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By the 18th century, Baroque art was falling out of fashion as many deemed it too melodramatic and also gloomy, and it developed into the Rococowhich emerged in France. Music too plays an important role in popular culture and has been the forerunner in exports.
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A new Morning Consult poll tracking support for likely 2020 Democratic candidates suggests that former Vice President Joe Biden's popularity may be softening among Democratic base voters. Meanwhile the surge of Pete Buttigieg, the mayor of South Bend, Indiana, now registers in polling and Sen. Kamala Harris of California now finds herself tied for third place with former Rep. Beto O'Rourke.
Overall, Morning Consult's weekly tracking poll on the 2020 Democratic primary showed very little movement. Biden's support fell from 35 to 33 percent, a statistically insignificant change. (The poll was conducted March 25-29, and does not reflect any impact from the recent controversy over whether Biden inappropriately touched a female candidate in 2014.) Sen. Bernie Sanders' support remained at 25 percent, the same as the previous week. Biden and Sanders have consistently been the clear frontrunners in the 2020 race. The two have jointly garnered support from more than half of the Democrats polled since at least the start of 2019.
Buttigieg, who had little or no name recognition before a spate of media appearances last month, first hit 2 percent in the Morning Consult poll last week and now is at 3 percent, bypassing such higher-profile candidates as Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Gov. Steve Bullock of Montana and former Gov. John Hickenlooper of Colorado. Although not a statistically significant result, this news follows the report that Buttigieg's campaign raised $7 million in the first quarter alone, a strong number for a previously unknown candidate.
In the subset of the Morning Consult poll focused on Democratic voters who describe themselves as "extremely interested in politics," the report is even more promising for Buttigieg, as well as for Harris. Buttigieg now stands at 7 percent support among that group, in an effective tie for fourth place with O'Rourke and Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts. Harris, meanwhile, finds herself alone in third place among these highly likely voters, at 11 percent, while Biden and Sanders have seen their support decline slightly, to 29 and 21 percent, respectively
Among voters in the early primary (or caucus) states of Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina, however, Biden and Sanders remain well ahead of the other contenders, standing at 37 and 28 percent, respectively. Warren is a distant third in those states, at 8 percent, with Harris, O'Rourke and Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey packed behind her.
It is unclear how the statement by former Nevada legislator Lucy Flores regarding inappropriate physical contact by Biden may affect the race. Next week's Morning Consult report, and other polls, will be watched closely for signs of any effect.
In the current survey, Biden's support remains both broad and deep. By overwhelming margins, he is the second choice of those who support most of the other leading candidates, including Sanders, Harris and O'Rourke. Biden also had the highest favorability rating of all candidates, at 78 percent, and the lowest unfavorable ratings of any major contender. He and Sanders, unsurprisingly, have much higher name recognition numbers than any other announced or prospective candidates.


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The Lathrop boys basketball team had a chance to clinch a playoff berth Friday night but came up short thanks to a last-second tip-in by host Kimball, which claimed a 69-67 Valley Oak League win with one game remaining in regular-season play.
“Any time you put up 67 points you should win,” Spartans coach Nate McGrath said. “But we got away from our strengths of getting rebounds that lead into fast breaks for us.”
The loss negated a stellar performance by T.J. Conley. The 6-foot-3 senior dominated in the paint for Lathrop (8-5 VOL, 15-10 overall), getting the only double-double on the night with 13 points and 14 rebounds. Nilo Yuson paced the Spartans with 17 points followed by Isaiah Ellis with 16 and Nicholaus Obazuaye with 14.
J.D. Schmidt – who got the last-second tip-in for Kimball (6-7, 16-10) – earned high-point honors with 18.
A win by Lathrop on Friday would have secured a playoff slot for the Spartans. Lathrop enters the last day of league play Tuesday clinging to a one-game lead over Weston Ranch. If the two teams finish in a tie, the Cougars own the tie-breaker. The Spartans finish up with league-champion Sierra and Weston Ranch squares off with Kimball.
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Freshman Cole Stevens ruined the Yellowjackets’ senior night by dropping 28, points including five treys. Ripon (5-6 TVL, 7-18 overall) also received 10 from senior Chase DePrue and nine from Derek Hickman. Michael Morris added nine (three 3s) as Ripon raced out to a 34-20 lead at the half. Hilmar fell to 1-11, 7-20 overall. Ripon will host Ripon Christian tonight at 6 p.m. and will conclude league on Tuesday against Orestimba.
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Austin Alger (13) and Jake Schollenberg (12) combined for 25 as the Knights improved to 11-2 in the SL, 19-5 overall. Ripon Christian went into the half on top 27-18 and played even sharper in the second half. Eric Broker finished with eight and Sean Broker nine. In the second half, RC held the Hawks scoreless until midway through the fourth quarter, which included a 22-0 run in the third frame.
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Amritpal Singh tallied eight points, nine rebounds and three assists in a losing effort. Ariz Bringas tallied seven points to go with three assists.
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PAEDS is a network of clinicians and public health researchers in six Australian tertiary paediatric hospitals which also works with several associate investigators, collaborators and contributors. PAEDS is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health with contributions from the state health departments of New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, Queensland and the Northern Territory. Funding from NHMRC grants also supplements certain surveillance activities. PAEDS is also under the oversight of the PAEDS Reference Group, composed of representatives from all participating Departments of Health and independent expert groups.
The conditions included in PAEDS are acute flaccid paralysis, intussusception, varicella and herpes zoster, pertussis, febrile seizures and acute childhood encephalitis.
Our extensive national partnership of researchers and State, Territory and Australian Government Departments of Health are pleased to announce the launch of a newly funded research initiative.
This initiative aims to improve the prevention of influenza and pertussis in children in Australia. As a result of immunisation, most vaccine preventable diseases in children are now very rarely seen. However, two conditions – influenza or ‘the flu’ and pertussis or ‘whooping cough’ cause almost 3000 children to be hospitalised in Australia each year and deaths from both illnesses, including in healthy babies and children, continue to occur.
We will conduct research across six sites in different regions of Australia to identify why these diseases remain prevalent, and understand what reasons (such as lack of vaccination or low vaccine effectiveness) contribute most to disease occurring. We will then look at factors at the individual, community, system and policy levels that can be addressed to help improve the prevention of both conditions.

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A while back I talked about the contest for Beggin® Strips. Do you remember? Sam’s Club members were able to vote for their favorite Beggin’ Party Pack Flavors. The results for their favorite dog treats are in and the new Beggin’ Party Pack flavors have been chosen. The dog treat winners are Bacon flavor, Bacon & Cheese flavor and Collisions: Bacon & Cheeseburger! Sam’s Clubs members can now purchase a Beggin® Party Pack and get all (3) 14oz. packs together. So what do you think?
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The Houses of Parliament outreach service in collaboration with AlphaZULU Advocates is holding a public session in United Nations Week in October to bring together a diverse range of stakeholders to discuss the UK Government's commitment to strategic development goals and coherent policies for strategic plans at national and international levels.
Sarah Hartwell-Naguib, Clerk of the International Development Committee will talk about the Committee's current inquiries and how relevant stakeholders can contribute to its scrutiny of Government policy on international development.
There will be contributions from a panel including representatives from the UN and OECD, there will also be representatives from other organisations, to be announced.
Questions to be debated include:
- How fit for purpose is the UN to drive Governments to align domestic and foreign policies with the 2030 Agenda?
- Why is there so much fuss about achieving global environmental targets? Can the global population survive if we concentrate efforts solely on social and economic development?
- If partnerships must be built to achieve the SDGs, how do we forge cordial relations between profit-centred organisations and non-profit/development organisations; and what is the role of Government?
- How does the UK Government ensure that the most affected people are engaged in its policy processes, both at domestic and foreign levels? And how does the UK Government ensure that the three pillars of sustainable development – People, Planet and Profit – are central to its policies?
- How can gender imbalance in global Parliaments affect International Development?
- What are the indicators for measuring the impact of policies on human rights or vice-versa? How would plans to replace the Human Rights Act with the British Bill of Rights impact on the synchrony of global human rights framework for sustainable development?
- Who are the key funders for policy advocacy programming and how is viability determined?
- Do we need faith organisations for the continued provision of moral, social and policy institutions for human development and resilience? If we do, how we protect global peace and sustainability from religious fanaticism related violence?
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The NFC Championship Game matchup is set, and it will be an all-NFC West affair. On Sunday, the Los Angeles Rams will host the San Francisco 49ers with a trip to the Super Bowl on the line.
To reach the conference title tilt and set up their third matchup of the season, the 49ers and Rams went on the road and knocked out both of the NFC title favorites with last-second field goals.
