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- 5 Bladed right hand propellers from stock 39 to 48 inch in diameter POA Buckie
- Propeller and V.P. repairs in manganese bronze POA +VAT Buckie
- Brand new four bladed propellers from stock sizes from 30 inch to 46 inch POA Buckie
- complete stern- gear made to order from couplings to propeller nuts POA Buckie
- Cutlass bearings brass and non metalic carriers 100's in stock upto 4 1/2 inch POA Buckie
- 2 x pairs of propellors £1,200 ono Ringwood
- Yamaha Hydradrive TRP 6U5 £6,500 +VAT Levington
- Fabricated Propeller Nozzle to suit 1.65M diameter prop. POA Nationwide.
- bronze 4 blade propeller £300 ono Doncaster
- Michigan Marine Propulsion, Propellers and Stern Gear POA Newton Abbot (nr Brixham)
- Propeller 32x26 £400 ono Padstow
- Mercruiser Bravo 3 outdrive leg. £1,500 ono Bristol
- Various stern drive spares. POA Mallaig
- Propeller £75 ono Barnsley
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A simply Marvel-ous way to get your kids to change socks regularly, each of the four pairs of socks in our SockShop Marvel Comics mixed pack of socks feature classic artwork from the comics themselves, with full colour, detailed woven images of the likes of Avengers past and present, including The Hulk, Spider-Man, Iron Man and Wolverine.
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Summer is typically when home sales heat up as families find time in between school years, and slow times during work for some, to either find their first home or switch locations.
It's unbearably hot for moving, but for most it's only time to move.
May home sales indicated that this summer could be one for the record books, as reports showed a stellar start for the real estate market for summer's kick off.
195 homes sold in May 2019, that's 30 more than May 2018, and 30 more than April 2018. The average home price during that time was $206,000, $18,000 more than both the previous month and year-over-year comparisons.
That amounts to $40,352,000 in inventory sold - nearly $9 million more than the previous month.
New home sales are on the rise, with 63 homes being one year or younger sold in May. That's over double April's total of 31.
Homes sold in May spent, on average, 66 days on market - although one home spent over two years (790 days) before being sold. That was a 1,977 square foot, three bedroom, two bathroom home in Killian which sold for $275,000.
The most expensive home sold was a 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom camp in Killian, just south of the Amite River on Highway 22. The sold price was $590,000, or $189.35 per square foot.

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Drew Barrymore – once known as America’s sweetheart – was criticized last week for resuming production. The Drew Barrymore Show Amid the ongoing WGA strike. Now, one of her fellow writers is speaking out against the controversial decision.
Cristina Kinon – Co-Chief Writer The Drew Barrymore Show and one of three members of the WGA staff — recently told The Daily Beast She was “very proud” of Barrymore’s decision to step down as host of the MTV Movie & TV Awards in support of the writers.
However, she noted that she was surprised to hear that cameras would be returning to film Season 4 of The Barrymore Show, which is set to premiere on Monday, September 18. so far, landscape It was the only show supported by the WGA during the strike that began in early May.
“I personally understand that everyone has to make the best decision for themselves,” Keenon told The Daily Beast. “I know there are hundreds of people who work on this show that need to be paid, and I understand the perspective of wanting to protect your cast, your crew and your crew.”
Refer to recent reports conversation and Shirley will also return, she added, “Now, there’s word that maybe some other shows will come back as well. So it’s frustrating because it’s going to prolong the strike and we just want the strike to be over.”
SAG-AFTRA, another strike union in Hollywood, said in a statement that Barrymore did not violate strike rules. Barrymore himself pledged that the show would “adhere to a policy of not discussing or promoting film and television of any kind.” Still, Keenon feels Barrymore’s return conflicts with the struggles of major studios and streamers.
“We stand with all labor and all unions around the world because that’s how it works,” she said. “Unions can only work if you unite with unions from different segments of the workforce.”
According to Keenon, writing for daytime television is not that different from writing for film and television.
“I don’t see how what I’m doing is any different than writing for a scripted show or writing a feature film — which I do, too,” Keenon said. “We are all trying to make a career out of writing, and AMPTP is working to slowly chip away at that. Without writers, they have nothing; writers are the seeds of all creation.”
The author declares that she “wants to see the show stand with us before it’s too late,” before adding that she hopes other shows scheduled to return during the strike will reconsider “their stance and stand in solidarity with us Consistent”. World Golf Association. “


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2023 Ford F-150 Pricing Gets Out of Hand Pretty Quickly
The F-150 is easily one of Ford’s most well-known and popular vehicles. Part of its appeal is that it can be a luxury truck, a hard-working vehicle, or a powerful off-roading machine. With its many available configurations, buyers can design a truck that is exactly what they want. The problem with this is that the 2023 Ford F-150 pricing gets so high so quickly that many buyers will never be able to afford anything beyond the lower trims.
Ford F-150 pricing escalates quickly
The 2023 Ford F-150’s price can range from almost $40,000 to $80,000. This isn’t staggered gradually, however. The cost rises so quickly that it can give potential F-150 shoppers sticker shock.
There are eight trim levels for the 2023 F-150, and the base price starts at $33,835, according to Ford. The next trim up is the XLT, and it has an MSRP of $41,940. The Lariat costs $57,480, the Tremor $61,330, the King Ranch $63,225, and the Platinum $64,915. From there, the price leaps to $76,775 for the Raptor, and the Limited is the most expensive trim with a cost of $83,010. With prices like this, many shoppers can look at the higher trims, but that’s about it.
Many Ford F-150 fans can’t afford the truck of their dreams
The base trim of the 2023 Ford F-150 is a decent truck. For $33,835, you’ll get a vehicle that can seat up to six people, with a 3.3-liter V6 engine which makes 290 hp and 265 lb-ft of torque. It has a max towing capacity of 14,000 lbs and a max payload capacity of 1,785 lbs. The transmission is a powerful 10-speed shiftable automatic, and it has rear-wheel drive.
The size is impressive as well. It has a bed length of 67.1 inches and 8.5 inches of ground clearance. Lane keep assist, lane departure warning, and both wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay also come standard.
The price increase prevents drivers from purchasing what they really want, however. To get the next trim up, the XLT, truck shoppers must invest $8,105 more. For many consumers, this is simply too much to pay.
Of course, they can choose to opt for extra packages, but this also increases the price. For example, more powerful engines like the 2.7-liter EcoBoost with 325 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque are available for $1,285. Another option is the 5.0-liter V8 with 400 hp and 410 lb-ft of torque for $2,560.
Ford F-150 shoppers can also add four-wheel drive, but this increases the price by $5,660. It’s clear with just a few clicks through the “Build and Price” option on Ford’s F-150 page that going beyond the basics is going to cost dearly.
Are so many choices beneficial to buyers?
While it’s always good to have choices, there are times when it can do more harm than good. This is the problem with the 2023 Ford F-150. Yes, it’s true that there are some affordable models. The trims which have more attractive features, such as the hybrid, electric version, the Pro Power Onboard, which makes the F-150 a generator, and more advanced safety tech, are so expensive that many shoppers won’t bother looking.
Because of the price, many F-150 truck shoppers are left picking the base trim, which is why Edmunds reports it’s the most popular trim. The best route to getting a more powerful F-150 might be to find one used. These prices are also very expensive, however, so many consumers are left dreaming of owning a higher trim with no realistic means of actually buying one.

