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With a War Powers resolution that would end U.S. military support for Saudi Arabia’s assault on Yemen currently on President Donald Trump’s desk, the Saudi-led coalition on Sunday reportedly bombed a residential area in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa, killing at least 11 and injuring dozens more.Continue Reading
says Friday’s shooting in is illustrative of “the rising tide of white supremacy and Islamophobia around the globe.”Continue Reading
first Muslim Mayor has called on the borough council to formally adopt the All-Party Parliamentary Group on British Muslims’ definition of Islamophobia.
Faisal Rashid, now MP for Warrington South, became the town’s first Muslim Mayor in 2016.Continue Reading
The number of injuries increased however, indicating a decrease in prevalence but a spike in severity. In total, 813 Islamophobic and anti-Muslim crimes were recorded last year, down from 950 in 2017. Continue Reading
The region’s genocidal wars are over—but bigots from across the West still flock there for inspiration.
The terrorist attack on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand has left the world in shock. The shooter hated Muslims and Islam, and because of his hatred, he murdered 50 innocent people. His victims included a three-year-old boy.Continue Reading
The world should know the name of the Christchurch terrorist and the names of those who inspired anti-Muslim terror.Continue Reading
Nearly two-thirds of Muslim women in Scotland have witnessed or experienced a hate incident or crime, according to a new survey – and 74 per cent of those women said they were the victim.Continue Reading


Roma Di Luna: And Then The Morning Came Review
We have all had dark nights before – when grief is at its worst and the pitch black hours stretch the grimness out until it seems it will never end. No matter how bad those nights get though they are inevitably followed by morning – an event that, no matter how commonplace, can do wonders to alleviate suffering. And that clarion moment of hope when darkness gives way to light is what the new Roma Di Luna record And Then The Morning Came is all about. The blues/folk album sounds as if it has just recently emerged from one such evening and is in the process of shaking off the pain to make way for something new. The fact that four of the band members were taking care of newborns during the recording process surely had an impact on the theme– for who could bear to bring a child into a world that has no hope?
Roma’s cathartic sunrise is achieved courtesy of Channy Moon Casselle’s effortlessly beautiful vocals (she takes lead on every track save her husband Alexei’s turn in “Mars”) as well as a backing band that sounds more fleshed out than ever before. Horns have been brought in, courtesy of guests Martin Devaney (sax) and David Hanson (trumpet) and the guitar, banjo and violin have never sounded better. The group’s blues influences are prevalent, more so even than in past efforts, with tracks like “Miss You Too” sounding straight out of the Delta and “Before I Die” and “Hey Lover” sounding as if they are being backed up by a slightly more gospel-infused Dirty Delta Blues Band. Roma may not have Judah Bauer on guitar but to listen to the fretwork on some of these tunes you would hardly know it.
Morning also marks the first time that the entire band collaborated on song-crafting duties (in the past it has been just core duo Alexei and Channy). The cooperative effort really pays off in the sound’s richness – as does the production by Ben Durrant (who also plays guitar in Roma) who achieves a harmony of sound without sacrificing the band’s homespun roots.
Standouts from the record include most of the aforementioned tunes (particularly “Hey Lover”) but most notable is the heart wrenching album closer “Plans to Leave.” On “Plans” Channy sings achingly of an errant lover over spare piano chords and melancholy strings. It’s a tear jerker and with the sort of emotional resonance that’s brings perfect closure to an album about purging sorrow and opening the way for new beginnings. Over the final minute of the track as the vocals die away, all that is heard is the delicate chimes of a child’s music box that eventually give way to silence. And in those few hushed moments before the record ends you can almost feel the sunrise coming up on the dawn of a new day.
— Jon Behm
Roma Di Luna will be releasing their new record on October 2nd with a First Avenue performance that will also feature Dark Dark Dark and Caroline Smith and the Goodnight Sleeps.
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School’s pupils give foodbank a boost
Schoolchildren helped boost stocks at a foodbank that helps dozens of desperate families each month.
Feed (Food Emergency East Durham) is a project run by East Durham Trust that supports around 150 people every month by giving emergency food parcels to those who find themselves in financial crisis.
To date the project supported 4,500 people, but bosses say it is only possible through the continued generosity of the people of East Durham.
In June, July and August the project received more than 700 referrals from a wide range of support service professionals for assistance for people in food crisis and of that total, over 300 were children.
In recent weeks the trust reported depleting stocks of food due to the school’s summer holiday period.
But children, parents and staff from Cotsford Infant School in Horden collected for the Feed project as part of their Harvest Festival, along with performing harvest songs at Jack Dormand Care Home.
East Durham Trust officials went to collect their donations and thank them for their generosity.
School headteacher Rachel Cook said: “We are doing quite a bit of work with children on how we can support people a little less fortunate than ourselves.
“I think we did really well and on the day there was bagfuls of goods and we had quite a spread.”
Trust chief executive Malcolm Fallow explained. “Some families are clearly reliant on school support for regular meals and this has hit us hard this year – thankfully the public have responded in the way that Cotsford Infant’s School have done.”


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Phinney's new president, Morgan Ritz, loves helping pets and people.
Phinney’s is pleased to announce the appointment of its new President, Morgan Ritz.
A lifelong animal devotee, Morgan always wanted to do what she could to bring relief to the millions of animals out there in need of help. So she started volunteering with The Cat Connection in 2010, was involved in every aspect of the nonprofit, and served as its president from 2016 to 2021.
Also driven to helping people, Morgan built a career in the mental health field, most recently working as residential manager of a group home. Now she lives in Watertown with her clowder of failed foster cats and her boyfriend, where she works as a dog walker and cat sitter.
Morgan believes that all animals (with the possible exception of house centipedes, LOL) deserve a chance to have a good life. And she is thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Phinney’s to help pets and their people stay together happily ever after.
“I am incredibly excited to have this opportunity to help Phinney’s. I have long been a fan of the organization’s mission and impressed by the difficult and important work done by its volunteers and superhero President Daniela Caride!” says Morgan. “I am so looking forward to working with this amazing team to help people and their pets stay happily together.”
