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Set in tropical landscaped surrounds, Oaks Seaforth Resort boasts a range of supreme resort facilities including a giant lagoon style swimming pool, lap pool and children’s wading pool plus spa, sauna, fully equipped gymnasium and barbeque areas. The onsite licensed restaurant, wine cellar and bar provide a quality dining experience at your fingertips, while a convenience store and array of popular local cafes, restaurants and bars are located within easy reach of the property to appease every budget and taste.
Popular local tourist attractions including Underwater World Sea Life Mooloolaba, Australia Zoo and Aussie World are just a short drive away, as well as Mooloolaba Esplanade’s unique boutique shopping strip and the Sunshine Coast’s largest shopping Centre, Sunshine Plaza.
Patrolled surf beach, waterslide and Zone 3 gaming arcade just metres away.
The Sunshine Plaza is just a short drive or bus ride away. The resort is more than happy to organise tickets for Australia Zoo, Underwater World, Fraser Island Tours, Camel Safaris and many other local attractions.
A relaxing massage cab also be booked through the tour desk.
Relax by the huge lagoon swimming pools, spa, sauna and gymnasium.
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Modern, immaculately clean, tropical, and culturally diverse, Singapore is fascinating, but there are things you should know before you visit. This Singapore travel guide will help you discover the country’s unique rules and guidelines. We have filled it with useful Singapore travel tips and our personal recommendations.
Where is Singapore?
Singapore is a small island city-state off of the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, west of Sumatra and Borneo.
A tropical island, it sits about one degree north of the equator in Southeast Asia; consequently, it’s hot and humid.
A city-state is a small, independent country consisting of a single city and its dependent territories. Singapore, Monaco, and Vatican City are good examples.
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Singapore travel guide: Quick reference
With a multicultural population of 6 million people on an island a bit over 700 km² in area, Singapore boasts one of the world’s highest population densities at over 8,000/km² according to World Population Review.
- Emergency numbers: Police (999), Ambulance and Fire (995)
- Official Languages: Malay, English, Mandarin Chinese, and Tamil
(Most Singaporeans can speak English)
- Currency: Singapore dollar (SGD)
- Credit cards: Mastercard is more widely accepted than Visa
- ATM Machines: Easy to find in Singapore
- Electricity: 230V 50Hz Type G connectors (same as those used in the UK)
- Telephone country code: +65
- Water: Tap water is considered safe to drink
- Tipping: There is often a 10% service charge/gratuity automatically added at restaurants. Aside from that, tipping is generally not done in Singapore, except in cases of outstanding service.
Best time to visit Singapore
Hot and humid, it rains frequently in Singapore. Aside from a dry and wet season, the weather doesn’t change dramatically. Year-round average temperatures barely fluctuate from 26 – 27°C (79 – 81°F), with average highs and lows of 23°C and 31°C (73 – 88°F) respectively.
Plus, there is little variance in the number of daylight hours between summer and winter.
Singapore travel guide to the weather
February to April
- Dry season
- Avg temps: 27°C (81°F)
- Considered best time to visit.
- More crowded.
- Requires booking ahead.
May to July
- Dry season
- Avg temps: 27°C (81°F)
- Smokey and hazy from burn off in nearby Sumatra.
- Fewer tourists.
- Less planning required.
August to October
- Wet season
- Avg temps: 27°C (81°F)
- Longer rains.
- Fewer tourists.
- Less planning required.
November to January
- Wet season
- Avg temps: 26°C (79°F)
- Slightly cooler temps.
- Torrential rains.
- More crowded.
- Requires booking ahead.
Festivals and holidays in Singapore that affect travel
Annually, there are 11 public holidays observed in Singapore, many of which have religious roots. The majority of Singapore’s population classify themselves as Buddhist 33.2%, Christian 18.8%, Muslim 14%, Taoist 10%, or Hindu 5%. The key Singapore holidays and festivals that affect travel (larger crowds, higher prices) include:
- Chinese New Year (January or February): Also called the Lunar New Year, it is a fifteen-day festival in Singapore with markets, lion dances, a major parade, and lots of feasting.
- International Jazz Festival (early March): A three-night festival held at Marina Bay Sands.
- Ramadan (Fluctuates): This month-long celebration includes extensive night markets, as those who celebrate fast during the days.
- National Day (August 9): Commemorates the country’s independence from Malaysia in 1965.
- Singapore Grand Prix (September or October): A huge event in Singapore, it is a “jewel in the Formula One crown”.
- Deepavali (Diwali) (November): A five-day festival of lights, which affects mostly Little India.
Singapore travel tips: Know before you visit
Visas and entry
Tourist visas are not required for stays up to 90-days for visitors from many countries including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK, and the USA. Click here to check the official government site to see if you need a visa. However, entry cards are issued at immigration and should be carried at all times with your passport whilst you are visiting Singapore.
Also, proof of yellow fever vaccination is required from travellers who are either from or have travelled in or through any of these African or Latin American countries in the past six days.
Health Safety in Singapore
Singapore is considered to be one of the safest countries in Asia. However, that doesn’t mean nothing bad ever happens. Petty crimes are the largest threat, and like everywhere, visitors should remain vigilant to their surroundings and their belongings.
From a health perspective, when we visited dengue fever was at epidemic levels. As a person who has already had this mosquito-borne illness, I can’t recommend highly enough to check the status with CDC before you visit, and use an insect repellent containing DEET, especially if there is an active threat.
If you are concerned about travel in Singapore and COVID-19 (coronavirus), check the official Singapore government information on it.
Singapore travel guide: Travel insurance
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Singapore travel guide: What to bring to Singapore
Hot and tropical, Singapore’s consistent weather means you can leave that winter coat at home. You will want a good pair of walking shoes, a sun hat, and swimwear.
We always travel light and include clothes and light jackets that can be layered as needed. Therefore, our basic kit needed nothing extra for Singapore. You can get a free copy of our packing list when you sign up for our newsletter.
Top 10 things to do and places to visit in Singapore
Singapore is filled with fascinating and unusual things to do. Below is a summary of the highlights. Click here to see our detailed recommendations.
- Gardens by the Bay
- Little India
- Singapore Botanic Garden
- Kampong Glam
- Jewel Changi airport
- Night Safari
- Spectra sound and light show
- Garden Rhapsody
- Sands SkyPark Observation deck
- One of the many interesting bars
Travelling in Singapore
With the exception of one taxi ride, we took public transportation or walked everywhere in Singapore. We neither had nor needed our own car.
The MRT trains and buses are easy to use, on-time, and immaculate. In fact, I have never been on public transit that was so clean. One of the reasons is that there is no drinking, eating, smoking, or carrying durian fruit on the MRT. There are huge fines for the first three, and just a rule about the durian.
Pro tip: Get a Singapore MRT Tourist pass
- If you are planning on taking public transportation, you can get an MRT Tourist pass for one, two, or three days. The cost is a $10 deposit for the card plus $10 – $20 fee depending on the number of days you will use the pass. Your pass can be topped up if you are staying longer.
- Return your pass within five days of its expiration, and the $10 deposit is refunded.