Three of the seven NFC’s playoff teams came from the NFC West. Based on that achievement and the division’s cumulative record, the NFC West was the best division in the NFL in the regular season. So, it is perhaps only right that the NFC Championship matchup features two NFC West teams.
In the era of eight NFL divisions and 32 teams, the 49ers-Rams matchup will be only the third NFC Championship Game played between division rivals. In the 2010 season, the Green Bay Packers defeated the Chicago Bears in an all-NFC North matchup at Soldier Field. Then in the 2014 season, the Seattle Seahawks defeated the 49ers in an all-NFC West matchup in Seattle.
The 49ers will be appearing in a record 17th NFC Championship Game, seeking to tie the Dallas Cowboys’ record of eight NFC titles. The Rams, meanwhile, will be seeking their fifth NFC title in their 11th NFC Championship Game appearance.
Both teams booted their way into the conference championship round in similar fashion, but the final outcome and margin of victory are the only similarities their wins share.
49ers Ride Defense and Special Teams to Upset of Packers
On Saturday night, the 49ers used some stout defense, two big plays by their special teams, Deebo Samuel’s speed, and Robbie Gould’s reliable right leg to stun the Green Bay Packers 13-10 at Lambeau Field.
The Packers entered this postseason as the favorite to win the Super Bowl, but the 49ers eliminated Aaron Rodgers and Green Bay in the postseason for the fourth time in his career.
Green Bay definitely had their chances to put the game beyond San Francisco’s reach, but they failed to do so. And after blocking a field goal in the first half, the 49ers turned the game on its head late in the fourth, blocking a punt and taking the loose ball into the end zone for a game-tying touchdown.
From there, the defense stopped Rodgers one last time to give Jimmy Garoppolo the ball with three minutes left. It was not a stellar night for Jimmy G and the 49ers offensively, but when it mattered, they picked up the yards they needed, moving down the field to set up Gould’s game-winning kick.
The 49ers needed a last-minute touchdown and an overtime road win over the Rams to just get into the NFL playoffs. Now they head back to SoFi Stadium for the NFC Championship Game, hoping to crush the Rams’ home Super Bowl dreams after road wins over the Cowboys and Packers.
Rams End Bucs’ Repeat Hopes in Wild Win in Tampa
While defense dominated the 49ers-Packers matchup, there was a lot more scoring in Sunday’s Rams-Bucs matchup. But in the end, the Rams prevailed to eliminate the defending Super Bowl champs despite doing their very best to throw away a 27-3 lead.
It was no surprise that Tom Brady and the Bucs rallied, as Brady has done many times without and without extra fortune. But the Rams were far too generous, with four fumbles (three in the second half) keeping the Bucs in it. Two of the fumbles set up touchdowns, enabling Tampa to tie it with 42 seconds left.
But contrary to the script that has played out many, many times before, Matthew Stafford and the Rams had the last word, not Brady. Two completions to Cooper Kupp set up Matt Gay’s game-winning kick with no time left, giving the Rams a 30-27 win.
In trading for Stafford, the Rams gambled that someone who hadn’t been a part of many big games in his career could be the guy to win the biggest games for them. And he did just that, outplaying Brady on the road and making two big throws to set up the winning kick.
Now, the Rams must make the third time be the charm against the 49ers, who swept them in the regular season. If the Rams do win, they will get to play the biggest game of them all at their home stadium against the winner of the Bengals-Chiefs AFC Championship Game matchup.
With the matchup now set, NFC Championship Game odds have been released. Let’s take a look at the early odds from BetMGM.
San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams NFC Championship Game Matchup Info and Betting Odds
- Game Matchup: San Francisco 49ers (10-7, 3rd in NFC West, #6 seed in NFC) vs. Los Angeles Rams (12-5, 1st in NFC West, #4 seed in NFC)
- Venue & Location: SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, California)
- Date: Sunday, January 30, 2022
- Time: 6:30 p.m. ET (3:30 p.m. local time)
- TV: FOX
Betting Odds (as of Sunday, January 30, at 6:50 a.m. ET)
- Spread: San Francisco 49ers +3.5 (-110), Los Angeles Rams -3.5 (-110)
- Total: OVER 45.5 (-110), UNDER 45.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: San Francisco 49ers +145, Los Angeles Rams -175
Key NFC Championship Game History
Every season, the NFC champion meets the AFC champion in the Super Bowl. The first two rounds of the NFL playoffs, the wild-card round and the divisional round, determine the two teams in each conference that advance to the conference title round. Each conference championship game is hosted by the top remaining seed in each conference.
The first NFC title game was in the 1970 NFL season, following the AFL-NFL merger. That season, the Dallas Cowboys defeated the San Francisco 49ers to advance to the Super Bowl.
In fact, that matchup would occur again the following season as well. Since then, it has taken place four more times, making it the most common NFC Championship Game matchup.
In the most recent NFC Championship Game, the Bucs defeated the Packers 31-26 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. With the win, the Bucs became the first team in the Super Bowl era to play in a Super Bowl at their home stadium.
Recent NFC Championship Game Results
- 2020 (at Green Bay): #5 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31, Green Bay Packers 26
- 2019 (at San Francisco): #1 San Francisco 49ers 37, #2 Green Bay Packers 20
- 2018 (at New Orleans): #2 Los Angeles Rams 26, #1 New Orleans Saints 23 (OT)
- 2017 (at Philadelphia): #1 Philadelphia Eagles 38, #2 Minnesota Vikings 7
- 2016 (at Atlanta): #2 Atlanta Falcons 44, #4 Green Bay Packers 21
- 2015 (at Carolina): #1 Carolina Panthers 49, #2 Arizona Cardinals 15
- 2014 (at Seattle): #1 Seattle Seahawks 28, #2 Green Bay Packers 22 (OT)
- 2013 (at Seattle): #1 Seattle Seahawks 23, #5 San Francisco 49ers 15
- 2012 (at Atlanta): #2 San Francisco 49ers 28, #1 Atlanta Falcons 24
- 2011 (at San Francisco): #4 New York Giants 20, #2 San Francisco 49ers 17 (OT)
Most NFC Titles
- Dallas Cowboys – 8
- San Francisco 49ers – 7
- New York Giants – 5
- Washington Redskins/Football Team – 5
- St. Louis/Los Angeles Rams – 4
- Green Bay Packers – 3
- Minnesota Vikings – 3
- Philadelphia Eagles – 3
- Seattle Seahawks – 3
Most NFC Title Game Appearances
- San Francisco 49ers – 17
- Dallas Cowboys – 14
- St. Louis/Los Angeles Rams – 11
- Green Bay Packers – 9
- Minnesota Vikings – 9
- Philadelphia Eagles – 7
- Washington Redskins/Football Team – 6
- Chicago Bears – 5
- New York Giants – 5
Every current NFC team has made at least one appearance in the NFC Championship Game. The Detroit Lions (once, in 1991) and Arizona Cardinals (twice, in 2008 and 2015) are the only two teams with two or fewer appearances. The Lions are the only current NFC team that has not reached a single Super Bowl to date.

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What types of floor can DEEBOT clean?
DEEBOT is capable of cleaning nearly all floors, including bare floors and short-pile carpets. DEEBOT is not suitable for use on long-pile or shag carpets.
When should I use the Main Brush Option and the Direct Suction Option?
The Main Brush Option is the best choice for deep cleaning with a combination of the agitator brush and strong suction. The Direct Suction Option, activated when the agitator brush is removed, is specifically designed to pick up pet and human hair without tangling.
Can DEEBOT really clean under my furniture?
DEEBOT’s low-profile design gives it the ability to clean under furniture without complications. You can find the dimensions in the instruction manual.
What does DEEBOT do if it meets an obstacle, like furniture?
DEEBOT has an active obstacle detection system to help it avoid contact with your furniture, walls and household items. Anti-Collision Sensors are built into the robot. When the sensors detect an obstacle, a signal will be sent to DEEBOT’s “brain” to slow down, change direction and select a new cleaning path. If the object is very low to the ground, 1.5” or smaller in height, DEEBOT may gently touch the obstacle with its mechanical cushion bumper before turning around.
DEEBOT is not cleaning along edges and in corners thoroughly. What should I do?
Please choose Edge Cleaning Mode to clean along edges and in corners effectively.
Why does DEEBOT spill dust when I move the robot manually?
If dust is spilling when you move DEEBOT by hand, the Dust Bin is probably too full. The Dust Bin should be emptied regularly for best cleaning performance. When moving DEEBOT manually, please lift the robot with both hands and keep the end marked “DEEBOT” tilted slightly up to avoid spillage.