"Morgan is super enthusiastic about Phinney’s mission, and our Board is confident she will excel in every way, given her skills, drive and dedication," says Daniela, who is ecstatic about Morgan's arrival. She has been working closely with Morgan during the past two months, so the Board and Morgan could be sure everyone was happy with the new distribution of roles.
After 10 years as President and 15 as a volunteer, Daniela has decided to step down from this leadership role and continue her work with Phinney’s as an Advisor to the Board of Directors. And she is looking forward to this new chapter in her life, in which she can contribute to Phinney's in new ways.
“Words cannot express our Board’s gratitude for all Daniela has done for the organization,” says Director Laura Scott, Phinney's Communications Chair. "We are thrilled that Daniela will continue on as Board Advisor, so that Morgan can learn the ins and outs of how Phinney’s operates, and we can continue to meet our day-to-day and strategic goals.”
“Being President of Phinney’s during this past decade taught me so much about the needs of the community, and the need to listen, be kind and generous to one another,” says Daniela. “It has also given me so much joy by allowing me to make friends with wonderful people and shape such an amazing organization. Thank you for these amazing experiences. I’m so excited about this future journey!”
As we celebrate our 25th anniversary and with Morgan’s leadership, we look forward to continuing our mission of helping people and their beloved pets stay together.
Please join us in thanking Daniela for her selfless contributions and in welcoming Morgan as Phinney’s new President!
Phinney's is an all-volunteer registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit that helps low-income people keep their pets. U.S. federal tax ID 94-3475924. All content on this website is the property of Phinney's Friends, Inc. unless otherwise noted. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
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Triple therapy better for COPD in criticized study
by Salynn Boyles, MedPage Today Contributing Writer
Treatment with the first approved once-daily, single inhaler triple therapy for COPD resulted in a significantly lower rate of exacerbations, as well as better lung function and quality of life compared to dual therapy in patients with a history of exacerbations, researchers reported.
Results from the huge IMPACT trial supported an extra benefit from the GlaxoSmithKline and Innoviva product Trelegy Ellipta -- containing an inhaled corticosteroid, a long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) and a long-acting β2-agonist (LABA) -- versus two of GlaxoSmithKline's two-drug inhalers.
The trial, reported in the New England Journal of Medicine with GlaxoSmithKline researcher David Lipson, MD, as lead author, showed statistically significant and clinically relevant reductions in COPD exacerbations for the three-drug product.
Pulmonary disease specialist James Donohue, MD, of the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, said despite several limitations to the study, the robust difference in outcomes between the triple and dual therapy groups was impressive.
"The triple treatment was compared to two really good dual combination therapies and it beat both easily," he told MedPage Today. "That was something of a surprise."
Donahue, who was not involved with the study, noted that the findings challenge the common belief that treatment with an inhaled steroid adds little value to LAMA-LABA dual therapy.
"The idea is that the LAMA-LABA combination is so effective that patients don't need steroids, which have side effects," he said. "The new findings kind of turn things upside down."
At the same time, however, an editorial co-written by NEJM's editor-in-chief said the study's design called the results into question.
Trelegy Ellipta became the first single inhaler, dry powder treatment for COPD to combine a steroid (fluticasone furoate), LAMA (umeclidinium), and LABA (vilanterol) when it was approved by the FDA last September.
All patients recruited for the IMPACT trial had symptomatic COPD and a history of exacerbations occurring within a year of enrollment.
Triple therapy is recommended in the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) treatment guidelines for patients with clinically significant symptoms despite treatment with an inhaled steroid and a LABA or LABA-LAMA combined treatment who have an elevated risk for exacerbations.
Lipson and colleagues noted that some controversy remains regarding the relative benefits of triple therapy compared to dual therapy in this patient population.
IMPACT compared treatment outcomes among patients treated for 52 weeks with Trelegy Ellipta with fluticasone furoate-vilanterol (Relvar/Breo Ellipta) and umeclidinium-vilanterol (Anoro Ellipta).
A total of 10,355 patients were recruited for the trial and the primary study outcome was annual rate of moderate or severe COPD exacerbations during treatment.
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The rate of moderate to severe exacerbations in the triple-therapy group was 0.91 per year, compared with 1.07 per year in the fluticasone furoate-vilanterol group (RR 0.85, 95% CI 0.80 to 0.90) and 1.21 per year in the umeclidinium-vilanterol group (RR 0.75, 95% CI 0.70 to 0.81)
The annual rate of severe exacerbations resulting in hospitalization in the triple-therapy group was 0.13, compared to 0.19 in the umeclidinium-vilanterol group (RR 0.66, 95% CI 0.56 to 0.78), though the three-drug product was not significantly superior to the fluticasone-vilanterol combination
More cases of pneumonia occurred with inhaled steroid therapy, and the risk of clinician-diagnosed pneumonia was significantly higher with triple therapy than with LAMA-LABA dual therapy
Adverse events led to discontinuation of treatment or withdrawal from the trial in 6% of the triple-therapy group, 8% in the fluticasone-LABA group, and 9% for the LAMA-LABA group.
In contrast to the widely reported FLAME COPD trial, in which dual therapy with a LAMA-LABA was associated with better outcomes than dual therapy with an inhaled steroid and LABA, dual-therapy patients in the IMPACT trial fared better on the inhaled glucocorticoid-LABA therapy.
In an editorial, Samy Suissa, PhD, of McGill University, Montreal, and NEJM editor-in-chief Jeffrey M. Drazen, MD, wrote that the trial results are "challenging to interpret," because 40% of recruited patients were receiving triple therapy and 70% were being treated with an inhaled steroid at randomization.
"Thus, for the patients assigned to the LAMA-LABA group, many of whom were actually step-down in their treatment, inhaled glucocorticoid were abruptly withdrawn at the time of randomization; this could lead to COPD exacerbation," Suissa and Drazen wrote.
They added that the inclusion of patients with a history of asthma may have also contributed to a rapid increase in exacerbations in the first month after randomization to the LAMA-LABA group.
"During the subsequent 11 months of follow-up, the incidence of exacerbations with LAMA-LABA was practically identical to that with triple therapy," Suissa and Drazen wrote. "This (study design characteristic) probably also explains the lower incidence of exacerbations with LABA-inhaled glucocorticoid than with LAMA-LABA, a finding diametrically opposite to those of the FLAME trial."