- We returned ours at the MRT station inside Jewel Changi Airport and were given $10 cash. Of course, we turned around and spent the Singapore dollars at the airport as we were leaving the country.
Self-driving – know before you visit Singapore
In Singapore, people drive on the left side of the road. It’s a small island nation with heavy traffic despite high taxes for vehicle owners.
As stated just above, we found the MRT system to be easy to use. Alternatively, we took a taxi. However, if you have your heart set on driving yourself, you can easily rent a car in Singapore. As always, we recommend RentalCars.com. We have been renting cars through them successfully worldwide since we discovered them a few years back.
Go with a guide: Take a Singapore day tour
We travelled on our own in Singapore and found it easy to get around. If you prefer a local Singapore tour guide, here are four top-rated options. Be sure to read the reviews and details before booking.
Private customizable tour with a local host: An ideal option for anyone who doesn’t feel comfortable on their own but doesn’t like the confines of a group tour. This one is flexible for time (from 3-8 hours) and activities, allowing you to see it all or just a few of the best places in Singapore. Plus, you get the added bonus of the knowledge that comes from a local guide. You will get an opportunity to discuss and select the details of your tour with your guide on the night beforehand.
⇒ Check price and availability for this private customizable tour
Lion city highlights half-day bike tour: See more in less time on a bicycle during this 4.5-hour tour that starts at 9 am and hits many of the key Singapore tourist spots. Ride through Marina Bay, Merlion Park, Chinatown, Little India, Kampong Glam, and more. Remember, Singapore is close to the equator, therefore, hot and humid during the day. Refreshments are included, but a reasonable level of fitness is required for this Singapore city tour.
⇒ Check price and availability for this half-day bicycle tour
Tour Singapore at night
Big Bus night tour: This 3-hour evening tour on an open-top double-decker bus includes Marina Bay, Chinatown’s food street, Gardens by the Bay (including the Garden Rhapsody show), fresh tropical fruit samples at Singapore’s largest night street market, a ride down Orchard Street, and a few surprises along the way.
⇒ Check price and reviews for Big Bus night tour
Private nighttime sightseeing with a river cruise: Another evening option, this private tour is loaded with fun, including a visit to Little India, watching the light and sound show at Gardens by the Bay, a visit to the Skybar on top of Marina Bay Sands Hotel, and a river cruise to see the skyline light up.
⇒ Check price and reviews for this private nighttime tour
Singapore travel guide: laws you need to know about before you get fines
Generally, everywhere we went was immaculate, even the public toilets. Some of the unique laws in Singapore help to explain this phenomenon:
- Selling chewing gum: fines up to $100,000 and up to 2 years in prison
- Littering (even small items): fines of $300 to $1000 and community service for repeat offenders
- Spitting in public: fines up to $1000
- Eating on public transportation: fines up to $500
- Failing to flush a public toilet: fines of $150
- Urinating in a public elevator may trigger the UDD (Urine Detection Devices), which will automatically lock the door until the police arrive
- Vandalism, like graffiti: both jail time and caning
- Entering Singapore under the influence of drugs: fines up to $20,000 and 10 years in prison
- Possessing illegal drugs (including cannabis): fines up to $20,000, 10 years in prison, and the death penalty for trafficking
- Smoking in public places: fines up to $1000
Other laws that could affect your travel
- Jaywalking: fines up to $1,000 or 3 months in jail
- Connecting to another user’s Wifi: fines up to $10,000 and up to 3 years in prison
- Feeding pigeons: fines of $500
- Singing in public if the words have obscene lyrics: fines and up to 3 months in jail
Local foods and drinks to try when you visit Singapore
If you’re going to spend any time in Singapore, even just a day, there are a few culinary delights and drinks you will want to try. Of course, we found the best way to discover culture through food is with a cooking class from Food Playground (one of the highlights of our time in Singapore).
- Chilli Crab: Singapore’s most famous dish (sometimes referred to as the national dish) is either prepared with a spicy tomato chilli sauce or with a black pepper sauce
- Chicken Rice: This simple dish is probably Singapore’s most popular
- Nasi Lemak: A popular Malay dish made with fragrant rice, cooked in coconut milk and pandan leaf
- Laksa: a Peranakan (mix of Chinese and Malay cultures) dish typically made of vermicelli, coconut milk, beancurd puffs, fish slices, and shrimp
- Carrot Cake (Chai Tow Kway): don’t let the name fool you, there are no carrots in Singapore’s carrot cake. Instead, it is a fried patty made from rice flour, egg, and daikon radish
- Durian fruit: We tried it in Malaysia years ago; once was enough. But if you do try durian, remember not to bring it on public transportation. (It’s rather stinky.)
- Singapore Sling: This gin, Cointreau, benedictine, and pineapple drink is made famous at the Long Bar in Sinpare’s Raffles hotel
More useful tips on visiting Singapore
- If you are touring on your own, be sure to check out the Go City Pass for savings of up to 40% on a variety of activities, including the hop-on-hop-off bus tour. Reserve your Go City Pass here.
- Every public toilet block I entered had western (sit down) toilets. Some also had squat toilets. If you don’t like the style in your stall, check out another stall.
- At the airport on your way out, immigration (passport control) is early in the process, but security screening takes place near the gate. Therefore, you can keep your water right up until you enter your gate area.
- Tourists who buy more than $100 of goods at participating retailers can get 7% Goods and Services Tax (GST) refunded through the Tourist Refund Scheme.
- Visitors can register for a free public Wi-Fi account (even with foreign mobile phone numbers) at any [email protected] hotspot.
- Singapore is a major world financial centre and has one of the world’s strongest economies. Real estate in Singapore is often ranked as the highest in the world.
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Disclaimer: We worked with the local tourism board, Visit Singapore. Various entrances and other assistance were provided to aid in writing this page. The opinions expressed here are strictly our own.
This is such a great guide for first-time visitors. So complete- and a ton of info. I especially love the weather section, as it really helps you get a feel for the best time to go. Amazing post!
I went to Singapore about 30 years ago and only got to spend overnight. I’m so jealous that you stayed at the Marina Sands! That has been my dream ever since I saw it on a tv show a few years ago. I’d love to visit the Gardens by the Bay. I love all the detailed information you gave about the country too and to prepare visitors. Things we take for granted, like eating food in public or singing songs that might be risqué in public that might expose us to fines are important to know ahead of time. I’m definitely planning on going and this blog post will be a useful resource.
I haven’t visited Singapore…yet! When we were in Thailand, my friend talked fondly of it and as you mentioned, how clean and safe it is. Good to know on the Yellow Fever vaccine-best thing I ever got I think! I love all of the tips you provide on where to find everything, the free wifi account travelers can sign up for. I’m dying to see the light show at the Gardens. But the things you can be fined for stopped me in my tracks-selling chewing gum? Singing in public (granted with profanity but still) and the UDDs that will shut down elevators? I do have to appreciate how hard they work to keep order, crime down and everything clean!
What a comprehensive guide! I would LOVE to visit Singapore one day. The section about their unsual laws is fascinating. No selling chewing gum? Urine detection devices?! I can think of a few US cities that could benefit from both of those lol.
