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OLIVE BRANCH, Ill. Donald E. Farris, 85, of Olive Branch, passed away at 8:27 p.m. Sunday, March 20, 2022, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
He was born on Aug. 24, 1936, in Miller City, to Samuel and Dovie (Denfip) Farris. In 1962, he married Wanda Plemons who preceded him in 1980.
Mr. Farris joined the United States Air Force on March 25, 1955, and was a member of the Air Force Drill team in Texas. He returned to Miller City and was a proud farmer and truck driver for many years. Donald often entertained his family with many stories of his travels. He was a member of The Lake Milligan Baptist Church in Miller City, Illinois. He contributed many hours working with the Corp of Engineers on the Len Small levee. Donald was on the board of Saint Marys Hospital and a school board member for Camelot parochial school. He was also a member of the Alexander/Pulaski County farm bureau.
Survivors include his daughters, Rebecca (Michael) Brown of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; and Gina (Tim) Sullivan of Alexandria, Virginia; five grandchildren, Shannon (Josh) Bender, Hailey (Colt) Garrett, Terrence (fianc, Kaitlynn Muller) Sullivan, Lauren Brown and Jacob Brown; nieces and nephews including, Debbie Farris, Stuart Farris and Gary (Terra) Farris.
Besides his wife and parents, Donald was preceded in death by a brother, Ted (Elanor) Farris; and a sister, Betty Jo (Russel) Healey.
A service honoring the life of Donald E. Farris will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 25, 2022, at Crain Funeral Home in Tamms with Jeff Farris officiating. The visitation will be held from 9 11 a.m. prior to the service. Inurnment will follow at Olive Branch Cemetery with military honors by the U.S. Air Force and area veterans.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be made to the Olive Branch Cemetery Association.
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in 2020 to treat adolescents and adults through behavioral therapy and nutritional counseling. In a case study, the clinic reports that Let's Talk Interactive's technology has increased engagement. Telehealth has enabled the clinic to provide more patients with convenient nutritional and behavioral support from home, which has been essential during the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Although the pandemic played a major role in influencing our decision to incorporate telemental health as part of our service offerings, many of our patients now prefer telehealth sessions," said Nicole Meyer, R.D., L.D.N., supervising clinical dietitian at Behavioral Nutrition.
"They are able to save time and money on transportation while continuing to uphold family responsibilities, avoid taking time off from work, and eliminate time in a waiting room," she said. "Our telehealth sessions also offer a safer option for clinicians and patients by reducing potential infectious exposure as COVID variants continue to evolve."
People appreciate the convenience of doing sessions from home, while virtual sessions also cut down on driving time and missed appointments and could help to expand access to rural areas. From the case study:
50% more patients were impacted compared to before telehealth sessions were offered.
30% increase in patients, because distance was no longer a factor.
80% reduction in no-shows.
15% reduction in social anxiety (among patients with a history of social anxiety).
Telehealth also has been proven effective in assisting people with eating disorders, which have
risen
sharply during the pandemic. Studies have shown that telehealth cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), the leading therapy for people with bulimia or binge-eating disorder, to be equally effective as face-to-face CBT for a variety of mental illnesses, including bulimia. Patients say that in-person behavioral health sessions are more uncomfortable than online visits and that virtual sessions reduce their social anxiety.
In addition to enabling clinicians to see patients, Let's Talk Interactive's telehealth video conferencing suite seamlessly integrated into the team's workflow. Since leveraging telehealth, clinicians have more availability to provide one-on-one consultations as opposed to spending time completing and filing paperwork as part of the case management process. Clinicians also have the option to conduct virtual appointments from their homes, which allows for more flexibility in scheduling time with patients.
"From secure sessions with patients, to document completion and storage, to efficient and accurate note-taking and payments prior to the patient's appointment, the technology's impact went well beyond our team's initial expectations," said Nicole Romano, founder of Behavioral Nutrition.
"We're excited to learn that Let's Talk Interactive's technology is able to assist Behavioral Nutrition in caring for people struggling with eating disorders," said Arthur Cooksey, founder and CEO of Let's Talk Interactive. "Healthcare 'access' means so much more than simply providing a video link. Let's Talk Interactive opens up possibilities for practitioners and patients to facilitate care."
"Eating disorders have affected the lives of so many young people, especially because the stigma that is attached to it has prevented them from seeking treatment. Let's Talk Interactive helps to alleviate the discomfort of those seeking help for disorders that can have severe consequences on their physical and mental health," says LTI Board Member Kathy Ireland, Chair and CEO of kathy ireland Worldwide, who is named by UCLA as one of the Top 10 Women's Health Advocates in the country.
To learn more about Let's Talk Interactive and Behavioral Nutrition's collaboration, visit https://letstalkinteractive.com/behavioral-nutrition-use-case.
If you are interested in partnering or utilizing Let's Talk Interactive, Inc, please reach out to hello@letstalkinteractive or 844-936-0637 to get a custom recommendation on what services you should move forward with for your telehealth infrastructure.
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To mark National Brain Tumour Awareness Month,
Stylist
speaks to three young women whose lives have been changed forever by an unexpected brain tumour diagnosis.
At least 88,000 peopleare currently living with a brain tumourin the UK. Although they tend to be more common in older adults, brain tumours can also affect younger people, and are responsible for more deaths of those under 40 than any other cancer a daunting diagnosis for someone with many years of life still ahead of them.
To mark National Brain Tumour Awareness Month which runs throughout March 2022,
Stylist
spoke to three young women whose lives were turned upside down by an unexpected brain tumour diagnosis.
Emilys brain tumour story
Just two weeks after Emily Blunt gave birthto her second child in 2016, she started hearing constant ringing in her ears. I just thought I was coming down with something, Emily remembers. But two weeks later it didnt go away and was becoming more prominent.
When Emily, aged 26 at the time, went to her local GP a student doctor suggested she be referred immediately to an ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist, but the overseeing doctor stepped in and decided to send Emily home with ear drops, suspecting she had an infection.
Over the next six months, Emily started to have tremors, felt off-balance and experienced unusual amounts of anxiety The doctors said it was because I was a new mum and had a history of anxiety, she says. They actually prescribed me beta-blockers. I felt I was going out of my mind.
Emily Blunt was 26 when she experienced her first brain tumour symptoms.
Fed up with being dismissed, Emily changed doctors and was immediately referred to an ENT specialist. When they initially checked her over, everything looked normal, but they offered her an MRI scan. I remembered watching
First Dates
on telly and there was someone who had a ringing in one ear that had been later diagnosed with a brain tumour, Emily says. That memory pushed me into saying I wanted the MRI.
After the MRI, Emily was sent a hospital appointment letter. I thought it was tinnitus, she says. But as soon as I walked in the room, I could tell from the doctors face it wasnt going to be good news. He said they had found something on the scan they thought was a braintumour.
A week later, Emily had the call confirming she had a tumour in the right temporal side of her brain. I burst into tears, Emily recalls. My main thought was that I was going to die and leave my children behind. Unfortunately, the tumour was too deep for doctors to biopsy or remove, so they would have to wait it out with a scan every three months and hope for the best.
Five years later, Emily still has the tumour. It feels a bit like a ticking time bomb, she says, knowing that doctors will suggest chemotherapyand radiation if the tumour begins to change. Im constantly waiting for that one scan where they say there has been a change. But Im relieved they are keeping a close eye on it.
It feels like a ticking time bomb, Im constantly waiting for that one scan where there has been a change
The signs and symptoms of brain tumours can vary greatly from person to person due to a number of factors including the type of tumour and where in the brain it is located, Eve Kelleher, head of services at The Brain Tumour Charity tells
Stylist
.
The most common warning signs in adults are headaches changes in vision, seizures, nausea or sickness, loss of taste or smell and fatigue. If these symptoms get more intense or happen more regularly over time, its time to get in touch with a GP to figure out what may be going on.
Although brain tumours are rare, if youre aware of the signs and symptoms, you can make sure you get checked out as soon as possible, increasing the likelihood of early intervention, often a combination of surgery and radiotherapy and chemotherapy, says Kelleher.
Yvettes brain tumour story
When Yvette De Souza, 36, started feeling tingling in her right foot and hands in January 2020, she initially blamed strained muscles in her back. However, weeks passed and the tingling remained.
She contacted her GP, who agreed it was most likely a result of her back pain but sent her for a carpal tunnel test just in case. The tests came back negative, leaving Yvette confused.
She used her works private healthcare to find out what was going on. When a neurologist conducted a brain scan, he called her in for a follow-up appointment to deliver the news Yvette would never have expected.
He said I had a tumour the size of a tennis ball in my brain, Yvette tells
Stylist
. I remember gasping so loudly. Tears were flooding down me.
Yvette de Souza discovered she had a brain tumour in March 2020.
Weeks later, on a Monday in March 2020, Yvette had her first hospital appointment, where she was told removing the tumour was her best option. I was petrified, Yvette says. The surgeon booked her in for brain surgery to remove the tumour four days later.
I got all ready for the surgery, which was traumatic in itself, remembers Yvette. Being dropped off at the hospital I was in tears knowing I was about to have my brain cut open.
Unfortunately, on the day of the surgery, it had to be postponed because of a lack of ICU beds as a result of Covid-19 Yvette packed up her things, went home and a week later, on her birthday, was told to come back to the hospital. The greatest birthday present I could get, she jokes.
When Yvette woke after surgery and couldnt pick up a cup of tea or drink a cup of water, she started to worry about life after a major operation on her brain. I was just thinking this is my life, she says. My whole future is now being questioned. What am I going to be like? Am I going to be in a wheelchair? Am I going to be able to dance again? Will I be able to walk down the aisle? Will I have children?
Clumps of my hair started coming out. I looked in the mirror just thinking it wasnt me
She slowly started to regain her strength but was hit with another piece of bad news weeks after her surgery: her tumour was cancerous aggressive and she only had a few years left to live.
Yvette was thrown into six weeks of radiotherapy, followed by 12 rounds of chemotherapy. When I started to lose my hair it was upsetting, she recalls. Clumps of it started coming out. I was in tears in the shower, holding it in my hand. I looked in the mirror just thinking it wasnt me. I hated what I was seeing.
One of the hardest things Yvette has had to come to terms with is the possibility she and her partner may not be able to have children. He said I was the most important person at this point and we needed to get me sorted. If that meant we couldnt have kids in the future, that was fine. He was very supportive.
Many young women diagnosed with brain tumours worry about the impact on their fertility. Women can choose to have their
eggs frozen
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At Bellini on Fifth Italian Ristorante, on Fifth Avenue South near Fourth Street South, evening parking during tourist season can be so jammed up that customers have gotten creative.
Calling ahead, sometimes they dont just reserve a table. They ask the restaurants longtime owner and executive chef, Maria Furetta, whether she can save them one of Bellinis nine reserved parking spots in the back alley. And because Furetta knows about Fifth Avenues parking issues near Bellini, she agrees to do it.
The people need comfort, said Furetta, whose restaurant can seat as many as 150 diners. The comfort is what you advertise about coming to Fifth Avenue.
More:
Naples rejects metered spaces along Fifth Avenue South, favors parking garage
For Fifth Avenues business owners like Furetta, the proposal for a 350-space parking garage at Fourth Street and Fourth Avenue South has been a long time coming.
At next Tuesdays meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency, the Naples City Council will consider the $15 million proposal to buy land and build the garage.
The project has been met with large opposition from critics who are concerned about the abutting residential area and the proposal to use the CRAs anti-blight money to pump millions into Fifth Avenues wealthy commercial district, among other issues.
But the areas business leaders are urging the council to approve the plan to satisfy a years-old commitment to provide more parking on Fifth Avenues often forgotten west end, which includes several mom-and-pop shops that have been open for decades.
Fifth Avenues 1994 master plan originally called for a west garage to help alleviate parking problems and draw more visitors to the end of the street. But opposition to previous proposals for such a garage stalled the plans, while two large garages were erected on Fifth Avenue closer to Four Corners.
According to a 2013 study by the Fifth Avenue Business Improvement District, Fifth Avenue includes more than 1,000 public parking spaces east of Sixth Street South and 134 west of that street.
The east end is the end that has prospered the most, said Jim Smith, president of the Fifth Avenue BID. Most people understand that is because weve had a good amount of parking here.
During a discussion in May on a proposal to install parking meters on Fifth Avenue, Smith told the council the BID was opposed to the idea and said his group, with regard to on-street parking, is
Critics have pointed to that exchange as evidence that theres not a real need for additional Fifth Avenue parking.
But in an interview, Smith said his comments referred only to parking meters.
Were good with what we have because we dont want time limits, he said.
For the businesses that extend to Fifth Avenues west end at Third Street South, parking still jams up during tourist season, owners said, causing some visitors to avoid the area.
Since theres no parking down this end, it kind of makes people forget to come down this end, said Ace Gordon, an owner of Lovejoy Antiques, which has sat at its Fifth Avenue spot near Third Street for 20 years. People seem to stop at Paddy Murphys, then turn around.
Thats true for the restaurant business, too, said Stefania Martin, a manager at Bellinis.
We joke that by the time they get down here, theyre licking their ice cream cones, Martin said. Theyre done.
Bill Kraemer, an owner of Naples Coins & Jewelry, said the garage would be even more crucial for shops like his that rely on walk-up customers.
Theres no question about it that its going to help the businesses on this end, said Kraemer, whose shop has been open for 37 years.
Martin said the garage is an issue of fairness.
On the west end, theres been an imbalance, she said. People move down here, and they dont want to see any change. This is a commercial district. Its time. | [
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Kusama: Infinity premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize, and Garry Winogrand: All Things Are Photographable debuted at the SXSW Film Festival and aired as an installment of PBS American Masters the following year.
Koh partnered on those projects with her brother, producer David Koh, in a production company and was working with him on several other projects at the time of her death. They also co-hosted a film salon at New Yorks Roxy Hotel for several years.
Born in Los Angeles on Dec. 9, 1970, Koh attended the Marlborough School in L.A. and Barnard College in New York City, then transferred to Parsons School of Design and the New School for Social Research, where she received her B.F.A. in communication design and a B.A. in art history in 1994.
From 1994-2011, she worked in the beauty and fashion industries, first as a designer for Aramis and Prescriptives at Estee Lauder, then as the worldwide creative director for Armani Exchange, Victoria Secret Stores and Shiseidos Bare Escentuals.
During this period, she also served as a graphic designer for Spy magazine, Hearsts Seventeen and Conde Nasts Mademoiselle and Vogue and taught at Parsons.
In 2005, Koh opened a creative consultancy, and her clients included Estee Lauder and the luxury hotel group COMO Hotels & Resorts and its wellness subsidiary, COMO Shambhala. She expanded into film production in 2015.
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Koh completed the culinary degree program at the French Culinary Institute in New York in 1998, ran more than 20 marathons in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Boston and completed the Outward Bound School program. She also was the proud parent of a French bulldog, Kohgi.
In addition to her brother, survivors include her father, Dr. Joon Young Koh; her mother, Minja L. Koh; and her sister, Dr. Susan Koh. She was interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale.
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As your business matures and grows, you may start to think about how you plan on moving towards a significant end goal: selling your company. Whether you are in products or services, every business has to decide on an exit strategy. Will you sell your business to a family member so the business can continue to grow? Will you bring in investment capital to expand? Will you sell to a competitor as part of a merger and acquisition? Or will you someday simply close the shutters and turn off the lights?
Many companies will only look at the revenue goals and inventory or client list. There is a misconception that only companies with inventory are worth purchasing. There is an even broader misconception that, if you are in the services industry and do not have a tangible asset, you do not have something worth buying. Regardless of whether your company sells widgets or ideas, you may already have business value - you just have not yet recognized it as having worth. Regardless of your current situation, here are ways to re-frame how you see your business value.
Processes make your company efficient
A scientific process, with documentation that can be accurately followed, is a repeatable process. Processes that are repeatable, and allow a company to achieve consistent results, take the guesswork out of efficiency and growth. When you have a formula, you can take out chance and become more effective at repeating the formula for success.
There are things you most likely do for your company every day that you consider SOP and obvious. For most new entrepreneurs, some of these pieces of common knowledge are not always so common. No matter how small the process, take the time to set up a process document that catalogs what you do, how you measure it, and what your standard results are. When it comes to value, having a proprietary process that demonstrates easily repeatability is gold for a potential buyer.
Contacts make your company known
If you go beyond sales and revenue in your company, the next best source of income and business are your company contacts. By having a large pool of contacts (different from purchased lists), you have a community of individuals who know and respect you as well as your company. This list goes beyond a B2B engagement. Each individual can provide introductions, be a champion for work, and give your organization a foot in the door of a potential client.
Many companies forget their community and the way in which those contacts within their business provide assistance, new project work, and reputation building every day for those companies. The contacts can bring in consistent sales through referrals. These contacts become champions for your companys growth, and growth equates to revenue. Increased revenue is a clear value-add.
Talent makes your company resource-rich
Whether you have employees, subcontractors or freelancers, that talent pool of team members can go through a rubric and be evaluated at the end of each project to make sure they are bringing value to your company and your clients.
Companies today can also leverage talent across the globe, so that your team members can include some of the best and brightest minds from anywhere they currently are located. You may need reminders that if you want to see value in that talent pool, you have to remove yourself from that pool. Your job, on top of running day-to-day operations, is to grow your company and bring in amazing talent to do the work. This is the hardest idea to implement, but the real value lies in the team you build to serve your clients.
Leadership makes your company progress
One of the ways a member of the executive team can increase the companys value is by being a thought leader and expert in their respective industry. A leadership role can be demonstrated in different ways, including providing expert advice, mentorship of up-and-coming individuals, teaching or lecturing at an industry event, and volunteering for a board position with an industry panel or association.
For example, are there voluntary board positions in your industry associations or in universities in your area where you can help mentor and guide the next group of professionals entering the industry? This experience of working with rising talent will help you become a better leader and more in tune with emerging issues. Leaders can also prompt discussions around these issues, leading to the industry doing better in the long run.
Take stock in the non-monetary value that you already have put into your company. Your organization is more than just your bottom line it includes intangible assets that have made your company what it is today. All the experience and relationships you bring to the equation are unique to you and your company, and more valuable than you may think.
Lisa Apolinski is an international speaker, digital strategist, author and founder of 3 Dog Write. She works with companies to develop and share their message using digital assets. Her latest book, Persuade With A Digital Content Story, is available on Amazon. For information on her agencys digital services visit www.3DogWrite.com.
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I am both happy and sorry to report everything I warned about in the preceding State Of Salt columns for nearly the past year are coming true and then some.
First, Id like to clarify the rock salt increase of $20/ton being reported by a number of media outlets is taken a bit out of context. Salt is up about $15/ton and freight (dump trailers) are up another $5 in this market. To my knowledge, that is in all markets and some more so.
The premium dry melters supply from overseas have indeed dried up. There is very little calcium chloride and little to no magnesium chloride. And adding insult to injury, there is a global shortage of magnesium chloride driven by multiple factors, such as
Ocean freight costs exceed the value of the product alone;
Production problems in Germany have taken the German producer of magnesium chloride, DEUSA, off line for an indeterminate amount of time perhaps 3-6 months;
Mining permit renewal slowness in Europe have continued to limit production in the Netherlands;
And while China does have these products, they are extremely challenged to reach the US competitively at this time.
Innovators will out think market challenges every day, and well see how long this goes on. There is plenty of liquid magnesium chloride that should carry the industry for well over a year but suppliers are now nearly sold out of dry and will likely not reload this season as a result of five-fold increases in ocean container freight putting the sea freight substantially above the value of the product.
Calcium chloride is hanging on with domestic production, however Vitro, the producer in Mexico, is now on tight allocation to only existing customers. Oil markets are com | [
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Jan 6, 2022
Hippie-chic entertainment icon Cher gets comfortable in her Malibu home and shares her philosophy on just being yourself in the latest advertising campaign from Ugg.
She is pictured in the "Feel" campaign wearing Ugg Classic Mini style boots with flowy, boho pants and the Coquette slipper style with a long caftan.
The 75-year-old star is quoted on the brand's websitesaying, I cant describe my style. I dont even know what it is. I did my own thing when it wasnt very appreciated. We werent very appreciated. We thought we looked fabulous, but grownups hated us.
In a video released for the campaign, she says, Ive spent a lifetime of people either hating me or loving me; and I mean, you want to be loved, but finally its like f*** it. (See video below.)
She also says that when someone calls her an icon, it makes absolutely no sense to me.
The video takes viewers on a tour of the singer and actresss Malibu home, including her meditation room and her screening room, where she holds her cat Mala in her lap and talks about how watching movies with her mother when she was growing up made to want to become an actress.
It also shows a photo shoot for the campaign, with Cher sitting in a wicker chair as the camera pans out.
The voiceover also includes Cher talking about a favorite cause, caring for mother Earth, and features overlays of animals and nature scenes.
The video was directed by Kauai Moliterno and Michael Barth and styled by Marjan Malakpour with makeup by Francesca Tolot and hair by Serena Radaelli.
Ugg is a division of Decker Brands, which also owns the Koolaburra, Hoka, Teva and Sanuk footwear brands.
Los Angeles-based Decker reported a net sales increase of nearly 16% to $722 million in the quarter ended in October compared to the previous year. The company said Ugg brand net sales for the quarter increased 8%to $448.4 million.
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What's safe to snack on?
Basically, anything made at home as you can exercise control over the calories that go into the making of that dish
Bhel with nimbu(lemon juice) squeezed over chopped tomatoes, onions
A sprouts salad
Dates and dry fruits laddoos
Ghee in moderation is good
Paranthas with ragi
Protein bars
What is her fitness mantra?
