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Aug 29, 2023 / 12:30AM GMT Operator Thank you for standing by and welcome to the Resimac FY '23 Investor Call. (Operator Instructions) I would now like to hand the conference over to Mr. Scott McWilliam, CEO. You may now go ahead. Scott McWilliam - Resimac Group Limited - CEO Thank you. Good morning. It's my pleasure to welcome you to Resimac's results investor conference call for the year ended 30 June 2023. I'm Scott McWilliam, CEO of Resimac. And with me is Jason Azzopardi, our CFO. We'll be talking to our investor presentation lodged with the ASX this morning and welcome questions at the end of the call. In today's presentation, we will take you through our performance highlights, an overview of the macroeconomic environment, the quality of our portfolio and our focus for FY '24 and beyond. Today, we announced another year of strong shareholder returns. I'm pleased, over the last 12 months, we've made significant progress on our strategic objectives amidst extremely challenging macroeconomic environment. The resilience of the business throughout the cyclically -- Full Year 2023 Resimac Group Ltd Earnings Call Transcript Already have an account? Log in Get the full story Access to All Earning Calls and Stock Analysis | | 30-Year Financial on one screen | | All-in-one Stock Screener with unlimited filters | | Customizable Stock Dashboard | | Real Time Insider Trading Transactions | | 8,000+ Institutional investors' 13F holdings | | Powerful Excel Add-in and Google sheets Add-on | | All data downloadable | | Quick customer support | | And much more... | 30-Day 100% money back guarantee You are not charged until the trial ends. Subscription fee may be tax deductible. Excellent 4.6 out of 5 Trustpilot

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USC's JuJu Watkins is in the March Madness spotlight ahead of Sweet 16 against Baylor PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — For USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb, the JuJu Watkins phenomenon became plainly evident on a road trip this season when a quick autograph session snowballed. After a game in Colorado, the Trojans noticed a young autograph seeker waiting outside the team bus. Watkins was asked to oblige and all the sudden there was a throng of fans angling for her signature. "As soon as she's signing that autograph, like 50 other people come running down a hill for their autographs. We're like, `Whoa, get ready for this,'" Gottlieb said. "We've seen different moments along the way. I can't say enough about her demeanor and her grace kind of in handling everything. That's just who she is." Watkins and the top-seeded Trojans face fifth-seeded Baylor on Saturday in the NCAA Tournament. Third-seeded Connecticut plays No. 7 Duke in the later game as the the teams vie for a spot in the Elite Eight. An AP first-team All-American as a freshman, Watkins is averaging 26.9 points this season, second only to Iowa's Caitlin Clark, who set the game's all-time Division I scoring record this season. Watkins made a splash in her college debut with 32 points in an 83-74 victory over Ohio State. She scored a season-high 51 points in a 67-58 win over Stanford on Feb. 2. The hometown kid who went to Sierra Canyon in Los Angeles is handling the spotlight with aplomb. "Just me making the decision to stay home, the great environment that I'm in, my teammates always pushing me to be better, everybody just wants the best for me," Watkins said. "I think that has allowed me to really strive to be great and be in a place where I feel accepted." Watkins is one several freshmen in women's basketball playing beyond their years. Another is Texas' Madison Booker, who is also in Portland on the other side of the bracket, and Notre Dame's Hannah Hildalgo. "As a fan of the game watching players across the country, we get a front-row seat to JuJu every day, what she handles, what she does as a freshman," Gottlieb said. "I really don't know if there's been a better freshman season by anyone ever, given everything she's done to elevate our program, everything that comes with it." Watkins had 28 points and 11 rebounds for the Trojans (28-5) in a 73-55 victory over Kansas to reach the Sweet 16 for the first time since 1994. Baylor (26-7) downed Virginia Tech 75-72 to advance. Jada Walker led the way with a career-high 29 points. Baylor coach Nicki Collen said Watkins presents a unique challenge for the Bears. "I think when JuJu's in transition, that's the most challenging space," Collen said. "When she has space to operate, she's such a rhythm player. Very similar to Maddie Booker in our league. When she gets to her spots, really dangerous because of her size." THE JUJU BUN Watkins is not just drawing attention for her stellar play, she's also turning heads with her distinctive hairstyle that's been dubbed the "JuJu Bun." She's even in a television commercial with Joel Embiid for AT&T that showcases her look. Despite her celebrity, Watkins is still dealing with those unwritten freshman rules. "I was sitting at home at the beginning of March Madness and see Joel Embiid in a commercial, and all of sudden there is JuJu, and I'm like, when have you seen the reigning MVP in a commercial with a kid that our teammates just made sit in the back of the car?" Gottlieb laughed. Watkins kidded in response: "I'm sick of this seniority." DIFFERENT OUTCOME? The winner of the game between USC and Baylor will earn a spot in the Elite Eight, facing the winner of UConn's game against Duke. Paige Bueckers matched her season high 32 points when UConn held off Syracuse 72-64 to earn a 30th straight trip to the Sweet 16. Last year, UConn fell to Ohio State in the Sweet 16, ending the Huskies' streak of 14 straight Final Four appearances. The team was without Bueckers for the season with a torn ACL. "I think we're a different team, different mindset and we're hoping for a different outcome," coach Geno Auriemma said. Reigan Richardson scored 28 points when Duke rallied from a 16-point first-half deficit to beat No. 2 seed Ohio State 75-63. The Blue Devils also rallied from behind in their first-round game against Richmond, winning 72-61. ___ AP March Madness bracket: https://apnews.com/hub/ncaa-womens-bracket/ and coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/march-madness By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer

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Aterian Inc [NASDAQ: ATER] closed the trading session at $2.76. The company report on March 20, 2024 at 7:30 AM that Aterian Announces Reverse Stock Split. Expected to Start Trading on a Split-adjusted Basis Beginning March 22, 2024. The stocks have a year to date performance of 691.97 percent and weekly performance of 916.20 percent. The stock has been moved at 765.20 percent over the last six months. The stock has performed 607.69 percent around the most recent 30 days and changed 645.95 percent over the most recent 3-months. If compared to the average trading volume of 691.75K shares, ATER reached to a volume of 121845 in the most recent trading day, which is why market watchdogs consider the stock to be active. Here's what leading stock market gurus have to say about Aterian Inc [ATER]: Based on careful and fact-backed analyses by Wall Street experts, the current consensus on the target price for ATER shares is $12.00 per share. Analysis on target price and performance of stocks is usually carefully studied by market experts, and the current Wall Street consensus on ATER stock is a recommendation set at 2.33. This rating represents a strong Buy recommendation, on the scale from 1 to 5, where 5 would mean strong sell, 4 represents Sell, 3 is Hold, and 2 indicates Buy. Craig Hallum have made an estimate for Aterian Inc shares, keeping their opinion on the stock as Buy, with their previous recommendation back on January 30, 2023. The new note on the price target was released on August 10, 2021, representing the official price target for Aterian Inc stock. The Average True Range (ATR) for Aterian Inc is set at 0.32, with the Price to Sales ratio for ATER stock in the period of the last 12 months amounting to 0.15. The Price to Book ratio for the last quarter was 0.58, with the Price to Cash per share for the same quarter was set at 2.88. ATER stock trade performance evaluation Aterian Inc [ATER] gain into the green zone at the end of the last week, gaining into a positive trend and gaining by 916.20. With this latest performance, ATER shares gained by 607.69% in over the last four-week period, additionally plugging by 765.20% over the last 6 months – not to mention a rise of 255.30% in the past year of trading. Overbought and oversold stocks can be easily traced with the Relative Strength Index (RSI), where an RSI result of over 70 would be overbought, and any rate below 30 would indicate oversold conditions. An RSI rate of 50 would represent a neutral market momentum. The current RSI for ATER stock in for the last two-week period is set at 78.10, with the RSI for the last a single of trading hit 23.11, and the three-weeks RSI is set at 35.03 for Aterian Inc [ATER]. The present Moving Average for the last 50 days of trading for this stock 4.37, while it was recorded at 2.98 for the last single week of trading, and 4.51 for the last 200 days. Aterian Inc [ATER]: An insightful look at the core fundamentals Aterian Inc's liquidity data is similarly interesting compelling, with a Quick Ratio of 1.15 and a Current Ratio set at 1.95. Earnings per share (EPS) analysis for Aterian Inc [ATER] stock With the latest financial reports released by the company, Aterian Inc posted -4.08/share EPS, while the average EPS was predicted by analysts to be reported at -1.96/share. When compared, the two values demonstrate that the company fail the estimates by a Surprise Factor of -108.20%. The progress of the company may be observed through the prism of EPS growth rate, while Wall Street analysts are focusing on predicting the 5-year EPS growth rate for ATER. Aterian Inc [ATER]: Institutional Ownership The top three institutional holders of ATER stocks are: VANGUARD GROUP INC with ownership of 1.3 billion shares, which is approximately 8.2815%. BLACKROCK INC., holding 1.03 billion shares of the stock with an approximate value of $176.59 billion in ATER stocks shares; and BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC, currently with $156.75 billion in ATER stock with ownership which is approximately 5.8325%.

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Louis Gossett Jr., first black man to win Best Support Actor Oscar, dies Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role as a gunnery sergeant in An Officer and a Gentleman, has died. He was 87. Copyright 2024 NPR

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School leaders at Tennessee State University are hosting a national press conference to address the recent extremist Republican legislatures across the country that are attacking and defunding historically black colleges and universities. The press conference, which will take place this Monday, April 1, at 11 a.m. CST, will include national faith and civil rights leaders such as Bishop William J. Barber, II, Latosha Brown, Rev. Dr. Frederick Douglass Haynes III, Tamika Mallory and Roland Martin. It will be located at the Rotunda of the Tennessee State Capitol, 600 Dr. Martin L King Jr. Blvd, in Nashville, Tennessee. The event was organized after Tennessee's Senate Education Committee voted to vacate the TSUs board of directors and allow Republican Gov. Bill Lee to appoint eight new members to the 10-member body. According to ABC News, the TSU trustees were removed this week under legislation signed into law by Gov. Lee despite major pushback from Black lawmakers and community leaders. Gov. Lee also said he already selected the new replacements. "I'm pleased to appoint these highly qualified individuals who will work alongside administrators and students to further secure TSU's place as a leading institution," Lee said. Republicans have targeted the school for years through multiple state audits, which they claim revealed student housing shortages, unsustainable scholarship increases and lingering financial discrepancies. But Democrats and community leaders say the university's financial woes are in part due to the school being extremely underfunded. According to a press release from Repairers of the Breach, a 2023 Biden administration study shows that TSU is owed over $2.1 billion in state funds that have been held back since 1987. The study shows how historic land grant colleges are being attacked and underfunded by Republican legislators across the United States. "These same state legislatures are also suppressing the vote, attacking women's rights, and refusing to raise the minimum wage while undermining HBCUs, which have a long history of promoting equality for all people, the press release read. "While President Biden, Vice President Harris and progressive congressional leaders have taken action to get more resources to HBCUs, extremist-led state legislatures like this one in Tennessee are trying to dismantle HBCU leadership and disenfranchise these schools by holding back critical funding." During Monday's press conference, student leaders will engage faith leaders, civil rights advocates, as well as the audience on the best ways to mobilize action. Some of those steps include calling on Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Republicans in the legislature to stop the unfounded and overreaching attacks on TSU, mobilizing alumni and supporters to defend HBCUs, calling on all people of goodwill to challenge attacks by Republicans in state legislatures, demand equitable funding after years of underfunding and to mobilize voting power to challenge state legislatures. SEE ALSO:

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President Volodymyr Zelensky tasked Ukrainian authorities to address the prevalence and impact of online gambling after a petition demanding restrictions passed the threshold for presidential consideration within a few hours on March 29. A petition was registered on the website of the President's Office and has collected a total of 26,041 votes, with 25,000 being the required minimum. The author of the petition, soldier Pavlo Petrychenko, asked to introduce a bill that, among other things, would ban gambling and access to online casinos for military personnel during martial law. "For many of them (service personnel), gambling becomes the only way to cope with stress, and therefore quickly causes dopamine addiction and weakens their self-control," Petrychenko wrote. The soldier also asked to ban gambling advertising using the symbols of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as well as any advertising mentioning the provision of charitable assistance to military personnel by gambling market participants. According to the petition's author, Russian online casinos "can access personal data of the military and other Ukrainians, which threatens national security." "I have instructed the chief of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), the Special Communications Service, the Digital Transformation Ministry, and the secretary of the National Security and Defense Council to collect all the analytics on this issue and propose a solution next week," Zelensky said in an evening address. Gambling has been officially banned in Ukraine since 2009 but became legal again in 2020. In the first two months of 2024, the gambling business in Ukraine paid Hr 2.2 billion ($55.6 million) in taxes, and Hr 10.4 billion ($263.291 million) for the whole of 2023, according to Danylo Hetmantsev, the chairman of the parliamentary Finance Committee.

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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, has announced a series of welfare and development initiatives, including a Rs. 1.15 billion Eid package for deserving individuals across the province. Under the new program, 1,000 deserving individuals in each provincial assembly constituency will receive Rs. 10,000 each, totaling Rs. 1.15 billion. Additionally, 2,050 families of police martyrs will benefit from Rs. 10,000 Eid packages. To ensure comprehensive coverage, Sardar Ali Amin Gandapur instructed all provincial assembly members to conduct immediate surveys of unregistered families in their constituencies. These surveys, ongoing presently, aim to include all deserving families. Subsequently, the cash aid is being transferred online to these households. Ahmed Faraz stated that over 50 percent of the funds have already been disbursed, with the remaining families set to receive their aid soon. This initiative entails disbursing billions of rupees to deserving families transparently and based on merit. Departing from the practice of distributing rations, the decision to provide cash aims to empower recipients to procure items according to their requirements. For unregistered families, a streamlined registration process has been implemented, overseen by 10-member committees formed by MPAs at the union council level. These committees, comprising local representatives and elders, ensure accurate reporting and eligibility determination. To maintain transparency, oversight committees have been established to monitor the registration process. Each MPA has been tasked with identifying up to 1,000 unregistered families within their constituencies. Under the Chief Minister's directives, all deserving families will receive the Ramadan package online, ensuring timely assistance during the holy month. Ali Amin Gandapur remains committed to extending this service to all deserving households across the province. In a separate move, the cabinet approved a Rs. 7.67 billion scheme to equip police forces in various districts with modern vehicles and equipment, strengthening their operational capacity. To improve efficiency in government department recruitment, the cabinet formed a committee tasked with evaluating private testing agencies for screening potential candidates. The committee's recommendations, including proposals to expand the capacity of government testing agencies, are expected within 15 days. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is taking significant strides towards digital infrastructure development. The cabinet approved the Digital Rights of Way Policy, paving the way for streamlined digital connectivity. Furthermore, agreements were greenlit between the Information Technology Board and the Special Technology Zone Authority to establish Pakistan Digital City. The meeting also addressed governance reforms within the Provincial Endowment Department Organization (PEDO). New rules for appointing Chief Executive Officers and Executive Committee Members for PEDO were approved. These initiatives collectively aim to enhance social welfare programs, modernize law enforcement capabilities, and accelerate digitalization across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. inp

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Alyssa Bereznak is the wellness editor for the Los Angeles Times. She previously covered media and culture for the Ringer, and consumer technology and politics for Yahoo News. She's the author, reporter and host of two narrative podcasts about social media: "This Blew Up," and "Boom/Bust: HQ Trivia" — the latter of which was named one of the best podcasts of 2020 by The Atlantic. She has written for publications such as Vanity Fair, New York Magazine and NYLON.

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Dispute over higher penalties for retail theft is one of many issues making the state budget late again New York state lawmakers are on a four-day break for the Easter holidays, while they let the budget deadline pass. One of many sticking points remaining in the spending plan is how to crack down on growing instances of retail theft. Governors in New York often include unrelated policy items in their state budget proposals, and Kathy Hochul is no exception. That's when they have the most leverage with the legislature to get their agenda approved. Hochul is proposing new stiffer penalties for retail theft including making it a felony to assault a store employee. She held a news conference with small retail store owners earlier in March. "These individuals are very exposed, especially in a small shop with just one worker. They don't have any way to protect themselves. They're literally on the front line," Hochul said. "And under this law, assaulting a retail worker would carry the same elevated penalties that we have in place for assaulting a first responder." It's part of a $45 million plan that includes authorizing the state police to investigate and prosecute interstate and international organized retail theft rings. Hochul wants to spend $25 million of that amount to hire more troopers. But Democrats in the Senate and Assembly are reluctant to increase criminal penalties. Neither house included the new criminal penalties in their budget plans. Both leaders of the legislature are African-American, and they have said repeatedly that are wary of any criminal justice law changes that could disproportionately impact Black and Brown New Yorkers. Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins said that there are better ways to reduce retail theft, like providing funds for stores to hire more security. "What we are trying to do is figure out ways that we can really cut into this retail theft, the organized retail theft," Stewart-Cousins said. "And also help retail establishments to be able to bolster their security, and help local police forces to help retailers to be able to abate the crime. So, I think you know, we are all very serious about this. And again, we don't want any worker hurt anywhere." Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie said in the past, raising penalties for certain crimes has not decreased the rate of their occurrence. He said it's more important to look at the root causes of crime, like improving the education system and better mental health treatment. "I'm open to talking about the organized crime rings that people have, but I just don't believe raising penalties is ever a deterrent on crime," the Speaker said. "You stop anybody in the street and ask them what is the penalty for assaulting anybody, and they'll probably won't even be able to answer you." Senator Stewart-Cousins and Speaker Heastie backed the 2019 bail reform laws. They did agree in last year's final budget deal to include Hochul's proposal to alter that law, and they added back some crimes to the list of felonies that are bail eligible. There's also a larger political context playing out in state budget talks. The 2024 elections will feature several hotly contested Congressional races. Democrats are looking to win back four seats that flipped to Republicans in 2022. Suburban voters will be key in those races, and polls have shown that rising crime is a key concern. The head of the state Republican Party, Ed Cox, is already highlighting the dispute. In a statement, Cox took issue with Heastie's opposition to raising criminal penalties, saying the "comments illustrate the Democrats' moral rot."

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Guggenheim raised the price target for the Castle Biosciences Inc (NASDAQ:CSTL) stock to "a Buy". The rating was released on December 14, 2023, according to finviz. The research report from Stephens has initiated the stock to Overweight, with a price target set at $59. The stock was initiated by Lake Street, who disclosed in a research note on April 30, 2021, to Buy and set the price objective to $94. In their research brief published November 10, 2020, KeyBanc Capital Markets analysts initiated the Castle Biosciences Inc stock to Overweight with a price target of $70. Historical Earnings Surprises and Revenue Forecasts Profit is the most critical financial performance measure. Every investor in a business is looking forward to the earnings report as stock price to increase when earnings exceed market expectations and progressively decrease when earnings do not meet expectations. The firm reported an earnings per share (EPS) of -$0.1 during the last quarter as opposed to a consensus estimate of -$0.54, which indicates the company beat its estimate by $0.44, which implies that the company surprised the market by 81.50%. It appears that the average earnings per share estimate for the current quarter (ending in Mar 2024) is -$0.32. This is an average of 9 analysts' earnings, where the high earnings per share estimate is -$0.17 and the low earnings per share estimate is -$0.57. According to 9 analyst estimates, an average revenue estimate of $65.81M is projected for the current quarter with a high revenue estimate of $69.75M and a low estimate of $55.4M. Invest like Buffett and profit from undervalued gems before the market catches on. Sponsored The latest trade, Performances and Moving Averages give us the following Picture The firm's stock price fluctuated 4.98% within the last five trades and -9.18% within the last 30 trades, which was a significant change from the beginning of this year. Despite the fact that the share price increased 35.14% in the last 6 months and 0.09% was added to its value over the previous 3 months. CSTL stock is trading at a margin of 9.04%, 0.99% and 19.59% apart from the 20-Day, 50-Day and 200-Day Simple Moving Average prices. As of the close of trading, CSTL deals in the Healthcare domain. The stock is trading -17.04 percent below its 52-week high and 139.20 percent above its 52-week low. For example, looking both at the price and the high and low measurements of 52 weeks will give you a clearer picture of the direction the price is heading. The firm's Weighted Alpha is -4.83. A positive weighted alpha indicates the firm has done well over the course of the year, whereas one below 0 indicates that the firm has done poorly. What Does Castle Biosciences Inc's Profitability and Valuation Ratios Tell Us About the Stock? With regard to the profitability of the company, the operating margin is currently at -30.93 percent and the profit margin is -26.15 percent, and the company has reported a gross margin of 74.72 percent. The profit margin, also known as the revenue ratio or gross profit ratio, is an efficiency figure used to estimate the business's profitability by comparing net income and sales. The higher the number, the more profits are generated for the company and vice versa. The stock's market cap achieved a total value of $608.02 million as of the last trading session. Market capitalization is the total value of all outstanding shares of a corporation and it is used to measure a company's market value. Forward price-to-earnings is calculated using predicted earnings for the next financial year's P/E determination. The stock has achieved an effective Price-to-Sales Ratio of 2.77 that mirrors the cost to be found for sales by the market. The firm managed a Price-to-Book ratio of 1.55, which equates the market value of a stock with its book value. Is Insider Trading a Real Thing? Almost all investors and traders prefer to invest in shares controlled by the management of a corporation as a management company will be more likely to run the business itself and to never conduct things against the management's desires and will always try to do what is best for their shareholders. Currently, 6.96 percent of Castle Biosciences Inc shares are owned by insiders, and 83.57 percent are held by financial institutions. MAETZOLD DEREK J, the Pres. & Chief Exec. Officer at Castle Biosciences Inc (CSTL) has sold 121 shares of firm on Mar 21 '24 at a price of $20.70 against the total amount of $2505.0. In another inside trade, MAETZOLD DEREK J, Pres. & Chief Exec. Officer of Castle Biosciences Inc (NASDAQ:CSTL) sold 73 shares of the firm on Mar 21 '24 for a total worth of $1511.0 at a price of $20.70. An inside trade which took place on Mar 20 '24, Pres. & Chief Exec. Officer of Castle Biosciences Inc MAETZOLD DEREK J sold 3,847 shares of firm against total price of $77979.0 at the cost of $20.27 per share.

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Skift Take Some hotels will come up with fancy names to hide the fact that they are charging guests an unpopular mandatory fee. Made Hotel in New York City has caught attention for giving its resort fee an unusual name — "curation fee." Guests must pay an extra $30 per night for amenities — regardless of whether they use them — like coffee, Wi-Fi, and a glass of house wine (available from 5 pm to 6 pm). They also get gym access and can borrow a bike. Made Hotel didn't respond to Skift's requests for comment but a front desk employee explained that the charge was for the hotel's "curative experience." "Most people call it a resort fee, but curation, I confess, I have not heard that before," said Vijay Dandapani, CEO and president of the Hotel Association of New York City. "It's a neat word I might add." New Yorker staff writer Kyle Chayka noted Made Hotel's curation fee on social media last week. The Biden Administration has targeted so-called "junk fees," focusing on two key factors: One is whether fees are mandatory — meaning guests have to pay regardless of whether they use the services. A second is disclosure: Are the fees clearly disclosed early in the booking process? Dandapani said the term "junk fees" is wrongly applied to hotels. "The very name sort of conjures up the idea that you don't get anything for it," he said. "In most cases, it's a fair amount of value that you get." He said $30 for such amenities isn't out of the ordinary and hotels need to do what they can to stay afloat financially in New York's expensive business environment. Searching through the hotel's over 760 reviews on Google, four guests mentioned the curation fee in negative reviews. "You're assessed a $30 "curation fee" EVERY DAY of your stay, like you're being penalized for giving them your business," reads one post. Burying the Curation Fee When shopping on an online travel agency or the hotel's website, a guest wouldn't see Made Hotel's curation fee included in the price until the end of the booking process. A customer can click a link to see a disclosure that the rate also requires paying "room rate taxes and fees." The break-out of the curation fee is only shown right before paying. The bill, however, doesn't break down which amenities the fee pays for. If the guest buys the room on a third-party site, they must pay the resort fee at the front desk. The prices shown on the third-party site don't include the mandatory fee, making the room seem more competitively priced than other properties that don't charge such a fee. Some guests aren't a fan of such practices. "Be aware of additional charges — a $30 per night 'curation' fee was added to our invoice for things you would otherwise expect to be included (e.g access to the bar, Wi-Fi) or things that are difficult to make use of (e.g a free glass of wine if you're in the hotel between 4 pm and 5 pm)," wrote another user. Over the past few months, federal officials have promised to take action on such practices. The Federal Trade Commission is proposing new rules that require the travel industry to display them upfront in the booking process. Have a confidential tip for Skift? Get in touch

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Tessa Thompson gives a lovely, thoughtful and empathetic performance as Beth, the title character in "The Listener," director Steve Buscemi's eloquent film about callers to an all-night helpline called Softline. Thompson is alone on screen the entire time as Beth takes calls from a dozen people including a formerly incarcerated man adjusting to life on the outside, a mother with a special-needs child, or a homeless teen. Watching her respond to other people's mental health issues, feelings of depression, thoughts of self-harm and loneliness is compelling. Despite its heavy subject matter, "The Listener" is remarkably life-affirming. As Beth listens attentively, she often draws what she imagines the person she is talking to looks like. (The callers are voiced by actors ranging from Logan Marshall-Green and Margaret Cho to Alia Shawkat and Bobby Soto). The film, which was shot over six days in one location, is talky, but it never feels artificial. This is because Buscemi's nimble direction gives Beth (and viewers) breathers between some of the calls, but also because of Thompson's performance. Thompson, who is a producer on the film, pitches her voice perfectly as she responds to what she is told or gets callers talking about their feelings. But she also masterfully recalibrates her own emotions during and after each conversation. As Beth listens, her expressions shift naturally from interest to concern — both good and bad — depending on the situation. Thompson's face and body language are especially revealing during an extended sequence where Beth talks with Laura (Rebecca Hall), a sociology professor contemplating suicide. As Laura gets Beth talking, and the listener explains why she provides this service, the film becomes quietly powerful. As in her best performances — "Passing," "Sylvie's Love" and "Little Woods" — Thompson delivers a mix of warmth and steeliness here. The actress spoke with Salon about her new film and her thoughts on the issues it raises regarding mental health. Actors are often commended for their listening. And much of your screen time in this film involves you listening. They say you can't learn anything while you are talking. Can you talk about listening and what makes you a good listener? I really like not having much to say, if I'm honest. The most fascinating bit in performance is listening, and what keeps it active and interesting to an audience is being able, without words, to get a sense of feeling, of thought, of wheels turning. I am struck by actors I admire at what they can do with an economy of words to express emotion. There was such a unique challenge in this. And generally, we are in times that require us to listen to folks, particularly folks who might have a different point of view. I have never been in a time that feels so divisive and there is so much dissension between folks so the ability to come together and listen with an open mind and heart, that is something that is in short supply but really necessary. I liked that the film explores that. What can you say about working with the disembodied voice actors and developing the rapport you did with each of them? We shot the film in six or seven days and entirely in sequence. It was almost like learning a play. I had all the calls memorized. We stuck to the script. When actors were in LA, they would read [their lines] off screen. By and large, we played each scene with the actor and that was important to Steve [Buscemi]. We could have had a script supervisor and have the voices come in after. But Steve wanted to foster this honest and organic connection between myself and the callers, because what these Softline workers are fantastic at is having an instant rapport with the people that call. He wanted to be sure to have that. Your performance is very expressive — from the cadence of your voice, to what your eyes and body language reveal. Can you talk about finding the character? What I admire is how Beth recalibrates after each call. Preparing for the part, I had some conversations and did some reading on the internet about people who worked in Softlines, and what brought them to the work and what they experienced. But the most insightful thing was to call a Softline. There was one woman I spoke to early in my investigation; I was struck by her tone of voice. There was something about it that was sweet, but not saccharine, understanding but discerning, nonjudgmental. There was something about the quality of her voice that stuck with me. I tried to capture that spirit with Beth. There was something that felt at once very human. She was careful to express the similarities that she felt about the things I was expressing, but there was also something nonhuman to her, that she was too good to be true. In my preparation for Beth, I was pitching my voice in a similar space as hers. In addition, there was something special to me about embodying the kind of person that gives other people a tremendous amount of grace. It taught me how I might like to recalibrate and move through the world just giving people more grace. What observations do you have about how people come to this type of work and the burnout they experience? Beth suggests she needs a break. This woman I spoke about struck me and stuck with me. She came to the work by first being an avid caller to Softlines herself. She was going through a really tough time, and similar to Beth, she had a really tough time relating to other people. I think the Surgeon General recently said loneliness in this country is a pandemic unto itself. A lot of folks already felt isolated. But there is a kind of person who has a tough time connecting with people. She had called Softlines a lot and found when she was on the other side of this breakdown, as she described it, and was healthier, she found it helpful to listen to people, and that kept her sane. It is similar to friends of mine who have gone through recovery. They have found sponsoring other folks helps them stay sober and stay clean. I began this investigation by calling and wanting to ask prodding questions and pluck from them why they found themselves there. The thing I found so striking was how adept so many folks I spoke to were so good at pulling out of me things that I didn't know I was calling to say. Instead of it being this investigatory, anthropological, academic actor taking notes, it ended up being a conversation between two humans. That was the thing I learned the most — the quality of the questions and the patience with silence. Particularly with strangers, we have a really hard time navigating silence. There is something about the feeling of silence that communicates patience that for me on the other end, drew things out of me that I was surprised I needed or wanted to say. That's inspiring because I have no patience. I say this as a deeply, deeply impatient person! One of the gifts of being an actor is that roles sometimes come to you when you need them. Beth challenged me to be more patient with others, with self. My dog is in the movie, and when I first got him – Coltrane, he was a rescue – he came with a heap of problems. One of the big, huge lessons was absolute patience. Making this film and having the interactions with folks who do this real tremendous work really taught me about the work I need to do to be a more patient human with others. I joke that I want the microwave to cook faster! You are not wrong. Living in the modern world, everything is about how we make things more efficient. What is lost sometimes is real connection, not just with others but with oneself. I do like slow cinema though . . . I am really patient with a story. I love a slow burn! When things are too propulsive, I get whiplash. I have such patience as an audience member, but in real life, I'm like, "Can we speed this up?!" Tessa Thompson in "The Listener" (Vertical Entertainment) Beth draws and uses a stress ball as she listens. She is lonely. We learn more about her backstory by the film's end, but what qualities did you ascribe to her character? What I thought that was interesting about Beth is that she loves to draw. She is mild-mannered. She has a sweet dog and lives in a nice house and is seemingly caring. You learn later that she has had some issues. I thought it was interesting about presenting a character you might not assume those things about. I think we make all sorts of assumptions in connection with strangers — who they are, who they might be. Something about this film is that we should be more curious and open about strangers. In terms of her character, I thought she, like many people I know, or hear about, is that it is honest to go through trauma and self-medicate and for that to spiral. Someone may not have access to get the support for mental health and that might spiral out of control. Someone who is fundamentally good might make bad decisions for a period of time. That is the story for so many people who don't get second chances. Beth is like that; she has gone through a time that wasn't so great and came out on the other side and given a second chance. The film is timely as more people are talking more about mental health issues, depression, and loneliness. What observations do you have about the callers she gets and how she handles them? She does reveal more about herself that perhaps she should in one call. When I was speaking to the folks who do this work, there is a fine line. You want to make a connection. When I was talking to them, there was an effort to reflect back a similar feeling or experience by the person on the other line. That has to do with this idea that whenever we go through tough times, it can be easy to self-isolate and assume you are the only person who has felt that way or you are the only person feeling that way. The whole point of a Softline is to have a voice on the other end of the line telling you, "You are not alone." Beth needs to take a break — and this is a flaw in our system in social work, medicine, caregiving where people all experience burnout. My sister is a retired nurse, and the reason she is retired is because she was so deeply exhausted and needed to take time for herself. We see that so often. The system is not set up for them to have the resources they need to be healthy and happy and can do their work in a way that feels peaceful and safe. Beth needs to step away because her fuse is shorter, and her ability to take calls on and have more of a boundary is faltering. She is realizing that for all the connection she feels with her callers, she doesn't have that in the real world. We experience that more than ever now. We have so many ways to connect with people digitally, and it can make us feel plugged in, but ultimately, I think it can make us feel really alone and isolated. So striking that balance is a really tricky thing. What I loved so much about the film, is that so often in life the change we experience and the things we do that are heroic are so small. They are easy to miss. Change is so incremental. It is a huge act of bravery to pick up the phone and ask someone to hang out. In films, there is a big hero's journey, and it is epic, and there is huge change. But In life, it isn't often that way. I like that kind of quiet heroic turn for a character. It feels really honest. You are a producer on this film as well as a few other recent projects. Are you moving into doing more producing? I am! I launched my production company Viva Maude in the middle of COVID. Then we had to survive the actors' and writers' strikes. It has been such a joy to launch during these wacky and turbulent times in the industry. What we want to do is offer stories that really give us points of view we have not seen and protagonists that do not typically get the star treatment. That has been a passion of mine for a long time. I have produced things I am in, but Viva Maude gives me a banner that allows me to produce things where I am not in center of the frame. "The Listener" is being released in theaters and on VOD on March 29. Read more movie interviews by Gary Kramer

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Images | Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Kazakhstan Tell a friend The state of emergency was declared in the flood-hit Arkalyk town, Amangeldy and Dzhangeldy districts in Kostanay region, Kazinform News Agency reports citing the emergency department. Floods hit first the villages near the town of Arkalyk and Amangeldy village near Kostanay city. 37 people were rescued from flooding yesterday, 150 more over the night. Governor Kumar Aksakalov said the authorities will provide cover for damage caused by flooding. Tell a friend River Sazdy which runs through the city of Aktobe overflowed its banks, Kazinform News Agency reports. Emergencies personnel, military, police, and representatives of local executive bodies are deployed in flood protection efforts. Ice jams caused by chunks of ice on the river running through the city block its flow and make upstream water levels rise. 157 people and over 50 equipment units are deployed to break floating ice. The ice sickness is 40-50 cm. Sandbags and inert materials are placed along the river coasts. The Manshuk Mametova Street in Aktobe remains closed. Cars and public transport are rerouted. Images | Ministry of Defense of Kazakhstan Tell a friend In accordance with the order of the Kazakh Ministry of Defense, the military personnel of thge Air Defense Forces military units left for Kostanay, Aktobe and West Kazakhstan and Abay regions to assist in evacuation of local people from flood-affected areas, Kazinform News Agency reports. Military crews of Mi-171Sh, Mi-17 and Mi-8 transport and combat helicopters are involved in the search and rescue operation. In Kostanay region, the pilots have evacuated 102 people including 32 children from flood-hit Kyzylzhulduz, Yekidin villages and nearby wintering grounds. The flood victims are being transported to Arkalyk town. Flights are carried out over a distance of 130-150 km. The helicopters are flown by colonels Kairat Tugelov, Vladimir Semyonov, lieutenant colonel Mirshat Sagindikov, major Askhat Seilov and senior lieutenant Yerssyn Zhumanov. The crew of the Mi-17 helicopter flown by major Yerlan Shinaliyev, lieutenant Ulan Kenesbayev and on-board engineer, captain Sergey Gribanov , is searching for missing residents along the Borly River, west of Ayagoz town in Abai region. Mi-8 helicopter flown by colonel Amangeldy Makishev, majors Beibarys Ibrayev and Rustem Zhailybayev left from Aktobe to Uralsk to search for and evacuate the locals in flood-affected districts. The pilots have to fly over a distance of 400 kilometers in adverse weather conditions. Images | russian.news.cn Tell a friend The death toll in the terrorist attack on the Crocus City Hall in Moscow Region has grown to 133, Russia's Investigative Committee said on Saturday. Emergency services are continuing to dig through rubble from the building, which was partially destroyed in a massive fire sparked by the attackers, RT reports. The tally had previously stood at 115 but is feared to grow further, given the scale of destruction inflicted on the concert hall. Over 150 people were wounded in the attack. At least four suspects armed with assault rifles stormed the venue on Friday evening ahead of a rock concert. The attackers entered the concert hall, shooting civilians at point-blank range, and set it on fire. The suspects fled the scene after the attack, but were eventually apprehended by Russian law enforcement near the country's border in Bryansk Region. According to preliminary findings, the attackers were seeking to cross into Ukraine. Images | police of Zhetysu region Tell a friend Four people were killed in a fatal road accident on a highway in Zhetysu region, Kazinform News Agency cites local police. The deadly car crash occurred on the 336km on the Almaty-Oskemen highway in Aksu district. The Lada Priora driver reportedly crossed into the oncoming lane and rammed into the Toyota Windom vehicle. As a result of the crash the Lada Priora driver and two passengers as well as one Toyota passenger died at the scene. Five more people were rushed to the nearest hospital. The road accident is under investigation. Images | prosecutor's office of Aktobe region Tell a friend Eight people were killed in a head-on collision on the Aktobe-Astrakhan highway near Sagashili village, Mugalzhar district, Aktobe region, Kazinform News Agency reports. According to the prosecutor's office of Aktobe region, the head-on collision involving Lada Largus and Toyota Hilux vehicles occurred on 120 kilometers of the Aktobe-Astrakhan highway at 8:15am today. A criminal investigation into the accident has been launched. As a result of the accident eight passengers of the Lada Largus vehicle died on spot and a driver and two passengers of the Toyota Hilux car were taken to the central district hospital of Mugalzhar district. Tell a friend Today people in Almaty city felt an earthquake, shake alerts sounded off, Kazinform News Agency reports. The earthquake was registered at 11:22 a.m., the emergency department of the city reports. The quake was centered 31 km south of Almaty in the territory of Kazakhstan. The energy class is 13.2. The MPV 6.1 Magnitude earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km. Tremors registered an intensity of 5 on the MSK 64 scale were felt in the city of Almaty and 2 in Zhetysu region causing people to flee their homes. Hotlines were launched in the emergency departments of Almaty city, Almaty and Zhetysu regions. Crisis management centre of the Kazakh Emergency Ministry hotline: 8 7172 70 41 14 Almaty city hotline: 27 82 0 83, 27 82 084 Zhetysu region hotline: 8 7282 22 02 18 Almaty region hotline: 8 7272 22 60 97 Images | MES RK Tell a friend Flights at the Astana International Airport have been resumed after the break out of a fire this morning, the airport said in a statement, Kazinform News Agency reports. According to the statement, the operation of the domestic and international flight terminals resumed at 10:48 at the airport. The Astana-Shymkent flight took off at 12:23pm, Astana-Zhezkazgan at 12:26pm, Astana-Almaty at 12:46pm, Astana-Petropavlovsk at 1:38pm, Astana-Almaty at 1:36pm, and Astana-Dubai at 1:04pm, reads the statement. During the emergency, the crisis management center was set up with the participation of the Civil Aviation Committee leadership and the personnel of the Kazakh Aviation Administration, Terminals Airport Astana Management LLP, and the airport. 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Nov 13, 2023 / 10:30PM GMT Warren John McLeland - Resimac Group Limited - Chairman Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. The time is 9:30 a.m. and the Company Secretary has confirmed we have a quorum. And accordingly, I open and welcome you to Resimac's 2023 Annual General Meeting. On behalf of your directors, I acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation as the traditional custodians of the land on which we're meeting and pay respects to their elders past, present and emerging. The notice of meeting, together with the FY '23 annual report, has been distributed to shareholders in the required time frame established by our regulators. My name is Warren McLeland, I am your company's Chairman. In accordance with our constitution, that it has been 3 years since I last stood for reelection as a Director, I shall be standing for reelection to the Board during the formal section of today's meeting. Also standing for reelection is Caroline Waldron. I'm joined this morning by my Non-Executive Director colleagues, Susan Hansen, Duncan Saville, Wayne Spanner and Caroline Waldron. Also with us this morning is Resimac Group Ltd Annual Shareholders Meeting Transcript Already have an account? Log in Get the full story Access to All Earning Calls and Stock Analysis | | 30-Year Financial on one screen | | All-in-one Stock Screener with unlimited filters | | Customizable Stock Dashboard | | Real Time Insider Trading Transactions | | 8,000+ Institutional investors' 13F holdings | | Powerful Excel Add-in and Google sheets Add-on | | All data downloadable | | Quick customer support | | And much more... | 30-Day 100% money back guarantee You are not charged until the trial ends. Subscription fee may be tax deductible. Excellent 4.6 out of 5 Trustpilot

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Moscow's hostage game with Evan Gershkovich and the U.S. diplomats trying to free him Evan Gershkovich, the journalist who's been detained in Russia for a year, has become a pawn in a larger game of prisoner swaps. The U.S. has created a special office to deal with hostage diplomacy. Copyright 2024 NPR

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Mary E. Baker, 84, of Amsterdam, Ohio, passed away March 28, 2024. She was born March 14, 1940, in Harrison County, Ohio, to the late Perry and Alice (Taggart) Davis. In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her husband, Terry L. Baker; her infant daughter, Kelly Jo; and her brothers, Donald and Charles Davis. Mary loved to laugh and had many hobbies including quilt making, making baked goods and sharing them with people, cooking, gardening, and craft making. Most importantly, she adored her family and loved them deeply. She is survived by her daughter, Melody (Mike) Waller; her brother, Harold "Toby" (Shannon) Davis; her grandchildren, Kiley Jo Baker and Trevor Waller; many nieces and nephews; and special friends, the Joynson family. Friends will be received at the Everhart-Bove Funeral Home, 285 Second St., Bergholz, Ohio, on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, from 11 a.m. until time of services at 1 p.m. with Pastor Fran Leghart officiating.