The editorial writers noted that this aspect of the trial design also "probably resulted in falsely exaggerating the benefit of triple therapy in comparison to the LAMA-LABA comparator group."
They wrote that the inclusion of patients who were being treated with an inhaled steroid and who had asthma potentially inflated the effectiveness of triple therapy over dual bronchodilator therapy.
"As such, we think that the IMPACT trial falls short of providing the awaited robust evidence to better understand the potential for stepping up to single inhaler triple therapy in clinical practice."
"Until further evidence is available, we think that clinicians should rely on the updated GOLD 2017 guidelines recommending that escalation to triple therapy occur only after maximized bronchodilator-treatment with LAMA-LABA regimens and be limited to patients with more symptomatic GOLD group D COPD with frequent exacerbations," they concluded.
This research was funded by GlaxoSmithKline.
Lead researcher David Lipson and several other researchers were employees of GlaxoSmithKline.
Reviewed by Henry A. Solomon, MD, FACP, FACC Clinical Associate Professor, Weill Cornell Medical College and Dorothy Caputo, MA, BSN, RN, Nurse Planner
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New England Journal of Medicine
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varying degrees and complexities. In proposed algorithm we used
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ALGA salutes stalwart
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has said goodbye to its longest-serving employee.
Mr John Pritchard worked at ALGA for 24 years and in that time, he colleagues say he worked tirelessly to see the sector through some challenging and significant achievements.
He was there for the securing of Roads to Recovery funding, the signing of the historic Intergovernmental Agreement on Cost Shifting between the three levels of government, and getting within an arm’s reach of Constitutional Recognition.
Also in that time, as an ALGA official at COAG, Mr Pritchard saw 7 Prime Ministers’ and 53 Premiers’ attempts to improve the nation.
“John, your work at ALGA over the past two decades cannot be underestimated and we have appreciated your professionalism and your friendship,” ALGA said.
“Congratulations on your retirement and all the best for the new adventures ahead.”


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RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO) — With Hanukkah right around the corner and Christmas a month and a half away, the holiday shopping season is about to get very busy. But before you head to the national retailers, local shops are hoping you check out their gifts as well.
Holiday toys are already hitting the shelves at Who’s Toy Shop in downtown Rapid City.
“When you can come into a store and look at items on the shelf, you know that’s available. You don’t have to worry about the estimated time of arrival,” Kingsbury said.
The store has been around for 10 years. Owner Somer Kingsbury says she is counting on her loyal shoppers during the holiday season.
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Over at Knechts Home Goods, you’ll find Christmas lights, trees and decorations. The store manager, Kris Bertsch, says by shopping local, you are helping not only the store, but the employees.
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Keeping your money local can also be beneficial to you.
“Local stores are also pouring into the people in our community too through giving and volunteering so every time you spend a dollar in a local store, it trickles down into our community,” Bertsch said.
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So, if you’re looking to start your holiday shopping this year, be sure to check out the businesses in town.
Who’s Toy House is celebrating its 10th anniversary tomorrow. The business will have treats and giveaways.


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Premiere: Model Child, ‘Strawberry Bowl’
Danny Parker, known for penning songs for marquee pop artists, unveils the new single for his solo project Model Child. “Strawberry Bowl” is a rapturously sticky guitar jam and the lead track on the album “Dropout,” arriving in September.
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Linebacker Kaiwan Lewis cannot wait for his summer vacation – all 12 hours of it.
“It won’t be the easiest transition, but I don’t want easy and I’m prepared for it,” Lewis said. “I’m not going to try to do too much. I’m going to do what’s asked of me. I’m going to be able to exceed expectations as time goes on and do what I’m supposed to do.”
Rutgers has a history of success with senior graduate transfers under coach Kyle Flood. Lewis plans to be next.
Junior college addition Isaiah Johnson stands in his way after an impressive spring inside, but Lewis is confident in his own abilities and experiences.
“I want to come to Rutgers and ultimately be the starter at MIKE linebacker, and be a leader for that defense,” Lewis said. “I’m going to lead by example and everything will unfold through my play. I can be a vocal leader as well. As a senior, I’ve played a lot of football down here in the SEC, so I’ve played in a lot of games. I just have to adjust to the language and lingo that Rutgers uses.”
Lewis started double-digit games for the Gamecocks. Back home out of Hammonton (N.J.) St. Joseph’s, the 6-foot, 228-pound senior brings SEC experience to the Big Ten eastern division.
“It’s a blessing because Rutgers plays probably the strongest Big Ten schedule,” Lewis said. “I get to play the best of the best. I’ve played LSU, Florida Auburn and the biggest schools in the SEC. Now I get to play Ohio State, Michigan, Nebraska. It’s just a great challenge.”
Lewis’ move to Rutgers is not only about football. Lewis, like receiver Andrew Turzilli last season, gets a showcase in front of a home-state crowd.
Lewis also has new academic ventures in mind at Rutgers.
“I’m hoping to get my master’s degree,” Lewis said. “I’m in a great area in North Jersey with all of the law firms and a lot of people to network. It’s good to build that rapport with the people of New Jersey. …
“I had support at South Carolina but I didn’t have my family there too much. I think my mom and dad came to maybe three games in my career. It will be big to have the support of family and friends and be there every week. It’s more than just phone calls.”