More is not always better, quality over quantity matters. Sara Ali Khan told Filmfare (an interview she faced with her fitness coach Namrata Purohit) that she may have lost 40 kg (96 kg to 56 kg) but fitness is still a struggle for her. "I called Namrata once and said to her that look I am doing 12 workouts a week and why am I then not losing weight. So Namrata told me that it was because I should have ideally been doing (only) six."
Sara said Namrata helped her understand that more is not always better. "But I want to eat more, so I that is why I work out more," Sara said, to which she said Namrata told her, that is not how it pans out.
Sara Ali Khan also has acheat meal:
One cheat meal a week - on Sundays. Mostly it is a besan ke laddoo indulgence. She warns against being too strict and never allowing yourself a cheat meal as that would then make you unhappy and also prone to binging.
Also, "cheat meal", she warns, not "cheat days" -- because a day full of food indulgences can unhinge all the hardwork you have put into retained eating and exercising earlier.
Disclaimer: Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a professional healthcare provider if you have any specific questions about any medical matter.
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Housemates a co-housing project for single over-50s
Wednesday, 06 January 2021
A shared home could also be a shared garden. Pixmio
The pandemic of 2020 has thrown the plight of people living alone into sharp relief, with social lives virtually at a standstill, and even home visits restricted to two other people for anyone living along.
But the problems of single living are not restricted to the situation of a worldwide virus, and the seclusion especially of later life is something a new co-housing project called Housemates aims to tackle.
Housemates
is an initiative of Jean-Pierre Vyncke, one of the founders of SeniorenNet, Belgiums largest online community for the over-50s. According to SeniorenNet, there are half a million people from the age group currently living in a home thats too large for them, that continues to need maintenance and upkeep, that faces new and tougher energy requirements.
The site fits perfectly into the mould of so many sites nowadays where one person is looking for another: whether a freelancer looking for clients, tradespeople looking for customers or singles looking for romance. Housemates is for home owners looking for what used to be called lodgers, and vice versa.
The great asset is that everyone knows someone who would benefit from the Homemates concept, said Vyncke. And politicians and (local) authorities were also interested as soon as we mentioned the idea informally.
In Belgium, the organisers reckon, there are some 900,000 people living alone who could share their residence with someone else, or move in with someone living alone.
Background, history, age and gender of the housemates do not play a role and it is in principle not the idea to pursue a romantic relationship, the organisers said.
The housemate may be of the same generation but may also differ in age. You can live with two or more people, but each retains their own privacy, with agreed private and shared spaces. Single parents, young adults, busy people over 50 all are also eligible.
The idea has been more than two years in the making, and in the early days Vyncke organised a poll with the help of the Artevelde university college in Ghent. That showed that 30% of respondents aged 52-82 would be willing to share a residence, and half of those would pay to do so.
That was enough of a result for Housemates to be convinced the idea had potential. At present it is being launched in Flanders, with a view to branching out to the rest of Belgium later.
The site is now open for pre-registration, and from 15 January it will be possible to construct a profile and fill in personal details. The site will then bring suitable matches together, first for an online chat and later for a live meeting. All along the way, even when finally living together, they will be accompanied by Housemates living coaches.
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When I started Forma.ai, our vision addressed the problem we were solving but didnt have the level of detail required to execute it. When I got my hands dirty and started executing a solution, the vision took on a more tangible form. We started to get a clearer picture of our road to the mountain peak.
Stage 2: Building A Base Camp
We shouldnt expect our early vision to attract many customers. We may get lucky with a visionary prospect hoping to get in on the ground floor, but most customers will view that journey as fraught with unnecessary risk.
However, at this stage, the vision should attract a team of smart people to help us reach our goal. Our team of visionary Sherpas should be curious, adventurous and hardworking enough to weather whatever hardships the journey may bring.
The peak is still a long way away. But now we have a team that can carry the load and carve a path as we enter the most transformative stage of realizing our vision.
Stage 3: The Steep Ascent
We cant expect everyone to appreciate our vision at this stage, but it should attract visionary customers to get on board.
Extrapolating our solution to our first visionary customers problem was a mammoth task for our small team at Forma.ai. There was a challenging path aheadat a critical stage of our climb. The only way to succeed was by aligning our resources with the terrain ahead.
We set aside time to ensure everyone understood our vision and approach, as well as how to execute under that approach. Once we refined the vision together, we were able to build a solution with confidence.
Enrolling early visionary customers in our quest had two crucial benefits:
1. Their resources facilitated further expansion.
2. Solving their problems forced us to revisit and refine our vision.
This stage isnt without its risks. Avoid making concessions for customers that take your vision off track. One wrong turn can waste valuable timeor, worse, trivialize the vision.
Many tech startups will fail at this crucial stage. They will struggle to find their footing or hit a snag halfway to the top that brings the whole team tumbling down. The startups that succeed have a group of eager customers, investors and workers waiting to pull them up to the top.
Stage 4: The Summit In Plain Sight
The closer we get to the mountains peak, the clearer our vision becomes. Weve already used most of our equipment to aid our progress. Ropes, crampons, pulleys and ice axes have been tried and tested.
At this point, our vision is so clear that anyone can appreciate our solutions potential. Weve tried it and succeeded (or failed and learned why) in several contexts. Were confident that our solution will help us achieve the vision.
This is the part where everyone gets excited. Customers easily see the value of the vision and how it addresses their pain or brings them profit. Hiring becomes easier, as does raising money from investors.
There are still many perils at this stagethe summit is the deadliest part of the climbbut the vision is clear enough to serve as a reference for decision-making. The how is now just as apparent as the what and where. We can now scale our vision rapidly without worrying about it getting distorted in a way that detracts from our progress.
Is It You Or Your Vision?
Scaling this mountain isnt for the faint of heart. To make this journey, we need to believe that we can reach the top. We must tell ourselves that failing to scale isnt an option.
That said, if our vision doesnt improve as we executeif the mountaintop isnt getting any clearerwe must question either our vision or our path. We can (and should) be stubbornly committed to our vision of solving the problem, but we cant be rigid about the path we take to get there. The wrong approach can take us off a cliff.
But if new paths continue to take us to that cliff of failure, it may be the case that the vision is the problem. Its disappointing, and for some devastating, but a failed vision is not a failure. A failed vision is just another data pointanother lens through which the mountain top eventually becomes clearer.
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Watch terrified cottonmouth snakes quirky move to dodge predator in North Carolina
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June 18, 2021, 4:14 PM
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A panic-stricken cottonmouth was caught on video acting peculiarly in a North Carolina wildlife preserve and the look was not exactly flattering.
The recording, shared June 11 on Facebook shows the viper going so fast it actually tumbled over itself.
But thats not the quirkiest part. Closer inspection of the video reveals the venomous snake dispensed with slithering and started sliding like a garden hose.
This video captures a unique form of locomotion ... which is to straighten out like a board and slide down a steep grade or embankment, said herpetologist Frederick Boyce of the N.C. Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores.
It was obviously in a big hurry and moving as fast as Ive ever seen one of these snakes travel on land (which is not very fast, by the way). This seemed strange for a number of reasons. Cottonmouths are rarely ever in a hurry.
Boyce recorded the video earlier this month and admits the scene puzzled him, because cottonmouths typically stay sheltered on hot, dry days (as it was that day).
Then it hit him: Minutes earlier he recorded a kingsnake swallowing a cottonmouth. And that kingsnake was last seen heading in the direction of the cottonmouth scrambling away, he said.
So I feel there is very good reason to believe that this cottonmouth caught a whiff of it and was skedaddling for its life, Boyce posted.
I believe that cottonmouths and possibly other pit vipers are absolutely terrified of kingsnakes. They realize that they have absolutely no defense against these relentless super-predators.
The video was recorded at a muddy coastal wildlife preserve that Boyce calls Cottonmouth Acres. The 25-acre site has about 100 resident cottonmouths and Boyce has a Facebook page devoted to their activities. It currently has more than 6,800 followers.
Cottonmouth Acres, with a location that is kept secret, is home to some of the states largest cottonmouths, including
McClatchy News reported. The average for cottonmouthsis 3 to 4 feet, the state says.
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The snake in the video is one Boyce said he has seen multiple times at the preserve, describing it as a scarred male with his stub tail and one good eye.
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Tasco buys 50% stake in Sabah cold chain logistics firm
KUALA LUMPUR: Stocks to watch for on Thursday include MMHE, Tasco, Luxchem, Widad, CIMB and Telekom Malaysia, said JF Apex Research in its daily highlights.
MMHE disclosed that the value for the engineering, procurement, construction, transportation and installation, and hook-up and commissioning services (EPCIC) contract secured from SapuraOMV Upstream (Sarawak) Inc is RM1 bil.
Tasco said its unit is investing in a Sabah-based cold chain logistics company as part of its move to expand its presence in East Malaysia.
The group said its 70%-owned unit, Tasco Yusen Gold Cold Sdn Bhd, is teaming up with Swift Integrated Logistics Sdn Bhd to jointly acquire Hypercold Logistics Sdn Bhd.
The two buyers will pay RM10.55 mil each for the acquisition, said Tasco.
Luxchem's 1QFY21 net profit surged 129% yoy, due mainly to its trading and manufacturing segments.
Widad has secured a contract worth RM89.8mil from the Kedah State government to upgrade the Sungai Limau water treatment plant in Baling.
CIMBs 94.8%-owned subsidiary CIMB Thai Bank PCL saw its net profit for its 1QFY21 fall by 68.4% yoy due to a jump in credit losses.
Telekom Malaysia is partnering Madrid-headquartered Telefnica Tech to strengthen its digital infrastructure solutions, which would enable TM ONE to offer global cybersecurity solutions for the Malaysian enterprise and public sector.
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DENVER (CBS4) Amidst a pandemic, a number of Denver metro area residents who buy their health insurance through the state marketplace, Connect for Health Colorado, will have to look for new doctors heading into 2021. Thats because Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and UCHealth were unable to reach a contractual agreement regarding individual health insurance plans for the Denver metro area.
(credit: CBS)
For those plans, Anthem will now contract with HCA HealthONE, and UCHealth providers will no longer be in network starting in January.
Before this change, Anthem was the only company on the state marketplace to sell a plan for people living in and around Denver where UCHealth was in network, the Colorado Division of Insurance confirmed. Residents of other parts of the state can still buy plans with Anthem where UCHealth is in network.
It feels like if they can come to an agreement for every other place in the state, why cant they do it for metro Denver? asked Laura Packard, a cancer survivor and Denver resident.
In 2017, Packard was dealt a devastating hand. At first doctors thought the cough she developed was related to pneumonia, but later testing confirmed a diagnosis of stage 4 Hodgkins lymphoma.
After months of chemo, Packard beat cancer in 2018, and then a year later, knowing shed be in for years of follow up visits with doctors, moved to Colorado for affordable health coverage from the state marketplace.
(credit: Sara Share)
Packard still sees several UCHealth doctors regularly, including her oncologist, but that could soon change as they will be out of network.
My oncologist, who I just saw last Monday wants to see me again in June, Packard said. Shes not covered by my policy, so do I see her and just pay for everything out of pocket? Do I try to find another oncologist that maybe doesnt have the expertise that she has?
Sara Share, a Denver resident, is also trying to figure out what to do next.
Its frustrating, Share said. Heres the health care that I need, and its sort of inaccessible to us.
More than three years ago she was diagnosed with ovarian small cell carcinoma and underwent surgery to remove a 10cm mass from her ovary. According to Share, who is now in remission, few doctors in the country are experienced with treating the rare form of cancer, but she and her husband found one at UCHealth.
Share was laid off earlier this year due to the pandemic and lost the coverage she had through her employer. Shes currently enrolled in CORBA and plans to keep it that way so she can keep seeing her doctor, since no companies in the state marketplace offer plans where UCHealth is in network for Denver residents.
My doctor wants to continue to treat me, but hes not the decision maker in this regard, she said. Were all just doing the best we can and hoping other people consider the impact of these decisions.
Vince Plymell, Assistant Commissioner for Colorados Division of Insurance, tells CBS4 it is not unusual for insurance companies networks of health care providers to change from year-to-year. The state agency reviewed the new contractual agreement between Anthem and HCA HealthONE and found it provides an adequate system of providers for members, as well as lower premiums.
They were also, at least in the Denver metro area, able to bring premiums down a little bit over 20%, said Plymell.
(credit: CBS)
Tony Felts, a spokesperson for Anthem tells CBS4 the companys new network and set of plans have virtually the same benefits as last years Anthem individual plans, but with lower monthly premiums. UCHealth was invited to be a network provider in this new plan, however, they chose not to participate, he said.
On the other hand, Dan Weaver, a spokesperson for UCHealth, said the company wasnt notified of the change until the fall, which is why an alternative plan wont be ready for the exchange by Jan. 1.
We understand that this is difficult for many of our patients, and we are working as quickly as possible to explore options with other insurance carriers to create a plan that includes UCHealth and University of Colorado School of Medicine locations and providers. We hope that a new plan will be available with an insurance carrier on the exchange later in 2021 that will include UCHealth in its network, Weaver said.
According to Plymell with DOI, current Anthem members can apply to continue seeing their doctors for a short period of time in whats called continuity of care. Its typically reserved for people in life-threatening conditions, undergoing a course of treatment for a serious acute condition, a chronic condition or a life limiting illness, or in the second or third trimester of a pregnancy and is typically limited to 90 days.
Packard tells CBS4 she was recently approved, but worries it wont be enough to fix her problem.
So, I have the 90 days, but I need to see my oncologist in June, and being able to keep my doctors through March 31doesnt help me, Packard said.
If people experience any difficulties with the process or dont hear from Anthem in a reasonable time, they can reach out to the Divisions Consumer Services division for assistance 303-894-7490 / 800-930-3745 (outside of the Denver metro area) / DORA_insurance@state.co.us
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NYSSA On Feb. 26, the No. 2 Nyssa Bulldogs girls basketball team hosted No. 15 Clatskanie High School for the first round of the 2022 3A OSAA Girls Basketball State Tournament. The Bulldogs displayed a dominant performance over the Clatskanie Tigers, in order to claim victory 60-42.
The Bulldogs and the Tigers have frequently competed against each other in the state tournament, over the recent years, according to Nyssa Bulldogs head coach Jeremy Chamberlain during a post-game presentation.
In relation, following the conclusion of the game, the Lady Bulldogs basketball program honored retired teacher and coach Gerald Talbot for his dedication to Nyssa High School over the course of his career. Coach Chamberlain and assistant coach Phil Torres gave heart-warming speeches, shared with a few tears, to honor and thank Talbot for the golden years.
In the game, the Lady Bulldogs displayed their offensive capabilities by jumping out to an early lead, when senior guard Laney Hartley (1) pulled up for a 3-pointer to give the Bulldogs a 9-0 lead. Simultaneously, they showcased their defensive pressure, holding the Lady Tigers from scoring for the first couple minutes of the game.
The Lady Bulldogs continued to utilize their early-game momentum. As a result, the Bulldogs had built a substantial lead by the midway point of the second quarter 27-6.
As the game continued, Nyssa continued to maintain its early lead, even though the Tigers began to find their offensive rhythm in the second half.
In the third quarter, the Bulldogs had obtained a 40-16 lead over the Tigers, and extended their lead after a 17-3 offensive run midway through the quarter. As a result, Nyssa held onto a 57-19 lead.
However, the Tigers began to claw into the Bulldogs lead by finding open teammates on the perimeter, along with holding the Bulldogs to 11 points for the remainder of the game. Although, the Tigers couldnt close the gap before the final buzzer, resulting in the conclusion of their season.
Subsequently, Nyssa claimed victory over Clatskanie in the first round of the state tournament 68-41. As a result, the Bulldogs will travel to Coos Bay, Oregon, to compete against #10 Brookings-Harbor High School, at Marshfield High School, starting at 8:15 p.m. (PT). | [
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Bybit says it will open its global headquarters in Dubai.
Crypto.com announces establishing regional hub there.
UAE is pushing to develop the virtual asset sector.
DUBAI: Crypto exchange Bybit on Monday said it will open its global headquarters in Dubai and crypto platform Crypto.com said it would establish a regional hub there, the latest moves in the UAE's drive to become a centre for the virtual asset sector.
Dubai, one of the UAE's seven emirates and the region's trade hub, this month issued its first law governing virtual assets and formed the Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) to oversee the sector.
"Bybit has received in-principle approval to conduct a full spectrum of virtual assets business in Dubai," the company said in a statement, adding that the headquarters is expected to commence operations in April.
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Dubai this month granted virtual asset licences to Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, and FTX Europe, a subsidiary of one of the largest crypto exchanges FTX. FTX will set up a regional headquarters in the city.
Crypto.com, a major crypto exchange based in Singapore, in a statement said it wanted to establish a significant presence in the UAE and would be launching a substantial recruitment drive in the coming months.
The UAE has been pushing to develop the virtual asset sector and regulation to attract new forms of business as regional economic competition heats up.
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Helal Al Marri, Director General of Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, told an investment conference in Dubai on Monday that the UAE aspires to become a global capital for virtual assets and other sectors like the metaverse.
"We see the talent movement coming here, we see major corporates, banks, other multinationals that are starting to tiptoe into the space, choosing the UAE as their home to do that," he said.
Internationally, regulators worry about how a meltdown in cryptoassets markets that are highly volatile and still opaque would feed into the wider financial sector.
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Gaps in data about cryptoassets make it difficult to assess their full use and many investors don't fully understand what they are buying, the Financial Stability Board, a risk monitoring watchdog for the G20 economies, said in February.
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SUNNYVALE, Calif. Juniper Networks (NYSE: JNPR), a leader in secure, AI-driven networks, today announced a new support solution driven by artificial intelligence that delivers holistic visibility and insights across its entire Junos portfolio. As a cornerstone of its experience-first networking vision and expanding upon proven AI-driven support and operations, Juniper Support Insights easily and securely connects customers' networks to the cloud for improved network and operational efficiency.
"The use of data and automation are redefining how customer experience is delivered. Juniper Support Insights represents a major step forward in how we're transforming services with a focus on personalized, proactive and predictive experience leveraging AI and cloud," said Derrell James, EVP of Juniper Global Services. "With a new level of end-to-end visibility and actionable intelligence, Juniper is making it easier for service providers, enterprises and partners to optimize the operation of their networks."
Easy and Secure to Connect, Collect and Curate
Juniper Support Insights was designed to address the operational and support requirements of some of Juniper's largest customers. Independent of the size or breadth of the network, Juniper AI-driven support simplifies connecting Junos-based customer platforms (ACX Series, EX Series, MX Series, PTX Series, QFX Series and SRX Series) to the Juniper cloud. Data can then be quickly collected, correlated with Juniper-specific knowledge (known defects, contract status, End of Life/End of Support (EOL/EOS), product knowledge bases, security vulnerabilities) and then curated into actionable insights. The solution offers:
Ease of use: Customers have the choice of Device Direct to Cloud (DDC) or Device to Collector to Cloud (DCC) connection and data collect modes. The latter includes a fully managed Lightweight Collector (LWC) with automated provisioning. Both connection modes feature software-in-place operation that obviates the need to upgrade or install software on either collector or network devices.
Security and privacy: Data privacy, security and efficiency are maintained using a principle of least necessary device fact data collection. Zero-Residual Footprint (ZRF) and the use of ephemeral computing ensures that no data artifacts are stored anywhere permanently and helps to avoid data leakage. All data flows are TLS (Transport Layer Security) encrypted.
Dynamic scalability: The Lightweight Collector in DCC operations mode is designed to handle large deployments and each supports up to 20,000 network devices.
Portal to Actionable Intelligence
Juniper Support Insights includes access to a secure portal used to manage device onboarding and discovery, as well as a view into operational dashboards and reports. The dashboard provides a summary of holistic operational health metrics and insights for the entire network. Standard reports include detailed analysis into areas such as hardware and software inventory (chassis level all the way to transceivers and all serialized components, logical/physical interfaces, OS versions), exposure covering EOL/EOS and much more. Enhanced custom reports are also available via the Juniper Advanced Care services team.
Experience-First Services
As part of Juniper's commitment to transform the customer experience and make it personalized and proactive, current Juniper Care customers are automatically entitled to the value-added Juniper Support Insights option. To onboard the solution, they will need to work with their sales team, Resident Engineer or Service Manager.
Additional digital support tools available through Juniper Care include a personalized self-service portal, 24/7 digital assistant, service APIs for integration into third party systems, government support and partner renewals.
Supporting Quotes:
"Having access to actionable insights through Juniper's new solution called Juniper Support Insights will help streamline our network operations, which will allow for increased network visibility, reduced troubleshooting times and stability for all of our users. Seamless patient experience is central to our mission at Northeast Georgia Health System. With support services from Juniper, our IT team will be able to continue working side-by-side with our clinical partners, ensuring that our hospital staff can deliver quality patient care."
- Chris Paravate, CIO of Northeast Georgia Health System
"IDC sees a fundamental shift in the network life-cycle services space: away from reactive, manual actions to a more agile, predictive and preemptive approach. This is on the one hand driven by the core role of networking solutions in the digital world, where any downtime can impact customer experience, but also powered by the increase in AI and analytic expertise, powered by the cloud."
- Chris Barnard, Vice President, Infrastructure and Telecoms (Europe), IDC
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Sep 3, 2021 / 09:58 AM EDT
MICHIGAMME, Mich. (
WJMN
) As August came to a close in the Upper Peninsula, popular pollinators like hummingbirds were still active.