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Entera Bio Ltd [NASDAQ: ENTX] traded at a high on Thursday, posting a 8.44 gain after which it closed the day' session at $1.67. The company report on March 26, 2024 at 8:30 AM that Entera Bio Announces Key Regulatory Milestone for Oral PTH(1-34) Peptide (EB613) Phase 3 Program: FDA Ruling on Qualifying BMD as a Surrogate Endpoint for Osteoporosis Drugs is Expected Within 10 Months. The proposed registrational Phase 3 study for EB613, Entera's lead clinical candidate, which is a first-in-class PTH(1-34) daily tablet treatment for osteoporosis is designed to meet the quantitative BMD thresholds proposed by SABRE. The results of the trading session contributed to over 124607 shares changing hands. Over the past one week, the price volatility of Entera Bio Ltd stands at 16.96% while the volatility over the past one month is 13.70%. The market cap for ENTX stock reached $59.25 million, with 35.48 million shares outstanding and 28.70 million shares in the current float. Compared to the average trading volume of 146.80K shares, ENTX reached a trading volume of 124607 in the most recent trading day, which is why market watchdogs consider the stock to be active. What do top market gurus say about Entera Bio Ltd [ENTX]? Based on careful and fact-backed analyses by Wall Street experts, the current consensus on the target price for ENTX shares is $10.00 per share. Analysis on target price and performance of stocks is usually carefully studied by market experts, and the current Wall Street consensus on ENTX stock is a recommendation set at 1.00. This rating represents a strong Buy recommendation, on the scale from 1 to 5, where 5 would mean strong sell, 4 represents Sell, 3 is Hold, and 2 indicates Buy. Aegis Capital have made an estimate for Entera Bio Ltd shares, keeping their opinion on the stock as Buy, with their previous recommendation back on March 22, 2021. The Average True Range (ATR) for Entera Bio Ltd is set at 0.18 The Price to Book ratio for the last quarter was 5.70, with the Price to Cash per share for the same quarter was set at 0.31. How has ENTX stock performed recently? Entera Bio Ltd [ENTX] fell into the red zone at the end of the last week, falling into a negative trend and dropping by -2.91. With this latest performance, ENTX shares gained by 33.60% in over the last four-week period, additionally plugging by 132.27% over the last 6 months – not to mention a rise of 57.03% in the past year of trading. Overbought and oversold stocks can be easily traced with the Relative Strength Index (RSI), where an RSI result of over 70 would be overbought, and any rate below 30 would indicate oversold conditions. An RSI rate of 50 would represent a neutral market momentum. The current RSI for ENTX stock in for the last two-week period is set at 64.58, with the RSI for the last a single of trading hit 66.05, and the three-weeks RSI is set at 63.83 for Entera Bio Ltd [ENTX]. The present Moving Average for the last 50 days of trading for this stock 1.1654, while it was recorded at 1.5800 for the last single week of trading, and 0.8372 for the last 200 days. Entera Bio Ltd [ENTX]: Deeper insight into the fundamentals Entera Bio Ltd's liquidity data is similarly interesting compelling, with a Quick Ratio of 10.32 and a Current Ratio set at 10.32. Earnings analysis for Entera Bio Ltd [ENTX] With the latest financial reports released by the company, Entera Bio Ltd posted -0.08/share EPS, while the average EPS was predicted by analysts to be reported at -0.12/share. When compared, the two values demonstrate that the company surpassed the estimates by a Surprise Factor of 33.30%. The progress of the company may be observed through the prism of EPS growth rate, while Wall Street analysts are focusing on predicting the 5-year EPS growth rate for ENTX. Insider trade positions for Entera Bio Ltd [ENTX] The top three institutional holders of ENTX stocks are: VANGUARD GROUP INC with ownership of 1.3 billion shares, which is approximately 8.2815%. BLACKROCK INC., holding 1.03 billion shares of the stock with an approximate value of $176.59 billion in ENTX stocks shares; and BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC, currently with $156.75 billion in ENTX stock with ownership which is approximately 5.8325%.

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Irish star freshman Hannah Hidalgo misses time to get nose piercing out ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Notre Dame star freshman had to miss the first few minutes of the second quarter as the team's training staff tried to remove a nose piercing. NCAA women's basketball Rule 1-25.7 says that no jewelry is permitted to be worn during games. The Irish were down by two to Oregon State in the Sweet 16 game after one quarter when Hidalgo left. She returned with 5:51 left in the quarter and the Irish were down 25-22. Hidalgo, who was a first-team All-American, had an off-game, missing 11 of her first 13 shots and had a long talk and embrace from coach Niele Ivey when she was subbed out late in the third quarter. ___ AP March Madness bracket: https://apnews.com/hub/ncaa-womens-bracket/ and coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/march-madness

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Deputy Speaker Malik Zaheer Iqbal Channar had a meeting with American Consul General Ms. Kristin K. Hawkins in the Assembly Chamber. During the meeting, there was an exchange of views on promoting Pak-US relations, parliamentary affairs, and economic ties. Deputy Speaker Malik Zaheer Iqbal Channar mentioned that the legislatures of Punjab and California could benefit from each other's experiences. Pakistan is actively participating in global efforts for peace and prosperity. The improvement of the economy and promotion of education are the top priorities of our government. Deputy Speaker further stated that Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, is taking revolutionary steps for the betterment of common people's lives. The Punjab Assembly is playing its role in establishing a strong democratic system in the province. The progress of any country is linked to a democratic system. It should be prioritized to rise above personal differences for national interests and the supremacy of the constitution.

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How big pants came back: understanding the fashion trend cycle From ballet flats to big pants to bows and rosettes, fashion trends can befuddle those who care, and annoy those who don't. But knowledge is power, and there is a logic to the trend cycle. Copyright 2024 NPR

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Historical Earnings Surprises and Revenue Forecasts It appears that the average earnings per share estimate for the current quarter (ending in Dec 2018) is $0. This is an average of 0 analysts' earnings, where the high earnings per share estimate is $0 and the low earnings per share estimate is $0. The latest trade, Performances and Moving Averages give us the following Picture The firm's stock price fluctuated -11.14% within the last five trades and -14.70% within the last 30 trades, which was a significant change from the beginning of this year. Despite the fact that the share price increased 35.82% in the last 6 months and 11.02% was added to its value over the previous 3 months. GRNQ stock is trading at a margin of -12.22%, -0.24% and 9.50% apart from the 20-Day, 50-Day and 200-Day Simple Moving Average prices. Invest like Buffett and profit from undervalued gems before the market catches on. Sponsored As of the close of trading, GRNQ deals in the Industrials domain. The stock is trading -49.13 percent below its 52-week high and 94.26 percent above its 52-week low. For example, looking both at the price and the high and low measurements of 52 weeks will give you a clearer picture of the direction the price is heading. The firm's Weighted Alpha is -31.38. A positive weighted alpha indicates the firm has done well over the course of the year, whereas one below 0 indicates that the firm has done poorly. What Does Greenpro Capital Corp's Profitability and Valuation Ratios Tell Us About the Stock? With regard to the profitability of the company, the operating margin is currently at -19.20 percent and the profit margin is 83.24 percent, and the company has reported a gross margin of 82.38 percent. The profit margin, also known as the revenue ratio or gross profit ratio, is an efficiency figure used to estimate the business's profitability by comparing net income and sales. The higher the number, the more profits are generated for the company and vice versa. The stock's market cap achieved a total value of $10.60 million as of the last trading session. Market capitalization is the total value of all outstanding shares of a corporation and it is used to measure a company's market value. The price-to-earnings ratio for Greenpro Capital Corp (NASDAQ:GRNQ) is 3.85. Forward price-to-earnings is calculated using predicted earnings for the next financial year's P/E determination. The stock has achieved an effective Price-to-Sales Ratio of 3.22 that mirrors the cost to be found for sales by the market. The firm managed a Price-to-Book ratio of 0.92, which equates the market value of a stock with its book value. Is Insider Trading a Real Thing? Almost all investors and traders prefer to invest in shares controlled by the management of a corporation as a management company will be more likely to run the business itself and to never conduct things against the management's desires and will always try to do what is best for their shareholders. Currently, 45.59 percent of Greenpro Capital Corp shares are owned by insiders, and 0.87 percent are held by financial institutions.

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Portage, Warren merge fire departments to share rising costs Like so many things these days, it's getting ever more expensive to run a fire department. Portage and Warren townships have formed a fire territory to share costs. Both township boards voted unanimously Thursday night to form the St. Joseph County Fire Territory. They initially envisioned Centre and Union townships also joining but those two have declined for now. Portage Township Trustee Jason Critchlow says it's become much harder for small departments to afford competitive pay, the price of modern firetrucks, and the cost and complexity of providing ambulance service. The townships' consultant said it will increase property taxes by $100 a year per $100,000 of assessed value, but only for the 20% of properties that aren't already at their tax caps. The new territory will start next year, replacing the Southwest Central Fire Territory. That's now comprised of Portage and Centre. Fire departments can only vote to merge from January through March of the prior year. Next year for 2026 Critchlow says they'll invite Olive Township, which already has expressed interest. And Critchlow says they'll invite Centre township every year until they join. "You know the big thing is ambulance service," Critchlow said. "Right now a lot of county residents don't realize that the nearest ambulance might be a 10- or 15-minute drive away. If we get other entities to join the territory, I can make an ambulance's response time two minutes."

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WILKES-BARRE — Attorney General Michelle Henry is alerting Pennsylvania consumers to beware of scammers selling glasses to view the solar eclipse on April 8, as those glasses might not keep you safe. NASA is recommending that the millions of people expected to watch the eclipse use solar-viewing glasses due to the intense energy from the sun. Legitimate solar-viewing glasses have special filters to protect your eyes — fake glasses do not have those filters. "This is a fun and exciting global event, and that widespread anticipation has attracted scammers looking to make a buck without consideration of potential harm," AG Henry said. "Do your research to make sure the glasses you buy will thoroughly protect your eyes and allow you to safely view the solar eclipse." Pennsylvanians in Crawford, Erie, Mercer and Warren counties are in the direct path of the solar eclipse and should see a 100% total solar eclipse. The remainder of the Commonwealth will experience a partial eclipse ranging from 88 to 99% of coverage of the sun. Scammers have been capitalizing on growing consumer demand to buy glasses to view the eclipse. According to the American Astronomical Society, fake glasses have flooded the market. The Office of Attorney General issued these public safety tips while viewing the solar eclipse: • AG Henry warns of glasses scams targeting those planning to watch solar eclipse on April 8. The only safe way to look directly at the sun is through special-purpose solar filters such as "eclipse glasses" or handheld solar viewers. • Be sure your glasses are marked with the international safety standard — certification number ISO 12312-2. This number will be on the glasses' frame. • If viewing the eclipse through a camera or telescope, be sure your lens has a solar filter. • Read information on suppliers of safe solar viewers and filters, as well as how to safely use handheld viewers on the American Astronomical Society's website. • Ordinary sunglasses — even darkly shaded ones — should not be used as a replacement for eclipse viewing glasses or handheld solar viewers. If you believe someone sold you a fake pair of solar eclipse glasses, call the AG's Consumer Protection Hotline at 1-800-441-2555 or email [email protected]. DEP, PennDOT promote spring litter cleanup The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Department of Transportation (PennDOT) this week encouraged residents, local leaders, businesses and organizations to join in cleaning up their communities as part of the "Pick Up Pennsylvania" spring community improvement campaign, now through May 31. Pick Up Pennsylvania is a yearlong initiative, however, events scheduled from March 1 through May 31 receive free trash bags, gloves and safety vests provided by support from DEP, PennDOT and Keep America Beautiful, as supplies last. Events may include litter cleanups, illegal dump cleanups, community greening and beautification, special collections and litter education events. Events must be registered at keeppabeautiful.org to receive free cleanup supplies. To support their efforts, DEP and the Pennsylvania Waste Industries Association sponsor no- or low-cost trash disposal at participating landfills for registered events during the month of April. "Litter impacts our quality of life, the natural environment and economic development in communities all across Pennsylvania," said President of Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Shannon Reiter. "We all need to take responsibility for clean and beautiful neighborhoods. By working together to pick up a little litter or plant a tree, we can make big improvements in our quality of life. We're hoping even more people turn out for this year's event. It's amazing what can be accomplished in a few short hours." Last year, the Pick Up Pennsylvania initiative welcomed more than 71,000 volunteers who disposed of over 2.9 million pounds of trash, cleaned 8,462 miles of road and waterways and planted more than 8,000 trees, flowers and other greens. "PennDOT spends around $14 million each year cleaning up litter on our roadways, money that we'd much rather spend maintaining and improving them," said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. "We're thankful for the thousands of Adopt-A-Highway volunteers who every year provide critical support to our efforts to keep Pennsylvania's roads and waterways clean and litter-free." Groups in PennDOT's Adopt-A-Highway program, which involves volunteers cleaning roadsides year-round, are longtime participants. Adopt-A-Highway volunteers collect litter on a two-mile section of state highway at least twice a year. In 2023, the program had over 4,400 participating groups, more than 117,700 registered volunteers, and over 9,000 miles of adopted state-maintained roadways resulting in 32,272 bags of litter collected. "Pennsylvania is a beautiful state. Everyone should be able to enjoy our scenic byways, streams and waterways and state parks without litter obstructing the view," said DEP Interim Acting Secretary Jessica Shirley. Hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians, including Scout troops, businesses, watershed organizations, Trout Unlimited, Rod and Gun Clubs, and others, have participated in Pick Up Pennsylvania events for over 20 years. Rep. Watro's 'National Medal of Honor Day' resolution passes in House A resolution recognizing March 25, 2024, as "National Medal of Honor Day" in Pennsylvania, sponsored by Rep. Dane Watro, R-Hazleton, was passed unanimously in the House of Representatives this week. "The Medal of Honor is the United States Armed Forces' highest military decoration," Watro said. "Of the 40 million Americans who have served in the military since the Civil War, only 3,517 have earned the award and 379 of them are from Pennsylvania. On this special day, we recognize their bravery, valor and achievements. As an Army veteran, I am proud to be the prime sponsor of House Resolution 347." Awarded by the president of the United States, only military members who have gone above and beyond the call of duty receive this distinction. There are three different versions of the Medal of Honor, for the Army, the Navy, and the Air Force, though Coast Guard members and Marines are also eligible to earn the Navy version. The first Medals of Honor were awarded on March 25, 1863, during the Civil War. A Union raiding party had recently destroyed Confederate railways and important transportation in Tennessee and Georgia. Those six soldiers became the initial recipients of the medal. Rep. Cabell, Sen. Culver to co-host license plate event In an effort to make it easier for vehicle owners to replace damaged or illegible license plates, Rep. Mike Cabell, R-Butler Township, and Sen. Lynda Culver, R-Northumberland, will co-host a free event on Thursday, April 4, in partnership with the Salem Township Police Department. The replacement event will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Salem Township Municipal Building, 38 Bomboy Lane. "We are happy to provide this free service to simplify the process of obtaining a new license plate from PennDOT," Cabell said. "Thanks to the Salem Township Police for helping us out." Vehicle owners interested in taking part in the event are required to register by calling Cabell's district office in Sugarloaf Township at 570-359-2138 or Culver's Luzerne County office at 570-387-4267. According to PennDOT, a plate is deemed illegible when one or more numbers or letters cannot be recognized from 50 feet or if the plate shows any blistering, peeling, discoloration or loss of reflectivity. If the plate is determined to be illegible by a police officer, paperwork will be completed for no fee. A new replacement plate should arrive in a few weeks to the vehicle owner's home address. First hearing held on affordable/reliable energy At a time when consumers in Pennsylvania — and nationwide — are facing rising energy costs, Rep. Mike Cabell, R-Butler Township, and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail, R-Beaver/Washington, this week convened the first hearing in a series to discuss ways to ensure both low-cost and reliable energy for consumers. The hearing — "Balancing Your Budget and Thermostat: Consumer Focused Energy Policy" — featured the following testifiers: Michael Butler, Consumer Energy Alliance mid-Atlantic executive director; Jack Monahon, Caithness Energy general manager of operations; and Dr. Frank Polidora, Butler Township supervisor. Cabell said when it comes to energy, Pennsylvania is a global superpower. He said the Commonwealth's natural gas and oil industry supports 497,000 jobs, contributes $78.6 billion to the state economy, and provides the state $335.2 million in wildlife conservation funding, according to Energy Citizens. The Energy Information Administration lists Pennsylvania as the second-largest net supplier, after Texas, of total energy to other states. "We need to focus on continuing to use the great resources we have in Pennsylvania and maintain the strong position of a net energy exporter," said Cabell. "House Republicans stand for the consumer, as demonstrated by our recent package of bills on energy affordability. Let's cut the red tape, continue to cut emissions and protect Pennsylvanians' wallets." Reach Bill O'Boyle at 570-991-6118 or on Twitter @TLBillOBoyle.

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Images | Kazakh MFA Tell a friend The Kazakh delegation actively participated in the work of the 219th session of the Executive Board of UNESCO, press service of the Kazakh MFA reports. On the margins of the session, a meeting of the National Commissions of the Organization's Member States was held with the participation of Zhanar Shaimenova, Secretary General of the National Commission of the Republic of Kazakhstan for UNESCO and ICESCO. The meeting discussed UNESCO's programme and budget for 2026-2029, preparations for interregional meetings of National Commissions, Resources mobilization strategy, as well as joint UNESCO fellowship programmes with Member States. The Executive Board reviewed the issue of a renewal of the mandate of the category 2 Central Asian Regional Glaciological Centre under the auspices of UNESCO. In her statement, the Secretary-General noted that the Centre is the only glacier research institute in our Organization's system, the relevance of which has increased dramatically due to the ongoing global climate change, and thanked the UNESCO Secretariat and Executive Board for supporting the decision to renew the Agreement on its activities. During the visit, Shaimenova together with the Permanent Delegation of Kazakhstan to UNESCO held several working meetings in the UNESCO Secretariat, where she discussed the issues of the Kazakh presidency in the World Federation of UNESCO Clubs, the participation of Kazakh representatives in international fellowship programs, as well as details on the extension of the agreement on the glaciological centre. In addition, Shaimenova took part in the celebration of Nauryz at UNESCO headquarters, organized under the coordination of Kazakhstan together with the countries celebrating this important spring equinox festival namely Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, India, Iran, Iraq, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Türkiye, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Kazakhstan, within the framework of its work in the Executive Board, co-sponsored a number of decisions on the preserving UNESCO's archives as our shared heritage, the commemoration of the silver jubilee of the International Mother Language Day, UNESCO's programme on the promotion of scientific freedom and the safety of scientists and a related call to action, the transformation of MEN'mentalities in support of gender equality, the commemoration of International Vesak Day at UNESCO, and others. Images | Kazakh MFA Tell a friend Berik Aryn, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Saudi Arabia, met with Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi, the Secretary General of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC), press service of the Kazakh MFA reports. During the meeting, the parties discussed issues of interaction between Kazakhstan and the GCC General Secretariat, including ways to expand trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian ties within the framework of the new format of interregional cooperation "Central Asia - GCC". At the same time, special attention was paid to the preparations for the second ministerial meeting between the countries of Central Asia and the GCC, which is planned in April 2024 in Tashkent. The Ambassador informed the Secretary General about the latest important internal political and economic events in Kazakhstan, including the main results of the 3rd meeting of the National Kurultai "Fair Citizen - Fair Labour - Fair Wages", chaired by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on March 15, 2024 in Atyrau. In turn, the Secretary General of the GCC J. AlBudaiwi, emphasizing the importance of strengthening the strategic dialogue relationship between the Council and Kazakhstan, expressed interest in further developing cooperation with Central Asian countries in such priority areas as investment, transport and logistics, science and culture, etc. Today the GCC is a dynamically developing international organization that unites such Arab countries as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain and the UAE. The GCC countries accumulate 40% of the financial reserves of the world economy and possess 40% of the world's oil reserves. Tell a friend Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Murat Nurtleu, held talks with the US Trade Representative Katherine Tai during his visit to Washington, press service of the Kazakh MFA reports. During the meeting, the Foreign Minister informed on the priorities of the new Government of Kazakhstan, the current dynamics of trade relations, and measures to ensure food security in the region. Minister Nurtleu outlined that Kazakhstan is a reliable trade partner of the United States and invited the US Trade Representative to participate in the Astana International Forum. Ambassador Tai highly appreciated the pace of development of the Kazakh economy, noting the commitment to pragmatic building of bilateral cooperation. Special attention was paid to the high level of interaction between our country and the United States within the framework of the WTO, as well as Kazakhstan's support for the efforts of the countries of the region to join the organization. Additionally, on the initiative of the Kazakh side, it was agreed to hold the forthcoming meeting of the Council on the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) between the Central Asian countries and the United States in Astana. At the end of the conversation, the parties agreed to continue dialogue on the main issues in bilateral and multilateral formats, as well as to use the experience of American partners to strengthen regional supply chains. Along with this, during the visit, the Kazakh Foreign Minister met with the management of the American company "Wabtec". They discussed the prospects for expanding cooperation in the field of transport and industry, the opening of the engineering center of the company in Kazakhstan, as well as providing internship for students studying under the scholarship program "Bolashak". Images | Kazakh MFA Tell a friend Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu visited Washington, press service of the Kazakh MFA reports. Foreign Minister Nurtleu held a meeting with the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and they discussed the dynamic development of the enhanced strategic partnership between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the United States across a wide range of political, trade, economic and humanitarian spheres. Emphasizing the balanced nature of the foreign policy of Kazakhstan, Foreign Minister Nurtleu paid special attention to the pragmatic implementation of transport and logistics, infrastructure, trade and investment potential of Kazakhstan, including through attracting advanced American technologies, strengthening business contacts and achieving mutually beneficial trade relations. Over the past year, trade between the countries increased by 33%, reaching 4 billion USD. The Foreign Minister and Secretary of State highly valued the cooperation between the countries in the field of energy security, critical minerals, climate, peacekeeping, etc. Secretary Blinken welcomed the consistency of fundamental reforms initiated by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and underlined Washington's readiness to continue its full assistance in implementing the reforms. "The United States recognize Kazakhstan's true leadership in many global issues", – stated Blinken. The parties also discussed opportunities to expand the "C5+1" dialogue and further implement agreements of the first-ever Summit held in New York in September, 2023. In conclusion, the parties agreed to continue dialogue on relevant bilateral agenda issues. Tell a friend The Lithuanian Seimas hosted a round table to review the implementation of institutional reforms in Kazakhstan covering various areas, including state and community building, the judicial and legal system, the economy and the social sector. The leadership of the Parliament and the "Friendship Group", representatives of various factions and committees took part in the discussion, press service of the Kazakh MFA reports. Ambassador Timur Urazaev spoke in detail about the current tasks set by the Head of State to the new Government in terms of socio-economic development, and measures to further improve the well-being of citizens. Special attention is paid to resolving transport and logistics issues, developing international corridors, and trade and investment projects in Kazakhstan. The parliamentarians were also briefed on the main points of President Tokayev's speech at the third session of the National Kurultai. In particular, the head of state's vision of modernizing society, an open market economy, promoting digitalization and artificial intelligence. Vice-Speaker of the Seimas Julius Sabatauskas praised the work of the Government of Kazakhstan on the return of illegally acquired assets and the construction of schools and other social facilities at their expense. Member of the Seimas Health Committee Rimantė Šalaševičiūtė was interested in the project "National Fund For Children", under which all Kazakh people under the age of 18 years will be annually charged 50 percent of the investment income of the National Fund. In her opinion, the state provides a good opportunity to improve housing or get higher education. Deputy Asta Kubilena was interested to hear about the system of state management in the social sphere, as well as the current demographic situation in Kazakhstan. The parliamentarian noted the positive growth of the population, which is facilitated, among other things, by the socially oriented policy of the state. Among the tasks to be solved in bilateral relations, Member of Parliament Angelė Jakovonite singled out the creation of a mechanism to ensure the pension savings of Kazakh citizens in case they move to Lithuania for permanent residence. At the end of the meeting, the Ambassador informed about the planned activities for the current year within Kazakh-Lithuanian cooperation, as well as major international events in Kazakhstan, including the Astana International Forum. Tell a friend Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Türkiye Yerkebulan Sapiyev met with Minister of Health of Türkiye Fahrettin Koca and discussed ways to further develop cooperation in the field of medicine, press service of the Kazakh MFA reports. Minister noting the high level of relations between Kazakhstan and Türkiye expressed readiness to expand bilateral interaction and comprehensive experience exchange in health care. Ambassador underlined the importance training of doctors, implementation of joint medical and pharmaceutical projects, organization of specialized seminars and conferences, and made several suggestions to intensify work in this direction. Images | Kazakh MFA Tell a friend Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu received the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus Konstantinos Kombos, who is in Astana on an official visit, press service of the Kazakh MFA reports. During a meeting the parties discussed the current state and prospects of Kazakh-Cypriot cooperation on a wide range of issues of mutual interest. The Ministers "compared notes" on topical issues on the international agenda, reaffirmed the commitment to close cooperation within multilateral structures and mutual support in promoting international initiatives of the two states. Мinister Nurtleu emphasized that Kazakhstan attaches great importance to bilateral relations with Cyprus and considers Nicosia as an important partner in Southern Europe. Over the past three decades, our countries have established an open political dialogue at all levels, established active trade and investment cooperation, as well as fruitful interaction within the framework of international organizations such as the UN. Strong and close friendship between Kazakhstan and Cyprus, based on mutual respect and trust, will continue to occupy a special place in our foreign policy", said the Kazakh Foreign Minister. In turn, Minister Kombos gave a positive assessment of the dynamics of bilateral relations and assured that Kazakhstan is the most important partner of Cyprus in Central Asia. In this regard, the Minister reported on the decision taken in Nicosia to open this year the Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Astana. We are opening a new era in our relations," - Kombos noted. The officials noted the significant potential for the development of cooperation in the areas of trade, tourism, agriculture and energy. As a result of the negotiations at the Foreign Ministry was signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Air Traffic between aeronautical authorities of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Republic of Cyprus. During the official visit, the Foreign Minister of Cyprus was also received by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. His meetings with the Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament of Kazakhstan Maulen Ashimbayev and Prosecutor General of Kazakhstan Berik Assylov are planned. For reference: according to the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in the period from 2005 to the third quarter of 2023, the volume of Cypriot investments in the economy of Kazakhstan amounted to 4.1 billion U.S. dollars (for January-September 2023 - 268.4 million). As of January 1, 2024, 392 companies with participation of Cypriot capital were registered in Kazakhstan (328 of them are operating). Images | Kazakh MFA Tell a friend The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Korea, Nurgali Arystanov, took part in the event "Forest and Innovation - New Solutions for a Better World" dedicated to the International Day of Forests. It was organized by the Korea Forest Service and the Asian Forest Cooperation Organization (AFoCO), press service of the Kazakh MFA reports. In his speech, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan noted the positive dynamics of cooperation between Kazakhstan and the Korea Forest Service and AFoCO in the field of forest accounting and restoration. Currently, two joint projects are being implemented to automate the collection of data on forestry and to improve technologies for the production of planting material. The planting of saxauls on the dry bottom of the Aral Sea was noted as a successful example of cooperation with the Korean side. During the event, the Kazakh diplomat discussed with the Minister of the Korea Forest Service, Nam Sunghyun, the issue of opening a Regional Education and Training Center and the AFoCO Regional Representative Office in Kazakhstan. The Korean side expressed an interest in expanding cooperation with Kazakhstan. The sides also exchanged views on the prospects for cooperation in the field of forest fire control and the introduction of advanced technologies for monitoring forests using drones, artificial intelligence, and satellites. It should be noted that Kazakhstan has been a member of AFoCO since 2019 and a representative of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan is serving at the Secretariat of the organization as a fellowship officer. It is symbolic that the event dedicated to the conservation and restoration of forests took place as part of the Nauryz celebration, symbolizing the renewal of nature and human harmony with the environment. Tell a friend During the meeting of Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Israel Satybaldy Burshakov with President of Israel Isaak Herzog and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, they discussed the bilateral and multilateral agenda and exchanged views on the current situation in the region, press service of the Kazakh MFA reports. Ambassador Burshakov briefed the Israeli leadership on the main topics raised by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at the third meeting of the National Kurultai "Fair Citizen - Fair Work - Fair Wages", as well as on the progress of the comprehensive political and economic reforms initiated by the President. President Herzog and Prime Minister Netanyahu positively assessed the important changes in our country and conveyed their best wishes to President Tokayev. The Israeli leadership appreciated the Ambassador's contribution to the bilateral relations between the two countries. 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Dec 14, 2023 / 08:00AM GMT Brian Roberts - RMB Holdings Limited - CEO Morning everybody. Thank you for taking the time to join this virtual meeting. I would like to apologize for any inconvenience that may have been caused with the change from the originally planned chorus call meeting to this teams meeting. We used a similar platform for the AGM last week and for technical reasons on our side, one of our shareholders who wanted to ask a verbal question was unable to get through the landline. We didn't want to run the risk of this happening again today, and that's the reason for a change to a normal teams meeting. I'm delighted as I'm sure you all are that we are joined today by the Atterbury team. Allow me to introduce Armond Boshoff, the CEO of Atterbury South Africa; Louis van der Watt, the Founder and Atterbury's Group CEO; and DC Kemp, the CFO of Atterbury South Africa. You'll be hearing from them a little bit later. I will soon hand over to Ellen who will take you through the results that we released yesterday. When Ellen is finished, I will take you through a couple of other matters and then I Half Year 2024 RMB Holdings Ltd Earnings Call Transcript Already have an account? Log in Get the full story Access to All Earning Calls and Stock Analysis | | 30-Year Financial on one screen | | All-in-one Stock Screener with unlimited filters | | Customizable Stock Dashboard | | Real Time Insider Trading Transactions | | 8,000+ Institutional investors' 13F holdings | | Powerful Excel Add-in and Google sheets Add-on | | All data downloadable | | Quick customer support | | And much more... | 30-Day 100% money back guarantee You are not charged until the trial ends. Subscription fee may be tax deductible. Excellent 4.6 out of 5 Trustpilot

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Solitario Resources Corp [AMEX: XPL] price plunged by -0.03 percent to reach at $0.0. The company report on March 28, 2024 at 8:30 AM that Solitario Discovers Significant New Gold Zone – Sleeping Beauty New Multi-Gram Gold Assays Over a 1,600-Meter Trend. Solitario Resources Corp. ("Solitario") (NYSE American:XPL)(TSX:SLR) is pleased to report that it has discovered another high-grade gold zone on its Golden Crest project, named Sleeping Beauty. Recently received assay results from reconnaissance rock sampling of outcrop, sub-crop and float from the 2023 field season yielded gold values as high as 39.6, 24.6 and 16.6 grams per tonne ("gpt") gold. Sleeping Beauty is situated on a topographic plateau underlain by the same favorable limestone found at the high-grade Geyer gold zone, which is located about 500 meters to the south. The two zones are separated by a shallow valley, where mineralization is considerably weaker at surface and rock outcrops are absent. Although the Sleeping Beauty zone has an apparent east-west orientation, the overall trend of mineralization over a larger scale area is thought to be generally in a northeast-southwest direction. The one-year XPL stock forecast points to a potential upside of 25.0. The average equity rating for XPL stock is currently 1.00, trading closer to a bullish pattern in the stock market. Guru's Opinion on Solitario Resources Corp [XPL]: Based on careful and fact-backed analyses by Wall Street experts, the current consensus on the target price for XPL shares is $0.80 per share. Analysis on target price and performance of stocks is usually carefully studied by market experts, and the current Wall Street consensus on XPL stock is a recommendation set at 1.00. This rating represents a strong Buy recommendation, on the scale from 1 to 5, where 5 would mean strong sell, 4 represents Sell, 3 is Hold, and 2 indicates Buy. H.C. Wainwright have made an estimate for Solitario Resources Corp shares, keeping their opinion on the stock as Buy, with their previous recommendation back on July 23, 2014. The Average True Range (ATR) for Solitario Resources Corp is set at 0.04 The Price to Book ratio for the last quarter was 1.84, with the Price to Cash per share for the same quarter was set at 0.12. XPL Stock Performance Analysis: Solitario Resources Corp [XPL] gain into the green zone at the end of the last week, gaining into a positive trend and gaining by 7.09. With this latest performance, XPL shares gained by 11.38% in over the last four-week period, additionally plugging by 7.05% over the last 6 months – not to mention a drop of -13.07% in the past year of trading. Overbought and oversold stocks can be easily traced with the Relative Strength Index (RSI), where an RSI result of over 70 would be overbought, and any rate below 30 would indicate oversold conditions. An RSI rate of 50 would represent a neutral market momentum. The current RSI for XPL stock in for the last two-week period is set at 59.73, with the RSI for the last a single of trading hit 62.53, and the three-weeks RSI is set at 57.72 for Solitario Resources Corp [XPL]. The present Moving Average for the last 50 days of trading for this stock 0.5372, while it was recorded at 0.5944 for the last single week of trading, and 0.5521 for the last 200 days. Insight into Solitario Resources Corp Fundamentals: Solitario Resources Corp's liquidity data is similarly interesting compelling, with a Quick Ratio of 15.73 and a Current Ratio set at 15.73. Solitario Resources Corp [XPL] Institutonal Ownership Details The top three institutional holders of XPL stocks are: VANGUARD GROUP INC with ownership of 1.3 billion shares, which is approximately 8.2815%. BLACKROCK INC., holding 1.03 billion shares of the stock with an approximate value of $176.59 billion in XPL stocks shares; and BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC, currently with $156.75 billion in XPL stock with ownership which is approximately 5.8325%.

