposed that both countries can sign a military pact. What Mr Jinnah really wanted was that the Muslim-Hindu parity within India and he saw that possibility in the plan.The Muslim provinces, grouped together, would derive maximum autonomy. Thus he started favoring the plan. However, the leading Congress figure Mr Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi rejected the plan by saying that grouping was worse than a sovereign Pakistan.The Muslim League sent a proposal of the union that may retain subjects of defence and foreign affairs at the centre but no power of legislation or taxation. It would consist of a Pakistan group of provinces and a Hindustan group. Both would contribute to the unions expenditure.The Cabinet Mission published its own plan on the 16th of May 1946. It proposed a three-tier administration. First, a union with a legislature; subjects of foreign affairs, defence; and communication for defence; and power of taxation.Second, India would be grouped into three zones namely, Group A containing Hindu majority provinces; Group B, North-Western Muslim majority provinces; and Group C, North West Muslim majority provinces. The plan also envisaged an option of opting out of the group after the first elections. It provided that the constitution for the union would be enacted at the next stage.This plan was followed by short-term planning that provided for the formation of an interior government; interim would be set up by a party that accepts the plan.The Muslim League was divided on the plan so was Congress. Mr Jinnah favored its acceptance while Mr Liaquat Ali Khan raised objections over the Congress dominance which would swipe safeguards. However, ML accepted the plan saying that it was a stepping stop to Pakistan. On the other flank, Mr. Gandhi wrote in a Harijan Journal that There was no take it or leave it business about the plan and the provinces were free to reject the very idea of grouping. It transpired that Congress was allowed to modify the plan.Congress accepted the plan with its own interpretation saying that grouping was not necessary. It said, While adhering to our views we accept your proposals and are prepared to work with them with a view to achieving our objective. The Muslims smelled a conspiracy; Lord Wavell said it was not a genuine acceptance.On the 29th of July, Jawaharlal Nehru held a presser and declared that they do not accept the grouping. The London Statement of December 6 contraindicated with Congresss interpretation and said that the grouping was the key point of the plan. Abdul Kalam Azad of Congress believed that the plan would have solved the communal problem but Mr. Nehru destroyed all the hopes.The Muslim League reacted to these developments and immediately backed off from the plan. Mr Jinnah called for direct action on August the 16th. The day passed peacefully across India except in Calcutta where riots erupted between Hindus and Muslims. Mr. Kazmi writes Riots were started by Hindu and the Muslims retaliated fiercely.On the 2nd of September, Congress formed the interim government. Muslim League led by Mr. Khan joined the government and presented a people-friendly budget. The tussle between the two parties swelled in the government after the introduction of this budget which aimed to win the hearts of the poor. Congress continued to oppose the grouping and finally, the 16 May Plan collapsed when it accepted the creation of Pakistan. Perhaps they thought partition would be temporary as the new Muslim country had no industries to sustain economically. The rest is history.

https://defence.pk/pdf/threads/how-cabinet-mission-plan-could-have-changed-the-history-of-the-world.713216/

Where are the Tent City residents?

214 individuals from the encampment were relocated to the hotels, with 140 people remaining. Others placed in permanent housing. CHARLOTTE, N.C. Mecklenburg County has extended its free services for Tent City residents through September 30. Earlier this year, hundreds were forced to vacate tent city, a homeless encampment just north of Uptown Charlotte. The county cited the encampment as a public health concern after a major rat infestation was discovered. But instead of turning a blind eye, the county stepped in to help and partnered with local agencies and non-profits to offer Tent City residents a free 90-day hotel stay, complete with 3-meals a day and free laundry services. We moved 214 individuals from the encampment to the hotels and theres currently 140 people remaining at the two hotels, Karen Pelletier, the Division Director of Housing Strategy, Innovation, & Alignment for Mecklenburg County Community Support Services said. Pelletier said the county extended their services because they need more time to allow more people to access a housing resource. So far, 10 people have been moved into permanent housing, with 30 more in the housing search process. But the process, she said, is slow and complicated. We do not have enough affordable housing, we do not have enough landlords that are going to rent to people with criminal histories, open criminal cases, bad credit," Pelletier said. Support agencies are also on site, including case management by A Roof Above, Premise Resource Network, Hearts Beat for One, Black Love, Monarch Mental Health Services and Anuvia for addiction treatment and recovery. So many of the individuals at the hotel are struggling with substance abuse and mental health disorders, she said. But more than a roof over their head, Pelletier said the experience, born out of a health crisis, has given new life to so many whove spent so long on the streets. Many, whom she said had jobs, while living in Tent City, but simply couldnt get ahead. This is where I get emotional, she said, People being able to shower before they go to work or have an address to put down on a job application, , its those kinds of things that I think so many of us take for granted, but people living outside or people experiencing homelessness simply dont have. Some, she said, told her they hadnt taken a shower or bath in private in years, as they were either living outside or cycling in and out of the shelter systems. Just knowing that, that basic right and human dignity people have been able to access has been just awe-inspiring," she said. Pelletier said she herself has also been inspired. I havent felt this inspired about how we have to do things differently since hurricane Katrina, she said, I feel like we are learning things every day on how to do things better. She said this September when federal FEMA money runs out, she knows some will choose to return to the streets. Were talking about individuals who have been sleeping outside, thats really about system fail, so hopefully out of all of this, it may not be about adding more funding to help people who are living outside, its really about how do you prevent people from living outside.

https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/where-are-they-now-meck-county-gives-update-on-tent-city-residents/275-f7537e29-0bfd-44f2-8d3c-fbb892793a96

How Can Independent C-Store Operators Use Key Performance Indicators?

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are a vital resource to managing your operation. Rather than relying on old adages and I think statements, KPIs help identify the key drivers of your store and focus your go-forward actions to address specific needs. This simple shift can make a big difference in the bottom line for small, independent retailers. Lets look at a controllable expense like labor for example. Labor is usually expressed in both dollars and percent of sales. Without KPIs to further dissect what contributes to a labor overage, a store may try to address its labor issues in the wrong areas. By tracking KPIs within the labor category to include overtime percentages; variance to labor ceiling hours; wage rates for the manager, assistants and associates by shift, the operation gains a better understanding where the pressure points are within labor. The discipline of monthly reviews of KPIs helps keep the store financials on target when comparing against last year or this years budget. Provides Clarity: KPIs provide the single greatest factor to managing: clarity . With KPI development and management, the store(s) specifically target areas of the business that need addressing and as importantly, dont mess up the areas that are humming along just fine. Rather than broad-based, anecdotal conclusions, a KPI management system helps drill down to the core issue at hand and focus on its resolution. Tangible Action Items: Precisely knowing the challenges and shortfalls to address, stores can develop tangible action items to put in place in the upcoming quarter that will have a measurable impact on results. This allows the store to re-forecast results with a targeted action plan. Benchmarking: KPIs allow the ability to measure results against like time periods with real data, not with anecdotal comments to remember the past. Further, with the appropriate level of detail, the operation can get to the root of issues rather than addressing these categories in sweeping, across the board adjustments. Makes Budgeting Manageable: Annual budgeting becomes easier with KPIs since the budgeting process becomes a rolling quarterly forecast. Market dynamics that cause havoc in your plans and budgets are now met with a counterplan. Cross Trains Teams: Lastly, team members can discuss and share KPI results in a concrete, disciplined fashion with go-forward action items. Store managers that are intimately involved in the KPI process are afforded the opportunity to supplement their stores with additional action items that augment, rather than conflict goals. Key Performance Indicators take the guesswork out of your business. Set up correctly, KPIs can move a store from an anecdotal, backward reviewing to a forward planning, fact-based operation. Check out the video slideshow below for more tips. John Matthews is the president and CEO of Gray Cat Enterprises and is responsible for the management of all consulting activities for the firm, which include retail consulting for multiunit operations; interim executive management; and project management. Prior to founding his own company in 2004, Matthews held senior management positions as president of Jimmy Johns Gourmet Sandwiches and as VP of marketing, merchandising, facilities, corporate communications, and real estate at Clark Retail Enterprises Inc. Additionally, Matthews worked for nine years in marketing management as the national marketing director of the Little Caesars Pizza Corp.

https://cstoredecisions.com/2021/06/04/how-can-independent-c-store-operators-use-key-performance-indicators/

Whats a Snack Cake?

Snack cakes are individual-sized cakes and cream- or jelly-filled rolls, cupcakes, coffee cakes, pound cake slices and mini doughnuts that are prepackaged for grab and go. Some are frosted and some are enrobed in chocolate. The cake rolls and cupcakes usually come two or three to a package. Some also come in boxes of multiple packages for consumers to keep them on hand for sweet tooth attacks or to share at home or at work. Snack cakes account for close to $4.8 million in sales in convenience stores, according to a Nielsen research report covering the latest 52-week period ending Feb. 27, 2021. Sales have been fairly flat during that period, which coincided with the pandemic, but retailers note that they are trending upward as more people return to work and begin traveling again. Having a much longer shelf life than made-on-site-made bakery products, packaged snack cakes are easy to keep in stock and display neatly, and they produce little if any waste. Prepackaging makes them the ultimate grab-and-go indulgence. Snack cakes and a cup of coffee or tea make a quick portable breakfast for consumers on the go. They are also a popular choice for a mid-morning snack with a hot or cold beverage. Some consumers purchase them along with a sandwich, salad or soup as a dessert for lunch or dinner. Because they have such a strong affinity with other foods and beverages, snack cakes should be showcased in various areas in the store. They do well when displayed near the hot and cold dispensed beverage areas and soft drink coolers as well as the full-service deli and grab-and-go food areas. Promotions bundling snack cakes, beverages and/or foodservice items at a special value price can also boost sales in these categories. A buy-one-get-one-free offer is also an attractive perk for loyalty card holders.

https://cstoredecisions.com/2021/06/04/whats-a-snack-cake/

What time will Panic Season 1 be available to stream on Amazon Prime Video?

The first season of Panic will hit Amazon Prime this weekend, showcasing a truly unpredictable take on a YA adventure. The series, which is based on Lauren Oliver's 2014 novel of the same name, takes place in a small Texas town, where every summer the graduating seniors compete in a series of challenges, winner takes all, which they believe is their one and only chance to escape their circumstances and make their lives better. But this year, the rules have changed the pot of money is larger than ever and the game has become even more dangerous. The players will come face to face with their deepest, darkest fears and be forced to decide how much they are willing to risk in order to win.

https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2264544016893/what-time-will-panic-season-1-be-available-to-stream-on-amazon-prime-video

What Is Safe And Harmful Radiation?