During the final week of the month, cameras from WJMN, WOOD TV8s U.P. sister station, captured images of the tiny birds as they flitted and fed there way through the town of Michigamme in Marquette County.
On the day of the recording, there were five birds spotted sipping from a sugar water feeder. There was one bird who was the boss of the group, fending off the other birds for position at the tree.
Capturing this video was a challenge in itself. The camera was only about three feet away from the feeder. It took more than 10 minutes of sitting in still silence before the first hummingbird would venture from its perch to feed. The video has been dramatically slowed down to show the motion of these birds. It was recorded at 120 frames per second. The average camera records at 24 frames.
According to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the Ruby Throated Hummingbirdis one of the most common in the state.
You may never see a hummingbird nest its a remarkably sturdy construction about the size of a shot glass but youll likely hear them vigorously defending their territory or see a male courting a mate, the DNR says. A good way to both help you see hummingbirds and to help them get the fuel they need is to hang up a hummingbird feeder. The nectar they count on is easy and inexpensive to make at home following these
instructions from the National Audubon Society
.
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Rang de Basanti - a ride as tribute to Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru.. Image Credit: ANI
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New Delhi [India], March 22 (ANI/TPT): 'Rang De Basanti' which is an annual edition of Thumpers Group, was flagged off by Ashok Thapar and Tribhuvam Thapar who are from the family of Shaheed Sukhdev Thapar along with Hemant Jindal with Umang Jindal and Puneet Bhandari from Homeland Group and with Pankaj Sethi on March 20, 2022 from CP 67 Mohali to Khatkar Kalan, the ancestral hometown of Shaheed Bhagat Singh. Rang De Basanti (RDB) ride is an event that is organised as a tribute to The Legendary Trio Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru. The aim of this event is to remember our heroic martyrs and to reiterate the pledge of eradicating the menace of drugs from our youth.
More than 200 bikers and people from the Tricity came together to stand for the common motive. However, the ride ended at Khatkar Kalan where more than 500 bikers came together for the cause all across from various cities and states. "This ride is to remember our heroes who selflessly fought for our nation against all the unjust and evil, and to motivate our youth to fight against the evil of drugs that is taking down our country," said Umang Jindal. Adding to the point Puneet said, "The main aim of Rang de Basanti Ride is to motivate youth towards creating an India which drug-free and as was envisioned by our heroes."
Thumpers Group is the biggest riding group in tri-city Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula and has hundreds of riders from various professional fields as its members. "This ride is the symbol of the true spirit of comradeship which is working together for a cause towards nation building, creating unity and fighting against the common evil of drugs," said Munish Soni from Thumpers Group.
"Our heroes sacrificed their lives for the freedom of India, yet the youth of our nation is still enslaved to the clutches of drugs. We will not let the sacrifice of our heroes go in vain. The Rang de Basanti ride is our initiative to create an awareness among the youth of our country to discard drugs and revive inqalaab," said Kushal from Homeland Group. This event was also covered by Chandigarh Bytes and many more. The organisers invited everyone to be a part of the flag off of Rang de Basanti ride on March 20, Sunday, from CP 67 Mohali to Khatkar Kalan to spread the message of unity in memory of Shahid Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru and eradicate the disease of drugs from India.
This story is provided by TPT. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of this article. (ANI/TPT)
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Jos Hypertension has been discovered as one of the serious medical conditions plaguing citizens of Barkin Ladi/Riyom federal constituency.
This may not be unconnected with the incessant violent conflicts which have caused the death of many people and rendered other survivors homeless and their means of livelihood destroyed.
The discovery was made during the three-day free medical and surgical outreach organized by the Member representing the constituency in the National Assembly, Hon, Simon Mwadkwon.
This is not the first time, Mwadkwon is organizing such an event but the latest which targeted about 4,000 people in the two local government areas which make the constituency see mostly women and children of diverse ages across ethnic and religious groups benefiting from the gesture.
At the event which took place simultaneously at the General Hospital, Barkin Ladi and the Trauma Hospital, Sambak, Riyom local government area, the constituents were also screened for hernia, hydrocele, ganglion, lipoma, lump, diabetes, arthritis, malaria, urinary tract infection, eye diseases, refractive errors with free eyeglasses given.
The screening was also carried out for hepatitis B and C, BMI among others as surgeries were conducted and people with serious medical conditions referred to higher healthcare facilities for further examination and treatment and the bills taken care of by the lawmaker.
Though acknowledging the biting economic situation, the lawmaker urged his constituents not to neglect their health but approach available medical facilities for checks and adhere to professional advice to avoid their cases deteriorating even as he assured them he would continue to do his best to give them access to free medical care.
Speaking at the venue of the outreach in Barkin Ladi, the Lawmaker, through his Director, Media, and Publicity, Friday Bako said, As you can see, people are here benefiting from the outreach, we are targeting at least 4,000 people in the constituency.
We have enough drugs on the ground for the issues we are handling, we have professionals in the medical profession, ophthalmologists, surgeons, dentists, gynecologists, attending to pregnant women. If there are issues that can be handled here, they are taken care of but if the cases are beyond this facility, we ensure a follow-up as the patients are referred to the Jos University Teaching Hospital where they can get the necessary medical attention on our bill.
If you have been following the issues in this federal constituency, this constituency has been bedeviled by insecurity, they are people that have passed through a lot, these are people that ordinarily would have gone to hospitals on their own for their health needs but because of the security situation, they find it very difficult to raise money for their needs.
The Member as someone who is caring has to provide this opportunity for his people. The people have gone through a lot so psychologically, they have trauma, their blood pressure is affected, the insecurity has displaced many and affected their economic activities and pushed them to a state of abject poverty which made it impossible for many of them to have resources and access to quality medical services.
Also, Dr. Tengmang Panshak, an Ophthalmologist, and Dr. Datiyi Chomo, a Gynaecologist commended the efforts of the Lawmaker saying the gesture has put smiles on their faces of the people as they are attended to free of charge.
At the time of this report, 60 people have so far been booked for different types of surgeries, even as the beneficiaries were seen being attended to by the medical personnel and drugs being dispensed.
Alex Mandyel, Hassana Abubakar, and Veronica Dogos who benefitted appreciated Hon. Mwadkwon for the gesture.
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n the early
1990s, the renovations manager at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport decided to decorateeach bathroom urinal with a realistic image of a fly, placed just above the drain. For decades, urinal designers had sought a way to curb the unpleasant spillage around urinals, and it turned out that by giving men something to aim at in this case, a humble insect spillage dramatically reduced.
This airport innovation went on to become one of the most well-known examples of a nudge: a subtle prompt that can alter human behavior. The formal concept of nudging was first popularized by economist Richard H. Thaler and legal scholar Cass R. Sunstein, who co-authored the best-selling 2008 book "Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness."The book defines a nudge as something that "alters people's behavior in a predictable way without forbidding any options or significantly changing their economic incentives." The authors framed nudging as a bipartisan technocratic fix that could solve tricky policy problems while preserving individual freedom. Governments didn't need to tell people what to do; they needed to nudge them.
Following the book's publication, nudges were embraced by both the U.S. and U.K. governments, and Thaler went on to win the Nobel Prize in economics. But two years after Covid-19 was first detected in Wuhan, China, nudges have lost some of their luster. To curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, governments and businesses have resorted to harsher measures, such as lockdowns and vaccine mandates, which nudges were purported to help policymakers avoid. For skeptics, a reassessment of nudges was overdue. We shouldn't "fool ourselves into thinking that nudges are going to magically fix our larger systemic issues," said Neil Lewis, Jr., a behavioral scientist and assistant professor at Cornell University. "They're not."
Nudging draws on insights from psychology, primarily the work of Daniel Kahneman, who won the Nobel Prize in economics in 2002, and Amos Tversky. These two Israeli psychologists pioneered the study of mental shortcuts that humans rely on to make decisions, known as heuristics. They presented initial findings in a 1974 paper "Judgment under Uncertainty: Heuristics and Biases." Their work had clear implications for economics, which assumes that people make rational decisions in pursuit of their interests. Kahneman and Tversky showed that that isn't how the human mind usually works. Beginning in the late 1970s, Thaler partnered with Kahneman and Tversky to apply their findings to his field, creating behavioral economics.
In "Nudge," Sunstein and Thaler brought behavioral science to the masses, with intuitive and simple examples, such as placing carrot sticks at eye level in school cafeterias to encourage healthier eating. Governments quickly caught on. Sunstein went to Washington, D.C., to work for the White House in 2009. Six years later, then-President Barack Obama issued an executive orderto encourage the use of behavioral science in federal policymaking. In 2010, the U.K. Prime Minister set up the Behavioral Insights Teamwithin the government's Cabinet Office; the team was spun off as a private company in 2014 and now has offices around the world. Globally, there are now more than 200 teams, or nudge units, that specialize in applying behavioral science to everyday life.
Nudge units had important successes. In the U.K., the Behavioral Insights Team sent lettersto clinics whose family doctors were overprescribing antibiotics. The effort yielded a 3 percent decrease in prescriptions. Another initiative demonstrated the power of tweaking a message: Taxpayers who paid their income tax late received letterstelling them they were in a minority, as nine out of 10 people pay on time. That gentle admonition appears to have resulted in an additional 120,000 people paying about $6.5 million into U.K. government coffers. And behavioral science notched another win when governmentsand companiesmade enrollment in retirement savings plans a default option, helping people save more.
But as with any trend, there are skeptics. Some commentators decrynudges as government overreach or as an infringement on individual autonomy But there are also peoplewho say the opposite: that nudges result in governments' not doing enough. In 2011, the U.K. House of Lords issued a reportthat questioned why nudges were being favored over more traditional policy tools, like regulation. In theory, behavioral science doesn't skewleft or right, but in the hands of politicians dubious of "big government" nudges can become a way to sidestep more muscular interventions.
Behavioral science had a rough start during the pandemic. When Boris Johnson decided not to impose a U.K. lockdown in March 2020, rumors swirled that the head of the Behavioral Insights Team, David Halpern, was advising againststricter measures. Hundreds of behavioral scientists then signed an open letterdemanding the government explain the evidence supporting its decision. A subsequent inquiryby the Parliament found that senior officials had opted initially for softer measures assuming, incorrectly, that the public wouldn't comply with a lockdown.
The pandemic revived a debate that has swirled around behavioral science for the past decade: What can nudges achieve? And what can they not?
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s Covid-19 infections
grew exponentially in 2020, behavioral scientists wanted to help. Nudges presented a possible route to controlling the virus, particularly in the absence of vaccines and evidence-based treatments, said Jay Van Bavel, an associate professor of psychology at New York University. That April, Van Bavel and 41 other researchers among them, Sunstein published a paperthat outlined how the social and behavioral sciences could contribute, from boosting trust in government policies to fighting conspiracy theories. The authors were circumspect, though; the findings they summarized were "far from settled" and pre-dated the Covid-19 crisis.
Research on the social dimensions of the pandemic soon began in earnest. The National Science Foundation launched a rapid response program, which could provide up to $200,000 per grant. According to Arthur Lupia, who recently completed his term as leader of the Directorate for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences, the directorate processed the same number of grants over a six-week period that spring as it normally does in six months. The nonprofit Social Science Research Councilalso put out a call for proposals and was overwhelmed by the response: Out of 1,300 applications, they could only fund 62.
As scientists learned more about how the coronavirus spread through the air, the sciencein support of social distancing and masks became clearer. Governments knew what they wanted their citizens to do, but they still had to think carefully about how to encourage people to change their behavior. That's where nudges could help.
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Scientists have shown that a promising anti-aging therapy is a safe and effective way to restore cells to a youthful state in mice
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One of the especially promising therapies to appear in the realm of anti-aging research involves a set of molecules known as Yamanaka factors, which scientists have deployed to rejuvenate aging cells, trigger muscle regenerationand tackle glaucoma New research at the Salk Institute has sought to build on these short-term and specific use cases by demonstrating how these molecules can reverse signs of aging in middle-aged and elderly mice, with no evidence of health problems following the extended treatment.
The Yamanaka factors at the center of this study are a set of four reprogramming molecules that can reset the molecular clock found in the cells of the body. They do so by returning unique patterns of chemicals known as epigenetic markers, which evolve through aging, to their original states.
This approach has been used to convert adult cells back into stem cells, that can then differentiate into different cell types. The Salk Institute team has previously used the approach to reverse signs of aging in mice with a premature aging disease, and improve the function of tissues found in the heart and brain. Separately, Stanford University scientists last year used the technique to give elderly mice the muscle strength of younger mice
The purpose of the new study was to investigate the effects on healthy animals as they approached the latter stages of life, to ascertain not just whether the approach conferred anti-aging benefits, but also whether it brought on any adverse health effects.
Middle-aged mice from 15 through to 22 months old, equivalent to 50 to 70 years old in humans, were injected with the Yamanaka factors, while another group was treated from 12 to 22 months, equal to 35 to 70 years of age. Another group received the molecules for just one month, at the age of 25 months, or 80 years old in human terms.
What we really wanted to establish was that using this approach for a longer time span is safe, said Pradeep Reddy, a Salk staff scientist and co-first author of the new paper. Indeed, we did not see any negative effects on the health, behavior or body weight of these animals.
Not only did the mice exhibit no neurological or blood cell changes, nor signs of cancers, they in many ways resembled more youthful animals. Epigenetic patterns typical of younger mice were observed in the kidneys and skin, while the skin cells were able to proliferate and minimize scarring following injury, a capability that typically declines with age. Metabolic molecules in the blood, meanwhile, did not show the typical age-related changes.
These effects were seen in the mice treated for both seven and 10 months, but not the elderly group treated for a single month. The scientists also analyzed the mice partway through the regime, and interestingly, these effects were yet to properly take hold, leading them to conclude that "duration of the treatment determined the extent of the beneficial effects."
We are elated that we can use this approach across the life span to slow down aging in normal animals," said co-corresponding author Juan Carlos Izpisua Belmonte. "The technique is both safe and effective in mice. In addition to tackling age-related diseases, this approach may provide the biomedical community with a new tool to restore tissue and organismal health by improving cell function and resilience in different disease situations, such as neurodegenerative diseases.
From here, the scientists plan to investigate the influence the Yamanaka factors might have on specific molecules and genes, and develop new ways to deliver them. They also intend to study how long the effects of the therapy last.
At the end of the day, we want to bring resilience and function back to older cells so that they are more resistant to stress, injury and disease, said Reddy. This study shows that, at least in mice, theres a path forward to achieving that.
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Korea ranked fourth out of 32 countries in the 14th International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO) held last month, a government foundation said this week.
The annual competition for secondary school students was resumed online from Aug. 25 to 30 after last year's event was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 206 students from 32 countries took part in this year's competition.
The competition is comprised of a data mining test using big data and a national team field investigation involving a presentation. Along with the competition, the event also held projects where students took part in researching environmental problems and presenting solutions to them.
Kim Keum-min, a third-year student at Incheon Science High School, received an "excellent" rating in the data mining test by making it into the top 15 percentile.
The excellent rating is equivalent to a gold medal. The IESO usually awards medals, but provided "excellent," "very good" and "good" ratings this year as the competition was held online.
Four Korean students received the "very good" rating and three received the "good" rating in the same category. The Korea team also received two "very good" ratings and two "good" ratings in the national team field investigation.
This year's competition presented questions on climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic and exploring Mars, enabling students to come up with solutions to pending issues.
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Wonder Woman 1984 had a successful run on HBO Max, boosting the subscribers of the streaming platform by 4.5 million. While the sequel did lose almost $100 million at the box office, the unprecedented release of the film is still notable in its own right.
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Conflicted feelings are a part of life, and two of my extreme cases involve sports.
I root for the hometown New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys in football, which is crazy because theyre division rivals who play twice a year and potentially can meet a third time in the playoffs. But I was a child when those allegiances formed, not understanding the dilemma theyd create.
Regarding basketball, Im torn in a way that fellow Brooklyn native Spike Lee is not Any team that reps my beloved borough is automatically my team, tooeven if the Brooklyn Nets didnt arrive until 2012. Yet, theres no way to forsake a lifelong love affair with the New York Knicks.
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As long as they play other teams, no problem. But when they face-off, its a no-win situation. I feel like Richard Williams watching Venus and Serena play against each other, unable to fully rejoice in either childs success. When forced to endure inevitable matchups of Giants vs. Cowboys, or Knicks vs. Nets, I simply assume the fetal position and wait for the pain to end.
Which brings us to Kyrie Irving and the coronavirus vaccination.
The Nets fan in me is ecstatic that Mayor Eric Adams
lifted the vaccine mandate for athletes and performers
based in New York City. Irving, arguably among the NBAs top five guards, missed the Nets first 35 home games because he refused to get vaccinated. Putting him on the court with Kevin Durant, perhaps the leagues best player, gives Brooklyn a potent duo that could lead to a championship.
Either way, Irvings wizardry with a basketball is spellbinding entertainment for hoops fans.
On the other hand, I hate that some observers paint this as a victory for Irving, who presented himself as a martyr. As a believer that everyone should take the vax, I kind of wish the mandate stayed in place. Now
Uncle Drew
is free to roll up and rescue the Nets as they struggle to improve their playoff position.
Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets dribbles the ball during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on January 5, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
But hes not a victim, and hes not a hero.
Hes just a selfish and irresponsible teammate whos supremely talented.
Irving couldve avoided this drama by getting jabbed, like everyone else on the Nets and
. He cant blame the city mandate for causing him to sit out all those games. It was his choice, not someones else action. Rules for playing were established, and he opted not to follow them.
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A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Morgan Stanley boosted its holdings in ContraFect by 10.5% in the second quarter. Morgan Stanley now owns 43,060 shares of the biotechnology companys stock worth $190,000 after acquiring an additional 4,083 shares in the last quarter. BlackRock Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of ContraFect by 0.8% during the fourth quarter. BlackRock Inc. now owns 530,194 shares of the biotechnology companys stock valued at $1,395,000 after purchasing an additional 4,293 shares in the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of ContraFect by 5.7% during the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 309,320 shares of the biotechnology companys stock valued at $813,000 after purchasing an additional 16,745 shares in the last quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP bought a new position in shares of ContraFect during the third quarter valued at $86,000. Finally, State Street Corp lifted its holdings in shares of ContraFect by 29.2% during the fourth quarter. State Street Corp now owns 97,254 shares of the biotechnology companys stock valued at $256,000 after purchasing an additional 22,000 shares in the last quarter. 58.44% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Several equities research analysts recently weighed in on the company. StockNews.comassumed coverage on ContraFect in a research report on Saturday. They set a sell rating on the stock. SVB Leerink dropped their price target on ContraFect from $14.00 to $9.00 and set an outperform rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, February 16th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, one has given a hold rating and three have given a buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, ContraFect presently has an average rating of Hold and an average price target of $8.17.
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ContraFect Corp. is a clinical stage biotechnology company, which engages in discovering and developing direct lytic agents (DLAs), including lysins and amurin peptides, as new medical modalities for the treatment of life-threatening, antibiotic-resistant infections. Its product pipeline consists of CF-301, Gram-Negative Lysins and Amurin Peptides.
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Original and instantly gripping,The Choiceis domestic and relatable but with a dark secret and huge moral dilemma: would you kill a man if you knew he was plotting to blow up a school? Upon the release of her new book, author S J Ford shares ten things about the author behind the novel.
S J Ford
1) I perpetually battle my super-sweet tooth. It particularly adores citrus-y things, and everything black forest.
2) I am enchanted by sloths. Its not that theyre my spirit animals, Im too intense and pacey for that, but I love everything about them. As a result, never does a birthday of mine or Christmas pass without someone contributing something new to my sloth collection this past years additions were an apron, a mouse mat and the annual sloth calendar.
3) Whilst I never officially decided to collect them, I do ultimately have an extensive collection of mugs. I have hot chocolate mugs, tea mugs, coffee mugs. Different textures, shapes and sizes. Most have a special meaning or sentiment connected to them, and they are more important to me than they probably should be.
4) Generally, I far prefer the company of souls with four legs than souls with two. Im an introvert, I love my family very deeply and I enjoy being around people with positive energy, but Im most at peace with my animal friends.
5) In my lifetime, I want to experience a hot air balloon, witness the wildebeest migration in Africa and see the proper arctic while it still exists in its pure, true form.
6) One of my favourite days out to date was climbing Snowdon with my dad and brother. It was brutal and amazing.
7) I dont think any of my readers would guess it based on the seriousness of The Choice, but I love puns. I dont include them in my writing but I feel genuine glee if an inadvertent pun finds its way into a conversation.
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The Husband. The Lawyer. The Detective. The Journalist. The Murderer. You are the jury. When Jane Bell uncovered that her next-door neighbour planned to blow up their local primary school, she tried to get the police to listen to her. When they chose to do nothing, she took matters into her own hands. Jane Bell saved the children. She is a hero. She stopped a terrorist attack. She murdered a man. Jane Bell committed a crime, and no matter what herreasons are surely she must face the legalrepercussions of her actions. Now several people follow Jane's case, each with their own thoughts on what happened. Is Jane the hero orthe villain? It's up to you to decide. | [
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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], March 2 (ANI/NewsVoir): Razorpay, India's leading Payments and Banking Platform for businesses, has ranked 10 in Y-Combinator's Breakthrough Companies 2022 List, making it the First Indian company to be featured in the list, as sorted by the valuation of a company. The YC Breakthrough Companies 2022 list features a total of 37 high-growth companies, across the world. Razorpay has also ranked 14 in Y-Combinator's Top Companies 2022 List, up from 33 last year, securing its place among top global leaders such as Airbnb, Instacart and Reddit.
