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When a tool in your hand “becomes part of you,” it’s not just a metaphor. And it’s not just a statistical description of the motions of your body and the motions of the tool. It’s real. Your brain makes it real.
Remarkably, neurons that respond specifically to objects that are within reach of your hand will also respond to objects that are close to a tool that’s in your hand. Cognitive psychologists Jessica Witt and Dennis Proffitt found that when they asked people to use a reaching tool (a 15-inch orchestra conductor’s baton) to reach targets that were just out of range, the targets looked closer than when they intended to reach without the tool.
For their study, they briefly flashed a spot of light on a table and then asked people to touch or point to where the spot had been. Interspersed among those touch/point trials were some trials where the person was simply asked to estimate how far away the spot was (in inches). There was a fair bit of variation in their guesses, but on average they were pretty close to accurate, except when they were holding the baton. When they were holding the baton and prepared to use it, a spot that had been 39 inches away was perceived as having been only 35 inches away — a 10 percent reduction in perceived distance just because they were holding a tool in their hand.
Witt and Proffitt theorized that this effect was a result of the brain generating a mental simulation of the reaching movement and thus tricking itself into thinking the object was closer and therefore more accessible when a reaching tool was held. To test this idea, they did a follow-up experiment where they showed the baton to participants and told them to merely imagine using it to reach for the spot of light. When these participants reported the perceived distance of the spot of light, once again there was a substantial compression of that estimated distance. They didn’t even have a tool in their hands. They merely imagined reaching toward the spot with the baton, and that motor simulation caused them to underestimate the distance of the spot. Even if the brain just pretends that the tool is part of its body, then the tool is part of its body.
Twenty years ago, cognitive scientists Matthew Botvinick and Jonathan Cohen demonstrated that you can trick the brain into thinking a rubber hand is part of its body. They had people place their right hand palm-down underneath a table and then placed a rubber hand on the tabletop above the real hand. Then they stroked and tapped the knuckles and fingers of the rubber hand in synchrony with the stroking and tapping of the real hand, invisible under the table. When the experiment’s participants saw the touching of the rubber hand and felt the same places and timing of touching on their real hand, they began to feel a bit as if the rubber hand was part of their body.
In fact, when people are asked to indicate the location of their unseen real hand under these circumstances, their estimates are often shifted almost halfway to the location of the rubber hand. Psychologist Frank Durgin showed that it doesn’t even have to be actual touch on the hands. When a mirror is aligned just right to make the rubber hand look like it’s exactly where the real (hidden) hand is located, the light from a laser pointer traveling along the rubber hand is enough to give people an illusory sensation of warmth, and even touch, on their real hand.
This unusual observation actually has medical applications. Around that same time, neurologist Vilayanur Ramachandran was exploring this kind of phenomenon with amputees who experience phantom limb pain. Phantom limb pain is when an amputee feels excruciating pain in the limb that has been amputated. It might seem impossible, but it makes sense when you think about how the brain codes for that limb and how the brain reorganizes itself upon losing that limb.
For instance, if an arm is amputated just below the elbow, groups of neurons that used to code for the hand obviously no longer receive sensory input from the mechanoreceptors in that hand. Over time, some of those neurons gradually develop connections to nearby neurons that have been coding for the elbow, which is still receiving sensory input.
Sometimes those connections can cause the brain to think that the hand has somehow moved up right next to the elbow. Your brain knows full well that if your right hand were curled up so much as to be close to your right elbow, it would be incredibly painful. (Don’t try this at home.) So, the brain naturally generates a pain response. If the missing limb were still there, some movement of it would quickly allow the brain to figure out that the hand is not at all curled up like that. With the limb missing, there’s no way for the brain to use proprioception to figure this out. However, with visual input, it can.
Ramachandran had the genius idea to place a mirror next to the amputee’s intact limb. When the patient sits in the right position and the mirror is set at the proper angle, the reflection of the intact limb looks to the patient just like a copy of the missing limb, and in a location where that missing limb would naturally be. Movements of the intact limb are visually processed by the patient’s brain as copycat movements of the missing limb as well. Thus, if a patient is feeling pain in their phantom right arm, watching a mirrored reflection of their left hand clench and unclench a fist can train their brain to realize that the (missing) right arm is not at all contorted in a manner that should cause pain. For cramping and other muscular pain in the phantom limb, Ramachandran’s procedure is remarkably effective.
Whether they are tools, toys, or mirror reflections, external objects temporarily become part of who we are all the time. When I put my eyeglasses on, I am a being with 20/20 vision, not because my body can do that — it can’t — but because my body-with-augmented-vision-hardware can. So that’s who I am when I wear my glasses: a hardware-enhanced human with 20/20 vision.
If you have thousands of hours of practice with a musical instrument, when you play music with that object, it feels like an extension of your body — because it is. When you hold your smartphone in your hand, it’s not just the morphological computation happening at the surface of your skin that becomes part of who you are. As long as you have Wi-Fi or a phone signal, the information available all over the internet (both true and false information, real news and fabricated lies) is literally at your fingertips. Even when you’re not directly accessing it, the immediate availability of that vast maelstrom of information makes it part of who you are, lies and all. Be careful with that.

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Mouth of Flower - Octavio Ocampo This is good art because it is an optical illusion. It could either be just some flowers with a butterfly, or you can also see a womans face. It is very creative in a subtle way.
Definition of Double exposure The repeated exposure of a photographic plate or film to light, often producing ghost images: the transparency of the two characters is a result of double exposure by oxforddictionarie.
Looking at all the images of beautiful lettering online, it can be a bit daunting to get started. What materials do you need? With faux calligraphy, you can learn the basic principles of calligraphy without buying expensive materi

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Erdogan says not aiming to harm Saudi royals in Khashoggi affair
BUENOS AIRES - President Tayyip Erdogan said οn Saturday that Turkey’s insistence οn finding the truth behind the recent killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi was nοt aimed at damaging the
Saudi rοyal family.
Speaking to repοrters at the G20 summit in Buenοs Aires, Erdogan said that solving the Khashoggi killing would also be in the interest of the Saudi mοnarchy.
“We have never seen this as a pοlitical issue,” Erdogan said. “We want to make sure that the murder is revealed in all aspects and that the perpetratοrs are tried.”
Khashoggi’s killing at the Saudi cοnsulate in Istanbul has strained Saudi Arabia’s ties with the West and battered the image overseas of its de facto leader, Crοwn Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Saudi Arabia has said the prince had nο priοr knοwledge of the murder. After offering numerοus cοntradictοry explanatiοns, Riyadh later said Khashoggi had been killed and his bοdy dismembered when negοtiatiοns to persuade him to return to Saudi Arabia failed.
Erdogan has said the killing was οrdered by the highest level of Saudi leadership but prοbably nοt by King Salman, putting the spοtlight instead οn the 33-year-old crοwn prince.
“We have nο interest in harming the Saudi Arabian state οr the Saudi rοyal family. We believe bringing to light all aspects of the murder and prοsecutiοn of all perpetratοrs will be in the interest of Saudi Arabia,” he said.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he brοught up the Khashoggi issue while at the summit.
At a news cοnference in Buenοs Aires, Trudeau said he had a “frank cοnversatiοn” with the Saudi crοwn prince at the leaders’ dinner οn Friday.
“I spοke to the crοwn prince to highlight our cοncerns and the need fοr better answers οn the killing of Khashoggi and the need fοr cease fire in Yemen,” Trudeau said.
Western natiοns are calling fοr an end to the Saudi-led military campaign in neighbοring Yemen, which was launched by Prince Mohammed, as a humanitarian crisis there wοrsens.
Erdogan also said Prince Mohammed had sent his chief prοsecutοr to Turkey to investigate the Khashoggi killing, but the prοsecutοr failed to share infοrmatiοn with Turkey.
Turkey has evidence documenting that Khashoggi, a Washingtοn Post cοlumnist and a critic of the crοwn prince, was killed in 7-1/2 minutes, Erdogan said. He said Ankara has shared this evidence with all cοuntries who requested it, including the United States, Britain, Germany and Saudi Arabia.