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Euro braces for bad Thursday ahead of Good Friday (for the dollar)
Euro bears are not taken for a ride on April Fool’s Day – the common currency remains under pressure and for worrying reasons. Coronavirus cases continue rising in the old continent and the threat of overwhelming France’s health system caused President Emmanuel Macron to impose a monthlong lockdown. His move joins Italy, Germany and other countries.The old continent is bracing for further pain from the virus, especially as lags behind in vaccinations. While the pace of immunization is set to accelerate, only around 12% of the population received one jab and a manufacturing issue at Johnson & Johnson’s US factory may cause even more delays. has been holding up above 1.17 as US yields retreat from their highs. One of the reasons for the calm is that President Joe Biden presented his massive $2.25 trillion infrastructure spending plan along with a funding scheme – tax hikes are coming. While higher rates for corporates may weigh on Wall Street, it means less debt issuance, which is positive for bonds. The resulting drop in yields weighs on the greenback.Two critical data points are eyed on Thursday, and they may push the dollar higher. First, weekly jobless claims are set to continue falling, after hitting 684,000 last week – the lowest since the pandemic.Secondly, the ISM Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index for March is set to extend its gains above 60 – reflecting the rapid growth in America’s industrial sector. Any score above 50 represents expansion.Both figures serve as a hint toward March’s Nonfarm Payrolls report due out on Good Friday. Economists project a substantial boost to employment, reflecting an acceleration. The mix of upbeat data and low liquidity could be explosive for the dollar.Final Manufacturing PMIs in Europe were also upbeat, but they are heavily overshadowed by the shuttering in the old continent.See All in all, after EUR/USD stabilized at lower ground, it may be ready to resume its falls.EUR/USD Technical AnalysisEuro/dollar continues suffering from downside momentum on the four-hour chart and remains suppressed below the 50, 100 and 200 Simple Moving Averages. Moreove, the Relative Strength Index has risen above 30 – leaving oversold territory and allowing for more falls.The round 1.17 level provided support earlier this week and remains critical support. It is followed by 1.1630, 1.16 and 1.1550, all dating back to the autumn of last year.Some resistance awaits at 1.1745, the daily high, with the more substantial cap looming at 1.1760. The next levels to watch are 1.1805 and 1.1836.


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Buyer Electronic Show (CES) 2017-yet every day new insights about up and coming shopper items continue developing. The most recent item to show up is the following cycle of HTC‘s VR headset, called HTC Vive 2. The first HTC Vive was initially revealed at the Mobile World Congress in 2015, trailed by its successor early this year. In any case, for 2017, HTC seems to have an alternate technique.
The Htc Vive 2 will supposedly be remote, so maybe HTC has taken in something from that remote update pack for the first Vive, which we demonstrated you a month ago. The new headset is said to game two 4K screens, one for every eye, with an invigorate rate of 120Hz (up from 90Hz on the present model). The HTC Vive 2 won’t however be standalone, so despite everything you’ll require a PC to utilize it. What’s more, no PC, personality you – top notch execution will be required to drive those showcases.
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The Taiwanese organization has as of now been reputed to deal with another variant of its VR headset. Presently most recent reports propose that the Vive 2 could be nitty gritty when the CES 2017. It is normal that the VR headset will accompany updates over its forerunner regarding outline and elements. The Vive 2 is further anticipated that would brag a remote plan and accompany two 4K screens with revive rate of 120Hz, more than the rate of 90Hz on the present model.As indicated by media in the organization’s country of Taiwan, this developed, refined and progressed new VR item could adjust remotely to perfect “PC frameworks”, apparently appropriate out the case this time, and step both invigorate rate up from 90 to 120Hz, and show determination from 1,080 x 1,200 for each eye to all out 4K. Two 4K screens, mind you, consolidating for a mouth-watering 8K pixel add up to.
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Notwithstanding, the Vive 2 is probably not going to be a standalone gadget may even now require a PC to utilize it. Strikingly, there have been bits of gossip in the past which indicated at HTC going the Oculus way and could present new controllers for the VR headset. Not at all like the present form, the Vive 2 is likewise conjectured to be a cell phone based headset like the Google Daydream View and Samsung Gear VR.HTC initially declared its HTC Vive headset, it nearly felt like a me-too endeavor to get in on the VR energy produced by the Oculus Rift, however before long it got to be distinctly evident that its room-scale VR brought about an exceptionally immersive ordeal.
Presently bits of gossip are coursing that HTC is taking a shot at a development, the HTC Vive 2, and it’s been codenamed “Desert garden.”
We at first thought HTC had affirmed the presence of the Oasis in a meeting that rose only several days after the fact, however this ended up being a false caution.
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At the point when HTC initially propelled its Vive VR headset, the organization asserted that more than 15,000 units were sold inside initial 10 minutes of offer. The Vive is estimated at $799 and obliges one to have a top of the line gaming PC. Taking after the dispatch of HTC Vive, the organization additionally presented the second-era headset called the Vive Pre. Highlight of the Vive Pre is its front-confronting camera that basically mixes the virtual world and this present reality by permitting clients to know about this present reality, even as they lose themselves in the immersive substance.
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The global insecticides market is consolidated to a large extent, marked by the presence of a handful of globally prominent and large companies, notes Transparency Market Research (TMR). Leading players operating in the market include PI Industries Limited (PI), Nufarm Ltd, FMC Corporation, Syngenta International AG, Monsanto Company, DowDuPont Inc., BASF SE, and Bayer AG. In addition to opting for strategies on consolidating their shares, key players are focusing on expanding their geographic reach in a move to stay ahead of the pack. Several players are focusing on developing novel formulations and are witnessed entering into strategic mergers and acquisitions in order to tap lucrative opportunities, observes TMR.
In the next couple of years, a number of leading players are likely to focus on sustainable approaches and are keen on adopting a combination of integrated pest management techniques, in order to gain a competitive edge over others. The global insecticide market stood at US$14.6 million in 2016 and is projected to reach a valuation of US$23 million by 2025 end. The market is predicted to expand at a CAGR of 5.3% from 2017 to 2025.
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Broadly, the various product types of insecticides used are organochlorine, organophosphate, carbamate, and pyrethrine and pyrethroid. Of these, organophosphate accounted for the dominant market share in 2016, attributed to its vast uptake. However, the segment is anticipated to lose some share to carbamates. This segment is predicted to rise at the leading CAGR, vis-à-vis value as well as volume, over the assessment period. The wide popularity of carbamates pesticides is driven by their vastly rising application in home use, chiefly on account of their rapid action.
Geographically, Asia Pacific is set to be the most attractive market and is expected to account for high share throughout the forecast timeline. The prominence of the market can be attributed to several notable factors such as the presence of wide variety of plants and the marked presence of arable land. Latin America is anticipated to present substantial promising prospects in the coming years.