Radiation is a word that immediately shouts danger. We associate radiation with nuclear weapons with the Chernobyl tragedy, neither of which are positive. However, we are exposed to radiation every day. Its all around us and emitted by many items we use daily. Its also around us in nature, and we cannot get away from radiation. In the article that follows, we will look at radiation as a whole and discuss examples of safe radiation and harmful radiation. But before we do, we need to get a touch scientific and explain the electromagnetic spectrum, which is the source of radiation in many forms. The Electromagnetic Spectrum Explained The common electromagnetic spectrum definition (also known as the EM spectrum) includes the entire array of electromagnetic radiation from the lowest wavelength and frequency to the highest. Lets see if we can explain this in simple terms. Radiation of all forms moves in waves, hence wavelength. Different forms of radiation have a different length of wave. They also have a different frequency: the number of waves that pass by in a certain timespan. So, lets list the various types of radiation waves that are n the EM spectrum, starting with the shortest wavelength (which corresponds to the highest frequency). These are: Gamma rays X-rays Ultraviolet radiation Visible light Infra-red radiation Radio waves Now, we believe you will have heard of most if not all of the above. Gamma rays you might associate with the realms of science-fiction and many a superhero tale. X-rays you may have been exposed to for medical reasons. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation includes the rays from the sun. Visible light surrounds everything we can see, and infrared is used in a variety of possible scenarios. Radio waves are all around us, all the time, and are used for radio and TV transmissions, for our Wi-Fi and mobile phones, and radiofrequency devices also include the tiny chip in your debit card that verifies it when you swipe to make a purchase. The above are the main groups, and there are a number of sub-groups on the EM spectrum. For example, television waves occupy a different frequency a slightly higher one than radio waves. In between TV and Infra-red we also have a couple of subsets in the form of radar waves as used by the military and civil air traffic control, for example and microwaves, which you will be familiar with from your kitchen appliance of the same name. Lets now move on to the relative danger of radiation across the EM spectrum. Safe And Harmful Radiation Well begin by talking about visible light, which is the part of the EM spectrum that our eyes are most sensitive to. Indeed, sight is enabled entirely by this part of the EM spectrum. Visible light occupies a tiny part of the spectrum that sits between infrared and UV light. Radio wave frequency is measured in Hertz, named after the scientist who first understood them. Visible light covers a frequency range of between 400 and 790THz (terahertz, a measurement equating to one trillion cycles or waves passing a point in one second.) this is the frequency at which the human eye responds to light. We can safely say that radiation within these limits is safe. UV Radiation Lets look at the two sectors of the EM spectrum on either side of visible light. UV radiation has a frequency between 800THz and 30,000THz. UV radiation is emitted by the sun and by light itself. Scientists have determined that there is a short wavelength within these frequencies emitted by the sun that could destroy all life on earth. However, these frequencies are blocked by the earths atmosphere. This does not mean UV radiation is entirely safe. UV ionizes atoms. This separates the electron from the atom, which is the basis of a chemical reaction. This is why UV light can be harmful. We know to use sunscreen when exposed to the suns rays as the UV radiation, even in quite small amounts, can cause damage to the skin witness the effect known as sunburn and even lead to skin cancer. Hence this form of radiation can, in excess, be considered dangerous and harmful. Infrared Radiation Everything emits infrared (IR) radiation, including the sun. Occupying a small sector of the EM spectrum between 300GHz and 400Thz, infrared is what you are being subjected to when you feel the heat. The sun emits infrared radiation, as does fire. It follows that while mild exposure to IR is harmless, excess exposure may not be. However, it is notable that IR is increasingly used in non-invasive treatments for a variety of ailments. This is in a controlled environment. Lets finish with a quick look at the remaining sectors of the EM spectrum. Gamma Rays are the highest frequency and, therefore, lowest wavelength forms of radiation on the spectrum. Gamma rays ionize atoms more powerfully than UV. Exposure to gamma rays above the natural background level is extremely dangerous. Fortunately, they are not commonly found in quantities great enough to cause such damage. X-Rays are familiar to most as they produce internal images of the body for medical purposes. You may notice that the medical professional performing the procedure does so from a protected console. This is because X-rays are ionizing, and as such, exposure to them must be limited. Microwaves sit on the other side of visible light to the two above and are familiar with radiation that cooks food quickly. In that controlled environment, microwaves are safe, but excessive exposure of a body to microwaves would cause burning and damage. The remaining sector contains radio waves, which are all around us as they transmit everything we listen to, watch on TV, and the data we use in our computers. There is some ongoing discussion, and it is recommended, for example, not to hold a mobile phone close to the head for excessive lengths of time. Still, fundamentally radio waves are the safest form of radiation on the EM spectrum.

https://www.mainenewsonline.com/what-is-safe-and-harmful-radiation/

Is drive-thru graduation a good result of a bad pandemic?

The disappointing April jobs report should surprise absolutely no one, given that we now have a government more interested in providing incentives for people not to work rather than paving the way to gainful employment. What this approach fails to account for is the value of work itself. There is something to be said for and gained by getting up in the morning, showing up at a place of business, putting in an honest days work and collecting a paycheck. That doesnt mean all work is fun or even fulfilling but it all has value. Of course, I didnt always see things that way. When I was a teenager, my mother worked as my talent agent. She was great at it. Unfortunately, her network of contacts went only as far as the world of minimum-wage, manual labor. She worked the angles on my behalf, talking to bartenders, shop owners, grocery store managers. She landed me two busboy jobs, a few babysitting gigs, and a handful of snow-shoveling and grass-mowing jobs in the neighborhood. But her biggest score, by an overwhelming landslide, was the Enchanted Village. It was a small store in a strip mall that sold Christmas items decorations, wrapping paper, small gifts and was owned and operated by the meanest man I have ever met. Ill call him Wally. One afternoon, my mother walked into the shop and asked Wally if he needed anyone after school. They talked for a while. My mother worked her magic. It was the first and only time in my life that I was hired without being interviewed. You would think a guy who spent his days around twinkling lights and snow globes would have a bit of the Christmas spirit about him. But Wally saw Christmas as if it were a bully who pulled his pants down every afternoon at recess. It was his mortal enemy, a nemesis, a burden to be endured. I think Wally just wanted Christmas to lose interest and leave him alone. The problem was Christmas kept coming back and rather than flail away at his invisible enemy, Wally redirected his rage toward his employees. Wally was in his forties. He had a beer belly and a big, wild, salt and pepper moustache that seemed to be trying to overcome his entire face. His most distinguishing feature, however, was his absolute hatred of anyone under twenty-one. One day, I was on my knees stocking shelves with boxes of red satin Christmas balls. Reverse them, Wally ordered as he stood over me with his arms folded. I didnt know what he was talking about. Reverse them! Reverse seemed like an odd word. My brain defined reverse as to move backwards. I think thats what threw me. I looked at Wally. I didnt say anything but I hoped my look told him I didnt know what he wanted me to do or how he wanted me to reverse the red balls. He didnt take the bait. Reverse them! he yelled. I figured Id better do something. Maybe Id guess right. So I took each box of balls and turned it around so the front of the box was facing the back of the shelf. No!! Idiot! When Wally yelled No! or Stop! he wasnt just barking an order. It was more desperate than that, almost like he was watching some horrible tragedythe Hindenburg disaster or the sinking of an ocean liner. Oh, No! Not being able to put up with my stupidity any longer, Wally grabbed the boxes of red balls and put them on the floor. Reverse them! Reverse them! Moron. He then took boxes of green balls from the shelf and put them where I had been stacking red balls and he put the red balls where the green ones were. There is a point to this story. Yes, I hated the job. Yes, Wally was insane. But it wasnt the last job I would hate nor would Wally be my last combustible and unreasonable boss. I needed to learn how to deal with bad jobs and bad bosses. And, when it was over, I took my paycheck to the bank and deposited it like an adult. There are scores of jobs, right now, in the U.S. well-paying jobs that remain unfilled. I hear from too many employers throughout our state who cant find workers. Nearly every sector in our economy faces a labor shortage,, Montanas Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte said last week. Gianforte announced that his state is no longer accepting the federal governments extra unemployment payments. Hopefully, there are more governors out there like Gianforte, who understand that paying able-bodied Americans to stay home is bad for business, and that its even worse for Americans.

https://maysville-online.com/opinion/190895/is-drive-thru-graduation-a-good-result-of-a-bad-pandemic

Why Do We Ignore Floyd Mayweathers Extensive History Of Abusing Women?

Floyd Mayweather and Logan Pauls fight could make the boxing legend $100 million, by his own estimations, but this lucrative return to the ring is dredging up his disturbing history of Mayweather's violence against women. The boxer has a well-known history of domestic abuse allegations that have been consistently overlooked with each of his historic wins. The line between what should happen in the ring and outside of it have become as blurred for Mayweather as they have for his opponents who use these allegations as fodder for trash talk. Paul brought up Mayweathers domestic abuse history on their pre-match press run as a quippy comeback when the latter poked fun at Pauls suicide forest controversy in Japan. I know what you did in Japan, Mayweather said before Paul jumped in with the insult. "I know what you did to your wife! He's not. He's 51-1 because he beat his wife too." The response of cheers and hoots from the crowd showcased how Mayweathers repeated violence against women has become just another chapter in his legend and that feels profoundly wrong. What exists as long-standing trauma for his ex-girlfriends has never stopped Mayweather from making millions from inflicting the same violence against boxing opponents. Floyd Mayweathers history of domestic abuse Beginning in 2002, Mayweather has faced multiple charges for assaulting women all while on the rise to meteoric boxing success. Floyd Mayweather pleaded guilty to domestic violence in 2002. Mayweather pleaded guilty to two counts of domestic battery and one unrelated count of misdemeanor battery that occurred between 2001 and 2002. The victim was Melissa Brim, the mother of his eldest daughter, who claimed that Mayweather punched her in the face during an argument. The boxer was slapped with a suspended six-month jail sentence, a $3,000 fine, 48 hours of community service, and two days of house arrest after the incidents in question. Mayweather attacked two women in Las Vegas in 2003. A year later, Mayweather assaulted two women in a Las Vegas nightclub and was found guilty on two counts of domestic battery and given a suspended six-month prison sentence for each assault. The women were friends of Josie Harris, the mother of three of Mayweathers children. They testified that the boxer punched one of them in on the cheek and the other on the back of the head as she tried to help her friend off the ground. In 2005, Mayweather was acquitted after allegedly kicking and hitting Harris outside a nightclub in Las Vegas. In 2010, Mayweather assaulted ex-girlfriend Josie Harris. In December 2011, Mayweather pleaded guilty to one count of misdemeanor battery domestic violence and no contest to two counts of harassment for hitting the mother of three of his children the year prior. Police were called to the scene after his 10-year-old son witnessed the attack and ran from the house to alert security. Harris, before her death in 2020, said the attack left her feeling ashamed. "I was a battered woman. I felt embarrassed about saying I was a battered woman. I felt shame. I felt like it was my fault. I didn't understand what a battered woman was at that time. Now I know I was in a very dysfunctional, hostile relationship and a victim of domestic violence." Subscribe to our newsletter. Join now for YourTango's trending articles, top expert advice and personal horoscopes delivered straight to your inbox each morning. Mayweather has remained popular despite these charges Despite pleading guilty to most of these charges, Mayweather has consistently evaded any negative impacts on his career. He has even tried to diminish the allegations that he beats women. No, that didnt happen. I look in your face and say, 'No, that didnt happen. ' he told Katie Couric years later. Yes, I did. Im guilty. Im guilty of restraining someone." In Mayweathers eyes, lack of photographic evidence equates to exoneration as he has even said he should not be compared to Chris Brown or O.J. Simpson because there are no photos of his victims' injuries. Boxing has no authoritative governing body that possesses the ability to meaningfully punish or exclude Mayweather from fights. But there is something to be said about our willingness to make a legend out of someone who has paid lawyer fees and fines for domestic violence charges with money he has made from punching for a living. Alice Kelly is a writer living in Brooklyn, New York. Catch her covering all things social justice, news, and entertainment. Keep up with her Twitter for more.

https://www.yourtango.com/2021342516/floyd-mayweathers-domestic-abuse-history

What did Tom Hanks say about the Tulsa race massacre?

AMERICA'S dad, Tom Hanks, has given his two cents on the Tulsa race massacre. The lovable celebrity penned an opinion piece in The New York Times eloquently sharing his thoughts on the dark day in American history. Tom's title basically sums up his thoughts "You Should Learn the Truth About the Tulsa Race Massacre." He recalls that despite his many years of education and interest in American history he did not learn about the Tulsa massacre until last year when he read a New York Times article about the horrific day. "I never read a page of any school history book about how, in 1921, a mob of white people burned down a place called Black Wall Street, killed as many as 300 of its Black citizens and displaced thousands of Black Americans who lived in Tulsa, Okla." And claims that "History was mostly written by white people about white people like me, while the history of Black people including the horrors of Tulsa was too often left out." Today, I find the omission tragic, an opportunity missed, a teachable moment squandered. "https://t.co/i7wdWMU0Qn The New York Times (@nytimes) June 4, 2021 He goes on to describe some of the minimal Black history that is commonly taught in schools insisting that the brushing over of these issues is insufficient to express the immense horror but repetition of these atrocities throughout history. Claiming that the Tulsa massacre along with many other stories of violence towards Black Americans by White Americans was "systematically ignored" with the "predominantly white" education system "placing white feelings over Black experience." He questions "How different would perspectives be had we all been taught about Tulsa in 1921?" finding the "omission tragic" and reiterating the belief that these attacks and setbacks to the Black community continue to skew the scale of equality in America today. Yes, and they should also stop the battle to whitewash curriculums to avoid discomfort for students." On the morning of May 30, 1921, a young black man named Dick Rowland was riding in the elevator with a white woman named Sarah Page. The details of what happened in the elevator vary but Tulsa police arrested Rowland and began an investigation. An incendiary article published in the Tulsa Tribune sparked a confrontation between black and white armed mobs leading to gunfire. The Black mob retreated to the Greenwood District also known as Black Wall Street- one of the most affluent Black communities in the United States which thrived as the epicenter of Black business and culture. On June 1, 1921, 35 city blocks were looted and burned to the ground by white rioters with more than 1,000s of houses destroyed, 800 people injured, and an initial 36 deaths reported- historians now believe as many as 300 were killed. Most of Twitter seems to be commending Tom for his comments on the Tulsa race massacre and the American education curriculum. Twitter user @AmyJenson95 wrote: "Agree with me or not but if he wasn't already an amazing actor, Tom Hanks would have made an even greater scholar. #Fact" Former New York Times Opinion writer Aisha Harris tweeted: "Tom Hanks is still good and doing good, I see." @IanRanen posted: "Tom Hanks truly is Americas dad. Just when I thought I couldnt love him even more." TOM HANKS Exclusive HOLLYWOOD PLOT Obamas meet with Steven Spielberg for elite dinner at Tom Hanks mansion SCATHING CLAIMS Chet Hanks accused of murder-suicide threats against ex in $1M lawsuit waiting in line Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson haven't had Covid vaccine after getting the virus CHET CHAT What you need to know about Tom Hanks' son Chet Hanks TROUBLING VIDEO Tom Hanks' son Chet bleeds from head & claims ex 'attacked him with knife' But some Twitter users had to mention their one point of contention with the actor- his son Chet. User @teatime75 teased: "Tom Hanks is trending with Twitter approval and good wishes .... then we all remember Chet ..." And @literElly joked: "each move tom hanks makes is a way of silently screaming "so sorry about my son chet".

https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/3018955/what-tom-hanks-say-tulsa-race-massacre-trending/

Was 5ft Prince of Soho club legend and stars pal murdered like his villain dad?