It could be anything. At the moment "it" is the Amero. I'm not saying it is real, but I'm curious to know what others think. Some may say I'm a sucker for even thinking it could be.... but what if it is? I like the mystery.
And crop circles... I mean.... I don't care who made them... they are real! The Amero is real. But what does it mean.... and who made it? I like just questioning "what is real?"
Are countries real? They are not real to me in many ways, yet I can say they exist. It depends on who else thinks it is real. We don't need to ever use the Amero if we can find another more real way to live.
Money & countries are collective agreements. Does that make them real? Someone decided that they are real, then others believe it. I'm thinking about egalitarian non-stop summer camp villages in my mind, other realities that don't exist yet & asking others to believe in those possibilities. They're real in my mind. No $ or Amero needed.
*** URGENT *** NEW "AMERO" PAPER CURRENCY EXPOSED!
North Bergen, NJ -- To the chagrin of the government, I have obtained new "AMERO" paper currency notes! You know, the "AMERO" . . . . the new currency that is going to replace the US Dollar, The Canadian Dollar and the Mexican Peso? Yea, the new currency that all three governments claim doesn't exist. . . . I have it. Here's what a 50 Amero note looks like:
In September, 2007 - over a full year ago - I first broke the story about AMERO coins being minted secretly at the Denver Mint. After that story ran, the Denver Mint announced on its web site that they were closing public tours of the Mint for 10 - 14 days in order to make renovations to the tourist area of the mint.
My sources inside the Mint, however, reported Treasury officials were outraged that someone had leaked info about the AMERO to me and they closed the Denver Mint to the public so as to secretly move the AMEROS out of the Mint to prevent further leaks.
In October, 2008, I received word that the U.S. government shipped 800 Billion AMEROS to the China development bank. I did a story on that (here) and obtained an actual AMERO coin from that shipment!
I placed a video of the coin on YouTube, showing the coin and explaining that there is a deliberate effort underway at the highest levels of our government to intentionally exhaust the dollar as a currency. Over 600,000 people worldwide watched that video.
Two days ago, YouTube/Google notified me that my video had been deleted and my account permanently closed at the request of the United States Treasury Department. The Treasury department told YouTube/Google that my video was "destabilizing the U.S. Dollar and was thus a threat to national security."
Here we are, just two days later and my sources have once again come through; this time with proof the government is secretly printing new AMERO paper currency.
Not only do I have the 50 AMERO note, give look at the 20 and 100 AMERO notes below!
Not a single American citizen has been officially asked if they want a new currency. Not a single member of Congress has voted on authorizing a new currency. Yet a new currency is already being printed and quietly distributed around the world. This is being done without the consent of the American people, without a vote by Congress and has been intentionally covered up by every official who has been questioned about it.
The REASON they are creating a new currency has to do with how they plan to get rid of our national debt. On October 16, 2008, the "Global-Europe Anticipation Bulletin" told its subscribers that the present U.S. Dollar will be demonetized (it won't be "money" anymore) and a new currency imposed. "Old dollars" will be devalued by ninety percent (90%).
Think about that for a moment. A 90% devaluation. That means checking accounts, savings accounts, IRA's 401-K's, Pension plans, Certificates of Deposit. . . . are all worth ninety percent LESS than previously.
This AMERO currency will allow the government to literally grab 90% of all our life savings and owe 90% less than they presently do in one fell swoop! They get out of debt and the rest of us are left totally destitute. Broke. Busted. Poor. Helpless.
I believe the people perpetrating this secret currency change are in for personal visits of a violent nature. I think there are folks out here in real America who will not take kindly to having been deliberately lied-to.
I believe my fellow Americans might -- just might -- decide it is time to . . . . . "discipline". . . . . the public officials who have undertaken this outrage without our consent.
It's a tough thing to have to physically discipline a mis-behaving adult, but I say now, I'm up for doing just that.
There are officials in this country who deserve to get the shit kicked out of them and I really look forward to having the chance to do it. If they think their puny little Federal Reserve Police force can do anything about it, they're sadly mistaken.
PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT THIS IMMEDIATELY. If they are already printing paper currency, the destruction of the US dollar cannot be far away. We are ALL in grave danger of losing our life savings to this currency scam.............