Being disabled I don’t get to travel hardly at all, so I live my life through people like you sharing your trips with us all. I thank you very much. These pics are awesome. Actually it’s all things I would be interested in too! Awesome pics! Thank you so much!
I think I visited Singapore at the very beginning of summer and couldn’t believe how humid it was! I felt sorry for the poor kids walking to school or to catch the bus. It felt like I was breathing water. I’m sure you get used to it though.
Fantastic photos! What an awesome place to visit. Thank you for the tour!
There are so many things about Singapore in this comprehensive guide I didn’t know about! Some are fascinating, like the fines for singing songs with obscene lyrics in public, and others are really important for me to know: I am sure I would have been guilty of eating on public transportation. I do that all the time! I appreciate you saving me some embarrassing and potentially costly scenarios in Singapore. Thanks also for all the fun things see and do. I’d love to catch the Jazz Festival at Marina Bay Sands. I’ve heard great things!
This is really exhaustive! Will be really helpful.
A great guide for a great city! Aren’t those some crazy fines though! No wonder the city is so clean and pristine. Perhaps other countries need to take note.
This is a great guide, Rhonda. It’s good to hear that Singapore is not only modern and beautiful but also very clean. I like the idea with the security check placed close to the gate. I always hate to throw my water bottle away and have to buy another one a few minutes later. However, having to pay $1,000 or stay 3 months in jail for jaywalking seems ridiculous!
Singapore is a lovely place! Lived there for 1.5 years – it is a very clean and safe place to live.
Thank you for sharing this information and wow I knew about some of the laws back in 2018 when I went there but didn’t know about the ones in your post!
Really enjoyed my solo weekend in Singapore. So many unique things to do there! Great, informative post too.
Thanks for the great guide! I’ve not visited Singapore before so I’ll be sure to save this to come back to when I get to go!
I’ve never been to Singapore, but it looks like such a cool place to visit! That rooftop pool looks especially amazing!!
All these scary laws would frighten me to want to go Singapore. The Garden Rhapsody sound and light show at Gardens by the Bay looks fantastic and the city itself looks great but the laws scare me enough to stay away. I might break one of their laws without knowing and then what would happen? No away. I did enjoy your story about the Marina Bay Sands Hotel and that beautiful pool. Is I did go to Singapore, I would just say in the hotel. See ya Rhonda.
So many interesting things to see and do. The architecture looks particularly amazing! I do like those strict laws. I agree with them all!
Good guide for first-timers. I’ve been there many times (including right now). Singapore is a fantastic place to visit. You might add that Singapore has Grab (not Uber), though I agree that mass transit is the very best way to get around.
Going to Singapore at the end of the year! Great post, saved for future reference 🙂
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Some steep fines. Promise I won’t spit if I go to Singapore.
With that many people, I’m amazed they have room for that garden.
I couldn’t tell – what is in that drink that looks like it contains black beans and green beans?
What a great post! I loved Singapore so much, reading this post makes me want to go back. Those fine amount are ridicelous aren’t they? But the city is so green and clean!
This is really a very informative and comprehensive post about Singapore. I love how you have captured everything for the first timers.
You’ve really captured all the important information for a first time visit to Singapore. it’s so helpful. And even though I’ve been before, there are some new things that I haven’t seen. Great post!
How interesting! I was thinking about having an extended stop over in Singapore for a few days o an upcoming trip actually. Singapore has always intrigued me. I’d have to take note of all those laws to ensure I don’t get fined though!!
A comprehensive and almost exhaustive guide to Singapore visitors! I love this city although i am not a fan of its humidity. It is so inclusive to other cultures to the extent that its news channels include Chinese and Tamil (South Indian) languages apart from English! 🙂 Also, I remember years ago, the government offered part time jobs to housewives encouraging them to contribute to its economy rather than bring outsiders.:-)
Thanks, really helpful guide – thanks for the jaywalking tip – I always jaywalk so will have to keep that in mind.

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Kamala Harris brings racial, gender, age and geographic balance to ticket. Here's her record in California
In choosing Sen. Kamala Harris of California as his running mate, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is betting that her experience in winning statewide office in the nation's most populous state — and her personification of the diversity that Democratic activists say is crucial to build grassroots enthusiasm — will bring victory come November.
Harris is the first Black woman and first Asian American person on a major party's presidential ticket. Before becoming the Golden State's junior senator in 2017, she served five years as California's attorney general and as a prosecutor in San Francisco.
Early on, Harris was a Biden opponent for the nomination, and the two clashed notably over race and other issues during the campaign. Even so, Harris was long seen as a strong contender to become his running mate given her experience and demographics.
In Harris, Biden has found a relative centrist like himself, but one who balances him in terms of gender, race and geography. Harris, at 55, may also appeal to younger voters who could see Biden, 77, as more out-of-touch than experienced.
Biden and Harris will deliver remarks Wednesday in Biden's home state of Delaware.
"I have the great honor to announce that I’ve picked @KamalaHarris — a fearless fighter for the little guy, and one of the country’s finest public servants — as my running mate," Biden tweeted.
Harris is the first Californian to appear on a major-party presidential ticket since Ronald Reagan. One of the standout moments of her campaign came at the expense of Biden. During a June 2019 Democratic debate, she said Biden made “very hurtful” comments about his past work with segregationist senators and slammed his opposition to busing as schools began to integrate in the 1970s.
“There was a little girl in California who was a part of the second class to integrate her public schools, and she was bused to school every day,” she said. “And that little girl was me.”
Shaken by the attack, Biden called her comments “a mischaracterization of my position.”
But Biden and Harris have since returned to a warm relationship.
"Senator Harris has the capacity to be anything she wants to be. I mean it sincerely," Biden said in December shortly after Harris ended her presidential bid. "She is solid. She can be president someday herself. She can be the vice president. She can go on to be a Supreme Court justice. She can be an attorney general. I mean, she has enormous capability."
Record as a prosecutor, attorney general draws scrutiny
Harris joins Biden in the 2020 race at a moment of unprecedented national crisis. The coronavirus pandemic has claimed the lives of more than 150,000 people in the U.S., far more than the toll experienced in other countries. Business closures and disruptions resulting from the pandemic have caused an economic collapse. Unrest, meanwhile, has emerged across the country as Americans protest racism and police brutality.
Trump’s uneven handling of the crises has given Biden an opening. In adding Harris to the ticket, he can point to her relatively centrist record on issues such as health care and her background in law enforcement in the nation’s largest state.
But Trump's campaign criticized Harris in a statement Tuesday, claiming in a statement the California senator embraces the "left’s radical manifesto."
“At the ballot box, Americans will resoundingly reject the abysmal failures of Biden-Harris in favor of the America First strength of President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence," Trump 2020 senior advisor Katrina Pierson said.
Harris’ record as California attorney general and district attorney in San Francisco was heavily scrutinized during the Democratic primary and turned off some liberals and younger Black voters who saw her as out of step on issues of systemic racism in the legal system and police brutality. She tried to strike a balance on these issues, declaring herself a “progressive prosecutor” who backs law enforcement reforms.