WITH a horse-drawn carriage and a procession through the streets of central London, the famous mourners had waved goodbye to Prince Of Soho Bernie Katz. Tearful celebs Jaime Winstone, Sadie Frost and Sienna Miller wore leopard print in tribute to the The Groucho Clubs flamboyant front of house manager. 7 Eccentric Bernie left school at 11 to work for his dad a notorious South London gangster known as Brian 'Little Legs' Clifford and was friends with A-listers Jude Law even gave the eulogy for the 49-year-old at Golders Green crematorium. raises questions about Bernies sudden death just months after he mysteriously parted ways with the private members club on Londons Dean Street. Although the coroner recorded an open verdict, the report has never been released and police have not investigated. Podcast host Mark Edmonds claimed his friend Bernie was terrified in his final days, after making underworld enemies. What happened in the Groucho stayed in the Groucho. Mark Edmonds He said: If the rumors are true and Bernie had got on the wrong side of an Albanian gang, the chances are he would have been made to feel extremely uncomfortable. There were rumors flying around that the Albanians had threatened to make an appearance at the Groucho and start smashing the place up. For almost 30 years, Bernie had wined and dined the rich and famous at the Soho club, but was found dead in 2017 in an apparent suicide. Eccentric Bernie had left school at 11 to work for his dad a notorious South London gangster known as Brian Little Legs Clifford. His father described by gangster Mad Frankie Fraser as a mover, a buyer of gear ran nightclubs in Londons East End. 7 Height of fame - Bernie with Stephen Fry at his Soho Society book launch in 2008 Credit: Alpha Press While influencing his sons love of nightlife, Brian never approved of Bernies sexuality and flamboyant ways. But in 1985, when Bernie was just 15, he heard gunshots as his dad was assassinated at their Gypsy Hill home. With his typically black humour, he wrote in his 2008 memoir, Soho Society: When I went to investigate, I discovered that thanks to the bullet through his head, my dads brains were splattered across the four walls of his bedroom. Never one to miss an opportunity, I sashayed over to his wardrobe and navigated my way across the sea of footwear to his black Pierre Cardin alligator-skin shoes Id secretly always had my eye on. Thank God they were in the wardrobe. You see something good always comes out of tragedy. Bernie started working as a barman at The Groucho Club five years later eventually working his way up to become the public face of the club. There were rumors flying around that the Albanians had threatened to make an appearance at the Groucho and start smashing the place up. Mark Edmonds While only 5ft, his presence was unmissable at the celebrity haunt in the Nineties and Noughties. Celebs happily recount the time Bernie went on a late-night tour of Sohos rooftops with Splash actress Daryl Hannah, while Cape Fears Jessica Lange taught him how to smoke a cigar. Comedian and founding club member Helen Lederer said Bernie gave as good as he got with the high-profile clientele. She said: He was very flamboyant. He wasnt frightened of being loud. Its like he needed to be that show-off child at the party that just jumped in and played and everyone looked at him. "He wasnt frightened of looking a fool. He went out for it. His reputation earned him the moniker the Prince Of Soho, coined by Stephen Fry. He told Bernie in a 2014 interview: You have an extraordinary ability even though you are only 2ft tall to throw out undesirables who are drunk and unpleasant. Youre utterly courageous. Bernies regulars included Britpop icons Kate Moss, Tracey Emin, Oasis and Blur. He was hosting when former US President Bill Clinton played the sax at the Groucho while U2s Bono tinkled at the piano. 7 Bernie with Meg Mathews and, right, Jo Wood, in 2015 Credit: Getty But come 2am, he would toss out even the most famous of A-listers. Presenter Pete Donaldson said Bernie would hurry unwanted party-goers out of the door while uttering: Nothing good ever came from more than two lines of coke. He added: This is the man who kicked out Madonna from the Groucho for being a prick. If you look up chutzpah in the dictionary, you just see Bernie Katz. Bernie also rubbed shoulders with up-and-coming Young British Artists known as the YBAs. Damien Hirst who famously put his 20,000 Turner Prize cheque behind the bar of the Groucho was said to have given Bernie works of art worth thousands a pounds. But bad behaviour wasnt just limited to the superstar members. This is the man who kicked out Madonna from the Groucho for being a prick. If you look up chutzpah in the dictionary, you just see Bernie Katz. Pete Donaldson The cocaine-fuelled upstairs room at the Groucho was known as the Peruvian Procurement Department and Bernie loved spending time up there, according to podcast host and friend Mark. He said: What happened in the Groucho stayed in the Groucho. The manager was once interrupted trying to perform a sex act on a sleeping rock star. Somehow Bernie kept his job. In 2017, he abruptly left his job at the Groucho, leading some members to believe he was forced out. His friend Damon Bryant said: He didnt want to leave Groucho. Groucho didnt want him to go. There were certain people who couldnt manage him, but the owner wanted him to stay. He wasnt happy there and it was time to get out and try to do something new. But rumours persisted around what had actually happened to cause Bernie to leave so suddenly. Comic Helen said: I was talking to people who were in contact with him after he either left the Groucho or was asked to leave. 7 Actress Sadie Frost at a charity bingo night at The Groucho Club Credit: Getty "We knew there was controversy around it, but there was controversy around the Groucho at that time anyway. I knew that the rumours . . . there were people after him for money. In the months that followed, friends believed Bernie was on the up and seemingly leaving drugs and alcohol behind. Journalist and Groucho member Kate Spicer said: He had been quite clean-living for a man who definitely knew how to not be clean-living. "I think hed had his own struggles with addiction. And lets be honest, he was surrounded by a lot of friends who may have been successful, but were also addicts. Others told how Bernie had fallen into financial difficulties while trying to support his mother and autistic nephew on no income. He had allegedly taken out small loans from friends to try to keep afloat while pawning his six-figure artworks from Hirst. 7 Bernies horse-drawn hearse travelled through central London Credit: WENN TV host Richard Bacon said: Its sad that he pawned it off. Bernie was in some debt, wasnt he, at the end of his life, so he may have needed to sell it. According to friends, Bernie had racked up a 9,000 debt with some shady underworld characters. Kate added: That debt was related to buying cocaine. There were rumours it was an Eastern European gang that was what was being spoken about a lot, sometimes in a very cavalier way. One famous lady, who is a Soho socialite, was like, Well, of course, he owes 30 grand to the Albanians, or 30 grand to the Kosovans, or whatever it was. Not long after he died, that was being dropped into gossipy conversation. It felt sad and dirty to me because Bernie had been good to these people. Damon Bryant claimed that a group of Bernies superstar clientele banded together to help with his finances. There is no suggestion Bernies friends knew who the money was owed to or that it may have been related to drugs. 7 Actress Jaime Winstone cried at Bernies funeral Credit: Rex Damon said: We managed to get that debt paid. Me and a bunch of us all collected for him and myself, Jude Law, Sean Pertwee, Brad Adams, who was a dear friend of his, and Paul Rowe, a great friend of mine, all put money in. A whole load of us put money in just to clear that debt. Then in August 2017, Bernies landlord entered his modest Kentish Town flat to find him hanged. Damon, who believes Bernie took his own life, with no foul play involved, was one of the first people to arrive at the scene. He said: Bernie had cleaned the flat the best it had ever been cleaned, got flowers in every vase. He was as sober as a judge. There were no drugs. He knew exactly what he was doing. But with the funeral looming, rumours of foul play spread. Showbusiness writer Lesley-Ann Jones remembers asking a Groucho employee at Bernies funeral about the tragedy. She recalled: I said to him, What happened? and he said, We are not talking about it. Yes, there had been the rumours. We had all heard. That he was murdered and that they made it look like a hanging, which I dont actually want to think about. Teen Mom Catelynn's access to daughter Carly, 12, 'limited by adoptive parents' Exclusive A JLO-W BLOW Ben Affleck's dad breaks silence on Jennifer Lopez reunion I dont suppose well ever know the truth. But Bernies party-going legacy lives on in the club he once called home, with the Groucho naming one of its restaurants after him. One unnamed wag was quoted in his obituary in the Times: Ive had some of the most memorable nights of my life thanks to Bernie. is produced by Stak and available from all podcast providers.

https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/3019221/prince-of-soho-club-legend-death-mystery/

Where is Barack Obama today?

FORMER President Barack Obama has kept his distance from the public eye since leaving the White House in 2017. However, oftentimes Obama conducts interviews behind closed doors with news outlets and talk show hosts. During an interview with The New York Times, which was released on June 1, Obama said President Joe Biden is "finishing the job" his administration began. I think that what were seeing now, is Joe and the administration are essentially finishing the job. And I think itll be an interesting test," Obama told the outlet. Ninety per cent of the folks who were there in my administration, they are continuing and building on the policies we talked about, whether its the Affordable Care Act or our climate change agenda and the Paris [climate deal], and figuring out how do we improve the ladders to mobility through things like community colleges. During the interview, the former president also chimed in on why he believes so many voters plumped for a hard-right successor in Donald Trump. 5 On June 1, the New York Times released an interview with the former president Credit: AFP Its hard to just underscore how much the bank bailouts just angered everyone, including me, Obama said, of the remedy for the 2008 financial crisis he helped lead. And then you have this long, slow recovery. Although the economy recovers technically quickly, its another five years before were really back to people feeling like, OK, the economy is moving and working for me. Lets say a Democrat, a Joe Biden, or Hillary Clinton had immediately succeeded me, and the economy suddenly has 3% unemployment, I think we would have consolidated the sense that, Oh, actually these policies that Obama put in place worked. The fact that Trump interrupts essentially the continuation of our policies, but still benefits from the economic stability and growth that we had initiated, means people arent sure. Well, gosh, unemployments 3.5% under Donald Trump," Obama added. The Obama's are launching a star-studded animated music series to teach young Americans about the US government. Michelle and Barack produced a 10-episode Netflix series titled We The People, which seeks to school children on the political process in America. A trailer for the upcoming show was released on June 2. The collaborative effort by the former president and first lady under their Higher Ground production company is being billed as "an exuberant call to action for everyone to rethink civics as a living, breathing thing". A description adds that the show seeks "to reframe their understanding of what government and citizenship mean in a modern world," according to Entertainment Weekly. 5 Michelle and Barack Obama are launching a animated music series to teach young Americans about the US government on Netflix Credit: AFP A number of celebs are taking part, including Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda reuniting with fellow cast member Daveed Diggs, singer Brittany Howard, frontman Adam Lambert, Frozens Robert and Kristine Anderson-Lopez, poet Amanda Gorman. Other marquee names like H.E.R., Cordae, Brandi Carlile, KYLE, Bebe Rexha, and Andra Day, Janelle Mone will also contribute to the series, the outlet reported. Most read in News NO, JOE Biden bizarrely says January was '15 months ago' not 5 in latest gaffe EATEN ALIVE Girl, 4, mauled to death by leopard as granddad pays tribute to his princess FIGHTING TALK Trump slams Facebook for censoring and silencing him after two-year ban SEA MONSTER Huge crocodile spotted prowling in SEA just metres from beach with families Exclusive CHILLING DETAILS Boy's stepmom 'was moving his body to another state when busted' VIOLENCE ERUPTS Cops fire tear gas as protesters riot after 'armed black felon shot dead' The episodes will tackle a wide range of topics including the three branches of government, women's suffrage, immigration, income tax brackets, the makeup of the 50 states as well as activism and free speech, UPI reported. The show is slated to debut on Independence Day, but will premiere one week before at a free screening at the AFI DOCS film festival on June 24, according to EW.com. Former President Barack Obama executive produced the project alongside Black-ish screenwriter Kenya Barris, and producers Tonia Davis and Priya Swaminathan, the publication noted.

https://www.the-sun.com/news/3018830/where-barack-obama-today/

Where is Jen Psaki today?