Can DEEBOT be used to vacuum up water?
No. Do not allow DEEBOT to ingest liquid as it will damage the unit.
What should be done if DEEBOT accidentally vacuums up liquid?
Turn OFF the robot immediately. Remove the Dust Bin, Filters, Main Brush and suction component and allow them to dry completely before reinstalling them.
If the robot does not function normally after taking these steps, please contact Customer Service.
The Main Brush is tangled with hair and debris. How do I clean it?
Power OFF the robot and turn it over. Remove the Main Brush Cover and the Main Brush. Use the Multi-Function Cleaning Tool to cut off and remove any hair tangled around the Main Brush. The Main Brush can be rinsed under water, however it should be dried completely before being reinstalled into the DEEBOT. The Direct Suction Option is recommended for cleaning up human and pet hair without tangling.
Why does dirt from DEEBOT 's Dust Bin leak out?
There is too much dirt in the Dust Bin. Please empty the Dust Bin regularly for best performance.
Will DEEBOT disturb my pet?
Normally, no. DEEBOT works quietly and the noise should not upset your pets. We recommend that you supervise DEEBOT during its first cleaning and assist should there be a problem.
Can DEEBOT clean when nobody is home?
Yes, you can schedule DEEBOT to automatically clean once or twice per day, even if no one is at home.
Where should I place the Charging Dock so DEEBOT can easily find it?
The Charging Dock should be plugged in and placed against a wall. Place the Charging Dock on a level floor surface with the base perpendicular to the ground. Keep the immediate area 1.5m /5’ in front of the charger and 0.5m /2’ at both sides of the Charging Dock clear of objects and reflective surfaces that may interfere with the infrared receiver.
Is it dangerous to touch DEEBOT’s Charging Contacts or the Charging Pins on the Charging Dock?
No. The maximum DC voltage output of the Charging Dock is within the safe range for the human body.
Can I keep DEEBOT on the Charging Dock for an extended period of time?
Yes. After DEEBOT’s batteries are fully charged, the battery management system will reduce electricity to a trickle charge and DEEBOT will not be overcharged. We recommend keeping DEEBOT powered ON and on the Charging Dock so it is ready to clean at any time
Do you have any Remote Control tips?
When your DEEBOT is on a scheduled cleaning, or you have used your remote to start an edge cleaning, or a spot cleaning, you need to first click PAUSE on the remote to regain control of your DEEBOT. Once you click pause, then all the buttons on the remote will work again. Your remote might not look exactly like the one below, but you get the idea...
How can I make sure my Deebot is ON?
The master on/off switch needs to be ON to charge. To remember its schedule, to use the remote, and to clean. The switch can be a tad confusing. The "|" is ON... the "O" is OFF. Just leave it ON, and your DEEBOT will be happy.
What should I be careful of when charging the battery?
Be sure to remove the water tank before charging the battery. Make sure the charging dock is power sufficient.
The floors are wet when it mops, could this be dangerous?
Our products are built with technology to spread water evenly when mopping. They never leave sizable puddles of water, and should not present a danger.
Could cleaning upstairs floors be dangerous?
Our products include anti-drop sensors, so there should be no danger.
We recommend observing the robot the first time it cleans upstairs to make sure the anti-drop sensor can detect the drop, as well as placing a guard rail at the top of the stairs to ensure safe use of the product.
Will it take up a lot of space in my home?
Our floor cleaning robots are very small, taking up almost no space, and can usually fit in the corner of a living room. And our designs seamlessly integrate into any home environment.
There isn't anywhere in my home with empty space 1 meter in diameter next to an electrical outlet, it doesn't seem like it will fit easily.
In this case, all you need to solve the problem is a power strip.
I have pets at home. Which model do you recommend and why?
We recommend selecting a model with the direct suction inlet option, like the DEEBOT N78D, as the direct suction port will not get clogged with hair. Of course, even better would be to choose a model with our unique ECOVACS combined main brush and direct suction inlet, like the DEEBOT M88, R95, Ozmo610, Ozmo930 and many more. It combines two functions in one device, cleaning up pet hair and dust in tight spaces with ease.
I have both pets and carpets in my home. Which model is best?
We recommend selecting a model with our unique ECOVACS combined main brush and direct suction inlet, like the DEEBOT M88, R95, Ozmo610, Ozmo930 and many more. It combines two functions in one device, cleaning up pet hair and dust in tight spaces with ease.
My home has two stories. Is there a chance it could fall while cleaning the second floor?
No. All of our products come with anti-drop sensors, so they will not fall from the second floor.
The step up to my bathroom is just 1 cm. Will the robot be able to get up there normally?
Under normal circumstances, our models should be able to climb 1 cm without any problems.


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On the 14th March 2022, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published a statement on the war in Ukraine, in particular in relation to the regulatory response to the ongoing events and their impact on the EU’s financial markets.
ESMA is coordinating with national competent authorities and is closely monitoring the impact of the Ukraine crisis on financial markets and has stated that it is prepared to use its relevant tools to ensure the orderly functioning of markets, financial stability and investor protection.
Insofar as issuers of listed instruments are concerned, ESMA is recommending the following:
- Market disclosure: issuers should disclose as soon as possible any inside information concerning the impacts of the crisis in Ukraine on their fundamentals, prospects and financial situation in line with their transparency obligations under the Market Abuse Regulation, unless the conditions for a delayed disclosure are met; and
- Financial reporting: issuers should provide transparency, to the extent possible, on both a qualitative and quantitative basis, on the actual and foreseeable direct and indirect impact of the crisis on their business activities, exposures to the affected markets, supply chains, financial situation and economic performance in their 2021 year-end financial report if these have not yet been finalised and in the annual general meeting or otherwise in their interim financial reporting disclosures.
This, in turn, ties in with the correspondence sent by the Malta Financial Services Authority as Maltese national competent authority to Maltese issuers since the start of the crisis.
For any further information on the crisis in Ukraine and how this affects an issuer’s reporting and disclosure requirements in terms of the Market Abuse Regulation and other applicable legislation, please do not hesitate to get in touch.


Irish announce football game times for ’06 season
Pat Leonard | Wednesday, February 8, 2006
Notre Dame officially announced the kickoff times for its seven home football games in 2006 on Tuesday. NBC Sports will televise all of the games nationally.
The Notre Dame Stadium schedule opens with a 3:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) start Sept. 9 against Penn State.
The Nittany Lions defeated Florida State 26-23 in triple overtime in the 2006 FedEx Orange Bowl on Jan. 3. Penn State has not played at Notre Dame Stadium since 1992, a 17-16 Irish victory.
The rest of the schedule includes familiar foes and also some new faces. Notre Dame hosts Michigan on Sept. 16 (3:30 p.m. EDT), Purdue on Sept. 30 (2:30 p.m. EDT) and Stanford on Oct. 7 (2:30 p.m. EDT) – all teams the Irish defeated last season on the road.
But Notre Dame is visited by UCLA on Oct. 21 (2:30 p.m. EDT), North Carolina on Nov. 4 (2:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time [EST]) and Army on Nov. 18 to close out the home slate (2:30 p.m. EST).
UCLA has not played in South Bend since 1964, and the Bruins have only faced the Irish twice. North Carolina has been to South Bend 10 times, but not since 1971, and Army’s most recent visit was in 1998.


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Jose Vizcaino became the 1,500th person to play for the Cubs on Tuesday, and for a second it seemed he would celebrate that event by ripping a game-winning single up the middle in the 13th inning.
Damon Berryhill, in the on-deck circle at that moment, was certain the rookie`s smash would go into center field and score Shawon Dunston, who was stealing third.
``I started to jump up and down,`` said Berryhill.
But ex-Cub Mitch Williams, on the mound for the Phillies, made what Cubs winning pitcher Mike Bielecki later called ``a highlight film play.`` Williams somehow knocked down the smash and threw out Vizcaino for the second out.
That left it up to Berryhill to win the game, and he did. His line single to left drove home Dunston to make it 4-3, giving the Cubs their fourth straight win and ending the 3-hour, 34-minute marathon. Berryhill`s hit came on the game`s 358th pitch, a fastball by Williams, the game`s 10th pitcher.
``You knew what Mitch would do,`` said Berryhill. ``He goes after you with the fastball. He doesn`t try to trick you.
``I got ahead 2-0 on the count and looked dead for the fastball in one certain area. It was there.``
Berryhill said that getting ahead on the count was helpful in getting the winning hit. He also thought the brilliant work turned in by four Cub relievers was abetted by their ability to consistently stay ahead of Phillie batters.