Adoption of Robust Agriculture Practices to Bolster Demand
The mounting concern of substantially rising loss of crop due to insects is a key factor intensifying the demand for insecticides. The presence of vast expanse of arable land, favorable habitat, and tropical climate in some regions is a key factor stoking the demand for insecticides. The rising shift toward organic food products such as fruits and vegetables is a key factor bolstering the demand for various classes of insecticides in agriculture.
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Rising governmental initiatives on improving the agriculture yield in various developing and developed economies and innovative strategies adopted by market players are notable trends accentuating the growth of the market. The growing awareness about vector diseases adversely affecting agriculture yield is a key factor boosting the market. Several initiatives undertaken by NGOs in recent years are expected to positively impact the growth of the market.
The adoption of healthy and technologically advanced agricultural practices in major economies is catalyzing the growth of the overall market. The adoption of diverse marketing channels to spread awareness is providing a robust impetus to the growth of the market. The advent of high performance organophosphates and the vastly rising applications of carbamates in indoor applications is expected to boost the global insecticides market.
Commercial Availability of Better Pest Management Services Open Promising Prospects
The purported toxic affect some insecticides have on children and pets is a key factor expected to hamper their demand to an extent. Nevertheless, surging research and development activities in the development of bio-insecticides are expected to boost the market over the forecast period. Furthermore, the commercial availability of various pest management services in major regions are anticipated to favorably impact the growth of the insecticides market. Furthermore, various geographic expansion strategies adopted by prominent players are expected to bode well for the overall market.
The study presented here is based on a report by Transparency Market Research (TMR) titled "Insecticides Market (Product - Organochlorine, Organophosphate, Carbamate, and Pyrethrine and Pyrethroid; Crop - Oilseeds & Pulses, Cereals & Grains, and Fruits & Vegetables) - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2017-2025."
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The global insecticides market is segmented based on
- Pyrethrine & Pyrethroid
- Oilseeds & Pulses
- Cereals & Grains
- Fruits & Vegetables
- North America
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Latin America
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- Middle East and Africa
- South Africa
- Rest of Middle East and Africa
- North America
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My artworks explore my relationship with physicality – what it feels like to touch a surface, how materials decay over time and how the decay of some materials contributes to the regeneration of others. I pursue the physical act of deconstructing surfaces through cumulative mark making, a process that lives between destruction and creation. I use carving tools to irritate, cut, and crawl on paper to create sculptural drawings and paper sculptures, asking: when do works on paper become works of paper? My mission is to entirely transform my materials, by strictly reworking that which is already there; the fibers of the page. These investigations have taught me how strongly physical surface relates to the psychological impact a drawing can elicit. I aspire to create visual encounters that allow the viewer to experience human presence left on the page.

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Ways to practice self-care
Self-care is something that society can make us view as a luxury as opposed to a necessity. You can practice meditation and yoga and get a facial, but if you’re not laying a basic foundation such as a good diet and adequate sleep, then you’ll most likely find yourself burnt out and unable to cope with day-to-day living.
What Is Self-Care?
Self-care describes a conscious act one takes in order to promote their own physical, mental, and emotional health. There are many forms of self-care and will differ between individuals. Self-care is vital for building resilience toward external, unplanned stressors. If you take care of yourself, you’ll be better equipped to handle any obstacles you may face!
Below, we’ve listed some ideas on how you can practice self-care -
- Start the day with water.
- Read a book.
- Have a healing cup of tea.
- Watch the sky.
- Create a deliberate habit, and make a routine out of something small in your life e.g wear something green on a Wednesday.
- Start your day with a mini-meditation.
- Declutter your home.
- Get away from your screen for an hour per day.
- Be selective with who you follow on social media. Get rid of anything or anyone that is toxic.
- Dance! Put on your favourite song and have fun.
- Pick your favourite healthy meals and regularly incorporate them into your diet.
- Sit somewhere green. Be still.
- Laugh. Watch or read something that you find funny.
- Help someone. Carry a bag, help someone cross the street, open a door.
- Check in with yourself and your emotions. Sit quietly and just name without judgment what you’re feeling.
- Journal your thoughts.
- Spend time with a pet.
- Have a chat with someone you don’t know, e.g at the bus stop or at the shop.
- Have some alone time. Do something that you love.
- Practice exercise.
- Plan something exciting - whether it be a holiday, a day out or a coffee with a friend. It’s nice to have something to look forward to.
- Create something. Paint, draw, sing, make, stitch.
Remember, by taking care of yourself, you’re then able to share your joy and beautiful energy with others. Watch the positivity grow!
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WASHINGTON – Financial scandal and betrayal are plaguing the Washington Teachers' Union in the nation's capital.
A 46-page audit released Thursday night at the request of parent group the American Federation of Teachers alleges that three former union officers looted more than $5 million over the last seven years and used the money to buy items such as flat-screen TVs, fur coats and silver.
"The massive misappropriation of union funds and the betrayal of the members that are outlined in our audit are reprehensible and sickening," said AFT president Sandra Feldman. "The individuals responsible must be held accountable, and the AFT will do everything in its power to see that these funds are returned to the WTU and its members."
With audit in hand, the AFT filed a lawsuit in Federal District Court in Washington under the Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organizations Act and other federal and state statutes. The group is seeking restitution on behalf of the nearly 5,000 members of the WTU for the misuse, misappropriation and conversion of union funds.
The lawsuit alleges that eight individuals, including former WTU President Barbara Bullock, elected union president in 1994; James Baxter, the WTU's former treasurer; and Gwendolyn Hemphill, former assistant to Bullock, "in their positions as union officers, agents, representatives and employees, or through their relationships with union officers, agents, representatives and employees, aided and abetted, participated in, and used the union as part of their conspiracy to embezzle and convert funds of the union."
The lawsuit and audit detail a scheme to defraud the union and its members, embezzle WTU funds and convert those funds for personal use. The complaint charges that defendants defrauded the union by forging checks, illegally converting them or using checks without authorization and that some of the individuals made "substantial unauthorized purchases" with union credit cards.
"In summary, due in large part to the deliberate override of the system of internal controls at the WTU, Bullock, Hemphill and Baxter appear to have systematically diverted millions of dollars in WTU funds to themselves, family members, and others for personal benefit," the forensic examination states.