At a time when California’s criminal justice system was being dramatically transformed, in 2012 and 2014, she declined to take positions on California’s Propositions 36 and 47, which proposed eliminating three strikes and reducing many non-violent felony charges to misdemeanors. As attorney general, she defended the state in Brown v. Plata, the 2011 case in which the federal government sued California for prison overcrowding.
Born in Oakland to a Jamaican father and Indian mother, Harris won her first election in 2003 when she became San Francisco’s district attorney. In the role, she created a reentry program for low-level drug offenders and cracked down on student truancy.
She was elected California’s attorney general in 2010, the first woman and Black person to hold the job, and focused on issues including the foreclosure crisis. She declined to defend the state’s Proposition 8, which banned same-sex marriage and was later overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Harris replaced four-term Sen. Barbara Boxer in the U.S. Senate in 2017 after defeating Democratic Rep. Loretta Sanchez by 23 percentage points in the prior year’s election. In Riverside County, Harris outpaced Sanchez by 10 percentage points.
Harris belongs to the Senate’s Judiciary, Budget, Intelligence and Homeland Security Committees and has championed immigration and healthcare-related causes. In the Senate, she has bolstered her reputation as a shrewd debater and questioner of administration officials such as Attorney General William Barr.
She has a 100% rating from Planned Parenthood and has become one of the organization’s most vocal champions, as Republicans have proposed defunding it. She has lambasted Trump’s border and immigration policies and, has frequently visited sections of the California-Mexico border.
Presidential campaign fails to connect
Harris launched her presidential campaign in early 2019 with the slogan “Kamala Harris For the People,” a reference to her courtroom work. She was one of the highest-profile contenders in a crowded Democratic primary and attracted 20,000 people to her first campaign rally in Oakland.
But the early promise of her presidential campaign eventually faded. Her law enforcement background prompted skepticism from some progressives, and she struggled to land on a consistent message that resonated with voters. Facing fundraising problems, Harris abruptly withdrew from the race two months before the first votes of the primary were cast.
Some Biden confidants said Harris’ campaign attack did irritate the former vice president. Harris was also close with Biden’s late son, Beau, who served as Delaware attorney general while she held the same post in California.
“Joe has empathy, he has a proven track record of leadership and more than ever before we need a president of the United States who understands who the people are, sees them where they are, and has a genuine desire to help and knows how to fight to get us where we need to be,” Harris said at an event for Biden earlier this summer.
At the same event, she bluntly attacked Trump, labeling him a “drug pusher” for his promotion of the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for the coronavirus, which has not been proved to be an effective treatment and may even be more harmful. After Trump tweeted “when the looting starts, the shooting starts” in response to protests about the death of George Floyd, a Black man, in police custody, Harris said his remarks “yet again show what racism looks like.”
Harris has taken a tougher stand on policing since Floyd’s killing. She co-sponsored legislation in June that would ban police from using chokeholds and no-knock warrants, set a national use-of-force standard and create a national police misconduct registry, among other things. It would also reform the qualified immunity system that shields officers from liability.
The list included practices Harris did not vocally fight to reform while leading California’s Department of Justice. Although she required DOJ officers to wear body cameras, she did not support legislation mandating it statewide. And while she now wants independent investigations of police shootings, she didn’t support a 2015 California bill that would have required her office to take on such cases.
“We made progress, but clearly we are not at the place yet as a country where we need to be and California is no exception,” she told The Associated Press recently. But the national focus on racial injustice now shows “there’s no reason that we have to continue to wait.”
More:California Sen. Kamala Harris announces presidential bid
Previous reporting by Sam Metz was used in this report. Contributing: USA Today, Associated Press


Infineon workers strike over plant closure
Employees at a plant belonging to the German semi-conductor giant Infineon have gone on indefinite strike to protest against plans to close the factory, the IG Metall labour union said.
A union spokesman at the plant in Munich-Perlach said the factory, which employs around 800 people, had come completely to a standstill on Monday as a result of the stoppage.
Strikers were blocking buses of temporary wokers from entering the plant, the spokesman said.
Infineon had said at the end of February that it planned to shut down the Munich-Perlach site by 2007.
Earlier this month, Infineon revealed that rival chip maker X-Fab had decided not to buy the ageing computer chip plant because the factory's economic and structural deficits were "insurmountable".


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互聯家庭對能源效率的需求正在增加機器學習技術的使用來優化能源使用。聯網家庭市場受益於隨機梯度下降 (SGD) 等各種技術來提高能源效率。由於舒適性、安全性和效率的提高，對連網家庭的需求不斷增加。隨著客戶尋求經濟實惠且環保的選擇，對能源優化的關注與市場擴張一致。問題包括資料真實性、隱私和成本，這些都可能成為障礙。儘管存在這些障礙，互聯家居市場的成長主要是由節能智慧家庭的推動所推動的，並反映出永續發展和整合尖端技術的更大趨勢。
例如，2023 年 11 月，Samsung C&T和 ABB 在全球合作開發整合式互聯建築解決方案。兩家公司之間的合作將增強從整個物業到各個單元的連接性，並為智慧家庭技術提供統一的介面。此次合作將探索自動化和能源管理方面的創新，使商業和住宅物業管理者受益。
Global Connected homes market size was valued at USD 180.5 billion in 2023, expected to reach USD 563.78 billion in 2031, with a CAGR of 15.3% for the forecast period between 2024 and 2031. Connected homes denote interlinked devices for communication, emphasizing seamless connectivity. In contrast, smart homes not only interconnect but also leverage automation for intelligent control, enhancing overall living efficiency and convenience. The connected homes market is expanding rapidly due to rising customer demand for intelligent solutions. This growth is attributed to a number of factors, including improved connection, IoT developments, and growing tech use. Key motivators include energy management systems, home automation, and security. Growing numbers of homes use connected gadgets as technology advances, creating a competitive market environment.
The rising use of machine learning techniques to optimize energy usage is driven by the need for energy efficiency in connected homes. The connected homes market gains from various methods, such as stochastic gradient descent (SGD), which improves energy efficiency. There is a growing desire for connected homes because they provide increased comfort, security, and efficiency. The focus on energy optimization aligns with the market expansion as customers look for affordable and environmentally friendly options. Issues could present obstacles to data authenticity, privacy, and expense. Despite these obstacles, the market for connected homes is growing due largely to the push toward energy-efficient smart homes, which reflects a larger trend toward sustainability and cutting-edge technological integration.
For instance, in November 2023, Samsung C&T and ABB united globally for integrated connected building solutions. Their collaboration enhances connectivity from entire properties to individual units, offering a unified interface for smart home technologies. The partnership explores innovations in automation and energy management, benefiting commercial and residential property managers.
Growing consumer interest in automating house systems, such as security, HVAC, and lighting, is a major driving force behind the connected homes market. There is an increasing need for integrated solutions as people seek more security, convenience, and energy efficiency. Automation makes it possible to monitor and regulate these processes effortlessly via networked devices, creating a more thoughtful and responsive home environment. The adoption of connected technology is accelerated by this consumer-driven trend, which fuels market expansion. The automated systems' interconnectivity further solidifies the relevance and growth of the connected homes market by enhancing daily convenience and aligning with broader goals for sustainable and technologically sophisticated living spaces.