WHITE House press secretary Jen Psaki is on the job holding press briefings today, June 4, 2021. Psaki, who is 42-years-old, is the 34th current White House press secretary. On June 4, Psaki held a press briefing at the White House along with National Economic Council Director Brian Deese. President Joe Biden responded to the May jobs report, saying the steady growth in jobs and the decline in unemployment is evidence his economic plan is working. The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development the OECD one of the leading bodies in analyzing economic growth around the world, increased their projection for U.S. economic growth this year to 6.9 percent. The United States is the only major industrialized nation to have its growth projection through 2025 revised upward. 4 Jen Psaki is serving as the 34th White House secretary Credit: Getty None of this success is an accident, said Biden, who spoke in Rehoboth Beach, Del. "It isnt luck. Its due in no small part to the cooperation of the American people. As well as discussing job growth, Psaki announced the US government had delivered one million vaccines doses to South Korea. This was done to ensure the safety and readiness of U.S. and R.O.K military forces, Psaki told reporters. Connecticut native Jen Psaki graduated from the College of William & Mary with a degree in english and sociology in 2000. She began her career in the early 2000s, working on the re-election campaigns of Iowa Democrats Tom Harkin for the Senate and Tom Vilsack for governor in 2001. In 2004, Psaki became deputy press secretary for John Kerry's 2004 presidential campaign, before serving as communications director to Congressman Joseph Crowley the following year. 4 Jen Psaki announced she would be leaving the White House in 2022 Credit: Getty She also acted as press secretary for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee until 2006. Psaki worked in Barack Obama's administration but briefly left in 2011 to work as the senior vice president and managing director at the Global Strategy Group. She left the White House in 2017 to become a CNN contributor before President Joe Biden selected her as his press secretary. In May 2021, Psaki confirmed she intended on leaving the White House in 2022. Speaking on The Axe Files podcast, Psaki said: I think its going to be time for somebody else to have this job, in a year from now or about a year from now." The communications expert told CNN's David Axelrod the Biden administration was made aware of this beforehand. 4 Psaki is a married mother of two Credit: Getty Most read in News NO, JOE Biden bizarrely says January was '15 months ago' not 5 in latest gaffe EATEN ALIVE Girl, 4, mauled to death by leopard as granddad pays tribute to his princess FIGHTING TALK Trump slams Facebook for censoring and silencing him after two-year ban SEA MONSTER Huge crocodile spotted prowling in SEA just metres from beach with families Exclusive CHILLING DETAILS Boy's stepmom 'was moving his body to another state when busted' VIOLENCE ERUPTS Cops fire tear gas as protesters riot after 'armed black felon shot dead' Mecher reportedly first fell for his wife after she gave him the wrong directions over the phone to a political event in 2006. According to The Washington Post, instead of getting upset over the mishap he instantly forgave her because he found her attractive. They tied the knot four years later, and today Psaki and Melcher have two children together.

https://www.the-sun.com/news/3018844/where-is-jen-psaki-today/

What happens next in Coronation Street after shocking late-night week?

There is so much drama to come in Corrie (Picture: ITV) Coronation Street has just concluded a spectacular week of late-night shenanigans. The ITV soap aired some hugely memorable scenes across the last five nights, with Jenny Connors (Sally Ann Matthews) tasering at the hands of Sharon Bentley (Tracie Bennett), for example, one of many moments thats forever etched into our minds! It wasnt just sinister Sharons scheme that had the nation gripped, however, as Seb Franklins (Harry Visinoni) sad funeral saw Asha Alahan (Tanisha Gorey) set in motion her scheme to expose killer Corey Brent (Maximus Evans). The plan encountered quite a few obstacles along the way namely a flight of stairs but in the end she found enough evidence to at least make the police ask Corey some interesting questions. Coreys fate hangs in the balance (Picture: ITV) Corey found himself struggling to answer DS Swains questions during tonights edition of the serial drama. Asha had successfully retrieved some damning evidence of his phone, after she analysed a fitness app on the device, which confirmed that Corey had returned to the site of the attack two days after Seb was murdered. DS Swain questioned Corey following this new evidence coming to light, and the young killer struggled to come up with a viable answer for being present at the location of the attack, after CCTV placed him there on two instances. Corey ultimately told DS Swain that he threw a bag containing his blood-soaked tracksuit into the river, claiming he had tried to help Seb, and therefore worried about the blood that was on his clothes fearful that such a thing could implicate him in the attack. Nina struggles to cope Nina turns to alcohol for comfort (Picture: ITV) Nina has had a lot to come to terms with in recent weeks, and upcoming scenes will see the character struggle. Billy (Daniel Brocklebank) and Roy (David Neilson) ask her to speak to Summer (Harriet Bibby), whos struggling with sleeping and eating, but Nina snaps at her, pointing out the extent of her own loss. Nina then calls in the corner shop and while Dev (Jimmi Harkishin) is distracted she nicks a bottle of vodka. Trying to make amends with Summer, Nina suggests that she, Summer and Asha all have a drink. However, she cuts herself, but refuses help. She runs off, leaving Asha and Summer concerned, and later we find her downing the alcohol in the ginnel. Peter gets a liver but hes nowhere to be found! Carla cant find Peter (Picture: ITV) Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne) was the subject of much discussion during the serial dramas big week, as Carla (Alison King) berated Sarah Platt (Tina OBrien) for talking Adam (Sam Robertson) out of getting tested to see if hes a liver match. Next week, Carla confronts Adam, and claims that he might as well have signed Peters death warrant. However, theres shocking news to come, as Carla later learns that a liver has become available. Why, she cant find Peter, of course! Daniel Osborne (Rob Mallard), however, manages to locate him in the bistro. Carla says an emotional goodbye to her beau, as he readies himself for his op. Jenny destroyed as Johnny reveals hes selling the pub Johnny drops a bombshell on Jenny (Picture: ITV) Jenny had quite the week after getting tasered by Sharon! Oh, and her marriage also came to a thunderous end, as Johnny (Richard Hawley) discovered the truth about her afternoon of passion with Ronnie Bailey (Vinta Morgan). Upcoming scenes will see the landlady attempt to move on with her life, but shes left in shock next week when Johnny annocues that hes putting the pub up for sale! (Picture: ITV) Sharons crimes were exposed last we saw her, and shes what you might call a fugitive from the law now, given that the police were notified of what she was up to. That very much remains to be seen, but given Harvey Gaskell (Will Mellor) ordered her to stay put until after his trial, we wouldnt be surprised if she pops up on the cobbles once more! Coronation Street continues Monday June 7 at 7:30pm on ITV. If youve got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing us soaps@metro.co.uk wed love to hear from you. Join the community by leaving a comment below and stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage.

https://metro.co.uk/2021/06/04/what-happens-next-in-coronation-street-after-shocking-late-night-week-14717982/

Will Britain's pubs survive if Covid restrictions aren't lifted on June 21?

ITV News Correspondent Richard Pallot reports on the pubs facing an uncertain future The very existence of the English pub is in danger from Covid regulations, a survey carried out exclusively for ITV News suggests. Owners and landlords say they desperately need measures like social distancing to be eased, in order to ensure the survival of pubs. Despite 95% of pubs reopening, some claim they cannot sustain their business. The current roadmap out of lockdown should see all restrictions lift on June 21, meaning there would be no limit on how many people can meet inside and outside of a pub, however the government have said it's too early to say what will happen later this month. "We're losing money at every single occasion," David Brady, landlord at The Alma in Colchester said. He told ITV News that restrictions mean he has had to hire extra staff members. 20% drop in trade in the first week of pubs reopening indoors compared to same time pre-Covid Currently, pubs are required to ensure one-metre plus social distancing is in place, operate by table service only and ensure that face masks are worn except when sat at a table inside or when outdoors. Group sizes are also limited indoors to just six people. "We are down on average on turnover 25% and we still have to pay four times the amount of staff on top. It just doesn't work," Mr Brady said. In the first week since we were allowed to drink inside, takings are down by 20% compared to the same period before the pandemic. If this drop in trade continues, the average pub's revenue would be down by 94,000 a year. ITV News asked pub-goers whether they spend more or less in pubs than they did pre-Covid Emma McClarkin, CEO of the British Beer and Pub Association, said that over 2,000 pubs within their membership had gone under. "We do not want to be in the same position in 2021," she said. "Far beyond what we contribute economically, it is also what we provide from a social perspective that stands at risk."

https://www.itv.com/news/2021-06-04/will-britains-pubs-survive-if-covid-restrictions-arent-lifted-on-june-21

Who knew Monopoly could bring out the worst in people?

Survey shows nearly half of American families have banned playing Monopoly in their homes Article content Just call it Monopoly madness! The Daily Mailreports a recent OnePoll survey shows nearly half or 44% of American families have banned playing Monopoly in their homes to avoid fights. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. tap here to see other videos from our team. Back to video The same survey of 2,000 people found one in five people have banished a board game due to too many disagreements and sore losers. OnePoll conducted the survey for Z-Man Games which produces the collaborative board game Pandemic. Of those surveyed, 20% said game nights are often or always disrupted by behaviour that could be described as competitive or unfriendly. That behaviour includes someone quitting because theyre losing (46%), someone being accused of cheating (44%) and two or more players arguing (44%). Only 22% of people have had to ban a particular game, and another 22% have had to ban a specific player and 13% of people admit theyre the problem most or every time. Competition brings out the best in some people but the worst in others, said Justin Kemppainen, director of brand management at Z-Man Games, to the Daily Mail. This can manifest in small ways, like low-level grumping and sulking while playing, but it can blow up into shouting and strife, which can ruin a gaming experience. Of those polled, 11% said theyve seen a physical fight break out. In terms of age differences, 71% of boomers over 57 say theyre never the problem, compared to 57% of Gen Xers, 38% of millennials, and 24% of Gen Zers. TOP 5 MOST BANNED BOARD GAMES IN AMERICA ACCORDING TO ONEPOLL SURVEY Monopoly 44% UNO 37% Sorry! 27% Scrabble 25% Jenga 24%

https://torontosun.com/news/weird/who-knew-monopoly-could-bring-out-the-worst-in-people

Is Gone Mom a True Story? Is the Lifetime Movie Based on Jennifer Dulos' Real Life?