Paul Assenmacher, Heath Slocumb, Chuck McElroy and Bielecki combined to shut out the Phils on just two hits over the final 6 2/3 innings.
``Our relievers go ahead, so they could do certain things,`` said Berryhill. ``Philadelphia had to hit our pitches, not theirs.``
Bielecki was informed Tuesday that he was being switched to the bullpen because Rick Sutcliffe will be activated Thursday and join the starting rotation.
``Zim (manager Don Zimmer) asked me if I could pitch a couple of innings today,`` Bielecki said. ``I said, `OK, get me in the game with the score tied, so I can get a cheap win.` Little did I know . . .
``Rick (Sutcliffe) is one of my best friends on the team. I hope he comes back and wins 22 games.``
Bielecki (2-0), who pitched the final 2 1/3 innings, put down a key sacrifice bunt after Williams hit Dunston on a 3-1 pitch to open the lucky 13th. With third baseman Charlie Hayes playing practically in his face, Bielecki bunted the ball up the first-base line to get Dunston into scoring position.
George Bell drove home the first three runs in the third with his first homer as a Cub, and he doubled off the wall in the fifth. Nevertheless, Phillie manager Nick Leyva ordered Mark Grace intentionally walked to get to Bell with the winning run in scoring position in both the seventh and ninth innings.
In the seventh, Bell grounded sharply to Randy Ready at second. In the ninth, with men on first and third, Bell drilled one toward shortstop Dickie Thon, and he started the double play that sent the game into extra innings.
``It`s about time,`` said Bell of his first homer. ``After the home run and the double off the wall, I hit the ball hard but right at somebody. I`m kind of unlucky.
``I`ll keep trying to hit it hard, and when the hits start, they`ll stop those intentional walks.``
Zimmer was delighted about the Cubs` fourth straight victory because they were able to overcome a listless 8-for-43 (.226) performance at the plate.
``We`re gonna hit, and when we do, we`re gonna have a lot more fun,``
Mike Harkey didn`t pitch badly in his 78-pitch, 6 1/3-inning stint. His mistakes were to start the fourth and seventh innings by serving first-pitch gopher balls to Dale Murphy and Hayes. The Phils also scored in the fifth on singles by Von Hayes and Murphy plus an RBI roller back to Harkey by Darren Daulton.
That was Daulton`s mightiest achievement in six times at bat. He struck out the other five.
Assenmacher had the slickest control among the four standout relievers. He served a first-pitch double to Lenny Dykstra when he relieved Harkey in the seventh, and then knocked down the remaining five Phils he faced, getting ahead in the count of every one. He threw only four called balls among his 18 pitches.

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Kaiser Foundation Health Plan reports Q4, 2012 operating losses for Hawaii region
- Staff Pacific Business News
The Kaiser Foundation Health Plan's Hawaii region is reporting an operating loss of $600,000 in the fourth quarter of last year and a $1.6 million deficit for all of 2012.
Investment income of $3.3 million helped Kaiser's Hawaii region post net income last year of $1.7 million. In 2011, by comparison, Kaiser's Hawaii region reported an operating loss of $500,000 in the fourth quarter and net income of $4.3 million for the year.
Kaiser's Hawaii region generated revenue of $281.6 million for the three months ending Dec. 31, and had sales of nearly $1.13 billion for all of 2012. Those were increases of 4.0 percent and 5.8 percent, respectively, compared to the year-earlier periods.
Kaiser Foundation Health Plans is one of three entities under the Kaiser Permanente umbrella, with Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and regional Permanente Medical Groups making up the rest of the Oakland, Calif.-based nonprofit concern. It is the largest health-maintenance organization in Hawaii.
Earlier this year, Pacific Business News reported that Kaiser Permanente planned to spend $320 million to add facilities, renovate existing properties and upgrade and add technology throughout Hawaii during the next five years.
At the time, Kaiser officials said they planned to spend $105 million in 2013 on Oahu, Maui and Big Island projects alone.
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Frank Sinatra biography
Francis Albert Sinatra (born December 12, 1915 in Hoboken, New Jersey; died May 14, 1998 in Los Angeles, California) was an Italian American Grammy Award winning jazz singer, Academy Award winning actor, founder of Reprise Records and member of The Rat Pack. Beginning his musical career in the Swing Era along with Harry James and Tommy Dorsey, Sinatra became a highly successful solo artist, releasing 59 studio albums and becoming the idol of the 'bobby soxers'.
His professional career had stalled by the 1950s, but it was reborn in 1954 after he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. He signed with Capitol Records and released several critically lauded albums (such as In the Wee Small Hours, Songs For Swingin' Lovers, Come Fly With Me, Only the Lonely and Nice 'n' Easy). Sinatra left Capitol to found his own record label, Reprise Records (finding success with albums such as Ring-A-Ding-Ding, Sinatra at the Sands and Francis Albert Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim), toured internationally, and fraternized with the Rat Pack and President John F. Kennedy in the early 1960s. Sinatra turned fifty in 1965, recorded the retrospective September of My Years, and scored hits with "Strangers in the Night" and "My Way". Sinatra attempted to weather the changing tastes in popular music, but with dwindling album sales and after appearing in several poorly received films, he retired in 1971. Coming out of retirement in 1973, he recorded several albums, scoring a hit with "(Theme From) New York, New York", and toured both within the United States and internationally until a few years before his death in 1998.
Sinatra was born in Hoboken, New Jersey and had three children; Nancy, Frank Jr. and Tina by his first wife Nancy Barbato. He was married three more times, to the actresses Ava Gardner and Mia Farrow and finally to Barbara Marx, to whom he was married at his death.
Sinatra is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold more than 150 million records worldwide. He was honored at the Kennedy Center Honors in 1983 and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Ronald Reagan in 1985 and the Congressional Gold Medal in 1997. Sinatra was also the recipient of eleven Grammy Awards, including the Grammy Trustees Award, Grammy Legend Award and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. One of the most popular and influential musical artists of the 20th century, Sinatra had a popularity that was later matched only by Elvis Presley, The Beatles, and Michael Jackson. American music critic Robert Christgau called him "the greatest singer of the 20th century".

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The hearing room of the House Judiciary Committee has been turned into a no holds barred cage match, as the democrats continue their misguided impeachment attempts. In the far-left corner, wearing blue trunks and clown shoes, is Chairman Jerrold Nadler. Fighting for the radical-right, Jim Jordan of Ohio proudly sports his crimson shorts and MAGA hat. They’re armed to the teeth with boxes of legal precedent, fighting over whether or not the democrats get the secret Mueller grand jury transcripts which Nadler and his buddies demanded, “by Friday.”
Impeachment scheme vs overthrow attempt
The House Committee on the Judiciary is a time honored “standing” oversight board, charged with making sure officials follow the rules. They watch over “the federal courts, administrative agencies and Federal law enforcement entities.” The same people supervising the FBI and CIA are also in charge of the impeachment of federal officials, including the president.
Nadler is still trying to impeach President Trump while Jordan is intent on sending all of Barack Obama’s former officials to federal prison for a long, long time. Jordan is currently way ahead on points, especially considering that it’s now clear that the only one conspiring with Russians was Hillary Clinton.
Earlier this week, we learned that Nadler’s co-conspirator, Adam Schiff, has been sitting on dozens of transcripts that Jordan had ordered released about two years ago.
What’s lurking under all the black magic marker lines
Nadler can’t move his impeachment plot forward until he gets to see what might be lurking beneath the black magic marker lines in Robert Mueller’s evidence. As an official court filing describes it, the committee needs the records “so it can keep investigating President Donald Trump for potentially impeachable offenses.” They just won’t stop beating that dead horse.
Lawyers for the committee argued on Wednesday that the DC Federal Circuit Court of Appeals “shouldn’t delay access to the Mueller material.” The lower appeals court previously decided the House could see it but the Department of Justice cried foul. Last week, they requested the court “block the disclosure of the details because it wants to take the fight to the U.S. Supreme Court.” The current deadline for release is Friday.
If the Court sides with the conservatives, a review by the Supreme Court couldn’t possibly begin sooner than August, so that blows all hopes of influencing the election again right out of the water.
New articles of impeachment
“As the Committee informed this Court in December, its investigation into President Trump’s misconduct is ongoing, and the grand-jury material will inform its determination whether President Trump committed additional impeachable offenses in obstructing Special Counsel [Robert] Mueller’s investigation and whether to recommend new articles of impeachment,” they whined.