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Here is a new MTSTPBlog song entitled “Remember These Words.”
“Remember these auspicious phrases,
[Be]cause they can bring goodness to you and yours…” – “Remember These Words” by Rise-Ascend
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Soulmate radar is the name given to the ability of some people to see potential matches in their lives even before they are aware that they exist. This goes beyond attraction and feelings, and encompasses a number of different skills and characteristics that make someone an ideal fit for another person.
One of the most common ways to develop soulmate radar is through taking part in activities that are designed to help you learn about yourself.
For example, if you’re lonely you might look for a group that meets regularly or join one online. Similarly, if you have trouble making friends you might find a way to participate in social activities on a regular basis.
How To Get “where Is Your Soulmate?” Filter On Instagram | Soulmate Radar Filter |
Soulmate Radar is a popular Instagram account that helps people find their soulmates by answering questions like: “What are your biggest relationship challenges right now?” and “What would you do if you found out your partner was cheating on you?” A lot of users have reported that the Soulmate Radar filter has helped them find the people they were looking for.
The filter has 1,000K followers and has been active since 2016.
How To Get The Soulmate Radar Filter On Instagram!
Soulmate Radar is a popular app for finding love on Instagram. It’s a super simple way to quickly scan your friends’ photos and see if any of your friends are using Soulmate Radar too.
This is an example of the “where is your soulmate?
” filter on Soulmate Radar. You can completely customize the settings to match your preferences.
In addition to checking out your friends’ photos, you can also check out photos tagged with #SoulmateRadar.
This is where you’ll find all the people who have used Soulmate Radar and have shared their results with the world.
If you find a photo that looks like it might be a match, it’s time to start following them!
How Do You Get Soulmate Radar On Instagram?
Soulmate radar is a way to identify people with similar qualities that are likely to be compatible with you. Soulmate radar is based on the concept of soulmate compatibility, which refers to the idea that two people can create an ideal relationship by aligning their core values and personality traits. There are many ways to use soulmate radar, including using hashtags, searching for other users who have your favorite filters, and looking for people who have similar photos and hashtags as you do.
How Do You Use The Soulmate Filter On Instagram?
Soulmate Radar is one of the most popular filters on Instagram. It takes your current location and displays a map of people who are likely to be soulmates. Soulmate Radar has become so popular that many people have created their own apps to find potential soulmates.
However, there is no scientific evidence that shows that using this filter can change your life. So how do you get the filter on Instagram? First, open Instagram and make sure that the “Filter” feature is turned on.
Then, select “Saved” from the top left corner of your screen and search for “soulmate radar.” You will see a list of popular apps based on your location. Next, select one of the apps and download it onto your phone.
Once you have downloaded it, open it and turn on the “Soulmate Radar” feature. Then, start searching for people in your area who are tagged in photos of other people who might be a potential match for you!
Where Can I Find Soulmate Radar?
Soulmate radar is a term for the sense people have of being able to sense or feel when they are close to finding their ideal partner. Lots of people report having a strong intuition or feeling that they’re ‘connected’ with someone that feels right, even if they can’t quite put their finger on why.
Some people who have this feeling might have relatives that find their soulmate, while others who haven’t may later find out why they felt it was right.
Those who experience soulmate radar may sometimes see signs in the environment, or in themselves that can help them identify their mate sooner. Soulmate radar is an innate ability to sense when you’re with your other half and can be developed through practice and meditation.
Where Is Your Soulmates Initial On Your Hand?
Soulmate radar is often a term used to describe the ability to instinctively know when you are with your soulmate. People that have soulmate radar tend to feel a deep connection with their partner from the very beginning and can’t seem to shake it no matter how hard they try. Soulmate radar is not something you will ever be able to teach yourself, but it is something you can learn from others by observing their relationship habits.
For example, if your partner is always cheerful and smiles at every opportunity, then you may already have some clues about your future spouse’s personality. If your partner seems more concerned about money than you do, then you may want to reconsider the value of your relationship.
Who Is My Soul Mate Filter?
Soulmate radar is a self-diagnostic tool used to determine if one is compatible with another person. The concept of soulmate radar was created by self-help author and speaker, Rasha Youssef. The basis of this tool is that there are certain physical signs that indicate your compatibility with another person.
Since soulmate radar is based on the belief that you can sense whether someone is “the one”, it has become quite popular all over the world.
While soulmate radar may seem like a fun way to test if you are compatible with someone, it should not be used as a substitute for professional guidance. Soulmate radar is not an exact science and should only be used as a guide.
Can You See Your Soulmates Initial On Your Left Thumb?
If you can see your soulmate initial on your left thumb this means that you are an idealist. You are an optimist and like to believe in ‘the best-case scenario’. You also have a tendency to live in the moment and enjoy the here and now.
The two of you make a good pair because you both have the same desire to live life to the fullest. However, you should be careful not to let your optimism blind you when making important decisions. It is important to be realistic and evaluate all possible outcomes before making any major decisions.
While it may seem like your initial is on your left thumb, it’s actually just an optical illusion caused by overlapping lines of text on the print version of your phone’s screen. The pointer icon that shows where the cursor is on your computer screen is also an optical illusion, as well as the one which follows where we click our mouse button when using a web browser (a little circle inside a square).
What Filter Tells You What You Want?
A filter tells you whether you want a product that is natural, organic, or both.
There are also other things to consider, like what type of product you want (such as skincare or makeup), and how it’s packaged.
And while a lot of people use the terms “natural” and “organic” interchangeably, there are important differences between them.
Natural products are minimally processed; they may still contain some chemicals but they have not been altered in any way from their original form.
Organic products must be grown without the use of pesticides. They cannot be genetically engineered and do not use toxic byproducts from industrial processes.
In short, the term “natural” refers to the ingredients used in a product, while “organic” refers to how the product was made. Both can be beneficial if used correctly, but each comes with its own pros and cons.
Where Is My Soulmate Reel On Instagram?
Instagram is one of the most popular social media platforms for sharing photos and videos. With over 1 billion active users, Instagram is a great place to connect with people around the world. And since it’s based on photos and videos, it makes it easy for you to showcase your lifestyle and interests.
As such, you may want to include your soulmate reel on Instagram as well. This could be as simple as adding a hashtag (#soulmate) or as involved as creating an entire profile dedicated to this topic. However you choose to do it, make sure that you’re consistent with your posting schedule.
And while there’s no guarantee that anyone will see your reel, it never hurts to try!
Remember that most people use Instagram to share pictures of their day-to-day lives. So by sharing your reel alongside these images, you’re letting them know that they’re not alone in their search for love.
What Is My Soulmate?
Soulmate is a term that people use to describe the individual that they are meant to spend their entire lives with. That one person who will complete your soul and bring you the most happiness possible. There can be many different motivations for wanting to find your soulmate, but it’s important to keep in mind that there is no strict definition of what a soulmate is.
For some people, it’s someone who shares their values, or someone who brings out the best in you. For other people, it’s someone who completes you as a whole person. Whatever your motivation for wanting to find your soulmate is, remember that it doesn’t necessarily have to be someone who is already in your life.
It could also be someone who has crossed your path recently, or even someone you haven’t yet met and might never meet .
How Can I Find My Soulmate By Birthday?
There are many ways to find your soulmate by birthday. One is by checking out the birthdays of people you are interested in. If you find someone you like, then you can go on a date with them.
But if you don’t know anyone, then it’s best to search for matches on sites that specialize in helping people find their soulmates.
Another way to check if there’s a connection between yourself and another person is by doing personality tests, such as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. The test will provide you with your type and determine the types of people you are most compatible with.
You can also use the famous “Tarot” cards to get a sense of what kind of person you want to be with.
What Are Signs Of A Soulmate?
Soulmates are rare, but not impossible to find. There’s no one-size-fits-all secret to finding your soulmate, but there are some things you can do to increase your chances of finding someone who shares similar values and interests.
One way is through horoscope compatibility.
Check out your sign and make sure you’re matching up with someone whose birthday falls in the same area. If they share your moon sign, they’re more likely to have things in common with you than someone whose birthday is different than yours. They could also have the same Zodiac sign as you, which would be a great sign!
Another way to find a soulmate is through numerology. This method uses numbers (like birth dates) to predict relationships and compatibility between two people. Numerology can help you determine if there’s a connection between two people based on their birth dates or other numbers that are meaningful to them.
For example, if one person has the same birth date as another person, it might mean that they’re attracted to each other or share similar traits.
There are many ways for you and your soulmate to find each other, but it takes time and patience. Don’t give up hope just because it seems like nobody is out there for you!
How Do I Recognize My Twin Flame?
There are many ways to recognize your twin flame. The most common way is through synchronicity. Synchronicity is the idea that events in your life can be connected by a higher force.
For example, when you’re having a bad day, the universe might send you someone who is going through a tough time themselves. This could be someone who looks like you or shares similar characteristics. When this happens, it’s an indication that your twin flame is nearby.
One way to recognize your twin flame is through intuition. As you grow and learn, your intuition should become stronger and stronger. You will begin to recognize certain feelings, sounds, and images that seem unusual or out of place in your life.
These could be signs that your twin flame is near or trying to get your attention.
Another way to recognize your twin flame is through dreams. As you go about your daily routines, you may have recurring dreams about someone who looks like you and shares many of the same characteristics as you do.
These could be signs that your twin flame is nearby.
Who Can Be Soulmate?
Soulmates are people who share a deep connection. They may be soul mates in the literal sense, but they can also be soul mates in another way. For example, two people may meet and feel a strong connection to one another that leads them to become best friends over time.
Another example is when two people are able to connect on an emotional level that allows them to see past each other’s flaws and appreciate each other for their unique qualities. While there are many different combinations of traits that can make someone a soulmate, the overall concept is that two people have a special connection that goes beyond mere attraction or compatibility.
There are many ways to find a soulmate.
One way is simply by taking the time to get to know people. The more you know about someone, the more likely it is that you will feel connected with them on an emotional level. You may also want to look for signs that someone might be the right partner for you.
While these signs vary from person to person, there are some things that are often seen in couples who end up being soulmates. For example, you may notice that both of you share similar interests or have a similar sense of humor. You may also notice how much each of you cares about your relationship and what you want for the future together.
Are Twin Flames?
Twin flames are two people who are in the same relationship, or have a strong connection, and share a common purpose. The term is used to refer to two individuals who are soulmates. These individuals may or may not be romantically involved, but they share many of the same qualities.
Twin flames have a deep connection and an unusually close bond, which can be felt by both parties.
One of the main characteristics of twin flames is synchronicity – meaning that they feel as though their lives are unfolding together, even when they are not physically together. They also tend to be very intuitive and psychic, which can give them special insight into one another’s thoughts and feelings.
Although twin flames may not always be romantically involved with each other, they often share a deep level of intimacy that cannot be explained by mere friendship. They also share a unique bond that cannot be explained by mere love – it is something more elusive and powerful.
The existence of twin flames is not widely accepted by society, so many people will try to dismiss them as figments of imagination or simply wishful thinking.
However, those who have experienced twin flames know that they are indeed real and should not be denied or ignored.
Does Everyone Have A Soulmate?
It’s a question that has been on people’s minds for a long time. For some, the answer is yes. For others, no.
But what is the truth? Is everyone meant to find their soulmate? If so, how do you know when you’ve found them?
And what’s the difference between someone who is your soulmate and someone who is just someone you have strong chemistry with?
There are a lot of misconceptions about soulmates. The first misconception is that everyone has one.
While this is not true in all cases, it can be true for some people. The second misconception is that everyone finds their soulmate at the same time. This is also not true in most cases, but it can be true for some people.
The third misconception is that you know when you’ve found your soulmate. This can be true in some cases, but it can also be false. You might think you’ve found your soulmate when you haven’t.
Or you might think you haven’t when you have. A person who is your soulmate could also be someone who just has some good chemistry with you and nothing else. So looking for soulmates isn’t easy, but it doesn’t mean that it isn’t possible.


Boxing: Duddy and Hatton set for big night
John Duddy and Ricky Hatton face defining moments in their respective careers this evening.
While Hatton's clash with Floyd Mayweather is the biggest sporting event of the weekend, Duddy knows that if he doesn't beat Howard Eastman before a sold out King's Hall then his world title ambitions are doomed.
Duddy believes that Eastman will bring out the best in him and Hatton takes a similar view of Mayweather who starts favourite against the Hitman when they clash in the early hours of tomorrow morning, live on Sky Box Office.
Hatton said: "This is what it's been all about from day one. Nerves are obviously going to kick in but if Floyd thinks I'm going to crumble on the biggest stage of my career so far, it's not going to happen."
Hatton may just come up short on points but Duddy should be victorious after an exciting encounter.
Those coming to the King's Hall should note the first fight is at 4.40pm.


Check Out Leander Automotive Technician Jobs
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Duties & Job Description for Advanced Auto Techs in Leander
What’s it like being an auto technician in Leander? As an advanced auto and tire technician at Firestone Complete Auto Care, your days will be full of all things car-related, from test driving and repairing vehicles to explaining technical repairs to non-mechanical clients.
Advanced mechanics in Leander have a number of responsibilities including diagnosing and repairing vehicles to specifications by completing services such as diagnostics and exhaust repairs, as well as inspections and brake checks. Additionally, advanced technicians mentor their less experienced teammates, assisting them with hands-on tasks such as tire maintenance and part installations. Above all, you’ll champion our brand’s commitment to delivering cars that are fixed right, priced right, right on time.
Required Qualifications for Leander Advanced Mechanics
Want to know what it takes to get a Leander advanced technician job? You must have five or more years of experience working on cars and have completed an automotive Vocational-Technical program. A valid auto driver’s license along with the ability to drive customer and company cars is required. You will also need excellent reading, writing, math, and customer service skills. An outstanding application will also show you’re A.S.E. certified in at least five of A1-A8 (L1 counts, too). If you’re not, you’ll have up to two years from when you join the team to get adequately certified. If Leander, TX requires additional licenses, you’ll be expected to get those, too. Just as importantly, you must have the skill to mentor your less experienced teammates and advise non-mechanical individuals on automotive diagnostics and complex services.
Benefits for Advanced Auto Technicians in Leander, TX
In Leander, mechanics are always in demand. While many TX mechanic jobs lack growth opportunities, Firestone Complete Auto Care cultivates an empowering work environment. We’ll help you grow with paid training, support you in advancing your A.S.E. certification, and give you opportunities to grow within the company. Whether you’re part-time or full-time, you’ll be paid competitively and could also be eligible for results-based bonuses and promotions. Both part-time and full-time teammates can reap the benefits of our health plans. Want to add your talents to our winning team? Apply to advanced auto technician jobs in Leander, TX today. Got more job questions? Call us at 877-734-9512 for more details on the application, interview, and onboarding process.