Y-Combinator (YC) is a Startup Accelerator that has invested in over 3000 groundbreaking and innovative start-ups across the globe, including Dropbox, Coinbase, Meesho and Groww, among many others. Every year, YC compiles a list of high-growth companies and this year's newly launched 'Breakthrough List' highlights fast-growing companies that have received between USD 15Mn - USD 300Mn from YC. The Breakthrough List and The Top Companies List, both include private, public, and exited companies valued at USD 150M or more and are sorted by valuation or market cap as of February 2022.
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Razorpay recently became the most valued fintech company in India when it raised its Series F funding round of USD 375 Million at a valuation of USD 7.5 Billion. In a short span of over seven years, the fintech giant has witnessed massive growth in terms of market share and mind space with their partner businesses and industry peers. This ranking in the Top 10 Global Companies - Breakthrough List is a testimony to the company's culture, and its zeal to make a positive difference in the ecosystem.
Commenting on being featured in this prestigious list, Harshil Mathur, CEO and Co-founder, Razorpay said, "We are extremely delighted and honoured to become the First Indian Company on YC's Breakthrough Company List. Y-Combinator was among the first organisations to believe in Razorpay's vision and since then, they have played a key role in our success. This recognition further validates our vision as we enter the next phase of growth in India and International markets. We started off with a hope to make some difference in India's financial ecosystem, and today, the dent we've created by powering disruptive businesses with intelligent technology only excites us to reach newer heights."
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He added, "We would also like to congratulate all the other Indian and global companies who have made it to the list."
Razorpay recently forayed into international waters with the acquisition of Malaysia-based fintech firm Curlec. With this acquisition, Razorpay would be building and scaling seamless payment solutions for Malaysia's businesses and also enable global payments for its Indian businesses.
Razorpay, a full-stack financial services company, and a recently crowned Unicorn, helps Indian businesses with comprehensive and innovative solutions built over robust technology to address the entire length and breadth of the payment and banking journey for any business. Established in 2014, the company provides technology payment solutions to over 8Mn businesses. Founded by alumni of IIT Roorkee, Shashank Kumar and Harshil Mathur, Razorpay is the second Indian company to be a part of Silicon Valley's largest tech accelerator, Y-Combinator. Marquee investors such as Lone Pine Capital, Alkeon Capital, TCV, GIC, Tiger Global, Sequoia Capital India, Ribbit Capital, Matrix Partners, Salesforce Ventures, Y-Combinator and MasterCard have invested a total of USD 741.5Mn through Series A, B, C, D, E & F funding. Around 33 angel investors have invested in Razorpay's mission to simplify payments and banking and redefine how finance works in India.
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Touchstone Essentials Announces Craig Dalley As VP Of Global Sales
By Team Business For February 2, 2021
Touchstone Essentials, a global direct selling company offering organic wellness supplements that help people to detox, build, and balance, has announced that sales executive
Craig Dalley
has joined the organization as the Vice President of Global Sales and will be a key driver of global expansion and growth.
Dalley comes to Touchstone Essentials with a rich history of success in the network marketing industry, forged over 27 years of leadership experience as a sales executive. Throughout that time, he has been instrumental in developing and implementing sales strategies with a global impact.
Over the course of his career, Dalley has established a proven track record for sales and innovation at direct sales organizations that range from start-up to multimillion-dollar brands. According to Touchstone Essentials Founder and CEO,
Eddie Stone
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Craig is an immensely talented leader that can support our growth on a global scale. His passion for elevating people to their full potential makes him a perfect fit for Touchstone Essentials and our
Visionary Business Owners
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With a company vision of touching the lives of one million families with goodness, Dalley knew Touchstone Essentials was the right place to realize his goal of impacting positive change in the world.
Dally shared,
I was looking for an organization with a foundation of integrity and values. One with a rich culture of inclusion, caring, and giving back. Touchstone Essentials not only has amazing products, a generous compensation plan, and sound infrastructure for growth, they are also a company with heart.
In his role as Vice President of Global Sales, Dalley oversees the development and implementation of sales strategies worldwide and plays a critical role in driving new revenue for the company. These initiatives include the use of innovative technologies to empower VBOs to adapt and thrive in the work from home environment of the future.
Over the past year, Touchstone Essentials has experienced increased demand for its organic, plant-based supplements, resulting in 400 percent growth as people everywhere sought natural solutions to support their immune health and well-being.
Dalley explained,
The economy shifted dramatically in 2020, and as a result there is greater interest in working from home, and earning through multiple streams of income. The direct sales model is the answer for many people, and Touchstone Essentials is perfectly positioned to be a leader in this arena for years to come.
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Touchstone Essentials was founded in 2012 by 30-year industry veteran, Eddie Stone, with a vision of organic goodness accessible to everyone. They ship to over 60 countries around the world. Touchstone Essentials has been experiencing double-digit growth over the past 3 years and now things have started reaching critical mass. They describe themselves as proud rebels with a cause, offering products for Daily Detox, Organic Superfoods, and CBD.
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peacekeeping functions
. This was undertaken in response to actions that Russia characterized as a Ukranian government offensive.
During the previous weekend, Ukraine had significantly increased fireagainst residential sections of DPR and LPR, reportedly launching 1,600 projectiles and killing civilians. Nikolai Pankov, deputy Russian defense minister, said that Ukraine has 60,000 troopsprepared to attack DPR and LPR, an intention Ukraine has denied.
United Nations Secretary-General Antnio Guterres characterizedthe decision of the Russian Federation to be a violation of the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine and inconsistent with the principles of the Charter of the United Nations.
Claiming that Russia had begun an invasion of Ukraine
, U.S. President Joe Biden has imposed a first tranche of sanctions to effectively cut off Russias government from Western finance.
When Putin announced Russias recognition of the DPR and LPR in the Donbas region, he stated that if Ukraine was to join NATO, it would be a direct threat to Russia. The situation is like having a knife against our throat, Putin said, adding that Russia has a right to take countermeasures to enhance our own security.
This uptick in tensions is taking place in the context of a structural escalation from the U.S. that deserves more than a passing mention by the media: On February 16, The New York Times reported that the United States is building a highly sensitive U.S. military installation
in Poland, just 100 miles from Russias border. The base, which is scheduled to begin operation this year, is a site from which the U.S. could deploy nuclear-armed missiles.
The advanced and potentially nuclear armed missile deployments in Poland, Romania, and on the Black Sea constituted a clear threat to Russia, Jack Rasmus, professor of politics and economics at St. Marys College, wrote
Russia is seeking a legally binding agreement from the United States that Ukraine will not be invited to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), a historically anti-Russia military alliance, as well as other security guarantees. A NATO Ukraine could mean moving Romanian and Black Sea US missiles still further north into Ukraine right up to Russias border, Rasmus noted With similar NATO forces in the Baltics on its border, Russia would be surrounded with NATO missiles just a few minutes from Moscow.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov saidon February 14 that Russia wants radical changes in the sphere of European security, a pullback of NATO troops in Eastern Europe, and limitations on offensive weapons as well as restrictions on intermediate-range missiles. These proposals are enshrined in two treatiesthat Russia proposed on December 22, 2021, to make the region more secure and less vulnerable to war. The parties to one treaty would be NATO and the Russian Federation. The United States and the Russian Federation would be parties to the other treaty.
The Proposed NATO-Russia Federation Treaty
The proposed NATO-Russia treaty provides in Article 5 that the parties shall not deploy land-based intermediate- and short-range missiles in areas allowing them to reach the territory of the other Parties.
The United States is building a highly sensitive U.S. military installation in Poland, just 100 miles from Russias border. The base could deploy nuclear-armed missiles.
In Article 6 of the proposed treaty, the parties commit themselves to refrain from any further enlargement of NATO, including the accession of Ukraine as well as other States.
Article 7 states that member States of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization shall not conduct any military activity on the territory of Ukraine as well as other States in the Eastern Europe, in the South Caucasus and in Central Asia.
The Proposed U.S.-Russia Federation Treaty
In the proposed U.S.-Russia treaty, the parties would agree to avoid any military confrontation and armed conflict between the Parties and realiz[e] that direct military clash between them could result in the use of nuclear weapons that would have far-reaching consequences.
Article 3 of the proposed treaty provides: The Parties shall not use the territories of other States with a view to preparing or carrying out an armed attack against the other Party or other actions affecting core security interests of the other Party.
Article 4 reads: The United States of America shall undertake to prevent further eastward expansion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and deny accession to the Alliance to the States of the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.
Article 4 also says that the United States shall not establish military bases in the territory of the States of the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics that are not members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
Article 7 states, The Parties shall refrain from deploying nuclear weapons outside their national territories and return such weapons already deployed outside their national territories at the time of the entry into force of the Treaty to their national territories. The Parties shall eliminate all existing infrastructure for deployment of nuclear weapons outside their national territories.
The United States and NATO have refused to respond positively to Russias treaty proposalsand have continued to fan the flames of the Ukraine conflict with anti-Russia propaganda, aided and abetted by the corporate media But the volatile situation in Ukraine can be traced to U.S. meddling in the region.
The U.S. Facilitated the 2014 Coup That Overthrew Ukraines Elected President
Absent from the corporate medias Ukraine coverage are discussions of the U.S. role in the 2014 coup in Ukraine, when the United States helped to overthrow Ukraines elected president In 2013, President Viktor Yanukovych had resisted economic reforms sought by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to make Ukraine more enticing to investors. Those reforms included lowering wages and reducing the education and health sectors (which comprised most of Ukrainian employment), as well as cutting natural gas subsidies that facilitated affordable energy for Ukrainians. After the coup, the new U.S.-backed government cut heating subsidies in half, and in return, secured a $27 billion commitment from the IMF.
Minsk II, a package of measures aimed at ending the war in the Donbas region of Ukraine, was agreed to in 2015 by the leaders of Ukraine, Russia, Germany and France.
In the run-up to the coup, the United States promoted anti-government opinionthrough the use of USAID and the National Endowment for Democracy (NED). The NED is a key organization in the network of American soft power that pours$170 million a year into organizations dedicated to defending or installing US-friendly regimes, according to Fairness & Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR) The NED targets governments who oppose US military or economic policy, stirring up anti-government opposition. In 2013, NED President Carl | [
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) reported its Q4 earnings results on Monday, February 28, 2022 at 04:00 PM.
Here's what investors need to know about the announcement.
Earnings
BioLife Solutions missed estimated earnings by 88.24%, reporting an EPS of $-0.32 versus an estimate of $-0.17.
Revenue was up $22.58 million from the same period last year.
Past Earnings Performance
Last quarter the company missed on EPS by $0.1 which was followed by a 4.41% drop in the share price the next day.
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Ayushmann Khurrana Wraps Up The London Schedule Of His Upcoming Movie An Action Hero
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Anek actor Ayushmann completes the London schedule of the An Action Hero movie
He announced this amazing news by sharing a BTS video on his social media page!
B-Town's versatile actor Ayushmann Khurrana is all set to entertain the audience with his upcoming movie 'An Action Hero' Being made with an interesting plot, it has many expectations on it. Off late, Ayushmann wrapped up the London schedule shooting of this movie and treated all his fans by sharing the BTS video on his Instagram page
A post shared by Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk)
In this video, he is seen along with his horse and also showcased a few picturesque and popular places of London He also looked handsome travelling in a car and announced the London schedule wrap news to all his fans
Talking about the movie, Ayushmann said, "I absolutely loved the script of Action Hero instantly. It's zany, it's fresh, it's disruptive and it has all the trappings of cinema that I have come to be known for."
Earlier, speaking about the movie, producer Anand L Rai said, "This is the first time that we are experimenting with this genre and An Action Hero is going to be an unconventional entertainer. I'm certain the energy will translate on-screen too."
An Action Hero movie is being directed by Anirudh Iyer and is produced by Anan L Rai, Bhushan Kumar and Krishnan Kumar under the Colour Yellow Productions and T-Series banners.
Well, Ayushmann Khurrana is all in the best phase of his career and he will be next seen in Anek, Doctor G films too. Anek being a socio-political thriller, it is directed by Anubhav Sinha and is being bankrolled by Bhushan Kumar under T-Series and Benaras Team Works banners. Ayushmann will be essaying the character of Joshua in this movie. Even the tagline "Jeetega Kaun? Hindustan" also made the movie turn into the most-awaited ones. Anek will hit the big screens on 13th May, 2022! | [
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The service, at Westminster Abbey in central London, will "give thanks for the Duke of Edinburghs dedication to family, nation and Commonwealth", royal officials said.
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But it has been an eventful 12 months in the storied history of the royal family, with ill health, scandal and division -- plus the growing sense of the end of an era.
All eyes will inevitably be on the queen, who provided the enduring image of the dukes socially distanced funeral, sitting on her own near his flag-draped coffin.
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But the 95-year-old monarch, who is in her record-breaking 70th year on the throne, pulled out at the last minute.
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She has been seen using a walking stick, and has reportedly been using a wheelchair -- and even a golf buggy -- behind the stately walls of her sprawling Windsor Castle home.
Speculation has also been rife that she could soon spend more time at her Balmoral estate in Scotland, after claims that a stairlift has been installed.
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The Education Minister has launched digital awareness week to help address a serious shortfall in the number of students in Northern Ireland taking Information and Communications Technology (ICT) at school. The scheme is aimed at encouraging young people into a career in digital technologies, the fastest growing sector of the local economyCurrently just 1% of A Level pupils study ICT, while more and more tech companies open premises in Northern Ireland. But with just one applicant for every seven new job openings, the need for a ready supply of qualified applicants has never been more crucial in a sector worth millions to the economy every year.NI Digital Awareness Week is an initiative from the locally-based, global smart software provider Civica and partners across the worlds of industry and education. It will give 11-18 years olds a chance to try their hand at coding and hear first-hand from experts in the worlds of Artificial Intelligence (AI), cybersecurity and emerging technologies.Running from October 18-22, the event will feature over 20 virtual talks, panel discussions and live demos from organisations including Microsoft, BT, IBM, NI-based software consultancy Instil, Ulster University, and Queen’s University Belfast.“The past year has really brought home for each of us how much we’ve come to depend upon digital technologies to live our lives. Northern Ireland’s tech sector is going from strength to strength, but to remain competitive, we need to get more young people excited about a career in digital tech,” explained Civica managing director (NI) Mark Owens. launching the initiative at Belfast’s W5 complex.“Over the course of the week, we hope to inspire as many young people as possible to follow in the footsteps of the innovators who created the digital technologies we now take for granted and which have transformed our lives for the better.“There seems to be a reluctance from parents to encourage their children into ICT, a perception that it’s too hard. This week is about dispelling those myths, opening up a world of opportunities and giving out young people the chance to take a path towards a career in what’s the largest growing part of our economy.“The industry in NI is booming but for every seven job opportunities we have there’s only one candidate.“The sector is crying out for people. That’s worrying. The jobs are there, but the qualified applicants are not coming through. That needs to be addressed and this is the start of trying to do that.“We have a fantastic opportunity in Northern Ireland to be front and centre of the technology industry, but we need students to choose that subject and follow it through to employment.“One of our main objectives is to see ICT as a mandatory subject at GCSE. We need to see the numbers starting to rise.”The Departments of Education and the Economy are jointly funding the event.“Northern Ireland has such a fast-growing and exciting technology industry and it’s vital that we encourage and nurture digital and STEM skills in our young people for the future,” said Education Minister Michelle McIlveen.“I’m pleased to show my support for NI Digital Awareness Week, which is an excellent opportunity for students to get more involved in new technologies. From coding to artificial intelligence, I look forward to seeing the inspirational ideas and innovation which will follow in the time ahead.”Among the 50 schools already signed up to take part is St Patrick’s College in Dungannon.“Digital awareness gives out pupils the prospect of a career, a future, in terms of being able to develop the skills necessary in the modern workplace,” said Principal Catherine McHugh.“We’ve very fortunate that we have a 50-50 uptake between boys and girls, which wouldn’t be the norm, and we have a significant number choosing to take ICT at GCSE. This is about creating the workforce of tomorrow and we’re delighted to give our students every opportunity in this field. The opportunities are explicit.” | [
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in the U.S. Given that the average salary in the U.S. is $51,000, an employer-sponsored benefit can truly make a difference.
Is the benefit a personalized benefit?
Every family-building journey is unique, and your benefit should accommodate that. Personalized benefits include those with a managed fertility benefit solution, like
WINFertility
, which can include clinical oversight and nurse care managers that help you navigate every step of your journey. In some programs nurse care managers are available 24/7 to explain medications and procedures and help patients connect with the right provider given their specific medical situation.
Does the benefit cover access to emotional support?
A family-building journey can be an expensive one, but it can also be an emotional one. In addition to support from friends and family, you may need to pay out-of-pocket for a therapist that specializes in infertility. These costs can range anywhere from $150 to $500 an hour. With a managed fertility benefit you may have access to behavioral health care specialists who will guide you and your partner through the emotional components of the journey. Some fertility clinics also offer counseling to patients going through fertility treatments. It is important to take advantage of these services, as they will make the often-stressful family-building journey easier to navigate.
Will I get access through my medical plan? Or do I need to pay and get reimbursed?
The design of the benefit will determine if all expenses go through your employer or health plan, or if you will need to pay out-of-pocket and then be reimbursed. If your employer is working with a managed solution, the benefit may be integrated with your health insurance carrier. This means that you will go to a fertility specialist that is in your insurance carriers network, show your insurance ID card, and process all claims through your health insurance company as you would for any other medical expense. A family-building benefit that integrates with your insurance carrier will simplify your life, ensuring that there are no additional administrative steps for you when it comes to finding an in-network doctor and processing claims.
What do I do if the benefit runs out when I am mid-treatment?
Some employers offer a benefit maximum for family-building. Depending on whether that maximum is, whether it be $20K, $50K or $100K, and what treatments you need to build your family will determine whether or not you use up all of the allotted benefit. If you run out of benefit dollars mid-treatment there are programs available that | [
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This guide is my attempt at walking you through the process as easily as possible.
Note: An Invisibility potion is required!
Dire Maul
Dire Maul has 3 sections, North East and West.
Thankfully, this quest only involves 2 of the 3 sections(East and North).
The quest giver is in DM North and the Quest Item is located in DM East.
You will either need the Crescent Keyfrom DM East or a rogue with max lock picking to enter DM North.
Getting to the instances
Once you enter Dire Maul from Feralas, follow the path until you see a giant door, go left and then right to get to the path behind the door. Once you have taken the path behind the door you will be in a courtyard filled with ogres. This courtyard contains all 3 Dire Maul entrances.
DM North Straight across
DM East hug the right wall
DM West hug the left wall
If you are still lost I recommend This Video
Obtaining the
Crescent Key
To get the Crescent Keyyou will have to chase an imp through the East wing of Dire Maul.
Upon entering you will see a friendly imp to your left. Talk to him and he will run away. Follow him through the instance, you will have to talk to and follow him multiple times. Eventually he will go up some stairs and when you talk to him this time he will summon imps and attack you. Focus him and kill the non-elite adds later. He will drop the Crescent Key Now lets go to Dire Maul North to pick up your quest!
Lets go get that quest!
Technically this can be done alone with any type of invisibility.
Once you enter DM North there are 3 ogres to your left and one wandering directly in front of you. If you see the 3 ogres you should also see the ramp down beside them.
Wait for the pat to move and then head down the ramp. Next you jump off the left side of the ramp and avoid the second group of ogres now head down the second ramp. Walk down this hallway until you find a door that requires the crescent key. Once you open the door with the Crescent Keyyou will be in the library. The quest giver Lorekeeper Lydroswill be straight ahead.
Getting the
Hydrospawn Essence
Back to Dire Maul East! As soon as you zone in, hug the right wall and head through the second corridor. Take the first right into a hall filled with Satyr demons and plants.
Hug the left wall, killing what you have to, then take the left turn below the ramp. Kill the enemies you encounter along the left wall again and you will end up in a pool with Hydrospawn in it. He spawns water elementals but they despawn when he dies.
Once you have the Hydrospawn make your way back to the quest giver in DM North and you are done!
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1:27 PM EST November 11, 2020
ATLANTA Dwayne The Rock Johnson surprised Children's Healthcare of Atlanta with the new Xbox series video game consoles along with specialized portable gaming kiosks, called "GO Karts."
Children's is one of 20 children's hospitals nationwide receiving this special gift from The Rock working in partnership with Xbox and Gamers Outreach according to a release from the gaming company.
According to the release, along with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, other hospitals receiving the gift include Childrens Hospital Colorado, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, Childrens Hospital Orange County, St. Louis Childrens Hospital, Childrens Wisconsin, C.S. Mott Childrens Hospital, Dell Childrens Medical Center, Franciscan Hospital for Children, Joe DiMaggio Childrens Hospital, Methodist Childrens Hospital, Mount Sinai Kravis Childrens, MUSC Childrens Health, Nicklaus Childrens Hospital, Riley Hospital for Children, Seattle Childrens Hospital, Shriners Hospitals for Children Northern CA, Texas Childrens Hospital, UCSF Benioff Childrens Hospital, and UNM Childrens Hospital.
The portable gaming kiosks will be an outlet of fun for kids who are not able to leave their rooms, the release said.
Each custom Xbox Series X (and Xbox Wireless Controller) features Johnsons iconic Brahma Bull logo representing strength, resilience, heart, and power. The consoles include a special engraved message for kids alongside his signature summoning hope and goodwill, which says, Keep smiling and have fun. Love, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson.