Even the quarantine lockdown won’t stop them. “This remains true today. The current pandemic notwithstanding, the Committee’s investigation is not ‘dormant.'” Attorney General William Barr is certain that as soon as the democrats get the smallest peek, it will all suddenly leak to the press. The DOJ asserts, turning over the raw material will “upset the status quo … irreversibly breaching the secrecy of those materials.”
Democrats are practically foaming at the mouth to get a look at what Paul Manafort had to say. Mueller “documented extensive contact between Trump campaign officials and Russians in 2016,” but couldn’t find a single thing they could charge the president with. “Mueller did not find evidence to prove coordination between the campaign and Russia to interfere in the election,” CNN writes.


CHENANGO COUNTY – Last Friday, further progress on the 2007 Farm Bill ceased and the Senate’s Thanksgiving vacation started with Democrats and Republicans both arguing that the other can’t get any work done.
Considering the final vote on the bill was expected to happen last week, when the Senate resumes after its two-week break it’s likely there won’t be room in the schedule to consider the nation’s largest food-related legislation, meaning it will get pushed back with extensions until 2008.
Locally, the expansive farm bill and its delay will have an impact, Chenango County Farm Bureau President Bradd Vickers says.
“The sooner we can get it passed, the better,” said Vickers, explaining that delayed agriculture policies could impact how farmers plan, if nothing else. “We hoped that (the Senate failure to vote) wouldn’t happen ... but we’re optimistic that when they get back they’ll discuss their concerns, come up with solutions and pass it.”
Vickers expects that if the debate moves on into 2008 that the current legislation, last revised in 2002, will be extended.
As for the bill itself, Vickers says the Northeast has been given much more consideration than in years past.
“We’re better off this time around than we were last time around,” he said.


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Snoring may signal a health risk
Snoring is a breathing noise that occurs during sleep. It is a common problem among all ages and both genders, and it affects approximately 90 million American adults — 37 million on a regular basis. Persons most at risk are males and those who are overweight, and it usually becomes more serious as people age. Snoring can cause disruptions to your bed partner's sleep and also is associated with cardiovascular problems such as high blood pressure, headaches and diabetes.
Snoring A to Z
While breathing in, the air passage between the upper soft palate, or uvula, and the throat or base of the tongue may open and close. During sleep, the muscles surrounding these structures relax and the air passage may narrow or close — causing a blockage of the airway. Air cannot flow through easily and may need to be drawn between these structures. The tissues then vibrate — resulting in the familiar sound of snoring.
The loudness and tone of the noise is affected by how much air is going through the passage. The greater the obstruction, the greater is the effort to draw air and the louder the noise. The spectrum of snoring ranges from an undetectable sound to levels as high as 90 to 120 decibels. The highest range is not far from the noise emitted by a jet aircraft at takeoff, which has been measured at 140 decibels.
Although snorers tend not to awaken themselves, they may greatly disrupt the sleep of a bed partner. In addition, the sound may be damaging. A study in the Journal of Otolaryngology found that bed partners of those who snore showed significant noise-induced hearing loss in the ear most exposed to the snoring.
As it becomes harder to breath and snoring becomes worse, you may actually stop breathing. This is a sign of a serious condition called apnea (meaning "want of breath"), which requires medical attention and may lead to other serious conditions.
Some snorers suffer from a condition known as sleep apnea. Sleep apnea results in a complete or near complete obstruction to airflow for 10 seconds or more. A person with a typical case of sleep apnea will have apneas of 10 to 60 seconds or longer, and will have five or more per hour during sleep. Sleep apnea can occur from obstructed airflow, or from a problem with the central nervous system.
Sleep apnea can cause excessive sleepiness, which in turn can result in automobile accidents, lack of concentration and significantly reduced energy levels. For people suffering from heart trouble or stroke, sleep apnea makes their condition worse because of the lack of sleep and reduced oxygen levels and an increase in high blood pressure.
Patients who may have sleep apnea are diagnosed with a medical history and an overnight evaluation at a sleep disorder center. Treatment involves the use of a C-PAP (continuous positive airway pressure), a breathing device that keeps the airway free of collapse.
For snorers who do not have sleep apnea, the variety of treatments includes: a change in sleeping position, from the back to the side; weight loss; dental devices; nasal decongestants; new upper airway surgery with lasers.
Barnabas Health Sleep Disorders Centers: Helping Patients Rest Easy
Sleep disorders affect millions of Americans, but very often go unrecognized by both patients and medical professionals. Barnabas Health Sleep Disorders Centers can help identify the underlying conditions causing sleep disorders and offer treatments to address them.

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The Edge's source of wealth comes from being a guitarist. How much money is The Edge worth at the age of 59 and what's his real net worth now? As of 2021, The Edge's net worth is $240 million $400 Million The Edge Net Worth: The Edge is a British-born, Irish musician who has a net worth of $400 million. His real name is David Evans, and he's probably best known for being the lead.. As of early 2016, according to sources it is reported to be $200 million, gained mostly from the success of the band U2, the sales of their albums and the record-breaking attendances during their tours. The Edge Net Worth $200 Million Edge was born in Barking, Essex, (east London) to parents Gwenda and Garvin
What is Bono's net worth? As of 2021, Bono's net worth is estimated to be roughly $700 million. Paul David Hewson, better known by his stage name Bono, is an Irish singer, songwriter, businessman, and philanthropist. Hewson is best known as the lead vocalist and primary lyricist of rock band U2. He is the 2nd [ U2 began its public performance life in small venues in Dublin in 1977, occasionally playing at other venues elsewhere in Ireland. In December 1979, they performed their first concerts outside Ireland, in London, and in 1980 began extensive touring across the British Isles, developing a following.Their debut album Boy was released in 1980.. In 1981, leading up to the October Tour, the Edge.
The group consists of Bono (lead vocals and rhythm guitar), the Edge (lead guitar, keyboards, and backing vocals), Adam Clayton (bass guitar), and Larry Mullen Jr. (drums and percussion). According to internet and social media, here's the true net worths of U2 members. Bono - 700 Million Dollars The Edge - 240 Million Dollar About U2 is one of the most popular rock bands in the world, and its members have an estimated net worth of $1.8 billion Net Worth of U2 U2 Net Worth As of June 2021, The Irish rock band U2 net worth is about to $1 billion and is increasing continuously. The band made all of its wealth from the album's sales and from touring U2's The Edge has been married twice in his life and fathered five kids. Look into the lives of all of Edge's children, including their profession & romantic relationships. He has 4 daughters, Hollie Evans, Arran Evans, Blue Angel Evans, Sian Evans & a son Levi Evans Larry Mullen Jr net worth: Larry Mullen Jr is an Irish musician and drummer for the rock band U2 who has a net worth of $300 million. Larry Mullen Jr started drumming back in 1970, at the age of 9.
Bono may not yet have made it to our Billionaires ranking, but his band regularly counts among the world's highest-paid musicians. Thanks to healthy touring, U2 have earned nearly $500 million in. The Edge's 14-Year Battle to Build a Malibu Compound Comes to an End. In 2005, standing 1,000 feet above the Malibu Pier and gazing west toward the infinite Pacific, David Evans and his wife. However, there are decent sources that estimate his current net worth to be around $700 million, which should be useful for giving interested individuals a general idea of the scale of his wealth if nothing else
The Edge has an estimated net worth of net worth of $240 million. He was born as David Howell Evans on August 8, 1961 at England, United Kingdom to a Welsh family. His parents are Gwenda and Garvin Evans. His father Garvin used to work at local electricity board as an engineer; later he joined Plessey's Company Net Worth: Celebrity Net Worth has reported that the Edge has a net worth of approximately $200 million. Personal Life: David Howell Evans was born in Essex, UK Irish singer-songwriter, philanthropist, activist, venture capitalist, businessman, and actor Bono has a net worth of $750 million dollars, as of 2021. Bono is the lead vocalist and primary lyricist of rock band, U2 His net worth comes from being part of U2. Adam Clayton's net worth is likely to be $400 million dollars, as of 2021. Real estate. Large house in Killiney in Dublin. New York Penthouse. Personal life. Married with one child. Has child from previous relationship. Personality. Intelligent, funny, if you are being unkind he is well known for. The coastal ridge in Malibu where U2's The Edge wanted to build a residential compound of five houses. Evans, estimated to be worth a few hundred million bucks, could donate his land to the.