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Over 150 golfers including distinguished diplomats, enthusiastic ladies, seasoned amateurs, respected senior amateurs, and invited guests gathered to partake in the IMARAT Group's first Ramadan Night Golf Tournament of 2024. The event, held at the Bahria Golf Club, Rawalpindi. Amid the backdrop of the Bahria Golf Course's 9th hole, where Golf Floras is under construction, golfers competed across two halves, with a break for Iftar Dinner and prayers. This inaugural night golf event of 2024 drew an enthusiastic response, with the community embracing the concept wholeheartedly. Group Director IMARAT, Mr. Farhan Javed, spoke highly of the event's festive atmosphere, "The Ramadan Night Golf Tournament is not just an event; it's a precursor to the community lifestyle that Golf Floras will epitomize. We extend our warmest congratulations to the winners and express gratitude towards all participants for making this a landmark event" Brigadier Saeed Zafar (Retd), Secretary of Bahria Golf Club, commended the tournament and the continued partnership with IMARAT Group, "We're incredibly thankful to IMARAT Group for their generous sponsorship which made this event a resounding success. The excitement around the competition has been extraordinary, and we intend to keep the momentum going throughout the summer, culminating with the Chairmen Bahria Town Golf Tournament at the end of August 2024." Mr. Sharjeel A Ehmer, Group Director IMARAT, also emphasized IMARAT's dedication to community-building, "Golf Floras represents our commitment to crafting spaces that foster community ties and celebrate the essence of togetherness. We are honored to witness such a magnificent turnout at this event, which reflects the strong community values that are the cornerstone of all IMARAT projects." The tournament awarded 24 prizes and a special trophy, commending the high-spirited competition among the following winners: Ladies Category: Net Winner: Ms. Fatima Azhar, Gross Winner: Aml Qin, Senior Amateur's Category: Net Winner: Touseef Ahmed, Gross Winner: Brig Masood Amateur's Category: Net Winner: Hamza Baig, Gross Winner: Raja M. Israr, Invities Category: Net Winner: Akram Chaudhary, Gross Winner: Qaiser Sajjad, Special Prizes: Hole In One: Nor Azuan Aiyub from Malaysia, Club Championship Trophy: Umair Saleem. The tournament was a vibrant reminder of the ties that bind the community during the sacred month of Ramadan, and the role that sports and communal activities play in strengthening those bonds.

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Oregon State frustrates Hidalgo and beats Notre Dame 70-65 in Sweet 16 ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Timea Gardiner scored 21 points, Raegan Beers added 18 points and 13 rebounds and Oregon State frustrated Notre Dame star Hannah Hidalgo to beat the Irish 70-65 on Friday and advance to their first regional final in eight years. Donovyn Hunter added 11 points for the third-seeded Beavers (27-7), who will face either overall top-seed South Carolina or Indiana on Sunday. Sonia Citron scored 22 points and Maddy Westbeld added 19 for second-seeded Notre Dame, which finishes the season at 28-7. Hidalgo, who came in averaging 22.9 points, was held to just 10 points on 4 of 17 shooting, matching a season low in scoring. She also missed about four minutes at the start of the second quarter after officials ordered her to remove a stud from her nose. Oregon State led by a point at halftime, but opened the second half on and 11-2 run, capped by a layup from Gardiner that forced an Irish timeout. The Irish came back, taking a 59-57 lead on a pull-up jumper from Anna DeWolfe with just over 4 minutes left in the game. But a 3-pointer from Donovan put Oregon State back in front for good. Hidalgo's off-balance shot with a minute made it 65-63, before Gardiner found Beers underneath with 26 seconds left to stretch it to four. Talia von Oelhoffen blocked a 3-point attempt from Westbeld and sank two foul shots on the other end. Notre Dame has been using a six-player rotation since losing 6-foot-4 forward Kylee Watson, who tore an ACL in the semifinals of the ACC Tournament. Oregon State capitalized on their height advantage early, throwing the ball into the paint. The 6-2 Beers and 6-3 Gardiner combined for 14 of the Beaver's 17 first-quarter points and Oregon State led by three after 10 minutes. The short-handed Irish also dealt with early foul trouble. DeWolfe picked up two in the first quarter and Westbeld had three by halftime. Citron took over for the Irish, scoring nine second-quarter points, but Oregon led 32-31 at the break. BIG PICTURE Oregon State: The Beavers have now held 14 opponents this season to at least 10 points below their season average. Notre Dame came into Friday's game averaging 79 points a game. Oregon State has advanced past the Sweet 16 just once before, reaching the 2016 Final Four. Notre Dame: The 10 points ties a season-low for Hidalgo, who hit just two of her first 13 shots. UP NEXT Oregon State will meet the winner of Friday's second game between top-seeded South Carolina and No. 4 seed Indiana. ___ By PAT EATON-ROBB AP Sports Writer

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Justice Breyer warns of the perils of conservatives' judicial philosophy NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer about his new book, Reading the Constitution, Why I chose Pragmatism not Textualism. Copyright 2024 NPR

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For Marylanders like Becky Grimes, who works at an Amazon warehouse near the eastern end of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, the bridge's sudden collapse immediately changed the shape of her day — and many days ahead. She normally takes the Key Bridge to and from work, but it now takes an extra half hour each way to drive through the city of Baltimore instead of around it. "I'm not looking forward to it," she says. "There's a lot of people that already want to transfer out." The collapse of the bridge and the closure of the Port of Baltimore is upending life for countless people in the Chesapeake region. For many residents, it's the bridge closure that will shake up their daily lives, lengthening commutes and clogging the city's tunnels. "Because of the port being suspended, we don't have any traffic yesterday, today, at least for the next week or a week and a half," says Brent Howard, president of the Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce. "That's money that we're losing every day because those ships are being redirected to other ports. Norfolk, Newark, Philadelphia are getting that revenue on a daily basis that was already slotted for Baltimore." And the Key Bridge is a toll bridge that last year generated 7% of the total revenue for the state's transportation authority, according to an analysis by Moody's. Howard says getting the port and bridge running again is pivotal to the region, both economically and emotionally. "We're the Chesapeake," he says. "Baltimore is really connected to the port and connected to water and connected to ships and vessels. That's something that's always been intrinsic to Baltimore's history, going back to our inception." A bustling port, now in limbo As a little girl in the 1970s, Brenda Cotsairis's father brought her to a sandy beach to see the Key Bridge under construction. She works at a local grocery store and has seen the area weather its ups and downs. "For a lot of years, good jobs were gone and then things started to come back," she says. "And now we have Tradepoint Atlantic and we have the port bustling — it's a very, very busy port and it's thriving for Baltimore. And now it's devastated." Daraius Irani, an economist at Towson University, estimates that the port's closure is costing between $10 million and $15 million a day in lost economic activity. And at least another $1 million a day in state and local taxes won't be collected while the port is closed. Still, Irani says the port — which last year had its best year ever — should fully rebound. That's in part because Baltimore's port is about a day further inland than many others on the Eastern seaboard, putting it closer to points in the Midwest. He says if the port remains closed for months, there could be some furloughs, but he doesn't expect layoffs among workers there. And Irani says the bridge's collapse will likely create some jobs. "You hate to say this, but in any kind of disaster, there's obviously the opportunity for the rebuild. So new construction jobs will likely come up because they need to build a new bridge," he says. Businesses near the bridge could see fewer customers The bridge's absence will almost certainly have a longer impact on the small businesses located near its entrances on either side of the Patapsco River. Joe Gold is the general manager of Key Brewing, a craft brewery in the town of Dundalk. Like the bridge, the brewery was named after Francis Scott Key, who wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner." "We're not shut down I mean, it's not like that," Gold said Wednesday. "It's just ... the community is going to have to readjust." With the Key Bridge closed, the traffic that would have passed by to get on I-695 is now taking alternate routes — routes that don't pass by Key Brewing's taproom. "When I came to work this morning, past 95 to our office, it was the least amount of traffic that I've ever seen on my commute," Gold says. He says that's a sign that people aren't coming that direction anymore, at least during their daily commutes. Is he worried about his business surviving? Not just yet. "It's still too early," he says. "It's still too fresh to kind of know how deep of an impact this is going to have." It all depends on how long it takes to clear the port — and rebuild a very long bridge. For the latest from member station WYPR in Baltimore head to wypr.org Copyright 2024 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. Laurel Wamsley is a reporter for NPR's News Desk. She reports breaking news for NPR's digital coverage, newscasts, and news magazines, as well as occasional features. She was also the lead reporter for NPR's coverage of the 2019 Women's World Cup in France.

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Easter services happening around the state from Good Friday through Easter Sunday Mar 29, 2024, 2:21 PM | Updated: 2:31 pm As Easter weekend begins, Christians around the state commemorate the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ in ceremonies, events, and services. Here are services happening around the state on Good Friday, Saturday, and Easter Sunday. Bountiful Good Friday: 3:00 p.m. service 4:30 p.m. Reflections on The Seven Last Words of Christ 5:30 p.m. Soup Dinner 6:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross Saturday: 4 p.m. blessing of food 8:30 Pascal Vigil Mass Easter: 9:00 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Mass Polish Mass at 1:30 pm Good Friday: 7 p.m. Mass Easter: 8:30 a.m. English Mass , 11:15 a.m. Spanish Mass Centerville Clearfield Good Friday: 6 p.m. Easter: 7:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Cottonwood Heights Good Friday: 3 p.m. Stations of the Cross 3 p.m. Veneration of the Cross 7 p.m. Easter Vigil Mass: 8:45 a.m. Eagle Mountain Vista Heights Middle School, 484 Pony Express Parkway, Saratoga Springs, UT 84045 Good Friday: 7 p.m. communion Easter Sunday: 10 a.m. Farr West 3615 N. Hwy 126, Farr West Good Friday: 7 p.m. Easter: 8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m., 11 a.m. Layton Good Friday: 11 a.m. Bilingual Outdoor Stations of the Cross 5 p.m. celebration of the passion of the Lord 7 p.m. Celebración de la Pasión del Señor Holy Saturday: 8:40 p.m. bilingual vigil Mass Easter Sunday: 9 a.m. English Mass 11:30 p.m. Spanish Mass Moab Ogden 2374 Grant Ave Easter: 10:30 a.m. Orem Good Friday: 7 p.m. communion Saturday: 6 p.m. service Easter: 1 p.m. service Good Friday: 12 p.m. Stations of the Cross 3 p.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet (Spanish) 3:30 p.m. Reenactment of the Passion of the Lord (Spanish) 5:30 p.m. Celebration of the Passion of the Lord with Holy Communion (English) 7 p.m. Celebration of the Passion of the Lord with Holy Communion (Spanish) Saturday: 9 p.m. Easter Vigil Mass (bilingual) Easter: 8 a.m. English Mass 10a.m. English Mass 12 p.m. Spanish Mass 2 p.m. Spanish Mass Park City Good Friday: 7 p.m. Easter: 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. Good Friday: 7 p.m. Passion of the Lord – bilingual Saturday: 8:45 p.m. Paschal Vigil – bilingual Easter: 10 a.m. Mass – English 12 p.m. Mass – Spanish Salt Lake City Good Friday: 12:00-1:30 p.m. Passion of the Lord 3 p.m. – 4p.m. Stabat Mater Choral Meditation 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Stations of the Cross 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. La Pasion de Nuestro Senor 6:30p.m.- 7:p.m. Ecumenical Stationf ot the Cross (Downtown procession) Saturday: 9 a.m. Lauds- morning prayer 8:45 p.m. – 11:15 p.m. Paschal Vigil Mass Sunday: 8 a.m. Easter Sunday Mass 10 a.m. Easter Sunday Mass with Therese/Nicholas Choristers Good Friday: 6:30 p.m. Procession of the Cross Easter: 10 a.m. service Good Friday: 7 p.m. Easter: 11:30 a.m. Good Friday: 6:15 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Easter: 8:15 a.m., 10 a.m., 11:45 a.m. Good Friday: 7 p.m. Easter: 10 a.m. Good Friday: 8:30 a.m. Tenebrae 3 p.m. Stations of the Cross 6 p.m. Vespers 7 p.m. Celebration of the Lord's Passion Saturday: Tenebrae 8:30 a.m. Tenebrae 6 p.m. Vespers 9 p.m. Easter Vigil Easter: 10:45 a.m. Mass 5:30 p.m. Adoration and Confession 6:30 p.m. Mass Easter: 9:15 AM – Godly Play 9:15 a.m. Youth Formation 9:15 a.m. "Pilgrim" adult formation 10:15 a.m. Peace: Children's Choir 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Service Good Friday: 3 p.m. Liturgy of the Word – Veneration of the Holy Cross, Holy Communion 6 p.m. Stations of the Cross Saturday: 8:30 p.m. the Solemn Vigil of Easter Easter: 9 a.m., 11 a.m. Celebration of Mass St. George Good Friday: 7 p.m. Easter: 8 a.m. at Tuacahn, 10:30 a.m. Good Friday: 7 p.m. Easter: 8:30 a.m. prayer service 10:30 a.m. worship service 11:40 a.m. fellowship Easter: 10:30 a.m. Good Friday: 11 a.m. Ecumenical Way of The Cross (Sandtown Park) 12 p.m. Stations of the Cross (English) 1:00 p.m. Seven Last Words of Christ (English) 3:00 p.m. The Lord's Passion & Holy Communion (English) 5:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross (Spanish) 7:00 p.m. The Lord's Passion & Holy Communion (Spanish) Saturday: 9 p.m. Vigil Mass Easter: 9 a.m. English Mass 11:00 a.m. English Mass 1:00 p.m. Spanish Mass Good Friday: 6 p.m., 7 p.m. Easter: 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m. Sandy 9757 S 1700 East, Sandy Good Friday: 3 p.m. Stations of the Cross 6 p.m. Veneration of the Cross and Communion Service Saturday: 8:30 p.m. Easter Vigil (attendees encouraged to wear white) Easter: 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Mass South Jordan 322 W 11000 S, South Jordan, UT 84095 Easter: 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 12 p.m.

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Cantor Fitzgerald raised the price target for the Organogenesis Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:ORGO) stock to "an Overweight". The rating was released on February 07, 2024, according to finviz. The research report from BTIG Research has upgraded the stock from Neutral to Buy, with a price target set at $10. Historical Earnings Surprises and Revenue Forecasts Profit is the most critical financial performance measure. Every investor in a business is looking forward to the earnings report as stock price to increase when earnings exceed market expectations and progressively decrease when earnings do not meet expectations. The firm reported an earnings per share (EPS) of $0 during the last quarter as opposed to a consensus estimate of $0.01, which indicates the company missed its estimate by -$0.01, which implies that the company surprised the market by -100.00%. It appears that the average earnings per share estimate for the current quarter (ending in Mar 2024) is -$0.03. This is an average of 3 analysts' earnings, where the high earnings per share estimate is -$0.01 and the low earnings per share estimate is -$0.04. According to 2 analyst estimates, an average revenue estimate of $101.05M is projected for the current quarter with a high revenue estimate of $101.9M and a low estimate of $100.2M. Invest like Buffett and profit from undervalued gems before the market catches on. Sponsored The latest trade, Performances and Moving Averages give us the following Picture The firm's stock price fluctuated 6.77% within the last five trades and -18.62% within the last 30 trades, which was a significant change from the beginning of this year. Despite the fact that the share price increased 7.17% in the last 6 months and -32.54% was subtracted to its value over the previous 3 months. ORGO stock is trading at a margin of -1.08%, -13.46% and -10.24% apart from the 20-Day, 50-Day and 200-Day Simple Moving Average prices. As of the close of trading, ORGO deals in the Healthcare domain. The stock is trading -39.64 percent below its 52-week high and 58.22 percent above its 52-week low. For example, looking both at the price and the high and low measurements of 52 weeks will give you a clearer picture of the direction the price is heading. The firm's Weighted Alpha is -4.01. A positive weighted alpha indicates the firm has done well over the course of the year, whereas one below 0 indicates that the firm has done poorly. What Does Organogenesis Holdings Inc's Profitability and Valuation Ratios Tell Us About the Stock? With regard to the profitability of the company, the operating margin is currently at 3.75 percent and the profit margin is 1.14 percent, and the company has reported a gross margin of 71.52 percent. The profit margin, also known as the revenue ratio or gross profit ratio, is an efficiency figure used to estimate the business's profitability by comparing net income and sales. The higher the number, the more profits are generated for the company and vice versa. The stock's market cap achieved a total value of $374.77 million as of the last trading session. Market capitalization is the total value of all outstanding shares of a corporation and it is used to measure a company's market value. The price-to-earnings ratio for Organogenesis Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:ORGO) is 77.38. The price-to-earnings ratio is a method of assessing corporate values by comparing them to their per-share profit. Forward P/E stands at 34.08. Forward price-to-earnings is calculated using predicted earnings for the next financial year's P/E determination. The stock has achieved an effective Price-to-Sales Ratio of 0.87 that mirrors the cost to be found for sales by the market. The firm managed a Price-to-Book ratio of 1.34, which equates the market value of a stock with its book value. Is Insider Trading a Real Thing? Almost all investors and traders prefer to invest in shares controlled by the management of a corporation as a management company will be more likely to run the business itself and to never conduct things against the management's desires and will always try to do what is best for their shareholders. Currently, 41.30 percent of Organogenesis Holdings Inc shares are owned by insiders, and 44.42 percent are held by financial institutions. ERANI ALBERT, the 10% Owner at Organogenesis Holdings Inc (ORGO) has sold 17,972 shares of firm on Jan 10 '24 at a price of $4.28 against the total amount of $76875.0. In another inside trade, ERANI ALBERT, 10% Owner of Organogenesis Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:ORGO) sold 17,972 shares of the firm on Jan 10 '24 for a total worth of $76875.0 at a price of $4.28. An inside trade which took place on Jan 09 '24, 10% Owner of Organogenesis Holdings Inc ERANI ALBERT sold 197,921 shares of firm against total price of $0.86 million at the cost of $4.37 per share.

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This book explores the legacy of Pete Rose and sports gambling AILSA CHANG, HOST: LA Dodgers superstar pitcher Shohei Ohtani is adamant that he did not bet on baseball. And the mystery behind his ties to sports gambling is a sore spot before opening day tomorrow. But long before the inquiry into Ohtani's ties to betting, there was Pete Rose. The Cincinnati Red was a consistent hitter with a brash personality. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) PETE ROSE: I had a style, the way I played. And most if not all fans would love my style. You know what my style was - playing hard, sliding head first, diving for this, diving for that. CHANG: In 1989, Rose was banished from baseball for life after an investigation found that he bet on the sport as a player and a manager. A new book titled "Charlie Hustle: The Rise And Fall Of Pete Rose" chronicles one of the most polarizing figures in sports. Its author, Keith O'Brien, interviewed Rose for the book in hopes of getting one of baseball's former greats to reckon with his dark past. O'Brien shared some of the tape with us when we spoke to him and drew a line from Pete Rose to today. KEITH O'BRIEN: Pete Rose was, in the second half of the 20th century, one of our most iconic athletes. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) ROSE: No one played like me. O'BRIEN: He was baseball's all-time hit leader. He still is now, 40 years later. No one is anywhere close to breaking that hit record. It will probably stand forever. And in the time in which Pete Rose played, between 1963 and 1989, he was not just a successful athlete, he was a beloved athlete. Fans loved Pete Rose not because of the hits or the World Series victories or the MVPs or anything like that. His whole persona was about hustling, and he became Charlie Hustle. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) ROSE: No one that I ever played against was Charlie Hustle except me. You understand what I'm saying? O'BRIEN: Pete Rose stood out. He would sprint down to first base on a walk. He would barrel into second base, trying to break up a double play as if he was a linebacker, not a base runner. Today, I don't even know where we would put him or how we would think about him if he was playing, because nobody knew what to do with him even back then. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) ROSE: As long as I'm baseball's all-time hit king, people will talk about me. And no one's ever going to beat that record. O'BRIEN: At the start of every baseball season, Pete Rose had the same goals. He wanted to bat 300, he wanted to have 200 hits and he wanted to score 100 runs. Those were his goals. And the miraculous thing is, by and large, he attained those goals and soon found himself, by the late 1970s, in striking distance of one of Major League Baseball's most hallowed records, you know, baseball's all-time hit record, 4,191 hits. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) MARTY BRENNAMAN: Kicks and he fires. Rose swings. JOE NUXHALL: There it is. There it is. Get out. Get out. All right. BRENNAMAN: And there it is, hit number 4,192. A line drive single into left-center field, a clean base hit. And it is pandemonium here at Riverfront Stadium. O'BRIEN: In February 1989, problems for Pete Rose start to come to a head. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) ROSE: Thirty, 40 years ago, gambling used to be a no-no. O'BRIEN: Sports Illustrated has received a tip that Pete Rose is betting on baseball and he's betting on the Cincinnati Reds, things that are in violation of Major League Baseball rules. The rumor of Sports Illustrated's investigation begins to drift across town to the offices of Major League Baseball and decide that they need to call Pete Rose to New York for a meeting to discuss the rumors of his gambling on baseball. And in this meeting, my reporting shows that if Pete was honest, the entire narrative that comes next, the next 35 years, the time we're still living in now, is different. But Pete can't be honest. And when they ask him if it's true, he lies. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) A BARTLETT GIAMATTI: By choosing not to come to a hearing before me, and by choosing not to proffer any testimony or evidence contrary to the evidence and information contained in the report of the special counsel to the commissioner, Mr. Rose has accepted baseball's ultimate sanction, which is lifetime ineligibility. O'BRIEN: They hire a former Justice Department prosecutor and in a matter of weeks unravel years and years of lies about Pete's gambling. They have his phone records. They have his bank records. They have depositions with men who placed his bets on baseball and bookies who accepted those bets. They have everything on Pete Rose, and still Pete can't be honest about what happened. Pete was indignant from the start about his banishment from baseball. He expressed no humility. He expressed very little sorrow. Between 1989 and 2004, he repeatedly said that baseball had got it wrong, that he hadn't bet on baseball and he hadn't bet on the Reds. In 2004, this narrative begins to change. Pete has received a ton of criticism in the past 35 years for not being honest in 1989, but I think it is complicated when you look at it through the prism of history. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) ROSE: Baseball is in bed with gamblers today. Everybody wants a piece of the pie with the gambling, and most all of them are getting paid by the gambling sites. And I'm not saying that's a bad thing. It's about time they understood that. O'BRIEN: Our culture has changed. You know, in 1989, gambling was something that happened strictly in the underworld. It was verboten in every state but the state of Nevada. If you wanted to place a bet on sports, you had to do it with a bookie. And that meant you had to know people who were bookies. That was simply not a life that most people lived. These days, in 38 states and Washington, D.C., sports gambling is legal. In many of those places, we can place bets on our phone. We can do it at the stadium. And we are doing it, gambling, at a record pace. And while all of this is happening, illegal gambling is also still happening. And for years the men who pursued Pete Rose in 1989 have been saying it's dangerous. We're going to find ourselves, they said, in another scandalous gambling situation. And there's a lot we still don't know about the allegations surrounding star Dodger player Shohei Ohtani and his interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara. There is a ton that we don't know, but what's clear even now is that with the shady outlines of this story as it exists, this is already the biggest gambling scandal that baseball has faced since 1989. It is already the biggest gambling problem that baseball has faced since Pete Rose. And that's not to equate Shohei Ohtani to Pete Rose. They are different stories. But the fact that we ended up here is not surprising at all. CHANG: Keith O'Brien, author of "Charlie Hustle: The Rise And Fall Of Pete Rose." (SOUNDBITE OF JONATHAN KREISBERG'S "CANTO DE OSSANHA") Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR. NPR transcripts are created on a rush deadline by an NPR contractor. This text may not be in its final form and may be updated or revised in the future. Accuracy and availability may vary. The authoritative record of NPR's programming is the audio record.

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Images | Depositphotos Tell a friend The Kazakh Embassy in Ukraine has recommended nationals of Kazakhstan to consider departing the Odessa and Kharkiv regions in a statement published on the embassy's official website, Kazinform News Agency reports. In view of rising tensions and unstable security situation in the Odessa and Kharkiv regions of Ukraine, the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Ukraine recommends the nationals of Kazakhstan to consider deaprting these regions," the statement reads. The Embassy notes that to travel from Ukraine to Kazakhstan, the nationals of Kazakhstan can use two land routes - through Poland or Moldova, and then travel by commercial flights. In case of departure through Poland, they will need a Schengen visa, while visa is not required to enter Moldova. At the same time, the Embassy calls on all citizens not to ignore the air raid alerts and immediately seek shelter," the Embassy says on its Telegram channel. Images | Kunsultan Otarbai/Kazinform Tell a friend The Year of Kazakhstan Tourism in China has been opened in a grand ceremony at the China National Opera House in Beijing, Kazinform News Agency reports. As part of the ceremony, an ethno-auyl (village) and the cultural events are being presented before the China National Opera House building. Addressing the guests and participants of the event were Deputy Prime Minister - Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu, head of the Publicity Department of the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party Li Shulei, Kazakh Sport and Tourism Minister Yermek Marzhikpayev and Chinese Culture and Tourism Minister Sun Yeli. Opening the festive gala concert was the theatrical choreographic performance 'Yer saltanaty' by the soloists of the Abay Opera House, artists of the Astana Ballet Theatre and the 'Shattyq' Dance Theatre. People's artist of Kazakhstan Roza Rymbaeva, honored artist of Kazakhstan Mayra Mukhamedkyzy, opera singer Zarina Altynbaeva, ethno-rock group 'Ulytau', choir group of Abai Kazakh State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater, ensembles 'Serper' and 'Sazgen Sazy' and the ballet troupe 'Astana Ballet' will take part in the concert dedicated to the opening of the Year of Kazakhstan Tourism in China. Tell a friend April will delight residents and guests of the capital not only with the spring warmth, but also with a variety of evenings of classical, jazz and traditional folk music in vocal and instrumental genres. This month Astana Opera's Kulyash Baiseitova Chamber Hall will feature performing arts stars of France and Kazakhstan, Astana Opera press office reports. A new project by the principal first violin of the Astana Opera Orchestra, Honored Worker of Kazakhstan Bagdat Abilkhanov - a series of chamber music evenings Musical Alliance will open the program for April. On April 2, the opera house's Chamber Orchestra, as well as violinists Bagdat Abilkhanov, Assem Zhakparova, Balnur Kudaibergen and violist Olessya Morozova will perform works by Bach, Mozart, Casadesus, Benda and other composers. The guest of the concert will be Honored Worker of Kazakhstan violinist Askar Duissenbayev. The second concert of the Musical Alliance series will be held on April 25. Works by Yevgeniy Brussilovsky, Akhmet Zhubanov, Mukan Tulebayev, Gaziza Zhubanova, Kenzhebek Kumisbekov, Mansur Sagatov, Artyk Toksanbayev and contemporary arrangements of folk kuis will be presented to the audience. Kazakh music masterpieces will be featured in the interpretation of such exciting artists as Adlet Azbayev (qyl-qobyz), Ruslan Baimurzin (dombyra), Aziza Musa (prima-qobyz), Bagdat Abilkhanov, Anel Shakirova, Shalkar Zheldibai, Irina Dolgikh, Nurila Moldabayeva, Aizere Alpi (violins), Kurvanzhan Akhatov (cello). Piano - Bekzat Akhmerov, Zaru Zhazykbayeva. The main goal of the Musical Alliance project is the popularisation of national and world classics. Thanks to the implementation of such projects, outstanding works not only acquire fresh sound, but also attract new audiences, making it possible to introduce them to the younger generation, while maintaining a high standard of performing traditions. On such evenings, both well-known and rarely performed works acquire an interesting, vibrant life. National gems and world masterpieces can be performed by a different musical instrument or in an unexpected arrangement. It is important for us to convey the love of high art to those who have not yet been familiar with it, thereby initiating more and more people into the mysterious and wonderful world of music," the artists of the Astana Opera Orchestra shared. In addition to diverse evenings from the new project, the April repertoire of the Kulyash Baiseitova Chamber Hall is rich in musical surprises and attention-grabbing concert programs. Thus, on April 14, Honored Worker of Kazakhstan, laureate of the Umai National Award kuyishi-baqsy Raushan Orazbayeva invites listeners to her exclusive concert Aqqular Sazy, where the musician's inspired performance, sacred kuyis and healing sounds of the qyl-qobyz will create real music therapy. OnApril 16, an exceptional event in the cultural life of Astana awaits the audience: on this day, the popular Parisian singer, songwriter, composer and guitarist Gabi Hartmann will take the capital's stage for the first time together with musicians from France: double bassist Elaine Beaumont, drummer Bruno Marmey and pianist Florian Robin. A unique performer gives concerts at various world stage venues with songs in French, English, Portuguese and Arabic in her signature style - a mix of chanson, jazz and folk. The surprise of the evening will be the joint performance of the French singer with Astana Opera's soloist. The concert Gabi Hartmann & musiciens will be held as part of the Printemps de la Francophonie 2024 Festival with the support of the Embassy of France in Kazakhstan. The opera house's principal soloist, Honored Artist of Kazakhstan Zhannat Baktay, will present to the audience a captivating evening of vocal music Gaukhartas, dedicated to the creative heritage of the renowned folk singer, aqyn and composer Segiz-seri. On April 20, the opera prima and the opera house's other soloists will perform works by Segiz-seri, folk songs and works by contemporary Kazakh composers. Concertmaster - Adilzhan Tolukpayev. OnApril 28, multi-instrumentalist, ethno-musician, master of throat singing, folklore researcher, composer, Honored Worker of Kazakhstan Yedil Khussainov, who masterfully plays many ancient Kazakh musical instruments, will delight the audience with the concert Anama Taghzym, dedicated to the presentation of his collection of musical works of the same name. Atthe end of the month's program, on April 30, the State Trio of the Republic of Kazakhstan Forte-Trio under the direction of Honored Worker of Kazakhstan pianist Timur Urmancheyev will perform an enchanting concert Great Romantics. Brahms. Images | astanaopera.kz Tell a friend Dreams Come True states the title of the gala ballet that will take place at Astana Opera's Grand Hall on April 7. The artistic director of the ballet company, world ballet star Altynai Asylmuratova fulfills the young dancers' dreams, giving them the opportunity to realize their potential at the country's main stage venue. Thus, the unique concert will feature 3 ballet numbers premieres. Elmar Buribayev, a graduate of the Conservatorio di Musica "Giuseppe Verdi" in Milan, will be conducting, Astana Opera press office reports. The Astana Opera Ballet Company works tirelessly to epitomize the highest standards of excellence in its work and has become a striking phenomenon in the world of art. The company not only attracts the audience's attention with its professionalism, but also wins the hearts of ballet aficionados around the world. We recently attended a ballet evening where we saw the premiere performance of Ruh by the young choreographer Sultanbek Gumar. We wanted to come back again, especially since the April program features many new pieces. It seems to me that Astana Opera's artists have a unique style and aesthetics," Maria Ricci, a viewer from Italy, notes. "Their performances are filled with passion and inner peace, making the spectacle exciting and unforgettable." Her partner Bernardo Ricci adds: "These dancers, under the direction of Altynai Asylmuratova, bring a fresh perspective to traditional ballet works. Their interpretations of classical ballets not only convey beauty and grace, but also open up new emotional facets to familiar stories." Throughout the Dreams Come True evening, the audience will be treated to a string of premieres. Among them is the Spanish dance Panaderos from Glazunov's ballet Raymonda, to be staged at Astana Opera by teacher-repetiteur Elena Sherstneva. Young soloists will also showcase their own choreographic performances: Aidan Kalzhan prepared the ballet number Temptation to Vittorio Monti's music, and Sultanbek Gumar will present Manqurt to Aktoty Raimkulova's music. Thus, the opera house not only trains future soloists, but also provides a unique opportunity to unleash the talent as a choreographer and implement bold creative ideas. Among the concert participants are Shugyla Adepkhan, Sofiya Adilkhanova, Gaziza Moldakhmet, Gulnaz Zhanayeva, Vega Kamar Ikbalova, Mao Shibata, Mao Sudo, Alina Zyryanova, Amina Kissembayeva, Limara Aidarova, Kamila Ormanova, Arman Urazov, Olzhas Tarlanov, Zhaksylyk Saukymbekov, Akbar Iminov, Nima Tokov, Erkin Bazarbayev, Arman Kzaibek, Amir Khvan, Raiymbek Bolat, Aspan Bekbay, Ruslan Kanagat, Galymzhan Nurmukhamet, Rustam Chakhalov and many other talented dancers. In addition to the new numbers, the audience will be able to enjoy excerpts from Drigo's Le Talisman, Asafiev's The Flames of Paris, the exciting Le Carnaval de Venise pas de deux from Pugni's Satanella, a duet from Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake and others. The impeccable technique of the Astana Opera Ballet Company, its emotional depth and unique creative approach to performing classical and contemporary ballet works, the ability to create true art onstage is what invariably amazes the audience in Kazakhstan and far beyond its borders. The Dreams Come True gala ballet performed by the celebrated company will certainly captivate the viewers and give them the most vivid impressions. Images | Depositphotos Tell a friend From 8:30 pm local time on 23rd March, WWF's Earth Hour, the world's largest grassroots environmental movement, returns for its 18th edition with the 'Biggest Hour for Earth' in support and celebration of the planet. In an increasingly divided world, Earth Hour serves as a beacon of positivity, hope, and inspiration to rally as many people as possible, in particular people who are not fully engaged with the environmental crisis yet, WAM reports. Since its creation in 2007, Earth Hour has been known for its "lights off" moment. As landmarks and homes across the world switch off, supporters are also invited to symbolically switch off and 'Give an hour for Earth', spending 60 minutes doing something - anything - positive for our planet. In 2023, over 410,000 hours were given to our planet by supporters in 190 countries and territories, representing 90% of the planet, making it the Biggest Hour for Earth. Kirsten Schuijt, Director General, WWF International, said: "More people than ever need to join this year's Earth Hour to leverage the collective power of individuals and communities. It's crucial to get involved, if we want to raise awareness about the environmental challenges and bend the curve of biodiversity loss by 2030 . To truly unite millions across the globe, it is important that Earth Hour expands beyond its already massive pool of current supporters and engages with individuals who have not been involved yet. Protecting our planet is a shared responsibility and it demands collective action from every corner of society." Through the Hour Bank, its new online interactive tool, Earth Hour invites everyone, everywhere to find the most enjoyable ways to give an hour for Earth. Whether it is a mindful walk through the woods to bask in the smell of air, feel the earth, and take in the sounds or engaging in a home scavenger hunt to identify and swap out unsustainable products with eco-friendly alternatives, there are myriad options to choose from. The Hour Bank provides a list of activities and events based on participants' lifestyle interests and preferences, from food and fitness to art and entertainment. The "Give an hour for Earth" call-to-action makes participation even easier and fun, encouraging individuals not only to switch off lights symbolically but also to take 60 minutes to do good for the planet while doing something they love. Yves Calmette, Senior Director, Brand and Network Communications, Earth Hour Global, said: "In the face of a polarised society struggling to tackle the scale and pace of the dual climate and nature crises, Earth Hour is all about bringing people together for a common cause. By aligning Earth Hour actions with people's interests and passions through the Hour Bank, we make it easy for individuals -particularly those who aren't engaged yet-to contribute positively to the planet while doing activities they love. Our aim is to show that environmentalism can be accessible, enjoyable, and personally meaningful. Together, as we unite for Earth Hour, we not only highlight the urgent issues we face but also celebrate the innovations and solutions that can lead us to a brighter future." Earth Hour is more than a moment; it's a movement that for the last 18 years has continued to inspire and mobilise people globally, reminding us of our collective responsibility to create a more hopeful and resilient future for our planet. Born in Sydney in 2007, Earth Hour has grown to become the world's largest grassroots environmental movement, inspiring individuals, communities, businesses and organisations in more than 190 countries and territories to take actions for our planet. Images | arqymaq_sport_kesheni / instagram Tell a friend Baige, a traditional Kazakh sport and game rooted in cultural heritage, is experiencing a resurgence in popularity across Kazakhstan, Kazinform News Agency correspondent reports. Originating centuries ago among nomadic tribes, Baige is a sport of strategy played with sheep ankle bones, known as "shagai," traditionally sourced from the hooves of sheep. Players take turns tossing the shagai onto a flat surface, aiming to achieve various combinations and outwit their opponents. In recent years, efforts to revive traditional Kazakh customs and games have led to a renewed interest in Baige. Local communities, schools, and cultural organizations have organized tournaments and events to celebrate the game, attracting participants from all walks of life. Today, on the 20th of March, equestrian sport complex "Argymaq" has conducted an event dedicated to the Day of National Sports during the "Nauryznama" celebrations. The event was attended by Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ermek Marzhykpayev, Deputy Mayor of Astana City Eset Baiken, President of the National Sports Association of Kazakhstan Islambek Salzhanov, veterans of national sports, presidents of national sports federations, athletes, heads and representatives of diplomatic missions, as well as residents and guests of the capital. Deputy Mayor of Astana, Eset Baiken, congratulated the gathering and noted that national sports competitions will be held in all districts of the capital on these holidays," "Argymaq" sports complex posted on its official The guests of the event were also surprised by a friendly competition between Kazakhstani cowboys and U.S. cowboys. Cowboys from the United States have arrived in Kazakhstan in order to exchange experiences and attend the Baige games. The rise of social media has facilitated the spread of Baige beyond Kazakhstan's borders, with enthusiasts sharing videos, tutorials, and stories about the game's history and significance. One of the most popular Baige events, "World Nomad Games", will be conducted in Astana from September 8th until September 14th of 2024. Images | astanaopera.kz Tell a friend The opera-geographical concert Around the World in 80 Minutes, a new program by the principal conductor of Astana Opera, Honored Worker of Kazakhstan, laureate of the State Prize of Kazakhstan Alan Buribayev, will be presented at Astana Opera's Grand Hall on March 31. An atmosphere of musical adventure and discovery created by the symphony orchestra, soloists and choir under the baton of the celebrated Maestro awaits the audience, Astana Opera press office reports. It should be emphasized that Alan Buribayev delights Astana Opera's listeners with new and diverse creative projects every season. Such concerts not only provide an opportunity to enjoy high-quality musical performances, but also to view classical art in often unexpected and fascinating ways. The title of the evening itself promises an exciting journey, reminiscent of the adventures of the heroes of Jules Verne. However, unlike them, viewers will be able to travel around the world in just 80 minutes, immersing themselves in the musical atmosphere of different countries and continents. The non-trivial concert program includes both popular arias and duets from operas and famous symphonic works, as well as opuses that are extremely rarely performed in the world. This concert will give the audience the opportunity to plunge into the diversity of the world and experience an unforgettable musical adventure. Amongthe featured artists are bright and talented opera soloists: Saltanat Akhmetova, Bibigul Zhanuzak, Aizada Kaponova, Tatyana Vitsinskaya, Saltanat Muratbekova, Madina Islamova, Assem Sembina, Guldana Aldadossova, Nazym Sagintai, Meir Bainesh, Medet Chotabayev, Azat Malik, Artur Gabdiyev, Sayan Issin, as well as Astana Opera's highly professional choir and orchestra collectives whose performances will adorn the musical journey. Images | gov.kz Tell a friend Kazakhstan may organize public discussions on giving the national coat of arms a modern update, Kazinform News Agency correspondent reports. It's well known that changing the national coat of arms has been under discussion for quite some time now. The President suggested to discuss this issue during the Ulttyq Qurultay… For that, a special commission to discuss the matter in detail will be set up, this will enable us to estimate all expenditures, said Kazakh finance minister Madi Takiyev during a briefing at the government. The Kazakh minister made no comment on the estimated costs and the source of financing. Earlier, Kazakh President Tokayev put forward a proposal to give the national coat of arms a modern update. As regards the national coat of arms, I believe that it is appropriate to take into account reasonable arguments of professionals and concerned citizens, including the youth, about the fact that the national coat of arms of Kazakhstan is too complex for visual perception; it has the elements of eclecticism and the Soviet period. In case of mutual agreement, a special commission can be set up to consider all aspects, conduct public discussions. Then, an open contest for the best design of the new national coat of arms of Kazakhstan can be announced, said the Head of State during the 3rd Ulttyq Qurultay meeting. Images | astanaopera.kz Tell a friend On March 23, the festive Gala Concert Az Nauryz will take place at Astana Opera's Grand Hall. The musical evening will feature the opera house's performers, principal soloists and principal dancers - opera and ballet stars of Kazakhstan. The Astana Opera Symphony Orchestra and Choir will perform under the baton of conductors, holder of the Order of Qurmet Ruslan Baimurzin and Honored Worker of Kazakhstan Aidar Abzhakhanov, Astana Opera press office reports. As a reminder, a new concept for celebrating Nauryz has been developed in Kazakhstan by the order of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. On this day, events related to the onset of equinox will be held throughout the country, concerts, exhibitions, performances and much more will be organised. The main goal of the concept is to popularise the national holiday and its educational significance for the younger generation in the current conditions of globalisation. This year, the Gala Concert program will become more diverse, including three main threads: national works, musical compositions of the people of Kazakhstan and Western European classics. This will attract the attention of people of different ethnicities to the holiday and showcase the diverse interaction of cultures within the framework of one concert. Nauryz is not only a spring holiday, but also a symbol of unity, solidarity and friendship of the multinational people of Kazakhstan," Astana Opera's stage director Yerenbak Toikenov notes. "May these bright days bring peace and harmony to all of us, and may our country continue to delight everyone with a warm, friendly atmosphere and prosperity." Thus, the evening will feature a dance from Mukan Tulebayev's opera Birzhan - Sara that conveys a festive atmosphere and spring mood. The symphony orchestra's energetic and inspiring performance of Tles Kazhgaliyev's Qyz Quu will fill the auditorium with national zest. Kazakh folk song Yapurai in a mesmerising performance by Dinmukhamed Koshkinbayev will continue the theme. Jurica Jurasić Kapun, the Astana Opera International Opera Academy attendee, prepared a Croatian folk song for the discerning audience. In addition, the program will include Bashkir, Uyghur, Tajik and other compositions. The audience will be treated to interesting performances featuring Honored Workers of Kazakhstan Saltanat Akhmetova, Medet Chotabayev, Bagdat Abilkhanov, Honored Artist of Kazakhstan Zhannat Baktay, and many others. The festive concert Az Nauryz will certainly unite all culture and art aficionados on this important day for Kazakhstan and will undoubtedly give many positive emotions. 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Fury Gold Mines Ltd. [AMEX: FURY] closed the trading session at $0.42. The company report on March 27, 2024 at 9:02 AM that Fury Gold Mines Consolidates Eleonore South: CEO Tim Clark Lays Out His Master Plan. vancouver, British Columbia –News Direct– Fury Gold Mines Limited. The stocks have a year to date performance of -17.10 percent and weekly performance of 4.07 percent. The stock has been moved at 19.98 percent over the last six months. The stock has performed 22.71 percent around the most recent 30 days and changed -14.61 percent over the most recent 3-months. If compared to the average trading volume of 108.44K shares, FURY reached to a volume of 120518 in the most recent trading day, which is why market watchdogs consider the stock to be active. Here's what leading stock market gurus have to say about Fury Gold Mines Ltd. [FURY]: Based on careful and fact-backed analyses by Wall Street experts, the current consensus on the target price for FURY shares is $1.50 per share. Analysis on target price and performance of stocks is usually carefully studied by market experts, and the current Wall Street consensus on FURY stock is a recommendation set at 1.00. This rating represents a strong Buy recommendation, on the scale from 1 to 5, where 5 would mean strong sell, 4 represents Sell, 3 is Hold, and 2 indicates Buy. The Average True Range (ATR) for Fury Gold Mines Ltd. is set at 0.03 The Price to Book ratio for the last quarter was 0.44, with the Price to Cash per share for the same quarter was set at 0.06. FURY stock trade performance evaluation Fury Gold Mines Ltd. [FURY] gain into the green zone at the end of the last week, gaining into a positive trend and gaining by 4.07. With this latest performance, FURY shares gained by 22.71% in over the last four-week period, additionally plugging by 19.98% over the last 6 months – not to mention a drop of -22.26% in the past year of trading. Overbought and oversold stocks can be easily traced with the Relative Strength Index (RSI), where an RSI result of over 70 would be overbought, and any rate below 30 would indicate oversold conditions. An RSI rate of 50 would represent a neutral market momentum. The current RSI for FURY stock in for the last two-week period is set at 55.07, with the RSI for the last a single of trading hit 55.66, and the three-weeks RSI is set at 54.23 for Fury Gold Mines Ltd. [FURY]. The present Moving Average for the last 50 days of trading for this stock 0.3833, while it was recorded at 0.4159 for the last single week of trading, and 0.3854 for the last 200 days. Fury Gold Mines Ltd. [FURY]: An insightful look at the core fundamentals Fury Gold Mines Ltd.'s liquidity data is similarly interesting compelling, with a Quick Ratio of 3.21 and a Current Ratio set at 3.21. Fury Gold Mines Ltd. [FURY]: Institutional Ownership The top three institutional holders of FURY stocks are: VANGUARD GROUP INC with ownership of 1.3 billion shares, which is approximately 8.2815%. BLACKROCK INC., holding 1.03 billion shares of the stock with an approximate value of $176.59 billion in FURY stocks shares; and BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC, currently with $156.75 billion in FURY stock with ownership which is approximately 5.8325%.