For instance, in March 2023, GE Profile introduced energy-efficient inverter technology to its ClearView window air conditioners. Retaining window views, the distinctive over-the-sill design is WiFi-connected for remote operation. With their varied speeds, inverter devices maximize energy use.
Aesthetic design preferences drive the connected homes market, especially in the residential segment. Rapid urbanization and rising disposable incomes drive demand for new residences with interior designs. Exquisite lighting draws attention to areas, establishes zones, and changes a space's overall interior design. Furthermore, the demand for superior, aesthetically pleasing lighting products in the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors has increased due to rising consumer disposable income and a growing preference for sophisticated, design-centric interior and exterior illumination. LED lighting also helps premium brands achieve their environmental and aesthetic objectives.
For example, in August 2023, With WiFi connectivity through the SmartHQ app, GE Profile introduced a 4-door French door refrigerator with a Dual-Dispense AutoFill Pitcher. Users can monitor and alter water consumption.
Constant Internet of Things (IoT) technological improvements are essential to driving the connected homes market. Current advancements improve functionality and connectivity, enabling many systems and devices to seamlessly integrate into connected homes. As IoT develops, it makes interoperability easier, enabling efficient device collaboration and communication. As a result, customers looking for all-inclusive solutions are drawn to the more unified and user-friendly connected environment. The increased capabilities of IoT fuel demand for cutting-edge, networked gadgets by elevating the sophistication of connected home ecosystems. IoT innovations, with their enhanced dependability and adaptability, not only improve the whole connected home experience.
For instance, in March 2023, Resideo Technologies, Inc. introduced the First Alert VX Series, which includes the Outdoor Camera and Video Doorbell and uses AI to recognize people, vehicles, animals, and packages. With this series, professional security dealers will be able to offer cutting-edge video solutions while also increasing consumer involvement.
North America dominates the connected homes market due to the region's strong technology foundation, highly knowledgeable consumers, and rising need for connected home solutions. The region's population is tech-savvy and has broad internet connectivity, encouraging the quick adoption of connected products. Leading companies in the connected home market, many with North American headquarters, are responsible for driving innovation and market expansion. The need is also increased by programs that support security, home automation, and energy efficiency. The region is leading the way in adopting and integrating connected technology, partly due to favorable policies from the government and more disposable income. North America is at the forefront of the connected homes market owing to the well-established ecosystem of connected home goods and services, which also drives developments and sets trends.
For instance, in October 2023, Resideo Technologies Inc. and Nationwide partnered to improve home security in response to the increase in avoidable insurance claims. The partnership provides tech-enabled preventive capabilities by combining Nationwide's coverage knowledge with Resideo's connected home technologies. Insurance discounts might be given to homeowners, which would encourage them to use connected home technologies.
Initiatives from the government are a major factor driving the connected homes market. Consumer adoption of connected technology is driven by supportive policies and incentives that aim to enhance energy efficiency and promote the development of smart cities. Homeowners are encouraged to invest in connected devices by subsidies or tax incentives for deploying connected home solutions, which increases market demand. Furthermore, laws that support data security standards and interoperability foster an atmosphere conducive to industry innovation and expansion. Integrating connected technologies in homes is further accelerated by public-private partnerships and government-led smart infrastructure projects. Governments have a major role in the growth and development of the connected homes market by coordinating policies with the objectives of efficiency, sustainability, and technical innovation.
For instance, in September 2023, Through the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program, the Biden-Harris Administration provided USD 74.4 million in Internet for All Grants to 28 Tribal entities. The grants fill in the gaps in Tribal communities' connectivity by funding Internet access for healthcare, international trade, and education.
The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly impacted the connected homes market. Lockdowns and safety concerns initially spurred the demand for connected home technology, as consumers looked for automated solutions for security, entertainment, and remote work. The global health crisis sped up adoption despite the market's steady growth before the pandemic. Following the pandemic, the market has been impacted by supply chain interruptions and economic concerns, even if demand is still high. The advantages of home automation are still widely known, emphasizing its safety and health characteristics. As consumer needs change, the connected homes market adjusts as well, observing a gradual transition from demands sparked by pandemics to a continuous integration of connected technologies into everyday life.
Advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration in connected homes will allow for more tailored and intuitive automation based on user preferences and behavioral patterns.
Edge computing will become more prevalent as it enables local data processing by connected devices in networked homes, which lowers latency and speeds up automated processes' reaction times.
Common standards for interoperability will be established by industry-wide initiatives, guaranteeing smooth communication between gadgets made by various manufacturers and promoting a more integrated, interconnected ecosystem.
To meet customer demands for greener technology and to comply with global sustainability goals, future developments will give priority to eco-friendly and energy-efficient connected home solutions.
The connected homes market is extremely competitive, and major competitors are reshaping the industry. Among the leading organizations is ABB Group, which is well-known for its smart home automation products. Google's parent company, as Alphabet Inc., is a key player in connected home technologies, utilizing breakthroughs such as Google Nest. Amazon.com Inc. is well-known for its Alexa-enabled products, and Emerson Electric Co. provides a range of connected home solutions. Resideo Technologies, Inc. is an expert in providing security and comfort solutions for homes. The market prognosis highlights the continued competitiveness, with companies concentrating on technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), 5G, and sustainability in order to meet consumer demand. Technological developments, strategic alliances, and cooperative efforts will determine how these major participants in the ever-changing connected homes market develop.
In June 2023, ABB bought Eve Systems, an expert in smart home products, to establish itself as a leader in smart home products built on Matter and Thread. Through Eve's array of consumer-facing solutions designed specifically for the retrofit market, the acquisition will expedite ABB's supply of safe, intelligent, and energy-efficient homes and buildings.
In December 2022, Legrand took over Encelium, a manufacturer of advanced commercial lighting controls, to solidify its position in the commercial lighting control sector. Encelium's proficiency in energy efficiency and lighting with a focus on people will augment Legrand's Building Control Systems branch, enabling the group of companies to create a wider array of solutions to satisfy the market's constantly shifting needs.
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Founders’ Day Weekend April 16-18 celebrated several University milestones – the 100th anniversary year of SMU’s opening, the Year of the Student and the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Meadows Museum.
“This year, 2015, is the Year of the Student because 100 years ago our first students climbed the steps of Dallas Hall to enter SMU, with all University operations centered in that single, grand building,” President R. Gerald Turner said at his annual briefing. “Appropriately, our students have been making history ever since.”
On Friday the SMU community commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Meadows Museum with a celebratory gathering that attracted international visitors (large photo above). Founded in 1965 by benefactor Algur H. Meadows, it houses one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of Spanish art outside of Spain.
As part of the celebration, the Meadows Museum is presenting the first exhibition in the United States of paintings from the collection of Juan Abelló and his wife, Anna Gamazo, considered among the world’s top collectors. The Abelló Collection: A Modern Taste for European Masters features paintings and drawings spanning the 16th to the 21st centuries, including works by Spanish and other European masters.