SINGER BONO Lifestyle, Net Worth, Salary,House,Cars, Awards, Education, Biography And FamilyDescription :- Hello Everyone This Video have SINGER.. It is known that today Bono's net worth rises even more because a weekly charter price on the yacht is about 250,000 dollars. And when Bono is tired from enjoying his vacation near the water, he can always use his U2 360 Blue Line MD-83 F-GMLK Airbus - this amazing jet can be recognized by the lettering U2 360 on its tail As for the group, itself, U2 has a reported net worth of $748 million from their numerous tours, CDs and musical engagements. Adam Claton's personal wealth is around $13 million, and The Edge's personal net is about $240 million. 2. Metallica - Lars Ulrich, James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, Robert Trujill
See U2's the Edge 'Geek Out' About New Custom Guitar Guitarist speaks in-depth about his first-ever signature instruments, a Fender Stratocaster and Deluxe amp. By. Kory Gro Guitarist #3: Dave Evans (The Edge) Net Worth: $340 million. Achievements: Dave, more commonly known as the Edge of U2, is known for his minimal playing style. He's worked on every U2 album since the start. Aside from playing with Bono, The Edge made money producing for an artist like Tina Turner and Johnny Cash, scoring movies, and stage plays We should note that £500 million shown for the Edge is actually the total worth for U2. If that were to be split equally, the Edge would be worth £125 million, or roughly $153 million, placing him at number 4 on the list. You can check out the article right here for the full story
. As well as racking up 14 hit albums with the band, the Edge can also claim success with 1986's solo album, Captive, and numerous side projects with the likes of Johnny Cash, Jay-Z. U2. Net Worth: $45.5K. U2 is an Irish rock band from Dublin, formed in 1976. The group consists of Bono (lead vocals and rhythm guitar), The Edge (lead guitar, keyboards, and backing vocals), Adam Clayton (bass guitar), and Larry Mullen Jr. (drums and percussion) Edge's biography. Edge was born David Howell Evans in East London on 8th August 1961 to Garvin and Gwenda Evans. He has one sister, Jill, and one brother, Dik, who was also one of the founder members of U2's forerunner, The Hype, before leaving to join the Virgin Prunes
Find out about The Edge Net Worth, Biography, Age, Height, Bio, Weight Birthday, Sings, Family, Wiki, Facts & many more details have been updated below. The Edge Biography. The Edge is a famous Guitarist. He was born on August 8, 1961 and his birthplace is Barking, England Bono's net worth. Bono has a net worth of $700 million according to Celebrity Net Worth. At one point, a rumor swirled claiming that Bono, on the board of the private equity firm Elevation. The Edge is a well known name in music industry. It has also been stated that he is one of the wealthiest musicians, as the total sum of The Edge net worth is as much as 200 million dollars. The Edge has been known as a vital member of the band called U2, where he is a backing singer, guitarist and keyboard player Meet Sian Evans - Photos Of U2's The Edge's Daughter With Morleigh Steinberg. Dani Harmer Net Worth - Is Already A Multi-Millionaire. 5 Facts About Producer Janet Grillo, She Was David O. Russell's Wife And Baby Mama. Look Into The Love Life Of Nicole Boyd And Bam Margera, And Learn More About Nicole. The U2 360° Tour, which grossed $736 million from 2009 to 2011, was surpassed as the most lucrative tour of all time by Ed Sheeran in 2019. On forbes lists #8
Morleigh and her husband fell for each other during The Zoo TV Tour in 1993. The Edge was divorced from his first wife in 1991. The choreographer's family life. Steinberg and The Edge's wedding completed in a private function in 1994. The duo was blessed with one daughter in 1887 and a son in 1999. The son is named Levi and daughter's. The Edge's net worth for 2021, estimated earnings, and income is currently under review. This post is often updated with new information on The Edge's estimated income, salary and earnings. If something is missing, please check back soon or let us know Bono, the lead vocalist of Irish rock band U2, is a millionaire, and possibly the richest musician in the world. Currently, he has a net worth of $700 million, an amount that places him among the wealthiest millionaires in the world. Born Paul David Hewson on 10 May 1960, the musician we now know as Bono spent his childhood in Dublin, Ireland Anthony Kiedis Net Worth. Updated: January 9, 2021 by CNW123 Team. Anthony Kiedis is an American rock musician who has a net worth of $140 million. Anthony Kiedis was born November 3, 1962 in. - In 2021, Anthony Kiedis's net worth was estimated to be
Paul David Hewson (born 10 May 1960), known by his stage name Bono (/ ˈ b ɒ n oʊ /), is an Irish singer-songwriter, activist, philanthropist, venture capitalist, businessman, and actor. He is best known as the lead vocalist and primary lyricist of rock band U2.. Born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, he attended Mount Temple Comprehensive School where he met his future wife, Alison Stewart, as. The Edge was born on the 8th of August, 1961. He is famous for being a Guitarist. He and Bono, U2's lead singer, combined to form the band in 1976 alongside bassist Adam Clayton and drummer Larry Mullen, Jr. The Edge's age is 59. Born Dave Evans, he is the guitarist and backing vocalist for the popular rock band U2 U2 Net Worth: $1.7 Billion. Bono net worth: $700 million; Adam Clayton net worth: $300 million; The Edge net worth: $400 million; Larry Mullen, Jr. net worth: $300 million; Had Janet Jackson only said yes to her invitation to sing at the 2002 Super Bowl XXXVI, Nipplegate might never have happened
Bono and wife Ali Hewson support U2 bandmate The Edge at his beloved mother Gwenda's funeral. By Daily Mail Reporter. Published: 20:17 EDT, 16 June 2012 | Updated: 21:10 EDT, 16 June 201 The Edge : $378 Million - U2's famous guitarist who wrote some of the most iconic guitar melodies of the 80s and 90s. Ringo Starr: $360 Million - The drummer of The Beatles, Richard Starkey, reaps in millions a year from royalties alone . Both his parents, Garvin and Gwenda Evans, were of Welsh descent. Garvin worked as an engineer for Plessey, an electronic company. He has an older brother, Richard (Dik), and a younger sister named, Gillian (Gill) U2, a band that was previously known as Feedback, has 4 members, and Bono serves as the lead vocalist. PREV NEXT PAGE The Edge, another member of the band, is the lead guitarist, while Adam Clayton and Larry Dublin are on bass and drums, respectively Madonna ranks third, with a net worth of $582 million. Bono's boffo Facebook investment made up for recent financial woes at EDUN Apparel, an ethical clothing line founded by Bono (real name.
U2 has had the same lineup for more than 40 years, which is a remarkable rarity in rock. This isn't to say that life in U2 has been free of drama. On two separate occasions, U2 came perilously close to breaking apart. In the early 1980s, Bono, the Edge, and Larry Mullen, Jr. were all part of a religious group called the Shalom Fellowship And as for U2? Today the combined net worth of the band's four members, Bono, the Edge (David Howell Evans), Larry Mullen Jr. and Adam Clayton, is around $1.8 billion. So much for the financial. February 23, 2016. On September 25, 1976, a motley group of Irish high schoolers assembled in Larry Mullen Jr.'s kitchen at 60 Rosemont Avenue in North Dublin. Fourteen-year-old Mullen, with a. October 31, 1961, Dublin). U2 (from left): Larry Mullen, Jr., Adam Clayton, Bono, and the Edge, 2005. Though forged in the crucible of punk rock that swept Europe in the late 1970s, U2 instantly created a distinctive identity with its grandiose sound, a merger of the Edge's minimal, reverb-drenched guitar and Bono's quasi-operatic vocals
Dave Matthews Net Worth. Updated: January 8, 2021 by CNW123 Team. Dave Matthews is a singer, songwriter, musician, actor, record label owner, and producer who has a net worth of $300 million. - In 2021, Dave Matthews's net worth was estimated to be Richard G. Dik (also Dick) Evans (born 1957) is an English-born Irish musician best known as a founder of the band Virgin Prunes and an early member of U2. Dik and his brother, David the Edge Evans, U2's guitarist, were among the group's co-founders Bono net worth is estimated at $600 million. The multi-millionaire frontman of U2 could be now the richest musician in the world, thanks to Bono net worth that allowed him a $90 million investment in the social networking giant Facebook Growing up in the '80s through the '90s was great musically and I like many was in love with U2. It was all about Bono and the fire and creativity he brought to the table. Now that I'm older and listening to them again after a decade or so break I'm realizing that U2 would have been nothing without the Edge
U2's current tour celebrates the 30th anniversary of The Joshua Tree, the band's defining album. The 1987 Joshua Tree tour was Schoo's first with the band and it was a wake-up call 8: October (1981) U2 recorded October as Bono, The Edge and Larry Mullen Jr wrestled with whether they actually wanted to be in an acclaimed new wave rock band in the first place. Assembled while. . The official Instagram page of U2 shared audio of U2 lead guitarist David Evans, also known as The Edge, on Instagram in order to convey the band's wishes for the new year after 2020 which was full of catastrophic incidents.. As we all know, 2020 is going to be a year that all humanity will remember with coronavirus pandemic, and with those, we have lost
John Carney, the director of Once (arguably one of the best musical movies ever) will collaborate with U2's Bono and The Edge on a new movie musical. The film will be titled Sing Street and will be set in Dublin, The Weinstein Company announced Thursday.. Carney wrote the screenplay and will also act as the film's director, which is based on his own rough-and-tumble childhood U2 in the early days. (L to R: Larry Mullen Jr., Adam Clayton, Bono, the Edge). And so a legendary band was born. Yet, according to Mullen, It was really ordinary and not extraordinary in any way. On that first day in my kitchen, it was clear that we didn't have much going for us, and that we were all kind of equally talentless And typical of them, vocalist Bono, guitarist The Edge, bassist Adam Clayton and drummer Larry Mullen Jr. added an Indian element to their Mumbai gig at the D.Y. Patil Stadium, Nerul. As a build-up to their new song Ahimsa, featuring Rahman, Bono repeatedly talked of the greatness of Mahatma Gandhi U2 star The Edge has said he is suffering survivors' guilt as dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown has fairly easy for him. The guitarist also said that it's remarkable U2 are still together after 40 years and is proud the band have retained their connection with Ireland It's also worth noting that both Madonna and U2 have touring agreements with Live Nation (each reported to be worth north of $120 million when they were signed as 360 deals in 2007 and 2008.