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Neelum Jhelum Hydroelectric Project has achieved its maximum generation capacity of 969 MW yesterday. Following resumption of its operation early this month after inspection of the tail race tunnel (TRT), the project is continuously in operation as per the availability of water and contributing electricity to the National Grid, especially during Sehr and Iftar of the holy month of Ramadan. Taking advantage of the low-flow season, operation of Neelum Jhelum Hydroelectric Project was stopped on January 10 for inspection of the rehabilitated tail race tunnel. Subsequently, the detailed inspection was successfully carried out prior to resumption of generation from the project early this month. Most importantly, International Panel of Experts also inspected the tail race tunnel. Neelum Jhelum is a unique hydropower project with 90% being underground under high mountains over burden. The project, completed in 2018 on River Neelum in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, comprises of a Dam at Nauseri, an underground waterway system consisting of 52-Km long tunnels and an underground powerhouse at Chattar Kalas with four power generating units of 242.25 MW each. With average annual energy generation of 4.6 billion units, Neelum Jhelum Hydroelectric Project has so far been generated 19.562 billion units of green and clean electricity, thus, significantly contributing to meet electricity requirements of the country.

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Louis Gossett Jr., first black man to win Best Support Actor Oscar, dies Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role as a gunnery sergeant in An Officer and a Gentleman, has died. He was 87. Copyright 2024 NPR

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What's Making Us Happy: A guide to your weekend viewing and reading Here's what NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour crew was paying attention to — and what you should check out this weekend. Collecting the Simpsons: The Merchandise and Legacy of Our Favorite Nuclear Family Collecting the Simpsons is a book about Simpsons merchandise — niche audience, I know, but if you're in this niche, you will love this book. I was a '90s kid. I was a Simpsons kid. This book takes you through the T-shirts, the video games, the comics, the cookie jars, all the Simpsons stuff that was being produced around the mid-'90s. It's got interviews with writers, directors and collectors. It goes into the bootleg Bart phenomenon where Bart Simpson was drawn fighting in the Gulf War and playing reggae music. It's a really fun and interesting trip into that time — and a really gorgeous book. — Jordan Morris The Angel of Indian Lake, by Stephen Graham Jones Horror novelist Stephen Graham Jones has just publishedThe Angel of Indian Lake.It's the conclusion of The Indian Lake trilogy, about Jade Daniels, a young woman who wonders if she is a final girl.She's a big slasher movie fan, and she uses all the information and knowledge that she has learned from those stories to survive — it's sort of her philosophy of living. Jones is a Native American author and he's so close to the culture when he writes about horror, and werewolves, and vampires and slashers. It is frightening and bloody, but it is also a thoughtful journey of a young woman coming to terms with the idea that she may not be a final girl, but may in fact be a trainer or a mentor for a series of final girls. He writes with such poetry and sensitivity; his books are 90% about these really beautiful, touching, complex interpersonal relationships, and 10% the best gore you ever had. — Walter Chaw The new season of Is It Cake? In a world in which you never know what you're going to get when you turn on a streaming show (Is it going to be too heavy? Is it going to be too goofy?) Netflix's Is It Cake? is a game show where people look at something and try to answer the question: Is it cake? It's hosted by Mikey Day with a very interesting collection of judges and bakers who come on. Between that, and the return of the Netflix show Physical: 100, which is just 100 people competing on all kinds of different physical tasks — I am completely happy when it comes to things that I can watch on Netflix without having to pay any attention. — Linda Holmes More recommendations from the Pop Culture Happy Hour newsletter by Linda Holmes I can't believe I haven't been doing the history quiz from NPR's Throughline, but you can rest assured I am righting that wrong as we speak. This week's is about Monopoly, and as you'd expect from the Throughline team, it's a step more interesting than your average quiz. As a person who loves streaming documentaries, I'm always delighted when I come across a specific call to action that tells people about good ones to watch right now. Here are a few chosen in The New York Times. Beth Noveyadapted the Pop Culture Happy Hour segment "What's Making Us Happy" for the Web. If you like these suggestions, consider signing up for our newsletter to get recommendations every week. And listen to Pop Culture Happy Hour on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Copyright 2024 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.

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Tony Finau matches his career low and sets the target at the Houston Open HOUSTON (AP) — Tony Finau matched his career low on the PGA Tour with an 8-under 62 on Friday, setting a daunting target for the rest of the field as he tries to win back-to-back in the Houston Open. Finau spent time after his opening round to work on his putting with coach Boyd Summerhays, and it paid off in a big way. He holed four putts from about 25 feet or longer, and he chipped in from 40 feet for eagle on the par-5 eighth. Finau narrowly missed a 15-footer on his last hole at the par-3 ninth, knowing it would have been his lowest round on the PGA Tour. He was plenty satisfied with a 62, the sixth time he has posted that score, most recently in the last Houston Open. "I hit some nice shots, but it was mostly just draining some putts from long distance," Finau said. "I chipped in for eagle on 8. Next thing you know I'm like, 'Wow, 8 under.' So it's strange how this game works, but you're never thinking ahead too much." Finau won the Houston Open in November 2022 and had to wait 16 months to defend because of the tournament's move to the spring ahead of the Masters. It was Bermuda grass in the fall, and now lush and overseeded with limited rough. Finau did most of his damage with the putter. He opened with a 69 on Thursday and then headed straight to the practice green with Summerhays. "He noticed a little setup change that he mentioned that might help," Finau said. "I'd say it definitely helped today." Scottie Scheffler, the world's No. 1 player going for his third straight victory, played Memorial Park in the afternoon as the wind began to strengthen. Of those who finished in the morning wave, Chad Ramey (66) was the only player within four shots of Finau, who was at 9-under 131. Tom Hoge bounced back from a sluggish start with a 66 and was in the group at 3-under 137. Hoge needs to finish alone in fifth to have a mathematical chance to getting into the top 50 in the world ranking after this week. That would earn him a trip to the Masters. U.S. Open champion Wyndham Clark has been dealing with a back issue from working out earlier in the week. He finished with a bogey for the second straight round, having to settle for a 68 that left him seven shots behind Finau. They played in the same group, and Clark got a good view of a great round. "We were joking because about four or five times today I had to move his coin (on the green)," Clark said. "I hit the putt, I missed and then he made. I kept tell him I was dishing him assists. With that said, he hit it amazing and then he made a lot of putts. So it was fun to watch." Wilson Furr, who shared the 18-hole lead with Taylor Moore, did not make a birdie in his round of 75 and fell eight shots behind Finau. ___ AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf

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Biden administration restores threatened species protections dropped by Trump Mar 29, 2024, 12:17 PM | Updated: 12:25 pm (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File) BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Biden administration on Thursday restored rules to protect imperiled species and shield their habitat from destruction after the measures were rolled back under former President Donald Trump. Among the changes, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will reinstate a decades-old regulation that mandates blanket protections for animals and plants newly classified as threatened. That means officials won't have to craft specific plans to shield each individual species while protections are pending, as has been done recently with North American wolverines in the Rocky Mountains, alligator snapping turtles in the Southeast and spotted owls in California. The restoration of more protective regulations rankled Republicans who said the Endangered Species Act was being wielded too broadly and to the detriment of economic growth. Meanwhile, wildlife advocates were only partially satisfied, saying some potentially harmful changes under Trump were untouched. As the climate and biodiversity crises persist, these protections are more important than ever.https://t.co/LVrnC5VtgU — US Interior Press Team (@USInteriorPress) March 28, 2024 The blanket protections rule had been dropped in 2019 as part of a suite of changes to the application of the species law under Trump that were encouraged by industry. Those changes came as extinctions accelerate globally due to habitat loss and other pressures. Another rule issued Thursday clarifies that officials must decide if species merit threatened or endangered designations regardless of the potential economic costs of bestowing protections. That's already government practice, but the 2019 Trump rules caused confusion because they removed an explicit directive to ignore economic impacts, said Fish and Wildlife Service Deputy Assistant Director Gina Shultz. The rules from the wildlife service and National Marine Fisheries Service also make it easier to designate areas as critical for a species' survival, even if it is no longer found in those locations. That could benefit imperiled fish and freshwater mussels in the Southeast, where the aquatic animals in many cases are absent from portions of their historical range, officials have said. Yesterday was a threshold moment as a petition on behalf of the threatened Wilson's Phalarope was delivered to the @USFWS for protection under the Endangered Species Act. Great Salt Lake is no longer just a local or state issue but a national-global one https://t.co/X3WjfNXANa — TerryTempestWilliams (@TempestWilliams) March 29, 2024 Fish and Wildlife Service Director Martha Williams said the rule changes underscored the agency's commitment to using the best available science to halt population declines as "climate change, degraded and fragmented habitat, invasive species, and wildlife disease" threaten many species. The Associated Press obtained details on the rules in advance of their public release. Officials said almost a half-million public comments were submitted on the three proposals. Environmentalists expressed frustration that it took years for Democratic President Joe Biden to act on some of the Trump-era rollbacks. Stoking their urgency is the prospect of a new Republican administration following the 2024 election that could yet again ease protections. Jamie Rappaport Clark, a former Fish and Wildlife Service director and now president at Defenders of Wildlife, characterized Thursday's announcement as a "marginal win" that restores essential protections for wildlife, but leaves in place some of the changes made in 2019 under Trump. The environmental group said the retained provisions would open the door to the destruction of habitat critical for some species to survive. The rules have gotten strong pushback from Republican lawmakers, who say Biden's Democratic administration has hampered oil, gas and coal development, and favors conservation over development. "We know the Endangered Species Act is an outdated piece of legislation that has repeatedly failed its primary goal of recovering listed species, yet Biden is now undoing crucial reforms and issuing new regulations that will not benefit listed species," said House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman, a Republican from Arkansas. Property rights attorney Jonathan Wood said the Biden administration's changes reduce the incentive for private landowners to take voluntary conservation measures. With blanket protections, species designated as "threatened" automatically qualify for the same protections as those with the more severe designation of "endangered." That means landowners could become indifferent to a species' fate, Wood said, because even if they work to get an endangered species downgraded to threatened, there might not be a lessening of government restrictions. Shultz, with the Fish and Wildlife Service, said blanket protections would be used primarily for threatened plants, which are generally protected under federal law on federal lands but not private property. She said agency officials expect to continue crafting species-specific rules for threatened animals. Many energy companies, ranchers, developers and representatives of other industries have long viewed the 1973 Endangered Species Act as an impediment. Under Trump, they successfully lobbied to weaken the law's regulations as part of a broad dismantling of environmental safeguards. The Biden administration two years ago withdrew a Trump rule that limited which lands and waters could be designated as places where imperiled animals and plants could receive federal protection. It also reversed Trump's decision to weaken enforcement of the century-old Migratory Bird Treaty Act, which made it harder to prosecute bird deaths due to toxic oil industry waste pits, collisions with wind turbines and other causes. 🎉GREAT NEWS🎉@USFWS has issued stronger protections for African elephants 🙌 Serious threats such as poaching, habitat encroachment and climate change continue to imperil this endangered species resulting in severe population decline over the last 100 years. We thank U.S.… pic.twitter.com/7cCicsRRXf — HSLF (@HSLegFund) March 29, 2024 Trump officials also rolled back protections for individual species including the northern spotted owl and gray wolf. The spotted owl decision was reversed in 2021 after officials said Trump's political appointees used faulty science to justify opening millions of acres of West Coast forest to potential logging. Protections for wolves across most of the U.S. were restored by a federal court in 2021. The Endangered Species Act is credited with helping save the bald eagle, California condor and scores more animals and plants from extinction since President Richard Nixon signed it into law. It currently protects more than 1,600 species in the United States and its territories.

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Historical Earnings Surprises and Revenue Forecasts The latest trade, Performances and Moving Averages give us the following Picture The firm's stock price fluctuated -6.19% within the last five trades and 13.98% within the last 30 trades, which was a significant change from the beginning of this year. Despite the fact that the share price decreased -3.20% in the last 6 months and 2.86% was added to its value over the previous 3 months. OXBR stock is trading at a margin of 3.29%, 4.72% and -16.23% apart from the 20-Day, 50-Day and 200-Day Simple Moving Average prices. Invest like Buffett and profit from undervalued gems before the market catches on. Sponsored As of the close of trading, OXBR deals in the Financial domain. The stock is trading -48.54 percent below its 52-week high and 21.84 percent above its 52-week low. For example, looking both at the price and the high and low measurements of 52 weeks will give you a clearer picture of the direction the price is heading. The firm's Weighted Alpha is -51.11. A positive weighted alpha indicates the firm has done well over the course of the year, whereas one below 0 indicates that the firm has done poorly. What Does Oxbridge Re Holdings Ltd's Profitability and Valuation Ratios Tell Us About the Stock? With regard to the profitability of the company, the operating margin is currently at 132.98 percent and the profit margin is 140.66 percent. The profit margin, also known as the revenue ratio or gross profit ratio, is an efficiency figure used to estimate the business's profitability by comparing net income and sales. The higher the number, the more profits are generated for the company and vice versa. The stock's market cap achieved a total value of $6.22 million as of the last trading session. Market capitalization is the total value of all outstanding shares of a corporation and it is used to measure a company's market value. The firm managed a Price-to-Book ratio of 1.17, which equates the market value of a stock with its book value. Is Insider Trading a Real Thing? Almost all investors and traders prefer to invest in shares controlled by the management of a corporation as a management company will be more likely to run the business itself and to never conduct things against the management's desires and will always try to do what is best for their shareholders. Currently, 19.39 percent of Oxbridge Re Holdings Ltd shares are owned by insiders, and 5.64 percent are held by financial institutions. Madhu Sanjay, the CEO, President at Oxbridge Re Holdings Ltd (OXBR) has bought 50,000 shares of firm on Sep 29 '23 at a price of $1.20 against the total amount of $59860.0. In another inside trade, MARTIN ALLAN S., 10% Owner of Oxbridge Re Holdings Ltd (NASDAQ:OXBR) bought 100,000 shares of the firm on Sep 20 '23 for a total worth of $0.11 million at a price of $1.10. An inside trade which took place on Sep 12 '23, 10% Owner of Oxbridge Re Holdings Ltd MARTIN ALLAN S. bought 69,582 shares of firm against total price of $0.1 million at the cost of $1.49 per share.

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Why the U.S. is absent from international seabed mining talks In Jamaica, international negotiations are underway over how to govern the mining of precious metals that can help fuel renewable technologies. But the U.S. isn't at the negotiating table. Copyright 2024 WBUR

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UBS raised the price target for the Yiren Digital Ltd ADR (NYSE:YRD) stock from "a Neutral" to "a Sell". The rating was released on February 04, 2020, according to finviz. Historical Earnings Surprises and Revenue Forecasts Invest like Buffett and profit from undervalued gems before the market catches on. Sponsored The latest trade, Performances and Moving Averages give us the following Picture The firm's stock price fluctuated -16.17% within the last five trades and -11.39% within the last 30 trades, which was a significant change from the beginning of this year. Despite the fact that the share price increased 85.60% in the last 6 months and 48.84% was added to its value over the previous 3 months. YRD stock is trading at a margin of -12.35%, -7.50% and 41.04% apart from the 20-Day, 50-Day and 200-Day Simple Moving Average prices. As of the close of trading, YRD deals in the Financial domain. The stock is trading -22.24 percent below its 52-week high and 150.56 percent above its 52-week low. For example, looking both at the price and the high and low measurements of 52 weeks will give you a clearer picture of the direction the price is heading. The firm's Weighted Alpha is 106.9. A positive weighted alpha indicates the firm has done well over the course of the year, whereas one below 0 indicates that the firm has done poorly. What Does Yiren Digital Ltd ADR's Profitability and Valuation Ratios Tell Us About the Stock? With regard to the profitability of the company, the operating margin is currently at 51.98 percent and the profit margin is 42.48 percent, and the company has reported a gross margin of 80.01 percent. The profit margin, also known as the revenue ratio or gross profit ratio, is an efficiency figure used to estimate the business's profitability by comparing net income and sales. The higher the number, the more profits are generated for the company and vice versa. The stock's market cap achieved a total value of $384.88 million as of the last trading session. Market capitalization is the total value of all outstanding shares of a corporation and it is used to measure a company's market value. The price-to-earnings ratio for Yiren Digital Ltd ADR (NYSE:YRD) is 1.37. Forward price-to-earnings is calculated using predicted earnings for the next financial year's P/E determination. The stock has achieved an effective Price-to-Sales Ratio of 0.56 that mirrors the cost to be found for sales by the market. The firm managed a Price-to-Book ratio of 0.37, which equates the market value of a stock with its book value.

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The semiconductor industry is coming off a difficult couple of years. Sales were flat in 2022 and dropped 11% last year, according to Gartner, due to the weak demand in key industries such as smartphones and personal computers (PCs), which created a glut. However, 2024 is predicted to be a turnaround year for the semiconductor market. Deloitte is forecasting a 13% increase in the industry's revenue this year to $588 billion. That's not surprising because sales of PCs and smartphones are expected to climb 4% in 2024. For comparison, PC sales were down 14% last year, while smartphone shipments fell 3.5%. The good part is that both these markets could sustain their growth in the long run, especially with the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI). As it turns out, AI alone is driving a solid turnaround in the semiconductor industry, with the demand for AI chips forecast to grow at an annual pace of 38% through 2032, generating an annual revenue of $372 billion at the end of the period. The increasing demand from these markets is going to fuel the need for more semiconductor equipment. Businesses and governments are already investing huge sums to boost their production capacities so that they can reduce the shortage of AI chips. All this tells us why this is a good time to buy Applied Materials (NASDAQ: AMAT), a company that sells semiconductor manufacturing equipment and services to the world's leading chip foundries. Applied Materials is sitting on a secular growth opportunity To meet the rising demand for chips, several semiconductor fabrication plants are being constructed across the globe. According to industry association SEMI, 42 new fabrication plants are expected to go on line this year. That would be a big jump from 29 fabs in 2022 and 11 fabs last year. Given that the global semiconductor market is projected to more than double in revenue between 2023 and 2029, generating an estimated $1.38 trillion in revenue after five years, it won't be surprising to see more fabs coming on line in the long run. As a result, the spending on semiconductor manufacturing will likely increase as well to cater to the growing demand. Not surprisingly, the semiconductor manufacturing equipment market is predicted to generate revenue of almost $154 billion in 2028 versus $84 billion in 2021. Applied Materials is in a nice position to capitalize on this opportunity. It boasts Samsung, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Intel among its key customers. They accounted for around 40% of Applied Materials' total revenue in the previous fiscal year. Samsung, for instance, is set to invest $760 million into a new advanced chip plant in South Korea, while Intel plans to shell out more than $100 billion on building plants in the U.S. and Europe. The good part is that the spending by these foundry giants should positively impact Applied Materials' financials. Its revenue in the first quarter of fiscal 2024 (for the period ending Jan. 28) was flat on a year-over-year basis at $6.7 billion. While that may not look impressive at first, and analysts are predicting its fiscal 2024 revenue will remain flat at $26.8 billion, it is worth noting that Applied Materials' revenue estimates have been heading higher lately. Additionally, as the chart above shows, Applied Materials' top-line growth is set to accelerate from the next fiscal year. More importantly, the top-line expansion is set to filter down to the bottom line as well, with analysts expecting the company to deliver double-digit growth for the next couple of years. Moreover, Applied Materials is expected to sustain its earnings growth momentum over a longer period as well, with analysts forecasting its bottom line to increase at an annual rate of 15% for the next five years. Terrific upside seems to be in the cards Applied Materials finished fiscal 2023 with $8.05 per share in earnings. Assuming it can maintain a 15% annual earnings growth rate for the next five years thanks to the long-term opportunity in the semiconductor equipment market, its bottom line could jump to $16.19 per share. Multiplying the projected earnings after five years with the Nasdaq-100's forward earnings multiple of 29 points toward a share price of $470 (using the index as a proxy for tech stocks). That would be a 124% jump from current levels, indicating that this semiconductor stock is set for impressive upside going forward. Moreover, with Applied Materials shares trading at a relatively cheap 24 times earnings right now -- a discount to the Nasdaq-100 -- investors are getting a good deal on the stock currently. So, investors looking to capitalize on the growing demand for semiconductors would do well to buy Applied Materials before it jumps higher following the 30% gains it has posted year to date. Should you invest $1,000 in Applied Materials right now? Before you buy stock in Applied Materials, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and Applied Materials wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Stock Advisor provides investors with an easy-to-follow blueprint for success, including guidance on building a portfolio, regular updates from analysts, and two new stock picks each month. The Stock Advisor service has more than tripled the return of S&P 500 since 2002*. *Stock Advisor returns as of March 25, 2024 Harsh Chauhan has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Applied Materials and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing. The Motley Fool recommends Gartner and Intel and recommends the following options: long January 2023 $57.50 calls on Intel, long January 2025 $45 calls on Intel, and short May 2024 $47 calls on Intel. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.

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On March 28, 2024, INmune Bio Inc (INMB, Financial) released its 8-K filing, detailing the financial outcomes for the year ended December 31, 2023, and providing an update on the company's business developments. The clinical-stage biotechnology company, which specializes in immunotherapies that reprogram the patient's innate immune system to fight cancer and other diseases, reported a net loss that was consistent with analyst expectations. Despite the net loss, INmune Bio Inc (INMB, Financial) remains dedicated to its mission, advancing its clinical trials on several fronts. The company's pipeline products, including INKmune, INBO3, XPro1595, and LIVNate, are designed to tackle various forms of cancer and neurologic diseases by targeting neuroinflammation and enhancing the patient's natural killer (NK) cells. The company's financial results for 2023 reflected a decrease in revenue to $155 thousand, down from $374 thousand in the previous year. The net loss widened to $(30.008) million from $(27.299) million in 2022, which was in line with analyst projections of a $(10.494) million net income loss. This loss is attributable to increased operating expenses, particularly in research and development, which totaled $20.273 million for the year. INmune Bio Inc (INMB, Financial)'s cash and cash equivalents stood at $35.848 million at the end of 2023, a decrease from the previous year's $52.153 million. This change reflects the company's investment in its clinical programs and ongoing research activities. The net loss per common share for 2023 was $(1.67), aligning with the estimated earnings per share of -$0.585. Despite the challenges faced in the fiscal year, INmune Bio Inc (INMB, Financial)'s commitment to its clinical trials and the development of its product platforms highlights the company's potential for future growth within the biotechnology industry. The company's focus on precision medicine and its efforts to address a wide variety of hematologic malignancies, solid tumor malignancies, and chronic inflammation may pave the way for significant advancements in medical treatments. Investors and stakeholders are keeping a close eye on INmune Bio Inc (INMB, Financial) as it continues to navigate the complex landscape of clinical development. With its strategic focus on the innate immune system, the company is poised to make meaningful contributions to the field of immunotherapy, which remains a critical area of interest in the fight against cancer and other diseases. Explore the complete 8-K earnings release (here) from INmune Bio Inc for further details.

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Angel Oak Mortgage REIT Inc [NYSE: AOMR] traded at a low on Thursday, posting a -2.10 loss after which it closed the day' session at $10.74. The company report on March 5, 2024 at 7:00 AM that Angel Oak Mortgage REIT, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results. Angel Oak Mortgage REIT, Inc. (NYSE: AOMR) (the "Company," "we," and "our"), a leading real estate finance company focused on acquiring and investing in first lien non-QM loans and other mortgage-related assets in the U.S. mortgage market, today reported financial results for the year ended December 31, 2023. The results of the trading session contributed to over 123337 shares changing hands. Over the past one week, the price volatility of Angel Oak Mortgage REIT Inc stands at 1.58% while the volatility over the past one month is 2.53%. The market cap for AOMR stock reached $268.18 million, with 24.97 million shares outstanding and 18.76 million shares in the current float. Compared to the average trading volume of 42.90K shares, AOMR reached a trading volume of 123337 in the most recent trading day, which is why market watchdogs consider the stock to be active. What do top market gurus say about Angel Oak Mortgage REIT Inc [AOMR]? Based on careful and fact-backed analyses by Wall Street experts, the current consensus on the target price for AOMR shares is $10.67 per share. Analysis on target price and performance of stocks is usually carefully studied by market experts, and the current Wall Street consensus on AOMR stock is a recommendation set at 2.50. This rating represents a strong Buy recommendation, on the scale from 1 to 5, where 5 would mean strong sell, 4 represents Sell, 3 is Hold, and 2 indicates Buy. UBS have made an estimate for Angel Oak Mortgage REIT Inc shares, keeping their opinion on the stock as Neutral, with their previous recommendation back on December 06, 2023. While these analysts kept the previous recommendation, BofA Securities raised their target price from $15.50 to $6.50. The new note on the price target was released on December 05, 2022, representing the official price target for Angel Oak Mortgage REIT Inc stock. Previously, the target price had yet another raise from $10 to $15, while B. Riley Securities kept a Neutral rating on AOMR stock. On June 01, 2022, analysts decreased their price target for AOMR shares from 19.50 to 14.50. The Average True Range (ATR) for Angel Oak Mortgage REIT Inc is set at 0.27, with the Price to Sales ratio for AOMR stock in the period of the last 12 months amounting to 4.59. The Price to Book ratio for the last quarter was 1.05, with the Price to Cash per share for the same quarter was set at 1.78. Price to Free Cash Flow for AOMR in the course of the last twelve months was 6.28. How has AOMR stock performed recently? Angel Oak Mortgage REIT Inc [AOMR] fell into the red zone at the end of the last week, falling into a negative trend and dropping by -1.92. With this latest performance, AOMR shares gained by 5.81% in over the last four-week period, additionally plugging by 27.77% over the last 6 months – not to mention a rise of 62.22% in the past year of trading. Overbought and oversold stocks can be easily traced with the Relative Strength Index (RSI), where an RSI result of over 70 would be overbought, and any rate below 30 would indicate oversold conditions. An RSI rate of 50 would represent a neutral market momentum. The current RSI for AOMR stock in for the last two-week period is set at 52.96, with the RSI for the last a single of trading hit 52.16, and the three-weeks RSI is set at 52.67 for Angel Oak Mortgage REIT Inc [AOMR]. The present Moving Average for the last 50 days of trading for this stock 10.59, while it was recorded at 10.87 for the last single week of trading, and 9.58 for the last 200 days. Earnings analysis for Angel Oak Mortgage REIT Inc [AOMR] With the latest financial reports released by the company, Angel Oak Mortgage REIT Inc posted -0.37/share EPS, while the average EPS was predicted by analysts to be reported at 0.2/share. When compared, the two values demonstrate that the company fail the estimates by a Surprise Factor of -285.00%. The progress of the company may be observed through the prism of EPS growth rate, while Wall Street analysts are focusing on predicting the 5-year EPS growth rate for AOMR. Insider trade positions for Angel Oak Mortgage REIT Inc [AOMR] The top three institutional holders of AOMR stocks are: VANGUARD GROUP INC with ownership of 1.3 billion shares, which is approximately 8.2815%. BLACKROCK INC., holding 1.03 billion shares of the stock with an approximate value of $176.59 billion in AOMR stocks shares; and BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC, currently with $156.75 billion in AOMR stock with ownership which is approximately 5.8325%.