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Peer-to-peer Bitcoin trading platform Paxful recently eclipsed 3 million wallets as it continues to expand its services to users globally. The company’s CEO ray Youssef highlighted that younger demographics more widely prefer to use p2p marketplaces for cryptocurrency services:
“We just conducted a study which stated that more than half of Millennial and Generation Z respondents are interested in peer-to-peer trading as opposed to simply owning crypto or purchasing on exchanges. This further signals the importance of an interconnected, peer-to-peer economy. We’re thrilled to be able to say this statistic has proved itself even more valid due to Paxful’s steady growth.”
One of the markets in which Paxful is quickly growing is South Africa, where the company saw a 2,800% increase in trading volume in October compared to the same month last year. South Africa is currently being viewed as the next big cryptocurrency market for exchanges, and Paxful’s business highlights this sentiment.
Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India, Viral V. Acharya, sees the immense importance of peer-to-peer loans in a nation where microloans are very common. Acharya noted that banks aren’t likely to take on such small loans, which leaves p2p services to fill in the gaps for businesses and consumers:
“A sum of Rs 1 lakh as a loan is not very attractive for a bank, but for a P2P platform, it makes very little difference. Riding on technology, costs have been cut and for P2P lenders it makes sense to even lend to low ticket loans. This means loans can be broken down into levels that actually suit the needs of the borrowers, while keep lenders interested.”
This combination has helped p2p lending in India thrive. Because the credit need of the country is substantial, p2p lending from companies such as Faircent and Lendbox will continue to be an important piece of the Indian economic landscape.
Discover is the latest financial institution to make p2p payments provider Zelle a part of its ecosystem. Discover customers can now send and receive money using Zelle from almost any bank account in the United States through their Discover mobile app and online account center.
Discover vice president of deposits, Ram Subramanian said:
“Giving Discover Bank customers the ability to send and receive money between friends and family is a natural extension of our commitment to offer a seamless, full-service digital banking experience. We are continually listening to what our customers say and are excited to offer Zelle to improve their banking experience.”
Zelle is taking the financial world by storm. In the third quarter of 2019, the company showed a 73% increase in transaction volume with $49 billion sent via the Zelle Network over the quarter. Zelle already has 254 financial institutions processing transactions on the network, with a total of 600 institutions contracted to participate in the p2p network at some point in the near future.
The Sustainable Energy Development Authority (Seda) of Malaysia is now encouraging p2p renewable energy trading. Through a program sponsored by Seda, Malaysians will be able to sell excess solar energy generated by their solar photovoltaic (PV) panels.
If buyers purchase energy via this program they will be subject to lower tariffs, and in return, lower energy prices. Seda chairman Wong Kah Woh highlighted the benefits:
“The current tariff charged by TNB is 50.9 sen, so the consumer still sees savings of 11% if he buys from the prosumer,” Wong said. “In the pilot run, only consumers with higher electricity tariff – Tariff B or Low Voltage Commercial Tariff – who pay 50.9 sen per kWh will participate.”
Malaysia is jumping on the bandwagon of other countries, like Australia, which has already implemented p2p renewable energy trading for residents.
The p2p film and camera industry is consolidating. The US-based Sharegrid recently acquired BorrowFox out of the UK to expand its operations to foreign markets. CEO and co-founder of ShareGrid, Marius Ciocirlan, sees the two companies as having very similar visions:
“At ShareGrid, our mission is to enable all filmmakers and photographers, regardless of background, budget or location, to have access to cutting-edge and affordable equipment. We see the acquisition of BorrowFox as an exciting opportunity to enter the U.K. market, and build on a company that has had a similar vision from the start.”
The acquisition will help ShareGrid host even more users. The company expects that with its expansion it will offer over $1 billion worth of camera equipment and film to 100,000 users on its platform.


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The health of the mind is equally important as that of the body because they simultaneously work to bring complete ease into life. In the manner of a physical one, mental illness brings great hardships and difficult times into life. Physical illness can usually be treated through medication, surgery, and reparation, while the treatment to overcome mental illness is more complex and less corporeal in comparison.
Many mental healthcare techniques are based on a combination of different types of medication and direct assistance from a mental health professional in conversational therapy. This type of treatment has shown to be successful in many cases and often brought positive results. To someone whose life was labored by disorders and mental hardships, the aftermath of mental health treatment brings a new age of lessened worry and a clearer state of mind.
To reach a state of clarity, there are a few things a person has to go through and a small number of tasks that need completion. The beginning of the road towards reparation of mental issues is usually:
As a first step on the journey of mental health treatment, patients receive information about their mental health condition so that they could be directed towards the appropriate mental health services. Before reaching therapy for their patients’ particular disorders, mental health professionals need to establish the severity and type of each patient’s mental health problem.
After establishing what type of treatment is needed and if a patient needs to be sent to a mental hospital or a similar institution, the professionals can separate inpatients and outpatients, as outpatient and inpatient care differentiates on a large scale. Usually, inpatients require stronger medication, constant care, and the proximity of mental hospital personnel.
Types of therapy and institutionalization usually depend on:
Disorder severity, type, and regularity can vary heavily. There are more common disorders such as anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders, which, although common, are not to be taken lightly. For example, depression alone has seven different known types, which vary in severity and activeness. Some less common disorders would be bipolar disorder, psychosis and psychotic disorders, personality disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Some of these disorders are considered severe mental illnesses.
As causes for the anxiety disorder aren’t fully understood, and the ones that fall under the categories of stress, trauma, underlying health issues, medicine side-effects, or after-effects of substance abuse, it’s easy to understand why it’s considered a more common disorder.
Some basic anxiety symptoms are being nervous, tense, or restless, having a feeling of impending danger or doom, irrational panic, hyperventilating, and so on. Usually, anxiety is treated through outpatient care and medication.
Like anxiety, depression has many triggers and causes such as abuse, age, genetics, major events and life events, conflict, substance abuse, medicine side-effects, loss, and so on. Even though it is considered common, depression can be very severe and has types of its own which are very different even amongst themselves. The most basic types of depression are situational depression, seasonal affective disorder, persistent depressive disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, major depression, peripartum depression, and psychotic depression.
Depression treatments are as different as their types. They shift from simple outpatient treatments without medication to complex inpatient therapies. While depression and anxiety can be fairly severe, they fall under the category of mood disorders which can usually be completely reversed or blocked. Therefore the aftermath of treatment can be complete symptom withdrawal and full recovery.
One of the more aggressive mood disorders is bipolar disorder. Causes except for genetic ones are uncertain but allude towards substance abuse and an inadequate childhood environment. There are three basic types of bipolar: Bipolar I, Bipolar II, and Cyclothymic. Other types are usually present in an altered state of mind.
Treatment of bipolar disorder and its aftermath varies depending on its severity. Some types of this disorder fade away after a certain outside effect on the body ends or after a certain life event passes. Some types can fade away almost completely, and some types require everyday treatment to stay inactive. The one thing all of these have in common is a great decline in symptoms and general disorder activity.
Psychosis and Psychotic Disorders
Psychosis, or the state of altered consciousness, is a difficult disorder to handle, of course, depending on its severity. The true causes are not fully known; some known ones are genetics, substance and medicine abuse, and deeply traumatic life events. With an array of types and variations as well as levels of severity, this is one of the more complex disorders on this list.
Some of the more successful treatments of these disorders are group therapy, self-help groups, family interventions, cognitive behavioral therapy, etc.
The aftermath of psychosis treatment is a reduction in the intensity of the symptoms and anxiety caused by them. A lifestyle set up by a mental health professional helps with general stabilization and a lessening in the effects and manifestations of these disorders.
Post-traumatic stress disorder is caused by severely traumatic life events causing extreme involuntary reactions to similar situations in later life. To improve function and reduce the symptoms of this severe condition, therapy is essential. Although PTSD can cause a feeling of a point of no return, short and long-term therapy and medication can help to greatly reduce symptoms or even make them go away almost entirely.
Life With Mental Illness During and After Treatment
As you could’ve seen from the examples listed above, disorders and their treatments vary a lot. This means that it is nearly impossible to put the aftermath of their treatments in the same category. However, that is a reason why specialized organizations such as The Right Way Recovery Services exist. As they provide their services free of charge to everyone, regardless of an individual’s financial status or ability to pay for treatment services, it is one of the greatest places to start informing yourself about the changes a treatment might bring to your life. You can start by informing yourself about their services and then choose the next step by yourself!