Larry Mullen Jr. — Net Worth: $150 Million. With 22 Grammys and more than 150 million albums sold worldwide, it's no wonder that U2 remains one of the highest earning acts on the planet. Their drummer Larry Mullen, Jr. is one of the band's founding members. Roger Taylor — $140 Million And in 2007, Queen Elizabeth dubbed him a knight. Why? Because Bono, who is worth almost $700 million himself, is a champion of global charity efforts. Indeed, Bono's main causes are ONE and (RED), which fight extreme poverty, as well as AIDS. The rest of U2 is worth some $748 million from their tours alone U2 is a popular Irish rock band, who has been blessing the world with its beautiful work since 1976. It consists of 4 members, Bono, Adam Clayton, The Edge and Larry Mullen Jr. They initially started their band creating rock music, but have also experimented with post-punk and alternative rock Breaking the record for the highest grossing tour in 2011 - taking the title from The Rolling Stones - U2 continues to earn money from their back catalogue, tour merchandise, and airplay. The band, made up of Paul Hewson (Bono), Adam Clayton, Dave Evans (the Edge) and Larry Mullen have an estimated net worth of $838 million
1957. Richard G. Dik (also Dick) Evans (born 1957) is an English-born Irish musician best known as a founder of the band Virgin Prunes and an early member of U2. Dik and his brother, David the Edge Evans, U2's guitarist, were among the group's co-founders . He is known as one of the most popular and versatile rock band drummers. Spin magazine placed Smith at number 10 on their list of 100 Greatest Drummers of Alternative Music. 9. Joey Kramer. Associated Band/Act: Aerosmith. Net Worth: $100 Million
U2 are worthy a combined €647 million (more than €2 million than last year). Producers Mark Burnett and Roma Downey are worth €443 million (which is €16 million less than last year) U2 also donated songs to good causes such as the AIDS fundraiser 'Red, Hot and Blue' and 'A Very Special Christmas'. In March 1997 U2 released 'Pop' which Edge described as being about as far away from U2 as it is possible to be. Yet another massive world tour followed, which utilised the world's largest video screen at 150feet wide and 50. The family dinner comes after it was revealed that Bono and his U2 bandmate The Edge have teamed up with DJ Martin Garrix to record the official Euro 2020 song Bono Net Worth, Salary, Cars & Houses. Estimated Net Worth. 600 million Dollar. Celebrity Net Worth Revealed: The 55 Richest Actors Alive in 2021. Yearly Salary. N/A. These Are The 10 Best-Paid Television Stars In The World. Product Endorsements. RED
, video, audio, lyrics, photos, tour dates and ticket information U2 makes their concert about Us too. Despite Bono's controversial choice of a Filipina gamechanger, the legendary band's efforts to tailor fit the musical and visual spectacle that was The Joshua Tree concert were not lost on 50,000-plus fans at PH Arena. PACKING the mammoth Philippine Arena to the rafters, legendary Irish rock band U2 did. U2's 1987 album, The Joshua Tree, was a massive commercial success that made the band an international sensation, selling more than 20 million copies worldwide, reaching number one in more than 20. U2 are a rock band from Dublin, Ireland. The band consists of Paul Bono Hewson on lead vocals, David Evans aka The Edge on guitar, Adam Clayton on bass and Laurence Joseph Larry Mullen, Jr. on drums. The band formed in 1976 under the name Feedback when the members were teenagers with limited musical proficiency
May 25, 2021 - Greatest Irish Rockers Ever!!!. See more ideas about bono u2, bono, paul hewson On the occasion of the release of U2's 14th studio album, Songs of Experience, it is worth noting how remarkable it actually is that this band has remained a going concern for over 40 years. He was, as the saying goes, the fifth member of U2, and made himself and the band very rich (good luck finding out how rich-but The Sunday Times estimates U2's net worth at $852?million)


Electrifying the Road - Forging a Sustainable Future
This article was originally published in Italian in Panorama on 13th October 2023.
Please note that this is a courtesy translation of the Italian language article originally published in the Panorama Magazine Issue at: https://www.panorama.it/economia/lelettrificazione-trasporti-strada-costruzione-cina
The 2020s marked the decade of the EV revolution. With decarbonisation set as a key priority for major economies across the globe, there has been a greater focus on phasing out fossil fuel vehicles to shift to more sustainable modes of transportation in recent years. As a result, electric vehicles took the world by storm in 2022 with sales for zero-emission EVs surpassed 10 million globally, marking a 55 per cent surge from 20211, with China sales taking the lion’s share. As strong Chinese contenders emerge on the global EV market, what speedbumps can be foreseen for the automotive industry? How will traditional European automotive powerhouses stay competitive in the global supply chain while China remains the largest global market? And most importantly, how does the growth of the global EV industry support help build a more sustainable future for us all?
EU Climate Policy Drivers
Let’s start with Europe. Driven by the 2030 Climate Target Plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 55 per cent by 2030 and the ‘Fit for 55’ legislation requiring all new vehicles in Europe to be zero-emission by 2035,2 the EU has provided significant government incentives and environmental regulations to boost the European NEV market. Generous tax credits and subsidies have been offered by many European governments for the purchase of NEVs. For example, Norway is miles ahead, waiving import duties and car registration taxes for EVs in addition to imposing heavy taxes on purchases of conventional fossil fuel vehicles. Some EU Member States—such as The Netherlands and Sweden—have implemented zero or low-emission zones that regulate access to urban areas based on vehicle emissions to incentivise NEV adoption.3
Meanwhile, European consumers are increasingly aware of the environmental impact of their transportation choices, leading to a surge in demand for cleaner vehicles that has prompted automakers to invest in NEV development to meet European
preferences. Germany is the largest and fastest-growing EV market in Europe, with almost 39 per cent of total sales, while the Scandinavian nations of Norway and Sweden have the highest EV share of overall passenger vehicle sales.4 Due to its well-developed technology in performance and safety,European automakers have set standards that helped establish the region as global leader in the NEV industry.
China’s EV rise
With one in four cars sold in China categorized as a new energy vehicle (NEV) in 2022, China’s EV industry is now at the forefront of the world’s ‘EV revolution’, building on over a decade of development. While China saw a slump in NEV sales at the start of the year, the new package of tax breaks unveiled in June 2023 amounting to 520 billion Chinese yuan (CNY) will likely boost auto sales growth over the next four years, despite stricter national emissions standards effective from July 2023.5
For Chinese consumers, pandemic-induced economic woes have made the locally produced EVs more economically attractive than imported models. But that’s only one side of the story. Strong electric car sales in China have also been underpinned bysignificant financial support from the Chinese government for both manufacturers and buyers, with major investment in research and development (R&D) as well as a quota system for NEV production.6 Another boost to consumer confidence is China’s focus on improving charging station accessibility, with the number of infrastructure facilities nearly doubling in 2022.7 The country’s large middle-class consumer base, industrial clusters for components like batteries and large manufacturing capacity has also given it a competitive advantage.