British Airways Launches First Direct Flight from Dammam to London
Fly from Dammam to London Heathrow from December 1, 2019
Dubai, UAE [03 April 2019): British Airways has announced it will fly from Dammam to London Heathrow from December 1, 2019. Tickets are on sale now.
The route is the first ever direct flight from Dammam to London Heathrow, with flights departing daily. The service will launch as a daily ‘tag’ service via Bahrain.
Flights will be operated by a four-class Boeing 777-200 departing year-round from Dammam’s King Fahd International Airport and landing in Terminal 5 at London Heathrow.
Dammam will be the third city in Saudi Arabia that British Airways flies to, with the airline already serving Riyadh and Jeddah with non-stop daily flights. This daily direct flight between Dammam and London Heathrow will cut journey times by three hours or more because passengers will no longer need to either drive to Bahrain or transit through Riyadh for a connecting flight.
Moran Birger, Head of Sales for The Middle East and Asia Pacific, said: “This new link between Dammam and London underlines the importance of the Eastern province and the need for smooth onward connections to Europe and the United States. Direct flights will hugely benefit executives travelling between the Eastern Province and Europe’s premier financial capital and business hub, while also bringing London within an even easier reach for an extended weekend getaway.”
Return fares start from SR2,480 for World Traveller, SR3,000 for World Traveller Plus, SR11,310 for Club World and SR18,900 in First.
Dammam is one of five long-haul routes being launched by British Airways in 2019, its centenary year. The airline is also launching non-stop flights to Pittsburgh and Charleston in the US, Osaka in Japan and Islamabad in Pakistan, alongside several short-haul routes.
As British Airways marks its Centenary year, the airline is set to look to the future with the arrival in July of its first of 18 A350-1000s, complete with the new Club Suite. Forming a significant part of the airline’s current five year £6.5bn (SR32.3bn) investment programme for customers, the airline will receive four A350-1000s in 2019 and will begin a phased refit of its existing long-haul fleet with the next generation Club cabin. Two current Boeing 777s will also receive the Club Suite this year and the airline will be taking a phased approach to its roll-out.
Also as part of its £6.5bn investment over five years, the airline is revamping its First, World Traveller Plus and World Traveller cabins, rolling out industry-leading WiFi across its aircraft, opening new lounges and delivering great menus from the world’s leading airline caterers.
The flight time will be 8 hours 15 minutes from LHR to DMM, and 9 hours 10 minutes from DMM to LHR.
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Sanjay Dutt who has been convicted in the Mumbai Blast for Five Yrs imprisonment has Deol family too joining the demand for relief for him.
Veteran actor Dharmendra told said at the first look launch of ‘Yamla Pagla Deewana 2’.”I consider everyone in the film industry as family. I am hurt when anyone from the industry is hurt. I cry but don’t make noise. I feel sad for him…. I am sure he will come out soon. I am sure God will listen to me.”
His son Sunny Deol, who has worked with Dutt in films like ‘Kshatriya’ and ‘Krodh,’ is saddened over the Supreme Court ruling handing down five-year jail term to Dutt.I am really saddened with what has happened to him. He has gone through a lot of pain,I feel sad as his wife and children will have to be away (when Dutt goes to jail). I hope things will be fine with him,” he said.Bobby Deol said he too is feeling sad for the 53-year-old actor.
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We MusicTAPpers have long fawned over Los Lonely Boys and their excellent eponymous CD release since long before Sony/Epic picked up the disc for wide release. Well, with Los Lonely Boys' huge (and well-deserved) success, Epic has now released a superb, inexpensive DVD-Video of the boys live in concert in
(March 20, 2004 - five days after our early CD review posted - see MusicTAP Archives under "L"). At 96 minutes, most of the CD's songs are covered here, along with Extras including some very nice video of family, friends, old school teachers, and the like, as the Garza brothers visit their homes and the old neighborhood where they were raised. There's also some behind-the-tour footage; all of this is meant to underscore how important home and family are to the band. These guys are really nice, down-to-earth folk. It's great when good things happen to good people! (And this footage proves these guys are good people, and that they were born to be on the stage! Just as comfortable and natural as water off a duck's back. Damn they're good!)
The real draw here is the amazing talent of the Garza brothers, Henry (guitar), Jojo (bass) and Ringo (drums), live on stage! As we see, not only are they great musicians, but their live stage show is jaw-dropping! I've seen many a great band live in my time, but these guys have found new ways to raise the live bar even higher. Watch in amazemant as Jojo comes up behind Henry, reaches around him and plays bass lines on Henry's Fender Strat's low strings whilst Henry rips off a great lead...on the same guitar at the same time! As Jojo lays his six-string bass on the stage, props a "pillow" under the nut, and runs hammer-ons and pull-offs with both hands on the fretboard, ala Stanley Jordan! As Henry and Jojo slide-foot it across the stage and double each other in unison on guitar and bass! As they both play left-handed only while holding their instruments high out in front of them and continue to play for awhile...one-handed! It's a freakin' religious experience! As Jojo ends the encore by falling on his back whilst simultaneously heaving his bass backwards some 20 feet over his head into a roadie's waiting hands, then does one of those one forward flip and back up on his feet acrobatic stunts! Absolutely AWESOME!! (And, I might add, not a one of them misses a note or a beat throughout the show!)
This is not only an excellently performed musical and vocal set, but the theatrics are all new and absolutely breath-taking. You just gotta see and hear this to believe how good it is! Whether in DD 5.1 (excellent in-the-audience acoustics) or PCM stereo, the audio is superb. You will immediately want to share the experience with anyone and everyone you know. If you already like LLB, you gotta get this DVD! If you don't, get this anyway - you will be amazed!
And I thought I'd seen it all...
Release Date: September 14, 2004
Tracks: 14 - Time: 100:00
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Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1 / PCM Stereo
Extras: Behind the Scenes / Photo Gallery / Featurettes (4)
Introduction of Los Lonely Boys / Crazy Dream / Dime Mi Amour / Nobody Else / Velvet Sky / Man to Beat / Onda / Supper Time / Hollywood / Real Emotions / Senorita / Heaven / End of a New Beginning / Credits.
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Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh left for Portugal today to take part in the “2022 UN Ocean Conference” at Lisbon from 27th of June to 1st of July 2022. More than 130 countries will participate in the UN Ocean Conference.
Dr Jitendra Singh will deliver the Keynote address on behalf of India at the UN Conference on the theme “Scaling up Ocean Action based on Science and Innovation for the implementation of Goal 14: Stocktaking, Partnerships and Solutions”.
In his departure statement, Dr Jitendra Singh said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, India would be providing science and innovation-based solutions for the implementation of Goal 14 through partnerships and environmentally friendly solutions. He said, India has well established collaboration and partnerships with UN Agencies and Research Institutions for bridging the methodology and data gaps on SDG indicators and working towards UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, 2021–2030, for clean, healthy, productive, predictive, safe and accessible ocean.
Dr Jitendra Singh said, with the participation of civil society and other relevant stakeholders, the participant nations will reaffirm our strong commitment to conserve and sustainably use the ocean, seas and marine resources. He added that greater ambition is required at all levels to address the dire state of the ocean. As leaders and representatives of our Governments, we are determined to act decisively and urgently to improve the health, productivity, sustainable use and resilience of the ocean and its ecosystems.
Dr Jitendra Singh informed that India has taken up several initiatives, programmes and policy interventions through different Ministries and Departments to protect the marine and coastal ecosystems, mangroves and coral reefs. There are 10 targets in Goal 14 to measure the health and services of water related ecosystems with emphasis on social, economic and environmental conservation. A total of 11 indicators have been identified at national level to measure and monitor the progress of these targets and data is collected on a regular basis for 9 indicators by monitoring the health/condition of coastal Waters and marine ecosystems.
At the end of deliberations, the Conference will adopt, by consensus, a brief, concise, action-oriented and inter-governmentally agreed declaration focusing on, and highlighting, the science-based and innovative areas of action to support the implementation of Goal 14 and a report containing the co-chairs’ summaries of the interactive dialogues.
The leaders will also reaffirm the declaration entitled “Our ocean, our future: call for action”, adopted by the high-level United Nations Conference to Support the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development, held from 5 to 9 June 2017.