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Images | Kunsultan Otarbai/Kazinform Tell a friend The Year of Kazakhstan Tourism in China has been opened in a grand ceremony at the China National Opera House in Beijing, Kazinform News Agency reports. As part of the ceremony, an ethno-auyl (village) and the cultural events are being presented before the China National Opera House building. Addressing the guests and participants of the event were Deputy Prime Minister - Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu, head of the Publicity Department of the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party Li Shulei, Kazakh Sport and Tourism Minister Yermek Marzhikpayev and Chinese Culture and Tourism Minister Sun Yeli. Opening the festive gala concert was the theatrical choreographic performance 'Yer saltanaty' by the soloists of the Abay Opera House, artists of the Astana Ballet Theatre and the 'Shattyq' Dance Theatre. People's artist of Kazakhstan Roza Rymbaeva, honored artist of Kazakhstan Mayra Mukhamedkyzy, opera singer Zarina Altynbaeva, ethno-rock group 'Ulytau', choir group of Abai Kazakh State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater, ensembles 'Serper' and 'Sazgen Sazy' and the ballet troupe 'Astana Ballet' will take part in the concert dedicated to the opening of the Year of Kazakhstan Tourism in China. Images | Depositphotos Tell a friend The Kazakh Embassy in Ukraine has recommended nationals of Kazakhstan to consider departing the Odessa and Kharkiv regions in a statement published on the embassy's official website, Kazinform News Agency reports. In view of rising tensions and unstable security situation in the Odessa and Kharkiv regions of Ukraine, the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Ukraine recommends the nationals of Kazakhstan to consider deaprting these regions," the statement reads. The Embassy notes that to travel from Ukraine to Kazakhstan, the nationals of Kazakhstan can use two land routes - through Poland or Moldova, and then travel by commercial flights. In case of departure through Poland, they will need a Schengen visa, while visa is not required to enter Moldova. At the same time, the Embassy calls on all citizens not to ignore the air raid alerts and immediately seek shelter," the Embassy says on its Telegram channel. Tell a friend April will delight residents and guests of the capital not only with the spring warmth, but also with a variety of evenings of classical, jazz and traditional folk music in vocal and instrumental genres. This month Astana Opera's Kulyash Baiseitova Chamber Hall will feature performing arts stars of France and Kazakhstan, Astana Opera press office reports. A new project by the principal first violin of the Astana Opera Orchestra, Honored Worker of Kazakhstan Bagdat Abilkhanov - a series of chamber music evenings Musical Alliance will open the program for April. On April 2, the opera house's Chamber Orchestra, as well as violinists Bagdat Abilkhanov, Assem Zhakparova, Balnur Kudaibergen and violist Olessya Morozova will perform works by Bach, Mozart, Casadesus, Benda and other composers. The guest of the concert will be Honored Worker of Kazakhstan violinist Askar Duissenbayev. The second concert of the Musical Alliance series will be held on April 25. Works by Yevgeniy Brussilovsky, Akhmet Zhubanov, Mukan Tulebayev, Gaziza Zhubanova, Kenzhebek Kumisbekov, Mansur Sagatov, Artyk Toksanbayev and contemporary arrangements of folk kuis will be presented to the audience. Kazakh music masterpieces will be featured in the interpretation of such exciting artists as Adlet Azbayev (qyl-qobyz), Ruslan Baimurzin (dombyra), Aziza Musa (prima-qobyz), Bagdat Abilkhanov, Anel Shakirova, Shalkar Zheldibai, Irina Dolgikh, Nurila Moldabayeva, Aizere Alpi (violins), Kurvanzhan Akhatov (cello). Piano - Bekzat Akhmerov, Zaru Zhazykbayeva. The main goal of the Musical Alliance project is the popularisation of national and world classics. Thanks to the implementation of such projects, outstanding works not only acquire fresh sound, but also attract new audiences, making it possible to introduce them to the younger generation, while maintaining a high standard of performing traditions. On such evenings, both well-known and rarely performed works acquire an interesting, vibrant life. National gems and world masterpieces can be performed by a different musical instrument or in an unexpected arrangement. It is important for us to convey the love of high art to those who have not yet been familiar with it, thereby initiating more and more people into the mysterious and wonderful world of music," the artists of the Astana Opera Orchestra shared. In addition to diverse evenings from the new project, the April repertoire of the Kulyash Baiseitova Chamber Hall is rich in musical surprises and attention-grabbing concert programs. Thus, on April 14, Honored Worker of Kazakhstan, laureate of the Umai National Award kuyishi-baqsy Raushan Orazbayeva invites listeners to her exclusive concert Aqqular Sazy, where the musician's inspired performance, sacred kuyis and healing sounds of the qyl-qobyz will create real music therapy. OnApril 16, an exceptional event in the cultural life of Astana awaits the audience: on this day, the popular Parisian singer, songwriter, composer and guitarist Gabi Hartmann will take the capital's stage for the first time together with musicians from France: double bassist Elaine Beaumont, drummer Bruno Marmey and pianist Florian Robin. A unique performer gives concerts at various world stage venues with songs in French, English, Portuguese and Arabic in her signature style - a mix of chanson, jazz and folk. The surprise of the evening will be the joint performance of the French singer with Astana Opera's soloist. The concert Gabi Hartmann & musiciens will be held as part of the Printemps de la Francophonie 2024 Festival with the support of the Embassy of France in Kazakhstan. The opera house's principal soloist, Honored Artist of Kazakhstan Zhannat Baktay, will present to the audience a captivating evening of vocal music Gaukhartas, dedicated to the creative heritage of the renowned folk singer, aqyn and composer Segiz-seri. On April 20, the opera prima and the opera house's other soloists will perform works by Segiz-seri, folk songs and works by contemporary Kazakh composers. Concertmaster - Adilzhan Tolukpayev. OnApril 28, multi-instrumentalist, ethno-musician, master of throat singing, folklore researcher, composer, Honored Worker of Kazakhstan Yedil Khussainov, who masterfully plays many ancient Kazakh musical instruments, will delight the audience with the concert Anama Taghzym, dedicated to the presentation of his collection of musical works of the same name. Atthe end of the month's program, on April 30, the State Trio of the Republic of Kazakhstan Forte-Trio under the direction of Honored Worker of Kazakhstan pianist Timur Urmancheyev will perform an enchanting concert Great Romantics. Brahms. Images | astanaopera.kz Tell a friend Dreams Come True states the title of the gala ballet that will take place at Astana Opera's Grand Hall on April 7. The artistic director of the ballet company, world ballet star Altynai Asylmuratova fulfills the young dancers' dreams, giving them the opportunity to realize their potential at the country's main stage venue. Thus, the unique concert will feature 3 ballet numbers premieres. Elmar Buribayev, a graduate of the Conservatorio di Musica "Giuseppe Verdi" in Milan, will be conducting, Astana Opera press office reports. The Astana Opera Ballet Company works tirelessly to epitomize the highest standards of excellence in its work and has become a striking phenomenon in the world of art. The company not only attracts the audience's attention with its professionalism, but also wins the hearts of ballet aficionados around the world. We recently attended a ballet evening where we saw the premiere performance of Ruh by the young choreographer Sultanbek Gumar. We wanted to come back again, especially since the April program features many new pieces. It seems to me that Astana Opera's artists have a unique style and aesthetics," Maria Ricci, a viewer from Italy, notes. "Their performances are filled with passion and inner peace, making the spectacle exciting and unforgettable." Her partner Bernardo Ricci adds: "These dancers, under the direction of Altynai Asylmuratova, bring a fresh perspective to traditional ballet works. Their interpretations of classical ballets not only convey beauty and grace, but also open up new emotional facets to familiar stories." Throughout the Dreams Come True evening, the audience will be treated to a string of premieres. Among them is the Spanish dance Panaderos from Glazunov's ballet Raymonda, to be staged at Astana Opera by teacher-repetiteur Elena Sherstneva. Young soloists will also showcase their own choreographic performances: Aidan Kalzhan prepared the ballet number Temptation to Vittorio Monti's music, and Sultanbek Gumar will present Manqurt to Aktoty Raimkulova's music. Thus, the opera house not only trains future soloists, but also provides a unique opportunity to unleash the talent as a choreographer and implement bold creative ideas. Among the concert participants are Shugyla Adepkhan, Sofiya Adilkhanova, Gaziza Moldakhmet, Gulnaz Zhanayeva, Vega Kamar Ikbalova, Mao Shibata, Mao Sudo, Alina Zyryanova, Amina Kissembayeva, Limara Aidarova, Kamila Ormanova, Arman Urazov, Olzhas Tarlanov, Zhaksylyk Saukymbekov, Akbar Iminov, Nima Tokov, Erkin Bazarbayev, Arman Kzaibek, Amir Khvan, Raiymbek Bolat, Aspan Bekbay, Ruslan Kanagat, Galymzhan Nurmukhamet, Rustam Chakhalov and many other talented dancers. In addition to the new numbers, the audience will be able to enjoy excerpts from Drigo's Le Talisman, Asafiev's The Flames of Paris, the exciting Le Carnaval de Venise pas de deux from Pugni's Satanella, a duet from Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake and others. The impeccable technique of the Astana Opera Ballet Company, its emotional depth and unique creative approach to performing classical and contemporary ballet works, the ability to create true art onstage is what invariably amazes the audience in Kazakhstan and far beyond its borders. The Dreams Come True gala ballet performed by the celebrated company will certainly captivate the viewers and give them the most vivid impressions. Images | Depositphotos Tell a friend From 8:30 pm local time on 23rd March, WWF's Earth Hour, the world's largest grassroots environmental movement, returns for its 18th edition with the 'Biggest Hour for Earth' in support and celebration of the planet. In an increasingly divided world, Earth Hour serves as a beacon of positivity, hope, and inspiration to rally as many people as possible, in particular people who are not fully engaged with the environmental crisis yet, WAM reports. Since its creation in 2007, Earth Hour has been known for its "lights off" moment. As landmarks and homes across the world switch off, supporters are also invited to symbolically switch off and 'Give an hour for Earth', spending 60 minutes doing something - anything - positive for our planet. In 2023, over 410,000 hours were given to our planet by supporters in 190 countries and territories, representing 90% of the planet, making it the Biggest Hour for Earth. Kirsten Schuijt, Director General, WWF International, said: "More people than ever need to join this year's Earth Hour to leverage the collective power of individuals and communities. It's crucial to get involved, if we want to raise awareness about the environmental challenges and bend the curve of biodiversity loss by 2030 . To truly unite millions across the globe, it is important that Earth Hour expands beyond its already massive pool of current supporters and engages with individuals who have not been involved yet. Protecting our planet is a shared responsibility and it demands collective action from every corner of society." Through the Hour Bank, its new online interactive tool, Earth Hour invites everyone, everywhere to find the most enjoyable ways to give an hour for Earth. Whether it is a mindful walk through the woods to bask in the smell of air, feel the earth, and take in the sounds or engaging in a home scavenger hunt to identify and swap out unsustainable products with eco-friendly alternatives, there are myriad options to choose from. The Hour Bank provides a list of activities and events based on participants' lifestyle interests and preferences, from food and fitness to art and entertainment. The "Give an hour for Earth" call-to-action makes participation even easier and fun, encouraging individuals not only to switch off lights symbolically but also to take 60 minutes to do good for the planet while doing something they love. Yves Calmette, Senior Director, Brand and Network Communications, Earth Hour Global, said: "In the face of a polarised society struggling to tackle the scale and pace of the dual climate and nature crises, Earth Hour is all about bringing people together for a common cause. By aligning Earth Hour actions with people's interests and passions through the Hour Bank, we make it easy for individuals -particularly those who aren't engaged yet-to contribute positively to the planet while doing activities they love. Our aim is to show that environmentalism can be accessible, enjoyable, and personally meaningful. Together, as we unite for Earth Hour, we not only highlight the urgent issues we face but also celebrate the innovations and solutions that can lead us to a brighter future." Earth Hour is more than a moment; it's a movement that for the last 18 years has continued to inspire and mobilise people globally, reminding us of our collective responsibility to create a more hopeful and resilient future for our planet. Born in Sydney in 2007, Earth Hour has grown to become the world's largest grassroots environmental movement, inspiring individuals, communities, businesses and organisations in more than 190 countries and territories to take actions for our planet. Images | arqymaq_sport_kesheni / instagram Tell a friend Baige, a traditional Kazakh sport and game rooted in cultural heritage, is experiencing a resurgence in popularity across Kazakhstan, Kazinform News Agency correspondent reports. Originating centuries ago among nomadic tribes, Baige is a sport of strategy played with sheep ankle bones, known as "shagai," traditionally sourced from the hooves of sheep. Players take turns tossing the shagai onto a flat surface, aiming to achieve various combinations and outwit their opponents. In recent years, efforts to revive traditional Kazakh customs and games have led to a renewed interest in Baige. Local communities, schools, and cultural organizations have organized tournaments and events to celebrate the game, attracting participants from all walks of life. Today, on the 20th of March, equestrian sport complex "Argymaq" has conducted an event dedicated to the Day of National Sports during the "Nauryznama" celebrations. The event was attended by Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ermek Marzhykpayev, Deputy Mayor of Astana City Eset Baiken, President of the National Sports Association of Kazakhstan Islambek Salzhanov, veterans of national sports, presidents of national sports federations, athletes, heads and representatives of diplomatic missions, as well as residents and guests of the capital. Deputy Mayor of Astana, Eset Baiken, congratulated the gathering and noted that national sports competitions will be held in all districts of the capital on these holidays," "Argymaq" sports complex posted on its official The guests of the event were also surprised by a friendly competition between Kazakhstani cowboys and U.S. cowboys. Cowboys from the United States have arrived in Kazakhstan in order to exchange experiences and attend the Baige games. The rise of social media has facilitated the spread of Baige beyond Kazakhstan's borders, with enthusiasts sharing videos, tutorials, and stories about the game's history and significance. One of the most popular Baige events, "World Nomad Games", will be conducted in Astana from September 8th until September 14th of 2024. Images | astanaopera.kz Tell a friend The opera-geographical concert Around the World in 80 Minutes, a new program by the principal conductor of Astana Opera, Honored Worker of Kazakhstan, laureate of the State Prize of Kazakhstan Alan Buribayev, will be presented at Astana Opera's Grand Hall on March 31. An atmosphere of musical adventure and discovery created by the symphony orchestra, soloists and choir under the baton of the celebrated Maestro awaits the audience, Astana Opera press office reports. It should be emphasized that Alan Buribayev delights Astana Opera's listeners with new and diverse creative projects every season. Such concerts not only provide an opportunity to enjoy high-quality musical performances, but also to view classical art in often unexpected and fascinating ways. The title of the evening itself promises an exciting journey, reminiscent of the adventures of the heroes of Jules Verne. However, unlike them, viewers will be able to travel around the world in just 80 minutes, immersing themselves in the musical atmosphere of different countries and continents. The non-trivial concert program includes both popular arias and duets from operas and famous symphonic works, as well as opuses that are extremely rarely performed in the world. This concert will give the audience the opportunity to plunge into the diversity of the world and experience an unforgettable musical adventure. Amongthe featured artists are bright and talented opera soloists: Saltanat Akhmetova, Bibigul Zhanuzak, Aizada Kaponova, Tatyana Vitsinskaya, Saltanat Muratbekova, Madina Islamova, Assem Sembina, Guldana Aldadossova, Nazym Sagintai, Meir Bainesh, Medet Chotabayev, Azat Malik, Artur Gabdiyev, Sayan Issin, as well as Astana Opera's highly professional choir and orchestra collectives whose performances will adorn the musical journey. Images | gov.kz Tell a friend Kazakhstan may organize public discussions on giving the national coat of arms a modern update, Kazinform News Agency correspondent reports. It's well known that changing the national coat of arms has been under discussion for quite some time now. The President suggested to discuss this issue during the Ulttyq Qurultay… For that, a special commission to discuss the matter in detail will be set up, this will enable us to estimate all expenditures, said Kazakh finance minister Madi Takiyev during a briefing at the government. The Kazakh minister made no comment on the estimated costs and the source of financing. Earlier, Kazakh President Tokayev put forward a proposal to give the national coat of arms a modern update. As regards the national coat of arms, I believe that it is appropriate to take into account reasonable arguments of professionals and concerned citizens, including the youth, about the fact that the national coat of arms of Kazakhstan is too complex for visual perception; it has the elements of eclecticism and the Soviet period. In case of mutual agreement, a special commission can be set up to consider all aspects, conduct public discussions. Then, an open contest for the best design of the new national coat of arms of Kazakhstan can be announced, said the Head of State during the 3rd Ulttyq Qurultay meeting. Images | astanaopera.kz Tell a friend On March 23, the festive Gala Concert Az Nauryz will take place at Astana Opera's Grand Hall. The musical evening will feature the opera house's performers, principal soloists and principal dancers - opera and ballet stars of Kazakhstan. The Astana Opera Symphony Orchestra and Choir will perform under the baton of conductors, holder of the Order of Qurmet Ruslan Baimurzin and Honored Worker of Kazakhstan Aidar Abzhakhanov, Astana Opera press office reports. As a reminder, a new concept for celebrating Nauryz has been developed in Kazakhstan by the order of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. On this day, events related to the onset of equinox will be held throughout the country, concerts, exhibitions, performances and much more will be organised. The main goal of the concept is to popularise the national holiday and its educational significance for the younger generation in the current conditions of globalisation. This year, the Gala Concert program will become more diverse, including three main threads: national works, musical compositions of the people of Kazakhstan and Western European classics. This will attract the attention of people of different ethnicities to the holiday and showcase the diverse interaction of cultures within the framework of one concert. Nauryz is not only a spring holiday, but also a symbol of unity, solidarity and friendship of the multinational people of Kazakhstan," Astana Opera's stage director Yerenbak Toikenov notes. "May these bright days bring peace and harmony to all of us, and may our country continue to delight everyone with a warm, friendly atmosphere and prosperity." Thus, the evening will feature a dance from Mukan Tulebayev's opera Birzhan - Sara that conveys a festive atmosphere and spring mood. The symphony orchestra's energetic and inspiring performance of Tles Kazhgaliyev's Qyz Quu will fill the auditorium with national zest. Kazakh folk song Yapurai in a mesmerising performance by Dinmukhamed Koshkinbayev will continue the theme. Jurica Jurasić Kapun, the Astana Opera International Opera Academy attendee, prepared a Croatian folk song for the discerning audience. In addition, the program will include Bashkir, Uyghur, Tajik and other compositions. The audience will be treated to interesting performances featuring Honored Workers of Kazakhstan Saltanat Akhmetova, Medet Chotabayev, Bagdat Abilkhanov, Honored Artist of Kazakhstan Zhannat Baktay, and many others. The festive concert Az Nauryz will certainly unite all culture and art aficionados on this important day for Kazakhstan and will undoubtedly give many positive emotions. 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The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Lahore has accused Lahore Police of trying to shelter the alleged head of a 'Booti Mafia', who was caught on the directives of Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat. Though a case was registered at the Mozang Police Station, the name of the prime accused was deliberately written wrongly. According to sources, the main suspect is the son-in-law of a former police officer. They said that the accused was also involved in hate speech against sensitive institutions online. "He was trying to make the government school a wing of a political party," they said. According to the details, Provincial Education Minister Punjab Rana Sikandar Hayat on Thursday raided the examination center established at the Government Higher Secondary School Mozang. A majority of the candidates who were taking the exam had accused center in-charge Muhammad Ehsan and other staff of receiving bribe in return for helping some students solve their paper. The provincial minister called the SSP operation on the spot and got arrested the accused. A case was subsequently registered at the Mozang police station against main suspect Muhammad Ehsan, who was also handed over to police. However, sources said that police deliberately mentioned Muhammad Ahsan in the FIR instead of Muhammad Ehsan. On the other hand, the BISE officials are also trying to save the skin of the prime accused. According to reports, Muhammad Ehsan was posted as SST to the Government High School Qila Masita Muridke. The accused had also been blacklisted by the BISE Lahore on the allegations of corruption but he was posted again at the examination centre with the connivance of some officials. The teacher was also said to be engaged in abusive language against sensitive institutions on social media and had also been using the government school as a wing of a political party by placing a picture of the head of the party in the classroom. According to the sources, several petitions containing serious complaints against Muhammad Ehsan had also been filed with the office of the Sheikhupura District Education Department, but no action was taken against. Parents have demanded Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif take strict action against the mafia.

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Texas woman sues prosecutors who charged her with murder after she self-managed an abortion A South Texas woman sued the Starr County District Attorney's office and the county after she was wrongfully charged with murder over a self-induced abortion in 2022 McALLEN, Texas -- A Texas woman who was charged with murder over self-managing an abortion and spent two nights in jail has sued prosecutors along the U.S.-Mexico border who put the criminal case in motion before it was later dropped. The lawsuit filed by Lizelle Gonzalez in federal court Thursday comes a month after the State Bar of Texas fined and disciplined the district attorney in rural Starr County over the case in 2022, when Gonzalez was charged with murder in "the death of an individual by self-induced abortion." Under the abortion restrictions in Texas and other states, women who seek abortion are exempt from criminal charges. The lawsuit argues Gonzalez suffered harm from the arrest and subsequent media coverage. She is seeking $1 million in damages. "The fallout from Defendants' illegal and unconstitutional actions has forever changed the Plaintiff's life," the lawsuit stated. Starr County District Attorney Gocha Ramirez said Friday that he had not yet been served the lawsuit and declined comment. Starr County Judge Eloy Vera, the county's top elected official, also declined comment. According to the lawsuit, Gonzalez was 19 weeks pregnant when she used misoprostol, one of two drugs used in medication abortions. Misoprostol is also used to treat stomach ulcers. After taking the pills, Gonzalez received an obstetrical examination at the hospital emergency room and was discharged with abdominal pain. She returned with bleeding the next day and an exam found no fetal heartbeat. Doctors performed a caesarian section to deliver a stillborn baby. The lawsuit argues that the hospital violated the patient's privacy rights when they reported the abortion to the district attorney's office, which then carried out its own investigation and produced a murder charge against Gonzalez. Cecilia Garza, an attorney for Gonzalez, said prosecutors pursued an indictment despite knowing that a woman receiving the abortion is exempted from a murder charge by state law. Ramirez announced the charges would be dropped just days after the woman's arrest but not before she'd spent two nights in jail and was identified by name as a murder suspect. In February, Ramirez agreed to pay a $1,250 fine and have his license held in a probated suspension for 12 months in a settlement reached with the State Bar of Texas. He told The Associated Press at the time that he "made a mistake" and agreed to the punishment because it allows his office to keep running and him to keep prosecuting cases. ABC News Live 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events

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Moscow's hostage game with Evan Gershkovich and the U.S. diplomats trying to free him Evan Gershkovich, the journalist who's been detained in Russia for a year, has become a pawn in a larger game of prisoner swaps. The U.S. has created a special office to deal with hostage diplomacy. Copyright 2024 NPR

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Utah Point Guard Rollie Worster Hits NCAA Transfer Portal Mar 29, 2024, 12:26 PM SALT LAKE CITY – Utah point guard Rollie Worster will be testing the waters of the NCAA Transfer Portal after spending three seasons with the Utes. The 6'4″ guard has played a big role for the Runnin' Utes in his sophomore and junior year while looking to be on track for another good season as a senior this year until an injury sidelined him. NEWS: Utah guard Rollie Worster is entering the transfer portal, per source. Worster is a native of Missoula, Montana who has spent the last three seasons at Utah. He began his career at Utah State. He averaged 9.9PPG, 5.5APG, 4.9RPG and 1.4SPG in 16 games this season. pic.twitter.com/ykKsUMVLw1 — 24/7 High School Hoops (@247HSHoops) March 29, 2024 Rollie Worster's Last Season At Utah Before his injury, Worster was averaging 9.9 point per game, 4.9 rebounds, 5.5 assists and was shooting at 40.9% from the field. The last game Worster was seen on the court for the Utes came on January 11 when Utah hosted and absolutely blasted the UCLA Bruins at the Huntsman Center. Worster accounted for 22 minutes of play, four points, four rebounds, and one assist in Utah's stunning 90-44 victory over the Bruins. Have yourself a night, Rollie Worster 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/70USsLV6JG — Utah Basketball (@UtahMBB) November 7, 2023 Worster's first indication he was going to have a good year came on November 6- Utah's second game of the year against Eastern Washington where the Utes beat the breaks off the Eagles, 101-66. Worster accounted for 15 points, five rebounds and eight assists that game while shooting 55.6% from the field in 27 total minutes of play. Michelle Bodkin is the Utah Utes Insider for KSLsports.com and host of both the Crimson Corner Podcast (SUBSCRIBE) and The Saturday Show (Saturday from 10 a.m.–12 p.m.) on The KSL Sports Zone. Follow her on X, Instagram, and Threads: @BodkinKSLsports Are you on Threads yet? Let's connect, give us a follow @kslsports.

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Jannik Sinner is starting to dominate. He overwhelmed Medvedev 6-1, 6-2 in the Miami Open semifinals Jannik Sinner is starting to dominate. He overwhelmed Medvedev 6-1, 6-2 in the Miami Open semifinals MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Jannik Sinner is starting to dominate. Sinner overwhelmed third-seeded Daniil Medvedev 6-1, 6-2 on Friday in the semifinals of the Miami Open. The second-seeded Sinner, rock-solid with his firecracker forehand, became the first man to reach back-to-back Miami Open finals since John Isner (2018-2019). In last year's Miami final, Medvedev prevailed over Sinner at Hard Rock Stadium, home of the Miami Dolphins. Sinner gained revenge by knocking out Medvedev in the Australian Open final in January, rallying from two sets down, and setting the stage for a wonderful 2024 campaign. Sinner will play the winner of the second semifinal between No. 4 seed Alexander Zverev and 11th-seeded Grigor Dimitrov. This match was a lot easier in the 80-degree South Florida heat as the Italian jumped to a 5-0 lead at the outset in posting two straight breaks of the Russian's serve. It was over in 69 minutes. "This year I have another chance," Sinner said in the on-court interview. "I don't think he played his best tennis and I tried to stay focused and in my rhythm." In breaking Medvedev four times in the match, Sinner moved his 2024 record to 21-1; his only loss coming in the Indian Wells final to Carlos Alcaraz. In the match's second game, Sinner hit a cross-court forehand winner on a third break point for a 2-0 lead. Medvedev motioned a thumbs down at his player's box. The Italian went up 4-0 after cashing on his fourth break point of the game, flicking away a short ball by Medvedev, who was flustered by two net cords during the game. Sinner broke Medvedev in the first game of the second set and was on his way. Late in the second set, down 5-1, Medvedev heard jeers and whistles when he appeared to frustratingly hit a ball back to a ball girl with extra zest. On the night card, Zverev goes in with a 7-1 lead over Dimitrov in the head-to-head series, with Dimitrov's lone victory in 2014. Dimitrov beat No. 1 seed Carlos Alcaraz 6-2, 6-4 in the quarterfinals. The 20-year-old Spaniard said of Dimitrov afterward, "He played amazing tennis, almost perfect. I couldn't find solutions." The women's final is set for Saturday when American Danielle Collins faces No. 4 seed Elena Rybakina. ___ AP tennis: https://apnews.com/hub/tennis By MARC BERMAN Associated Press

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"From Exposed To Secure" Book Is Now Available: A New Cybersecurity Blueprint For Businesses Protect Your Business, Money & Reputation With The Ultimate Cybersecurity Defense And Compliance Strategy LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, March 28, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In the recent release and #1 Amazon Best Seller "From Exposed To Secure", author Jarom delves into the critical topic of cybersecurity, offering a blueprint for businesses to shield themselves from the increasing threat of cybercrime. Cybercrime, impacting significantly on small businesses, represents a multi-billion-dollar industry with severe consequences for unprepared organizations.The publication draws from the expertise of leading cybersecurity and compliance professionals, providing a comprehensive guide to implementing robust security measures. These measures are designed to aid businesses in avoiding substantial fines, legal actions, lost revenue, and damage to reputation due to cyber threats. "From Exposed To Secure" covers various critical topics including the identification of major cyber threats, clarifying the complexities of compliance, and outlining steps to minimize risk. Additionally, the book suggests best practices and strategies essential for maintaining business integrity and eligibility for insurance. Notably, it provides guidance on immediate actions following a cyberattack and shares insights on maintaining online safety for families. The text is particularly pertinent for Inland Empire business owners, emphasizing the importance of cybersecurity in protecting operational stability, financial security, and growth prospects. It underscores the role of informed cybersecurity strategies in fostering business resilience, enabling owners to concentrate on expansion and leadership with confidence. For more details about "From Exposed To Secure" interested parties can visit the designated book release website: www.techguardianmsp.com/from-exposed-to-secure. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Jarom Renfeldt is the founder and president of Tech Guardian, a Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) that partners with companies nationwide to help them become compliant. In April 2023, Tech Guardian earned its MSSP credentials—a major milestone for the company—something Jarom and the Tech Guardian team have been working on since 2001. An MSSP is a specialized type of MSP that is specifically dedicated to security services. Besides the standard MSP security services, Tech Guardian offers more advanced services, such as threat intelligence (collecting and analyzing data to help make better cyber security decisions) and threat hunting (searching for cyber threats that may have already infiltrated a network but have not yet been detected by standard security systems). Tech Guardian provides its clients with a "Solution Stack" comprised of top-tier security tools from the world's most highly rated and respected security companies. What sets Tech Guardian apart from many regular MSPs is that they are fully compliant themselves with the various compliance frameworks they work with, including PCI (Payment Card Industry), CIS (Center for Internet Security), HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), FTC Safeguard (financial sector compliance) and CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification). Plus, they are well-versed in each state's compliance laws to serve businesses in every state. Involved with technology since he was 15 when he built his first computer, Jarom has been in the IT Industry for over 27 years. At 17, he was working at Packard Bell doing tech support. Two years later, he was working for Microsoft. While attending college and touring different manufacturing companies, Jarom realized that small to medium-sized companies don't have nearly the level of technical sophistication that large companies do. So Jarom started JR-Tech in his spare time. Using a system called Smart Factory, he improved manufacturing companies' productivity by enabling communication with their computer-controlled machines. By the time he graduated, JR-Tech was a full-running company helping manufacturing companies improve their cybersecurity in California's Inland Empire. In 2020, they started offering compliance services. Jarom, who has an engineering degree from California State Polytechnical University's Pomona College of Engineering, uses the design engineering process to promote innovation, problem-solving, quality improvement, etc. In April 2023, upon becoming an MSSP, JR-Tech became Tech Guardian. Jarom is the author of 'Business IT 101: The Business Owner's Guide for Finding Hassle-free Computer Support' where he educates business owners to leverage technology for competitive advantage and business growth. He is a member of top IT associations and is active in local and national IT communities. Jarom has been a Boy Scout leader and mentor for 15 years. He volunteers with HOPE (Helping Our People in Elsinore) and is active in the community through church and civic service. He is an action sports enthusiast, loves the outdoors, and, above all, enjoys spending time with his wife and four boys. now. Media Contacts Scott Smith Director of Marketing, Tech Guardian [email protected]

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For Marylanders like Becky Grimes, who works at an Amazon warehouse near the eastern end of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, the bridge's sudden collapse immediately changed the shape of her day — and many days ahead. She normally takes the Key Bridge to and from work, but it now takes an extra half hour each way to drive through the city of Baltimore instead of around it. "I'm not looking forward to it," she says. "There's a lot of people that already want to transfer out." The collapse of the bridge and the closure of the Port of Baltimore is upending life for countless people in the Chesapeake region. For many residents, it's the bridge closure that will shake up their daily lives, lengthening commutes and clogging the city's tunnels. "Because of the port being suspended, we don't have any traffic yesterday, today, at least for the next week or a week and a half," says Brent Howard, president of the Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce. "That's money that we're losing every day because those ships are being redirected to other ports. Norfolk, Newark, Philadelphia are getting that revenue on a daily basis that was already slotted for Baltimore." And the Key Bridge is a toll bridge that last year generated 7% of the total revenue for the state's transportation authority, according to an analysis by Moody's. Howard says getting the port and bridge running again is pivotal to the region, both economically and emotionally. "We're the Chesapeake," he says. "Baltimore is really connected to the port and connected to water and connected to ships and vessels. That's something that's always been intrinsic to Baltimore's history, going back to our inception." A bustling port, now in limbo As a little girl in the 1970s, Brenda Cotsairis's father brought her to a sandy beach to see the Key Bridge under construction. She works at a local grocery store and has seen the area weather its ups and downs. "For a lot of years, good jobs were gone and then things started to come back," she says. "And now we have Tradepoint Atlantic and we have the port bustling — it's a very, very busy port and it's thriving for Baltimore. And now it's devastated." Daraius Irani, an economist at Towson University, estimates that the port's closure is costing between $10 million and $15 million a day in lost economic activity. And at least another $1 million a day in state and local taxes won't be collected while the port is closed. Still, Irani says the port — which last year had its best year ever — should fully rebound. That's in part because Baltimore's port is about a day further inland than many others on the Eastern seaboard, putting it closer to points in the Midwest. He says if the port remains closed for months, there could be some furloughs, but he doesn't expect layoffs among workers there. And Irani says the bridge's collapse will likely create some jobs. "You hate to say this, but in any kind of disaster, there's obviously the opportunity for the rebuild. So new construction jobs will likely come up because they need to build a new bridge," he says. Businesses near the bridge could see fewer customers The bridge's absence will almost certainly have a longer impact on the small businesses located near its entrances on either side of the Patapsco River. Joe Gold is the general manager of Key Brewing, a craft brewery in the town of Dundalk. Like the bridge, the brewery was named after Francis Scott Key, who wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner." "We're not shut down I mean, it's not like that," Gold said Wednesday. "It's just ... the community is going to have to readjust." With the Key Bridge closed, the traffic that would have passed by to get on I-695 is now taking alternate routes — routes that don't pass by Key Brewing's taproom. "When I came to work this morning, past 95 to our office, it was the least amount of traffic that I've ever seen on my commute," Gold says. He says that's a sign that people aren't coming that direction anymore, at least during their daily commutes. Is he worried about his business surviving? Not just yet. "It's still too early," he says. "It's still too fresh to kind of know how deep of an impact this is going to have." It all depends on how long it takes to clear the port — and rebuild a very long bridge. For the latest from member station WYPR in Baltimore head to wypr.org Copyright 2024 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. Laurel Wamsley is a reporter for NPR's News Desk. She reports breaking news for NPR's digital coverage, newscasts, and news magazines, as well as occasional features. She was also the lead reporter for NPR's coverage of the 2019 Women's World Cup in France.

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Ladenburg Thalmann raised the price target for the ZW Data Action Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:CNET) stock to "a Buy". The rating was released on February 22, 2011, according to finviz. Historical Earnings Surprises and Revenue Forecasts Invest like Buffett and profit from undervalued gems before the market catches on. Sponsored The latest trade, Performances and Moving Averages give us the following Picture The firm's stock price fluctuated 9.88% within the last five trades and 6.47% within the last 30 trades, which was a significant change from the beginning of this year. Despite the fact that the share price increased 9.68% in the last 6 months and 14.62% was added to its value over the previous 3 months. CNET stock is trading at a margin of 9.23%, 10.98% and 0.08% apart from the 20-Day, 50-Day and 200-Day Simple Moving Average prices. As of the close of trading, CNET deals in the Communication Services domain. The stock is trading -53.42 percent below its 52-week high and 48.86 percent above its 52-week low. For example, looking both at the price and the high and low measurements of 52 weeks will give you a clearer picture of the direction the price is heading. The firm's Weighted Alpha is -40.55. A positive weighted alpha indicates the firm has done well over the course of the year, whereas one below 0 indicates that the firm has done poorly. What Does ZW Data Action Technologies Inc's Profitability and Valuation Ratios Tell Us About the Stock? With regard to the profitability of the company, the operating margin is currently at -24.06 percent and the profit margin is -28.87 percent, and the company has reported a gross margin of -8.60 percent. The profit margin, also known as the revenue ratio or gross profit ratio, is an efficiency figure used to estimate the business's profitability by comparing net income and sales. The higher the number, the more profits are generated for the company and vice versa. The stock's market cap achieved a total value of $7.34 million as of the last trading session. Market capitalization is the total value of all outstanding shares of a corporation and it is used to measure a company's market value. Forward price-to-earnings is calculated using predicted earnings for the next financial year's P/E determination. The stock has achieved an effective Price-to-Sales Ratio of 0.25 that mirrors the cost to be found for sales by the market. The firm managed a Price-to-Book ratio of 0.89, which equates the market value of a stock with its book value. Is Insider Trading a Real Thing? Almost all investors and traders prefer to invest in shares controlled by the management of a corporation as a management company will be more likely to run the business itself and to never conduct things against the management's desires and will always try to do what is best for their shareholders. Currently, 17.94 percent of ZW Data Action Technologies Inc shares are owned by insiders, and 0.01 percent are held by financial institutions.