Helmed by award-winning filmmaker and photographer Gail Harvey, Gone Mom: The Disappearance of Jennifer Dulos is a Lifetime film that revolves around a middle-aged mother of five, Jennifer Dulos, who disappears on a fateful day with no trace left behind. Starring Annabeth Gish and Warren Christie, it looks into Jennifers entire journey from thinking she found the one in Fotis Dulos to hostile legal disputes to the day she vanishes, along with its aftermath. And now, if you are curious about whether this movie is based on a true story, weve got all the details for you. Yes, Gone Mom: The Disappearance of Jennifer Dulos is based on a true story. Born September 27, 1968, Jennifer Dulos had begun corresponding with Fotis Dulos, a fellow Brown University graduate like her, via e-mail in 2003, while he was still married to his first wife. Yet, because they found a spark almost instantly following a chance encounter, they kept in touch. The pair married in Manhattan, New York, just a month after Fotis divorce was finalized, and moved to Farmington, Connecticut, to start a family. As a stay-at-home mother of five, Jennifer made her living as a writer and ran a blog. While Fotis operated his luxurious real-estate company, Jennifer took care of things at home, and it genuinely looked like they were a picture-perfect family. That is until Jennifer started alluding to difficulties in their marriage on her blog from 2012 onwards. Then, in 2017, roughly fourteen years after they initially got together, she finally filed for divorce. I am afraid that my husband will harm our children to punish me, she revealed in the motion. My husband has threatened to kidnap [them]. Fotis, though, alleged that his wife was alienating their kids from him. What ensued was a bitter and ongoing custody battle between the former pair, especially as Jennifer wanted complete custody while Fotis detested the idea. Claims of physical intimidation, verbal degradation, and appeals for emergency custody were all involved, but they didnt end in resolution. After all, Fotis denied any wrongdoings on his part. Eventually, on May 24, 2019, the 50-year-old went missing after she was last seen arriving at her New Canaan home after dropping off their kids at school. The authorities suspect that she was slain in a violent attack at her place. Owing to bloodstains, bleach residue, and suspicious surveillance footage showing Fotis and his then-girlfriend, Michelle Troconis, driving to another city to dispose of garbage bags, detectives assert that they conspired to kill Jennifer amid their contentious court proceedings. The ex-couple was scheduled for a hearing shortly after that fateful day. On June 1, Fotis and Michelle were arrested based on partial evidence, charged with hindering prosecution and tampering with evidence. Moreover, as the years passed, Fotis landed additional charges of murder, capital murder, and kidnapping, whereas Michelle, along with his attorney and friend Kent Mawhinney, got indicted on conspiracy to commit murder. The latter happened because an empty, shallow grave was discovered at a secluded property that Kent owned. Just weeks after these new counts came to light, though, on January 28, 2020, Fotis was found unresponsive at his home in Farmington by police officers. Fotis had purposefully given himself carbon monoxide poisoning and was eventually taken off life support at the Jacobi Medical Center on January 30, 2020. He was 52-years-old, and the suicide note hed written and left in his vehicle read, in part, I refuse to spend even an hour more in jail for something I had NOTHING to do with. He also tried to clear Michelle and Kents names. A month later, the charges against Fotis were dismissed, with his attorney claiming that he was framed by someone else entirely. Although Jennifer Dulos disappearance and speculated murder case has been paused due to the ongoing pandemic, it remains open. Michelle and Kent continue to face the same charges, but she is out on bond. Through the years, Michelle has stated that she made a mistake in ever trusting Fotis but that she is innocent and has no knowledge about what happened to Jennifer or her current whereabouts. To this day, despite all the evidence and murder charges, Jennifers remains have never been found.

https://thecinemaholic.com/is-gone-mom-true/

Will the PSVR 2 have IPD adjustment?

Best answer: It's unclear at the moment. PlayStation's been tight-lipped about their next VR outing since they announced it last February, but manual IPD adjustment has become commonplace among most VR headsets on the market. To add fuel to this speculation, multiple rumors about the next PS VR have suggested that the new headset will introduce several quality of life changes, including manual IPD adjustment. Since the first PS VR launched nearly five years ago, companies like Oculus and Valve have made massive strides in improving the VR experience. That includes manual IPD adjustment on the headset by using a small slider on the bottom of the headset. IPD, which stands for interpupillary distance, is the distance between the center of a person's eyes. Players come in different shapes and sizes, so IPD drastically varies from person to person. Because the screens on VR headsets are designed to be held so close to the user's face, even just a few millimeters can make a world of difference. Headsets must cover a range of IPDs so that they can accommodate a range of players, too. Yes and no. Users can adjust the IPD via menus buried deep within the PS4's settings. However, that also requires users to take and input their own IPD measurements, which is a process in and of itself. Unfortunately, the same can't be said for any form of manual adjustment. Unlike most of its counterparts, the PSVR doesn't feature anything resembling an IPD slider. No. Aside from a glimpse at the PS5 VR and a vague announcement, Sony hasn't released any official information regarding the device or its features, including whether or not players will be able to adjust IPD manually. That said, rumors about the device are beginning to accumulate. Most recently, Upload VR reported on a laundry list of rumors about the next PS VR from a "reliable source" that included specifics about pixel density, haptic feedback, new rendering techniques, and yes, IPD adjustment.

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Will the White Houses new house to restrict Chinese surveillance technology affect TikTok?

As you may recall, last July, US President Donald Trump demanded a ban on the app, partly due to concerns about the possible use of TikTok data for surveillance purposes, due to tacit commitment to the Chinese government, and in part, Trump said in retaliation against China for the distribution of COVID-19. Attempts to ban TikTok were repeatedly stuck through legal challenges, before it is finally desolate by the new US government though not without take note that at some point it wants to assess the app, and the potential for data collection. Today, the US government announced an expansion of the Trump administration decision to forbid youS investments in Chinese companies, based on the tviolence by the military-industrial complex of the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) . According to the White House: President Biden [has] expanded the scope of this national emergency by establishing that the use of Chinese surveillance technology outside the VRC, as well as the development or use of Chinese surveillance technology to facilitate repression or serious human rights violations, poses unusual and extraordinary threats. This will lead to the US government moving to restrict US investments and transactions with 59 Chinese institutions, including Huawei, China Telecom Corporation, Greatwall, and more. To be clear, neither TikTok nor the parent company ByteDance are at the list of affected entities. But the widespread move to restrict trade with Chinese companies, based on potential oversight activities, could point to further investigation especially given that TikTok recently launched a new provision in his privacy policy with which it can be collected users biometric identifiers and biometric information, including face and voice prints, via the app. This could raise new concerns about the platform the key point is among that of China cybersecurity legislation, is any Chinese enterprise that is technically obligated to provide all user information upon request to the CCP if such request is submitted. Of course, we have no insight into whether any such request will ever be directed to TikTok or ByteDance, but the company has repeatedly reassured users that their data is secure and that TikTok user information is stored outside of China and is not accessible to the CCP. But the concern remains, and because TikTok is apparently moving to gather more user insights, and the U.S. government is investigating similar elements, it looks like the two could move to a different clash. But then biometric identifiers and biometric information are also collected by other social apps. YouTube apparently collect similar data, and Facebook has faced legal challenges in the past over its harvesting biometric data. While this sounds bad, especially given TikToks potential link to CCP, it may not be as important as it seems. But that would probably be enough to make a few more Congressional compatriots look back, and if tensions between China and the US continue to rise, China is likely to respond in some way to these latest rounds of restrictions, TikTok was able to place under the spotlight. This could spark new discussions about a possible ban or a possible sale, with Oracle and Microsoft likely to re-launch their bid. Its still too early to predict where such actions could lead, but its worth monitoring the situation and the potential consequences for the worlds fastest growing social app.

https://www.einpresswire.com/article/542991759/will-the-white-house-s-new-house-to-restrict-chinese-surveillance-technology-affect-tiktok

Why were maids released early to begin with?

I refer to the reply from the Ministry of Health (Actions taken out of abundance of caution, June 3) in response to journalist Natalie Tan's report, "Covid-19 scare, quarantine for family of 12 after maid's early SHN discharge" (June 1). While the ministry provided information on the current regimen of testing and quarantine in general, as well as what happened in the case of the employer mentioned in the report, many of us are wondering why maids were released early from stay-home notice (SHN) in the first place. We can understand it if such SHNs are funded by the Government out of the public purse. However, as employers have paid for the full SHN, it is confounding why the maids were released prematurely. This also seems to run counter to the current ethos of practising abundance of caution. It would be appreciated if someone could shed light on this. Pauline Margaret Chung Pui Lan

https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/forum/why-were-maids-released-early-to-begin-with

Where In The World Are The Royal Caribbean International Ships?

With its global restart just weeks away, Royal Caribbean is working to prepare its fleet to the operation resumption. Here is the location of every Royal Caribbean ship as of June 4, 2021: Odyssey of the Seas Year Built: 2021 Capacity: 4,100 guests Location: Port Canaveral The Odyssey of the Seas has arrived in the Bahamas in early June and then docked at Port Canaveral on June 4, 2021. Delivered to Royal Caribbean in March, the vessel crossed the Atlantic recently, after having its Israel season cancelled. Spectrum of the Seas Year Built: 2019 Capacity: 4,100 guests Location: Singapore Set to start sailing from Hong Kong in July, the Spectrum of the Seas is presently in Singapore. The Asia-based vessel has been out of service since April 2020. Symphony of the Seas Year Built: 2018 Capacity: 5,400 guests Location: Cdiz, Spain The Symphony of the Seas entered a drydock at Navantia, in Cdiz, on May 20. The Oasis-class vessel is undergoing routine maintenance and regulatory work at the Spanish shipyard. Ovation of the Seas Year Built: 2016 Capacity: 4,100 guests Location: South China Sea Included in Royal Caribbeans resumption plans in the Alaska, the Ovation of the Seas remains in Asia. The ship is currently sailing to Manila, in the Philippines. Harmony of the Seas Year Built: 2016 Capacity: 5,400 guests Location: Mediterranean The Harmony of the Seas has recently completed a drydock in Cdiz, Spain. After undergoing regular maintenance and class work, the vessel sailed to the Mediterranean, where it is currently located. Anthem of the Seas Year Built: 2015 Capacity: 4,100 guests Location: Limassol, Cyprus After several months in England, the Anthem of the Seas is now anchored off Limassol, Cyprus. The Quantum-class ship is currently being prepared to restart service in the United Kingdom, offering domestic cruises starting in July. Quantum of the Seas Year Built: 2014 Capacity: 4,100 guests Location: Singapore In November, the Quantum of the Seas became the first Royal Caribbean ship to welcome guests back, with a series of short cruises to nowhere from Singapore. After seven months, the vessel is remains in service in the region. Allure of the Seas Year Built: 2010 Capacity: 5,400 guests Location: Miami, Florida One of the Royal Caribbean ships spending the operational pause around Florida, the Allure of the Seas is currently docked in Miami. Oasis of the Seas Year Built: 2009 Capacity: 5,400 guests Location: The Bahamas Another Royal Caribbean ship in the region, the Oasis of the Seas remains in the Bahamas. The vessel is anchored off Stirrup Cay. Independence of the Seas Year Built: 2008 Capacity: 3,600 guests Location: Galveston, Texas The Independence of the Seas is docked in Galveston, Texas. Previously, the Freedom-class vessel visited Miami on May 30. Liberty of the Seas Year Built: 2007 Capacity: 3,600 guests Location: The Bahamas Currently in the Bahamas, the Liberty of the Seas is heading to CocoCay, Royal Caribbeans private island. Freedom of the Seas Year Built: 2006 Capacity: 3,600 guests Location: The Bahamas The Freedom of the Seas is awaiting the service resumption in the Bahamas. The vessel is currently near Grand Bahama. The Freedom is the first ship scheduled for a test cruise later in June. Jewel of the Seas Year Built: 2004 Capacity: 2,100 guests Location: Limassol, Cyprus With Mediterranean cruises on its schedule starting in July, the Jewel of the Seas is docked in Limassol, Cyprus. Mariner of the Seas Year Built: 2003 Capacity: 3,100 guests Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida Spending the operational pause around Florida, the Mariner of the Seas docked in Fort Lauderdale on June 3. Serenade of the Seas Year Built: 2003 Capacity: 2,100 guests Location: The Bahamas After being used on humanitarian efforts in St. Vincent, the Serenade of the Seas returned to the Bahamas region. The vessel is presently near CocoCay. Navigator of the Seas Year Built: 2002 Capacity: 3,100 guests Location: The Bahamas Like other Royal Caribbean ships, the Navigator of the Seas is presently anchored in Bahamas Stirrup Cay Anchorage. Brilliance of the Seas Year Built: 2002 Capacity: 2,100 guests Location: Florida Coast Previously in the Eastern Caribbean, the Brilliance of the Seas has returned to Florida. The ship left Miami on June 3, after a technical call, and is now returning to the Bahamas. Adventure of the Seas Year Built: 2001 Capacity: 3,100 guests Location: The Bahamas Set to restart service in the Bahamas later this month, the Adventure of the Seas is presently near Grand Bahama Island. Radiance of the Seas Year Built: 2001 Capacity: 2,100 guests Location: Singapore The Radiance of the Seas is currently anchored off Singapore along with other Royal Caribbean Group ships. Explorer of the Seas Year Built: 2000 Capacity: 3,100 guests Location: The Bahamas After being drydocked in Europe back in 2020, the Explorer of the Seas returned to America earlier this year. Currently in the Bahamas, the Voyager-class vessel recently visited Miami for a technical call. Voyager of the Seas Year Built: 1999 Capacity: 3,100 guests Location: South China Sea One of Royal Caribbeans Asia-based ships, the Voyager of the Seas visited the Philippines recently. The ship is now returning to Singapore, where it is spending the operational pause. Vision of the Seas Year Built: 1998 Capacity: 2,000 guests Location: The Caribbean With its Bermuda season recently cancelled, the Vision of the Seas is returning to St. Maarten. Like the other Vision-class ships, it remained around the island for the past few months. Rhapsody of the Seas Year Built: 1997 Capacity: 2,100 guests Location: The Caribbean After leaving Miami on June 1, the Rhapsody of the Seas is also heading to St. Maarten at this moment. Enchantment of the Seas Year Built: 1997 Capacity: 2,250 guests Location: The Caribbean The Enchantment of the Seas is the third Royal Caribbean ship currently en route to St. Maarten. The Vision-class vessel also visited Miami recently, for a technical stop. Grandeur of the Seas Year Built: 1996 Capacity: 1,950 guests Location: Freeport, Bahamas After several weeks in St. Maarten, the Grandeur of the Seas is presently docked in Freeport, Bahamas.

https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/25157-where-in-the-world-are-the-royal-caribbean-international-ships-2.html

When Our Dearest Greys Anatomy Returns Will It Be For The Final Season?