On Saturday, the Meadows Museum welcomed visitors to travel to Spain without leaving Dallas with its “Passport to Spain” Community Day activities (small photos above). The family-friendly event included opera arias performed by Meadows School of the Arts student, painting demonstrations and dance performances.
Rounding out the weekend was a reunion of Golden Mustangs, for alumni from the classes of 1964 or earlier; Inside SMU Powered by TEDxSMU; President’s Associates reception honoring donors who make gifts totaling $1,000 or more in a single year; the President’s Briefing; and the Mustang Fan Fair at Ford Stadium, featuring the SMU football spring game.

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Alicia Keys leads the nominees for the 2008 American Music Awards with five nominations. Lil Wayne and Chris Brown follow with three nominations apiece. Among the artists with two nominations each are Kanye West, Rihanna, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, and Usher.
Winners will be announced on Sunday, November 23rd during a ceremony held at the NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE in downtown Los Angeles. Artists set to perform include Rihanna, Ne-Yo, and the Pussycat Dolls, among others. Jimmy Kimmel will host the show for the fifth year.
For the second year, fans can vote online at amavote.com through November 7th.
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West Virginia becomes first offer for 2021 athlete
West Virginia head coach Neal Brown and his coaching staff have hit the recruiting trail hard recently and have been the first school to offer many players. This is no different with class of 2021 athlete Sirad Bryant (Cordele, GA). Being the first school to offer a player is important. Developing a relationship with that player early on is also important and this staff has made it a priority to get in early on these recruits.
Bryant told DubVNation, “I was stunned at the time they offered because I didn’t even know they were looking at me.” He also talked about how important it was for West Virginia to be the first offer, “I like the school because they invested in me first and that will stick out to me. They also put a lot of receivers and defensive backs in the league and I feel like I would like the campus.”
Defensive coordinator Vic Koenning visited Bryant’s school earlier in the week and he labeled him as a “strong recruiter”. He also says that he envisions visiting Morgantown sometime in the future.
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Capital is the lifeblood of economies, and of the companies (and yes, of course, individuals) that collectively make things and provide services … and in the age of FinTech, the capital comes digitally and across innovative channels.
The initiatives are far-flung and varied, but each is marked by a common thread of serving small business needs as both the lenders and the borrowers seek growth.
In one example, OurCrowd, which operates in the equity crowdfunding space, has struck up a partnership in Thailand with Bangkok Bank, boosting OurCrowd’s reach in Asia. The bank is billed as being the market leader in corporate and SME banking, with its focus in China and Southeast Asia.
Crowdfund Insider reported that the companies' joint efforts support the “Thai tech ecosystem” – delivering technology from Israeli and elsewhere to clients. Bangkok Bank is able to offer direct access into the OurCrowd portfolio, and the latter’s platform is slated to top $1 billion in 2018.
Within the FinTech space, there may be a resurgence of sorts for one firm. ZDNet reports that a digital bank, Neon Pagamentos, has found a partner to supplant a previous relationship. The bank that previously handled Neon’s settlements, Banco Neon, was shut down last week by the country’s central bank.
Reuters reported earlier this month that the central bank had liquidated Banco Neon’s operations via a decree that ordered the shutdown due to “grave violations of legal and regulatory norms,” and what had been cited to be a “compromised financial situation.” Also earlier this month, Neon Pagamentos said it had raised $22 million in a Series A round through venture capital funding, with a VC roster that includes Propel Venture Partners, Quona Capital and others.
Neon was forced to find a new partner, even as the firm’s wary customers sought to withdraw their money. Earlier this week, the company said it had linked with Banco Votorantim, which is the seventh largest bank in the country and is controlled by the conglomerate of Votorantim Group and Banco do Brasil. Under the terms of the new efforts, Neon seeks to boost its customer base to one million this year, up from the current 600,000.
In Europe, INV Fintech, which is the “sister accelerator to Bank Innovation,” as defined in its own announcement, said it had partnered with Berlin’s Open Bank Project, an open source API provider geared toward banks. With the new partnership, the Open Bank Project's sandbox—and more than 130 standardized APIs—is accessible to INV and its 13 startup partners.
Turning attention domestically to the United States, NBKC Bank, headquartered in Kansas, said that it has inked a “forward flow” agreement with Credibility Capital, which will purchase small business loans nationwide, specifically for A-paper whole commercial loans.
Late this week, the companies said that Credibility, in turn, boosts its base of bank buyers, sourcing borrowers across “proprietary” channels. In a statement from Brian Unruh, CEO of NBKC, the executive said that “our strategy has been to leverage technology and innovation to expand nationally. Credibility's excellent borrower sourcing capabilities and underwriting platform will help us grow efficiently. At the same time, their fundamental view of credit is consistent with the bank's philosophy."


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Chromic Acid vs. Chromium Trioxide: What's the Difference?
Chromic acid (H2CrO4) is a hypothetical acid, often represented by solutions of chromium trioxide in water, whereas chromium trioxide (CrO3) is an anhydrous compound, commonly used to prepare chromic acid.
Chromic acid, commonly represented as H2CrO4, is a conceptual acid derived from chromium trioxide and water. Chromium trioxide (CrO3) is a distinct chemical compound, known for its red-orange crystalline appearance, and is fundamental in creating chromic acid solutions.
In aqueous solutions, chromic acid presents as a combination of chromium trioxide and water. This mixture gives rise to the acidic properties attributed to chromic acid. On the other hand, chromium trioxide in its pure form is not an acid but rather an oxide of chromium.
Chromic acid is often used in theoretical discussions and practical applications involving chromium-based acidic solutions. Chromium trioxide, however, is utilized primarily in its solid form, serving as a precursor to chromic acid and other chromium compounds.
Environmental and safety considerations for chromic acid revolve around its solution form, which is corrosive and toxic. Similarly, chromium trioxide poses significant health hazards, being highly toxic and carcinogenic in nature.
The preparation of chromic acid typically involves dissolving chromium trioxide in water, indicating the dependency of chromic acid's existence on chromium trioxide, yet the two substances have distinct chemical and physical properties.
Acidic in solution
Not acidic in solid form
Formed from CrO3 and water
Exists independently as a compound
Theoretical discussions, applications in solutions
Manufacturing, as a precursor to chromic acid
Chromic Acid and Chromium Trioxide Definitions
Chromic acid is a term used to describe a group of compounds containing chromium in its hexavalent form.
Chromic acid is a strong oxidizing agent and can be hazardous if not handled properly.
Chromium trioxide serves as a key chemical in the chrome plating industry.
Chromium trioxide solutions are used to apply a chrome coating on metallic surfaces.
Chromic acid is a chemical term used in the context of chromium-based acidic solutions.
Chromic acid baths are used for etching metals and alloys.
Chromium trioxide is a red-orange crystalline solid, known for its oxidizing properties.
Handling chromium trioxide requires strict safety protocols due to its toxic nature.
Chromic acid is a hypothetical acid usually represented by solutions of chromium trioxide in water.
In electroplating, chromic acid is used for depositing chromium onto metal objects.