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As of January 15, 2024, CVS Health Inc. (NYSE: CVS) is exhibiting a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of approximately 11.9 to 12.09. This P/E ratio signifies that the company’s stock is currently being traded at around 12 times its earnings per share. In relation to the Health Care Providers & Services sector, CVS Health’s P/E ratio suggests that the stock may be undervalued, as the industry average P/E ratio stands at 129.27.
The P/E ratio is a widely used metric for evaluating a company’s market performance, providing valuable insights into investors’ expectations regarding its future prospects. While a lower P/E ratio can indicate that a company is undervalued, it is important to consider this metric in conjunction with other factors, such as industry trends and business prospects.
When comparing CVS Health to its peers, its P/E ratio of 11.9 to 12.09 suggests that it may be considered a good value based on its Price-To-Earnings ratio compared to the average of its competitors. However, it is crucial to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the company’s financials and market conditions before making any investment decisions.
CVS Health Corporation (CVS) Stock Performance: A Slight Dip Followed by After-Hours Increase
On January 15, 2024, CVS Health Corporation (CVS) experienced a slight dip in its stock performance. According to data from CNN Money, the stock closed at $76.56, which marked a decrease of $2.37 or 3.00% since the market last closed.
Despite this decrease, it is important to note that CVS is currently trading in the middle of its 52-week range. This suggests that the stock’s performance is relatively stable and not at its extreme high or low. Additionally, CVS is trading above its 200-day simple moving average, indicating a positive trend in its price momentum.
After the market closed, CVS saw a slight increase of $0.01 in after-hours trading. While this change may seem insignificant, it could potentially indicate a small rebound or a stabilization of the stock’s performance.
Investors and analysts will closely monitor CVS’s stock performance in the coming days to determine whether this after-hours increase is indicative of a larger upward trend or just a momentary fluctuation. Factors such as company news, industry trends, and broader market conditions will also play a role in shaping CVS’s future stock performance.
CVS Health Corporation is a well-known healthcare company that operates a chain of retail pharmacies and provides various health services.
CVS Stock Performance on January 15, 2024: Resilient Growth and Stability in the Healthcare Industry
Title: CVS Stock Performance on January 15, 2024: A Steady Growth Amidst Challenges
CVS Health Corporation, a leading healthcare company, has been a prominent player in the stock market. As of January 15, 2024, CVS’s stock performance has shown resilience and stability, despite facing challenges within the industry. This article will delve into CVS’s stock performance, analyzing its total revenue, net income, and earnings per share (EPS) over the past year and the third quarter of 2023.
Total Revenue Growth
CVS’s total revenue has been a significant indicator of its performance. Over the past year, CVS’s total revenue reached an impressive $322.79 billion, representing a 10.57% increase compared to the previous year. However, in the third quarter of 2023, CVS’s total revenue remained flat at $89.91 billion.
Net Income Fluctuations
Over the past year, CVS reported a net income of $4.15 billion, indicating a significant decrease of 47.55% compared to the previous year. In the third quarter of 2023, CVS’s net income rebounded, reaching $2.26 billion, an increase of 18.94% compared to the previous quarter.
Earnings per Share Analysis
Over the past year, CVS’s EPS stood at $3.14, a decline of 47.31% compared to the previous year. In the third quarter of 2023, CVS’s EPS rose by 18.66% to reach $1.75 per share.
CVS Health Corporation’s stock performance on January 15, 2024, reflects a company that has managed to navigate challenges within the healthcare industry. Despite a decline in net income and EPS over the past year, CVS demonstrated resilience by maintaining steady total revenue growth. The company’s ability to rebound in the third quarter of 2023, with an increase in net income and EPS, indicates that CVS’s strategies and cost management initiatives are yielding positive results.
Investors should consider CVS’s consistent revenue growth as a positive sign, but it is crucial to monitor the company’s ability to sustain this growth and address future challenges. By closely monitoring CVS’s financial performance and industry trends, investors can make informed decisions regarding their investment in CVS stock.

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Detectives are investigating 14 such incidents reported since 19 November. The majority of the thefts have taken place between about 18:00 and 21:30 hours near transport hubs - including near Alexandra Palace, Bounds Green, Turnpike Lane, Wood Green and Seven Sisters Stations.
In each case the victim has been holding their phone in their hand and using it in the street, when a moped carrying two suspects has mounted the pavement and the pillion has snatched the phone.
Police in Haringey have been working hard to make numerous arrests in relation to theft, robbery and burglary offences. This has so far led to more than 40 people being charged with theft, robbery and burglary offences since the start of November 2012.
In light of reports of phone snatches taking place across London, police in Haringey continue to advise mobile phone users to be alert.
DI Jason Turkington of Haringey CID said: "These thefts are taking place near transport hubs and main roads, so if you must use your mobile phone when you're out in the street, be aware of what's going on around you, don't get so distracted that before you know it a thief has spotted your phone and grabbed it. We are working with neighbouring boroughs to identify and catch those responsible and urge you to take some simple steps to help prevent your phone being stolen."
• Watch out for bikes and mopeds - especially if they mount the pavement - if they could grab your phone as they ride by, stop using it and put it away.
• Move away from transport hubs: Don’t check your phone as soon as you leave a tube or train station - leave it a while, or walk into a shop to check it.
• Stay alert: Don’t text while you’re walking - you will be less aware of what is happening around you
• Protect behind you: If you can, stand with your back against a wall when using your phone so nobody can come up behind you
• Don’t tempt thieves: Be discrete when using your phone, don’t leave it on the table in bars and restaurants, and don’t leave your bags unattended.
• If you must use your phone in public, make it quick, to minimise the chance of you becoming distracted by the conversation and a thief spotting your phone.
• Register your phone: Register your phone and other property at www.immobilise.com – it can help police return your property to you and catch thieves. You will need your phone’s 15 digit IMEI number, which you can find by typing *#06# into your phone.
• Install and activate a locating App for your phone, such as 'find my Iphone', or similar for a smart phone and make sure you set a screen lock on your phone.


On May 1, 2019, the City of Newark Municipal Council adopted Ordinance 18-1970 by a 7-0 vote amending several sections of the City’s Zoning Ordinance. This new ordinance permits medical marijuana alternative treatment centers, medical marijuana cultivation facilities, medical marijuana manufacturing facilities, and medical marijuana safety compliance facilities (collectively, the “Medical Marijuana Uses”) as conditional uses in specified zoning districts within the City.
NAIOP New Jersey has announced the finalists for its coveted Deal of the Year awards, highlighting six of the state’s most impactful projects and transactions of 2018.
What does the year 2019 have in store for New Jersey’s commercial real estate market? We recruited some of the most influential developers, professionals and thought leaders in New Jersey commercial real estate to give us their predictions for the year ahead.
A well-known office complex in downtown Newark has a new addition for its tenants and other nearby users — a new Krauszer’s convenience store on its ground floor.
A high-profile redevelopment project in Newark was honored Friday before a crowd of more than 500, winning an annual award from the United Way of Northern New Jersey.
A new slate of leaders have taken the reins at Commercial Real Estate Women of New Jersey, the state’s top association for connecting and advancing professional women across the industry.


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FIIs stake in SKS Microfinance at record
- Tanzanian student was not stripped, paraded naked: K'taka Home Minister
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Turning bullish on the country's only listed microfinance company, foreign investors have hiked their stake in SKS Microfinance to an all-time high of 31.77 per cent in the July-September quarter -- from a record low of 8.33 per cent at the end of preceding three-month period.
The sharp increase in the shareholding of Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) coincided with a massive rally of 88 per cent in the share price of Hyderabad-based SKS Microfinance between July and September this year.
On the other hand, the total promoter holding dipped to 29.58 per cent during the quarter from 37.62 per cent in April-June 2012, as per information available with the stock exchanges.
Helped by the significant share purchase by FIIs, SKS Microfinance stock rallied by about 88 per cent between July 1 and September 30, after a plunge of 34 per cent in the preceding three months.
The stock has taken a major beating since its listing in August 2010 at a price of over Rs 1,000 per share and is currently trading at near Rs 120 per share at the stock
exchanges. The company had debuted on the bourses after sale of shares in initial public offer (IPO) at a price of Rs 985 a piece.
The foreign investors that have acquired fresh shares during the last quarter include CLSA, Royal Bank Investment, Credit Suisse and Morgan Stanley.
Currently, CLSA (Mauritius) owns 8.77 per cent, while Royal Bank Investment Partners (London) owns 4.62 per cent.
Morgan Stanley (Singapore) and Credit Suisse held 4.16 per cent and 1.48 per cent stakes respectively.
Besides, the number of FIIs stands at 30, up from against 24 at the end of April-June quarter.
Analysts believes the fresh infusion of capital through a qualified institutional placement (QIP) route in July as well as the company's reduction of its exposure to its main state, Andhra Pradesh, have helped FIIs to rush towards it.
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'Game Of Thrones' Director Basically Confirmed One Of The Stark Sisters Will Die
Despite a promising start when Arya Stark arrived back in Winterfell, last week's episode episode showed that she and Sansa have a very long way to go in ever trusting each other again. It didn't take much gasoline from Littlefinger to re-ignite the emotional war of years of resentment between the two characters. Worse, now the director admits that these scenes were filmed with the death of one in mind. This leads us to ask: does Sansa Stark die on Game of Thrones?
Talking with HuffPost, the director of the episode "Beyond The Wall" Alan Taylor said that he wanted to bring forth maximum tension.
I love the fact that these two come back, they're both lethal, and I just wanted to give the impression, as much as possible, that one of them is going to die. But you're not sure which one... something is coming very soon between them, and it will be violent but surprising.
Sansa sent away Brienne, the one person who would try and protect the girls from each other. Does that mean she is planning to go after Arya and doesn't want to be stopped? Does she have any idea how bad an idea that is?
In a murder showdown, Sansa loses. End of story. (I have assumed on and off that Sansa would not survive to the end of Season 8, this is certainly one way to fulfill that.)
But cloak and dagger isn't Sansa's strength anyway, and I simply refuse to believe she would be so foolish as to attempt to take down Arya in an arena where she was the weaker party. That's not Sansa Stark. If there's one thing Sansa learned from her time with Cersei, with Littlefinger and with Ramsay, it's always work from your power centers.
Her power center is in the Great Hall in Winterfell, in front of the other lords of the North. And though Arya has a letter Sansa wrote at a very unfortunate moment in her life, Sansa has something just as great over Arya: that's she's a Faceless Man, and (if she puts two and two together) that's a bunch of Frey faces in her rucksack. Being a murderer certainly trumps some embarrassing words on paper.
The question is, will Sansa out her sister's profession in front of the Northern Lords to gain the upper hand? And if she does, how long will she live to regret it?
And how come Bran isn't using that incredibly useful foresight, present sight and past sight of his to head all this off at the pass already? Tell that boy to pull her head out of the clouds of ravens and fix this before someone gets irrevocably hurt.