In a way, Grey's Anatomy getting an 18th season feels similar to Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) being rescued from nearly drowning back in season 3. (Just one of her myriad near-death experiences.) This show very nearly didn't make it, but now it's coming back like nothing happened. According to Deadline, contracts for key players like Pompeo, Chandra Wilson (who plays Miranda Bailey), and James Pickens Jr. (who plays Richard Webber) were up at the end of Season 17. And it was unclear if the show would come to and end after the 17th season along with those contracts. Even the showrunner Krista Vernoff was left in the dark about a renewal until almost up to the very end.

https://www.refinery29.com/en-ca/2021/06/10507543/when-does-greys-anatomy-season-18-premiere-final

Can I mix and match vaccines to get more protection?

As more Covid-19 vaccines have been added to the World Health Organisation's listing for emergency use, new questions have emerged on how these vaccines should be best deployed. For instance, some countries are planning to use different vaccines for first and second doses because of concerns over vaccine supply or side effects linked to a particular vaccine. Others believe that combining vaccines may confer broader, more long-lasting immunity to the virus. Canada has given the green light for people who received a first shot of AstraZeneca vaccine to get a different vaccine for their second dose, citing concerns over rare, potentially fatal blood clots linked to the AstraZeneca product. In Britain, a study led by Oxford University is looking at the impact mixing vaccines could have on the body's immune response, among other things. Another topic of much study is how effective vaccines are against the various viral variants. In Singapore, there is also the issue of whether the Sinovac vaccine - which has already been paid for and delivered - might be a good alternative for those who cannot take either the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine due to allergies. Here are answers to some of these questions. A In theory, doing so should work well to prevent Covid-19 infections, said Professor Ooi Eng Eong of Duke-NUS Medical School's emerging infectious diseases programme. But much remains uncertain. For instance, scientists do not know what the actual efficacy rate of protection against Covid-19 is when vaccines are used this way. It is also unclear how the order in which the vaccines are given can impact the body's immune response, he said. Dr Clarence Tam, an assistant professor at the National University of Singapore's Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, said that different vaccines trigger immune responses in different ways. "But currently, we do not have information on the strength and quality of immune responses to different combinations of vaccines, so it is not advisable to mix and match vaccine types, unless there is a medical reason to do so." The Oxford study found that side effects such as chills, head-aches and muscle pains were reported more frequently among those who took a combination of the Pfizer-BioNTech and AstraZeneca vaccines, as compared with those who took two doses of the same vaccine. Q I have already had two doses of one vaccine. A There is also no evidence that a third vaccine dose will improve one's level of immunity against Covid-19, Prof Ooi said. This is especially since vaccine efficacy for the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna jabs - both of which make use of mRNA technology - is already as high as 95 per cent. He added that the genetic sequence of the spike gene for the other vaccines that have been given special access for use in Singapore is similar to what is being used in the two existing mRNA vaccines. A Yes, for viruses such as the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and Ebola. According to the Gavi vaccine alliance - which runs the global Covax vaccine-sharing programme with the World Health Organisation - protecting against HIV requires a complex immune reaction that would be "near impossible to achieve with one type of vaccine". This is why the best HIV vaccine available now is a combination of different types. The same goes for Johnson & Johnson's Ebola vaccine, which is also a mixed product. A Scientists have suggested that allergic reactions may be triggered by lipid nanoparticles in the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines - an ingredient that helps protect mRNA molecules and allows them to enter human cells. This means that "some diversity" in vaccine types would be useful, Dr Danny Soon, a member of the Expert Committee on Covid-19 Vaccination, said earlier this week. This includes inactivated virus vaccines such as the Sinovac one, where an actual virus sample is taken from an infected patient and cultivated. It is then inactivated so that it cannot replicate or cause disease. When vaccinated, the body reacts to specific proteins that remain around the "shell" of the virus to mount an immune response. A The evidence so far suggests that viral variants may evade the ability of the body's antibodies to neutralise infection, but cannot fully escape its overall immune response, Prof Ooi said. He pointed out that neutralising infection is just one of the many protective functions mounted by our body's immune response. For instance, antibodies can trigger other components of the immune system to kill infected cells, which will limit the spread of infection. Killer T-cells, which are a type of white blood cells, can also effectively remove infected cells and the viruses within. "Vaccines that generate good antibody and T-cell responses, such as the mRNA vaccines and viral vector vaccines, are thus likely to be effective even against the variants," said Prof Ooi. Pfizer and Moderna both make use of mRNA technology, while AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson make use of what is known as a viral vector. Under this method, the coronavirus' DNA is inserted into a host virus. When vaccinated, the body produces certain proteins against which it mounts an immune response. Preliminary data from places with high vaccination rates suggests that despite the genetic differences among Covid-19 variants and the associated increase in infectiousness, such vaccines remain highly effective in preventing symptomatic infection and the development of severe disease, said Prof Ooi.

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/can-i-mix-and-match-vaccines-to-get-more-protection

When does a virus become endemic?

When Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Monday that Covid-19 would become endemic, it rounded off weeks of his Cabinet colleagues painting similar scenarios of a virus here to stay. Finance Minister Lawrence Wong, who co-chairs the multi-ministry task force tackling the pandemic, had suggested no fewer than three times in the past month that the coronavirus was "never going to go away". Education Minister Chan Chun Sing said in mid-May that Singapore must be prepared to live with Covid-19. And Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said that Covid-19 would be "permanent" and that waves of infections would be a normal occurrence in coming years.

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/when-does-a-virus-become-endemic

Would the Jazz prefer the Mavericks or Clippers in the second round?

Porzingis totaled 18 points (6-10 FG, 2-2 FT, 4-5 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one block in 26 minutes during Sunday's 136-121 loss to the Timberwolves. Porzingis was one of the few Mavericks who did not see a minutes restriction in Sunday's loss. The seven-footer is still trying to get his feet under him after missing 10 of the final 14 games of the season. If healthy, the Mavericks will rely on a heavy dose of Porzingis in their playoff series against the Clippers. In the last two regular-season matchups with the Clippers, Porzingis averaged 16.5 points and 10.0 rebounds in 33.0 minutes.

https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2264537245394/would-the-jazz-prefer-the-mavericks-or-clippers-in-the-second-round

Did Anthony Hopkins Write a Fan Letter to Bryan Cranston and the Cast of Breaking Bad?

In 2013, actor Anthony Hopkins wrote a fan letter to fellow actor Bryan Cranston, saying his performance as Walter White in "Breaking Bad" was "the best acting I have seen - ever." An old story circulated on the internet again this week as Twitter users learned about an unusual fan moment between Oscar-winning actor Anthony Hopkins and Breaking Bad star Bryan Cranston. After binging Breaking Bad, the legendary Sir Anthony Hopkins wrote Bryan Cranston a letter telling him his performance as Walter White was the best acting he had ever seen. pic.twitter.com/l4ZVFEn4wf Facts (@StrangeFactoid) June 3, 2021 Back in 2013, Hopkins did indeed send an email to Bryan Cranston, which was later publicized on Facebook reportedly by Steven Michael Quezada, one of Cranstons castmates from Breaking Bad. The letter said: Dear Mister Cranston. I wanted to write you this email so I am contacting you through Jeremy Barber I take it we are both represented by UTA . Great agency. Ive just finished a marathon of watching BREAKING BAD from episode one of the First Season to the last eight episodes of the Sixth Season. (I downloaded the last season on AMAZON) A total of two weeks (addictive) viewing. I have never watched anything like it. Brilliant! Your performance as Walter White was the best acting I have seen ever. I know there is so much smoke blowing and sickening bullshit in this business, and Ive sort of lost belief in anything really. But this work of yours is spectacular absolutely stunning. What is extraordinary, is the sheer power of everyone in the entire production. How the producers (yourself being one of them), the writers, directors, cinematographers. every department casting etc. managed to keep the discipline and control from beginning to the end is (that over used word) awesome. From what started as a black comedy, descended into a labyrinth of blood, destruction and hell. It was like a great Jacobean, Shakespearian or Greek Tragedy. If you ever get a chance to would you pass on my admiration to everyone Anna Gunn, Dean Norris, Aaron Paul, Betsy Brandt, R.J. Mitte, Bob Odenkirk, Jonathan Banks, Steven Michael Quezada everyone everyone gave master classes of performance The list is endless. Thank you. That kind of work/artistry is rare, and when, once in a while, it occurs, as in this epic work, it restores confidence. You and all the cast are the best actors Ive ever seen. That may sound like a good lung full of smoke blowing. But it is not. Its almost midnight out here in Malibu, and I felt compelled to write this email. Congratulations and my deepest respect. You are truly a great, great actor. Best regards Tony Hopkins. Hopkins publicist confirmed to Buzzfeed News that this letter was indeed real. Hopkins addressed the email in an interview with HuffPost in 2016, saying he never meant for anyone to read the email, and was upset it had been shared publicly. The ensuing publicity put him off from writing similar letters in the future. He said: Yeah, of course I wrote him, but I didnt expect it to go viral [] Some other actor, I dont know who he was, but Bryan mustve told somebody about the letter and showed it. And somebody, some stupid guy, put it on the internet. And now I didnt ask for it. I just wrote this personal letter to Bryan I didnt want it to be known publicly, but thats what happens today. You cant open your mouth before it goes on the internet or whatever you have, on Twitter or Facebook [] I keep my mouth shut from now on. I dont write letters to people. Cranston addressed the letter controversy soon after as well, saying he sent an attachment of the letter to the cast, and didnt anticipate that someone else would share it. In this new age, I didnt anticipate someone posting that. I didnt anticipate that someone would then take the letter and show it to the world. It was an oversight of mine, so when it happened I thought, Aw crap. Given that both actors have confirmed the existence of the letter, we rate this claim as True.

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/anthony-hopkins-breaking-bad/

Did an Invisible Sculpture Sell for $18K?