Chromium trioxide is used as the primary ingredient in the preparation of chromic acid.
Chromium trioxide reacts with water to form chromic acid.
Chromic acid refers to the acidic properties exhibited by chromium compounds in aqueous solutions.
The chromic acid solution is often used for cleaning glassware in laboratories.
Chromium trioxide is an anhydrous chromium compound with the formula CrO3.
Chromium trioxide is used as a catalyst in organic synthesis.
Chromic acid is conceptually represented as H2CrO4, although it is not usually isolated in this form.
The presence of chromic acid can be detected by its reaction with certain organic substances.
Chromium trioxide is a powerful oxidizer and is often employed in various industrial processes.
Chromium trioxide is integral in the manufacture of colored glass.
Is chromic acid a strong acid?
Chromic acid exhibits strong acidic properties in solutions.
Can chromic acid exist in solid form?
Chromic acid is typically found in aqueous solutions, not in solid form.
What is chromic acid used for?
Chromic acid is used in electroplating, cleaning lab equipment, and as an oxidizing agent.
What is chromium trioxide?
Chromium trioxide is a crystalline solid compound with the formula CrO3.
Is chromic acid dangerous?
Yes, chromic acid is toxic and corrosive, requiring careful handling.
What precautions are necessary when handling chromic acid?
Use protective gear and follow strict safety protocols.
Is chromium trioxide soluble in water?
Yes, it dissolves in water, typically forming chromic acid.
What are the hazards of chromium trioxide?
Chromium trioxide is highly toxic, carcinogenic, and a strong oxidizer.
How is chromic acid prepared?
Chromic acid is prepared by dissolving chromium trioxide in water.
Can chromium trioxide be used alone as an acid?
No, it needs to be dissolved in water to exhibit acidic properties.
Are there alternatives to chromic acid for certain applications?
Yes, safer alternatives are often sought due to chromic acid's hazards.
How is chromium trioxide used in industry?
It's used in chrome plating, manufacturing colored glass, and as a catalyst.
Why is chromium trioxide preferred in chrome plating?
It provides a durable and corrosion-resistant chrome finish.
Can chromium trioxide be used in organic chemistry?
Yes, as a catalyst and oxidizing agent in various reactions.
Is chromium trioxide naturally occurring?
Chromium trioxide is not found naturally but is manufactured industrially.
Are chromic acid and chromium trioxide the same?
No, chromic acid is a solution formed from chromium trioxide and water.
What is the primary danger of chromium trioxide?
Its toxicity and carcinogenic properties pose significant health risks.
How does chromium trioxide affect human health?
Prolonged exposure can cause respiratory issues, skin irritation, and cancer risk.
Can chromic acid be stored for long periods?
It should be used fresh due to its reactive nature.
Does chromic acid have environmental concerns?
Yes, it is environmentally hazardous and needs proper disposal.
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The following item is copied from a mimeographed sheet given to me years ago by Katie McNamee. I reproduce it verbatim, except for effacing the date of original issue and the identity of the university from which this came. I've got enough problems already. For the Greek-impaired, phthonos means "envy." Phthisis refers to any withering condition or state; there is no English equivalent for it, and the medical profession has had to import the Greek word to refer to wasting diseases.
Phthonos will differ from other review journals in the profession by solliciting already written reviews of books and articles on classical scholarship. The editors regret that lack of space will not permit favorable reviews to be considered. Particularly welcome will be attacks on books by authors recently deceased. The editors of Phthonos propose two special features in the journal. One will be space each issue for a lengthy review dedicated solely to exposing typographical and printing errors. The other attraction will be a column entitled IPSE DIXIT, containing a masterpiece of destructive reviewing from the past twenty-five years of scholarship. Under no circumstances will retractions or replies be permitted. Let stet be our watchword!
Phthisis will be dedicated solely to articles reworking the existing scholarly literature on a small and hopefully ever shrinking canon of the truly classical authors. The editors will consider with special favor articles that contain no original ideas but instead discuss in detail "the state of the problem" and present the most elegant pastiches of already existing scholarly views. No article can be accepted that does not contain lengthy footnotes exhaustively cataloging the subject's bibliography. A special column each issue will be entitled OUR MASTER'S VOICE in which the most often cited passages from Wilamowitz's writings will be reprinted as a practical guide for the young scholar in supporting his views in the footnotes. Readers are invited to submit their favorite Wilamowitz citations. Special consideration will be given those references which contain outmoded and erroneous views that still control modern scholarship.
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It is generally agreed that a reduction of the prothrombin content of the plasma frequently is seen during the postoperative period in patients with biliary fistula or obstructive jaundice. Such a reduction may occur even though preoperative correction of any prothrombin deficiency has been carried out through the medium of vitamin K and bile salt therapy. The hypoprothrombinemia seen in some of these patients may be so severe as to give rise to brisk hemorrhage during the postoperative period.1
The cause of the postoperative prothrombin reduction seen in many patients with biliary fistula or obstructive jaundice has been subjected to controversy. In theory the postoperative hypoprothrombinemia may be the result of three factors: (1) loss of prothrombin commensurate with the amount of blood lost; (2) damage to the liver attendant on surgical procedures and anesthesia, and finally (3) failure to reestablish the body's normal reserves of prothrombin or one
ALLEN JG, LIVINGSTONE H. POSTOPERATIVE HYPOPROTHROMBINEMIA AND ANESTHESIA. Arch Surg. 1941;42(3):522–528. doi:10.1001/archsurg.1941.01210090071005
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Number of Times Seen – Too many times to count (Theater, DVD, 7 Aug 2013)
Brief Synopsis – When his father dies, an LA yuppie learns that he has an older brother living in an institution who has inherited all of his father’s money.
My Take on it – I recall seeing this in the theater and enjoyed it even then. Dustin Hoffman obviously steals the show as Raymond (Rain Man) and Tom Cruise is also great as his yuppie younger brother Charlie.
During their trip across the US, Charlie learns a lot about himself and about his life that he never considered beforehand. This movie has been compared many times to Forrest Gump (1994), and it’s interesting that both were originally in development at the same studio and the studio didn’t want both of them because they feared that neither would be a hot.
I believe that even 25 years later, they are still kicking themselves over that decision.
Winner of 4 Oscars (out of 8). It won Picture, Director, Actor [Hoffman, his second win after Kramer vs. Kramer (1979)] and Original Screenplay.
It lost Music, Art Direction, Cinematography and Film Editing.
It’s actually interesting that Cruise wasn’t nominated since Charlie actually went thru a greater catharsis and transformation than Raymond. Hoffman won because of his portrayal of Raymond not because of his transformation. He definitely deserved that win.
In high school, I had a friend who would constantly walk around quoting Rain Man, so I know many of the minor lines by heart after having heard them so many times.
Bottom Line – Great road movie. Both Cruise and Hoffman are great. Highly recommended!
Rating – Oscar Worthy

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Baltimore police said that at least four people have been shot at or near Morgan State University.
The four were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, a Baltimore police spokesperson said. Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center was treating one patient from the attack, a spokesperson there said.