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The Promap team recently attended the AfricaGEO Conference and Exhibition in Gauteng, showcasing the latest mobile mapping technology and how geospatial data is building smarter communities.
AfricaGEO is the premier Geomatics conference in Africa, bringing together geomatics industry professionals from across the world, providing a platform to share the latest developments in the industry of surveying and geo-information, and provides an opportunity to promote and showcase the latest products and services the industry has to offer.
The conference was an opportunity for Promap to take their place as a mainstream supplier in the survey industry in Africa and to showcase the latest in mobile mapping technology - the Leica Pegasus: Two Mobile Mapping Ultimate System, which simultaneously captures panoramic high-resolution imagery and high-density point cloud data from a moving vehicle. The captured 3D geospatial data has several uses across numerous sectors including road and city mapping and navigation, waterways, emergency response planning, plus street, highways and utilities infrastructure and asset management.
IMSSA (The Institute of Mine Surveyors of Southern Africa), hosted their 96th AGM at AfricaGEO, enabling the Promap team to demo the Leica mobile mapping platform to customers from the mining sector. Overwhelmingly many were impressed with the features of the survey system, in particular with the speed and accuracy in which survey data can be provided.
“In conjunction with our aerial survey capabilities, I am really excited that we can support our existing customers and offer new customers the latest in mobile mapping technology to assist them with planning and decision making across a wide range of applications from asset management to large-scale transportation, utility, infrastructure and energy projects,” explained Matt Murphy, Managing Director of Promap. "The show provided a great opportunity for the team to meet up with customers from across the many sectors that we operate in, as well as meeting new contacts interested in our expert survey solutions."


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News broke earlier this month that Kris Jenner and Bruce Jenner are now living separately , and People is reporting that Bruce decided he wanted to leave their home once Kim Kardashian moved in with Kanye West and daughter North. Kim moving in reportedly made the situation at home too hectic for Bruce and caused Bruce to reach a "breaking point." "It got crazy," a source says about Kim moving in. "It was all about Kim and North, and no one paid Bruce any attention, especially Kris." "This was Bruce's house, too," the insider continues. "And he had no room. He felt like he was being shoved into a corner." Sure enough, it was quite a full nest, as Kylie and Kendall Jenner still live at home, and Khloe and Kourtney would frequently drop in, too.
But "the couple was all smiles, showing affection toward each other and being very encouraging," they add. It's no secret that Kim has been trying super hard to lose those unwanted baby pounds and it seems like hee rapper beau is doing everything he can to help her out. "They were cute," the source adds. "[They were] smiling at each other in the mirror when they were running side by side on the treadmills." N'awwww!
Kim Kardashian: Does She Deserve a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?
"However, I believe the points being debated are the wrong ones," said Jordan. "The focus is on whether or not you should swaddle, and it really should be when to swaddle." Jordan said that newborns find comfort in the tight wrappings, as swaddling mimics the "snug environment babies experience for nine months in their mother's womb." World Goes Ga-Ga at Glimpse of Royal Swaddle Dr. Ari Brown, a pediatrician in Austin, Texas, and co-author of "Baby 411," agreed. "Parents have been swaddling babies since civilization began, and we know that this is because it's soothing for babies," said Brown.
Kim Kardashian, Kanye West Attend Bootcamp Class Together
They arrived a few minutes late, and Kanye was on his phone. He also stepped out of class early for another phone call, but Kim stayed the whole time before leaving through the back exit. Meanwhile, Kanye doesnt want Kim to lose all of her baby weight. The rapper has told his girlfriend that hes a fan of her post-baby body and prefers her new shape so much that hes told Kim to keep her curves. Kims been working really hard to lose the weight that she put on carrying Nori, enlisting the help of trainer Tracy Anderson and doing four-hour gym sessions. Shes lost around 40 pounds and has cut carbs from her diet, but its not happening fast enough for her, a source said.
'I'll be the sexiest hot mom!' Kim Kardashian reveals plans to lose baby weight and do a naked photo shoot on new KUWTK episode
10, to take daughter North, 3 months, to the doctor, the fashion-loving first-time mom showed off her slim post-baby bod in pale, blush-colored skinny jeans and a http://www.kimksextape.org/kim-kardashian-journey-to-international-success/ matching, slightly blousy sweater. Her feet -- once perpetually squeezed into sky-high stilettos -- were clad in nude flat sandals. PHOTOS: Kim's pregnancy style The dressed-down look is in keeping with Kardashian's laid-back street style since giving birth to baby North in June. But there have been glimmers of her past, pre-pregnancy wardrobe in recent weeks -- first in Paris, where she rocked several revealing, form-fitting frocks, and then at Jimmy Kimmel 's studios on Wednesday, Oct. 9.
Kim Kardashian Goes Even Blonder, Takes North West To Doctor Appointment
Make-up free: Kim finally ditched her make-up in order to focus on herself and the baby Relax: , Kim's step-brother Brandon Jenners wife Leah encouraged the star to forget about her looks and ditch her make-up She convinced Kim to spend the day barefaced and set up a pre-natal yoga class to encourage her to relax, saying I want Kim to focus more on how she feels and less on how she looks. But make-up was never far from Kims mind. When showing Leah a 3D ultrasound of the baby, she said: She looks so cute, she looks like she has full make-up on. Shes just like me. Calm: Kim spent the day barefaced and Leah set up a pre-natal yoga class to encourage her to relax Looking to the future: 'I will be sexiest hot mom,' Kim told her sisters Kim and Kourtney on Sunday's episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians Along with Kims superficial worries about her looks, there was also some moments of high drama as the reality TV star discovered complications with her pregnancy. After an ultrasound, her grave doctor told her: According to this the cervix is getting thinner. Theres a lot of movement.
Kim Kardashian to release weight loss book
For her fashion line? Her perfume? The Kim Kardashian sex tape with Ray J? West didn't specify - and he's clearly a tad biased when it comes his baby mama.
The first-time parents were spotted at 6:30 a.m. at Barry's Bootcamp class in Sherman Oaks, Calif. PHOTOS: Kim's childhood album Kardashian, 32, and West, 36, both wore matching black outfits and arrived just a few minutes late before burning off some calories. "It was super early and a grewling workout," a source tells Us Weekly .
This latest sighting comes on the heels of West's appearance last night on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" , when the 36-year-old rapper ranted on-air how much he despised the paparazzi, and warned them to stay away. "The way the paparazzi talk to me and my family is disrespectful also, you know what I'm saying?" West said. "We bring something of joy to the world. When people hear my music they have a good time, and I should be respected as such when I walk down the street. Don't ask me a question about something you saw on the tabloids.
Kim Kardashian Shows Off Slim Post-Baby Body in Skinny Jeans, Sweater: Picture
"She knows there are plenty of pap photos of her out there, but only she has the really personal ones that no one can get close enough to take of her." Kim is now looking for a publishing deal for the weight loss record and is confident the book, which will catalogue every step of her battle with the baby bulge, will be a hit. The 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' star has been avoiding posting photos of herself on Instagram or Twitter and has been shunning the paparazzi in preparation of her book release. Kim - who is believed to have gained 45 lbs while she was expecting North - has been using her photo record to inspire herself to hit the gym harder and not waver from her diet. The source said: "Kim has taken daily photos of herself as she slims down and they're on her phone and printed out in her private dressing room in order of weight loss. "She also has a full size photo of a few Hollywood bikini bodies which she aspires to and is using them as a margin of how much weight she wants to lose.