In June 2021, news articles were published about an Italian artist who reportedly sold an invisible sculpture at auction for more than $18,000. Popular podcast host Joe Rogan posted a screenshot of one such article to their Instagram page which quickly racked up hundreds of thousands of likes. There are a number of things about this story that we can confirm. Italian artist Salvatore Garau exists. The Art Rite auction house where this sculpture was sold exists. A certificate of authenticity exists. Lets just say we havent seen enough evidence. According to the Art Rite auction house, this invisible sculpture, entitled Lo Sono, outdid its estimate and sold for 14,820.00 (about $18,030) on May 18, 2021, during the 4-U new Contemporary Art Auction. The auction house lists all of the items sold at this auction here. You can see the listing for Garaus Lo Sono below. (Its the one that looks blank). This invisible sculpture was also put on display by the auction house. Art Rite auction allows visitors to their site to take 3D tours of their auctions. The following image comes from this tour. We added a red arrow to help viewers find this invisible sculpture: We reached out to the auction house for more information about this sale. Rather than invisible sculptures, I would define them as immaterial sculptures. My fantasy, trained for a lifetime to feel differently the existing around me, allows me to see what apparently does not exist. The intangible sculptures are works that I feel as physical. Into the void there is a container of positive and negative possibilities that are constantly equivalent, in short, there is a density of events. Furthermore, the void is nothing more than a space full of energy, even if we empty it of electromagnetic fields, neutrinos, dark matter in a way that nothing remains it stands out that according to the Heisenberg uncertainty principle (which I recently read with enthusiasm) nothing has a weight! Therefore, it has an energy that condenses and turns into particles, in short, in us! For a long time, I have been attracted to what is perceived not only with the eyes but with all the senses. Already in the black paintings of 84 and in the others later, black colour dissolved in a sort of ectoplasm, indefinite amoebic presences, so that I wanted to make visible thought of non-existent space. According to Artnet.com, Lo Sono is not the first invisible sculpture that Garau has created: Lo Sono isnt the only artwork of its kind in Garaus oeuvre. In February of this year, at the Piazza Della Scala in Milan, the artist exhibited BUDDHA IN CONTEMPLATION, a similarly invisible sculpture demarcated by a square of tape on a cobble-stoned walkway. Meanwhile, this week, he installed AFRODITE CRIES in front of the New York City stock exchange. The effort, evidenced by an empty white circle, was supported by the Italian Cultural Institute. Heres a video of the Buddha in Contemplation sculpture, which, to our untrained artistic eyes, bares a suspiciously similar resemblance to Lo Sono.

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/invisible-sculpture-sold/

Was a Pride Flag Flown at US Embassy in the Vatican?

A photograph shows a pride flag hanging from the Embassy of the United States to the Holy See. At the start of Pride Month in June 2021, a picture started to circulate on social media that supposedly showed the rainbow-colored Pride flag hanging from the U.S. Embassy at the Vatican. This is a genuine photograph. It was first posted to the social media accounts of the Embassy of the United States to the Holy See on June 1, 2021. The U.S. Embassy to the Holy See celebrates #PrideMonth with the Pride flag on display during the month of June. The United States respects the dignity and equality of LGBTQI+ people. LGBTQI+ rights are human rights. pic.twitter.com/Xentlnr16E U.S. in Holy See (@USinHolySee) June 1, 2021 The U.S. Embassy to the Holy See posted two other photographs featuring the flags rainbow colors on that day. The first showed the White House bathed in rainbow lights, and the second accompanied a statement from U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken: As we celebrate Pride Month this June, let us not only observe how far we have come in the struggle for the human rights of LGBTQI+ persons, but also acknowledge the challenges that remain. The picture of the flag on the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See drew some criticism from conservative critics. Evangelist Franklin Graham, for example, called the display an insult to the Catholic Church! The Vatican has not commented on this display of the flag. While the Catholic Church has traditionally been opposed to gay marriage, Pope Francis has made a few statements over the years that seemed to contradict the churchs position on homosexuality. In 2013, for example, Francis said: If a person is gay and seeks God and has good will, who am I to judge him? More recently in 2020, Francis told a group of parents of LGBTQ children that God loves your children as they are and the church loves your children as they are because they are children of God.

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/pride-flag-us-embassy-vatican/

Does Trump Believe He Will Be Reinstated as President in August 2021?

Former U.S. President Donald Trump believes he will be "reinstated" as president by August 2021. On June 1, 2021, New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman tweeted that former President Donald Trump has been telling a number of people hes in contact with that he expects he will get reinstated by August, adding that this isnt how it works. 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). https://t.co/kaXSXKnpF0 Maggie Haberman (@maggieNYT) June 1, 2021 The Trump reporting came amid former National Security Advisor Mike Flynns apparent endorsement (though he claims his words were twisted) of a Myanmar-style coup that would bring Trump back to power. Trumps purported belief requires one not only to buy into the lie that the 2020 election was stolen, but also to disregard the existence of the United States Constitution, which provides no mechanism for Trump to return to office outside of winning another election. Subsequent reporting by several media outlets, notably National Review and The Washington Post, also reported that Trump has discussed this expectation. On June 2, 2021, The Washington Post, citing people familiar with his [Former President Trumps] comments, reported that Trump remains relentlessly focused on the false claim that the November election was stolen from him and is increasingly consumed with the notion that ballot reviews pushed by his supporters around the country could prove that he won. Trumps interest in this fantasy, the Post reported, has been propelled by an array of figures who have publicly touted false claims of election fraud, including MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell, Pennsylvania state Sen. Doug Mastriano, and a One America News Network host. On June 3, 2021, National Review provided additional confirmation of Trumps alleged fixation on returning to office in August. In a story titled Maggie Haberman is Right, writer Charles C. W. Cooke reported not only on the veracity of Trump pushing this claim but also that Trump genuinely believes it to be true: I can attest, from speaking to an array of different sources, that Donald Trump does indeed believe quite genuinely that he along with former senators David Perdue and Martha McSally will be reinstated to office this summer after audits of the 2020 elections in Arizona, Georgia, and a handful of other states have been completed. I can attest, too, that Trump is trying hard to recruit journalists, politicians, and other influential figures to promulgate this belief not as a fundraising tool or an infantile bit of trolling or a trial balloon, but as a fact. At the same event in which Flynn apparently endorsed a military coup, former Trump lawyer Sidney Powell whose defense in a current voter fraud related defamation lawsuit is that reasonable people would not take her claims about elections seriously argued that it should be that he [Trump] can simply be reinstated, that a new Inauguration Day is set. As CNN legal analyst Steve Vladeck explained, however, theres no regulation, rule, statute or constitutional provision that comes within a million light-years of what shes [Powell] describing. There is no mechanism for reinstating a former President. There is no procedure for setting a new Inauguration Day. ' The reporting on Trumps thinking, though independently corroborated by numerous outlets and reporters, is anonymously sourced and second-hand. Because Snopes has not independently verified these second-hand accounts, we are assigning no rating to the claim at this time.

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/trump-reinstated-belief/

Can Medication Curb Suicidal Thoughts in Kids With ADHD?

Medications used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were associated with less suicidality among kids with externalizing symptoms of the condition, a longitudinal cohort study found. Use of ADHD medication was associated with less suicidal behavior in kids ages 9 to 11 with more severe externalizing symptoms, like hyperactivity, oppositional defiance, and other conduct disorder symptoms (significant symptom-by-medication interaction B = 0.250, SE = 0.086, P = 0.004), reported Ran Barzilay, MD, PhD, of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and colleagues. Not only that, but there was a significant association between externalizing symptoms and rates of suicidality among children who did not take ADHD medication (for a change of 1 SD in symptoms, OR 1.42, 95% CI 1.33-1.52, P <0.001), the authors wrote in JAMA Network Open. However, there was no significant association between externalizing symptoms and rates of suicidality among children taking this medication for their symptoms (OR 1.15, 95% CI 0.97-1.35, P = 0.10), they added. In an analysis of Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) study data, researchers performed 1-year follow-up analyses to measure how treatment with ADHD medication impacted the association between kids' externalizing symptoms at baseline with reports of suicidality. Participants were a mean age of about 10, and 52.2% were boys. About three-quarters of children were white. ADHD medications included methylphenidate (Ritalin) and amphetamine derivatives, -2-agonists, and atomoxetine (Strattera). At baseline, 11,878 children were included. Of these, 1,060 were treated with ADHD medications, and 1,040 reported either past or current suicidal thoughts or feelings. There were more boys than girls who reported suicidal behavior (58.0% and 42.0%, respectively), but no variation was found in reports of suicidality among kids from different racial/ethnic backgrounds. Adjusted analyses found both ADHD medication (OR 1.32, 95% CI 1.06-1.64, P=0.01) and externalizing symptoms (OR 1.34, 95% CI 1.26-1.42, P<0.001) were associated with suicidality. In keeping with the previous trend, the study found that at the 1-year mark, children with high externalizing symptoms who received ADHD medications at baseline were less likely to report suicidal behavior (significant symptom-by-medication interaction B = 0.34, SE = 0.18, 1-tailed test P = 0.03). And for kids who did not receive medication at baseline, the authors found an association between higher externalizing symptoms and greater odds of reporting suicidal feelings (OR 1.33, 95% CI 1.14-1.55, P <0.001). These links were observed similarly across both boys and girls, the investigators said. "Our findings address a knowledge gap on childhood suicidality that is critical," Barzilay and colleagues wrote, explaining that instances of childhood suicidality have increased rapidly over the last decade. "The results offer a straightforward, actionable target to optimize prevention plans and intervention strategies in elementary school-age children with externalizing problems." A significant limitation to the study, they said, was that it was not possible to account for the number of higher-risk children who may have received other forms of mental health treatment and interventions, which may have affected the results. Future analyses of the ABCD study data should be performed to better understand suicidality over the course of adolescence, when rates of suicidal ideation become even higher, the investigators suggested. Kara Grant joined the Enterprise & Investigative Reporting team at MedPage Today in February 2021. She covers psychiatry, mental health, and medical education. Follow

https://www.medpagetoday.com/psychiatry/adhd-add/92932

What is the Pokemon storage limit in Pokemon Go?

Back in December of 2020, Pokemon Go players found out that the storage capacity increased from 3,500 to 4,000 Pokemon. But with the summer season in North America coming around the corner, Niantic has bumped up the maximum storage capacity six months after the previous expansion. As we mentioned earlier, the limit, as of December 2020, was 4,000 Pokemon in Pokemon Go. Attention, Trainers! The limit on Pokmon storage has now been expanded to 4000. pic.twitter.com/RvzyFA6FWn Pokmon GO (@PokemonGoApp) December 1, 2020 Effective June 4, Pokemon Go players can now store up to 4,500 Pokemon in the game. This should be good news for avid players of the game, as now you can store more Pokemon in the game without having to think about which Pokemon to transfer. Additionally, this expansion, coupled with the recent rollout of Pokemon HOME integration, should mean that players dont need to worry as much about releasing valuable Pokemon. To upgrade your Pokemon Go storage limit, players can still pay 200 coins at the Pokemon Go Shop to upgrade the storage limit by 50. Coins can be acquired either by an in-game purchase or by leaving one of your Pokemon at a Pokemon Gym. However, you can only earn 50 coins a day through this method.

https://www.gamepur.com/guides/what-is-the-pokemon-storage-limit-in-pokemon-go

Whats in a KSRTC?

Its a unique brand war. For nine years, Karnataka and Kerala have been battling to secure the trademark, KSRTC, for their respective state-owned public transport corporations. Earlier this week, Kerala announced that the Trademarks Registry has ruled in its favour. The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation may now need a new acronym and perhaps, a new logo. In 2012, Karnataka had registered KSRTC as its exclusive trademark with the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks and asked Kerala to refrain from sporting it on its buses. Kerala contested the claim and the case reached the Trade Marks Registry in Chennai in 2014. Over seven years, both state governments marshalled evidence to fortify their claims, which had by then been tinged with Malayali and Kannada sub-nationalisms. The evidence that seems to have clinched the issue in Keralas favour was a 1969 Malayalam film, Kannur Deluxe, which had visuals that established that KSRTC was the trademark of the Kerala SRTC in the 1960s. Named after a popular express bus service that plied between Kannur in northern Kerala and the state capital, Thiruvananthapuram, much of this road movie featuring the popular star jodi, Prem Nazir and Sheela, was shot inside the KSRTC-operated bus. It had visuals that showcased the KSRTC logo two elephants with raised trunks. Kerala claimed its RTC was set up in 1965 whereas the Mysore Government Road Transport Department was renamed KSRTC in 1974. Like all trademark battles, this too has been driven by commercial interests. Both the KSRTCs have tremendous brand recall and consumer loyalty. However, if a strong brand is not merely the logo and trademark, and it is the product that matters, the Karnataka RTC, arguably one of the finest public transport services in the country, is on safe ground.

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Will Staten Island UFO sightings be validated with congressional report?