Johnson helped unveil the original Xbox console 20 years agoand wanted to spread joy and the power of play among some of their youngest fans to commemorate the anniversary.
The actor recently wrapped production on his upcoming Netflix action drama "Red Notice". Just a few weeks ago, he talked about a safe return to set after production was halted in March.
I'm confident in our safety strategy and execution, but well also be fluid and amenable to best practice changes on the fly. Stay healthy and stay disciplined, my friends as you all get back to work, | [
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There are plenty of myths that were told about aging but one rule that holds true is that you should always budgetfor life after retirement. If youve been considering where to spend your later years, there are plenty of retirement communities across the nation to choose from.
SeniorHomes.com, a website that compiles information and data regarding senior care, recently analyzed the cost of independent living by state. They note that the cost to live in 55+ communities can vary greatly and often depends on services and care required. And on top of the purchase price of a home, townhome or condo, there are often association fees. One step beyond that is independent living communities, which often provide dining services, transportation and other amenities at a monthly cost for retirees who need little to no assistance.
Check out some of the priciest retirement communities in the nation.
The Clare (Chicago, Illinois)
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According to SeniorHomes.com, the average price for independent living in Illinois is $1,859. The Clare, located in the heart of downtown Chicago on the Gold Coast, has entrance fees starting at $300,000 for an apartment, on top of monthly fees starting at $3,500. In addition to a Health and Wellness Center, The Clare also has an on-site aquatic center and full-time exercise physiologist activity programming. Also located on The Clares premises are three fine-dining restaurants: The Bistro, The Grafton and The Abbey on fifty three.
Vivante (Costa Mesa, California)
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The cost of living at the Vivante in Costa Mesa, California, can reach up to $10,000 per month. The retirement community specializes in memory care and has 24-hour on-call nurses to assist residents. When residents need to de-stress, Vivante has a salon for hair and nail care and massages, and a yogadeck for daily exercise and meditation.
Sun City Summerlin (Las Vegas, Nevada)
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A night out on the town in Sin City might be enjoyable for some, but for those looking for a peaceful place to retire, Sun City Summerlin might be more your speed. The community has more than 7,700 homes, four fitness centers, an Olympic-sized pooland three 18-hole golf courses. Residents can also enjoy frequent live theatrical performances and musicals. The price of a two-bedroom, three-bath home at Sun City Summerlin can exceed $800,000.
Encanterra (San Tan Valley, Arizona)
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Encanterra is an all-ages community with smaller neighborhoods for retirees that are 55 and older. Nestled in Arizonas breathtaking San Tan Mountainsand just 45 minutes away from downtown Phoenix, the community boasts an 18-hole golf course, two pools, a private spa, an art studio and a culinary studio. A 1,300-square-foot home at Encanterra can be priced as high as $227,000, while a 2,700-square-foot home costs more than $390.000. The median list price per square foot in San Tan Valley is $126, well below the going rate at Encanterra.
Sarasota Bay Club (Sarasota, Florida)
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The Sarasota Bay Club in Sarasota, Florida, is the perfect escape for retirees searching for a warm-weather destinationto spend their golden years. Condos in the community can be priced as high as $1.5 million. According to the club, luxury is enjoying the privilege of choices. At Sarasota Bay Club, residents have plenty of choices. In addition to a 24-hour concierge, housekeeping and breakfast, residents can enjoy a massage therapy studio, a billiards room, an art studio, a woodworking shop and a multi-purpose theater.
Del Webb (Greensboro, Georgia)
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Located on Lake Oconee and less than two hours from Atlanta, Del Webb is a retirement community with ranch-style homes. The starting price for a three-bedroom, three-bath, 2,743-square-foot home is approximately $400,000 before association and entrance fees. The community offers a variety of outdoor activities thanks to its four tennis courts, pickleball court and croquet field. And residents can take advantage of the communitys location on Lake Oconee by fishing, kayaking or boating on the lake.
The Villages (Sumter County, Florida)
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The Villages functions as a small, independent town in Sumter County, Florida. For outdoor recreational activities, residents can cycleor hike at one of the community parks or trails. And for those with a passion for the arts, painting, pottery, sewing, dancing and singing classes are just some of the available activities. A home at The Villages can start around $160,000. But if residents really want to splurge, the Premier, an area dedicated to luxury homes, has homes that can cost anywhere from $600,000 to $1.2 million.
The Village (Sherman Oaks, California)
The Village at Sherman Oaks/
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The Village at Sherman Oaks is a retirement community that is rich with activities and amenities. Along with fitness classes, residents can spend time in the library, pool or spa, and each home unit receives a weekly housekeeping service. According to seniorly.com, a platform that specializes in assisting aging citizens find a home, the average monthly cost of a two-bedroom apartment at The Village is around $8,800. Thats four times the average monthly cost of an independent living community in California.
Covenant Shores (Mercer Island, Washington)
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Located in Mercer Island, just minutes away from Seattle, is Covenant Shores. Covenant Shores is a 12-acre waterfront retirement community ideal for a retiree wanting to spend their days overlooking the blue waves of Lake Washington. The entrance fee to live here starts at $91,000, and monthly fees start at $1,930.
The Residences at Turner Hill (Ipswich, Massachusetts)
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East coasters
can retire in luxury not too far from home thanks to The Residences at Turner Hill in Ipswich, Massachusetts. This retirement community is divided into four neighborhoods: The Garden, The Village, The Hill and The Fairway. A two-bedroom home can cost more than $800,000. The biggest perk at the community is the 18-hole golf course. And retirees who want a taste of the sweet life but cant afford the community can pay a fee to join the golf club.
The Forum at Park Lane (Dallas, Texas)
The Forum at Park Lane/
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The Forum at Park Lane in Dallas has an extensive list of perks for its residents, like a beauty salon, a barbershop, in-house doctor visits, housekeeping and a happy hour. Celebrity chef Brad Miller partnered with The Forum to provide guests with signature dishes like sauted shrimpand pork tenderloin Independent living rates at The Forum start at $2,700 per month and increase when services and amenities are added.
The Preserve at SaddleBrooke (Tucson, Arizona)
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With Tucsons Santa Catalina mountains serving as a beautiful backdrop, The Preserve is one of the many Robson Resort communities around the U.S. that offers a life of luxury after retirement. Homes at The Preserve have open | [
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Sara Tendulkar's "Fit and Happy" life rules to learn
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Unmatched life rules
Sara Tendulkar has unmatched life rules when it comes to being happy and fit at the same time. Inspiring over 1.7 million fans on Instagram she keeps posting pictures of outings, leisure and fitness routines.
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Simplicity is the key
Her simplicity reflects in her lifestyle. Reports suggest her secret to fitness is eating simple meals. For breakfast, lunch and dinner she prefers eating home cooked rice, dal, and roti.
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Fitness routine
A fitness and health enthusiast, Sara is very regular to gyms. As per reports she never misses her workouts and loves doing cardio exercises. She loves doing Yoga as well.
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Healthy, smart eating
Her instagram holds the secret to her happiness-- healthy food. From salad to icecream her food photos reveal she is a big foodie. As per reports, she eats lots of fresh fruits, vegetables and prefers eating simple meals.
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Nature lover
Her camera lenses capture the beauty of nature in a mesmerizing way. Sara Tendulkar's instagram posts on magnificent sceneries speak volume about her love for nature.
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Family first
Daughter of legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, Sara has always shown her love for her family through her social media posts.
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Traveling
A vacation is the gateway of happiness and a healthy being and no one understands it better than Sara. Her picturesque Instagram posts speak a lot about her love for traveling.
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Friendship goals
When it comes to friendship, Sara sets a new goal each time she posts something new about her friends. Every now and then she posts a picture remembering her friends and happy occasions.
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Inspiration to many
Sara Tendulkar has over 1.7 million fans following her on Instagram who love to know about her lifestyle and regular activities.
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The chic white and navy exercise bikefrom MYXFitness is a whopping $600 off and is now on sale for $1,599. This includes $450 off the bike, free shipping and assembly (a $200 value) and an included weight rack ($150 value) to have you on a consistent workout schedule in no time.
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(KRQE) The health and well-being of friends and family has always been important and now, with the increasing numbers of new COVID-19 positive tests and death counts that has never been more true.
During the pandemic, individuals need access to medical professionals and resources. However, thousands of individuals have been furloughed or lost their jobs and have also lost health insurance coverage.
CEO of True Health New MexicoMark Epstein discusses what options people have during this time. Those who have lost their job or have had a decrease in pay have three options that are available to them.
Its, as weve heard time and time again, unprecedented times so people need to know that they have coverage and can get access to the care they need in an affordable, accessible way so its so true now, more than ever before that people have to understand that theyre covered because it plays, not only into their physical well-being and their health and being able to maintain that but also their mental health and well-being that way because that plays into their physical health as well, said Epstein.
The New Mexico Health Insurance Exchange BeWellNM.com offers individual health insurance plans from approved New Mexico health insurance companies. Depending on particular circumstances, you may qualify for premium payment assistance from potentially significant financial support.
Those who have lost their jobs or have had a significant reduction in pay may apply and should do so within 60 days of the event. Circumstances may allow individuals to qualify for Medicaid as coverage is tied to income. You can apply for Medicaid at yes.state.nm or by calling 855-637-6574.
For individuals who dont qualify for BeWellNM or Medicaid plans, you may qualify for the New Mexico Medical Insurance Pool which offers discounted premiums for low and middle income people.
Those who have recently received a Payroll Protection Program Loan from the Federal Small Business Administration and have not previously offered health insurance to employees should also consider applying for health insurance coverage. The PPP loan pays for health insurance premiums for eight weeks.
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United Natural Foods, Inc. engages in the distribution of natural, organic, and specialty foods and non-food products. The firm operates through the following segments: Wholesale and Retail. The Wholesale segment is engaged in the national distribution of natural, organic, specialty, produce, and conventional grocery and non-food products, and providing retail services in the United States and Canada. The Retail segment derives revenues from the sale of groceries and other products at retail locations operated by company. It offers food and non food, frozen, perishables, bulk, body care products, and supplements. The company was founded by Michael S. Funk and Norman A. Cloutier in July 1976 and is headquartered in Providence, RI.
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4 Concrete Ways to Build Wealth Working a 9 to 5 Job
January 24, 2022
Steve Adcock
Have you ever heard the phrase, You cant build wealth working a 9 to 5 job? Its not true, and Im proof-positive of how working a traditional 9 to 5 job can get you rich.
Your 9 to 5 job probably offers everything you need to build wealth over time. But, believe it or not, people get rich from their regular jobs all the time. After all, we arent all business owners are we? Of course not. Most of us arent.
4 ways to build wealth working a 9 to 5 job
There are more than 22 million millionaires in the United States, and a lot of these millionaires work typical jobs just like you. So how can you get rich working a traditional 9 to 5 job?
Invest in your companys long-term investment accounts
Many companies offer employees some kind of company-sponsored retirement plan, such as the Traditional 401(k), the Roth IRA, and even an HSA or Health Savings Account.
The Traditional 401(k) is a great way to boost your retirement savings, not to mention improve your quality of life with a more comfy nest egg of cash once you retire. For an additional perk, some companies also match a certain percentage of your contributions, which is 100%
free money.
Your 401(k) is a pre-tax investment, which means your taxable income is reduced by the amount of money that you investin a 401(k). Note that high-income employees (those who earn more than $305,000 a year, according to the IRS for 2022) are not eligible for a 401(k). Therefore, the most you can contribute to a 401(k) in 2022 is $20,500.
The Roth IRA is a post-tax investment, which means you contribute after-tax income into your Roth account. However, those contributions grow tax-free. You can contribute up to $6,000 into your Roth IRA if youre younger than 50. If youre 50 or older, the limit is $7,000.
Health Savings Accounts are great options for further investments HSAs offer a triple tax benefit. First, HSAs are pre-tax savings accounts for health-related expenses (such as healthcare deductibles and other qualified expenses). Second, money can be withdrawn from HSA accounts at any time tax-free (again, only for qualified medical expenses). But after turning 65, your HSA turns into a traditional 401(k). This means any remaining money in your HSA can be withdrawn and spent on anything without restriction.
Note that HSAs require high deductible health plans, so they wont be right for everyone.
Suppose your employer has made these options available. In that case, they probably offer automatic payroll deductions too to help you contribute money into these types of investment plans, making the process of building wealth over time simple, easy, and automatic.
Proactively ask for raises and promotions
Asking for raises and promotions can be a great way to boost your income working a 9 to 5 job. You just need to be smart with how you ask and when.
For instance, dont ask for a raise if you know that your company is struggling financially or laying off large portions of the staff. Also, try to avoid hectic or stressful days to ask your boss for a raise or a promotion Instead, whenever possible, choose a day that tends to be calm.
Also, have your argument ready. Be prepared to show tangible accomplishments. Present evidence that youve consistently exceeded expectations and deserve a salary commensurate with your contributions to the company. Never threaten to quit unless you already have another position lined up, and even then, doing this can turn the discussion uncomfortable.
Never say that you
or that times are tough. Those arent convincing arguments, and most managers will quickly dismiss your request. Instead, keep your argument focused on how youve performed over the months and years of working for that company.
Show up every day
My dad always used to tell me that showing up is half the battle. He was right. Work ethic has a way of improving your luck. Be a team player. Do what you say youre going to do. The bar is set pretty low these days.
As a manager in the information technology industry for more than a decade, I noticed when people didnt come to work or consistently left early. Yes, vacationsare okay. Sick days are fine. But, some employees clearly took advantage of every opportunity to be out of the office, and it showed. Those employees were rarely in line for a promotion or raise.
Pro tip: Dont be afraid to find another job Every time I moved to a different company, I got a 15 to 20% raise. Taking another position is a great opportunity to ask for more money. In fact, its a natural part of the process!
Control your spending and limit your debts
High-income debt
is a big problem. Even if you earn a big salary, your lifestyle and expenses play a huge role in how rich you become.
Debt kills your chances of building wealth, and this is especially true with consumer debt. I never took out high-interest loans over my career, and it helped me build wealth without climbing down from a mountain of debt.
I never paid a single dime of interest on my credit cards. The only auto loan I took was a 0% interest loan, which helped me leverage more cash flow at the time. And, I only bought as much house as I could afford. Mortgages tend to be peoples most significant debts.
Boosting your income is great, but if youre spending the majority of what you make to keep up with the Joneses then youre shooting yourself in the foot before you begin the race.
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Staff shortages from COVID forcing some health care facilities to limit services
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(NEW YORK) As U.S. COVID-19 cases continue to surge, some health care facilities have been forced to shut down facilities or departments as staffing shortages worsen.
Holy Cross Health in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was forced to close labor and delivery units, while keeping open, at least for now, NICU and postpartum units.
Holy Cross Health has reached critical staffing levels in Labor and Delivery, the hospital said in a statement to ABC News. In the best interest of patient safety, the Labor and Delivery unit is on diversion until further notice.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated guidance last month for health care workers, reducing their isolation periods to align with understanding of the disease trajectory, which affected staffing measures.
Three Aurora Urgent Care facilities in Wisconsin were forced to close last week until at least Jan. 26.
Managing the COVID surge combined with staffing shortages have contributed to temporary closures at three lower volume urgent care centers in Menomonee Falls, Brookfield and on River Center Drive in Milwaukee, a representative for Advocate Aurora Health told ABC News in a statement. This allows those team members to be deployed to busier urgent cares in the area. All other non-urgent care services offered at these three facilities are currently open.
Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Indiana also told ABC News its closing its OB/Maternity department in mid-January due to staffing shortages.
With so few maternity nurses available, our medical staff and senior leadership felt it best to close the OB/Maternity Department instead of trying to operate at less than optimal staffing levels, hospital CEO Tom Barry said in a statement. Over the past several months, we have had significant difficulty recruiting additional staff to our OB/Maternity Department in order to maintain the high-quality standards that all patients deserve and expect from PMH.
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Dr. Sudkate Chaiyo Awarded 2021 Young Scientist for his Cutting-Edge Biosensors
Dr. Sudkate Chaiyo from the Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Chulalongkorn University (IBGE-CU) has won the 2021 Young Scientist Award with his simple and innovative biosensors for food quality, agricultural safety, clinical diagnosis, and COVID-19 immunity detection.
Sensoris a new technology that facilitates many facets of modern, everyday life. From key cards to automatic doors, to measurement of harmful residuals in the environment, agricultural, and food products, it can also be used for medical purposes like measuring blood and sugar levels.
Developing easy, convenient, fast, and accurate sensors has always been the priority ofDr. Sudkate Chaiyo, an IBGE-CU scientist who is fully dedicated to the research and development of various types of sensors for enhancing peoples quality of life. Such dedication recently earned him the 2021 Young Scientist Award from the Foundation for the Promotion of Science and Technology under the Patronage of His Majesty the King with outstanding projects: Food and Agriculture Safety Assessment Sensors and Thailands first COVID-19 Immunity Detection Sensors.
The beginning of the Young Scientist the sensor developer
Dr. Sudkate is a scientist who is interested in analyzing and inventing various innovations, particularly sensor technology because it can integrate various laboratory gauges into one device.
I am interested in applying my knowledge of analytical chemistry to develop a new sensor platform that will be useful to people and can be used at home. However, there are still limitations in the sensors large size, high import price, and complicated use. This means it requires the expertise of sensor operators.
Intending to develop a sensor that is more accessible to the general public and brings benefits to a broader audience, Dr. Sudkate has been devoting over 10 years of his effort to the research and development of a new type of sensor at an affordable price using parts produced domestically. The first sensor he developed was a smaller, more affordable device to detect heavy metals in food and the environment, the use of which has been extended to industrial purposes. Subsequently, he developed other sensors to detect antibiotics, residual pesticides, as well as medical sensors.
Sensors to Detect Heavy Metal in Food and the Environment
With the collaboration from professors of the Faculty of Science, Faculty of Medicine, and IBGE-CU, Dr. Sudkate has succeeded in developing a biological and chemical sensor for food safety, as well as checking for chemical residues, antibiotics, and pesticides.
Dr. Sudkate revealed that the self-test sensors for heavy metal, food quality, chemical residues, antibiotics, and pesticides are under the prototyping process. Initially, these self-test sensors were first given to shrimp farms in Suphan-Buri to verify the potential applicability of the developed sensors. Interestingly, the results indicate a satisfactory precision and promising functionality for quantifying antibiotics and heavy metals in food samples compared to the current standard methods.
Medical and COVID-19 Immunity Detection Sensors
During the latest COVID-19 outbreaks, Dr. Sudkate proceeded with developing a sensor to detect immunity to COVID-19. Test results proved consistent with the standard methods and have already been tested in infected patients. It is the worlds first study to use a paper-based electrochemistry sensor to measure COVID-19 antibodies.
In addition, Dr. Sudkate also developed a sensor for the COVID-19 Antigen Test Kit (ATK) that displays a faster result in numbers rather than a color band. Also under development are clinical sensors for glucose and cholesterol levels.
Most sensors in the market are enzyme biosensors. The disadvantage, however, is that they have a concise shelf life when exposed to heat. My current research is the development of non-enzyme cholesterol and glucose sensors that will ensure longer shelf life.
The 2021 Young Scientists Secret of Success
Dr. Sudkate said that he owes his various achievements to his determination to work hard, and the cooperation of faculty, students, and both public and private agencies.
Do your best with whats in front of you. With determination, you can solve problems and overcome obstacles, Dr. Sudkate opined while revealing his goals of developing commercially viable products for the public. | [
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) are some of the major clients of ASML.
The companys extreme ultraviolet technology (EUV) is instrumental in the production of some of the smallest computer chips. According to CEO Peter Wennink, the ongoing global digital transformation coupled with a shortage of chips has propelled ASML to meet increased demand worldwide.
Consequently, the company posted a successful third quarter beating income estimates. Q3 reports say the tech company posted quarterly revenue of $6.08 billion with a gross margin of over 51%. Earnings per share beat estimates, and the company raised its forward-looking outlook. Those are certainly good things for investors considering this stock.
ASML shares are currently trading at around $850, up about 64% year-to-date. This stock doesnt look cheap. However, there are strong long-term secular growth catalysts underpinning this name, which is why I like this stock right now.
Top Tech Stocks to Buy: Medtronic (MDT)
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The next entry on the list of top tech stocks to invest in right now is an Ireland-based company involved with the manufacturing of medical devices. Medtronic is one of the largest medical component manufacturers globally. This company is noted for its cardiovascular, surgical, diabetes and neuroscience-related instruments.
In addition to having a diverse pipeline of products, this medical-device company focuses on an innovation-driven strategy. This is a company that has shown consistent and strong growth in the past. And the companys pipeline of products remains world-class in this regard.
For instance, Medtronic has developed the Hugo platform, which is poised to become a great player in the robot-assisted surgery market. Indeed, Medtronics Hugo platform is likely to continue to face competition from Intuitive Surgicals Da Vinci system. However, theres a tremendous amount of potential growth in this space, and Medtronic is a company looking to grab a bigger piece of a rapidly growing pie.
This companys recent earningswere downright impressive. Medtronic posted revenue growth of 23% and bottom line adjusted earnings growth of 127%, on a year-over-year basis. For those who like the growth trajectory of the medical devices space, this is certainly a stock to consider right now.
Matterport (MTTR)
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California-based Matterport has been one of the hottest names in the tech sector lately. This company provides 3D space capture services, converting photographs into immersive and engaging 3D representations. In other words, this is yet another metaverse-related play.
Currently, Matterports software is being heavily utilized in the housing sector. A number of high-profile tech clients in this space use Matterports services to create 3D renderings of houses for showings and listings online. Those who have walked through a unit without actually visiting may have inadvertently used Matterports product.