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Ring Fit Adventure (opens in new tab) might not be Nintendo's first attempt at making a fitness game, but it is certainly its most endearing. Whereas Wii Fit and the Balance Board were brilliant at turning your living room into a mini-gym in an approachable way, Ring Fit Adventure and the Ring-Con are more versatile in every sense. Ring Fit's exercises are weaved into a surprisingly delightful RPG where you take on a buff dragon, while the Ring-Con can track a greater variety exercises, getting you to work up a sweat in a way that the Balance Board struggled to.
What excites me most about the time I've spent with Ring Fit so far is the possibilities that exist beyond it. Nintendo have an accessory that could be used for any type of game, while the Switch's portability means fitness games released on it have an advantage those released in the Wii's heyday never had. Simply put, Ring Fit Adventure seems like the ideal spark for a fitness game revival.
Wii fit as a fiddle
In some ways, it's surprising that fitness games need a revival. When Wii Fit and the Balance Board launched back in 2008 in America and the EU, it was an instant sensation among Wii players. It might not have been the first example of an 'Exergame', but its simplicity made it easy to jump into Wii Fit and get cracking on with its exercises, while its adaptability made it easy for other developers to create games for it.
In the space of a few years, fitness games such as EA Active, My Fitness Coach, and er, Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2009 followed in Wii Fit's footsteps, helping to expand the genre rapidly. Meanwhile, other games like Wii Music, Rayman Raving Rabbids: Party, and Skate It made full use of the balance board, helping to turn it into one of Nintendo's most successful peripherals.
As of 2012, over 32 million balance boards had been sold, and considering they were bundled with Wii Fit, it put Nintendo's fitness software in plenty of living rooms. Like the Wii's motion controls, the novelty and accessibility of the board made non-traditional gamers eager to try it, and even if it didn't appeal to Nintendo's typical audience, there's a lot to like about the way it gently gamified fitness. Whether it's throwing punches to a beat or practicing stretches with the Trainer (who's since joined Smash Bros. to put all those push-ups to good use), Wii Fit felt like a handy way of getting exercise in away from the gym.
Struggling to Kinect
It wasn't just the Wii that had a thriving fitness genre though. As Kinect and PlayStation Move brought motion controls to Xbox 360 and PS3 respectively, they also helped bring a raft of fitness games to each console. Nike+ Kinect Training was the 360's answer to Wii Fit, which was a more serious take on fitness games. It still got you working up a sweat, but it lacked Wii Fit's playfulness, lessening its appeal for the fitness-curious.
Meanwhile, fitness games such as EA Active 2, UFC Trainer, and Zumba Fitness across all three consoles helped to maintain fitness game momentum. The fact that some games focused on pure fitness, while others followed Wii Fit's gamification model meant that players were spoiled for choice with fitness games no matter what console they had.
However, if the Wii created the ideal market for fitness games to thrive in, then the next generation was, to put it kindly, the worst possible one for them. When the Wii U launched in 2012, the audience didn't take to Nintendo's console in the way they did with its predecessor, and the same can be said for Wii Fit U. Despite its backward compatibility with the balance board, it apparently sold less than a million copies – although that information comes courtesy of VGChartz.com, so feel free to take it with a pinch of salt. Still, it should be clear for all to see that the audience that adored the Wii failed to make the transition to its successor in any meaningful way.
Exploring Ring Fit Adventure (opens in new tab), Nintendo's latest attempt to get us up off the couch.
Similarly, when the Xbox One launched in 2013, the integration with the new Kinect camera sparked a backlash from gamers. While games like Xbox Fitness and Shape Up offered next-gen workouts at launch, the negativity around the Kinect camera saw Microsoft ditch it as part of Xbox bundles early on, while the Xbox One S and X don't even have a port for the peripheral. Considering most fitness games relied on the camera, it meant those games slowly disappeared from the console.
Then there's the rise of smartphone fitness apps and games. As smartphones became more ubiquitous, so too did fitness apps that you could take anywhere on the go. One early breakout hit was Zombies, Run. It places you in the middle of a zombie apocalypse, weaving a story while you jog along in the real world, collecting virtual supplies for your base in game. If Wii Fit succeeded because it offered a type of fitness experience that was more accessible than going to a gym, then apps like Zombies, Run offered the same benefits.
Ring (Fit) the changes
Which is where Ring Fit Adventures comes in. Like Wii Fit, it's playful in its approach to gamifying fitness, but this time, it has taken the concept and doubled down on it. You're running through a fantasy world and battling enemies with specific exercises, a far cry away from copying the Wii Fit Trainer. Meanwhile, the Ring-Con offers the same flexibility the balance board did. Stretching it in different directions or rotating around like a wheel is as easy to understand as standing on a board.
Plus, there are plenty of possibilities for its use outside of Ring Fit. Imagine an RPG where you could use the ring like a bow, or a pirate game where you could steer your ship through choppy waters. Ring Fit shows plenty of ways you could use it, and it's hard to not want to see developers try to find even more opportunities with the use of the Ring-Con.
On top of that, if the advantage that smartphones had with fitness apps was their portability, then the Nintendo Switch has negated it. The fact you can take it anywhere with you means that you can also take Ring Fit as well. The Ring-Con and leg strap are (just about) travelable, so if you wanted to get some squats going in Spain or press-ups in Portugal, then you can.
But most importantly, Ring Fit Adventure offers a template for future fitness games after a barren spell. By offering an experience that is as fun as it is sweaty, it recaptures what Wii Fit did so well, and improves on it. Here's hoping that what follows has us jogging down this path.
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Join Gabriel Corbett for an in-depth discussion in this video Flipping offset direction and end caps, part of SOLIDWORKS 2016 New Features.
- (Voiceover) The offset entity command has been greatly improved inside a SolidWorks 2016. To get started, let's go ahead and click on plane 1 and start a sketch. Let's go up here to Offset Entities and I'm going to choose my first offset is going to be this outside edge here. Notice that brings it right into our current sketch. I'm going to go ahead and click on the spacebar and click Normal, too, so I can see my sketch. Let's click on that one more time and click on Offset Entities. You can see that I then have a offset out to the outside with the ability to reverse it to the inside and I have the ability to create offset geometry that's construction geometry.
But for this case here, let's go ahead and just choose that line and click on Offset. Now that I have that there, I can use it one more time. Click on Offset Entities. Let's make sure we go to the insides, reverse it to the inside here and I have the ability to now create end caps with either arcs or lines. Click on Offset Entities and now I've created a nice offset entity with some end caps. I can also do the exact same thing for the outside of the shape. So click on Offset Entities one more time. Click on the shape itself and you can see I have a profile around the whole outside. I have the ability, of course, to bring it to the inside or outside, your choice.
I can make it bi-directional if I wanted to, obviously cap the ends. And I can also change it to construction geometry. Both the base and the offset geometry have that option now. Now, in this case, I'm going to make the offset .05 and then click on OK. We also now have the ability inside of SolidWorks 2016 to flip the offset to the other direction. Go ahead down here and click on the dimension itself and click on this little Reverse Offset. It brings it to the inside. Click OK. And that makes it way easier to just switch the offset.
Before, you had to either delete it or do some other work around to bring your offset to the other side. Now it's literally one click inside a SolidWorks 2016.
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7 Peaks Ride: Mount Buller
Victoria’s 7 Peaks Ride is an at-your-own pace cycling challenge which runs from October to April each year, taking you up winding mountain roads, around steep turns and past spectacular views right to the top of seven Victorian Alpine Resorts.
Details of the Mount Buller ride:
- Distance 15.3km
- Rise 921m
- Grade Average 6.2%
- Grade Max 13%
Mirimbah to Mount Buller is a 15.3km ride with a challenging 921 vertical metres of climb which tests you right from the start. Signposts on the roadside give you a chance to plot your progress marking altitude and distance to the Mount Buller Village. This ride is a test of strength and endurance that only gets tougher in the final few kilometres in the Village, but the scenery is spectacular, so take a moment to take in the views of neighbouring Mount Stirling and the High Country panorama.
We love those distance markers on the way up and for the most part the gradient is steady. Watch out for the final 1.5km, the toughest section of the ride, which includes the aptly named Hell Corner. The views down through the switchbacks about half way up are glorious. Diehards say you haven't really finished until you get to Arlberg - just another 1km past the official finish!
You can ride the climbs outside of the 7 Peaks Challenge, weather permitting
Start at Mirimbah Park, Mt Buller Tourist Rd, Mirimbah.
Finish at The Clocktower at Mt Buller Village, off Mt Buller Tourist Rd
Water: Water fountain in the Village Square
Shelter: Village Square Plaza (check opening hours)
Mobile coverage: Very good on most major providers, some black spots down low
Paper Passport Stamping Station: Alpine Central. Weekdays 8:30am - 5pm, Saturday/Sunday 10am - 4pm
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1,270 m / 4,165 ft
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What’s Korean Cinema? 48 – Flu
Outbreak or Contagion… Korean style. 2013’s Flu that’s up for review this episode. With Kenny B and Paul Quinn of Hangul Celluloid.
00m 00s – Flu director Kim Sung-su discussion, production notes, reception.
32m 25s – Flu review.
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Over 10,000 hectares have burned in Yamal this summer
Over 10,000 hectares of land have burned in the Yamal-Nenets Autonomous Area since fire season started this summer, TASS reports quoting the local Civil Defense and Fire Safety Department.
"Since the fire season started in Yamal, we've experienced a total of 283 natural fires covering an area of 10,019 hectares," the department said. "Twenty-three fires have yet to be fully contained. In the last 24 hours, over 1,000 more hectares have burned."
"Firefighters have put out 12 fires in the last 24 hours over an area of 1,043 hectares. Nine new fires have started in the past 24 hours. Nearly 600 firefighters and 16 helicopters are involved in the firefighting effort. A state of emergency has been declared," the department spokesman said. An Il-76 firefighting aircraft is to arrive in the region next weekend to help stop the blazes.