A WTU receptionist on Friday told Foxnews.com that he was not aware of any lawsuit and no one was available to discuss the charges. An open letter from interim WTU President Esther S. Hankerson in December said she was "shocked and angered" by the allegations leveled against Bullock, Baxter and Hemphill.
"It is very upsetting to see the worst of our fears possibly coming true, and to realize that perhaps those in whom we placed our confidence have violated their trust, abandoned their personal and professional responsibilities and severely abused their position of authority," she wrote nearly a month before the charges were filed.
Auditors began scouring two years of the local union's books in July after the AFT was alerted by a WTU member to an overcharge of union dues. What they found was a long trail of forged signatures and altered checks, as well as $1.5 million in "inappropriate" personal charges on a WTU credit card. Another $948,000 is labeled "questionable." The audit also unearthed nearly $700,000 in "undocumented expense reimbursements."
While union rent and utility bills often went unpaid and union teachers allegedly weren't receiving promised services, the AFT investigation concludes that Bullock wrote $381,000 in checks to herself, Hemphill diverted at least $492,000 through unauthorized credit-card charges or unauthorized checks and Baxter diverted at least $537,000 to buy himself art, clothing and sports tickets.
The three also allegedly made $12,000 in political contributions — charged to the WTU's American Express credit card — to the Democratic National Committee and to the 2000 senatorial campaign of Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y. Other political donations charged to that account totaled $4,200, made to groups including the National Political Congress of Black Women and the (former D.C.) Mayor Marion Barry Constituent Services Fund.
Both the DNC and Clinton's campaign have since reimbursed AFT with the funds.
Then there's the $1.2 million allegedly paid to the Bullock's chauffer, Leroy Holmes. Auditors say he kept some of that cash and gave the rest to Bullock or Hemphill, who also co-chaired District of Columbia Mayor Anthony Williams' re-election campaign. Holmes said he thought his 2001 salary was $105,000, but $150,000 was noted on his tax forms. Holmes said the WTU also paid for expenses related to his three Cadillacs.
The Washington Post reports that Washington's Office of Campaign Finance this week began investigating whether Williams' re-election campaign failed to report in-kind contributions from the union. The mayor and his staff have denied any wrongdoing.
"This is a perfect example of why workers need to have the freedom to choose for themselves when it comes to union membership," said Dan Cronin, legal director for the National Right to Work Foundation.
Cronin's group argues that this kind of union corruption could be minimized if workers weren't forced to pay union dues in order to get jobs.
Included in the WTU's bylaws is a section saying the District of Columbia Board of Education recognizes the WTU as the "sole and exclusive bargaining representative" in negotiating for teachers' wages, rights and other job-related issues.
"If workers have the freedom to leave the union and stand on their own … then you would be forced to be more responsive to the workers," Cronin said. "Compulsory unionism breeds corruption — they go hand and hand."
The Post reports that the AFT is considering placing the 5,000-member WTU in an "administratorship," which would dissolve local leadership for as long as 18 months. A two-member, AFT-appointed panel held a hearing Thursday with the local union's executive board and AFT could vote on a takeover, the Post reported.

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This has become a very popular trip for our customers. Bahamas trips are not cheap but they are very exciting and well worth the cost. Our minimum trip is a 3 day trip to Bimini, the shortest trip that gives us a good amount of fishing time over there.
Bimini island is only about 60 miles southeast of Ft. Lauderdale. Usually on a 3 day Bimini trip, we like to get an early start and go trolling on the way over. The exact waters you cross over when headed to Bimini are perfect grounds for mahi mahi, marlin, sailfish, wahoo, tuna and more. We’ll fish all the way across and then do some fishing around the island. We’ll get in to Bimini at about 4 PM and we’ll clear customs and get checked into hotels, etc… Drinks and dinner, and we’re off to be because the next day we leave the docks at 7AM for a full 10 hours of fishing.
Bottom dropping for golden amberjacks, groupers, giant deep water snappers, trolling for wahoo, tuna and dolphin, anchor fishing for giant grouper and mutton snapper, whatever kind of fishing is your fancy, the Bahamas will be our playground when we’re over there. When we get back in, its drinks and dinner again, hopefully toasting a great couple of days fishing. If it’s only a 3 day trip, then the next day we check out after an early breakfast. We get fishing early and fish for whatever you guys want to target. Around 3 or 4 in the afternoon, we should be about 25 miles off Fort Lauderdale, where we just might hit one last big school of mahi mahi before we get back to Port Everglades inlet.
Bahamas trips are wonderful and we usually come back with a boatload of fish. If time and budget allow it, longer trips much better because we get a lot more fishing time over there and we can venture to farther islands. Walkers Cay, Harbor Island, Chub Cay, Nassau and Boat Harbor are a few of my favorite islands to visit and fish. They are quite a ways farther than Bimini and therefore require at least a 4-5 day trip. The farthest islands that we go to are San Salvador and Cat Island, which require at least a 7-8 day trip.
Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Sailfish, Dolphin, Sharks, Grouper, Snapper, Barracuda, Jacks, Tuna, and Wahoo are the main species of fish we target on our Bahamas charters. Trolling is very effective in the Bahamas because you can cover a lot of ground in a relatively short amount of time. Anchor fishing for snapper and grouper is always fun, and will usually yield a lot of fish. Deep dropping with electric reels is usually very productive too, and let me tell you, there are some strange critters down at those depths. There are a million ways to fish, but if you’re looking for the ultimate fishing getaway in a remote, laid back, tropical location, for some awesome game fishing, then a few days Bahamas fishing charter is exactly what you need.

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Thomas Rhett is a contemporary country musician who is known for being a son of multiple awards winning country singer Rhett Atkins. Thomas Rhett was born in Georgia and did not quite pursue a goal of following the footsteps of his father until the very last year of high school. Rhett was raised listening to Led Zeppelin and Rolling Stones. Some of his former interests are reflected in his today’s creative work. Thomas Rhett feels the difference between contemporary country music and traditional rock & roll. This is reflected in his first single “Something to Do with My Hands”, which was released in 2011. In later years he released a full-length debut album “It Goes Like This”, which reached the sixth number on the radio charts across the country. Some of his other creations like “Get Me Some of That” topped the Billboard charts as well. Later on, he managed to reach number one by releasing his prominent hit “Crash and Burn”. Today, Thomas Rhett is known as a highly promising country singer, whose music is a mixture of rock & roll tinge and the best traditions of contemporary country music. The musician continues to expand his already big fan base and is still growing and evolving, but has already managed to become a significant member of the musical industry.