This is a company that has seen strong growth this year, posting double-digit revenue growth. However, those bullish on the Metaverse point to companies like Matterport as future beneficiaries of this trend.
This company currently trades at about a 15% to its 52-week high, and has a tremendous amount of momentum right now. Accordingly, MTTR stock may not be cheap. However, for those seeking momentum-driven stocks with upside right now, MTTR is one stock to watch.
Top Tech Stocks to Buy: Shopify (SHOP)
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Last but certainly not least, we have Shopify. Shopify is actually among the fastest-growing companies on this list.
Shopifys long-term top and bottom line growth has been impressive. Indeed, this is a company thats shown it can grow into its valuation.
Like many other hyper-growth e-commerce players, Shopifys valuation has been sky-high in recent years. However, continued rapid growth has made this companys valuation more tenable of late. A provider of a platform that allows merchants to create an online business, Shopify has certainly benefited from the pandemic. However, whats interesting about this company is that growth has not slowed as much as investors initially thought following the return to work mandates taking place now.
The worlds shifting toward e-commerce aggressively. And right now, Shopify remains a leading option for investors looking at a way to play this space in this difficult-to-assess environment.
On the date of publication, Chris MacDonald did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article.The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com
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There is no doubt that looking after your skin starts from within - not drinking water, eating junk food and not getting enough sleep can all alter your appearance. However, it's also important to nurture it from the outside too by rewarding it mostly with skincare that boosts hydration and removes dead skin cells - so enter Young LDN. Young LDNis a luxury skincare destination and their manifesto is to champion the youth of today and this is certainly reflected in their studio which is nestled in the heart of Notting Hill. Its unique Lab or Lounge vibe offers everything from specific skincare treatments (in the downstairs Lab) to manicures and makeup services (upstairs in the Lounge).
During my time visiting Young LDN I was lucky enough to be treated* to a few of their
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This treatment oxygenates the skin, bringing blood flow and vital nutrients to the surface which leaves you with clear and luminous skin with a feeling of firmness. Heres how mine went down...
First youll start with a skin cleanse so that your skin is clear of any makeup and ready to be treated. They used a honey based cleanser which smelt as delicious as it felt.
Next we used a Cocoa Enzyme which helps to rebalance and exfoliate the skin by eating away at dead skin cells - but with zero downtime, so no flaky or peeling skin on the tube home! To let the Enzymes work their magic, my face was covered in warm towels and I was treated to a pressure point face and neck massage for about 15 mins. Heaven.
Once the Enzymes were washed off with a warm cloth it was time for the Oxygen to be whipped up (literally) and applied. It had a lovely warm, tingly sensation and this was massaged in with a nifty tool which helped stimulate the skin further. After a final cleanse, this treatment was then finished off with the addition of an
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which aids even more rejuvenation (and was like a mini holiday). The whole treatment lasted about 1 hour and I left the Lab feeling refreshed from the inside out.
I would certainly recommend a visit to Young LDNif youre ever around Notting Hill. They are all highly experienced skin care specialists and really know what theyre talking about to make you feel at ease during your whole treatment. Not only do I have congestion free glowing skin, I feel like Ive learnt a thing or two about skin care during my treatments - which is super important as more people need to be educated at the importance of looking after the skin theyre in!
*This was a gifted collaboration with the brand.
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The LSE Alumni Turning Their University Into A Startup Powerhouse
1. Many big companies produce huge carbon footprints.
Companies are a huge source of greenhouse gas emissions. Some of the most polluting industriesinclude fuel, fashion, food production and transportation. From 1988 to 2017, just 100 companies emitted 71% of the worlds greenhouse gases according to the Guardian. Given the pollution they create, a key initial step is for these organizations to maximize efforts to reduce their own carbon footprint.
2. Stakeholders demand greater corporate action.
Ever since BlackRock declared Sustainability as Blackrocks New Standard for Investing
, seemingly every board of every public company has added ESG to its agenda. Ive observed large corporations pursuing cleantech ventures through internally driven venture building and externally focused venture investing in response to public consciousness, environmental regulations, incentives and corporate sustainability mandates. A 2020 Survey of Sustainability by KPMG found that 96% of the worlds 250 largest companiesnow report on sustainability performance.
However, investors, consumers and shareholders want more than reports. They expect meaningful changes and execution-driven programs. According to a 2020 study by IBM and the National Retail Federation, more than 75% of respondentssaid its at least moderately important that brands are sustainable and/or environmentally responsible. Mastercard, for example, even developed a carbon calculatorthat informs customers about the carbon footprint of their purchases and enables them to vote with their wallets.
3. Large companies can leverage their advantages.
Multinational companies can leverage their most powerful assets: their brands, talent, capital, technology, channels, customers, global reach, core competencies and partnerships. Their deep market traction and insights can accelerate their strategic investments in new sustainability solutions.
Many global giants also have the capital to fund sustainability-driven initiatives. In a 2018 study, the 1000 public companies that spent the most on research and development accounted for 40% of all R&D spendingworldwide. Companies can consider earmarking funding for venture building and investing to help reinvent their core businesses.
4. In the war for talent, employees want the chance to change the world.
Younger generations are especially passionateand informedabout carbon accountability, sustainability and climate change. Work that supports personal values can create a more engaged workforce. Furthermore, team members at large companies often have years of experience they can apply to the worlds biggest problems. While they might find launching an independent startup daunting, these seasoned professionals often make successful intrapreneurs who disrupt markets from inside their corporation or outside through investing in and partnering with startups aligned with their sustainability aspirations.
5. Large companies can build on their track records.
Im finding the Global 1000 and all my companys multinational clients are launching execution-oriented growth engines focused on organic venture building, venture investing, strategic partnering and tactical mergers and acquisitions. Many are focused on sustainable energy, climate tech, the circular economy and other green initiatives.
For example, Hitachi built an incubator/accelerator that brought a Silicon Valley mindset into the corporation. The companys new business incubation processis focused around the environment and sustainability, including the buildout of electric vehicle fleet management and remanufacturing. Another example is Schneider Electric, which established SE Venturesand has seen success investing in and incubating startups focused on various sustainability initiatives. (Full disclosure: Hitachi and Schneider Electric are clients of Mach49.)
Similarly, beverage giant Anheuser-Busch InBev actively invests in circular ventures through its ZX Ventures armand the 100+ Sustainability Accelerator. For instance, one company the brand helped progressuses an energy-efficient process to treat and reuse wastewater. MetLife is another company prioritizing innovation. One startup the company worked with through its accelerator program uses patients historical data to predict the early onset of cancer, according to a press releaseby the company.
These efforts are not, nor should they be, purely altruistic. I believe many organizations have shown they can build profitable and meaningful growth engines based on sustainability. To begin supporting climate initiatives in your own company, you can start with a teachable, repeatable and scalable methodology that integrates lessons learned from Silicon Valley. These lessons have been tested and proven to produce pipelines and portfolios of profitable new ventures.
Now is the time for the worlds largest companies to assume the mantle of leadership. Governments and NGOs cannot achieve zero-emission goals and mitigate climate change without them. Together, I believe society can work toward solving the worlds biggest problems. | [
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Negotiations continue between City of Augusta and Gold Cross
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AUGUSTA, GA (WFXG) - The city of Augusta and Gold Cross are still negotiating, trying to make the best decision about how to move forward with a contract.
On Thursday, The Commissions negotiation team will meet with the ambulance company and theyll discuss what each party wants.
District 2 Commissioner Dennis Williams says, There are several issues that Gold Cross has talked about that I dont agree with. For example: a subsidy. How can I pay you $650,000 in advance for services you say you wont provide?
Commissioner Williams says its important that the city government, not the ambulance company, manages services. He says hed like to wait until they get the final decision from the appeals court.
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) and based on the Hulkcharacter by Stan Lee& Jack Kirby this was the last of three films produced after the end of The Incredible HulkTV series. Starring Bill Bixby(reprising his role from the series), Lou Ferrigno Elizabeth Gracen(Black Widow-type character), Philip Sterling(Doctor Strange-type character), Andreas Katsulas and a bit part for Carla Ferrigno it was produced (executive) and directed by Bixby. There was an uncredited flashback cameo of Susan Sullivanfrom the original pilot episode. A fourth film was planned but, was canceleddue to disappointing ratings for this movie.
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[This was] the finale of the television series about Dr. David Banner, a scientist who transforms into a mighty, larger-than-life creature called the Hulk when he gets angry. Desperately attempting to purge himself of his monster-like alter ego, Banner sneaks into a research laboratory. During the critical experiment to purge him of the Hulk, once and for all, a spy sabotages the laboratory. Banner falls in love with the spy, Jasmin, who performs missions only because her sister is being held hostage by Jasmins superiors. Banner and Jasmin attempt to escape from the enemy agents to rebuild their lives together but, the Hulk is never far from them.
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The Incredible Hulk Returns and The Trial of the Incredible Hulk actually served as backdoor pilots for possible Thor and Daredevil series that never materialized. The third film, The Death of the Incredible Hulk was originally supposed to be the same sort of experiment, introducing She-Hulk, with Iron Man scheduled for the following film.
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[However], when it finally came together, it, instead, served as a swan-song for Bill Bixby and focused on one last attempt at a cure for Banners Hulk-itis. Unfortunately, even though it wasnt intended to really be the end of the Hulk on television (the plan was to have him return from the grave with Banners mind in the Hulk body), Bill Bixbys health went south and he died before a proposed Rebirth of the Incredible Hulk film could get underway.
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After the ratings failure of this film, NBC decided not to continue the series CBS already wanted nothing to do with The Incredible Hulk, prior to The Incredible Hulk Returns (1989). [For] the planned next installment, [] Bill Bixby tried to reach an agreement with ABC and they turned him down. [Then], he did the same for the Fox Network, who agreed to air another movie. Bixby and Fox were doing business together until Bixby was diagnosed with prostate cancer, causing production [] [to] shut down.
Brigette Nielsen was due to be cast in the female role[of She-Hulk]. This was due to be made about 1991 [There] are a handful of photos that feature Nielsen in full makeup and costume, offering a glimpse of what might have been.
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That marked a peak that has since been tested but not broken out.
The latest rally for the US dollar has the currency looking strong again but facing significant price resistance.
Todays chart is a monthly chart of the dollar, highlighting this potentially pivotal moment. As you can see, a convergence of dual resistance has formed at (1). It is forged by a backtest of the previously broken uptrend line and the prior failed breakout test.
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Commodity investors are watching the dollar closely here.
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Its hard enough to motivate yourself to save for retirement, but saving for your future medical costs? How responsible does a person have to be?
Thankfully,
, or HSAs, are tools that make saving for future health-related expenses less painful. These accounts allow you to save money, but they also allow you to invest. With open enrollment coming up, an HSA might be something to consider.
One cool trick is to invest the money in an HSA just like you
, Victor Medina, a certified financial planner and founder of Palante Wealth Advisors in Pennington, New Jersey, said in an email interview.
Investing through an HSA
Think of your HSA as a home for your medical money. Just like a brokerage account or an IRA, youll need to put money into the account before you buy investments. Then, after you fund the account, you can start investing.
Some HSAs offer tools that help you choose your investments and provide automatic rebalancing, so your portfolio stays within your preferred allocation. Others allow you to select from specific investments, such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds and ETFs.
Whatever method you choose, investing your money through an HSA will likely allow it to grow faster than by saving alone. However, if your HSA is offered through an employer, you may have fewer options for how you can invest your money.
Take advantage of the triple tax benefit
Once you start investing through your HSA, you can begin reaping the rewards one of the biggest being the triple tax benefit Medina said.
Another cool trick is that the accounts are triple tax-advantaged, which means contributions are tax-deductible, growth is tax-free and the distributions are tax-free when used for qualified medical expenses. In addition, unlike a 401(k) or IRA, you dont have to deduct money from the account at a certain age.
If youre investing over the long term in your HSA, that tax-free growth can make a significant difference in the amount of money you keep.
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Prepare for long-term care
According to data from insurance company Genworth Financial, the median annual cost of an in-home health aide in 2020 was $54,912; a private room in a nursing home cost about $105,850 a year. Thinking about getting older can be challenging for many reasons, not least of all because of the financial burden that can accompany aging. But investing in an HSA can allow you to prepare for those expenses in advance.
If you invested $200 in an HSA every month starting when you were 30 years old and earned the stock markets standard 10% annual return, by the time you were 70, you could have almost $1.3 million a significant nest egg for your golden years.
And while it may be tempting to use your HSA money along the way, Faron Daugs, a CFP and CEO of Harrison Wallace Financial Group in Libertyville, Illinois, often advises against that.
With clients that are generally working and still making a living, if they do qualify to contribute, I often encourage them not to use those funds on an annual basis, so let them sit aside and grow almost like you would in an IRA, says Daugs.
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Pay yourself back later
If you can avoid taking out HSA funds as you go, you can reap the benefits down the road.
Another cool trick is to wait to take distributions from the account until much later in life, said Medina in an email. You are not required to reimburse yourself in the same year. You are only restricted to reimbursing yourself for expenses that occurred after the date the account was established. So, you can contribute money into the account, let it grow for decades and then take a lump-sum distribution in the future that would put money in your pocket tax-free. Make sure to keep the receipts for what you paid out of pocket for medical expenses.
Unlike flexible spending accounts, or FSAs, which require you to spend the money within a specific time or otherwise forfeit it, HSAs can be rolled over from year to year.
Read more about HSAs here.
Hack your IRA
According to Daugs, HSAs have a little trick up their sleeve to help people who dont have a considerable amount of money saved up: You can rollover a maximum of your
annual HSA contribution limit
for that year ($3,600 for individuals in 2021) from a traditional or Roth IRA into your HSA.
Its available once in your lifetime, says Daugs. So lets use the current example of $3,600. So if you had money in an IRA that was deductible, and the money has grown tax-deferred in that IRA, you can take up to $3,600 of that IRA, just one time in your life, and roll it into an HSA account.
The IRA to HSA rollover is a neat trick you can use if you have an unexpected medical expense and your HSA isnt as fleshed out as youd like it to be.
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And while HSAs have a lot of benefits, they arent for everyone. Because participants must be on a high-deductible plan to have an HSA, that can be a deal-breaker for some. Choosing a health plan during open enrollment will depend on your situation and the options available to you.
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upgraded shares of
R1 RCM (NASDAQ:RCM)
from a sell rating to a hold rating in a research note released on Wednesday, Zacks.comreports.
According to Zacks, R1 RCM Inc. offers financial services for the health care industries. The Company provides revenue cycle management and physician advisory services, as well as transforms and manages the commercial infrastructure of health care organizations. R1 RCM Inc., formerly known as Accretive Health, Inc., is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Several other brokerages have also recently issued reports on RCM. Jefferies Financial Group assumed coverage on R1 RCM in a report on Wednesday, December 1st. They set a buy rating and a $28.00 price objective on the stock. Cowen decreased their price objective on R1 RCM from $37.00 to $34.00 and set an outperform rating on the stock in a report on Monday, December 13th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft started coverage on R1 RCM in a report on Wednesday, February 9th. They set a buy rating and a $30.00 price objective on the stock. One analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and eight have given a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of Buy and a consensus target price of $28.88.
RCM stock
opened at $26.38 on Wednesday. R1 RCM has a 1-year low of $18.71 and a 1-year high of $30.67. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.39, a current ratio of 1.42 and a quick ratio of 1.42. The company has a market capitalization of $7.32 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -13.12, a PEG ratio of 3.32 and a beta of 0.71. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $23.66 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $22.76.
R1 RCM (NASDAQ:RCM) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 17th. The healthcare provider reported $0.11 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $0.14 by ($0.03). R1 RCM had a return on equity of 40.83% and a net margin of 9.96%. The business had revenue of $398.90 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $399.26 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $0.06 earnings per share. The companys revenue for the quarter was up 21.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Sell-side analysts anticipate that R1 RCM will post -1.93 EPS for the current fiscal year.
A number of hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Advisor Group Holdings Inc. grew its position in shares of R1 RCM by 8.3% during the 3rd quarter. Advisor Group Holdings Inc. now owns 5,723 shares of the healthcare providers stock worth $128,000 after buying an additional 439 shares in the last quarter. Profund Advisors LLC boosted its position in R1 RCM by 4.3% during the third quarter. Profund Advisors LLC now owns 11,671 shares of the healthcare providers stock valued at $257,000 after purchasing an additional 485 shares in the last quarter. First Mercantile Trust Co. boosted its position in R1 RCM by 5.6% during the third quarter. First Mercantile Trust Co. now owns 10,266 shares of the healthcare providers stock valued at $226,000 after purchasing an additional 544 shares in the last quarter. Insight Wealth Strategies LLC boosted its position in R1 RCM by 0.6% during the fourth quarter. Insight Wealth Strategies LLC now owns 101,955 shares of the healthcare providers stock valued at $2,599,000 after purchasing an additional 636 shares in the last quarter. Finally, CIBC Asset Management Inc boosted its position in R1 RCM by 7.4% during the fourth quarter. CIBC Asset Management Inc now owns 11,475 shares of the healthcare providers stock valued at $292,000 after purchasing an additional 786 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 41.53% of the companys stock.
R1 RCM Company Profile
R1 RCM, Inc engages in the provision of revenue cycle management to healthcare providers. It offers end-to-end, modular revenue cycle, and physician advisory services. The company was founded by Mary Ann Tolan and J. Michael Cline in July 2003 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.
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ATLANTA -
UPS has donated10,000 N95 respirator masks to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
According to UPS, the company has a "sufficient supply" for its employees, so they are donating the masks to help protect healthcare workers at CHOA hospitals.
Atlanta is UPSs home its our global headquarters, and the city and the State of Georgia arent just communities we serve, but also the city and state that thousands of our employees call home, said UPS President, South Atlantic District Derrick Johnson. We couldnt be happier to provide these masks to Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta at this time a time when PPE of all kinds is in desperate need by hospitals around the country.
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April 20, 2020 - UPS donates masks to CHOA (Photo: UPS)
We are so grateful for this generous donation from UPS, said Ron Frieson, president of the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation and External Affairs. While COVID-19 seems to affect children much less severely than adults, all healthcare providers have felt the effects of a stressed supply chain during this unprecedented event. These masks will go a long way at Childrens, and it is because of ongoing support from organizations like UPS that we can stand strong for our communitys kids and families even in times of uncertainty. | [
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A cluster of tiny shops at Wilson and River streets in downtown Batavia is having a big impact on the citys business scene.This spring, the Batavia MainStreet group will offer the third season of its Boardwalk Shops program, designed as an incubator for budding businesses in town.The program, which runs from late May to late December, includes rental use of a 12-foot by 12-foot space which organizers say allows owners to rent spaces, showcase their wares and services and learn how to successfully manage a brick-and-mortar retail store.There are 10 spots at the Boardwalk Shops location. Applications are now being taken to reserve a spot for 2022. Applications are due by 5 p.m. Jan. 31 and are available on the Batavia MainStreet website at downtownbatavia.com/Batavia-boardwalk-vendor-info/.Batavia MainStreet Executive Director Beth Walker said while the idea to offer an incubator program was forged before the pandemic, it did eventually open during one of the countrys most challenging times. Despite that, it has met with great success, she said.We had eight spaces available the first year which ran from May until December in 2020, and all of them were filled, she said.Jamie Saam, manager of the Batavia Boardwalk Shops, said seven of those business owners went on to open brick-and-mortar stores of their own after the 2020 season and that six more from last years 10 renters are likewise moving on to permanent spots.When we went in to this we hoped it would do as well as possible, Saam said. We didnt know. Everywhere that had something like this would have tiny shops and be sort of a tourist town as opposed to a small business incubator. What we were doing was walking hand-in-hand with these businesses and helping them.The incubator program, which Walker said has produced calls to the city from all over the country from towns interested in the concept, includes far more than handing owners the keys and collecting rent from May through December.We help them understand what being a brick-and-mortar in a downtown is like being a small business that pays taxes and has a business and a marketing plan and giving them that experience, Saam said. We have marketing and financial and business experts that come in monthly to talk with them. Its kind of an education series with them so no matter what its a success because theyve learned something. These businesses pay rent but most of that money is rolled back into the program to help with marketing and signage and different programming.A monthly Boardwalk Shops meeting known as Boardwalk Business Basics is also held where owners can ask questions to guide and give the owners contacts, Saam added.Meli Bernas, 40, of Oswego, was part of the Boardwalk Shops in 2021 and operates Pretty Pages, a business that Bernas said brings life to old pages by taking book pages and sheet music from old books and turning them into home decor.Bernas will soon be opening a brick-and-mortar store in Batavia.Im also a total book nerd so the store has a whole bunch of literary gifts and collectibles as well, she said. We just closed a few weeks ago at the Boardwalk and are having a grand opening March 12 (at the permanent location). I think this was successful despite COVID because the Batavia community is so invested in their local small businesses. Its unlike anywhere else Ive ever been.Bernas said a few of the takeaways following her participation in the program include how to run a full-on brick-and mortar and having that face-to-face with your customers.Selling on a consistent basis was a big deal and you need to build relationships and see what theyre looking for, she said.Geneva resident Kelly Desmond took part in the original Boardwalk Shops program in 2020. She now owns a store called Desmond Brown selling hand-made goods, as well as the Lily and Pie candy shop, both in Batavia.She said the incubator program brought her new insights about the possibility of opening a permanent site.I was in business for 10 years and did traveling markets and I wasnt sure retail would bring in a regular customer base like big events did but the Boardwalk proved me wrong, she said.Among the towns that have taken an interest in the Boardwalk Shops incubator concept is Sugar Grove. The village once offered its own business incubator with office space in a building owned by the village. It has since been discontinued, according to Village President Jennifer Konen.Konen admits she and others admire Batavias initiative and hope to implement something like it.When we eventually do our Town Center project an area of walkability, dining, restaurants, shops I would love something like Batavia has done, she said.David Sharos is a freelance reporter for The Beacon-News. | [
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Ian Brindle
Honeysuckle marches on
The owner of Honeysuckle has suggested that his star mare is likely to be aimed for a tilt at the 2023 Champion Hurdle.