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Apr 21, 2020 / 12:30AM GMT Robert Michael Paul Luciano - VGI Partners Limited - Executive Chairman & MD All right. Good morning, everyone. Thank you for joining us today for our 2020 Annual General Meeting. My name is Robert Luciano, and I'm the Executive Chairman of VGI Partners Limited. The company's secretary has advised me that we have a quorum, so I declare the meeting open. If there is no objection, the notice of meeting, which was sent to shareholders on the 20th of March, will be taken as read. As you'll be aware, legal restrictions in relation to physical meetings have required that we hold this meeting as a Virtual Annual General Meeting. I am chairing the meeting from the VGI Partners office in Sydney, and Douglas Tynan is in the room with me, and he's 1.5 meters away from me. Doug is an Executive Director and our Head of Research. Dialing in from mobile locations, we have the rest of the Board, Jaye Gardner, David Jones, Benjamin Pronk and Darren Steinberg. Also in attendance is our Company Secretary, Ian Cameron, and representatives of our share registry, Boardroom. Our auditors, who are Vgi Partners Ltd Annual Shareholders Meeting Transcript Already have an account? Log in Get the full story Access to All Earning Calls and Stock Analysis | | 30-Year Financial on one screen | | All-in-one Stock Screener with unlimited filters | | Customizable Stock Dashboard | | Real Time Insider Trading Transactions | | 8,000+ Institutional investors' 13F holdings | | Powerful Excel Add-in and Google sheets Add-on | | All data downloadable | | Quick customer support | | And much more... | 30-Day 100% money back guarantee You are not charged until the trial ends. Subscription fee may be tax deductible. Excellent 4.6 out of 5 Trustpilot

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The South Asian stone craft tradition is one for the ages. From the majestic stone carvings of the great Buddha in Pakistan's Taxila to the ornate architectural marvels across the region, these masterpieces stand as testaments to the skill and creativity of the great stonecraft artisans of our past. Indeed the Gandhara stone tradition, a distinctive artistic style that emerged in the ancient region of Gandhara, flourished under the rule of the Kushan Empire, which spanned from the 1st to the 3rd century CE. This tradition produced a diverse array of sculptures, reliefs, and architectural embellishments. Central to the Gandhara stone tradition was the depiction of Buddhist themes, including representations of the Buddha, bodhisattvas, and other religious figures. Sadly this venerable tradition faced challenges, particularly during periods of decline and destruction, over time. Yet entrepreneur Taimur Noon found inspiration in the legacy of these artisans, embarking on a journey to not only honor their craftsmanship but also to breathe new life into their ancient art. Thus, Noon & Co was born-a guild dedicated to preserving and reviving the age-old tradition of stone craft in the region. With a commitment to sustainability, Noon & Co ethically sources its stone across Pakistan ensuring a delicate balance between tradition and environmental stewardship. Their repertoire spans a diverse range of stoneware products, blending craftsmanship with contemporary design sensibilities, catering to the tastes of modern patrons across Pakistan and beyond. Enter the Lahore or Islamabad Flagship stores and you will find stunning sinks, candle stands, bowls, platters and lighting. But the pièce de resistance has to be an astounding marble bathtub that sits front and center at their Lahore showroom. Their stone products are all handmade, with no two pieces being the same given the original nature of stone used. It is clear Noon & Co. is so much more than the beauty of its products. Taimur Noon's mission extends to safeguarding the future of stone artisans, providing them with a platform to thrive and ensuring that their legacy endures as a sustainable career path. As Noon & Co sets its sights on global expansion, given it is already seen across homes in the UAE, KSA, Europe and the US, its journey serves as a beacon of hope for the preservation of cultural heritage and the empowerment of artisans worldwide. Noon aims to ensure that their legacy endures and evolves into a sustainable career path. So readers, if there is one thing you need to do today, it is to pop into one of the Noon & Co design studios and be prepared to be blown away, just like us!.

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Crane Co [NYSE: CR] gained 0.18% or 0.24 points to close at $135.13 with a heavy trading volume of 123001 shares. The company report on January 29, 2024 at 4:15 PM that Crane Company Reports Fourth Quarter 2023 Results, Provides 2024 Guidance, and Raises Annual Dividend by 14%. Fourth Quarter 2023 Highlights. Earnings from continuing operations per diluted share (EPS) of $0.86 and adjusted EPS of $0.90. The daily chart for CR points out that the company has recorded 56.40% gains over the past six months. If we look at the average trading volume of 252.35K shares, CR reached to a volume of 123001 in the most recent trading day, which is why market watchdogs consider the stock to be active. Here is what top equities market gurus are saying about Crane Co [CR]: Based on careful and fact-backed analyses by Wall Street experts, the current consensus on the target price for CR shares is $140.57 per share. Analysis on target price and performance of stocks is usually carefully studied by market experts, and the current Wall Street consensus on CR stock is a recommendation set at 1.89. This rating represents a strong Buy recommendation, on the scale from 1 to 5, where 5 would mean strong sell, 4 represents Sell, 3 is Hold, and 2 indicates Buy. Vertical Research have made an estimate for Crane Co shares, keeping their opinion on the stock as Hold, with their previous recommendation back on November 20, 2023. While these analysts kept the previous recommendation, CJS Securities raised their target price to Market Outperform. The new note on the price target was released on October 30, 2023, representing the official price target for Crane Co stock. Previously, the target price had yet another raise to $118, while Deutsche Bank analysts kept a Buy rating on CR stock. The Average True Range (ATR) for Crane Co is set at 2.90, with the Price to Sales ratio for CR stock in the period of the last 12 months amounting to 3.69. The Price to Book ratio for the last quarter was 5.66, with the Price to Cash per share for the same quarter was set at 5.78. Price to Free Cash Flow for CR in the course of the last twelve months was 51.07 with Quick ratio for the last quarter at 1.58. Trading performance analysis for CR stock Crane Co [CR] gain into the green zone at the end of the last week, gaining into a positive trend and gaining by 0.13. With this latest performance, CR shares gained by 9.49% in over the last four-week period, additionally plugging by 56.40% over the last 6 months. Overbought and oversold stocks can be easily traced with the Relative Strength Index (RSI), where an RSI result of over 70 would be overbought, and any rate below 30 would indicate oversold conditions. An RSI rate of 50 would represent a neutral market momentum. The current RSI for CR stock in for the last two-week period is set at 64.36, with the RSI for the last a single of trading hit 66.73, and the three-weeks RSI is set at 63.06 for Crane Co [CR]. The present Moving Average for the last 50 days of trading for this stock 125.12, while it was recorded at 134.29 for the last single week of trading, and 102.69 for the last 200 days. Crane Co [CR]: A deeper dive into fundamental analysis Crane Co's liquidity data is similarly interesting compelling, with a Quick Ratio of 1.58 and a Current Ratio set at 2.34. Crane Co [CR]: An earnings per share (EPS) analysis With the latest financial reports released by the company, Crane Co posted 1.25/share EPS, while the average EPS was predicted by analysts to be reported at 0.85/share. When compared, the two values demonstrate that the company surpassed the estimates by a Surprise Factor of 47.10%. The progress of the company may be observed through the prism of EPS growth rate, while Wall Street analysts are focusing on predicting the 5-year EPS growth rate for CR. An analysis of Institutional ownership at Crane Co [CR] The top three institutional holders of CR stocks are: VANGUARD GROUP INC with ownership of 1.3 billion shares, which is approximately 8.2815%. BLACKROCK INC., holding 1.03 billion shares of the stock with an approximate value of $176.59 billion in CR stocks shares; and BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC, currently with $156.75 billion in CR stock with ownership which is approximately 5.8325%.

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Images | ktf.kz Tell a friend World No.4 Elena Rybakina advanced to her fourth final of the season after defeating No.27 seed Victoria Azarenka 6-4, 0-6, 7-6(2) in the semifinals of the Miami Open on Thursday. Rybakina improved to 4-0 over Azarenka and is now 22-3 on the 2024 season, KTF press-service reports. Rybakina has enjoyed an outstanding start to her season on the hard courts, with titles in Brisbane, Abu Dhabi and her first WTA 1000 final of the year in Doha. Last year, Rybakina was a win away from sweeping the Sunshine Double, falling to Petra Kvitova 7-6(14), 6-2 in the Miami final. She is just the third player in the last 10 years to make back-to-back Miami finals, joining Serena Williams and Ashleigh Barty, the youngest player to do so since Maria Sharapova in 2005-2006. Last year it was different conditions, I was coming from Indian Wells, a lot of wins," Rybakina said. "This year it's much different. I was not expecting honestly to be in the final, because I was not prepared that well for this tournament. But really happy that I managed to battle through all these matches and be in the final again." Rybakina will face American Danielle Collins in the final on Saturday. Images | ktf.kz Tell a friend Kazakhstan's No 1 Elena Rybakina is now level with world No 1 Iga Swiatek, after winning Top-10 player Maria Sakkari at the WTA 1000 tournament, Kazinform News Agency reports citing Sports.kz. According to Opta, "since 2020, Elena Rybakina (70%) has been one of only two players with a winning percentage of 70% or higher at WTA-1000 events against top 10-ranked opponents, along with Iga Swiatek (71.4%) - minimum 10 matches." As reported, on Wednesday, March 27, Rybakina beat world No 9 Maria Sakkari from Greece -7:5, 6:7, 6:4, and stormed into the 2024 Miami Open semifinal, where she will face Belarusian Victoria Azarenka. Tell a friend Kazakhstani judokas claimed gold and bronze at the 2024 Judo Grand Slam in Tbilisi, Georgia, Kazinform News Agency has learnt from the National Olympic Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Nurkanat Serikbayev of Kazakhstan captured gold in the men's -60 kg weight class final against Israeli Yam Wolczak. Bronze went to Galiya Tynbayeva who clinched the medal in the 48kg weight category by defeating Spanish Mireia Lapuerta Comas. Images | astana-qazaqstan.com Tell a friend Astana Qazaqstan Development Team ends its Greek campaign on a high note, taking another stage win and the second podium place in the General Classification at the Tour of Rhodes, Team's official website reports. After yesterday solid success and well-deserved win in the bunch sprint in Stage 2 of the race, today Alessandro Romele once again proved to be the strongest at the finish line, winning Stage 3 in a sprint from a small group of leaders. This result allowed Romele to move up in the General Classification and to finish the race as the runner-up. Besides, Alessandro won the white jersey of the best young rider, while Astana Qazaqstan Development Team was awarded as the best team of the race. We were motivated to do something good in this last stage of the race, both aiming the stage result and the General Classification. Also, I wanted to protect my white jersey. Today's stage was the hardest one, also nervous and really fast. Honestly, I did not feel that great at the start of the stage and during the first climb of the day, but as a team we worked very well all together and it helped me a lot to pass through those difficult moments and to come back into the race later. We continued working together mid-way, pushing hard and making some good selection in the bunch. We put the hammer down on the last climb of the day together with Rudolf Remkhi, while later it was Davide Toneatti, who attacked close to the top. It did not work then, but later Nicolas Vinokurov made a strong attack, breaking away with a few guys. It was a nice move, but our group, finally, brought them back with some 300 meters to the line. However, that attack of Nico was a good advantage for the team, and it helped me a lot managing my final sprint. I launched my spring using that high speed of the group while we were catching back the break and it worked pretty well. I am really happy my performance here, with two stage wins, second place in the General Classification, white jersey and the win in the team's classification", - said Alessandro Romele. Today, we wanted to race aggressively aiming the final GC podium and why not to win another stage. With 35 km to go the team did a perfect job pushing full gas on the last climb to launch Davide's attack on the top of climb. I was able to follow the small chasing group behind, but when he got caught on the downhill, so we had to collaborate with other guys in the group, trying to keep our advantage. Well, finally, we got caught by the second chasing group with some 15 km to go, but I saw another opportunity and attacked again with three more guys. I think this move looked pretty good and we opened a gap, however, I was feeling like those guys were faster than me, so I started disorganizing the group, to provide a chance to Alessandro who stayed well placed in the group behind our shoulders. In the last 300 meters I saw the chase coming back at the full speed, so I launched the sprint to make a small lead-out for Alessandro. He did it perfectly and we got another nice win here in Rhodes. What a nice day for us!", - added one of today's heroes Nicolas Vinokurov. Thus, Astana Qazaqstan Development Team finishes its Greek campaign with two stage victories (Alessandro Romele, Tour of Rhodes), second place in the GC (Alessandro Romele, Tour of Rhodes), third place in the GC (Mattia Negrente, Visit South Aegean Islands) and a bunch of stage podiums and Top-10, including the fourth place in the Rhodes GP (Alessandro Romele). We had a clear goal for these races in Greece - to try to get a win and to fight for the podiums in the General Classification. Now, all the goals are achieved as we won two stages, took a second and a third places in the overall, got a number of stage podiums and Top-10s. I am really happy with the way we spent this day, it was a key stage for the General Classification and the team played it perfectly. We made a huge selection on the climb and tried to create something afterwards. In the end of the day, we could win another stage and move up in the overall standings, also winning the team's classification. We can be proud with our days here in Greece, but we won't stop. The season just started, and we are aiming high in our next races", - said Dmitri Sedoun, Astana Qazaqstan Development Team Sports Director. Images | astana-qazaqstan.com Tell a friend The rider of Astana Qazaqstan Development Team Alessandro Romele won Stage Two of the Tour of Rhodes in Greece, Team's official website reports. The second stage of the Tour of Rhodes with a distance of 158 kilometers started in Rhodes and finished in Kalithies. Alessandro Romele was the strongest in the bunch sprint and achieved the team's first victory in the 2024 season. Alessandro Romele about his first victory for Astana Qazaqstan Development Team: It was a tough race from the start till the very finish. We as a team worked perfectly and controlled the situation. We were always altogether and in front, which helped us to save energy for the final where we were together with Nico and Alex. My first intention was to actually do the lead out for Nico but with 100 meters to go I saw that I can continue further. I am very glad to win and I hope we can do a good job tomorrow as well". Team Sports Director Dmitri Sedoun about today's victory: We arrived to Tour of Rhodes with the intention to demonstrate good results, in the past days we were always active and were looking for a win and today we achieved it. Everything went according to our plan today, Alessandro, Nicolas (Vinokurov) and Davide (Toneatti) finished in the Top-10. So, our plan worked well and the riders did a good job, but tomorrow is another day and we are going to fight for the highest result once again". Images | ktf.kz Tell a friend By decision of the leadership of the Kazakhstan Tennis Federation the current captain in the women's national team, Yaroslava Shvedova, has been replaced by Yuriy Shchukin, KTF press-service reports. Shvedova combined her career as a player and captain of the national team from February 2020 to April 2021. After that and until now, Yaroslava served only as the captain. In the last year Yuriy Shchukin, who has been the captain of the men's national team of Kazakhstan since March 2020, also worked as an assistant coach in the women's national team. Dias Doskarayev, Vice President of the Kazakhstan Tennis Federation commented on this personnel decision: "We are not changing anything drastically in the women's national team, but making only minor adjustments. Previously, Yuriy was the coach of the women's national team, and Yaroslava was the captain. Now it's becoming vice versa: Shchukin will lead the team, and Shvedova will help him. In other words, there has been a personnel rotation, which, I hope, will allow the national team to perform successfully this season!". Images | olympic.kz Tell a friend Kazakhstani boxer Nurbek Oralbay earned the country's seventh Olympic quota spot at the 2024 Boxing 1st World Qualification Tournament held in Italy's Busto Arsizio, Kazinform News Agency learnt from the National Olympic Committee. Oralbay eliminated Kelyn Cassidy of Ireland in the men's 80 kg quarterfinals bout. As earlier reported, Saken Bibossynov, Makhmud Sabyrkhan, Aslanbek Shymbergenov, and Aibek Oralbay also secured places in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Images | ktf.kz Tell a friend Kazakhstan's Mikhail Kukushkin advanced at the ATP Challenger tournament in the Swiss city of Lugano, Kazinform News Agency cites Sports.kz. The Kazakhstani beat Hsu Yu Hsiou of Taiwan in the two-set match 6-2, 6-2 in Round of 32 of the BSI Challenger Lugano singles tournament. The match between the two lasted for one hour and eight minutes. During the match, Kukushkin fired one ace, made one double fault as well as won seven points and six games in a row. Images | Ministry of Tourism and Sport Tell a friend Kazakhstan's artistic swimming team claimed a gold medal in 13-14 age group at the 11th Asian Age Group Championships in New Clark city in the Philippines, Kazinform News Agency reports citing the Ministry of Tourism and Sport. The team consisting of Milana Ashakhanova, Karina Dotsenko, Saniya Gabidullina, Anzhelika Goryushina, Sofiya Ischenko, Dayana Zhamanchalova, Albina Omirserikova, Varvara Snegiryova, Ayaulym Zhakpayeva, and Perizat Bagayeva, showed the best result having gained 204.6708 points. Team Uzbekistan took a silver medal with 183.5552 points, and Thailand is third with 124.9374 points. 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Utah family goes on a multimonth bike tour across Europe Mar 29, 2024, 1:24 PM | Updated: 1:56 pm BOUNTIFUL — For many, it is the season of spring break, a time when one may feel the need to unplug, chase some sunshine or hit a reset. As one Utah serial entrepreneur describes, it is important to work hard and play hard. Dale Majors often asks, 'How's your family life? How's your fitness?' with his company Venture Anyway, when coaching and encouraging other entrepreneurs. As the saying goes, you practice how you play, which, for Majors, his wife and their six kids, meant going on a multimonth family bike tour and logging some 1,850 miles across Europe and the Alps. "I want the kids to learn that they're capable, and that when things are really hard, if they just keep going, that it's gonna sort itself out and that they can do hard things," said Dale Majors. Majors said by unplugging and prioritizing time with those you love, things get clearer. "Being able to engage in the tour with my family and be all in there," Majors said. Upon return, one may find readiness and focus increase and make way for being the best you. "We think we have to have it all. Where instead deciding that, 'Hey, I do want to be a great dad. I want to learn French, but maybe I don't have to study French for 30 min a day. Maybe I can study for two minutes a day and that's enough,'" Majors said. Dale's wife, Brittany Majors, said those moments as a family, like climbing a seemingly never-ending hill on bike, where things get tough. "Everybody had to have their little breakdown, and then finally we decided you know what, we're just gonna go a little bit further. We're gonna try to go just one more mile," Brittany Majors said. When that curb finally comes around, she said that makes it all worth it. "We could see everything we had done, and it was so powerful," she said. Now back at home base, a reminder that taking a moment for yourself is showing up for others, too. "It's amazing how much clarity you come back with," Dale Majors said.

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Inspector General Police Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar has issued an important message about the security of foreign investment and CPEC projects. IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar said that after the democratic and political stability in the country, the stock exchange is at the highest level in history, foreign investment, international development projects have regained their momentum in Pakistan. IG Punjab said that foreign investment and international development projects within Pakistan are the guarantee of the country's development, but our enemy is afraid of the political and economic stability of Pakistan and is trying to stop the journey of development through terrorism. IG Punjab said that Pakistan's security departments have foiled the nefarious intentions of anti-national elements. IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar said that the security of Chinese and foreign nationals working on investment projects including CPEC is our first responsibility. Special Protection Unit, Elite, Executive Police are providing full security to Chinese and foreign citizens on CPEC and other projects. IG Punjab said that Special Protection Unit, Elite and Executive Police have a special role in the country's security and development, Punjab Police, together with the security agencies, will destroy the ambitions of the enemies of the country's development and terrorists. IG Punjab said that the police force is actually contributing to the economic stability of the country wherever it is doing duty and every officer and official of Punjab Police will continue to play this role with hard work, sincerity and national spirit. On the occasion of the third Friday of the holy month of Ramzan, Punjab Police under the direction of IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar ensured foolproof security arrangements throughout the province. Police teams remained on high alert and performed excellent duties at mosques, imambargahs and religious places across the province. IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar said that excellent security is being provided to more than 36 thousand mosques, 2179 Imambargahs, 444 minority places of worship across the province. More than 74,000 police officers, officials and community volunteers are deployed for the security of mosques, Imambargahs and religious places. More than 200 walk-through gates, 12 thousand metal detectors are being used for the security of sensitive mosques and Imambargahs. IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar said that search operations and patrolling have been increased around mosques, Imambargahs, minority places of worship and other important religious places. Police teams Dolphin Squad, PRU, Elite teams are ensuring effective patrolling around mosques, places of worship during Sehar, Iftar and Taraweeh. IGP Punjab said that security arrangements and all activities are continuously monitored with the help of Safe City cameras. IG Punjab said that the RPOs, DPOs are in close contact with the members and administrators of the peace and mosque committees of their area and inter-faith harmony, brotherhood and peace are ensured by the religious scholars from their seats. Meanwhile, DIG Establishment-I Dr. Suleman Sultan Rana has issued the notification of regular confirmed officers from Officiating to Inspector rank. DIG Establishment-1 Dr. Suleman Sultan Rana said that the notification includes 118 inspectors posted in various districts and field formations, including Lahore, who have been confirmed after completing the probation period. DIG Establishment-1 Dr. Suleman Sultan Rana also indicated further departmental promotions at Inspector rank. Dr. Sulaiman Sultan Rana said that on the instructions of IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar, a promotion board meeting will be held soon for promotions on the vacant posts of inspectors and according to merit and seniority, promotion of eligible sub-inspectors will be given promoted on vacant posts. Separately, Inspector General Police Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar has said that according to the vision and direction of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, mission of Drug Free Punjab is progressing rapidly and to keep the young generation safe from drug addiction, intelligence-based targeted operations are ongoing across the province under the supervision of RPOs, CPOs and DPOs.IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar said that during the last 24 hours, 486 raids were conducted on the hideouts of drug dealers across the province including Lahore. 217 cases were registered against the accused involved in the drug supply chain and 220 accused were arrested.175 kg of charas, 2 kg of 865 grams of Ice, 326 grams of heroin, 05 kg of opium, 2423 liters of alcohol were recovered from the possession of the accused. Spokesman Punjab Police said that 8581 raids were conducted on the hideouts of drug dealers throughout the province during 32 days.4740 accused were arrested while registering 4346 cases against big drug dealers. Around 3385 kg of charas, 18 kg of Ice, 61 kg of heroin, 170 kg of opium and 49374 liters of alcohol were recovered from the possession of the accused. IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar directed to arrest all the accused including smugglers, dealers involved in drug supply chain. IGP Punjab stressed that preferential action be taken against the sellers of Ice, sheesha and other flavored drugs.

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Aug 25, 2020 / 12:30AM GMT Operator Thank you for standing by, and welcome to the VGI Partners Limited 1H '20 Results Briefing Conference Call. (Operator Instructions) There will be a presentation followed by a question-and-answer session. (Operator Instructions) I would now like to hand the conference over to Mr. Robert Luciano, Executive Chairman and Portfolio Manager. Please go ahead. Robert Michael Paul Luciano - VGI Partners Limited - Executive Chairman & MD Good morning, and welcome to the first half '20 Results Conference Call and Webcast for VGI Partners Limited. With me in the room is Ian Cameron, our CFO; David Jones, who is an Executive Director of VGI Partners; David Symons and Tom Davies, who are senior members of our investment team; and Ingrid Groer, who heads up our Investor Relations team. Now the purpose of today is to take your questions on the half year result that were lodged with the ASX this morning. But before we go to questions, I'd like to highlight some key points from our slide presentation, and Ian will talk through the detail of the financial Half Year 2020 Vgi Partners Ltd Earnings Call Transcript Already have an account? Log in Get the full story Access to All Earning Calls and Stock Analysis | | 30-Year Financial on one screen | | All-in-one Stock Screener with unlimited filters | | Customizable Stock Dashboard | | Real Time Insider Trading Transactions | | 8,000+ Institutional investors' 13F holdings | | Powerful Excel Add-in and Google sheets Add-on | | All data downloadable | | Quick customer support | | And much more... | 30-Day 100% money back guarantee You are not charged until the trial ends. Subscription fee may be tax deductible. Excellent 4.6 out of 5 Trustpilot

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AGBA Group Holding Limited [NASDAQ: AGBA] plunged by -$0.02 during the normal trading session on while it closed the day at $0.43. The company report on March 28, 2024 at 4:10 PM that AGBA Announces Fourth Quarter 2023 Earnings, Amid Challenging Macro Environment. The Company generated $48.9 million in commissions from its Distribution Business during the fourth quarter of 2023, which is double the figure generated during the same period in 2022. This substantial improvement reflects the company's progress. However, the company believes that this is only a small portion of what the salesforce is capable of as the Hong Kong economy continues to recover and rebound. AGBA Group Holding Limited stock has also gained 28.84% of its value over the past 7 days. However, AGBA stock has declined by -1.68% in the 3 months of the year. Over the past six months meanwhile, it has lost -33.19% and lost -10.57% year-on date. The market cap for AGBA stock reached $32.53 million, with 58.38 million shares outstanding and 18.12 million shares in the current float. Compared to the average trading volume of 186.62K shares, AGBA reached a trading volume of 124556 in the most recent trading day, which is why market watchdogs consider the stock to be active. AGBA stock trade performance evaluation AGBA Group Holding Limited [AGBA] gain into the green zone at the end of the last week, gaining into a positive trend and gaining by 28.84. With this latest performance, AGBA shares gained by 8.79% in over the last four-week period, additionally sinking by -33.19% over the last 6 months – not to mention a drop of -83.30% in the past year of trading. Overbought and oversold stocks can be easily traced with the Relative Strength Index (RSI), where an RSI result of over 70 would be overbought, and any rate below 30 would indicate oversold conditions. An RSI rate of 50 would represent a neutral market momentum. The current RSI for AGBA stock in for the last two-week period is set at 57.16, with the RSI for the last a single of trading hit 60.02, and the three-weeks RSI is set at 54.95 for AGBA Group Holding Limited [AGBA]. The present Moving Average for the last 50 days of trading for this stock 0.3970, while it was recorded at 0.4279 for the last single week of trading, and 0.6607 for the last 200 days. AGBA Group Holding Limited [AGBA]: Institutional Ownership The top three institutional holders of AGBA stocks are: VANGUARD GROUP INC with ownership of 1.3 billion shares, which is approximately 8.2815%. BLACKROCK INC., holding 1.03 billion shares of the stock with an approximate value of $176.59 billion in AGBA stocks shares; and BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC, currently with $156.75 billion in AGBA stock with ownership which is approximately 5.8325%.

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A total of 120 active forest fires have been recorded in Mexico, preliminarily affecting 7,137 hectares in 19 states, the Mexican government said on Wednesday, Xinhua reports. According to a report by the National Forestry Commission (Conafor), there are 120 forest fires in 19 states, with the central state of Hidalgo worst hit, having so far burned 1,874 hectares. Conafor's preliminary report said there are active fires where an estimate of the affected open field is still not available. In recent days, 42 fires have been extinguished, preliminarily affecting 2,608 hectares. Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said at his daily press conference that a total of 6,000 Mexican soldiers and marines, and Civil Protection and Conafor personnel, are working to control the fires. He assured that there is currently no risk to the population caused by the blazes. The president also lamented the death of four people in firefighting efforts in the state of Mexico, namely two community members, a police officer and a firefighter. Tell a friend Major general hospitals in South Korea have temporarily shut down part of their wards and rearranged staffs as they are struggling with snowballing losses over the prolonged walkout by trainee doctors, Yonhap reports. More than 90 percent of the country's 13,000 trainee doctors have been on strike for more than a month to protest the government's decision to increase the medical school enrollment quota by 2,000 seats from the current 3,058 starting next year. The five major hospitals - Asan Medical Center, Samsung Medical Center, Severance Hospital, Seoul National University Hospital and Seoul St. Mary's Hospital - have suffered more than 1 billion won (US$741,344) of losses per day and have been in an emergency management mode to overcome the crisis, according to officials. Seoul National University Hospital closed 10 out of its 60 wards on a temporary basis, including those for emergency patients and cancer patients after sending patients there to other wards, "for flexible operation given the current situation," an official said. It also secured a 100 billion won credit facility for overdraft to brace for further financial difficulties. Asan Medical Center also closed nine out of 56 hospital wards and St. Mary's Hospital vacated two of its 19 wards as part of their respective emergency responses. Such moves came as the number of surgeries and other patient treatments have nosedived following the doctors' walkout. Hospitals have also said that they have no other option but to do so to better focus on emergency and seriously ill patients with a limited number of remaining medical personnel. Some of the hospitals have been accepting applications for unpaid leave from their employees in an effort to cut labor costs and have postponed the recruitment process for nurses. We cannot even forecast when the situation will end as trainee doctors have not reported to work and professors have tendered resignations," a hospital official said. "Remaining workers have also been thinly stretched." The country has experienced a serious medical service chaos as the government and doctors have remained deadlocked over the medical school quota hike, though President Yoon Suk Yeol has called for "flexibility" regarding the suspension of doctors' licenses and dialogue. The government has vowed to engage in active dialogue with doctors but stressed that the 2,000 quota hike is fixed and cannot be a matter of negotiation. The government is pushing to increase the admission quota to address a shortage of doctors, particularly in rural areas and essential medical fields, such as high-risk surgeries, pediatrics, obstetrics and emergency medicine. Given the rapid population aging and other issues, the country is also expected to fall short of 15,000 doctors by 2035. But doctors argue that the quota hikes would compromise the quality of medical education and services and create a surplus of physicians, and the government must devise ways of better protecting them from malpractice suits and extending compensation to induce more physicians to practice in such "unpopular" areas. Tell a friend At least 23 people have died and more than 5,000 evacuated from their homes due to heavy rains since Friday in southeastern Brazil, the country's Civil Defense said on Sunday, Xinhua reports. The states of Espirito Santo and Rio de Janeiro were hardest hit by heavy rainfall, registering 15 and eight deaths respectively, according to the report. More than 5,000 people in the states had to leave their homes because of the rains, which caused flooding and landslides. Images | uza.uz Tell a friend Navruz is a wonderful holiday that embodies national values. It is included in the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage, and in 2010, the UN General Assembly declared March 21 the International Nowruz Day, UzA reports. After independence, the annual celebration of Navruz, along with other values, was restored. Now, it is widely celebrated in Uzbekistan as a national holiday. The teaching staff and students of Urgench State Pedagogical Institute also presented a rich program dedicated to Navruz. In particular, folk songs were performed at a concert. Traditional sports games were held, national dishes such as sumalak, halim, and samsa with greens were prepared, and an exhibition dedicated to national values and traditions took place. Images | Kabar Tell a friend A solemn celebration of Nooruz is taking place In Bishkek, on the central Ala-Too square with the participation of President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov and First Lady Aigul Zhaparova, Kabar reports. In his speech, the head of state congratulated his compatriots on the holiday and wished every Kyrgyzstani that this year would be a year of success, great achievements, unity and economic growth of the country. I sincerely congratulate my compatriots on this day that marks new hopes and aspirations. For a month you sprouted wheat, prepared sumolok until dawn and asked the Creator for blessings. Let them be heard and accepted," he said. The event is also attended by ex-President of Kyrgyzstan Sooronbai Jeenbekov, Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh Nurlanbek Shakirov, members of the Cabinet of Ministers, representatives of the diplomatic corps, honorary residents and guests of the capital. As part of the event, festive festivities are organized on the square until the evening. Tell a friend Japan is seeking to attract inbound tourists, particularly wealthy travelers from Southeast Asia, to visit rural areas in and around Osaka and Kyoto prefectures when the 2025 World Exposition is held in western Japan, Kyodo reports. The industry ministry's branch in Osaka invited officials of travel companies in Thailand and Malaysia in late February to a program that included sightseeing beyond the usual trips downtown. They were also briefed about the expo by its organizers. The idea is to promote tour packages tied to the World Expo, slated to take place from April 13 to Oct. 13, 2025, on Yumeshima, an artificial island in Osaka Bay. In late February, nine travel agents from Thailand visited the town of Wazuka, a producer of premium Uji tea in southern Kyoto Prefecture with a population of about 3,500, as part of a five-day tour that also took them to Fukui, Nara, Osaka and Shiga prefectures. The participants learned how to grow tea leaves, and make and drink matcha, a finely milled green tea powder. Kesinee Wongchai, 33, who is planning a tour in Japan, said the scenery of tea fields will be popular among Thai people who like taking pictures. A tea farm with a unique storyline will be included in her tour package. The number of visitors from Thailand had been on a rising trend, topping 1.3 million in 2019, before plunging due to the coronavirus pandemic. The figure recovered to nearly 1 million in 2023, with repeat visitors accounting for a large portion. The participants in the program organized by the Kansai Bureau of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry also learned to make ink in Nara and "washi" Japanese paper in Fukui's Echizen. Demand for visits to the countryside is high among "wealthy individuals who tend to seek experiences distinct from others," said Yoshiko Miura, director of the bureau's International Investment Promotion Division. According to the Japan Tourism Agency, spending by foreign visitors grew 33.8 percent in 2023 from 2019 to 212,000 yen ($1,400) per person. With spending shifting from buying goods to buying experiences, Wazuka Mayor Masami Baba said, "We want to cultivate tourism suitable for us such as offering stays in farmhouse inns." While Japan sees the expo as a chance to attract foreign tourists, the event has yet to gain recognition. We have occasionally received calls from overseas (regarding expo tickets) but they are not selling well," said an official of major Japanese travel firm H.I.S. Co. Punn Krissakornviji, 42, from Bangkok, who listened to the expo organizers' presentation on the final day of the program, said she wants to organize a tour starting from the expo venue. Another participant said, however, it would be difficult to introduce the expo to clients as the exhibition's content remains unclear. Tell a friend The second World Deaf Taekwondo Championship will be held in Bishkek from March 25 to 30, head of the high achievement sports department of the Department of Physical Culture and Sports of the Kyrgyz Republic, Tilekmat Abdyrakhmanov, told today at a press conference at Kabar Agency. He said that about 200 athletes from 14 countries will take part in the championship. Athletes are expected to arrive from such countries as China, Croatia, Korea, Mexico, Japan, Hong Kong, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Thailand, Ukraine and others. A lot of work is being done to develop this sport. This, one might say, is a kind of propaganda of sign language taekwondo among the deaf. And we aim to show that people with disabilities can also achieve great success in sports. I would also like to note the great contribution of the state to the development of Deaflympic sports in the country. Limited health capabilities are not a limitation in sports. Everyone has the opportunity to play sports and reach the top. Our goal will be achieved - every special citizen of Kyrgyzstan will receive this opportunity," Abdrakhmanov said. The official opening of the event will take place on March 26. Images | trend.az Tell a friend The Republic of Azerbaijan was elected as the CICA Chairperson for 2024-2026 by the CICA Council of Foreign Ministers on March 19, 2024, due to Mart 14 recommendations made at meeting of the Committee of Senior Officials of the Council for Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), Trend reports, referring to the Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Based on the decision, Azerbaijan plans to host a meeting of the CICA Council of Foreign Ministers in 2024 and a meeting of the CICA Council of Heads of State and Government in 2026 while serving as chairman. To recall, Kazakhstan proposed CICA for the first time on October 5, 1992, during the 47th session of the United Nations General Assembly. The effort sought to establish an effective and universal institution to safeguard Asia's security. Azerbaijan actively participates in collaboration within the CICA framework. Our government coordinates the confidence-building initiative "Development of safe and efficient transport corridors." The Almaty Act, enacted in 2002, and the Declaration of Principles Governing Relations between CICA Member States, issued in 1999, are the major texts governing CICA activities. The Astana Statement on the Transformation of CICA was agreed upon during the CICA Summit in 2022, marking the start of the process of transforming CICA into a full-fledged regional international organization. Currently, the group has 28 members. In addition, ten countries and international organizations such as the UN, OSCE, International Organization for Migration, League of Arab States, and TURKPA have observer status in CICA. The administrative body of CICA is the Secretariat, located in Astana and coordinating the activities of the Council. CICA activity management and priority setting are carried out by the presiding country," the statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs notes. Images | Xinhua/Yang Guanyu Tell a friend China launched a new relay satellite on Wednesday to provide Earth-Moon communications services, a key step for its future lunar exploration missions such as retrieving samples from the far side of the moon, Xinhua reports. A Long March-8 rocket, carrying the satellite dubbed Queqiao-2, or magpie bridge-2, soared into the sky at 8:31 a.m. from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province. After 24 minutes of flight, the satellite separated from the rocket, and entered the planned Earth-Moon transfer orbit with the perigee at 200 kilometers and the apogee at 420,000 kilometers. The satellite's solar panels and communications antennae were unfolded, according to the China National Space Administration. 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Easter is March 31 this year. Here's why many Christians will wake up before sunrise to celebrate Mar 29, 2024, 1:31 PM (Niesha Luke) On Easter morning, many Christians wake before dawn to celebrate their belief in the resurrection of Jesus, the son of God — with Easter sunrise. They gather outside on beaches and church lawns, in local cemeteries and national parks, marking the holy day at the very core of Christianity. For the majority of the world's Christians, Easter Sunday — and in turn, the sunrise service tradition — will be observed on March 31 this year. Why does Easter move every year? Easter is not a fixed date. It swings between March 22 and April 25 based on a calendar calculation involving the moon. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops explains further: "Easter is celebrated on the first Sunday after the Paschal full moon, which is the first full moon occurring either on or after the spring equinox (March 21)." That means sunrise service attendees will be waking up early on the last day of March this year. Is there a religious reason for Easter sunrise services? There is biblical symbolism in the Easter worship of the early risers. In the New Testament's four Gospels, the resurrection story varies, but all tell of the four women followers of Jesus who discovered Christ's empty tomb at dawn, said the Rev. Ginny Tobiassen, pastor of Home Moravian Church in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where one of the most well-known sunrise services is held. "When we as Christians stand in a graveyard at dawn, we are saying we believe in the resurrection. We are here among our dead, celebrating the resurrection," she said. It's a message members of the Moravian Church — one of the oldest Protestant denominations in the world — have sent for nearly 300 years. When was the first-ever Easter sunrise service? It is unclear if the Moravian Church was the first to hold an Easter sunrise service. As Tobiassen pointed out, it is an obvious choice given the Gospel stories about the early morning visit to Jesus' empty tomb. But the denomination's annual tradition dates to 1732 in Herrnhut, Germany, where Moravian refugees of religious persecution fled to and established the original Renewed Moravian Church settlement, according to accounts of church history. For the first year, the single men gathered for an all-night prayer vigil, ending with hymn singing in the graveyard they referred to as "God's Acre." They invited the whole community the following year, and missionaries spread the tradition beyond the settlement, including to North Carolina. What happens during a Moravian sunrise service? In the 1750s, Moravians settled in what would become present-day Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The city is now home to one of the oldest Easter sunrise services in the U.S. It's known to draw thousands of people — not only Moravians but everyone from the curious to the spirituality seekers, Tobiassen said. It also can be watched online and heard on the radio. "People who just want to know what is this thing that Winston-Salem has been doing all this time," she said. "It's very much a part of our community's history." Started in 1772, this year will be No. 252. The sunrise service is put on by the Salem Congregation, which represents 13 Moravian churches in the city, including Home Moravian Church where Tobiassen serves as minister. In addition to the longstanding liturgy, the service includes a silent procession to the Salem Moravian Graveyard, also called "God's Acre," and concludes among the graves that go back generations. While Moravians hold their sunrise services in church graveyards, others hold them elsewhere and in various worship styles, including at Mount Rushmore in South Dakota, the Lincoln Memorial in Washington and on Newport Beach in California. Is there music? Yes. Moravian congregations are known for their trombone choirs made up mostly of brass and some wind musicians, Tobiassen said, and so the sunrise service will feature a band of about 300 horn players from churches in the region paying Moravian hymns together. Many of those musicians will have been playing all night, she said. They spread out on street corners, creating a cascade of sound throughout the community as they take turns playing lines of antiphonal hymns, she said. "The idea is they are alerting people in the community to wake up — the Lord has risen. It's time to gather," Tobiassen said. "Their playing expands the worship space. If you can hear a horn, you're in church." Are there other Easter service traditions? Yes. Some Christian faith groups hold an Easter vigil between sunset Saturday and sunrise Sunday, which can include a renewal of believers' baptismal vows. In some instances, Easter vigils and Easter sunrise services are one and the same. The Episcopal Church also calls Easter vigil the "Great Vigil." In its tradition, the service includes a four-part liturgy that the church describes as recovering "the ancient practice of keeping the Easter feast." It's explained further on the church's website: "Believers would gather in the hours of darkness ending at dawn on Easter to hear scripture and offer prayer. This night-long service of prayerful watching anticipated the baptisms that would come at first light and the Easter Eucharist. Easter was the primary baptismal occasion for the early church to the practical exclusion of all others. This practice linked the meanings of Christ's dying and rising to the understanding of baptism." Associated Press religion coverage receives support through the AP's collaboration with The Conversation US, with funding from Lilly Endowment Inc. The AP is solely responsible for this content.