Large reminders to turn off cell phones and pagers before entering court have been placed this week on all three courtroom floors in the DuPage County Courthouse in Wheaton.
"People have just been forgetting lately, and we believe they could use a reminder," said Robert Fiscella, court administrator.
More and more stories are heard about people being irritated by beepers and cell phones sounding off and people talking loudly on phones in public. But in court, there are specific rules against any noise, and many DuPage judges have placed individual warning signs on their courtroom doors against such intrusions.
DuPage courtrooms have long been a source of complaints because members of the audience have trouble hearing lawyers and judges converse in what is supposed to be a public forum. The building's acoustics and air-conditioning system can sometimes make legal action appear to take place in silence, but beeping phones and pagers can aggravate the problem.
When the courthouse opened a decade ago, some judges responded to offenses by confiscating the ringing cell phones and beepers.
"I haven't heard of that happening recently and I hope that people will heed the warnings and turn them off," said Fiscella.
Unretiring: DuPage Circuit Court has received permission from the Illinois Supreme Court to bring former Judge Duane Walter out of retirement for the summer. Supreme Court rules allow for Circuit Court districts to request to bring back retired judges for several months when a staff shortfall occurs.
The county has been short since Judge Michael Galasso was assigned last year to the Appellate Court. Walter is expected to fill in during the summer months for Traffic Court judges on vacation.
Over the past year, former Judges Paul Nolan and Patrick Coolahan provided the same service.
Fine tuning: DuPage's three top criminal-law practitioners have been appointed to Gov. George Ryan's commission to update the state's 40-year-old criminal code.
Judge Ann Jorgensen, chief of the Felony Criminal Division; State's Atty. Joseph Birkett; and Public Defender Stephen Baker will serve on the 36-member commission that will try to make the state's criminal law more fair and more understandable to victims and defendants.
Other local commission members include former Kendall County State's Atty. Dallas Ingemunson and Robert Spence, chief of criminal prosecutions for Illinois Atty. Gen. Jim Ryan and a former DuPage prosecutor.
Applause, applause: DuPage Sheriff John Zaruba has received the Illinois State Bar Association's 2000 Law Enforcement Award for recognition of several of his agencies' criminal justice programs.
Cheryl Niro, who made the presentation during the DuPage County Bar Association's Law Day luncheon on Wednesday, said Zaruba was nominated for his implementation of the crime victim information and notification program, the first in the state to tell victims of an offender's release from jail.
It was also noted that the department conducts a certified court security-officers training course, used by many Illinois counties and has provided leadership in gang suppression and drug detection.


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Mystery surrounds the proposed opening of the first kosher Co-op store in the UK.
It was reported this week that Co-op Israel, one of the country’s largest cross-sector tertiary businesses, would be opening supermarkets in Britain under a 50-50 partnership agreement with Co-op Britain.
The plans were allegedly announced following a meeting in Manchester last Tuesday between Co-op Israel chief Rami Mandel, heading a 12-strong delegation, and Dame Pauline Green, the chief executive of Co-operatives UK.
According to reports in the media, the first kosher Co-op store in England is planned to open in Golders Green, North London, during the first half of 2009, comprising more than 7,534 sq ft and with an investment of around £1 million.
Mr Mandel reportedly said that Co-op Israel and Co-op Britain would jointly open five kosher supermarkets in London and Manchester within three years.
However, Martin Henderson, head of public relations for the Co-op Group, denied any such venture was taking place. He said: “It’s just not true. There is no truth in it whatsoever.”
According to reports, Mr Mandel had said: “The chain [in Britain] will be founded with a 50-50 partnership agreement, but will be run 100 per cent by Co-op Israel using the same concept of Co-op stores in Israel.”
Another spokesperson for the Co-op Group confirmed that a meeting had taken place in Manchester between Dame Pauline and Co-op Israel but said there had been no discussion about a joint venture.
He said it had been one of a number of meetings with international co-operative groups, and was “not a business meeting”.
Contacted a number of times by the JC, Co-op Israel said that neither Rami Mandel, nor anyone else, was available to comment.
The Co-op Israel chain is owned by a co-operative society. Until two years ago it was called Co-op Jerusalem. It now includes 50 national stores.

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Founder Angus Brown, in partnership with world-renowned neuroscientist Professor Andrew Scholey, has spent over four years developing Ārepa and clinically testing the formula with some of New Zealand’s top universities. Ārepa, which means Alpha in Māori, is made with a unique formula of New Zealand plant extracts such as pine bark extract Enzogenol and blackcurrant extract combined with Japanese green tea compounds. Ārepa is 100% natural, caffeine-free, and contains over two grams of polyphenols. Oh, and with a base of organic juice from Hawke’s Bay apples and Canterbury blackcurrants, it tastes as good as it’ll make you feel.
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The Chia Co. boasts a variety of chia-based products that embrace the power of plant-based nutrition in an approachable, simple way. Natural, ethical and sustainable, The Chia Co. consistently deliver a positive contribution to global health through high-quality chia that can easily be incorporated into any meal adding nothing but complete nutrition. Seeds, salad boosters and Chia oil now available.
Please contact firstname.lastname@example.org or your local Selling Solutions Rep on 0800 674 264 for more details.
The CleanPaleo brand encompasses a range of premium wholefoods that lead with flavour. CleanPaleo protein is the ideal protein powder for the human body. CleanPaleo Protein is the purest and most natural protein powder, made from the highest grade quality free-range egg whites. With a higher absorption rate than nearly all other protein powders and a “biological value” of 100, eggs rank as a top protein source.