The brilliant dual winner of Cheltenham's premium hurdling contest has not finished for this year by any stretch of the imagination and her next stop is to be the Punchestown Festival.
At a homecoming event at Henry De Bromheads Knockeen base, the trainer said: Whatever about sheer ability, which she has, she is a freak in my opinion. But also in terms of soundness; she turns up every time we want her. There are a lot of things that make a great horse, and I'm amazed some people even question her ability.
"Talking about times, Honeysuckle is better off a faster pace. They probably went too slow for her in the Champion Hurdle. If they'd gone quicker it would have suited her even more.
"I'm not in any way knocking Constitution Hill, he was hugely impressive, but please respect our lady. What she has achieved is incredible."
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Controversial reversal at Southwell sparks Twitter angst
Days after Paddy Brennan earned plaudits at Cheltenham for the gracious manner in which he conceded defeat in a stewards enquiry Monday saw arguably one of the most contentious turnarounds in the stewards room for a very long time.
Much to the surprise of many experts and news outlets - the officials decided to reverse the first two home in the Watch Off The Fence On attheraces.com Handicap Hurdle at 4:30 giving the verdict to Hillview and demoting first-past-the-post The Questioner into second place.
Twitter predictably went into meltdown and Alex Byrne (@AMByrne07) provided one such take on the situation...
The official BHA Stewards report described the logic behind the decision:
THE QUESTIONER (IRE), ridden by Craig Nichol, interfered with HILLVIEW (IRE), placed second, ridden by Sean Bowen. The Stewards considered that the interference had improved THE QUESTIONER (IRE)s placing as HILLVIEW (IRE) lost all momentum as a result of the interference when appearing to be gaining ground at a critical stage of the race Nichol was suspended for 4 days for careless riding as he failed to take sufficient corrective action to prevent his mount from drifting right-handed and causing Bowen to be tightened for room against the rail and to take a check.
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Hollie Doyle married Tom Marquand on Monday
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In a good piece of race planning, the lack of Flat action on Monday gave a chance for top jockeys Tom Marquand and Hollie Doyle to tie the knot.
The pair met as teenagers on the pony racing circuit and were married in a small ceremony at Ivington Church, Hertfordshire.
A surprise was laid on outside the church as an inflatable horse led up by an individual dressed the colours of Trueshan Hollies big Group 1 winner awaited the happy couple.
Ivington resident and family friend Paul Laight told Hereford Times: "Hollie is an absolute star but she is also incredibly down to earth and humble"
"She is still exactly the same girl who was born and raised here and went to school here.
"Everyone in the village is incredibly proud of her and everything that she has achieved"
The pair wont be on honeymoon for long as both have rides on Dubai World Cup night on Saturday and Tom has already been booked to ride at Doncasters meeting this Sunday afternoon.
Congratulations from all at Daily Record!
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February 7, 2022
The Apex Legends Battle Pass costs 950 Apex Coins, and features new Legendary Skins for Loba and Seer.
That's on top of the usual array of cosmetics, banners and sprays, which unlock as you rise through the ranks of Season 12.
While the Battle Pass is perfect for fans looking for some extra motivation to keep on grinding, it's the release of a brand new character that has really captured the imagination of the fans.
Mad Maggie - who will be familiar to anybody paying attention to the ongoing story - is described as a "cutthroat warlord and the Outlands meanest mad-lass".
Maggie is said to have enhanced shotgun proficiency, as well as the ability to dislodge enemies behind cover. This makes her a good choice for players who like to go on the offensive.
Her passive ability temporarily highlights any characters you damage, and makes her maintain speed when wielding shotguns.
Elsewhere, Maggie's Wrecking Ball move sees her roll out a ball that detonates near enemies and drops speed-boosting pads.
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In addition to a new character, developer Respawn has made major changes to the Olympus map.
The map features a couple of new points of interest, including the Phase Driver landmark, which produces loot while alerting enemies.
Fans can also check out the Terminal, which is a new internal POI that connects different parts of the map.
As part of its efforts to introduce new locations, Respawn has been forced to expand the map outwards, which means there are lots of new platforms and small towns to battle in.
Fans will be able to experience the changes as part of a 9-v-9 limited time mode called Control, where the aim is to capture various control points on the map. The mode is only available for three weeks, so be sure to check it out during the month of February.
Needless to say, it wouldn't be a new season without a massive update, complete with balance changes, bug fixes and general improvements. You can see highlights from the Apex Legends Season 12 patch notes below.
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Apex Legends Season 12 patch notes...
Character balance changes:
Crypto
Drone View HUD and other Quality of Life updates:
Added gamestate (e.g. Ring information, round timers), minimap, killfeed, team status, , and ping information to the Drone's HUD.
Repurposed the Drone HUD's old Crypto health/shield presentation into displaying the health of the Drone itself.
Survey Beacon markers are now displayed in-world while piloting the Drone (same as when controlling Crypto himself).
Caustic
Nox Gas Traps are now destroyable after detonation
- 150hp
- Detonated traps will expire at 11s (instead of 12.5s)
- Gas effects linger for two seconds after barrel destruction or expiration (gas particles still linger a bit longer as they dissipate)
Weapons and Equipment Balance:
Supply Drop Rotation
- The Alternator SMG returns to the ground loot this season and taking its place is the powerful mid-range energy Volt SMG.
Alternator SMG
- Removed disruptor rounds hop-up
Volt SMG
- Damage increased from 15 to 17
- Max mag size increased from 28 to 30
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WHY CIVICA?
Because patients should have the essential medicines they need when they need them. As a rapidly growing, entrepreneurial, nonprofit generic drug company created by hospital systems and philanthropies, Civica's mission is to reduce and prevent drug shortages while assuring quality generic medicines are accessible and affordable to everyone.
Because the United States experiences chronic shortages of essential generic medicines used daily in hospitals, we are building a state-of-the-art sterile injectable manufacturing facility to combat these shortages. This new facility is part of our broad strategy to stabilize the supply of generic medicines for emergency rooms, surgeries, COVID-19 patient care, and an array of other serious conditions.
WHO CIVICA SERVES
While serving 50 health systems and 1,350 hospitals (or 30% of all licensed U.S. hospital beds), Civica also supplies the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the U.S. Department of Defense, and 340B hospitals caring for vulnerable patients in some of the country's most underserved areas. And recently, Civica contributed more than 2-million vials of essential medications to the strategic national stockpile.
With 40 sterile injectable medications under contract to supply our member hospitals, Civica is growing and on track to have 100 drugs under contract by 2023. As we continue to grow, we have many exciting opportunities for multiple types of roles and with opportunities to progress YOUR career.
To find out more about how Civica's innovative model is directly impacting patient care, click here to read a recent article from the New England Journal Of Medicine.
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Our Regulatory Affairs team brings essential generic quality medicines to our hospital members in the United States by providing CMC Regulatory leadership and establishing Civica's Regulatory Affairs systems and processes. The Manager, Regulatory Affairs CMC:
Provides CMC regulatory leadership and support for development programs and marketed products.
Develops product CMC regulatory strategy for essential generic medicines and obtains the shortest time to approval by regulatory agencies.
Prepares and compiles new ANDAs, Amendments, Supplements, Annual Reports, and other regulatory filings ensuring that they are in conformance with applicable regulatory guidelines and that the highest quality standards are met.
Critically reviews documentation intended for submission to the FDA for internal consistency, for consistency to relevant FDA guidelines and to promote regulatory excellence.
Represents Civica with external organizations through direct communication with partner organizations as well as the FDA, including telephone calls and e-mail; participates in meetings between company and FDA, as assigned.
Experience in the development or manufacture of sterile injectable pharmaceutical products and/or drug-device combination products is strongly preferred.
Remote working opportunity is available for qualified candidates.
Performs final quality check of electronic regulatory submissions.
Identifies and leads the process for obtaining feedback from key stakeholders for continuous improvement.
Stays updated on the agency's expectations based on guidance documents and deficiencies and applies the same logic for future submissions to avoid any similar deficiencies.
Support change management activities.
Assists with other Regulatory Affairs department functions as needed, including labeling/artwork management, and Office of Prescription Drug Promotion (OPDP) submissions.
What we look for:
We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization. Together we will continue doing what is in the best interest for our patients.
Teamwork:
Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Inspires respect and trust.
Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Business Acumen:
Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost-saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
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Demonstrates knowledge of EEOC policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity; Builds a diverse workforce.
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Governor Mills Statement on Danone North America Extending Support for Maine Organic Dairy Farmers
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Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement today on Danone North Americas four part Northeast organic dairy transition plan. The new plan comes in response to pressure from Governor Mills and officials who urged the company to provide financial support and other resources to organic dairy farms hurt by its sudden August 2021 decision not to renew milk contracts.
This is a modest but welcome development in a still very difficult situation for the families of our impacted dairy farms who are worried about their future, said Governor Janet Mills. While I appreciate the companys extended support of our hardworking dairy farmers, I know there are still many challenges ahead as a result of Danones decision not to renew its contracts. We will continue to work closely with Maine dairy farmers and our other partners to develop long-term solutions to our infrastructure issues that will help us stabilize this industry and secure its future in Maine.
We thank our Maine partners and those located across the Northeast and in Washington, DC for joining us in urging Danone and Horizon Organics to do more for these farms, said Amanda Beal, Commissioner of the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. We have been clear about what these farmers need and how we should be working collaboratively to develop the intrastate response needed to get this market on track in Maine and New England. This is progress, but more work is left to be done.
After Danone, the owner of Horizon Organic, notified 14 Maine organic dairy farms in August 2021 that the global brand intends not to renew contracts for milk with them and other farms across New England, Governor Mills and Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Commissioner Amanda Beal pledged to assistthe impacted Maine farms.
The Mills Administration specifically requestedthat Danone: 1) commit to paying milk producers their premium payments in the final year contract and for their most recent contracts where premiums may not have not been paid; 2) make a substantial monetary donation to the Northeast Dairy Innovation Center (NDIC) to support farm transition, business planning, and investment; and 3) make a substantial monetary donation to the company in Maine that will be fundraising to stand up in-state organic dairy processing.
In response, Danone announced in a December 13 letter that the company would provide additional support to the affected farms, including:
extending their current contract an additional six months, for a total of 18-months, ending on February 28, 2023;
providing a transition payment of an additional amount per hundredweight on the milk purchased from these producers (during the last six months of the agreement);
providing access (at no cost to the farmer) to farm financial consultants that specialize in providing support for the agriculture community, and;
exploring co-investment solutions to address some of the systemic challenges related to Northeast organic dairy infrastructure.
I appreciate Danone's decision to offer additional assistance to Maine's farm families after the Mills Administration took swift action, said Henry Beck, Maine State Treasure, who also recently wrote
a letter
to Danone in support of Maines organic dairy farmers. Further, I am grateful to the Treasurer of Vermont for joining our effort to stand up for the dairy industry in all of New England. My office stands ready to engage with Danone and any willing partner to invest in Maine's agricultural economy."
After learning of Danone's decision, the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) immediately started reaching out to the impacted farms. DACF also began working with Maine's Congressional Delegation and other agriculture industry stakeholders including the Maine Dairy Industry Association, Maine Organic Milk Producers, Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association, University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Maine Farmland Trust, Coastal Enterprises, Inc, Land for Good and other agriculture service providers to form a working group that will discuss both short- and long-term strategies to help the affected farms and support the ongoing viability of Maine's dairy industry, a process that remains ongoing. Commissioner Beal, along with Secretaries and Commissioners of Agriculture in other impacted states in the Northeast, have also met with USDA Secretary Vilsack about this issue, resulting in the USDAs ongoing support of regional strategies for strengthening dairy processing opportunities.
Governor Mills continues to invest in Maines farmers and food processors, most recently dedicating $20 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds under her Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan to create the Agricultural Infrastructure Investment Program The Agricultural Infrastructure Investment Program, which will allow farmers and food processors to upgrade their outdated infrastructure, builds on the Mills Administrations commitment to Maines agricultural community. In 2020, the Administration also awarded $18 million in CARES Act relief grants to more than 600 farms, food processors, food producers, and food banks and pantries across Maine.
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By Alice Pipitone
Ricardo Torres Cruz, a native Nahua community leader and fisherman, had just traveled 340 miles to Mexico City so he could enter the federal governments Attorney Generals Office to affirm a legal complaint against Petrleos de Mxico Pemex the state-owned oil company he blames for killing the fish in streams around his home in the Gulf Coast state of Veracruz.
On June 29, 2021, Torres went to the nations capital as president of the board of directors of the fishing and agricultural collective, Sembradores de Aztapan, in the town of Xochitln Palmillas in Veracruz state. His task in Mexico City was to officially file a legal challenge he and the presidents of three other Veracruz cooperatives are pursuing after decades of complaining and asking for government action to address toxic mud and dead fish in their waterways.
A long time ago we were content. Wed go to the river and could fish for everything -- there were so many fish! But ever since this pollution began we are sad, said Torres, known as Don Ricardo in his community. He had to go all the way to the nations capital to legally ratify his cooperatives demand for restitution and a clean up of the fishery. With this legal action they are trying to take on Pemex, a global oil powerhouse with more than $47 billion in annual revenue and a documented history of pollution.
We have gone to the federal, state and municipal authorities but -- unfortunately, because Pemex is Mexicos state-owned oil company and we are only indigenous people and humble fishermen -- they ignore and humiliate us, he added. We are bringing this petition to see if they will pay us some attention, Torres said.
The fishing cooperatives are not rich, but traditionally they harvested enough from the rivers and estuaries along Mexicos tropical Gulf Coast to feed their families and sell some of the catch, such as mojarra tilapia and shrimp. The Nahua communities are part of Mexicos iconic indigenous group which includes the Mexicas, commonly known as the Aztecs. Today, Nahuas in Veracruz are mostly poor and survive on small-scale farming and fishing.
If Torres and his colleagues succeed in forcing Pemex to rescue their rivers, it would be a rare victory, and perhaps set a precedent for other small communities trying to hold governments and corporations around the world accountable for unchecked environmental damage.
So far though, after decades of complaining, the fishing cooperatives have succeeded only in incurring the political wrath of government officials and business interests, and falling into a frustrating maze of conflicting Mexican laws. While they have raised awareness about the ugly pollution thats tainted their waterways and sources of food and income, they say theyve also become targets of political retaliation, intimidation and offers of bribes.
Their story illustrates how difficult it can be for poor and marginalized communities that must rely on ineffective government to fight powerful corporations.
In Mexico, life is less important than the laws governing extractive activities (mining). There is no regard for the environmental and social impact on indigenous communities, said lawyer Diana Prez, a member of the Tiyat Tlali Council, a network of social organizations in the nearby state of Puebla.
Decades of sulfur contamination
Pemex owns the Texistepec Mining Unit, an area of about 3,700 acres where sulfur was extracted between 1971 and 1993 by the Isthmus Exploration Company, known in Spanish as CEDI Compaa Exploradora del Istmo. In 1993 CEDI declared bankruptcy and was absorbed by Pemex to settle the mining companys debts. According to the fishermens complaint, Pemex has tried, unsuccessfully, to sell the land which is caught up in tangled ownership and contamination issues.
CEDI left behind 2,888 sulfur extraction wells, three dams containing 11 million cubic meters of acidic waters, 43 hydrocarbon deposits known locally as chapopoteras, about half a million tons of exposed coal, and almost 14 miles of roads paved with acid carbon residues, according to a diagnosis in 2000 by UNAM, the National Autonomous University of Mexico.
This story is the result of eight months of interviews with residents of the mining area, pollution and chemical experts and former government officials, as well as a review of more than 500 official documents. And through it all, Pemex, its industrial subsidiaries and the Mexican governments environmental and natural resources authorities involved in the Texistepec matter did not respond to numerous requests for comments.
I fish for a living. My daughters started weeping when they saw fish gasping just under the surface of the water because they had run out of oxygen, said Ismael Nazario Mendoza, another native Nahua community leader and chair of the fishing cooperative La Lajilla.
Torres and Nazario are among the community fishermen who have tried to hold Pemex to account. Theyve attended countless meetings, they said, with local, state and federal authorities, going back several decades to when they first noticed a growing number of dead fish in their streams. The meetings led nowhere, they added, while the environmental damage done by the sulfur worsened. Instead, the fishermen said, outsiders tried to bribe them, and others threatened them. So, in October of 2020, the communities finally hired a lawyer and initiated a demand in Mexican courts for the clean-up and restitution.
Dead fish everywhere
A tour of the area on August 21, 2020 revealed countless dead fish (belonging to five different species) floating in the Cajiapan Ravine, the coastal Mozapan Estuary and the Chiquito River tributaries of the large Coatzacoalcos River that flows into the Gulf of Mexico. In their claim the fishermen describe similar fish die-offs on March 12 and May 20 in 2015. The water gave off a fetid odor, and looked dark and greasy, the complaint states.
Over 22 years, CEDI injected 320-degree water into the mines sulfur deposits, in order to melt the resource. Those sulfur deposits, polluted with hydrocarbons in the subsoil, were pumped towards a so-called acid water dam. From there it was channeled, untreated, to the Agua de Minas Dam that features a discharge gate leading to the Apepecho tributary, which feeds the Chiquito and Coatzacoalcos rivers.
The gate is open and the water goes directly into the stream. Even if it doesnt kill the fish, it drives them away and all the animals leave, said Jorge Martnez Bautista, a complaint co-signer and leader of a fishing cooperative in the Ojo de Agua community of Veracruz state.
Martinez goes fishing at 4 a.m. every day, chugging along waterways in a small boat with a 7-horsepower outboard motor.
On a recent morning the native Nahua community fisherman worked the Chiquito river to the Coatzacoalcos river. After seven hours, he had landed almost eight pounds of fish and shrimp, which he | [
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The firm said the technology is smaller, cheaper and easier to use than competitors
London start-up Automata has raised $7.4 million for its desktop robotic arms.
The firm said the technology is smaller, cheaper and easier to use than its competitors with a price tag of $5,000 compared to $25,000 for the piece of equipment its aiming to replace.
The Series A funding was led by Hummingbird Ventures, with participation also from firstminute Capital, Hardware Club, LocalGlobe, ABB, and Entrepreneur First.
It will be used to expand
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s current team of 42, as well as to ramp up production of the robot Eva, which brings the total raised by the start-up to $9.5m.
Founded by Suryansh Chandra and Mostafa ElSayed in 2015, the duo previously worked together at architecture firm Zaha Hadid when they found themselves wishing for a machine that could help them build the individual panels they needed for a structure.
When Automata first started building prototypes of robotic arms, ElSayed said that the start-up originally thought the target customers would be people working in fields that might benefit from being able to create more physical objects, like panels, but on a bespoke level, similar to the way that 3D printers are used today.
Mostafa ElSayed (left)and Suryansh Chandra
It turned out manufacturers had the most need for it, though, said ElSayed.
Chandra said: One day our inbox blew up with big industrial companies and tiny SMEs who were all interested in testing our prototype.
Barend Van den Brande, founding partner at Hummingbird Ventures, added: Suryansh and Mostafa bring a visionary perspective to robotics and an endearing determination to turn the traditional manufacturing model on its head by fostering a new dimension of productivity, whilst simultaneously lowering the costs for developed and high-labour cost countries.
Automata is a company making fundamental changes in the robotics space, said Robin Klein, cofounder and general partner at LocalGlobe.
By offering an industrial quality, lightweight robot capable of being set up and operational in a matter of hours, Automata is encouraging businesses to embrace automation like never before.
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L.L.Bean and MaineHealth both employers with Midcoast ties are among the best places to work in the country, according to a Forbes ranking released earlier this month.
The Freeport-based clothing and outdoor sports retailer L.L.Bean was ranked No. 35 of 500 on Forbes 2022 list of Americas Best Midsize Employers. On Americas Best Large Employers for 2022, MaineHealth the parent organization of Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick was ranked No. 13 of 500.
Midsize employers are defined by having 1,000 to 5,000 employees, and large employers have more than 5,000.
According to L.L.Bean spokesman Jason Sulham, the company has just under 5,000 employees and, as of Monday, 79 open positions. Sulham attributed the ranking, in part, to the companys prioritization of both traditional benefits such as an employee discount and 10% bonus in 2020 as well as employee wellness.
All year-round employees are given three paid Outdoor Experience days, access to our employee store and equipment use room, a comprehensive physical and mental wellness program and development support throughout their careers, said Sulham in a statement. We prioritized employee health and wellness throughout the pandemic through safety protocols, leave of absence, free vaccinations and pandemic pay.
L.L.Bean also provides fertility and adoption benefits, paid parental leave, flexible schedules and elder care support benefits, Sulham added.
Freeport Economic Development Corporation Board President Mary Davis and Greater Freeport Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tawni Whitney both said that L.L.Bean serves an important role in town, both from an economic standpoint and as a community partner.