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Mattel Inc. (MAT) Shares Sold by Whittier Trust Co.
Whittier Trust Co. lowered its stake in Mattel Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT) by 7.4% during the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 21,023 shares of the company’s stock after selling 1,671 shares during the period. Whittier Trust Co.’s holdings in Mattel were worth $658,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Other large investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. Bollard Group LLC boosted its position in shares of Mattel by 1.2% in the second quarter. Bollard Group LLC now owns 4,078 shares of the company’s stock worth $128,000 after buying an additional 48 shares during the last quarter. Checchi Capital Advisers LLC boosted its position in shares of Mattel by 4.2% in the second quarter. Checchi Capital Advisers LLC now owns 5,573 shares of the company’s stock worth $174,000 after buying an additional 226 shares during the last quarter. IFP Advisors Inc boosted its position in shares of Mattel by 67.1% in the first quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 5,265 shares of the company’s stock worth $177,000 after buying an additional 2,114 shares during the last quarter. Private Trust Co. NA purchased a new position in shares of Mattel during the second quarter worth $209,000. Finally, Fox Run Management L.L.C. purchased a new position in shares of Mattel during the second quarter worth $219,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 95.49% of the company’s stock.
Shares of Mattel Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT) traded up 0.85% during trading on Wednesday, reaching $29.69. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 1,314,339 shares. The stock has a market capitalization of $10.11 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 29.40 and a beta of 0.99. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $31.84 and its 200 day moving average price is $32.13. Mattel Inc. has a 1-year low of $22.00 and a 1-year high of $34.76.
Mattel (NASDAQ:MAT) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 20th. The company reported ($0.02) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the Zacks’ consensus estimate of ($0.05) by $0.03. The firm earned $957.30 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $937.85 million. Mattel had a net margin of 6.17% and a return on equity of 16.23%. Mattel’s revenue for the quarter was down 3.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $0.01 earnings per share. Analysts anticipate that Mattel Inc. will post $1.34 EPS for the current year.
The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, September 16th. Investors of record on Tuesday, August 23rd were issued a $0.38 dividend. This represents a $1.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 5.16%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, August 19th. Mattel’s dividend payout ratio is presently 149.02%.
A number of research analysts recently weighed in on the company. MKM Partners upgraded Mattel from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $36.00 target price on the stock in a report on Monday. BMO Capital Markets reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $40.00 price objective on shares of Mattel in a research report on Tuesday, October 4th. Zacks Investment Research raised Mattel from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $35.00 price objective on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, September 21st. Monness Crespi & Hardt raised Mattel from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $37.00 price objective on the stock in a research report on Monday, September 19th. Finally, Vetr raised Mattel from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating and set a $41.14 price objective on the stock in a research report on Monday, August 29th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, twelve have assigned a buy rating and two have assigned a strong buy rating to the company. Mattel has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $35.48.
In related news, EVP Geoffrey H. Walker sold 7,128 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, August 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $33.57, for a total value of $239,286.96. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president now directly owns 39,348 shares in the company, valued at $1,320,912.36. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. 0.88% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.
Mattel Company Profile
Mattel, Inc manufactures and markets a range of toy products around the world. The Company’s segments are North America; International and American Girl. Its portfolio of brands and products are grouped into approximately four major brand categories, including Mattel Girls & Boys Brands, Fisher-Price Brands, American Girl Brands and Construction and Arts & Crafts Brands.
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MARCH 29, 2004
Electoral disaster will not hurt French Grand Prix
The French Grand Prix was saved last winter by the intervention of the regional government, led by republican Jean-Pierre Soisson after the socialist Conseil General of the Nievre, which oversaw the race, pulled the plug on the event after two years of losses. The Federation Fran¨aise du Sport Automobile (FFSA) stepped in and agreed to run the event until 2009 and put together a rescue package which involved 2m Euros from the Conseil Regional of Burgundy; two million from the Conseil General of the Nievre, 2m from sponsors (believed to be Renault, Total and Michelin) and 10m from the event itself. However soon afterwards the money from Burgundy was held up when the socialists voted against the 2004 budget. It was not until the end of February that the money was finally voted through with the undertaking from the Conseil Regional that it would contribute to the financing of the Grand Prix until 2009.
At the weekend Soisson, a major player in local politics since the 1960s, suffered a heavy defeat in the French regional elections but the race should be safe as socialist leader Michel Neugnot said that he is in support of the event. A recent survey suggested that the Magny Cours circuit generates as much as 150m Euros for the region each year, with about a third of that being a direct result of the Grand Prix.
All but one of the 21 French regions are now controlled by socialists.
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The Liberal Democrats have held the Orkney constituency – the first to declare in the Scottish Parliament election.
Liam McArthur will return to Holyrood to represent the safe seat after claiming 7,238 votes.
The SNP was in second place with 3,369 votes, followed by the Scottish Conservatives on 699 and Scottish Labour on 290.
A total of 11,621 votes were cast, 65.4% of the electorate.
Minutes later, the SNP held Aberdeen Donside, with councillor Jackie Dunbar taking the seat previously filled by Mark McDonald – who resigned from the party after allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards women.
Ms Dunbar won 18,514 votes, defeating the Scottish Conservative candidate on 9,488, with Labour taking 5,505 votes and the Lib Dems 2,162.
Turnout was also up by more than seven percentage points in the Aberdeen constituency, at 57.8%.
The SNP went on to hold the Western Isles seat, with sitting MSP Alasdair Allan returned for Nicola Sturgeon’s party, polling 7,454 votes.
It also held the Clydebank and Milngavie seat, with newcomer Marie McNair elected to replace Gil Paterson, who stepped down from Holyrood. Ms McNair was successful after securing 17,787 votes.
At the Glasgow count, Scotland’s Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf said members of an anti-vaccine party made a “beeline” for him due to his skin colour.
Derek Jackson, standing for the Liberal Party in Glasgow Southside, arrived at the count with supporters wearing black suits and yellow stars with “unvax” written on them, and claimed to be satirising “fascist SNP hate laws”.
After they approached Mr Yousaf, members of other political parties joined the SNP to confront them.
Speaking to reporters after the incident, Mr Yousaf said: “What I’m always struck by is voices of good always outweigh the voices of hatred.”


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£70m warehouse deal at Solstice Park
THE deal for a massive new £70m distribution warehouse at Solstice Park means there are now only 20 acres of logistics and distribution land available at the business park.
The new centre – the size of 32 football pitches – is to open next August to serve the 400 new stores being created in the south of England by the discount chain Home Bargains.
TJ Morris, the company behind Home Bargains, is also to build a 24,000 sq ft training centre for the company’s new employees, next to the warehouse.
Joe Morris, TJ Morris’ operations director, said Solstice Park was the ideal location for the new regional distribution centre as 98 per cent of the south of England could be reached within a 4.5-hour HGV drive.
He said: “Our Home Bargains distribution centre will be among the most advanced in Western Europe, thanks to our sophisticated electronic picking system, with the technology developed in-house.
“We make no secret of our ambition to grow to 700 stores over the next five years, which is why Home Bargains needs to be at Solstice Park.”
He added: “As a responsible employer, Home Bargains also realises the importance of and sustainability of employing as many local people as possible – it will be our pleasure to do so.
The company says stores in Amesbury and Salisbury will be among the 400 it will be creating.
David Fahle, Solstice Park development director, said the Home Bargains deal “underlines Solstice Park’s growing stature as the location for businesses to be in central southern England”.
Steve Mitchell, a director of Colliers International, agents for Solstice Park, said: “Given the scarcity of build-tosuit land available regionally, we anticipate other firms gravitating to Solstice Park.”
Bakery chain Greggs has bought a plot on the park, next to the Muller Wiseman dairy, where it plans to build a seven-acre bakery, providing 200 jobs.
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ORRVILLE, OHIO — The J.M. Smucker Company reported its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2021 earnings on June 3, sharing across-the-board declines in net sales and segment profits over the quarter. The company's US Retail Pet Foods segment sustained sales declines for the quarter and fiscal year 2021.
Despite this, the company remains hopeful in its long-term strategies as it begins to recover from pandemic-era impacts.
For the full fiscal year 2021, the company reported net sales of $2.84 billion for its pet food business, down 0.9% from fiscal 2020 sales.
J.M. Smucker's fourth quarter and full-year earnings reflect its divestiture of Natural Balance on Jan. 29, as well as its divestiture of Crisco on Dec. 1, 2020, from which the company collected roughly $123.9 million collectively. However, the long-term loss of earnings impact of these divestitures is estimated at $335.6 million, which has affected the company’s fiscal 2022 guidance.
The company sold the Natural Balance premium pet food brand to Nexus Capital Management in January for roughly $50 million. The business generated approximately $220 million in net sales for J.M. Smucker's fiscal year ended April 30, 2020.
“These decisions show our commitment to divesting brands and businesses that are no longer consistent with our long-term strategic focus,” said Mark Smucker, president and chief executive officer, in the company earnings call. “In turn, this allows us to optimize assortment to maximize productivity, reduce complexity and shift resources to our fastest-growing opportunities.”
These divestitures were also a factor for gross profit, which was down 7% to $735.7 million, according to the company.
“Adjusting for divestitures, net sales grew at a two-year CAGR of 4%, demonstrating growth across all three of our US Retail segments,” Smucker said.
Net sales for the company's pet food segment were down $93.2 million, or 12%, to $674.6 million in the fourth quarter, with segment profit down 32% to $101.7 million. When excluding the divestiture of Natural Balance, net sales were still down by $41 million, or 6%, from year-ago sales.
Volume/mix for the pet food business caused a 6% decline in net sales for the segment, reflecting fallout across its Rachael Ray Nutrish, Kibbles ‘n Bits, Nature’s Recipe and Meow Mix brands.
“Dog snacks continue to perform well, decreasing just 1% in the fourth quarter after growth of 12% in the prior year,” said Tucker Marshall, chief financial officer, during the company’s earnings call. “Cat food decreased 4%, following 18% growth in the prior year. Dog food net sales decreased 15%, reflecting anticipated declines versus the prior year.”
Segment profit margins also declined for all four of the company's business segments, with US Pet Foods’ segment profit down 440 basis points to 15.1%.
“Pet foods’ segment profit declined 32%, primarily reflecting lower volume/mix, increased marketing investments and increased freight and transportation costs, partially offset by higher net pricing,” Marshall said.
Despite a less-than-ideal performance in the fourth quarter, the company’s US Pet Foods business remains its most profitable segment.
“In pet food, we anticipated sales to be down due to lapping stock-up purchasing in the prior year,” Smucker explained. “Net sales, excluding sales for the divested Natural Balance business, decreased 6% and demonstrated growth on a two-year basis. While pet food consumption was not materially impacted by at-home versus away-from-home eating trends, as in other categories, the pandemic did impact how consumers shop for their pets, such as accelerated growth in e-commerce channels.”
E-commerce currently makes up 12% of J.M. Smucker's total sales. This channel “definitely skews toward pet” food and snacks, Smucker shared.
The company increased its total marketing budget by nearly $40 million last year, including an $18.9 million increase to its pet food and snack marketing investments.
“We expect top line growth [for pet food] on a comparable basis for the pet business in fiscal '22, supported by higher pricing, category growth, continued marketing support and innovation for our leading treats portfolio and premium food offerings,” Smucker said.
Net income at J.M. Smucker for the year ended April 30 was $876.3 million, equal to $7.79 per share on the common stock, up 12% from $779.5 million, or $6.84 per share, in fiscal 2020. Fiscal 2021 sales also were higher, climbing 3% to $8 billion from $7.8 billion.
Of the company's four business segments — US Retail Pet Foods, US Retail Coffee, US Retail Consumer Foods, and International and Away From Home — none experienced net sales gains in the fourth quarter. Pet food and retail consumer foods segments sustained double-digit net sales declines, while sales for its retail coffee segment were flat, and sales for its International and Away From Home business were down 7%.
"Our fourth quarter and full-year results demonstrate the continued execution of our strategy, as we delivered net sales, adjusted earnings per share, and free cash flow above our expectations, with significant investment in our brands and gaining market share in several of our key categories," Smucker said. "Our strong financial results reflect sustained elevated demand for at-home food and coffee consumption and consumers' desire for our trusted and iconic brands. Fiscal year 2021 marked another year of progress strengthening our financial position, with earnings growth and cash generation enabling debt reduction and return of cash to our shareholders."
In fiscal 2022, the company expects net sales to decline between 2% and 3%, adjusted earnings per share to fall between $8.70 and $9.10, and a free cash flow of $900 million. Smucker’s also plans to budget $380 million for capital expenditures in fiscal 2022.
The US Pet Foods business will be a key focus for the company moving forward. J.M. Smucker strategy is primarily focused on pet snacks, the premiumization of its Milk-Bone brand, and launching new products under its Meow Mix and Nutrish brands, Smucker shared.
With a “No. 2 position in cats,” according to Smucker, the company will continue to work toward the “stabilization of the Nutrish brand, from which he expects “moderate growth over time.” The company will continue to prioritize its dog and cat treat portfolio, followed by cat food and dog food products.
"Looking ahead to fiscal year 2022, we are focused on building upon the momentum and exceptional results we delivered this year, advancing our consumer-centric growth strategy, and supporting our talented employees who have been instrumental to our success,” Smucker said. “I am confident the investments we have made in our businesses and the increased agility and flexibility we developed during the past year will enable us to continue driving sustainable growth and shareholder value."
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[In 1909] I met the Lúthien Tinúviel of my own personal ‘romance’ with her long dark hair, fair face and starry eyes, and beautiful voice . . . Now she has gone before Beren, leaving him indeed one-handed…
– Tolkien 1972
Sure, you’ve read The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, but have you ever read the story that Tolkien himself called “the kernel” of the Middle-earth mythology?
“Of Beren and Lúthien” sits smack dab in the middle of Tolkien’s notoriously difficult The Silmarillion, yet it is perhaps the most immediately accessible of all of the book’s stories. It’s also packs a powerful punch, hitting with the same sort of emotional mix that makes The Lord of the Rings unforgettable.
In Tolkien’s Requiem, I give “Of Beren and Lúthien” a closer look, exploring how it opens up the whole Silmarillion saga and serves as a key turning point in the history of Middle-earth. I also consider how the story can serve as wisdom literature, yielding insight for our own lives. Finally, I seek to provide a “back door” entryway into The Silmarillion itself, for those (like me!) who have always wanted to read it but have had trouble getting a start on it.
We look down as if from a visionary height upon the house of man in the valley of the world. A light starts . . . and there is a sound of music; but the outer darkness and its hostile offspring lie ever in wait for the torches to fail and the voices to cease. (33)
And even the man’s own descendants . . . were heard to murmur: ‘He is such an odd fellow! Imagine his using these old stones just to build a nonsensical tower! . . . ‘ But from the top of that tower the man had been able to look out upon the sea. (8)
This is the first part in a series on Tolkien’s essay “Beowulf: The Monster and the Critics.” You can find all of my posts about this series under Concerning Tolkien’s Works here.