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Monterey Jazz Festival
Conceived over 60 years ago, Monterey Jazz Festival is the longest-running celebration of the genre. Honouring the roots of jazz, the organisers also work on creating an awareness of imbalances within the scene today.
Chosen for: Preserving Culture, Driving Diversity and Long-Term Impact.
Founded in 1958 by two jazz enthusiasts – DJ Jimmy Lyons and the critic Ralph Gleason – the first edition of Monterey Jazz Festival hosted titans of the genre, such as Louis Armstrong and Billie Holiday. With over 60 years in the game, Monterey Jazz Festival is the longest-running event of its kind in the world. Its impact is such that it has become a cornerstone display for jazz music, and welcomed pioneers to its bandstands over the years: Tony Bennett, Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock and Norah Jones, to name a few.
Monterey Jazz Festival extends beyond being an event. While this annual celebration is an anchoring point for musicians and the international jazz community, it’s also an organisation that pays homage to the roots of the genre whilst tackling imbalances within the scene. Jazz has always been political by nature, its origins stemming back to protest music. It reflected the struggles of Black folks and advocated for social change.
These values are a part of the festival’s ethos, who have worked on addressing, and creating an awareness of, inequalities across the international community today – particularly racial and gender imbalances. In 2019 they launched their Next Generation Women in Jazz programme to champion women in the genre. Year-round, they also run an education programme introducing jazz into local schools. Furthermore, the team runs summer camps and hosts a smaller Next Generation Jazz Festival for young people. This educational programme seeks to inspire a new generation. The annual festival not only celebrates jazz, it preserves it as an art form for generations to come.
Monterey Jazz Festival takes place at Monterey County Fairgrounds on 23-24 September 2023.

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Meet my cat, Norbert. Sure he looks innocent enough. A little blank behind the eyes, perhaps, but he doesn't look like a killer does he?
Well he is. He's a book killer.
I reviewed Jane Yolen and Heidi E.Y. Stemple's perfectly lovely Sleep, Black Bear, Sleep (illustrated by Brooke Dyer) for Book Buds yesterday (link should be up soon) and what did this cat do?
Take a look. He shredded two pages out of this beautiful book.
He's always shredding things, so when I heard him ripping through yet another paper product yesterday, I wasn't surprised. Oh well, I thought, there goes the kindergarten newsletter.
But this! This is a new low in the life of Norbert.
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text: A snowy owl that was hit by a car in Stratford late last year will never fly again, but the radiant white raptor is a natural star and the newest "ambassador bird" at a rehabilitation and education center. Otsi, from a Native American word for White Ghost, suffered severe head and wing injuries when he was found flailing in the road in December and brought to A Place Called Hope in Killingworth. Born only last year, the young owl has recovered, but part of his right wing had to be amputated, so he has found a permanent home, center director Christine Cummings said. "Our hearts break for his loss of freedom," the center posted on Facebook recently, "but our hearts rejoice for him to adjust and adapt to his new captive role as a teacher." Typically in Connecticut and other points south of their Arctic homes, snowy owls are seen along the shoreline, at airports or on flat-roofed buildings, treeless areas that remind them of their native habitat. Whenever they are spotted, crowds with cameras descend on the place, which is not good for the birds, Many of the migrant owls are still learning to hunt and conserve energy in cold weather, according to the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. When people get too close, the owls may fly and deplete already low energy reserves. Also, people getting too close can scare away rodents and other prey. "While a single incident may not have long-lasting impacts, it is possible to love 'snowys' to death," DEEP said in a news release. "The cumulative impact of prolonged or repeated stress may weaken the bird enough that it cannot survive the winter." Less than 100,000 snowy owls are left in the world, with about 28,000 or fewer breeding pairs, according to the latest estimates. Southward migrations typically happen when lemmings, the owls' primary source of food, are not as plentiful in the far north, according to Beardsley Zoo Director Gregg Dancho, Besides rodents, snowy owls also eat ducks and seabirds. The males, which are often all white, are smaller than the females with\u00a0a wingspan of up to five feet. Otsi will be trained to stand on a person's gloved hand and will be part of the center's educational program, Cummings said. The birds have been known to live to almost 30 years in captivity, so he will be a longtime teacher, she said. Cummings noted that the Arctic owls, which she called "intensely gorgeous," have become even more popular since the Harry Potter movies featured a snowy named Hedwig. "They're so bright," Cummings said, "their light coloration with big yellow eyes. ... They are stunning creatures."