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Adam Wingard isn't the first director to start out with very low-budget movies before going on to oversee exceedingly expensive blockbusters, and neither is he likely to be the last. His earliest directorial credits go back to the late 2000s, with him starting to make more of a name for himself by the early 2010s, all within the horror genre. Things shifted a bit as the decade went on, and as of the 2020s, he's also directed two large-scale movies featuring both Godzilla and King Kong. The following is a ranking of all the feature films he's been the sole director of, which disqualifies various titles. He's made plenty of short films that won't be included below, and neither will anthology movies he was a part of or films where he was a co-director, like V/H/S, V/H/S/2, The ABCs of Death, or Autoerotic. Also, a 2011 movie of his called What Fun We Were Having was apparently only screened once, so that's a bit hard to include. Otherwise, this ranking is comprehensive, going from worst to best. 9 'Death Note' (2017) Starring: Nat Wolff, LaKeith Stanfield, Margaret Qualley An infamous movie that can, at times, work like an unintentional comedy, 2017's Death Note has the same characters and premise found in the acclaimed 2000s manga (and anime) series, but isn't nearly as compelling or intense. The set-up is still fascinating, though, following a teenager who comes across a mysterious book that can kill anyone, so long as their name is written on one of its pages. While the progression from this protagonist going from only killing dangerous criminals to killing to save his skin is interesting in the more prolonged versions of Death Note, this 2017 movie suffers from feeling rushed. It also gets very silly as it barrels towards a rather anticlimactic conclusion, but to Wingard's credit, it's not a terrible-looking movie, and most of the problems come from the screenplay and some miscast actors. 8 'Blair Witch' (2016) Starring: James Allen McCune, Callie Hernandez, Brandon Scott A conversation about iconic found footage horror movies can't be had without at least mentioning 1999's The Blair Witch Project, and 2016's Blair Witch is something of an attempt to replicate that film's feel and success. It's also an example of found footage horror, and puts a 2010s spin on the same sort of "young people uncovering horrors deep in the woods" premise of the 1999 original, making use of better technology and all. Its budget was higher, but though it was profitable, it didn't make nearly as much money as The Blair Witch Project did, which was a full-on phenomenon back in the late 1990s. As far as this kind of horror movie goes, you could do worse than Blair Witch, but you could also do better, and perhaps most will find it more worthwhile to just revisit the original film instead of checking this one out. Rent on Apple TV 7 'A Horrible Way to Die' (2010) Starring: Brandon Carroll, AJ Bowen, Amy Seimetz As the title suggests, A Horrible Way to Die is very much a horror movie, and one of several that defined the early years of Adam Wingard's feature film directing career. It's a straightforward and relatively no-nonsense film, centering on a woman who goes to live in a small town to start her life over and get away from her past, only to have someone from that past – a murderous ex-boyfriend – pursue her. One of the stars here is Joe Swanberg, someone whom Wingard co-directed 2011's Autoerotic with, and a director who also made a couple of films with Greta Gerwig around the same time. Other than some distractingly shaky camerawork, A Horrible Way to Die functions decently as a small-scale and relatively short horror movie, but at the same time, it's also hard to find much in it that stands out as feeling remarkable. 6 'Home Sick' (2007) Starring: Bill Moseley, Tom Towles, Tiffany Shepis Home Sick goes above and beyond when it comes to being the lowest of low-budget horror movies, and is notable for being filmed in 2003 but not released until 2007. It ended up being the first feature film directed by Adam Wingard to ever be released, and it's about as bare-bones as horror movies get, following an unsettling individual who shows up at a party filled with young people and then sets about killing them one by one. The title works because most of it takes place in a single home, and the film is also kind of sickening, having tons of blood and gore for those who don't mind that kind of thing in the horror movies they watch. For a directorial debut, it's not bad, but it's also safe to call it a film that's something of an acquired taste. 5 'Pop Skull' (2007) Starring: Lane Hughes, Brandon Carroll, Maggie Gwin Given Home Sick was made well before 2007, that year ended up being one where two Adam Wingard movies came out; Pop Skull being the second (and the overall better of the pair). It's a psychological horror movie that also deals with themes surrounding addiction, centering on someone who's addicted to prescription drugs, recovering from a breakup, and dealing with terrifying visions that may be more than just hallucinations. Pop Skull is a real trip of a movie, and intentionally so, hitting the same sorts of notes throughout but also being consistently nightmarish and quite intense in parts. It has a few limitations here and there on account of it being a small production with (another) low budget, but it's perhaps the best of Wingard's earliest movies; the ones he made before he started to make a name for himself outside the realms of niche horror. 4 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' (2024) Starring: Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Dan Stevens One of many Godzilla movies released during the 21st century so far, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire follows on from the last time the two titular monsters met, here having something of an alliance. Kong is something of an adversary for Godzilla early on, but the emergence of two new Titans from the Hollow Earth is no laughing matter, leading to the pair cooperating for the good of the entire planet. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is a stupid and very over-the-top movie, but those who don't mind that kind of vibe in their giant monster movies will still hopefully find much of it entertaining. It's not the best the MonsterVerse has to offer, but neither is it the worst, and it does manage to be good fun when delivering Titan-focused action scenes (and there are thankfully quite a lot of those throughout). 3 'You're Next' (2011) Starring: Sharni Vinson, Nicholas Tucci, Wendy Glenn The movie responsible for getting Adam Wingard wider recognition, leading to bigger films down the line (including the aforementioned Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire), You're Next works extremely well as a stripped-back horror/thriller movie. It centers on a group of family members trying to celebrate a wedding anniversary, only to find things turn towards violence and chaos when mysterious figures begin stalking and trying to kill them. You're Next is a low-budget slasher movie that nevertheless puts a spin on the well-worn genre, feeling subversive in all the right ways while also delivering largely what you'd expect out of this brand of horror movie. It's not a perfect film by any means, but it's very good overall for what it is, and ultimately signified that Wingard was a filmmaker worth keeping an eye on going forward. 2 'Godzilla vs. Kong' (2021) Starring: Alexander Skarsgård, Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry A film that admittedly has some detractors, Wingard's first foray into the kaiju genre, Godzilla vs. Kong, is also a ton of fun when approached with the right frame of mind. It's a movie that's all about delivering on the titular smackdown, and seeing Kong and Godzilla go head-to-head within this dumb, explosive, and very fast-paced movie is a blast. The non-monster parts of Godzilla vs. Kong don't work nearly as well, but the film never spends too long on the stuff it knows viewers aren't as keen to see. It's a movie that works despite its glaring flaws, and as far as American-produced Godzilla movies go, it's easily one of the best ones (though few fans of kaiju movies will say it holds a candle to some of the best Japanese Godzilla movies). 1 'The Guest' (2014) Starring: Dan Stevens, Maika Monroe, Brendan Meyer Feeling like it perfectly bridges the gap between Wingard's low-budget roots and his later, slicker, and more expensive movies, The Guest inevitably emerges as the greatest movie he's directed to date. It's a well-paced and engaging thriller that also indulges in some surprisingly good action scenes throughout, centering on a strange young man who tracks down the family of a deceased soldier he was purportedly good friends with, and starts to get involved in their lives. Saying much more beyond outlining the premise in the simplest terms wouldn't be fair, because The Guest also has a strong element of mystery and plenty of unusual plot twists and turns that are best left undescribed. It goes to some strange places without ever going too far or jumping the shark, and emerges as arguably one of the best thrillers of the 2010s as a result.

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WFAE's Nick de la Canal can be heard on public radio airwaves across the Charlotte region, bringing listeners the latest in local and regional news updates. He's been a part of the WFAE newsroom since 2013, when he began as an intern. His reporting helped the station earn an Edward R. Murrow award for breaking news coverage following the Keith Scott shooting and protests in September 2016. More recently, he's been reporting on food, culture, transportation, immigration, and even the paranormal on the FAQ City podcast. He grew up in Charlotte, graduated from Myers Park High, and received his degree in journalism from Emerson College in Boston. Periodically, he tweets: @nickdelacanal

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23rd March 2024 Anyone thinking of "universal basic income" should think of the DISASTROUS effects of the Poor laws of pre-1834 England But I chanced upon a chapter in Roger Watson's 1969 book, Edwin Chadwick, Poor Law & Public Health. It holds a salutory lesson about human incentives. The chapter in PDF. === The Old Poor Law The state of the poor had been worrying the government for some time. The cost of looking after them had been rising dramatically, from £1,500,000 in 1775 to about £7,000,000 in 1832, and the poor themselves were growing more and more discontented. In 183o there were serious riots by country labourers in the South; ricks were burned and machines were destroyed. The Government put down this 'labourers' revolt,' hanging nine people and deporting hundreds more. Clearly, something more permanent had to be done. The Poor Law Commission In February 1832 the Government announced that there would be a 'Royal Commission for Enquiring into the administration and practical operation of the Poor Laws.' The Royal Commission had eight distinguished members, including the Bishops of London and Chester, and Chadwick's friend Nassau Senior. At this stage Chadwick himself was not a member, but Nassau Senior asked him to be one of the Assistant Commissioners. His job was to find out how the Poor Laws worked in North and East London. It was not long, however, before he was also studying Berkshire, which was a very poor rural county. After ten months work the group of Assistant Commissioners had gathered a mass of information, but the Commission was nowhere near being able to report. The Government and the public were becoming restive. So the Government asked each Assistant Commissioner to send in a selection from his evidence, and this was to be published immediately, in order to prepare public opinion for the changes which would be suggested in the full Report. Chadwick's evidence was a complete report in itself. It took up one third of the volume, and ended with several clear, practical, suggestions. The members of the Commission were most impressed, and asked the Lord Chancellor to appoint him a full Commissioner, so that he could help to draw up the final report. His name was added to the Commission, and in fact the Report which was published in February 1834 was written by Chadwick and Nassau Senior together. First, the 1834 Report described how the existing Poor Laws worked. It was a very confusing and unsatisfactory situation. There was no one system in the country. Each parish, and there were 15,000 of them, looked after its own poor out of the poor rates, which were paid by householders. The old and sick were usually given money or food and some medical attention in their own homes. Those were not a problem, and the Report found that 'allowances to the aged and infirm are moderate,' and that 'medical attendance seems in general to be adequately supplied, and economically.' The major problem was the relief which was given to the able-bodied poor. These were labourers who were fit enough to work but who for one reason or another did not earn enough money to keep themselves and their families. Here, the Report found a chaotic state of affairs, and the reason why the poor rates cost the country so much. In the year ending 25th March 1832 over £7 million was spent on the poor. This was one fifth of the entire national expenditure. The able-bodied poor were given relief in several different ways. Those who had no job were usually paid money or given food. Sometimes the parish paid local farmers to employ those who applied for relief (this was called the roundsman system); sometimes the parish itself employed them, and sometimes a system called the labour-rate was used, by which the ratepayers (usually farmers) agreed to employ a number of labourers, not because they needed them, but in proportion to the amount of poor rates which they paid. The Speenhamland System Under the commonest system, particularly in the agricultural areas of the South, the able-bodied poor were paid an allowance to make up their low wages to an agreed minimum. This is often called the Speenhamland system. It was named after the Berkshire magistrates who met at Speenhamland in 1795 to decide what to do about wages for the agricultural labourers, since food prices were rising very quickly at that time. There were two plans before the magistrates. Either they could insist on a minimum wage for labourers, or they could make up the labourers' wages, so that they were enough to live on. The magistrates rejected the first plan, and agreed to make up wages according to a scale which rose with the price of bread and the number of children a labourer had. Here is part of the table of weekly wages which the Speenhamland magistrates published. [deleted] Notice that when the gallon loaf of bread cost 1 /-, a married man with two children was entitled to 7/6 a week. If his income only came to 6/-, he would have an extra 1/6 from the parish. As the price of bread rose, or as the family grew, so his weekly income would rise, whatever work he did or whatever his employer paid him. This system spread very quickly through the agricultural areas of the South while food prices continued to rise because of the war with France. The Royal Commission also found that it was spreading in the North of England, though we now know that it was not very common there. The Effect on Labourers The spread of the allowance system kept labourers reasonably quiet at a time of high prices and low wages, but by 1834 it was becoming obvious that the system had very unfortunate effects in the long run. In particular, the Commission found that it had a bad effect on the labourers. It encouraged idleness, since there seemed no point in working if you could get the same amount of money without working or by working for the parish, which was often very nearly the same thing. It also took away much of the pride which good labourers had taken in their work, since they were made to feel fools for working hard when others got the same money for doing very little. Here is how Thomas Pearce, a Sussex labourer, described the situation, when he was interviewed. 'In your parish are there many able-bodied men upon the parish?' 'There are a great many men in our parish who like it better than being at work.' 'Why do they like it better?' 'They get the same money and don't do half so much work. They don't work like me; they be'ant at it so many hours, and they don't do so much work when they be at it; they're doing no good, and are only waiting for dinner-time and night; they be'ant working, it's only waiting.' 'How have you managed to live without parish relief?' 'By working hard.' 'What do the paupers say to you? 'They blame me for what I do. They say to me, "what are you working for?" I say "For myself' They say "You are only doing it to save the parish, and if you didn't do it, you would get the same as another man has, and would get the money for smoking your pipe and doing nothing." Tis a hard thing for a man like me.' Labourers under the allowance system were often idle, and, even worse, they did not care much about the future. They were discouraged from saving and trying to buy themselves a little land or a pig because if it became known that they had put something by they would not be allowed relief when they were unemployed. Labourers were also encouraged to marry and have a lot of children, because a man with a big family would always get a fair wage according to the scales. On one occasion Mr. Villiers, one of the Assistant Commissioners, went out to test this theory by asking the first labourers he met about it. 'The opportunity soon occurred; four men were working together near a farmhouse; upon questioning them as to the wages each was earning, one among them, who informed us that he was 30 years of age and unmarried, complained much of the lowness of his wages and added, without a question on the subject being put to him "That if he was a married man, and had a parcel of children, he should be better off, as he should either have work given him by the piece or receive allowances for his children. He was immediately joined by two of the other men who said: "Yes, Sir, that is how it is; a man has no chance now unless he is a family man." You can well imagine that if a man married simply to get a better allowance or more work it was not likely to be a particularly happy marriage, and children who were born simply to raise the allowance would probably not be well looked after. The Effect on Wages Another important result of the system was that it kept wages low. Obviously farmers felt no need to increase wages when they knew that a labourer's low wages would be 'made up' out of the poor rates. Of course, farmers and others employers also paid the poor rates, but if you employed a number of men you saved more on their wages than you paid out in poor rates. Not all employers kept wages down like this, but it was quite common. Also, in areas where the roundsman system was used, the farmers could always get paupers from the parish, and their wages were paid entirely out of the poor rates. The Commission was worried not only because the poor rates were high, and the allowance system had a bad effect on the labourers, but also because of the effect which this in turn had on the country's wealth. They believed that the country could only get richer if labourers were honest and hardworking. So, clearly, if the Poor Laws were making the labourers idle and dishonest this would eventually make everybody poorer. Those Who Did Well Out of the Old Poor Law If the effects of the Poor Laws were so bad, why had they not been changed before this? Partly it was because nobody knew what to put in their place. Some people wanted all poor relief abolished, but most people feared that then there would be even worse riots and burnings than there had already been when times were bad. But also a lot of people did well out of the Poor Laws, though this only made them more costly and inefficient. Many labourers, particularly the idle ones, liked the allowance system. Many farmers, as we have seen, found that they could save more on wages than they paid in poor rates. There were also the many people who helped to spend the £7 million of poor rates. We have seen that each parish was responsible for its own poor. So the parish vestry had to collect the poor rates and appoint an overseer for the poor. The vestry was a committee composed either of all the ratepayers who chose to attend, or a group elected by all the ratepayers. Usually the most regular attenders were those who had something to gain, often farmers or shopkeepers. Here is how the Report describes some of the temptations for the vestryman: 'If he is the owner of cottages, he endeavours to get their rent paid by the parish; if he keeps a shop, he struggles to get allowance for his customers or debtors; if he deals in articles used in the workhouse, he tries to increase the workhouse consumption.' The Report concluded that vestries were 'the most irresponsible bodies that ever were entrusted with the performance of public duties or the distribution of public money.' The overseer was the man appointed by the vestry to collect the poor rate and dole out relief to those whom he thought needed it. The job was unpaid, and usually lasted a year, though sometimes only for six or three months. If the man was dishonest, the opportunities for fraud or favouritism were almost unlimited. Even when the overseer was honest it was almost impossible for him to be efficient. Usually he could not afford to spend much time on this unpaid work, and because he only did the job for a short time, he could not get enough knowledge or experience to be sure that he was giving relief to those who really needed it. In the few cases where a parish had a permanent, paid overseer, this was found to be much more efficient. The Commission's Recommendations The Commission's Report was not in favour of the existing Poor Laws. It showed that the system was inefficient, enormously costly, and in the long run was very bad for the labouring classes. What did it suggest should be done about it? The 'Remedial Measures' which form the last half of the Report were written by Chadwick himself, and the principles on which they are based were his own suggestions. They are very simple and extremely ingenious. When they were put into the Poor Law Amendment Act (1834.) they produced what was probably the most hated single law of the nineteenth century. First Chadwick wanted to restore the self-respect of the independent labourer which had been destroyed by the allowance system. He proposed to do this by making it less attractive to be a pauper than even the worst paid independent labourer. Secondly, Chadwick wanted to develop a foolproof system to make sure that relief was only given to those who were really in need. His answer to this problem was the workhouse-test. Anyone who applied for relief would only be able to get it by going into the workhouse. If the workhouse was made sufficiently unattractive, the very fact that someone was prepared to go into it would prove that he or she really needed help. In this way there would be no need for complicated rules to decide when someone should get relief; all outdoor relief, that is, all relief given to people who were still living outside the workhouse in their own homes, could be abolished, and the millions of pounds which were spent on people who were not really in need would be saved. This sounds very sensible but it meant one thing which would be a bitter blow to many: fathers, mothers and children would be separated and put in separate parts of the workhouse. These were the two main changes which the Commission suggested. The rest of the 'Remedial Measures' suggest the arrangements for working the new ideas. First the Report proposed a Central Board of Poor Law Commissioners who would make sure that the law was properly carried out throughout the country, and not bent by local pressures. Next it proposed that numbers of parishes should be formed into groups to be known as Unions, because individual parishes could not afford the separate workhouses for the young, the sick, and the able-bodied men and women which the Report recommended. The Unions would be run by Boards of Guardians, elected by the ratepayers, who would be responsible for working the Poor Law in their Unions. The Board of Guardians would in turn be responsible to the Central Poor Law Commissioners. The Guardians would have to appoint permanent paid overseers, workhouse masters, medical officers, etc. This scheme with its central control and staff of full-time paid employees was in itself a revolutionary suggestion, and many people complained bitterly about the spread of 'bureaucracy' and 'centralisation', but it is in fact the basis of our system of local government today.

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Cruel Aunt Served A Vegetarian A Burger At A Family Dinner. They Responded By Vomiting All Over Her. by Matthew Gilligan Folks…this is one of my favorite Reddit stories EVER. And I think you're gonna agree with that bold statement after you read this story. It has an epic ending right out of a movie! Read on…and don't forget to stand up and clap at the end! My aunt ruined my dinner, so I ruined hers. "I have a sensitivity/intolerance to most meats. Red meat is the worst, and beef is particularly bad. Doctors recommended I try to get my protein from alternative sources if possible, so I've happily been a vegetarian since I was 13 or so. Not everyone saw eye to eye with them about this. When I was younger, my aunt did not believe the doctors, and thought I was just being fussy. We come from a meat and potatoes town, so she had plenty of friends backing her up on this. This is the same aunt who convinced my parents I was faking asthma (turns out, I wasn't…shocker), and also refused to get her own daughter glasses because she thought she just wanted them for attention (she later discovered her daughter's eyesight was atrocious… another shocker, I know). The whole family regularly had dinner together, taking turns hosting. When it was my aunt's turn to host she assured me my burger was meatless. As you probably guessed, it was not. What a jerk… I was starving that night and gulped down my (beef) burger first. My aunt was smiling, and I thought it was simply because I liked her cooking. Looking back, I realize her little smirk was because she thought she had caught me in a lie or achieved whatever her end game was. Well, a few minutes passed and I got that familiar, unpleasant feeling in my stomach. It was then that I realized what she had done, and why she was smiling. Things were about to take a turn for the worse… When I eat meat, I almost always get sick. I just can't hold it down. So, when it came time to kneel before the porcelain throne, I decided to stay put. I instead took aim at my aunt, who was seated beside me at the head of the table." Check out what folks said about this story on Reddit. One person was sorry they went through this. Another individual made a good point. This reader talked about their own problem. Another person had a story to tell. You gotta love that ending! Nice work! If you liked that post, check out this story about a customer who insists that their credit card works, and finds out that isn't the case.

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Coya Therapeutics Inc [NASDAQ: COYA] gained 2.80% on the last trading session, reaching $9.92 price per share at the time. The company report on March 19, 2024 at 8:15 AM that Coya Therapeutics Provides a Corporate Update and Reports Fiscal 2023 Financial Results. Coya Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: COYA) ("Coya" or the "Company"), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing biologics intended to enhance regulatory T cell (Treg) function, provides a corporate update and announces its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2023. If compared to the average trading volume of 94.77K shares, COYA reached a trading volume of 122922 in the most recent trading day, which is why market watchdogs consider the stock to be active. Here is what top equities market gurus are saying about Coya Therapeutics Inc [COYA]: Based on careful and fact-backed analyses by Wall Street experts, the current consensus on the target price for COYA shares is $14.50 per share. Analysis on target price and performance of stocks is usually carefully studied by market experts, and the current Wall Street consensus on COYA stock is a recommendation set at 1.00. This rating represents a strong Buy recommendation, on the scale from 1 to 5, where 5 would mean strong sell, 4 represents Sell, 3 is Hold, and 2 indicates Buy. The Average True Range (ATR) for Coya Therapeutics Inc is set at 0.70, with the Price to Sales ratio for COYA stock in the period of the last 12 months amounting to 24.04. The Price to Book ratio for the last quarter was 4.01, with the Price to Cash per share for the same quarter was set at 2.24. Trading performance analysis for COYA stock Coya Therapeutics Inc [COYA] gain into the green zone at the end of the last week, gaining into a positive trend and gaining by 0.10. With this latest performance, COYA shares gained by 3.87% in over the last four-week period, additionally plugging by 136.19% over the last 6 months – not to mention a rise of 152.42% in the past year of trading. Overbought and oversold stocks can be easily traced with the Relative Strength Index (RSI), where an RSI result of over 70 would be overbought, and any rate below 30 would indicate oversold conditions. An RSI rate of 50 would represent a neutral market momentum. The current RSI for COYA stock in for the last two-week period is set at 57.80, with the RSI for the last a single of trading hit 57.54, and the three-weeks RSI is set at 58.36 for Coya Therapeutics Inc [COYA]. The present Moving Average for the last 50 days of trading for this stock 8.11, while it was recorded at 9.40 for the last single week of trading, and 5.69 for the last 200 days. Coya Therapeutics Inc [COYA]: A deeper dive into fundamental analysis Coya Therapeutics Inc's liquidity data is similarly interesting compelling, with a Quick Ratio of 8.15 and a Current Ratio set at 8.15. Coya Therapeutics Inc [COYA]: An earnings per share (EPS) analysis With the latest financial reports released by the company, Coya Therapeutics Inc posted -0.28/share EPS, while the average EPS was predicted by analysts to be reported at -0.43/share. When compared, the two values demonstrate that the company surpassed the estimates by a Surprise Factor of 34.90%. The progress of the company may be observed through the prism of EPS growth rate, while Wall Street analysts are focusing on predicting the 5-year EPS growth rate for COYA. An analysis of Institutional ownership at Coya Therapeutics Inc [COYA] The top three institutional holders of COYA stocks are: VANGUARD GROUP INC with ownership of 1.3 billion shares, which is approximately 8.2815%. BLACKROCK INC., holding 1.03 billion shares of the stock with an approximate value of $176.59 billion in COYA stocks shares; and BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC, currently with $156.75 billion in COYA stock with ownership which is approximately 5.8325%.

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The new 2024 edition of Samsung's Frame TV is here. You can get it from Samsung's website, but right now, Amazon is offering all sizes of the Frame at a discount. And if you're not already an Amazon Prime member, when you join, you'll save an additional $100 off the purchase price of the TV. As an added bonus for everyone, just like on Samsung's website, when you order one of the new Frame TVs, you also get a free, 65-inch Samsung UT690T smart TV for free (a $530 value). This offer expires April 11 (or as long as supplies last), so don't wait. Meanwhile, over at Best Buy, you can order any size of the new Samsung Frame smart TV and receive a Samsung UT690T smart TV for free. However, if you're a Best Buy Plus or Best Buy Total member, you'll save an additional $100 off the purchase price, and get free, two-day shipping, plus an extended 60-day return window. An already-wildly-popular smart TV just got better. Right now, you can grab the new, 2024 edition of Samsung's Frame TV and benefit from all of its exciting features. In addition to a matte finish which greatly reduces glare, for the first time, the Frame TVs are Pantone validated for color accuracy. This makes art look even more realistic. And right now, when you purchase the 2024 edition of Samsung's Frame TV in any size, you'll get a free 65-inch Samsung TU690T smart TV (a $530 value). Demand is climbing, so If you've been eyeing Samsung's 2024 Frame smart TV, we recommend ordering soon, or you could wind up waiting a long time for delivery. The Frame QLED 4K smart TV now comes in five sizes -- 43 inches ($999), 50 inches ($1,299), 55 inches ($1,499), 65 inches ($1,999) and 75 inches ($2,999). It has a handful of features that have been updated from last year's bestselling model, as well. Is the 2024 Samsung Frame TV worth it? In a word, yes. For the first time, all sizes of the Frame TV are now Pantone validated. Are on the screen looks even more authentic and like an actual painting -- just as the artist intended. You'll see more detail and more accurate colors than ever before. Even better: Samsung is offering a curated selection of 20 art pieces each month that Frame owners can display for free. But if you subscribe to Samsung's Art Store ($5.99 per month), it now includes access to more than 2,500 artworks from world-renowned museums and galleries. The TV is also more energy efficient. Thanks to a dynamic refresh rate, you use less electricity when you're viewing art. (When watching video content, the TV's regular refresh rate is 120Hz.) This works in conjunction with the TV's motion sensor, which turns off the TV when nobody is in the room. Everything we love about the Frame TV (see our ) is still on offer in this updated 2024 version. You'll enjoy a 100% color volume that takes full advantage of Samsung's Quantum Processor 4K. TV shows, movies, sports or whatever you're watching all showcase stunning, bright and accurate colors. The matte finish of the display virtually eliminates unwanted glare.And thanks to the Frame's broad viewing angle, wherever you're sitting in the room, you'll have a clear view. As always, you can buy an optional, magnetically attachable bezel to make the Frame TV look like it's in a traditional picture frame. You can choose the bezel design (between $200 and $300 each) that matches the decor of any room. A company called Deco TV Frames also offers bezels for the Frame TV on Amazon.

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The Big Picture - Ben Stiller's uncredited role as Hal L. in Happy Gilmore is a fan-favorite, known for his hilarious performance. - Stiller revealed his regret of not landing a role in My Cousin Vinny, a missed opportunity that still haunts the actor. - Stiller's comedic talent is apparent in his cameo appearances, which also give him more time to focus on his directing career. Derek Zoolander. Tugg Speedman. Alex the Lion. These are just some of the iconic characters actor and filmmaker Ben Stiller has portrayed over the years. Strangely enough, however, his appearance in a particularly popular Adam Sandler classic is considered a fan-favorite, that being his uncredited role as Hal L. in Happy Gilmore — a breakout hit for Sandler that is allegedly getting a sequel. It's a subtle and hilarious performance, but it's also one that almost didn't happen. That's because Ben Stiller was vying for a role in a little movie called My Cousin Vinny. An Oscar-winning courtroom comedy, My Cousin Vinny is much more than a fun movie about lawyers. Not only is it often considered one of the most authentic courtroom films despite the funny moments, it's also fondly remembered as one of Joe Pesci and Marisa Tomei's best films. Satirical comedies are Ben Stiller's bread and butter, so the idea of him being a part of My Cousin Vinny does hold water. Alas, it wasn't meant to be, and not getting cast is reportedly one of Stiller's biggest regrets in his career. My Cousin Vinny Two New Yorkers accused of murder in rural Alabama while on their way back to college call in the help of one of their cousins, a loudmouth lawyer with no trial experience. Ben Stiller Claims He "Tanked" His Audition for 'My Cousin Vinny' It's been a while since we've seen Stiller in a lead role for a feature film (though that's reportedly set to change soon). However, Stiller has been thriving in the world of television, particularly in Apple TV+'s smash hit sci-fi series, Severance, which Stiller both directs and executive produces. It was during a 2022 Q&A panel for Severance where Stiller revealed one of the biggest regrets of his career — not getting cast in My Cousin Vinny: "I tanked my audition for 'My Cousin Vinny'. It still haunts me to this day." Stiller being involved with My Cousin Vinny certainly would have been interesting from a career perspective, as he wasn't necessarily a household name at the time. While he did have memorable supporting roles in films like Empire of the Sun and Heavyweights, his true Golden Age wouldn't really take place until the early 2000s. It was then that he starred in the in-law comedy Meet the Parents, the fashion model satire Zoolander, and the Wes Anderson-directed The Royal Tenenbaums. Suffice it to say, had Stiller gotten a leading role in My Cousin Vinny, his career trajectory would be drastically different. In his 2022 interview, Stiller did not elaborate on which character specifically that he auditioned for. However, according to Ralph Macchio in a 2022 Rolling Stones article, Stiller was one of the candidates for Bill Gambini and or Stan Rothenstein, the parts that went to Macchio and Mitchell Whitfield respectively. Stiller wasn't the only actor up for one of the roles, as Will Smith was also seriously considered for the role. According to the casting director, the reason that Smith wasn't cast for the part was over concerns that the film's dynamic would completely change, with the concept of a falsely accused Black man potentially hitting a bit too close to home. Macchio claims that contextual prejudice was also a factor in why Stiller wasn't cast, given his cultural identity as a Jewish man. That may not be entirely accurate, since Mitchell Whitfield was cast and he's also Jewish. Ben Stiller's Cameo Appearance As Hal L. in 'Happy Gilmore' Is One of His Best It's a shame that Ben Stiller didn't make an appearance in My Cousin Vinny, but had he taken the part, there's a good chance that some of his best characters and performances wouldn't have come to fruition. Stiller's commendable ability as a comedic star can be seen in his uncredited appearance in Happy Gilmore. That's no easy feat because Stiller's screentime in the film is completely minuscule, and yet, Hal L. is one of the funniest and most memorable parts of one of Adam Sandler's best films. Hal L. may sound like the name of a Kryptonian, but a Superman he is not. When Happy Gilmore (Adam Sandler) is forced to put his grandmother (Frances Bay) in a nursing home, Hal L. looks like a stand-up orderly. We quickly learn that's not the case when Hal L. delivers one of the best lines in the movie, "You could trouble me for a warm glass of shut the hell up." In actuality, he's a selfish sycophant who enjoys using the elderly for his own quilt-making business. Ben Stiller Also Had More Time To Work on His Directing Career Many may forget this, but in addition to being a talented comedic performer, Ben Stiller is also a remarkably accomplished comedy filmmaker. Some of Stiller's most memorable films, such as Zoolander and Tropic Thunder, were also directed by him. About two years after My Cousin Vinny's release, Stiller made his feature directorial feature debut with Reality Bites — the Gen X dramedy that saw Stiller simultaneously star alongside Winona Ryder and Ethan Hawke. Reality Bites was a solid debut for Ben Stiller, but his next feature film would be even more impactful as a beloved cult classic (even though it wasn't all that well-received when it first released). That film was The Cable Guy — a dark comedy that saw Matthew Broderick start an unusual friendship with an eccentric and overly enthusiastic cable repairman played by Jim Carrey. It's an outlier in Stiller's work in the sense that he does not have a starring role in the film. However, he still appears via a cameo appearance as two twin brothers who are involved in a murder trial. Again, had Stiller starred in My Cousin Vinny, there is a chance these two important directorial ventures would not have happened as they did. Ben Stiller Returns As Hal L. for 'Hubie Halloween' A popular online theory for Adam Sandler's comedies is the concept of "The Sandlerverse," which implies that Adam Sandler's films (particularly his Happy Madison productions) all take place in the same universe. This is a theory that's perpetrated by certain references to other movies and sometimes even the same characters dropping in for a cameo. One of these can be seen in Sandler's not-so-scary Netflix comedy, Hubie Halloween, which features the return of Ben Stiller as Hal L. In fact, Hal L. is actually the very first character we meet in Hubie Halloween. The opening scene shows that Hal L. has moved on from being passive-aggressive towards the elderly to being passive-aggressive towards the members of a mental institution. He's starting his first day by delivering food to one Richie Hartman (Rob Schneider), but before he can torment his new victim, he discovers that Richie has escaped. While it's still a Stiller-less film, My Cousin Vinny is still a film well worth your time and is available to stream on Hulu in the U.S.