It has everything your body needs to build and repair muscle, without containing anything bad. CleanPaleo is a premium brand targeted at consumers seeking to maintain a Paleo, Gluten-Free, or simply a healthy lifestyle, and is characterised by products that are free from gluten, grains, dairy, preservatives and additives.
With a range of 600g and 180g packs in four great tasting flavours, Native Vanilla, Light Chocolate, Island Mango and Moccachino.
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Harraways, which has been trusted by Kiwis for 150 years now, offers a range of Oat based breakfast cereals; Nicola’s Organics and Premium Muesli Mixes.
They recently launched a first to market in Hot Cereal. Harraways Oat-activ ® Singles in Original and Cranberry. The proposition is that it reduces cholesterol with a ‘double action’ of beta-glucan (naturally occurring in the oats) and added plant sterols.
Consumer trends in this category include a move to smaller packs (buying less, more often), a move to more discerning offers (premiumisation) via health mix fortifications and taste combinations with grains.
Oats are benefiting from the ‘just eat real food’ movement. This means many people are ‘over’ having to forbid certain food groups or count points. Most people just want to eat wholesome foods in balanced quantities. Some relate it to ‘going back to how our grandparents used to cook and simply eating wholesome food’.
New Zealand based creators of raw, live sauerkraut and kimchi, Living Goodness, are rapidly establishing themselves as the go-to range for fermented foods.
Fermentation is an age-old practice for preserving food which has the added benefit of helping health and well-being. Living Goodness take finely chopped, local raw cabbage and vegetables, carefully selected herbs and spices and create gut-friendly fermented jars of living goodness. With live ‘good’ bacteria or probiotics these products are great for balancing digestion.
The range has six fabulous flavours from plain Naked Sauerkraut with just cabbage & Himalayan salt to colourful Heartbeat Kraut with beetroot and red & green cabbage to spicy Sum Yum Kimchi, a Korean ferment with a Kiwi twist.
Fermented foods should be eaten as a condiment to your meal, and Living Goodness recommends a couple of tablespoons a day to help keep a balanced and healthy diet. For tasty ideas on how to eat fermented foods check out their website & Instagram.

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By Allison Lampert
MONTREAL (Reuters) - Bombardier on Tuesday unveiled an upscale variant of its Challenger 350 business jet as the planemaker vies to protect its dominant market share in the segment and capitalize on higher demand for private flying during the pandemic.
The refreshed variant, named Challenger 3500, seats up to 10 passengers and comes with voice-controlled cabin systems like lighting, and a smaller version of the chaise lounge seats found on Bombardier's flagship Global 7500.
The Challenger 3500, expected to enter service in the second half of 2022, will list for $26.7 million, the same price as the 350, Chief Executive Éric Martel said in an interview.
While Bombardier has focused on paying down debt after facing a cash crunch in 2015, it faces pressure to refresh the Challenger in a market where wealthy buyers demand the latest features.
During the pandemic, health has risen to the top of concerns of the targeted elite, alongside security and privacy, underpinning demand for private jets.
Martel said the changes would help Bombardier keep Challenger as market leader in the super-midsized segment, which bridges small corporate planes and long-range aircraft that can seat 19.
"We're raising the bar in that category," he said, adding that cabin features are key for Challenger customers.
The plane competes with Embraer SA's Praetors, Textron Inc's Cessna Citation Longitude and the G280 from General Dynamics Corp's Gulfstream Aerospace.
While the new variant would likely stimulate demand, Vertical Research Partners analyst Robert Stallard questioned whether the changes are enough, given fierce sector competition.
"If Gulfstream comes out with a clean sheet replacement for the G280, then the Challenger 3500 is likely to have a fight on its hands," Stallard said in a note to clients.
Gulfstream said in an emailed statement that it "remains confident in the G280’s proven track record and are committed to enhancing it even further." Textron declined to comment.
Spending on the new 3500 variant is contained within Bombardier's expected capex of $200 million to $250 million, Martel said.
A mockup of the jet, Bombardier's first update of the Challenger 300 family since the 350's entry-into-service in 2014, was on display for a virtual event, confirming a Reuters report on Monday about the launch.
Martel told reporters at an in-person component of the event that a flight test for the Montreal-assembled Challenger 3500 would be done in Wichita, Kansas.
Bombardier said the mockup will be on display next month in Las Vegas at the business jet industry's largest air show.
Martel said Bombardier is weighing potential major options for its aftermarket division, along with large-cabin Global and Challenger 650 business jets.
(Reporting By Allison Lampert in Montreal; Editing by Stephen Coates and Dan Grebler)


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As a general rule, we don’t report news of new colours on a particular model. However, the Ford Mustang Mach-E isn’t just any model. With that in mind, Ford has given it a new vibrant colour called Cyber Orange.
You could also these extreme times call for extreme colours. Let’s face it, around the globe (with the possible exception of New Zealand), 2020 has been lived under a pretty dark grey pall. Why not add some colour to liven things up?
Besides, how many times have we heard consumers bemoan the 84 shades of grey they get to choose from when shopping for a vehicle?
Ford's new colour isn’t actually new, technically speaking. In fact it's one of the most popular colour choices for the Mustang; and for the company, that model is of the utmost importance. So is the new Mach-E, for that matter.
“Mustang has always turned heads and Mustang Mach-E will be no exception. We can’t wait for Cyber Orange to hit the streets on Mustang Mach-E GT next year to fuel the passion of our orange Mustang fans.”
- Dave Pericak, director of Ford Icons
Cyber Orange as well as the less-joyous Dark Matter Gray colour are thus being added to the product offering for the Mustang Mach-E GT, deliveries of which are set to begin in late summer 2021. The other options for the GT include Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat, Star White Metallic Tri-Coat, Grabber Blue, Shadow Black, Iconic Silver and Space White.
For Janet Seymour, director of colour and materials design for the Mustang and Mach-E Mustang, “Cyber Orange says ‘look at me’. There’s a certain passion in Mustang customers who really want to show off their Mustang – especially those that look to make a bold statement.”
No matter what colour it’s robed in, the new Mustang Mach-E will turn heads. Although it's been controversial since its introduction due to its borrowing of the Mustang name, it's got eye-catching styling and promises to deliver impressive performance, both in terms of power and electric range.