Honorable Peoples and Friends of Ethiopia;
The Council of Ministers of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, with deep sorrow and grief, regrets to inform the Peoples of Ethiopia that Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, who has led our country for the last 21 years with great wisdom and far-sightedness, passed away on August 20th at 11:40 pm at the hospital where he was under medical treatment.
Prime Minister Meles Zenawi had been undergoing medical treatment for the last two months. He had lately been showing remarkable improvement, but unfortunately had to be admitted back to hospital two days ago when his condition worsened due to a sudden infection. All attempts by his physicians to treat this was unsuccessful, and he died at 11:40 p.m. on August 20th.
It is with deep sorrow and heartfelt grief that the Council of Ministers announces the news of the passing of Prime Meles Zenawi, who gave his all to the cause of extricating Ethiopia and its peoples from poverty and backwardness. Prime Minister Meles was a far-sighted and visionary leader who above all had great love and clear vision for Ethiopia and its peoples.
The Prime Minister was a successful and visionary leader who built a party and a government that had started to turn his aims and vision into reality, raising Ethiopia’s stature high in the international arena. He was instrumental in drawing up the right mix of policies for the country and had by his leadership placed Ethiopia on the path of democracy and development, ensuring that the renaissance of the nation was realizable and was within reach.
Prime Minster Meles Zenawi made relentless efforts to put in place a constitutional democratic system that could guarantee peoples’ equality and citizens’ human and democratic rights, good governance and improvement for the livelihood of the millions living in poverty, in sum charting a bright future for Ethiopia based on a firm democratic foundation. Today, Ethiopia and indeed Africa has lost a great son and an apostle of change. A far-sighted leader who championed Ethiopia’s and Africa’s renaissance has been taken from us.
Prime Minister Meles was the chief architect of the 5 year Growth and Transformation Plan, to the successful implementation of which he fully dedicated himself, despite nursing a serious medical condition for the past two years.
Under his great leadership not only has the country’s peace and stability been maintained, Ethiopia has also made tremendous contributions towards sustainable peace and stability in Somalia, on Sudan and South Sudan, Rwanda, Burundi and Liberia. History and Africa as a whole will always remain grateful for his contributions.
Prime Minister Meles, along with other African colleagues, created the NEPAD Program in order to allow Africa’s voice to be heard and for the continent to take its rightful place in global trade and development, democracy and good governance, as well as peace and stability. He made sure that Ethiopia would be the first to implement these ideas and play a responsible role in Africa.
Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, as the voice of the developing world, successfully fought for a just and equitable economic system. As a great leader who believed in safe and balanced use of global natural resources, he made Ethiopia a show case of Green economic development. His wisdom and vision rightly received international recognition and acclaim. He was a example to all people of Africa, a great leader who lit the bright candle of hope in Ethiopia.
The Council of Ministers of the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia wishes to say that not only Ethiopia but indeed the whole world has lost a farsighted leader and a force for real change and progress in the passing of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi.
Honorable Peoples of our Country and Friends of Ethiopia,
The Council of Ministers of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, while expressing its deep sorrow and grief at the untimely death of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, nonetheless takes comfort and solace in the fact that he has left behind a solid democratic and developmental constitutional system. Today, his ideas and vision of change have become the ideas of change for 80 million Ethiopians. His initiatives on behalf of a democratic developmental system have ushered in new hope and a determination for change and a better life for all Ethiopians and indeed for Africa.
Prime Ministers Meles’ policies and strategies, implemented through the determination and tireless efforts of his colleagues in party, government, and throughout the country, have clearly shown their capacity to provide for rapid change and development of Ethiopia. The constitutional developmental democratic system that has been left to us by a great leader is built on a firm foundation. We will always be proud of his achievements, remain confident in ourselves and nurture the unshakable belief that the efforts at making Ethiopia’s renaissance a reality have indeed become irreversible.
Despite the great loss that Ethiopia has suffered at the death of this great leader, the basic polices and strategies that are the fruit of Prime Minister Meles’ intellect will continue to be implemented. The individual and group rights enshrined in our Constitution will continue to be consolidated. The efforts already begun for the building democratic institutions will continue along the path and vision set by Prime Minister Meles.
The constructive and peaceful role that Ethiopia has been playing in the Horn of Africa and in Africa at large, to ensure mutual benefit for all will continue with vigour, and Ethiopia will remain, today as in the past, an example of good neighborliness. Ethiopia’s constructive role within the African Union and the international community will continue to be based and strengthened on the vision and directions laid out by Prime Minister Meles.
Honorable Peoples and Friends of Ethiopia,
The Government of Ethiopia has observed with admiration the outpouring of heartfelt love of the peoples of Ethiopia for Prime Minister Meles as they learnt of his illness and the fact that followers of all faiths have been praying for his recovery. It is deeply appreciative of this tremendous outpouring of support during this tragic period and for the dedication of the peoples of Ethiopia to the peace and stability of the country. The Council of Ministers calls upon all Ethiopians to endure these trying times with traditional Ethiopian fortitude and unity and asks them to work hand in hand to ensure Ethiopia’s sustainable development, peace and the interests of its peoples for the future.
Furthermore, the Council of Ministers would express its appreciation to all world leaders, who over the last two months have expressed their best wishes and support for the Prime Minister. It would like to take this opportunity to renew its assurances that Ethiopia will remain committed to the excellent relations it has established with all its partners and friends.
The Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia expresses its heartfelt gratitude to all medical personnel who have done everything in their capacity to provide Prime Minister Meles with all necessary medica
l support during his illness.
The Council of Ministers of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia will announce the details of the funeral arrangements for Prime Minister Meles in the near future. In the meantime, His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn will, in accordance with the FDRE Constitution, continue to carry out the responsibilities of heading the Council of Ministers.
Honorable Peoples and Friends of Ethiopia,
While the loss of our visionary leader is a loss too many, Ethiopians today more than ever are duty bound to act together to implement Prime Minister Meles’ vision for change and for the building of a developed and prosperous Ethiopia.
The Council of Ministers calls on all Ethiopians to redouble their efforts to endure this difficult moment and ensure that Ethiopia indeed achieves the goals charted out for it by its visionary leader.
The Council of Ministers would like to take this opportunity to express its condolences to the Peoples of Ethiopia and to the bereaved family of our great leader, Meles Zenawi.
* This statement was aired on the national TV on Aug 21, 2012 around 7 am.
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Check out this ridiculous ’80s electro jam from Belfast’s Jack Hamill aka Space Dimension Controller from his forthcoming Welcome to Mikrosektor-50 album on R&S Records in early March. The first time I saw SDC was years ago in Belfast and he was pulling this type of suave vocodered vocals (aka Mr. 8040) and rocking a gold chain. The difference now is, the song is totally killer too. Incroyable.
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Ogletree Deakins’ Traditional Labor Relations Practice Group is pleased to announce the publication of the Fall 2021 issue of the Practical NLRB Advisor. This issue offers insight into the changes in labor relations policy we have seen since President Joe Biden—who promised to be the most “pro-union” president in U.S. history—took office. From the unprecedented firing of National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) general counsel (GC) Peter Robb on Inauguration Day, to the filling of Board seats with labor-friendly nominees in record time, the White House’s support for organized labor has been palpable. In no instance has it been more evident than in the memoranda issued by the agency’s new GC, which is the focus of this issue of the Practical NLRB Advisor.
That the tilt of the agency would become decidedly more pro-union came as little surprise. The breadth and degree of the proposed reorientation reflected in the memoranda, however, stunned many observers. The memos do not foreshadow a mere recalibration of Board law. They plainly anticipate a tectonic shift.
This issue also examines the impact of the proposed Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. While it seems clear that there is no viable legislative path forward for the PRO Act, there remains the prospect that its massive monetary fine provisions will be included in the pending congressional budget reconciliation package. The aggressive changes contemplated by the new GC memos and the possibility of punitive monetary sanctions portend a tough road ahead for employers.
Whether Congress will enact the penalty provisions, whether many of the GC proposals will pass judicial muster, and whether the agency’s new aggressiveness will collapse under its own weight are all unclear contingencies at this point. This issue of the Practical NLRB Advisor offers a detailed examination of these issues and the fast-changing labor relations landscape that have developed during the new presidential administration.
Ogletree Deakins’ Traditional Labor Relations Practice Group will continue to monitor these and other labor law developments and will provide updates on the firm’s Traditional Labor Relations blog. Important information for employers is also available via the firm’s webinar and podcast programs.


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A Closer Look At Google
We all use Google everyday, especially while surfing the internet and we all know where Google is used! From Android OS to Various Projects, Google is on the top place. Generally, Google is a company which provides many internet related services for FREE, including E-mails, Storage, Apps, etc. Here is the awesome infographics made by bestcomputersciencedegrees in which they described How Big is Google!! This infographics clearly gives a closer look at google.
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THE breaking point came in Dubai, after drinking a $75 cup of coffee made with beans processed through the digestive tract of a civet.
In 2008, Bob Harris was hired by Forbes Traveler to help update the publication’s list of the most luxurious hotels, an assignment that took him around the world in grand style, while also offering a queasy view of immense wealth disparity. Staying in a $3 billion hotel in Abu Dhabi, where much of the recent construction was done by impoverished South Asian laborers, he longed for the decadence of the French Riviera.
Mr. Harris earned roughly $20,000 from that trip, and in looking for a charitable contribution he could make with the money, he hit upon microfinance. He became hooked, in fact, issuing hundreds of tiny loans, mostly through Kiva, a San Francisco nonprofit that lends interest-free to local microfinance institutions, which in turn lend to small-business owners and craftspeople.
In “The International Bank of Bob” (Walker & Company), to be published in March, Mr. Harris details his global adventures as a lender, like meeting a couple who build couches in their home in Sarajevo or visiting a bicycle mechanic’s workshop in Rabat, Morocco.
The tone of the book is often humorous. Mr. Harris does an extended bit about an old woman in Peru who was amorously caressing his knee. “I’m trying to write the world’s first beach book about poverty alleviation,” Mr. Harris, who lives in Los Angeles, said.
While microfinancing has received a lot of media attention, and its pioneer, Muhammad Yunus, won the Nobel Peace Prize for his work in the field, one novel aspect of “Bank of Bob” is the way it follows the money. The author flew on rickety planes and ventured into the Rwandan countryside to see how his loans were used.
Premal Shah, president of Kiva, said many microfinance lenders had a similar desire, but for most, the closest they come to meeting intended recipients is seeing their profiles on Kiva.org.
So what did Mr. Harris find out there?
His own parents, it seems: Wherever he went, he said, “I met my mother and father. People who love their kids, who are working as hard as they can to give those kids a better life.”
Mr. Harris’s father was a laborer at a General Motors plant in Ohio, and the son said that early on he vowed “to work 100 hours a week not to have to work as hard as my dad did.”
Instead, Mr. Harris became a showbiz itinerant, drifting into various jobs: a road comic during the ’80s; a writer for a season for “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation”; a radio commentator; a quasi-professional game show contestant (he published an earlier book about his ups and downs on “Jeopardy”).
“It’s amazing how fast money disappears,” Mr. Harris said ruefully. He mentioned one of the loan recipients he met on his travels, an ambitious Kenyan coffee grower, and joked, “I’ll be asking him for a Kiva loan in 10 years.”
Still, the low barrier of entry (microfinance loans through Kiva can be as little as $25), and the ability to effect change in third world countries where small sums go farther, allowed Mr. Harris to be charitable on a significant scale, despite his not being among the Spielbergian ranks.
By the time “The International Bank of Bob” is published, Mr. Harris will have issued over 5,000 loans, he said, with only $100 or so of his original $20,000 investment lost to defaults. “It’s the same money over and over,” he said. “But it’s just twenty-five bucks.”
Mr. Harris said he long had a desire to give to charity, but for many years found the process daunting. To whom should he give? How much should he give? Microfinance offered him a personal connection.
With many charities “it’s an act of faith to put money out there,” Mr. Harris said. “But Kiva says, ‘Here’s a guy in Cambodia who climbs palm trees for a living to turn the sap into sugar that he can sell. Here’s where your money goes.’ That had a tremendous appeal.”