Theres two ways that Bean plays in the local economy, one they are a world-wide draw to Freeport, Davis said, adding the second thing is that by having them retain their corporate offices here in Freeport, that just means we have many, many employees that are here in Freeport every day, and so that again bolsters our local economy
L.L.Bean is the towns largest employer, Whitney said, adding that the company also plays a role locally through partnerships, with an example being a small park that was created last summer with furniture donated from L.L.Bean.
MaineHeath, a nonprofit healthcare system with 12 community hospitals across Maine and New Hampshire, employs about 22,000 people. Mid Coast-Parkview Health is the local division of MaineHealth, which includes Mid Coast Hospital, Mid Coast Medical Group, Mid Coast Senior Health and CHANS Home Health & Hospice.
As of Monday, Mid Coast-Parkview Health employed 2,152 individuals. Mid Coast Hospital and its departments made up 1,889 of that total.
Being named to a best employer list begins with hiring the best people, stated MaineHealth Chief People Officer Scott Ballard in the release. Our 22,000 care team members are incredibly talented, compassionate and dedicated, and supporting them is fundamental to our vision of working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.
In 2021, according to the release, MaineHealth invested more than $103 million in pay increasesfor employees. The nonprofit also provides paid time off and work-life programs. In April 2021, the Press Herald reported that
nurses at Maine Medical Center in Portland
, which is also part of MaineHealth, voted to form their first ever labor union.
Sally Costello, Brunswicks economic development director, said in an email that Mid Coast Hospital is a major employer for the town and plays a critical role in the local economy.
I am not surprised that MaineHealth is being nationally recognized for their excellence as an employer as they are under great leadership here in Brunswick and throughout Maine and continue to provide a high level of transparency, effective communication, and care during this pandemic, Costello said.
The University of Maine and The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor were also ranked on the Forbes midsize employers list at No. 160 and No. 287, respectively. The state of Maine came in at No. 435 for large employers.
Forbes published the annual rankings on Feb. 10 in partnership with the database company Statista. The lists were independently determined, according to Forbes, and companies do not pay for placement.
Employers were ranked through an anonymous, independent survey of roughly 60,000 U.S. workers at companies or organizations with at least 1,000 people in domestic operations, according to Statista. Evaluations were based on direct recommendation, where workers were asked to rate on a scale of zero to 10 their willingness to recommend their employer to friends and family.
The eight-to-15-minute survey also evaluated indirect recommendations, according to Statista, where participants rated statements on a five-point agree to disagree scale. Examples include statements about working conditions, salary and inclusivity.
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Reuben Gregg Brewer believes dividends are a window into a company's soul. He tries to invest in good souls.
Key Points
United Natural Foods had a decent fiscal second quarter, but there are some underlying currents that could lead to trouble ahead.
What happened
Shares of United Natural Foods
(
NYSE:UNFI
)
, a distributor of natural foods in the U.S. and Canada, fell as much as 20.5% this week according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence At the start of trading on Friday, March 11, the stock was still off by around 17.5%. The big news out of the company was its fiscal second-quarter 2022 earnings update. On the surface, the numbers didn't seem that bad, but when you dig in a little, there's some possible reasons to be worried about the future.
So what
United Natural Foods posted sales of $7.4 billion in the fiscal second quarter of 2022, up 7.5% from the same quarter of fiscal 2021. That was helped along by robust demand from existing customers and the addition of new customers. On the bottom line, the company reported adjusted earnings of $1.13 per share, down 9.6% from 2021 but above the $1.10 per share analysts had been expecting. All in all, not a bad quarter. The problem is that there were a number of headwinds that aren't expected to go away anytime soon.
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For example, even though United Natural Foods witnessed strong demand, it wasn't actually able to meet all of the demand that actually existed. Basically, it could have sold more but just didn't have the capacity to do it. The availability of labor was a big headwind with the company noting that it is still working to fill all of its open positions.
On top of that, the food distributor is also dealing with material cost increases. For example, on United Natural Foods' fiscal second-quarter 2022 earnings conference call,management noted that diesel fuel costs were 40% higher year over year in January. The company spent a significant amount of time discussing this and other inflationary pressureson the call with analysts. It also noted that a one percentage point change in interest rates would likely lower earnings by $0.06 per share because of the variable rate debt it is carrying. With the Federal Reserve talking about rate hikes, this is another issue that needs to be monitored.
Essentially, there are a lot of moving parts right now, and there's a very real risk that many of these headwinds will get worse before they get better.
Now what
Even after this week's loss, United Natural Foods stock is up around 300% since the start of 2020. However, that's down from a gain of more than 450% at the end of 2021. Basically, a lot of good news was priced in here following the pandemic, and now that the food distributor is starting to deal with some headwinds, investor enthusiasm has started to wane. That's not unreasonable given that the near-term future looks like it could remain challenging.
That said, the fact that United Natural Foods is seeing more demand than it can supply is kind of a long-term positive for the business. That assumes, of course, it can improve its customers' experiences before they start looking for alternate suppliers.
This article represents the opinion of the writer, who may disagree with the official recommendation position of a Motley Fool premium advisory service. Were motley! Questioning an investing thesis -- even one of our own -- helps us all think critically about investing and make decisions that help us become smarter, happier, and richer.
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Money cant buy complete happiness, but it just may be able to buy immortality. Keanu Reeves is at the center of a very serious fan theory that believes him to be immortal , and Paul Rudd is looking pretty ageless these days, too. Seth Rogen, who has a long history of working with Rudd, recently appeared in a hilarious Super Bowl commercial with the Clueless actor and admits he totally knows that he looks like Rudds older uncle now. Seth Rogen has worked with Paul Rudd since the early | [
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Brian is at Cache Cider with the science behind their small batch hard ciders.
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(MENAFN) On Wednesday September 16 the Monetary Policy Committee of Brazil's central bank (Copom) decided to preserve the standard interest rate at 2 percent yearly, its lowly level on record.
The choice, anticipated by the financial market, has broken up the uninterrupted reduce in the essential concentration rate that started in July last year to rouse economic activities.
The Copom stated that the costs of basic foods, such as rice and beans, enlarged in recent weeks as the government's emergency financial assist for low wage earners because of the coronavirus pandemic has led to an increase in require.
The Copom cautioned in August that Brazil was previously lock to the level where extra cuts in attention rate could make cost instability.
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game crashes
, players have come up with a Rainbow Six-inspired idea.
The idea is for Respawn to spend a whole season focusing on errors, Legend inconsistencies, infamous Apex Legends bugs, and more. Rainbow Six Siege did the same back in 2017, two years after its release, in a bid to get their struggling game engine and lagging servers back under control.
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In theory, the idea is sound, especially after this weeks issues.
Respawn are a little less sold, however, and one Apex Legends tech developer has already poured cold water on the growing Operation Health demands.
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Apex Legends players are convinced theyve found a solution to the games ongoing issues.
Respawns RobotHavGunz was talking about the latest Apex Legends server issues
when he was asked about Operation Health, and whether it was something the developers were considering.
His response was clear: its not on Respawns radar, for now.
The problem with something like an Operation Health [season] is that its not really reflective of how game development works. Theres also the separate-but-very-much-related issue of, people might say thats what they want, but that doesnt actually its what they want. I dont really have much of an insight there.
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Im certainly not someone that would be a decider, he added. And, I totally get the request. [That said], I think, as admirable as it [the Operation Health demands] might seem to players, its probably not actually a good thing.
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On both sides of things, there are plenty of people who would sit idle during a period where the only work that was done was, essentially, bug fixes.
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A Health season would leave many Respawn developers without work, RobotHavGunz says.
So, that Respawn response basically ends the Operation Health plans, before theyve even reached a symphony in the Apex Legends player base.
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Dad and stepdaughter who battled cancer give back to team that cared for them
Ryan Dwyer and 12-year-old stepdaughter Violet were diagnosed with different types of cancers and treated at two hospitals in Seattle.
Ryan Dwyer and 12-year-old stepdaughter Violet were diagnosed with different types of cancers and treated at two hospitals in Seattle.
Ryan Dwyer
The last two years for Ryan Dwyer and his 12-year-old stepdaughter, Violet Martinez, have not been easy.
Both of them had been diagnosed with cancer and they went through chemotherapy. Martinez was treated at the Seattle Childrens Hospital while her stepdad was at U.W. Medical Center and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.
Months later, theyre both back home with encouraging news: Martinez is in remission and Dwyer is preparing for a bone marrow transplant.
Ryan Dwyer and his stepdaughter Violet Martinez were both diagnosed with cancer and went through chemotherapy over the last two years.
Ryan Dwyer and his stepdaughter Violet Martinez were both diagnosed with cancer and went through chemotherapy over the last two years.
Ryan Dwyer
With things looking up for them, theyre focused on the team of health care workers that took care of them.
I spend a lot of time in these hospitals and I see the stress on the front-line workers, Dwyer told ABC news. I see how well they handle it and we appreciate it so much.
The duo wanted to pay it forward.
We were looking for a way at the tail end of our treatments to give back to the people that actually had their hands on us physically every day, he said. We felt that a really good way to do that was through the gift of food.
Fine Dine Front Lines has delivered more than 5,100 meals to 14 hospitals by raising $61,000.
Fine Dine Front Lines has delivered more than 5,100 meals to 14 hospitals by raising $61,000.
Ryan Dwyer
The father and stepdaughter started Fine Dine Front Lines together.
They use donations to get meals to local hospitals, feeding doctors, nurses and hospital staff while helping local restaurants as well.
Fine Dine Front Lines has delivered more than 5,100 meals to 14 hospitals by raising $61,000.
Fine Dine Front Lines has delivered more than 5,100 meals to 14 hospitals by raising $61,000.
Ryan Dwyer
So far, theyve delivered more than 5,100 meals to 14 hospitals through donations totaling $61,000.
We appreciate all the nurses and front-line workers who risk themselves every day for us, Martinez told ABC News.
The nurses at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance who treated Dwyer expressed appreciation for his support.
We want to thank our patient, Ryan Dwyer, from the bottom of our hearts, for his generosity ... [for] supporting all of us through these incredibly challenging times, said Theresa McDonnell, chief nurse executive at the hospital. Ryan ... were here to support you during your challenging times. | [
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Falkland, Oliver, Revelstoke among communities hoping to be next Hockeyville winner
The community has been able to raise about $106,000 over past the 18 months, but are still coming up short.
You add that $106,000 to a quarter million from Kraft Hockeyville and we would be able to get there in a year and then we could put our minds to rest and not risk losing a season. It would be great, Crosbie said.
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It means a lot to be able to play in your own backyard and sometimes walk a couple of minutes to get to practice, Crosbie said.
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If you driving along Highway 1 towards Pense on Friday, you may see the ever popular Noodle Boy, the unofficial mascot of Pense.
Noodle Boy is campaigning for votes along the highway.
He is going to be walking along Highway 1 between the Grand Coulee turn off and all the way to the Pense rink as part of a convoy with a couple of combines, Crosbie said.
It ties in that agriculture flavor and the fact that harvest is starting and were an agricultural community. So, its very exciting.
Saint-Flicien, Que., Tyne Valley, P.E.I., and Twillingate, N.L., are the three other finalists.
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Crains Detroit Business recently announced the honorees of its 2020 40 Under Forty awards.
Its the year of the pivot, as business, organizations and individuals make drastic changes on the fly in response to the coronavirus and social unrest across the country. Leadership always matters, but in times like these, it makes all the difference, the media outlet
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.
This years winnersincluded executives from multiple industries, includingcannabis:Ankur Rungta,37,and Vishal Rungta,34.
A Grow(th) Story
The Rungta brothers, alongside Joel Ruggiero, co-founded C3 Industries, one of the largest cannabis companies in Michigan. Nowadays, they employ more than 100 people in the Wolverine State, and roughly 170 nation-wide.
C3 currently operates fourretail stores in Detroit, Ann Arbor, Grant and Buchanan with several others in development.In addition, the company owns two manufacturing facilities, one in Michigan and one in Oregon, with moreon the way inMassachusetts andMissouri.
Ankur, who serves as CEO, and Vishal, president and CFO of C3 Industries, started their company in 2016, after raising more than $25 million. They have since grown exponentially, driving a sales increase of 15 timesin the last two years helped by the legalization of adult-use cannabis in Michigan.
Both University of Michigan alumni, Ankur has a background in law and investment banking, while Vishal stems from finance and private equity, having spent a couple years at Google Inc. (NASDAQ: | [
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Plans to create the ambitious seaside attraction in the North West have been given the go ahead today.
Lancaster Council planning committee accepted the planning application for the Eden Project North during this morning's meeting at Morecambe Town Hall (January 31).
The venue which is expected to create hundreds of jobs in the area is linked to the Eden Project in Cornwall but will be focused on the marine life on Morecambe Bay.
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that the new attraction will be built on the seafront at Marine Road.
The location is close to various Grade II-listed buildings, including the restored art deco Midland Hotel and the Winter Gardens, a venue once known as the 'Albert Hall of the North' which is currently being renovated as a concert and events hall.
Eden Project North is expected to cost in the region of 125m
The team behind the project aim to 're-imagine Morecambe as a seaside resort for the 21st Century'.
Eden Project North is expected to cost in the region of 125m and provide
'significant economic, environmental and social benefits'.
Built on the site of the much-loved and long-lost swimming pool Bubbles, the plans for the new visitor attraction show five shell-shaped domes built on the coastline.
It's projected to attract around one million visitors a year once completed, with work expected to complete in 2023.
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The National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) is being asked to include vitamin D advice as part of its response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
A group of professors and researchers who are members of the Covit-D Consortium say that clear guidelines should be issued by public health authorities regarding vitamin D supplementation.
The Oireachtas Health Commission says studies have shown that vitamin D reduces mortality in people diagnosed with coronavirus, which should form part of the governments new Living with Covid-19 strategy. I was struck.
According to a Longitudinal Study of Irish Aging (TILDA), Professor Rose Ann Kenny shows that 60% of middle-aged and older people in Ireland are deficient in winter vitamin D.
Professor Kenny said: In conclusion, if Nphet did more than recommend raising awareness of vitamin D, I think its very valuable.
Nphet individuals are aware of the value of vitamin D and the science behind it, but have not heard any consistently firm opinion from Nphet regarding the official statement about it.
deficiency
Leucine Shortle, co-leader of the Social Democratic Party, said he was concerned about the lack of clear advice and recommendations from Nphet regarding vitamin D supplementation.
Nphet says theyre repeating their advice and that vitamin D recommendations are incorporated into a broader message related to Covid. I have to say Ive never heard a broader message from Nphet. I dont get it, Shortall told the committee.
Its very important to be very clear about messaging.
Professor James Bernard Walsh of the School of Medicine at Trinity College Dublin said that about 70% of people living in the Dublin metropolitan area and Kildare and Wicklow are deficient in vitamin D during the winter.
Its a huge amount, he added.
We have seen the highest incidence in the BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority) communities with the highest levels of deficiency-they were badly beaten by Covid.
Dr. Daniel McCartney said higher supplements may be needed under the medical supervision of risky groups (Oireachtas TV / PA).
Dr. Daniel McCartney, director of human nutrition and nutrition at Technological University Dublin, said there is extensive international research showing the protective role of vitamin D against Covid-19.
Dr. McCartney said: It is absolutely clear here that vitamin D supplementation is an additional intervention that may be beneficial in addition to these other health messages, both in relation to social distance and in relation to vaccines. Want to.
We believe that recommendations and clear guidelines for supplementing 20-25 micrograms per day, or 800-1,000 units per day, are absolutely essential for the Irish population. I will.
I also feel that higher supplements may be needed under the medical supervision of risky groups.
If the public receives a clear message that they should be supplemented with a dose of x I think they would want to continue from there
These include overweight or obese people, who are 60% of our adult population, and especially those in the elderly or elderly homes with significantly lower vitamin D levels.
He also said that front-line healthcare professionals will also benefit from vitamin D supplements.
He added: These supplements are very cheap and readily available. Therefore, in the current situation, if the general public receives a clear message that they need to take supplements in the x dose, they Will want to continue it.
He said vitamin D deficiency is more common in older people, but it is a widespread social problem.
Dr. McCartney said that about 50 percent of young people between the ages of 18 and 39 have low vitamin D levels during this period.
Its the entire population, which is why it requires central intervention from statutory health authorities, he added.
Ireland
Extensive studies have shown that vitamin D protects again
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share price has reached a multi-year high after the stock exited its trading halt. This comes after the ASX minerals explorer announced an update on its recent capital raisethis morning.
At the time of writing, Ironbark Zinc shares are up a sizeable 23.4% to 5.8 cents apiece. This means that in the past week alone, the shares have risen by 45% in value.
Ironbark completes share placement
ASX investors are buying up Ironbark Zinc shares as the company seeks to progress the development of its Citronen Zinc-Lead Project in Greenland.
In its release, Ironbark Zinc announced it has received firm commitments for its placement to raise $4 million (before costs). The company highlighted that it has very strong support from both existing and new institutional investors.
The offer will see approximately 90.91 million new ordinary Ironbark Zinc shares issued at a price of 4.4 cents each. This represents a 2% discount to the 5-day volume-weighted average price (VWAP) up until 6 December.
Ironbark Zinc will use the proceeds to support its post-Preliminary Project Letter (PPL) phase 2 due diligence with US financier EXIM bank.
The company is aiming to advance the Citronen Project strategic equity process to bring the asset online. The ASX minerals explorer describes the high-grade project as one of the worlds largest untapped zinc-lead resources.
The project is currently in the early stages of development. Ironbark estimates that the project contains more than 13 billion pounds of zinc and lead. Ironbark says the open-pit mine life should be 14 years.
The new Ironbark Zinc shares are scheduled for settlement on 16 December after quotation on the following day.
What did management say?
Ironbark Zinc managing director, Michael Jardine, commented:
Ironbark is now closing 2021 in an excellent position with an EXIM PPL in hand and funding in place to further advance our key value drivers early in 2022.
There was huge demand bid into the book yesterday, in a strong validation of the Companys now advanced financing strategy to get Citronen into production.
I am pleased to see certainlarger existing shareholders add to their position, including IBGs largest shareholder in UK based Bennelong Resource Capital, as well as welcoming several new institutional shareholders to the register.
About the Ironbark share price
The Ironbark Zinc share price has pushed 93% higher in the past 12 months. When looking at year-to-date figures, Ironbark Zincs share price gains are hovering at about 190%.
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EGAN has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. StockNews.comdowngraded shares of eGain from a strong-buy rating to a buy rating in a report on Wednesday, February 16th. Zacks Investment Researchdowngraded shares of eGain from a hold rating to a strong sell rating in a report on Wednesday, February 9th. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating and three have assigned a buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of Buy and a consensus price target of $11.50.
NASDAQ:EGAN
traded down $0.41 on Friday, reaching $11.74. 250,498 shares of the companys stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 96,775. The firm has a market cap of $369.69 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 130.46 and a beta of 0.40. eGain has a 52 week low of $8.50 and a 52 week high of $13.70. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $11.33 and a 200-day simple moving average of $10.86.
In other news, Director Russell Christinesold 20,000 shares of the firms stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $12.21, for a total value of $244,200.00. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link Company insiders own 33.30% of the companys stock.
Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Geode Capital Management LLC raised its position in shares of eGain by 4.6% in the 2nd quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 375,261 shares of the technology companys stock worth $4,307,000 after purchasing an additional 16,377 shares during the last quarter. State Street Corp raised its position in eGain by 5.4% in the 2nd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 372,375 shares of the technology companys stock worth $4,275,000 after buying an additional 19,223 shares during the last quarter. Millennium Management LLC purchased a new position in eGain in the 2nd quarter worth about $116,000. Invesco Ltd. raised its position in eGain by 10.0% in the 2nd quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 20,457 shares of the technology companys stock worth $235,000 after buying an additional 1,853 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company MN grew its stake in shares of eGain by 26.0% during the 2nd quarter. Wells Fargo & Company MN now owns 33,438 shares of the technology companys stock valued at $384,000 after purchasing an additional 6,908 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 49.35% of the companys stock.
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The news arrives after it was announced that the German squad would exit the FIA Formula 3 Championship at the end of the season, with Dutch operation Van Amersfoort Racing selected to fill the vacant spot for the next three-year cycle, beginning from 2022.
Now, the former giant of DTM racing has confirmed it will also withdraw its efforts from F2 to focus on its commitments in GT and endurance racing.
HWA made the step up to F2 outright last year taking over the berth held by the Arden team following a role as a technical partner to the British outfit in 2019.
The team's best result in the championship arrived at the last F2 round in Sochi where Jake Hughes scored a fourth place finish in the sprint race.
It currently sits bottom of the teams' standings with Hughes's Russian result one of only two occasions HWA's drivers have scored points so far this year.
"After three eventful years, the HWA Racelab team will withdraw from both FIA Formula 3 and FIA Formula 2 at the end of the season and will forego future activities in these two series," read a statement issued to Motorsport.com.
"HWA AG came to this decision in the wake of the current business planning and the resource allocation required to pursue this strategy.
Alessio Deledda, HWA Racelab, Jake Hughes, HWA Racelab
Photo by: Mark Sutton / Motorsport Images
"Motorsport will continue to play a very central role at HWA AG. In the future, HWA AG, as a service provider and development partner for customers including Mercedes-AMG Customer Racing, will focus on GT and endurance racing.
"The company will also be involved in other projects, in which it will drive innovation and generate ideas.
"The HWA Racelab team would like to thank all its partners and supporters for the cooperation over the past few years, as well as all those involved in the teams and racing series. We have gained a lot of experience, which we will use in future projects together."
F2 is yet to officially confirm which team will fill the void left by HWA on the 2022 grid. | [
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