More details about the situation were not immediately clear. Baltimore police said around 10 p.m. on the social media platform X that people should shelter in place.
“An active investigation is currently underway related to a report of shots being fired on or near campus,” the university said in an alert earlier.
“Please stay clear of the area surrounding Thurgood Marshall Hall and the Murphy Fine Arts Center and shelter in place,” it said.
Just before midnight, officials said that it was no longer an “active shooting” situation, but asked people to stay inside.
Morgan State University did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Police on X gave the address as the 1700 block of Argonne Drive, which appears on online maps to be on the campus.
Morgan State says on its website that it is among the nation’s most diverse historically Black colleges and universities, and the largest in Maryland. It had around 9,100 students in last fall’s semester, it said.
The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said it was assisting Baltimore police.
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One of the problematic parts of an expansion is hiring talented employees who you trust to fill your open positions. However, recruiting and hiring can look different than hiring for your parent company. You have to learn all of Morocco’s employment compliance laws, discuss the best way to onboard employees, and continue to run a new business location.
G-P will help you simplify the process through Morocco hiring outsourcing. As a global PEO, we will act as the Employer of Record and take matters of compliance on for you so that your only concern is expanding across borders.
Recruiting in Morocco
The country’s progress and development mean that new opportunities have opened up in several industries. For example, technology and communications sectors are now in high demand. However, recruiting in Morocco isn’t always easy. You’ll have to assess which languages the candidate should speak, what educational requirements they must have, and whether they must provide additional documentation if they’re an expat.
If you decide to hire a foreigner, they must obtain a work permit from the National Agency for the Promotion and Employment of Skills (ANAPEC). They will need these documents to get the permit:
- Application forms with the appropriate stamps
- Passport copies
- Passport-sized photographs
- Copy of their employment contract legalized by the government office
- Copies of their degrees and diplomas
The entire process can take several weeks or months, so we recommend that applicants follow up regularly. If you’re staffing your business with expats, give yourself enough time to complete the permit procedure.
Some of the best places to advertise positions and look for candidates include:
- Option Carrière.
- Maroc Emploi.
Once you have a small staff, you can start a referral process to find other local candidates. You can also choose to work with a recruitment agency or headhunter, but you will still be responsible for all compliance laws.
Laws Against Discrimination in Morocco
While recruiting in Morocco is less strict than in other countries, the law prohibits any employment discrimination based on race, color, sex, disability, marital status, religion, political opinion, union, affiliation, and social origin, and violations lead to fines or imprisonment. Other requirements primarily concern hiring foreign workers, and you’re allowed to conduct criminal records checks, medical history checks, and drug screenings. You are also permitted to check an individual’s immigration status and social media accounts.
How to Hire Employees in Morocco
Morocco’s environment has been slowly growing over the years, and its straightforward business regulations make it relatively easy for foreign companies to expand. However, the country has extensive employment compliance laws that cover all employees and can make it difficult to hire.
When you hire employees in Morocco, you must hire them under a written employment contract in the local language. Bother fixed-term and indefinite contracts are allowed under compliance laws. The contract should include information about compensation, benefits, termination terms, and more. You should also make sure you list all salary and compensation amounts in Moroccan dirham instead of a foreign currency. Law stipulates that there should be two signed copies of each contract, both legalized by the competent authority.
Morocco Employment Laws
Morocco’s employment compliance laws are meant to protect laborers’ rights, including the right to collective bargaining. Approximately 23% of the employed population is unionized, so it’s essential to make sure you meet all of the union’s regulations in an employment contract. The Moroccan Labor Union is the largest labor union group and has a significant amount of power throughout Moroccan commerce.
Other areas covered by the Moroccan Labor Code include:
- Conditions of employment and work.
- Termination of employment.
- Wages and minimum wage.
- Minimum age for employment.
- Maternity protections.
- Workweek hours and overtime.
- Paid annual and holiday leave.
- Labor inspections.
Onboarding in Morocco
You do not have to onboard employees in one specific way per Morocco employment compliance laws. Instead, you’re free to decide how you want to introduce employees to your company. We recommend reviewing the employment contract, company code of conduct, and other key documents with new employees during their first day or week. If you’re not available to travel to Morocco for the onboarding process, try to recruit another company executive to help make employees more comfortable.
Benefits of Hiring Outsourcing in Morocco
When you decide to hire Moroccan employees yourself, you have to ensure that you’re compliant throughout every step of the process. Plus, you need to find the time to travel back and forth to Morocco to make the hires. Although you can work with any Morocco hiring outsourcing company, you’ll still be held responsible for Morocco employment compliance laws.
G-P offers the greatest benefits through our Employer of Record solution. We’ll use our existing subsidiary to help you get started in a few days instead of going through the lengthy process to set up your own subsidiary. Then, we’ll hire talented employees who will work on your behalf.
Work With G-P To Expand Globally
If you’re planning an expansion to Morocco, work with G-P to make the process easier. Contact us today to learn more.

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text: Stu Pletcher, The Story Of Stewart Pletcher (Jazz Oracle). Stu Pletcher is not a household name. Even in the 1920s and ’30s when he played in popular bands led by Ben Pollack, Smith Ballew and Red Norvo, he was not a household name. Nonetheless, he was a splendid cornet and trumpet soloist who modeled himself after Bix Beiderbecke and yet, like Bix admirers Rex Stewart and Bobby Hackett, developed his own conception. This collection assembled from rare sources by Pletcher’s son Tom gives a rounded picture of Stu Pletcher’s considerable gifts as a soloist, arranger and journeyman vocalist.


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Mullen Group Ltd stock reduced on Friday.
In market activity today, Mullen Group Ltd shares opened at $11.38 and closed at $11.34. It traded at a low of $11.21 to a high of $11.42.
The price reduced -0.09 percent from the previous day's close of $11.35.
During the day across North America, the TSX Composite closed 1.78% at 19063.17, the S&P 500 closed 1.50% at 3902.62, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed 1.12% at 31384.55 and the Nasdaq Composite closed 2.28% at 11621.35.
Mullen Group Ltd traded under MTL.TO on the TSX stock exchange.
A total of 195,808 shares was traded during the last trading day, with total trades of 888, with an average volume of 168,048 over the last 5 days.
Trading across the entire TSX saw 2,831 price advancers against 2,654 declines and 338 unchanged.
During the prior 52 weeks, MTL.TO has traded as high as $14.48 (October 25,2021) and low as $10.83 (July 05,2022). Moreover, in the last 12 months, Mullen Group Ltd's shares have eased -11.11 percent, while this year, they have dipped -2.32%.
MTL.TO's updated dividend yield is 0.51%. It announced a 0.06 dividend on June 22/22, with an June 29/22 ex-date and July 15/22 pay day.
Following today's trading, Mullen Group Ltd has a market capitalization of $1.06 billion on a float of 92,678 shares outstanding. Its annual EPS is $0.79.
Mullen Group Ltd is a TSX Trucking company headquartered in Okotoks, US.
Mullen Group Ltd is holding an average recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from 3.00 analysts according to Zacks. From those 3 analysts, 3 have buy ratings.
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