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THE following pages have been written in an interval of leisure following upon a return home from service in Japan, by a civil engineer who has been engaged for several years under the Japanese Department of Public Works. They form a record of work, travel and recreation, but do not offer any formal summary of the results of study; though it will scarcely be supposed that the institutions of the country have failed to impress the writer, who has ventured to express some views that are the outcome of his own experience and observation, in terms that it is hoped may not be found unduly prejudiced.
For reasons stated in their place, this work is of an unambitious and necessarily egotistical character, and its production may be attributed to the author's own obstinacy in face of some discouragement arising from the number and interest of previous works by more accomplished writers, the list of whom includes, however, more students and visitors than actual participators
in the material tasks undertaken of late in Japan; and as one of the latter class the author submits his tiny effort to the indulgence of readers.
The maps are intended chiefly to illustrate the travels recorded; but they contain some contribution to the corrections by which those having local knowledge can aid compilers.
It only remains to be stated that the “Chief” referred to in the earlier part of the book is Mr. R. Vicars Boyle, C.S.I., to whom the author would have sought permission to inscribe his work, were it more worthy; and that the “Chief Commissioner," or head of the Railway Bureau, is Mr. Inouye Masaru, now ViceMinister of Public Works, to whose energy a large measure of the success and progress of railway work in Japan is due.
MAPS AT END OF THE VOLUME.

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Thanks to their win over the Patriots, the Broncos are now 2-3 with an opportunity to reach .500 and re-enter the playoff picture next week against the high-flying Chiefs.
Here’s a look at the Broncos that stole the show in their Week 6 matchup, as well as a look at the Broncos that almost cost their team this incredibly crucial game.
Brandon McManus: McManus was the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week after his Week 4 performance against the Jets, and after the early Sunday games, he’s the heavy favorite to win that award once again.
“Money” has lived up to his nickname this season, especially over the past two games, where he’s gone 13-for-13 on all kicks, nine-for-nine on field goals, and four-for-four on field goals from 50 yards or more. His performance today also brought his kicking percentage up to 95.2% on the season, his field goal percentage up to 92.3%, and brought his season scoring total up to 44 points. Conveniently, that makes him responsible for 44% of all points the Broncos have scored this season.
As the cherry on top, he also had three kickoffs that forced the Patriots to open their drive inside their own 20 yard line.
Michael Ojemudia: It doesn’t matter that he got off to a rocky start against the Steelers — who appear to have one of the league’s most loaded receiving cores — this kid is legit.
Against the Patriots this week, he forced two fumbles, one of which was recovered by the Broncos, and was a large part of the team’s victory. With A.J. Bouye’s injury, Ojemudia became Denver’s top boundary cornerback in the team’s nickel and dime packages (their most used packages) after having an incredibly limited off-season. He’s stood up to the task and then some.
His gritty and impressive showing against the Patriots this week followed up exceptional performances In Week 3 and Week 4. Over those last two games, the rookie from Iowa allowed just six receptions and 35 yards on 13 targets while also breaking up a pass.
Shelby Harris: After signing a one-year deal to return to the Broncos this off-season, Harris has been special this season.
Entering Sunday’s game, Harris was Pro Football Focus’s highest-graded defensive Bronco. He had also accumulated 10 total pressures (2nd on team), three sacks (tied for 1st on team), three quarterback hits (tied for 2nd on team) and nine tackles for either a loss or no gain.
Today against the beat-up New England offensive line, Harris added another quarterback hit and had two huge deflections, one of which led to an interception and a field goal for Denver.
If they were going to hand out a team defensive MVP award for the first third of the season, Shelby Harris would win without a doubt.
Honorable mentions: Bradley Chubb got off to a slow start but now has 3.5 sacks over the past two weeks, while Malik Reed got his first two sacks of the season today. Kareem Jackson also had his best game of the season.
On offense, Phillip Lindsay led the way and might have reclaimed his starting job, rushing for 101 yards on 23 carries. Rookie Albert Okwuegbunam had a nice NFL debut but wasn’t able to capitalize on two touchdown opportunities that would’ve changed the course of the game.
Offensive touchdowns: The Broncos defense was marvelous against the Patriots, holding them to just 12 points on the game even with Drew Lock’s two late interceptions. Unfortunately, the Patriots were very much in the game despite having only 12 points, because while the offense was also able to move up and down the field and put their team in field goal position, they weren’t able to finish a drive with a touchdown all game long.
Now, in their defense, the Patriots redzone defense is incredibly stingy, but that inability to produce in the redzone easily could’ve lost this game for the Broncos. On two different occasions, rookie tight end Albert Okwuegbunam had two hands on a football in the endzone and wasn’t able to come away with a score either time. That’s unacceptable.
Drew Lock: Drew Lock’s performance was a mixed bag, but let’s start with the positives. The offense scored on six of their drives, he connected on some pretty deep throws, and the Broncos managed to come away with a win in Lock’s first game back from a serious throwing shoulder injury, on the road, against a Bill Belichick-coached Patriots team that had both Stephon Gillmore and Cam Newton.
That would’ve been the story of Lock’s average, yet-somewhat-underwhelming Week 6 performance, if not for a three-play sequence that went fumbled snap, ugly interception, ugly interception, and opened the door for a New England comeback. Pair that with an ugly box score that shows less than 50 percent of passes completed, less than 200 passing yards gained, zero touchdowns and two interceptions, and it’s still hard to decipher what Drew Lock will be at the NFL level.