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Political Will Essential To Averting Debt Crisis
BMI View: While we do not see a crisis as imminent, Barbados' deteriorating fiscal picture and weak growth outlook are sending its international borrowing costs sharply higher and leading to an increasing reliance on short-maturity, domestic debt issuance that poses a higher degree of rollover risk. The government is likely to encounter significant political opposition to recently-passed fiscal austerity measures, and we believe the political will to maintain the reforms will be essential to avoiding a debt crisis over the coming months.
Barbados' fiscal picture is under pressure from a weak growth outlook and rising borrowing costs, and while we do not believe a debt or fiscal crisis is imminent, we highlight growing risks. Provided Barbados maintains the political will to pursue its current fiscal austerity agenda, we believe the country will be able to avoid having to restructure its debt burden.
Spending And Revenue Mismatch Getting Worse
|Weak Growth Exacerbating Fiscal Shortfall|
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In the realm of artificial intelligence, significant advancements have been made in voice synthesis. One groundbreaking innovation is Free Text to Speech AI, a technology that allows users to clone their voice and even make it sing. This article delves into the intriguing world of AI voice cloning, exploring its capabilities, applications, and the potential it holds for individuals and industries. Get ready to embark on a journey of voice replication and musical experimentation!
The Power of Free Text to Speech AI
Free Text to Speech AI goes beyond converting written text into spoken words. This cutting-edge technology utilizes deep learning algorithms to replicate and clone your voice with astonishing accuracy. Whether you want to create personalized voice assistants, enhance accessibility features, or simply have fun with your vocal identity, AI voice cloning opens up a world of possibilities.
How Does AI Voice Cloning Work?
AI voice cloning involves a two-step process: voice learning and voice synthesis. In the first step, the AI model is provided with a significant amount of audio data from the target voice. This can include recordings of speeches, conversations, or any other vocal content. The AI model then analyzes and learns from this data, capturing the unique nuances, tone, and pronunciation of the voice.
In the second step, the trained AI model uses this learned information to generate speech in the cloned voice. By inputting text, you can transform it into spoken words that sound just like you. The sophisticated algorithms ensure that the synthesized voice matches the original voice, creating a seamless replication.
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AI voice cloning finds applications in various domains. Let’s explore some key areas where this technology is making waves:
1. Entertainment and Media Industry
The entertainment and media industry has embraced AI voice cloning to revolutionize content creation. Voice actors can now clone their voices and use them for multiple projects simultaneously, saving time and expanding their opportunities. Moreover, filmmakers can resurrect the voices of historical figures or deceased actors, adding authenticity to their productions.
2. Personalized Voice Assistants
AI voice cloning enables the creation of personalized voice assistants that closely resemble their owners. Whether it’s a virtual assistant on a smartphone or a smart home device, users can now interact with a voice that feels familiar and tailored to their preferences. This level of personalization enhances the user experience and builds a stronger connection between humans and technology.
3. Audiobook Narration
Audiobooks have gained immense popularity, and AI voice cloning takes the narration experience to a whole new level. Authors or celebrities can lend their voices to narrate their own books, providing an intimate and engaging experience for the listeners. This technology also opens doors for multilingual audiobooks, where a single narrator can seamlessly switch between languages.
4. Accessibility and Assistive Technologies
AI voice cloning plays a vital role in improving accessibility for individuals with speech impairments or disabilities. People who have lost their ability to speak can now regain their voice through synthesized speech that closely resembles their original voice. This empowers them to communicate more effectively and regain a sense of identity.
5. Creative Projects and Musical Experimentation
AI voice cloning allows musicians and creators to experiment with their vocal range, style, and even sing in different languages. It opens up a realm of artistic exploration, enabling the fusion of voices and genres to create unique musical experiences.
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1. Can I clone my voice using Free Text to Speech AI? Yes, Free Text to Speech AI technology allows you to clone your voice with remarkable accuracy. By providing audio data of your voice and using deep learning algorithms, the AI model can generate synthesized speech that sounds just like you.
2. Is AI voice cloning only for professionals? No, AI voice cloning is accessible to both professionals and individuals. While professionals in the entertainment industry can leverage this technology for content creation, anyone with an interest in exploring their vocal identity or experimenting with music can benefit from AI voice cloning.
3. How much audio data is needed to clone a voice? The amount of audio data required to clone a voice depends on various factors, including the complexity of the voice and the desired level of accuracy. Generally, a substantial amount of audio data, such as several hours of recordings, is recommended to ensure optimal results.
4. Can I make my cloned voice sing? Absolutely! With AI voice cloning, you can make your cloned voice sing and explore the realms of musical creativity. From experimenting with different genres to harmonizing with your own voice, the possibilities are endless.
5. Is AI voice cloning legal? While AI voice cloning technology itself is not illegal, its usage may be subject to regulations and laws depending on the jurisdiction. It’s important to understand and comply with the legal implications of using AI voice cloning technology in your specific context.
6. Can AI voice cloning replicate any voice? AI voice cloning technology has advanced significantly, but there may still be limitations in replicating certain voices accurately. Factors like unique speech patterns, accents, or vocal characteristics can impact the quality of the cloned voice. However, continuous advancements in AI research are pushing the boundaries of what is possible.
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Here’s the trailer for the My Morning Jacket film “One Big Holiday,” produced and directed by Christopher Guetig, a former drummer for MMJ. It chronicles the band’s return to Louisville to play in the massive KFC Yum! Center. This film and many others are featured in Louisville’s Flyover Film Festival this weekend.
Joanne & Rick Pitino are surrounded by their daughter, granddaughter, daughter-in-law, and their four sons in Phoenix, March 24, 2012. This photo brought enormous response online from those curious about the status of one of Louisville’s most prominent families. The faces tell the story. Life is good. (photo: Vinny Tatum)
Here is the lead photo in David Stockhoff’s portfolio of the 1937 flood in Louisville, Kentucky. Pictured above is WHAS Radio’s chief announcer Pete Monroe, who led a team of announcers that stayed on the air for 188 hours broadcasting emergency reports and flood situation updates. Monroe, 29, died later that year. (photo: Margaret Bourke-White)


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Infant pulmonary function tests: an introduction
Since infants aren’t capable of breathing on demand for a test, special equipment has been created to measure their lung function. There is more preparation involved for infant PFTs than for tests in older children. The procedure is reviewed for you below, along with answers to commonly asked questions:
PFTs in older children and adults
If your child is 5 years old or older, he should be capable of performing the breathing maneuvers necessary for meaningful pulmonary function testing. These tests are performed in our Pulmonary laboratory on Farley 5.
Pulmonary function tests always include spirometry. This is a test that:
- measures the volume of air that can be exhaled from the lung after your child takes his largest possible breath
- measures how fast the air comes out (the flow speed)
Here’s how a spirometry is performed:
- First, your child is first asked to place his mouth around a cardboard mouthpiece on a long tube attached to our computers. He will also put on a nose-clip to prevent air from leaking out of his nose during the test.
- Your child will begin by breathing quietly through the mouthpiece.
- He will then be instructed to take in the biggest breath possible, and then blow it out as hard, as fast and as long as possible.
- The computer measures the amount of air breathed out over time.
Total Lung Capacity (TLCC)
Another important test is the Total Lung Capacity (TLC), which measures total amount of air your child’s lungs can hold.
This measurement is performed in a body plethysmograph, or "the box"— a clear Plexiglas booth, similar to a telephone booth. Once inside the booth, this test is similar to the spirometry: your child breathes into a tube, and again the tube attached to a computer. The computer then calculates his lung volume.
Another important test we perform measures the amount of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood. The simplest test is the oxygen saturation. This is a routine test in which a small red light is placed on the bed of your child’s fingernail; the light lets us measure the amount of oxygen in the blood without using a needle.
Arterial blood gas
However, to get more detailed information, we need to test his blood. This test, called an arterial blood gas, involves drawing blood from an artery in the wrist. We then measure the amount of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the arterial blood to determine how well the lungs are working.
These are the most common tests performed in this lab; however, we can also perform tests to:
- measure respiratory muscle strength
- determine responsiveness to inhaled medications
- evaluate lung responsiveness to cold air and exercise