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. There have been reports of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs) on Staten Island, other parts of the United States and across the world for as far back as history goes. While there havent been any sightings so far this year that have been reported to the National UFO Reporting Center, there have been 109 recorded borough sightings since 1977. The privately-run organization has been logging UFO sightings across the nation since 1930 and categorizes the sightings by year and month. It also includes descriptive information such as date, time, city and state of the sighting, shape and duration and asks for a summary of the viewers experience. Nine sightings were reported on Staten Island in 2020. Staten Islanders and other UFO/UAP seers and believers might get the I told you so! moment theyve been waiting for -- this month, President Joe Bidens director of national intelligence will release a report containing everything unclassified that the U.S. Government knows about UAPs as part of a provision contained in former President Donald Trumps pandemic relief package, according to a report by the Washington Post. Last spring, as Americans focus was strictly on the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the U.S. Pentagon released three U.S. Navy videos showing footage, with one from 2004 and two from 2015. The military branch previously acknowledged the veracity of the videos in September 2019, reported CNN last May. They were released officially in order to clear up any misconceptions by the public on whether or not the footage that has been circulating was real, or whether or not there is more to the videos, according to Pentagon spokesperson Sue Gough. OFFICIALS PERPLEXED BY FLYING OBJECTS According to senior administration officials briefed on the findings of the highly anticipated government report who spoke to The New York Times, there is no evidence the unidentified flying objects spotted by the U.S. Navy were alien spacecrafts. Still, intelligence officials are not able to explain what the unidentified objects were. The report determines that much of more than 120 incidents over the past two decades were not American military or U.S. government technology, the officials told the Times. What is true, and Im actually being serious here, former President Barack Obama said last month about the incidents on The Late Late Show with James Corden on CBS, is that there is footage and records of objects in the skies that we dont know exactly what they are.' The report, expected to be released to Congress by June 25, reportedly doesnt say much, as officials are still perplexed to what the objects are, how they accelerate so quickly and their ability to change direction. Forbidden Planet, poster, 1956. (Photo by LMPC via Getty Images) - . GettyGetty STATEN ISLANDERS DETAIL SEEING UFOS/UAPS Two sightings were reported on Staten Island in January 2020 one on Jan. 10 and another on Jan. 12. According to the National UFO Reporting Center, a user reported a dark grey-colored disk in the sky on Jan. 10 that moved rather quickly and then disappeared. On Jan. 12, a bright light blue-colored ball that resembled a ship was spotted from Staten Island. I dont know any blue-lighted airplane or aircraft that can move at interstellar speeds with an insane range of motion, the sighting report stated. On March 1, someone reported a sphere in the night sky away from any buildings or lights, vanishing and reappearing in the same spot. It was an orange craft, and whenever a plane came by, it would vanish and come back once the plane was gone. The light on the orange craft would glow from lighter or brighter. It just kept disappearing and reappearing, another user reported. A Graniteville resident observed a round-shaped object moving fast from east to west on May 30. Another Staten Islander saw an aircraft on July 21 that looked and sounded like a helicopter, but after staring at the object, it sent a surge of heat/radiation through the persons body. I honestly thought it was the government putting something into the air with everything going on during these times. And I thought I would wake up and find it all over the news or on Instagram, but after looking all over there were no sightings near me reported, the sighting read. You can read about the other borough sightings here. FOLLOW KRISTIN F. DALTON ON TWITTER.

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Can Turkey become leader of Turkic countries?

The path of the Turks began in the steppes of Central Asia and continued toward the West. It is a historical story that tells not only the immigration of the Turks but also the transfer of their culture and lifestyle, their music and literature from Transoxiana toward Anatolia and the Balkans. In the history of humanity, the Turks always played dramatic roles, becoming one of the principal agents who terminated historical ages and initiated new and more advanced periods. For the last 1,500 years, the Turkish people opened up wide horizons for human civilization. After their adoption of Islam, they have become the most devoted guardians, heroic standard bearers and noble warriors of Islam. As the Turks began to immigrate from their homeland due to its natural harshness, they destroyed and founded empires in their paths toward the West. From the Mamelukes and the Timurids to the Seljuks and the Ottomans, they dominated over Eurasia for hundreds of years. In this column, I would like to discuss the rising influence of Turkey in the lands populated by Turkic people. Hegemony in world At the end of the Cold War, the bipolar international system was replaced with the unipolar hegemony of the United States. After the U.S. played the role of the worlds sheriff for three decades, however, the international balance of power has begun to be reshaped. While Russia has taken the world stage again, continental Europe has lost its former significance and Turkey has risen as a regional power in the international arena. Most importantly, China has emerged as a global power. Today, China constitutes a threat not only to the U.S., Russia and India but also to the Turkic states. Even though the Turkic countries cover a wide geography, they are not strong in demographic terms. In one of his articles, Chinas former chief of general staff emphasized that China could easily put these Turkic states under its influence, describing their current situation as a blessing for China. Turkic countries In this international context, Turkey should emerge as a leader for the Turkic countries. After the war between Armenia and Azerbaijan ended in favor of the latter, the territorial bond between Turkey and the Turkic countries has been reestablished through Nakhchivan. Due to the rising Chinese threat, both the U.S. and Russia have consented to Turkeys initiatives in the region. In terms of soft power, Turkey is one of the strongest countries in the international arena, holding a political and cultural influence over the Turkish peoples who live in the Balkans, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and the Turkic countries. In particular, the formation of enduring solidarity between Turkey and the Turkic states is both necessary and inevitable in terms of regional and international dynamics. U.S. President Joe Biden and President Recep Tayyip Erdoan will meet at the NATO summit that will take place in Brussels on June 14. In the negotiations concerning Turkish-American relations, Biden should take into account Turkeys immense soft power and its significance in their rivalry with China.

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Are temperature checks effective?

Health questionnaires and temperature checks have become part of our daily routines. But as we head into summer camp season, some experts caution these temperature checks arent always consistent, and they wont always catch COVID-19. Dr. Alok Patel, a Stanford Health pediatrician agrees. He says temperature checks create a false sense of security because pre-symptomatic or asymptomatic COVID patients usually dont have a fever and can still spread the virus. A CDC study of more than 1000 COVID patients also reported only 44 percent having a fever when they were admitted to the hospital. And while some experts say fever checks can provide at least one layer of screening, they also worry they can cause us to worry. Dr. Patel says there tends to be this fever phobia. Dr. Patel says parents should also know readings can vary depending on person to person, time of day, or even gender. Temperatures can also vary depending on the type of thermometer used.

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What Is Microsoft PlayReady DRM and How Does it Work?

Today, Satya shared Microsofts broad approach as we transition to hybrid work, and weve taken that approach as we talk with our customers in the field. Nearly every day, my team sits down with organization leaders and partners from across the world who are doing the hard work to ready their people for the coming future of work. And the first thing I tell them is: Just like you, were learning as we gostudying data, listening to our employees, and responding with agility to what works and what doesnt. Because a growth mindset is the key to charting a path forward in any moment of uncertainty.

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Can Turkey become the leader of Turkish countries?

The path of the Turks began in the steppes of Central Asia and continued towards the West. It is a historical story that tells not only the immigration of the Turks but also the transfer of their culture and way of life, their music and their literature from Transoxiana to Anatolia and the Balkans. In the history of mankind, the Turks have always played dramatic roles, becoming one of the main agents who ended historical ages and launched new and more advanced periods. Over the past 1500 years, the Turkish people have opened wide horizons for human civilization. After their adoption of Islam, they became the most devoted guardians, heroic standard bearers and noble warriors of Islam. When the Turks began to immigrate from their homeland due to its natural harshness, they destroyed and founded empires on their way to the West. From the Mamluks and Timurids to the Seljuks and Ottomans, they ruled Eurasia for hundreds of years. In this column, I would like to discuss the growing influence of Turkey on the lands populated by Turks. Hegemony in the world At the end of the Cold War, the international bipolar system was replaced by the unipolar hegemony of the United States. After the United States had served as the sheriff of the world for three decades, however, the international balance of power began to be reshaped. As Russia returned to the world stage, continental Europe lost its former importance and Turkey became a regional power on the international stage. Most importantly, China has become a world power. Today, China poses a threat not only to the United States, Russia and India, but also to the Turkish states. Even though Turkish countries cover a vast geography, they are not strong in terms of demographics. In one of his articles, the former Chinese chief of staff pointed out that China could easily bring these Turkish states under its influence, describing their current situation as a blessing for China. Turkish countries In this international context, Turkey should emerge as a leader for Turkish countries. After the end of the war between Armenia and Azerbaijan in favor of the latter, the territorial link between Turkey and Turkish countries was re-established through Nakhichevan. Due to the growing Chinese threat, the United States and Russia have consented to Turkeys initiatives in the region. In terms of soft power, Turkey is one of the most powerful countries on the international stage, holding political and cultural influence over the Turkish peoples who live in the Balkans, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and in Turkish countries. In particular, the formation of lasting solidarity between Turkey and the Turkish states is both necessary and inevitable in terms of regional and international dynamics. US President Joe Biden and President Recep Tayyip Erdoan will meet at the NATO summit in Brussels on June 14. In negotiations over Turkish-US relations, Biden should take into account Turkeys immense soft power and its importance in their rivalry with China. What Are The Main Benefits Of Comparing Car Insurance Quotes Online LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / June 24, 2020, / Compare-autoinsurance.Org has launched a new blog post that presents the main benefits of comparing multiple car insurance quotes. For more info and free online quotes, please visit https://compare-autoinsurance.Org/the-advantages-of-comparing-prices-with-car-insurance-quotes-online/ The modern society has numerous technological advantages. One important advantage is the speed at which information is sent and received. 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Why is Turkey prone to earthquakes?

In Turkey, earthquakes are nothing unusual with thousands of earthquakes occurring across the country. The countrys Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) recorded more than 33,000 earthquakes in 2020 alone, including 322 of magnitude 4.0 and above. In fact, the three deadliest earthquakes of the past year occurred in or near Turkey. 41 people were killed in eastern Elazig in January, and a month later 10 died in southeast Van. In October, a 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck west of Izmir, killing 117 people, while two people were killed on the Greek island of Samos. There is a famous saying in Turkish corafya kaderdir which means geography is destiny. It perfectly describes Turkeys earthquake exposure. Most of Turkey lies on the Anatolian tectonic plate, which lies between two major plates, the Eurasian and African, and the smaller, Arabian. As the larger African and Arab plates shift, Turkey is literally being compressed, while the Eurasian plate impedes any northward movement. Thus, Turkey stands on several fault lines. A villager stands next to his collapsed house after an earthquake in Sevres near Elazig, Turkey, January 25, 2020 (Reuters Photo) The countrys most destructive fault line is the North Anatolian Fault Line (NAF), where the Anatolian and Eurasian plates meet. It runs from just south of Istanbul all the way to northeastern Turkey. The NAF has produced devastating earthquakes throughout history. More than 17,000 people were killed and more than 43,000 injured when a 7.4-magnitude earthquake shook the Marmara region for 37 seconds in the early hours of August 17, 1999, with its epicenter located in Golcuk, about 75 kilometers (46.60 miles) southeast of the country. Bosphorus. Three months later, on November 12, 1999, 845 people were killed and nearly 5,000 injured when a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Duzce County, about 120 kilometers northeast of Golcuk. A woman cries as rescue workers transfer the remains of her 16-year-old brother to an ambulance after being pulled out from under the rubble in Golcuk, Turkey, August 23, 1999 (AP Photo) At the same time, the East Anatolian Fault Line extends about 650 km from the highlands of eastern Turkey to the Mediterranean, where it turns south and meets the northern end of the Great Fault System separating the African and Arabian plates. The slip fault formed millions of years ago when the Arabian plate was pushing the Anatolian plate northwest. Meanwhile, western Turkey is also affected by another small tectonic plate, the Aegean plate. The unfortunate tectonic location and painful history of deadly earthquakes have made fear of earthquakes evident in everyday life as Turks are taught how to act during earthquakes from a young age and many take certain precautions in case an earthquake suddenly strikes, such as preparing an emergency bag and creating safety zones at home or work. Meanwhile, experts continue to issue warnings and forecasts that a potentially catastrophic earthquake may strike Istanbul, Turkeys largest city, sometime in the near future. . 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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Drivers are no longer required to get quotes from just a few known insurance companies. Also, local and regional insurers can provide lower insurance rates for the same services. Accurate insurance estimates. Online quotes can only be accurate if the customers provide accurate and real info about their car models and driving history. Lying about past driving incidents can make the price estimates to be lower, but when dealing with an insurance company lying to them is useless. Usually, insurance companies will do research about a potential customer before granting him coverage. Online quotes can be sorted easily. Although drivers are recommended to not choose a policy just based on its price, drivers can easily sort quotes by insurance price. Using brokerage websites will allow drivers to get quotes from multiple insurers, thus making the comparison faster and easier. 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