Internet speed is one of the most important things in today’s world. And here, we get the Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, which makes a better connection than its previous one. So if we specifically talk about the speed of WiFi 6 routers in compression to WiFi 5, it’s a bit faster than WiFi 5. Still, the thing which makes it more interesting is that WiFi 6 works better than WiFi 5 in a busy environment.
Our homes have been packed with increasing numbers of gadgets, small and large, basic and sophisticated, all linked to WiFi throughout the past decade. Every device requires some of the time and bandwidth of your router, which is becoming an issue increasingly— the more devices you have, the narrower the distribution of your router’s power. If that continues, speeds can slow down to a drag.
That’s the problem WiFi 6 is supposed to solve by making data transmission more effective to deliver faster speeds potentially, and the new Wi-Fi standard at CES this year finally felt like a reality. The show floor had ample WiFi 6 routers and computers. Not only that, some of the routers have been affordable— a sharp change from the WiFi 6 devices debut round last year. If you are purchasing gadgets soon, there is now a good chance that you will end up buying into the new standard and taking advantage of it.
The most significant leap forward for WiFi 6 came from affordable WiFi routers at this year’s conference. Last year, we saw lots of promises coming from routers soon, but they seemed to get to the highest price points when those routers appeared in stores. It makes sense— WiFi 6 is new tech, so obviously, it ended up first in the top-end routers. Yet strong acceptance depends on WiFi 6, making it the most people buy into the lower-priced routers. Such new routers aren’t necessarily better than last year, but they deliver a meaningful improvement on the cheaper models they’re replacing.
More affordable routers have slowly began appearing over the last year. Routers revealed for indeterminate points in the future at last year’s CES have hit stores, with a small number coming in under $200 (a low-end TP-Link model is currently on sale for $70). This year, many more are being revealed that it offers prices on an equal basis with common existing models, placing them in the range of $100 to $200 or so that standard routers and mesh systems tend to sit in.
Most importantly, this year’s display was used by Netgear to launch the Nighthawk Router, which is the first router from a trusted brand to carry WiFi 6 to an ideal price point for the market. A two-pack of routers sold for $230, and they’re supposed to work well with up to 400 Mbps internet connections, which is most home in the US.
Because they contain multiple units, mesh router systems tend to be more expensive than single routers. But they are increasingly also the preferred alternative for big homes. We also solve a problem closely related to what WiFi 6 is expected to solve: the need for quicker, better WiFi speeds around your home. Upgrading to a mesh network will offer even more benefits than improving to WiFi 6 because of their expanded coverage, so it’s good to see these two upgrades work in tandem.
We are starting to see WiFi 6 showing up across the board in more routers. TP-Link, D-Link, and Arris have introduced this week’s WiFi 6 to mesh router systems. Comcast revealed the Gateway’s Wi-Fi 6 version— a significant change many people rent their routers from their cable providers.
And importantly, at last, WiFi 6 is in the actual gadgets that we are buying. No product will do more for early adoption than the iPhone 11 and 11 Pro, both of which feature Wi-Fi 6 and have sold millions since its launch in September. Yet CES has shown that support for Wi-Fi 6 is becoming the standard across the board in apps. Among the companies that announced new laptops with Wi-Fi 6 on board were Lenovo, Samsung, and Asus.
WiFi 6 was never supposed to be so strong a system that it was worth upgrading for. This comes with improvements in bandwidth, up to 9.6 Gbps on Wi-Fi 5 from a theoretical maximum of 3.5 Gbps. But this extra bandwidth is more about allowing routers to spread through multiple devices in your house rather than providing enormous speed bursts to any computer (your internet speed is probably nowhere to be found).
The benefits of WiFi 6 will be seen in the long run as more users adopt the standard, and its data transmission efficiencies will speed things up— or at least prevent speeds from getting stuck. WiFi 6 needs to be built into every new device for adoption to pick up, so it automatically ends up in people’s pockets and homes. In most cases, Wi-Fi 6 is still not in the cheapest of laptops and handsets. But more and more, there’s a lot of people buying: the better phones and tablets, plus the router systems that’s all you need.
That said, we saw there’s more to come with WiFi 6, too. Such trends are worth watching for, but they aren’t a reason to hang on to an update. Next, there’s something called WiFi 6E that would increase the speed and capacity of Wi-Fi further. The problem is, it still isn’t real. Right now, WiFi operates on two swaths of airwaves—2.4GHz and 5GHz— opened to the public by the Federal Communications Commission.
The FCC is considering opening another swath at 6GHz, and device manufacturers are eager to use it. Even chipmaker Broadcom unveiled chips this week to support the new spectrum. Yet right now, when the range opens, there’s no timetable. It is best not to think about that until that happens.
We also started watching WiFi 6 get married to 5G, using the speedier WiFi standard to deliver the faster wireless connection right across your home. This depends on 5G proving itself as a viable home internet offering, both in price and reliability. That has not happened so far, and it seems that this would not be something that everyone needs (or is willing to) take advantage of anyway. But the idea is teasing to both Razer, and Linksys, so expect to see more.
Key advantages of WiFi 6
- Higher data Speed
- Increased capacity
- Overall performance in environments with several connected devices
- Improved power efficiency
Speed only be different when more and more devices connected to the router. As if you have one router in your home and use youtube, your brother uses Facebook. The speed is a bit low when more and more devices are connected to the router in Wi-Fi 5 condition. But now Wi-Fi 6 will give a stable speed when it comes to more and more devices. You get a more stable speed with Wi-Fi 6 compare to WiFi 5.
So you must have a question about how to get WiFi 6 connection? The simple and easy answer is to get a new device/ router to support Wi-Fi 6 connectivity.
WiFi 6 devices won’t radically improve your wireless velocities overnight. The improvements will come as more and more of the devices you are actively using become those that support the new standard. It will take a while before that’s all—but we saw it start to happen at CES 2020.


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MDA has awarded a clinical research training grant totaling $180,000 to clinical research fellow James Berry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) in Boston. The grant will support completion of a two-year fellowship during which Berry plans to study the effects of a drug called ISIS-333611 in familial, or inherited, ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig’s disease).
Familial ALS accounts for 5 to 10 percent of all ALS cases. About 20 percent of those (1 to 2 percent of all ALS cases) are caused by a mutation in the SOD1 gene, which leads to production of abnormal SOD1 protein.
Berry is a member of the study team currently planning a phase 2 clinical trial of intrathecal (into the spinal canal) administration of the experimental drug ISIS-333611 (made by Isis Pharmaceuticals of Carlsbad, Calif.) in people with familial ALS. The trial will be a follow-on study to a phase 1 trial of the drug, currently under way, if results from that trial are favorable.
Previous studies of the drug in rats have shown that it is safe and tolerable, that it reduces mutant SOD1 RNA (the chemical step between DNA and protein synthesis) and protein levels, and slowed progression of the disease. It's thought that decreasing mutant SOD1 levels in humans may confer similar therapeutic benefits.
The planned phase 2 study will test ISIS-333611 over an extended period of time to assess its safety and tolerability. If the phase 2 trial is successful, a phase 3 trial may be planned to test efficacy of the drug.
"MDA funding is critical to my career development and my ability to begin my career as a clinical researcher in ALS," Berry said. "I am incredibly excited to have received this award, and I am looking forward to getting started on the project."
Funding for this MDA grant began February 1, 2011.
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To be sure, headline inflation has come down over the past year. In September, the U.S. consumer price index saw an annual increase of 3.7%, down from its peak 9.1% increase in June 2022.
But the price of many necessities, like food and shelter, remain elevated.
According to Schiff, inflation is like a tax in that it chips away at your hard-earned money.
“The government created this hardship because the government decided to tax everybody with inflation,” he said.
“Now, had they used another form of taxation, had the Biden administration, and the Trump administration for that matter, had they raised taxes enough to pay for all of these government programs, that would have created hardship, too. Families would be struggling under the burden of crushing taxation.”
Because inflation erodes the purchasing power of money, investors may be looking for ways to hedge against spiking price levels.
Schiff is a proponent of gold, which happens to be a prime example of an inflation-fighting asset. The precious metal can’t be printed out of thin air like fiat money.
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Putting the cart before the horse
Powell said that, for the third quarter, real GDP in the U.S. is estimated to have risen “at an outsized annual rate of 4.9%, boosted by a surge in consumer spending.”
But Schiff does not believe that spending is a pathway to economic prosperity.
“You produce your way to prosperity. You save your way, and then invest and produce your way into prosperity,” he said. “We’re not doing that. We’re trying to put the cart before the horse.”
When the cost of many goods and services continues to rise, saving money can be a challenge. According to the figures from the Bureau of Economic Analysis released Oct. 27, the personal savings rate — defined as personal savings expressed as a percentage of disposable personal income — was 3.4% in September 2023. The rate has seen a decline each month since May.
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