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March 31, 1883
Match: English FA Cup, Final, at Kennington Oval, kick-off: 15:35.
Blackburn Olympic – Old Etonians 2-1, after extra time; 1-1 (0-1).
Referee: Mr. Charles Crump (Birmingham FA); umpires: Messrs. M.P. Betts (Old Harrowians) and W. Peirce Dix (Sheffield FA).
Blackburn Olympic (2-3-5): Thomas Hacking; James Ward, Albert Warburton (C); Thomas Gibson, Jack Hunter, William Astley; John Yates, Jimmy Costley, George Wilson, Arthur Matthews, Thomas Dewhurst.
Old Etonians (2-2-6): John Rawlinson; Thomas French, Percy de Paravicini; Hon. Arthur Kinnaird (C), Charles Foley; William Anderson, John Chevallier, Reginald Macaulay, Harry Goodhart, Herbert Bainbridge, Arthur Tempest Blakiston Dunn.
The goals: 0-1 Goodhart (30 min.), 1-1 Matthews, 2-1 Costley (110 min.).
Match report from the Morning Post (London), Monday, April 2 – 1883:
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Christopher Brian Bridges, known professionally as Ludacris, is an American rapper and actor. Ludacris is the founder of Disturbing tha Peace. Ludacris has won Screen Actors Guild, Critic’s Choice, MTV, and 3 Grammy Awards
Lots of African-Americans in the diaspora have booked their tickets to visit Ghana to retrace their family roots and to experience the life and culture of people.
The Year of Return, an initiative aimed at marking 400 years since the first black slaves landed in Jamestown Virginia is taking off like fire.
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Zendaya to Zac Efron: Actors you forgot started out as Disney kids
Disney launched the careers of many young talents that we’ve grown to adore today. From the big screen to our SoundCloud, it’s obvious Disney tries to throw every one of their bright young stars at the wall and see which talent actually sticks. Child labor laws aside, many of these kids grew up to be powerhouse stars, and we’re here to talk about them.
Whether you found these actors on the Disney Channel, a Disney Channel Original Movie, or even a Disney film on the big screen, you probably assumed, much like us, nothing much will come from these young stars in the future . . . we’re looking at you, Bizaardvark’s Jake Paul.
However, Disney has impressively served as a strong starting point for many of the movie stars & singers we love today, who began their careers as kids with nothing more than a neon glowstick and a greenscreen background. So let’s talk about a few of our favorites!
Thirty-three year old Zac Efron remains one of the biggest heartthrobs on the planet, starring in beloved projects such as The Greatest Showman, Neighbors, and Hairspray. However, many will always see Efron as Troy Bolton of Disney’s High School Musical series, a basketball stud who dreams of a second life on the stage.
One impressive aspect of Zac Efron’s star power is how he’s managed to rise to fame without getting into any legal trouble along the way, keeping his record squeaky clean much like his sparkling smile.
No need to put this actress & singer’s career on “Replay”, because it’s still going as strong as ever. This multi-talented performer, who also starred alongside fellow Disney star Zac Efron in 2017’s The Greatest Showman, can be seen next in the upcoming films Dune, the untitled Spider-Man 3 project, and Netflix’s Malcolm & Marie.
Many fans of the twenty-four year old Zendaya will remember the start of her career on Disney’s Shake It Up, where she co-starred alongside Bella Thorne, a show primarily about dancing & friendship.
Yep . . . you forgot, didn’t you?
Forty-year-old Ryan Gosling was once a Disney kid, who starred on the Mickey Mouse Club in the early 1990s alongside other Disney kids like Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, and Christina Aguilera. Ryan Gosling also had a supporting role in the hit 2000 Disney football drama, Remember the Titans, starring Denzel Washington. Since then, we’ve seen Gosling grow into a famous male lead, starring in pictures like La La Land, The Notebook, and Crazy, Stupid, Love.
Twenty-eight year old Selena Gomez, who got a very early head start in Hollywood as a child star on Barney & Friends alongside good pal Demi Lovato, became a breakout teen star when she starred in Disney’s Wizards of Waverly Place. The show was about a family of five who had to deal with their magical powers while running a family deli.
After starring in a few other small Disney projects, Selena Gomez was able to maintain a constant acting career in Hollywood, appearing in small roles and even lending her voice in the Adam Sandler led Hotel Transylvania films. However, Gomez’s singing career really took off.
Think what you will about her vocal talents, but every song she puts out is a straight-up banger!
Say what you will about LaBeouf’s personal life and his inappropriate behavior . . . we get it. However, when we just focus on the work he does, Shia LaBeouf is simply one of most talented working actors we have today.
Kicking off his career as the star of Disney Channel’s Even Stevens, LaBeouf would continue his Disney streak by starring in 2003’s Holes, based on the classic children’s book. Like most Disney kids, LaBeouf would eventually grow tired of playing it safe behind the protection of the Disney curtain and would seek new opportunities that would challenge him as an actor.
LaBeouf has since gone on to deliver powerhouse performances in films such as Peanut Butter Falcon, Fury, Honey Boy, Lawless, and many others.
Some honorable mentions for this list of Disney kids include Hillary Duff, Raven-Symone, Lindsey Lohan, The Jonas Brothers, Anne Hathaway, and Miley Cyrus. Are there any other names that we should’ve mentioned? Comment below to let us know.


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The Scribblers Festival story began the way most authors first approach a blank page: with a flurry of ideas, a solid theme, a beautiful setting, and a very long to-do list.
As we began to search for partners (or co-authors as we like to think of them) to help us navigate this uncharted literary landscape, we knew we needed people and organisations who could think outside of the box.
To the Town of Claremont, thank you for having the vision to imagine the impossible becoming possible, and helping us pen the story every step of the way. And to our venue partners Scotch College and Claremont Lawn Tennis Club, thank you for opening your doors so that students and children from far beyond Claremont's borders can join us celebrating in the magic of storytelling. You have all set the stage for a truly wonderful story to develop.
Last but not least, to the rest of our co-authors, educators, librarians, and parents who have enthusiastically supported Scribblers from day one: we owe you our endless thanks for helping bring to life the wonder that only a good story can, and making the Scribblers Festival one that we hope the Western Australian community will enjoy for years—and chapters—to come.

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text: The special AT-rich DNA-binding protein 1 (SATB1) is a matrix attachment region (MAR)-binding protein that acts as a global repressor via recruitment of CtBP1:HDAC1-containing co-repressors to its binding targets. The N-terminal PSD95/Dlg-A/ZO-1 (PDZ)-like domain of SATB1 mediates interactions with several chromatin proteins. In the present study, we set out to address whether the PDZ-domain-mediated interactions of SATB1 are critical for its in vivo function as a global repressor. We reasoned that since the N-terminal PDZ-like domain (amino acid residues 1–204) lacks DNA binding activity, it would fail to recruit the interacting partners of SATB1 to its genomic binding sites and hence would not repress the SATB1-regulated genes. Indeed, in vivo MAR-linked luciferase reporter assay revealed that overexpression of the PDZ-like domain resulted in de-repression, indicating that the PDZ-like domain exerts a dominant negative effect on genes regulated by SATB1. Next, we developed a stable dominant negative model in human embryonic kidney (HEK) 293T cells that conditionally expressed the N-terminal 1–204 region harbouring the PDZ-like domain of SATB1. To monitor the effect of sequestration of the interaction partners on the global gene regulation by SATB1, transcripts from the induced and uninduced clones were subjected to gene expression profiling. Clustering of expression data revealed that 600 out of 19000 genes analysed were significantly upregulated upon overexpression of the PDZ-like domain. Induced genes were found to be involved in important signalling cascades and cellular functions. These studies clearly demonstrated the role of PDZ domain of SATB1 in global gene regulation presumably through its interaction with other cellular proteins.


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If you work out to look good, we’ve got a selection of outfits that will help you look good while you work out.
Even when you’re sweating it out on the elliptical, there’s no reason you shouldn’t look (and feel) your best. From body-conscious tennis dresses by Stella McCartney that will help accentuate your curves, to sweet kicks from Adidas, we’ve rounded up the hottest fashionable fitness gear to make you look sensational.
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Ellianos has opened its doors in Gainesville, Florida, off of Tower Road. Gainesville, known for its thriving college-town atmosphere, is home to the University of Florida and boasts a diverse population of students, professionals, and families. The addition of Ellianos to the city’s growing food and beverage scene is highly anticipated, with residents already indulging in the chain’s signature handcrafted coffee blends and delicious treats. With a focus on quality and convenience, Ellianos has quickly become a go-to spot for caffeine enthusiasts on the go.
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