In China’s latest bid to boost consumer spending, big ticket items such as electric vehicles have been targeted explicitly to prop up the weaker than expected economic rebound seen in the first two quarters of 2023. Now, the dynamism of the EV market means that Chinese companies are looking to expand globally by building export markets in Europe as well as the US. For example, XPeng, one of China’s EV champions, first debuted in Norway in 2020 and has since expanded to sell its sedans and SUVs in some of the hottest European EV markets - including Denmark, Sweden and the Netherlands. Furthermore, according to German national statistics, imports of EVs from Chinese companies represented 28% of all EV imports in the first quarter of 2023.8
The race to stay relevant
While these figures may pose a headache for European automotive players at first glance, China’s NEV threat to Europe’s automotive industry may be overblown. Sales of electric vehicles within the EU are soaring, with a 28 per cent year on year growth in 2022.9 According to 2022 data, Chinese car brands accounted for less than 10 per cent of the 1.1 million EVs sold in Europe last year and are expected to make up approximately 15 per cent of Europe’s EV market by 2025. 10 Furthermore, Chinese EV players such as BYD predominantly focus on providing a range of affordable models, compared to the medium and premium segments of established European players. While increased European investments in China have also heightened concerns of overreliance on China amid rising geopolitical tensions, there are also obvious benefits for the European EV industry. For example, Volkswagen’s recent 700 million USD investment into Chinese champion Xpeng provides an opportunity to gain access to China’s NEV know-how to speed up development of its own electric cars. Instead of casting doubts on the EU’s ability to stay competitive in the EV market and in its ability to reach its climate targets, Chinese expansion into the EU should also be interpreted as a vote of confidence in the booming EU EV market.
Due to China’s strong investment in renewable energy and export strategy, the EU’s relatively open market access has resulted in potential vulnerabilities of a growing EV trade deficit. Rising labour costs and potential supply chain shortages of critical raw materials such as lithium also exacerbate the challenges of staying competitive for European car manufacturers. As a result, adopting a more protectionist stance and increasing pushback to Chinese EV imports seems likely for the EU in the coming years.
An electric future
While it is clear we are heading in the right direction towards global sustainability pledges, the road towards complete electrification of the automotive industry is long and paved with fierce competition. China has showcased its ability to adopt the necessary transformative technology, not only to satisfy local demands for more affordable yet high-tech models, but to also compete globally. For European players aiming to get a slice of the China EV pie, mandatory data localisation and cybersecurity concerns have increased the reluctance of foreign companies from bringing their core technologies to China. Meanwhile, the United States-China ‘chip war’ and the semiconductor shortage poses a significant threat in supply chain security and production costs for the NEV industry overall, which relies heavily on advanced chips for battery management and connectivity.
On a more positive note, China’s carbon neutrality pledges propping up its shift towards electric vehicles also provide areas ripe for further EU-China collaboration. The findings of the 2022 European Union Chamber of Commerce’s Carbon Neutrality Report 11 finds that 67 per cent of European companies operating in China are already pursuing carbon neutrality, while 40 per cent have stablished China-focused decarbonisation teams. Given that improving climate change performance will be critical for China to maintain its competitiveness as a global manufacturing powerhouse, European companies can help China utilise proven European technologies to overcome the challenges of securing access to renewable energy and policy making on common standards for green investments. Likewise, for European players, near-term efforts must focus on making EVs competitive, through benefitting from China’s EV know how in the deployment of recharging infrastructure and manufacturing of sustainable batteries. While there is a sustained momentum for EVs in the EU, one thing is certain - European carmakers will need to adopt a more aggressive R&D strategy if the bloc wants to have a seat at the NEV table.


Lutoslawski: Last Concert
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The great Polish composer Witold Lutoslawski was an important conductor of his own highly expressive music. This is Lutoslawski's final appearance as a conductor?áof his own works before his death on 7th February, 1994.With Chain 1 he developed a new compositional method linking contrasting musical ideas into a satisfying whole. Partita, Interlude and Chain 2 form an impressive trilogy. Chantefleurs et Chantefables is a luminous, bittersweet song cycle. Canadian soprano Valdine Anderson has been acclaimed for performances ranging from Baroque to contemporary music. Fujiko Imajishi, concertmaster of the National Ballet of Canada and Esprit Orchestra, has enjoyed a long association with Toronto's New Music Concerts.
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The Rotorua community may have started noticing something fishy around town while exploring and running errands in the city.
Thirteen uniquely decorated fish, created by local artists, are located in various shops and outlets in a trail around the CBD.
The Fish Out of Water Art Trail is an annual summer art event which Rotorua Lakes Council initiated 14 years ago as a creative way for local artists and the community to celebrate Rotorua's lakes and fisheries.
Co-ordinated by local artist Jill Walker, the trail features 13 fibreglass fish which are transformed each year by Rotorua artists.
The fish are then released into the inner city streets, where they are hosted by local businesses for six weeks over the festive summer season.
From fairy tales to treasure chests, plastic bags to space odysseys, this year's variety blew Jill away.
She says a number of the fish this year are reflecting concerns about the environment.
Jill says a range of mediums have been used, including beautifully painted fish and inspiring use of papier-mache.
She says it has been great to see more youth get involved and decorate the fish this year.
"The variety and quite a few of the fish being about the environment is wonderful because this is about celebrating Rotorua's fisheries and our beautiful lakes and environment."
Jill says the trail is also an opportunity to see other artwork throughout town, like murals.
Millie Kissling-Hemsworth, 16, and Crystal Yeoman, 16, are taking part in the trail for the first time this year.
Millie says their fish is called '2048' because that is the estimated year for seafood to run out at the current human consumption rate.
The fish is covered with water, which is about to cover the fishes head, to symbolise the rapid loss of sea life, she says. It is also covered in cherry blossoms.
Millie says she is looking forward to people seeing their art and she has enjoyed meeting new people through the trail.
She encourages people to check out the trail because there are a lot of cool fish on show.
Sky Smale has taken part in the trail before, and this year has decorated her fish with a focus on some of the native flora and fauna present in our waterways.
"I have a long-standing interest in conservation and am aware that there's a lot that I still don't know, so it was a great opportunity to learn a lot myself and share that with others."
Sky says her 7-year-old son is art focused, so it was an opportunity for her to demonstrate to him that art can be part of the community.
"I'm looking forward to doing the trail with him."
Free trail maps are available from the Rotorua iSite on Fenton St or from any of the host venues.
Those who find all 13 fish can enter the draw for a prize. People can also vote for their favourite fish in the People's Choice Award, with the winning artist also receiving a prize.
For the first time, a smaller rogue fish named Captain Peggy Wetbeard will be visiting different locations over the summer.
Hints to the next location will be given so people can see who can find the Captain first.
This year's Fish Out of Water Art Trail will be in place until February 3 2019.
2018-19 Fish Out of Water Art Trail businesses host
- Artworks, Hinemoa St
- Atlantis Books, Eruera St
- Cafe de Paris, Hinemoa St
- McLeods Booksellers, Pukuatua St
- O'Keefe's Anglers Depot, Eruera St
- Rotorua iSite, Fenton St
- Simply Different, Tutanekai St
- Sole Outlet, Tutanekai St
- Sustain Vegetarian Takeaways, Tutanekai St
- The Arts Village, Hinemaru St
- The Living Room Collective, Amohau St
- The Rotorua Cycle Centre, Te Ngae Rd
- Trade Aid, Tutanekai St

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Last week, our old friends from October (Volatility and Cash) outperformed pretty much everything on our macro screens (see chart). On a week over week basis, the US Dollar was +2% and the VIX was +8%. This combo crushed the potential for either commodities or stocks to get a bid – they closed down -3% and -4.5% on the week, respectively. The only way to get the SP500 and CRB Commodities Index to “re-flate” is to bury both the US currency, and the consensus fears expressed via volatility.
The overlay of the chart below is an important one to keep front and center on your screens. The VIX’s intermediate “Trend” will remain a bullish factor for the US stock market, provided that it doesn’t close above the 55.02 line. Can the SP500 test my support line of 818? You bet your Madoff it can – but if the VIX doesn’t confirm, don’t hang out down there without covering any shorts for too long, or you’ll be faced with the same snap rally you saw from the lows last week, as the VIX backed off my line.
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Word is Kanye West has been deeply inspired working on his highly anticipated follow-up to The Life Of Pablo.
According to Quavo the music he’s making is "crazy different."
The Migos rapper was invited by Kanye to work on beats for the album and he says they’re a departure from his other stuff, which is expected from Kanye by now who’s constantly evolving musically.
Quavo also noted Kanye was still using all his old equipment and drum machines he used since before he was famous. So while the music changes the process is the same.
Hopefully we’ll get a first taste of Kanye’s album later this year.
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