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When Is Pat Sajak's Last 'Wheel of Fortune' Episode? As previously revealed, Sajak announced he'd be leaving one of America's most iconic game shows in May 2023 and that Season 41 would be his last as host. "Well, the time has come. I've decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last," Sajak said in a statement to Bloomberg News in June 2023. "It's been a wonderful ride." While there was still a lot of Wheel of Fortune with Sajak to look forward to back in June 2023, the spring months mark the beginning of the end for Sajak's onscreen gig. Season 41 of Wheel of Fortune, which kicked off in September 2023, is currently slated to conclude in June 2024, with the exact date believed to be Friday, June 7. Per Rotten Tomatoes, the finale installment is appropriately titled "Thanks for the Memories," as fans gear up to bid Sajak farewell. But even with Sajak's exit imminent, he will play a role behind the scenes as a consultant for three more years, according to AP News. Following Sajak's last episode, Season 42 will welcome new host Ryan Seacrest, who will join Vanna White on the game show. "I'm truly humbled to be stepping into the footsteps of the legendary Pat Sajak," Seacrest shared upon the announcement of his new role in late June 2023. "I can say, along with the rest of America, that it's been a privilege and pure joy to watch Pat and Vanna on our television screens for an unprecedented 40 years, making us smile every night and feel right at home with them," Seacrest continued. "Pat, I love the way you've always celebrated the contestants and made viewers at home feel at ease. I look forward to learning everything I can from you during this transition." An exact premiere date for Season 42 remains unknown at this time, but stay tuned for updates about the official Season 41 finale and Seacrest's first day as host in the weeks ahead. Wheel of Fortune, Weekdays, check your local listings

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Transportation Secretary Buttigieg gives update on Baltimore Key Bridge NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg about the Baltimore Key Bridge which collapsed after being hit by a ship early Tuesday morning. Copyright 2024 NPR

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Best Utah Jazz Rookie Seasons Of All Time Mar 29, 2024, 1:34 PM SALT LAKE CITY – The rookies are the talk of the town for the Utah Jazz right now after the team decided to shoot for lottery odds instead of a play-in appearance. This inspired us to look back at the best rookie seasons from Jazz players since the franchise moved back in 1979. Keyonte George – 2024 The 16th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft gave Jazz fans hope in an otherwise disappointing season. Through his first 66 games, the Baylor product is averaging 12.8 points and 4.5 assists on 39.3% from the floor and 33.9% from deep. George's rookie season was filled with ups and downs but his potential is clear every time he takes the hardwood. In a game against the Golden State Warriors on February 15, George poured in 33 points with a rookie-record nine threes made. George scored at least 20 points in nine games and recorded at least 7 assists in 12 games. Keyonte George in the month of March 18.6 PPG 3.4 RPG 4.4 APG 42.3 FG% 32.4 3P%Grace this last month of basketball for Key pic.twitter.com/M4Fspv9M2l — Jazz Lead (@JazzLead) March 25, 2024 The rookie guard proved his worth very early in the season and ended up starting in over half of his games played in year one. Walker Kessler – 2023 We only have to go back one more year to find another great Utah Jazz rookie season. After being traded to Utah on draft night, Kessler came in and was immediately one of the best rim protectors in the NBA. The center out of Auburn averaged 9.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks in 74 games. Walker Kessler is the first Jazz rookie EVER with 30+ PTS and 10+ REB in a game. Tonight: 31 PTS (career-high) 11 REBTough. pic.twitter.com/1ky17b42Sg — NBA (@NBA) March 26, 2023 Kessler's 173 blocks in 2023 were good for fourth in the NBA. Kessler made the All-Rookie first team and was third in Rookie of the Year voting. Donovan Mitchell – 2018 In 2018, the Utah Jazz hit the jackpot by bringing in Donovan Mitchell. Not only was Mitchell an instant-impact rookie, but it led to regular season and playoff success. In his rookie campaign, Mitchell averaged 20.5 points, 3.7 assists, and 1.5 steals on 43.7% shooting. Mitchell finished second in Rookie of the Year voting. In the 2017-2018 season, Utah finished fifth in the West with a record of 48-34. In the first round of the playoffs against OKC, Mitchell went off. April 27, 2018: @utahjazz rookie Donovan Mitchell scored 38 points in Game 6 against the Thunder in a series clinching, 96-91 victory. It's one of the greatest playoff performances in franchise history. #KSLSportsArchive #takenote #NBA pic.twitter.com/kKZeXxgfUe — Jeremiah Jensen (@JeremiahJensen) April 28, 2020 The Louisville guard averaged 28.5 points and 7.2 rebounds as the Jazz shocked the Thunder by winning in six. Trey Burke – 2014 Burke is one of three Jazz point guards to make this list. In 2014, Burke finished third in Rookie of the Year voting and averaged 12.8 points and 5.7 assists on 38% from the field and 33% from three. The Michigan Wolverine didnt last long in SLC. His averages slowly went down over the next two seasons before moving on to Washington in year four. NBA's All Rookie First Team: Michael Carter-Williams, Victor Oladipo, Trey Burke, Tim Hardaway Jr, and Mason Plumlee. — Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) May 22, 2014 Derrick Favors – 2011 Favors was traded to Utah halfway through his rookie season but he ended up staying with the Jazz for nearly a decade. In his rookie campaign, Favors averaged 6.8 points and 5.3 rebounds on 51.7% from the floor. He made the All-Rookie second team in 2011. The Georgia Tech big man went on to have seasons where he averaged over 16 points and over 8 rebounds. He was a key role player for some talented Jazz teams in the mid-2010s. — NBA.com (@NBAcom) February 23, 2017 Paul Millsap – 2007 Millsap had very similar stats to Favors in year one. Millsap also made the rookie second team with averages of 6.8 points and 5.2 rebounds on 52.5%. The Louisiana Tech product stayed with the Jazz for seven seasons and put up over 12 points and 7 rebounds in his tenure with Utah. #Jazz50: Coming in at #20… Paul Millsap.@JakeScottZone and @BensHoops are counting down the 50 best players in Jazz history in honor of the 50th anniversary season.@utahjazz | #TakeNote | @utahcommunitycu pic.twitter.com/tFFwP162zQ — KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 26, 2023 Millsap went on to have his best years in Atlanta where he made four-straight All-Star games. Deron Williams – 2006 The second player on this list to make an All-Star game while playing for the Jazz is none other than Deron Williams. Williams averaged 10.8 points and 4.5 assists in 80 games played which was good enough for a spot on the All-Rookie first team. Deron Williams recalled his up and down rookie season with the Utah Jazz under coach Jerry Sloan. https://t.co/hGu3vldhbZ — Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) December 8, 2020 Williams made two all-star appearances while repping Utah and was in conversations with Chris Paul for the best Point Guard in the league. Williams made the All-NBA second team twice and was top-ten in MVP voting in 2010. Andrei Kirilenko – 2002 Kirilenko was nearly a Utah Jazz lifer, spending 10 of his 13 seasons in Salt Lake City. In his first year, Kirilenko made the All-Rookie first team with averages of 10.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.9 blocks, and 1.4 steals. He was third in Rookie of the Year voting. With the Jazz, Kirilenko was top ten in Defensive Player of the Year voting three times. April 23, 2002: Andrei Kirilenko had 15 points, 6 rebounds, 5 blocks, 3 assists and 2 steals, Donyell Marshall had 19 off the bench and the @utahjazz stunned the Kings on the road in Game 2 of their best of 5 playoff series. #KSLSportsArchive #takenote pic.twitter.com/c96GYUlGOk — Jeremiah Jensen (@JeremiahJensen) April 23, 2020 Kirilenko's best season came in 2004 when he was named an All-Star, finished fifth in DPOY voting, fourth in Most Improved Player voting, and top-15 in MVP voting. Blue Edwards – 1990 One of the more forgotten players in Utah Jazz history had a rookie season that qualified him for this list. Edwards played all 82 games in the 1990 season and averaged 8.9 points on 50.7% from the field. Edwards went on to have his best years in Milwaukee after leaving the Jazz in 1992. Let's do it! I'll start with two minutes of Blue Edwards best dunks in a @utahjazz uniform. Is @Tru30Blu the best dunker in Jazz history? #KSLSportsArchive #TakeNote #NBA https://t.co/bhAvmEpeZG pic.twitter.com/PLPbi94B65 — Jeremiah Jensen (@JeremiahJensen) April 14, 2020 Karl Malone – 1986 As expected, the Mailman makes this list with one of the best rookie seasons in franchise history. Malone averaged 14.9 points and 8.9 rebounds on 49.6% shooting in his rookie campaign. Those numbers earned him an All-Rookie first-team selection and he finished third in ROTY voting. Malone's rookie season was his only season in Utah averaging under 20 points per game. Playing 18 of his 19 seasons with the Jazz, Malone went on to be a two-time NBA MVP, 14-time All-Star, 14-time All-NBA, and four-time All-Defensive player. Thurl Bailey – 1984 An all-time fan favorite makes this list for his rookie season in 1984. Bailey averaged 8.5 points and 5.7 rebounds on 51.2% shooting in his first year. April 29, 1984: 80's NBA Basketball! It's Fantastic! The @utahjazz beat the Suns in Game 1 of the 1984 Western Conference Semifinals 105-95 — Jeremiah Jensen (@JeremiahJensen) April 29, 2020 "Big T" spent 10 seasons in Utah and was a staple of Jazz teams in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Bailey finished top-6 in Sixth Man of the Year voting four times. Darrell Griffith – 1981 Finally, we end with the Jazz's second-overall pick in the 1980 Draft. It was Utah's second-ever first-round selection after moving from New Orleans in 1979. They selected Darrell Griffith out of Louisville. Griffith is the only Utah Jazz player to win Rookie of the Year. In 1981, he averaged 20.6 points which was a top-20 mark in the NBA. The Jazz struggled in Griffith's early years but he was a part of some of the first competitive Utah teams in the mid-1980s. Are you on Threads yet? Let's connect, give us a follow @kslsports. Chandler Holt is a co-host for the Jazz Notes podcast and a Digital Sports Producer for KSLSports.com, specializing in all things basketball and football. Follow Chandler on Twitter @ChandlerHoltKSL or on Threads @chandlerho1t.

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17th March 2024 Complete works of Edwin Chadwick and biographies about him Edwin Chadwick (1800-1890) is turning out to be an independent thinker of significance in his own right – and while not as prominent as Bentham or J.S. Mill, his works can tell us a lot about how modern public health was conceived of in its original days. This is a placeholder post. I'll keep adding links as I come across them. The main purpose of this post is to assist me in quickly accessing Chadwick's works for my public health review. CHADWICK'S WORKS 1836: An essay on the means of insurance against the casualties of sickness, decrepitude, and mortality: comprising an article reprinted from the Westminster Review (No. XVIII) for April 1828, with additional notes and corrections / [Anon]. 1842: Report to Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State For the Home Department, from the Poor Law Commissioners, on an Inquiry Into the Sanitary Condition of the Labouring Population of Great Britain; With Appendices: Project Gutenberg | 1843: On the best modes of representing accurately, by statistical returns, the duration of life, and the pressure and progress of the causes of mortality amongst different classes of the community, and amongst the populations of different districts and countries / by Edwin Chadwick. 1843: A supplementary report on the results of a spiecal [sic] inquiry into the practice of interment in towns made at the request of Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for the Home Department / by Edwin Chadwick. 1849: Report on Quarantine, General Board of Health. Preseneted to both Houses of Parliament by Command of Her Majesty [Wellcome] [Harvard] [My notes at sabhlokcity – First General Board of Health's 1849 report on Quarantine] 1858: On the application of sanitary science in public works of irrigation and works for the relief of towns / by Edwin Chadwick. (1858?) 1860: Address of Edwin Chadwick, Esq., C.B., as vice president of the Public Health Section to the General Meeting of the National Association for the Promotion of Social Science, Glasgow, September 29th, 1860 by Edwin Chadwick 1861: A letter to N.W. Senior, Esq., one of Her Majesty's Commissioners for inquiring into the state of public education, explanatory of communications and of evidence on half school time teaching; on the military drill, and physical training; and on the administration of funds applicable to popular education / by Edwin Chadwick. 1881: Sanitary progress : address of the President of Section A, Brighton Health Congress, Wednesday, December 14th, 1881 on the prevention of epidemics / by Edwin Chadwick. 1887: The Health of Nations: a review of the works of Edwin Chadwick, by Benjamin Ward Richardson in two volumes: BIOGRAPHIES/ BOOKS ON CHADWICK 1952: Life and Times of Sir Edwin Chadwick by S. E. Finer (1952) 1952: Edwin Chadwick and the Public Health Movement 1832 – 1854 by R A Lewis 1998: Public health and social justice in the age of Chadwick: Britain, 1800-1854 by by Christopher Hamlin 2012: The Economics of Edwin Chadwick: Incentives Matter by Robert B. Ekelund Jr., Professor and Eminent Scholar Emeritus in Economics, Auburn University, US and Edward O. Price III, Professor Emeritus, Oklahoma State University, US, 2012

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Trump lawyer's Jan. 6 actions 'threatened our democracy,' State Bar attorney says By Tom Dreisbach Published March 29, 2024 at 4:33 PM EDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Listen • 3:45 Attorneys for the California Bar say their case against Trump lawyer John Eastman was about fighting a threat to democracy. Copyright 2024 NPR

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Nov 15, 2020 / 11:00PM GMT Robert Michael Paul Luciano - VGI Partners Global Investments Limited - Non-Independent Director All right. Good morning, everyone. Thank you for joining us. My name is Robert Luciano. I'm joined this morning by Rob Poiner in New York and Tom Davies on my side here and Marco Anselmi. We're the senior investment team at VGI Partners, and we're very pleased that you can join us. Now we're just going to be doing a short presentation and taking you through our strategy for the global portfolio and the Asian portfolio. This is in advance of our AGMs for both VG1 and VG8 today. It's going to be relatively short because we did a detailed road show in October, and today is really an opportunity for us to answer a number of questions on the portfolio from our investors. So in terms of just going to the first slide, just to give everybody a bit of an update. Some of you might be aware of this, but new investors may not. We have $3 billion of funds under management, and half of this is in our unlisted funds. We have 2 unlisted funds: an Australian dollar fund and a U.S. dollar fund. And then the Vgi Partners Ltd Portfolio Update on VGI Partners Global Investments Ltd and VGI Partners Asian Investments Ltd - Webinar Transcript Already have an account? Log in Get the full story Access to All Earning Calls and Stock Analysis | | 30-Year Financial on one screen | | All-in-one Stock Screener with unlimited filters | | Customizable Stock Dashboard | | Real Time Insider Trading Transactions | | 8,000+ Institutional investors' 13F holdings | | Powerful Excel Add-in and Google sheets Add-on | | All data downloadable | | Quick customer support | | And much more... | 30-Day 100% money back guarantee You are not charged until the trial ends. Subscription fee may be tax deductible. Excellent 4.6 out of 5 Trustpilot

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Ocuphire Pharma Inc [NASDAQ: OCUP] stock went on a downward path that fall over -0.50% on Thursday, amounting to a one-week price decrease of less than -3.83%. The company report on March 8, 2024 at 8:00 AM that Ocuphire Pharma Announces Financial Results for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 and Provides Corporate Update. "Ocuphire had a successful 2023, with notable achievements on the regulatory and development fronts, paving the way for further progress in the year ahead," said George Magrath, M.D., M.B.A., M.S., CEO of Ocuphire. "Our strategic focus is on the advancement of our retina pipeline, and we are preparing our late-stage clinical program to progress APX3330 in diabetic retinopathy ("DR"). We believe APX3330 may represent a promising oral treatment option for delaying disease progression in patients with non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy who otherwise are monitored and untreated until they progress to sight-threatening disease.". Over the last 12 months, OCUP stock dropped by -43.38%. The one-year Ocuphire Pharma Inc stock forecast points to a potential upside of 89.53. The average equity rating for OCUP stock is currently 1.00, trading closer to a bullish pattern in the stock market. The market cap for the stock reached $49.87 million, with 23.98 million shares outstanding and 22.91 million shares in the current float. Compared to the average trading volume of 201.55K shares, OCUP stock reached a trading volume of 124373 in the most recent trading day, which is why market watchdogs consider the stock to be active. Guru's Opinion on Ocuphire Pharma Inc [OCUP]: Based on careful and fact-backed analyses by Wall Street experts, the current consensus on the target price for OCUP shares is $19.20 per share. Analysis on target price and performance of stocks is usually carefully studied by market experts, and the current Wall Street consensus on OCUP stock is a recommendation set at 1.00. This rating represents a strong Buy recommendation, on the scale from 1 to 5, where 5 would mean strong sell, 4 represents Sell, 3 is Hold, and 2 indicates Buy. The Average True Range (ATR) for Ocuphire Pharma Inc is set at 0.12, with the Price to Sales ratio for OCUP stock in the period of the last 12 months amounting to 2.62. The Price to Book ratio for the last quarter was 0.97, with the Price to Cash per share for the same quarter was set at 2.04. OCUP Stock Performance Analysis: Ocuphire Pharma Inc [OCUP] fell into the red zone at the end of the last week, falling into a negative trend and dropping by -3.83. With this latest performance, OCUP shares dropped by -22.39% in over the last four-week period, additionally sinking by -46.83% over the last 6 months – not to mention a drop of -43.38% in the past year of trading. Overbought and oversold stocks can be easily traced with the Relative Strength Index (RSI), where an RSI result of over 70 would be overbought, and any rate below 30 would indicate oversold conditions. An RSI rate of 50 would represent a neutral market momentum. The current RSI for OCUP stock in for the last two-week period is set at 39.21, with the RSI for the last a single of trading hit 41.56, and the three-weeks RSI is set at 38.81 for Ocuphire Pharma Inc [OCUP]. The present Moving Average for the last 50 days of trading for this stock 2.42, while it was recorded at 2.01 for the last single week of trading, and 3.23 for the last 200 days. Insight into Ocuphire Pharma Inc Fundamentals: Ocuphire Pharma Inc's liquidity data is similarly interesting compelling, with a Quick Ratio of 13.35 and a Current Ratio set at 13.35. OCUP Stock EPS With the latest financial reports released by the company, Ocuphire Pharma Inc posted -0.28/share EPS, while the average EPS was predicted by analysts to be reported at -0.15/share. When compared, the two values demonstrate that the company fail the estimates by a Surprise Factor of -86.70%. The progress of the company may be observed through the prism of EPS growth rate, while Wall Street analysts are focusing on predicting the 5-year EPS growth rate for OCUP. Ocuphire Pharma Inc [OCUP] Institutonal Ownership Details The top three institutional holders of OCUP stocks are: VANGUARD GROUP INC with ownership of 1.3 billion shares, which is approximately 8.2815%. BLACKROCK INC., holding 1.03 billion shares of the stock with an approximate value of $176.59 billion in OCUP stocks shares; and BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC, currently with $156.75 billion in OCUP stock with ownership which is approximately 5.8325%.

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Once you have freshly made bread, there's no going back. It can be rewarding to bake sourdough bread at home, but that costs time and patience that most people just don't have. The solution? Getting a bread maker. Investing in a bread maker not only ensures you get delectable, fresh bread on demand, but it could also save you money on your grocery bill in the long run. The best part of all: You just throw the ingredients into the machine and walk away -- the machine mixes, rises and bakes. As far as bread makers go, our favorite is the Cuisinart Automatic bread maker. We've been waiting for a discount on this product for months, and we're happy to report that it's finally on sale. Right now, you can score Amazon's No. 1 best-selling bread maker for 23% off. Considering how long we've waited for this deal, we don't think it'll last long, so take advantage of this markdown before it disappears. Cuisinart Automatic bread maker: Save 23% This bread maker truly does all the work for you. All you have to do is add the ingredients, select one of the 12 program options and voila, your bread is ready. The 12 program options are diverse, allowing you to make white, French, whole wheat, sweet and gluten-free bread, as well as cake and even jam. There are also options for packaged mixes, and the machine even can make premade dough that you bought at the grocery store. If you're making bread that requires a convection oven, but don't want to go through the process of making the dough manually, the machine can do that too, just select "dough" or the "artisan dough" options. Additionally, you can select your desired crust shade -- light, medium or dark -- and the weight of your loaf -- one pound, 1.5 pounds and two pounds. How long your bread or dough takes to make depends on the settings you choose, but overall, expect about 1.5 to five hours of production time. We like that you can view the progress of your bread via the viewing window on the lid of the bread maker. Plus, if you want to schedule breadmaking while you're out at work, there's a 13-hour delay start timer. Purchase includes a helpful recipe booklet as well, which contains recipes for delectable breads such as baklava, brioche, panettone and more. The Cuisinart Automatic bread maker has a 4.4-star rating on Amazon. One reviewer wrote, "I have used this for three months now and I love it. Easy to clean, works as advertised. The settings are easy to use. I use it a lot and it is showing its value. This is my first bread machine and I am so glad I got this. It does all the work for you."

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The Big Picture - Wingard revitalized interest in the Blair Witch franchise with a modern take on the found footage genre, incorporating new technology and compelling characters. - The connection between James and Heather serves as a strong motivation for the characters' expedition into the woods, avoiding typical horror sequel mistakes. - Despite advancements in technology, the film highlights the dangers of isolationism and the fear of the unknown, staying true to the original film's themes. As the past decade has seen the emergence of many great horror filmmakers, including Jordan Peele, Ari Aster, and Rose Glass, Adam Wingard's name should not be forgotten. While he's now helming installments in the MonsterVerse with the surprisingly successful Godzilla vs. Kong and the highly anticipated sequel Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Wingard proved his merits as a horror auteur with the subversive slasher thriller You're Next and the spooky neo-noir The Guest. But before he ever set foot in the MonsterVerse, Wingard was handed the keys to making a sequel to one of the most influential horror films of all time. While making a long-awaited new installment is particularly challenging for any franchise, Wingard was able to revitalize interest in The Blair Witch Project with his underrated 2016 sequel, Blair Witch. The Blair Witch Franchise Needed a Rework Back when found footage wasn't a fundamental subgenre of horror like it is today, The Blair Witch Project was a massive success in 1999 thanks to its brilliant marketing campaign. Due to its low budget and unusual production process, The Blair Witch Project was able to deceive audiences into thinking that what they had witnessed was a real collection of footage. Given that the film had no Hollywood stars or overt moments of visual effects, it was fairly easy to buy into the notion that it was legitimate. The Blair Witch Project ended up becoming a significant cultural moment that sparked intense discourse about how marketing campaigns affected viewers' expectations about a film. Although the first film became one of the most profitable independent films ever made, the success of The Blair Witch Project proved to be difficult to recreate. The film's direct sequel, 2000's Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2, failed to capture the same sense of realism that its predecessor had. Presenting the film as a "dramatic interpretation" of real events was a major blunder, as it was the found footage format that had made the original film so popular in the first place. Although the sequel essentially killed the Blair Witch franchise, the found footage genre itself would take off nearly a decade later thanks to the success of 2007's Paranormal Activity. Although a third Blair Witch film was announced with producers Ed Sánchez and Daniel Myrick attached, the project remained in development hell for years, leading fans to assume that the franchise was never coming back. Then, audiences got the surprise announcement they were waiting for. Blair Witch was not immediately revealed to be a follow-up to the iconic found footage movie. Wingard shot the film under the working title "The Woods" and kept all aspects of its narrative a closely guarded secret; the film's title was revealed at its 2016 Comic-Con debut, shocking fans who had thought the franchise was dormant. Without months of speculation that a traditional marketing campaign would have allotted, Blair Witch was able to take audiences by surprise. 'Blair Witch' Avoids Horror Sequel Mistakes Instead of attempting to invert expectations by changing the tone, Wingard went back to basics with the plot of 2016's Blair Witch. The new story picks up two decades after the aspiring filmmakers Heather (Heather Donahue), Mike (Michael Williams), and Josh (Joshua Leonard) disappeared in Burkittsville, Maryland looking for evidence of the Blair Witch. Wrecked with guilt and puzzled by unanswered questions, Heather's brother James (James Allen McCune) decides to look into the mystery after discovering a series of enigmatic YouTube videos. Joined by his friend Peter Jones (Brandon Scott), Peter's girlfriend Ashley Bennett (Robin Reid), and the filmmaker Lisa Arlington (Callie Hernandez), James sets out to complete his sister's work by returning to the site of her disappearance. While many horror sequels (especially legacy sequels) attempt to invoke nostalgia by bringing back members of the original cast, this obviously wasn't a possibility given the first film's fatal ending. However, the connection between James and Heather serves as a compelling motivation for the new expedition into the woods. It would be hard to invest in a new group of characters that meet a gruesome fate by making the same mistakes as the franchise's previous protagonists did. However, James' sincere desire to have his sister's story set straight makes his decisions more understandable. He serves as the perfect audience avatar; both the viewers and James want to know more about what actually happened to Heather and her friends all those years ago. While there are certainly references to the ending of the original film, Blair Witch is an effective introduction to the franchise for those who have not seen the original. James' connection to Heather certainly holds more weight for those familiar with Donahue's performance in the first film; but on his own, James is still a compelling character. While the Blair Witch franchise has never been necessarily heralded for its performances, the cast all has great chemistry and feels like an authentic group of friends. Hernandez, in particular, does a great job of capturing the pure anguish and trauma of being isolated during the film's purposively violent third act. 'Blair Witch' Modernizes the Found Footage Genre While the story is quite similar to that of the first film, Blair Witch took advantage of the changes in technology since the release of The Blair Witch Project. The film incorporates drone footage, advanced cell phone usage, social media, and online personalities to show how James and his team try to craft their investigation. Although James tries to track down his sister's whereabouts using evidence from her YouTube videos, he finds that his sleuthing skills are no match for the demonic forces at play. The film managed to retain its "low budget" feel, but Wingard certainly spared no expense in the highly disturbing third act, which sees James and Lisa being tricked by Heather's spirit to venture deeper into the woods. The bitter irony of the film is that despite these advancements, the characters make the mistake of relying too heavily on technology, and are caught within the same trap that ensnared Heather. While acknowledging the changing times, Blair Witch harkened back to the original film's themes of isolationism and the fear of the unknown. The film shows how the urban legend of the Blair Witch will continue as long as those curious about it put themselves in harm's way. Blair Witch is available to rent on Amazon.

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UFL Football 2024 TV Schedule: How to Watch the XFL and USFL Merged League There is spring pro football again this year. It just looks a little different. The XFL and USFL have merged to form the United Football League (The UFL), an eight-team league playing a 10-week regular season, one playoff round and a championship game. WEEK 1 IS UPON US Which game are you most excited to watch? — UFL (@XFL2023) March 25, 2024 The UFL season kicks off Saturday, March 30, with the USFL champion Birmingham Stallions at the XFL champion Arlington Renegades. ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, Fox, and FS1 combine to televise all games this season. United Football League Teams USFL Conference Birmingham Stallions Houston Roughnecks Memphis Showboats Michigan Panthers XFL Conference Arlington Renegades D.C. Defenders San Antonio Brahmas St. Louis Battlehawks UFL Football 2024 TV Schedule All times Eastern/Central. Schedule subject to change. Week 1 Saturday, March 30 Birmingham Stallions at Arlington Renegades, 1/noon c, Fox St. Louis Battlehawks at Michigan Panthers, 4/3c, Fox Sunday, March 31 D.C. Defenders at San Antonio Brahmas, noon/11a c, ESPN Memphis Showboats at Houston Roughnecks, 3/2c, ESPN Week 2 Saturday, April 6 San Antonio Brahmas at Memphis Showboats, noon/11a c, ESPN Arlington Renegades at St. Louis Battlehawks, 8/7c, ABC Sunday, April 7 Birmingham Stallions at Michigan Panthers, noon/11a c, ESPN Houston Roughnecks at D.C. Defenders, 4/3 c, Fox Week 3 Saturday, April 13 D.C. Defenders at Arlington Renegades, 1/noon c, ESPN Memphis Showboats at Birmingham Stallions, 7/6c, Fox Sunday, April 14 Houston Roughnecks at Michigan Panthers, noon/11a c, ABC St. Louis Battlehawks at San Antonio Brahmas, 3/2c, ABC Week 4 Saturday, April 20 Memphis Showboats at St. Louis Battlehawks, 12:30/11:30a c, ABC D.C. Defenders at Birmingham Stallions, 7/6c, Fox (regional) Michigan Panthers at San Antonio Brahmas, 7/6c, Fox (regional) Sunday, April 21 Arlington Renegades at Houston Roughnecks, 2/1c, FS1 Week 5 Saturday, April 27 San Antonio Brahmas at Arlington Renegades, 7/6c, Fox (regional) Birmingham Stallions at Houston Roughnecks, 7/6c, Fox (regional) Sunday, April 28 St. Louis Battlehawks at D.C. Defenders, noon/11a c, ESPN Michigan Panthers at Memphis Showboats, 3/2c, Fox Week 6 Saturday, May 4 Birmingham Stallions at Memphis Showboats, noon/11a c, ABC Houston Roughnecks at St. Louis Battlehawks, 3/2c, Fox Sunday, May 5 Arlington Renegades at Michigan Panthers, 1/noon c, Fox San Antonio Brahmas at D.C. Defenders, 4/3c, Fox Week 7 Saturday, May 11 Memphis Showboats at Arlington Renegades, 1/noon c, ESPN St. Louis Battlehawks at Birmingham Stallions, 4/3c, Fox Sunday, May 12 Michigan Panthers at D.C. Defenders, noon/11a c, ESPN San Antonio Brahmas at Houston Roughnecks, 3/2c, ESPN Week 8 Saturday, May 18 Memphis Showboats at Michigan Panthers, 4/3c, Fox Houston Roughnecks at Birmingham Stallions, 8/7c, ESPN2 Sunday, May 19 D.C. Defenders at St. Louis Battlehawks, noon/11a c, ABC Arlington Renegades at San Antonio Brahmas, 4/3c, Fox Week 9 Saturday, May 25 St. Louis Battlehawks at Arlington Renegades, noon/11a c, ABC Birmingham Stallions at San Antonio Brahmas, 3/2c, ABC Sunday, May 26 D.C. Defenders at Memphis Showboats, 2:30/1:30c, Fox (regional) Michigan Panthers at Houston Roughnecks, 2:30/1:30c, Fox (regional) Week 10 Saturday, June 1 Michigan Panthers at Birmingham Stallions, noon/11a c, ESPN San Antonio Brahmas at St. Louis Battlehawks, 4/3c, Fox Sunday, June 2 Arlington Renegades at D.C. Defenders, noon/11a c, ABC Houston Roughnecks at Memphis Showboats, 7/6c, Fox Conference Championships Saturday, June 8 3/2c, ABC Sunday, June 9 TBA, Fox UFL Championship Sunday, June 16 5/4c, Fox

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TX Rangers hope for rare repeat as World Series champs The Texas Rangers are still riding the high from last year's first-ever World Series win. Fans are hopeful Texas can repeat as champs as a new baseball season gets underway. Copyright 2024 NPR The Texas Rangers are still riding the high from last year's first-ever World Series win. Fans are hopeful Texas can repeat as champs as a new baseball season gets underway. Copyright 2024 NPR

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The Tshwane giants have flattered to deceive in the competition since their successful campaign back in 2016 under the guidance of the accomplished Pitso 'Jingles' Mosimane. His successors have just about matched all the other achievements at the club but have found the elite club competition a steeper mountain to climb. Nevertheless, Rhulani Mokwena will be determined to ensure that he scales to the top of the mountain as he looks to write his own history with the Brazilians. The youthful tactician, however, will have to first see off a tricky tie against Tanzanian giants Young Africans who will be eyeing a major upset against one of the favourites for the title. GOAL looks at what will make the encounter between Yanga and Mamelodi Sundowns an interesting watch that can't be missed.

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A lot has changed since tiny semiconductor manufacturing upstart SkyWater Technology (NASDAQ: SKYT) had its initial public offering (IPO) in 2021. The company, fresh off of its reorganization under the guidance of private equity, was flying high amid the chip shortage that emerged as a result of pandemic supply chain disruptions. Since then, the world has gone crazy over artificial intelligence (AI). But amid this new AI frenzy, the chip shortage has ended for industrial markets -- precisely the area of the massive semiconductor industry that SkyWater participates in. Nevertheless, a wave of new demand is expected to hit in the next couple of years, and the U.S. CHIPS Act is aimed at bolstering companies like SkyWater. Is this small manufacturing stock worth paying attention to right now? Investors are excited about SkyWater's potential It's a unique business in the chip space, acting as a type of start-up for other tech start-ups. It cuts research and development (R&D) deals with customers, forming a co-development tech platform -- or advanced technology services (ATS) -- in which customers invest in both the manufacturing tools and the semiconductor manufacturing process itself along with SkyWater. Once the R&D is complete, the ATS customers move on to become wafer customers and buy silicon wafers from SkyWater. About 80% of revenue was from ATS last year. Over the long term, the real money will be made when some of its start-up customers move out of that R&D phase and start ordering silicon. To date, the biggest customer is far and away the U.S. Department of Defense, which has been working with SkyWater's silicon fab on radiation-hardened manufacturing technology for years. Applications for the harsh environment in space and advanced radar are but two solutions emerging from this partnership. The Defense Department just awarded SkyWater up to $190 million for its second facility in Florida, which will be paid out over a multiyear period, for packaging chips into computing systems. The company has also applied for CHIPS Act funding for its primary silicon wafer facility in Minnesota. The company can use some of its joint R&D efforts later on with other prospective customers. But as of right now, this remains a very small company that is building out its capabilities, which it hopes will help capture new growth from industrial markets (aviation, aerospace, automotive, healthcare, and the like) in the coming years. In the meantime, it has been able to shake off some of the weakness that its larger chipmaking peers have suffered. In the 2023 fourth quarter, SkyWater's revenue increased 22% year over year to $79 million. For the full year 2024, management expects modest growth, with first-quarter sales of about $80 million (up about 21% from the year prior). Is it too late to buy SkyWater stock? The stock has rebounded since I covered it last summer. I own a very small position and have no intention of changing that anytime soon. You see, the company still isn't profitable. It is making progress toward breaking even and is getting some help from customers who are investing in the tools needed to eventually move from the ATS relationship and into the semiconductor manufacturing stage. But as of the last year, SkyWater generated an operating margin of negative 5%. Expect this to continue in 2024, though management is expecting to cross into profitability within the next couple of years. Again, the key will be moving a few of its customers to the wafer-manufacturing stage of the relationship. SkyWater is anticipating this will happen, especially given the current investment in manufacturing tools. That said, the business model is still unproven, so my stance toward holding it remains unchanged. I have a small position and will continue nibbling here and there if the story continues to play out in positive fashion. It's way too soon to call this a top semiconductor stock, but SkyWater remains a promising small-cap business to keep tabs on. Should you invest $1,000 in SkyWater Technology right now? Before you buy stock in SkyWater Technology, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and SkyWater Technology wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Stock Advisor provides investors with an easy-to-follow blueprint for success, including guidance on building a portfolio, regular updates from analysts, and two new stock picks each month. The Stock Advisor service has more than tripled the return of S&P 500 since 2002*. *Stock Advisor returns as of March 25, 2024 The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.

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Russia's security services knew of ISIS threat before concert attack, new evidence from investigative body suggests Mar 29, 2024, 2:52 PM | Updated: 2:54 pm (CNN) — The Kremlin's security services were aware of an ISIS threat days before a deadly attack on a concert hall near Moscow, Russian intelligence documents obtained by a UK-based investigative organization suggest. According to the London-based Dossier Center, the documents showed ethnic Tajiks radicalized by ISIS-K – the Central Asian offshoot of the terror group ISIS – could have been involved. At least 143 people were killed last Friday in the deadliest attack on Russia in decades, when assailants stormed Crocus City Hall with guns and incendiary devices, just before a concert was to be held. ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attack with statements, photos, and a propaganda video filmed by the attackers. The Dossier Center is a Russian investigation group backed by Mikhail Khodorkovsky, an exiled former Russian oil tycoon turned Kremlin critic. It has previously unearthed details about Russian President Vladimir Putin and his regime, often using documents and leaks from inside the Russian government. "A few days before the terrorist attack, members of the Security Council received a warning that Tajik citizens could be used in terrorist attacks on Russian territory," said the group's latest report, released on Sunday, referring to the Russian security agency. "Even before the attack on Crocus City Hall, a source close to the intelligence services told the Dossier Center about this," it added. The Kremlin hasn't responded to CNN's request for a comment on the Dossier Center report. Shocking footage of the attack showed how victims fled for their lives and ducked to safety in horror, with the venue transformed into an inferno. Four suspects, who are from the Central Asian republic of Tajikistan but worked in Russia on temporary or expired visas, appeared in court earlier this week facing terror charges, showing visible signs of injury. Three pleaded guilty, according to Russian media. Despite relations between Washington and Moscow being at historic lows, the United States warned Russia that ISIS militants were planning to stage an attack in the country. Earlier in March, the US Embassy warned of an increased threat of terror attacks on Russia, with National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson saying the US had shared this information with Russian authorities under the "duty to warn" policy. But in a speech just days before the attack, Putin had dismissed the American warnings as "provocative," saying "these actions resemble outright blackmail and the intention to intimidate and destabilize our society." Putin, who recently won a stage-managed election to secure another term, has repeatedly suggested, without evidence, that Ukraine had helped orchestrate the attack. Ukraine has repeatedly denied having any links to the attack. Former Russian lawmaker Ilya Ponomarev, an exiled Kremlin critic, said the latest evidence posed serious questions for the Russian leadership and its security forces. "We see very clearly that Vladimir Putin could have reacted on numerous warnings," he told CNN's Erin Burnett Out Front. ISIS-K claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on the Russian embassy in Kabul in 2022. The following year, German police arrested several people from Tajikistan accused of plotting an attack on Cologne Cathedral, according to the Dossier Center. Suspected ISIS-K members were also arrested in Kyrgyzstan, accused of plotting an attack at an orthodox church. According to the Dossier Center, Russian law enforcement was monitoring all these reports and "considered the risk" to Russia. The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2024 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.

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20th March 2024 Jaggi Vasudev – aka Sadhguru (or Sadguru). Yet another TYPICAL "Hindu" conman. I'm starting this placeholder post just to track this man. Lots of stuff I've come across but not had time to document. I had made some notes here earlier: Sadguru's wisdom – extracted by Rocky Karthik. Rocky rocks! More here: I dont usually debunk what health-illiterate spiritual gurus mutter about medicine and nutrition, but this video was shared with me for some fact checking and also because it has got millions of views and 60K likes. And it is utter nonsense. The video features Jaggi Vasudev,… pic.twitter.com/L2Fz8wiT9C — TheLiverDoc (@theliverdr) July 13, 2023

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TX Rangers hope for rare repeat as World Series champs By Toluwani Osibamowo Published March 29, 2024 at 4:33 PM EDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn The Texas Rangers are still riding the high from last year's first-ever World Series win. Fans are hopeful Texas can repeat as champs as a new baseball season gets underway. Copyright 2024 NPR

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